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Icy Blue . . . After unseasonably warm temperatures, winter is making an appearance. Fog descended upon our area, November 17, encasing these trees in a frosty embrace, while the diffuse blue light lent a blandness to our little corner of the province. (Independent Photo

by Kevin Brautigam)

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016

Area musicians hit the Biggar Majestic Theatre stage, Tuesday to celebrate Canadian music and culture. A talented group entertained an enthusiastic full house, helping raise money for the Majestic Theatre. By the end of the evening, $750 was raised for the theatre.

(Independent Photos

by Kevin Brautigam)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016

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Council Minute highlights The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held October 18, 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 as per Community Planning’s request in their e-mail of October 12, 2016, the third reading of Bylaw No. 15-762, which took place on March 15, 2016, be rescinded.

Council resolved that Bylaw No. 15-762, being the official Community Plan Bylaw, be read a third time and adopted at this meeting.

Council resolved that the minutes of the October 11, 2016 Committee

Meeting of the Whole Council, be accepted as presented.

Council resolved that Amanda Carruthers be reimbursed for her PSCI 100 course in the amount of $832.53.

Council resolved that the following financial reports for September 2016 be accepted as presented: Bank Reconciliation; Statement of Financial Activities.

Council resolved that the General Accounts Paid in the amount of $562,593.75, and the General Accounts Payable in the amount of $47,162.67, be approved.

Council resolved that the following correspondence be accepted for Council’s information and filed: Flaman Investigations - October 6 and

13, 2016 Reports.

Council resolved that the Residential Environmental Fee of $2.50 per month commencing January 1, 2017, be approved and advertised along with the new 2017 water and sewer rates with the utility notices dated October 31, 2016.

Council resolved that correspondence from the Town of Eston regarding the George Cuff Council and Board Training, be accepted.

• Meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.

Broken arm . . . CN crews repair a crossing arm, November 17 at the Highway 4 crossing. Knocked down by an errant driver, crews stayed on the job until the safety device was back up and running. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Stanley charged In North Battleford Provincial Court, Wednesday, Gerald Stanley was charged with two counts of Unsafe Storage of a Firearm.

The Biggar-area farmer received the two counts, Section 86(2) of the Criminal Code, for the August 2016 incident where 22-year-old Colton Boushie

was shot in Stanley’s yard between Cando and Sonningdale, north of Biggar.

Stanley appeared in court, Wednesday, at 10 a.m.

His next appearance is scheduled for the preliminary hearing, April 3-7 in North Battleford.

Falling tax revenue increases deficit Restraint measures include public sector hiring freeze to control labour costs

A $400 million drop in provincial tax revenue has pushed the forecast deficit to $806 million, according to the 201617 Mid-Year Financial Report released November 22 by Finance Minister Kevin Doherty.

“Continued low oil and potash prices are having a greater impact on revenue than expected,” Doherty said. “It has now been two full years since the oil price started to drop in the fall of 2014, and we are seeing a much greater effect on corporate and personal income tax and the Provincial Sales Tax. “To start moving the provincial budget back

to balance, significant restraint measures are needed. Measures will be implemented now, with more to follow in next year’s budget.”

In total, $217 million of in-year restraint measures and savings being undertaken across government, including Crown corporations, are reflected in the mid-year forecast.

A hiring freeze has been implemented with only hiring for positions considered essential. The government is also committed to holding the line on labour costs across all sectors of the public service.

“Public sector salary expense across govern-

ment is now about $6.3 billion a year, so if we are going to control government spending, we have to control labour costs,” Doherty said.

The mid-year forecast shows corporate income tax down $81 million, personal income tax down $172 million, Provincial Sales Tax down $128 million and fuel tax down $20 million compared to budget estimates. Nonrenewable resource revenue is down $180 million from budget, with potash revenue down $141 million from budget primarily due to lower average prices.

Offset somewhat by

higher forecast revenue from federal government transfers and other ownsource revenue, total revenue is forecast down $322 million from budget.

Higher crop insurance claims and cost pressures in health and social services are projected, offset somewhat by restraint measures throughout government, resulting in total expense forecast up $285 million from budget.

“Government revenue is down and utilization of government services is up - that’s why we have a deficit,” Doherty said.

“Overall, non-renewable

resource revenue is down more than $1.2 billion from what it was two years ago. Meanwhile, Saskatchewan’s population has continued to grow, and that has meant more children in schools, more people using our health system, higher use of our social assistance programs and more people utilizing other government programs and services.

“Saskatchewan’s econ-

omy is more diversified than ever before. However, low commodity prices continue to be a challenge that we must meet with a strong financial plan and an eye to ensuring longterm strength.”

The forecast deficit is prior to accounting for the $236 million net distribution of previous Workers’ Compensation Board earnings to employers and the pension adjustment.

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Nationals record home win . . . Biggar National Keaton Sillvernagle keeps an eye on a Kerrobert Tiger at the Jubilee, November 18. Nats pulled out

a 6-3 win, their first W of the season. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016

Liberals need to rethink carbon tax Premier Brad Wall is the only provincial premier to publicly voice concern over the upcoming carbon tax. I had the opportunity to meet with Environment Minister Scott Moe recently -- on another matter. But, at the end of the meeting I had a chance to ask him what the effect will be on Saskatchewan residents.

His response was blunt -- and to the point, “You will pay.”

He did go on to talk about some of the options but, it is clear, the Liberal carbon tax will cost Saskatchewan residents.

On Wednesday, there was a story in the National Post about the high cost of electricity in Ontario. I had read previous stories but the seriousness of the issue didn’t strike home until I read the quote by Oshawa mayor John Henry.

Oshawa Mayor John Henry recently told the Oshawa Express, “The cost of energy is destroying the economy of Ontario.”

Further to that here are some stats: From June 15 - July 6, Oshawa’s streetlighting costs came in at $3,600 but -- and this is a big but -- add in the global adjustment at $62,325 plus other fees and the total came to $151,287. Think ahead to January when a carbon tax will also be levied.

And, the Liberal government refuses to recognize the impact a carbon tax will have on the entire country!!!!!!

P.H.

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TPP is dead, so what is Canada’s Plan B for trade?

Glen Hodgson, Senior Fellow The U.S. election results bring additional uncertainty to an already uncertain economy. The need for growthoriented Canadian economic policy has not gone away; expanded trade and investment access to other markets is a cornerstone of that strategy. Canada has just signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the European Union. But the future of an even bigger agreement—the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a broad free-trade deal involving 12 Pacific Rim countries—is dead in the United States.

In the face of opposition within Congress, the Barack Obama Administration has given up efforts to pass the agreement before the President leaves office. President-elect Donald Trump has said he will “kill” TPP, meaning he will not pursue authorization with the next Congress. Canada and other parties to the agreement will be sent back to the drawing board. Where does Canada go next to enhance its trade with Pacific Rim countries and fastgrowing Asia?

Canada was not an early or enthusiastic supporter of TPP. Some of the details of the deal that was eventually negotiated were not in Canada’s interest, specifically giving the United States a longer adjustment period than

Canada (and Mexico) for Japanese auto-sector imports. But over all, the TPP advanced Canada’s economic interests with a high-growth region and was worth ratifying—if our American neighbours did the same.

Rather than slipping into neutral, we should develop a Canadian Plan B, built around a two-pronged strategy.

The first and more immediate course of action would be to re-energize the existing free-trade deals Canada has with TPP countries. The North American free-trade agreement (NAFTA) is by far the most important trade deal for Canada, but its future is up in the air as well. What’s the fallback position? If the United States withdraws from NAFTA, presumably Canada and the U.S. would revert to the free-trade agreement (FTA) that was negotiated in the late 1980s by the Mulroney government.

An updated version of the FTA should promote free trade in services, where numerous subtle barriers exist to trade in key services such as transportation. A modernized FTA could aim for more common regulatory standards between Canada and the United States, or at least mutual recognition of regulations where the policy intent is the same.

To win the support of a Trump administration, a renewed FTA would

those discussions. Australia and New Zealand already have their own bilateral free-trade agreement, and Canada could examine seeking access to their bilateral agreement.

We acknowledge that this scattered approach is less than ideal—one large regional trade deal such as TPP would be much better in terms of clarity on rules and securing market access for Canadian international trade and investment. Doing nothing is not a particularly attractive policy alternative, particularly in a world where protectionist, anti-globalization forces are on the rise.

The wild-card trade opportunity for Canada is with China, now Canada’s second-largest trade partner. The federal government is at an early stage of examining free-trade potential with China, and will need to get the right preconditions in place before any serious discussions occur.

The election of Donald Trump and the dual prospects of a revision of NAFTA and the demise of the TPP process will force a re-examination of Canada’s trade ambitions. A number of bilateral options are worth examining, both deepening the engagement on existing free-trade deals and developing new ones. Doing nothing is not an option.

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have to address directly the concerns of sectors and workers that perceive themselves as negatively affected by free trade. Dialogue on adjustment practices in North America would go a long way in addressing concerns about the benefits of Canada-U.S. free trade.

Next, Canada could examine ways to enhance trade with other Pacific Rim countries where we have bilateral freetrade deals in place.

In South Korea, we should be investing much more government and private-sector time and resources in trade development and promotion. South Korea is now a wealthy country and an interesting consumer market for things such as food products, education or entertainment services. But Canadian firms also need to gain full access to the supply and value chains of South Korea’s business conglomerates. The same logic applies to existing bilateral free-trade deals with Chile, Colombia, Peru and Costa Rica, among others.

The second Canadian trade-policy path would be to pursue new bilateral and small regional deals with other TPP countries and beyond. If NAFTA ends, Canada could pursue an agreement with Mexico. Canada has been engaged in bilateral free-trade talks with Japan for some time, and this would be a good time to re-energize

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016

Canada’s musicians make their mark on the world stage Canada Music Week.

An initiative of registered music teachers across the country the third week of November pays tribute to contributors of Canadian music.

While, we recognize that our music is influenced by outside factors such as the United States and United Kingdom, Canada has its own brand of music. Canadians are influenced by the Aboriginal culture as well as those nations that settled the country.

All of these factors come together to create a rich musical heritage.

If we think of past days, the French, Irish, British and First Nations affected the songs and music heard by settlers in schools and churches in communities. Any time there was a gathering someone would likely have pulled out an harmonica or some other instrument and there would be singing and dancing.

Later, as towns officially formed and the-

atres and performing centres (usually halls) came about, music again played an important part in the development of the community.

It would be a mix of music -- a sort of melting pot as each ethnic group would contribute selections.

There is no Peggy Hasein doubt that when chatauquas and talking shows first came to theatres, the United States became an influencer in the music scene.

Today, Canada’s music industry is the sixth largest in the world.

And, our performers and songwriters have a flavour all to their own.

Many artists may be forced to head south of the border to establish their careers but the past

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years have seen a resurgence in the Canadian music scene.

Leonard Cohen was perhaps one of Canada’s greats. He wrote songs until his final moments and no one will dispute the contributions he made to the industry.

The songs of the 60s, an era known for turmoil and great change, made everyone question the status quo. It has been said that he pushed the envelope in terms of political and social reforms. And yet, his music is loved.

But, there are many artists who have made contributions over the years. Celine Dion, for example, rose to the top just as music videos were important in marketing your music.

She was a French Canadian but represented the country as a whole.

Paul Anka, another Canadian this time a rock and roll idol of the 1950s. He went to New York City where he auditioned the song Diana.

After that he instantly

Support Secret Santa this year

Santa’s Elves a busy group . . . The Biggar Kayette Club has been involved with running the Secret Santa Project for 37 years. This project supports children and their families in Biggar and surrounding areas during the Christmas season. They are pleased to welcome the help of St. Gabriel CWL this year. Donations of children toys and items for teenagers can be made at the following location: Biggar Credit Union, Pharmasave, Leslie’s Drug Store, Red Apple, CIBC, Royal Bank, Dollar Mart, and Home Hardware. All cash donations should be made at the Biggar Credit Union. This will enable the Secret Santa committee to purchase specific gift items at local businesses. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)

became a star. In fact, Diana is one of the best selling 45s (does anyone remember those?) in music history.

Michael Bublé became a Canadian pop star and he dominated the air waves in his time.

There are many, many more. Some perhaps not quite as well known but never the less made a great contribution to the Canadian music scene.

It is the compositions of these composers and songwriters who are featured at celebrations during Canada Music Week.

ARCHIE’S FISH & SAUSAGE TRUCK

BIGGAR on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 will be in

11 a.m. - 6 p.m. @ end of Main Street.

“FISH from Northern Lakes” also

On SALE… 10# box Northern Pike 4# bag assorted fish

SAUSAGE… Mennonite Farmers Sausage SALE… $12 per ring or 5 for $55.

TOWN OF BIGGAR PUBLIC NOTICE Residents that have trees on their property that are overhanging Town streets, sidewalks or lanes are requested to trim these trees back to their property lines and to a height of twelve (12) feet. After December 5th, 2016, the Town crew will be trimming any trees encroaching on Town streets, sidewalks and lanes.

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

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

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016

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Where the heart is Yours Truly was going to quote a biblical parable here, but decided the reader should read Luke 15 instead.

It may seem kind of silly (well, sillier than usual) for the writer to try and describe something like this, but darn it all, this is the way that he thinks -- and when he thinks about something, he feels that he has to write.

Maybe, to many of

us, he isn’t marking down anything we don’t already know, but somehow in the name of “life” he feels that he has to mention these things over and over again.

Maybe Y.T. isn’t the kind of a guy who would walk out onto the floor of a Roman Forum and let lions kill him because of what he believed, but he does know that every one of us need our God and our family.

There are thousands of people in the world far, far more qualified to make statements like these. And one of the most understandable of those statements (at least to Y.T.) is that we (the ordinary Joes of the world) were created in this likeness.

Because of that, when we look back and criticize our own lives, we realize how much they are needed.

When Yours Truly (Y.T. was only a small boy growing up in Great Bend, he looked across the almost level countryside to where a bald hilltop rose out of the bush some miles east of our place.

As time passed (and it always does) he kept telling his small self: “I must go over there sometime

NOTICE OF VOTE Rural Municipality of Perdue No. 346 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that: A vote will be held for the election of DIVISION 6 COUNCILLOR The vote will take place on: Wednesday, the 21st day of December, 2016, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Perdue Recreation Complex, Perdue, Sask.

I will declare the result of the voting at Perdue on Wednesday, the 21st day of December, 2016, at the hour of 9:00 p.m.

Dated at Perdue, Sask., this 24th day of November, 2016.

Allan Kirzinger, Returning Officer

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST Rural Municipality of Eagle Creek No. 376 Province of Saskatchewan Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the day of 23rd day of January, 2017, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

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

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Pt of Lot/ Twp/ Rge/ Merd Title.

Sec. Sec. Block Plan -ian No. A 101302759 145258184 C 101951524 142753524 D 101951524 135945221 NW 27 37 12 W3 149128547 SW 27 37 12 W3 140129681 SW 27 37 12 W3 140129669 NE 28 37 12 W3 135541560 NW 28 37 12 W3 140129704 NE 33 37 12 W3 140129636 SE 33 37 12 W3 140129850 Lsd 9 5 39 12 W3 144871511 NW 4 38 12 W3 117518711 NW 4 38 12 W3 117518722 NW 4 38 12 W3 117518733 9 3 G559 134819602 5 4 G559 143849605 6 4 G559 143849616 B 101496326 ext 27 109324616 C 101496326 ext 25 109324627 8 2 G558 144871454 9 2 G558 144871476 10 2 G558 144871487 11 2 G558 144871500 A 102162912 145387211 Dated this 24th day of November 7, 2016

Total Arrears $1,235.47 $ 196.71 $ 196.72 $ 911.92

Ad Costs $8.55 $8.55 $8.55 $8.55

Total Arrears & Costs $1,244.02 $ 205.26 $ 205.26 $ 920.47

$ 526.97 $2,605.48 $ 801.43 $ 789.21 $ 999.28 $ 143.94

$8.55 $8.55 $8.55 $8.55 $8.55 $8.55

$ 535.52 $2,614.03 $ 809.98 $ 797.76 $1,007.83 $ 152.49

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$ 748.00 $ 436.65

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and look at our world from that hilltop.”

But he waited and waited until he got up enough courage to go through those five miles of bushland and one afternoon he went. On and on through the bush he went, always making sure that the sun was always at the right angle behind him until he finally came to the foot of the hill he had wondered about for so long.

What a thrill it seemed, to climb up there and look back over the way he had come. He had passed by that big grove of poplars and through that deep gully before he had come to the rising land that had lured him all these years.

He raised his eyes a little and just below the western horizon, saw the familiar hills across the river near Struan.

“What a wonderful view,” he thought.

Then, suddenly, silhouetted against those hills and lowering sun a small square speck in the distance caught his eye. He stared for a long moment.

“Home,” he almost shouted, and all at once all the far away things that he had prized so much, didn’t seem to matter anymore.

“Home,” he shouted again and almost ran down that hill that he had prized so much.

This is the same story as that of a thousand far off places that have lured people to them over the centuries, and when folks finally get there find that (adventure or not) they need to build a home.

Sometimes Y.T. thinks that we are getting ever farther away from sentiments like that.

Be it ever so humble ...

Instead of an educational thing, I’m afraid that “forgiveness” is a “no-no” thing anymore.

If the books don’t balance, out you go. And become a Senator or something.

Yours Truly is almost ashamed to admit that often he was a bad boy when he was young. He treated his parents badly at times, but they never ceased to show us chil-

dren, that we were part of a proud family.

I suppose that all over our world there are people (accountants) who have to balance budgets at all costs.

But the budget of “family feeling” (often unbalanced) will be remembered for ages -- we hope.

Yours Truly doesn’t have any idea why all this is happening, but he thinks that one of the main causes of social breakup is on the list of the “seven deadly sins” and “covetousness” (love of money) is one of them.

Looking back, Y.T. often thinks of those things that have happened in his lifetime.

The scattered scenes of the past when whole families that were scat-

thing that they can turn to their God for comfort.

Maybe these few pages give the impression that Y.T. thinks he knows everything, but that’s not right. He has to apologize for seeming to be that way sometimes, but darn it all (again), that is the way that he sees things and that Bob Mason is the way they should be.

Right at the start of this dissertation on the way that Y.T. sees them, that we are all part of a much greater family, whether we like it or not.

The differences that we have (to me anyway) are proof that some greater power, that we don’t understand, gave them to us.

The “reader” doesn’t

tered all over the world, and never saw each other again. What an empty thing life must be to them. It is sure a great

have to believe all or anything that Yours Truly writes . . .

They just have to believe.

Notable Notes

Area shoeboxes off to support Operation Christmas Child . . . Shoeboxes have been collected and crated for shipping for the annual Operation Christmas Child campaign. Area residents came up big for the worthy cause that sends needed items to Third World residents. A total of 162 shoeboxes plus teacher supplies were collected. (Photo for The Independent

by Linda Dyck)

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016

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Wayne McLean and Diane Wiese of Biggar Community Health Care, present a cheque to St. Gabriel’s Hailey Boobyer, Bonita Elliott and Rebecca Zagoruy (all left to right). (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Diane Wiese, left, and Wayne McLean, right, present a cheque to Biggar Central School Principal, Kim Fick. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Perdue bowling scores November 7-11 Ladies: HS, Sonya Evers, 250; HT, Sonya Evers, 630; HA, Sonya Evers, 177.

Men’s: HS, Jim Nicholls, 233; HT, Glen Shockey, 535; HA, Al Levitt, 168. THS, Jag, 834; THT, Jag, 2,208.

Club 55+: WHS, Joyce Broeckel, 224; MHS, Al Levitt, 205; WHT, Joyce

Broeckel, 482; MHT, Dennis Notschke, 529; WHA Joey Levitt, 182; MHA, Al Levitt, 167; THS, Dee Jays, 1,112; THT, Dee Jays, 3,106.

November 14-18 Ladies: HS, Sonya Evers, 279; HT, Sonya Evers, 560; HA, Sonya Evers, 178.

Men’s: HS, Jim Nicholls, 228; HT, Jim Nich-

olls, 557; HA, Al Levitt, 169; THS, WWF, 847; THT, WWF, 2,212.

Club 55+: WHS, Candace Elliot, 200; MHS, Dennis Notschke, 173; WHT, Candace Elliot, 525; MHT, Al Levitt, 479; WHA, Joey Levitt, 180; MHA, Al Levitt, 166; THS, Dee Jays, 1,089; THT, Dee Jays, 3,184.

BCS news

by Madeline Ellard This week has pretty much flown by and our hallways have been busy preparing for the weeks ahead.

First term report cards have gone out and Student-Led Conferences were very well attended.

To help support families, a baby sitting program was held in Woodrow Lloyd gym to keep the younger ones busy while their older siblings were

in interviews.

Last Saturday our school hosted SHSAA Volleyball Regionals and this Friday/Saturday we host Senior Boys Volleyball Provincials.

There will be lots of great games and highly competitive action, so we hope you will find the time to come out and support our athletes.

Last week, Junior Girls and Junior Boys started

practising, while both senior teams started this week.

In the elementary end there was skating for Grades K-6 Tuesday.

Pee Wee volleyball will also be having their windup shortly and elementary basketball will get rolling right away.

This week has certainly been busy; energy has been pumping throughout the whole school.

Province of Saskatchewan Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number(s) described in the following list are fully paid before the 25th day of January 2017, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

NOTE: A sum for costs in an 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 5 5 A586 144710962 $ 32.88 $10.80 $ 43.68 35 5 A586 143104418 36 5 A586 143104430 37 5 A586 143104441 38 5 A586 143104452 39 5 A586 143104474 40 5 A586 143104485 $902.65 $64.80 $967.45 3 6 A586 135260546 4 6 A586 135260681 5 6 A586 135260704 6 6 A586 135260726 24 7 A586 128040588 $145.75 $43.20 $188.95 25 7 A586 128040690 26 7 A586 128040702 $789.17 $32.40 $821.57 Dated the 24th day of November, 2016 at Kinley, Saskatchewan.

E. Lynne Tolley, Treasurer

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Big, at least in terms of in high school and farm business, is generally machinery dealerships seen as better. were still selling Allis That Chalmcertainly ers, Co-op extends Impleto farmments, ing where White, neighCockshutt, bour has and a bought handful out and of others absorbed that have neighlong fallen bour for by the decades wayside. dating Farmback ers can essentially of course to the end still purCalvin Daniels of World chase farm War One, equipat least ment, but here in Canada. whether prices are conOf course farm controlled by competition solidation is not unique better today than a few to Canada. It is a rather decades ago is a question general trend in terms of for economists. dry land farming areas It is a question that around the world. is very current for proThe idea of growth for ducers today, since a farmers is all about crenumber of major mergating economies of scale, ers have taken place in buying more fertilizer the past couple of years or agricultural protecwhich will effect comtion products in order petition in areas which to reduce costs. You are directly impact farming. able to spread the costs Dow Chemical and of the overall farm operDupont officially ation over more acres, announced $130 billion and that should allow merger to form ag-chem better gross returns. giant DowDuPont.A few But, on the flip side, months later ChemChina there are concerns cormade a $43 billion move porate growth, through for Swiss ag chemicals merger, may not be a and seed giant Syngenta great thing for farmers AG. because the idea of comThen, in September petition holding prices in 2016 Germany’s Bayer line is reduced. swooped in for Monsanto Not that farmers have in a $66 billion takeover, much say in things. during the same week Go back the days I was as Potash Corp of Sas-

katchewan merged with Agrium to create the largest fertilizer giant in the world valued at $36 billion.

Business suggests competition remains, suggesting the number of companies is not the key to keeping prices in line.

That has some definite truth to it, since we still have a number of Canadian banks, but their products, services and fees are largely clones of

one another.

And gas station prices at the pumps move in virtual lockstep regardless of company sign in front.

It comes down to balance. Competition can exist with limited competitors, and be a mirage with many in the field.

Although ultimately the larger business gets, farm, or otherwise, the closer to dominating control we may get.

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“Our decision to join Ritchie Bros. was not a decision we made lightly, but we firmly believe together we can serve customers better than ever,” said Neil Kramer, President of Kramer Auctions. “My wife Monica and I, and our family will continue to be actively involved in Kramer Auctions -- we aren’t going anywhere. Only now we can leverage Ritchie Bros.’ leading technology and international reach to serve more regions and more customer than ever before.”

Kramer Auctions will soon conduct two online timed auctions, selling farmland in Saskatchewan. The company will hold its regular bison auctions, starting in December. Kramer will continue to operate out of its North Battleford auction site and has several on-the-farm auctions scheduled for next

spring.

Ritchie Bros. will soon conduct its final Saskatoon auction of the year.

“With equipment from large and small farms, as well as construction contractors and more we will certainly have something for everyone,” said Jordan Clarke, Sales Director, Ritchie Bros. “People can visit the site ahead of the auction to test and inspect equipment and then choose to bid in person at the site, online in real time at rbauction.com or by proxy.

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New Horizons Activities November 7 Kaiser: first place was Reg Turner with 255 points; second place was Marie Roesch with 236 points; third place was Mildred Henne with 227 points; and in fourth place was Geoff Cooke with 210 points. The highest scoring game was Marie Roesch and Grant Gamble with 61 points.

November 8 Carpet Bowling: On the first place team was Agnes Small, Pat Turners, Emily Liska and Dinah Kegler. Coming in second place was Marie

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November 15 Carpet Bowling: Placing first was Judy Rickwood, Doreen Phillips, Marie Roesch and Emily Liska.

Coming in second place was June Hoppe, Gail Herzberg, Florence Hammond and Pat Turner.

Happy Birthday to all of our November babies.

We held our potluck on November 14 and had 26 in attendance.

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monthly jam session with 44 in attendance.

Entertainers were: Keith Aldridge from Handel, Bill Haffermehl from Saskatoon, Ian McLeod from Ruthilda, Glen Julseth of Borden, Bob Wiseman from Biggar and Stan Hardman from Rosetown. We couldn’t have done it without you.

At the jam session we announced the winner of our Christmas raffle early bird draw for a $75 a Tire gift card. Congratulations Ruth Arnold on winning the draw.

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by Karen Kammer, Recreation Co-ordinator Wow, what strange weather we have been having this past week.

We hope that most of the farmers are done with their crop.

This week at Biggar Health Centre we started with Monday morning exercises. Swingbowling was on at 2:30.

Tuesday morning was current events. That afternoon we had Scattergories.

Wednesday was the Biggar Health Centre’s first time Cake Bake Off competition. Two

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Friday morning was Breakfast Club down Willow. PALs were here at 10:30. Jon Sloan and friends were here at 2:30.

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Sunday was one to one time. Sonningdale Pentecostal was here for worship this week.

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Liam Boyle Gage Gray Kevin Fick Zach Wourms Mike Ferguson Keaton Silvernagle Derek Argue Kyle Endicott Curtis Piecowye Ryan Robillard Brock Castle Joe Bristow Kyle Dilosa Dylan Haynes Matt Bourgeois

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Romo bumped by rookie QB star It famously happened to Team’ is the National Wally Pipp in baseball.

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Taking Through his place the first few Bruce Penton was games of young Prescott’s slugger Lou Gehrig, who subbing at QB, it was went on to play more without question that than 2,100 consecutive Romo would take over as games over 14 seasons. soon as he was healthy.

Pipp was finished with But as the Prescott wins the Yanks. mounted, calls for the His headache cost him Cowboys’ brass to leave his career. the winning combination Fast forward to 2016. alone became louder.

It was late August when Finally, after the ‘Boys Dallas Cowboys’ quarter- beat hometown Pittsback Tony Romo injured burgh Steelers Nov. 13, his back in the Cowboys’ team owner Jerry Jones first pre-season game made the call - Prescott against Seattle. Now, it’s was No. 1. late November, Romo’s The now-healthy Romo back is healed, but he would be his backup. is definitely the second“We’ve got a great luxustringer thanks to the ry, a wonderful problem outstanding play of his to have,” Jones told Dan replacement, Mississippi Graziano of ESPN.com.

State grad Dak Prescott.

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Prescott had earned the No. 1 job.

So here’s how the situation has unfolded in Dallas. At the start of the season, the Cowboys had an injury-prone 36-year-old QB and either journeyman Kellen Moore or the untested rookie Prescott as No. 2.

Now, they have a solid No. 1 in Prescott and an experienced and talented backup in Romo.

The Seahawks might have something to say about it, but it’s easy to imagine the Cowboys representing the NFC in the Super Bowl in Houston Feb. 2, with a rookie quarterback still at the wheel.

• Headline at TheKicker. com: “Romo humbly steps aside, breaks ankle in the process.”

• Rams defensive tackle Michael Brockers, to ESPN, on linemate Aaron Donald: “God built him to play D-tackle, man. He built a 6-1, 280-, 290-pound bowling ball with the strength of two men.”

• Randy Turner of the Winnipeg Free Press, on Twitter: “Independence Day was a movie about aliens going from planet to planet sucking all resources. In a related story, the Coyotes are moving to Tempe.”

• Field Yates of ESPN, via Twitter, after the Braves signed 43-yearold pitcher Bartolo Colon: “Colon made

his MLB debut the day Turner Field opened (in 1997). He’ll now pitch at the new Braves park.

The dude outlasted a stadium.”

• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “And in the latest protest news, Buccaneers wideout Mike Evans took a knee during the national anthem Sunday, saying he’ll never stand as long as Donald Trump is president. Monday, it was revealed he didn’t even vote, and Tuesday he said he’ll be back to standing again. In other words, this receiver didn’t go long.”

• Jack Finarelli, SportsCurmudgeon.com: “The Hula Bowl will be relocating to Raleigh, N.C. starting in 2018. I don’t know about you, but when I think of Raleigh, it takes me a while to fire enough synapses to get the image of ‘hula’ in my brain.”

• Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle: “The Eagles cut wide receiver Josh Huff after he was stopped by New Jersey police, who say Huff was speeding, drunk, carrying marijuana, driving with illegally tinted windows and packing a handgun with no permit, loaded with illegal hollow-point bullets. But his tires were properly inflated.”

• Brad Dickson of the Omaha World-Herald: “The Cleveland Browns’

record is 0-10. Who knew at the time that the Browns would look back on Johnny Manziel’s tenure as ‘the Golden Era’?”

• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Many Americans reportedly want to move to Canada to flee a Donald Trump presidency. Coincidence?

Michigan-born Jets holdout defenceman Jacob Trouba decided to stay in Winnipeg.”

• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “During their loss against Seattle, New England’s Rob Gronkowski was

knocked woozy. When they held up three fingers and Gronk said, ‘Two,’ they knew he was okay.”

• Dwight Perry again: “Joe Thomas, a 55-year-old walk-on running back at South Carolina State, became the oldest to ever play in a Division I football game Nov. 19. The toughest part, equipment managers say, was trying to find him a leather helmet that fit.”

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Biggar bowling scores November 14-17 Monday mixed: MHS, Jason Raschke, 266; WHS, Cindy Watson, 223; MHT, Jason Raschke, 651; WHT, Cindy Watson, 594.

Tuesday Seniors New Horizons: MHS, Jack Eckart, 191; WHS, Donna Eckart, 172; MHT, Jack Eckart, 542; WHT, June Hoppe, 476.

Thursday Afternoon Seniors: MHS, Jack Eckart, 230; WHT, Donna Eckart, 202; MHT, Glen Shockey, 529’ WHT,

June Hoppe, 506.

YBC November 16-17 Bowlasaurus: HS, Jonathan Crane, 86.

Pee Wee: HS, Zuri Baliey, 91; HD, Dominic Raschke, 159.

Bantam: HS, Aiden Zagoruy, 131; HT, Sawyer Heimbecker, 327.

Junior Boys: HS, Tristan Otterson, 143; HT, Tristan Otterson, 400.

Junior Girls: HS, Cassie Raschke, 164; HT, Cassie Raschke, 469.

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Obituaries George Evanisky October 25, 1934 - November 2, 2016 George Evanisky passed away on November 2, 2016 in B i g g a r, Sask. at the age of 82 years.

He was born on October 25, 1934 in Biggar, Sask.

A Memorial Luncheon was held on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in Handel, Sask. with George Wilkinson as presider. Eulogist was Dean Evanisky.

Graveside Service was held on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Saskatoon, Sask. with active Bearers Dan Roth, Darren Hango, Joe Roesch, Clarence Perlinger, Rob Rohs, and Don Zimmer.

George is survived his son, Dean (Demonda) Evanisky and daughter Danica of Handel, Sask.; daughter, Penny (Colin) Hemm, and children, Danyelle Evanisky, Matthew Carlson of Saskatoon, Sask.; sister, Nettie Beckett of Biggar, Sask.; brother, Nick Evanisky of Saskatoon, Sask.; sisters-in-law, Pat Evanisky of Lethbridge, Alta., and Ruby Evanisky of Biggar, Sask.

He was predeceased by his wife, Edna Evanisky (nee Wilkinson, June 20, 1997); granddaughter, Robyn; brothers, Alex Evanisky, John Evanisky, and Paul Evanisky; sister, Mary Rhienhart.

Tributes in George’s name may be directed to Kinsmen Telemiracle, 2217C Hanselman Court, Saskatoon, SK S7L 6A8 Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963�. gfsc1

CARDS OF THANKS

The family of George Evanisky would like to extend our appreciation and thanks to everyone who sent $2,000 Yearly Tax Credit food, flowers, cards of sympathy and condolences; as well to Biggar $20,000 Lump Sum + Rebate doctors, nurses and hospital staff.

Also a HUGE thank you to the Apply anytime of the community of Handel for all your year. Lowest rate in help. the industry.

Dean and family Reliable Expert Service 47bfh

1-844-453-5372

Biggar Independent 306-948-3344

Coming FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25: Hay Rides at the Museum! Bring the kids to the museum from 5 - 7 p.m. for a hay ride, free hot chocolate and $3 Hot dogs!!!

46c2 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25: Biggar & District Arts Council presents . . . “Lion, Bear, Foxâ€?, 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. Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306-948-2452 or online www.ticketpro.ca 42c6 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2: Biggar Associated Gospel Church presents‌ “One Silent Nightâ€?, music by Don Mathies at Biggar Community Hall. Punch @ 5:30 p.m., supper @ 6:30 p.m. Tickets, $25 available at Weasie’s Gourmet Blends.

46c3 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6: The Biggar Carol Fesetival at The Majestic Theatre. Noon Concert featuring school groups, $2/person. Bag lunches are available for $5. Evening Concert featuring church choirs and community groups at 7 p.m., $5/ person. All proceeds go towards our Spring Music Festival.

47c2 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11: Join Prairie Notes and Friends for “Swinging into Christmasâ€?. An afternoon of Christmas music at Biggar Associated Gospel Church @ 2:00 p.m. Admission: $10 per adult; over 12, $5; and under 12, FREE. 46c3 SATURDAY DECEMBER 31: Biggar & District Arts Council presents‌ New Year’s Eve GALA Celebration with ‘Drew Tofin Big Band’ at Biggar Community Hall.

Cocktails, 6 p.m.; Dinner, 7 p.m.; Show and Dance, 9 p.m. Tickets‌ Dinner & Show, $50; Show only, $30.

Tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, 306-948-2452.

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AUCTIONS 16114MM4

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

Sunday Worship • 10:50 a.m.

Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.

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

Church office phone, 306-948-3424

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

Coffee and fellowship to follow service.

SAT., NOV. 26‌ Governance Workshop, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., lunch available Church office phone, 306-948-2280

PRESBYTERIANS, ANGLICANS AND LUTHERANS (PALS) NOVEMBER 27 WORSHIP @

ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH

Corner of 4th Ave. E. & King St. •

10:30 a.m.

For more information/pastoral services, phone Cindy Hoppe @306-948-2947; Rev. Jessica Latshaw @ 306-261-9906, Sundays & Saturdays.

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

MASS TIME 3UNDAY s A M Sunday School during service

OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH Landis, Sask.

MASS TIME: 3UNDAY s A M

JESUS MIRACLE CRUSADE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY 35.$!9 3%26)#% s ! - 0 - BIGGAR LEGION HALL, MAIN ST., BIGGAR CONTACT RAMIL, MARILYN OR ORLANDO 306-948-2023 OR 306-951-0095 OR 306-948-3021

Everyone Welcome!

FOR SALE 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. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016

16 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

AUTO PARTS SEED & FEED

FOR SALE

WANTED

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Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Landfill OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-6582132 tfn MAIN STREET GARAGE SALE is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 306-9481773 or 306-9485393.

Pick-up available. tfn WANTED: COLLECTOR PAYING TOP PRICES - Old advertising dealership signs, gas pumps, globes, oil cans, RedIndian, Buffalo, Whiterose, Ford, Dodge, GM, John Deere ect.

(306) 221-5908, (306) 369-2810.

WANTED: COLLECTOR PAYING TOP PRICES - Old advertising dealership signs, gas pumps, globes, oil cans, RedIndian, Buffalo, Whiterose, Ford, Dodge, GM, John Deere ect.

(306) 221-5908, (306) 369-2810.

1st Ave. West, Biggar

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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

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

OFFERING: Competitive Prices, On Farm Pickup & Prompt Payment!

CALL: 1-306-873-3551, W E B S I T E : neprairiegrain. com NutraSun Foods Ltd of Regina wants to buy your Organic Hard Red Spring and Conventional Hard White Wheat. Please contact Abe Ens at 306-751-2440.

LAND FOR SALE FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES North - 10 1/4’s North East - 14 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 57 1/4’s West - 50 1/4’s Central - 219 1/4’s South - 100 1/4’s South East - 46 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca

LAND RENT

FOR

LAND RENT, in R.M. Creek. details, 9186.

FOR pasture of Eagle Call for 306-948tfn

Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

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

Land for Sale LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER R.M. of Biggar #347 3 quarters of tame mixed grass pasture, NE 28-34-17-W3; NE 33-34-17-W3; SE 33-34-17-W3, 460 acres fenced with some cross fencing, dugout and 2002 bored well on SaskPower service with about 40,000 yards gravel deposit.

Tender closes December 2, 2016.

Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Sold as is. Bidders must do own inspection of property.

Submit bids to Bob Atkinson, Box 271, Landis, SK, S0K 2K0 For more information, phone 306-658-2042

LAND FOR SALE R.M. of Grandview #349, Handel, Sask.

NE Âź of 32-35-19-W3 Approx. 120 acres cultivated, and 40 acres grassland and yardsite. Power and telephone available.

Offers on this land to be in Coldwell Banker Signature office by 5:00 p.m.

November 28, 2016, 301 Central Ave., Saskatoon, SK, S7N 2E9. $260,000 MLS. For more info, call Eugene Kohle at 306-291-5544 or Lisle McCallum at 306-222-8263.

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

For more information call: Karen/Kevin 306-948-9115 302 - 8th Ave. W. Biggar

HEALTH & WELLNESS Do you have a DISABILITY? Physical or mental. We can help you get up to $40,000 back from the Canadian Government.

FOR DETAILS check out our website: disabilitygroupcanada. com or CALL us today Toll-Free 1-888-875-4787.

SERVICES

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

WAGON at 306-948-3837

Sheila Itterman We have gifts and information www. welcomewagon.ca

SERVICES Biggar & District ARTS Council are available for bar tending services at your functions/ events. Contact Denise @ 306948-2452 19tfn

SERVICES Need A Loan?

Own Property?

Have Bad Credit? We can help!

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

A selection of MEMORIAL

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for you to choose from in memory of your loved one(s)‌ @ The

Biggar Independent.

Stop in at 122 Main St., Biggar.

Manufacturing sales jump in September Saskatchewan’s manufacturing sales took a leap in September from a year ago, increasing by 8.2 per cent, the highest rate among the provinces and more than five times the national average.

On a month-over-month basis, manufacturing sales were up 1.0 per cent, the third best among the provinces. Manufacturing sales in September were $1.24 billion. “Manufacturing is one of the mainstays of the Saskatchewan economy and the impressive yearover-year growth is good news,�

Economy Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “Our provincial manufacturers are innovative, competitive-minded and are meeting the needs of global markets with made-in-Saskatchewan solutions.�

On a year-over-year, seasonallyunadjusted basis, sectors that saw significant growth included food manufacturing, which increased by 34.3 per cent, machinery manufacturing which was up by 16.8 per cent and wood products which increased by 31 per cent.

About 26,200 people work in Saskatchewan’s manufacturing sector, which posted total sales of $14.1 billion in 2015.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016

ELECTRICAL

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Lyndon Barber

-Journeyman Carpenter…proudly local & serving Biggar and area!

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WESTWIND ELECTRIC LTD. Perdue, Sask.

Peter Hofmeister

Commercial and Industrial Electrical Wiring

Journeyman Electrician

Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

Licenced, Insured & Bonded Over 15 years experience

Cell 1-306-753-9807 • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM

306-948-5291

Goldburg Electric Ltd. • Residential • Commercial Contact Matt Craig

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

#ELL 306-221-6888

EAVESTROUGHING

EAVESTROUGH NOW SERVING THE BIGGAR AREA

HEALTH/WELLNESS

MADGE ROOFING INC.

Biggar

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

Weight Loss & WELLNESS Centre

• ‘Ideal Protein’ Weight Loss • ‘Slender You’ Figure Salon • H20 Massage Bed Weight Loss Coach Anne G. Livingston 317 Main St., Biggar

306-948-7274

Call Making Biggar Smaller!

306-375-7055 Box 323, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Danny Pickett Travis Poletz 306-230-4535 306-948-6570 saskwestconstruction@outlook.com

FREE ESTIMATES ► Eavestrough ► Soffit/Fascia ► Siding ► All other Exterior needs....

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

Biggar, Sask.

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

Box 277, Perdue, SK S0K 3C0

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

115 - 1st Avenue West Rosetown, Sask.

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

Friday, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Phone:306.882.2123 New Patients Welcome!

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

Southeast entrance of Nova Wood Bldg.

Hours…

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

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

306-948-3408

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

• Bookkeeping • Tax Returns • Financial Statements

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

rod.campbell@sasktel.net

117 - 3rd Ave. W.,

(New Horizons Bldg) Biggar

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

Ph: 306-948-5133

RED APPLE

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES “Administrative Services to

Meet Your Business Needs” ~ One time projects or long term service

For a FREE consultation, call www.redappleadmin.ca www.facebook.com/ redappleadmin

BUSSE LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors

- together with -

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

223 Main Street Biggar

302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

Co-Ed Fitness Centre PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

CAMPBELL ACCOUNTING SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICES

www.madgesaskroofing.com Biggar, Sask.

Derek Argue

ROSETOWN DENTAL

Cheryl Irvine @

306-717-2818

FREE ESTIMATES 5-inch continuous eavestrough

ACCOUNTING

306-948-7402

PLUMBING & HEATING

306-951-8004 ARGUE’S

ROOFING

DENTAL

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

by Brett Barber

102 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

306-948-3346 …serving your community since 1972

306-948-2183

Peszko &Watson

Email: ddolack@sasktel.net Website: www.hrblock.ca

is a full service law office that practices…

306.948.2208

Moonlight Therapy Janet & Candice Moon Colour Energy Therapists …for info & appts

306-948-7682 or 306-948-7128

moonlighttherapy@hotmail.com

INSURANCE

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Criminal Law Commercial Law Family Law Real Estate Law Wills and Estate Law and our lawyers, Jason Peszko Lisa Watson Nicole Hataley

INVESTMENTS

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

look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

info@twhfinancial.ca www.twhfinancial.ca

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

INVESTMENTS For all your investment needs, Visit…

ÿ Auto & Home Insurance ÿ Farm & Commercial Insurance ÿ Health & Travel Insurance ÿ Life Insurance & Investments ÿ Farm Succession & Estate Planning ÿ Notary Publics Biggar Of¿ce Hours…

Landis Of¿ce Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon., Tues., & Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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

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

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5 Avenue 106 Street

NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask.

Shop 306.446.3298

Fax 306.445.4275

304 Main St., Biggar Phone: 306-948-2204 Toll Free: 1-855-948-2204

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100 - 2nd Ave. W., Landis Phone: 306-658-2044 Toll Free: 1-855-658-2044

Website: www.landisinsurance.ca Email: landis@landisinsurance.ca

“We’ll getcha covered”

Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI

Lyndsey Poole

Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

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

Pamela Eaton Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

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

by Credential Financial Inc. and is used under license.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016

18 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

SERVICES REAL ESTATE

AUTOMOTIVE

SERVICES

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Biggar

306-948-8055 306-948-2710 'BY www.DuaneNeufeldt.com

Locally owned and operated.

Acres of Expertise.

Jerry Muc Phone: 306-948-2958

Open Monday-Friday

Fax:

Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

HEAVY TRUCK Repair AUTO Repair TIRES Repair BOATS & RVs FULL MOBILE MECHANICAL & TIRES SGI Safety INSPECTION

Teams, Corporate and Personal Attire Judy Kahovec‌ 306-882-4313, cell 306-831-7935

Your authorized

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

SERVICE TRUCK FULL MECHANICAL SERVICE -ON &RI s A M P M phone: Chris

306-948-3376 Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar

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REALTOR

1st Ave. West, Biggar

Cell: 306-948-7995 Office: 306-867-8380 carip@remax.net

306.948.2700

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HAULING

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

Call: 306-948-2101

COURIER

306.237.7671 TROY MAY, owner/operator Fax: 306-237-TROY email: tmay@hotmail.ca Super B outfits hauling grain and fertilizer in Alberta and Saskatchewan

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

• 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.

BIGGAR COURIER

• Biggar to Saskatoon • Same day Service • Monday to Friday • 24-hour Answering Service

~Brian and Cathy Fick~

Cell: 306-948-7524

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

Phone: 306-948-5678

WYLIE SEED & PROCESSING INC. 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:

Custom Grain and Fertilizer Hauling Darren Diehl

306-262-5980 Biggar

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

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

for ads, classisifeds and news MONDAY - 5 P.M.

216 Main St., Biggar

306-

Biggar Sand & Gravel • trenching • trucking • water & sewer • sand & gravel • excavating Office ‌

306-948-5455

Open: Mon.-Fri.

JOHN G. SMITH

8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

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Rebel Landscaping 306-948-2879, evenings 306-948-7207, daytime Ed Kolenosky s $RIVEWAYS s #ONCRETE s 'ARAGE 0ADS s 0RUNING s 0LANTING

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948-3955

Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer

Junk Removal, Small Moves, pick up and delivery

½ ton truck & handy men

Ph: 306-948-3856 or Cell: 306-948-7896

OPTOMETRISTS PHOTOGRAPHY

Danny Vogelsang

306-222-6081 Landscaping, Snow Removal, Topsoil, Clay, Gravel, Sand Bobcats, Excavator, Gravel Truck Serving Perdue and area for the past 10 years

Biggar, Sask.

Brody Ellis, Sever Ellis, Stetler Heather

306-948-3380 306-948-2234 alloutdrilling@gmail.com

Call today for a FREE estimate!

GOLDBURG GRAVEL LTD. • Pit Run • Base Gravel • Road Gravel • Crushed Rock • Top Soil

Certified Scale and Ticketed Loads Serving Rosetown & Biggar areas Phone‌ Leam Craig

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Dave Molberg

Shoreline Realty

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Box 736, Biggar

SaskTel Mobility and Farm & Acreage Salesperson (306) 948-4478 dave.molberg@hammondrealty.ca HammondRealty.ca

CLEANING Phone‌

701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016

Blazers take second at Regionals, hosting 4A Provincials School had an easier time with a win over La Loche, 25-16, and 25-15 respectively.

The final match was a loud affair thanks to vocal supporters for both teams. Thanks to hard hitting tenacious defence from both teams, it took three games to decide the eventual winners -Saskatoon Christian Cougars. The scores were: 22-25; 25-23, and 15-10.

Both teams, as well as Jonas Samson and La Loche, will be joined by teams from Nipawin, Birch Hills, Air Ronge, Shaunavon, Fort Qu’Appelle and Outlook for the Provincial Championship. Games will be played in both Biggar and Rosetown.

The opening ceremonies takes place at BCS2000 at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, November 25. The first match begins at 12 p.m.

Games run all day Friday and Saturday, with the championship matches scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday.

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SoldByCari.ca Biggar Senior Blazer, Benson Garchinski spikes the ball during Regional play this Saturday at BCS. The Blazers will be hosting and competing this weekend in 4A Provincial play. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Reduce holiday stress by managing your debt

by News Canada While the holidays are mostly a wonderful time of the year, they can also be stressful.

It’s not just the last minute shopping, overcooked turkey, and tangled lights that take the fun out of the season, but gift giving can also get expensive, especially for families. Who doesn’t feel the pressure of hosting perfect meals and buying everyone just the right thing? It all adds up.

So how do you get

through the festivities with minimal financial stress? Being in control of your spending is one important way of reducing this pressure.

It seems intuitive to spend within your means. But the reality is that Canadians are saving less and spending more, which has led to record rates of household debt. Average household savings were 4 per cent of disposable income by the end of 2015.

Canadians are falling behind on managing

their money in general. The holidays are a good time to revisit your finances. They’re also a good opportunity to teach your children about saving, smart spending, budgeting and knowing the difference between what you need and what you want.

Top tips for staying on track include having a realistic budget, paying off your credit card in full to avoid credit card interest costs, and adjusting your shopping list.

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Lake/Jonas Samson in the semi finals. The Singers took the first game 28-26, but Biggar bounced back with scores of 25-17 and 15-11 to advance to the finals.

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BCS2000 Blazers are on their way to the SHSAA 4A Boys Provincial Championship to be held this weekend in Biggar and Rosetown.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016

Remembrance Day in Perdue

Jim Reiter, MLA

Rosetown-Elrose Constituency 215 Main Street, Rosetown Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 5:00 Tel: 306-882-4105 Fax: 306-882-4108 Toll free; 1-855-762-2233 E-mail: jimreitermla@sasktel.net Box 278, Rosetown SK S0L 2V0 Please call with questions or concerns

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Laying of the wreaths . . . Bob Mason with Cadet Joseph Kim lay wreaths at the Remembrance Day Service in Perdue. (Photo by Julie Lemon)

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held its annual Remembrance Day

GRONDIN FUNERAL SERVICES

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and our area churches extends an

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OPEN INVITATION

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to you, your family and friends to join others in this community who have experienced a loss, to come and renew your spirit and honour your loved ones.

11. Many were in attendance. Special presentations were made to the Perdue Arena Rebuild Project.

“Blue Christmas” Service of Remembrance PERDUE… Thursday, December 8th • 7:00 p.m.

Perdue United Church (all religious denominations welcome) Local enquiries: Grondin Funeral Services • 306-948-2669 “Our family serving your family since 1963”

Photos for The Independent by Julie Lemon

A special presentation was made to the Perdue Arena Rebuild Project by the Legion to honour the past, present and future veterans. Pictured are Sgt. Sawrenko, Vivian Eaton, Trent McMahon, Dawson Mantie, Bill Sandford, Bob Mason, Cst. Park.

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Bob Lemon, Vivian Eaton, Trent McMahon, Jack Lemon accept a cheque.