Webpaper 47 by The Biggar Independent

Vol. 108 No. 47

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017

16 pages

$1.25

Christmas Card Day . . . Snow and more snow greeted one and all last Thursday, November 16. The falling frozen white coated the trees at Buckingham Park on Third Avenue making for an abstract day and, unfortunately, a lot of shovelling. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Those with a love of music helped celebrate Canada Music Week recently. Music students were able to sit in on the Biggar Central School Band Program, learning how their more senior musical compatriots work before moving on to perform for long-term care residents at the Lodge, then hitting the

Majestic Theatre stage where an evening concert raised over $1,100 for the facility. All in all, a fantastic number of days showcasing the musicians and performers in our community. (Independent Photos by Ana Irvine and Kevin Brautigam)

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Council Minute Highlights The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held October 17, at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Attending the meeting were Mayor Ray Sadler, Aldermen Alan Boyle, Penny McCallum, Kevin McNicholls, Kirk Sherbino, Edward Young, and Ivan Young. Council resolved that the following financial reports for September, 2017, be accepted as presented: Bank Reconciliation; and Statement of Financial Activities. Council resolved that the General Accounts Paid in the amount of $51,438.20 and the General Accounts Payable in the amount of $25,865.55, be approved. Council resolved that the following correspondence be accepted for Council’s information and filed: Prairie Wild Consulting - Crown Lands Update; Flaman Investigation - October 10, 2017 Report; Wheatland Regional Library Proposed Levy Increase; Kindersley Bylaw Court - Bylaw Court Schedule; CPP Developments Inc. Spray Park Sponsorship. Council resolved that the quote from Hayter Drilling Ltd. to replace the pump in Well No. 5, in the amount of $12,906 plus applicable taxes, be approved. Council resolved that the quote from Westvac Industrial Ltd., in the amount of $271,950 for a Roto Pac Automated Arm Refuse Collection

Truck, be received. (Councillors Boyle and Sherbino declared an interest in the following matter and left the Council meeting.) Council resolved that the request from Biggar School of Dance for a reduction for hall rental for the event they are hosting on November 25, in the amount of $237.50 plus GST, be approved in accordance with Policy C (8) - The Community Organizations Rental Refunds Policy.

(Councillors Boyle and Sherbino returned to the Council meeting.) Council resolved that the quote from TND Plumbing in the amount of $6,515.66 to replace the library furnace, be reviewed. Council resolved that correspondence from CPP Developments Inc. regarding parking for the spray park and Central Park Place, be reviewed. • Meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.

Nationals face tough opponent in visiting Outlaws . . . Biggar Nationals netminder, Ryan Knapton gets a piece of one, November 17 at the Jubilee as the Nats hosted the Wilkie Outlaws. Knapton was a busy puck stopper, facing 41 shots on the night. Unfortunately, the Nats had nothing to counter the Outlaws, dropping the contest 6-0. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

One-year sentence for stolen property/meth dealer A Biggar resident will face one-year and 12 days in prison for his actions this past July. Reno Vincent Poitras, 23, of Biggar was arrested July 22 for an incident where he was in possession of stolen property and a vehicle, plus was found by Biggar RCMP with methamphetamine. On July 22, shortly after midnight, Biggar RCMP received information from Battlefords RCMP that a stolen truck from their area had entered Biggar’s jurisdiction. Police located the truck on the 300 block of Fifth Avenue East in Biggar. Poitras fled from the truck and into a nearby residence. Police located and arrested him. During the arrest police located approximately $1,150 of cash and several indi-

vidual baggies containing a white powdered substance. Poitras was charged and made his first court appearance in North Battleford, July 24. On November 15, he pled guilty to: • Operating a motor vehicle while being

pursued by a peace officer, Section 249.1 of the Criminal Code of Canada; • Possession of stolen property of a value exceeding $5,000, Section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada; • Possession of meth-

amphetamine for the purpose of trafficking, Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. As mentioned, he received a jail sentence of 12 month and 12 days. Poitras also received a lifetime firearms prohibition and a one-year driv-

ing prohibition. “Biggar RCMP are pleased with this outcome. The message to people involved in this type of criminality is that there is likelihood of jail,” added Sgt. Colin Sawrenko, Biggar Detachment Commander.

Saskatchewan Health Authority preparing to launch On Monday, December 4, 2017, the new Saskatchewan Health Authority will launch. On that date, the employees and operations of the 12 Regional Health Authorities will officially transfer to the new organization. There will be no changes to health care programs, services, facilities or

phone numbers as a result of transition. Residents and patients should continue to access care in the same way they always have. “The transition to a single provincial health authority is a significant milestone, as we work to better integrate and coordinate health care services for Saskatch-

ewan people, wherever they live,” Health Minister Jim Reiter said. “The focus is on streamlining governance and management across the province. Frontline employ-

ees will carry out their day-to-day patient care responsibilities as usual.” By moving to a single provincial health author…see health authority, pg 12

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Thiis s We Wee ek k... Top Chef Biggar . . . The last week for this session of the popular Kids in the Kitchen cooking school, hosted and ran by the Biggar and District Family Centre, was held at Biggar Central School. All kids in

town are eligible for the program, and all learn how to make healthy and tasty meals. The next Kids in the Kitchen session will start this spring. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Opinions ....................................... 4 Agriculture .................................... 7 Sports ........................................... 8 Classifieds .................................... 10 - 12 Business & Professional Directory ...13 - 14

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017

Snow -- love it or hate it! A lot of people like snow. I find it to be an unnecessary freezing of water. Carl Reiner The first fall of snow is not only an event, it is a magical event. You go to bed in one kind of a world and wake up in another quite different, and if this is not enchantment then where is it to be found? J. B. Priestley Well, these are two entirely different viewpoints regarding snow. Reiner is not a fan and no doubt many homeowners would agree with him. Especially the last couple of weeks when there has been lots of snowfall -- it seems like almost everyday -- making it necessary to shovel. No doubt there are few comments being muttered about the weather. As for the town crew, they have been out grading the streets and removing snow. And doing a great job. At a recent town meeting, the great snow removal Biggarites enjoy was listed as a huge plus for the town. Priestley, on the other hand, enjoys the magic of snow. It does change the landscape and the snow does seem to sparkle in the sunlight. For those that enjoy winter sports this is your season. Two differing views. Which one do you prefer? P.H.

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What the end of NAFTA could mean for jobs in western Canada by Naomi Christensen, senior policy analyst at the Canada West Foundation As the fifth round of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiations kick off this week in Mexico, uncertainty over the future of the pact lingers. The demands by the U.S., such as scrapping the agreement’s dispute settlement mechanism and stricter rules of origin for auto manufacturing, are among a growing list of “take it or leave it” demands by the Americans that Canada and Mexico will find hard, likely impossible, to accept. If these are serious demands and not merely negotiating ploys, the future of the pact is in grave doubt. As the latest round of talks unfold, one aspect to consider is how jobs in western Canada could be affected by a U.S. withdrawal from NAFTA. (Note: jobs related to exports to Mexico are not included in this analysis because if the U.S. withdraws from NAFTA, the Mexican and Canadian governments have stated that the agreement will remain in place between Canada and Mexico. Also, Statistics Canada does not track jobs related to exports to Mexico.) A significant number of western Canadian jobs are linked to exports to the U.S. In 2013, 13 per cent of all jobs in Alberta were tied to U.S. exports. In

Saskatchewan and Manitoba, 10 per cent of total employment was linked to exports to the U.S., while nine per cent of B.C.’s total jobs were supported by U.S.-bound exports. Of the western provinces, Alberta has the largest number of jobs tied to U.S.bound exports. This is because about 85 per cent of the value of Alberta’s total exports go to the U.S., compared to 48 per cent for Saskatchewan, 53 per cent for B.C. and 67 per cent for Manitoba. The value of oil impacts the picture in Alberta; last year 63 per cent of the value of total provincial exports to the U.S. was from crude oil exports. In the Prairie provinces, there are more indirect than direct jobs tied to exports to the U.S. For example, indirect jobs include employment in all the service and equipment companies supplying oil and gas extraction companies in Alberta and Saskatchewan, and the majority of these products are sold to the U.S. B.C. has a slightly higher number of direct jobs than indirect jobs tied to its U.S. exports. Most export-related jobs are due to exports originating from the western provinces themselves, but a portion are tied to exports from other provinces. This makes sense, considering 76 per cent of all Canadian goods exports and more than half of service exports are sent to the U.S.

predict how extensive these would be. After more than 20 years of NAFTA, our economies are integrated and we rely on trade with each other in the sophisticated supply chains that have been developed. Any increase in tariffs faced by Canadian exporters would likely be passed on to the end (American) consumer. Western Canada’s trade transportation infrastructure and west coast ports also give those provinces an advantage over other regions in Canada–access to the growing markets in the Asia-Pacific. Already, this makes the West less reliant on the U.S. than central Canada; 45 per cent of all jobs in Canada related to exports to the U.S. are based in Ontario, compared to 30 per cent based in the western provinces. (Quebec benefits from almost 21 per cent of total Canadian jobs related to exports to the U.S., while the remaining 4.5 per cent of jobs are distributed throughout the rest of Canada.) If the next few days of negotiations deteriorate, and the U.S. eventually decides to quit NAFTA, western Canada’s best option to offset related job losses is to further diversify trade with countries across the Pacific. Westerners should push Ottawa to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership and conclude trade negotiations with the Pacific Alliance trade bloc without delay.

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What if the U.S. leaves NAFTA? If the U.S. withdraws from NAFTA, our trade with the U.S. is not going to stop. It will, however, get more expensive. NAFTA, and its predecessor the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (CUSFTA), eliminated tariffs on most products traded between Canada and the U.S., with a few exceptions. Scrapping these deals will bring back higher World Trade Organization (WTO) tariff schedules. In the short term, it could also give President Trump a tariff stick to inflict damage in certain sectors. We need look no further than the ongoing Canada-U.S. softwood lumber dispute to see how this can happen. Softwood lumber is excluded from NAFTA, and the U.S. Commerce Department recently imposed anti-dumping and countervailing duties—averaging 21 per cent combined—on all softwood lumber imported from Canada. Canada is now appealing the decision, and as in the past, will likely win the appeal. But the process takes a couple years, and in the meantime, U.S. softwood lumber producers earn higher profits and hope the duties will force Canada to make concessions in the continuing softwood lumber agreement negotiations. The more barriers to trade, the more difficult it can be for exporters. If the U.S. leaves NAFTA, there would likely be some job losses, but it is hard to

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Villages part of long time Christmas tradition It was the end of October and I had just finished cleaning the book shelves in the living room. Rather than put everything back and then remove the items I decided to put up my Christmas village. Granted, it was a bit early but I like the houses and I justified it by telling myself it was saving time. The next step was to coordinate the my schedule and that of my youngest granddaughter who enjoys setting out the houses. She enjoys “oohing” and “aahing” over the details on the porcelain houses as she carefully places them on the shelves. We have to place the snow down first, then decide where the church will go this year and the resulting village springs up. There are trees and benches and figurines. Even a

mailbox. It has become mas lights were placed. a tradition that I greatly The whole tradition enjoy. of Christmas villages My Christmas village is stems from the Moravian small compared to othchurch. The cardboard ers I have seen and in villages were mass proparticular my cousin’s. duced in the United Her village States and takes up were popua sheet of lar in the plywood. 20th cenShe makes tury. Porstreets celain viland roads. lages, more Some commonly villages known as even have collectors’ trains villages, running became through popular the town. after that. I vaguely It was rememcommon for ber a a nativity Christmas Peggy Hasein scene to be village placed at as I was the base of growing up. This one the Christmas tree (often was made of cardboard called a “putz”). Around and the little houses this scene were placed were painted red and houses made of cardwhite. When lit up board. the windows glowed. Some families of the I remember it being time embellished their placed under the scene with sawdust or Christmas tree but I dirt to represent roads don’t remember any leading to the manger, other details. Upon stones and fresh moss further reading I disto represent grottos or covered these houses caves and sticks and were mass produced branches to represent in Japan and sold in miniature trees. There North America. The may have been carved windows of the buildwooden figures repreings were coloured cel- senting the Holy Family, lophane and there was animals, shepherd, and a hole in the back or other nativity figurines. bottom where ChristThe porcelain villages,

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Blazers advance to Provincial Championship The BCS2000 Sr. Blazers volleyball team will be one of 10 teams advancing to the SHSAA 4A Championship in Humboldt on November 24 and 25. The West Regional Championship was held last Saturday, also in Humboldt. Three teams and the host team were hoping to advance. Biggar had a slow start to the day with a sluggish win over Unity (25-13, and 26-24). The key to the Blazers success is solid defense. Despite the efforts, the

boys could not seem to get in a rhythm and without the necessary consistent passing, the offensive options we limited. The second match was against the hometown, Humboldt Mohawks. HCI came out strong and created a 12-3 lead. The final score in the first set was 13-25 for Humboldt. The Blazers were more constant in the second set, making a more respectable showing – losing 19-25. The Blazers’ semi-final match was against the La Loche Lakers. The Lakers

were looking to revenge their lost to Biggar at the Conference Championship that was held in Biggar on November 10 and 11. Both teams were inconsistent. However, La Loche pulled off the win (25-23, 25-23). With three practices left before the championship, the boys are hoping to regain their defensive confidence and have a successful Provincial Championship run. Good Luck!

on the other hand, last longer. Of course, they are more costly but they withstand the handling of being set up and taken down. The attention to detail is amazing, although these houses are not necessarily made to scale. Details such as miniature wreaths hanging on the door with ribbon and berries. Or intricate signs advertising the business. I have one with a set of eyeglasses which hang from the post -quite a chore to install them every year. The job often involves a pair of tweezers. There are quite a few companies that produce these houses. Some villages come with themes -- Dickens Village, Christmas in the City, Disney, North Pole, New England villages. And, the accessories! Not just trees but figurines playing in the snow, sitting on a park bench, street lights, bridges.

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SAUSAGE… Mennonite Farmers Sausage SALE… $12 per ring or 5 for $55.

PUBLIC NOTICE FRONT STREET GARBAGE PICKUP EFFECTIVE, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27th, 2017, FRONT STREET GARBAGE PICKUP will be implemented in all RESIDENTIAL AREAS OF THE TOWN EXCEPT AS NOTED BELOW: EXCEPTION: Residences fronting Main Street between 4th Avenue and 7th Avenue will continue on BACK LANE PICKUP. Garbage pickup will be Tuesdays for these residents. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SAME DAY WILL APPLY FOR FRONT STREET GARBAGE PICKUP IN YOUR AREA AS IT DID FOR LANE PICKUP. Please place your garbage in proper receptacles on the FRONT STREET for pickup. Front street pickup is being implemented to reduce winter waste collection costs such as clearing lanes, additional man time for working in snow laden lanes and equipment operating costs. In the spring of 2018, a public notice will be placed in the local newspaper advising when lane pickup will resume. Your assistance and co-operation in this matter is appreciated and if there are any questions in regard to the above, please call the Town Office at 306-948-3317.

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Smoke gets in your eyes! It seems to be a long time ago, well, in our â&#x20AC;&#x153;Family Reunion Daysâ&#x20AC;? anyway! We were holding one, on Murray Point, Emma Lake. I drove up! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where is the Mason

Camp?â&#x20AC;? I asked a bystander. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just follow the singing!â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those guys seem to know a lot of old songs!â&#x20AC;? Sure enough, we finally got to where a whole

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bunch were gathered around a guitar player. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was born in Renfro Valley,â&#x20AC;? they sang. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Holy Annie,â&#x20AC;? I thought. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How old a song can you get?â&#x20AC;? But they all seemed to know every verse! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hello Bob,â&#x20AC;? they yelled, and kept on singing! I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to tell you what a family reunion is like, but it was far past midnight, when we finally hit the sack! Oh, was it good to see them all again! One of the boys brought his old violin, and when he played â&#x20AC;&#x153;Home Sweet Homeâ&#x20AC;? at 2 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock in the morning, there were a lot of eyes glistering in the glow of the firelight! Come the dawn and good olâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bob fell out of his old truck and tried to make an early morning flame in the firepit we had dowsed the night before! A small boy walked

up and sat on a nearby stump. He must have been one of the family because he sat only a moment before his lips fell into gear and he said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why does the smoke always hit me in the eyes?â&#x20AC;? Being a Mason Y.T. felt that he had to talk too. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your name little boy?â&#x20AC;? I asked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mason,â&#x20AC;? he said, almost indignantly, â&#x20AC;&#x153;after all, this is a Mason family reunion! My name is Mason!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it! Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it!â&#x20AC;? Y.T. exclaimed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When your

name is Mason, smoke always hits you in the eyes!â&#x20AC;? That seemed to satisfy him for the moment and he went and sat on the stump again! Slowly a few people gathered around our now small fire, all saying â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good morningâ&#x20AC;?. Bob Mason Finally a tall well built, hairy-legged man of 30 or so years stood up to warm his hands. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Daddy,â&#x20AC;? said the kid to the good-looking guy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why is it that when your name is Mason that smoke always gets in your eyes?â&#x20AC;? The tall, hairy-legged

guy seemed to be in deep thought for a minute and then looked Y.T. straight in the eye! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sonny,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When your name is Mason, especially Bob Mason, you are so full of hot air, that when it rises, the vacuum brings the smoke all in!â&#x20AC;? TouchĂŠ, eh! There seemed an awful lot of smoke got into the older people as we parted that morning. They said goodbye and shook hands with other old folks that they knew they would never see again! That was quite a while ago! So here we are with our eyes getting smokier as time passes. Thank Heaven, though, our memories are still as clear as that of a little 5-year-old boy crouching beside my fire! TouchĂŠ again, eh?

Notable Notes

Biggar Nationals vs Unity Miners November 18 Scoring Summary Period 1: Miners, 18:21 Mark Ganter (Trace Sperle and Blake Robertson); Miners, 16:34 - Kristian St. Onge (Behn Robertson, Jake McMillan);

Miners, 13:51 - Braden Lacoursiere (Behn Robertson, Cam Chalmers); Miners, 9:39 - Behn Robertson (Bobby Davey, Jake McMillan); Nationals, 6:10 - Clark McNulty (Liam Boyle, Justin Edin); Miners, 4:21 - Mark Ganter (Trace Sperle); Nationals, 1:17 - Josh Shatford (Keaton Silvernagle). Period 2: Nationals, 16:46 - Liam Boyle (Josh Shatford); Nationals, 15:46 - Derek Argue (Clark McNulty, Keaton Silvernagle); Nationals, 13:09 - Josh Shatford (Justin Edin, Zach Wourms); Miners, 12:09 - Rhett Lacousiere (Nolan Acton, Mark Ganter); Nationals, 5:02 - Josh Shatford (Liam Boyle, Justin Edin); Miners, 4:38 - Kristian St. Onge (unassisted); Miners, 3:51 - Behn Robertson (Kristian St. Onge, Cam Chalmers); Miners, 0:22 - Behn Robertson (Mark

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Ganter, Jake McMillan). Period 3: Nationals, 13:54 - Layk Pawluk (Tyler Borstmayer); Miners, 13:04 - Jake McMillan (Behn Robertson, Bobby Davey): Miners, 9:39 - Kristian St. Onge (Jake McMillan, Braden Lacoursiere); Miners, 9:23 - Kristian St. Onge (usassisted); Nationals, 8:23 - Tyler Borstmayer (Jared Barilla). Penalty Summary Period 1: Nationals, 14:19 - Josh Shatford, misconduct (10); Nationals, 14:19 - Josh Shatford, hit to the head (2); Nationals, 9:35 - Dallon Becotte, hooking (2); Nationals, 9:02 - Justin Edin, tripping (2); Miners, 3:20 - Colton Timmermans, tripping (2). Period 2: Miners, 19:25 - Jake McMillan, hooking (2); Miners, 14:58 - Bobby Davey, interference (2); Miners, 11:43 - Nolan Acton, misconduct (10); Miners, 11:43 - Nolan Acton, hit to the head (2); Miners, 9:31 - Braden Lacoursiere,

boarding (2); Nationals, 7:49 - Clark McNulty, hooking (2); Miners, 5:11 - Braden Lacoursiere, hooking (2); Nationals, 4:14 - Zach Wourms, hooking (2); Nationals, 1:28 - Zach Wourms, interference (2); Miners, 1:28 - Kristian St. Onge, high sticking (2). Period 3: Nationals, 16:04 - Zach Wourms, slashing (2); Miners, 16:04 - Dillon Forbes, cross checking (2); Nationals, 14:21 - Gage Gray, fighting (5); Miners, 14:21 - Josh Lacoursiere, fighting (5); Nationals, 14:21 - Ryan Knapton, leaving the crease (2); Miners, 14:21 - Josh Lacoursiere, instigator (2); Nationals, 14:21 Gage Gray, game misconduct; Miners, 14:21 - Josh Lacoursiere, game misconduct; Nationals, 9:17 - Zach Wourms, slashing (2); Miners, 9:17 - Behn Robertson, high sticking (2); Miners, 5:42 - Bobby Davey, slashing (2); Miners, 1:44 - Blake Robertson, slashing (2).

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Insecticides banned by consumer pressure by Calvin Daniels If you are a farmer you no doubt have been following the issues popping up around neonicotinoids. Neonicotinoids (sometimes shortened to neonics) are a class of neuroactive insecticides chemically similar to nicotine, notes Wikepedia. In the late 1990s neonicotinoids came under increasing scrutiny over their environmental impact when their use was linked in a range of studies to adverse ecological effects, including honeybee colony collapse disorder (CCD) and loss of birds due to a reduction in insect populations. In 2013, the European Union and a few non EU countries restricted the use of certain neonicotinoids. The studies into the impact of Neonicotinoids on bees are not black and white, but the decision

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Lord Asquith School Principal’s Message by Leanne Gruending Here we are, end of fall and into some chilly weather! With the season’s changing, it also means we have some celebrations! Student Led Conferences were once again a wonderful opportunity for students, families and staff to meet and share the in class academic celebrations and learning that have been happening so far this year. SLCs provide an opportunity for student voice as equal to parents and teachers, which we at LAS feel is incredibly important. Along with academic celebrations, there have also been some sports celebrations! Earlier this month

we had a Pep Rally to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our athletes. At the Pep Rally Maddyn K received a banner for her Provincial Gold Medal for Midget Girls Javelin at last year’s Track and Field competition. The Senior Girls Basketball team was also honoured with a banner for their Provincial Bronze Medal Performance last year. Morgan J received an honourable mention for her Provincial 6th place finish in Cross Country and our Cross Country and Volleyball athletes were also celebrated. The Delisle Rebels Football team (who we co-op with) won the league championship,

and two of our students won awards at the football banquet, Karson H won the Junior Top Academic athlete and Sam G won the Junior Most Dedicated. Our Senior Boys Volleyball team is off to Regionals this weekend in Hepburn. Best of Luck boys! Now that Volleyball is wrapping up Basketball will be kicking off. We are so incredibly grateful to have Vicki Quittenbaum, Dana Grasby and Louise Grinde, Ms. Stack and Mr. Sepke who will be taking on coaching Basketball this year. Before we know it Christmas (and our Christmas Concert) will be here! Tis the season!

New Horizons Activities The past week at New Horizons we had both our Birthday Potluck and Jam Session. At the Birthday Potluck on November 13, we had an attendance of 24 people. The winner of our half-n-half was Mildred Henne and the entertainment for the day was Card Bingo. There were enough prizes that everyone that played bingo got a prize. The Jam Session on November 15 was well attended with an audience of 35 people. Our

entertainers for the day were Keith Aldridge, Gordon Laycock, Bob Wiseman, Bob McGuire and Dwight Hemely. Access Television even came out from North Battleford to record part of the Jam Session! It was quite an exciting day. If anyone is interested in coming out to perform during our monthly Jam Sessions, don’t be shy! Call us at 306-948-5115 if you have any questions. At Carpet Bowling on November 14, the first place team consisted of

June Hoppe, Gail Herzberg, Dinah Kegler and Mildred Henne. The second place team was Pat Turner, Agnes Small, Emily Liska and Judy Rickwood. We are always looking for more volunteers in the office and to drive courtesy car, so I encourage you to come down to New Horizons and join our team! Please stop in at the office or you can call us at 306-948-5115 for more information. Have a great week and keep warm!

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Golf spotlight on Tiger’s return He’s coming back. Again. No one knows if it will be a hobbling return or a heroic return, but Tiger Woods, he of the polarizing love-him-or-hatehim persona, returns to action November 30 at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas. The tournament features a limited field (18 golfers) and it will be overcovered to the extreme by Golf Channel, who know what golf fans want. Many will hope he shoots lights out and shows signs of a return to greatness. Others — those who despise him, for a variety of reasons — will be hoping that, again, he falls flat on his face. At age 42 (he’ll be 43 Dec. 30), the calendar is working against Woods. His health is working against him. His recent idleness will work against him. Knowing the whole world is watching will work against him. But the greatest (or maybe second-greatest)

golfer of all time has faced mountains of pressure in the past, and, until his last major title in 2008, passed almost all of them. But after numerous surgeries and personal problems, the dominating Woods of 1996-2008 is far in the rearview mirror. The Woods the world sees now is a broken-down has-been with perhaps unrealistic determination to get his game back toward the top of the competitive world. Retired tour player Lanny Wadkins is in the camp hoping Woods has a successful return, telling Jaime Diaz of golfdigest.com: “Frankly, it’s amazing to me how many people almost seem like they want him to be done. Why would you want him gone? All he does if he comes back and plays is make our game better. Can you imagine if Tiger could come back … and win tournaments, competing with these kids today? It would be some of the most exciting stuff we’ve ever seen.”

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the name from Levi’s Stadium to The Elbow Room.” • RJ Currie again: “ExNats manager Dusty Baker has been in 10 straight elimination games without closing the deal. In a previous life, Baker was a Kamikaze pilot who kept coming back to base.” • Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “The three UCLA basketball players, detained in China for shoplifting sunglasses, are on a flight home. Customs will ask them, ‘Do if they have anything to declare besides your stupidity?’ ” • Headline at SportsPickle.com: “Lonzo Ball arrested for shoplifting ‘How to Shoot a Basketball’ DVD.” • Headline at TheKicker. com: “Report: Seahawks playbook just squiggly lines indicating Russell Wilson’s scrambles.” • Mike Bianchi of the Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel, on Miami playing in an NFL prime-time TV game for the third week in a row: “And you wonder why NFL rat-

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Biggar National Josh Shatford, left, fights off a check from Wilkie Outlaw Will Rathje, Friday at the Jubilee. The Outlaws were simply too strong for the Nats taking a 6-0 win. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam) November 17 Scoring Summary Period 1: Outlaws, 16:45 - Rick Cey (Lorne Griffiths, Mike Sittler); Outlaws, 3:42 - Kendall Fransoo (Garrett Cameron, Rory Gregoire). Period 2: Outlaws, 9:18 - Brock Harrison (Rory Gregoire, Bruce Yockey); Outlaws, 7:03 - Mike Sittler (Rick Cey, Reece Fenrich); Outlaws, 5:13 Derek Keller (Brock Har-

rison, Rory Gregoire). Period 3: Outlaws, 17:39 - Mike Sittler (Lorne Griffiths, Rick Cey). Penalty Summary Period 1: Nationals, 16:09 - Kevin Fick, roughing (2). Period 2: Outlaws, 12:01 - Rick Cey, hooking (2); Outlaws, 12:01 - Mike Sittler, roughing (2); Nationals, 12:01 - Zach Wourms, roughing (2); Outlaws,

11:43 - Kendall Fransoo, charging (2); Outlaws, 10:27 - Will Rathje, boarding (2); Nationals, 10:27 - Tyler Borstmayer, holding (2); Nationals, 6:22 - Dylan Haynes, interference (2); Nationals, 1:34 - Zach Wourms, slashing (2). Period 3: Outlaws, 18:42 - Garett Cameron, slashing (2); Nationals, 18:24 - Zach Wourms, cross

checking (2); Outlaws, 12:56 - Robert Keller, unsportsmanlike conduct (2); Outlaws, 9:56 - Kurt Johnson, interference (2); Outlaws, 2:13 - Mitch Suchan, interference (2); Nationals, 0:00 - Josh Shatford, misconduct (10); Outlaws, 0:00 - Garrett Cameron, slashing (2); Outlaws, 0:00 Garett Cameron, game misconduct.

November 13-16 Monday Mixed: MHS, Jason Raschke, 228; WHS, Krista Remeshylo, 176; MHT, Jason Raschke, 644; WHT, Krista Remeshylo, 487. Tuesday Seniors New Horizons: MHS, Glen Shockey, 206; WHS, Donna Eckart, 193; MHT, Jack Eckart, 544; WHT, Donna Eckart, 482. Thursday Seniors: MHS, Glen Shockey, 219; WHS, Bonnie Roesch, 178; MHT, Glen Shockey, 524; WHT, Bonnie Roesch, 461. YBC Scores November 15-16 Bowlasaurus: BHS, Asher Bailey, 81; GHS, Ellie Hawes, 66.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tis the Season many States! Soon more donations will be coming in the form of cookies! Our fabulous Biggar bakers will be heating up the ovens and creating appetizing goodies to generously donate to the museum. These cookies will be available to the public real soon! Then there is Festival of Lights coming up. This is the night the Christmas lights on Main Street come on and the Christmas season in Biggar gets it official kick start! The kids love coming to the museum for the Hay Ride

and the Free hot chocolate, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great night for the family in Biggar! Our lobby and gift shop have been all dressed up for the season. Come on in and check up the piano, the one that was in the Majestic Theatre in 1914! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all tuned up and ready to knock out a few Christmas Carols! Our junior curator has been busy creating a new display in the showcase in the lobby. Come in and see the new display of Christmas cards from 1908-1911! They look different than what we

are used to now! There is also a nativity scene in the showcase; Father Bedard donated it to the museum, so we will not forget to keep Christ in Christmas. In the New year we will have three art exhibi-

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In the gift shop/lobby of the Biggar Museum and Gallery there is a new display, created by our Junior Curator. (Photos by Biggar Museum and Gallery) Magic Silent Auction is now ready for everyone to see! Our volunteers put on their creative hats and once again have done a fantastic job of creating a Christmas Wonderland in the gallery! Our definition of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;generousâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is: showing a kindness to others. Businesses and individuals have shown a kindness to our community by donating so generously. All proceeds will be going to the museum, so we can continue to always be presenting Biggarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history to the world! This year we have toured folk from South Africa, England, Scotland, Germany, China, every province and

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tions, the Adjudicated Art, Student Art Show, and our regular summer book sale. A new exhibit is being planned as well, there is always something happening at the Biggar Museum and Gallery!

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OBITUARIES Grant Oswald Turner January 31, 1930 - November 10, 2017

Grant was born to Francis Oswald and Elva Turner on January 31, 1930 and passed away peacefully November 10, 2017 with family by his side. Grant lived his early years north of Perdue growing up on two different farm sites. The second of three boys, Grant possessed a quiet nature, love of animals a keen

sense of humor and quick wit. He lived and worked in Alberta for the railroad and then oil rigs before he married Helen Scharf in 1952. The couple resided in Edmonton, then Perdue, finally moving to the farm south of Perdue in 1955 where they resided together until Helen’s passing in 2004. Grant farmed for almost 50 years, and drove school bus from 1965 to 1974. He enjoyed attending sporting events of his children through the years and in later years, was an avid

curling fan, women’s hockey fan and an Ultimate Fighting fan. He was fond of country and old time fiddle music and taught himself to play guitar. The great delight of his life was the arrival of grandchildren and great grandchildren. He definitely had a soft heart for them. He was proud of his children and spoke highly of his sons and daughters-in-law. He was an honest, humble, and hard working man. Grant was a great conversationalist and had an outstanding memory about people and where they were from.

OBITUARIES His quick wit and kind nature endeared him to many. He was an intelligent man, well read and possessed outstanding mechanical skills. Many winters were spent repairing snowmobiles for friends and neighbours, participating in snowmobile rallies, and trekking around the countryside on his snowmobile. He loved animals, was a skilled horseman and spent many years volunteering with gymkhana at the Perdue Fair. Grant served as a councilman for the Rural Municipality of Perdue from 1975 to 1990. Grant is predeceased by his sister, Frances; parents; wife, Helen (2004); brother, Jack (2017); and son, Richard (2017). He is survived by his children, Karen (Lloyd, Saskatoon, Sask.); Wendy (Rod, Regina, Sask.); James (Earla, Stougton, Sask.), grandchildren, Lyndsey (Joe, CA), great-granddaughter, Lyla; Brittney and Dylan (James); stepgrandchildren, Lloyd’s daughter, Lana (Jay and their children, Jessica, Morgan and Keegan); Rod’s sons, Jeff (Irene and daughter, Saveah), and Matt; brother, Donald (Courtenay B.C.); sisterin-law, Shirley (Chase, B.C.); b r o t h e r- i n - l a w, Earl (St. Albert); cousins, nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the Perdue community for your friendship toward Dad. Sincere thanks to Dr Crane, and the Biggar hospital staff for their kind

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MEMORIAM CLARK, Ives: In loving memory who passed November 18, 2015. “No one knows how much we miss you, No one knows the bitter pain we have suffered, since we lost you Life has never been the same. In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly, tender, fond and true. There is not a day dear Ives, That we do not think of you.” Lovingly remembered by Claudette 47p1

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FARM LAND FOR SALE FARMLAND FOR SALE R.M. of Marriot #317 NE - 01 - 33 - 15 - W3 (Ext 0) Parcel #119138845 (131 acres) Assessment $162,500 Written offers will be received by… Skelton Turner Mescall, 314 Main Street, P. O. Box 1120 Rosetown, SK S0L 2V0 up to 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 1, 2017. Phone: 306-882-4244; Fax: 306-882-3969

• 5% deposit to be paid immediately upon notification of acceptance of offer. • Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. • Transaction to be completed before December 31, 2017. • GST to be paid in addition to purchase price, if applicable. • Bidders must rely on their own research and inspection of the land. • Cropping Information… 2017 - Wheat, 2016 Canola, 2015 - Lentils. • Owner not responsible for any error or omissions in this advertisement.

HOUSES FOR SALE

CANADIAN MANUFACTURED MODULAR HOMES -multi section, single section, lake houses, and duplex family units LARGE INVENTORY TO CHOOSE FROM OR FACTORY ORDER TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS Used homes in stock! Selling and Servicing Across Western Canada for Over 40 Years! 1.800.249.3969 Check out our inventory at www.medallion-homes.ca Hwy 2 South Prince Albert

HOUSES FOR RENT Three bedroom, full basement house within 5 km of Biggar. Phone 1-778-846-2341 45p3 Tw o - b e d r o o m house for rent in Biggar, f/s/w/d, close to downtown, $650/month plus utilities. Available Dec. 1st. 306490-RENT (7368) 47p3

LAND FOR SALE FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT.

FOR RENT

SERVICES

Charter/ Sherwood Apartments 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom Heat and water supplied, wired for cable TV and satellite systems, laundr y facilities, appliances, some suites with dishwasher s, air conditioning, parking with plugins.

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

WAGON at 306-948-3837

Sheila Itterman We have gifts and information www. welcomewagon.ca

For more information call: Karen/Kevin 306-948-9115 302 - 8th Ave. W. Biggar

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

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GREAT References Available A TOTAL OF 590 QUARTER SECTIONS SOLD ACROSS SASKATCHEWAN RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca

CHILI-ON-ABUN NIGHT at The Legion 118 Main St, Biggar

FRIDAY, DEC. 1ST ~ 6:00 p.m. ~

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“CHASE THE ACE” Every Friday draw at 7 p.m.

BOX 40, BIGGAR, SK S0K 0M0

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017

12 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

â&#x20AC;ŚHealth Authority, cont. from pg 3

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

Sunday Worship â&#x20AC;˘ 10:50 a.m. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunday School during the worship service

ity, the provincial government will be able to reduce senior administrative staff positions by 86 per cent and reduce senior administrative staff salaries by 80 per cent or $9 million annually. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maintaining local connections and preserving strong community relationships

is a priority for our government and for the Saskatchewan Health Authority,â&#x20AC;? Rural and Remote Health Minister Greg Ottenbreit said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While there will be some changes to senior administration, management and support services will continue to be located across the province, and

local health system contacts and representatives will still be available to community partners.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;While the transition into one organization will formally occur on December 4, the work to unify the health system under a single organization and co-ordinate system-wide

transformation to improve patient care will take time,â&#x20AC;? Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are embarking on a multi-year journey in collaboration with patients, health care providers and partners across the health system.â&#x20AC;?

When the Saskatchewan Health Authority launches, it will be the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing more than 44,000 employees and physicians responsible for the delivery of high quality and timely health care for the entire province.

Pastor Doug Motz, Church office phone, 306-948-3424

BIGGAR UNITED CHURCH

The Importance of Shopping Local

907 QUEBEC ST. & CORNER TURNBULL AVE., BIGGAR

Sunday Worship Service â&#x20AC;˘ 11:00 a.m. NOV. 26 AND DEC. 3â&#x20AC;ŚWhite Gift Sundays-Secret Santa gifts SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3â&#x20AC;Ś Sunday School/Communion. Pancakes, sausages/ham, strawberries after service, downstairs fellowship. Donations going to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Food for Thoughtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Church office phone, 306-948-2280, Rev. Linsell A. Hurd

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Sunday Service â&#x20AC;˘ 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 25: 4 p.m., INSTALLATION SERVICE at Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, Nov. 26: Annual Meeting following Potluck Pastor Sarah Mowat, 306-951-7286.

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

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Everyone Welcome! THE BIGGAR INDEPENDENT on NEWSSTANDS @ â&#x20AC;˘ Leslieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drugstore â&#x20AC;˘ Pharmasave â&#x20AC;˘ Super A Foods â&#x20AC;˘ Shop Easy Food â&#x20AC;˘ Quick Stop â&#x20AC;˘ Biggar Esso â&#x20AC;˘ Weasieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gourmet Blends â&#x20AC;˘ The Store, Perdue â&#x20AC;˘ Central Plains Co-op, Perdue

tions of any territory under scrutiny. Secondly, there is a good chance businesses employ people that reside in the same commuChef Dez nity. These employees, How well do you as well as the small business know your local owners, are more butcher, baker, likely to spend or candlestick their money closmaker? er to home, than I realize that in other commulocal candlestick nities. makers are less In comparison prevalent than they use to be, but to large big-box stores, small if you had one in businesses tend your community they would be just to employ more people per unit as important as of sale. Have your other local you ever walked merchants. through a huge We have all national chain heard that shopstore and found it ping local is difficult to locate important to the someone to assist economy and the you? Their annual environment, sales are massive, but do we know but yet per dollar, exactly why? fewer people are The tentacles of needed to generthis decision, to ate this income. keep your money Another major in the commuimpact that large nity spread out national chain farther, and reap stores have made more benefits, upon us, is the than you can ever look of our neighimagine. Spending money borhoods. Have you ever at local businesses traveled from will keep more city to city lately money in the and notice that communities we many areas are reside in. Firstly, beginning to look this happens by identical? The maintaining the same brand name existing employstores are dotted ment of their workers and, with everywhere, and many of them growth, creating in very similar new jobs. groupings. This Employment has not only taken levels are always a key factor in the away from small businesses suceconomic evalua-

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ceeding, but is also diminishing the uniqueness of each community. This in turn affects the local tourism industry as well. For the most part, small businesses are more flexible at fulfilling our needs. They have the resources to provide the extra bit of service we may require, or the ability to bring in products that are out of the ordinary that we may desire. Large chain stores are more likely to be bound to contracts or procedures that keep their product offerings comparable. Another fact to consider when choosing to shop local is the impact on the environment. This is focusing on the source of the products being offered rather than the type of ownership of the business. The less distance these products have to travel before coming in contact with the end consumer, usually means the less harm to the environment because of reduced transportation and packaging needed. When considering fresh produce, one also should realize that many items are picked before they are fully ripe, so that they can ripen during transport.

Fresh, direct, and fully ripe produce from the farm is always a better option for ultimate flavour and texture. There is also a better chance that small local businesses will support fund raising and charities in the communities they are in. They are not bound to decision making rules set out by a corporate main office - they ARE the corporate office. With all of this said however, there is a cost factor that comes into play with the decision to support our local merchants. The relevant benefits must far outweigh the costs involved, but also we need to be able to literally afford the decision to shop local. If the budget for your household is holding your purse strings ransom, then you can only do what you can afford to do. Every argument I have given you here may make perfect sense, and it is not my intention to make you feel guilty if you cannot sustain these ideas 100 per cent. Awareness is my objective here. The more knowledgeable and aware we are, the better we can adapt our actions within our means. Get informed about the hap-

penings and discussions in your communities. Search out social media pages that are dedicated to your area and follow (or start) discussions about where to shop and the products/ services being offered. Please keep in mind that I am not suggesting that it always costs more to shop local; in fact, in many occasions, it may cost less. The more investigative work you do, the more mindful of this you will become. Every community, and the products/services being offered within, are different. Chef Dez is a chef, writer, and host. Visit him at chefdez.com. Write to him at dez@chefdez.com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, B.C., V2T 6R4.

A selection of MEMORIAL VERSES is available for you to choose from in memory of your loved one(s)â&#x20AC;Ś @ The Biggar Independent. Stop in at 122 Main St.

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 13

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017

ROOFING

ELECTRICAL

HEALTH/WELLNESS

MADGE ROOFING INC.

BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES Commercial and Industrial Electrical Wiring

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

306-480-6822

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Goldburg Electric Ltd. • Residential • Commercial Contact Matt Craig

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THIS SPACE

26-WEEK

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

FREE ESTIMATES ► Eavestrough ► Soffit/Fascia ► Siding ► All other Exterior needs....

Box 277, Perdue, SK S0K 3C0

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Lyndon Barber

-Journeyman Carpenter…proudly local & serving Biggar and area!

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PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

For all your home, business and rural needs Owners/Operators • Travis Young • Dallas Young • Claude Young

Phone:306.882.2123 New Patients Welcome!

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

Healthy Lifestyle Weight Loss 30-minute Circuit Personal Training Fitness Classes

306-948-3408 LEGAL SERVICES

Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

306-948-3346 …serving your community since 1972

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Biggar Of¿ce Hours…

Landis Of¿ce Hours:

304 Main St., Biggar

100 - 2nd Ave. W., Landis

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

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

look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

www.biggarlandisinsurance.ca

INVESTMENTS

Ph: 306-948-5133

RED APPLE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES “Administrative Services to

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

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

Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

is a full service law ofﬁce that practices…

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

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

302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

Peszko &Watson

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

201B - 2nd Ave. West

223 Main Street Biggar

see us at The Independent, 122 Main Street, Biggar

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

(New Horizons Bldg) Biggar

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

INSURANCE

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

117 - 3rd Ave. W.,

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors

102 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar

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

rod.campbell@sasktel.net

BUSSE LAW

For FAX service,

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

Cheryl Irvine @

…owned and operated by Brett Barber

Biggar, Sask.

• Bookkeeping • Tax Returns • Financial Statements

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CAMPBELL ACCOUNTING SERVICES

OFFICE HOURS

306-948-7274

Co-Ed Fitness Centre

2 INCHES

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

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

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

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IN THIS DIRECTORY IS

FOR

Weight Loss & WELLNESS Centre

306-717-2818

Menno:

Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

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

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306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

INVESTMENTS

For all your investment needs, Visit…

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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306.948.3344 FOR SPECIAL

Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI

Lyndsey Poole

Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

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

Pamela Eaton Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

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

Financial Planning Estate Planning Life Insurance

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222 Main Street 306 948 5377

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017

14 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

SERVICES REAL ESTATE

AUTOMOTIVE

Shoreline Realty

Cari Perih

SERVICES

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A Sign of

CLEANING

Qualilty!

Cliff Forsyth Box 736, Biggar

M & N REPAIR 701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar

306-948-5600

306-948-3996

Jerry Muc Phone: 306-948-2958

Open Monday-Friday

REALTOR®

Fax:

Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

Cell: 306-948-7995 Office: 306-867-8380 carip@remax.net

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Acres of Expertise.

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

Teams, Corporate and Personal Attire Judy Kahovec… 306-882-4313, cell 306-831-7935

Your authorized

Panasonic, Samsung,

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

t Delivery Ask Abou

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

306-948-2879, evenings 306-948-7207, daytime Ed Kolenosky

and Your authorized

FOR RENT BIGGAR HOUSING AUTHORITY

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

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

Housing for families and seniors Rent based on income

1st Ave. West, Biggar

Call: 306-948-2101

306.237.7671 TROY MAY, owner/operator Fax: 306-237-TROY email: tmay@hotmail.ca Super B outÀts hauling grain and fertilizer in Alberta and Saskatchewan

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

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

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

Phone: 306-948-5678

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

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price! For all your Cereal and Pulse Cleaning Call: Bill: Dale:

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

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

THE

BIGGAR

INDEPENDENT Custom Grain and Fertilizer Hauling Darren Diehl

306-262-5980 Biggar

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

216 Main St., Biggar

306-

OPEN… Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

KRF Auto Centre 100% handwash “Where we do it all for you!!” • Detailing • Vortex Spray-In Box Liners • Granitex Baked-on Coatings for Decks and Cement Flooring • Auto Accessories • Trailer Rentals Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

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

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

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017

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

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

GRONDIN FUNERAL SERVICES Arelee Music Night was a success . . . Arelee community members and performers plus a whole lot of special guests filled the Arelee Community Hall with the simple joy of performing, November 4. From the

looks of it, the popular showcase had toes tapping and a lot of people singing along with the performers, all while raising money for local food bank. (Photos for The Independent by Fran Gorbenko)

Don’t forget to renew your subscription!

and our area churches extends an

OPEN INVITATION to you, your family and friends to join others in this community who have experienced a loss, to come and renew your spirit and honour your loved ones.

“Blue Christmas” Service of Remembrance PERDUE… THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14th • 7:00 p.m. Perdue United Church (all religious denominations welcome) Local enquiries: Grondin Funeral Services • 306-948-2669 “Our family serving your family since 1963”

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RM 376 Eagle Creek Block of 6 quarters of mixed farmland in RM 376 Eagle Creek.

RM 345 Vanscoy Scenic acreage development. 4.5 km from Asquith. Serviced with power and natural gas.

$1,500,000 Mixed 960 Acres Dave Molberg

$45,000/lot 3 Acreage lots 5.34 - 7.71 Acres Dave Molberg

LUSELAND

ASQUITH

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RM 351 Progress 2017 Assessed Value $196,400, Title ac. 159.41, Cult. ac. 132, Final Rating 69.13, Class F.

$275,000 Grain 160 Acres Dave Molberg

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16 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017

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