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Total federal transfers at record high; will keep growing at a sustainable rate, promises gov’t F inance

Minister Joe Oliver has presented his provincial and territorial counterparts with details on 2015–16 transfer amounts. Every province and territory will benefit from higher transfers next year.

“Through these transfers, our federal government is empowering the provinces and territories to provide the high-quality public services Canadians rely on, including health care, education and social assistance,” said Oliver.

“I know how important these services are and I am proud that our government has raised transfers to historic heights - even as we balance the budget and lower taxes for hardworking Canadian families.”

Major federal transfers to provinces and territories will total $67.9 billion in 2015–16, an increase of more than $3 billion from the current year, and almost 63 per cent since 2005–06.

There are four main annual federal transfer programs: the Canada Health Transfer (CHT), the Canada Social Transfer (CST), Equalization and Territorial Formula Financing (TFF).

The CHT is the largest

major annual transfer to provinces and territories.

It provides long-term, predictable funding for health care. The CST is an annual federal transfer

to the provinces and territories in support of post-secondary education, social assistance and social services, and early childhood development,

early learning and child care.

Equalization is the Government of Canada’s transfer program for addressing fiscal

I’ve been good . . . honest! . . . Upon the knee of Santa, all is known, and for this beaming child, a wish list is given during the annual Biggar Legion Santa Day, Saturday. Saint Nicholas took some time from his

disparities among provinces. Equalization payments are provided on an unconditional basis to enable less prosperous provincial governments

to provide their residents with public services that are reasonably comparable to those in other provinces, at reasonably comparable levels of taxation.

North Pole workshop to talk to Biggar children, find out if they have been naughty or nice. With a bit of help from Biggar Legion members, all the kids received a treat. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Health Card renewal stickers required by December 31 Residents with provincial health coverage who have

not received their health card renewal stickers in

the mail are encouraged to contact eHealth S a s k a t ch e wa n b e f o r e December 31, 2014.

The stickers validate health cards for a three year period from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2017.

“Saskatchewan health cards ensure people are covered for a variety of medical services,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said. “We want to make sure all residents have an up-to-date sticker on

their health cards so their health coverage is not interrupted.”

Residents who have not received their renewal packages in the mail should update their personal information at ehealthsask.ca. Residents can also come to eHealth Saskatchewan at 213011th Avenue, Regina, to receive their renewal sticker or call 1-800-6677551. eHealth’s hours of operation are Monday to

Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

December 24 and 31.

The most common reason for people not to receive their renewal stickers is because they have moved and not updated their address with eHealth.

T h i s y e a r, e H e a l t h Saskatchewan mailed h e a l t h c a r d r e n e wa l stickers to more than 689,000 households in the province from September 15 to 30.

Scam making its rounds in Biggar, RCMP warn

Reindeer Games . . . Kiersten Raschke, right, is suitably attired along with the St. Gabriel School Glee Club as they joined the Prairie Notes, Sunday for an afternoon of holiday cheer. The Prairie Notes’ “Sing a Christmas Carol”, held at the Biggar Associated Gospel Church, ws a big hit, putting everyone in the Christmas spirit.

(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Biggar RCMP wants to make everyone aware of an existing scam.

A fraudster poses as a family member or relative who claims they are in distress (ie: in jail, in hospital, stuck in another country) and are in need of money to get out of a problem.

The fraudster will make arrangements for the money to be sent. The victim later finds out that their family member or relative are fine and are now out a large sum of money.

Please let friends and family outside of the Biggar area know about this scam so that we can prevent people from becoming victims.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2014

BCS held their first Christmas Festival, December 11, filling the school with holiday cheer! A mini concert before hand set the tone of the evening with performers waving, blowing kisses to parents and loved ones. After, kids hit the fish pond for a small gift, create a Christmas craft, decorate a tasty cupcake, fill up in the common area with treats and drinks, check out the Christmas tree and, of course, tell special guest, Santa, if they’ve been good or bad, and what they are wishing for Christmas morn! The halls were filled with Christmas revelling, and it looks like the school has a new tradition for the holidays!

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Nats ‘Pay It Forward’, thank Biggar Figure Skating

Anthrax case confirmed in RM of Hazel Dell Saskatchewan Agriculture is reminding producers to be aware of the risk of anthrax after confirmation of a positive case in a cow in the Rural Municipality of Hazel Dell No. 335, on December 5.

Anthrax is the suspected cause of death in two other cattle from the same herd.

The suspected source of anthrax is believed to be soil-contaminated slough hay. As feed is the source, there is not a widespread geographical risk. However, producers are reminded to be vigilant.

Anthrax is caused by the bacteria Bacillus anthracis, which can survive in spore form for decades in soil. Livestock are affected when they eat forage contaminated with the spores. Affected animals are usually found dead without any signs of the illness.

Anthrax can be prevented by vaccination. Producers in regions that have experienced previous outbreaks are strongly encouraged to vaccinate their animals each year.

Anyone who suspects anthrax should contact their local veterinarian.

All positive test results are required to be reported to the provincial Chief Veterinary Officer.

Time for the premier to acknowledge crisis in seniors care and start fixing it: Broten

Biggar Nationals’ Ron Silvernagle, hands a cheque to Bonita Elliott of the Biggar Figure Skating Club. The Figure Skating Club came up big for the Nationals, allowing the Nats to be featured coast-to-coast on Scotiabank Hockey Night, and help kick off their season. (Submitted Photo) In October this year when the Biggar Nationals Executive reached a final decision to proceed with the Senior Hockey team, ice time was needed for our kick-off Scotiabank Hockey Night weekend and to accommodate home games.

The Nats Executive approached the figure skating club, who had already booked and made payment commitments to their instructors.

The figure skating club

supported the Nationals Senior Hockey team by giving up ice time and revamping their schedules.

At that time the Biggar Nats Executive stated they would compensate the figure skating club for their support. That compensation, it was decided, would be to award half the gate proceeds from the Scotiabank Hockey Night game to the figure skating club who in part helped make it possible.

The executive is very pleased to announce tonight that they are able to present a cheque to the figure skating club for $2,000 and want to publicly thank them for their support.

We also want to extend a big thank you to all supporters of the Biggar National Hockey team. For anyone who missed the airing of the Scotiabank Hockey clip you can find it on YouTube, it’s called “A Biggar Impact”.

NDP Leader Cam Broten says seniors and their families can’t afford to wait for action to relieve the seniors care crisis.

Broten is continuing to pressure the premier to recognize that there is a widespread seniors care crisis in Saskatchewan, and seniors and their families need meaningful action to address the crisis. He says the facts that continue to mount should have been a wakeup call for the premier much earlier.

During the fall session of the legislative assembly, family members came forward to share the stories of Margaret Warholm, Jessie Sellwood, Lorne Rowell and Fern Chingos, all of whom died prematurely because of neglect and substandard care in care facilities, the NDP claim.

Family members of Emily Krushelnicki, Art Healey

and Margaret Froess also brought forward their serious concerns about the substandard quality of care their loved ones are receiving in care facilities.

“Every time a family has come forward to raise very real concerns about their loved one who died prematurely or isn’t being cared for properly in a care facility, we’ve seen the premier try to downplay their concerns and pretend these are just isolated incidents,” said Broten.

“I cannot understand why the premier refuses to acknowledge that the problems in seniors care facilities are widespread, and that major changes are needed to deliver the kind of care, dignity

and respect that seniors deserve.”

The mounting facts, Broten adds, have been revealed that should have already called the government to immediate action include: • The government did away with regulated minimum care standards in 2011 and now relies on very broad guidelines, which even the health minister’s own chief of staff has referred to as “extremely general,” according to internal documents obtained through Freedom of Information legislation.

• The government has instituted a policy of not always replacing frontline workers who call in sick or are on …see Broten, cont. pg 19

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On the doorstep . . . Biggar Initiation Nationals hit the ice versus the visiting Delisle Bruins, Saturday at the Jubilee. The Nats, in black, dominated the Bruins,

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2014

Time to address our aging demographic At this time of year, everyone has a wish list, whether or not they pen a letter to Santa. The Saskatchewan Taxpayers Federation is no different. The group met with the finance minister to discuss their recommendations.

At the top of the list was the baby boom generation that has been joining the ranks of retired persons since 2011 and will continue to do so in the ensuing years.

Colin Craig, of the CTF calls this a “demographic tsunami that is starting to hit the province” as more and more people are retiring compared to those still working.

The significance of this is the fact that people earn less money in retirement and therefore pay less in taxes. Added to that older people tend to be more of a drain on the health system in terms of knee replacements, hip replacements, and in some cases, long term care. This will cause a huge impact on the health care infrastructure 10, 20 or 30 years down the road.

Governments are not typically geared to look long into the future, instead they operate in four year terms but that short sightedness will not address the issue of aging boomers. The impact of such a large portion of the population can no longer be ignored.

It’s a case of being proactive rather than reactive.

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The cause of the Canada-U.S. price gap is obvious—the government

by Mark Milke, Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute Canadian shoppers have long suffered from higher prices on some consumer goods, relative to other countries, especially the United States. In an attempt to “remedy” the situation, the federal government recently introduced legislation—dubbed the Price Transparency Act—that will force retailers to explain why Canadians sometimes pay higher prices than Americans for the same products.

Industry Minister James Moore, who announced the proposed legislation, used over-the-top language from historic civil rights struggles to describe the Canada-U.S. price gap, calling the differences between U.S. and Canadian retail prices “geographic price discrimination.” Moore admits that other factors often lead to higher Canadian prices—what he calls “legitimate costs of doing business” in Canada. But he claims the entire gap between U.S. and Canadian price tags cannot be explained by “legitimate” input costs.

If it becomes law, the legislation will allow the government-appointed commissioner of competition to force retailers to disclose “evidence,” which might “expose discriminatory pricing practices.” But what counts as “legitimate pricing”? Especially given that picking on retailers - as opposed to any other sector, such as restaurants, the legal profession or fruit sellers on the side of the road, all of whom might charge differently based on their location or their client - amounts to a sector-specific witch hunt.

Suppose a retailer’s margin on Widget X is 10 per cent in the United States and 12 per cent in Canada.

Any number of factors could explain the difference.

Perhaps the middleman is subject to higher property taxes in one Canadian city vis-a-vis its competitor south of the border. Or maybe it costs more to ship the goods to Canada. To think a government is remotely capable of collecting and properly collating this type of comparative information assumes a degree of specific knowledge that governments do

not possess, as it would be impossible to track the millions of business decisions that are made on a daily basis.

All of this, however, ignores one significant reason why some prices in Canada are higher than those in the United States: government policy.

For example, economist Ross McKitrick recently found that, for large industrial users, electricity rates in Chicago in 2012 were 6.12¢ per kilowatt hour.

Rates in Toronto were about double that figure. Much of Ontario’s rising electricity costs are due to illadvised and expensive government-mandated feed-in tariffs for wind power and other expensive types of electricity.

That matters to manufacturers in the Greater Toronto Area, because it increases their operating costs, relative to their American competitors.

Or consider another issue—dairy and poultry products. Former Liberal MP Martha Hall Findlay estimated in a research study that Canadian consumers pay one-and-a-half to three times more for milk, cheese and other dairy and poultry products than they should, because of federal “supply management” policies.

Supply management, which Americans do not face, restricts the supply of milk, cheese, eggs, chickens and the like, by limiting domestic production.

Imports of these products are also discouraged with tariffs that run as high as 202 per cent for skim milk and 298 per cent on butter. Findlay estimated that the average Canadian family pays $200 more than they should for foodstuff on an annual basis.

Maybe that doesn’t matter to some, but as economist Chris Sarlo has noted, wealthier households spend between five per cent and 10 per cent of their income every year on food, while lowincome households spend almost one quarter of their income on groceries. So, $1,000 in extra food costs over five years means a lot to poorer Canadian

families. And government policy is to blame.

One last example—airline fares. Prices are kept high in Canada by a lack of competition, thanks to federal government policy that prevents full cabotage. Cabotage is where foreign airlines can pick up and drop off passengers in the same country.

In Europe, where it is allowed, lower prices result from heightened price competition, something the European Union has repeatedly noted.

The United States and Canada do not allow for full competition, but Americans benefit from a bigger market given their much larger population. Thus, a continental market in airline travel would serve passengers if an American airline could compete head-to-head with Canadian airlines on domestic routes. But the federal government won’t allow it.

The result is higher airline fares in Canada.

Electricity prices in Ontario. Dairy and poultry products. Airline fares. In each case, governments keep costs high for Canadian consumers. And yet, it’s a safe bet that politicians will not be called before the commissioner of competition to explain their price-fixing schemes.

Mark Milke is Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute.

A long-time contributor to the Institute, Mr. Milke is the author of four books on Canadian politics and policy and dozens of studies, on topics such as property rights, public sector pensions, corporate welfare, competition policy, aboriginal matters and taxes. Mr. Milke is the former research director for the Frontier Centre for Public Policy and former B.C. and Alberta director with the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation. His work has been published widely in Canada since 1997 and in addition to the Fraser Institute, his papers have also been published in the United States by the American Enterprise Institute, the Competitive Enterprise Institute and the Heritage Foundation and in Europe by the Brussels-based Centre for European Studies.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2014

As I was doing some research on the traditions and customs of Christmas I came across a reference to Saturnalia. This festival was celebrated by the Romans from the 17th of December to the 24th and honours Saturn, the god of agriculture.

As you can guess any festivities surrounding the god of agriculture would involve animals and harvesting.

The celebration was similar to a carnival atmosphere -- feasting, carousing, gambling, gift giving.

It fell on the winter solstice which was the beginning of longer days and the rebirth of the sun. A sacrifice was made at the Temple of Saturn followed by a public banquet. Then the party began. Gambling was permitted and the masters would serve the slaves (this could be a precursor to Boxing

Day). It was coined by the poet Catuilus as “the best of days.”

The day was a holiday from work. Schools were closed and courts were not in session. No declaration of war could be made.

After reading about this celebration there are some close similarities between this festival and the season of Christmas.

Families observed the day at home. For families of means, everyone would bathe early and then a suckling pig would be sacrificed. The head of the slave household would offer the sacrifice to manage the provisions and direct the activities of the servants. He would report to the master that the household had feasted according to the custom.

In accordance with the custom the table would be set and the

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slaves would be served by their masters. Slaves were also permitted to treat their masters with disrespect and were exempt from punishment. After, the table would be re-set and the master would be served.

This was a day of gift giving. Wax figurines called sigillaria were made especially for the day. Children received toys, writing tablets, dice, knucklebones, money boxes, combs, toothpicks, hat, hunting knife, axe, various lamps, balls, perfumes, pipes, pig, sausage, parrot, tables, cups, spoons, items of clothing, statues, masks, books and pets. Gifts ranged in price from the cost of a slave or exotic animal to token or gag gifts. Verses sometimes accompanied the gifts.

“Freeborn” Roman women were allowed to accept gifts but it is not known if they

Museum visited by benefactor

by Delta Fay Cruickshank for Biggar Museum and Gallery On Friday, December 12, we got to greet Louise MacLennan at the Biggar Museum and Gallery.

She had come up from Kindersley by bus to Saskatoon. Her son, from Yorkton, met her at the bus, and together they came to Biggar. Here in Biggar her brother, John Hammond and his lovely wife Judy met them at the Biggar Museum.

The museum greeted her with open arms. We hadn’t seen her since the

summer, and we were so glad to see her, just as wonderful as the first time we met. Louise is a kind, generous woman; her smile is always welcome here.

Louise’s parents, Abe and Peggy Hammond farmed near Springwater. They have both passed and from their estate Louise made a generous donation to the museum. With the funds, the outside of the museum was changed substantially.

A new patio, stone planter and comfy bench now invite the public into

the museum. The bench has an engraving on it in memory of her parents.

Louise and her son toured the museum; only exclamations of awe were heard. She remembers the Luxton’s store on Biggar’s Main Street!

Visiting with her brother and other family members called her away before they got to see the video, ‘Biggar Now and Then’. She promised they would be back in the summer to view it, and we all wait for another visit.

Louise MacLennan couldn’t have picked a better day to visit. We were enjoying our mini-winter reprieve, so we could take some photos outside. (Photo for The Independent by Delta Fay Cruickshank)

were allowed at the banquet. This may have depended on the year but in the later years women were allowed to socialize freely with men.

Female entertainers were present at the gatherings.

Gambling was frowned upon. But for the festival, gambling and dice-playing were acceptable. Even for the slaves. Coins and nuts were used for betting.

It may have been billed by a Roman festival but there were some Greek influences.

Likely because the Romans suffered a crushing defeat at the Battle of Lake Trasimene and Greek elements crept into the feast days.

Some of the customs are very familiar to our present day Christmas traditions. Particularly the practice of gift giving. This has sparked a number of debates amongst historians who view Saturnalia as the origin.

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by Bob Mason

Reunion Number Two! In a way, mebbe a fellow shouldn’t write about this “war” stuff, but Yours Truly (Y.T.) being somewhat old (mebbe “sage” would be a better word!), realizes that if he doesn’t tell about things that happened, an unknowing, upcoming generation facing an unknown future, may just let the world “society” slip into the kind of situation that caused World War Two! Mebbe part of our social makeup needs some of these stirring times (I dunno!), but being young (and more sensible), surely we can achieve some of our thrills without trying to kill each other!

I’m not exactly sure where the above men-

tioned “Reunion Number Two” took place, but I do know that Y.T. had just jumped into bed and drifted off to sleep when suddenly he heard the stirring sound of bagpipes. To some people it would have been almost a nightmare, eh? We were standing in a big roomy hall somewhere!

Y.T. just stood there, almost feeling that he couldn’t move or even think (dreams are sometimes like that!), when a tall, lean expressionless man in a Canadian Army uniform walked up to him and shook his hand!

“Captain Donaldson!1” Y.T. said to him causally.

“What ever are you doing here?”

And then Y.T. remem-

bered that tall, slim form lying there with three golden wound-strikes on his sleeve! Donaldson, so full of life and fun, and the last words that he said to me just before he went away and died: “Don’t let this sort of thing happen again!”

Captain Norman Donaldson, smiled a little sadly, gave my hand a little shake again, moved on, and Y.T. almost went to follow him . . .

Then,just as Donaldson moved on, another neatly uniformed man moved up.

“Hello Bob,” said Colonel Fred Wigle2. “Do you remember that ditch at Loon-op-zand where we we both held hands?”

Y.T. wanted to laugh, but he couldn’t!

Sure he remembered that drainage ditch.

Colonel Wigle, excellent athlete, leapt into the air and cleared it by five feet!

Whereas Private Mason (also in good shape!) but loaded down with a No. 38 Radio, assault cable, field telephone, Sten gun and shovel, leapt valiantly into the air and came down – Splash!

Fred laughed as he came back and helped pull Y.T. out – as a matter-of-fact I think we

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you have noticed that many of the men that he met at “Reunion Number Two” were officers – so what?! It was Y.T.’s job to be with officers, and when some of them got killed, and when you see them lying there, can a person tell a king from a peasant?

These were ordinary guys! Y.T. surely doesn’t have to point this out . . . ordinary guys!

Y.T. just stood there taking some of the scene in but was almost unable to move when A cold hand gripped him . . .

“Blackie!” I almost wanted to yell, but somehow never got it said before Y.T. remembered that piece that Don Macpherson wrote in the Regimental history book: “Sergeant Alex Smith4, ‘Smitty’ just shook his head and said ‘Well fellows, I guess we gotta go!’

– we hadn’t advanced 10 yards when a withering fire came from the town.”

Sorry, Blackie, somehow it just didn’t seem right. And after a moment he just disappeared into the quiet crowd!

Y.T. never thought that he would ever see Gordon Smith5 again (there were nearly 40 Smiths in the Argylls!), but there he was and I almost expected him to make a wisecrack just as

he did before he died! I wanted to tell him that I had written to his wife at “Hearts Content, Trinity Bay,” Newfoundland to tell her what happened.

But with an address like that, what ever does a guy say, eh? He just slipped away back into Y.T.’s memory of the Hackwald Forest . . .

Captain Sherman Day6 appeared for a few minutes and I wanted to talk to him again, too. Captain Day had been in the Army most of his life, and never got a scratch, until the last engagement of the whole war! When Yours Truly finally snapped away, he almost felt a little tired, for it is not the kind of reunion that most of us want to attend, eh? Lets hope that the small list below never has to be rewritten!

1 Captain Norman Donaldson was killed 26 February, 1945.

2 Colonel Fred Wigle was killed April 23, 1945.

3 Lieutenant Gene Clerouse was K.A. (Killed in Action) March 26, 1945.

4 Sergeant Alexander Smith was K.A. March 7, 1945.

5 Private Gordon Smith was K.A. 29 March, 1945.

6 Captain Sherman Day was K.A. May 4, 1945.

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both laughed.

But a few hours later (shaking with fear), Y.T. knelt beside Colonel Wigle and watched him die!

Y.T. tried his darnedest to keep on talking, but he couldn’t and finally Colonel Wigle just wandered away into a crowd of people who were just standing there!

That crowd of almost silent men, parted for a few moments and a slim young fellow with a bright lash of red hair came up.

“Hello Private Mason,” said Lieutenant Clerouse3. “I sure like the way this regiment moves.

It reminds me of our outfit in Italy.” (Clerouse had come up from Italy to the Argylls because of his “experience”, and always carried a small “Berretta” machine gun.

He was only with us for a few days and when he was hit by an 88AP shell, that small gun is all we could identify him with!)

Yours Truly wanted to talk to Gene about those last few minutes just this side of Veen, but sorry, it didn’t seem that anything mattered to him very much. He just walked away, too.

It may have been only a dream, eh? But a dream fostered by the memory of men who never made it home to get on with their lives again. Mebbe

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by Karen Kammer Merry Christmas everyone!

We hope everyone has been enjoying the nice warm weather lately.

Very unusual to see especially in December but it is a nice treat.

The residents at the Lodge have been taking advantage of this Christmas season.

Monday was exercises and beat the dice.

Tuesday was current events and Bean Bag Toss. The residents also did some trivia questions after the game.

Wednesday was started with Men’s coffee group. We talked about weather and some interesting things that have been happening

around, for example the snake in Tim Hortons was a real eye opener for some. There were a few laughs over this story.

Then for lunch, Karen ordered some residents Chinese food. We went to A-wing lounge and enjoyed some fried rice, chow mein, ribs, chicken balls, lemon chicken and mixed vegetables. To end the meal we had some homemade butter tarts.

Delicious and everyone was jealous especially the staff. At 2:30 Louise Souillet stopped by and sang Christmas carols with us. We were very happy to see her again.

Thursday was Bible Study. We learned a little bit more of what happened to Noah after

the great flood. Then exercises and bingo was on at our usual time.

After supper we loaded up the bus and took a Christmas light tour around town. We saw some good looking yards.

We even saw Santa waving at us on the trip.

Friday was breakfast club. At 10:30 we played Christmas Bingo in the activity room.

There were a lot of lucky winners. Sing along in the afternoon. Saturday was jackpot bingo and a movie. Sunday was 1-1 time and Sonningdale Pentecostal Church did our weekly service.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by this week. Have a great day.

The Independent will be closed from December 24 - January 1 for Christmas break.

See you in the new year!

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2014

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Report from the Legislature

by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (10 December, 2014) December 8 marked the final day of Saskatchewan’s fall legislative session, a busy and productive time in which we are able to engage in debate, exchange ideas and work toward meaningful legislative changes to enhance the enviable quality of life we all enjoy.

Highlights included: • Development of a 10year Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan; • Opening and start of construction on a total of 92 new housing unit projects in the province; • Opening and start of construction on long-term care homes in Prince Albert and Kelvington; • Proceeding with the Request for Proposals to build nine new joint-use schools in the province; • Groundbreaking for the new K-12 school in Langenburg; • Confirmation of our province’s AAA credit rating by international rating agencies; • A balanced budget with a projected surplus of over $70 million, despite volatile oil prices While the fall legislative session is finished, our work to keep Saskatchewan strong continues.

We have a balanced budget, lower provincial taxes and a growing population. Growth has given us the ability to invest over $6 billion in schools, hospitals and

highways – with more to do. Since 2007, Saskatchewan has welcomed 400 more doctors, 2,600 more nurses and 750 more people working in a growing number of long-term care facilities. Our wait times for surgery, which were the worst in Canada under an NDP government, are now second best.

In the past year, more than 15,000 new jobs were created across the province, a job creation rate that is three times the national average.

According to Statistics Canada, our 3.4 per cent unemployment rate is also Canada’s lowest and has been for 24 consecutive months.

Together, we’ve accomplished a lot and it is in stark contrast to the bleak prospects under the NDP. For example, between 2001 and 2007, our province actually had the worst job creation record in Canada.

Today, Saskatchewan is home to a strong economy and a growing labour market that will have an estimated 95,000 job opportunities by the year 2017.

For the first time in a generation, many of our young people are staying in Saskatchewan to further their education and start their careers. And we’re doing our part to encourage that.

Under the Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship, every high school grad who attends a post-

secondary institution in Saskatchewan can now receive $500 per year to a maximum of $2,000. And, since 2007, over 50,000 post-secondary grads have taken advantage of the Graduate Retention Program; tuition rebates of up to $20,000 for graduates who remain in Saskatchewan.

SaskCareers.ca, Saskatchewan’s new career development Web site, is a great new tool to help students learn about the growing number of opportunities in Saskatchewan. It is designed to connect them with employers for in-demand careers and to help educate, train and develop a highly skilled workforce, which is a key goal of the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth.

The integrated site, which was officially launched earlier this week, will meet the career planning needs of all Saskatchewan residents from kindergarten to retirement, with an initial focus on youth in both provincial and federal schools, and those transitioning beyond high school.

An integral piece within SaskCareers.ca is myBlueprint – an innovative career planning tool that allows students to investigate career and post-secondary opportunities, set career goals, develop an educational plan, and track their progress. Each student

can customize their plan, both in high school and beyond, to best fit their specific career interests and future goals.

If you have a question about this Legislative report or any other matter, just contact Randy.

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WATERWORKS RATE POLICY On December 2nd, 2014, Town Council approved the Waterworks Rate Policy which outlines the rates charged on utility bills in the Town of Biggar. The rate schedule for 2015, 2016 and 2017 is listed below and all rates are effective starting on January 1, 2015 and will be reÁected on the February 28th, 2015 utility billing. For more information, please visit our website at www.townofbiggar.com This policy is established in accordance with The Municipalities Act and the Municipalities Regulations. The waterworks rates for residential, commercial and industrial users of domestic and raw water are based on a monthly charge.

There is a minimum metered rate charge for domestic water (residential, commercial, light industrial) of: January 1, 2015 - $15.50 for the Àrst 2,000 gallons January 1, 2016 - $16.00 for the Àrst 2,000 gallons January 1, 2017 - $16.50 for the Àrst 2,000 gallons And; January 1, 2015 - $3.75 per thousand gallons for all gallons over the minimum of 2,000 January 1, 2016 - $4.00 per thousand gallons for all gallons over the minimum of 2,000 January 1, 2017 - $4.25 per thousand gallons for all gallons over the minimum of 2,000 The non-metered rate (mobile home) for domestic water is: January 1, 2015 - $19.25 January 1, 2016 - $20.00 January 1, 2017 - $20.75 The infrastructure charge for domestic water (residential, commercial and light industrial) is: January 1, 2015 - $ 7.00 January 1, 2016 - $ 8.50 January 1, 2017 - $10.00 The metered rate charge for raw water (heavy industrial) is $2,165.00 for the Àrst 3,000,000 gallons and $1.00 per thousand gallons for all gallons over the minimum of 3,000,000.

The infrastructure charge for raw water (heavy industrial) is: January 1, 2015 - $300.00 January 1, 2016 - $350.00 January 1, 2017 - $400.00 The rates shown above are effective on January 1, 2015.

The waterworks rates established on January 1, 2015 are rates that generate sufÀcient revenues to cover 100% of annual operating costs. These rates also provide some additional funds which are used for capital expenditures to improve or replace existing infrastructure. Waterworks operating costs include wages and salaries, employee costs, professional and contracted services, electrical, gas, telephone, materials and supplies, any grants, donations or subsidies, long term debt charges of internal and external debt and other miscellaneous items.

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Council will be assessing rates from year to year to ensure that rates continue to meet operating costs and provide some funds for infrastructure improvements and replacement.

With respect to infrastructure replacement, Council will be assessing infrastructure rates from year to year for the replacement of capital infrastructure that must be replace in future years.

The objective of the waterworks rate policy is to ensure that the waterworks is selfsupporting in that users pay for the cost of the service and the service does not require Ànancial support from the municipal general revenue fund.

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Land ownership trending to big, bigger, biggest

by Calvin Daniels

With the recent financial issues of Broadacre Agriculture, discussed in this space a couple of weeks ago the issue of who owns land in Saskatchewan is back on the front burner for a time.

Broadacre Agriculture is a farming corporation, one which is a model for what many see as the future of farming, even with this particular entities woes.

Broadacre was incorporated in 2010 as a company with a mandate to purchase large tracts of land and exploit

the aforementioned economies of scale.

The goal was to farm more than 200,000 acres, but had amassed only 9,000 acres of owned and 56,000 acres of leased land in Saskatchewan, when it filed for protection under the weight of some $14 million in debt.

While some will point to Broadacre’s need to seek protection from its creditors as a last ditch effort to right its flagging financial situation as a failure of large farms, that is putting too much on the experience of a

single entity.

Dozens of manufacturers in North America started out making cars.

There was a feeling they would fail as no mechanical creation no matter how marvellous would usurp the horse.

Most of the early car creators failed, but others grew ever, and ever larger, the biggest remaining today.

The same happened in tractors and even snowmobiles.

I can recall in my teen years there were literally dozens of snowmobile manufacturers, but only four remain, all large in scale by comparison.

Farmland is different in that it requires very hands-on management, especially in the compressed time periods of spring planting and fall harvest.

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struggles with that as it grows ever larger.

But land ownership does not require owner operation.

Canadian banks have in essence co-owned thousands of acres of land across this country over the years as they put up the money to purchase the land, creating a partnership of sorts with the farmer.

The next logical step is for investors to buy

up land, in turn leasing it to one, or more farm operators to actually mange the day-to-day farm operations. The farmer takes on the production risks; the land holding company builds a return it is satisfied with in the lease price.

We are already seeing such processes in place, including pension funds, and similar money pools, taking on land as investment as opposed

to the more traditional stock portfolios we have seen in the past.

Certainly smaller ‘family’ farm units remain the primary landowners in Saskatchewan, and across Canada, but there is a trend to non-operator land ownership which is likely to continue as land purchase requires major capital which can often be found in investor pockets more easily than a traditional farmer’s.

Thursday, the federal and provincial governments announced $300,000 in funding over the next three years for Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan.

“This organization links farmers with consumers to explore the vibrant and innovative world of agriculture,” said Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. “By understanding modern agricultural practices, consumers can make informed decisions about healthy food choices, see value in Saskatchewan made products and recognize the importance of the industry to regional, national and the global economy.”

“By bringing together industry partners, Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan will help coordinate efforts to raise awareness of modern agriculture,” Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said. “Our government is proud to support an organization that will play such an important

role in fostering awareness and appreciation of the agriculture and agrifood industry.”

The Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan officially transitioned into Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan at their industry conference on December 10. Formed with the support of industry groups and stakeholders, Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan will work with industry partners to build consumer trust and confidence in Saskatchewan’s agriculture and agri-food industry.

Governments supported the creation of Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan through $30,000 in funding in 2013 and a commitment to match industry support up to $100,000 in 2014. Through this latest investment, which will come into effect in 2015, governments will provide Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan with $100,000 in funding annually for the next three

fiscal years.

“We are very appreciative of the commitment the Government of Canada and Government of Saskatchewan have made to our organization,” Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan Executive Director Adele Buettner said. “Saskatchewan’s agriculture and agri-food producers need a strong organization to represent their interests, and we look forward to filling that role. We are also eager to work with industry and consumers to increase public knowledge and awareness of Saskatchewan’s agriculture and agri-food industry.”

This Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan investment is funded through Growing Forward 2, a cost-shared partnership between federal, provincial and territorial governments designed to support an innovative, competitive and profitable Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector.

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Council News for the Town of Asquith Asquith Town Council held its regular council meeting on Wednesday, December 10, 2014.

Attending was Mayor Maddin, Councillors Sawicki, Dumont, Lysyshyn, Beal and Chief Administrative Officer Cross.

The November 4, 2014 minutes were accepted and presented.

The treasurer’s statement of receipts and expenditures for the month of November 2014 and the September 2014 and October 2014 bank reconciliations were ac-

cepted as presented.

The accounts paid in the amount of $20,371.94 and the accounts payable in the amount of $93,160.38 were accepted as presented.

Councillor Karen Gamble’s letter of resignation was accepted. Council-

Lord Asquith School newsletter Principal’s Message

by Leanne Gruending December has been a fun month here at LAS! We are in the midst of an epic dodgeball tourney that has seen the teachers holding their own against a couple of tough student teams.

Our elementary and middle years students had the opportunity to go see a Persephone play called ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ based on the favourite children’s book.

For the last two weeks we have been building a chain of kindness that shows us some of the random acts of kindness our kids are capable of.

Walking down the halls you’ll see that we have been decking our doors for Christmas and I am amazed at the creativity and artistry that has gone in! This year HPS and the SLCs decided to host a Christmas Store where many of our students have been buying presents for their friends and families. A big thank you needs to go out to all our families that donated to our store – we couldn’t have pulled it off without you!

This week we are

having a Holiday Spirit Week complete with our Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 18 and our much anticipated Christmas Dinner on Friday the 19th put on by our Hot Meal Parents and SCC! The Grade 6/7 class is also hosting a culture fair on Thursday that is open to the community.

The Christmas Concert this year is called Santa’s in the Red which was rewritten by our own Grade 4 class to feature The Zones of Regulation – one of our school LIP goals.

News from Grade 2 The Grade 2 class had a great visit with some members of the community at the Senior Centre on Thursday, December 11.

It is amazing how much the students learned about the community of Asquith in such a short time.

Thank you to Arlene Cattell for organizing, and to all the members who participated in this event.

The students really enjoyed their time with you!

Spreading the Holiday Spirit at LAS The Christmas Store

was a huge success despite the fact that it was Asquith SLC’s first attempt at one.

The Christmas Store could never have been carried out without the generous donations from staff, students and parents.

The store boasted everything from blankets to cookie cutters, clothing, books, toys stuffed animals, purses, household decorations, and so on.

It was so heartwarming to see the children so delighted to shop for Christmas gifts.

We could not help ourselves swell with admiration and affection at the children’s benevolence and Christmas spirit.

They were so thoughtful in their choosing of gifts for their friends and family. Many times they offered to buy gifts for a friend that did not have money at school that day.

We all had so much fun! A special thank you to the parents for your donated items and allowing the children to participate. It truly is a merry Christmas!

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lor Gamble moved out of the municipality and as a result was no longer eligible to sit on council. A by-election has been set for February 25 to replace her seat at the council table. An advance by-election date of February 19 has been set.

Sask Water Agency’s Environmental Protection Officer was out to conduct their semi-annual inspection of the water plant and there were no deficiencies found.

The Asquith Community Rink Board has ice put in at the rink and is in full swing. The board will be holding a Christmas Family Skate on December 19 with a supper special and free skating. Asquith Town Council has appointed Cayley Stoutenburg to the Asquith Community Rink Board.

The Asquith Landfill Contract was awarded to Louis Gelinas. The

Asquith Landfill will no longer be accepting shingles.

A request for a subdivision of an infill property was denied as it would have been a contravention of the Town of Asquith’s Infill Properties Bylaw.

Two Community Event Licenses were issued, one to The Saturday Night Boys Hockey Team for a hockey tournament to be held on Saturday, December 20 and another to the Lacelle Hockey Team for a hockey tournament to be held on Saturday, January 10.

Council passed Bylaw No. 3-2014, a bylaw to Authorize Fees.

The charge for a tax certificate will now be $20, for a tax search will now be $10 and for a NSF cheque will now be $35.

The cost for town custom work has also changed. The following is the charge, per hour, for custom work done

with town equipment: grader $200, tractor $150, mower $75.

A new Residential Tax Incentive Policy and a New Business Tax Incentive Policy was set at this meeting. Individuals can acquire a copy at the Asquith Town Office, or look on the town’s website for more information regarding these incentives.

Council dealt with an ongoing bylaw contravention and a complaint regarding a dog in town.

Council also passed a motion to continue tax enforcement on a property in town.

Mayor Maddin, Councillor Dumont and C.A.O. Cross will be attending the SUMA Convention being held in Saskatoon at the beginning of February 2015.

The Asquith Town Office will be closed for the holidays the week of December 22-26 and January 1-2.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO OUR MEMBERS The Board of Directors of Duperow Co-op is pleased to announce an equity repayment to all eligible members, including seniors and the general membership. The payment is based on 2013 purchases as stated on your February 1, 2014 equity statement. The cheques (504) range in size from the minimum $10 to $21,526, for a total of $393,681.

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by Destiny Hammel Hello everyone, hopefully it’s been another great week!

Both the junior boys and girls teams played games in Perdue this week, with the boys coming out on top and the girls not being quite

as successful.

The senior girls played a game in Rosetown on Thursday night, bring home a solid win, and left Friday afternoon for a tournament in Kindersley, hoping to continue the streak.

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The senior boys are headed to Wynyard this weekend so good luck to them too!

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for their favourite friends or teachers as they will be handed out next week! Please don’t forget to dress up for out last Spirit week of 2014!

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elementary will enjoy a nice 9 a.m. breakfast with their special guest, Santa, as well as a movie in the afternoon. The high school will have regular classes in the morning with some fun SLIP group competitions and activities in the afternoon, starting with a pie eating contest at 12:45! I hope everybody has a great last week and an enjoyable Christmas season!

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The lot includes a single detached garage, concrete driveway and green house with a garden area as well. Asking $119,900 MLS 503847 Well maintained 1 ½ story home. Located on a corner lot just one block from Main Street, this 1920’s home includes 920sq.ft. on 2 levels. The oor includes the kitchen/dining area, living room, front foyer, master bedroom and 4 piece bathroom. The upper level,accessed by a beautiful staircase, includes 2 bedrooms.

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113 3rd Ave West Biggar,SK (306) 948-5052 Homes for Sale in Biggar (MLS) 101 7th Ave W

$220,000

311 3rd Ave E

$215,000

409 2nd Ave W

$168,500

114 2nd Ave W

$160,000

219 4th Ave E

$159,000

412 3rd Ave E

$155,000

108 7th Ave W

$119,900

413 5th Ave E

$119,900

115 4th Ave W

$91,500

104 6th Ave E

$30,000

Out of Town Property (MLS) 913 Ave N Perdue

$175,000

817 9th St Perdue

$150,000

210 4th Ave W Landis

$124,900

410 1st St E Wilkie

$119,500

518 3rd St Kinley

$75,000

817 6th St Perdue

$20,000

Recently Sold 511 7th Ave W

$179,000

ROSETOWN, SASK. 2012 Chev Silverado, 1-ton dually crew LTZ, gray, 48,000km, StkT15218 .... $52,900

2013 GMC Terrain AWD, white, 32,446km, StkT14444A

... $26,900

2004 Chev Avalanche 4x4, charcoal, 148,902km, StkT15244B........................................ $11,900 2004 GMC ¾ Ext, SLE, silver, 151,443km, StkT14774B .............................................$18,900 2006 Volkswagon Jetta TDT, 202,000km StkC1451A ..................................................... $ 9,900 2006 Hummer H3 AWD, white, 136,259km, StkR5130A ................................................ $11,900 SOLD 2007 Yukon Denali, 6.2L, white, 174,500km, StkR5160 ................................................. $24,900 SOLD 2007 Chev Silverado ½ ext 4x4, brown, 90,700km, SkT14597A ..................................... $19,900 SOLD 2008 Cadillac Escalade, white, 162,952km, StkT15912A................................................. $31,900 2008 Dodge Nitro SXT, V6, blue, 149,000km, StkT15250A, ......................................... $10,900 2008 GMC Yukon XL SLT, 4x4, silver, 172,834km, StkR5081A ..................................... $22,900 2008 Chev Equinox LT AWD, black, 135,296km, StkT14655B....................................... $13,500 2008 Buick Enclave CXL, AWD, white diamond, 148,452km, StkT15208A ..................$17,900 2008 Ford Escape XLT, 4X4, V6, black, 152,000km, StkT14781A ...............................$ 8,900 2009 Chev Equinox LT AWD, gold, 120,736km, StkT15138A ........................................ $15,900 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4, gold, 90,500km, StkT14821B ........................... $18,900 2009 Ford F-150 Supercrew Platinum, silver, 147,737km, StkT14811A ......................... $25,900 2009 Chev Avalanche LS, 4x4, silver, 158,900km, StkT15270A ...................................... $16,900 2009 Chev Suburban LT 4x4, white, 184,000km, StkT1561A......................................... $18,900 2010 GMC Terrain SLE2, gold, 95,700km, StkC1442B ................................................... $20,900 SOLD 2011 GMC ½ cew SLE Z71, white diamond, 60,658km, StkT14835A ............................ $26,900 2011 Chev Silverado ¾ LTZ 4x4, silver, 102,238km, StkT15240A.................................. $42,900 2011 Chev Silverado ½ crew LTZ, white diamond, 71,900kkm, StkT15293A ................. $28,500 2011 Buick Lacrosse CXL AWD, carbon black, 131,655km, StkC1511A......................... $18,900 2012 GMC Terrain SLT AWD, gray, 17,465km, StkT14839A ......................................... $33,955 2012 GMC Acadia AWD, gold, 62,325km, Stk15223A .................................................... $34,900 2012 Silverado ½ crew LTZ, white diamond, 63,347km, StkT14717A ........................... $33,272 2012 GMC ½ crew Denali, white diamond, 89,460km, StkR5145 .................................. $33,900 2013 Chev Silverado ½ crew LT, silver, 31,167km, StkT14804B ....................................

SOLD $34,900 2014 GMC 1-Ton, Crew, Long Box, SRW, white, 21,138km, StkR5154 .......................$41,900

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The Independent will be closed from December 24 January 1 for Christmas break.

See you in the new year!

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2014

Home for the holidays safety tips Many residents are busy with various festive tasks including displaying indoor and outdoor decorations, setting up the annual Christmas tree, searching for extension cords and power bars, replacing light bulbs, baking cookies and other holiday treats, plus purchasing and wrapping gifts.

To help keep homes safe for the holidays: • Christmas Trees: Ensure artificial Christmas trees are “fire resistant” and ensure live trees are fresh and moist at all times. Set up life and artificial trees away from fireplaces, heaters, and other heat sources.

• Lighting: Inspect holi-

day lights yearly for broken, frayed or loose connections and throw out damaged sets. Turn off all holiday lights when you go to bed or leave the house. Outdoor electric lights and decorations should be plugged into ground fault circuit interrupters.

• Decorations: Keep decorations away from lights, candles, heaters, fireplaces, et cetera. Place candles in non-combustible containers.

• Holiday Entertaining: Do not leave any cooking unattended. Keep matches and lighters out of sight and reach of children.

• General: Have the chimney and furnace pro-

fessionally cleaned and inspected. Ensure that smoke alarms are working.

If you plan to be away from home during the holidays, here are some helpful tips: • Suspend newspaper delivery and arrange for someone to pick up your mail or contact your mail service to hold your mail until your return.

• Ensure all doors and windows are locked.

• Use timers to turn lights, and possibly the TV or radio, on/off during the day/night.

• Turn off your water supply or have someone enter the home and check on things daily to ensure

the pipes are not frozen.

• Ask a neighbour to shovel snow around your driveway and sidewalks.

• Leave a generic message on your answering machine – never say that you are away, including on any social media you may subscribe to.

• Leave blinds or curtains in normal position – don’t close them completely.

• Close and lock the garage door. Keep your vehicle locked, especially if it has an electric garage door opener.

• Make sure your home insurance doesn’t expire while you are away and that it will provide coverage for your belongings.

Support of Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Industry Scholarship remains strong Saskatchewan youth are motivated to enter into the skilled trades due to the many rewarding career options available to them and can be supported by scholarships made possible by donations from industry and matching support from the Government of Saskatchewan.

Between April of 2013 and June of 2014, eight industry organizations donated a total of $92,000 to the Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) Industry Scholarship. This generous support provides opportunities for youth who have graduated from the SYA

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -Adoption of Village of Landis Zoning Bylaw Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Landis intends to adopt a new Zoning Bylaw (Bylaw No. 14-09) under The Planning and Development Act, 2007.

INTENT OF ZONING BYLAW The proposed Zoning Bylaw implements the OfÀcial Community Plan and the use of land for the 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 Landis, and provides development permitting processes and standards.

PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the Village of Landis Zoning Bylaw during regular hours at the Village OfÀce. Copies of the proposed bylaw are available at a cost.

PUBLIC HEARING The Public Hearing shall be held n January 21, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Landis Community Complex.

Issued at the Village of Landis, this 18th day of December, 2014.

Alicia Leclercq, Administrator

Program and enter into apprenticeship in one of the 49 designated trades and 20 subtrades.

“SYA Industry Scholarships encourage young people to enter the skilled trades and become apprentices,” Saskatchewan Apprenticeship Board Chair Garry Kot said.

“Donating to the scholarship program is one of many ways industry gives back to apprenticeship and trade certification and helps grow the next generation of skilled workers.”

Since the program was initiated in 2009 by the SATCC, the Saskatchewan Construction Association and industry partners, 42 organizations have donated $622,000.

The Government of Sas-

katchewan, through the Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship also contributes to the program through matching donations.

“Partnerships between government and industry are vital to the growth of Saskatchewan’s economy,” Minister responsible for Immigration, Jobs, Skills and Training Jeremy Harrison said. “Together, we are pleased to support youth as they enter into rewarding careers in the skilled trades.”

In 2013-14, Construction Labour Relations of Saskatchewan donated $50,000. The Canada West Equipment Dealers Association contributed $20,000 for their second donation. The Saskatchewan Construction Associ-

ation raised an additional $10,000 this year, bringing their total contributions to $40,000.

The Canadian Welding Association – Regina Chapter, Ensign Energy Services, and Wright Construction each donated $10,000 to the scholarships, while Aim Electric and Highlander Crane contributed $1,000 each.

In 2014, 103 scholarships valued at $1,000 each were awarded to eligible high school graduates who completed the SYA program. The SYA Program encourages high school students to explore career opportunities in the skilled trades by providing awareness, research and hands-on experience.

New Horizons Activities

by Karen Itterman The New Horizons held a very successful ham and turkey bingo on November 14.

There were 79 people in attendance coming from Outlook, Rosetown, Perdue and Melfort.

Don Swyryda was the caller, Jim Hoult sold the master cards and Pat Turner sold extra cards. Other workers were Dinah Kegler, Betty Mundt, Christie Ogrodnick,Gail Herzberg and Barb Swyryda.

We had lots of help setting up and taking down the tables thanks to Gord Besse, Ken Pearce, Larry Herzberg and Wayne McLean.

Turkeys were won by: Gerald Vermette, Joan Smith, Margaret Keith, Madeline Hendricks, Marie Roesch, Tara

Gidluck and Raeann Gidluck. Ham winners were: Ann Muc, Johanna Lehnert, Ruth Padrycki, Ian Flair and Annabelle Hunter (2). The blackout was won by Pauline taking the turkey and Sylvia taking the ham.

The half-n-half was a whopping $150 and was won by Grant Gamble.

Consolation winners were Joyce Colbert, Heather Gidluck, Gerald Vermette and Eva Bodnarchuk.

On November 19 the New Horizons early bird raffle draw took place with Olive Boisvert as the winner. The Jam Session was very well attended with 67 in attendance.

The monthly birthday potluck was held on Dec. 8 with 36 in attendance.

The half-n-half winner

was Hazel Watson who donated the money back to New Horizons.

The raffle draws were completed at the potluck with Ken Pearce winning the afghan, Larry Wirachowsky winning the Sausage and More certificate, and Marlene Flasch was the winner of the $100 gift certificates.

The annual Craft and Bake sale was held on Dec. 10 with 52 in attendance. The door prize winner was Shirley Montgomery. The cookies for the tea were provided

by Joyce Colbert, Betty Mundt, Joanne Kral and Hazel Watson.

The office will be closed at noon on Dec. 24 and not reopen until Dec. 29.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2014

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Employment Opportunity

Employment Opportunity

Biggar Museum & Gallery now has a position open for a part-time (15 hours per week) office manager. Computer, office and retail experience an asset.

Please submit resume to Box 1598, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 51c3 ‘Almost Home’ Care Home is hiring care aides. Submit resume to Box 1135, Biggar, S0K 0M0, or drop off at 114 - 4th Ave. West, Biggar, or call Sandra @ 306-951-8300.

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Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd. Biggar, SK We are now accepting applications for Facility Assistants at our new location to carry out the required duties involved in the movement and sampling of grain and the overall execution of processes involved in the operation of the grain facility.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Contributing to the movement of grain by loading/ unloading shipments • Collecting and testing grain samples • Performing exceptional customer service duties • Regular facility maintenance & housekeeping • Commitment to maintaining a safe & compliant working environment.

If you have previously applied, we encourage you to re-submit your application in person or via e-mail to cbradley@pandh.ca We are located 12km west of Biggar, SK on Highway 14.

Memoriams In Loving Memory of

Lacey Elizabeth Longworth February 12, 1987 December 29, 2010 “Today I looked into the sky and it was beautiful. Then I realized it’s because you are there. You fly with the angels now but part of you will always be with us.”

Love… Mom, Dad, Rebecca and Shelby KISSER, Michael: In loving memory of our beloved Dad, grandpa and greatgrandpa who passed away December 20, 2013.

“What we’d give if we could say Hello, Dad, in the same old way To hear your voice and see your smile To sit with you and chat a while.

So if you have a father Cherish him with care For you’ll never know the heartache Till you see his vacant chair.”

Loved and missed forever by your daughter, Glenda; grandchildren, Sonya, and Chad and family 51p1

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SMITH, Norman and Florence: and LOCKWOOD, Florence: In our hearts and minds at Christmas…

Our Dad/Grandpa, March 29, 1925 December 20, 1995; Our Mom/Nannie, March 27, 1930 April 23, 1997; Our Mom/Grandma/ Great-Grandma, March 23, 1912 - June 17, 1995.

Missing you and thinking of you everyday…

Kelly, Floyd, Amanda (Ryan), Jeffrey and Makenzie 51c1

GIDLUCK, West K.: In loving memory, August 29, 1967 December 20, 2013 “Until we Meet Again.

We think about you always, We talk about you still, You have never been forgotten, Dad and you never will.

We hold you close within our heart and there you will remain, To walk and guide us through our lives until we meet again.”

Love always, Raeann and Tara Gidluck 51p1

MUC, Tom: November 26, 1959 December 23, 2005 “Nine years have passed, From pain you’ve been blessed.

Yet every day you’re in our hearts, Forever near and very dear.”

Love Mom, Jerry, Brent, Brenda, Clayton and Amy 51p1

Cards of Thanks To all the medical people who helped during my short stay at Biggar Hospital, thank you and Merry Christmas! It is sure nice to know that you are there when we need you.

Sincerely, Bob Mason 51nc Thank you St. Jude for granting my request for prayers.

J.P. 51p1

Need FULL COLOUR or BLACK & WHITE PHOTOCOPYING done… stop @ The Independent, 122 Main St., Biggar

Obituaries Denise Florence MacDonald (nee Dale) January 11, 1938 – December 14, 2014

Denny was born in Brock, Sask., second oldest and only daughter to Bill and Dorothy Dale.

Denny was raised in the Netherhill/Brock area. The family moved from Netherhill to Brock in the spring of 1950. She completed her high school in Brock and moved to Saskatoon to continue her education. Denny received her nursing training at Saskatoon City Hospital.

While in Saskatoon, she met her husband, Charlie MacDonald, and they were married on October 24, 1959. She joined Charlie on the farm at Stranraer, Sask. where they farmed together for 41 years. Charlie and Denny permanently moved to Saskatoon in 2000 where they continued to live until her passing.

Nursing was a vocation for Denny, but was also a way of life. She was truly a ‘care giver’. If there was ever someone in need, Denny was there from the beginning to the end. She had a way of knowing what needed to be done and she took charge of difficult situations. She always wore the hat of the care-giver.

Denny understood the value of community and was totally committed to keeping her extended communities around Stranraer and Plenty vibrant and strong. Nobody could host a party like Charlie and Denny. They took this talent with them when they went to Texas for several winters. Everyone who visited their home left with a full tummy, a full heart and lots of great laughs. She was always there to support events at the church, school, hockey and curling rinks, community halls, ski hill or anywhere else. She especially loved participating in the ladies bonspiels. Through her involvement in community events, she built many strong friendships.

Denny loved her time spent at Murray Lake with their wonderful summer-time neighbors.

Their cabin was always welcoming to everyone, and Denny did her best to make everyone’s visit extra special.

Denny was predeceased by her parents, William (Bill) and Dorothy Dale; parents-in-law, Archie and Elizabeth MacDonald; and in-laws, Beverly (Garry) Dale and Diane (Melvin) Dale, Joc and Eilene MacDonald and Margaret and Cyril Burrage. She is survived by her husband, Charles MacDonald of Saskatoon; sons, Garth (Gayle) of Kindersley, Sask., Scott (Cathy) of Warman, Sask.; and daughter, Dianne (Sheldon) Boyd of Saskatoon, Sask. nine grandchildren: Janelle (Chad), Joel, Megan, Blake, TJ, Hailee, Elizabeth, Nathan (Casey), and Jordan, one great-grandson, Charlie Swan; brothers, Bob, Melvin, Garry and Ron (Lorraine); in-laws Betty and Clive Hough; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and great friends.

If you wish, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 279 - 3rd Ave. N., Saskatooon, SK, S7K 7H3 or a charity of your choice.

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

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Obituaries Gary Wayne Antonenko October 25,1951 - December 14, 2014 Gary Antonenko of Struan, Sask. passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at the age of 63. Gary is survived by his partner, Constance Schwalm; his daughter, Emily; his two sons, Wayne (Korin) and Greg (Tina); and four grandchildren. He is also survived by his three sisters, Lorraine (Larry), of Chilliwack, B.C. Eleanor (Terry) of Calgary, Alta. and Sharon (Larry) of Edmonton, Alta., as well as several nieces and nephews, and his husky dog, Eli. He was predeceased by his parents.

Gary will be remembered for his quick wit, intelligence and honesty. He took great pride and joy in his gardening, which was obvious every year when he reaped the fruits of his labour. His vegetables, fruit trees and flowers were planted after much deliberation, and he gave without expecting anything in return. Coffee was always on at his house, and you never had to have an invitation to stop by. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him, and the world will never be the same without him, but the angels in heaven will be rejoicing.

The family would like to give a special thank you for all the kind care and attention given to Gary from the staff at St. Paul's Hospital Palliative care. If friends so desire memorial tributes may be made to the St. Paul's Hospital Palliative Care Dept. , Saskatoon, Sask. in memory of Gary.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Prairie View Chapel and Crematorium.

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CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS DECEMBER 24TH to JANUARY 1ST NEXT PAPER WILL BE JANUARY 2

Coming

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2014

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SUNDAYS in DECEMBER: Presbyterians, Anglicans and Lutherans (PALs) will be worshipping at REDEEMER L U T H E R A N Church at 10:30 a.m. Christmas Eve Service will be at Redeemer at 7:00 p.m. and Christmas Day at 10:30 a.m. For more information or pastoral services, phone Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-9483731 or 306-9517122.

48/10tfn SUNDAYS… You are invited to the weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner of 8th and Quebec Street @ 10:50 a.m. Worship will be at 10:50 a.m.

Adult Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. The church office number is 306-948-3424, Terry Wicks, Pastor.

36tfn S U N D A Y , DECEMBER 21: Our Lady of Fatima and Friends Parish Choir invites you to our “Spirit of Christmas Concert”, 2:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Landis.

Desserts to follow.

Silver Collection. In the spirit of giving, we will be donating proceeds to the church for new steps.

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S U N D A Y , JANUARY 11: Biggar & District Arts Council presents…

“ROBERT POST”, 7:30 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre,, Biggar.

Adults/ Seniors, $25 (advance, $20); students, 13 and older, $15; children, 12 and under, $5.

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

48c6 SATUR DAY, JANUARY 25: Biggar New Horizons Ukrainian New Year’s Banquet, 6 p.m., $25 per person.

Tickets sold to New Horizons members until December 31. Tickets sold to the public starting January 1. Catered by Kate Sagon. Sonya Horner’s Ukrainian Dancers to entertain.

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Houses for Rent Two and Threebedroom houses for rent. Close to downtown and school.

Fridge and stove included. For viewing call 306-948-3674 or 306-948-9517 or 306948-7022.

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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.

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

Vehicles H e a t e d AU TOMOTIVE SHOP RENTAL! Do your own work, 4-post truck lift with roller jack, 7,000 lb. capacity. Hourly or Daily rates. Phone: 306-948-3670 or 306948-4212.

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Land for Rent Pasture land for rent in R.M. of Eagle Creek.

Call for details. 306948-9186 22tfn

Wanted Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Landfill OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-6582132 tfn Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition.

Please phone 306-948-1773 or 306-948-5393.

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extended leave.

• Last summer, a report from health region CEOs showed short-staffing is a top concern in care facilities throughout the entire province.

R e s u l t i n g problems include seniors being forced to soil themselves and seniors not being given proper nutrition.

• Several frontline workers spoke out during the fall legislative session to say that the quality of care in Saskatchewan seniors care homes is getting worse, that they are now regularly working shortstaffed, and that they no longer have time to properly check in on residents, let alone make them feel comfortable and happy. The frontline workers reported that the common practice is to have just two care aides for about 50 residents at night, and they said the only new resources they have seen have been for new management positions and John Black Lean specialists and layers of management.

•The independent provincial auditor reported this fall

that seniors in care are commonly receiving drugs inappropriately, i n c l u d i n g narcotics being used as a chemical restraint.

Broten is p r o p o s i n g r e g u l a t e d minimum care standards; proper staffing and resourcing on each shift to guarantee those standards can be met; and clear accountability w h e n e v e r those regulated standards are not delivered upon.

Broten is pushing for the creation of a seniors advocate, which Alberta and British Columbia already have.

Broten is also pushing for the creation of a Residentsin-Care Bill of Rights, which has been called for by the government’s own Law Reform Commission and is the subject of a private member’s bill introduced by Danielle Chartier, the NDP’s health and seniors critic.

During the fall legislative session, the premier rejected B r o t e n ’ s proposals, saying he would only consider specific, r e g u l a t e d m i n i m u m standards if the ‘pendulum’

swung that way across the country. However, according to the British Columbia seniors advocate, Saskatchewan is completely out of step with the rest of the country due to our lack of regulated minimum care standards.

“It’s bizarre enough that the premier talked about waiting for some pendulum to swing across the country before he’ll act to fix seniors care, but it’s especially r i d i c u l o u s because it shows he doesn’t know how out of step Saskatchewan is right now and it also shows he hasn’t been listening to the

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“Families have been speaking out not to help themselves, but because they see that what’s happening in care homes throughout the province isn’t right, and it needs to be fixed for all seniors.

The seniors care crisis is real; it’s widespread and it’s past time for the premier to get serious about addressing it.”

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

Phone:306.882.2123 Emergency (after hours) 306.882.2006

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Contact us for all your insurance and financial services 306-948-3926 …located in the Professional Building 223 Main St., Biggar

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• sides of Beef available

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Biggar Bowl scores (December 7-11) Monday Mixed League: MHS – Gerry Devenny, 204; WHS – Lexi Desrosiers, 202; MHT – Jonathan Redlick, 507; WHT – Cindy Watson, 469.

Tuesday New Horizons: MHS – Glen Shockey, 192; WHS – N/A; MHT – Glen Shockey, 491; WHS – N/A. Thursday Senior’s League: MHS – Glen Shockey, 233; WHS – Dianna Meger, 196; MHT – Glen Shockey, 646; WHT –

Nats drop home game, win on road . . . Biggar Nationals hosted the Kindersley Red Lions, Sunday a make-up game for a weather-cancelled contest. The

Nats fell to the Lions, 9-7, but made up for it with a win on the road in Unity, 5-2. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)

Pee Wee’s medal in Moose Jaw . . . Biggar Pee Wee Nationals proudly show off their medal, hard-won during tournament play in Moose Jaw. The team faced some strong teams from Weyburn, Estevan, Dalmeny, Carenport, Swift Current, Gravelbourg, to name a few, finishing at the top of the points in the round robin out of 16 teams. They then went on to win the quarter final in a nail biter, but lost the A semi, eventually going on to win the Bronze against Weyburn. Congrats Nats!

On December 6, Rosetown held the Bantam and Junior 4 Steps To Stardom Zone round Tournament that eight Biggar youth bowlers attended.

All Biggar YBC that attended did a great job. Jayla Boobyer placed First in the Zone for Bantam girls and will move on to provincials in March for the next step in the tournament.

Pictured is back row, left to right: Jayla Boobyer (Bantam), Justin Otterson (Junior), Julian Heimbecker (Bantam), Hailey Boobyer (Junior). Front row: Tristan Otterson (Junior), Sawyer Heimbecker (Bantam), Kiersten Rashke (Bantam), and Cassie Raschke (Junior). (Photo for The Independent by Melissa

(Photo for The Independent by Andrea Harrabek)

Jolly.

Happy.

Magical.

Christmas has always meant reÁecting upon one’s blessings.

Here’s hoping the holiday season brings all of your wishes to life!

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Dianna Meger, 523.

Y.B.C. Thursday’s: Bowlasaurus: High Score – Dominic Raschke, 48.

Pee Wee: High Score – Sawyer Heimbecker, 71; High Double – Sawyer Heimbecker, 124.

Bantam: High Score – Jayla Boobyer, 136; High Triple – Jayla Boobyer, 365.

Junior: High Score – Justin Otterson, 127; High Triple – Cassie Raschke, 326.

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Perdue Bowling results

The Independent will be closed from December 24 January 1 for Christmas break.

See you in the new year!

Week of December 8-12 Club 55+: MHS – John Latta, 232; LHS – Joey Levitt, 222; MHT – John Latta, 565; LHT – Joey Levitt, 581; THS – Hopefuls, 1,158; THT – Hopefuls, 3,309; MHA – Al Levitt, 174; LHA – Joey Levitt, 177.

Ladies League: LHS – Dorrie Laberswieler, 302; LHT – Dorrie Laberswieler, 645; THS

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– Dolls with Balls, 1,120; THT – Dolls with Balls, 3,213; LHA – Joey Levitt, 190.

Mens League: MHS – Jim Nicholls, 222; MHT – Jim Nicholls, 551; THS – JAG, 788; THT – JAG, 2,099; MHA – Al Levitt, 180.

Youth Bowling: Y.B.C. Enjoyed a fun bowling for Christmas. Santa left presents for the bowlers.

Lots of fun!

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Be safe over the holiday season The Government of Saskatchewan would like to remind all residents of a few practical tips to ensure a safe and happy Christmas and holiday season.

“During the holiday season, it is important to take the time to ensure that your home is fire safe,” Emergency Management and Fire Safety Commissioner Duane McKay said.

“Every year someone’s holiday is met with tragedy because of fires related to unattended cooking, candles or faulty Christmas lights.”

When it comes to fire safety, you should ensure your smoke detectors are working, that cooking is never left unattended, electrical outlets are not overloaded and extension cords are in good shape and are being used as designed - not covered by carpets or other materials. If you are using candles, be sure they aren’t near any flammable material and that they are always extinguished before you leave the room or go to bed.

It is important to take some precautions if you choose to have a real tree in your home for the holidays. Before buying a real tree, be sure it is not dried out. You can tell if the needles fall off and the branches break easily. Be sure to cut a couple of centimetres off of the base of the tree and use a stand that has a water reservoir.

Natural trees need lots of water, so keep the reservoir full.

For many of us, travelling to visit family and friends is an important part of the holiday season. It is also important to be prepared for winter driving.

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weather can change in a hurry,” McKay said.

“We can wake up to a clear, sunny day and be in a blizzard by the afternoon. That is why it is important to be sure you carry survival gear in your vehicle. Always be sure to check the

Highway Hotline before leaving home.”

A basic vehicle kit should contain: food that won’t spoil such as; energy bars; water in plastic bottles; blankets; extra clothes; winter boots; a candle in a deep can and matches;

a first aid kit; a seatbelt cutter; a shovel; a windup flashlight; a whistle; maps; sand, salt or non-clumping cat litter; antifreeze/windshield washer fluid; a tow rope; jumper cables; and reflectors, a warning light or road flares.

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Chef Dez on cooking

My Gift to You: Crème Caramel

Christmas is the season for giving, and probably the best gift I can give to you is our much-loved recipe for my all time favourite dessert: Crème Caramel.

Although the process of this recipe requires a bit of care and attention, this is sure to become a favourite decadent dessert in your home and with guests.

Crème Caramel is much like Crème Brûlée, but the caramelized sugar goes into the ramekin first, rather than torched on top with a Brûlée. The result is a complex caramel layer on top of the inverted custard and a residual complex caramel sauce that is a perfect companion with each bite of the delicate custard.

Enjoy!

Crème Caramel 2/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup water 1/4 tsp salt 2 cups whipping cream 1 cup milk 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste 1/2 tsp salt One 2-inch strip of lemon zest 3 large eggs 3 large egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 1.) Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease six ramekins with butter.

2.) Put the two-third cup sugar, one-third cup water and quarter tsp salt in a small heavy bottomed saucepan over medium/low heat until the sugar dissolves. When it starts to turn brown, swirl in the pan but do not stir until it turns dark rich brown, but not burnt. Immediately pour equal amounts into the prepared ramekins.

3.) In another heavy bottomed saucepan, bring the whipping cream, milk, vanilla, salt and the lemon zest to just below a simmer over medium heat. Turn off the heat and let sit while preparing the eggs in the next step.

4.) Whisk the three whole eggs with the three extra egg yolks and the half cup sugar until frothy.

5.) Remove the zest from the cream mixture. Very slowly drizzle the hot cream mixture into the egg mixture while whisking constantly. Doing it slow will prevent the eggs from curdling.

6.) Pour this prepared custard mixture into the caramel lined ramekins.

7.) Place the filled ramekins into a large pan. Pour boiling water into the pan until the water level reaches approximately halfway up the outer sides of the ramekins.

8) Carefully put this pan into the oven and reduce the temperature to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake for approximately 40 minutes or until the centres of the custards are almost set (cooked).

9.) Refrigerate for a minimum of two hours and up to two days.

10.) To Serve: Loosen the custard in each ramekin by running a butter knife all around the edge of the custard. Invert a plate over the ramekin. Quickly flip the ramekin/plate over and gently jiggle until the custard/caramel come loose. Remove the ramekin and serve on the plate.

Makes six portions 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.

The Majestic Theatre, Biggar DEC. - JAN

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“Big Hero 6”

Genre: Action/Adventure/Sci-Fi/ Comedy/Animation/Family

Rated: PG

Friday, December 26 2:00 p.m. matinee Saturday, December 27 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 28 2:00 p.m. matinee

“Penguins of Madagascar” Genre: Animation

Rated: PG

Friday, January 2 & Saturday, January 3 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 4 2:00 p.m. matinee

“ Hunger Games” Genre: Action/Adventure

Rated: PG13

Friday, January 9 Saturday, January 10 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 11 2:00 p.m. matinee

“Dumb & Dumber To” Genre: Comedy

Rated: PG13

For bookings and information please phone Bear Hills RDC @ 306-948-2295 This space is courtesy of The Biggar Independent

Friday, December 19 Saturday, December 20 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, December 20 Sunday, December 21 2:00 p.m. matinee

Santa’s in Town . . . The Biggar Legion pulled a few strings, convincing Santa Claus to come to Biggar last Saturday to visit a few friends. Here, Santa poses with a resident of the Sunshine Care Home before

heading off to the Diamond Lodge and Hospital.

Santa was pretty busy, previously sitting with kids at the Legion Hall. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)