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Ta-da! . . . Biggar Central School hit the gymnasium stage, December 13 for their annual Christmas celebration. When you have an audience all to yourself, you find your inner diva, and make the most of it! See Page 2 for more. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2017

Eager young performers hit the Biggar Central School 2000 gymnasium, December 13 for their annual Christmas Festival.

In their Christmas best,the young entertainers put everyone in the holiday spirit with their sense of fun and delight. With Christmas soon upon us, the concert and evening of fun, were a perfect distraction from the shopping and holiday frenzy! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2017

by Hayden Meszaros The Grade 6 of BCS2000 are doing a Fairtrade project.

They started in October, and hope to keep it going all year, so you can buy Fairtrade products in the canteen. They are wanting to build awareness in our community for the unfair prices workers in developing countries receive.

Fairtrade is a type of trade that helps farmers all over the world to get the money they deserve for products they grow and give to other companies. The Grade 6 raised money by doing fund raisers to help start their Fairtrade project. The Grade 6 are doing this to help end slavery in developing countries and to help get the money those farmers deserve.

There is Fairtrade premium as well.

This is extra money on top that we pay when we buy Fairtrade products. This premium helps Fairtrade farmers develop their communities. They can build things like safe drinking wells, equipment, mobile health care, schools, and more.

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Grade 6 Fairtrade Project

The Grade 6 have done two fund raisers to raise money to get the products into the canteen in the school. One of the two fund raisers was “Embarrass Your Teacher”. This fund raiser was to see one of the teachers dress up funny for a day.

The teachers were Mr. Wright, Mr. Argue, or Mr. Walker. You voted by dropping money in the jugs at the commons area in front of the office.

It ended on November 30. Altogether, they raised $234 dollars, but the winner was Mr. Walker with $109.65 in his jug.

The Grade 6 also had another fund raiser on November 24th. It was a bake sale and treats were each $1. They raised over $285 from the bake sale. The Grade 6’s were going to have a dance in the gym, but it has been postponed to possibly February 14. From both the fund raisers, they raised $519.79.

They were hoping to sell Fairtrade products at the Christmas concert, but all the products hadn’t made it here yet. They want to start supporting Fairtrade communities

BCS2000 Grade 6 students have broadened their view of the world with the ethical treatment of people

in other countries with their support of Fairtrade.

around the world as soon as possible. Most importantly, they are building awareness in our community. The products they purchased are coffee and chocolate. The Grade 6’s were hoping to have some products by December 13, but they

coffee and chocolate to order by going to Fairtrade web sites, e-mailing companies, and contacting companies via phone. Then they went through prices with the companies to find the best fit. They chose coffee and choco-

have received only coffee and are waiting on chocolate. They’re hoping coffee will sell for around a $1.25 and chocolate around $3.50. They will be selling coffee in the mornings and both items at most lunch hours.

The Grade 6’s found

(Photo for The Independent by Diedra Whitell)

late because most kids like chocolate and adults usually like coffee.

They hope you will come and buy some coffee and chocolate to help Fairtrade. Their selling “shop” will up and running in January.

Carrie Latta awarded Canada 150 Medal

Mayor Gail Erhart, left, presents Carrie Latta with the Canada 150 Medal.

(Photo for The Independent by Holly Cross)

This year, 2017, marks the Sesquicentennial of Canada’s birth as a nation. To commemorate this important milestone in our country’s history, a special Canada 150 medal was created.

Asquith Town Council has decided that the recipient for the Canada 150 Medal will be Carrie Latta.

Carrie has long been an individual who shows volunteerism and community service in every facet of her life.

Carrie belonged to the Asquith Royal Purple and was the Honored Royal Lady for six years. She served as a Councillor for the Town of Asquith. She was one of the individuals who planned and executed a Gospel Jamboree for the Town of Asquith.

While serving as a member of the Recreation Board, she spearheaded the building of the much needed sports grounds booth and washrooms.

Carrie has served on too many committees to list, including the Asquith 100th Celebration committee and the Saskatchewan 100th Celebration committee.

Carrie currently is serv-

ing as the Vice President of the Seniors Association in Asquith.

It is with great pride that

the Asquith Town Council presents the Canada 150 Medal to Carrie Latta.

Congratulations, Carrie!

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2017

A two-front fight to give Canadians a break on booze

by Aaron Wudrick, Canadian Taxpayers Federation With the holiday season underway, many Canadians will be taking the time to enjoy a few drinks, whether at office parties, with friends or at home with their families.

It won’t be cheap. The sobering fact is most Canadians aren’t even aware that the taxman makes a killing every time they raise a glass. It varies depending on the province, but on average taxes account for around 80 per cent of the price of spirits, 65 to 70 per cent for wine and just under 50 per cent for beer.

Thankfully there is cause to raise a glass this week as two separate fights are underway to help make the cost of a drink a little less steep.

The first comes in the form of an appeal taking place at the Supreme Court of Canada, where justices are hearing arguments in the case of Gerard Comeau, who was arrested in 2012 after buying 15 cases of beer in Quebec and transporting them across the Registouche River into New Brunswick. He received a fine for violating a New Brunswick law that limits

the amount of alcohol a person can bring into the province from elsewhere in Canada.

Backed by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, Comeau fought the ticket and argued that section 121 of the Constitution – which says that goods must be “admitted free” between provinces – renders New Brunswick’s restriction unconstitutional. The judge agreed, and acquitted Comeau, so the government of New Brunswick appealed to the Supreme Court of Canada.

Why does this matter for the price of alcohol?

In a word, competition: if Canadians are prevented from taking alcohol across provincial boundaries, provincial governments have a captive audience and can raise taxes without much fear of losing revenue. But if the Supreme Court finds that Canadians are indeed permitted to transport alcohol between provinces, it will mean greater competition, forcing provinces to make sure their alcohol taxes are competitive with neighbouring provinces.

The second fight involves a campaign launched

by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation to help fight against the so-called “escalator tax” on alcohol introduced by the federal government as part of this year’s budget.

The liquor tax escalator automatically hikes the taxes on beer, wine and spirits each year by the rate of inflation.

And it could mean an extra $470 million poured out of Canadians’ pockets and into government coffers over the next five years.

The government has tried to frame

this trick as taking the “politics” out of tax hikes, as if raising taxes was the natural order of the universe, rather than an inherently political decision made by politicians. It’s a naked attempt to dodge the parliamentary responsibility to face the public to explain, year after year, why they’re raising taxes yet again. Why take the political heat on an annual basis when you can just stick the tax on a hidden “escalator” and let it do all the work for you?

on alcohol, what’s next? Gas taxes?

Income taxes?

The GST? The outcome of both of these

fights will have broad, long-term implications that go far beyond the price of booze.

But if they are successful, Canadians may want to order a (cheaper) drink to celebrate.

GST revenues from carbon-pricing—likely another tax grab

by Kenneth P. Green, Senior Director, Centre for Natural Resource Studies, Fraser Institute; Elmira Aliakbari, Senior Economist, Fraser Institute; Ashley Stedman, Policy Analyst, Fraser Institute This week, as Canadians were sliding into their holiday mindset, the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) released a report estimating the GST revenues collected by the federal government through existing carbon-pricing schemes in four provinces (British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec). We call this the federal carbon tax take.

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a 5 per cent federal tax applied to the final price of most goods or services.

Buy $100 worth of a taxable good and (ding!) another $5.00 is tacked on for Ottawa. But many may not realize that action taken by the federal government can inflate the cost of goods or services, and boost the amount of money collected from the GST. And that brings us to carbon-pricing.

Because carbon-pricing will be passed (in whole or in part) to consumers, it will raise the cost of goods

(including gasoline, diesel and natural gas) as well as services. The application of the GST to these higher prices will therefore provide the federal government with increased GST revenue. As a result of carbon-pricing, consumers will pay higher prices and both federal and provincial governments will see their revenues increase.

The PBO report finds that the GST revenues from existing carbon-pricing in B.C., Alberta, Ontario and Quebec will allow Ottawa to collect between $501 million and $580 million more over the 2017 and 2018 fiscal years.

Earlier this year, the Trudeau government introduced new legislation requiring all provinces to adopt their own carbon-pricing system or have carbon-pricing imposed on them. The so-called national carbon-pricing plan imposes a levy of $10 per tonne of emission in 2018, increasing by $10 every year to $50 per tonne in 2022.

The federal government has long insisted that carbon-pricing systems would collect no revenue for the federal government, with all the revenues staying in the province where they are collected. However, the PBO report con-

tradicts this claim as it shows there’s considerable financial benefit for Ottawa from the GST revenues. It should be noted that the estimated GST revenues in the PBO report is bound to increase as the carbon levy will grow in coming years, again, reaching $50 per tonne in 2022.

But to make carbon-pricing revenue neutral and meet the federal government’s commitment, all the revenues from carbon-pricing, including the amount collected through GST, should be used to lower other federal taxes, so that the net effect on federal government revenues would be zero. However, there has been no indication that the Trudeau government intends to do this.

Ultimately, the PBO report seems to expose carbon-pricing as yet another tax grab by federal and provincial governments.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2017

A Christmas experience in Germany

Neighbourly News

Biggar Lodge News Well my last write- up before Christmas. Oh, how busy the last month was. The residents can’t believe that the year is almost over.

Last Monday at Biggar Health Centre we had exercises and swingbowling.

Tuesday morning we had current events. In the afternoon we had a wild game of mop hockey.

Everyone was really into hitting the ball.

Wednesday the residents

had Wheel of Fortune, Bean Bag Toss and in the evening they had hot chocolate with Christmas Stories.

Thursday was Bible Study, exercises and Bingo.

Friday morning was Breakfast Club down Prairie. After Breakfast we had a clothing show on the for day. It was a perfect chance for families to buy last minute gifts for their loved ones.

Throughout the day we coloured and played crib.

Saturday was Jackpot Bingo. In the afternoon, we had a Christmas Jam Session with people from Landis. It was great.

Sunday morning was nail day. The PAL’s were here for Church. The little children from the Church sang. It was so precious.

Best wishes to everyone and have a safe and happy Christmas!

Have a great day

tion of letters and numbers written in chalk.

The guide explained the tradition of carolling at Epiphany. January 6 is Adoration Day (or Three King’s Day). Groups of church singers, especially children dress in costumes and go door to door singing and asking for donations. When a donation is given they write these symbols on the door. The numbers form the number of the current year. These markings are left up all year as an omen of good fortune.

In Miltenberg the Christmas market is held four weekends before Christmas. There is a traditional carousel but the booths have local crafts, arts and lots of entertainment -- concerts, carol singing and musical orchestras. Don’t forget the food. Lots of food.

From sausages to baking.

The hotel in Miltenberg is also where Elvis Presley stayed. The guide jokingly remarked it is such a shrine that the sheets in the room haven’t been changed yet.

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Peggy Hasein The trees Those that were remember dusted history or with icing sugar to give follow current events a snow like appearance. will recall that in 2006 Yes, this year I was miss- the parish priest Ulrich ing the mood of ChristBoom rang the bells of mas in Europe. the church for 20 minOne of the favourite utes during a rally of the stops was the town of National Democratic Miltenberg. Of course, Party of Germany. This as with everything, the disrupted the event and architecture is part of the Boom was later appointcharm. The half timbered ed Auxiliary Bishop. houses that dominated During the walking the landscape date back tour of the town we between the 15th and noticed markings on the 18th centuries. In 1603 doors of the houses. It Miltenberg belonged to looked like a combina-

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Christmas is the spirit of giving without a thought of getting. It is happiness because we see joy in people. It is forgetting self and finding time for others. It is discarding the meaningless and stressing the true values.

Thomas S. Monson Christmas in Germany is an incredible experience.

The markets, the decorations, the traditions and customs. It is very much a religious celebration and you will often see life size nativity scenes in the towns. As for the Christmas markets you can usually find a towering Christmas pyramid or a carousel.

Before I sound too much like a commercial I must explain. Two years ago my cousin and I enjoyed the adventure of a river cruise. For two weeks we floated along the Danube, the Main and the Rhine. Every day we were in a different town, off on a tour and then having free time to roam the markets.

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Your donations are very much appreciated and allowed us to help those families needing assistance.

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Also, SPECIAL THANKS to each and every individual who donated toys, gifts, or monetary donations which were used or will be used by Secret Santa for families within this community. We are proud to live within such a generous and caring Community!

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Swimming - well, wading I don’t think that many of us in Great Bend ever got to be good swimmers.

The river was right there, and with it the many stories and close calls of those who had ventured into it. Many of which Y.T. recalls... This page would be too short to mention most of them, but it is that memory that, over the years, has brought this old pen to write these lines!

Dad always said that

his father, having been raised near a lake in Ontario, was a good swimmer, swam the river once and warned that it’s undercurrents were going to get a swimmer into trouble. So, we didn’t do more than wade in it.

This little “treatise” is about what we did do in the water of Great Bend, and how we became the non-swimmers you see!

We may be kind of old (and mebbe wiser!) but

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here goes, eh I think that the first time we ever tried out on this “wading” maneuver, was in what was known as “Long Lake” at John Jamiesons, a few miles north of “Great Deer” and a few miles northwest of Petrofsky (okay, you asked for it!)

7.7 miles north of Borden, Sask!

John and his wife were old friends of our folks and their lake (not too far from Redberry Lake) was a dandy beach for young us to wade on.

There was an old boat there called the Titanic (because it sank) and as small kids we had a lot of fun bailing it out before

it sank again.

We spent many happy days there in the pre1930’s and have many fond memories of a place now long deserted!

We Bob Mason often think of Long Lake. We waded often in the pasture slough of our childhoods, but none of them ever seemed the pristine times we spent up there.

Mother and Dad enjoyed our visits too.

Time passed though and as we grew a little older we attended some of the more sophisticated lakes

Notable Notes

in Saskatchewan. Meeting Lake became a favourite along with Waskesiu, Jackfish Lake, and it always seemed that the young people were finding some secret resort somewhere.

Time passed, Y.T. was in the Argylls, but had his share of wading, too. I can still hear that “squoosh, squoosh, squoosh” as we came out of the canal. But there was a more bitter sound than the lakes back home offered!

We came back home safely though, and it was our children that we took up to the lake.

Many of our younger children are excellent swimmers and sometimes make fun, I think, when they see this old guy staggering across the

pool. We are happy even at that, though.

Mebbe after a while, they will laugh at our jokes!

Sometimes I don’t even think about this one. My wife sez I always talk about the war too much!

We waded across the Soeste River in Germany when some of the spring ice was still floating on it! We were very cold and unhappy when climbed out the other side! We were attacked from the rear though and warmed up pretty quick! That is my greatest memory of wading!

Sorry! Most of my wading days are over, eh?

“We were cold and wet - and can’t forget!”

Lousy poetry, eh?

Don’t laugh, Dear Reader, your turn is coming!

Biggar Bowling Scores December 11-14 Monday Mixed: MHS, Brandon Markewhich, 201; WHS, Brett Dorosh, 184; MHT, Jason Raschke, 538; WHT, Brett Dorosh, 460.

Tuesday Seniors New Horizons: MHS, Glen Shockey, 181; WHS, Donna Eckart, 162; MHT, Glen Shockey, 493; WHT, Donna Eckart, 429.

Thursday Seniors: N/A. Biggar YBC Scores December 13-14 Bowlasaurus: BHS, Asher Bailey, 69; GHS, Willow Hebert, 52.

Pee Wee: BHS, Dominic Raschke, 140; GHS, Zuri Bailey, 97; BHD, Dominic Raschke, 267; GHD, Zuri Bailey, 183.

Bantam: BHS, Aidan Zagoruy, 217; BHT Aidan Zagoruy, 563; GHS, n/a.

Juniors: BHS, Tristan Otterson, 197; GHS, Cassie Raschke, 215; BHT, Tristan Otterson, 511; GHT, Cassie Raschke, 518.

Seniors: BHS, Justin Otterson, 140; GHS, Hailey Boobyer, 233; BHT, Justin Otterson, 380; GHT, Hailey Boobyer, 562.

Area author donates to Monarch 4-H

Local Author Bob Wiseman donated copies of his book “Bobby’s Lucky Trail” to the members of Monarch Multiple 4-H Club. Bob has been a longtime supporter of our local 4-H Club so the members are excited to start reading all about his adventures!

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2017

Gene tinkering a slippery slope

by Calvin Daniels Gene drive was a term I had admittedly not heard before coming across a recent article in the agriculture press, and it took only a few paragraphs of that article to feel excited by its potential and too shudder with fear regarding its possible repercussions.

So for a bit of background on gene drive I turned to the Internet. “In genetics, gene drive is the phenomenon in which the inheritance of a particular gene or set of genes is favourably biased. Gene drive can arise through a variety of mechanisms and results in its prevalence increasing in a population,� detailed Wikipedia.

The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde side to this comes when you start to consider engineered gene drives. In other words science would tinker with a gene or two, release individuals of the species with the modification back into the wild, and over time the modification would take effect.

It has already been proposed to provide an effective means of genetically modifying populations or even whole spe-

cies. resistance. The technique In a Nov. 16 article at can be used for adding, nytimes.com it was relat- disrupting, or modifying ed back in genes, such 2013 Kevin as to cause M. Esvelt a crash in and his colthe populeagues at lations of Harvard a disease University: vector by suggested reducing such techtheir repronology ductive “could be capacity,� used to save notes Wikiendangered pedia. wildlife from The potenextinction by tial benefits implanting a in terms fertility-reof human ducing gene health, and Calvin Daniels in invasive farm proanimals — a duction are so-called gene drive. rather obvious. “When the genetically But take a step down altered animals were this path and the quesreleased back into the tions quickly mount. wild, the fertility-reducOn the surface getting ing gene would spread rid of mosquitos, every through the population, darned buzzing one of eradicating the pests.� the blood sucking little The science is obviously devils, seems like a rathintriguing. er fantastic idea. “Applications of gene But what happens to drive include preventing the bat and bird species the spread of insects that which rely on the pesky carry pathogens (in parmosquito as a major food ticular, mosquitoes that source? transmit malaria, denGet rid of any number gue, and zika pathogens), of crop pests from wild controlling invasive oats to flea beetles and it species, or eliminating seems a win in terms of herbicide or pesticide boosting production, and

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reducing costs in terms of herbicides and pesticides, which are already an issue with some consumers.

But again there are beneficial bugs that feed on specific weeds and birds which rely on invasive bugs and weed seeds as a feed source.

The birds feeding on bugs and seeds are in turn a food source for some hawks and so on the ripple could be felt through rather broad and dramatic ecosystems. Few things, if any, in a natural ecosystem survive in isolation of the species around them.

The fear is a gene drive ripple might easily cascade into a tsunami science could not stop.

Because it is a way to artificially bias inheritance of desired genes, gene drive constitutes a major change in biotechnology. The potential impact of releasing gene drives in the wild raises major bioethical concerns regarding their development and management.

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Looking back on a hilarious 2017 Part 2 • Alex Kaseberg: “In Alaska, one of the Iditarod contestants, Linwood Fiedler, finished an hour behind his dog sled because he fell off when he fell asleep. On the bright side, he was named an honorary Atlanta Falcon.”

• Dwight Perry: “Pelicans centre DeMarcus Cousins has been ejected 11 times in his NBA career.

Or as DeMarcus apologists prefer to spin it: Cousins 11 times removed.”

• Brad Dickson, on the KC Royals’ Triple Play Dog featuring a hot dog wrapped in a burger patty wrapped in bacon: “It’d be healthier to throw this away and eat a baseball.”

• Greg Cote of the

Miami Herald: “NFL owners voted 31-1 to OK Oakland Raiders’ move to Las Vegas, with Dolphins’ Stephen Ross the lone dissenter. Ross has since been so heroically lauded in the media you’d think he’d rescued three nuns from a burning car.”

• Steve Rosenbloom of the Chicago Tribune, on reports that Patriots QB Tom Brady wants to play another six or seven seasons: “That’s 24 starting quarterbacks in Bears years.”

• One more from RJ Currie, on Packers star Aaron Rodgers’ breakup with actress Olivia Munn just months after their rumoured engagement: “Or as quarterbacks call it, a fail marry.”

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• Cam Hutchinson of my wife’s birthday.” the Saskatoon Express, on • RJ Currie: “Mets ace why it took Noah Synthe NFL dergaard is 52,129 tries out with a torn to come lat muscle after up with its refusing an next NFL MRI days earschedule: lier for a hurt “Apparentbicep. Figures ly everyone a guy named wanted to Noah waits for play Clevehis injuries to land twice.” come in twos.”

• Gary • Dwight Penton Bachman, Perry: “The on Faceon sports Nationals set a book, after major-league Bruce Penton record by scorE S P N ’ s M i k e ing 170 runs in Golic said linebacker the season’s first month.

Reuben Foster hits In other words, a lot of anything that moves: “So opposing pitchers saw Tom Brady has nothing April showers.” to worry about.”

• Greg Cote: “The • Greg Cote again, on Floyd Mayweatherthe Kentucky Derby: Conor McGregor fight “They call it the ‘Run For will be pay-per-view gold. the Roses.’ Which also is Because P.T. Barnum what I do when I sudden- was right!” ly realize I’ve forgotten • Brad Dickson: “May

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• Brad Dickson again: “A study reveals that rodents that run on the field at baseball games tend to have a higher IQ than fans who run on the field.”

• Late-night funnyman Conan O’Brien: “It’s been reported that O.J. Simpson could be released from prison this year. When he heard this, Donald Trump said, ‘Finally, someone to play golf with.’”

• Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle: “Tiger hasn’t won anything in years, unless you count his victory in the ‘Scariest Police Mug Shot’ contest.”

• Headline at TheKick-

er.com: “Brady gets 6th finger surgically added to hand to hold future ring.”

• Dickson again: “ExHusker Randy Gregory reportedly failed a drug test for the seventh time in the NFL. One more and he’s removed from the league permanently and becomes a member of the Grateful Dead.”

• Dwight Perry: “With another NBA season coming to an end, commissioner Adam Silver gets to return to his other job: Holding the pitchfork in American Gothic.”

• Comedian Argus Hamilton, on the U.S. soccer team’s 1-1 draw in Mexico City: “There was one awkward moment at the end of the match: Mexico got a free kick, and the United States built a wall.”

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The Wee Stars of Tomorrow . . . Biggar Initiation Nationals hosted their home tourney, Saturday, making the Jubilee Stadium a hub of excited players, eager to come to grips with the puck and their competition. From the sounds and looks, everyone had a fantastic day. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Happy Holiday Smile . . . Biggar Central School Band member Athenna Andales puts out a smile that only Christmas (and fellow bandmates!) can inspire. The band program at the school hosted its annual Christmas concert, giving a full gymnasium a taste of the holiday spirit and a wee peek at how accomplished these musicians are all becoming. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2017

A tribute to Ron and Marj Crozier at the celebration held this summer Mom and Dad, Grandpa

Croziers celebrate 60th anniversary

and Grandma, Auntie and Uncle, Ron and Marj: You’ve been with us through thick and thin, Through our birthdays,

graduation, weddings.

With your: kids, grandchildren and great grand children.

You’ve helped make

plans, move, organize; Supplied us with spuds, zucchini, tomatoes, pickles, carrots, cakes, pineapple squares, rhubarb crisp, and the list goes on and on.

Sixty years helping grow a community!

The community extends to Perdue, Rosetown, Wilkie and halfway to Cando.

You have bettered the R.M. by drawing up a petition for a change of railway crossing.

You have helped decide on plans and helped build a church; external walls and internal parishioners.

You have beautified the community. Everything from the latest hair dos

to sharing perennials, moving trees and moving soil.

Mom and Dad share their bounty. Everything from grain - selling for a deal to the neighbours - making chop - hauling bales - garden veggies and meals.

I’ll always remember that when anyone comes to the farm for a visit, you always get fed. Whether it is coffee, tea, juice or water with cake, cookies, scones, pie, et cetera, you will be fed. Whether it is 11 a.m., noon, 5 p.m. or 6 p.m., you will get a fivecourse meal!

Everyone gets fed. If you are the neighbours’ kids (Macintosh) that have

walked over, you will be fed. If you are delivering fuel, siding for the next building project, or working on the next house renovation. If you are here to explain the next new thing in furniture, insurance, or vacuum cleaners. And of course if you are family and here for a visit, you will be fed.

Then there are the thousands of volunteer hours spent with all the different organizations: Biggar United Church, Elks, Credit Union Board, Clinic Board, Pool Elevator, Rodeo Association.

We love you deeply and will always call the farm home.

Love Alaine and Darrell

Back row: Tash Crozier, Bill Crozier, Cathy Crozier, Jason Miller, Vienna Miller, Seth Miller, Arianna Miller, Chantelle Miller, Darrell Tomanek, Alaine Tomanek, Ron Crozier, Marj Crozier, Andy Hayward, Randee Johnson, Jordan Johnson, Everette Johnson, Deb Hayward, Hayden Johnson, Jasmine Edwards, Coen Edwards, Chase Edwards; front row: Kevin Haines, Sarah Haines, Marcus Selig, Alyssa Crozier, Maxwell Janischewski, Janelle Janischewski, Grady Janischewski (missing is Brent Janischewski).

Local artist showcased

Dianne Larouche-Ellard is the featured artist in the Biggar and District Credit Union. This exhibit brought to by the Credit Union and the Biggar Art Group, and of course, the artist! (Photos contributed by Dianne Larouche-Ellard)

Hilda Dielsen and Rita Sutherland from the Biggar Art Group are measuring up, making sure all is level and centred whilst they were hanging Dianne LaroucheEllard’s painting in the Biggar and District Credit Union.

by Delta Fay Cruickshank for Biggar Art Group Dianne Larouche-Ellard is a local woman who is an accomplished artist!

The Biggar Art Group is so pleased to announce that Dianne’s art is now hanging in the Biggar and District Credit Union!

Her work has replaced Joanne Hammond’s photography. The Credit Union says feel free to wander down their hall and check out the art work. There is even art in the Community Room, feel free to go in and check out the paintings Dianne has in there. My favourite one is in there, “Not So Sweet, Sweet Pea” ... it reminds me of the chaos my gardens turn into despite all my good intentions!

The Biggar Art Group are women and men from Biggar and area who meet every Wednesday afternoon at 1 p.m. in the Credit Union Gallery in the Biggar Museum.

Together they created the painted banners that are now hanging in the Biggar Health Centre. When they are not doing art for the community, they work on their own art projects every Wednesday.

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Saskatchewan projected to lead Canada in economic growth over next two years

The Most Hideous Time Sweater of the Year . . . Biggar and District Credit Union celebrated Ugly Christmas Sweater Day, letting their fashion sense dictate their holiday dress code on Tuesday. Truly some incredible fashion faux pas, but fun and great for a holiday laugh. Thanks to the Credit Union for letting someone with little to no fashion sense (Kevin Brautigam) judge the day. Winner of the ugliest sweater was Cheri Steeg. Although one and all were truly winners for walking around all day in their holiday disasters!

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Saskatchewan will lead Canada in economic growth in 2018 and 2019, according to the most recent RBC Economics Provincial Outlook.

The report projects growth of 2.7 per cent for both years, compared to 1.9 per cent in 2018 and 1.6 per cent in 2019 for Canada.

“Saskatchewan’s economy has been resilient in the face of challenges in the resource sector,” Economy Minister

Steven Bonk said. “We have made some tough decisions to place the province in a position of strength for the future, and we are pleased to see these decisions yielding positive results for our economy.”

The province’s economy will benefit from recovery in the energy sector, as well as rising investment spending and expected rebounds in the agricultural and mining sectors.

The report notes key potash contracts secured in China and India as contributing factors to some of the growth. The growth in the mining sector is expected to have a positive effect on capital spending and the construction sector in Saskatchewan.

The RBC report also projects growth of 0.5 per cent in employment and a lower unemployment rate of 5.7 per cent for 2018.

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Just a reminder from Santa’s Men and Women in Red Serge . . . Biggar RCMP wish everyone safe travels and happy holidays, and are asking everyone to give themselves plenty of time to get to your Christmas dinners, pay attention to changing road conditions, always be attentive, and if you drink alcohol, do not drive. Biggar Detachment members, here in a fun holiday picture, are proud to serve the jurisdiction of the Town of Biggar, Village of Perdue and the RM’s of Biggar, Perdue, Eagle Creek, Glenside and Rosemount. They thank you for their support in 2017 and wish everyone a happy New Year. Left to right: Sgt. Colin Sawrenko, Cst. Andrew Park, Cst. Cristina Cox, Cst. Karlo Malik, Cst. Mark Wright, Cst. Brianne Hathaway. Missing: Public Service Employees Darlene Ries and Vicki Little. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Lord Asquith School Principal’s Message

by Leanne Gruending Although it might not look like a Winter Wonderland, Christmas is just around the corner!

The holidays are always a busy and exciting time of the year filled with Christmas classroom activities, class parties, assessments, door decorating and the Christmas Concert.

There’s always so much going on in the school, but along side all of the “stuff” I like to take a moment to truly get back to the spirit of the holidays - the things we’re grateful for.

My list is long: The coaches and organizers who create opportunities for our kids beyond the classroom, teachers who challenge themselves to try new and different things shifting their class from great to even better (seriously - amazing stuff is happening in our classrooms), our EAs who work tirelessly with our kiddos creating positive relationships and experi-

ences where all students are able to see success, our Booth for feeding me perogies every Wednesday, our Admin Assistants who keep our school running, our students who are hilarious, hard working, caring, accepting, supportive and exploring (and make things for me in shop class), our parents and community that support the “Heart” work we are doing at LAS, our caretakers who take such pride in keeping our building sparkly and well maintained, and, of course, Mr. Karras for driving me crazy while keeping me sane with his sense of humour and care for our students (Sorry for the run on sentence, Ms. Braun!).

With all the amazing things happening in and around this school, I know I’m not the only one who feels grateful.

I’m curious, what are you grateful for?

I’m Grateful for...

Mrs. Shaw: “a school and staff that supports,

embraces and celebrates diversity for our students.”

Ms. Goran: “I am thankful for a group of students who are creative, innovative, and have the warmest hearts. I am also thankful for the magic of childhood and the many amazing discoveries we have made together.

Also, I am thankful for a Rider Grey Cup 2018, and cats.”

Mr. Johnstone (Intern): “that I have learned so much from all the staff...

P.S.: and coming back in January!”

Mrs. Kucherhan: “Each day as they are filled with new questions, new ideas and new relationships.”

Mrs. Plummer: “I’m grateful for student success, supportive parents and colleagues, family traditions, and online shopping!”

Ms. DeCorby: “I am grateful for the amazing supportive staff and students who are full of discovery and wonder at LAS.”

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A TOTAL OF 590 QUARTER SECTIONS SOLD ACROSS SASKATCHEWAN

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HOUSES FOR SALE Yellowhead Modular Home Sales Canadian built by MODULINE Elite Price Event on NOW!

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For more information call: Karen/Kevin 306-948-9115 302 - 8th Ave. W. Biggar Two bedroom apartments for rent in Regina East Co-operative for Retired Couples and/or part time employment, renovated, screened balcony, free parking & laundry. Security doors. Reasonable rent. Close to banks and shopping. Call 306789-7970

233-1st Ave. W., Biggar 306-948-2700

FOR RENT SASKATOON $500 HOLIDAY BONUS! MOVE IN TO YOUR NEWLY RENOVATED SUITE ON OR BEFORE JAN. 1ST Rent with us to receive great perks! ° 24-hour customer service ° Newly renovated suites ° Maintenance guarantee ° On-line account access ° Resident member only events, contests and more!

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

PRESENTATIONS Music Students pony up for Majestic Theatre . . . The music students of Peggy L’Hoir, Janelle Leschinski, Joan Motz, and Diedra Whitell performed their fine and fun music to a packed and lively Biggar Majestic Theatre this past Monday. In the true spirit of Christmas, they donated the $365 profit from the silver collection to the Theatre. From left to right: Caledonia Donahue, Emily Goring, Abigail Donahue, Jonathan Crane, Reid Silvernagle, Raeann Gidluck and Jennifer Crane of the Biggar Majestic Theatre Board. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2017

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Phone:306.882.2123 New Patients Welcome!

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

Southeast entrance of Nova Wood Bldg.

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

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

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Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

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100 - 2nd Ave. W., Landis

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

Phone: 306-658-2044 Toll Free: 1-855-658-2044

look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

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INVESTMENTS

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

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Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

is a full service law office that practices…

Email: biggar@biggarinsurance.ca Email: landis@landisinsurance.ca

Ph: 306-948-5133

302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

Peszko &Watson

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

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

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

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

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INSURANCE

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

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

117 - 3rd Ave. W.,

(New Horizons Bldg) Biggar

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors

102 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar

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

rod.campbell@sasktel.net

BUSSE LAW

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For FAX service,

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

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…owned and operated

by Brett Barber

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• Bookkeeping • Tax Returns • Financial Statements

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CAMPBELL ACCOUNTING SERVICES

OFFICE HOURS

306-948-7274

Co-Ed Fitness Centre

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

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

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• ‘Ideal Protein’ Weight Loss • ‘Slender You’ Figure Salon • H20 Massage Bed

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Weight Loss & WELLNESS Centre

306-717-2818

Menno:

Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

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

Biggar

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INVESTMENTS

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306.948.3344 FOR SPECIAL

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Lyndsey Poole

Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

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

Pamela Eaton Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

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

by Credential Financial Inc. and is used under license.

Financial Planning Estate Planning Life Insurance

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14 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

SERVICES REAL ESTATE

AUTOMOTIVE

Shoreline Realty

Cari Perih

www.SoldbyCari.ca homesforsale@soldbycari.ca

Acres of Expertise.

FOR RENT BIGGAR HOUSING AUTHORITY

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

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

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

Housing for families and seniors Rent based on income

1st Ave. West, Biggar

Call: 306-948-2101

• Cattle hauling with 21 ft. gooseneck trailer • round and large square bale hauling with step-deck or highboy semi-trailers • also buying and selling straw and forage • also machinery hauling Home • 306-948-2037 Alex • 306-948-7291 Dan • 306-948-7843 Biggar, Sask.

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

Phone: 306-948-5678

WYLIE SEED & PROCESSING INC. Canadian Seed Institute Accredited Pedigree, Commercial & Custom Cleaning FULL line of Cleaning Equipment including Gravity Table

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price!

For all your Cereal and Pulse Cleaning Call: Bill: Dale:

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

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

THE

BIGGAR

INDEPENDENT Custom Grain and Fertilizer Hauling Darren Diehl

306-262-5980 Biggar

COURIER

BIGGAR COURIER

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

~Brian and Cathy Fick~

Cell: 306-948-7524

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

306-948-5600

Jerry Muc Phone: 306-948-2958 Fax:

Teams, Corporate and Personal Attire Judy Kahovec…

306-882-4313, cell 306-831-7935

Your authorized

Panasonic, Samsung, LG, Frigidaire, Shaw, Yamaha Audio Dealer;

306.948.2700 Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer Open: Mon.-Fri.

• Heavy truck parts • Agriculture parts • Automotive parts & accessories www.yhtruckagauto.com

Hwy 14 East, Biggar

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

216 Main St., Biggar

OPEN… Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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

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

227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

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Rebel Landscaping 306-948-2879, evenings 306-948-7207, daytime Ed Kolenosky • Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting

• Topsoil • Lawn Care • Leveling • Sod • Patio Blocks

• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more

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

306-948-5455 OPTOMETRISTS

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

Sat. • 8 a.m. - Noon.

YH Truck, Ag & Auto

• Laser Engraving • Promotional products (mugs, mousepad, etc)

and Your authorized

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE

306-948-5699

“Your complete decal and signage shop”

Custom Embroidery

SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer

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

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

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

Phone…

701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar

Dave Molberg

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

Box 736, Biggar

M & N REPAIR

Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

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

TROY MAY, owner/operator

Qualilty!

Open Monday-Friday

Cell: 306-948-7995

306.237.7671

A Sign of

CLEANING Cliff Forsyth

306-948-3996

REALTOR®

HAULING

SERVICES

THUR-O CARPET

Dr. Kirk Ewen Dr. Michelle Skoretz Doctors of Optometry PHOTOGRAPHY

Danny Vogelsang

306-222-6081

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

Biggar, Sask.

Brody Ellis, Sever Ellis, Stetler Heather

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Call today for a FREE estimate!

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

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

306-948-2801/306-948-7279

LEADING EDGE WELDING LTD. Aboriginal owned • Mobile Welding & Fabrication • 24/7 Emergncy Service

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Photography For appointments…

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• We cater to ALL • Repairs? Got a project in mind? industries… farming/ Give us a call for a FREE quote. commercial/oil field/ • NOW offering Skidsteer, industrial Transport, Hot Shot Service!

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