Vol. 107 No. 45
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016
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Feathered Fuss . . . The lagoon south of Biggar is a hub of activity and sound as feathered fowl make their migration pit stops. The warmer weather of late, has farmers in the field and pushing to get their crops in. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
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The Biggar Nationals hit the ice for their opener of the Sask West Hockey League season versus the visiting Macklin Mohawks, November 4. Not the best of starts, the Nats eventually began to click, but the Mohawks went away with a 5-3 win. The following night, versus the Kindersley Red Lions, the Nats lost a heartbreaker in the shootout, 5-4. (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)
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Boyko re-elected as Catholic board chair Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools’ Board of student outcomes and achieve the academic excellence we strive for as a division.” Education held its organizational meetFiscal challenges around funding and ing, the first meeting since October’s uncertainty around “transformational civic election, on November 7, at which change” for education in Saskatchewan Diane Boyko was re-elected chair of the are also top of mind for trustees. “We board. will go forward doing the good work The 10-member board has nine returnthat we do. Our board and our admining trustees: Todd Hawkins of Biggar, istrative team will continue to show Debbie Berscheid, Ron Boechler, Diane great care for our students, our staff Boyko, Jim Carriere, Tom Fortosky, Tim and for each other.” Jelinski, Alice Risling and Wayne Stus. Rev. Kevin McGee, diocesan adminisSharon Zakreski-Werbicki was elected to Diane Boyko trator for the Roman Catholic Diocese fill the 10th seat. Trustee Wayne Stus, who represents rural of Saskatoon, began the meeting with an openareas around Saskatoon, including the cities ing prayer and short commissioning service. He of Martensville and Warman, was elected vice- spoke about trustees using their God-given gifts in service to students, parents and staff. chair for the second consecutive year. With 44 schools (St. Gabriels School in Big“The electorate appears pleased with the direction of the board,” Boyko said, referring to the gar) and over 17,000 students, Greater Saskafact all nine incumbents were re-elected. “We toon Catholic Schools is Saskatchewan’s largest have the opportunity to build on the momentum Catholic school division, providing Catholic of the past several years. Catholic faith-based education from pre-kindergarten through Grade education is as strong as it ever has been. Our 12 in Saskatoon and area, Biggar, Humboldt, growing enrolment, opening six new schools Martensville and Warman. They are rooted in next year and an increasingly diverse student faith, growing in knowledge and reaching out to body demonstrate the support of our parents transform the world. and the community. We continue to improve
Western farmer’s voices heard on grain transportation The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) is optimistic for the future of grain handling and transportation following the announcement of the Strategic Plan for the Future of Transportation in Canada by Minister of Transport Marc Garneau. Minister Garneau announced several changes to the Canadian Transportation Act (CTA) and indicated that extended interswitching and the Maximum Revenue Entitlements (MRE) will be addressed. In a follow-up teleconference with agriculture groups, Minister of Agriculture Lawrence MacAulay outlined a commitment for legislation to be put forward in the first quarter of 2017 that will include reciprocal penalties for inadequate railway services and provide a clear definition of adequate and suitable service. “This was a positive and encouraging first step
to reforming the CTA,” says Sask Wheat Chair Bill Gehl, November 3. “The Ministers of Transport and Agriculture met with Western Canadian farm groups two weeks ago and the message was clear from the producers in the room: The MRE must be retained and any adjustments must come only after a full costing review is complete. It is good to hear that the concerns of Western Canadian producers were heard and that we will have an opportunity to help shape the grain transportation system.” Sask Wheat is part of a producer coalition that includes the Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley) and the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS). The coalition produced submissions for the CTA Review Panel in February 2015 and in September 2016. Each submission recommended a full cost-
Main St. icon comes down . . . Town of Biggar crews demolish the diner/motel at the corner of Eighth and Main Street, Tuesday.
ing review, the maintenance of the MRE and called for mandatory reporting on grain handling and transportation system functionality. The submissions also recommended that a rail oversight/planning group that includes producer representatives be created to assess ongoing operations of the railways. A study by University of Saskatchewan agricultural economists Richard Gray and Mohammad Torshizi in 2016 showed a clear need to retain the MRE. Under the MRE, the railways can increase their revenue by moving more grain. Removing
the MRE, however, will create a perverse incentive for the railways Where’s the Roast Beef? . . . Dale Buxton begins to carve where they during the St. Paul’s Anglican Church Fall Roast Beef Supper, can increase November 6. The Community Hall was not full to capacity their reve- understandably, farmers were in the field taking advantage of nues by mov- the warm weather. They missed a fantastic meal, but everyone ing less grain agreed and hoped farmers were safe and got those crops in the and charg- bin. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam) ing more for their services. Without MRE regu“Farmers depend on they are willing to work lation, the railways can the railways to get what with farmers to find fair maximize their profits we grow to market,” says solutions for transportby reducing their grain Gehl. “We saw clear sig- ing and exporting grain transportation services nals from the federal that works for every party to 25 MMTs, which is government today that involved.” the revenue-maximizing level for normal production years.
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Man on the run, drowns evading Unity/Provost RCMP On November 7, 2016 at approximately 1 p.m., Unity RCMP along with Provost, Alberta RCMP responded to a complaint in the Unity RCMP Detachment area near the Alberta border. Upon RCMP arrival, a male related to the com-
The business has sat empty for some time and was falling into disrepair. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
plaint attempted to evade police by swimming across a body of water. The male subsequently disappeared beneath the surface of the water. An RCMP member entered the water but was unable to provide assistance. With the assistance of the Macklin and Lloydminster Fire and Rescue, the individual, an adult male, was later recovered from the water, deceased. The incident occurred near Macklin. To ensure a thorough and impartial investigation, the Saskatchewan RCMP has requested an independent, external investigation of the circumstances surrounding this incident. Additionally, the RCMP has requested the Ministry of Justice appoint an independent observer. The Moose Jaw Police Service will conduct the independent, external investigation. As this incident is now being investigated by Moose Jaw Police Services, the RCMP will not be making any further comment.
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Letter to the Editor… Dear Editor: Why is it only during an election all we hear out of the politician’s mouths is . . . “Saskatchewan owned, Saskatchewan operated and Saskatchewan proud.” We also hear somewhere in the background how Saskatchewan is economically booming as a province. As soon as the election is over what are they trying to do? There are rumblings in the Parliament walls that SaskTel is to be sold. SaskPower will be next and let us not forget to privatize health care. Why is it when you have a problem with any of these resources the first thing the government does is pass the buck and say, “You see, we need to sell these commodities off because they are just costing too
much money.” All throughout the ‘70s and ‘80s, these resources were running confidently and now the government that, we as a people, voted in are trying to get rid of all the resource we have instead of trying to make Saskatchewan grow farther and make them run more smoothly. SaskTel is a wonderful resource but if you have trouble with your phone line you’re looking for a wait time of three days without a telephone. In the rural area that can make a difference of life or death. If you have an emergency and there is no telephone there could be major consequences, I am sure not to the government but it will be to the family members. I have to say SaskPower has been true to itself by trying to fix the situation as fast as
possible as long as you have the understanding that it takes time for them to respond to the location and find out where the problem is. Even though their costs have fluctuated over the years, it is still a company that remembers they are there for their clients. Now, the government is talking about privatizing health care. Saskatchewan was reported to have the longest wait times in the country for surgeries. The seniors in the nursing home have no voices because everyone is too busy passing the buck, yet these are the people who helped to make this province what it is today. No one is supervising what tis happening to them or caring about them for that matter. The ones that have family members can be a voice for them.
What about the ones who don’t? Who is looking after them? The ones with family members are getting frustrated and giving up as well because their voices are not being heard, when you try to get help for them. There is another leader once again passing the buck and saying, “It is not our responsibility.” Didn’t Saskatchewan already privatize health care in a form by separating the health regions, which isn’t working either because no one will take the blame for the wrong doings in their district. It was their responsibility when they were voted in, based upon their campaign speeches, which used to be called campaign promises. Why and when did that change? Economically we are prospering
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are welcome. They MUST be signed, approximately 300 words in length and are subject to editing. through potash, oil, grain and livestock, but what good are they commodities if the money is not put back where it belongs and that is into the health care as well as the companies that are owned and operated here in
Saskatchewan. In fact I have to ask myself as to where the money from all this prospering is going. If this all worked in the ‘70s and ‘80s and it isn’t working now. Instead of saying the resources are
costing too much, why don’t they put the truth forward and say the government is costing Saskatchewan too much and quit trying to sell off what is supposed to be making Saskatchewan operated, Saskatchewan owned
and Saskatchewan proud. Figure out the right way to operate so we can be proud once again and move forward instead of reflecting on what good we had. Tammy Gerlinsky, Wilkie, SK
Taxpayers deserve answers about GTH deal by Todd MacKay, Saskatchewan Taxpayers Confederation One thing is clear about the Global Transportation Hub land deal. “Mistakes were made,” said Premier Brad Wall when responding to the provincial auditor’s report in June. Mistakes indeed. The GTH paid $21.4 million for land, despite government appraisals establishing much lower land values. That’s a multi-million-dollar mistake. But big questions still loom. Exactly how much money did this mistake cost taxpayers? Who is specifically responsible? And why did the GTH make this deal rather than letting the experienced land-buyers at the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure handle it? The provincial auditor’s 64-page report provides important information. Geoff Leo’s extensive investigative report for the CBC adds important new points. Here at the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, we’ve submitted dozens freedom-ofinformation requests regarding the GTH.
Yet, those simple questions remain: how much money was wasted; who’s responsible; and why didn’t the GTH let Highways buy the land? For most of us, telling the boss about lost money prompts an obvious question: how much money? But we don’t have that answer in this situation. The provincial auditor audited the processes used to make the purchase, found gaping gaps in those processes, but didn’t account for the lost money. Here’s what we know. Mere months before the purchase, Highways appraised the land at $6.7 million and the GTH appraised it at $12 million, but the government ultimately paid $21.4 million. So this mistake likely cost between $9.4 and $14.7 million, but a guess isn’t good enough. How is it possible that the purchase price is so wildly different from government appraisals and how is it possible the government appraisals are so different from each other? How did two businesspeople make millions due to these gov-
chase rather than Highways? Highways routinely appraises and acquires land. Much of this land ultimately went to Highways. GTH didn’t have the expertise, policy tools or direct need for this land. In fact, previous GTH land purchases were handled by Highways. Sidelining Highways and running the deal through the GTH makes about as much sense as getting a plumber to make a cake for a bakers’ convention. The provincial auditor’s report makes it clear this decision was discussed at the cabinet table. Ministerial responsibility dictates that some blame is directed to Mr. Boyd, but Premier Wall allowed him to leave cabinet with nothing but praise. Further, there is no clarity as to whether Mr. Boyd should bear all of the blame or whether he was the victim of bad advice. The provincial auditor’s first audit unearthed serious issues. A second audit is needed to get answers on the remaining questions. Until then, a dark cloud will hang over this land purchase.
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ernment mistakes? The government owes taxpayers a precise answer: how much money was wasted? Then there’s the question of responsibility. Premier Wall has taken responsibility in a general sense, which is good, but not good enough. Accountability means holding specific people responsible for specific mistakes. There’s no evidence that anyone has been reprimanded in any way and it’s important for everyone to see concrete consequences for massive waste. Highways didn’t get a chance to make the purchase so it’s hard to place a lot of the responsibility there. It’s tempting to blame the GTH, but, according documents obtained through freedom-ofinformation requests, its management recommended against the purchase and didn’t even know who to make the cheque out to when the deal was done. The responsibility for one central question almost certainly rests at the highest levels. Why did the GTH execute this pur-
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A whimsical look at the news It’s amazing that the amount of news that happens in the world every day always just exactly fits the newspaper. Jerry Seinfeld Popular comedian Jerry Seinfeld was, of course, making a tongue in cheek statement about the news. But, not all news is the serious kind. Every now and then a “news” story gets reported that makes your head shake. Maybe it’s weird news or just offbeat news. It does, however, make for a break in the normal bombings, natural disasters and scandals that dominate the media. I like to “surf” the news sites after I have read the serious stuff. Sometimes it will bring a smile as in this story about Adolf Hitler’s lover Eva Braun. Her silk knickers are up for auction. Apparently a soldier found them at the end of WWII and took them to the United States with him. Now, the undies with Eva’s initials are being put up for auction.
In the world of “normal” people it is hard to imagine anyone wanting this item. It’s really hard to fathom why someone would have wanted them in the first place, let alone pay actual money for them. I am reminded of a saying from my Peggy Hasein mother, “each to his own.” This next story is a human interest. The original copy of The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich was checked out of New York’s Guiderland Library in April 1974. It was returned this year. The director of the library said this sort of thing does not happen very often. It is the longest overdue book that the director is aware of. The book was 15,531 days overdue and the charges
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for late fees added up to $3,106.20. And, here’s one for those impatient people who get in the elevator and immediately push the “close” button. It is a scam. According to the manufacturers the buttons make no difference. An act was passed in 1990 mandating that elevators stay open long enough for people with disabilities to get inside. The close button has been obsolete since the that time which means that those buttons are fake. Why leave them there? According to experts the “placebo mechanism” promotes the illusion of control, which is very important. Halloween has just passed but this story will make you smile. A Burger King establishment in Queens, New York “dressed up” as McDonalds. The picture showed the building draped in a giant sheet and spray painted the word “McDonald’s” on top. Two eye holes were cut near the restaurant’s logo.
BCS SRC news by Madeline Ellard Our school has been busy these past couple weeks. On Hallowe’en our elementary and high school students met in the gym after lunch for our annual costume parade and contest which was judged by Danessa Hollman, Miss Egert and Mr. Hadden. We saw some very creative costumes from all of our students. It was great to see so much participation. Following the parade, our elementary students went to the theatre where they watched the movie Storks. Our school also participated in UNICEF again this year with Grades 5 and 6 going door-to-door collecting donations. They collected almost $1,000. The Grades 7-12 vocal group has been busy at work every Tuesday and Friday at lunch,
along with bucket drummers who practice every Thursday. The elementary choir also started up this week with practices from 3:30-4:15 every Tuesday and Wednesday. Our school is currently participating in Operation Christmas Child, which is when we send shoe boxes full of warm gifts and school supplies to countries that need them. This year we are sending them to the Ukraine. The Grade 3s and our high school students have been asked to bring in donations with the goal of filling 14 shoe boxes. Our Grade 7s had a bake sale on Thursday and raised $65 with their delicious treats. Then interested Grades 7-9 students headed downtown to buy warm supplies such as toques, mitts and socks for the shoe boxes. In sports, our football teams held their annual
awards night and supper on November 3 with approximately 130 guests out to celebrate their athlete’s season. Lisa Haynes put in many hours of work organizing the event as did Mr. Argue who coached the teams this past season. Our junior volleyball teams have finished their seasons and are in limbo for another week or so, waiting for basketball to start up. Our senior teams headed to Conference playoffs in Maple Creek last weekend but did not move on to Regional play. So their season has also wrapped up and they have a couple weeks off before hitting the court on November 21 for basketball. The boys placed third in Outlook at their final tournament of the season and start their playoffs tonight, Thursday, November 10. Good luck boys.
The costume did not alter the menu. Burger King still sold original items but with a disclaimer underneath the sign: “Just kidding, we still flame grill our burgers.” Now, for sports fans. The Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs are locked in a battle for the World Series. The Indians have a very new fan base -- newborn babies at a hospital in Ohio receive a onesie with the World Series logo on it. The hospital says the newborns will be dressed in the outfits to help cheer on the Indians in their quest for the championship.
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NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act for the office(s) of:
Councillor: Rural Municipality of Glenside No. 377 Division No. 1 I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said office(s) will take place on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, and that the following person(s) are elected by acclamation:
Delmer Riley, Division 1 Dated at Biggar, Saskatchewan, this 2nd day of November, 2016 Joanne Fullerton, Returning Officer
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All his life Yours Truly has tried to be neat and tidy, yet when we look back over the years (quite a few of them) and find some of the clumsy things he has done, we get the impression that he was one of the biggest bunglers of the century. Much as he doesn’t want to point out all these awkward moments of his past, he still can’t see why such a nice guy can be blamed, time and again, for doing such awkward things. It is said though that confession is the best way to get rid of conscience bothering memories, and if the shrinks are right about that, here goes . . . Confession No. 1: I have no doubt but what Y.T. was always a “bull in a china shop” type, but the earliest bad memory he has of not being up to the neatness par, was while helping his new teacher, (she was young and pretty and everyone tried to help her) take a few supplies from her cart up the steep stone steps of his old country school. Yours Truly was maybe only six or seven years
TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST Rural Municipality of Glenside No. 377 Province of Saskatchewan List of lands with arrears of taxes as at December 31, 2015. Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land described in the following list are fully paid before the day of January 15, 2017, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land. NOTE: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Pt of Sec/ Twp/ Rge/ Mer Title Total Costs Total Arrears Sec Lot Blk Plan No. Arrears & Costs SW 3 39 13 3 143753430 $ 519.67 $7.74 $ 527.41 NW 9 39 13 3 144075067 $ 284.16 $7.74 $ 291.90 N½SE 9 39 13 3 144075089 $ 133.80 $7.74 $ 141.54 pt SW 9 39 13 3 144075078 $ 59.60 $7.74 $ 67.34 SW 16 39 13 3 144075056 $ 282.28 $7.74 $ 290.02 E½SE 17 39 13 3 144075113 $ 130.19 $7.74 $ 137.93 pt SE 2 40 13 3 145839280 $ 2,730.87 $7.74 $ 2,738.61 NE 34 40 13 3 140464100 $ 543.18 $7.74 $ 550.92 NW 34 40 13 3 140463570 $ 380.41 $7.74 $ 388.15 NE 2 41 13 3 118593939 $ 223.25 $7.74 $ 230.99 NW 2 41 13 3 118593906 $ 400.58 $7.74 $ 408.32 SW 2 41 13 3 140463716 $ 441.82 $7.74 $ 449.56 SE 2 41 13 3 140462816 $ 352.88 $7.74 $ 360.62 NE 3 41 13 3 118593760 $ 467.49 $7.74 $ 475.23 NW 3 41 13 3 125935094 $ 504.13 $7.74 $ 511.87 SW 3 41 13 3 140462793 $ 454.62 $7.74 $ 462.36 pt SE 3 41 13 3 118593782 $ 121.91 $7.74 $ 129.65 pt SE 3 41 13 3 140462795 $ 316.23 $7.74 $ 323.97 SW 10 41 13 3 140462557 $ 497.73 $7.74 $ 505.47 SW 11 41 13 3 118593995 $ 344.67 $7.74 $ 352.41 pt SE 10 38 14 3 128504493 $17,759.73 $7.74 $17,767.47 SE 31 38 14 3 141895592 $ 1,805.15 $7.74 $ 1,812.89 SW 32 38 14 3 117736904 $ 1,974.91 $15.48 $ 1,990.39 SW 32 38 14 3 117736915 NE 33 39 14 3 115115273 $ 375.83 $7.74 $ 383.57 5 1 BT5017 147029171 $ 119.27 $7.74 $ 127.01 6 1 BT5017 119296783 $ 191.73 $7.74 $ 199.47 Dated this 2nd day of November, 2016 Joanne Fullerton, Administrator
old at the time and being the considerate caring type she seemed to enjoy handing us kids a few items to take inside. Until when it came his turn, and with the admonition, “be careful with it,” she handed him a large bottle of blue ink. Proudly suffering from a sort of “apple for the teacher” syndrome, he cradled that big bottle in his arms and carefully started up the stone steps. You guessed it, right in front of his awestruck classmates, he tripped . . . Yours Truly would like to write here, that when that big bottle of ink broke, it was some of his own blue blood that scattered all over the place. Sorry. A small chip of glass had cut a small wound in his leg and a few drops of genuine red blood came out. I imagine his face was also red. I imagine our young teacher thought, “You clumsy little brat.” But as it was, she smiled as she dried the tears from her young student’s face. People don’t seem to care how many tears Y.T. sheds anymore. Note: When we were working at the old Haloyonia Rural School, north of Borden, a lady drove up and asked us not to sand a big dark spot on the classroom floor. She told us very proudly that John Diefenbaker had spilled his bottle of ink there many years before. Some consolation! Whereas Yours Truly, who spilled twice a much ink is still working. Things just aint fair. Years later, still grumbling about not becoming Dominion Prime Minister, while working for a contractor and pushing a wheel barrow he dumped a whole load of cement right on top of the foreman who gave out with a few @#* words Yours Truly had never heard before. I guess while on construction you don’t fire a wheelbarrow pusher,
because Y.T. had that job for years. Possibly the most memorable spill Y.T. ever made was when, as kids, we were helping the folks pick saskatoon berries. Like all kids, after we had filled ourBob Mason selves up on them, we topped our pails and were making our way through the bush, to dump them in a big boiler Dad had brought. And then, Y.T. tripped ... Even at that, things might not have been too bad, but when we were gathering them all up, stuffing leaves, grass and all in our small pails, we noticed that we were on a huge ant hill. Somewhere up there along that Great Bend of the North Saskatchewan River is a great big bear, who gathered all those berries up. Ants and all. When we went into the town of Coeverden in Holland, the enemy boys had just left and the whole population turned out to welcome us. Y.T. never saw so many orange flags, shirts, dresses, and ribbons in his life. And from somewhere, everywhere appeared bottles of wine that had been hidden for years. When Y.T.
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(who doesn’t drink very much) was stuffing the seventh bottle of wine that he had been offered into his tunic, a wine soaked cobblestone leaped up from
the street and tripped him. Guess what happened? The old Dutchman just smiled and handed him three more . . . The following confession, quoted from a piece Y.T. wrote years ago, portrays a Dirty Old Man at his ugliest. Written in 1998, I think: It was finally over and we straggled back into the local town and our billets. We were mighty tired, but as we were making our day down the Main Street of Waalwijk, we could hear music. Tired or not, in true Glavin fashion, Jack Glavin said, “Let’s go in and see what is going on.” The crowd at the building’s door parted and let us through, after all, we were still carrying our weapons. Pretty girls and neatly turned out soldiers stared at us like we had just come from another planet. And we were. We had spent the last few days and nights hugging the cold wet dikes along the Maas River, and were covered with mud from head to foot. We were both wearing balaclavas, and they were muddy, even our eyes behind them were muddy. We only stood there for a few moments, but moments when we were dirtier than we had ever been in our lives. Well, maybe it wasn’t our fault. The long list of clumsy, dirty things that Y.T. has done before he started writing this bit, has only been partly used up. there were quite a few incidents that he meant to tell about but, as usual, there is no room left. There seems to have been a lot of room in Y.T.’s life for them to occur though. Yours Truly never mentioned the pail of golf balls that fell out of his truck door and rolled all over the Oasis parking lot, nor about falling into that open cistern of a busted up house in the Rhineland. (and even more . . .) He never even told about that muddy track he left across Mrs. Overholt’s hardwood floor . . . I guess we all can’t be neat.
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We will remember
up and those who never came home from WWI. On November 11, the Biggar Cadets will lay a wreath on behalf of the Biggar Museum and Gallery on the steps of the Cenotaph. Let not the lives of those who have fallen be in vain. May peace prevail in the futures of our children and their children’s children, for eternity.
Thank you to everyone who voted for me in the Civic Election. Also, I commend all those who put their names forward to run in the election.
At one time, Biggar’s War Memorial was in Queen Elizabeth Park (now known as Lloyd Hock Park) on Eighth Avenue West. A new memorial replaces this on Third Avenue West, beside the Wheatland Lionel A. Jones Library. (Photo from the Leo
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by Delta Fay Cruickshank of the Biggar Museum and Gallery The repercussions of war ring throughout the decades. The horrors of man’s inhumanity to man invade peace of mind for millions. The loss from war leaves families with empty places in their generation photographs. The men and women who have lost their lives
of their peace of mind will be remembered on November 11. Wear your poppy to remember them. Many from Biggar have left their homes and farms to play a role in stopping oppressors of freedom. They have left their country, entered foreign lands, and fought many dying on this land, away from their familiar land, away from their
families. We must not forget these men and women. Inside the Biggar Museum and Gallery, women who played an important role in the war effort are honoured. The Allied Troops who landed on Juno Beach in WWII are honoured with our display in the exhibits gallery. In the Library, one can find the Attestation papers of all who signed
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102 2nd Ave West Shot in the arm . . . Shannon Erhy, left, winces as a Public Health Nurse administers a flu shot at the Biggar New Horizons, November 3. The first of many flu clinics, the free flu clinics are recommended to all residents 6 months and older.
5 bedroom 2 bathroom bungalow. Updated PVC windows. Single detached garage. Great family home. Landis General Store is now open!
by Chasity Kreutzer November 1 we had a great turnout at our Crafter’s Fair. Fourteen crafters from Biggar, Rosetown, Asquith and Landis came together to sell crafts that included handcrafted quilts, jewellery, leather accessories, knit/crochet items and other crafts. We also had a soup and sandwich tea room. Thanks to all the crafters that came out and to all the volunteers that helped to make it happen.
We had our first flu clinic on November 3. If you missed it last week, we have two more flu clinics happening. Come on out and get you flu shots before flu season. Remember to bring your health card. Wellness/foot clinics are now being held at the health centre and at the senior apartments for clients. Check the schedule for times. The October 31 Kaiser winners were Ken in first place with 293 points, Mildred in second with
227 points, Reg in third with 225 points and Bill in fourth with 205 points. The highest scoring game was Ann and Mildred with 79 points. New Horizons is currently looking for volunteer drivers for our Courtesy Car. Don’t be shy, come out to New Horizons and sign up. We’re always looking for people to join our team of volunteers. If interested call 948-5115 or drop in and ask for Chasity or don. Thank you and have a great week.
$260,000 421 4th Ave West
4 bedroom 2-½ bathroom family home. Natural gas fireplace. Complete basement reno. All trades considered. Call for more details or to view.
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$ 219,900 410 4th Ave West
Well maintained 4 bedroom 2 bathroom family home. Single attached garage. Impressive exterior overhaul. Call to view.
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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.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016
Grain transportation needs to be reformed
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Inadequacies in the Canadian rail sector have plagued western grain producers in the last few years. The situation was most blatant in the fall of 2013, and throughout 2014, where the system proved woefully inadequate in moving a record crop to port position in a timely fashion. Granted it was the largest crop ever recorded in Western Canada when 76.8 million tonnes of all crop types were harvested in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British
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received support within Columbia, but producthe farm sector, includtion numbers have been ing SaskBarley Board higher on a regular basis Chair Jason Skotheim, of late because of acres who noted in a recent planted, crop genetics, and a better understand- release the announcement is a good one for ing of nutrient requirefarmers. ments of various crops. The A system Western might be Grain expected to Elevator have occaAssosional issues ciation with moving (WGEA) record crop, also combut the sysmended tem basically the Govbottlenecked ernment the system of Canada to weeks and on a big weeks, and step forthat impactward in ed farmer addressdelivery and ing sevtimely sales. It was not a Calvin Daniels eral longstanding good situinadequaation, and cies with Canada’s rail the federal government transportation policy. of the day was reluctant to impose sanctions with The announcement by Minister Garneau to too sharp of teeth. What did come out of it introduce reforms in Spring 2017 will go a was a Canada Transportation Act review process long way to addressing key problem areas idenwhich was supposed tified by the WGEA. to find ways to fix the “This is an important problems with the rail day for not only grain transportation system shippers but for every in terms of grain movegrain farmer across the ments. country who relies on Federal Transportation dependable and accountMinister Marc Garneau able rail service,� said has announced new WGEA Executive Direclegislation will be introtor Wade Sobkowich in a duced in the spring of release. “We’re thankful 2017 to allow Canadian shippers to impose recip- that Minister Garneau and Minister MacAulay rocal penalties on Canaunderstand just how dian railways. The decision has
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fundamental this is to grain farmers and the industry.� But there is also a feeling more is needed. In their release SaskBarley also noted a hope to see more action taken in coming months. In its September submission to the Federal government’s CTA review, SaskBarley put forward several recommendations based on the principles of increased transparency, accountability and competition at all levels within the value chain. Specifically, SaskBarley has pushed for keeping the Maximum Revenue Entitlement (MRE) in place to protect Saskatchewan farmers. The situation as it exists may be tested again this winter, as the current crop is another huge one. It may have set a new record, at least some estimates earlier this season hinted at the possibility, although harvest issues due to rain may lower production somewhat. It will help that softer oil prices than in 2014, may reduce oil movements by rail, helping free engines and lines for grain movement, but if the cold, snowy winter predicted hits, the system will be tested and the needs for more regulations and control shown yet again.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016
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Prairie Branches Enterprises is hosting the 2nd Annual Gingerbread House Competition. Houses will be showcased at our
Gingerbread
OPEN HOUSE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14 t 6 to 9 p.m. Prairie Branches Building, Wilkie
Prizes to be won in two categories as voted on by attendees: Expert and Amateur. Amateur: 3 age categories… Children (ages 8 and under); Youth: age 9 to 13; and Adult: age 14 and over. *One grand prize and one runner up prize for each category and age group. Entry forms and rules are available on our website at www.prairiebranches.ca or stop by the office in Wilkie, 104-7th Ave. West.
For more information call us at 306-843-2088. Registration deadline is Friday December 9th at 4 p.m.
Event is OPEN to the public! Everyone is welcome!
Join us for raffles, music, “Open Mike” Karaoke in memory of Michael Gutting, refreshments and Christmas cheer; and of course, to VIEW AND VOTE at the showcase of Gingerbread Houses.
Thank you! National Philanthropy Day takes place on November 15, 2016. It is a day where we celebrate the charitable work and donations that make a positive impact on the students that attend Great Plains College and the communities we serve. Thank you donors, sponsors, volunteers and staff. 1st Avenue Collision AGI-Envirotank Angie’s Hair Salon Biggar & District Credit Union Biggar & Landis Insurance Services Biggar Home Hardware Biggar Leisure AVU Biggar Museum & Gallery Biggar Shop Easy Biggar Super A Foods Busse Law Professional Corp Barristers and Solicitors Chase 14 Welding City of Warman Crop Production Services De Moissac Jewellers Duperow Co-op Association FTB Parts Ltd. Golf Saskatchewan GolfTEC GolfTown Great Plains College Board & Staff Grondin Funeral Services Hammond Realty Hancock Petroleum Inc. Integra Tire and Auto Centre JDL Underground Ltd. Kessler Agencies Ltd. Leslie’s Drug Store Ltd.
Lynda’s Hair Design NAPA Auto Parts - De Bussac Freres Inc. New U Fitness North American Lumber One-Stop Home Improvement Centre Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd. Peszko & Watson Pizzeria Adria Prairie Malt Limited Quick Stop Convenience Store & Bi-Lo Gas Bar Rack Petroleum Ltd. Regal Motors Ltd. Rosetown Mainline Motor Products Roth Enterprises Inc. Rubicon Pharmacies Canada Saskatchewan Government & General Employees Union SaskEnergy Subway The Independant Printers LTD Toshiba Business Solutions Town of Biggar Viterra Inc. Biggar Warman Home Centre Warman Campus Student Association Western Sales Ltd. Westwinds Motor Hotel
Dreams begin here . . . Biggar Novice Nationals hosted Unity White, Sunday at the Jubilee. The back and forth action didn’t go all that well for the hometown Nats as they fell 18-10. Didn’t matter, players from both sides came off the ice with smiles on their faces - it is, after all, the greatest game of all! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
Perdue Bowling results October 24-28 Ladies: LHS, Dorrie Laberswieler, 217; LHT, Dorrie Laberswieler, 566; LHA, Sonya Evers, 174. Men’s: MHS, Bob Lemon, 186; MHT, Bob Lemon, 504; MHA, Al Levitt, 167. THS, Jag, 732; THT, Jag, 2,079. Club 55+: LHS, Carol Lemon, 202; LHT, Carol Lemon, 490, LHA, Joey Levitt, 185. MHS, Peter
Hofmeister, 190; MHT, Peter Hofmeister, 487; MHA, Dennis Notschke, 166. THS, Dee Jays, 1,160; THT, Dee Jays, 3,191. October 31-November 4 Ladies: LHS, Dorrie Laberswieler, 234; LHT, Dorrie Laberswieler, 593; LHA, Dorrie Laberswieler and Sonya Evers, 173.
Men’s: MHS, Jim Nicholls, 228; MHT, Al Levitt, 516; MHA, Al Levitt, 168. THS, WWF, 760; THT, WWF, 2,133 Club 55+: LHS, Joyce Broeckel, 210; LHT, Joey Levitt, 546; LHA, Joey Levitt, 184; MHA, Al Levitt, 218; MHT, Al Levitt, 604; MHA, Al Levitt, 167; THS, Hopefuls, 1,103; THT, Dee Jays, 3,173.
Biggar Bowling scores October 31-November 3 Monday mixed: MHS, Jason Raschke, 219; WHS, Jennifer Heimbecker, 186; MHT, Jason Raschke, 649; WHT, Kay Munro, 484. Tuesday Seniors, New Horizons: MHS, Jack Eckart, 254; WHS, Donna Eckart, 175; MHT, Jack Eckart, 620;
WHT, Donna Eckart, 460. Thursday afternoon seniors: MHS, Geoff Cooke, 220; WHS, Dianna Meger, 262; MHT, Geoff Cooke, 541; WHT, Dianna Meger, 572. YBC November 2-3 Bowlasaurus: HS, Jonathan Crane, 70. Pee wee: HS, Dominic
Raschke, 98; HD, Dominic Raschke, 164. Bantam: HS, Sawyer Heimbecker, 130; HT, Sawyer Heimbecker, 331. Junior boys: HS, Julian Heimbecker, 172; HT, Tristan Otterson, 420. Junior girls: HS, Hailey Boobyer, 171; HT, Hailey Boobyer, 465.
New Nat jersey pays homage to Biggar’s past . . . Biggar Nationals captain, Kevin Fick, left, is joined by Biggar and District Credit Union’s Bryce Kramer and The Westwinds Dana McComb, Travis Granbois and Kyle Dilosa, right. The Credit Union and Westwinds donated the new jerseys to the senior Nationals team, which honour our railroad heritage. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)
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Louis Dreyfus, an international agricultural commodities trading firm, has an opening for a Full-time Elevator Operator to join our Inland Grain Terminal in Wilkie, Saskatchewan. The successful candidate will possess strong mechanical abilities. The primary roll of this position is assisting unloading and loading trucks and rail cars, assist with repairs and maintenance of equipment used at the facility and assisting with other terminal operations. The ability to grade grain using CGC standards is an asset but not required. The successful candidate will be operating within a grain dust environment. Candidate must be able to multi-task in a fast pace environment. If you would like to work for a company that will rise to meet new opportunities. Louis Dreyfus WILKIE is the place for you. We offer competitive wages, health and retirement benefits. Please submit your resume to: Louis Dreyfus Company Canada Ltd. Attn: Jason Delainey Box 689 Wilkie, Saskatchewan S0K 4W0 Fax 306-843-2350 OR email to jason.delainey/ldcom.com Louis Dreyfus Company Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly supports workforce diversity. We actively recruit members of designated employment equity groups (visible minorities, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons and women).
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THE BIGGAR INDEPENDENT on NEWSSTANDS • Leslie’s Drugstore • Pharmasave • Super A Foods • Shop Easy Food • Quick Stop • Esso • Weasie’s Gourmet Blends • The Store, Perdue • Central Plains Co-op, Perdue
CARDS OF THANKS Words cannot express enough our sincerest thank you to all the staff at the Biggar & District long term care health facility and Home Care for the wonderful care Peter and our family received. Our community is very fortunate to have dedicate people caring for our loved ones. A special Thank You to Dr. Muller and his office staff. Thank you to the people who visited Peter at our home and at the long term care facility. Your visits meant so much to all of us. Thank you to Pastor Terry Wicks for his comforting words at the graveside service and offering grace at the lunch. Thank you to the Biggar Funeral Service staff for their kindness and professionalism. Thank you to the Biggar Masonic Lodge for providing and setting up the delicious lunch. We are grateful for the many phone calls, hugs, cards, flowers and food we received. Thank you for donating to the Activity Fund of the long term care facility and the Alzheimer’s Society. And finally, thank you to everyone who attended the “Celebration of Life for Peterâ€?. We are truly blessed to live in a caring community. God bless you all. Flo Peterson, Karen and Ray Itterman, Todd and Janice Peterson, and families. 45c1 Thank you to everyone for their kindness shown to me when I fell, too many to name‌ ambulance, nurses and doctors both in Saskatoon and Biggar. Laura Boake 45p1
Coming SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19: Service & Merchandise Auction at Perdue Recreation Complex. Cocktails, Supper, Silent Auction. Tickets available at Central Plains Co-op, The Store or Perdue Credit Union. For more info contact Vivian Eaton, 306-237-4489. 44c3 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23: Soup/Sandwich/Dessert lunch, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons, $8.00. Advance tickets available at Biggar Garage Sale, Campbell Accounting Services or The Independent. Sponsored by Acacia Chapter No. 3, Order of the Eastern Star, Biggar. 44c3 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25: Biggar & District Arts Council presents . . . “Lion, Bear, Foxâ€?, 7:30 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar. Adults/ Seniors $25 (advance $20); Students, 13 and older, $15 (advance $12); children 12 and under, $5. Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306-948-2452 or online www.ticketpro.ca 42c6 SATURDAY DECEMBER 31: Biggar & District Arts Council presents‌ New Year’s Eve GALA Celebration with ‘Drew Tofin Big Band’ at Biggar Community Hall. Cocktails, 6 p.m.; Dinner, 7 p.m.; Show and Dance, 9 p.m. Tickets‌ Dinner & Show, $50; Show only, $30. Tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, 306-948-2452. 42c4
AUCTIONS 1st Annual Regina Toy Auction SATURDAY, NOV. 12, 2016 @ 10:00 A.M. St. Athanasius Parish Hall, 55 McMurchy Ave., Regina, Sask. 400 plus collectible tractors and toys www.ukrainetzauction.com
NOTICES THE BEAR HILLS WILDLIFE FEDERATION AND RANGE The BHWF will be holding
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this year, and the awards will be held in March 2017. If you are a member of the BHWF and lucky enought to have taken a Big Game or a large fish, please contact Milo Hanson, 306-948-9524, phone or text or email: hansonbuck@gmail.com before December 15, 2016.
Need FULL COLOUR or BLACK & WHITE
PHOTOCOPYING‌ stop @ The Independent, 122 Main St., Biggar
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BIGGAR ASSOCIATED GOSPEL CHURCH corner of 8th Ave.W. and Quebec St., Biggar
Sunday Worship • 10:50 a.m. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Ladies Bible Study, Wednesdays, 9:45 a.m. Church of¿ce phone, 306-948-3424
BIGGAR UNITED CHURCH 907 Quebec St. and corner Turnbull Ave., Biggar
Sunday Worship Service • 11 a.m. Coffee and fellowship to follow service.
SAT., NOV. 26‌ Governance Workshop, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., lunch available Potluck after service on Àrst Sunday of the month. Church ofÀce phone, 306-948-2280
PRESBYTERIANS, ANGLICANS AND LUTHERANS (PALS) NOVEMBER WORSHIP @
REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH 319 - 7th Avenue East • 10:30 a.m.
November 20‌ Annual Meeting for Redeemer after potluck lunch
For more information/pastoral services, phone Cindy Hoppe @306-948-2947; Rev. Jessica Latshaw @ 306-261-9906, Sundays & Saturdays Saturdays..
ST. GABRIEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 109 - 7th Ave. W, Biggar Father Michel Bedard Parish Phone: 306-948-3330
MASS TIME: Sunday • 11 a.m. Sunday School during service
OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH Landis, Sask.
MASS TIME: Sunday • 9 a.m.
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WANTED Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Landfill OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-6582132 tfn MAIN STREET GARAGE SALE is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 306-9481773 or 306-9485393. Pick-up available. tfn
WANTED WANTED: COLLECTOR PAYING TOP PRICES - Old advertising dealership signs, gas pumps, globes, oil cans, RedIndian, Buffalo, Whiterose, Ford, Dodge, GM, John Deere ect. (306) 221-5908, (306) 369-2810.
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 306-821-0260. Lloydminster.
SEED & FEED 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
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WANTED: ORG. BROWN FLAX & CONV. YELLOW FLAX. TA Foods Ltd. Yorkton, SK. Competitive Pricing. Pick up or delivery. Send Samples to: 120 Myrtle Ave. Yorkton, SK S3N 1R1. www.tafoods.ca, 306-782-8804 Custom oil pressing, bottling & packaging. Warehousing/storage (freezer/temp controlled available). Please inquire for info.
NutraSun Foods Ltd of Regina wants to buy your Organic Hard Red Spring and Conventional Hard White Wheat. Please contact Abe Ens at 306-751-2440.
Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM
Western Commodities 877-695-6461 Visit our website @ www.westerncommodities.ca
NORTH EAST PRAIRIE GRAIN INC. Currently Buying: Soybeans, Feed Barley, Wheat and Oats. OFFERING: Competitive Prices, On Farm Pickup & Prompt Payment! CALL: 1-306-873-3551, W E B S I T E : neprairiegrain. com
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According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), fraud is a major threat to the Canadian small business community, hitting victimized small businesses an average of $6,200 in financial costs in the past year. One third of small businesses have experienced one or more fraud attempts in the last 12 months, and one in five have fallen victim. Only eight per cent of defrauded businesses recovered their full financial costs. Fortunately, there are a few common denominators that small business owners can watch out for. Some fraudsters come through your front door and their contact is your employee - who will determine whether you get to keep or lose your money. Are you certain your staff has sufficient training to recognize common scams like credit card fraud, counterfeit money, or bad cheques and money orders? People using fraudulent credit cards have very specific buying patterns (only expensive items, no concern about
price or warranty, et cetera) that should raise red flags, and there are simple things your employees can do such as checking signatures or examining credit card security features. However, if your staff is unaware of the techniques, it’s likely that someone will successfully steal your merchandise. If fraudsters have determined they’re going to target your business for a bad cheque or money order scam, they arrive well prepared. They will have scouted your business and printed false ID and authentic looking cheques with fake ‘verification’ numbers. Again, there are specific signs and preventive procedures – but they don’t do any good if your staff doesn’t know about them. Some scammers don’t come through your door because their chosen weapon is the telephone, either by talking to one of your employees or through ‘fax back’ scams. According to CFIB, the most common attempted frauds are e-mail scams and
phishing, followed by directory fraud, malicious software and phone scams. These and other frauds continue unabated and successful mostly because businesses don’t have proper controls in place and they haven’t trained their staff. Some prevention can be as simple as hard-andfast rules about never divulging or clarifying any information about your business, or never agreeing to a telephone business proposal. If you’re in a business that handles a lot of cash, like a restaurant, you can expect additional scams aimed at you and your servers. Passing counterfeit money is the favourite. By the way, if you have one of those signs “We don’t accept bills $50 or higher” you can expect more than average. Your sign suggests to counterfeiters that you’re less vigilant with lower denominations. The Bank of Canada has a series of excellent training booklets
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and videos covering a range of common frauds. They are available in various languages and are free for the asking. In addition they have materials that you can post, telling fraudsters that your company is vigilant. In several cities the Bank of Canada offers staff training seminars customized to suit specific businesses. They are free and, in some cases, may be conducted in concert with local law enforcement. Kim Inglis, CIM, PFP, FCSI, AIFP is an Investment Advisor and Portfolio Manager with Canaccord Wealth Management, a division of Canaccord Genuity Corp., Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund, reynoldsinglis. ca. The views in this column are solely those of the author.
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THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 13
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016
ELECTRICAL
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Commercial and Industrial Electrical Wiring
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Cell 1-306-753-9807 • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM
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306-948-3389 Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff
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LEGAL SERVICES
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OFFICE HOURS
• Bookkeeping • Tax Returns • Financial Statements
Cheryl Irvine @
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Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Biggar
Weight Loss & WELLNESS Centre
ACCOUNTING
115 - 1st Avenue West Rosetown, Sask.
HEALTH/WELLNESS
MADGE ROOFING INC.
DENTAL
Healthy Lifestyle Weight Loss 30-minute Circuit Personal Training Fitness Classes …owned and operated by Brett Barber
102 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar
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INSURANCE
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INVESTMENTS
Financial Planning Estate Planning Life Insurance 222 Main Street 306 948 5377
look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:
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Lyndsey Poole
Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.
Mutual Fund Investment Specialist, Wealth Consultant Credential Asset Management Inc.
Pamela Eaton Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management 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.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016
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Blazers tournament season wraps up teams will advance to the SHSAA 4A West Region Championship on Saturday, November 19 to be held in either Biggar or Kindersley depending on the outcome of Conferences. BCS2000 will also host the SHSAA 4A Provincial Boys championship on November 25 and 26.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chase The Aceâ&#x20AC;? at The Legion Fridays
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7:30 p.m.
The Majestic Theatre, Biggar DOOR OPENS @ 7 p.m.
Tickets available at de Moissac Jewellersâ&#x20AC;Ś Adults/Seniorsâ&#x20AC;Ś advance, $20, at the door $25; â&#x20AC;Ś presented by Biggar & District Arts Council, Stars for Saskatchewan Series Patronsâ&#x20AC;Ś de Moissac Jewellers, Westwinds Motor Hotel , Shop Easy Foods, Studentsâ&#x20AC;Ś advance, $12, Wylie Seed & Processing Inc., Biggar & Landis Insurance Services, Hammond Realty at the door $15; Sponsorsâ&#x20AC;Ś
Setter, Steven Redlick No. 5 serves up the ball for middle hitter, No. 19 Ashton Larochelle in round robin action against Asquith. (Submitted photo) The BCS 2000 Senior boys volleyball teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tournament season wrapped up this past Saturday in Outlook. Attending another five team tournament, the boys continue to prepare for provincial playoffs.
Finishing with a 5 and 3 record, the Blazers advanced to the third place finals against Asquith. They handily defeated Asquith by a score of 25-14 and 25-12. In the round robin play, they also played matches
Biggar & District Credit Union
against Outlook, Davidson and Beechy. Provincial playoffs begin Thursday, November 10 with Conference play in Unity. The Blazers will compete against the host Unity team and Kindersley. The top two
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016
Drought ends as Cubs win a classic
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anxiety . . . As if an extra innings weren’t needed to settle the issue . . . As if a rain delay prior to the start of the 10th inning didn’t make the situation even more tense. But in the end - Cubs win! Cubs win! Cubs win! One of the best stories in all of professional sports - the inability of the woeful Chicago Cubs to win the World series - now has a new twist because the Cubbies confounded the baseball world by beating Cleveland four games to three with a nail-biting 8-7 10-inning victory on Nov. 2. Reggie Jackson might be Mr. October, but the Cubs are Team November. Winless as far as world championships go for 108 years, but undefeated in November. “I had the wildest dream last night,” tweeted Sports Illustrated columnist Steve Rushin on the morning after. “No work in Chicago today - a city-wide sick day,” somebody else tweeted. This year’s version of the Cubs also overcame the powerful SI Cover curse - the starting roster was shown on a pre-Series cover in 1908style packaging - and the Curse of the Billy Goat is also history. Now, manager Joe Maddon and his Cubs can concentrate on 2017 and the beginning of a World Series dynasty. It could happen. Team president Theo Epstein, the man who was the architect of the Boston Red Sox team that ended its 86-year futility with a World Series victory in 2004, moved to the Cubs in 2011 and resurrected the Windy City franchise, too. If that doesn’t earn him a plaque in Cooperstown, nothing will. Epstein and his staff need some bullpen help, perhaps another starting pitcher, but the pieces are in place around which a dynasty could be built - pitcher Jake Arrieta, slugging infielders Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo, young short-
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