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Cookies and milk, Santa? . . . St. Gabriel School kids were pretty excited, December 2 as Jolly Old St. Nicholas paid a visit. Some nervous kids sat upon the knee of Santa, telling him what they would like to see under the tree come Christmas morning. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Biggar Senior Blazers hit the court versus Lord Asquith, December 3. A seesaw, back and forth game, hard fought, the contest was a very entertaining game going down to the last seconds.

Lord Asquith pulled out a well-deserved win with a 56-52 final.

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Biggar Town Council Minute highlights The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held November 17, at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

Attending the meeting were Mayor Ray Sadler, Aldermen Ron Arnold, Jim Besse, Alan Boyle, Penny McCallum, Eugene Motruk, and Kirk Sherbino.

Council resolved that the General Accounts Paid in the amount of $35,417.57 and the General Accounts Payable in the amount

of $56,521.60, be approved.

Council resolved that the following financial reports for October 2015 be accepted as presented: Bank Reconciliation; Statement of Financial Activities.

Council resolved that the following correspondence be accepted for Council’s information and filed: Christmas Party Menu Choices; Town Hall Complaints; SUMAssure - Annual

General Meeting; LADR Consulting Union Contract Review; Flaman Investigation - November 13, 2015 Report; Roy Johnson Motorhome Parking.

Council resolved that the following payments be made to the Capital Trust Fund (CTF) as per the 2015 budget: CTF repayment to General Fund: $94,725; CTF repayment to Utility Fund: 28,500. Total: $123,225.

Council resolved that

the following amounts be transferred to reserves for 2015: General Transit Van: $2,000; Fire Department: $25,000.

Council resolved that the Town of Biggar enter into an agreement with Multi-Material Stewardship Western Inc. for the Waste Packaging and Paper Stewardship Plan for a two year term ending December 31, 2017. s -EETING ADJOURNED AT 8:25 p.m.

Block concerned over Liberal plan to increase gov’t spending few details Carlton Trailwere in the Eagle Creek Speech,�

MP Kelly Block she said. expressed her “Contained concern with the in the many Liberal Mandate government Letters to p r i o r i t i e s Ministers outlined in the was a December 4 promise Speech from the Kelly Block that more Throne. d e t a i l s “I was very disappointed to hear the would be articulated Liberals plan for this in the Speech from the upcoming Parliament,� Throne and we definitely explained Block. saw that promise broken “There was no mention today.�

Fellow MP Gerry Ritz of the importance of the private sector added that there was no including agriculture, mention of important natural resources or trade issues like the Softwood Lumber manufacturing.�

She is also worried by Agreement or Country the Liberal government’s Of Origin Labelling plan to ramp up spending (COOL), as well as no which will drive Canada mention of the TransPacific Partnership. into deficit. nothing Block is also worried Certainly about their plan to raise on agriculture, the taxes on the middle country’s third largest GDP contributor, Ritz class. “I was also very said. “We now have a Minister surprised to see how

for International Trade making comments persuading others that the Trans-Pacific Partnership is ‘not her JOB )T S A DEMONSTRATION of the complete lack of commitment to the trade agenda and to Canadian JOBS v 2ITZ STRESSED Ritz added that Canadian businesses would benefit from

ratifying the free trade agreements currently before the Minister of Trade. They would gain access to some of the largest and fastest growing markets in the world. “We cannot afford to sit on the sidelines; we must show leadership on this file,� Ritz concluded.

Jr b-ball players scrap it out . . . Biggar Central School Coye Kelliher, left, gets in St. Gabriel Saint Landen Boisvert’s lane, Saturday during the BCS hosted junior tournament. The Blazers went on to a 1-2 day, with St. Gab posting a 2-1. Unity came out on top with a 3-0 record. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Strong job growth in Saskatchewan compared to the rest of Canada Saskatchewan posted strong employment growth numbers in November, especially when compared to the rest of the country.

Employment in Saskatchewan was up 7,200 or 1.3 per cent yearover-year - the secondbest growth rate in the country and nearly double the national growth rate of 0.7 per cent. Saskatchewan also has the lowest unemployment rate in the country at

5.5 per cent. “Saskatchewan’s diversified economy continUES TO CREATE NEW JOBS despite the challenges in our energy sector,� Economy Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “That’s a big change from a few years ago when a downturn in one part of the economy would lead to JOB LOSSES IN EVERY PART of the economy.�

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SONALLY ADJUSTED EMPLOYment growth was 0.4 per cent (ranked highest among provinces) and above the national decline of -0.2 per cent. s &ULL TIME EMPLOYment was 470,600, a record for the month of November. There was an

increase of 2,600 fullTIME JOBS AND PART TIME increased by 4,700. s -AJOR YEAR OVER YEAR gains were reported for health care and social assistance up 5,700; information, culture and recreation up 5,100; trade up 3,700.

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Tax dollars helping to fund anti-oilsands witch hunt

by Aaron Wudrick, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Federal Director The University of Alberta-based Parkland Institute was awarded $2.5 million in federal funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), for a project entitled “Mapping the Power of the Carbon-Extractive Corporate Resources Sector.”

Just in case the title isn’t clear enough, Parkland Institute director Trevor Harrison helpfully explained that “Albertans are all too familiar with the influence that the fossil fuel industry exerts over the political process in Alberta and beyond.”

Cue the sinister music. (Alberta Oil Sands Photo: Gord McKenna/ Flickr) Yet Parkland isn’t embarking on this corporate onion-peeling exercise all on their own. In addition to several other universities, they’ve got partners in the form of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) a (“progressive” think-tank) and Unifor (a union).

The CCPA is even kicking in some of their own cash for the study.

Congratulations! You, the taxpayer, are now helping bankroll a corporate witch hunt against Canada’s

oil industry. But it’s even worse for the approximately 720,000 Canadian taxpayers directly employed by the oil industry who will see some of their hard-earned tax dollars siphoned off to fund a project specifically designed to attack their employers.

Now to be clear, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with any organization studying anything it wants to – provided they pay for if themselves. If groups like the CCPA and Unifor want to study corporate influence on public discourse or study why oil companies are dumb jerks or study why anyone who has ever used an oilderived product is a duck-murdering heathen, they’re welcome to do so with their own money. (Well, kind of their “own” money: Unifor is already entitled to seize tax-deductible dues from all their members, while the CCPA is a registered charity and can give their donors a taxpayer-subsidized tax credit.)

There’s a problem, however, when these groups partner with publicly-funded institutions in order to get additional tax dollars to pay for their own advocacy. The CCPA and Unifor are private organizations who have their own political agenda, and all taxpayers are now being

forced to pay for this “research” whether or not they agree with it.

Some might claim this kind of study is in the public interest. And yet imagine the reaction if tax dollars were instead announced for a joint oil companyuniversity study that would pull the curtain back on all the layers of foreign funding received by some Canadian environmental groups and name and shame key anti-development activists. No prizes for guessing how the CCPA and Unifor would feel about that.

SSHRC funding is intended to go to towards aca-

demic research.

It is a waste of scarce public dollars to subsidize the advocacy of one set of interests when those interests can, and often do, undertake that advocacy on their own.

U n f o r t u n a t e l y, SSHRC also has a spotty track record when picking grant recipients. In 2007, they granted $17,500 to a University of Alberta researcher to study casual sex among young adults living in Jasper, Alberta.

In 2009, another $17,500 was given out to a Memorial University researcher to study identity creation in the World of Warcraft video game. And

than attempt to invade the privacy of individuals who work in an industry they don’t like, and promulgate conspiracy theories that – sur-

prise – perfectly fit the narrative of groups like the CCPA and Unifor?

If anti-oil activists want to spend their time and

money on these kinds of endeavours, they’re welcome to. But taxpayers shouldn’t be expected to foot the bill.

Key policy areas for the new finance minister

by Ben Eisen, Senior Policy Analyst, Fraser Institute Jason Clemens, Executive Vice President, Fraser Institute The appointment of Bill Morneau (pictured above) as Canada’s minister of finance is particularly interesting because of his involvement in the world of public policy thinktanks. In recent years, the Fraser Institute and the C.D. Howe Institute (where Mr. Morneau recently served as Chair) have both produced important research that provides insights that can help guide the policy

decisions of the new finance minister on a number of different files.

This series of blog posts highlights a number of key policy areas where Mr. Morneau’s think-tank experience can be especially useful. In this post, we examine the recent research surrounding economic inequality.

In recent years, the issue of economic inequality has garnered increased attention. Some activists have claimed the existence of an “inequality crisis,” and proposed an array of populist policy responses.

On these issues, Morneau would

be well-served by considering recent think-tank research.

For example, a recent paper from the Fraser Institute shows that hyperbolic claims of rapidly growing income inequality are usually based on overly simplistic analyses that fail to take into account the impact of redistributive tax and transfer policies that already exist. The authors showed that when after-tax income is considered, family income inequality has only risen between 6.5 and 12.9 per cent between 1982 and 2010, a much more modest increase

than suggested by more simplistic analyses that look simply at pre-tax income.

Morneau should consider this evidence and reject populist policy responses to a perceived “inequality crisis” such as higher capital gains taxes, corporate income taxes, and personal income taxes that would be harmful to Canada’s economic performance.

During the campaign, the victorious Liberals repeatedly stated that delivering pro-growth economic policy would be an important priority for their new government

if elected. Prioritizing economic growth will necessarily mean rejecting economically harmful populist economic policy choices that focus primarily on redistribution.

Recent research suggests that concerns over an “inequality crisis” in Canada are overblown; the new government should resist calls to focus on redistribution, and focus their attention instead on policy options that will contribute to economic expansion and all of the accompanying benefits including job creation and wage growth.

As the former

chair of the C.D. Howe Institute, Morneau is surely well aware of the important research produced in recent years by his own organization and other think-tanks such as ours, which provide important insights that can help guide progrowth economic policy—one of the central animating purposes of the recent Liberal campaign platform.

Hopefully Morneau will make use of his think-tank background and rely heavily on this research as he works to craft the government’s policy agenda.

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in 2012, $20,000 was given to a University of British Columbia researcher to analyze fan mail sent to porn star Nina Hartley.

Much like some SSHRC grants, there’s nothing “academic” about this project. It’s hard to see what it will even uncover, other than to provide more names for anti-oil activists to trash in the public sphere.

The proponents of this study make no effort to hide their anti-development animus; the very parameters of the project are premised on all kinds of implicit assumptions. So what precisely is this project for, other

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Bantam Zone Champ crowned in Biggar Local Bantam Singles Zone National Championship round was held here in Biggar at the Biggar Bowl on December 6. Teams from Maidstone, Swift Current, Rosetown, Lasburn, Cut Knife, and Biggar were well represented and the Bantam players bowled amazingly. Austin Yaceyko from Maidstone (bowled 670 total pin fall over five games) and Lucy Lindridge from Rosetown (bowled a 634 total pinfall) were the first place winners and will move on to Saskatoon March 6 for the provincial round.

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Biggar Lodge News

by Karen Kammer, Recreation Coordinator Hello to everyone.

What an awesome week we’ve had!

It started off with exercises and wheel of fortune.

Wednesday evening we had our December birthday party celebration. We have four residents celebrating this month.

Country II supplied the music and St. Gabriel School supplied the lunch.

The students helped serve coffee, tea and food. They did a

wonderful.

Thursday morning we had bible study. In the afternoon we had bingo. The Landis CWL volunteered to help with bindo. The brought lots of goodies and prizes for all the bingo winners.

It was appreciated so much.

Friday morning we had breakfast club on Willow House. The afternoon was spent preparing for the resident Christmas dinner.

Saturday and Sunday was our resident

Christmas dinner. Both days went wonderfully.

The kitchen made a fantastic dinner and the volunteers worked so hard helping to make things run so smooth.

Saturday our musical entertainment was our Care Team Manager’s son, Seamus Walker, and Sunday was Louise Souillet-Hawkins.

Thank you to everyone who helped make our Resident Christmas Dinner such a huge success1 Have a great week!

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The Norwegians hide their brooms before they go to sleep on Christmas Eve. This is because they believe that the night before Christmas coincides with the arrival of evil spirits and witches.

The Welsh tradition of Mari Lwyd is performed on Christmas Eve. A villager is chosen to parade through the streets, bearing the skull of a mare on the end of a stick. Not sure what that has to do with holiday celebrations and to be sure not all villages celebrate the tradition.

And the Christmas pudding has its own tradition. Each member of the family must stir the pudding mix in a clockwise direction before it is cooked. As they do this, they must make a wish.

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the 1880s when Woolworth stores (some may remember that name) started selling glass ornaments imported from Germany. The story was put out that the Christmas pickle was an old German tradition and that the pickel was the last ornament to be hung on the tree and the first child to find it got an extra present. Not so. It is apparently a myth.

Off to Sweden where goats become the heroes. A 13 metre tall goat figure made of straw was erected in the town square of Gavle. In 1966, at the stroke of midnight the goat went up in flames.

The goat is rebuilt year after year and vandals continue to burn the goat down. It has become such a tradition that bookmakers now take bets to see how long the goat will

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Every year, as the holiday season approaches thoughts turn to traditions, all with a feel good slant. I’m not sure about the statistics, indeed if there even are statistics that indicate the feeling in the air is more upbeat . . . but from Main Street observations it definitely is.

There are many traditions celebrated at this time of year -- whether it be family or community -- that are treasured. In some parts of the world there are “weird” (or so we think) traditions.

For example, Krampus.This is not the feel good character of Santa Claus but rather his evil twin. In Austria children live in fear of Krampus, a devil, who is said to beat naughty children with branches.

And, what’s up with the pickle? From my research it all started in

Christmas tradition.

Bavarian HIghlanders don the national costume of lederhosen and then proceed to fire mortars into the air.

Greece has its own set of evil characters. Kallikantzaroi, evil goblins, who lurk underground, surface during the 12 days of Christmas and wreak havoc in the country.

In Portugal it is the custom to set extra places at the dining room table for deceased relatives. The thought is that this will ensure good fortunes for the household.

In Caracas, before going to bed on Christmas Eve children tie one end of a string to their big toe, leaving the other end outside their bedroom window.

The next morning, the streets are blocked off for those who wish to attend early morning mass. The church goers roller skate to the service and tug on any of the strings they see hanging out the windows.

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by Bob Mason

“We had everything!”

If C.D. can get away by starting out one of his famous books, “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times,” then Yours Truly can start this column by using the same confusing remarks.

“It was during that ‘Great Depression’ – Nobody had nothin’ . . . and yet we had everything!”

The above title may seem confusing to use as Dicken’s title must have confused the people of the French Revolution, but the thought is possibly a bit the same – we are losing something!

But will we gain?

Phyllis and Y.T. (Yours Truly) were talking the other day (we’ve been married quite a few years, but we still talk to each other now and then!) when Y.T. moaned that he had trouble

thinking about what to send into The Independent at Christmas time!

“Why don’t you write about something peaceful and nice,” she said.

“Often you tell about the miserable Christmases during the war, compared to the ‘peace’ of this countryside!”

Being a kind of stubborn old man, Y.T. hates to admit this, but she was right! Far, far too often in the past, we have almost ignored the real Christmas spirit to tell about it’s presence in the misery of war!

For all his pretence of knowing all about everything, Y.T. stopped fore a moment and thought!

Wouldn’t it be nice if the whole world celebrated that true spirit every day! Who are we leaving out – or are we?

Read on.

(Darn it all, here we

are again, telling about those other times . . . will we ever forget?)

We moved into a foreign town, the “enemy” had moved back and taken almost everything with them! Six of us, Flowin, Schmidt, Ernst, Hnatius, Frager, and Mason moved into a small house where a family of five lived!

The residents all cowered in a back room and the six of us flopped our gear in the front two rooms.

Those people didn’t have anything!

And it was winter! Glavin and Y.T. went down to a coal yard where the FFI (don’t ask me what FFI stands for!), told us that all the coal had gone back with the enemy, so we swept the cobblestone coal-yard with a couple of old willow brooms we found and presented the cowering people with a small sack of coal-dust we had gathered.

Were we ever surprised the next day to hear a “tap-tap” on the door to our rooms and the old Dutchman invited us in for some “Kofee”!

They had somehow started a fire in their small stove (a small spoon-fed fire!), tended it for hour after hour and finally melted some snow into lukewarm water, added a few ker-

nels of cracked, halfscorched wheat to it and invited us in to “feast” with them!

When we left that town a few days later our company Quartermaster asked us sternly: “What did you guys do with the blankets you got the other day?”

To which we innocently answered: “Darn it all we must have forgotten them and left them in that little house we were billeted in!”

Phil Vance (the Q.M.) laughed! Quartermasters aren’t known for their laughter, but Phil said later that a whole weight seemed to be off his chest!

Yours Truly wasn’t going to write about these days any more, but mebbe some of our best Christmas thoughts were back then . . .

Also, it just occurred to me that the same hand that wrote “It was the best of times . . .” is the same one that made Little Tim say: “God Bless us every one!”

When we were just little boys (being “little” is

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2015 the best part of any life!) irons on!

When mother opened I understand that the economy of our country that small, inexpensive was going down, down- gift, she was quiet for a hill, but we didn’t know long time – and her litabout that! tle boys felt that mebbe Christmas was coming, their gift hadn’t been the school concert was good enough. over and we still didn’t Time moved on and have a gift for Mother. in the next few years We young people (as times got better) we didn’t have any money, gave her more expenas a matter-of-fact, as sive gifts that we had mentioned way back bought, often thinking in the first paragraph, “Mother will prize this “Nobody had nuthin’!” new dress!”

But, after those sad We looked all around.

Aha! We found an old days when she died empty apple box with a and we were cleaning few tissue tissue-wrap- up their house in Saskatoon, guess what we pers still in it.

Enthusiastically we found on her favourite got Dad’s hammers and dresser, in he favourite pulled the small nails place! A blackened flatholding it together and iron stand, made from ended up with a neat pile an old apple-box, back in the 1930’s. We were of nice clean boards.

With our old handsaw, quiet for a long time we cut a 4x8 piece of ourselves!

I think mother shed a board out of the thick end, cut an elliptical few tears over that old hole in the thin sides, iron-holder, tears of joy nailed it all together and thankfulness for a and wrapped it in some sign that all was well in coloured paper from her world!

And mebbe that is the school concert. On Christmas day, 1933, we one of the reasons Y.T. presented Mother with entitled this bit “We had a board to rest her flat- everything!”

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Marj, left, and Ron Crozier, representing Biggar Community Health Care Inc. with BCS2000’s Trish Darroch, centre. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Christmas is right around the corner, though you might be hard pressed to believe it with some of us still being able to see our lawns.

As promised back in November we are covering Landfall this month, and all the little quirks that come with it.

First off, it is worth noting that Landfall is an ability word, not a keyword. The difference between these two is quite simple: a keyword always does the same thing, and only ever means one thing. Once you know what Flying does, for example, you know how it works on any given card that has that mechanic. Landfall, on the other hand, is merely a label letting us thematically group together a similar trigger.

Landfall triggers whenever a land enters play under your control. It does not care how the land came into play under your control, merely that it did. Given that most of the time you are only allowed to play one land per turn, this means most turns you will only get to trig-

ger it once per card with Landfall.

There are, however, other ways to get lands into play. Lands like Blighted Woodland, Evolving Wilds, and Wooded Foothills can all be sacrificed to search your library for a land and put it directly into play.

Instants like Atarka’s Command and Swell of Growth allow you to put a land from your hand into play without restriction.

There are even planeswalkers like Kiora, the Crashing Wave that afford you the ability to play an additional land per turn, or Nissa, Sage Animist who will look at the top of your deck for lands.

While cards with Landfall all look for the same condition to trigger, they do not all do the same thing. Belligerent Whiptail gains a keyword when Landfall triggers, while Snapping Gnarlid grows larger, Tunneling Geopede pings your opponent, and Omnath creates tokens. There even exist enchantments such as the cycle of Retreats that have modal triggers, or Zendikar’s Roil that has a Landfall

trigger in all but name.

Perhaps the most important aspect of Landfall to mention is the fact that it is a trigger.

I know I’ve been mentioning the word “trigger” a lot in this column so far, but as this month’s deck is loaded to the gills with Landfall cards it is essential that if you are to run a deck like this that you mind your triggers, be aware of them, and declare them when, well, they are triggered. As they are your cards, you are in charge of keeping all your I’s dotted and T’s crossed.

The Pavement Hits Back Creatures: 4x Makindi Sliderunner (1R), 4x Snapping Gnarlid (1G), 3x Tunneling Geopede (2R), 3x Valakut Predator (2R), 3x Grove Rumbler (2RG), 3x Zendikar Incarnate (2RG), 2x Omnath, Locus of Rage (3RRGG).

Spells: 2x Atarka’s Command (RG), 2x Temur Battle Rage (1R), 2x Winds of Qal Sisma (1G), 2x Retreat to Kazandu (2G), 1x Retreat to Valakut (2R), 2x Tail Slash (2R), 3x Zendikar’s Roil.

Lands: 4x Blighted Woodland, 4x Evolving Wilds, 6x Forest, 8x Mountain, 2x Wooded Foothills.

The above is a pretty straight forward deck that wants to do one thing: attack. Tail Slash and Retreat to Valakut help to keep the way clear for your onslaught, while the Winds of Qal Sisma see to it that even attacking into a bad board state can yield positive results. Your creature base almost universally gets larger

every time you lay down a land, regardless of method. Atarka’s Command, more often than not, will be your finisher as it allows you to trigger Landfall at instant speed while also producing an anthem effect.

It is also worth noting that there is an elemental sub-theme to this deck. It is worth while to pay attention to this,

as should Omnath be in play and one of your other elementals dies (Zendikar Incarnate, Grove Rumbler, or any of either flavour of token this deck produces) he offers you a means of immediate retribution, having a trigger that watches over your other elementals.

New Horizons Activities Oh my goodness! What a busy week it has been around Biggar New Horizons.

Everyone is gearing up for the Holiday Season, using the Courtesy Car to come into town and dropping in to the office to reserve their seats on the Christmas Bus Trip so that they can shop some more and enjoy the Enchanted Forest Light Display.

Monday Kaiser scores for November 30 were as follows: First – Ken Pearce, 246; Second – Pat Turner, 189; Third – Rod Arnold, 185; and Fourth – Marie Roesch, 169. Highest Scoring Game with 64 points

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each, went to Pat Turner and Ken Pearce.

Dec. 1 Carpet Bowling first place team was Nicole Otterson, Aileen Smith, Marie Roesch, and Florence Hammond. The second place team were players Gail Herzberg, Blanche Borchardt, and Pat Turner.

Then, on Wednesday, was the Craft and Bake Sale. Over $500 was raised from the sale of donated baking, crafts and white elephant.

Forty-four fine folks dropped by for tea and coffee, a goodie and plenty of laughter and friendship.

Thank

you everyone for your support.

It is nice to see family members dropping in to my office to buy Courtesy Car tickets as Christmas gifts for our seniors.

What a thoughtful idea!

This week, we thank the Board of Directors for all they do keeping our organization moving forward, and planning events such as the much anticipated Bus Trips, the upcoming Christmas Raffle on Dec. 18, and overseeing all the weekly activities, the monthly Birthday Potluck, and the Courtesy Car. Thank you so much!

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You want sci-fi with that fish?

by Calvin Daniels

If we think genetically modified grains and oilseeds are a hot topic of contention, it is likely we have seen nothing yet, as the saying goes.

Expect a company most have not yet heard of, to soon be at the eye of a considerable storm of media.

AquaBounty is based out of the United States and they have just cleared a significant hurdle in terms of GMO. They have received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for their genetically modified salmon to be sold for human consumption. It is the first edible genetically engineered animal to earn such an approval.

T he com pany AquaBounty - now owned by Intrexon claims the salmon grow to market-size twice as

fast as other farmed salmon. The salmon are engineered with a growth hormone gene from Chinook salmon and genetic material from ocean pout (an eellike creature).

So far Canada has not approved the salmon for human consumption, but they have certainly opened the door to it.

Canada’s Minister of the Environment did approve the commercial production of genetically modified (GM) Atlantic salmon eggs and fish in late 2013. The company will produce GM fish eggs in Prince Edward Island (PEI) and ship them to Panama for grow-out and processing.

To start the FDA of course went through a process.

“The FDA scientists rigourously evaluated

extensive data submitted by the manufacturer, AquaBounty Technologies, and other peer-reviewed data, to assess whether AquAdvantage salmon met the criteria for approval established by law; namely, safety and effectiveness. The data demonstrated that the inserted genes remained stable over several generations of fish, that food from the GE salmon is safe to eat by humans and animals, that the genetic engineering is safe for the fish, and the salmon meets the sponsor’s claim about faster growth,” detailed a report at fda.gov g v.

“In addition, FDA assessed the environmental impacts of approving this application and found that the approval would not have a significant impact on the environment of the United States. That’s because the multiple containment measures

the company will use in the land-based facilities in Panama and Canada make it extremely unlikely that the fish could escape and establish themselves in the wild.”

But in an era where people seem to have a dual fear of government and science, and frankly perhaps a third head to the perceived monster being big business, the reaction by many is summed up by their labelling the salmon: ‘Frankenfish’.

And not everyone is so sure all the GMO fish will remain captive.

“There is little doubt that transgenetic fish will, if raised, escape to the surrounding waters.

Estimates of farmed salmon escapees in British Columbia total at least 400,000 fish from 1991 to 2001,” detailed salmonnation.com. The site cited Barcott, B. (2001), Aquaculture’s Troubled Harvest,

Mother Jones, November/December. “According to the Canadian government, in the past decade nearly 400,000 farm-raised Atlantics escaped into British Columbia waters and began competing with wild species for food and habitat. (That number relies primarily on escapes reported by fish farmers; environmentalists put the actual figure closer to one million.)”

Do a quick ‘Net search on the GM salmon and environmentalist groups, consumer groups and others have already started to fill their sites with articles distrusting the salmon, echoing a broader distrust of all things GM. But on the flip side, a salmon which gains weight more quickly is an economic benefit to the producer. Whether a salmon in an ocean pen, a pig in the barn, or a steer in the feedlot, the quicker it grows to go

to market the better for the operation as it frees up space for the next animal.

Feed conversion and growth rate are key factors in the profitability of livestock operations, fish farms included.

And the more efficient a livestock operation can be, the easier to keep food prices at the supermarket lower, and that of course seems an unwritten rule in North America; food must be cheap. There may be consumers who would argue, as a counterpoint, beef today is not cheap, but in world terms it is.

If consumers want low cost food moving forward, and for all the low income earners out there, GM is a tool to ensuring that, but that gets lost in the debate fuelled often by those with deeper pockets, allowing them to be activists in the debate.

The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of International Trade, and the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, on December 7 issued the following statement on the United States’ Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) policy: “Country of origin labelling harms Canadian and Mexican livestock producers as well as U.S. processors and

producers. It also disrupts the highly integrated North American meat industry supply chain.

“Since 2011, the World Trade Organization [WTO] has repeatedly ruled that COOL discriminates against Canadian and Mexican cattle and hogs and violates the trade obligations of the United States.

“The Government of Canada has made every effort to convince the United States to comply with its international

trade obligations.

“We are pleased that on June 10, 2015, the U.S. House of Representatives repealed COOL for beef and pork. The Government of Canada has urged the U.S. Senate to do the same, but it has not yet done so.

“Today, the WTO arbitrator ruled that Canada can impose retaliatory surtaxes on $1.054 billion of U.S. exports to Canada as a result of the economic harm caused by the U.S. COOL policy, once final WTO author-

ization is obtained. The United States cannot appeal the ruling.

“If the U.S. Senate does not take immediate action to repeal COOL for beef and pork, Canada will quickly take steps to retaliate.

“Canada continues to work with our partners in the United States, and in the U.S. Senate, to urge the full repeal of the discriminatory COOL policy for beef and pork.”

Freeland, MacAulay respond to WTO ruling on U.S. Country of Origin Labelling

Rural Municipality of Biggar #347 invites you to attend a Ratepayers’ Meeting THURSDAY, DECEMBER R 17, 2015 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons, 117 Third A Avenue West, Biggar

Council will be providing information on the development and review of expenditures regarding the Rural Business Park and road construction projects/road maintenance.

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Tuesday New Horizons: MHS – Glen Shockey, 214; WHS – Barb Archibald, 183; MHT – Glen Shockey, 542; WHT – Donna Eaton, 410.

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Nutcracker Jingles: Carols to kindle your Christmas Spirit Prairie Notes and Friends will be performing their collection of holiday music on Sunday December 13, 2:30 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre.

Director Cathy Donahue has chosen a wide variety of popular and classic Christmas music that will inspire and amuse the audience. Accompanist Peggy L’Hoir will be joined by other musician friends, Karen Jiricka and Kathy Epp to add depth to the offerings.

This year, the stalwart male core of Gordon Laycock and Adrian de Haan have been joined

by Graham Lehnert, Cory Langelotz and Ernest Hoppe. They are making a mellow sound and helping out with

some comic relief on the women’s Twelve Days of Christmas. Prairie Notes also welcomes some very talented new female members; Madeline Ellard, Tanya Sampson and Diedra Whitell.

Diedra is in her first year of teaching at Biggar Central School 2000 and brings lots of choral expertise and a fabulous vocal range to the choir.

She will be soloing in a choir number and singing a couple of numbers on her own.

Tanya Sampson is becoming well known to Biggar audiences as she has participated in Shrek (Fiona) and The Addams Family (Alice Beineke) musicals, and sung as part of the Lehnert Family Band. She and Graham Lehnert

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have been very busy working on the NCCP Youth production, The Xmas Files.

Madeline Ellard is a brave teen singing with us and expanding her musical experience. She is also starring in The Xmas Files production.

The other very special guests are the St. Gabriel’s Glee Club, directed

by Susan Lehnert and accompanied by Karen Jiricka. These young girls are amazing and will lift your spirits with their energy and brilliant smiles!

If you are looking for a good Christmas music fix with something from Advent to After, check out the Nutcracker Jingles show. Admission is $10 at the door. Everyone is welcome.

SANTA CLAUS DAY SATURDAY, DEC. 12 • Santa arrives at 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Biggar Legion Hall • FREE movie at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar, 2:30 p.m. …sponsored by Royal Canadian Legion, Biggar Branch

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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.

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).

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

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

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How to bake your holiday treats with far more nutrition

by News Canada Fresh baked cookies, hot out-of-the-oven pies, flaky pastries and decadent desserts are unavoidable during the holiday season.

Some people look forward to holiday treats all year, but we know that baked goods tend to have a lot of sugar and fat. Avid bakers have become creative with ingredients to decrease the amount of empty calories in their recipes and replace them with healthy, natural alternatives that pack a nutritional punch.

Let’s start with a few alternatives for white flour, refined sugar, butter and oil.

Substitute white flour with a can of black beans in your choco-

latey brownies. Use one 15-ounce can (drained, rinsed and puréed) for every cup of flour. It’s an excellent way to make your recipe gluten-free and beans add protein.

If you are making pie or cake in which you can’t use black beans because of the noticeable appearance, you can always use flour alternatives such as cashew nut, hazelnut and coconut flours. The Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) says that these products can be found at their member health food stores.

Instead of using refined sugar in your recipe, you can substitute it with unsweetened organic applesauce. This smart switch adds sweetness to delectable baked goods without the extra

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calories. Use a one-toone ratio of applesauce for sugar, but reduce the amount of liquid in the recipe by one quarter of a cup for every cup of applesauce.

Avacados have a similar consistency to butter at room temperature, making them a great substitute for butter in your chocolate cake recipe. Use one cup of puréed avocado for every

cup of butter. Bananas can also act as a substitute for oil and butter, and are low in fat with the added benefit of fibre. If you want to use bananas in your recipe, use one cup of mashed banana for every cup of oil or butter.

Chia seeds are a versatile ingredient that can be added to your smoothies and yogurt to increase nutritional con-

tent. They are high in protein and are packed with nutrients like potassium, calcium and omega-3 fats. But did you know you can use chia seeds to replace butter and eggs in your baked goods? Soak two to three tablespoons of chia seeds in one cup of water for 15 minutes and use the gel formed to substitute one cup of butter in your recipe. If

you have an egg allergy or intolerance, you can use chia seeds as an egg alternative, too.

One tablespoon of chia seeds soaked in one cup of water for 15 minutes can substitute for one egg.

Little changes add up over time and with the extra calories during the holiday season, these substitutions can make all the difference with far less guilt.

Government of Saskatchewan urges U.S. Senate to repeal COOL immediately Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart and the Government of Saskatchewan support the World Trade Organization (WTO) arbitrator’s report released Monday that establishes the value of Canada’s retaliatory tariffs in response to Country of Origin Labelling (COOL).

The ruling values Canada’s retaliatory tariffs at more than $1 billion CAD. The products on Canada’s retaliation list, which include wine and chocolate, are targeted at the constituents of U.S. legislators who

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support the mandatory COOL requirements.

“We are confident that these retaliatory tariffs will demonstrate to the United States that Canada is not backing down when it comes to discriminatory COOL requirements,” Stewart said. “COOL benefits neither U.S. producers nor consumers and it costs the Canadian and U.S. economies billions of dollars every year. It needs to be immediately repealed.

“We are pleased to see the statement by Ministers Freeland and MacAulay that Canada will quickly take steps to retaliate if the U.S. Senate does not immediately take action to repeal COOL for beef and pork. Our government will continue to work with them to resolve this unfair trade practice.”

The WTO compliance

panel has ruled in Canada’s favour for the last three years - in June 2012, June 2014, and most recently, in May 2015, when it delivered its final decision on COOL, reaffirming U.S. non-compliance with WTO rules. Following the May ruling, Canada requested permission to apply tariffs as a means to enforce trade compliance. The arbitrator’s report published December 7 determines the value of retaliatory tariffs allowed.

“We welcome the World Trade Organization’s support on this issue,” Stewart said. “Their consistent rulings make it clear that COOL is needlessly segregating Canadian beef and pork and demonstrates that the United States is violating their trade obligations. We are disappointed that we have to continue pressing to

get our most important trading partner to comply, but Canada’s retaliation list should effectively encourage the United States to repeal these unnecessary trade barriers.”

Mandatory COOL requirements for beef and pork results in discrimination against Canadian products since U.S. producers, processors, distributors and retailers must separate Canadian animals - and Canadian meat - at each step in the supply chain.

In other words, it’s more expensive for businesses to import livestock and encourages businesses to handle only animals and meat produced in the U.S. Industry has estimated that COOL costs the Canadian agriculture industry more than $1 billion every year.

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After five successful years of business in Biggar, please join us in our excitement of relocating to the Banff/Canmore area to pursue our massage and personal trainer careers in the tourism resort/spa industry as the adventurous mountain life has been calling to us for quite sometime!

We will miss the wonderful community of Biggar and its awesome people, especially our dearest friends! Goodbye to our loyal and faithful clients.

We cherish and hope to retain our wonderful relationships we’ve built! We thank you for your patronage and support!

Call on us anytime, especially if you’re in the area, at 306-658-3045 (Wayne) or 306-948-9710 (Michelle). We would love to hear from you! Or see you for a visit!

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New emergency department waits target announced The provincial government has affirmed its commitment to significantly reduce wait times in hospital emergency departments, establishing a new target of a 60 per cent reduction in wait times by 2019. “The new target is aggressive and will make Saskatchewan a leader in meeting national guidelines for safe, appropriate and timely care in hospitals and emergency departments,� Health Minister Dustin Duncan said. “The issues that affect emergency department waits are complex and this effort will involve coordination across the health system.

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able to achieve this new, ambitious target.�

The ultimate goal continues to be the elimination of emergency room waits. In 2012, Premier Brad Wall challenged the health system to develop bold new targets to provide better care, better health and better value to patients.

Over the past two years, Saskatchewan’s health regions and other partners have been working with the Ministry of Health and the Health Quality Council of Saskatchewan on strategies to transform the way patient care is planned and delivered across the health system to serve patients better and ulti-

mately reduce emergency department wait times.

The 2015-16 provincial budget provided $4.7 million to support the effort to reduce emergency department waits. Ongoing initiatives to lower emergency department waits include Connecting to Care (hotspotting), Police and Crisis Team (PACT) in Regina and Saskatoon, and Seniors House Calls.

Teams have been working together to identify the root causes of hospital overcrowding and develop and implement plans to improve access to care in pre-hospital primary care settings, services in hospital and

services in the community after a patient leaves hospital. “It takes time to develop and implement systemwide change,� Emergency Department Waits and Patient Flow Initiative Team Lead Graham Fast said. “The health system is making a concerted and co-ordinated effort to serve patients better and reduce emergency department wait times. Innovative changes with positive results are already occurring. We are committed to working with patients, families, front-line health providers and other partners to improve patient experiences.�

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.

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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.

REASON FOR ZONING BYLAW The Village of Perdue Zoning Bylaw will help implement the Official Community Plan with site-specific provisions and regulations of the Village of Perdue.

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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Macklin Mohawks (2) @ Biggar Nationals (10) Local bowlers place (Friday, December 4) Scoring: Mohawks – (1st) 0, (2nd) 2, (3rd) 0, Total: 2. Nationals – (1st) 3, (2nd) 4, (3rd) 2, Total: 10.

Shots: Mohawks – (1st) 8, (2nd) 14, (3rd) 6, Total: 28. Nationals – (1st) 17, (2nd) 16, (3rd) 14, Total: 47.

Power Plays: Mohawks – 0 for 13. Nationals – 0 for 9.

Scoring Summary Period 1: Nationals at 16:33 – Travis Granbois from Trevor Bailey and Steve Makway; Nationals at 11:34 – Ryan Robillard (unassisted); Nationals at 9:25 – Trevor Bailey from Travis Granbois and Kyle Dilosa.

Period 2: Mohawks at 16:46 – Cody McKinnon from Brian

Hillis and Sheldon Reschny; Nationals at 15:34 – Travis Granbois from Trevor Bailey and Kyle Dilosa; Nationals at 15:12 – Travis Granbois from Trevor Bailey and Matt Bourgeois; Mohawks at 12:45 – Carsen Stang (unassisted); Nationals at 1:02 – Kyle Dilosa from Travis Granbois and Trevor Bailey; Nationals at 0:14 – Trevor Bailey from Travis Granbois and Cody Danychuk.

Period 3: Nationals at 15:34 – Cody Danychuk from Derek Argue and Clark McNulty; Nationals at 3:32 – Trevor Bailey from Kyle Dilosa and Travis Granbois; Nationals at 3:15 – Dylan Haynes

from Keaton Silvernagle and Ryan Robillard.

Penalty Summary Period 1: Mohawks at 18:42 – Brian Hills for Tripping (2); Nationals at 18:20 – Kevin Fick for Roughing (2); Nationals at 12:27 – Matt Poitras for Tripping (2); Mohawks at 8:55 – Jeremy Reinbold for Holding (2); Nationals at 6:57 – Zach Wourms for Tripping (2).

Period 2: Nationals at 18:29 – Kyle Dilosa for Roughing (2); Mohawks at 16:26 – Jeremy Reinbold for Fighting (5); Nationals at 16:26 – Steve Makway for Fighting (5), Instigator (2); Mohawks at 16:26 – Team Penalty for Game Misconduct:

Harassment of Official; Nationals at 16:26 – Steve Makway for Game Misconduct: Fighting; Nationals at 9:15 – Evan deBussac for Interference (2); Mohawks at 3:41 – Carsen Stang for High Sticking (2); Nationals at 2:56 – Kevin Fick for Roughing (2).

Period 3: Nationals at 17:49 – Travis Granbois for Hooking (2); Mohawks at 16:23 – Colby Shapka for Misconduct (10), Head Contact (2), Roughing (2); Nationals at 16:23 – Evan deBussac for Roughing After Whistle (2); Nationals at 13:08 – Travis Granbois for Slashing (2); Nationals at 11:11 – Derek Argue for Elbowing (2).

high at Trio Challenge On November 8 some of Biggar’s youth bowlers participated in the Trio Challenge North tournament.

Juniors tournament was held at Biggar Bowl where Hailey

Boobyer, Tristan Otterson, and Madison Genaille placed second receiving silver medals.

Cassie Raschke, Julian Heimbecker, and Ella Genaille placed eighth.

Bantams tournament

Left to right: Madison Genaille, Tristan Otterson, Hailey Boobyer, Cassandra Raschke, Julian Heimbecker, Kierster Raschke, Jayla Boobyer.

Left to right: Madison Genaille, Tristan Otterson, Hailey Boobyer.

Biggar Nationals players salute the crowd who came to watch them storm over the Macklin Mohawks on Friday, 10-2. Nats sit in third place in the Sask

West Hockey League standings. (Independent Photo

by Kevin Brautigam)

Biggar Nationals (3) @ Wilkie Outlaws (6) (Saturday, December 5)

Scoring: Nationals – (1st) 0, (2nd) 0, (3rd), Total: 3. Outlaws – (1st) 1, (2nd) 4, (3rd) 1, Total: 6.

Shots: Nationals – (1st) 8, (2nd) 7, (3rd) 10, Total: 25. Outlaws – (1st) 16, (2nd) 16, (3rd) 13, Total: 45.

Power Plays: Nationals – 0 for 12.

Outlaws – 0 for 19.

Scoring Summary Period 1: Outlaws at 5:19 – Lorne Griffiths from Rory Gregoire and Rick Cey. Period 2: Outlaws at 8:19 – Garrett Cameron from Brock Harrison; Outlaws at

4:43 – Lorne Griffiths from Rory Gregoire and Derek Keller; Outlaws at 2:29 – Derek Keller from Brock Harrison and Garrett Cameron; Outlaws at 1:49 – Rory Gregoire from Rick Cey and Bruce Yockey.

Period 3: Nationals at 19:44 – Travis Granbois from Trevor Bailey and Clark McNulty; Nationals at 14:33 – Kyle Dilosa (unassisted); Nationals at 4:50 – Trevor Bailey from Travis Granbois and Matt Poitras; Outlaws at 1:23 – Rory Gregoire from Rick Cey. Penalty Summary

Period 1: Outlaws at 16:14 – Rick Cey for Slashing (2); Nationals at 12:57 – Travis Granbois for Roughing (2); Nationals at 11:33 – Trevor Bailey for Cross Checking (2); Outlaws at 9:52 – Bruce Yockey for Hooking (2); Nationals at 5:27 – Travis Granbois for Hooking (2); Outlaws at 3:37 – Roberk Keller for Roughing (2).

Period 2: Nationals at 8:19 – Kyle Dilosa for Misconduct (10); Outlaws at 8:19 – Bruce Yockey for Roughing (2); Outlaws at 8:19 -Will Rathje for Bench

Minor (2), Game Misconduct; Nationals at 8:19 – Zach Wourms for Diving (2), Roughing (2); Nationals at 3:50 – Derek Argue for Slashing (2); Nationals at 3:50 – Kevin Fick for Slashing (2); Outlaws at 1:07 – Andrew Herle for Roughing (2); Nationals at 1:07 – Cody Danychuck for Roughing (2).

Period 3: Outlaws at 16:28 – Garrett Cameron for Slashing (2); Nationals at 16:28 – Zach Wourms for Slashing (2); Nationals at 16:28 – Keaton Silvernagle

Left to right: Kiersten Raschke, Jayla Boobyer, Maggie Genaille. for Boarding (2); Outlaws at 12:18 – Rory Gregoire for Roughing (2); Nationals at 12:15 – Travis Granbois for Roughing (2), Roughing (2); Outlaws at 12:05 – Andrew Herle for Cross Checking (2); Nationals at 11:05 – Zach Wourms for Misconduct (10), Hooking (2); Nationals at 9:51 – Kyle Dilosa for Cross Checking (2); Outlaws at 8:44

– Rick Cey for Diving (2); Nationals at 8:44 – Derek Argue for Holding (2); Nationals for 6:13 – Kyle Dilosa for High Sticking (2); Game Misconduct: 2nd Misconduct of Game; Outlaws at 3:58 – Andrew Herle for Cross Checking (2)

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Cards of Thanks

George Willard (Ted) Bishop

several times but always returned. He liked being the “Big Fish in the Little Pond�.

Ted then met Fran Daye of Camrose, Alta. and together they kept the bar hopping! They enjoyed travelling together and always came home with new stories of what they had seen and the people they had met. Ted always had a story to tell or a joke to make his patrons laugh.

Ted’s health took a turn in late 2013 and he had to face the fact that the bar had to close.

He spent several months in the hospital and Diamond Lodge in Biggar. Finally in February of 2015, he was able to return to his house in Landis, Sask. with the assistance of his son, Leonard and partner Barb. Ted again had to be hospitalized in October where he learned he had cancer. He passed away on November 22, 2015 at the age of 85.

Ted was predeceased by his parents, Harold and Lillian Bishop; his wife, Betty Arlene Bishop; son, Doug (2004); and his brother, Ivan of Walsh, Alta.

He is survived by his children‌ Ruth (Steve) McDermand of Bashaw, Alta., Howard of Calgary, Alta., John of Vancouver, B.C., Leonard (Barb) of Landis, Sask.; his long time friend, Fran Daye; sister-in-law, Elsie Bishop; and brother Clair (Chris); seven grandchildren.

He will be sadly missed but fondly remembered.

A Memorial Gathering was held on Thursday, November 27, 2015 at 2 p.m. from Ruthilda Elks Hall, Ruthilda, Sask. with Holly Frechette delivering the eulogy. interment will be at a later date.

Tributes may be directed to Canadian Cancer Society, #101-440-2nd Ave. N., Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2C3 Grondin Funeral Services entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963�. gfsc1

The Biggar Museum & Gallery wants to thank the generosity of our town’s businesses and individuals! THANK YOU‌ for attending our Hot Dog sale during Festival of Lights and picking up a box of cookies during our Cookie Sale in the Credit Union; for your donations and bids to Christmas Magic; to our volunteers who bake, serve and give of their free time. Because of you, the community, the museum will have another year of events, exhibit changes, gallery shows, pie sales, hamburgers, more hot dogs and much, much more.

The museum will be CLOSED December 24 to January 3 for the holiday season, reopening January 4, 1- 5 Monday to Friday. There is always something happening at the museum!

50c3 A most heartfelt thank you to all for your prayers, inquiries, words of encouragement and acts of kindness during my hospital stay and since returning home. One learns to appreciate and enjoy each day of one’s life.

Sincerely, Eugene Anderson 50p1

September 8, 1930 - November 22, 2015 George Willard Bishop was born September 8, 1930. He was the oldest son of Harold and Lillian Bishop of High River, Alta.

His grandmother never liked the name George and claimed he looked like a “Ted� and started calling him that. The name stuck and he used it all his life.

He was raised on the family farm and being a child of the 30’s, learned to do without a lot. He tried farming when he grew older but that was not to be his future.

He met and married Betty Thompson and together they raised five children, Ruth, Howard, John, Doug and Leonard.

Ted worked various jobs in his lifetime, including driving a propane truck out of Hazzar and washing trucks for Trimac in Calgary.

In 1980, tired of working for others, they decided to purchase a hotel. Their search led them to Ruthilda, Sask. where they purchased the Ruthilda Hotel in 1981. They quickly became active members of the small community attending dances and other functions as well as having the gathering place for sports days and turkey shoots. After the Wright Spot closed, they added having coffee row to the hotel on mail days and put in a small convenience section of groceries to help fill the void left behind.

Betty passed away in 1990 and Ted left Ruthilda for awhile. But the pull of the community brought him back. Ted tri0ed retiring

Employment Opportunity

FULL-TIME CASHIER Biggar Pharmasave is currently accepting resumes for the position of Front Store Cashier. The Cashier oversees customer transactions, manages inventory and other duties.

Applicants should possess superior communication and organization skills, a strong work ethic, and blend well as part of a team. Only those who qualifty for an interview will be contacted.

For more information or to apply please contact: Heather Hawkins Phone: 306-948-3315 Fax: 306-948-3360 Email: hhawkins@rubiconpharmacies.com

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

47c4 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12: LAST bids taken in the Christmas Magic Silent Auction, 3 p.m. at Biggar Museum & Gallery.

50c1 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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Coming 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.

Y SCHOOL‌ first two Sundays of each month.

SUNDAY Dec. 20‌ Joy Singers Choir music & Sunday School Nativity service.

Dec. 24‌ Christmas Eve Service, 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

MASS TIME 3UNDAY s A M Sunday School during service Dec. 24‌Christmas Eve Service: Landis 6:30; and Biggar 8:30.

OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH

Landis, Sask.

MASS TIME: 3UNDAY s A M Y

Everyone Welcome!

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

Land for Rent

Houses forRent

LAND FOR RENT, pasture in R.M. of Eagle Creek. Call for details, 306-9489186.

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Two and three bedroom houses for rent.

Close to downtown and school. Fridge and stove included.

For viewing call 306948-3674 or 306948-9517 or 306-9487022.

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

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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.

Daniel and Sheena Robillard, along with sister Emry, would like to announce the arrival of their baby boy,

Grady Denis Robillard, born on November 11, 2015.

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

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Employment Business Opportunity Opportunity Biggar & Landis Insurance Services CAREER OPPORTUNITY Insurance Broker – Biggar Looking for a rewarding career in a growing organization? Interested in insurance, agriculture, or business? Want to work and play in a progressive, rural community less than one hour from Saskatoon?

Biggar & Landis Insurance Services requires a permanent, full-time Insurance Broker. Applicants must possess Grade 12, Level 1, 2 or 3 Insurance Licence , positive attitude towards learning and change; show initiative, work independently, be teamoriented, and enjoy working with the public. We offer competitive compensation, 8% matched retirement plan, excellent group beneďŹ ts with Healthcare Spending Allowance, and moving expense reimbursement. You’d work with a committed team in a challenging, rewarding and fun environment. Biggar is a dynamic, family-orientated community of approximately 2,200 citizens, offering two school divisions, hospital, parks, sports, arts. The town is located 90 km west of Saskatoon, and 90 km south of North Battleford.

Interested?

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

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Coming Events THE LLOYDMINSTER EXHIBITIONS Pride of the Prairies Bull Show and Sale. MARCH 6 - 7, 2016. Traditional halter and pen format.

Entry deadline: January 5, 2016.

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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. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca P ROV I N C E WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly.

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

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Hearty soup offers a delicious health boost

by NewsCanada The new <30 Days app from the Heart and Stroke Foundation offers simple daily challenges to help you live a healthier life.

One challenge suggests eating an orange vegetable. Orange veggies and fruit have been shown to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes, thanks to their high vitamin and mineral content.

This delicious soup from the Foundation's recipe collection includes two orange vegetables.

Carrot squash soup Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Makes: Seven 1-cup servings Ingredientsâ&#x20AC;Ś s LARGE CARROTS CHOPPED s LARGE WHOLE CLOVES GARLIC s ACORN SQUASH PEELED AND CUBED ABOUT cups/1 L) s ONION CHOPPED s TSP M, CURRY POWDER s TSP M, DRIED THYME LEAVES OR TBSP M, CHOPPED FRESH s TSP M, GROUND GINGER OR TSP M, minced fresh s CUPS , NO SALT ADDED VEGETABLE OR chicken broth s Â? CUP M, LIGHT SOUR CREAM OR YOGURT s Â? CUP M, CHOPPED FRESH CILANTRO Directionsâ&#x20AC;Ś 1. In a large pot, combine carrots, garlic, SQUASH AND ONION 3TIR IN CURRY POWDER THYME and ginger. Pour in broth and bring to a boil.

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3. Ladle soup in batches into a blender, or use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.

4. Ladle into bowls and dollop with a little sour cream and sprinkle with cilantro to serve.

Tip: Make this soup in the slow cooker to bring to a potluck. Put all the ingredients into a slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup and then serve it right out of the slow cooker, keeping it warm on the buffet.

December land sale generates $10.9 million Saskatchewanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s December sale of petroleum and natural gas rights raised $10.9 million in revenue for the province at an average price of PER HECTARE

bringing the calendar year total FOR IN LAND sale revenues to MILLION The sale results come in the wake of the Fraser Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Global Petroleum Survey of petroleum executives, where once again Saskatchewan ranked number one in Canada and among the top 10 worldwide in the rankings of attractive

jurisdictions for investment in petroleum exploration and development. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While land sale activity has been relatively subdued, we continue to rank as a top destination for investment dollars,â&#x20AC;? Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With an operating environment rich in opportunity and friendly to business, Saskatchewan is positioned for the world market to catch up to us, and not the other way around.â&#x20AC;?

Saskatchewan rated highly in THE SURVEY relative to other

jurisdictions in regards to policy, investment and regulatory climate, geopolitical risk, administrative certainty, labour regulations and employment agreements, environmental regulations, trade barriers, taxation REGIME AND QUALity of its geological database.

The December sale saw the Lloydminster area receive the most bids with sales of $4.8 million.

The WeyburnEstevan area was NEXT AT MILlion, followed by the KindersleyKerrobert area at MILLION AND

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The provincial government continues to control and reduce spending to offset a nearly $400 million drop in non-renewable resource revenue since the 2015-16 Budget was introduced in March.

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in the oil price has increased the financial challenge facing the province,” Finance Minister Kevin Doherty said.

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Expense at mid-year is down $62 million from first quarter but up $99 million from budget, reflecting forest fire costs as well as additional spending to support those who are most vulnerable and who truly need support.

The spending increase from budget is less than one per cent.

Revenue is down $32 million from first quarter and $270 million from budget. Significant decreases in non-renewable resource revenue and consumption taxes are partially offset by increases in Government Business Enterprises net income and transfers from the federal government.

As a next step in government’s transition to summary budgeting, the fiscal year end of Crown Investments Corporation entities is being changed from December 31 to March 31. This change will better align planning, budgeting and reporting across the two major components of the summary entity.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2015

Report from the Legislature

by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (2 December, 2015) Fall Legislative Session focused on keeping Saskatchewan strong

In a global market that is more complex and connected than any in history, the foundation of our economy is more important than ever.

Fortunately, Saskatchewan has created one of the most diversified economies in Canada – able to take a punch on the commodity market and keep moving forward. This is a big change from a decade ago when a slowdown would drive people, jobs and investment out of the province.

The fall legislative session focused on keeping Saskatchewan strong and moving forward.

The government is doing its part to keep the economy strong by continuing to invest in needed infrastructure. Since the session began, we have opened the new Dr. F. H. Wigmore Regional Hospital in Moose Jaw, new health facilities in Saskatoon, Biggar, Maple Creek, Kerrobert and Canora and a long-term care expansion in Tisdale.

We opened the new school in Hudson Bay, major additions at Holy Cross and George Vanier schools in Saskatoon, the expansion of the Queen Elizabeth Power Station in Saskatoon, a new Headstart on a Home housing project in Prince Albert, a new group home for persons

with intellectual disabilities in Regina, the new Parkland Trades and Technologies Centre in Yorkton, and a number of completed highways projects including the Estevan Bypass.

At the same time, planning is continuing on the Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert and work is underway on the new Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon, the new Saskatchewan Hospital in North Battleford, the Regina Bypass, 18 new schools and a number of other important projects all over Saskatchewan.

During the session, our government passed a number of pieces of legislation, including: s ! NEW ESSENTIAL SERvices law to protect Saskatchewan people in the event of a public sector strike; s ! NEW FARMLAND OWNership law to clearly define who can purchase farmland in Saskatchewan and prevent pension plans from buying farmland; s ! NEW CONFLICT OF INTERest law for municipalities; s ! NEW PROCUREMENT law to ensure Saskatchewan taxpayers receive the best value for money when government contracts are awarded; and s .EW LEGISLATION TO GIVE patients the option to pay for a private Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan in Saskatchewan.

During the fall sitting, our government also announced its intention to create 52 more

private liquor stores in Saskatchewan while updating the liquor permitting and price system to put all retailers on a level playing field.

New emergency department waits target announced The issues that affect emergency department waits are complex but our government has affirmed its commitment to significantly reduce wait times in hospital emergency departments, establishing a new target of a 60 per cent reduction in wait times by 2019.

Teams have been working together to identify the root causes of hospital overcrowding and develop and implement plans to improve access to care in pre-hospital primary care settings, services in hospital and services in the community after a patient leaves hospital.

The 2015-16 provincial budget provided $4.7 million to support the effort to reduce emergency department waits.

Ongoing initiatives to lower emergency department waits include Connecting to Care (hotspotting), Police and Crisis Team (PACT) in Regina and Saskatoon, and Seniors House Calls.

This effort will involve coordination across the health system but I am confident we will be able to achieve this new, ambitious target.

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Wolf Hunt Project expanding to address livestock predation Starting December 15, the Ministry of Environment will offer wolf hunting opportunities in wildlife management zones (WMZ) 49 and 53 to help reduce wolf populations in these agricultural areas.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We recognize livestock predation caused by wolves is still a significant challenge for producers in some areas and there is a need to extend the program for another year and expand it to an additional zone,â&#x20AC;? Envi-

ronment Minister Herb Cox said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This program is another tool to help control the wolf population and address predation issues in these areas.â&#x20AC;?

The objective of the hunt is to push the

Two Alberta men fined $5,150 for wildlife violations Two Alberta men pleaded guilty in Saskatoon provincial court on November 16 for wildlife violations, including the illegal sale of coyote fur.

In January 2015, conservation officers with the Ministry of Environment began an investigation regarding the illegal sale of coyote pelts harvested in Saskatchewan.

Officers were alerted by a member of the public regarding suspicious social media ads. The investigation resulted in two Leslieville, Alberta men being charged with three counts under The Wildlife Act and Regulations.

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Ministry of Environment Enforcement and Investigations Director Ken Aube said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unlicensed individuals involved in the illegal sale of fur can negatively impact the livelihood of provincially licenced trappers.â&#x20AC;?

Justin Wagner was charged with selling fur animals without a licence and using another personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence and received a fine of $3,750.

Kyle Evans was charged with selling fur animals without a licence and was fined $1,400.

Both men also received a one-year suspension under The Wildlife Act, prohibiting them from buying or holding any fur, bird or game licences in Saskatchewan.

All coyote pelts seized during the investigation

were forfeited to the Crown. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are many of these online buy-andsell sites in the province,â&#x20AC;? Aube said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are keeping tabs on what is going on and we do appreciate the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistance in alerting us about these types of posts.â&#x20AC;?

If you suspect wildlife, fisheries, forestry or environmental violations, please call your local Ministry of Environment office, Saskatchewanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toll free Turn In Poachers (TIP) line at-1-800-667-7561 or #5555 for SaskTel cell phone subscribers, or report a violation online at saskatchewan. ca/conservation. Callers may be eligible for cash rewards from the SaskTip Reward Program.

wolves back into the forest, into their natural habitat, and away from farms and ranches. This program will supplement the work of trappers, which is the primary method of controlling the wolf population across the province.

The wolf hunt will run from December 15 to March 31, 2016, and be restricted to WMZ 49 and 53. Zone 49 is in the Weekes and Hudson Bay area and zone 53 is in the Big River and Shellbrook area.

There will be a total

of 200 licences available at Ministry of Environment offices in Big River, Spiritwood, Nipawin, Hudson Bay and Greenwater Lake Provincial Park. Each licence will entitle the holder to harvest two wolves.

Licences will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and must be picked up in person. One licence will be available per person, but a second licence may be purchased if the first one is filled and there are still licences available. Licences are

restricted to Saskatchewan residents only.

As a condition of their permit, licence holders will be provided with a reporting sheet and required to report hunting results to the Ministry of Environment.

Hunters are reminded that wolves are considered a big game species and all regulations around weapon type, clothing requirements and baiting that pertain to big game apply for this hunt.

Stay safe when heading out onto the ice With the recent mild temperatures in Saskatchewan, the Ministry of Environment is reminding people to make sure there is sufficient ice for your safety if you plan on going onto the ice for ice fishing or other activities.

Ice thickness depends on the water body and the surrounding conditions. Ice does not freeze at a uniform thickness and ice strength can vary considerably from one area to another.

It is important to test the ice thickness before you travel on it. There

should be at least 10 centimetres (four inches) of ice to walk on, 15 centimetres (six inches) to drive a snowmobile or ATV on, 20 centimetres (eight inches) to drive a car or light truck on, and 30 centimetres (12 inches) to drive a heavy truck on.

The ice thickness is a guideline; it is up to individuals to make a decision about whether to venture onto the ice. Any activity on ice comes with a risk.

Ice thickness also cannot be the sole measure of whether it is safe to

go on. Clear, hard ice is the only ice that is recommended to travel on.

Avoid ice that is: s 3LUSHY IN APPEARANCE s )CE THAT HAS THAWED then froze again. s )CE NEAR MOVING water. s ,AYERED ICE CAUSED by sudden temperature changes.

Also, stay away from structures on ice such as pressure ridges.