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Dear Santa . . . Suitably adorned with the holiday toque, this performer is waiting her moment to shine during the annual Carol Festival at the Majestic Theatre, Tuesday.

Everyone who attended was put in the Christmas mood, all the while raising money for the Biggar Music Festival.

See Page 2 for more and our Web site, biggarindependent. ca this Friday for even more! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Some pretty happy entertainers hit the Biggar Majestic Theatre stage, Tuesday, for the annual Carol Festival. The noonhour edition was an all-kid performance with many of the excited singers perhaps already dreaming of what might be under the tree at month’s end. Kids from St. Gabriel School, Biggar Central School, Tiny Tot Nursery and Perdue School put the full house in the holiday mood. A further show was held later in the evening.

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Community foundation accepting donations as 2015 closes

by Jim Rickwood As Biggarites, we are very fortunate to live in a community that offers the spectrum of amenities that many small towns our size lack.

We take pride in that which we have, however, we often over look the needs and requirements that these amenities require to function and flourish. The unwavering force of volunteers in our community provides the necessary human element that is so very essential to the survival of our organizations, parks and hosts of other public services, however, our sense of community obligation extends beyond volunteerism and appeals for financial support are necessary for supporting the many projects and programs that operate and function within our district.

In order to fill the void that existed, in 2003 the Biggar and District Community Foundation was created by a group of volunteer individuals from our town who had foreseen the need to create a fund that would enable monetary grants to registered charitable organizations with their projects and programs.

The founding members adopted a set of by-laws and registration was granted by Industry Canada recognizing the

organization. Through the generosity of the Biggar and District Credit Union as well as several individual donors, operation with recognition of its existence on the Town’s Web site.

The Foundation is basically a registered charitable foundation that accepts donations, and manages funds to establish a permanent, or term, endowments for the Biggar and District community. It is creating a community savings account to benefit our community in the future to act as a vehicle to fund and support registered charitable community organizations projects and programs.

Not only does the money stay in the community to assist with local needs, it encourages local self reliance and ensures continuity within.

Applications for grantable funds are accepted as they become available for distribution. Applicants must be a registered charitable organization with availability of funds publicly advertises in our local newspaper.

Endowment funds under the foundation umbrella can be created with interest derived used to support designated projects such as health, libraries, museums, education,

arts, recreation, parks, et cetera.

Donations may be made stipulating a special area of interest or for general use, with tax receipts issued for donations of twenty dollars or more.

The Biggar and District Community Foundation gratefully accepts gifts in any marketable form – money, stocks, bonds, or real estate.

As 2015 comes to a close, the foundation can graciously accept donations and issue receipts for use within the taxation year.

Individuals, families, or organizations are urged to consult their accountant or lawyer in order to realize the benefit of their generosity.

Participation on the Biggar and District Foundation is encouraged with applications available for membership at the Town Office, as well as provide further information on Foundation operation and function.

Representatives are available to make presentations on the benefits of foundation support to organizations and groups upon request.

For further information contact the Town of Biggar office at 306-9483317 or biggarcommfdn@ gg g gmail.com .

Luna divine . . . Our ancient neighbour hangs in the Biggar sky last Thursday, full and about to descend from our view. The ashen grey gave way to a more brilliant yellow due to its low position in our sky and the amount of light diffracting through our atmosphere. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Outta my crease . . . Nat netminder, Mike Skirving puts lumber to a Kerrobert Tiger, Friday at the Jubilee. Nats dominated the contest, winning 7-3.

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Online shopping a challenge for local businesses Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Two major retail shopping events that have taken hold the last decade; started in the U.S. as a post-Thanksgiving event and have now taken over Canada.

I did some research on this event and some of the comparisons were surprising. IPG Mediabrands and Statistics Canada provided the numbers.

Apparently about 1.2 million Canadians plan to be “sick” on Black Friday while another 6.4 million plan to take a vacation day. This is causing a major headache for businesses in terms of productivity but it is great for retailers.

Saskatchewan shoppers spent the most - an estimated transaction of $140.81 (Consolidated Credit and Moneris). Alberta was a close second.

Interestingly these two provinces have the largest average provincial consumer debt at $23,347 and $27,313 respectively.

One would surmise electronics are the number one item but it turns out people shop for clothing and accessories followed by electronics and sporting goods. Sales have been increasing since 2006.

Shoppers generally make purchases online: 54 per cent will purchase on a laptop; 24 per cent on a tablet; one in 10 on their mobile phone.

Black Friday is larger in the U.S. than it is in Canada. The feeling is that Canadians prefer to shop on Boxing Day as they feel they get better deals.

What this means for our local businesses on Main Street is uncertain.

But, you can’t ignore the numbers and the trend.

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Carbon pricing can balance emissions reduction and competitiveness

by Christopher Ragan, associate professor of economics at McGill University, a research fellow at the C.D. Howe Institute and chair of Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission.

In the run-up to the Paris climate meetings, several Canadian provinces are developing or improving their carbon-pricing policies. They should be applauded for using market-based approaches to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. But businesses are nonetheless worried about how they will be affected, and this is too important an issue for governments to sweep under the carpet.

First, let’s be clear about what business “competitiveness” really means.

For any Canadian business, its ability to compete successfully against its domestic and foreign rivals depends on many things. Wages, regulations, corporate taxes, the quality of workers, access to efficient supply chains, proximity to markets and foreignexchange rates are just a few of the things that really matter.

A carbon price that firms must pay when emitting greenhouse gases adds one more element to this long list. But it affects the competitive-

ness of a Canadian business only if the carbon price at home is higher than the one its rivals face in other jurisdictions.

Governments must be mindful of this issue. The risk is that the carbon price at home may increase costs enough that some of our home businesses lose market share to their foreign rivals. In extreme circumstances, a domestic business may even close up shop and move its operations to a lower-carbon-price jurisdiction. In these cases, Canada would bear the costs associated with less economic activity, but the effect on global GHG emissions would be nil; emissions would simply “leak” from one jurisdiction to another.

Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission has just released a report examining the competitiveness effects from provincial carbon pricing, by looking at the data in different industries across several provinces. The report focuses on two important aspects of each industry – its “emissions intensity” and its “trade exposure.”

An industry is emissions-intensive if it generates a lot of GHGs per dollar of gross domestic product. And

governments need to ensure that their policies are designed carefully to address these risks.

According to the Ecofiscal Commission, government policies should embody three principles.

First, governments should carefully examine the data, including microlevel data on the various firms within each industry, in order to accurately identify those situations with genuine competitiveness risks. It is not sufficient to simply accept the claims made by industry representatives.

Second, any measures that provide assistance to specific businesses or industries should be transparent, for all to see, and based on the data.

Third, any support measures should be temporary. They need to last long enough to provide useful assistance to the businesses involved, but not so long that those same businesses face no incentive to reduce their emissions.

The road back from Paris will be interesting, and complex. Carbon pricing in Canadian provinces will reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a cost-effective manner. And although they are far smaller than many people think, some genuine risks to business competitiveness do exist.

But a heads-up approach to policy design can strike the right balance, producing a low-carbon economy while maintaining a healthy and competitive business sector. This is exactly the balance we should be striving to achieve.

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it is trade-exposed if its businesses actively compete with firms outside the home province.

In principle, carbon pricing isn’t really an issue for all firms and industries; it affects business competitiveness most in those industries with both high emissions intensity and high trade exposure.

The Canadian data show two interesting things.

First, for the country as a whole, most industries face no significant competitiveness risk from carbon pricing. In fact, roughly 95 per cent of Canadian GDP is produced in sectors that face little or no risk. This is mostly because of the overwhelming importance of the service sector in a modern economy, a sector that produces few emissions and is often focused on local markets.

The second finding is that there are important differences across provinces. Industries such as cement, fertilizers, petrochemicals and bitumen upgrading tend to be both emissionsintensive and trade-exposed, but they tend to be concentrated in specific provinces. The share of GDP exposed to competitiveness risks is higher than the 5-per-cent national average in both Alberta and Saskatchewan, but lower in British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada.

So, while the competitiveness risk is small for the economy as a whole, it is quite real in some sectors and some provinces. In those situations,

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2015

There is always lots of talk about Christmas and the traditions surrounding the holiday season but to some the Advent season is just as important and meaningful. This season is a time of waiting and preparation for the birth of Jesus. “Adventus” means coming in Latin.

A celebration in Christian religions, Advent starts on the fourth Sunday before Christmas and brings with it a set of traditions observed by many.

One of the most popular is the Advent Calendar. These calendars have become even more popular in recent years as they are more readily available in retail stores.

Some families make their own. The calendar counts down the days until Christmas in various ways. Some will have a chocolate to be eaten every day, others have an ornament or toy or some other surprise. It’s a way of controlling the excitement as children begin to count sleeps.

Another well known tradition is the Advent wreath. An evergreen wreath with four candles, sometimes a fifth, is set up. Beginning the first Sunday of Advent one candle is lit; and in the following weeks an additional candle is lit.

For those that include the fifth candle, this one is lit on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. The colours of the candles also have some meaning depending on your heritage. There are usually three purple or blue

candles and one pink or rose candle.

These are perhaps the most common and well known traditions but there are other, lesser known folk traditions.

Italians celebrate the entry into Rome in the last days of Advent of the Calabrian, or bagpipe players, who play before the shrines of Mary. According to Italian tradition the shepherds played these pipes when they came to the manger at Bethlehem to pay homage to the infant Jesus.

In Normandy, farmers employed children under the age of 12 to run through the fields and orchards armed with torches, setting fire to bundles of straw. It was

Asquith Town Council held their regular meeting on November 4.

Attending were DeputyMayor Don Lysyshyn, Concillors Sue Sawicki, Leen Van Marion, Garry Dummont, Ross Beal, C.A.O. Holly Cross and Foreman Darren Kraft.

The October 14, 2015 regular meeting minutes were accepted once two typographical mistakes were corrected.

The treasurer’s statements of receipts and expenditures for October, 2015 were accepted as presented.

The accounts paid in the amount of $41,056.21 and the accounts payable in the amount of $43,350.15 were accepted as presented.

A letter was received from SARM indicating that the Town’s Potash Tax Sharing for 2015

would be $24,399.47.

Councillor Blair Warren sent a letter requesting a leave of absence from Council to January of 2016.

Candace Heintz attended the Council meeting to request that more timely information be provided to ratepayers.

Council discussed posting meeting minutes on the Town Web site, once they have been approved.

Terrance McFaull attended the Council meeting to discuss the current methods of charging for water minimum charges in the Asquith Trailer Court.

The Town’s building inspector, Hermann Michael, has informed Council that he will be retiring as building inspector as of December 31, 2015. He has made the suggestion that the Council appoint

Chris Gates, with BuildTech, as the building inspector for 2016.

The Asquith lagoon has been pumped and all testing of the effluent and piezometer monitoring wells has been done.

A water leak on Cory was repaired, and a few days later the main down from the repair sprung a leak also, so this also required repair.

Foreman Darren Kraft and Public Works Employee John Dahlseide attended the SWWA Convention in Saskatoon and took in some important classes and seminars regarding water and wastewater.

Councillor Sawicki reported on the Wheatland Regional Library meeting that she attended on behalf of Asquith. Information received by Sawicki at the meeting is avail-

able for public perusal at the Town office.

Bylaw No. 5-2015 Official Community Plan and Bylaw No. 6-2015 Zoning Bylaw were given second and third reading and have been sent to Community Planning in Regina for final approval.

A motion was made to approve a leave of absence for Councillor Blair Warren to January of 2016.

Aim Electric was contracted to run a new power line from the new water plant to the old water plant in order to power the lift station and the bulk water station at a cost of $10,000 plus applicable taxes.

The Town of Asquith contracted Jensen Stromberg to perform the 2015 audit in 2016 for a cost of $5,600 plus applicable taxes.

Asquith Council news for November

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 5 believed this would drive tree. out vermin that were Just as the holiday sealikely to damage crops. son has Christmas carAn ancient custom in ols, the season of Advent England was for poor has special music, some women to carry around would say it is sombre. the “Advent images”, Often Handel’s Messiah two dolls dressed to is played as well as the represent Jesus and the Advent Prose. Antiphons Blessed Virgin Mary. A (a short sentence which halfpenning coin was is often sung) can be expected from everyone heard. Johann Sebastian who saw the dolls. It was Bach composed cantatas thought that bad luck for the Advent season. would come down on the This is, without a house that was not visdoubt, a religious celited by the doll bearers ebration. Sometimes forgotten in the buildup of before Christmas Eve. the holidays but perhaps Today the Advent seathe calendar and wreath, son has evolved and is now considered to be the originally associated with Advent, are now start of the Christmas season. Preparations are considered to be part of the Christmas events. begun for the holidays and some families use this time to set up and decorate their Christmas

Resolution was made to replace the water meters at the Asquith Trailer Court and the Asquith Hotel to see if the meters are faulty.

Council instructed C.A.O. Cross to apply for a Canada Day Grant for 2016.

A letter was sent to one individual instructing him that illegal dumping

of any material on Town property will result in the Town turning the matter over to its solicitor.

A reminder to all that Operation Santa is once again running this year, please give generously to help make Christmas for those less fortunate a bright one.

Have a very Merry Christmas!

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by Bob Mason

It would be nice to write here that when Yours Truly joined the Canadian Army, he lived happily ever after.

But sorry, that isn’t the way it was!

When Y.T. saw that sign on one of the town walls that read: “Join the army today and help U.S.S.R., U.S.A. And US!�, right beside another poster where a pretty girl and young man in uniforms were “Seeing the world!�, he felt pretty good about his future in the forces!

It didn’t take many minutes though, after he had joined up, before a grim-faced fellow, with three hooks (Sgt’s chevrons), pointed out to us

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that although we were the sloppiest, straggly bunch of so-called men he had ever see, it was his job to make real men out of us!

It took some time before this overused Sergeants complaint to took place though, and often Y.T. wonders to what end! After all, some years later, when we came out of action to meet our new General, our Padre, Honorary Captain, Charlie Maclean wrote in the regimental history book “Black Yesterdays�, page 407 (the most printable part!): “He was a coarse man, and I have always felt that a person commanding a Division of our army shouldn’t speak like he did! He didn’t seem to realize that he was addressing intelligent, brave men. And to speak to them like

a bunch of uncultured nobodies was an insult!

He was all ‘Blood and guts’!�

On with the story!

It didn’t take very long before a guy took one look at this future Corporal’s innocent face, and put the arm on him for a couple of bucks, either!

The army, which, tongue in cheek, doesn’t make many mistakes, sure made a big one when another fellow and Y.T. wrote the army I.Q. (Intelligence Quotient) test.

There were about 215 questions. Some easy, some hard. My friend (who was a high-school graduate) got stuck on questions four.

Q no. 4: “If a person falls out of an airplane 3,000 feet above the earth, what speed are they falling at when they reach the ground?� He never finished the test!

While Y.T. (a Grade 9 graduate of the 1930’s!) bypassed no. 4 and did all the easy questions like Q no. 5: “What is missing on this threelegged dog?�

When our time was up (due to his IQ test!) my friend became a Service Corps Driver in Italy, while Y.T. who did well on hi I.Q. Test (well, most dogs have four legs, eh?) was sent to Europe as target practice for

enemy snipers!

As far as I know, my friend came home after the war, and climbed the “Golden Stairs� up to the 3,000 foot level where he sits, contemplating how fast he is going to fall when he jumps off! “Brainy Bob�, who got taken off on an O.S. draft because he knew facts like that, and sent to what was known in Camp Shilo, Manitoba as the S of I (School of Instruction) because a corporal and (bareknee’d) met shivering recruits at the Shilo station who wondered if they’d ever become tough guys like that!

Later, in Vimy Barracks, just outside of Kingston, Ontario, he became a Sergeant for a few minutes, until he called one of his friends “Bill�!

Mebbe that was a good thing anyway, because his phony commands aren’t heard too well at the Remembrance Day Service!

Probably one of the most unforgettable times during Y.T.’s corporal training at Shilo, was when the “Blue� was to attack the “Red� group that was defending the camp.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2015 Being a member of the we remember. “We few, we happy few, “Blue� group, we attacked one night and captured we band of brothers, For he who shares his the whole Shilo area, taking over 200 prison- blood with me today Will be my brother – be ers from the surrounding well-treed country, he e’re so vile This day will gentle and got amongst them over 20 women – a sure his condition.�

Sure, we lost a lot of sign that No. 22 Infantry Centre was working good men – many of hand in hand with the them Corporals. In our nearby C.W.A.C. (Cana- Regiment alone, accorddian Womans Auxilary ing to the history book, there are over 75 CorCorps) base!

Yours Truly got kind of porals and Lance Cordisgusted with the rank- porals with K.A. (“Killed pulling people around in Action�) after their Shilo, so he just hauled names.

Although a Corporal, off, trained to be a driver/ operator in Ontario, and Yours Truly was never a ended up as an Infantry good leader of men. He Signcaller in the Argyll was a good follower and and Sutherland High- saw many of them lying landers (P.L. – Princess there!

I can still hear Jack Louise!).

I sure remember that Glavin saying “Bad P.S.O. (Personnel Selec- Luck, eh, Bob?� just tion Officer) who asked before he died!

One Remembrance me where I wanted to be in the Army and when I Day some of our most military told him “In the Infan- dignified will go try�, he pulled up a chair maneuvers and asked me to sit down wrong, and this old wilting ex-Corporal might while he laughed!

There may be far bet- give the wrong orders. ter jobs in the Forces, But so what? Officers, but nowhere is the “com- N.C.O.’s (Non-Commisradeship� higher than in sioned Officers) and Prithe Infantry. Many of vates we will Remember them drank, swore, and them all! womanized and even got killed, but many of them

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The Biggar & District Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone who participated in the ‘Festival

of Lights’ this year.

The weather was cold, but a nice crowd came out.

SPECIAL THANKS to‌ the RM of Biggar for use of their trailer; Western Sales for the use of a tractor to pull the trailer; Cody Parenteau for driving the tractor; Daryl Hasein for crowd control at the ride; the Town of Biggar for supplying barricades; BJ Wolfe for use of straw bales; and to the Biggar businesses who participated in the evening activities.

Great BIG Thank You to the Town for help with the tree lights.

Thank you again to all who took part. We hope you had a great time!

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2015

Biggar Legion 2015 poster winners

Biggar Central School 2000. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)

St. Gabriel School Grade 1: 1st – Jaeda Hodgson, 2nd – Ella Barber, 3rd – Katie Kolenosky.

Grade 2: 1st – Ashley Mariano, 2nd – Ryder Keller, 3rd – Samantha Molberg.

Grade 3: 1st – Kendra Sunderland, 2nd – Nola Derks, 3rd – Rei James Dalisay.

Springwater Kindergarten: Tessa Stahl.

Grade 1: 1st – Tydus Stahl, 2nd – Gabriel Stahl, 3rd – William Stahl.

Grade 2: Tabea Stahl.

Primary Poster 1st – Kendra Sunderland.

Primary Literacy 1st – Danica Evenisky Junior Colour 1st – Samantha Kate Patica, 2nd – Sherame Gallardo, 3rd – Denice

Ferre.

Junior B&W 1st – Janna Claudio, nd 2 – Athenna Andales, 3rd – Jordan Falcon.

Junior Poem 1st – Kennedy Sopczak, 2nd – Shayla McPhee, 3rd – Charish Labadan.

Intermediate Colour 1st – Jesse Garchinski, nd 2 – Jesse Montomery, 3rd – McKenna Mair.

Intermediate B&W 1st – Alexander Hinse, nd 2 – Henrick Labaden, 3rd – Savana Ellis.

Intermediate Poem 1st – Helen Stahl, 2nd – Ann Marie Stahl, 3rd – Megan Stahl.

Senior Colour 1st – Bronwyn Massie, nd 2 – Ruba Iqbal, 3rd – Madison deBussac.

Senior B&W 1st – Jere Johnson, nd 2 – Semeer Ali, 3rd – Jobelle Claudio.

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PUBLIC NOTICE FRONT STREET GARBAGE PICKUP EFFECTIVE, MONDAY, DECEMBER 7th, 2015, FRONT STREET GARBAGE PICKUP will be implemented in all RESIDENTIAL AREAS OF THE TOWN EXCEPT AS NOTED BELOW: EXCEPTION: Residences fronting Main Street between 4th Avenue and 7th Avenue will continue on BACK LANE PICKUP. Garbage pickup will be Tuesdays for these residents.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SAME DAY WILL APPLY FOR FRONT STREET GARBAGE PICKUP IN YOUR AREA AS IT DID FOR LANE PICKUP. We believe everyone should have enough healthy food to build a better life for themselves and their families.

Please place your garbage in proper receptacles on the FRONT STREET for pickup. Front street pickup is being implemented to reduce winter waste collection costs such as clearing lanes, additional man time for working in snow laden lanes and equipment operating costs.

And, again this holiday season, PotashCorp is going to help by matching up to $1 million in cash donations made to food banks across Saskatchewan.

In the spring of 2016, a public notice will be placed in the local newspaper advising when lane pickup will resume.

PLEASE NOTE THAT FRONT STREET GARBAGE PICKUP IS SCHEDULED TO BE IMPLEMENTED EVERY YEAR BEGINNING THE FIRST MONDAY IN DECEMBER UNLESS REQUIRED EARLIER. Your assistance and co-operation in this matter is appreciated and if there are any questions in regard to the above, please call the Town Office at 306-948-3317.

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Help us provide hope and hampers to those in need.

Please donate to your local food bank today.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2015

Agriculture in a constant state of evolution

by Calvin Daniels

Wheat has long been the crop which has defined Prairie agriculture in Canada.

The region was settled, and the soil tilled, primarily to grow wheat, and farmers did that singular task well. So well in fact, the country was recognized widely as the breadbasket of the world.

Wheat after all is one of the key crops in feeding the world, at least in

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countries where bread is part of the diet.

Of course the consumption of bread is different today than even when I was a youngster.

Back in the 1960s, and ’70s you rarely sat down to a meal without a bowl of bread or buns on the table. It was just a part of a table setting like salt and pepper. Even in a restaurant soup always came with a bun and a meal with slices of bread on the table.

It was of course a thing left over from a time when people worked physically demanding jobs, and when bread was a low cost food alter-

Well maintained 4 bedroom bi-level. Main floor includes living room, kitchen with access to the back deck, 4 piece bathroom, master bedroom and regular bedroom. The basement includes the rec room, 3 piece bathroom, 2 bedrooms and the furnace/laundry/storage room. The exterior of the house is maintenance free and was totally redone in 2013. Attached to the house is a single car garage with access to the front and back yard. Throughout the yard you will find front and back lawns, mature trees, perennials, underground sprinklers, sandbox area, and a garden/storage shed.

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native.

Most homes would have baked bread two, three times a week to feed the family, and we are not talking one frozen dough loaf pulled from the freezer, thawed and baked. This was scratch made bread, and multiple loaves baked that perfect brown, slathered with butter to enhance the look, and with luck served warm at coffee with homemade jam.

Of course bread is not the only change in our meals.

Dessert was standard fare as part of a meal, restaurant, or at home.

Afternoon coffee was a time for a slab of pie, homemade, and that was at home, or on the road. Pull into any restaurant in the days of my youth, and baked ‘in-restaurant’ pies were expected, and eaten with coffee as a common, normal thing to do.

Through such changes wheat became less the focus crop. The crop-

ping rotation grew more diverse.

The emergence of canola and demand for its oil with the distinctive properties being the biggest crop change. It has grown to the point it is now the number one acreage crop on the Canadian Prairies, and while there might not be a lasting nickname with the change, the region is certainly the primary production area for canola in the world.

But even with demand for canola and still the skill set to grow lots and lots of wheat, farmers are always looking for additional crops which might make them a better profit.

The list is long, with some crops getting a foothold in rotations, and others coming and going in a matter of a few years. The list of

what are all essentially inch crops is long; ranging from oats, through lentils, field peas, quinoa, coriander, canary seed, lupins, pinto beans, buckwheat, chickpeas and recently soybeans and corn.

None have become major crops, although collectively legume crops are important.

And, there are things which suggest soybeans will become a major crop here, thanks to agronomics and new varieties.

The trouble with any field crop ultimately comes down to two things.

To start with the market for any crop is based on supply and demand.

When prices are good farmers will rush to overproduce for the demand and that will push prices lower.

And, field crops are

generally headed to markets where they feed people. While much of the world teeters on the edge of food shortages and people going to bed hungry, they are the world’s poorest people.

It is impossible for those people to pay prices for a crop which covers the cost of production back here on the Canadian Prairies.

The dual situation means many crops farmers grow will only be profitable at times of low production and high demand, leaving farmers constantly looking for something they might grow that stabilizes return year-to-year.

Of course that too can change over a few years as what we eat, and how we eat it is continually in a state of evolution.

For Sale in Biggar (MLS) 601 8th Ave W 112 8th Ave W 606 7th Ave W 410 4th Ave W 301 3rd Ave E 114 2nd Ave W 208 4th Ave E 314 6th Ave W 407 5th Ave W 602 Main St 413 5th Ave E 216 4th Ave W 103 4th Ave E 224 2nd Ave W

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Out of Town Properties (MLS) 908 8th St Perdue $244,000 302 1st St Milden $105,000 507 1st St Wilkie $72,900 102 2nd Ave W Landis $59,000 110 3rd St Milden $35,000 705 Ave M Perdue $20,000

Holiday cheer . . . Biggar Central School artists, Abbey Dolman, Tahirah Trotchie and Besse Stone (left to right) put a bit of colour on the windows for residents at the Biggar Health Centre last Wednesday. The art students along with Biggar Museum and Gallery artists, painted the facility in the colours of the Christmas season. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

SANTA CLAUS DAY SATURDAY, DEC. 12

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Chef Dez on cooking

Appetizers for the Holiday Season

Whether it’s a formal champagne event, or just a get-together with loved ones, tasty appetizers are a must for any successful holiday season party.

In today’s market place, there are so many outlets for one to buy appetizers pre-made from the freezer section, but this eliminates all the fun and creativity. Preparing for an evening of guests should be enjoyable and what you prepare should be an expression of your personality.

There are numerous options that are not only delicious, but easy as well.

For fancier events, it is nice to have small morsels of food that people can manage with one hand to “pop” into their mouths. This is extremely helpful when a drink is being held in the other

hand and there is an abundance of standing and socializing.

A perfect example of this would be canapés.

Don’t let the fancy French name scare you.

They are simply pronounced (can ah pays) and are defined as bitesize open-faced sandwiches.

Most canapés consist of a base, a spread, and a garnish. Get the bakery to slice your bread lengthwise and toast these sheets of bread in the oven. Then symmetrically place small dollops of spread on every square inch and cut the bread into the squares that are now mapped out. Garnish each one and place them on a platter. An example of a spread and garnish would be horseradish flavoured cream cheese with small pieces of thin beef and a parsley sprig.

Chicken wings are an

extremely popular appetizer, and the price of ones that are already “flavoured and cooked” compared to raw ones is drastic.

A simple marinade or sauce can be made from ingredients you most likely have in your refrigerator already like barbecue sauce, ketchup, or hot sauce, mixed with a variety of other ingredients.

Half the fun is creating something uniquely yours. Nothing is more satisfying than hearing someone say, “Wow, have you tried Katherine’s wings? They’re incredible!” The other half of the fun is all the money you will save.

A very extraordinary appetizer would be an Italian antipasto platter.

This can be easily assembled as a last minute dish with a collection of morsels normally found in an Italian pantry.

Make a quick marinade of equal parts of balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil for artichoke hearts, tomatoes, grilled asparagus, roasted peppers, or any other vegetables you prefer. Arrange these marinated veggies on a platter along with sun-dried tomatoes, melon pieces wrapped in

New Horizons Activities Eleven members showed up for Kiaser on Monday the 23rd.

High Scores were Grant Gamble and Reg Turner with 73 points each. Reg Turner totalled a point score of 266 for first place, Grant Gamble had 237 points for second, followed closely behind by Marie Roesch in third with 232, and Delmar Friesen in fourth with 221 points.

Carpet Bowling had 12 players show up on Tuesday for fun and exercise. The first place team consisted of Emily Liska, Pat Turner, Flor-

ence Hammond, Marie Roesche, and Jean Tweedle.

The second place team of six players included: Dinah Kegler, June Hoppe, Agnes Small, Midred Henne, Aileen Smith, and Gail Herzberg.

The Turkey and Ham Bingo was held on Friday night with a great crowd attending.

A total of 15 bingo games were played. Turkey winners were: Lori Oesch, Ruby Gamble, Madeline Hendricks, Evelyn Poletz, Haley Boobyer, Jean Redlich, and Willa McIlwain.

The lucky Ham winners were: Reg Turner, Amy Oesch, Johanna Lehnert, Jean Redlich, Laura Campbell, and Claudette Silbernagle.

One lucky winner of a Turkey and a Ham on the blackout game was Kate Yaroshko.

Consolation winners were Darcy Hammond, Connie Gibson, and Janet Hunter. And finally, the winner of $100 on the half-n-half was Robert Wakelin!

Congratulations everyone, and thank you for supporting the Biggar New Horizons.

Prairie Branches Enterprises is hosting a Gingerbread House Competition.

Houses will be showcased at our

Gingerbread

OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 t 6 to 9 p.m.

Prizes to be won in two categories as voted on by attendees: Youth: age 13 and under, and Adult: age 14 and over.

Entry forms and rules are available on our website at www.prairiebranches.ca or stop by the office in Wilkie at 104-7th Avenue West.

For more information call us at 306-843-2088.

Event is OPEN to the public!

proscuitto, roasted garlic heads, chunks of Parmesan cheese, and slices of baguette, for example.

The possibilities are endless, so be creative.

The options to choose from for the appetizers you are going to serve are immeasurable, but hopefully I have given you some ideas.

Food is a great social aspect of bringing people together, and even more wonderful when you have made it from scratch.

Dear Chef Dez: I like to make nachos as an appetizer, but they always seem to be lacking something.

Do you have any suggestions?

Sherri D. Abbotsford, B.C. Dear Sherri: In order to make something taste great, you have to stay focused on flavour when you are assembling it.

Some simple changes will help you with this.

The two main ingredients in nachos are tortilla chips and cheese. Make sure that the chips are lightly salted and of high quality, and if using cheddar, choose the extra-old variety for the most flavour. Then add tasty morsels on each layer such as spiced chicken, black olives, diced tomatoes, green onions, and chillies

for example.

Most importantly, season each layer of cheese with chili powder, salt, and fresh cracked pepper to help bring out the flavours of everything.

Serve with sour cream, salsa, guacamole and

enjoy!

Send your food/cooking questions to dez@chefdez. com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6R4.

Chef Dez is a Food Columnist, Culinary Instructor and Cookbook Author.

Visit him at chefdez.com.

GRONDIN FUNERAL SERVICES and our area churches extends an

OPEN INVITATION 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.

“BLUE CHRISTMAS” Service of Remembrance BIGGAR… Wednesday, December 8 • 7:30 p.m.

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

Marilyn Whiteford Home Care RN treats people who suffer from painful foot conditions

Help Us Help You

This Podiatry/Wound Care Management chair means patients will experience foot care more comfortably and staff will be able to provide appropriate foot care.

Support the purchase of a

Registration deadline is Friday December 11th at 4 p.m.

Podiatry/Wound Care Management Chair for Home Care at the Biggar Health Centre.

Drop off your gingerbread house by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16th at the Prairie Branches office in Wilkie at 104-7th Avenue West (old St. George School).

Please Give Generously

Everyone is welcome!

Join us for raffles, music, tours, refreshments and Christmas cheer; and of course, to VIEW AND VOTE at the showcase of Gingerbread Houses.

Biggar & District

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Biggar Lodge News

by Karen Kammer, Recreation Coordinator Hello everyone!

It’s so hard to believe another month has come and gone. It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas everywhere, whether we are ready or not.

Our week began with exercises and men’s coffee. Wednesday was full of activity with community members and students painting

our windows with Christmas designs.

It looks wonderful.

Thursday morning we had a clothing show with Tan Jay and Alia. The afternoon we had bingo.

Friday morning was breakfast club down Autumn House. Bible study followed. In the afternoon we had a game of floor shuffleboard.

We have some pretty competitive residents.

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There were some pretty great shots.

The weekend consisted of games and a coffee party. Sunday afternoon Perdue United Church did our service.

A shout out to our wonderful volunteers!

Your hearts are truly golden and we appreciate you!

Have a great week everybody!

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NOTICE of Public Hearing – Adoption of the Bear Hills District Plan Public notice is hereby given that the Councils of the Rural Municipalities of Grandview No. 349, Glenside No. 377, and Rosemount No. 378; the Town of Biggar; and the Village of Perdue intend to consider the adoption of a new District Plan under The Planning and Development Act, 2007. The District Plan will be referred to as the Bear Hills District Plan.

INTENT

Biggar Central School student, Sameer Ali puts brush to canvas - okay . . . window - November 25 at the Biggar Health Centre. The volunteer students along with Biggar Museum and Gallery members and some residents, put their festive talents to use, splashing Christmas colour on the windows, just in time for the holiday. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Intent of the proposed bylaw establishes district land use policies addressing, but not limited to, the following subjects: x General Development Land Use x Community Engagement x Social and Community Priorities x Community Services and Public Health and Safety x Heritage and Cultural Resources x Sensitive Environment x Ground and Source Water Protection x Agricultural Pride x Community Economic Development x Sustainable Servicing and Transportation x Recreation and Tourism x Crown Lands x First Nations Treaty Land Entitlements and Urban Reserves In conjunction with this overarching framework to guide the District, each municipality will have an individual Official Community Plan with a vision, objectives, and policies to guide their community for the next twenty-five plus (25+) years.

The District Future Land Use Map conceptually displays the future locations and extent of general land uses within the Planning District. This will assist in the application of goals, objectives, and policies of the District Plan.

AFFECTED LANDS All land within the corporate limits of the Rural Municipalities of Grandview No. 349, Glenside No. 377, and Rosemount No. 378; the Town of Biggar; and the Village of Perdue, as shown on the District Future Land Use Map contained within this notice, is affected by the proposed District Plan.

Your property may be directly affected, please check the full version of the District Plan that is available for viewing at any of the Municipal Offices.

PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the District Plan during regular office hours at any of the Municipal Offices. Copies of the proposed Plan are available at a cost.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2015

Careers

Obituaries Alec Kisser

Career Opportunity Looking for a rewarding career in a growing organization?

Do you have an interest in insurance, agriculture, or business? Do you enjoy helping people?

Biggar & Landis Insurance Services requires a permanent, fulltime Motor Vehicle Issuer/Customer Service Representative with potential to become an insurance broker for our Biggar and Landis ofďŹ ces. Applicants must possess a minimum Grade 12 education, and positive attitude towards learning and change; must show initiative, work independently, be team-oriented, and enjoy working with the public.

Why work here? We offer a very competitive compensation structure, 8% matched retirement plan, and comprehensive group beneďŹ ts, with a Health Care Spending Allowance. If you would like to work with a committed team in a challenging, rewarding and fun environment, we would love to hear from you!

Plese submit your resume by December 11, 2015 to: Biggar Insurance Services Box 729 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Email: anita.silvernagle@biggarinsurance.ca g @ gg We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Employment Opportunity Residence Caretaker Manager CENTRAL PARK PLACE, BIGGAR, SASK. To professionally manage and maintain 24 unit adult living complex in Biggar, Sask.

JOB DESCRIPTION: • Maintain caretaking and cleaning of common areas • Schedule and oversee all maintenance of the building as well as in suites • Handle tenants’ concerns in a professional manner • Collect rent, show suites, conduct apartment inspections • Order supplies Please contact Susan by Monday, December 7, 2015 at syakabowich@bridgeroad.ca y g or call toll free 1-855-309 -8297 Ext. 237.

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Cards of Thanks A HUGE thank you to everyone that made our home more festive this Christmas season. The donations of decorations, painting of our windows, and anyone who devoted their time to help was so appreciated by all of us here at the Biggar & District Health Centre. Merry Christmas to all of you!

49c1 I would like to thank friends and family for phone calls, cards, etc. when my Uncle passed away. Thank you to Pastor Kleiner for the lovely service, Diana Dolack as organist, church ladies for the lunch, pallbearers, Grondin’s Bob and Ed, eulogists Diane and Glenda. Thank you to Rod Meger for grave making. God bless you all.

Lily Murch 49bfh I would like to send a special thanks to our angels who work at the Care Home looking after our relatives and are there for you at troubled times. Special thank you to Teressa Borst, Brenda McBee, Len Rogers, Susy McNeil, Shelly Trotchie and Joyce Sanders. I will always remember you. Special thanks to Dr. Crane for his compassionate care. Also thank you to Pastor and Mrs. Kleiner for being there also. God bless you all.

Lily Murch and Ken 49bfh

March 18, 1923 - November 16, 2015 It is with sadness we announce the passing of Alex Kisser of the Biggar Longterm Centre on November 16, 2015 with family by his side.

Alec was born in Volynia, Poland on March 18, 1923.

His mother and two bothers, Dan and Mike, came to Canada in 1929. His Dad had arrived here in 1928. They settled in the Salter area. After Alec finished school went and he stayed with the Hoppe family helping with various farm work. After a few years, he stayed in the winter with the Meger boys and hunted coyotes usually on horse back. There he met his wife, Tillie. They were married August 14, 1947 and farmed with the Meger boys. Then moved on to their own farm in 1953 where they grain farmed, had lots of cattle and chickens. In 1966, they moved to Kelowna, B.C. where he worked in a Marine Shop fixing boat motors etc. While they lived there, they built several different houses. Finally in 1992, they decided to come back home to family and home town. They first lived on Wright Cres. then moved to 6th Ave. West. After Tillie had to go to Diamond Lodge, he stayed for several years in his home until August 20, 2012 when he had to go and join Tillie in the Lodge.

Alex is survived by two sisters, Lil McGillvary of Prince George, B.C., and Ida Beltcher of Prince George, B.C.; sister-in-law, Lil Hirsehfeld of Chilliwack, B.C.; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Tillie (2013); his parents, Dan and Olga Kisser; brothers, Dan and Mike (Sophie) Kisser.

Funeral Service was held from Redeemer Lutheran Church on November 20, 2015 with Pastor Mark Kleiner officiating. Diana Dolack was organist. Eulogists were Diane Akister and Glenda Horner; Pallbearers were Bob Murch, Glen Kisser, Glenda Horner, Harvey Hoppe, Errol Hoppe and Diane Akister. Interment followed in Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Biggar, Sask.

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

Coming Biggar Museum & Gallery Annual Christmas Magic Silent Auction now on! Place your bids Monday - Friday, 9 - 5 (closed noon-1). Final day of bidding is Saturday, December 12.

47c4 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13: Prairie Notes and Friends, present their Christmas Concert, “Nutcracker Jinglesâ€?, â€? 2:30 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar. Admission‌$10. Everyone welcome.

49c2 SATURDAY, JANUARY 9: Biggar & District Arts Council presents . . .�The Marc Holt Quintet�� , 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.

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

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

Coffee and fellowship to follow service.

Potluck after service on first Sunday of the month.

SUNDAY Y SCHOOL‌ first two Sundays of each month.

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

PRESBYTERIANS, ANGLICANS AND LUTHERANS (PALS) DECEMBER R WORSHIPP @ ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 319 - 7th Ave. East, Biggar • 10:30 a.m.

Dec. 13 ~ Service of Lessons & Carols, 7 p.m., St. Paul’s, no morning service Dec. 24 ~ Christmas Eve Service @St. Paul’s, 7 p.m.

Dec. 25 ~ Christmas Day, 10:30 a.m. @ Redeemer Lutheran Church

For more information/pastoral services, phone Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-948-3731, 306-951-7122.

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

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OURR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH Landis, Sask.

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Memoriam

Wilfred Pashovitz June 7, 1937 - December 11, 2013 It’s been two years since you left us.

So many times we’ve wanted to hear your voice again.

Whether for a visit, to get your opinion, or just to hear that you’re doing okay.

REAL ESTATE

Land for Rent

SASK. FARMS & RANCHES

Land for Rent…

RM of Biggar 347. SW-21-3614, NW-21-36-14, SE-29-36-14 and SE-27-36-14. Total acres 510. Offers to be submitted

by December 10, 2015 to Glenda Horner, Box 1772, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted.

For further information contact 306-948-4277 47p3

ARDATH: 1499 ac. 724 cult ac., + 747 ac. pasture, cattle facilities, 1380 sq. ft. home on well treed yard.

ELROSE: 160 ac.

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

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

Contact …

Murray Murdoch, Cell: 306-858-8000

LANE REALTY We love you and miss you lots…

Elden and Emerie

Land for Sale LAND FOR SALE in RM of Biggar, SE ¼-17-3617-W3. Highest or any offer will not necessarily be accepted. Please mail or deliver bids to BUSSE LAW OFFICE, Box 669, 302 Main St., Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 (Ph: 306-948-3346, Fax: 306-948-3366) CLOSING DATE: December 18, 2015

Wanted Looking to buy Indian arrowheads and any associated stone tools. Phone 306717-3232.

41tfn Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Landfill OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-658-2132 tfn MAIN STREET GARAGE SALE is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 306-948-1773 or 306-948-5393. Pickup available. tfn

Saskatchewan’s Farm & Ranch Specialists™

114 REGISTERED SALES SO FAR IN 2015!

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Houses forRent Two and three bedroom houses for rent. Close to downtown and school. Fridge and stove included.

For viewing call 306-948-3674 or 306-948-9517 or 306-948-7022.

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

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Tenders LAND FOR SALE

BY TENDER RM OF MILDEN NO. 286 6 parcels of land for sale “AS IS” includes structures and serviced yard site 674/678 cultivated acres; 4.27 acre yard EAST 1/2 OF 23-29-12 W3, NE 14-29-12 W3 Parcel A of SW 23-29-12 W3, Parcel B of SE 22-29-12 W3 Future revenue from pipeline crossing to accrue to new owner.

Current tenant has right of first refusal - must match within 30 days.

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

Sealed bids to include deposit of 10% of the bid in the form of bank draft or certified cheque.

Services

Mark envelope “Estate of William Lees” and mail to the address below by December 4.

Wanted

Highest or any bid not necessarily accepted.

FARM EQUIPMENT WANTED • Massey #36 Discers - Any Size Any Shape • Square Balers -John Deere and New Holland • Rotary Rockpickers - PTO or hydraulic drive • Rock Rakes • New Holland 390/391 tub grinders Call 306-946-9669 anytime Leave message if no answer

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STEEL BUILDING SALE ...”

REALLY BIG SALE - YEAR END CLEAR OUT!” 21X22 $5,190 25X24 $5,988 27X28 $7,498 30X32 $8,646 35X34 $11,844 42X54 $16,386. One End wall included.

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Vehicles Wrecking over 250 units... cars and trucks.

Lots of trucks...

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Seed & Feed HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

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

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Houses for Sale CANADIAN BUILT HOMES ready for immediate delivery.

Personalized Service Huge fall discounts.

1520 sq ft, 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom - Fall clearance sale price 119,900.00 1216 sq ft, 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom - Fall clearance sale price $99,900.00 1088 sq ft, 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom - fall clearance sale price $92,900.00

For more info call:

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Land for Sale FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 217 1/4’s South - 88 1/4’s South East - 43 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 10 1/4’s North East - 8 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 54 1/4’s West - 49 1/4’s FARM AND PASTURE LAND

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DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Title Total Advertising Number Arrears Costs 137650765 C1529 137650798 $2,744.57 $48.38 144185564 C1529 144185575 $ 868.07 $48.38 83S50306 145047247 $2,861.25 $24.19

Block Plan 1 2 12

$2,792.95 $ 916.45 $2,861.25

A penalty of 1.0% per month applies to these arrears of taxes effective January 1, 2015.

Dated at Perdue, Saskatchewan, this 3rd day of December, 2015.

Andrea Ball, Treasurer

Financial Advice

by Kim Inglis, BCom, CIM, PFP, FCSI, AIFP, Investment Advisor and Portfolio Manager Canaccord Wealth Management

NEWS- Canadians are a philanthropic bunch.

STANDS @

• 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

Pkg. of 8.5x11 white bond paper,

$4.99

each

@ The Independent 122 Main St., Biggar

RENEW/SUBSCRIBE TODAY!!!

According to the 2015 BMO Charitable Giving Survey, 80 per cent of Canadians plan to make a charitable donation in the next 12 months, averaging an annual total of $694.

While the percentage of people planning to donate is down 10 percentage points from last year, it is in line with the four year average of 81 per cent dating back to 2012.

Canadians are especially generous around the holidays.

According to the national charitable organization ‘Imagine Canada’, donations are expected to total approximately $5 billion between now and the end of the year.

Cash donations are still the most popular way of giving, but both charity and donor can benefit from more tax efficient ways of achieving their philanthropic goals.

Gifting publicly listed securities, such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds to registered charities is one such way.

A donor who sells the shares of appreciated securities, and donates the cash, is taxed on capital gains.

However, if the shares are donated directly, the charity issues a tax receipt based on the fair market value of the securities. The charity gets the full value of the shares and the donor gets a full value tax credit without the imposition of capital gains taxes.

RSPs can also be used for philan-

Crane Creek dissolved after 100 years The Crane Creek Ladies Aid was officially dissolved November 18, 2015 after a century of operation.

The final monies were donated to Ronald McDonald House in Saskatoon.

The club provided many services such as: auction sale lunches, funeral lunches, catering wedding receptions, special occasions and helping fire victims. A foster child in Sri Lanka

Total Arrears & Costs

to make a positive difference

RENT BACK AVAILABLE

Travel

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 5th day of February, 2016 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.

was supported monthly for many years. The annual club quilt was a project.

Due to dwindling interest and members, the club is non-existent.

Special thanks to past and present members the community and area for their loyal support and dedication.

As always, all good things must come to an end.

thropic purposes by having the donor name a charity as beneficiary of their registered plan. On death, the balance of the plan transfers directly to the charity, and the estate receives a tax credit for the value on disposition. This can offset taxes on final income and effectively bypass probate fees. Flexibility is another advantage because the donor can change the beneficiary if circumstances change.

Insurance can be used in a similar fashion by transferring the ownership of the life insurance policy and naming the charity as beneficiary. When the donor passes, the charity receives the policy’s cash surrender value plus any net accumulated dividends and interest. The resulting tax credit can be applied to a final tax return. Also, any additional premiums paid to the insurance company by the donor are considered a charitable donation and are thus eligible for further tax credits.

Donor Advised Fund funds set up endowments wherein the donor makes an irrevocable contribution of cash and other assets, which are invested to maximize the worth of the donation and increase its value.

Investors can set grant recommendations and choose which registered charities receive donations. In return they are provided with an immediate tax benefit and they have a continuing philanthropic legacy.

Those wishing to donate to a charity but still needing income can use a Charitable Remainder Trust. Assets, such as income-producing real estate, are transferred into a trust and the donor gets an immediate tax benefit.

The donor receives lifetime income and the charity receives the assets when the donor dies.

Kim Inglis, CIM, PFP, FCSI, AIFP is an Investment Advisor and Portfolio Manager with Canaccord Wealth Management, a division of Canaccord Genuity Corp., Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund, reynoldsinglis.ca. The views in this column are solely those of the author.

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…located in the Professional Building 223 Main St., Biggar

Phone or Text:

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LEGAL SERVICES

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DENTAL

ROSETOWN OS O DENTAL

OFFICE HOURS - together with -

5th Avenue 106th Street

Registered Massage Therapists (MTAS

115 - 1st Avenue West Rosetown, Sask.

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

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Contact us for all your insurance and financial services 306-948-3926

Perdue Massage & Acupuncture

Phone: Fax: 306-948-5050

HEALTH/ WELLNESS

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!

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Southeast entrance of Nova Wood Bldg.

Hours…

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

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

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

306-948-3346

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• Bookkeeping • Tax Returns • Financial Statements

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

rod.campbell@sasktel.net p @ 122 Main St., Biggar, SK

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

Ph: 306-948-5133

…serving your community since 1972

Peszko &Watson is a full service law office that practices… ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ

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look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

OPTOMETRISTS

INVESTMENTS Kirk Ewen Doctor of Optometry

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

info@twhfinancial.ca www.twhfinancial.ca

In n Biggar Every Tuesday.

Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

For appointments…

1-855-651-3311

INVESTMENTS For all your investment needs, Visit…

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

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

Thurs., CLOSED

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• trenching • trucking • water & sewer • sand & gravel • excavating Office ‌

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2015

GRONDIN FUNERAL SERVICES and our area churches extends an

OPEN INVITATION 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.

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

Happy, happy, happy . . . The annual Biggar Chamber of Commerce Festival of Lights went off without a hitch, Friday, and the ever popular hay ride kept a steady business, touring many around town to see, well . . . the lights! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Adoption of Village of Perdue Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2015-3 Adoption of Village of Perdue Zoning Bylaw No. 2015-4 NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Perdue intends to consider the adoption of a new Official Community Plan (“Village of Perdue Official Community Plan�) and Zoning Bylaw under the Planning and Development Act, 2007.

These bylaws will be referred to respectively as Bylaw 2015-3 and Bylaw 2015-4.

INTENT OF OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN The proposed Bylaw establishes municipal land use policies addressing, but not limited to, the following subjects: Ë?General Development Land Use Ë?Social and Community Priorities Ë?Residential Development Ë?Community Economic Development and Tourism Ë?Transportation Networks Ë?Infrastructure: Asset Management Planning Ë?Community Services Ë?Heritage and Cultural Resources Ë?Recreational Facilities and Green Space Ë?Natural and Ecological Resources Ë?Inter-Municipal and Governmental Cooperation The Official Community Plan contains a Future Land Use Map (contained in this notice) which graphically displays , in a conceptual manner, the present, intended short and longer term future location and extent of general land uses within the Village of Perdue. This will assist in the application of general goals, objectives and policies of the Plan. The policies in the Official Community Plan will be implemented primarily through administration of the municipality’s Zoning Bylaw.

INTENT OF ZONING BYLAW Intent of the proposed Zoning Bylaw establishes local provisions and regulations for development within the Village of Perdue.

The Zoning Bylaw implements the District Plan and Official Community Plan and the use of land for amenity of the areas for the health, safety and general welfare of the inhabitants of the municipality. The Zoning Bylaw establishes zoning districts which regulate permitted, discretionary and prohibited principal and accessory uses of land in the Village of Perdue as well as provides development permitted processes and standards. The Zoning Districts include: Ë?Residential District (R1) Ë?Village Centre Commercial District (C1) Ë?Highway Commercial District (C2) Ë?Industrial District (IND) Ë?Community Service District(CS) Ë?Mixed Use District (MU) Ë?Future Urban Development (FUD)

AFFECTED LAND All land within the corporate limits of the Village of Perdue as shown on the Future Land Use Map and Zoning District Map contained in this notice, is affected by the new Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw.

Your property may be directly affected by the provisions in the new Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw. Please check the full version of these documents that are available for viewing at the Town Office.

REASON FOR OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN The Village of Perdue Official Community Plan will help direct and manage growth and development in the Village of Perdue for the next twenty-five plus years.

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PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the proposed Bylaws at the Village of Perdue Office during regular hours. Copies of the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw may also be obtained at the Municipal Office

PUBLIC HEARING The Council of the Village of Perdue will hold a respective public hearing at: Perdue, Saskatchewan from 2pm to 4pm on January 12, 2016 at the Municipal Office to hear any person or group that wishes to comment on the proposed bylaws. The Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the Village Office before the hearing.

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Biggar Bowling Centre scores (November 27)

Monday Mixed League: MHS – Jason Raschke, 288; WHS – Krista Remeshylo, 231; MHT – Jason Raschke, 774; WHT – Krista Remeshylo, 605.

Tuesday New Horizons: MHS – Glen Shockey, 208; WHS – Barb Archibald, 151; MHT – Glen Shockey, 562; WHT – Barb Archibald, 393.

Thursday’s Seniors: MHS – Glen Shockey, 216; WHS – Dorothy McCarty, 187; MHT – Glen Shockey, 539; WHT

– Dianna Meger, 467.

Biggar YBC: Bowlasaurus: High Score – Dominic Raschke, 87. Pee Wee: High Single – Sawyer Heimbecker, 79; High Double – Sawyer Heimbecker, 139.

Bantam: High Single – Jayden Silbernagel, 121; High Triple – Kiersten Raschke, 284.

Juniors: High Single – Madison Genallie, 209; High Triple – Madison Genaille, 454.

Got a piece of that one . . . A novice goalie gets a pad on a Unity Lazer shot, Sunday as the Nationals hosted the visiting red and black squad. The game was a hard

fought affair, but the Nats came up short, losing 9-3.

More pictures posted this Friday at biggarindependent.ca. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Biggar Nationals (3) @ Macklin Mohawks (4) (Saturday, November 28) Scoring: Nationals – (1st) 1, (2nd) 1, (3rd) 1, OT: 0, Total: 3. Mohawks – (1st) 0, (2nd) 2, (3rd) 1, OT: 1, Total: 4.

Shots: Nationals – (1st) 14, (2nd) 11, (3rd) 8, OT: 1, Total: 34. Mohawks – (1st) 12, (2nd) 21, (3rd) 11, OT: 9, Total: 53.

Power Plays: Nationals – 0 for 6. Mohawks – 0 for 10.

Scoring Summary

Period 1: Nationals at 1:38 – Steve Makway from Travis Granbois and Trevor Bailey.

Period 2: Mohawks at 15:41 – Sheldon Reschny from Brian Hillis and Joel Andersen; Nationals at 8:10 – Keaton Silvernagle from Matt Bourgeois; Mohawks at 5:52 – Alexander Neufeld from Davin Heintz.

Period 3: Biggar

Nationals at 13:57 – Travis Granbois from Trevor Bailey; Mohawks at 0:01 – Jeremy Reinbold from Davin Heintz and Cody McKinnon.

Overtime Period 1: Mohawks at 1:41 – Brett Yeo from Sheldon Reschny and Joel Andersen.

Penalty Summary Period 1: Mohawks at

17:42 – Jason Baier for Slashing (2); Nationals at 9:25 – Zach Wourms for Holding (2).

Period 2: Nationals at 15:50 – Cody Danychuk for Interference (2); Nationals at 10:58 – Zach Wourms for Tripping (2); Mohawks at 0:54 – Jason Baier for Cross Checking (2), Unsportsmanlike Conduct (2); Nationals

at 0:54 – Derek Argue for Unsportsmanlike Conduct (2).

Period 3: Nationals at 19:34 – Cody Danychuk for Interference (2); Mohawks at 18:27 – Paden Jonescue for Interference (2); Nationals at 15:54 – Matt Poitras for Holding (2); Mohawks at 11:54 – Bret Yeo for Cross Checking (2); Nationals

at 11:54 – Travis Granbois for Cross Checking (2); Mohawks at 11:31 – Jason Baier for Hooking (2).

Overtime Period 1: Nationals at 3:47 – Dylan Haynes for Goaltender Interference (2); Nationals at 2:32 – Trevor Bailey for Slashing (2); Nationals at 1:41 – Zach Wourms for Misconduct (10).

Kevin Fick; Tigers at 16:34 – Scott MacFie from Dan Mitchell and Justin Stupak; Nationals at 11:40 – Trevor Bailey from Liam Boyle and Travis Granbois.

Penalty Summary Period 1: Tigers at 17:43 – Riley Anderson for Slashing (2); Nationals at 17:28 – Kevin Fick for Interference (2); Tigers at 12:25 – Brad Murphy for Holding The Stick (2); Nationals at 7:23 – Keaton Silvernagle for

Boarding (2); Tigers at 7:23 – Daykota Volk for Roughing (2); Nationals at 4:50 – Kyle Dilosa for Slashing (2); Nationals at 3:02 – Steve Makway for Elbowing (2).

Period 2: Tigers at 18:58 – Brent Flahr for Hooking (2); Tigers at 18:42 – Victor Pernitsky for Unsportsmanlike

Conduct (2); Nationals at 12:38 – Kyle Dilosa for Unsportsmanlike Conduct (2); Nationals at 12:07 – Trevor Bailey for Slashing (2); Tigers at 11:45 – Jeremeiah Johnson for Roughing (2); Nationals at 8:43 – Steve Makway for Roughing (2); Tigers at 8:43 – Brock Castle for

Slashing (2); Tigers at 7:00 – Riley Anderson for Cross Checking (2); Nationals at 4:02 – Travis Granbois for Misconduct (10), Roughing (2); Tigers at 4:02 – Brock Castle for Roughing (2).

Period 3: Tigers at 10:56 – Quenton Murphy for Tripping (2).

Kerrobert Tigers (3) @ Biggar Nationals (7) (Friday, November 27)

Scoring: Tigers – (1st) 1, (2nd) 1, (3rd) 1, Total: 3.

Nationals – (1st) 3, (2nd) 2, (3rd) 2, Total: 7.

Shots: Tigers – (1st) 13, (2nd) 8, (3rd) 12, Total: 33.

Nationals – (1st) 13, (2nd) 24, (3rd) 11, Total: 48.

Power Plays: Tigers – 0 for 9. Nationals – 0 for 10.

Scoring Summary Period 1: Nationals at 19:34 – Kevin Fick from Cody Danychuk; Nationals at 17:15 – Clark McNulty from Steve Makway;

Nationals at 16:42 – Trevor Bailey from Steve Makway and Kyle Dilosa; Tigers at 16:07 – Dylan Phillips from Justin Stupak.

Period 2: Nationals at 19:42 – Trevor Bailey from Steve Makway; Tigers at 18:04 – Scott MacFie from Steven Schraefel; Nationals at 8:21 – Liam Boyle from Derek Argue and Steve Makway.

Period 3: Nationals at 18:43 – Clark McNulty from Derek Argue and

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Dinner…6:30 p.m.

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Biggar National, Trevor Bailey, centre, gums up the front of the Kerrobert net, making life tough for the Tiger goalie and d-men, November 27, while teammate, Travis Granbois circles, waiting for an opportunity. Nats won the game, 7-3 verr sus the Tigers but lost the following evening in Macklin against the Mohawks by a close 4-3. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)