Webpaper 37 by The Biggar Independent

Vol. 108 No. 37

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Harness the sun . . . These solar panels are part of an initiative owned by Golden View Hutterite Colony. The 400,00 kilowatt produced and fed into SaskPowerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grid. The 1,300 panels could provide power to about 75 homes. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

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Happy 40th

Cargill Prairie Malt cel ebrated their 40th year in business on Friday, Sept. 8. Biggarites were invited to the Administration Building where burgers, hot dogs, chips and pop were on the menu for those who attended. There were a number who attended including some former employees. (Independent photos by Daryl Hasein)

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100th Centennial Celebration at the RIES Farm Jordy and Darlene Ries along with Morley and Eleanor Ries were pleased by everyone who came out to celebrate the 100th Anniversary (1917-2017) of the Ries Farm near Springwater, on August 5, 2017. Some would say it was a century in the making. The celebration involved three generations of families who farmed the Ries homestead for the past 100 years, George Ries, Morley Ries and Jordy Ries. It was made further special when Kim Coates from Los Angeles took time out of his busy schedule to fly down to take in the festivities. Kim Coates commented on all the wonderful times and memories he made visiting the farm which was where his mother, Joyce Coates, grew up. Joyce Coates was also in attendance with a smile on her face throughout the whole event. Dean Coates, brother to Kim, along with his wife, Kathy and their two sons from Saskatoon were also there to help make the celebra-

tion a bit more special. Other special visitors were Randy Ries, Lana buoy and Brenda Ries, all from Edmonton, Alberta, who came to celebrate such a great milestone as their father, Art Ries, who also grew up on the farm, used to love to share story after story about his life on the farm. It was also nice to see that Darrell McCaig and his wife from Okotoks, Alberta, were able to make the drive along with his sister, Dianne, her husband and her daughter, Christine, her husband and two kids, all making the trip from Edmonton. Dianne and Darrell also had fond memories of their visits to the farm as their mother, Elsie, also grew up on the farm. Also attending were Josie Kohlman and Jean Harley, cousins to Morley Ries, who also lived at the farm for a short time. They were accompanied by Kathy Neumann, Josie’s daughter. Lastly, it would not have been a farm celebration without Jordy’s

The whole Ries clan poses for pictures, August 5, celebrating the 100th year of seeding, harvesting and everything else that goes into running a farm. Although

the day saw a short burst of heavy rain, being farmers, no one complained, and the happy faces reveal how much fun was had by all. (Submitted Photo)

two sisters being there, Connie Small, along with her husband, Dwayne and Cindy Chizek. Cindy Chizek gave a heartwarming speech about how wonderful it was to be able to attend such a celebration as well as all the wonderful memories she had growing up on the farm. Connie Small

Schenn, Jackie St. Germaine and Christine Bos. Again, the weekend was made special by friends, neighbours and relatives who came out to share such a great milestone. It was nice to see that the rain did not dampen the spirit of the event. A further mention to all

was left busy entertaining friends and relatives with her wonderful sense of humor and the many stories she shared with everyone there. Also noted in the picture are the 4th generation to the RIES farm being Alyssa Ries, Ashley Ries, Erika Ries, Christa

who brought salads and sweets as well as well as those who helped with getting everything set up, putting up the tents and cooking the burgers. Also attending were Wendy Young and Emil who traveled from Quesnel, B.C. More pictures on page 15.

Biggar town council minutes Minutes of the regular meeting of the Town of Biggar council held on Tuesday, August 15 at 7:15 p.m. in the council chambers. Roll call: Mayor Ray Sadler, councillors Boyle, Young, McCallum, McNicholls, Sherbino, Young and administrative staff. Agenda for meeting was approved. Minutes of the August 1 regular meeting were accepted as presented. Minutes of the August 8 committee meeting of the whole council was

accepted as presented. RCMP Local Detachment report July 14 - August 14 accepted as presented. Recreation Director’s report for the month of August accepted as presented. Town foreman’s report accepted as presented. Administrator’s report accepted as presented. Bank reconciliation and statement of financial activities accepted as presented. General accounts paid in the among of $239,249.90 and general

accounts payable in the amount of $65,396.04 were approved. Correspondence: Flaman Investigation, reports; Mill Street, new owner North American Lumber; Prairie Wild, Crown lands. Town of Biggar agreed to be part of the establishment of a Municipal Bylaw Court to enforce the Town of Biggar bylaws as per information provided by the Town of Kindersley. Quote from Biggar Leisure in the amount of $3,300 for surveillance

cameras for various strategic locations around town was deferred to the 2018 budget. Mayor Ray Sadler proclaimed September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in Biggar. Ivan Young declared a conflict of interest in the following matter and left the council meeting. Building permit approved for detached garage, Lot 4 Block 106 Plan 73S10472. Building permit approved for decks, Lot 4 Block 96 Plan G606. Building permit approved for dwelling addition, Lot

Duo entertains with folk music Ellen Froese and Derek Curtis are set to grace the stage at the Majestic Theatre tonight as they entertain with their own brand of folk music. Froese grew up on a dairy farm in central Saskatchewan where she

was homeschooled on her grandparents’ Mennonite homestead. Her first audience, according to her website, was singing to the cows. She has travelled a long way since then and has refined her artistic career. Her passions included a phase of rock and roll and morphing into folk/bluegrass music. She has appeared at The Bassment opening for Catherine MacLellan and as a solo performer. She appeared at the Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Time Music Festival. She has

toured throughout North America with appearances at Merlefest, Folk Alliance International, Breakout West, International Bluegrass Music Association. Derek Curtis is based out of Nashville and has played shows at the legendary Blue Bird Cafe, Acme Feed and Seed, The Basement. He classes himself as a folk/ Americana songwriter who used traditional songwriting. He is a native of Massachusetts who was influenced by the music of Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Neil Young. His

repertoire includes folk, blues, bluegrass, and country music, all with his own modern twist. Froese and Curtis will be appearing tonight at the Majestic Theatre in Biggar.

10 Block 32 G167. Ivan Young returned to the council meeting. Request for support for the Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers for an advertisement for $185 plus tax in the

Crime Prevention Guide. Information regarding the SUMA regional meeting was received. Kirk Sherbino, Barb Barteski and Ray Sadler will attend.

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Letter to the Editor… Dear Editor: It is the beginning of another school year and, no doubt, the subject of a dry grad will have come up and been tossed around but it never seems to gain the foothold it needs to become reality. I don’t want to wade into the arguments of underage drinking, what’s right and what kids should get to do. I want to tell you about the last true dry grad Biggar had. It was the fall of 2002 and a bunch of people decided to have a dry grad that year. There was no giant, glaring reason for it, no ones premature death haunting our consciences. The idea got going and picked up a lot of steam very quickly. Of the 50 plus grads that year, the vast majority of them signed on, even the popular kids. We were a united front it seemed. There were some hold outs, you know who you are, but there was hope they could be convinced to join us. We had our first meeting to discuss this dry grad idea, the hold outs came as well. They were asked “what would it take to get you to come to this dry grad?” and the reply was simply “booze.” With that one simple response, you could see the resolve and determination

falter in many faces, the united front crumpled like a wet paper bag. The meeting with the parents went about the same. That week we lost half the class to the wet grad side and the entire school year became a never ending stream of “which grad are you going to?” and “this one will be way better.” The quest for a dry grad trekked on and over the course of the year, many, many volunteer hours were put in creating it. Several families went above and beyond to pull it together and I will eternally respect and admire Rena Sutherland (L’hoir) for her efforts to make the dry grad a success. Everywhere they went, they were met with support and donations from the community. When grad day rolled around we had 21 grads for the dry grad. Grad ceremonies came and went, it had been a long and exciting day, and lets face it, the most important day of our lives up until that point. Little does a person understand at that age what a drop in the bucket of life that day is. During one of the many times wet/dry grad discussions got going in Mr. Schmeiser’s class, he asked why everyone was making such a big deal about grad

in general. Some in the class protested that it was the most important day ever, “as important as your wedding day!” to which Mr. S replied that it was on par with the forty some Christmas’ he had lived through and some day we would feel that way too. Back to grad night, everyone went home and changed out of their fancy clothes and tried to catch a nap before the party started. Upon arriving at BCS2000, we found the main area had been decorated for a beach party, giant mounds of food and snacks waited to be eaten and many of the teachers were on hand to serve drinks and run entertainment. Some kids wouldn’t care if their teacher was there, if fact they would probably prefer that they weren’t, but to a teachers pet, suck up like myself it was a meaningful gift and a part of that night I still see most clearly in my mind. Inside the gym they had gladiator sports set up, a bungee cord run (which sounds like a good idea until you remember mid

stride that you just ate four pieces of pizza and there is a bungee cord tied around your stomach). Karaoke was on the stage, Mr Thomas’ class had pool tables, there was stuff I never even got to. Why, because I was sitting in one of the hots tubs conveniently placed on the basketball court. Later that night they gave out the prizes and it wasn’t a few random items that businesses had donated, no, they had received so much money that they made

Strapped to three parents trucks was a hot air balloon, generously supplied by Sasktel (because they are big fans of dry grads), and each and every grad got to go up and see that glorious, blazing ball of fire in the sky as it crested the valley’s hills and cast a strong red orange light over the town that was still asleep. The dry grad was a great time spent with my friends and in the end, when all the bills were paid, they still had so much

money left over, each grad got a $100 Walmart gift card. In the world of social media and texting, the old excuses of never seeing people again after grad or missing out on the “great time” fall by the wayside, you could watch the party on youtube, twitter, facebook, dropbox, instagram or skype. There will always be more parties, more gatherings, more fun. I’m not a teetoller, I partied plenty in high school, I partied

plenty the week leading up to grad night. But I chose dry grad for that one night and have never regretted that decision. You will always have those who choose wet grad over dry, let them. But that shouldn’t stop you from having a dry grad if you want it. If you build it, they will come. If you want it, do it. Print off whatever inspirational quote you need to motivate you, just don’t be the wet paper bag. Bethany Drapak

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up prize packages. There was the bbqs with camping chairs and tiki torches; the dvd player packages (back when dvds were very new); the microwave with tupperware sets; and the tent and sleeping bag combo; one $250 prize for every grad. The night passed quickly and the sun was coming up early as it does those late June mornings. If you had peered out your window that morning, you would have seen quite a sight.

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One hundred years of history est portion are women. Stats Can projects that by 2051 the number of centenarians will quintuple. There are definitely challenges to caring for a population over 65. Many Peggy Hasein are more active than the previous generations and are giving new definitions to â&#x20AC;&#x153;senior livingâ&#x20AC;?. They have disposable income and are willing to spend -- on travel, vacation homes, hobbies. For those who require extra health care, that is putting a strain on the resources now available. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no wonder hip and knee replacements are high on the surgical list. But, when you stop and think about the life these people have experienced. It is better than learning from history books in a classroom, they have

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Dust off your vocal chords with the adult choir Greetings all you closet choral folk. Have you been yearning for the sweet sounds of an alto or bass crooning beside you? The wait is over. Prairie Notes Community Choir is gearing up again for its fall season beginning with a meet and greet registration, September 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Gabrielâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roman Catholic Church. We are a crew of folk that like to sing; we meet Wednesday nights and work up a variety of music from sacred to pop, spiritual to old time rock, and sing at several community events. This year old gigs include: supporting the

music at the community Remembrance Day service at the Community Hall, November 11; Canada Music Week concert, November 21, Carol festival, December 5 and our own concert, December 10 at the Majestic Theatre. We will also sing for other events if asked and we have enough singers to manage it. Cathy Donahue is our fearless director. She is ever on the search for music from Saskatchewan composers, and opportunities for our choir to collaborate with other performers and guest choirs. Peggy Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hoir is our

enthusiastic accompanist who goes deep to help us with tricky harmonies or finding balance to support smaller sections so we can have a good sound and some fun along the way. If you would like to try us out, please join us September 20. If you are interested, but may still be combining or otherwise detained on the 20th, give Cindy Hoppe a call at 948-2947 and let her know your plans. Fifty dollars is the cost to have 12 weeks of new tunes wired into your brain and to provide a smile and a lift to our listeners.

R.M. of Biggar No. 347 FIRE BAN The Council of the R.M. of Biggar No. 347 have issued a fire ban for the municipality effective immediately. All fires are prohibited except for the use of an enclosed barbecue apparatus. Please NOTE, after September 21, 2017, fines can be issued in accordance to Bylaw No. 1-2009 -- A bylaw to establish penalties for contravention of Bylaw pursuant to the Municipalities Act section 381 -- The R.M. can fine an individual $2,000 for the first offence and $250 for each day the offence continues. A corporation can be fined $5,000 for the first offence and $250 for each day the offence continues. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Administration Office, 306-948-2422.

actually experienced the history. One hundred years ago the First World War was just ending. Pioneers were breaking land and establishing their farms. They were youngsters then, roaming the Prairie and playing with their siblings. Schools were scarce and education was not a priority. It was more important to learn life skills. No computers or smart phones then. Then, came the Great Depression. There was the stock market crash and the start of the Second World War. All this at a time, when they were entering young adulthood. They were courting and getting married and starting their own farms -- all this while grappling with rations and little or no money. Yet, I can remember that generation talking about the good times they had at family get togethers. How they would all gather on a Sunday and have picnics in the summer and huge family meals in the winter. There was laughter and music.

The years went by and this generation witnessed the technology boom -- television sets, phones (with party lines), a disconnect between generations, automobiles -- and a few more wars. Men walked on the moon.

It is mind boggling really, when you think about all the world events that can happen in one lifetime. Some of those memories will be gone forever but thankfully some have been passed on.

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It is expected that the number of those age 65 and over will only increase in the coming years. This is due mainly to the fact that the Baby Boomers are reaching that golden age. Statistics Canada estimates that, by 2031, almost one in four Canadians will be 65 or over while the population of children will be at 16 per cent. Centenarians are the fastest growing population at 43 per cent. It is partly due to rising life expectancies. Of those over 100 years, by far the larg-

I attended the funeral of my aunt, age 101. I cannot help but think of the history she has experienced. She was one of 337 centenarians in Saskatchewan in 2017. A centenarian is a person who lives to or beyond the age of 100 years. The term is associated with longevity. In 2012, the United Nations estimated there were 316,600 centenarians in the world. In 2016 the number of seniors in Canada surpassed the number of children for the first time in our history. Canada had 8,230 centenarians.

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Looking back (Windows) Windows don’t seem to be a very interesting subject, but as I sit here and look back they were sure part of our early education out here. Sure, during our lives we have looked on some famous paintings by famous people, but we have never seen lines so exact as the frost made on our windows when we were kids!

I think that the first time we really paid much

attention to windows was back about 1923 or so. Mebbe our educations out here weren’t so good, but if Da Vinci could equal the lines that “Jack Frost” left ours then he deserves to hang in the Louvres of our time, but he can’t! Our little three year old minds saw in those window paintings far more than the Louvre’s watchers ever did. Mebbe I’m wrong to think this way, but to we of the years later it was an education of the nature to produce beauty we have never forgotten. The 1930’s passed - and we never did see the wonderful works that human painters have done. But we did see frost on the windows! All of us know that education is for the

young (experience comes later!) and when Y.T. was young, in the 1920’s some of our little schoolbooks started our education. I don’t know who compiled those “Readers” of the 1920’s and 30’s, but they sure had a little bit of everything in them. Poetry: “Above the pines the moon was slowly drifting The river sang below; The dim Sierras, far beyond, uplifting Their minarets of snow.” Drama: “The sand of the desert was sodden red Red with the wreck of a square that broke.” Philosophy: “Far off the navies sail away On dune and headland sinks the fire So all our pomp of yesterdays Is one with Nineval and Tyre.” Humour: “If gallongs people to pay while they paint a fence! Every-

thing!” But the one that I remember most was “The house with the golden windows.” The “moral” of that story has stayed with many of my generation for all those Bob Mason years! It must have been a “midas-ion”, (boy there is a new word!) to find that those windows were not golden, but it must have been a wonderful revelation to find otherwise and that some of the world’s nicest people live in those houses that do have “golden windows”! Having (as usual?) made a long list of windows associated subjects, it would be a shame not to include some of them here, so here goes! Mother often hung a sheet from an upstairs window to let us know (in a far field!) that it was dinner time. But one day she forgot. And when

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moon came the horses turned in anyway! We only had about three seconds after we heard them falling, but how actual human made it through the window, I don’t know! The mortar bomb burst, just as we landed inside and we never got a scratch, but when we got back to our regiment we darn near needed a change of underwear!

In Saskatoon’s Grace Church is a very strange window - a padre, on his “Tour of Europe gathered the shards of church windows during WWII, brought then home and made a church window. It is hard to believe that sane people can turn on each other like that! Surely civilized people have to settle their differences by bombing churches!

Biggar Lodge News

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Adoption of Bylaw to Amend the R.M. of Grandview No. 349 Zoning Bylaw Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Grandview No. 349, intends to consider the adoption of a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw No. 2015-04 under the Planning and Development Act, 2007. INTENT OF ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT: The proposed amendments will allow for Non-Farm Residential subdivisions to exceed the maximum site area of 4.05 hectares (10 acres) at the discretion of Council. The addition to Section 7.3 is summarized below: 1. Section 7.6.18: “The maximum site area for non-farm residential use may be greater than 4.05 ha (10 acres) depending on existing physical circumstances, i.e., limitations or demarcations peculiar to a proposed non-farm residential site, such as a shelter belt, fences, existing buildings, a highway or rail line or topographical restraints (e.g. Creek, coulee, slough or similar topographical features).”

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the proposed bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw during regular office hours at the R.M. of Grandview No. 349 municipal office. Copies are available at cost. PUBLIC HEARING: The Public Hearing shall be held on October 4th, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. at the R.M. of Grandview No. 349 municipal office. Issued at the R.M. of Grandview No 349, this 14th day of September, 2017. Shonda Toner, Administrator

by Karen Kammer, Recreation Coordinator What a nice hot September so far that we have been experiencing. Hopefully this will last so that the farmers will have a good harvest. Last week at Biggar Health Centre we had exercises in the morning. Floor Yahtzee was on at 2:30. Tuesday was current events and Jeopardy. Wednesday morning was mop hockey. There was a lot of laughs going on. The floor was full of fuzz from the mops. In the afternoon we went on the bus to the museum. It was nice to see the exhibits (some old and a few new). Thursday was Bible Study, exercises and bingo. We also had a small retirement party for our one Activity Worker, Barb Stenerson. Friday morning was Bar-

becue Club down Autumn House. Then after lunch, we loaded the handibus and took a drive to Wilkie. The residents told me a while ago that they wanted to visit neighbouring nursing homes. So we went to the home in Wilkie. We had an hour visit with ice cream. Some of the residents lived in Wilkie before and wanted to see the change. Of course we got to visit some friends there that are Biggar locals waiting to come back home. Saturday morning was color bingo. The residents watched the new version of “Annie”. Sunday we had the Perdue United Church over for worship. Monday was Labour Day. We had no Activity Staff on. The residents did keep busy. They spent the day outside. Others worked on puzzles and some watched a movie.

Tuesday this week we had current events and a spelling bee. We thought it was appropriate because it was the first day of school. Wednesday was Birthday Party night. We had three birthdays. Cash Back was the entertainment. The Biggar United Church Ladies supplied lunch. Thursday was Bible Study, exercises and bingo. Friday morning we had hymn sing. Barbecue Club was down Willow. Happy Hour was on at 2:30. Saturday morning was Home Sweet Home Bingo. They watched a movie in the afternoon. Sunday was Grandparents Day. We had a tea to acknowledge this special day. Jantzens were here for church this week. Have a great day.

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Canada’s Shapovalov wows the tennis world Canada has a new sports star with a name that looks like a combination of French and Russian. Denis Shapovalov burst onto the professional tennis scene like a bolt of lightning, wowing the tennis world in August with an upset victory over world No. 1 Rafael Nadal in Montreal’s Rogers Cup, going on to lose in the semi-final, and then becoming the youngest player in almost 30 years to reach

the fourth round at the U.S. Open in New York in September. He lost in the round of 16, but he won thousands of fans on both sides of the border. Shapovalov is only 18, with long shaggy blond hair that flows out from around his Nike baseball cap, worn backwards, to give at first glance the impression that he’s an Avril Lavigne Sk8er Boi. He joins Milos Raonic and Eugenie Bouchard atop the list of Canadian

tennis stars to watch. Retired tennis great Mats Wilander gave the highest praise to Shapovalov, calling his talent a combination of ‘Federer and Nadal’. Former U.S. great Brad Gilbert says the sky’s the limit for Shapovalov, saying he could potentially be the No. 1 player in the world. The master of nicknames, Gilbert calls the Canadian star ‘Shapshot’ — merging part of the youngster’s name with a takeoff on one of the most famous hockey movies.” How Canadian, eh? The kid, however, prefers ‘Shapo’. But who is Denis Shapvalov and what’s his backstory? The tennis world just didn’t pop open a can of yellow balls, crack one open and see Shapovalov roll out. He has worked his way up, reaching new mountains ever since he was 13. At 16, he won the Wimbledon junior singles and teamed with Felix Auger-Aliassime to win the U.S. open junior doubles. The tennis world knew all about Shapovalov long before Sammy Sports Fan in Canada started to pay attention. Shapovalov was born in Israel but moved to Canada with his parents when he was one year old. His mother, Tessa, who runs a tennis club in Vaughn, Ont., remains one of his co-coaches.

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ing he dreamed up the He might not have phrase.” McDavid or Bautista • Mike Bianchi of name recognition quite the Orlando Sentinel: yet, but he’s gaining. “Everybody I talk to People are stopping him in airports, seeking auto- keeps saying that if Blake Borgraphs, tles strugand he’ll gles again undoubtthis season, edly have he will be votes cast done as the in his quarterfavour back of the when Jacksonville Canadian Jaguars. In sports other words, reporters I guess you determine could say our counthat this is try’s outa Make-orstanding Blake seaathlete of son.” the year. • Bob After Bruce Penton Molinaro starting of pilotonthe year line.com (Hampton, ranked 250th in the Va.): “Miami signed Jay world (he was 1,162 at Cutler. Apparently ownthe end of the previous ership was impressed by year), Shapovalov has all the passes he comrisen to the top 70. He’s pleted to Dolphin cornerheading toward the top backs when he played for — with a bullet, just like Chicago.” his serve. • Brad Dickson of the • Comedy writer Alex Omaha World-Herald: Kaseberg: “The Detroit “There are allegations Lions have signed QB Matt Stafford to a $135 the Red Sox cheated in a game against the million deal. Which is pretty amazing consider- Yankees. So this is how ing Stafford has won just World War III will as many playoff games as begin.” • Comedy writer Jim Kendall Jenner.” Barach: “LaVar Ball • Greg Cote of the Miami Herald: “Serena will play a role in the video game ‘NBA2K18.’ Williams had a baby Apparently he will be girl, launching a million the guy running up and ‘G.O.A.T. has kid’ referdown the sidelines tryences on social media, ing to sell everyone some with each user think-

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overpriced shoes.” • Another one from Barach: “The Red Sox are expected to get a slap on the wrist over stealing signs using an Apple Watch. The part that hurt was when Bill Belichick gave them only a ‘3’ for originality.” • RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Arland Bruce III has asked the Canadian Supreme Court to allow his concussion suit against the CFL. Trying to get money from the CFL? The guy really does need his head examined.” • Jimmy Fallon of NBC’s ‘The Tonight Show’: “The New York Jets are 1000-to-1 longshots to win the Super Bowl. That means if you bet just one dollar... you will lose just one dollar.” • Alex Kaseberg again: “Did you see Roger Goodell get booed at New England? Michael Vick got a better reception at the Westminster Dog Show.” • Headline at TheKicker. com: “Bills fans doing two-a-day drinking sessions to prepare for season.” • Brad Dickson again, after a local man was arrested on suspicion of running a cockfighting operation: “You might be a redneck if ... you bought season tickets.” Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca

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RM 347 Biggar 4 BR, 2 BA Lindal Cedar Log home. Quonset, horse barn, and shop. Full 1/4 negotiable.

$324,000

RM 47 Biggar Scenic property overlooking Richmond Lake. Subdivision opportunity. Services nearby.

$55,000

PERDUE

Acreage 15 Acres Dave Molberg

Acreage 27.34 Acres Dave Molberg

BIGGAR

RM 346 Perdue $339,900 Former Leney School. Extensive Acreage renovations. Beautifully treed 5 Acres property near Perdue. Dave Molberg

RM 347 Biggar Beautiful sheltered yard site with 1,076 sq. ft. 2 BR, 2 BA home. Garage, shop & barn.

$185,000 Acreage 5 Acres Dave Molberg

Saskatchewan’s Ag Real Estate Professionals Dave Molberg Salesperson

306 9484478 Dave.Molberg@HammondRealty.ca

For the most up-to-date listings, please visit our website

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(NC) With the school year ahead of us, lunchtime can be daunting. We all know how quickly children get bored of typical lunchtime items, not to mention that mornings can often feel rushed when lunch preparations aren’t going according to plan. But school lunches can also be a great opportunity to introduce your kids to new foods and encourage a little independence. A recent survey by Whirlpool Canada shows that 70 per cent of Canadians agree that giving children an opportunity to try dishes from different cultures is a good way to encourage mutual understanding and respect. To make the most of lunchtime meal prep and help families, children and classmates bond

over a variety of tasty foods, Emma Waverman, a blogger and popular Canadian writer, shares her top tips. Make it quality time. Time spent cooking with your kids gives you the chance to connect and work together each day. They love to be empowered and will feel happy to be included. Children often like a hot lunch once or twice a week, so making this prep time into quality time will help your child feel involved in the process and appreciative of the opportunity to work alongside their parents. Encourage independence. Kids involved in the process will feel confident and independent, even if their involvement is as simple as packing their lunch. Start by find-

ing a role in the kitchen suitable for your children, such as bagging lunches, washing fruits and veggies or coming up with ideas for next week’s meals. The new Whirlpool door-within-door refrigerator has flexible storage options and offers quick access to your child’s lunch picks. Sample something new. Inspire your kids by selecting new meals you would both like to try. Have them get involved in the food selection process and introduce new foods on a regular basis. Your kids may draw inspiration from their fellow classmates for meals to try or they may look to you for guidance. Trying new foods is a great way to keep lunches exciting.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

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Randy Weekes, MLA Biggar - Sask Valley Constituency Office 106- 3rd Ave. West, Box 1413 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Toll Free: 1-877-948-4880 Phone: 1-306-948-4880 Fax: 1-306-948-4882

YOUTH Bowling Leagues Starting week of September 11 for 30 weeks

Runs every Wednesday evening September 13, ages 9 & up every Thursday after school September 14, ages 4 & up

REGISTRATION at Biggar Bowl

Forms available at bowling alley and Town Office For more information,

Call Melissa @ 306-948-2255

Penton on sports

Easy ways to make the most of school lunches Acres of Expertise.

RM 347 Biggar 4 BR, 2 BA Lindal Cedar Log home. Quonset, horse barn, and shop. Full 1/4 negotiable.

$324,000

RM 47 Biggar Scenic property overlooking Richmond Lake. Subdivision opportunity. Services nearby.

$55,000

PERDUE

Acreage 15 Acres Dave Molberg

Acreage 27.34 Acres Dave Molberg

BIGGAR

RM 346 Perdue $339,900 Former Leney School. Extensive Acreage renovations. Beautifully treed 5 Acres property near Perdue. Dave Molberg

RM 347 Biggar Beautiful sheltered yard site with 1,076 sq. ft. 2 BR, 2 BA home. Garage, shop & barn.

$185,000 Acreage 5 Acres Dave Molberg

Saskatchewan’s Ag Real Estate Professionals Dave Molberg Salesperson

306 9484478 Dave.Molberg@HammondRealty.ca

For the most up-to-date listings, please visit our website

HammondRealty.ca

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Biggar Pee Wee Football Team hosted Unity on Wednesday, Sept. 6. There were some great plays on the field by both teams. In the end Biggar wound up on top with a final score of 79-68. (Independent photos by Daryl Hasein)

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Are you looking for highly rewarding part-time work? Do you enjoy working with Youth? Are you looking for adventure? Our organization namely the Air Cadet League of Saskatchewan is looking for individuals that can be a positive influence on youth aged 12-19 years of age. This position will require a national screening check, drivers abstract and character references. The position may include supervision, instruction of variety of topics, administration, and some travel with overnight stays may be required. Assets for this position would include previous work with youth, enthusiasm, willing to learn new skills, willing to listen, previous cadet or military experience, and/or any technical skills. This position can provide financial compensation once itʼs determined a good fit. All Training will be provided free of charge. For more information and to set up an initial phone interview, please contact: David Deswiage Director Air Cadet League of Saskatchewan Interim Chairperson #300 Fisher Biggar SSC davidd@skacl.ca

Biggar Majestic Theatre has a position for you! The Majestic Theatre is a volunteer run community facility that is looking for a paid contract position for a

CUSTODIAN. The job will include but is not limited to the following: - Cleaning and preparing the theatre for upcoming events and movies, (list of cleaning duties will be provided). - Maintaining inventory of the cleaning supplies, paper products, softener salt and any other products needed. - Lawn care and general outside maintenance throughout the year. This would include snow removal and ice removal of sidewalks and weed control around the building. - General maintenance of the inside of the building. This would include replacement of light bulbs, cleaning windows and small fix jobs. - Reporting monthly to the Theatre Board with a written report detailing hours worked, duties performed and any concerns to be reviewed by the board. - This contract position will be managed by the successful applicant. (If the individual cannot fulfill their duties for a short period of time, it is up to them to find a trustworthy individual to perform the duties and it is the contract holder’s responsibility to pay that individual.) - This position will pay $20 per hour of reasonable work time. Monthly hours will vary. - This position will require an able, mature and agile person that can lift upwards of 60 pounds. Please send your résume by September 15, 2017 to: biggarmajestictheatre@gmail.com OR Drop your resume off at: Shop Easy Foods 104 - 2nd Ave. East, Biggar.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep. ca/MT or 1-855768-3362 to start training for your workat-home career today!

Heavy equipment

SCRAPER OPERATORS

for late model CAT equip. Camp job. Competitive wages, plus R & B. Valid drivers license req’d. Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc., )V_ (YIVYÄLSK :R S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www.brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

MEMORIAM

Albert E. Heichman May 16, 1939 September 15, 2007

Lovingly remembered by Cathy

CARDS OF THANKS The family of Charlotte McMahon would like to express their sincere gratitude to everyone for their expressions of sympathy through cards, food, flowers and donations. a special thank you to Rev. Joan Brown for her very meaningful service, to Neil and Bryan, Cathy and the community choir and the UCW for serving lunch. Thank you to Bob and Ed for your concern and professionalism. To all the family and friends who were able to be at the memorial, our thanks. Charlotte was a very determined lady and lived a long and fruitful life. She will be dearly missed. 37p1 The family of Charles and Lorna Silbernagel would like to send a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped us through our time of sorrow in the passing of our son, Phillip David Silbernagel. 37p1

Coming

Week of SEPTEMBER 11: Bowling Leagues starting at Biggar Bowl. Call Melissa @ 306-948-2255 for adults, seniors and youth. 36c3 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14: Biggar Majestic Theatre presents… Ellen Froese & Derek Curtis Folk Music. 7:30 p.m. (doors open @ 7 p.m.) at Majestic Theatre. Tickets: $15 advance; $20 at the door available at de Moissac Jewellers or Biggar Independent. 35c3 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at St. Gabriel’s Church, registration for Prairie Notes adult community choir. $50 = music. We sing a variety of gospel, pop and classical pieces and participate in community events such as the Remembrance Day Service; Canada Music Week Concert; Carol Festival and our Christmas Concert. We practice Wednesday evenings and welcome singers of all skill levels. For more information, phone Cindy Hoppe at 306-948-2947. 34c4

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Coming SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24: St. Gabriel Parish Fall Supper, 5 - 7 p.m. in Biggar Community Hall. Doors open at 4:30. Adults, $15; ages 6 to 12, $8; ages 5 and under, FREE. Take Out… $15, phone 306-948-2954 or 306-948-3880 by 8 p.m. on September 23. 36c3 Saskatoon Doll Collectors Club: Invites you to a Doll Show on Sunday, September 24th from 11:00 - 4:00 at the Royal Canadian Legion 362 - 3021 Louise Street . Contact: Dianne @ 306253-4726. Prairie Branches Enterprises Inc. will be having their Annual General Meeting on

WED., September. 27 at 7:00 p.m. at 104 - 7th Ave. West, Wilkie, Sask. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30: 1 - 5 p.m. Calling for Culture! Biggar Museum and Gallery is looking for people to represent their heritage. The museum is hosting a Culture Day event to showcase the different cultures that make up our town and surrounding area. This is happening Canada wide as part of Canada 150. We look forward to learning more about our neighbours and the places their heritage originates. So if you are interested give us a call at 306-948-3451. We look forward to hearing from you and expanding our knowledge on Biggar’s heritage. 35c4 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5: Biggar & District Donors Choice Campaign Blitz. Many canvassers are needed. If you are willing please call Michelle at 306-948-3739; Shirley at 306-948-5303; or Mary Annn at 306948-25c1. Information sheets to prepare for canvassers are available for pick up at several businesses downtown. Canvassers, please pick up books at New Horizons on Thursday, September 28, 2 - 6 p.m. Thank you for your support. 37c3 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20: Biggar & District Arts Council presents… “LAILA BIALI”, 7:30 p.m., The Majestic Theatre, Biggar Adults/Seniors $25 (advance $20); Students, 13 and older, $15 (advance $12); children 12 and under, $5. Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306-9482452 or online www.ticketpro.ca 37c6

DEADLINE for classifieds,

news and advertisements is…

MONDAY 5 P.M.

INVITATIONS Join us to celebrate

Hazel Watson’s 90th Birthday SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Come and Go Tea 1:30 - 4:30 at Biggar New Horizons Please no gifts

AUCTIONS

FOR SALE

AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT ONLINE AUCTION Turn your inventory into CA$H! Trucks, Sprayers, Tractors, Trailers, Combines & More! “Consignments Welcome” Call Ken Purdy (306) 250-0707 1-800-263-4193 www.McDougallBay.com PL# 331787

FOR SALE Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com. PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306-649.1405 for details.

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STEEL BLDGS * Economical * Pre-engineered * Steel framed, fabric covered buildings. Call 1-877397-1594 or go to www.guard-all. com for a free quote. STEEL BUILDING SALE ...”BLOWOUT SALE!” 20X23$5,998. 25X27 $6,839. 30X33 $8,984. One End Wall Included. Bonus Drill/Impact Driver Combo Kit Included. Check Out www.pioneersteel.ca for more prices. Pioneer Steel 1-855-2127036

WANTED MAIN STREET GARAGE SALE is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 306-9481773 or 306-9485393. Pick-up available. tfn

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AUTO PARTS Wrecking over 250 units... cars and trucks. Lots of trucks... Dodge... GMC... Ford... Imports... 1/2 ton to 3 tons... We ship anywhere... Call or text 306821-0260. Lloydminster.

LIVESTOCK GELDINGS, MARES & STALLIONS FOR SALE! www.livingwaterp a i n t s a n d q u a rters.com Versatile horses used for competitions, ranching, roping, jumping, working cow horse, reining, Western Pleasure, parades, etc. 306-283 4495PM, Langham, SK email: livingwaterworks@hotmail. com

SEED & FEED

LAND FOR SALE FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT. GREAT References Available A TOTAL OF 590 QUARTER SECTIONS SOLD ACROSS SASKATCHEWAN

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LAND RENT

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HOUSES FOR SALE For Sale… 205 - 7th Ave. West, $325,000, bungalow with attached 2-car garage, approx 1700 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, sun room, lots of extras. For appointment, call 306-242-1691 or cell 306-3611681. 35p3

HOUSE FOR SALE

118 - 8th Ave. East, Biggar

Family home on a corner lot, across from the schools. Open concept living room/kitchen, lots of sunlight and nine ft. ceilings! Almost 1,500 sq. ft. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. This home is easy to suite

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HEATED CANOLA WANTED!! - GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!! - BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!! HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252

HOUSES FOR RENT For Rent: 3 bedroom house, S/F/ W/D. available Sept. 1. Phone 306-948-2702 35p3 For Rent: 2 bedroom house, Biggar. Phone 306948-2958 35p3

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

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

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Two bedroom apartments to rent in Regina East Co-operative for Retired Couples, Renovated, screened in balcony, free parking & laundry. Security doors. Reasonable rent. Close to banks and shopping. Call 306789-7970

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

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Western Commodities

THE BIGGAR INDEPENDENT T on NEWSSTANDS @

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

• Leslie’s Drugstore • Super A Foods • Quick Stop • Weasie’s Gourmet Blends • Central Plains Co-op, Perdue

• Pharmasave • Shop Easy Food • Biggar Esso • The Store, Perdue

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Coming BIGGAR ASSOCIATED GOSPEL CHURCH corner of 8th Ave.W. and Quebec St., Biggar

Sunday Worship â&#x20AC;˘ 10:50 a.m. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunday School during the worship service Pastor Doug Motz, Church office phone, 306-948-3424

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

Sunday Worship Service â&#x20AC;˘ 11 a.m. Sunday, September 10â&#x20AC;Ś Potluck lunch following service. Church office phone, 306-948-2280, Rev. Linsell Hurd

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Sunday Service â&#x20AC;˘ 10:30 a.m. Please join us to meet and hear the new vicar, Sarah Mowat. Everyone welcome. Contact numbers will be posted when they are available.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Prep your yard now for success next growing season (NC) Taking a little time to properly prepare your yard for fall and winter can be crucial to ensuring gorgeous plants and foliage in the spring. Follow these simple steps to get your yard in top shape: 1.) Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a reason raking your yard is synonymous with fall Ăł layers of dead grass and other materials build up over the summer and can prevent strong grass growth. Rake your yard thoroughly for a good start next spring. 2.) Did you know that fall is the best time to do weed control? Weeds continue to gather nutrients and energy that they store during the winter to use in the spring. Apply herbicide to decrease the chance of their survival during the winter. 3.) Prune your perennials and trees. Cut back the dead leaves and branches to promote new growth in the spring. Wear your DH3 Jake Straight Stretch jeans from Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to ensure youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re able to stretch and reach every branch. 4.) Fertilizing your lawn in the fall gives it the energy it needs to maintain a healthy root system and bounce back to life in the spring. 5.) Clean and cover outdoor furniture and store in a shed if possible. That way, your furniture wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t blow away or have to brave the harsh elements head on.

PRESENTATIONS

Donation for the skies . . . Fuel 94 and UFA have decided to make a donation to save peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives once again. The Fuel 94 board members Royce Sutherland, Raymond Herzog, Norbert Katchmer, John Eppich, Dustin Simon, together with UFAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new manager, Karen Grear, have rallied together to donate another $1,500 to STARS Air Ambulance. (Submitted photo)

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

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Entertainment One Group. Headquartered in Canada, eOne is a leading international independent entertainment company that specializes in the acquisition, production and distribution of film and television content, which includes the Oscar-winning Theory of Everything, beloved childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cartoon Peppa Pig and the Canadian comedy classic, This Hour Has 22 Minutes. 407 Express Toll Route. The worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first all-electronic, open-access toll highway, Highway 407 is an integral part of the Toronto Areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transportation network. It currently spans nearly 130 kilometres and 385,000 cars drive on it every day. Dorna Sports Management. This Spanish sports management, media and marketing company organizes the MotoGP and the FIM World Superbikes Championship, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two most popular motorcycle racing circuits. Broadcast Australia. This company develops and maintains the infrastructure at 622 TV and radio sites throughout Australia. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Special Broadcasting Service are among its largest customers.

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ROOFING

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BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES

WESTWIND ELECTRIC LTD.

Commercial and Industrial Electrical Wiring

Licenced, Insured & Bonded Over 15 years experience

Perdue, Sask.

Peter Hofmeister Journeyman Electrician

Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

306-948-5291

Goldburg Electric Ltd. • Residential • Commercial Contact Matt Craig

Cell 1-306-753-9807 • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM

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

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

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OFFICE HOURS

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Phone:306.882.2123 New Patients Welcome!

BIGGAR DENTAL CLINIC 104 - 6th Ave. East, Biggar, Sask. Southeast entrance of Nova Wood Bldg. Hours… Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

306-948-3408 LEGAL SERVICES PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors

102 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar

306.948.2208

306-948-3389 Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

306-948-3346 …serving your community since 1972

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Biggar Of¿ce Hours…

Landis Of¿ce Hours:

304 Main St., Biggar

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:

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

INVESTMENTS

RED APPLE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES “Administrative Services to

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

For a FREE consultation, call Cheryl Irvine @ www.redappleadmin.ca www.facebook.com/ redappleadmin

Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

is a full service law ofﬁce that practices…

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

Ph: 306-948-5133

302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

Peszko &Watson

Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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

223 Main Street Biggar

INSURANCE

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

201B - 2nd Ave. West

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

see us at The Independent, 122 Main Street, Biggar

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

117 - 3rd Ave. W.,

(New Horizons Bldg) Biggar

BUSSE LAW

For FAX service,

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

306-948-7402

…owned and operated by Brett Barber

Biggar, Sask.

CAMPBELL ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

306-948-7274

- together with -

ROSETOWN DENTAL

• Bookkeeping • Tax Returns • Financial Statements

Call Making Biggar Smaller!

PLUMBING & HEATING

ACCOUNTING

115 - 1st Avenue West Rosetown, Sask.

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

306-717-2818

s 2ESIDENCE s #OMMERCIAL 7IRING &OR FREE ESTIMATES call…

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

Weight Loss & WELLNESS Centre

www.madgesaskroofing.com Biggar, Sask.

PHILLIPS ELECTRIC

Menno:

306-951-8004

“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

DENTAL

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

INVESTMENTS

For all your investment needs, Visit…

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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306.948.3344 FOR SPECIAL RATES AND SIZES

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Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

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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 222 Main Street 306 948 5377

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

14 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

SERVICES REAL ESTATE

AUTOMOTIVE

Shoreline Realty

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

www.SoldbyCari.ca homesforsale@soldbycari.ca

Acres of Expertise.

FOR RENT BIGGAR HOUSING AUTHORITY

701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar

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.

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

Phone…

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

306-948-2109

FTB Parts th

703 - 4 Ave. E., Biggar (just off Truck Route)

306.948.1700

Heavy Duty parts Automotive parts

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

948-3955

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

Box 736, Biggar

M & N REPAIR

Dave Molberg

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

Qualilty!

Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

Cell: 306-948-7995

TROY MAY, owner/operator

CLEANING

Open Monday-Friday

REALTOR

306.237.7671

A Sign of

Cliff Forsyth

306-948-3996

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

306-948-3380 306-948-2234 alloutdrilling@gmail.com

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

Photos by In BIGGAR Jocely n Every Tuesday Portraits, Family, Biggar Professional Building, Weddings & Sports 223 Main St., Biggar

Photography For appointments… Biggar, Sask.

• Repairs? Got a project in mind? Give us a call for a FREE quote.

• We cater to ALL industries… farming/ commercial/oil field/ industrial

• NOW offering Skidsteer, Transport, Hot Shot Service! CALL Chance Parenteau @ 306-948-9465 or Sarah Nagy @ 306-290-9766

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Photos by Jocelyn Portraits, Family, Weddings & Sports Photography Biggar, Sask.

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306-948-2814

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52.99/case

@ The Independent 122 Main St., Biggar

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 15

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

100th Centennial Celebration at the RIES Farm

Food, food, and more food! When families get together, no one goes hungry. On the occasion of a 100th, you just aren’t going to get away from pictures, and for the Ries clan, a whole lot of laughter! (Submitted Photos)

What celebration is complete without cake? From left to right: Connie Small, Cindy Chizek, Morley Ries, Joyce Coates, Eleanor Ries, Darlene Ries, Jordy Ries and Kim Coates.

Cari Perih, REALTOR® Cell: 306-948-7995

17093AX2 17093AX3

carip@remax.net

$409,000

Blocha Acreage

158 acres. 4 bedroom bi-level. NG fireplace. Double attached garage. Heated workshop. Watering bowls. Beautiful sheltered yard. Call to view!

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Town Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar Biggar

FOR

SALE (MLS®)...

Address Blocha Acreage 202 8th Ave West 135 Wright Cres SOLD Trotchie Acreage 226 3rd Ave East 120 Wright Cres 106 8th Ave West 401 5th Ave West 409 3rd Ave East 319 3rd Ave East 410 4th Ave West SOLD 527 8th Ave West 503 8th Ave West 110 6th Ave West 211 5th Ave East 103 5th Ave East 303 4th Ave West 220 3rd Ave West 302 4th Ave East 602 Main Street 307 7th Ave West

Price $409,000 $360,000 $344,900 $329,000 $310,000 $289,900 $275,000 $240,000 $215,000 $209,000 $199,900 $199,000 $195,000 $192,000 $168,900 $128,900 $124,900 $116,000 $ 86,000 $ 85,999 $ 85,500

BIGGAR

SoldByCari.ca

BIGGAR

Actor Kim Coates, nephew of Morley and Eleanor Ries, took some time out of his busy schedule to enjoy the family get-together and historic 100th.

Okay, some chicanery was in the air. Morley Ries, left, hands over some cash from a failed bet to actor and nephew Kim Coates. Boys and their games - all in fun for the family, and no hard feelings as everyone was back to celebrating the auspicious occasion.

$329,000 Trotchie Acreage

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY

Town Biggar Biggar

2.18 acres. 3 bedroom. 4 level split. Steps from Biggar. Completely renovated inside and out. Double attached garage. Must See! FOR

Address 405 4th Ave East #2 Plaza Mobile

SALE (MLS®)... Price $ 82,000 $ 78,000

Out of Town Properties… Perdue 912 Ave M SOLD $199,900 North Battleford 1201 - 106 Street $198,900 Landis 209 Jubilee Cres $137,000 Landis 105 2nd Ave West $ 60,000 Landis 102 2nd Ave West $ 50,000 Springwater Burke Home SOLD $ 29,900 Biggar Biggar Biggar

Vacant Lots… 305 & 307 4th Ave West $ 79,000 201 5th Ave East $ 29,900 310 6th Ave West NEW $ 28,500

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES… Contact Team Petryshyn 306-856-0066

Biggar Biggar

221 Main Street 211 Main Street

$189,000 $175,000

Shoreline Realty Office: 306-867-8380/306-856-0066 Not intended to solicit properties already listed for sale. Each office is independently owned and operated.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

16 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

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