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Under a red sky . . . The sun makes one final dramatic departure for the day, painting the sky with a flair only the masters can evoke. Red sky, sailor’s delight - here’s hoping it’s a harbinger of good weather to come! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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A needed win in an early Sask West Hockey League season for the Biggar Nationals, Saturday, November 25, as they hosted the Eatonia Huskies. Going to overtime, the Nats pulled it out with a 6-5 win, all this with a depleated lineup due to injuries.

Here’s hoping they can gut it out and hope the injury bug doesn’t hit again.

(Photos for The Independent by Kevin Brautigam)

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Wyant looking at renewal and good leadership as Sask Party candidate

by Kevin Brautigam of The Independent

Saskatchewan Party leadership hopeful, Gordon Wyant was in Biggar, November 24, meeting with Town Council and area RM’s.

Wyant, one of six candidates, cited his vast political experience as the key factor in setting him apart from his leadership rivals. Part of his strategy is getting into rural areas.

“Going around rural Saskatchewan, people will say to us: ‘We don’t see you guys very often, and we don’t see our MLA’s very often,’” he explained. “and good leadership starts with listening, and coming out to rural Saskatchewan has been terrific.”

Wyant adds that that dialogue can’t stop once the leadership process to replace Brad Wall ends. After 10 years, government can become insular, stop talking and listening.

“This whole [leadership] process of renewal for our party is pretty healthy,” he adds.

Brad Wall, arguably the most popular premier in modern times, will be a tough act to follow, Wyant admits.

“People say, he’s got those big shoes to fill, and I just tell them I have my own shoes.”

Wyant brings plenty of experience to the table.

Practising law for 25 years in Saskatoon, he’s sat on the public school board - two years as its chair - seven years on

and said ‘We Saskatoon need four City Council, years to balwas elected ance the budto Saskatoon get’, I think Northwest people would in a 2010 have been okay by-election with that. As for the Sask long as you’re Party, rekeeping your elected in eye on the 2011, then ball.” becoming Wyant wants Deputy House SaskatchLeader. In ewan in the 2012 he technological became the forefront of the Minister of nation, provide Justice and tax credits to Attorney Genbring in new eral, while in 2014 was enterprise Gordon Wyant, left, is joined by Premier Brad Wall. Wyant is one of appointed while mainsix candidates in the leadership race, and was in Biggar, November 24. as Minister taining sup(Submitted Photo) Responport of current sible for SaskBuilds. talking about bringing reporter that the Sask businesses, all to relieve In addition to his curthis party back to the Party started life as a our reliance on cyclical rent duties, Wyant was centre,” he explains. “I collation government of commodities. Wyant appointed as Minister of don’t think we’ve lost Conservatives and Libalso says his government Corrections and Polictouch with the people of erals. Building on that can’t forget the impact ing as well as Minister Saskatchewan, I think political success that rural areas have on the Responsible for Saskthat there are some sat firmly in the centre, economy.

Power. people that are not quite appealed to a broader Maintaining a strong With those human ser- feeling as warm about range, ultimately leading voice within this nation vices ministries and eco- our party as they once to a successful economy is another key princinomic portfolios, Wyant felt, some who feel we’ve The last budget - an pal for Wyant, taking feels he has a unique set left people behind, espe- often criticised, heavystands on the Carbon of tools that sets him cially through this last handed treatise - was Tax and equalization. apart from the other budget.” the result of not listenWyant was the minister candidates.

Governing from the ing. responsible for craft“From a political centre will continue to “I think that if we ing the province’s case standpoint, I’m one bring electoral success, would have went to the against the Liberal Carof the only candidates he says, reminding this people of Saskatchewan

bon Tax, but adds that restoring a dialogue with Ottawa can only benefit the province provided it doesn’t compromise growth or safety.

“I’ve made it clear that we are not going to back down from issues like the Carbon Tax, equalization. But you can disagree with people without being disagreeable,” Wyant says.

Wyant points to the federal justice minister visiting the province without notifying him (the then provincial justice minister) that they were coming. Or visiting Ottawa for meetings with the federal environment minister, only to have the get-together cancelled by the Liberals.

“The federal government has been somewhat disrespectful to this province,” he says.

“This province, over the last 10 years, has taken its rightful place in Confederation, and I’m very, very proud of that, but we have to continue to stand up for the province. We are a very strong partner in this country.”

Wilkie RCMP looking for cooper wire thieves Wilkie RCMP are seeking assistance from the public in solving a theft that occurred at a work site in the RM of Senlac.

Between November 13 and 15, approximately $5,000 worth of cable was cut from a work site and stolen.

Persons with information about crimes are urged to call the Wilkie RCMP detachment at (306) 843-3480, Unity RCMP at (306) 2286300 or Macklin RCMP at (306) 753-2171. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may also call

Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477, or *8477 on the SaskTel Mobility Network. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000 for information which leads to the arrest of person(s) responsible for any serious crime. Crime Stop-

pers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display, nor are your calls traced or recorded.

You can also submit a tip online at saskcrimestoppers.com.

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Schmirler Park receives provincial recognition . . . Sandra Schmirler Olympic Gold Park members Gerry Besse, left, Judy Redlick, centre right, and Blair Slowski, right, were awarded the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association’s (SPRA) Parks and Open Spaces award for 2017. The award recognizes excellence in planning, design and

development/redevelopment of a park or open space.

Joining them in the picture is SPRA President Dawna Neilson, who congratulated them on their hard work and efforts to make Biggar’s park a true showcase for the community and an example of what can be accomplished in rural communities when you have a bit of determination and drive. (Submitted Photo)

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Keystone XL approval may open door for foes to fight route

by Andrew Harris, Meenal Vamburkar & Robert Tuttle, Canadian Global Affairs Institute Nebraska’s approval of an alternative route could throw more uncertainty into the mix for the long-delayed Keystone XL oil pipeline.

The Public Service Commission approved TransCanada Corp.’s project on a three-to-two vote, removing one of the last hurdles to the Calgary-based company’s construction of the $8 billion, 1,179-mile (1,897-kilometer) conduit, which has been on its drawing boards since 2008. The decision, though, wasn’t wrinkle-free: The panel mandated an alternative route that was immediately targeted by the project’s opponents as lacking adequate vetting.

TransCanada is now “assessing how the decision would impact the cost and schedule of the project,” Russ Girling, TransCanada’s chief executive officer, said in a statement.

The uncertainty expressed by Girling was quickly reflected in analyst notes.

“While the Keystone XL pipeline approval is an important milestone, it does not provide certainty that the project will ultimately be built and begin operating,” said Gavin MacFarlane, a vice president at Moody’s Investors Service. “Pipeline

construction would negatively affect TransCanada’s business risk profile through increased project execution risk, and would likely put pressure on financial metrics.”

Jane Kleeb, president of the environmental advocacy group Bold Alliance, said green-lighting the alternative may have helped the commission reach a “middle ground solution.” But it opens new questions that she said her group would likely explore in federal court.

That view mirrored a dissenting opinion from Commissioner Crystal Rhoades. The alternative route needed more study on both the state and federal level, she said before the final vote, and it failed to give landowners along that different path the ability to address the commission.

The commissioners who supported the route change said it would impact fewer threatened and endangered species, fewer wells, less irrigated cropland, and that it included one less river crossing.

Additionally, they wrote, “it is in the public interest for the pipelines to be in closer proximity to each other, so as to maximize monitoring resources and increase the efficiency of response times” with “issues that may arise with either pipeline.”

West Is Best: Canada’s two western most provinces to lead economic growth this year and next

by Natasha Jamieson, Conference Board of Canada Alberta’s economy is set to lead the country this year, with robust economic growth of 6.7 per cent. Next year, however, the province will take a back seat to British Columbia, who will emerge once again as the provincial growth leader, according to The Conference Board of Canada’s Provincial Outlook: Autumn 2017.

“Thanks to rising oil production and a swift turnaround in drilling levels, Alberta surged out of recession this year.

But, the rebound has been unsustainably fast, implying the pace of recovery will moderate in 2018,” said Marie-Christine

Bernard, Director, Provincial Forecast, The Conference Board of Canada. “Next year, with strength in many sectors, British Columbia’s economy is poised to outpace all other provinces and will be one of only three provinces with growth above 2 per cent.”

Highlights • Alberta will outpace all other provinces this year with incredibly rapid real GDP growth of 6.7 per cent.

• Newfoundland and Labrador will be the only province that will see an acceleration in economic growth next year. All other provinces can expect slower growth in 2018, but for most the pace will remain healthy.

• British Columbia is forecast to enjoy real GDP growth above the national average next year, with the provincial economy expanding by 2.7 per cent.

• Ontario’s increase in the minimum wage will temper the pace of job growth.

The higher cost of labour with reduce the pace of employment growth by 29,000 positions in 2018 and an additional 12,000 in 2019.

Alberta’s economy is set to grow by a robust 6.7 per cent this year.

Several sectors came

British Columbia is forecast to enjoy real GDP growth of 3.2 per cent this year. And, while slightly weaker growth of 2.7 per cent is anticipated for 2018, B.C. will still outpace all other provinces in economic growth. One of the factors behind the slowdown next year is the cooling off in the housing sector. Measures implemented to cool demand and continued challenges related to housing affordability have led to a small decline in housing starts this year and they are forecast to remain virtually flat next year. The cooling off in the housing sector will trickle down through the economy and lead to slower growth in employment, income, and, most significant of all, consumer spending. Meanwhile, the province’s forestry sector is expected to be either flat or negative over the next five years due to ongoing problems with the mountain pine beetle infestations and duties imposed by the U.S. on Canadian softwood lumber imports.

Having faced a milder recession than Alberta’s in 2015 and 2016, Saskatchewan’s rebound this year will be more muted. Real GDP in Saskatchewan is expected to advance 2.1 per cent in 2017 and by a more moderate 1.6 per cent in 2018. Labour markets remain stuck in neutral and are not powering consumer spending. On a more positive note, prospects for the province’s primary sector are brighter. The potash industry is increasing production and global market conditions are improving, and that is expected to carry over into 2018. The energy sector is benefiting from new technologies that are stimulating investment, and the recent strength in oil prices will help sustain the number of wells drilled in the province.

Manitoba has been benefiting from heavy investment by Manitoba Hydro since 2015, which has provided a big boost to real GDP growth. However, with the development of the Keeyask generating station still under way and construction of the Bipole III transmission line moving ahead, investment in the province is expected to peak in 2018 and their completion will be a headwind to growth in 2019. A second blow to economic growth are the large declines in metal mining production expected from now until the end of the decade. Overall, real GDP in Manitoba is expected to expand by 2.9 per cent in 2017, before slowing to 1.3 per cent next year.

A cooldown in consumer spending will hold economic growth to just 2.0 per cent in Central Canada next year.

Ontario’s economy is expected to grow at a robust pace of more than 3 per cent this year, but difficulties on the trade front, as well as slowdowns in the housing market and consumer spending will limit growth to 2.0 per cent in 2018.

Ontario’s increase in the minimum wage will temper the pace of job growth. The higher cost of labour with reduce the pace of employment growth by 29,000 positions in 2018 and an additional 12,000 in 2019.

While the compensation increases will give more than one million workers earning less than $14 per hour more money to spend, consumer demand is expected to grow at a slower pace next year due to elevated consumer debt.

Meanwhile, more stringent mortgagequalifying requirements and rising mortgage rates will cut into new housing construction in 2018–19.

Quebec’s economy saw significant improvement this year, with the provincial economy forecast to grow 3.2 per cent in 2017. The province did well on several fronts, but it was solid consumer demand that was the decisive factor behind the renewed strength and optimism in the province. The recent strong economic momentum is expected to lose speed quickly, however, as the pace of consumer demand is forecast to weaken.

Overall, real GDP growth is expected to slow to a still-solid 2.0 per cent in 2018. The province could also be facing challenges on the trade front. With 70 per cent of exports destined for the U.S market, the renegotiation of NAFTA could change the playing field for many exporters, and that provides risks to the outlook.

The Atlantic provinces are experiencing economic growth well below the national average this year, as the region is hurt by weak job creation and the aging of the population. Next year, growth will be even more modest in all of the Atlantic provinces, with the exception of Newfoundland and Labrador. Newfoundland and Labrador’s economy will contract by 3.1 per cent this year, but is forecast to see real GDP growth of 2.4 per cent in 2018 thanks to new oil production at the Hebron platform.

Underpinned by a competitive Canadian dollar, Prince Edward Island’s tourism and export sectors are expected to grow at a solid pace, bolstering overall economic growth by 2.3 per cent this year. However, P.E.I.’s economic growth is expected to dip to 1.3 per cent next year as construction of the electric transmission line to New Brunswick is completed.

Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have some of the weakest near-term growth prospects in the country. Both provinces will see health care spending grow at a strong pace, while at the same limited gains in employment will hold back household spending. In Nova Scotia, real GDP growth is forecast at 1.3 per cent in 2017 and 1.0 per cent in 2018. With the delivery of the first vessel under the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS) program scheduled for 2018, activities at the Halifax shipyard will continue to support growth in the manufacturing sector. International immigration has been exceptionally strong in recent years, and that has boosted the labour force numbers in Nova Scotia. As for New Brunswick, the decline in the labour force is limiting economic growth to 1.5 per cent this year and just 0.8 per cent in 2018. The prospects for the mining sector are favourable over the near term, but the forestry sector faces more difficulties with trade tariffs.

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out of recession, but it was the swift pickup in drilling and solid oil production that led economic growth. The domestic economy also performed well, as consumer demand picked up, boosting retail sales and housing construction. But the booming growth is not expected to last, with Alberta’s economy forecast to grow at a more sustainable 2.1 per cent in 2018. However, recent strength in oil prices could help maintain the momentum in drilling and push economic growth higher over the near term.

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Lots to love about winter Let us love winter, for it is the spring of genius.

Pietro Aretino I hate winter.

It is not unusual to hear this statement at this time of year particularly after a snow fall when shovelling is required. Or on a day of really cool temps coupled with a strong wind.

However, if you live in this country winter is a season that will come every year. The only way to escape the inevitable is to move close to the equator where the sun sets at the same time every night. A place where the only two choices in weather is hot or rainy.

Since that is not reality for many the alternative is to change how we think about the season.

It’s time to embrace winter, the snow and the cold and think about opportunities.

For those who love winter sports -- skiing, curling, hockey, skating, tobogganing -- this is the time for you to shine.

There is nothing more

fun than sailing down the slopes on a sunny winter day (that is if you enjoy downhill skiing). For those that prefer cross country, again it is very enjoyable skiing on trails through the trees just relishing the peace and quiet.

Likewise for curling, hockey and skating fans. Sliding down a hill on a toboggan is for kids some would say but I know of a few adults that still love the thrill.

Or, making snow angels or a snowman. There is nothing more fun that a snowball fight.

There are some that love winter for the fashion. Think turtleneck sweaters, large bulky cardigans, mitts, toques, fuzzy socks, dark nail polish, cozy winter paja-

mas, scarves, winter boots.

Winter brings the celebration of Christmas. A favourite time for many. Egg nog, apple cider, hot chocolate, homemade soup, fruit cakes, Christmas carols, decorations, presents Peggy Hasein under the tree, candy canes, Santa Claus, gingerbread houses. The smells, the sounds, the cheerful attitude -- all these are part of the reason many love this time of year.

Speaking of trees -there is nothing more beautiful than snow covered trees on a crisp wintery day. They sparkle and shine in the sun. A beautiful sight.

As for sun, there is plenty of it. This part of

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the country has the most sunny days. Compare the amount of sunny days to that of British Columbia.

There may be milder temperatures in that province but more rainy, gray days.

Every four years the Winter Olympics are held. Television sets and live streaming happens, not only at home but at work, as Canadians cheer on their athletes. They celebrate their accomplishments and share their disappointments.

We get to see sports that are not normally televised.

Another enjoyable thing about winter -- no bugs. None of those pesky moquitoes buzzing around just waiting for exposed skin to take a bite out of you. No bees to sting you. No spiders.

In winter people bring out the quilts and comforters, snuggle up in front of a fire. Reading books. Making puzzles.

There are many reasons to appreciate winter.

Sometimes we just need a reminder.

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received the prize for the highest scoring game of the afternoon with a score of 72.

There was a single carpet in play on Tuesday, November 21. The team of Gail Herzberg, Agnes Small, June Hoppe and Pat Turner finished in top OF

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TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST Rural Municipality of Eagle Creek No. 376

BIGGAR, SASKATCHEWAN

Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Biggar intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 15-763 known as The Zoning Bylaw.

INTENT The proposed bylaw will create a separate public notice requirements for standard development permit applications and discretionary use development permit applications.

REASON The reason for the amendment is to have a separate public notice requirements for discretionary use applications that will provide an advertisement in the local paper, plus mailing a copy of the notice to assessed owners within a 75.0 meters radius to the property in question in addition to the requirements for a standard development application.

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

PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on the 19th day of December A.D., 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Town Office in Biggar, Saskatchewan to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will consider written comments delivered to the undersigned at the Town office before 12:00 noon on the 15th day of December A.D., 2017.

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spot while Marie Roesch, Mildred Henne and Dinah Kegler came in second.

A dozen bingo players came out on November 23. Shelley Knorr won the half-and-half game while Willa McIlwain was the winner of the blackout.

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CALL TODAY (306) 948-2183 FIND US AT 223 MAIN STREET, BIGGAR, SK APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE TUES & THURS: 9 AM - 5PM

New Horizons Activities There were three tables in play for Monday Kaiser on November 20. At the close of play, cash prizes were given as follows: first – Joanne Kral; second – Ken Pearce; third – Mildred Henne; fourth – Delmar Freisen, Reg Turner and Ken Pearce

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

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 29th day of January, 2018, 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.

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TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST Rural Municipality of Biggar No. 347 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 30th day of January, 2018, 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.

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They tell me that my sense of hearing is getting bad.

Maybe they are right, but at least it is not my common sense... yet, eh?

Old guys are a little like this, I think, always trying to dodge any suggestion about their personal infirmities, and, in the case of hearing, saying things like: “Try offering me a free twenty dollar bill and you’ll find out how deaf I am!”

Yours Truly is often frowned on because he brings up a topic that the rest of the conversational people have finished talking about five minutes ago (a sure sign of hearing loss!)

Well, he could have butted in I guess, but which would most of us rather be, rude or deaf?

A lot of petty conversations aren’t worth making a fuss about anyway!

There goes that excuse stuff once more!

I.E: I knew an old guy years ago who really was hard of hearing: Friend “Hello Bill. Nice day isn’t it?”

O.B. (Old Bill!) “Yes, and she has a sister too!”

One of our nephews, who is deaf, came up to me at a wedding reception some years ago and wrote on a small piece of paper: “I am almost glad that I’m deaf! Everybody here seems to be talking and no one is listening!”

The way I see it, there is one great advantage in not hearing some of the gossip of Coffee Row. At least a fellow can’t repeat it! (There goes that excuse again!)

Everyone knows that Y.T. has always been the strong silent type, but lately, he has taken to doing a lot of talking himself! Not so much because he can’t make out the mumble of the person across the table, but because he does know what he is talking about!

Mebbe the only one he is fooling is himself!

Some time ago Y.T. got a survey, letter from the

D.V.A. (Department of Veterans Affairs!), and one of the numerous questions was: “Have you ever been near a loud noise?”

During the war when we moved up into Veen (just this side of the Rhine River), behind a “Creeping” Bob Mason baggage, some brainy type in the German artillery figured that there must be some infantry behind it, and dropped a whole bunch of shells right on top of us!

Talk about noise! At the “sending” end, those big guns make a lot of noise, but on the receiving end their sound is something else ... Wow! I clearly remember seeing a fellow lying there and yelling at me from three feet away - and never hearing a word!

When Y.T. filled in that D.V.A. questionnaire about being near a noise, he sure answered “yes!”

Being an “Infantry Signaller” during WWII, it was often my job to move up with an attacking force, with a No. 18 radio strapped on my back, to send out messages, like reinforcements or artillery, et cetera.

Usually Y.T. left one ear uncovered so that he could hear what was going on around him.

When we moved up at K.V. (Kapelsche Veer) in Holland, Perk and I were lying pretty low on a pile of broken bricks when all of a sudden I heard a guttural German whisper: “Hans!”

Boy was I ever scared!

Someone was lying there only a few feet away!

Then, all of a sudden, on the other earphone came a voice “VRS3! Are you still there?”

I guess Y.T. could have answered, “Yeah, I’m here!”, but guess what would have happened next!

Instead, he just squeezed the pressel switch on the radio. I suppose back at Headquarters some operator made a wise crack about

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my faulty hearing!

Things haven’t changed that much, eh?

Some years later after we got home, Y.T. was driving down a snowy road on his way to see Phyllis, when far down the trail in front of him he saw somebody waiving.

Of course he shut off the old truck and climbed out so that he could hear what the man was yelling. There was a strong breeze blowing and it whistled right past his ears.

“Ychfrskzwb,” hollers the far-off guy gesticulating wildly! “Rmphazer!”

Y.T. waved back as though he understood everything the fellow yelled ... and drove straight ahead into a three-foot drift.

You can’t win them all!

Although the clinic people claim that my blood pressure, et cetera is pretty good, there must really be something wrong with my ears (besides the looks!), because every time Y.T. rides on an airplane, they really hurt!

Over the years (on plane trips) he has taken quite a bit of advice on how to prevent this stuff and he has also made quite a few excuses (sometimes embarrassing) on why he doesn’t always do what people say!

One time a friend of his (who knew the score on things) slugged Y.T. right on the ear: ”There,” he said. “Does that feel better?”

Ouch!

A lot of our contemporaries seem to take great joy in just finding something wrong with “Perfect” people anyway!

“Oh it’s awful hard to be humble,” eh?

But mebbe that is the way life is supposed to be, I dunno!

None of us are as good as we think we are, and all of us are hypocrite, more or less. And although Y.T. may not be able to hear so good, he’s sure glad to sit here at this old desk and think!

The reader can’t tell by this scrawl just how okay my auricular (how’s that for a technical term, eh?) senses are, but they can tell (I hope) that Y.T. still has most of his marbles.

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What came first...

by Calvin Daniels It might sound like a play on words, but often Prairie farmers are faced with an old-fashioned chicken and egg conundrum.

Producers here do a very good job of producing, and that production over the years has included a myriad of crops and a surprisingly lengthy list of livestock varieties as well.

Over the years farm profits have often been tight, if not flat out nonexistent, and that has led farmers to try new things.

Most have not panned out very well.

You will not find thousands of acres of lupins, nor major orchards of sea buckthorn, and the acres devoted to spice crops is miniscule in spite of past promise associated with fenugreek, coriander and a few others.

It’s the same thing on the livestock side where ostrich and emu and fallow deer and other species went from highpriced breeding stock with the promise of a

future attached to largely as oil, but much of the a novelty at best these crushing is done here. days.

We see the One same thing in might terms of oats. argue The oatmeal these is eaten by farm consumers ventures across North were America and never beyond, but meant to is processed be on the on the CanaCanadian dian Prairies.

Prairies, We see and more firstindeed step processsome ing of pulse have crops on the seemed Prairies. more Often with Calvin Daniels mirage new crops than real farmers in retrospect. can jump quickly into However, there is often production. They have a missing element in the acres and a built in the storyline, and that is production expertise. someplace local to sell Granted the exact prowhat is produced. duction of coriander may Yes, Canadian Prairie not be that of wheat, but farmers exist largely producers can adapt long because they sell prodheld skills pretty quickly. uct around the world.

So they grow someExports have long been thing new rather easily, critical to the bottom but finding a market is line. a challenge. The region But domestic processing is an unknown in interof one kind or another is national markets and also part of the equation. getting a buyer to look to Canola is exported a new producer with no

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Saskatchewan Cannabis Survey Results Released The Government of Saskatchewan has released the results of the province’s online cannabis survey.

The government conducted the online survey from September 8 to October 6, 2017, to collect insight from residents to help shape cannabis legalization within Saskatchewan.

The online survey received 34,681 responses – the most of any survey the province has previously conducted – indicating that Saskatchewan residents have a lot to say about cannabis legalization in the province. Respondents provided valuable information which is being used to help guide Saskatchewan’s approach to cannabis legalization.

“The Government of Saskatchewan would like to thank residents who participated in the provincial government’s consultation survey and

took the time to provide us with their thoughts on how to best legalize and regulate cannabis within Saskatchewan,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Don Morgan said. “The results of the survey are vital in developing the best possible framework.”

The survey included questions about areas which the province has the ability to regulate, such as: • age limits on cannabis sales; • public consumption; • taxation on cannabis sales; • distribution and wholesaling; • potential retail models, locations and rules; • regulatory compliance; and • the enforcement of modified impaired driving laws.

“The safety of our citizens is of the utmost importance when developing a framework for the

legalization of cannabis, and that includes safety on our roads and highways,” Minister Responsible for SGI Joe Hargrave, said. “Marijuana impairs a driver’s judgment, reaction time, motor coordination, and ability to make decisions. Survey respondents made it clear they felt drug use and driving should not mix. The information provided through the survey is valuable to assist us in developing a plan to meet public safety expectations.”

The survey results demonstrate the opinions of respondents, and provide insight into the preferences of Saskatchewan residents in regards to cannabis legalization in Saskatchewan.

The province will be releasing its framework document outlining the future of cannabis legalization within Saskatchewan in the near future.

track record in terms of quality or year-to-year delivery is not easy.

And locally there are no market options.

We see today some three million acres of soybean are grown here.

Those acres have found export markets but there is a growing call to have a production plant here, especially since large amounts of soybean meal are imported to the Prairies for the livestock feed sector.

And the promise of hemp for fibre has been slow in materializing not because of production, producers could ramp that up quickly, but because developing a market and some level of domestic processing has been slower in developing.

It can come down to what comes first, production or processing, chicken or egg, although ultimately both must exist to build a viable option for farmers.

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Gushue, Jones best bets for curling trialsʼ wins Question Period in Ottawa this week is going to feature this puzzler: Who will win the men’s and women’s Olympic curling trials and represent Canada at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea, in February?

The answer will come Sunday, after a week of furious play featuring nine teams in each competition who went through gruelling qualifying sessions to make it this far.

And let’s face it: the teams that wear the Maple Leaf on their Olympic sweaters are nearly guaranteed a medal — likely gold — because Canada is the world’s No. 1 curling nation.

If the curling gods rewarded the teams that have been most dominant in the past two years, wearing the crowns Sunday will be teams skipped by Brad Gushue of Newfoundland and either Jennifer Jones of Winnipeg or Rachel Homan of Ottawa.

Gushue has Olympic experience, winning gold

back in 2006. Edmonton’s Kevin Martin, now retired, won gold for Canada in 2010 and Brad Jacobs of Sault Ste. Marie made it three golds in a row for Canada in 2014.

Jacobs is back in the field in Ottawa this week, but Gushue — who won last year’s Brier and world championship and has been a dominant force on the World Curling Tour this year — is the overwhelming favourite.

Other men’s teams with a flicker of hope of upsetting Gushue are Winnipeg’s Mike McEwen and two-time world champion Kevin Koe of Calgary.

Others in the field are Reid Carruthers of Winnipeg, Steven Laycock of Saskatoon, John Epping of Toronto and the two rinks who made it into the Ottawa field in a prequalifying event in P.E.I. a couple of weeks back — John Morris skipping Jim Cotter’s Okanagan rink, and youthful Brendan Botcher of Edmonton.

Jones and Homan have dominated the women’s

curling scene in Canada • Brad Dickson of the for the last decade.

Omaha World-Herald: Homan “Dale Earnhas won hardt Jr. three of and his wife the past are expectfive Scoting their first ties’ (Canachild. There’s dian womno excuse for en’s) titles, not getting while Mom to the Jones has hospital on one during time.” that span, • Mitch along with Melnick Penton an Olymin The Athon sports letic, on the pic gold medal Montreal Bruce Penton in Sochi, Canadiens’ Russia in woes: “Right 2014. The Jones rink is now the only difference currently ranked No. 1 in between the Canadiens the world, while Homan and the Titanic is that is third (behind Sweden’s one is old, rusty and at Anna Hasselborg). the bottom of the AtlanVal Sweeting of Edmon- tic. The other is a ship.” ton is a hardened com• TC in BC, recallpetitor and could chaling Roy Halladay’s lenge for the Olympic Canadian Hall of Fame berth, as might Lethspeech: “In a road game, bridge’s Casey Scheidefireworks were being gger, who has been hot shot off every time the on the World Curling home team hit a homer.

Tour circuit of late.

After giving up three But if you’re planning home runs in the first on visiting Vegas before couple of innings, the the competition begins, pitching coach came you’d be wise to put your out. Halladay told him dough on Gushue and whatever he had to say Jones. to keep it to himself. The

coach said he had nothing to say, but just came out to give the guy time to reload the fireworks.”

• Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle, on the Giants’ future: “Giancarlo Stanton is hanging out there like a blimp-sized piñata. Will the Giants take a legit swing at him?”

• Another one from Ostler: “Sales are sluggish for tickets to the Winter Olympics in South Korea in February. Factors include high prices, a sagging world economy, and a reluctance to buy front-row seats for a nuclear holocaust.”

• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Think this guy just might have an ink-cartridge endorsement in his future?

Introducing Stanford placekicker Jet Toner.”

• Brad Dickson again: “A University of Georgia linebacker was charged with misdemeanor possession of less than one ounce of marijuana. You can be kicked out of the NBA if you’re found with that little marijuana.”

• RJ Currie of sports-

deke.com: “TSN cancelled its long-running show The Reporters. In its place we will get a half hour a week of Leafs forward Auston Matthews’ minor hockey highlights.”

• Currie again: “Yulia Ivanova is one of the Russian cross-country skiers banned from Olympic competition for doping. On the bright side, her November moustache is coming along nicely.”

• Dwight Perry again: “Don’t know about you, but even a stomach full of Thanksgiving turkey wasn’t enough to withstand nine hours’ worth of illegal contact, personal fouls, illegal use of hands, encroachment and hands to the face.

But enough about shopping on Black Friday.”

• Bob Molinaro in the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, on Bol Bol, the 7-foot-2 basketball-playing son of the late 7-7 Manute Bol: “What does his family call him, Shorty?”

Care to comment?

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Eatonia Huskies vs Biggar Nationals November 25 Scoring Summary Period 1: Huskies, 8:17 - Troy Boisjoli (Ken Patzack, David Brown); Nationals, 7:04 - Josh Shatford (Curtis Piecowye); Nationals, 2:52 - Clark McNulty (Curtis Piecowye, Tyler Borstmayer).

Period 2: Nationals, 18:03 - Justin Edin (Kyle Dilosa); Nationals, 16:30 - Josh Shatford (Justin Edin); Huskies, 2:49 Quinton Somerville (Troy Boisjoli, David Brown).

Period 3: Huskies, 17:39 - Quinton Somerville (David Brown); Huskies, 13:20 - Matt Mckinnon (Ben Webb); Huskies, 12:26 - Quinton Somerville (Troy Boisjoli,

David Brown); Nationals, 11:02 - Liam Boyle (Layk Pawluk).

Overtime Period 1: Nationals, 1:51 - Justin Edin (Liam Boyle).

Penalty Summary Period 1 Huskies, 19:40 - Berkley Jodoin, interference (2); Huskies, 15:06 - Berkley Jodoin, tripping (2); Nationals, 8:25 - Curtis Piecowye, holding (2); Huskies, 4:59 - Troy Boisjoli, high sticking (2).

Period 2 Huskies, 12:03 - Matt Mckinnon, high sticking (2); Nationals, 12:03 - Zach Wourms, kneeing (2); Huskies, 11:11 - Jordan Becker, holding (2); Nationals, 8:11 - Liam Boyle, hooking

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Biggar National Justin Edin waits for the pass, November 25 versus the Huskies. Edin recorded the game winner in overtime. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam) TOTAL 31 45

(2); Nationals, 5:04 Tyler Borstmayer, holding (2); Nationals, 5:04 - Tyler Borstmayer, unsportsmanlike conduct (2); Huskies, 3:19 - Berkley Jodoin, fighting (5); Nationals, 3:19 - Zach Wourms, fight-

ing (5); Huskies, 3:19 - Dillan Wilkinson, (2); Huskies, 3:19 - Berkley Jodoin, instigator (2); Nationals, 3:19 - Zach Wourms, cross checking (2); Nationals, 3:19 Zach Wourms, aggressor (2); Huskies, 3:19 - Berk-

ley Jodoin, game misconduct; Nationals, 3:19 - Zach Wourms, game misconduct; Nationals, 1:38 - Curtis Piecowye, tripping (2); Nationals, 1:38 - Curtis Piecowye, unsportsmanlike conduct (2).

Period 3: Nationals, 18:08 - Liam Boyle, slashing (2); Nationals, 15:03 Kyle Dilosa, slashing (2); Nationals, 10:32 - Jared Barilla, hooking (2); Nationals, 5:50 - Gage Gray, high sticking (2); Nationals, 3:39 - Curtis Piecowye, slashing (2).

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Blazers season ends on a high note The BCS2000 Senior Blazers volleyball team attended the SHSAA 4A Championship in Humboldt on November 24 and 25.

This season’s team goals were to make the provincial championship and to advance to the playoffs – both were accomplished.

Friday’s action had Biggar face teams from Melville, La Loche, and Melfort. Blazers defense continued from where they left off the weekend before with inconsistent passing – so were unable to earn any ‘W’s’.

Saturday morning brought a new sense of urgency as they faces Tisdale. Play and results were much better for the Blazers winning the

match 25-26, and 25-21.

Thanks to a later game in which La Loche dispatched the win-less Tornados from Tisdale, the boys advanced to the playoffs.

Our quarterfinal match was against the first place team from Pool B – the hometown favourites from Humboldt. The Blazers played Humboldt at the West Regional Championship the week before, so had some insight into what they could do to be successful against them. The Humboldt Public School was full of large and vocal crowd, including a dozen or so family and friends supporting the boys from Biggar.

The Blazers did not dis-

appoint, playing their best game of the season, leaving the Mohawks and their fans nervous shortly into the match. They may have anticipated an easy victory, but the BCS2000 team’s defense showed up to meet the challenge. The first game was back-and-forth from start to finish with Humboldt winning 26-24. The second game was also a thriller with Humboldt ahead 25-19.

Despite the loss it was a great way to end the season. Our final match included 19 kills, 76 digs, and 14 blocks. Humboldt eventually went on to win the gold medal. Silver when to La Loche, and Melville took home the Bronze. Well done boys!

Illegal outfitting operation results in lifetime hunting ban and $16,000 in fines A Langham man recently pleaded guilty in Saskatoon provincial court to seven charges under The Wildlife Act, Fisheries Regulations, Natural Resources Act and the Criminal Code.

He was fined a total of $16,080 and handed a three year firearms prohibition, probation and a lifetime hunting suspension.

In March 2016, Ministry of Environment conservation officers in Saskatoon became aware of a possible illegal outfitting company called, “In The Stix Bear Camp”. The initial investigation revealed that an individual, who had been actively advertising bear hunts on social media since 2015, was using an inactive outfitting camp in northern

Saskatchewan as a front to advertise his services as an outfitter.

A lengthy investigation, assisted by investigators from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, discovered that in fall 2016 this individual provided outfitting services for an American client to hunt black bear along the North Saskatchewan River near Langham, and to fish at Blackstrap Reservoir south of Saskatoon.

Steven Bullock, age 36, pleaded guilty to charges of outfitting and advertising without a licence, exceeding the possession limit of fish, breaching a 10 year firearms prohibition order, possession of firearms without a Possession Acquisition Licence, and two counts

of falsifying hunting/outfitting licenses.

Bullock received a lifetime ban from applying for or obtaining a big game licence, game bird licence or fur licence.

Anyone charged and convicted of a suspendable wildlife infraction on three separate occasions receives an automatic lifetime hunting suspension.

Along with other probationary conditions, he also received a three year ban from owning or possessing a firearm or ammunition and must contact a conservation officer prior to accompanying anyone who will be hunting.

Bullock must abide by the strict conditions of a Probation Order and Conditional Sentence Order.

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Freedom of Speech on Campus

by Kelly Block During the Conservative Leadership Campaign last spring, Leader Andrew Scheer spoke of a “troubling trend” toward the stifling of free speech on Canada’s university campuses.

“Campuses are no longer the bastions of free speech that they once were,” said Scheer.

In a visceral manner, we were reminded this week how correct Scheer is.

A disturbing audio recording of a disciplinary hearing at Wilfred Laurier University was leaked.

In the recording, Teach-

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ing Assistant Lindsay To Rambukkana, howShepherd, 22, was berat- ever, that was simply not ed by three senior faculty acceptable. members, led by Profes“This is like neutrally sor Nathan Rambukkaplaying a speech by Hitna, for promoting “trans- ler,” he said to Shepherd. phobia” and This is an “creating appalling a toxic cliexample of mate” for Universities students in imposing a first-year their ideology class she was on their stuteaching. dents. LauWhy were rier bullied a the faculty young woman members so who simply upset at Ms. wished to Shepherd? engage her Kelly Block, MP, Carl- students in a As part of a class on pro- ton Trail-Eagle Creek discussion. noun usage To her credin English, it, Shepherd she had shown a three refused to back down. minute video of a tele“I don’t see how somevised debate featuring one would rationally University of Toronto think it was threatening.

Professor Jordan PeterI could see how it might son discussing non-stan- challenge their existing dard transgender proideas, but for me that’s nouns and the enforced the spirit of the universiuse of those pronouns in ty, challenging the ideas the Liberals Bill C-16. that you already have,” The University’s issue she said. with Shepard was that “The thing is, can you she presented the debate shield people from those fairly and without taking ideas? Am I supposed sides, allowing her stuto comfort them and dents to discuss without make sure they are insuimposing her beliefs on lated away from this? … them - precisely what a Because to me, that is so professor at a university against what a university should do in those ciris about.” cumstances.

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attacked not only Ms. Shepherd, but the very idea of freedom of speech and intellectual curiosity. Universities are the very institutions where debate ought to happen.

Instead, it would appear Laurier would rather indoctrinate.

The President of Laurier released a weak apology to Lindsay Shepherd that made only a passing mention of freedom of speech.

Meanwhile, the Liberal Government refused to condemn fully this attack on intellectual freedom, instead hiding behind flowery language on diversity.

Andrew Scheer, however, minced no words “To think that we’ve gotten to the point in Canada where a university would have an inquisition on a young grad student, and make comparisons to Hitler, to bully her, to tell her that she committed violence… is ridiculous. I think it’s a very sad state of affairs.”

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Biggar Bowling Scores November 20-23 Monday Mixed: MHS, Jason Raschke, 249; WHS, Donna Pickett, 181; MHT, Jason Raschke, 564; WHT, Jennifer Heimbecker, 435.

Tuesday Seniors New Horizons: MHS, Glen Shockey, 175; WHS, June Hoppe, 160; MHT, Glen Shockey, 449;WHT, June Hoppe, 424.

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Brothers, George and John James were born there.

Lydia attended school and helped on the farm until 1946 when she travelled to Vancouver to visit her sister. She found employment there and stayed for two years. In 1948, she travelled to Niagara Falls, Ont., where she married Ben Kolberg. Lydia worked at a restaurant there until 1950 when Ben and Lydia moved to reside in Biggar, Sask. They welcomed their son, Ken, in 1955. Lydia worked at Homestyle Motel as a waitress for 24 years, while Ben farmed.

Throughout the years, Lydia was an active member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church and enjoyed singing in the choir. Playing the mouth organ was a favourite pastime and she often entertained at the New Horizons. Other hobbies included embroidery, carpet bowling and playing cards.

Lydia was predeceased by her parents; her siblings; her husband, Ben; and her son, Ken. She is survived by her grandsons, Adam, Dean and Patrick Grant and Taylor White; her sister-inlaw, Alma Kolberg; and nieces and nephews.

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CARDS OF THANKS The family of the late Robert (Bob) Joyce would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to all those who called, sent cards, flowers, food and the generous donations! Your support in our time of grief is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely, Isabel Joyce and family 48p1

DEADLINE for classifieds, news and advertisements is

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Lydia Kolberg

Coming NOVEMBER 16 - DECEMBER 9: Biggar Museum & Gallery’s Christmas Magic Silent Auction… where you can do your gift shopping and support the museum! Open Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.

- 12 noon, 1 - 5 p.m.

46c3 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30: Biggar Museum & Gallery Annual Cookie Sale at Pharmasave on Main Street starting at 9:00 a.m. Assorted Cookies that volunteers in town have baked will be sold in packages, $10.00.

47c2 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1: Biggar Associated Gospel Church Christmas Banquet featuring “Derksen Family Singers” Tickets available at Weasie’s Coffee Shop, Main St., Biggar.

46c3

Coming FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1: Annual Festival of Lights Hay Rides, 5 - 7 p.m. in front of the Biggar Museum & Gallery.

Inside museum get FREE hot chocolate; and hot dogs for $3. Watch for Late Night Shopping on Main Street!

47c2 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5: Christmas Carol Festival at Biggar Majestic Theatre. Noon performance, ($5 lunches will be sold). Evening performance at 7:00 p.m. Noon, Adults, $2, children FREE. Evening, Adults, $5, children, $2. Join us in celebrating the Christmas Season!

48c1 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9: 7:00 p.m., Biggar & District Credit Union and New Creation Community Players Youth presents “Annie Kids” at Biggar Majestic Theatre. One Show Only! $10 per person at the door. Rush seating.

47c3 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9: Biggar Trade Fair at Biggar Community Hall, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Over 25 exhibitors!!

48p2 SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2018: Biggar & District Arts Council presents…

“CHRIS HENDERSON”, 7:30 p.m., 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 48c6

MISCELLANEOUS 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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Bosch 800 watt Mixers $509 & up VITAMIX Blenders, Kitchenaid Mixer attachments, BUNN Coffee Makers, Perogie makers, LEFSE supplies, Vacuums Call 1-888-692-6724, shop online www.hometechcanada.ca Hometech 375 Broad St, Regina STEEL BUILDING SALE ...”FALL CLEARANCE SALE ON NOW!” 20X21$5,990 Front & Back Walls Included. 25X25 $6,896 One End Wall Included. 32X33 $8,199 No Ends Included. Check Out www.pioneersteel.ca for more prices.

Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036

WANTED 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 All wild fur (coyotes, etc), beaver castors, old traps, shed deer antlers.

Phone Bryan 306278-7756 or Phil 306-278-2299.

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

GMC...

Ford...

Imports... 1/2 ton to 3 tons... We ship anywhere...

Call or text 306821-0260. Lloydminster.

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: Feed Barley, Wheat, Soybeans & Faba Beans. OFFERING: Competitive Prices, On Farm Pickup & Prompt Payment! CALL: 1-306-873-3551, WEBSITE: neprairiegrain.com Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

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

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FARM LAND FOR SALE FARMLAND FOR SALE R.M. of Marriot #317 NE - 01 - 33 - 15 - W3 (Ext 0) Parcel #119138845 (131 acres) Assessment $162,500 Written offers will be received by…

Skelton Turner Mescall, 314 Main Street, P. O. Box 1120 Rosetown, SK S0L 2V0 up to 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 1, 2017.

Phone: 306-882-4244; Fax: 306-882-3969

• 5% deposit to be paid immediately upon notification of acceptance of offer.

• Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted.

• Transaction to be completed before December 31, 2017.

• GST to be paid in addition to purchase price, if applicable.

• Bidders must rely on their own research and inspection of the land.

• Cropping Information… 2017 - Wheat, 2016 Canola, 2015 - Lentils.

• Owner not responsible for any error or omissions in this advertisement.

LAND FOR SALE FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT. GREAT References Available A TOTAL OF 590 QUARTER SECTIONS SOLD ACROSS SASKATCHEWAN RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca

LAND RENT

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

HOUSES FOR SALE

CANADIAN MANUFACTURED MODULAR HOMES -multi section, single section, lake houses, and duplex family units LARGE INVENTORY TO CHOOSE FROM OR FACTORY ORDER TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS Used homes in stock!

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HOUSES FOR RENT Tw o - b e d r o o m house for rent in Biggar, f/s/w/d, close to downtown, $650/month plus utilities. Available Dec. 1st. 306490-RENT (7368) 47p3

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 Two bedroom apartments for rent in Regina East Co-operative for Retired Couples and/or part time employment, renovated, screened balcony, free parking & laundry.

Security doors.

Reasonable rent.

Close to banks and shopping. Call 306- 789-7970

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2017

12 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

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corner of 8th Ave.W. and Quebec St., Biggar

Sunday Worship • 10:50 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School during the worship service Pastor Doug Motz, Church office phone, 306-948-3424

BIGGAR UNITED CHURCH 907 QUEBEC ST. & CORNER TURNBULL AVE., BIGGAR

Sunday Worship Service • 11:00 a.m.

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

All subs expire Dec. 31, 2017

Call WELCOME

WAGON at 306-948-3837

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

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

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3‌ Sunday School/Communion/White Gift.

Pancakes, sausages/ham, strawberries after service, downstairs fellowship. Donations going to ‘Food for Thought’.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17‌ United Church Joy Singers and Sunday School Christmas Service, Everyone welcome!

Church office phone, 306-948-2280, Rev. Linsell A. Hurd

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CORNER OF 4TH AVENUE EAST & KING STREET, BIGGAR

Sunday Service • 10:30 a.m.

Dec. 17‌ 7 p.m., Service of Lessons & Carols at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Pastor Sarah Mowat, 306-951-7286.

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

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Downie reappointed to Asquith Housing Authority Fern Downie has been reappointed to the Asquith Housing Authority Board of Directors.

Other members of the board of directors are Janice Klassen and Kristy Campbell.

Campbell is chairperson.

The Asquith Housing Authority is a communitybased organization that provides daily management of 18 housing units constructed and operated under the terms of a federal provincial municipal cost sharing agreement.

Social Services Minister, Paul Merriman, paid tribute to the

volunteers who manage the social housing projects in their community. “This local handson approach ensures that the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation responds effectively to the needs of each community.�

Saskatchewan has a network of 260 housing authorities and more than 1,400 volunteer members who assist with management of housing units throughout the province for seniors, low income families and persons with disabilities.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2017

ROOFING

ELECTRICAL

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MADGE ROOFING INC.

BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES Commercial and Industrial Electrical Wiring

PHILLIPS ELECTRIC s 2ESIDENCE s #OMMERCIAL 7IRING &OR FREE ESTIMATES

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306-948-5291

Goldburg Electric Ltd. • Residential • Commercial Contact Matt Craig

#ELL 306-221-6888 Store: 306-948-1773

THIS SPACE

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

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

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

Box 277, Perdue, SK S0K 3C0

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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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, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. th

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

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Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

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

look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

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INVESTMENTS

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

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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

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P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

is a full service law office that practices…

Phone: 306-948-2204 Toll Free: 1-855-948-2204

201B - 2nd Ave. West

223 Main Street Biggar

Peszko &Watson

Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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

(New Horizons Bldg) Biggar

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

INSURANCE

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

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

117 - 3rd Ave. W.,

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors

see us at The Independent, 122 Main Street, Biggar

ÿ Auto & Home Insurance ÿ Farm & Commercial Insurance ÿ Health & Travel Insurance ÿ Life Insurance & Investments ÿ Farm Succession & Estate Planning ÿ Notary Publics

rod.campbell@sasktel.net

BUSSE LAW

102 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

For FAX service,

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

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…owned and operated

by Brett Barber

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• Bookkeeping • Tax Returns • Financial Statements

306-948-7402

306.948.2208

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CAMPBELL ACCOUNTING SERVICES

OFFICE HOURS

306-948-7274

Co-Ed Fitness Centre

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

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Weight Loss Coach Anne G. Livingston 317 Main St., Biggar

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Weight Loss & WELLNESS Centre

306-717-2818

Menno:

Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

“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

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Lyndsey Poole

Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

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

Pamela Eaton Investment Advisor Credential Securities 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.

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14 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

SERVICES REAL ESTATE

AUTOMOTIVE

Shoreline Realty

Cari Perih

www.SoldbyCari.ca homesforsale@soldbycari.ca

Acres of Expertise.

FOR RENT BIGGAR HOUSING AUTHORITY

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

SERVICE TRUCK FULL MECHANICAL SERVICE Mon - Fri • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. phone: Chris

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

Housing for families and seniors Rent based on income

1st Ave. West, Biggar

Call: 306-948-2101

• 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.

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:

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

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

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INDEPENDENT Custom Grain and Fertilizer Hauling Darren Diehl

306-262-5980 Biggar

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

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

306-948-5600

Jerry Muc Phone: 306-948-2958 Fax:

Teams, Corporate and Personal Attire Judy Kahovec…

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NEWSSTANDS • Biggar Esso • Leslie’s Drugstore • Pharmasave • Quick Stop • Super A Foods • Shop Easy Foods • Weasie’s Gourmet Blends • Central Plains Co-op, Perdue • The Store, Perdue

216 Main St., Biggar

OPEN… Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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

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

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306-948-5455 OPTOMETRISTS

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

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YH Truck, Ag & Auto

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BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE

306-948-5699

“Your complete decal and signage shop”

Custom Embroidery

SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer

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Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

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

Phone…

701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar

Dave Molberg

Fax: 306-237-TROY email: tmay@hotmail.ca Super B outÀts hauling grain and fertilizer in Alberta and Saskatchewan

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M & N REPAIR

Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

Office: 306-867-8380 carip@remax.net

TROY MAY, owner/operator

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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

306-948-2801/306-948-7279

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2017

What is Comfort Food?

We have all heard of the term “comfort food”... we in fact have all craved it, smelled the aromas from it in anticipation, and of course eaten it.

What is “comfort food” though, exactly? Is it only big bowls of stew-ish type foods on a cold winter day that one eats while wearing pants with a stretchy waistband? Does it exist in climates where it is warm year round? Comfort food can be, and is, whatever you want it to be by what it means to you.

That’s the beauty of it; if by eating it, it gives you a level of comfort, be it physical or emotional, then it can be considered comfort food.

The physical contentment from eating comfort foods would be the warmth felt by the temperature of the dish, or the spiciness of it, and/or even the mouth feel of the richness about it.

However, pairing these physical sensations with the psychological satisfaction from eating something considered to be a comfort food, is where I think the true definition lies within people and where the pleasure really comes from.

Comfort food can be a dish that stirs up sentimental feelings for example. Maybe a certain

aroma and corresponding flavour is linked to a memory of a place once visited, a special time or celebration in one’s life, or of a beloved person.

For example, when I smell turkey and stuffing cooking my mind always takes me back in times to when I was a boy and would come in the house from playing outside on a crisp autumn Thanksgiving day. The warm aromas of sage and turkey blanketing every nook and cranny of our old house revealed to me my Mom’s selfless efforts made by her that morning.

Smell is a huge part of the enjoyment of eating and tasting and it has been scientifically proven that our sense of smell is directly linked to memory.

This is also the reason we are turned off by some foods or dishes, because the aromas and related tastes are linked to times of unhappiness or ill feelings.

Recipes of a nostalgic nature may also contribute

to be classified as comfort foods. Foods from a certain time period or specific culture that trigger emotions may be enough to sanction it into this classification.

F o r instance, on the 17th of March when our table is filled with classic Irish dishes, it Chef Dez not only feels more fitting, but also fulfilling or comforting.

This is just one example of many celebrations that could include, but not limited to, Asian delights on Chinese New Year, incredible Indian food on Dwali, or haggis on Robbie Burns Day... yes, there are people that consider even haggis to be comfort food. For those of you not in the Scottish culinary loop, haggis can be defined as a savoury pudding containing a sheep’s organs (heart, liver, and lungs for example) and combined with onion, oatmeal, and spices traditionally encased in the sheep’s stomach and simmered for hours. I am

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actually quite fond of it myself on occasion as long as it is served warm; once it gets cold I find the texture loses its appeal.

The feel good sensation of comfort food can also be obtained by simply just loving the taste of something, maybe by that of your favourite type of food or favourite recipe; which literally could translate into almost anything for any one individual.

Basically foods that make you feel good because you are consuming something you love to eat. The act of doing so would bring on positive emotions and help to suppress negative feelings, and that alone could be enough to be considered comfort food.

Now if this was a column on dietary pros and cons and examining how food addictions can alter lifestyles in a negative way, we would then discuss moderation, balanced diets, and portion control.

However, for the sake of the love of the culinary arts we will end it here on a positive note instead.

So, in conclusion, comfort food can be, and is, anything you want it to be, as long as it makes

you happy for one reason or another even if it is just temporary.

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