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Vol. 104 No. 48

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2013

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Surgical Initiative heads into Ànal stretch As the March 2014 end date for the Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative nears, surgical teams are making a final push to provide

Looking for loose change . . . Biggar Atom National, Darian Bartusek looks for the loose puck, Sunday versus the visiting Dodsland Stars. Nats didn’t fare all that well,

sooner, safer, smarter surgical care for patients. The latest provincial wait times numbers show that, as of September 30, 2013,

80 per cent of patients received their surgery within three months and 92 per cent received it within six months.

“Our province’s health care providers have made incredible progress toward our goal of offering surgery within three months,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan announced, November 21. “This initiative is making a real difference in the lives of patients waiting for surgery.” There were 9,524 fewer patients waiting more than three months for surgery on September 30, 2013 than in March 2010 when the Surgical Initiative was launched, a 62 per cent drop from 15,345 patients to 5,821. In the ﬁrst half of this ﬁscal year, patients have received 42,807 surgeries, up 3,170 from the same period last year. Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region has had 12 straight months of improved surgical wait times, showing a 39 per cent drop in the number of

people waiting more than three months – down from 5,692 on September 1, 2012 to 3,457 on September 30, 2013. After recently losing some ground on surgical wait times, Saskatoon Health Region made a modest improvement, with the number of people waiting more than three months for surgery down from 2,082 people last month to 2,035 people on September 30. The health region is implementing contingency plans so it can meet increased demand while chipping away at the size of its surgical wait list. Information about the Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative is available at sasksurgery.ca. The Web site also features the Specialist Directory, which empowers patients and their primary care providers to compare options for surgical care.

playing well, but falling short by a 7-1 ﬁnal. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

September wholesale trade four times the national average September wholesale trade four times the national average Wholesale trade in Saskatchewan was $1.9 billion in September 2013 according to Statistics

Canada, a jump of 10.8 per cent over last year, the second highest percentage increase in Canada and four times the national increase of 2.6 per cent. “A vibrant wholesale

industry helps Saskatchewan maintain its economic momentum,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said, November 20. “The Global Transportation Hub is a tremendous asset

to our wholesale industry as it continues to expand and attract new businesses to our province.” On a month-over-month basis, wholesale trade was up 4.6 per cent, again the

second highest increase in the nation and well ahead of the 0.2 per cent posted for Canada. “Increased confidence among business and consumers is driving

Saskatchewan’s wholesale activity,” Boyd said. “That bodes well for the province, signalling to the world that our economy is continuing on the path of prosperity.”

artist on a Christian Music cruise,” Simon added. The Freedom Singers will share their music and testimony at the Biggar Community Hall this

December 6 in the hope that those who listen will be spiritually enriched and blessed. Tickets are available from Tim Hammond Realty.

Remarkable trio to perform at Community Hall, December 6 The exceptional story of three extraordinary men who fled Romania to eventually share their faith, will be featured at the Biggar Community Hall, December 6, during the annual Associated Gospel Christmas banquet. Simon Ivascu, Steven Ivascu and Wesley Pop, ﬂed Romania when they were only teenagers. In Romania, their native land, at that time, all young men, upon completing High School, were forced to join the army. Being conscientious Christians, they could not join the army because freedom of worship was totally restricted. Refusing to join

would result in several years of imprisonment and persecution. Determined to escape to freedom, they all faced danger and hardships fleeing from Romania to Italy, but Simon and Wesley’s nightmare began in earnest when they crawled into a container, were then locked and sealed, and placed aboard a container vessel. There they spent two weeks in total darkness as they baked in the heat for days before being loaded on to the ship, headed to unknown destination. They ran out of food, water, oxygen and hope. As despair ﬁlled that container. It appeared that

the container became their likely tomb; Once again, God provided another of many miracles in this incredible real life story of faith and perseverance in the face of insurmountable odds. This trio has been singing since their days in Italy shortly after ﬂeeing Romania. “We were singing mostly hymns together, back when we were in Italy, but we started to sing Southern Gospel Music in 2000, after we heard the Gaither’s and the Cathedrals on television,” recalled Simon. “It was a sound that we instantly fell in love with. After

singing at local churches and telling our story, it was suggested to actually give our group a name the ‘Freedom Singers’.” This would be the most appropriate name considering the backgrounds of the guys. So in 2001, the Freedom Singers was officially born. “We’ve been blessed beyond our imagination in so many ways. From the opportunity of sharing our music and testimony in churches big and small, to performing at the largest annual Canadian Gospel Convention in Red Deer and doing radio and TV interviews to being a guest

Steven Ivascu, left, Craig Smith, centre, and Simon Ivascu. (Submitted Photo)

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Saskatoon’s Greystone Singers were at the Biggar Majestic Theatre, Saturday, for a concert in support of the cultural facility. The University of Saskatchewan mixed -voice choir put on a wonderfully warm and engaging performance, Àlling the theatre with the blessed sound of voices in tune with the heart, mind and soul. Conducted by Dr. Gerald Langner (middle right picture), the ensemble features Biggar’s own Katja Meszaros (right picture, right) and is about to embark on another outstanding concert season. (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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If this is a dream, don’t wake me up. The Saskatchewan Roughriders captured the 101st Grey Cup championship with a 45-23 victory over the Hamilton TigerCats Sunday at Mosaic Stadium. Just like the week before, the score ﬂattered their opponents. While it seemed for most of the season that the Riders were on a collision course for their fourth CFL championship, it’s really hard to believe it has actually happened. I mean, it never usually happens this way for the Green and White. A storybook ending? That’s for storybooks. At least it has been for much of the franchise’s 103 years but on one magical evening on the Prairies, the impossible dream became a reality. And really it still seems like a dream. When I awoke on game day morning, the snow that had accumulated during Grey Cup Week had melted away and was streaming off the roof. Could this be? Could the perfect scenario, the Riders winning the Grey Cup at home in ideal weather conditions, actually happen? It did. And they did it in dominating fashion. The Riders led by as much as 31-6 over the Ticats who did not put up much in the way of resistance. The fans were dialled in. The stadium was full as much as 30 minutes before the 5:36 pm kickoff time and it took very little to ignite them into boisterous ovations long before the team was introduced on to the ﬁeld. And that, let me tell you, was a sight to behold as well. The Tiger-Cats were calmly introduced one-by-one, their starting defense, before a national TV audience. The CFL tried to do the same for the Riders, beginning with left tackle Xavier Fulton, but moments later the entirety of Canada’s Team came bursting out of the tunnel all at once. It was a clear sign that nothing was going to stand in the way of this team romping to a championship, even if

their entrance temporarily rufﬂed the feathers of league execs. T h e domination continued s h o r t l y after kickoff as Rider quarterback Darian Durant engineered a bevy of touchdown drives, including two scores by slotback Geroy Simon and running Kory Sheets each along with end zone trips by Jock Sanders and Weston Dressler. The Riders kept coming in waves and they kept the pedal to the metal for the full 60 minutes. It was as if all the hard lessons they’d learned over the rigours of an 11-7 season (which had plenty of ups and downs) were exactly that: lessons. In the end, CFL Commissioner Mark Cohon handed the Grey Cup to its rightful owner, Darian Durant, who smiled and pumped the trophy up and down as if it were as light as a feather. No one on that team wanted the trophy to go to anyone else. “Darian is nothing but a pro,” said Rider slotback Chris Getzlaf, who was named the game’s Top Canadian. “He got better every year and you can’t question his work ethic. No one deserves it more than he does.” We all know by now it was the biggest game in Roughrider history. That

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Pee Wee Nats host home tourney . . . Biggar National Josh Baduik goes defensive, Saturday at the Pee Wee’s played host to a six-team home

tournament. Nats played well and are only getting better. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

fact is undisputed. Sure the Riders had appeared in 18 Grey Cups before, winning three, but never had the team battled for the trophy at home. Until now. Of course it was extra special for second-year Rider head coach Corey Chamblin who won the title for the ﬁrst time as a head man. Oddly enough tears streamed down his face when the team won the West Final a week before in Calgary but there were no waterworks this time around. Simply put, the job had been completed just as he expected it

thought of again. And with 44,900 citizens of the Rider Nation in attendance on Sunday, the fan base can truly bask in the glow. “The one thing that led us to a dominant performance was the fans,”Chamblin revealed. “They were unreal. I looked at Hamilton in warmups and thought ‘I wouldn’t want to be you guys’. The stars aligned and it was a positive for us.” The Ticats made no secret of the fact they felt disrespected during the week’s festivities, referring to Thursday’s

would. “I’m gonna tell you I never felt pressure of winning this game,” Chamblin asserted after the game. “I had anxiety to be a champion, nothing about (Hamilton coach) Kent Austin. I wanted to close it out in the right way. B.C. shook us up in the semi-ﬁnal but from that point on the guys turned it up and what it took to win.” 2013. The Year of the Rider. And the demons of the 13th Man in the 2009 Grey Cup were unceremoniously kicked to the curb never to be

J.J. Voss at Community Hall this Saturday

J.J. Voss at the 2009 Regina Exhibition. (Photo for The Independent by Ben Checkowy)

The third concert in the Biggar and District Arts Council performance season will see outlaw country music star J.J. Voss hit the stage at the Community Hall. Voss delivers an unmistakable mainstream brand of country music with an infusion of Americana ﬂavour, derived from his rural roots in Western Canada and his passion for honest, blue collar storytelling. His dedication as a relentless

“live show” road warrior has paid off with prestigious appearances at the Canada Summer Games, World Curling Championships, JunoFest, the Calgary Stampede, The Millennium Music

Festival and Conference, Dauphin Countryfest, the longest running country music festival in Canada and the prestigious Big Valley Jamboree and Craven Country Jamborees’. J.J.’s performances in Nashville were enthusiastically embraced by the country music fans in attendance, after which, he was invited to perform live on the Billy Block radio program at 12th and Porter and at the world famous Tootsies Lounge. J.J. Voss plays at the Biggar Community Hall, Saturday, November 30. Tickets are still available at de Moissac Jewellers.

CORRECTION: Last week’s Independent caption on Page 3 for the Merle Massie book launch contained an error. The book “36 Steps on the Road to Medicare: How Saskatchewan Led the Way” is on sale at the Biggar Pharmasave, not the museum. We apologize for the error.

CFL Awards as nothing more than a “Rider pep rally”. In the end, I’d love to know what they expected, coming into the heartland of the CFL? For now Chamblin doesn’t care. Nor should he. As he stood up from a remarkably brief postgame news conference, he muttered the only words that mattered. “That’s it,” Chamblin said. “We’re the champs.” A storybook ending indeed. (For daily rider news, follow Rod on Twitter at @sportscage).

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The spirit of the season is alive and well in Biggar Well, this has been a week for good news -- which is always welcome. First, let’s just get this out of the way. Way to go, Riders! I was trying to think of a way to sum up the whole phenomenon of Rider Pride and its meaning but then I received an email to a link -- a column written by Erin Chrusch, a former Saskatchewanian who now writes for HuffPost Alberta. Here is a quote which pretty much says it all. “Rider Pride is about so much more than a football team. We cheer for the Riders because deep down we love where we came from, even if the rest of the world doesn’t understand why. We cheer for the Riders because it is the thread that binds us together, no matter where we’ve ended up. We cheer for the Riders because we believe in the strength of community. We’re loyal whether the team wins or loses because cheering for them has very little to do with the game.” Thanks Erin. The Majestic Theatre Board is busy collecting donations for the digital movie projector which has been delivered and is now installed in the theatre. First movie will be Friday, November 29 -- late night shopping. Free Birds, which is being sponsored by the Credit Union. So, if you believe in the cause make sure you ﬁll out your donation cards and drop it off either at The Biggar Independent or de Moissac Jewellers. The folks who are busy raising money for the new health facility are coming along nicely with their project. There will be an update soon. It’s great to see the people of this area are into the giving spirit and not just because it is Christmas but are keeping the spirit alive all year round.

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Why a weight-loss New Year’s resolution may be bad for your health by Jennifer Kuk, EvidenceNetwork.ca columnist Distributed by Troy Media, www.troymedia. ca Every year many Canadians will pledge to start the year off by losing some weight to get healthier. But while there is plenty of evidence showing that losing weight can improve your blood pressure, blood sugar and even your cholesterol rates, losing weight and being healthy are not the same thing. In fact, you can get healthier without losing weight and, for some, losing weight may actually be bad for their health. When an individual loses weight, they will lose fat mass, but some of that weight loss

comes from muscle mass. Muscle mass burns many more calories than fat, and accounts for a large proportion of the energy we burn, even at rest. In other words, loss of muscle mass may be counterproductive to long-term weight loss goals. Also, when an individual loses weight, their body will try to protect the body weight by decreasing the number of calories the body burns (a change in ‘metabolic rate’). These two factors help to explain why so many of us may ﬁnd it difﬁcult to continue to lose weight after a while, and why over 90 per cent of individuals who lose weight will regain that weight within a few years.

If that isn’t bad enough, there is evidence to suggest that individuals who try to lose weight and repeatedly fail will have greater weight gain over time than individuals who do not try to lose weight at all. This weight cycling or yo-yo dieting has also been linked to higher rates of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and higher death rates. The reasons for this are still unclear, but research suggests that unless you can keep the weight off dieting may have negative effects on your health. Why is it so difﬁcult to maintain weight loss over the long term? One of the reasons is that many individuals approach weight loss as a quick ﬁx. Done

correctly, weight loss should be a lifelong process and not a shortterm goal. For example, after losing the weight, an individual cannot return to the lifestyle that led them to their elevated weight in the ﬁrst place, since this would only lead them back to their original weight - or higher. Those who struggle with their weight need to explore underlying causes ﬁrst, which will help to explain the reasons for their struggle. Factors that may contribute to weight gain include certain medication use, exposure to environmental pollutants, too much ambient light exposure or sleep deprivation. But even stressing about your weight can trigger

cravings for high-fat and high sugar foods and exacerbate weight gain. There is some good news, however. There is actually a subset of the population which appear to be perfectly healthy despite an elevated body weight. Research is undecided about the long-term health consequences for these individuals, but it has been suggested that weight loss may not beneﬁt their health. In fact, one important study shows that weight loss may make their health worse. So, thinking of losing weight in the new year? Consider ﬁrst why you want to lose weight and whether or not you have the right approach. All weight loss methods

require time, effort and/or money and the health beneﬁts aren’t guaranteed even if you are successful in achieving your weight loss goals. So what should you do? Here’s what the research to-date tells us. If you want to start the new year off by getting healthier, get active, eat better, try not to gain any more weight and don’t stress about the small stuff. If you want to lose weight, try something that you can sustain for the rest of your life - and remember that slow and steady wins the race. Jennifer Kuk is an expert advisor with EvidenceNetwork.ca and Associate Professor in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science at York University.

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One of my favourite hobbies is quilting so when the annual quilt show opened its doors I was anxious to see what the new trends for this year were. It was a full day as I pondered over the exhibit entries, took in a few seminars and wandered the booths looking for something new. Of interest was a local club that makes quilts to give away to charity. This year the members chose to display all the quilts they had made -- over 360. This is quite a story. Some members only like to sew the quilt tops and one of the members has a long arm machine so she sews the tops and backing together. The materials are all donated as is the time. For those who quilt or know a quilter you know the amount

of hours that goes into the making of one quilt. There were children’s quilts, baby quilts and adult quilts of a variety of patterns, all made with great care. The same could be said of the quilts on display -- what a variety. Of course, not all were to my liking but no one could deny the workmanship that went into the making. The variety of materials, the colours and patterns on display were mind bogging. Some quilts told a story such as the one made in memory of a breast cancer victim. Others were made just for fun. Basically, quilting is sandwiching three layers of fabric (top, batting for warmth and backing) stitched together. Quilting has a long history, the craft

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being traced back to ancient Egypt and China. In the Eleventh Century quilting was used to hold together layers of padding under armor. The Eighteenth Century showcased the stylishness of quilts as English ladies wore quilted petticoats and underskirts, gentlemen often wore quilted waistcoats. At this time quilted bedding became popular. Quilting came to the Americas in the Nineteenth Century and since then designs have evolved into some very distinct forms. Appliqué, patchwork, Amish work, folk art. There is a rich history of quilting and oftentimes quilts will tell about a period of history. The Underground Railroad Quilt is one

BCS Principal’s Report by James Walker Last Friday, we had our Rider Pride Day with green and white donuts at BCS 2000. Staff and students wore their Riders’ gear in support of the team. And it must have worked. It was an entertaining game on Sunday and of course the best team won. After moving from Nova Scotia where football is not fully appreciated, I really enjoyed watching Rider and Biggar Blazers football games this

year. For Christmas, I asked for a Riders’ jersey because I think you need one if you have been living in Saskatchewan for more than a year. We held our Term IV and Term I awards on November 20. Congratulations to the Honour Roll and Highest Average students for their hard work! Awards were also presented to Most Improved Students, Athletes and Students of the Term. The complete list of winners

was included in last week’s newsletter. BCS would also like to congratulate three of our 2013 graduates who received General Proﬁciency Awards from the province. Bailey Seidl, Czarina Catambing, and Edyn Keith were three of seventeen Sun West students to receive this award for their academic standing. This award is presented to the top 400 students in the province! Dress warm and have a good week.

example. During the American Civil War when the slaves were ﬂeeing into Canada, quilts would often carry secret messages to help the slave escape. As slaves could not read or write, codes were used -- forms of dance, spirituals, code words and phrases -- these symbols were memorized to help the slaves communicate

with each other. Each pattern would represent a different meaning with the most common patterns being “monkey wrench”, “star”, “crossroads”, and “wagon wheel”. Quilts hung over a fence of windowsill would pass on information to the slaves. During the Depression when every little thing was recycled, women

would often make quilts from ﬂour bags, a sort of cotton ticking. Tobacco companies would give away silk pictures in packages of cigarettes. These were used in projects, called Crazy Quilts. A log cabin quilt often has a red centre which symbolizes the hearth of the home. If it has a yellow centre it represents a welcoming light in the window.

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W e than k you for your patronage this past year, and hope to see you there! One Stop comes up big for the Theatre . . . Emil Itterman, left, owner of One Stop Home Improvement hands the Biggar Majestic Theatre’s Daryl Hasein a cheque for $700 to aid in the new digital projection system, currently being installed at the theatre. One Stop raised the cash donation from the sale of Christmas trees from the 2012 season. Just a reminder, the 2013 trees will be available this December 1. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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by Bob Mason

Just across the river! It seems to Yours Truly that he has spent most of his debatable life looking across some water-barrier to the higher ground on the other side, and imagining that the people over there were to be feared a little bit! When we were just little fellows up by the great bend of the North Saskatchewan River, we often heard terrible stories of folks on the other side, and being too young to realize that “terrible stories” are always the ﬁrst to be heard, we believed all of them! What a surprise it was, when we moved south in 1936, and called in at a couple of places to water our horse and found that the people “over there” lived exactly the same lives as we did! There’s a moral in there some place, I think, and Y.T. wonders if some of us

aren’t back on that other side yet! That river was only a few hundred yards wide, but to we young people on the north side, it might as well have been a million miles! At that time there were still people living in the old Antifaev log house, north of Eviron, and we could often see them down walking along the far shore. But other than knowing they were some of the displaced Doukhabours from the abandoned village at Borden, we just cringed back to our side and hoped that we would never have to meet them! Sorry George! Over the years though, some of Saskatchewan’s most respected citizens have come from the community south of the river! Surely Y.T. has written a piece about Bill Perehudoff who was born over

there in 1919, and surely Y.T. has told about the wonderful view from the Perehudoff place, right down Great Bend! Mebbe a fellow shouldn’t mention any names, but darn it, if we are going to give out any bouquets here, we’ve got to mention young (he always appears young!) Alec Postnekoff Hello Alec! All this personal stuff can’t be news to anyone! We all know that some of the worlds most suspected people, like the ones “over there” (where-ever that is!), are some of the best people we have ever met! That river, or any kind of barrier, between two different thinking groups, is often a breeding ground for the discrimination that none of us need. It’s a pretty sure thing that Y.T. will never be able to tell why folks can keep on ignoring some of the things that we do need! Why do we do things like that? Why must we feel apart? Are wars the only way to inspire the community feeling that all the world must have? Or, to go back a long way, can a river foster a think like that in a small boy? I suppose that problems like these are best left for our individual societies to solve, and act on, and feel free to go “over there”? Not being a very knowl-

edgeable Pleistocene Geological (whew . . . what a bunch of words, eh?) type, or any other type, Y.T. can’t really explain all this, but it seems to him that not only at Great Bend, but every other river or canal he ever face in his lifetime, the other side was a bit higher! Mebbe it was just an impression left over from his youth on “Springwell Farm” or mebbe the memory of a line from a plaque that hung from our kitchen wall: I know there are bookgladdened meadows ahead mountains of wearisome heigh tthe road winds on through the long afternoon,stretches away to the night -C.W. Foss From our old home in Great Bend, we had a wonderful view of the higher land just west of Struan, and often we saw cars coming down those slopes into town. A long time later (and quite a few years older!) we went up that road ourselves, into that mysterious country around Wilson Lake, and found the people over there just the same as we were! Hello George Krahn! Then, along came W.W.II! I suppose a fellow should tell of some of the Roman bridges he saw in Europe, some are

still being used! “Hello cousin Julius!” He could also tell about the “Bailey” bridges (some with unmentionable names!) that the Allied armies pushed across the many canals of Europe. Even the ones that fell into those canals! Hello Herbie! Except, as mentioned above, it would take a lot more pages! The bridge that Y.T. remembers the most though, was one across the Yusten Kanal north of Friesoythe, that was blown up again and again by cannons on you guessed it, the higher ground on the other side! Y.T. crossed a few rivers and canals on his European tour, but it never failed to make him wonder why all this happened in the ﬁrst place! There must have been dozens of ﬁne bridges across the Rhine and when they were all destroyed the Allied armies had to cross on the many pontoon ones that army engineers built. Always on the other side was the high ground, full of people who didn’t want us to come (hi Max!). If Y.T. remembers right we went over a bridge named “The Mad @#*! Dream” north of Waalwyk to the higher dikes along the Maas, and again we crossed the Mass itself over a Bailey bridge called “Soggin Suzy” on the way

to higher ground around Kleve. We went into the city of Meppen across a great iron bridge that had been blown up - most of the people had moved back, except that one guy! Warum hast du mich detötet fragte erwar dein nächster, dein bruden! We forded the icy Soest River on our way into Friecoythe, and took the higher ground there at a terrible price. We fought our way up to and across the Yasten to the higher ground north of it, and still our so-called “enemy” moved back, until ﬁnally someone came to their senses and called the whole thing off! Yours Truly often goes back to that old scene where be grew up, up across that river that somehow started that “just across the river” syndrome. But now he knows some of the ordinary people over there (Hello Doug!), and he realizes, as we all must, that across any river, anywhere, that there are a lot of real good guys! Mebbe its a good thing Y.T. isn’t the Minister of Defense, eh? We sure have a lot to learn about that “high ground” on the other side of anything! Mebbe it’s time for us to start building a few big bridges ourselves, eh?

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Roughriders take the Grey Cup! by Delta Fay Cruickshank The province and Saskatchewanians all over the world are proud to wear their green today! So, I needed to know a bit more about the history of this football team . . . off to the microfilm again! But first, I went to the Internet where I did find out that the Roughriders were originally known as the Regina Rugby Club in 1910, and then started playing at Mosaic Stadium as the Regina Roughriders in Regina in 1936. In 1946, they started being known as the Saskatchewan Roughriders. On November 26 in

1966, they won the Grey Cup in Vancouver against the Ottawa Rough Riders. Now this must have been confusing calling this game; two teams with virtually the same name! What did the local paper say about the big win in the December 1 paper? Well, seems the “Board of Trade disagrees on early closing hours” was the headline back then. The motion to close the stores at 5:30 was tabled until later, and stores would remain open until 6:00. In the same article, Festive Lights were going up, but this year was going to be fancier than ever! Candle lights would be on every lamp standard, as well as the

two lighted Christmas trees at the two main intersections on Main Street. Another headline read: “Open Air Rink at Third Ave. Park”. This article stated that because the Jubilee Stadium was full and the streets were being used for shinny hockey all winter, it was time to create an outdoor rink. So, it seems lighting up Main Street is part of Biggar’s history. Known as the “Festival of Lights” now, there will be events and shopping for the whole family on Friday, November 29! 1966 may seem like yesterday to a lot of us, but for the children in our schools, 1966 is, like, in the Stone Age!

1966 was the year of the mini-skirt and Twiggy, and the Saskatchewan Roughriders won the Grey Cup! (Photos from Google/images.com)

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST The Rural Municipality of Eagle Creek No. 376 Province of Saskatchewan Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number(s) described in the following list are fully paid before the 28th day of January, 2014, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land. Note: A sum for costs in the amount of $7.10 is included in the amount shown against each parcel as required by Subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Lot/ Blk/ Plan/ M Title Total Arrears Lot/ Blk/ Plan/ M Title Total Arrears Sec. Twp Rge Number(s) and Costs Sec. Twp Rge Number(s) and Costs LSD LSD A 101507699 120477955 $7,640.31 16 2 G559 114530329 $ 150.09 SW 1 40 12 W3 117846995 $1,153.43 18 4A G587 114530587 $ 247.88 SE 2 40 12 W3 117847042 $1,194.35 NW 38 37 12 W3 140129704 $1,201.19 NE 11 40 12 W3 117847525 $ 620.67 SW 23 37 12 W3 116012157 $2,045.71 SE 12 40 12 W3 117846928 SW 9 38 12 W3 117519206 $1,445.76 SE 12 40 12 W3 117846939 SW 10 38 12 W3 117519206 $ 328.42 SE 12 40 12 W3 117846940 $ 217.12 NW 24 39 12 W3 117560639 $1,044.24 SW 12 40 12 W3 117848604 3 102040760 140778254 $ 497.23 SW 12 40 12 W3 117847615 NW 6 38 10 W3 127385804 $2,620.30 SW 12 40 12 W3 117847626 SE 6 38 10 W3 117784828 $2,843.87 SW 12 40 12 W3 117847637 $ 913.47 SW 6 38 10 W3 127385792 $2,660.30 NE 20 40 12 W3 121660950 NW 4 38 11 W3 114128209 $3,489.57 NE 20 40 12 W3 121660972 SE 5 38 11 W3 114128210 $3,388.08 NE 20 40 12 W3 121660994 $ 317.97 A 101979018 137883864 $2,216.57 NW 20 40 12 W3 121660927 NE 4 38 12 W3 117518698 $ 534.05 NW 20 40 12 W3 121660938 $ 252.10 SE 4 38 12 W3 117518755 $ 369.53 SW 27 37 12 W3 140129681 SW 4 38 12 W3 117518777 $ 546.59 SW 27 37 12 W3 140129669 $ 792.46 D 101496337 128658943 $ 315.13 NW 27 37 12 W3 140129647 $1,270.62 NW 20 39 12 W3 142195462 $4,992.22 SE 33 37 12 W3 140129580 $1,492.35 SW 9 38 11 W3 114127725 $ 900.47 A 101387493 $4,901.50 SW 27 38 12 W3 114126623 $ 277.44 NW 12 38 11 W3 113857443 $2,525.11 NE 28 38 12 W3 114127758 $ 117.07 SE 8 38 10 W3 129980921 $ 686.13 SE 28 38 12 W3 114128186 $ 342.27 SW 8 38 10 W3 129980910 $1,332.83 SW 28 38 12 W3 114128164 $ 512.38 NE 33 37 12 W3 140129636 $1,182.47 NW 25 38 11 W3 113858017 $ 993.72 5 4 G692 117699395 SW 25 38 11 W3 113858028 $ 953.40 10 4 101564186 117699441 $ 76.21 SE 26 38 11 W3 113858073 $1,014.42 12 1 G559 127906409 13 2 38 12 W3 117518463 13 1 G599 127905666 $4,201.95 11 2 38 12 W3 117518407 1 5 G641 139508860 $ 570.10 14 2 38 12 W3 117518520 2 3 G558 127744735 12 2 38 12 W3 117518441 $ 652.04 3 3 G558 127744522 $ 380.26 SW 2 38 12 W3 117518609 12 5 G692 117699238 SW 2 38 12 W3 117518597 $1,539.86 21 5 G692 117699249 $ 34.10 NE 10 38 12 W3 120748147 $ 473.15 SE 10 38 12 W3 120748169 $ 791.41 7 2 G558 131540074 $ 160.97 NW 35 37 12 W3 116011246 $1,155.56 24 1 G641 114158123 SW 35 37 12 W3 116011257 $1,279.66 25 1 G641 114158189 $ 603.60 NE 3 38 12 W3 117518542 $ 527.75 6 2 G559 114530206 $2,875.96 SW 3 38 12 W3 117518676 $ 751.39 7 2 G559 126162244 $2,157.74 NE 28 37 12 W3 135541560 $5,043.49 8 2 G559 126230431 NW 17 38 12 W3 141760739 $1,221.54 22 2 G559 126162255 $2,077.36 A 101418533 113858297 $ 31.13 9 2 G559 114530251 $4,816.15 B 101418533 113858310 $ 31.13 10 2 G559 126162581 11 2 G559 126162592 Dated at Arelee, Sask. this 28th day of November, 2013 12 2 G559 126162604 13 2 G559 126162626 $5,326.31 Lloyd Cross, Treasurer

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Ensuring a stable food supply and meeting market need

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by Calvin Daniels Something occurred this year in Saskatchewan which most people will know nothing about and yet in terms of food production it holds some definite significance. In April, 16 Saskatchewan vegetable producers formed the Prairie Fresh Food Corporation. The new organization has defined zones within the province and began coordinating production of a variety of vegetables

from radishes to carrots, zucchini and sweet corn. The goal of more controlled production within the group is to ensure a steadier supply of product through the growing season, and in turn help secure local markets by offering an assured supply over a longer period of time. It is an idea which is actually long overdue if the long term goal is to create a larger domestic market and thereby increase the annual pro-

duction of vegetables within the province. In this era most food stores are part of larger chains, and chains work on the premise their food aisles are mirror images of one another. They also, in large part, want customers to be able to arrive at the store seven days a week, 12-months a year, and be able to purchase the same thing. And therein lies an obstacle for Saskatchewan producers in areas such as vegetable and fruit production. Producers can produce in the summer months, but often all the carrots produced are in a limited timeframe, meaning serving a large store’s continuing needs are difﬁcult. A ‘team’ approach to production can expand the supply and open markets. The efforts of the Saskatchewan vegetable producers are something other food production

sectors should certainly be looking to mimic. A group approach to fruit production could achieve access to additional markets, or make processing, such as jams, syrups and even wines more viable, on a larger, more broadly marketable scale. It is the same approach some livestock sectors need to work on. There is a growing ethnic community in Saskatchewan, and they have different tastes, with many putting goat and lamb ahead of beef and chicken. But they want to eat chevron (goat) year round, and again production here is generally conﬁned to spring-based production. To serve the new market, production needs to be more yearround. The sheep sector has faced the same dilemma for years. Producers coming together to manage production on a Saskatch-

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Drugs and driving - a deadly combination The holiday season brings with it familiar and necessary messages reminding Canadians to drive sober. While impairment behind the wheel is most often associated with alcohol, motorists are also gambling with their safety and the safety of others by driving under the influence of drugs. These drugs include illegal substances, prescription medications and over-the-counter remedies. “Unfortunately, people are more afraid of being caught than being killed,” said Jack Smith, President of the Canada Safety Council. “They don’t think it’s going to happen to them until it happens.” This National Safe Driving Week, from December 1 to 7, the Canada Safety Council seeks to educate Canadians that driving while under the inﬂuence of drugs is dangerous, irresponsible, illegal and becoming increasingly prevalent. It is posing a signiﬁcant public safety risk that needs to be curbed through preventative measures, awareness and the enforcement of appropriate penalties. Drugged driving facts: • The Canadian Center on Substance Abuse reports that more than a third -

35.3 per cent - of fatally injured drivers in Canada tested positive for impairing drugs in 2009. This compares with 40.9 per cent of driver fatalities in the same year where alcohol was the source of impairment. Simply put, drugged driving is just as deadly and prevalent as drunk driving. It is a serious problem that needs to be addressed. • Serious injury, driver or passenger death, hurting bystanders, destroying property, lost productivity, more strain on the healthcare system - these are just some of the unfortunate, painful and yet totally preventable consequences of driving while impaired by drug. • Drug-involved fatal crashes are more likely than alcoholinvolved crashes to occur during the daytime h o u r s o n w e e k d a y s. • Drugs are impairing because they reduce drivers’ reaction times and their attention to the task of driving. • Impaired driving is an offense under the Criminal Code of Canada. Most jurisdictions also have sanctions under highway trafﬁc acts. In 2011, more than 90,000 impaired driving charges were laid in Canada. This number, however, represents only a fraction of the impaired

driving charges were laid in Canada. This number, however, represents only a fraction of the impaired drivers on our roads. • There is a growing body of drug recognition experts (DRE) in Canada, who work to enforce penalties for driving under the inﬂuence of drugs. In cases where impairment by drugs is suspected, sobriety tests are being used to check for the source of impairment. A DRE can be called in to access the condition of a suspected impaired driver and may collect or arrange to collect a swab, urine or blood sample. If the results come back positive for the suspected drug or drugs, charges can be laid under the Criminal Code of Canada. • Female drivers are almost equally likely as males to test positive for drugs. • Driving after cannabis use is more commonplace among those ages 15 to 24 than drinking and driving, according to a 2013 report by the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse. In that age group, 12.6 per cent surveyed admitted to driving after cannabis use; this compares to 10.7 per cent who drove after drinking. • Young drivers between 16 and 24 lead the way in fatalities that involved

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alcohol and/or drugs. According to statistics from the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse, 27.6 per cent of fatalities among this age group were impaired by alcohol. Compare this with 26.9 per cent of fatalities who were impaired by drugs. Aware of licensing restrictions and initiatives that catch and punish drunk drivers, some people are turning from alcohol to substances such as drugs to achieve a high. But as the statistics indicate, the outcomes are even more - not less dangerous and deadly. • Among fatally injured drivers 55 and older, drug use is more prevalent than alcohol. • The most common drugs found in fatalities are central nervous system depressants, cannabis, stimulants and narcotics. Recommendations - be proactive and stop drugged driving before it happens: • Be responsible. Never drive when impaired. • Do not combine drugs and alcohol. • Do not use illegal drugs. The impairment caused by illegal drugs can take hours and even days to wear off. • Know the side effects of

your medications. Read the inserts that come with your medications and speak with your pharmacist about the drugs’ possible impacts on your driving abilities. • Be aware that drugs interact with each o t h e r. R e v i e w y o u r list of medications with your pharmacist. • Ask your pharmacist about the side effects of your medication if alcohol is consumed. • With prescription and over-the-counter drugs, abuse or misuse can happen and needs to be recognized and corrected. This means that you should not exceed recommended dosages. You should not take someone else’s medicine, or use medicine to get high. Further, it means that you should read and respect labels and warnings. • As a host, monitor your guests’ behavior. Monitoring or preventing drug use can be difﬁcult. You need to be watching your guests for signs of unusual behavior, such as jitters or unexplained mood-swings. If you suspect someone is impaired, speak up and make alternate, safe arrangements for transportation. • If you have friends or

families members who use illegal drugs, clearly communicate to them that your home is not a place where they can get high. Be sympathetic and supportive by encouraging them to get the help they need to overcome their addition. • Do not get in a vehicle if the driver is impaired. Make every safe effort to stop an impaired person from operating a vehicle. • Report impaired driving to the police. Whether by drugs, alcohol, fatigue or some other contributing factor, there is no excuse for impaired driving. Be reasonable and be safe this holiday season.

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Building and maintaining Saskatchewan’s highways – Planning for 2014 As fall turns to winter, one part of the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure’s work draws to an end while another is just ramping up. Another successful construction season saw 464 kilometres of provincial highways improved across Saskatchewan. “Since 2008, we’ve invested $3.7 billion to give the people of Saskatchewan better, safer roads and to move our products to market more efﬁciently,” Minister of Highways and Infrastructure Don McMorris said, November 20. “Transportation is key

to achieving the objectives of the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth and our vision of a province with a population of 1.2 million people by 2020.” Highlights of this year’s construction season include the completion of twinning between Saskatoon and Prince Albert and the opening of the new overpass at Highway 1 and the West Regina Bypass, 310 km of repaving, 154 kilometres of major highway upgrades and 22 bridge and culvert projects. In addition, work will continue on a number of projects in the 2014 construction

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Canada Music Week raises funds for the Majestic . . . Canada Music Week originator for Biggar, Peggy L’Hoir, left, is joined by ‘Kitty Kats’ Lara Suter, Emily Molberg, Avery Anderson, Ava Barber and Elizabeth Dhil-Stevenot (left to right) to present Biggar Majestic Theatre’s Daryl Hasein a cheque for nearly $700. The money was raised during the November 19 Canada Music Week performance. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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First annual anti-bullying forum held in Regina Tuesday, Education Minister Don Morgan and Legislative Secretary Jennifer Campeau joined nearly 100 youth from across the province at the first annual Student First Anti-Bullying Forum. The purpose of the forum is to hear from students about some of the challenges they face and engage them in finding solutions to help ensure young people are acting appropriately and responsibly in our schools, communities and online. “We know that young people are the most affected by bullying and we need their input as we work to address bullying,” Morgan said. “We take this issue very seriously.” The forum is the first

recommendation to be implemented from Saskatchewan’s Action Plan to Address Bullying and Cyberbullying released earlier this month. Youth were nominated by school divisions, Métis Nation Saskatchewan, Avenue Community Centre in Saskatoon and Luther College High School to participate in the forum. “We need to continue to engage young people in conversation and solution building to ensure the actions taken have a positive impact in their lives,” Campeau said. “The forum will provide youth with valuable leadership skills and experiences to become role models for their younger peers and will inspire confidence to make change in their

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The Robert Rothschild Farms gift sets, only $26.50. Come see all of our specialty food products.

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Honour Roll, November 2013 Grade 10: Lichkowski, Calvin, 91.8; Thomson, Tyrus, 90.2; Sawrenko, Tayler, 87.2; Santiago, Casandra Mae, 86.8; Cherburne, Jamie, 85.2; van de Velde-Weber, Raine, 84.6; Lehnert, Mitch; 81.6; Villanueva, A r j u n , 8 1 . 2 ; Pa r a d a Banegas, Mateo, 80.6. Grade 11: Keith, Tiara, 92.8; Hammel, Destiny, 92.0; Heather, Ashley, 90.8; Massie, Geoffrey, 87.6; Epp, Alexis, 85.5; Gillespie, Cole, 85.0;

Riemer, Emily, 84.8; K ocay, Brandi, 83.6; Neigum, Jaycee, 80.0; Hooper, Mazie, 80.0. Grade 12: Elliott, Shelayne, 93.6; Kurulak, Timothy, 92.0; Darroch, Taylor, 91.0; Yurchak, Sabrina, 90.3; Achkar, Ja m a l , 8 4 . 5 ; H i n s e , Desiree, 84.0; McCarty, Mallory, 82.0; Schommer, Marcus, 81.6; George, Meghan, 81.0; Yaroshko, Brett, 81.0; Peters, Buck, 80.7; Mallas, Djay, 80.5. Most Improved: Gr.

11 - Cody Thompson, 12.6%; Gr. 12 - Marcus Schommer, 14.2%. Student of the Term: Division III - Madison Sopczak, Danessa Hollman. Division IV Tayler Sawrenko. Athlete of the Term: Division III, Female - Savana Ellis; Male Tyrelle Hooper. Division IV - Female - Tiara Keith; Male - Liam Miar, Marcus Schommer.

Students of the Term for Volunteerism and School Spirit: (left to right) Madison Sopczak, Danessa Hollman, Tayler Sawrenko.

Top Academic Students for Term 1 of 2013-2014: (left to right) Shelayna Elliott (Grade 12), Tiara Keith (Grade 11), Calvin Lichkowski (Grade 10).

Top Athletes for Term 1 of 2013-2014: (left to right) Savana Ellis (Division III Female Athlete), Marcus Schommer (Division IV Male Athlete), Liam Mair (Division IV Male Athlete), Tiara Keith (Division IV Female Athlete).

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST Village of Perdue Province of Saskatchewan

MLS $275,000 Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in theNEW Áollowing list are fully paid before the 31st day of January, 2014, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered NEW against the land. NOTE: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Assessment Lot Block Plan Title Arrears Ad Total Arrears Number Number Cost & Costs NEW 00000112 10 11 75S27116 139158007 $1,921.08 $93.93 $2,015.01 A penalty of 1.0% per month applies to thse arrears of taxes effective January 1st, 2013. Dated at Perdue, Saskatchewan, this 25th day of November, 2013. Andrea Ball, Clerk

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Ellis Ranch, RM of Perdue, 988 acres deeded and leased with yard site ................ MLS $575,000 Charles & Bernice Martin, spectacular acreage, 4 bed, 4 bath, on 149 acres Call for extensive details .....................................................................................MLS $399,000 419 - 6th Ave. E., Biggar, 1320 sq. ft. 4-level split ...................................................... MLS $299,000 Ellis Acreage, RM Perdue, 12 acres, 1232 sq. ft. house with outbuildings ............... MLS $275,000 NEW MLS $260,000 119 Wright Cres., Biggar, 1204 sq. ft. 4-level split level ........................................... 409 - 6th Ave. W., Biggar, 1204 sq. ft. 4-level split ..................................................... MLS $250,000 NEW MLS $240,000 East Land, RM Marriott, 165 cult., 155 pasture .......................................................... 604 - 7th Ave. W., Biggar, 1032 sq. ft. 4-level split .................................................... MLS $225,000 211 - 5th Ave. E, Biggar, 1282 sq. ft. bungalow.......................................................... MLS $192,000 402 - 3rd Ave. E, Biggar, 1034 sq. ft. bungalow ......................................................... MLS $159,000 103 - 5th Ave. E., Biggar, 1440 sq. ft. 1-¾ storey character home, ......................... MLS $157,000 SW 20-36-15-W3rd, R.M. Biggar, acreage development .......................................... MLS $125,000 NEW MLS $ 98,000 309 - 4th Ave. W., Biggar, 851 sq. ft. bungalow ......................................................... SE 06-35-14-W3rd, RM Biggar, acreage development .............................................. $ 59,000 SE 13-35-15-W3rd, RM Biggar, pasture land ............................................................ MLS $ 50,000 SW 35-37-16-W3rd, RM Rosemount, pasture ........................................................... MLS $ 35,000

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Report from the Legislature by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (20 November, 2013) Government taking action against bullying

No child should ever have to experience bullying. Bullying is a relationship issue where one person or group repeatedly uses power and aggression to control or intentionally hurt, harm or intimidate another person or group. It is often based on another person’s appearance, abilities, culture, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity. Bullying can take many forms; physical, emotional, verbal, psychological or social. It can occur in person or through electronic communication. The unfortunate reality is that many of our children experience bullying on a daily basis. Our government understands this a complex issue with no easy solutions, but we also recognize that there is a role for us to play when it comes to protecting our children. This is why we engaged communities, gathered feedback and developed an action plan. Input was carefully

considered, recommendations were made and, just recently, we released an action plan to address Bullying and Cyberbullying. We will update policies and procedures in the education sector to ensure consistency in prevention, rapid response and intervention in bullying incidents; develop an anonymous online reporting tool for the reporting of bullying incidents; assess the implications for Saskatchewan of upcoming federal cyberbullying legislation; support students to develop appropriate and responsible online behaviour; provide a stand-alone Web site for anti-bullying tools and resources for students, families and educators; and engage youth in building solutions to address bullying. If our children are to reach their full potential, they need to feel safe at school and in our communities. Our plan is to provide students, families and schools with the knowledge, skills, resources and supports to help children and youth feel safe and accepted at school, in their community and online.

Multiculturalism enriches Saskatchewan A s S a s k a t c h e wa n ’s population continues to grow, immigration from across Canada and from more than 175 countries is making us an increasingly multicultural province. This growing diversity contributes to maintaining a strong economy, helps to strengthen our communities and ultimately enhances our quality of life. This is why the Government of Saskatchewan and the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan have partnered for Saskatchewan Multicultural Week November 16 to 24. This year’s theme From Many Peoples Strength: Multiculturalism Enriches Saskatchewan, is based on the provincial motto: Multis E Gentibus Vires which means From Many Peoples Strength. Saskatchewan Multicultural Week recognizes the diversity of our growing population, encourages respect for our vast multicultural heritage, fosters a climate of harmonious relations among people with diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds and

PM congratulates ‘Riders on Grey Cup win Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Sunday, issued the following statement congratulating the Saskatchewan Roughriders on winning the 101st Grey Cup game, played in Regina. “For more than a century, citizens from coast to coast to coast have followed with interest one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year: the Grey Cup championship game. “This year the Saskatchewan Roughriders competed against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats for the honour of having

their names inscribed on Earl Grey’s trophy. I would like to congratulate the Saskatchewan Roughriders on today’s victory and their remarkable season. I would also like to applaud the Hamilton Tiger-Cats for their signiﬁcant achievement of winning the Eastern ﬁnals. “On behalf of all Canadians, I would like to thank both teams for their unwavering determination throughout the season and for providing us with such exciting sporting moments today. “Finally, congratula-

Randy We eekes, MLA Biggar Co onstituency Ofﬁce 10 06 - 3rd Ave. West, Bo ox 1413, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

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tions to the organizers and the city of Regina on the success of this year’s Grey Cup game. Laureen and I were fortunate enough to see the game live and it is a memory we will cherish.”

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encourages the continuation of a multicultural society. To read about the many ways multiculturalism has enriched the cultural, economic, social and political life of Saskatchewan, visit mcos.ca/saskmulticultural-week. New cameras to capture highway conditions “Cold enough for ya?” and “how are the roads?” might be the two most common phrases spoken in Saskatchewan this time of year. With the arrival of another winter driving season, it’s important to be aware of current conditions in order to decide whether or not it’s wise to venture out on our highways. Through The Highway Hotline, Saskatchewan is a leader in providing timely and accurate road reports to those who need it. Over the coming months, that service is being enhanced with the installation of additional road cameras at various locations on some of Saskatchewan’s busiest

highways. New camera locations include Highway 1 at Moose Jaw, Highway 2 near the new St. Louis Bridge, Highway 10 at the Avonhurst Grid and near Balgonie, Highway 11 near Macdowall and Highway 16 near the Borden Bridge. The Highway Hotline receives about four million Web visits and phone calls each year and 97 per cent of users say the system meets their needs; however, we’re always looking for ways to improve the service. These new cameras supplement other improvements made to the Hotline in recent years, including the Trucker’s Report, the use of social media and an improved interface for handheld devices. Grey Cup 101: Celebration In Rider Nation It is with great pride that our province plays host to the 101st Canadian Football League Championship. It is, however, with even greater pride that we

cheer on the home team in the Grey Cup. As much as this week is about celebrating the Canadian Football League and its fans, it is also a unique opportunity to celebrate and share Saskatchewan’s success on and off the ﬁeld. People from across Canada – and even beyond – are staying in our hotels, eating at our restaurants and contributing to the provincial economy. Hosting Grey Cup is also great exposure to national and international audiences, giving us an opportunity to showcase our bountiful natural resources, job opportunities and quality of life that is second to none. As our population grows by thousands more this week, we welcome all of our football loving visitors and encourage them to “Think Sask” in the long-term. Go Riders Go! If you have a question about this Legislative report or any other matter, just contact Randy.

2004 Jeep Cherakee Laredo, black, 157,453km, R4922A....................................................$12,900 2004 Buick LeSabre Limited, white, 102,301km, StkC1341A...............................................$11,500 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT, black, 118,000km, StkT13579C .............................................$14,900 2005 Chev Silverado 3/4 crew, silver, 108,000km, StkR4032A ...............................................$19,900 2005 Chev Silverado ½ ext 4x4, pewter, 136,800km, StkT13351B.................................$14,900 2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 Ext, silver, 139,434km, T13288B........................................$10,900 SOLD 2005 GMC ½ crew, charcoal, 144,764km, StkT1358B....................................................$15,900 2006 Chrysler 300 C SRT8, silver, 119,338km, StkT13179B .........................................$17,900 SOLD 2007 GMC Acadia FWD, brown, 88,425km, StkC1412B ................................................$13,900 2007 Chev Tahoe LT 4x4, gold, 180,000km, T14156A ...................................................$15,900 2007 Chev Avalanche LTZ, 4x4, black, 88,001km, StkT13579B .....................................$25,900 SOLD 2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali, black, 154,809km, StkT13578A ......................................$24,900 2008 GMC Canyon crew 4x4, white, 103,422km, StkT13597A ......................................$18,900 2008 Chev Silverado ½ crew 2WD, silver, 103,081km, Stk T13104B ............................$17,900 2008 GMC ¾ Crew SLT 4x4, black, 245,121km, T13596A ............................................$22,900 2008 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab, 126,808km, T14220A .......................................... $21,900 2008 GMC Acadia SLE AWD, white, 106,395km StkR4999A ........................................$19,900 2008 Chev Trailblazer LT 4x4, brown, 163,000km, StkR4988A .....................................$11,900 2009 Chev Impala LS, black, 30,963km, StkR5032AA.....................................................$10,900 2009 Chev Equinox LT AWD, black granite, 108,935km, T13586A ..............................$15,900 SOLD 2009 GMC 1-ton dually SLE 4x4, white, 81,000km, StkT14196A ..................................$40,900 2009 Chev Silverado ½ crew, 4x4, white, 101,359km, StkT1453A.................................$25,900 2010 GMC ½ crew SLT, 4x4, white, 102,608km, StkT14278A.......................................$27,900 2010 GMC ¾ Crew SLT 4x4, silver, 120,426km, T14291A ........................................ $41,900 2010 Dodge 3500 SRW Mega Cab 4x4, blue, 95,353km, StkR4991A..........................$38,900 2011 Chev Silverado ½ crew LT, 4x4, white diamond, 93,226km, StkT14210B ........ $26,900 2011 Buick Enclave CXL FWD, cocoa, 22,251km, StkT14256A................................. $33,900 2011 GMC Savanna, 12 pass van, white, 46,300km, Stk R5029............................................................$29,900 2012 GMC Sierra SLE, 2 wheel, white, 106,599km, Stk T13473A.........................................................$16,900 2013 Chev Suburban 1LT 4x4, white, 20,632km, StkR5005.........................................................$50,900

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OBITUARIES Caroline Rosemarie Heather June 6, 1941 - November 23, 2013 Carol was born June 6, 1941 in Wilkie, Sask., the oldest daughter of Frank and Eleanor Weinberger. She went to elementary school in Pan Muir and the convent in Leipzig, Sask. for high school. After school, she moved to Calgary, Alta. and got a job with Loblaws, where she worked as a bookkeeper for a short time before moving to Biggar. In Biggar, she worked at the Bank of Commerce and met the love of her life, Ron Heather. Ron and Carol were married June 7, 1962 and moved to Duperow, Sask. They lived in Duperow a few years before moving to the farm to raise their three children, Sharalee, Danny and Bradley, where they lived for 33 years. Carol was an active member of the Lydden Ladies Community Club and the Duperow Curling Club, and worked at the Duperow Co-op for 10 years. In 1989, Carol began work at the Biggar Diamond Lodge as a Special Care Aide. In 1995, Ron and Carol left the farm and moved into Biggar. In 2002, Carol retired from the Diamond Lodge to become a full time cook for her grandchildren. She took great joy in cooking, searching for antiques, playing her luck at the casino, late night card games, and coming to the pasture to watch the calves run and play. She was the pillar of love and strength for her family, and her faith helped her through the last tough days. Nothing brought her more joy this past year than her great-granddaughter, Madison, and she even learned how to use a computer in order to SKYPE with her almost daily. Carol is survived by her husband of 51 years, Ron Heather; ¿ve siblings, Fran Kipp; Edith (Dennis) Kolenosky; Dennis (Alla) Weinberger; Rita Therrien; and Esther (Alfred) Graw; her three children, Sharalee Laventure (Les Wailing), Danny Heather, and Brad Heather (Melonie Custer); her ¿ve grandchildren, Chantel Houle (Eric), Chad Laventure, Curtis Laventure, Catlin Heather, and Ashley Heather; and one-great-granddaughter, Madison Houle. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Eleanor Weinberger

OBITUARIES and her brother-in-law, Don Kipp. Tributes may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 2793rd Ave. North, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2H8 Prayers will be held on THURSDAY, November 28, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. with Father Michel Bedard as celebrant; reading by Melonie Custer. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on FRIDAY, November 29 at 1:30 p.m. both from St. Gabriel Roman Catholic Church, Biggar, Sask. with Father Greg Elder, assisted by Father Michel Bedard as celebrants. Readers are Lisa Bachman, Jody Rowlett; Prayers of the Faithful by Chantel Houle; Gift Bearers are Chad Laventure, Curtis Laventure, Catlin Heather and Ashley Heather. Honourary Bearers are all those who shared in Carol’s life. Active Bearers are Wes Elder, Les Kolenosky, Trevor Bachman, Mathew Strus, Chris Graw, and Jason Weinberger. Grondin Funeral Service, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family for 50 years”, 306-948-2669. 48tfn

CARD OF THANKS Thank you people of Biggar for your love, support, kind thoughts, prayers and generosity for the victims of Super Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. You have given us more strength and inspiration to continue to rebuild our beloved homeland. We will forever be grateful to you. … from the Filipino Community of Biggar 48p1

COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in DECEMBER: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans (PALS) will be worshipping at Redeemer Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. except for December 15 when there will be a Christmas Pageant with Lessons and Carols @ 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican. Everyone is welcome. For more information or pastoral services, please phone Pastor Mark Kleiner @ 306-948-3731 or 306-951-7122 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.; Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join us. Pastor Wicks can be reached in the of¿ce at 306948-3424, Tuesday through Thursday. 36tfn TUESDAYS: Healthy Choices Weight Support Group (formerly TOPS) meets every Tuesday, 6 - 7 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons lower hall with elevator access. Membership $5 per month, nothing to buy. Everyone welcome. Contact Pearl @ 306948-2523 or Barb @ 306-6583355. 47p4 NOVEMBER 7 - DECEMBER 14: Biggar Museum’s Annual Silent Auction, Christmas Magic, in the Credit Union Gallery at Biggar Museum & Gallery, 105-3rd Ave. West. Open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (throughout noon hour) for your bidding convenience. 44c7 Stop in to… 1st Ave. West, Biggar 948-2700

COMING EVENTS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30: Biggar & District Arts Council presents… “JJ VOSS”, 7:30 p.m. at Biggar Community Hall, Biggar. Adults/Seniors, $25 (advance $20); students, 13 and older, $15; children, 12 and under, $5. Advance and Season tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306-9482452. An ideal Christmas staff party!!! 44c5 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3: The annual Carol Festival at The Majestic Theatre @ 12 noon featuring school groups AND and evening concert @ 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

NOTICE

Almost Care Home Be Heard on SaskPower’s 3-year rate application All public meetings are at 7:30 p.m. Regina Tues., Dec. 3 Delta Regina 1919 Saskatchewan Dr. Yorkton Wed., Dec. 4 Gallagher Centre 455 West Broadway For more information: Phone: 1-877-368-7075 (toll free) or 306-934-1948 www.saskratereview.ca FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6: Biggar Associated Gospel Church Annual Christmas Banquet with a concert featuring The Freedom Singers at the Biggar Community Hall, beginning with punch at 5:30 p.m. Tickets at $22 are available at Tim Hammond Realty. For info call 306-9485221 or 306-948-3424. 47c3 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4: 7 p.m., Biggar Sports Bus Association Annual Meeting in Biggar New Horizons meeting room. All interested persons welcome 48p1 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7: Biggar Home Business Trade Fair, 10 a.m - 4 p.m. @ Biggar Community Hall. FREE admission. Come browse and shop. 47p3 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8: 7:00 p.m. @ The Majestic Theatre, Biggar. Prairie Notes Community Choir presents ‘Noel Favorites’ with special guests Joy of Vox, a Saskatoon Choir directed by BJ Harris and accompanied by Penny Rosten. Advance tickets, $10; at the door, $12. Tickets at Biggar Museum, de Moissac Jewellers and choir members. 47c3 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14: The last day of bidding at the Biggar Museum’s Christmas Magic Silent Auction! Bidding closes at 3:00 p.m. sharp! Your LAST CHANCE to get some great gifts! Doors open at 10:00 a.m. 48c3 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15: 2:30 p.m. Our Lady of Fatima & Friends Parish Choir invite you to our “Sharing the Joy of the Season” concert at Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church, Landis, Sask. Dessert to follow. Silver Collection, proceeds to Super Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. 48p3

in Biggar is now accepting names for our waiting list. Contact Karen @ 306-951-8500 or Sandra @ 306-952-8300. Viewing by appointment.

NOTICE

MISCELLANEOUS

Families, clubs, churches and businesses are invited to do a Heritage Page to be on permanent display at Biggar Museum. Share your history! For more information call 9483451 or visit museum 1 - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. 7tfn This newspaper accepts advertisements in good faith. We advise that it is in your interest to investigate offers personally. Publications by this paper should not be taken as an endorsement of the product or service offered. tfn Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our web site at www.swna.com. tfn

MISCELLANEOUS METAL ROOFING, SIDING, AND TRIMS. 36” Tuff-Rib/LowRib Colored 83¢/sq.ft. Galvalume 72¢/sq.ft. Largest Color Selection. Custom Trims Manufactured Inhouse 40 Year Warranty. Call MEL-VIEW METAL 1-306-7524219. ICE FISHING HUTS on sale now! Hold-on large huts are ready for pick up. We sell out every year. Made in Canada. Phone 306 253 4343. LARGE FERTILIZER TANKS on year end sale! 5000 gal only $2800.00. Made in Saskatchewan. Phone 306 253 4343. P R O V I N C E - W I CLASSIFIEDS. Reach 550,000 readers weekly. this newspaper NOW or 649.1400 for details.

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Moose Jaw, SK Give the Gift of WARMTH with Temple Gardens Gift Cards this Holiday Season! To Purchase: Onlinetemplegardens.sk.ca Toll Free 1-800-718-7727 Visit our Kiosk at the Northgate Mall in Regina from (Nov 26 - Dec 24) Or directly at the Hotel Available in dollar amounts of $25 - $500 Escape to Saskatchewan’s Favourite Destination!! RURAL WATER TREATMENT. Patented iron ¿lters, softeners, distillers, “Kontinuous Shock” Chlorinator, IronEater. Patented whole house reverse osmosis. Payment plan. 1-800-BIG-IRON (244-4766); www.BigIronDrilling. com. View our 29 patented & patent pending inventions. Since 1957. STEEL BUILDING...” THE BIG YEAR END CLEAR OUT!” 20X22 $4,259. 25X24 $4,684. 30X34 $6,895. 35X36 $9,190. 40X48 $12,526. 47X70 $17,200. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www. pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2013

WANTED Four Bourgault Titan II packer arms, 306-948-3474 40tfn Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Land¿ll OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-658-2132 3tfn Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 306-948-1773 or 306-948-5393. Pickup available. 32tfn

CARS & TRUCKS 2001 Ford F-150 extended cab, 165,000km, A/C/T, new tires and battery, good condition. Book value $7100 selling for $6250. Call 306-948-5347 48p3 Wrecking auto-trucks... Parts to ¿t over 500 trucks. Lots of dodge... gmc... ford... imports... We ship anywhere. Lots of dodge, diesel, 4x4 stuff... (Lloydminster) Reply 780-8750270..... North-East Recyclers truck up to 3tons Guaranteed approval drive away today! We lend money to everyone. Fast approvals, best interest rates. Over 500 vehicles sale priced for immediate delivery OAC. 1-877-796-0514. www.yourapprovedonline.com.

RECREATION 1985 Yamaha Virago, 1,000 cc, new rubber, carbs and forks redone. Phone 306-948-7521. tfn 1985 Honda Goldwing, new rubber, shocks redone this spring, new battery, $3500 obo; phone 306-948-3344 tfn

LIVESTOCK 16 char-cross heifers bred Hereford. Bull out June 30. Preg. checked, $1500 each. Phone 306-237-4348 or 306-222-9250, Perdue. 48p1

SEED & FEED HEATED CANOLA WANTED!! - GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!! - BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!! HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252 WANTED: Feed barley. Call Doug Weekes @ 306-948-2077 or Clinton Weekes @ 306-9485225 47p3 Hay for Sale. Phone 306-9487758 48p3

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

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

REAL ESTATE ONLY A FEW UNITS LEFT! 55 PLUS ADULT COMMUNITY Ground Level Ranchers. www. diamondplace.ca 306 241 0123 Warman, SK

LAND for SALE FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 66 1/4’s South Central - 18 1/4’s East Central - 74 1/4’s South - 70 1/4’s South East - 22 1/4’s South West - 58 1/4’s North - 6 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 55 1/4’s FARM AND PASTURE LAND AVAILABLE TO RENT

PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK QUICK PAYMENT. YMENT. RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca Eston Land for Sale; SE 28-2622, NW 22-26-22, SW 22-26-22, NW 27-25-22, and SE 27-25-22. Will sell as parcels or separately. Highest or any tenders not necessarily accepted. Tenders close Dec. 20th. Please send tenders to the attention of Fred Peterson, 210 Benchlands Terrace, Canmore, AB. T1W 1G1. 403 804 1894. RM of Deer Forks SE 24 22 29 W3 160 farmed acres. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. Call 604-946-4617 or email blauck@live.ca.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR RENT For Rent: 980 sq. ft. storefront and 2200 sq ft. heated warehouse, $850 per month. 306-948-7022 41tfn

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HEALTH/ WELLNESS DISABILITY BENEFIT GROUP - Working hard for Canadians with disabilities. Suffering from a Disability? The Canadian Government wants to give you up to $40,000. For details check out our website: www. disabilitygroupcanada.com or Call us today toll-free 1.888.875.4787. Family Physician Required: Current busy medical of¿ce for physician(s) available for lease immediately in downtown Prince Albert. For more information: Terry- 306-9222090; pa.pharmasave@shaw. ca; www.medi-cross.com

SERVICES

If YOU are… • Moving • Expecting a Baby • Planning a Wedding • Anticipating Retirement Call WELCOME WAGON at

306.948.4141 - Sherry Thompson We have gifts and information www.welcomewagon.ca Biggar & District Arts Council are available for bar tending services at your functions/ events. Contact Denise at 306948-2452. 40tfn Goldburg Electric Ltd., residential, commercial. Call Matt @ 1-306-951-8004, Goldburgelectric@gmail.com 47p3

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

BIGGAR & LANDIS INSURANCE SERVICES MOTOR LICENCE ISSUER Full time Position – Career Opportunity We require a Full time Motor Licence Issuer for our Biggar and Landis Branches. The Position This position reports to the Of¿ce Manager. The core function of the position is to respond to customer needs by delivering motor licence issuing and other insurance products and services. Quali¿cations The position requires an individual that is con¿dent, has a positive attitude towards learning and change, shows initiative, can work independently, and is friendly, outgoing and reliable. Minimum Grade 12 education is required. A working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and general PC operations, as well as cash-handling experience, would be considered bene¿cial. Compensation The salary for the position will be commensurate with quali¿cations and experience. Biggar & Landis Insurance Services offers a competitive compensation package that includes group bene¿ts, health care spending account, and a matched pension plan. Interested applicants should submit their resume by December 4, 2013 to: Biggar & Landis Insurance Services Box 729 BIGGAR, SK S0K 0M0 ATTENTION: Anita Silvernagle Email: anita.silvernagle@biggarinsurance.ca

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Golf Course Superintendent Required

HOUSES for SALE One bedroom house for sale. All appliances included. Move in ready. $60,000. 216-2nd Ave. East, Biggar. Call for appointment, 306-948-2585 46tfn House for sale in Landis, Sask. Double corner lot, directly across from the school. Three bedrooms, full basement, good size kitchen with lots of cupboards; washer, dryer, fridge, stove, built in dishwasher and microwave included. Large shed with good garden spot; deck on back of house. REDUCED to $50,000.00 obo. Would make a great starter home or retirement home. For more information call (306) 948-7161. 38tfn

FOR RENT Charter/ Sherwood Apartments 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom Heat and water supplied, wired for cable TV and satellite systems, laundry facilities, appliances, some suites with dishwashers, air conditioning, parking with plug-ins. For more information call: Karen/Kevin • 948-9115 302 - 8th Ave. W. • Biggar

Please visit our website at: manitougolf.com for details Class 4 drivers needed for Biggar; full time and part time, $13.80 per hour to start. Phone Nicki MacLaren 1-306-321-4635 or email resumes to nmaclaren@ shaw.ca 45p4 TJ LOGGING of Whitecourt, Alberta is now taking resumes for 2013 - 2014 logging season. Experienced buncher/skidder/ limber/process operators required. Please fax resume to 780-778-2428. WINCH TRACTOR OPERATORS. Must have experience operating a winch. To apply fax, email or drop off resume at the of¿ce. Phone 780842-6444. Fax 780-842-6581. Email: rigmove@telus.net. Mail: H&E Oil¿eld Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7. For more employment information see our webpage: www.heoil.com. Public Works & Utilities Position. Class 1 water & wastewater certi¿cation preferred but will train. Experience in operating & maintaining large equipment. Valid drivers license required. Resumes by Dec 16, 2013 with references to Town of Lashburn, Box 328 Lashburn, SK S0M 1H0 306.285.3533 townoÀashburn@ sasktel.net

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FEUDAL CO-OP requires a Senior OfÀce Clerk/Cashier Possible job sharing position Please submit a resume and a complete application at the Convenience Store in Perdue, or mail to Box 39, Perdue, Sask. S0K 3C0. If interested call Jim at 306-237-4639 No deadline will be set for applying. The sooner the better.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2013

Safe Driving Tips for Winter Road Conditions It’s ofﬁcial. Winter is here to stay. To help drivers stay safe during the winter months, here are some important safety tips from CAA Saskatchewan: • Check weather and travel conditions before heading out. If conditions are poor, delay travel if possible. • Consider putting winter tires on your vehicle. Rubber in all-season tires start to lose elasticity and harden at around seven degrees Celsius, signiﬁcantly reducing the tire’s ability to grip the road. • Adjust your speed to weather and road conditions and make sure you have a full tank of fuel. • Slow down at intersections and pay special attention in school zones. • Leave a safe distance between vehicles, use turn signals well in advance to allow extra room to stop. • Avoid using cruise control on slippery roads. • Plan your route in advance. Allow extra time for travel and let others know your route and estimated time of arrival. • Carry a fully charged phone and a phone car charger should you need to call for help.

REAL ESTATE

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for:

Saskatoon - Biggar Oﬃce

•Farm •Residential •Commercial •Acreage

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

DUANE NEUFELDT

306-948-5052 (ofﬁce) Cell 306-948-9168

403 Main St., Biggar

Licensed For: • Residential • Acreage • Farm

306-948-8055 Fax: 306-948-2763 www.DuaneNeufeldt.com

Proud sponsor of Children’s Wish Foundation

Tim Hammond,

www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com

BSA, P.Ag., Broker

Proud to handle Biggar’s Real Estate Needs

Tim Hammond Realty of The Battlefords Independently Owned and Operated

FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS… • Selling/Buying • Residental • Farm/Acreage • Commercial • Recreational

Wally Lorenz Sales Associate 1391 - 100th St. North Battleford, SK S9A 0V9 Day or Night

Cell: 306.843.7898 Bus: 306.446.8800 znerol.w@sasktel.net Web site: www.remaxbattlefords.com

FOR RENT BIGGAR HOUSING AUTHORITY Housing for families and seniors Rent based on income

Call: 306-948-2101

FAX SERVICE at The Independent

• Wear warm clothing and footwear, no matter how far you are traveling. • Pack an emergency vehicle kit that contains nonperishable food, water, blankets, extra clothing, flashlight, candle and lighter or matches and tin can, first aid supplies, booster cables, and a shovel. If you become stuck or stranded: • Stay with your vehicle for temporary shelter. It makes it easier to find you. • Tie a brightly-coloured cloth to the antennae or place in a rolled up window to signal distress. • Run the engine just long enough to remove the chill. To prevent carbon monoxide from leaking into the vehicle, ensure the exhaust pipe is not clogged with snow or ice and check the exhaust system for leaks. • For fresh air, open a window slightly on the side away from the wind. • Occasional deep breathing and moving arms and legs rapidly will increase body circulation. • Don’t over exert yourself by trying to push a vehicle or dig it out of snow.

Licenced for: •Residential

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

306-948-5052 (ofﬁce) Cell 306-948-7995 www.TimHammond.ca http://Cari.TimHammond.ca

Cari McCarty Residential Sales

Biggar’s Top Performing Residential Agent This space in this directory is available for only

$161.20 plus gst…

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for: •Farm •Acreage •Residential • Commercial rd

113 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar

one column x 2 inches for 26-week prepaid commitment (regular price is $19.88 per week = $516.88 plus gst)

MORTGAGE BROKER

KEVIN KURULAK Mortgage Associate THE BIGGAR Broker License #316322 INDEPENDENT 403 Main St., Biggar direct. 306.948.5200 cell. 306.303.9025 NEWSSTANDS The Mortgage toll free phone. 1.877.734.3216 Group @ toll free fax. 1.877.734.3219 License #315872 • Esso email. kevin.tmgbroker.com

• Leslie’s Drugstore www.mortgagegroup.com • Pharmasave • Quick Stop INSURANCE • Super A Foods • Shop Easy Food • Weasie’s Gourmet Blends ¾ Auto & Home Insurance • Feudal Co-op, ¾ Farm & Commercial Insurance ¾ Health & Travel Insurance Perdue ¾ Life Insurance & Investments • The Store, Perdue

¾ Farm Succession & Estate Planning ¾ Notary Publics Landis Of¿ce Hours: Biggar Of¿ce Hours…

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

304 Main St., Biggar Phone: 306-948-2204 Toll Free: 1-855-948-2204 Website: www.biggarinsurance.ca Email: biggar@biggarinsurance.ca

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Call 306-948-3344

BSA

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Website: www.landisinsurance.ca Email: landis@landisinsurance.ca

“We’ll getcha covered”

306-948-5052 (ofﬁce) Cell 306-948-4478 Dave Molberg

100 - 2nd Ave. W., Landis Phone: 306-658-2044 Toll Free: 1-855-658-2044

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Social Tickets Draw Tickets Calendars and Day Planners Wedding and Anniversary INVITATIONS Presentations

Call now for your FREE quote on all your printing needs Phone: 948-3344 Fax: 306-948-2133 Email: tip@sasktel.net Box 40, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2013

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

Helping you Help yourself Phone:

306-948-2295 Fax: 306-948-5050 ELECTRICAL

AURORA CONSTRUCTION & HAPPY AMPER SERVICES • Sewer • Water • Power • Drainage • Footings

Electrical Installation & Maintenance

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MADGE

LAROCHELLE CONTRACTING

CONTRACTING LTD. For all your rooÀng needs… ¬New Construction ¬Metal ¬Torch-on ¬Re-roofs ¬Tile ¬Asphalt ¬All repairs ¬Shakes We offer 10 Year Workmanship Warranty and Liability/Torch On Insurance Excellent Local References For a FREE estimate please call… 306-948-5453

306-717-2818

• Commercial • Industrial • Residential

Electrical… 306-658-3004 Excavation… 306-951-7667 BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES Authorized Appliance Depot Electrical Wiring Trenching Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

306-948-5291

PHILLIPS ELECTRIC • Residence • Commercial Wiring For free estimates Ph: 306-948-5393

Cell: 306-221-6888

PLUMBING & HEATING

for all your electrical needs

Dion Harrabek 306-948-2657 cell: 306-948-9136 dionh@sasktel.net

OPTOMETRISTS

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

• framing • additions • windows & door sales • siding • rooÄng • drywall & Änishing

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Nick Maguire 306-948-3325 (home) 306-948-4558 (cell)

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Spray Foam In Biggar Every Tuesday. Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

For appointments… 1-855-651-3311

PHOTOGRAPHY

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

www.photosbyjocelyn.com

306-948-2814

Insulation

306-948-2805 Cell: 306-948-6062 Email: northland83@yourlink.ca Want to insulate your quonset, farm/commercial buildings, house or cabin? Lower your heating and cooling costs and add strength to your buildings!

Renos…

Wood and Steel Buildings Floor & Trusses GEORGE STAHL Ph: cell:

(306) 948-3776 (306) 260-6503

This space in this directory is available for only $161.20 plus gst… one column x 2 inches for 26-week prepaid commitment Call 306-948-3344

- together with -

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

…owned and operated by Brett Barber

(back entrance) 104 - 6th Ave. E., Biggar

306.948.2208

Michelle Spuzak,

Evening, Saturday and in-home appointments available. 306-948-2548 or 948-9710

Biggar

Weight Loss & Wellness Centre

• ‘Ideal Protein’ Weight Loss • ‘Slender You’ Figure Salon Weightless Coach Anne G. Livingston 317 Main St., Biggar

306-948-7274

Call Making Biggar Smaller!

306-716-4021

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“Putting PERSONAL back into ﬁtness training!” Wayne Baldwin, PFT, CPTA, CNHC

Specializing in Exclusive Seasonal Personal Training Sessions! …for weight loss,

Garry A. Faye Chartered Accountant Notary Public 201B-2nd Ave. West

body sculpting, strength training.

Offering… One-on-One Rehab & Therapy Sessions * Limited Memberships available to fully equipped Private Fitness Studio & Cardio Room Gift Certiﬁcates available

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Phone: 306-948-5133

Visit us @ 114- 2nd Ave. W., Biggar Where you can feel right at home!

223 Main Street Biggar

Phone… 306-948-2548 Cell… 306-948-8048

Family Therapist and Marriage Commissioner (Wilkie)

Perdue Massage Clinic Registered Massage Therapist (MTAS)

Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

OPEN: Tues.-Fri. • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

306-948-2183

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Email: ddolack@sasktel.net Website: www.hrblock.ca

Roderick B. Campbell, CMA

Evenings and Saturday appointments available.

• Bookkeeping • Tax Returns • Financial Statements

Phone or Text:

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

306-321-4991 Website: www.perdue massageclinic.com www.facebook.com/ perduemassageclinic

rod.campbell@sasktel.net Box 988, Biggar, SK

LEGAL SERVICES

BUSSE LAW

DENTAL

BIGGAR DENTAL CLINIC 104 - 6th Ave. East, Biggar, Sask. Southeast entrance of Nova Wood Bldg. Hours… Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

306-948-3408

New Stucco & Restoration…

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306-918-7264

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(regular price is $19.88 per week = $516.88 plus gst)

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New Beginnings Wellness Centre

jacklinandrews@ gmail.com

• Shamanic Healing • Psychosomatic Therapy • Massage • Emotional Release Therapy

interior & exterior painting, textured ceilings, drywall, mud & tape acrylic Ànish, full system foam, paper/ wire, pargings/ICF blocks, custom pillars & battons, repair/service

306-948-4565 (c)

Services available…

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Northland Foaming

306-951-7666, Murray; 306-948-2953, Walter (h)

R.M.T. (NHPC member) Located @ New Beginnings Wellness Centre, 114 - 2nd Ave. W., BIGGAR

306-948-3389

Doctor of Optometry

• residential or acreage • FREE estimates and fence designing • full service or premade for the do-it-yourself handyman • tongue and groove style

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Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

Kirk Ewen

PRAIRIE BOYZ VINYL FENCING LTD.

ACCOUNTING

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306-948-7390

HEALTH/WELLNESS

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www.madgerooÀng.com Biggar, Sask.

Build fences and decks For all your fence and deck needs, give me a call…

HEALTH/WELLNESS

DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist 115 - 1st Avenue West Rosetown, Sask.

OFFICE HOURS Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone:306.882.2123 Emergency (after hours) 306.882.2006 This space is available for only $80.60 plus gst… one column x 1 inch for 26-week prepaid commitment (regular price is $9.94 per week = $258.44 plus gst)

Call 306.948.3344

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors Stuart A. Busse, QC Larry A. Kirk, LL.B. Bonnie L. Reddekopp, JD 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

306-948-3346 …serving your community since 1972

Roe & Peszko is a full service law ofﬁce that practices… ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾

Criminal Law Commercial Law Real Estate Law Wills and Estate Law and our lawyers, William Roe, Q.C. Jason Peszko Lisa Watson look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865 BOOKS Pat Wicks,

Living Books Distributor 205-3rd Ave. East, Biggar Books, gifts, cards. Shop at my home! Call 306-948-3427 for appts.

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SERVICES

COMPUTER SERVICES

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

• Computer Sales • Support and Consultancy • Backup and Disaster Recovery • Email • Wired/Wireless Networking

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Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

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

Cell: 306-948-7524

222 Main St., Biggar

Tel: 306-986-2600

Located at the Biggar & District Credit Union 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK • 306-948-3352

Want a truly independent advisor who will find your unique solution? Are you looking for Life, Living Benefits Insurance and/or Investment Strategies? Do you just want to know if your premiums are fair with the right coverage?

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Kevin Kurulak Investment Rep Insurance Broker P. 306 948 5200 F. 306 948 5207 Appointments Preferred

AUTOMOTIVE

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

306.948.3996 Open Monday-Friday Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial

Service Truck Full Mechanical Service Mon - Fri • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. phone: George

306-948-3376 after hours George: 948-4042 Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar 1st Ave. West, Biggar

Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

Heavy Truck Repair SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair TIRES

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

306.948.2700 Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer

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

227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

Open: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat. • 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Let Vortex protect your truck and your investment with the Vortex Seamless Sprayed on Liner System Prairieland Collision Rosetown, Sask.

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YH Truck, Ag & Auto • Heavy truck parts • Agriculture parts • Automotive parts & accessories www.yhtruckagauto.com

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Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

403 Main Street, Biggar

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Gareth McKee

Pamela Eaton

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.

SERVICES

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.

HAULS TO THE DUMP Small moves and deliveries with ½ ton truck

Ph/fax: 306-948-3856 or cell: 306-948-7896

THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Cliff Forsyth Box 736, Biggar

Phone: 306-948-5600

NORTHLAND PAINTING and SANDBLASTING

Mobile Units Ofﬁce: 306-948-2805 306- 48 2805 Cell: 306-948-6062 306-948-6062 email: northland83@yourlink.ca

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306-629-3332 SERVICES

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• Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting

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

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

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

• trenching • trucking • water & sewer • sand & gravel • excavating Call Colin Graham at 306-948-5455

SaskTel Mobility and

A Sign of Qualilty! • Wood, metal, plastic signs • Vehicle & window graphics • Banners, stickers and Magnetic signs

Jerry Muc Phone: 306-948-2958 Fax:

306-948-5699

Battery Chargers Electric Fencers Repaired/Rebuilt/ Built

Phillips Radio Shop 109 Main St., Biggar

Phone: 306-948-2442 Fax: 306-948-2484

MONARCH MEATS

and Your authorized

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BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE 216 Main St., Biggar

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948-3955 Anne G. Livingston

CertiÀed Custom Picture Framer • photographs • paintings • art prints • memorabilia • collages, etc. Call Anne @ 306-948-7274 greengables2@sasktel.net

The Country Clipper • All Breed Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennels (Bordetella Mandatory) • Natural health care for pets • Massage “Acupressure”

For appointments and inquiries, call

306-948-2091 Mon. - Thurs., 7 a.m. - 5 pm. 2 mi. N. on Hwy #4, 2-½ mi. E. on Golf Course Rd.

14 ft. x 81 inch dump trailer with two-way tailgate, tarp, two six foot ramps, and two 7000 pound axles. Great for hauling utility tractors, quads, gravel, dirt, snow, trees, turf, garbage, etc.

Contact: Brad Poletz

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Sewing & Embroidery • Jackets • Windsuits • Shirts • Hunting Gear • Bunnyhugs • Caps • Toques • Bags Check out our new website: classicmakings.ca

Please arrange to pick up your photos that have been submitted for publication.

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Hair Salons Christina Prpick of

Mane Essence Hair Salon

• Taking appointments Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays. (Saturday and evenings on request) Contact Christina @

306-948-2712 SEED CLEANING

Wylie Farms Ltd. SEED CLEANING 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.

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

Phone: 306-948-5678

Modern Licenced Abbatoir • custom slaughter, cut and wrapping • sausage making, curing and smoking

• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more

“Your complete decal and signage shop”

Biggar Sand & Gravel

HAMM’S TRUCKING

• WITH EXPERIENCED OPERATORS AND RELIABLE EQUIPMENT ‘WE WILL GET-R-DONE’

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

•Texas Gates •Spray Foam Insulation •Sandblasting & Painting ing n ng g •Internal Coatingss •Rock Guard Coatings tings

J. G. Smith

FOR PROMPT FRIENDLY SERVICE …CALL US WITH YOUR GRAIN AND FERTIZER HAULING NEEDS.

Rebel Landscaping

Judy Judy Kahovec: Kahovec… 882-4313, Cell 306-882-4313, cell831-7935 306-831-7935 Carey Krchov: 882-3213

Carey Krchov…882-3213

HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Bob Kobelsky

306-658-4474, Landis

This space in this directory is available for only $161.20 plus gst… one column x 2 inches for 26-week prepaid commitment (regular price is $19.88 per week = $516.88 plus gst)

Call 306-948-3344

For FAX service, see us at The Independent, 102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar

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For Health’s Sake! by Carmen McGregor, B.S.P., Biggar Pharmasave 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 ap-

proximately 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 trig-

gers can include stress, surgical trauma, dental extractions, menses and other hormonal changes, infectious febrile conditions and hypothermia. Cold sores are not only unsightly for sufferers but are often quite painful and irritating as well. Fortunately there are medications available to minimize discomfort as well as speed healing. Due to recent changes in Saskatchewan pharma-

cist 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 contain protectants to prevent cracking and drying. Many also have anaesthetics, and other medications that when applied topically can 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 local pharmacy today for assessment and treatment options for your recurrent cold sores.

Saskatchewan manufacturers creating global recognition Saskatchewan’s manufacturing sector - responsible for thousands of jobs, billions of dollars in exports and establishing the “Made in Saskatchewan” brand as a mark of quality around the world - will be proﬁled this week with events around the province. Saskatchewan Manufacturing Week, held from November 25–29, will showcase the province’s high-tech, globally-competitive manufacturing sector that is contributing, along with agriculture and resource production, to making the Saskatchewan’s economy one of the growth leaders in Canada. “Thanks to the ingenuity and quality of the products our manufacturers are building and exporting, the Saskatchewan brand is highly competitive and increasingly well-established in the global marketplace,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said, Monday. “As a province of traders who export roughly 80 per cent of what we manufacture, we are continually seeking new markets to keep growing our economy here at home, and these companies are at the very forefront of that effort.” Manufacturing employs more than 27,000 people in highly skilled jobs throughout Saskatchewan and generated approximately $14.2 billion in shipments in 2012. September was a recordbreaking month for Saskatchewan’s manufacturing sales numbers, with a 9.0 per cent increase over August 2013, totalling $1.3 billion. These were the strongest ﬁgures yet for 2013 and put Saskatchewan in second place among the provinces. “It’s no secret that manufacturing is central to

the economic and social fabric of our province,” Saskatchewan Manufacturing Council Executive Director Derek Lothian said. “It provides stable, high-paying employment, drives investment in our communities, and has the largest economic multiplier of any sector $3.15 for every dollar in total output. The nature of manufacturing is now global; fortunately, Saskatchewan manufacturers have already proven to be world class.” Manufacturing Week is

a partnership among the Ministry of the Economy, the Regina Regional Opportunities Commission, the Saskatoon Industry Education Council, the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership and participating corporate sponsors. Additional details and a calendar of events for the week are available at economy.gov.sk.ca/mfgweek. For more information about the Saskatchewan Manufacturing Council, visit saskmanufacturing.ca.

Weightloss Clinic announces BBQ winner . . . Anne Livingston, owner of Biggar Weight Loss Wellness Centre, left, congratulates Mildred Fast on winning the promotional (and oh, so unique and timely) Roughrider barbecue. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)

GRONDIN FUNERAL SERVICES 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.

Service of Remembrance PERDUE… Thursday, December 12 • 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”

GRONDIN FUNERAL SERVICES 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.

Service of Remembrance BIGGAR… Thursday, December 5 • 7:30 p.m. Biggar 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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