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Itterman re-elected to Sun West Board Chair At its annual organizational meeting, held October 26 in Saskatoon, the Sun West School Division Board elected a new Chair and Vice-chair. The Board re-elected

Karen Itterman as Board Chair this year. She is the trustee representing Subdivision No. 3 (Biggar and Landis). Ruth Griffith, representing the Town of Kindersley,

The Pipes, the pipes are calling . . . Jayden Sittler pipes in the colour guard during Remembrance Day Services at the Biggar Community Hall, November 11. Residents took time to honour those who gave us our freedoms, the country we love, the life we

was elected as Vice-chair. Both the Chair and Vicechair serve one-year terms. As chair, Itterman will act as spokesperson for the board, chair board meetings, annual meetings and

other public meetings. Griffith will stand in for the Chair when Itterman is unavailable to fulfil these responsibilities. Other trustees also volunteered to sit on various board committees and act as representatives for several outside educational organizations for the year. T h e n e x t regular Sun West Board of Education meeting will be held on November 25, in Rosetown. The Director of

now live. For one day of the year, we remember - let’s all take time to remember throughout the year, not just on the eleventh day, on the eleventh hour . . . (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Asquith’s Operation Santa starts for another year Asquith’s Operation Santa is a Christmas Hamper program that was formed by a group of concerned citizens in Asquith who wanted to help needy people. The program is starting its thirteenth year. Every year, the community of Asquith and area is generous in their support, both monetary and in donated grocery items. Gifts for the children of the needy families have been donated in past years, as well as lovely hand-knitted toques and mittens for the children. Last year, the program provided hampers and groceries to seventeen family units, in which there were 32 children. Thanks to the generosity of the community, a small gift for each child was also provided with the hamper. The program is being run again this year, with a goal to provide grocery and

Christmas Meal hampers, as well as small gifts for the children, to the families that are needy. Request forms are available at the Asquith Co-op, the General Store, the Post Office and the Town office. All recipients’ names are very confidential; we protect each person’s dignity. Applicants are screened to ensure that help is directed where most needed. All requests for hampers must be turned in to the Asquith Town Office by December 5, 2014. If you are wanting to donate a small gift for a child, this must be turned in to the Town office prior to the December 5 deadline. We are appealing to our entire community to be a part of this. We would like to thank you for any help you might be able to give, be it in the form of a food drive for donated grocery items or

a cash donation. We do not give cash out to families or individuals, rather all cash donations are used

to purchase appropriate hamper items locally. For more information regarding Operation

Santa, please contact Holly at 329-4341 or Gail at 3294370.

Ready to pull the trigger . . . Pee Wee National, Josh Baduik settles the puck, ready to shoot on the ‘tender, November 8 as the Nats hosted the Macklin Mohawks. The Nats trailed throughout the game, but gave a good account of themselves, unfortunately falling to the ‘Hawks, 8-6. Check out the biggarindependent.ca this Friday for more pictures on the game. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Education, Dr. Guy G. Tétrault, Board Trustees, Superintendents of Education and other division office staff planned for the year during a three-day seminar. The group used the new Education Sector Strategic Plan and Hoshin Kanri process to to align the division’s strategic plan with initiatives and outcomes set out in the provincial plan. Part of this plan targets an increase in graduation rates amongst Saskatchewan students. The development and delivery of online educational programming is focused on providing students with more programming options thereby improving student engagement leading to retaining students in school until they graduate. The Sun West School Division Level 2 Hoshin Kanri matrix has an “Engagement” outcome as one of its priorities. That outcome is aimed at increasing equity of opportunity for all Sun West students no matter what school they attend. This strategy is also focused on improving transitions for students from school to work and/ or to furthering their education at post-secondary educational institutions. Online development is also being used to help fulfil the board’s policy 18 on infusing 21st Century skills and competencies for all students and staff. As the division moves towards a learning model of “Blended Education”, digitized learning materials in the form of online courses and online resources becomes paramount. The Distance Learning Center (DLC) at Kenaston School is busy developing these needed resources. The group discussed a business plan for a proposed stand-alone (DLC) building to be built in the town of Kenaston. The current DLC has outgrown the space available at Kenaston School and is now renting space at the community’s curling rink for teachers and should it keep growing as it has been, space for teachers will become a significant issue.

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Biggar students took time to pay respect to those whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve protected our freedom and, in many cases, paid a price with their own lives. A small recognition of their sacrifice, the school ceremonies on November 7 honoured our men and women in uniform. Never forget, always remember . . . (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Biggar to celebrate Canada Music Week this Tuesday On Tuesday, November 18, musicians from Biggar and area will gather at the Biggar Majestic Theatre to share their fine Canadian music. Over 70 per cent of the music heard at this concert has been composed by Saskatchewan musicians! An enthusiastic, multigenerational cast of local musicians will provide a great evening of diverse entertainment as well as raise funds for the Biggar Majestic Theatre. Canada Music Week (November 16–22), an initiative of the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers Associations, will be celebrated in the communities of over 3,500 music teachers across Canada. During this week

thousands of Canadians experience Canada Music Week festivities each year in their communities. The aims of Canada Music Week are to bring to the attention of the public, through various means, the importance of Canadian music; to support composers and performers of Canadian music; to introduce contemporary music to young Canadians and to stimulate a keener appreciation and understanding of this music. Profits from this exciting event will be donated to the Biggar Majestic Theatre. Come out and support Canadian music, your local musicians and the Biggar Majestic Theatre!

Nats still looking for a W . . . Biggar National Matt Bourgeois cuts off the passing lane on a Unity Miner at the Jubilee Stadium, November 7. Despite

a spirited level of play, the Nats fell to the league champs, 10-5, and are still looking for their first win of the season. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Council Minutes highlights The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held October 21, at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Attending the meeting were Mayor Ray Sadler, Aldermen Ron Arnold, Jim Besse, Alan Boyle, Penny McCallum, Eugene Motruk, and Kirk Sherbino. Council resolved that the RCMP Local Detachment Report for the period, September 17 to October 17, be accepted as presented. Council resolved that the minutes of the October 9 General Government Services Committee meeting of Council, be accepted as presented. Council resolved that the minutes of the October 14 Committee meeting of Council, be accepted as presented. Council resolved that the minutes of the October 16 General Govern-

ment Services Committee meeting of Council, be accepted as presented. Council resolved that the Town Foreman’s Report to October 17, be accepted as presented by the Town Foreman, Mark Haynes. Council resolved that the General Accounts Paid in the amount of $108,155.86, and the General Accounts Payable in the amount of $29,338.45, be approved. Council resolved that the the following financial reports for September 2014, be accepted as presented: Bank Reconciliation; Statement of Financial Activities. Council resolved that Trishia Mayor be awarded the position of Clerk Typist at a rate of pay as specified in accordance with the Union Agreement, effective October 27, 2014.

Council resolved that the following amounts be transferred form reserves for 2014: Diamond Lodge: $490,000; Pavement: $698,100; Fire Department Computer: $2,600.

sion of the water main located in the industrial area west of Highway 4, Parcel C Plan 101482152 Ext. 18 • Meeting adjourned at 8 p.m.

Council resolved that the Altus Geomatics and Catterall and Wright be approved to proceed with the proposed subdivision, construction of road approaches and the exten-

Two more doctors practise in Heartland Health Region Patients in communities all over Saskatchewan continue to have better access to physician services. Two new family physicians are now practising in Kindersley and Macklin, thanks to the Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment (SIPPA) program. Dr. Olabiyi (Kindersley) and Dr. Nanda (Macklin) join many other International Medical Graduate (IMG) colleagues already practising in Saskatchewan. SIPPA is a unique, made-in-Saskatchewan

Dynamic Duo . . . Janelle Fung and Philip Chiu - the four hands of the Fung Chiu Duo, fill the Majestic Theatre with an epic flair and virtuosic bombast as they impressed with the second concert of the Biggar and District Arts Council performance season, November 8. The pair engaged the audience in a unique, intimate fashion, explaining the music, life on the road and amusing anecdotes before launching into what can only be called “inspired”. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Council resolved that correspondence from Audra Norek from Parks Canada regarding the CN Station, and a meeting to be held on November 3 in Biggar, be received.

program that assesses IMGs on their education and clinical ability before allowing them to practise medicine. Since the program began in 2011, more than 150 new family physicians have completed the assessment and have fulfilled or are fulfilling their service commitment to the province. “We welcome these new physicians to reinforce our strong and growing province,” Rural and Remote Health Minister Greg Ottenbreit said. “While our first priority is to recruit graduates from the University of Saskatchewan, we rely on international graduates to help us meet the health care needs of our residents.” “I recognize the continuing need to have more family physicians serving patients across Saskatchewan, and I am encouraged by the success of these latest SIPPA graduates,” Medical Director of SIPPA for the College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan Dr. Jon Witt said. “SIPPA is proving to be one valuable avenue we can use to address our need for more family doctors. I am very pleased to be working with our rural communities, saskdocs and the province to provide IMGs with opportunities to live and work

in Saskatchewan.” “The saskdocs team was pleased to work with Heartland Health Region, our SIPPA program partners, community leaders and other physicians to recruit these doctors,” saskdocs’ CEO Dr. Den-

nis Kendel said. “We will continue to meet the physician needs of communities and health regions through the ongoing recruitment of locally and internationally-trained physicians.”

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Enjoy the upcoming festive season We now officially begin the Christmas countdown. Before everyone heaves heavy sighs the Christmas season is more than just shopping and bustling about in a panic. There are lots of great traditions that are celebrated, as a family, with your friends and within the community. Biggar will be celebrating the season with the usual events which provides all citizens a chance to visit with neighbours during the season. Sometimes by attending these events it might be the only time you have may have had a chance to visit with someone. It’s a great time to extend to them the greetings of the season. The annual Carol Festival is one of those events. Time to get into the mood by listening to some Christmas carols performed by local performers -- school groups, adult choirs, soloists. There is also the Prairie Notes concert and the Landis choir that will entertain us in the upcoming weeks. The schools will be putting on Christmas concerts where students will be showing off their talents. Parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles are sure to enjoy the performances. That’s just a few of the activities and events lined up for the season. There are lots more so just sit back and enjoy the season. P.H.

Rein in self-regulated bodies by Robert Mysicka A cautionary tale for Canada is unfolding in a U.S. Supreme Court case that pits a David (small businesses that provide teeth whitening) against a Goliath (professional dentists) who wants them to stop. Could a similar case arise in Canada that involves shutting the door on competition? Yes, unless the provinces enact rules to ensure professional bodies don’t push the limits of their power to prevent or lessen competition in their lines of business. The U.S. Supreme Court case may dramatically alter the landscape for professionals in that country. Enter the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners, who has initiated a legal fight over the fact that more people are whitening their teeth at spas and kiosks using cosmetic products instead of going to dentists who charge considerably more for their services. The Board began

sending cease-and-desist letters to cosmetologists. Cosmetologists responded by complaining to the FederalTradeCommission, which commenced antitrust action against the Board. The Board bases its authority to restrict cosmetologist’s teeth whitening on a 1943 Supreme Court decision that provides it with certain immunity from antitrust prosecutions. In Canada, we have plenty of potential Goliaths. There are hundreds of self-regulated bodies that derive their authority to restrict economic activity within their space, mostly from provincial governments. Such bodies have immunity from competition laws, just as North Carolina’s dentists believe they have immunity under case law dealing with competition and regulation. Immunity from competition law allows them to act as de facto monopolies, in the case of the Dental Examiners claiming the

exclusive right to practice a cosmetic procedure that most would consider ancillary or only tangential to the core expertise involved in provision of dental services. Many professions are well-recognized fields, which include designations such as chartered accounting, law, medicine, etc. The number of self-regulating organizations is growing. The Ontario government, for example, has delegated administrative or quasijudicial functions to more than 80 bodies, and plans to do more delegation through the Delegated Administrative Authorities Act. These groups have the power to devise and enforce the rules governing a professional’s relationship with her clients. The capacity to selfregulate is a highly sought after power among occupations aspiring towards the status of professionalism. The mere fact of self-

regulation enhances the credibility and standing of an occupation and its members in the eyes of consumers. Rulemaking or rule-enforcing powers grant autonomy and self-determination to professionals. But problems can arise from self-regulation. Self-regulatory rules can grant economic power to such groups beyond the ability to certify, discipline or maintain the competence of their members. The case from North Carolina illustrates the ever-present problem with rent-seeking by a professional organization and the zealous desire by professional associations to protect their rents by relying on self-regulatory powers. When self-regulating bodies have rulemaking or discretionary powers over professionals, they can often take steps that do not help consumers or, at worst, are directly contrary to their interests. The result can be undue limits on innovation, restrictions on competition or entry, and accumulation of economic power in the hands of small, politically established groups of professionals. What’s the economic result? A recent study by the Competition

Bureau found that labour productivity among Canadian professionals is in the bottom fifth of labour productivity among all sectors in the economy. We expect that professional bodies make decisions that enhance economic outcomes for all Canadians. There is a certain social and political responsibility that comes with the status of professional,in many cases a fiduciary obligation. Many Canadian governments are only giving token consideration to consumers when enacting legislation that delegates rulemaking or rule-enforcing authority, to an increasing number of occupations. When we stop to examine the incentives at play, Canadians should be asking if delegation and self-regulation are the most consumerfriendly options. Should professionals of all stripes be granted more autonomy? Consumers and small businesses should be paying attention to this issue as it has a direct impact on affordability of many services purchased by them, including things as diverse as hairstyling and real estate (the former will see more heated enforcement against

unlicensed hairstylists with dubious rationales for public protection). Provincial governments should take stronger steps to ensure that selfregulating organizations are using their rights and privileges to promote the public interest and not to restrict competition or limit innovation in the service sector. These steps include consultation with the Competition Bureau and other consumer protection organizations on the delegation of statutory powers and the possible effects that such delegation can have on competition. Provinces should ensure that any regulations created or enforced by selfregulating organizations are minimally restrictive to competition. If the public is to have continued faith in professionals and professionalism, provincial governments should ensure that the rules governing selfregulating professionals do not put the interests of industry insiders ahead of consumers. Robert Mysicka is the author of a recent C.D. Howe Institute Commentary “Who Watches the Watchmen? The Role of the SelfRegulator.”

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November is Novel Writing Month. So if you have always wanted to try your hand a writing a novel, this is the month to start. Somerset Maugham said, “There are three rules for writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are.” I’m not sure what is the hardest part of writing -- the start, the middle or the end. Certainly choosing a topic and getting the outline started is a stumbling block for some. For others it is the

sheer magnitude of the project. There are many great Canadian novelists. Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables is a classic and has become a household name. The red haired orphan is well known on “The Island”. She has made her way across the country and wormed her way into our hearts. I’m sure Montgomery never dreamed of her popularity when she penned the novel. Margaret Atwood.

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Stephen Leacock. Farley Mowat. Charles Dickens. Pierre Burton. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. The Life of Pi by Yann Martel. Not to forget the hundreds of other writers who have entertained us with their works. Some of my favourites are Rex Stout with his Nero Wolfe books. Mary Higgins Clark and her murder mysteries. My uncle loved to read westerns by Louis L’Amour. J.D. Salinger, author of The Catcher in the

Rye said, “What really knocks me out is a book that, when you’re all done reading it, you wish the author that wrote it was a terrific friend of yours and you could call him up on the phone whenever you felt like it. That doesn’t happen much, though.” It’s true. Some books just keep you interested even after you have read the last chapter. You can’t help but wonder how the rest of their lives turned out. It’s like the characters have become personal friends and you are loathe to let them go. During National Novel Writing Month there is a creative writing project on the internet. The concept is for participants to write

50,000 words of a new novel from November 1 until the deadline at 11:59 p.m. on November 30. Wow! That’s a lot of words. The website is willing to give advice and help authors who are sure to be challenged with writer’s block. The online support community will give advice, tips and encouragement to those in need. The whole idea is to complete the project -- it is not necessary to strive for perfection. The organizers estimate that, to reach the 50,000 word goal, participants should aim to write 1,667 words per day. The project started in July 1999 with 21

participants. By the time 2010 rolled around over 200,000 had taken part writing a total of 2.8 billion words. The more ambitious writers challenge themselves to write 100,000 words or even striving to complete two or more separate novels. Thank goodness most of them use computers today. Writing by long hand would be excruciating. I have heard some people comment that they don’t buy books anymore. What they mean is they don’t buy hard copy books and reading a book on the iPad or tablet is an option. At the end of the day, the book still has to be written.

Biggar’s Roundhouse by Jay Maudsley Standing tall and proud, Sits the roundhouse, No longer loud. Isn’t new, In need of you, To preserve the past, As it may not last, Decaying fast, With otherwise come down with a blast. Like the coal docks, Knocked down with steel blocks, There are no locks. No need to panic or holler, As the land and building only costs one dollar.

Jay Maudsley, 10-years old, is a student at St. Gabriel School. He wrote this poem for the Biggar Museum and

Gallery. Pictured is the Biggar Roundhouse. (Photo for The Independent by the Biggar Museum and Gallery)

Diamond Lodge News by Karen Kammer Greetings friends, we hope you had a nice week and took part in some sort of Remembrance Day services to remember those who fought for our freedom. This week at Diamond Lodge we started with exercises and Blast from the Past. Tuesday was Current Events and swing bowling. Wednesday was Take Your Kid To Work day so we had some students working in the activity department. Leon Ochs and Al Gill played the birthday party. PAL’s supplied us with a lovely evening lunch. Thank you to all who took part. Thursday was exercis-

es and bingo. Friday was the start of Breakfast Club for the year. Bacon, sausage, eggs and pancakes were on the menu. Afterwards was painting wood boxes with the ladies. At 1 p.m. we had our Remembrance Day service with the Colour Party and Louise Souillet playing the piano. We recognized our two veterans in the Lodge. A different resident also painted a portrait about Remembrance Day too. Louise stayed and did sing-along after the service. Saturday was Jackpot Bingo and the residents watched “8 Seconds” in the afternoon. Sunday was manicure morning

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and Kaiser. The Seventh Day Adventist Church came for church. Thank you everyone who helped us out this week. We appreciate the extra hands. Have a lovely week.

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Thanks to the Biggar and area community for the GREAT support for the Nationals Hockey Team on the Hockey Tonight evening held October 25. Thanks to the steering committee for having the foresight to visualize and follow through with the vast number of volunteers. It was a wonderful night and exciting game! The Initiation Hockey game at intermission was super to see. Nice to see our future stars on ice! Mayor Ray Sandler

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by Bob Mason

The Grey Ghost! Before I closed my eyes and dreamed, Lulled by a far-off coyote cry, We were a welcome part, it seemed. Of all the rest – old Tex and I! Dad used to thrill us kids with stories about the glistening eyes of coyotes skulking around his camp in the early days. And how, in this strange new land, they were the only part of it that paid much attention to him! As we grew up we would hear them ourselves, barking and yipping away in the big pastures and along the river. Even when we were just kids going to school, we had to pass through a mile of hill country and saw some of them every day, almost! Often we wondered whatever they did for

food, but in those years of the 1930’s, there were so many gophers, mice and rabbits around, I imagine the coyotes developed a taste for them. They didn’t develop a taste for turkey meat, until a few years later when Mother’s large flock wandered too far away and the whole pack tore into them! I can still hear mother yelling from the front doorstep, and I can still see that large flock of birds “pacing” towards us with half a dozen coyotes running through them, each with a bird in its mouth! We only saved 25 of the original flock of 40 – 40

that mother had raised from little chicks! There is a funny thing about young turkeys. Every night they roosted high up along the ridge of our stables, safe from any ground predator that may sneak up to them in the dark. But apparently they had never been told not to go too close to coyote country! We picked up a dozen big, fat (but dead!) birds all over the field, stuffed here and there in clumps of grass. We scoured those hills for days, trying to shoot those animals that had done the dirty deed. But we never saw a coyote! Having been misinformed for years, by gruesome stories of animal attacks on humans, were we ever surprised when one of the neighbours saved a couple of pips from a den they had dug out! How tame and peaceful they seemed, leaving us with the impression that a lot of people would be like that if we were nice to them! Those guys never seemed to see eye to eye with his way-of-life though. No matter how much old mouldy meat he kept pitching in their

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that coyote “outwitting” him, back in our farming days! With my old ‘44 tractor in road gear, Y.T. chased that darn beast all over the farm, and when my left front wheel fell off, that coyote just sat down and laughed! The Massey-Harris people apparently didn’t design that ‘44 for chasing coyotes, I guess, but I didn’t think that things were that funny either! Yours Truly would like to write here a few lines like “Coyotes Forever”, or “The Coyotes lived happily ever after!”, but no! Y.T. was describing to a young person the other day. “What’s a coyote?” they asked, just before they looked it up on their Blackberry. Was it Robert Burns who wrote: “An’ justifies that ill opinion that makes thee startle, at me, they poor earth-born companion – an’ fellow mortal!” According to the cartoons on television, a coyote named “Wile E” can fall off a cliff and land on the canyon below, and not get hurt. But Y.T. can’t forget the one that trailed a large trap on one leg for over two miles before, in exhaustion, it was shot

in our cow stable by a local trapper! I don’t remember the trapper’s name – “Charlie” something, I think – and I do suppose that he collected his “bounty”, but the frantic look in that animal’s eyes, just before it was shot, Y.T. will never forget! A cowboy is apt to claim that a man’s “best friend” is his horse, while many others (including Eskimos), claim that a dog is! Coyotes (and a lot of people!) don’t seem to have a best friend, and mebbe this explains those feelings a little bit. This little writeup probably reads kind of dull to most people, and yet, sometimes while looking at our animals a person is apt to wonder ... Is the world that they live in an example of the world that “man” will inherit someday? Is man, going to disappear too? Or will some parts of our “creation” go on and on? Y.T. almost reads like some kind of “doomsday” thing, eh? But is it? We don’t know, thank Heavens, but here we are. And so are they!

Asquith Town Council held its regular meeting on November 4. Attending were Mayor Maddin, Councillors Sawicki, Dumont, Lysyshyn and Erhart, as well as Chief Administrative Officer Cross and Foreman Kraft. Treasurer’s statement of receipts and expenditures for the month of

October was accepted as presented. The accounts paid in the amount of $61,694.79 and accounts payable in the amount of $50,571.30 were accepted as presented. The lagoon’s tertiary cell has been pumped for the fall, and texting has been done to ensure that it is within environ-

mental parameters. Testing was also done on the piezometers at the lagoon site. Water lines have been flushed for the winter. Asquith Fire Department has responded to several MVA’s. They have also held an open house for Fire Week and have attended five behaviour courses. An open house was held during Fire Awareness Week. YourLink will be installing WiFi in the Asquith Community Rink. Tree trimming was done at the Asquith Cemetery to clean up damage that was done during a summer storm this year. Two orders were given, one to clean up a nuisance property and one to remedy a Bylaw infraction. The 2014 List of Lands in Arrears, the first step of tax enforcement, was presented to Council. Asquith Town Council has moved its regular council meetings to the second Wednesday of every month.

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Transporting grain still a hot topic

by Calvin Daniels

Grain transportation is obviously a huge issue for farmers. That has been the case for decades in reality, and clearly that was brought into much tighter focus in the 2013-14 crop year in the face of the largest crop in the history of the Canadian Prairies. The massive crop of course contributed to the extreme bottle neck farmers faced in trying to get grain to market, although the rail companies weren’t exactly doing a bang up job in terms of the getting grain moving through the system.

The result was that while there were foreign markets which came calling for product, the system simply couldn’t get grain from the farm gate to port position in anywhere near a timely fashion to make all the sales come to fruition. In the end the situation forced the federal government to implement regulations which set targets for CP and CN in terms of weekly grain movements to deal with the grain congestion backlog. It helped in terms of moving the glut through the system, although it

Harvest is essentially complete in the province as the majority of the crop is now in the bin, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report for the period of October 28 to November 3. However, there are some crops, such as flax, canary seed and sunflowers left to be combined. Harvest was challenging for most producers, mainly due to delayed maturity and excess moisture. Cereal and pulse crop quality remains an issue for much of the province, with the majority of cereal and pulse crops rating well below the 10year average. Yields vary throughout the province and are reported as average in most cases. Yields are reported as 38 bushels per acre for hard red spring wheat, 37 bushels per acre for durum, 82 bushels per acre for oats, 58 bushels per acre for barley, 31 bushels per acre for canola, 34 bushels per acre for peas and 1,371 lb. per acre for lentils. Average hay yields on

dry land are reported as 1.5 tons per acre for alfalfa, 1.4 tons per acre for alfalfa/brome hay, 1.3 tons per acre for other tame hay, one ton per acre for wild hay and 1.8 tons per acre for greenfeed. On irrigated land, the estimated average hay yields are 2.2 tons per acre for alfalfa hay, 1.6 tons per acre for alfalfa/ brome hay, 1.7 tons per acre for other tame hay, 2.3 tons per acre for wild hay and 2.7 tons per acre for greenfeed. Cattle producers have indicated that they have adequate to surplus winter feed supplies. The number of acres seeded to winter cereals is below average in most areas. A late harvest, wet field conditions and poor seed quality in many areas limited the

was far from a perfect solution. Forcing movements based on gross tonnage targets is simply not the best way to meet the intricacies of the grain system. So it was with some definite interest I read the Grain Millers Harvest Showdown Grains Expo was holding a panel discussion of grain transportation. The panel was made up of people representing various sectors of the grain industry. It was an opportunity to hopefully hear some fresh ideas about how to address the transportation problem long term. However, the panel focused most of their times trotting out ideas which have been talked about before with little impact. One speaker spoke of a need for a strong livestock sector, and more processing on the Prairies to divert grain from export, and reliance on rail service.

That’s a wrap - 2014 harvest finished

number of acres seeded this fall. Some areas of the province received both rainfall and snowfall this past week. Across the province, topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as 13 per cent surplus, 81 per cent adequate, five per cent short and one per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as seven per cent surplus, 87 per cent adequate and six per cent short. The southeast and east-central regions are reporting excess moisture in many fields. Farmers are busy completing fall work and bringing cattle home from pastures. This will be the final crop report for 2014.

The hog sector saw high efficiency barns spring up a number of years ago, based on availability of grain, labour and land. It was a common sense idea, but the industry ended up awash in red ink as labour and grain prices climbed. It’s not coming back anytime soon. The feedlot sector fared little better. A facility in

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Rhein was Business of the Year for the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce one year and out of business a few short years later. As for processing, that was supposed to come when the old ‘Crow Rate’ for export grain was dismantled. It didn’t happen. Now the end of the single-desk selling of

export grain by the Canadian Wheat Board is supposed to fire processing development. That is yet to be seen, but it is likely to fall short of creating a major dent in grain headed to export any time soon. And there were other old chestnuts too, but we’ll hold those for part two next week.

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by Rod Pedersen, Voice of the Riders And now the moment you’ve all been waiting for. After a gruelling 20week regular season from which the Saskatchewan Roughriders emerged at 10-8, the 2014 Canadian Football League Playoffs are now at hand. The bar has been raised so high in Saskatchewan for the past decade that, to me, the regular season has become somewhat tedious. As far back as June we found ourselves daydreaming about what the playoffs would bring, and in what way the Roughriders would have to defend their 2013 championship. Now we know, and it’s infinitely thrilling that the time is now! Saskatchewan’s 24-17 home win over Edmonton

this past frigid Saturday night accomplished a lot of things: it snapped a five game losing skid, showed the team they can win without Darian Durant, assured an above .500 record and guaranteed the Riders would stay in the West Division for the postseason rather than crossover into the East. It sets up a meeting between the Riders and Eskimos Sunday at Commonwealth Stadium in the Western Semi-final. “Whether it was East or West, the team was prepared to go either but it’s always nice to stay in the West,” said a content Rider coach Corey Chamblin after the game. “For us we’ve played Edmonton the most the past few weeks and there are some known strengths and weaknesses in the

opponent. In terms of prep, it’s good to know the opponent you’re playing. There are some base things to study from this game and they put their best foot forward to win this game.” Indeed it was impressive how hard Edmonton tried to win Saturday night, given the fact they really had nothing to play for. It’s true they had the ability to affect who they’d play in the WSF, but that seemed to be the last thing on their mind. Meanwhile the Rider coaches were tearing their hair out doing advance scouting last week for a possibility of four opponents in the first round of the playoffs: Edmonton, Hamilton, Montreal or Toronto. Now they know it’s the Eskimos and getting past them won’t be an easy task. Edmonton’s 12-6 record represents the biggest single-season turnaround in franchise history after going 4-14 last year. They are also No. 1 on offense and No. 2 on defense going into the playoffs. How can you be better than that?

The Biggar National Bantams opened their season up on Friday, November 7 with a road trip to Kindersley. The team played an excellent game, winning by a score of

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The thing you’ll be hearing about the most this week is the quarterbacks. Top pivots Mike Reilly and Darian Durant were held out of the final regular season game by the Eskimos and Riders respectively, and we’re told both were due to injury. Let the gamesmanship begin. “Our quarterback was really hurt,” Chamblin smiled. “Regarding Mike Reilly, I think that’s just a ruse. It doesn’t matter who their quarterback will be. We’ll have to be ready to play.” Of course Darian Durant hasn’t played since

September 7 due to an elbow injury and he’s slowly been worked into practice the past couple of weeks. In Durant’s absence the past three weeks, 41-year old veteran Kerry Joseph has filled in. “Kerry did a good job (Saturday night),” Chamblin continued. “When he broke the run, he looked like Darian. He’s starting to look like a playoff quarterback. Whether it’s No. 4 or No. 5 going in the playoffs, or both, we’ll be ready.” The question is; which one will it be? Wouldn’t the Eskimos like to know. I expect this will be

strung out all week, long enough for the Rider Nation to snap up tickets in advance for Sunday’s playoff game at Commonwealth Stadium. In case you hadn’t heard, your attendance is requested. “A lot of things have gone against us but I think the tide is turning for us,” Chamblin said optimistically. “I think it helps with prep playing Edmonton again but I’m excited to get there and we’ll have our fans with us.” (For daily Rider news, follow Rod on Twitter at @ sportscage).

Biggar Bowling scores (November 3-7) Monday Mixed League: MHS – John Hammond, 213; WHS – Cindy Watson, 217; MHT – Gerry Devenny, 540; WHT – Krista Remeshylo, 570. Tuesday New Horizons: MHS – Bill Roach, 211; WHS – June Hoppe, 187; MHT – Bill Roach, 575; WHT – June Hoppe,

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Clarence Allan Hoppe May 15, 1935 - November 3, 2014 Clarence Allan Hoppe was born May 15, 1935 in Biggar. He attended Twin Gate School in the elementary years, and Luther College in Regina for high school from 1950-53. He was an alumnus of the Luther Lions Basketball team that won the LIT tournament in 1953. He farmed with his family; and in 1956 started his career with CN, starting as train man and becoming a conductor in 1960. In 1961, he married Marcella Postnikoff, an elementary school teacher at Nova Wood School. They continued their careers and enjoyed the farm, many trips camping and sightseeing in the mountains and the United States. In 1991, Clarence retired from CN. Marcella died from breast cancer in 1992. Clarence had a life long struggle with alcohol, but eventually became free of it in 2010. He returned to his home, got his license back, and was enjoying life with the help of Home Care and his family when the long term effects of smoking and drinking put him back into the care of Diamond Lodge and Poplar Courts. He always enjoyed young people and would treat his nieces and nephews to wiener roasts and truck rides and bring honourary nieces and nephews out to the farm to see the calves and enjoy the prairie. He was a good athlete and had a fine tenor voice. Clarence was predeceased by his wife, Marcella; his in-laws, Sam and Helen Postnikoff; father, William; sister, Marlene Schaefer; brotherin-law, Rev. Bill Russell; brother-in-law, Ed Schaefer; brother-in-law, Bev Veitch; sister-inlaw, Mercedes Abrahamson; and great nephew, David Surine. Left to mourn are his mother, Martha Hoppe; sister, Lorraine (Bill) Black; brother, Harvey Hoppe; sister, Bernice Veitch; sister, Myrna Russell; brother, Dennis (Theresa) Hoppe; sister, Elizabeth (Randy) Becker; brother, Ernest (Cindy) Hoppe; and brother, Erroll Hoppe. He was uncle to 18 nieces and nephews. He was a great uncle to 22. Funeral Service was held on Friday, November 7, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. from Redeemer Lutheran Church, Biggar, Sask. with Rev. Mark Kleiner officiating. Organist was Diana Dolack; Soloist, Mark Kleiner; and Eulogist, Cathy Rettger. Honourary Bearers are all those who shared in Clarence’s life; Active Bearers were Jeff Black, Herbert Hoppe, Dale Hoppe, Stewart Schaefer, Travis Schaefer, and Mike Veitch. Interment was held at Emmanuel Cemetery, Biggar, Sask. Reception was held at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Tributes may be directed in Clarence’s memory to Biggar Diamond Lodge Activity Fund, Box 340, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”. gfsc1

SUNDAYS in NOVEMBER: Presbyterians, Anglicans and Lutherans (PALs) will be worshipping at ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN Church at 10:30 a.m. Potluck on November 30. Everyone is welcome. For more information or pastoral services, phone Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-9483731 or 306-9517122. 48/10tfn SUNDAYS… You are invited to the weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner of 8th and Quebec Street @ 10:50 a.m. Worship will be at 10:50 a.m. Adult Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. The church office number is 306-948-3424, Terry Wicks, Pastor. 36tfn F R I D A Y , NOVEMBER 14: Biggar New Horizons Turkey & Ham Bingo, 7:30 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome! 44c3

Cards of Thanks The Hoppe family would like to thank all who helped us say goodbye to Clarence. Thanks to Grondin Funeral Services, Rodney Meger, The Homestead Restaurant, Diana Dolack, accompanist, and the Lutheran Ladies for the lovely funeral lunch. Eulogist Cathy Rettger did a wonderful job at a tough time and Pastor Mark Kleiner’s relationship with Clarence crafted a memorable service that will help all of us in the days to come. A special thank you to Dr. Muller, Home Care, hospital staff and especially Diamond Lodge staff who helped Clarence have the best quality of life he could enjoy. gfsc1

T U E S D A Y , NOVEMBER 18: 7 p.m. Canada Music Week Concert at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar… Come out for a great evening of Canadian Music featuring local musicians. Silver Collection. All proceeds to The Majestic Theatre. 45p2 S U N D A Y , N OV E M BE R 23: Please join the Biggar Refugee Support Committee in welcoming and meeting the Sanchez Family at the Biggar Central School 2000 Atrium for entertainment and refreshments from 2-4 p.m. This is a family friendly event and all are welcome. Donations for a receipt can be made out to Redeemer Lutheran Church, Refugee Support. For more information please phone Cindy Hoppe at 306-948-2947. 44p4 T U E S D A Y , DECEMBER 2: The annual Carol Festival at The Majestic Theatre at 12:00 noon featuring school groups; and an Evening Concert at 7 p.m. featuring community groups and Church choirs. Please join us in celebrating the season! Noon performance $2/ person, bag lunches are available, $4/bag; Evening concert, $5/ person. Proceeds go to the Spring Music Festival. 46c3 F R I D A Y , DECEMBER 5: Christmas Banquet featuring The Daae Family at Biggar Community Hall. Tickets available at Hammond Realty, $22 per person. Punch @ 5:30; Meal @ 6:30. Theme, “When Love was Born”. Presented by Biggar Associated Gospel Church. 46c4

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You’re at home here. Clerk - Full-Time Pioneer Co-op Farm Centre, Sceptre, SK. Duties include: Customer service, loading, receiving product, assisting in chemical shed, pumping gas, stocking shelves, operating cash register, perform cash related duties, lifting involved. Wage is $11.47 to $16.49 based on experience. Beneﬁts after 3 months. Matched pension plan. Retail/Farm background. Apply: Pioneer Co-op Human Resources, 1150 Central Ave. North, Swift Current, SK S9H 0G1 Email: sdafoepioneercoop@ sasktel.net Phone: 306-778-8806

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Saskatoon Property walking distance to Apply: U of S! Pioneer Co-op 1384 sq ft, semi-detached Human Resources, with non-conforming 1150 Central Ave. North, basement suite. Swift Current, SK S9H 0G1 119A – 109th Street, Email: $403,500! sdafoepioneercoop@ MLS#513423 sasktel.net Sheri Willick Phone: 306-778-8806 Re/Max Saskatoon 3062817612 sheriwillick@gmail.com

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Land for Sale FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 206 1/4’s South - 75 1/4’s South East - 40 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 6 1/4’s North East - 4 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 51 1/4’s West - 4 1/4’s FARM AND PASTURE LAND AVAILABLE TO RENT

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Cold sores are the development of blister type sores around the mouth. They are caused by the reactivation of a type of virus that can remain latent for periods of time and are often transmitted via saliva. Cold sores are a common problem affecting 20 to 40 per cent of the general population, and approximately 33 per cent of school age children. Many people have “triggers” that when exposed to them can cause the virus to become active and a cold sore develops. Avoidance of triggers is the first step in effectively preventing cold sores from recurring. For example, a sun block lip balm (SPF 15 or higher) may help to prevent cold sores triggered by bright sunlight. Other known triggers can include stress, surgical trauma, dental extractions, menses and other hormonal c h a n g e s , infectious febrile

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conditions and hypothermia. Cold sores are not only unsightly for sufferers but are often quite painful and irritating as well. Fo r t u n a t e l y there are medications available to m i n i m i z e discomfort as well as speed healing. Due to recent changes in Saskatchewan pharmacist prescriptive authority, most of these medications are now available without having to

pay a visit to your doctor’s office. Treatment should be started within one to two hours after onset of first symptoms (tingling, itching or burning) or as soon as possible for maximum effectiveness. Over-the-counter preparations c o n t a i n protectants to prevent cracking and drying. Many also have anesthetics, and other medications that when applied topically can

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reduce pain and increase rate of healing of lesions. Prescription antivirals may reduce the duration of symptoms by an average of one day. Patients may be issued a prescription to keep on hand facilitating early initiation of therapy. Pay a visit to your pharmacist today for assessment and treatment options for your recurrent cold sores.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Bear Hills Rural Development Corporation Box 327 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

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DENTAL

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DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist

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OFFICE HOURS Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone:306.882.2123 Emergency (after hours) 306.882.2006

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Kirk Ewen Doctor of Optometry

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• sides of Beef available

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Phone: 306-948-5678

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

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GAS STATIONS

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Prairie Spirit holds Board of Education meeting At its regular meeting on Monday, November 3, the Prairie Spirit Board of Education received monitoring reports on the Division’s literacy and numeracy work. Learning Superintendent Karen Campbell and Trish Reeve, Coordinator of Schools and Learning, presented their reports. Reeve described the Division’s numeracy assessments in place for Grade 4, 6 and 9 students. “We are focusing on how students are making meaning in math,” she explained. “We want our students to see themselves as capable mathematical learners.” Reeve said that focusing on supporting teachers as adult learners is one important strategy to support student achievement in math. With professional development, teachers will feel more confident in their math instruction. The new provincial education sector plan sets goals for student achievement in reading, writing and math. By June 2020, 80 per cent of students participating in the provincial assessment will be at or above grade level in reading, writing and

math. Karen Campbell is a member of the provincial committee to guide the provincial literacy work. Prairie Spirit is already very close to meeting the provincial reading goal. In June 2014, 79 per cent of Prairie Spirit’s Grade 3 students were reading at grade level. Trustees acknowledged the significant time demands that literacy assessments placed on teachers. “We know the best assessments are side by side,” Campbell said. The time spent on assessments has the potential to provide valuable information to teachers about their students, she added. Board Chair, Larry Pavloff, expressed the Board’s appreciation for the detailed reports. “Early learning sets the stage for future learning,” he said. Facilities Planner Kerry Donst presented an annual monitoring report for the Division’s facilities. The mission statement for the Facilities Department is: “to provide safe, healthy and inviting environments to encourage learning for life.” He

provided an overview of the Facilities Department and how it works with the rest of the school division. Donst also provided a list of schools with structural issues that must be addressed. “Structural work has become an issue,” he explained. “We’re monitoring our facilities and we are upgrading our facilities as required.” The Facilities Department is working with structural engineers to plan the needed work at a number of schools and to make applications for funding to the Ministry. The current priorities for the Facilities Department include: • Construction of Martensville High School addition and renovation. • Construction of relocatable classrooms at Valley Manor. • Design/development for P3 elementary schools in Warman and Martensville. • Structural renewal. • Special needs additions at Langham Elementary and Warman High. • Replacement of electric heating with fresh air heating system in high

school wing at Hanley. • Asbestos registry. • Facility renewal. Jeff Chillibeck and Kristal Mason, administrators at Perdue School (K-12), made a presentation to the Board. Perdue School has over 130 students this year, a considerable increase in enrolment over a few years ago. The administrators commented their staff’s commitment to the school and its extra-curricular programs. “We are proud of how our staff works together,” Chillibeck said. He said the school in focusing on parent engagement this year. “We know the more a parent is involved, the more successful a student will be,” he explained. The school’s goal is to have 90

per cent of parents participating in student-led conferences this year. Pavloff thanked the administrators for their commitment to their school. “I just love to go visit this school,” he added. Jason Hill and Kirsten Tucker-Lester, administrators at Dundurn School, discussed the work at their school. The enrolment at the Kindergarten to Grade 6 school has risen to 170 students, a growth of over 40 students from a couple of years ago. The school’s goal is inquiry and maximizing student engagement through the use of technology. Dundurn School piloted the Office 365 program and uses 30 Chrome books instead of using the computer lab

model. “The teacher/student relationship is very strong at our school,” Hill said. Data from the Tell Them From Me survey of Grade 4-6 students provides evidence of this positive relationship. Tucker-Lester said the school has been focusing on math achievement and they are very pleased with the “phenomenal” growth in this area for their Grade 4-6 students. Trustee Cathy Taylor thanked the administrators for their work in building a strong school culture. “It’s evident when you walk in the school. The students are engaged and feel at home in their school,” she said.

Perdue Bowl (November 3-7) Club 55: MHS – Al Levitt, 210; LHS – Joey Levitt, 290; MHT – Al Levitt, 544; LHT – Joey Levitt, 587; THS – Zeros, 1,118; THT – Zeros, 3,085; MHA – Al Levitt, 172; LHA – Joey Levitt, 179. Ladies League: LHS –

Marilyn Moon, 225; LHT – Joey Levitt, 589; THS – Bleepers, 1,105; THT – Bleepers, 3,086; LHA – Joey Levitt, 192. Mens League: MHS – Jim Nicholls, 235; MHT – Jim Nicholls, 585; THS – JAG, 762; THT – WWF,

2,130; MHA – Al Levitt, 187. YBC Bowling: Ayden Moody, 85; Kierra Moody, 100; Trystyn Wegwitz, 122; Emmett Hamilton, 113; Rylee Moody, 99; Adam Munro, 129.

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