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Pancake Boss . . . Kieran Massie gets down to the nitty gritty, making each pancake just so at the St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church annual pancake supper at the New Horizons, Tuesday. He was pretty serious about this pancake stuff, it was, after all, Shrove Tuesday, the day before the Lenten season. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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The Pee Wee Nationals met the rival Kerrobert Tigers in a 2-game HiWay 14 Hockey League playoff. The first game in Kerrobert was disallowed for an illegal player putting both games at the Jubilee, Sunday and Monday. Nats had a tough time of it, but showed character, coming back on Sunday with a 9-8 win. Monday, the Nats tied the Tigers 5-5 to take the series win. They await their next Hi-Way 14 opponent. (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Council Minute highlights The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held February 14, at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Attending the meeting were Mayor Ray Sadler, Aldermen Alan Boyle, Kevin McNicholls, Kirk Sherbino, Edward Young, and Ivan Young. • Councillor Alan Boyle declared an interest in this matter and left the Council meeting due to the fact his son is currently employed at Impact Energy Services, one of the businesses that provided quotes for the RO system. Council resolved that the quote from Carter Plumbing and Heating for an RO system at Jubilee Stadium in the amount of approximately $2,500 plus GST, and the purchase of a water fountain from Global Industrial at approximately $1,650 plus applicable taxes and shipping, be approved. • Councillor Boyle returned to the Council meeting. Council resolved that the minutes of the January 25 regular meeting of the Biggar and District Recreation Board be accepted as presented and that the rec-

ommendations contained therein, be approved by Council. Council resolved that the following financial reports for January 2017 be accepted as presented: Bank Reconciliation; Statement of Financial Activities. Council resolved that the General Accounts Paid in the amount of $156,075.46, and the General Accounts Payable in the amount of $81,371.33, be approved. Council resolved that the following correspondence be accepted for Council’s information and filed: PIWIK - January 2017 Web Site Report; WCB Annual Learning Event; Vi McCarty - Tax Arrears; CN - Station Update; Statistics Canada - Biggar Census Profile; Government of Sask. - Plan 71S10405 Ext. 17. Council resolved that the Community Hall rental fee be waived for the Biggar and District Health Services Foundation for their sixth annual dine, dance and auction fund raiser on February 11. Council resolved that correspondence from Jesus Miracle Crusade Interna-

tional Ministry (JMCIM) offering to purchase Lots 13-15 Block 6 Plan D4770, be received and further that they be contacted and informed that the policy price for the above property is $18,750 plus GST. Council resolved that Wayne Meier, Clayton Meier, Ryan Thiessen, Travis Elkin and Shenah Cartier of MuniCode Services be appointed as building officials for the Town of Biggar under the authority of Subsection 5(4) of The Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Act. Council resolved that the Town donate to the Biggar Rec Valley for their Biggar and District Fair Days event, to be held in July, the amount of $700 for a platinum sponsorship. • Councillor Alan Boyle declared an interest in this matter and left the Council meeting due to the fact his son is currently employed at Impact Energy Services. Council resolved that Impact Energy Services be paid $99,050.70 for installation of the new PLC upgrade at the water treat… see Council, pg 16

Man arrested for thefts, drug possession in Biggar area On the evening of February 13, Unity and Cut Knife RCMP arrested 30-yearold Travis Stehr in a rural area. Stehr was wanted on outstanding warrants from Biggar RCMP and Watrous RCMP. Stehr was wanted by Biggar RCMP for breaching court-imposed conditions from an incident that occurred on January 14 in Biggar. The male was

charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime - Motor Vehicle, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Cannabis Marijuana, Alter/ Destroy/Remove a Vehicle Identification Number. The outstanding charge from Watrous RCMP was operation of a motor vehicle while being pursued. Stehr was charged with a number of new offences following his arrest on Feb-

ruary 13 including possession of property obtained by crime, operation of a motor vehicle while being pursued and failing to comply with conditions. Police also seized an inoperable modified long-barrelled firearm. Stehr was remanded into custody and appeared in North Battleford court on February 15. He plead guilty to a number of his matters from Biggar, Watrous and

No middle road show for Middle Coast at Majestic . . . Drummer Roman Clarke (top), guitarist Dylan MacDonald (lower left) and keyboardist Liam Duncan (lower right) hit all the right notes, bringing their ‘70s-style pop/rock to the Biggar Majestic Theatre, Tuesday evening for the fifth show of the Biggar Arts Council concert season. The Brandon, Manitoba trio were a hit with their hookladen tunes and easy going humour. Check out biggarindependent.ca this Friday for a video of the concert. (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam) Unity, receiving a global detrimental to any com- erty. This was a tremensentence of between eight munity. Illicit drugs can dous investigative effort by to nine months in jail. also have ties to weapons multiple jurisdictions.” “Biggar RCMP is commit- offences and stolen propted to ensuring community safety,” explained Sgt. Colin WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2017… 10:30 a.m. Sawrenko, Biggar RCMP (stations randomly selected) Detachment Commander. Biggar ............................................... 99.9¢/L “The use, sale or distribuDuperow Cardlock ........................... 97.9¢/L tion of illicit drugs can be Perdue… ........................................... 99.9¢/L Landis Cardlock… ............................ 99.9¢/L Wilkie ............................................... 97.9¢/L Unity ................................................. 97.9¢/L North Battleford… ............................ 98.9¢/L Rosetown… ....................................... 99.9¢/L Saskatoon ......................................... 97.9¢/L Kindersley ........................................ 94.9¢/L Lloydminster .................................... 95.9¢/L Humboldt ......................................... 93.9¢/L Swift Current .................................... 97.9¢/L

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This We Th Week . . . Teller of Tales . . . Eager readers attended the final day of the Biggar Central School’s Literacy Month, suitably attired in pyjamas, eagerly reading and munching down popcorn, Tuesday evening. A ‘Pop-

corn and Pyjamas Family Movie Night’, the school has been recognizing Literacy Month, beginning the evening with some reading, ending it with a movie and popcorn. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Take advantage of all the activities in Biggar this month Here we are into March. March is what can be called a transition month. Winter activities are winding down. There are playoffs in hockey and school sports. Windup parties are on the agenda. And soon the ice will be gone. It’s a transition for the weather as well. This has been a mild winter by our standards and there were some thinking spring was just around the corner in February with our warm temps. But, seasoned Saskatchewanites know that March can still bring snow flurries and we could have an old fashioned winter storm before spring makes an appearance. Added to that we have annual events like the music festival and the musical production by NCCP -- Sister Act. Performers have been busy preparing for both. Indeed, the calendar for March is pretty packed. Thank goodness this year Easter is in April. Make sure you take the time to enjoy some of these activities. Keep busy because as the season changes there will be new activities on the horizon. P.H.

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Saskatchewan, Manitoba top jurisdictions worldwide for mining investment; B.C., Ontario drop in global ranking This report presents the results of the Fraser Institute’s 2016 annual survey of mining and exploration companies. The survey is an attempt to assess how mineral endowments and public policy factors such as taxation and regulatory uncertainty affect exploration investment. The survey was circulated electronically to approximately 2,700 individuals between August 30th and November 18th, 2016. Survey responses have been tallied to rank provinces, states, and countries according to the extent that public policy factors encourage or discourage mining investment. A total of 350 responses were received for the survey, providing sufficient data to evaluate 104 jurisdictions. By way of comparison, 109 jurisdictions were evaluated in 2015, 122 in 2014, 112 in 2013, and 96 in 2012. The number of jurisdictions that can be included in the study tends to wax and wane as the mining sector grows or shrinks due to commodity prices and sectoral factors. The Investment Attractiveness Index takes both mineral and policy perception into consideration An overall Investment Attractiveness Index is constructed by combining the Best Practices Mineral Potential index, which rates regions based on their geo-

logic attractiveness, and the Policy Perception Index, a composite index that measures the effects of government policy on attitudes toward exploration investment. While it is useful to measure the attractiveness of a jurisdiction based on policy factors such as onerous regulations, taxation levels, the quality of infrastructure, and the other policy related questions respondents answered, the Policy Perception Index alone does not recognize the fact that investment decisions are often sizably based on the pure mineral potential of a jurisdiction. Indeed, as discussed below, respondents consistently indicate that only about 40 percent of their investment decision is determined by policy factors. The top The top jurisdiction in the world for investment based on the Investment Attractiveness Index is Saskatchewan, which moved up to first from second place in 2015. Manitoba moved up to second place this year after ranking 19th the previous year. Western Australia dropped to third, after Saskatchewan displaced it as the most attractive jurisdiction in the world. Rounding out the top ten are Nevada, Finland, Quebec, Arizona, Sweden, the Republic of Ireland, and Queensland.

and taxation regime, uncertainty concerning protected areas and disputed land claims, infrastructure, socioeconomic and community development conditions, trade barriers, political stability, labor regulations, quality of the geological database, security, and labor and skills availability. The top For the fourth year in a row, the Republic of Ireland had the highest PPI score of 100. Ireland was followed by Saskatchewan in second, which moved up from 4th in the previous year. Along with Ireland and Saskatchewan, the top 10 ranked jurisdictions are Sweden, Finland, Nevada, Manitoba, Wyoming, New Brunswick, Western Australia, and Northern Ireland, which was included for the first time in the 2016 survey. The bottom The 10 least attractive jurisdictions for investment based on the PPI rankings (starting with the worst) are Venezuela, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Mongolia, Philippines, Indonesia, Chubut, South Sudan, Mendoza, and Ecuador. Venezuela, Zimbabwe, and Chubut were all in the bottom 10 jurisdictions last year. Two out of the 10 lowest-rated jurisdictions based on policy were Argentinian provinces.

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The bottom When considering both policy and mineral potential in the Investment Attractiveness Index, the Argentinian province of Jujuy ranks as the least attractive jurisdiction in the world for investment. This year, Jujuy replaced another Argentinian province—La Rioja—as the least attractive jurisdiction in the world. Also in the bottom 10 (beginning with the worst) are Neuquen, Venezuela, Chubut, Afghanistan, La Rioja, Mendoza, India, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. Policy Perception Index: A “report card” to governments on the attractiveness of their mining policies While geologic and economic considerations are important factors in mineral exploration, a region’s policy climate is also an important investment consideration. The Policy Perception Index (PPI), is a composite index that measures the overall policy attractiveness of the 104 jurisdictions in the survey. The index is composed of survey responses to policy factors that affect investment decisions. Policy factors examined include uncertainty concerning the administration of current regulations, environmental regulations, regulatory duplication, the legal system

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Tea consumers on the rise “What kind of tea do you want?” “There´s more than one kind of tea?... What do you have?” “Let´s see... Blueberry, Raspberry, Ginseng, Sleepytime, Green Tea, Green Tea with Lemon, Green Tea with Lemon and Honey, Liver Disaster, Ginger with Honey, Ginger Without Honey, Vanilla Almond, White Truffle Coconut, Chamomile, Blueberry Chamomile, Decaf Vanilla Walnut, Constant Comment and Earl Grey.” “I.. Uh...What are you having?... Did you make some of those up?” Bryan Lee O’Malley, Scott Pilgrim, Volume 1: Scott Pilgrim’s Precious Little Life Ordering a cup of tea is no simple matter. It’s not like coffee. There are choices when it comes

to tea. 35,749,600 - those who The luxury tea market, are 14 years and young or spe5,749,000. cialty tea Wow! Whomarket, is ever did the growing math on that in Canais far more da. Tea is detailed than the secis necessary. ond most It’s not consumed only a lot of drink in cups of tea the world but in terms and some of dollars establishand cents it ments computes to are hard $426 milat work lion. Maniconvinctoba and ing conSaskatchsumers to Peggy Hasein ewan spend make the an estimated choice. $37 million Here are some facts with Albertans spending about Canadian tea $65 million. Of that, a drinkers. They drink large portion is spent on over 10 billion cups of specialty teas -- 64.4 per tea each year. That works cent while 35.6 per cent out to 85 litres per peris spent on regular tea. son x 4 cups per litre x On average tea conCanadian population sumers will have 11 types

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of tea in their cupboard. It could be loose leaf tea, tea bags or pods. There are no stats on the types of tea pots but from glancing at the shelves, there is no shortage of varieties and styles to choose from. According to the Tea Association of Canada, the world of tea is changing. Canadians are now buying smaller packages of tea but are demanding higher quality as opposed to the trend of buying bulk teas. The health benefits of tea are one of the factors taken into account in buying tea. Green tea is overtaking black tea. Tea aficionados are fussy about their tea. If they are heading to a boutique coffee shop chances are specialty teas will be on the menu. However, when going to a restaurant, they tend

to take their own tea bags and will order hot water. None of the cheap tea bags for them. Businesses would do well to heed this trend and offer specialty teas on their menu. Tea drinkers tend to order online. They seek out quality sites that will have a number of

Financial Advice to make a positive difference by Kim Inglis, BCom, CIM, PFP, FCSI, AIFP, Investment Advisor and Portfolio Manager Canaccord Wealth Management The average investor under performs virtually all other traditional asset classes, even when inflation increases are included. J.P. Morgan, comparing 20-year annualized returns by asset class, found the average investor rings in at 2.1 per cent compared to the S&P 500 Index at 8.2 per cent. This under performance is largely attributed to behavioural finance, when emotions influence investment decisions. Fortunately, a disciplined approach to investing can help avoid that effect. Studies show that investor emotions are both predictable and in sync with market cycles. During a bull market, investor emotions have an upward trajectory from

positive to confident, then thrilled with a peak at euphoric. When markets fall, emotions follow. They track downward, running the gamut of surprise, nervousness, worry, and desp e r a tion. This descending emotional p a t h ends in panic and defeat. As markets bottom out and start to regain Kim Inglis s o m e steam, investors become hopeful and encouraged, cautiously re-entering the market. Then, the cycle repeats. When emotions rule, investors exit their investments at the bottom. They wait, hoping they can predict the perfect time to buy, but never actually pull the trigger and they miss out on the biggest gains. That’s because it is almost impossible to time the market. Proven research on market timing, by Nobel laureate William Sharpe,

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found a market timer who switches between 100 per cent stocks and 100 per cent T-bills on an annual basis has to be correct about 74 per cent of the time (on average) to beat the market. The markets move fast and an investor who reacts to short-term noise invariably loses. Consider an investor who sold their Royal Bank stock during the financial crisis when it dropped to $25. Another investor, who held onto the position, would’ve been back to $50 within five months. Now the stock is in the mid-nineties, or over 280 per cent higher than it was during the financial crisis. The first step in keeping emotions in check is to create an Investment Policy Statement (IPS), which establishes rules for making investment decisions and encourages the discipline required to stick to those rules. Clear rules are important, as they facilitate a calm assessment of hard facts and ensure appropriate reactions to new or changing information. Investors remain emotionally neutral, ultimately making them more likely to buy low and sell high. The next step is to build a portfolio that employs a

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disciplined strategy. It’s half the battle because a clearly defined buying and selling strategy removes emotion and irrational decision-making. Similarly, factor-based strategies can help maintain portfolio discipline. According to MSCI Inc., long-term equity portfolio performance can be explained by certain key factors. They include value, low size, low volatility, high yield, quality, and momentum. Adding discipline brings transparency to allocations, which ultimately helps alleviate manager ‘style drift’ and has positive implications for risk management. The most successful investors do not allow emotion to affect their investment decisions. They create rules, document them in a comprehensive IPS, and choose investments based on those criteria. Kim Inglis, CIM, PFP, FCSI, AIFP is an Investment Advisor and Portfolio Manager with Canaccord Wealth Management, a division of Canaccord Genuity Corp., Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund, reynoldsinglis.ca. The views in this column are solely those of the author.

choices. I can believe this because when I was visiting one of my cousins, an order arrived for him. I couldn’t believe the variety. He was very generous and shared his stash. After sampling some of the blends I will attest to the fact that you can taste the difference in good quality.

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Beware of Bruin When Yours Truly was just a small boy, he was deadly afraid of the dark! Like my wife tries to console me, who wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t? In our old home up in Great Bend, my little upstairs cott was jammed against the sloping wall

leaving about a threefoot space which, on a dark night, never failed to scare the Dickens out of me! In daylight, that space never seemed to have any thing in it, but as little Bobby lay there

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after all the coal-oil lights were out, a huge bear (Grizzly, I guess!) crouched in there, just waiting to gobble me up. I never did appreciate darkness until some years later. During WWII a couple of us were lying flat in the muddy ground of Europe. It was a night when a few clouds were drifting by, but when they passed some guy kept shooting at us! How we waited for the darkness! After we got home again Y.T. addressed the night time: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not afraid of you anymore!â&#x20AC;? Was Y.T. ever surprised when a pretty girl jumped out of that dark space that had frightened him so much! That pretty girl, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;scared of the darknessâ&#x20AC;? young Bobby, have been married for some 70 years now! The Radisson history book sez that Dad (W.A. Mason!) came west in 1903, somehow got a job managing a lumber yard on the north side of the Saskatchewan River north of Arelee. The location is just west of the Radisson on a piece of land named â&#x20AC;&#x153;Racineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landingâ&#x20AC;? and our first memories of

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bearâ&#x20AC;? tales were when (as young boys) he told us of finding bear tracks on the lumber many times. Dad said that nearly every day he would see some. The lumber yard was supplied by â&#x20AC;&#x153;scowsâ&#x20AC;? tied to the side of a flatbottomed river boat called the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lilyâ&#x20AC;? which went on to Battleford and Edmonton, as the Railroad from Winnipeg was not finished yet! I imagine that some have been killed since, but there are still some bears along the river!

Sherman tank!â&#x20AC;? The boys all frowned at their Scoutmasterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mr. Mason,â&#x20AC;? sez one. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What is a Sherman tank?â&#x20AC;? There must be thousands of exciting stories about Bob Mason bears, but, sorry, none of mine are! We have only had contact with bears a few times (touch wood!) and they havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been near where I was! I was golfing with a man up north when he

chokecherry pits,â&#x20AC;? I told him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still steaming!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;So what?â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my favourite ball!â&#x20AC;?, and in he went! I told him when he came out that chokecherries â&#x20AC;&#x153;a-la-kingâ&#x20AC;? are part of a bears gourmet meal... One time, across a wide ravine, we saw a big black bear dig into an anthill apparently â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bucket of Antsâ&#x20AC;? is also on their menu! My advice to â&#x20AC;&#x153;would beâ&#x20AC;? bear hunters: Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ever fight a bear, you are bound to lose! Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look them in the eye - you are already too close! Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pick up a bearcub to pet it. As a matter-of-fact, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have much to do with bears! Having shaken hands

It seems to me that I have mentioned this before! One time, when Y.T. was a lowly Scoutmaster, our small troop was meeting near the mouth of Eagle Creek. In the wet sand along the river we found some strange tracks - one large and two small! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh look, Mr. Mason!â&#x20AC;? sez one of the boys. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never seen those kind of tracks before. What are they?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those tracks,â&#x20AC;? sez the know-it-all Scoutmaster, â&#x20AC;&#x153;are of a mother bear and her two cubs, trying to find some small fish trapped in the puddle along the shore!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh, goody,â&#x20AC;? gushed another boy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those tracks just turned into a small creek! Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s go in and mebbe we can see some of them close up!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not!â&#x20AC;? replied their spoil-sport Scoutmaster. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The only way to view a mother bear and her cubs close up is from a

hit the ball right into a bush. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go in there!â&#x20AC;? I told him! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why not?â&#x20AC;? he asked indignantly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;See that small pile of

with that big stone bear at Herschel, Y.T. will now bow out, leaving the Reader with this advice: Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t try shaking hands with a bear unless it is one made of stone!

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Neighbour versus neighbour in water drainage by Calvin Daniels There are always two sides to a given coin, and that is certainly the case when it comes to what to do with sloughs and wetlands in a farm field. Producers of course want to cultivate every acre as a way to generate maximum dollars. That is generally a simple approach which makes sense, at least to a point. There are of course costs, and potential issues, associated with draining a wetland, and even once drained, the wettest years may well leave it impossible to seed, or harvest. The issues are wellunderstood. Land drainage has created many problems over the years, often pitting neighbour against neighbour. It is of course a reality when a farmer ditches to drain a wetland on

their farm that water Saskatchewan Water must go somewhere, and Security Plan, the Water while it may sometimes Security Agency (WAS) is have been diverted into moving ahead with a new a natural approach waterway to draincapable of age manhandling the agement. additional The new water, in approach other cases will move that water Saskatchended up on ewan toward neighbourresponsible ing land, agricultural not always water mana happy agement by occurrence. streamlining While the regulathere have tory system, been rules effectively to follow for addressing Calvin Daniels the risks some time in terms associated of drainage, the interwith drainage in the pretation of those rules approval process, and by some farmers has enabling development been rather broad, and of sustainable drainage as a result the reality of projects with more longdrainage was haphazard. term certainty. Now to fulfil commitThat all sounds smooth ments in the 25-Year and simple, but the bot-

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tom line is farmers are going to be ditching to drain wetlands legally without a plan, which will have development costs associated with it, is in place and is approved by the appropriate authority. The old systems never worked, so one hopes this latest incarnation works without being too onerous on those involved. But a more basic question should be if there is a better option to draining every slough and pothole? There is an obvious benefit to wetlands, from on-the-land storage capacity for spring and rain-event run-off, to habitat for a range of wetland critters. In both examples the benefits are far more ones of the greater public good than to a specific farmer who owns the land.

Asquith Council News Asquith Town Council held it February regular meeting on February 8. Attending were Mayor Gail Erhart, Councillors Sue Sawicki, Jerome Rogan, Dylan Claypool, Jordan Claypool, Harold Edwards and Ted Goodnough. Also attending was C.A.O. Holly Cross. The January 11 regular meeting minutes and January 18 special meeting minutes were accepted as presented. Council made a resolution to accept the accounts paid in the amount of $24,274.92 and the accounts payable in the amount of $35,831.10 as presented. Bylaw No. 1-2017 A Water Rates Bylaw was passed at the February 8 meeting. This bylaw will see the minimum charge for water, sewer, waste and recycling and infrastructure charge remain at $91.50. However, water usage above the minimum of 3,000 gallons a month will result in a charge of 10.50 per 1,000 gallons, a rise of one dollar per 1,000 gallons. This is a good time to investigate around your house to make sure that you have no leaky fau-

cets, silently running toilets, leaking underground sprinklers, constantly running furnace humidifier or silently circulating water softeners. These are often the culprits in high water usage showing up on one’s meter. After reading a letter sent by Leanne Gruending, LAS School Principal requesting Council look at the possibility of building a public library, a letter was written back. Asquith Town Council agreed that a public library would be a wonderful asset, however Council felt that the costs to build, develop and operate a new public library would be too cost prohibitive. If there are any individuals in Asquith who did not already know this, one can acquire a Wheatland Regional Library card, as the Town pays into their library. With this card you can either borrow materials from the Wheatland Regional Library or any of their branches. Alternatively you can take your Wheatland Regional card to a Saskatoon Library, apply for a City of Saskatoon Library card and borrow materials from any of their branch-

es. Wheatland Regional Library also has e-books and other information available online. A letter was written to the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, the Honourable Judy Foote, asking Canada Post to investigate further into how postal banking could be a welcome addition to rural areas in Canada, as well as a means of revenue stream for rural post offices. The shed at the Asquith Landfill sold for $750. All bids received were sealed and opened at the February 8 meeting; the shed sold to the highest bidder. Water break repairs were done in late January on the 500 block of 500 Miles Street. 2016 Census numbers are now being made available to the public. Since the 2011 Census, the Town of Asquith grew by 6 per cent with the population going from 603 to 639. A reminder goes out to all residents of Asquith that dog and pets tags must be purchased by the end of February. Failure to do so could result in a fine.

So there would seem merit in public support of maintenance of such wetlands. Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS), a community-developed, farmer-delivered program that provides support to farmers and ranchers to enhance and maintain nature’s benefits, is a step in that direction.

It is not the complete answer for farmers maintaining fringe lands in a natural state, but it is a good program upon which to build to provide farmers a good reason not to worry about drainage regulations because they will have a better reason to maintain those lands.

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New Horizons Activities by Chasity Braitenbach It looks like we’re back to winter weather. Mother Nature seems to be a bit confused lately. We’re a bit behind on New Horizons reports this month so here’s a bit of catch up: February 9 bingo we had 13 players. Our half-nhalf winner was Vi McCa-

rty and the blackout winner was Gail Herzberg. On February 23 we had a turnout of 11 people for bingo. Our half-n-half winner was Kate Yaroshko and our blackout winner was Evelyn Poletz. Evelyn seems to be making a comeback. She also won both of the blackouts in January! That’s

one lucky lady, she must be a bit Irish. Speaking of Irish, our tickets to “A Taste of Ireland” have been selling well, but there’s still some available at the office. Don’t miss out! On February 13 we had a birthday potluck for all our members with February birthdays. I’ll have

TOWN OF BIGGAR, SASKATCHEWAN PUBLIC NOTICE ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Biggar intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 15-763 known as The Zoning Bylaw. INTENT The proposed bylaw will remove all permitted uses from the Flood Hazard Overlay section. REASON The reason for the amendment is that Flood Hazard Overlay section can only prescribe additional regulations or development standards to control development over and above those of the underlying zoning district. PUBLIC INSPECTION Any bylaw may be inspected by any person at the Town Office in Biggar, Saskatchewan, Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Copies of the bylaw are available to persons at a cost of $2.00. PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on the 14th day of March A.D., 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Town Office in Biggar, Saskatchewan to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments delivered to the undersigned at the Town Office before 12:00 noon on the 10th day of March A.D., 2017. Issued at Biggar, Saskatchewan this 23rd day of February, A.D., 2017. Barb Barteski, Chief Administrative Officer

TOWN OF BIGGAR, SASKATCHEWAN PUBLIC NOTICE ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Biggar intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 15-763 known as The Zoning Bylaw. INTENT The proposed bylaw will create a separate discretionary use public notice requirement for home occupations as well as updating the standards for home occupations. REASON The reason for the amendment is to have a separate discretionary use public notice requirement for home occupations as the home occupation application is confined to a specific dwelling in a residential area while other discretionary uses applications would apply to an entire Zoning District. In addition, the amendment will also update the discretionary use standards of home occupations. PUBLIC INSPECTION Any bylaw may be inspected by any person at the Town Office in Biggar, Saskatchewan, Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Copies of the bylaw are available to persons at a cost of $2.00. PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on the 14th day of March A.D., 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Town Office in Biggar, Saskatchewan to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments delivered to the undersigned at the Town Office before 12:00 noon on the 10th day of March A.D., 2017. Issued at Biggar, Saskatchewan this 23rd day of February, A.D., 2017. Barb Barteski, Chief Administrative Officer

to send out an apology - I forgot to call and remind our birthday members about the potluck this month. We had a turnout of 20 people and our half-n-half winner was Lil Petrowski from Tofield, Alberta. On February 14 we had carpet bowling. The first place team was Emily Liska, Pat Turner, Gail Herzberg, Agnes Small and Mildred Henne. The second place team was Dinah Kegler, Marie Roesch, June Hoppe,

Jean Tweddle and Florence Hammond. On the 21st the first place team was Pat Turner, Emily Liska, Doreen Phillips, Gail Herzberg and Agnes Small. The second Place team was Judy Rickwood, Florence Hammond, Jean Tweddle, Mildred Henne and Marie Roesch. February 15 we had 47 people in attendance at our monthly jam session. Our entertainers for the day were Keith Aldridge, Bill Haffermehl and Stan

Gardner. You all did a wonderful job! Everyone really enjoyed the performance. On February 20 we had three tables for Monday Kaiser. The first place was Pat Turner with 248 points, third was Reg Turner with 245 points and fourth place was a tie between Grant Gamble and Joanne Kral with 241 points. The highest scoring game was Raymond Silvernagle and Ken Pearce with 77 points.

Top Source of Information on Local News TOWN OF BIGGAR, SASKATCHEWAN PUBLIC NOTICE ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Biggar intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 15-763 known as The Zoning Bylaw. INTENT The proposed bylaw will: 1. Parcel MB2 – Rezone from IND2 – Heavy Industrial District to CS – Community Service District 2. Parcel MU1 – Rezone from IND2 – Heavy Industrial District to CS – Community Service District AFFECTED LAND The affected land to be rezoned above is described as Parcel MB2 Plan 102220366 Ext.0 and Parcel MU1 Plan 102220366 Ext.0 shown in bold on the map forming part of this notice. These lands are located directly South of Highway #14 and West of Highway #4. PUBLIC INSPECTION Any bylaw may be inspected by any person at the Town Office in Biggar, Saskatchewan, Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Copies of the bylaw are available to persons at a cost of $2.00. PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on the 14th day of March A.D., 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Town Office in Biggar, Saskatchewan to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments delivered to the undersigned at the Town Office before 12:00 noon on the 10th day of March A.D., 2017. Issued at Biggar, Saskatchewan this 23rd day of February, A.D., 2017. Barb Barteski, Chief Administrative Officer

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Have you been scammed? Recognize, reject and report fraud (NC) Fraudsters are creating increasingly sophisticated tactics to obtain our personal information and money. Email phishing, credit card scams and identity theft are just some of the scams out there, so it’s important to know how to protect yourself. It’s also important to know what to do if you’ve been scammed. It can be hard to bring scammers to justice, as they often cover their tracks by using fake or stolen identities, madeup email addresses and disposable phone numbers. But you should always report a scam

if you or someone you know falls victim to one. Here are some tips to help you recover after you’ve become the victim of a scam: 1. Report it to a law enforcement agency. Less than five per cent of fraud victims report their experiences to law enforcement agencies. Many don’t report because they feel embarrassed, but reporting helps keep others from experiencing the same thing. The best law enforcement agency to contact depends on where you live and the type of fraud you’ve experienced. If you’re not sure where to report,

contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, and they will guide you. 2. Look for The Little Black Book of Scams. This handy book outlines widespread scams, offers tips on how to protect yourself and your hardearned cash, and suggests ways to report a scam. 3. File a police report. Just as you would call the police if you were robbed on the street, if a criminal uses the internet to steal your money, it’s not any less of a crime. File a police report as soon as you can, but remember to call the non-emergency number for your

TOWN OF BIGGAR, SASKATCHEWAN PUBLIC NOTICE ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Biggar intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 15-763 known as The Zoning Bylaw. INTENT The proposed bylaw will: 1. Parcel MB1 - Rezone from R1 – Residential Low Density District to CS – Community Service District 2. Parcel MB2 – Rezone from R1 – Residential Low Density District to CS – Community Service District 3. Parcel MU1 – Rezone from R1 – Residential Low Density District to CS – Community Service District AFFECTED LAND The affected land to be rezoned above is described as Parcel MB1 Plan 102240380 Ext.0, Parcel MB2 Plan 102240380 Ext.0 and Parcel MU1 Plan 102240380 Ext.0 as shown in bold on the map forming part of this notice. These lands are located directly South of Highway #14 and directly West of the Truck Route. PUBLIC INSPECTION Any bylaw may be inspected by any person at the Town Office in Biggar, Saskatchewan, Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Copies of the bylaw are available to persons at a cost of $2.00. PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on the 14th day of March A.D., 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Town Office in Biggar, Saskatchewan to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments delivered to the undersigned at the Town Office before 12:00 noon on the 10th day of March A.D., 2017. Issued at Biggar, Saskatchewan this 23rd day of February, A.D., 2017. Barb Barteski, Chief Administrative Officer

local police department and ask for the fraud or computer-related crimes division. 4. Contact your bank or credit card company. If you’ve fallen victim to a scam involving money, be sure to contact your bank or credit card company as soon as possible so that they can freeze your cards and prevent any further charges. Credit card companies may also be able to reverse the transaction if they believe that your credit card was billed

fraudulently. Banks also have policies that protect you from online losses, provided you’ve met certain requirements for safeguarding your information. 5. Update your anti-virus software. If you open up a suspicious email, the scammers who sent it may have embedded links within the message that could infect your computer. If this occurs, run a full system check on your computer with reliable software.

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TOWN OF BIGGAR, SASKATCHEWAN PUBLIC NOTICE ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Biggar intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 15-763 known as The Zoning Bylaw. INTENT The proposed bylaw will: 1. Proposed Parcel AB (8.0 acres) – Rezone from FUD – Future Urban Development District to C2 – Highway Commercial District AFFECTED LAND The affected land to be rezoned above is described as Proposed Parcel AB (8.00 ac) a portion of Parcel AA Plan 92-S-32452 Ext. 0 as shown dashed in bold on the map forming part of this notice. This land is located on Highway #4 South in the North West ¼ of Section 31, Township 35, Range 14, West of the 3rd Meridian. PUBLIC INSPECTION Any bylaw may be inspected by any person at the Town Office in Biggar, Saskatchewan, Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Copies of the bylaw are available to persons at a cost of $2.00. PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on the 14th day of March A.D., 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Town Office in Biggar, Saskatchewan to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments delivered to the undersigned at the Town Office before 12:00 noon on the 10th day of March A.D., 2017. Issued at Biggar, Saskatchewan this 23rd day of February, A.D., 2017. Barb Barteski, Chief Administrative Officer

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THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2017

Say “Hello” to the cast of Sister Act Say “Hello” to the cast of Sister Act New Creation Community Players (NCCP) latest musical comedy will feature a cast of new and old faces at the Majestic Theatre this March 30 to April 2. The hilarious musical of an acerbic lounge singer hiding from the Mob in a convent of musically challenged nuns, should be NCCP’s funniest production - this in a series of hysterical offerings in the course of their long history in Biggar. Let’s meet the cast!

the Prairie Notes and has enjoyed singing with the great people that make up the group. Before moving to Biggar Cory was living in Swift Current, Kamsack the year before and Regina before that. Regina was where Cory was born and raised. He attended the University of Regina and completed his Bachelor of Education. Cory has worked as a teacher now for the last four

Tanya Sampson - Deloris Van Cartier Tanya is very excited to be playing the role of Deloris. She is the Principal of Springwater Colony School and lives in Biggar with her boyfriend, Deloris Van Cartier Graham. Tanya Sampson This is Tanya’s fourth NCCP musical. Previyears and is currently ously, she played the working at Springwater roles of Fiona in Shrek Colony as K-4 teacher. the Musical, Alice in the Though Cory has never Addams Family Musical been a part of profesand Wardrobe in Beauty sional play he is looking and the Beast. forward to the experiShe looks forward to ence. the challenge of playing such a unique character. Cindy Hoppe - Mother Superior Cory Langelotz A long time ago in a Eddie galaxy far, far away, I Cory is new to the play this year. He has taken on the role of Eddie. This is Cory’s second year living in Biggar. He moved to the town last year with his fiancee Diedra Whitell. He did not participate in the play last year, however this year he took a shot and landed an awesome role. Cory also worked Eddie as a teacher at Cory Langelotz BCS last year teaching the Grade 2 class from Febauditioned for my first ruary to June. Last year musical in the fall of he joined Biggars choir 1984.

Mother Superior Cindy Hoppe

Smith caught the acting bug at the tender age of 8, appearing in her first play, Historical Hysteria. She continued to be involved in whatever theatre she could, taking drama classes, attending drama camp, and embodying a wide variety of characters in multiple skits and plays. Her first foray into the world of musical theatre was being a member of the choir for King of Kings. When she moved to Radisson, her best friend, Katherine Owen, introduced her to NCCP and she was cast in the Apple Tree.

My husband had been having too much fun at the shows for a few years already and I thought it was my turn. With Gramma Hoppe in town to babysit, we were on stage and doing sets for many years. My first musical was The Sound of Music, so heading back to Sister Act is a full circle moment. This time, I get to play a cranky Mother Superior, so some people may say Graham Lehnert that type castMonsignor O’Hara ing is in place, but I am looking forward to the Jori currently lives and music and the chance to works in Saskatoon. Sissing some parts. ter Act will be her sixth That’s the beauty of musical with NCCP and theatrical team sports, she plans to continue to your music muscles get be a part of the Biggar to work out as long as Theater community for you want to use them. Graham Lehnert - Monsignor O’Hara Graham Lehnert is a 21-year old Biggarite who is currently pursuing a career in Education at the University of Saskatchewan. Graham is looking forward to playing the elderly Monsignor O’Hara and spending time with the NCCP family again! Jori Smith - Sister Mary Robert Born and raised in the majestic wonderland of Western Canada, Jori

Sister Mary Robert Jori Smith as long as they will have her.

Chanda Archdekin Sister Mary Patrick My name is Chandra Archdekin. I farm with my husband Miles, south of Palo. We have two grown sons who have brought two wonderful women into our family. I spend my day looking after my livestock and selling agricultural insurance from home. My last theatre performance was in the Wizard of Oz with my son Dustin many years ago. I am so happy to be involved once again! Fun, fun, fun!

is a Grade 10 student at BCS2000. He has been in several

Sister Mary Patrick Chanda Archdekin past NCCP productions, including the role of Pugsley in The Adams Family and Chip in Beauty and the Beast.

Wilma Kurulak - Sister Mary Lazarus I am very excited to play Mary Lazarus this year. This is the 11th NCCP Production I have participated in. I started performing with the NCCP in the chorus of the “Sound of Music.” I have had lead roles in “Carousel”, “Arsenic and Old Lace”, “A Sister Mary Lazarus Family Affair”, Wilma Kurulak and “The Odd Couple Alric enjoys acting (Female Version)” to and skiing, and always name a few. Last year enjoys the NCCP famI played Mrs. Potts in ily. This year he takes “Beauty and the Beast”. on the role of TJ, Curtis’ I am currently the nephew. Principal/Teacher at Valley Centre Colony School. I am very happy to have this opportunity to work with such a great group of people again while singing and acting. I would like to thank our directors, as well as all the others who have worked so hard to successfully put this production together. Alric Massie - TJ Alric Massie

TJ Alric Massie

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Griffin Lehnert the NCCP! Pablo Griffin Lehnert is a Lukas Smith - Joey 14-year-old Grade 9 student at St.Gabriel’s School. He is no stranger to the stage as he has been performing in music festivals, concerts, and musicals since the age of 6. His favourite role that he has played so far Pablo is Cogsworth Griffin Lehnert in last years production of Beauty and the Hello, my name is Beast. This year he will Lukas Smith and I am be learning yet another playing the role of Joey accent for the role of in Sister Act. Pablo the Spanish thug. This is my third conGriffin enjoys team secutive year being in a sports, playing the NCCP production. Being tenor saxophone in the that I a punny person, BC2000 senior band I am extra happy to be and jazz band, and, of again sharing the stage course, performing with this year with my sibling

(Jori Smith). I will be spending a lot of time in the next few months seeing my “Sister Act”. I was born in Fort Vermilion, Alberta and through a series of moves made my way to Saskatoon. I am currently a master’s student at the U of S in the Department of Soil Science. While not studying or rehearisng my spare time will be spent playing soccer and video games. I look forward to putting on a great show come March! Dean Lehnert - Curtis Born and raised in the Biggar district and went to school in Landis. I was accepted to the Culinary Arts program at SAIT in Calgary to

begin a career as a chef. I met some influential mentors and joined the Naval Reserves, later transferring to the Regular Force Navy, where I have just retired after 30-plus years, and moved back home to be

Game, show season two and three. I am looking forward to a rich experience acting in Community Theater after 32 years being away from the stage. NCCP’s “Sister Act” plays at the Majestic Theatre this March 30, 31, April 1 and 2. Tickets are on sale now at The Independent.

Curtis Dean Lehnert

Joey Lukas Smith with friends and family. I have also participated in NCCP in Finian’s Rainbow and Pajama

NEW CREATION COMMUNITY PLAYERS of BIGGAR production of…

Music by ALAN

MENKEN Lyrics by GLEN SLATER Book by CHERI STEINKELLNER & BILL STEINKELLNER Additional Book Material DOUGLAS CARTER BEANE

Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture “Sister Act” written by Joseph Howard

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THURSDAY, MARCH 30 • 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY, MARCH 31 • 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, APRIL 1 • 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY, APRIL 2 • 2:00 p.m. Matinee @ The Majestic Theatre, Biggar

y Onl ers p per RESERVED SEATING TICKETS on Sale @ The Biggar Independent, 122 Main St., Biggar or phone 306-948-3344 “Sister Act” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Tel: (212) 541-4684 Fax: (212) 397-4684 www.MTIShows.com

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THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2017

Monarch Multiple 4H Club News by Reid Wolfe Both the Light Horse and Beef projects have been busy having meetings working on their work books and starting to fill out their record books. On Sunday October 30 most of the members as well as a few siblings and friends went to the bale maze that was put on by the Saskatoon Italian Cultural Centre. The kids had a lot of fun in the maze and trying out the other activities they had set up for us. On Sunday January 8 our club got together at Apex to have our Christmas party. All the members parents, siblings and friends had fun bouncing away on the trampolines and having a few mean games of dodge ball. After a quick meeting it was off to Montana’s for supper. It’s safe to say that everyone had a great time.

Several Monarch 4-H members held their Halloween party at the Saskatoon Italian Cultural Centre’s bale maze. (Submitted Photo)

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Edith McComb for her generous donation of $1,000 from her Edith McComb is presented winnings playing with her ‘Chase the Ace’ winnings ‘Chase the Ace’, from Legion President Dale Buxton. that is held every Friday at The Legion.

Monarch 4-H club members at the Apex Trampoline Park for their Christmas party. Left to right: Keaton Haynes, Reid Wolfe, Kolby Haynes, Jeslyn Mundt, Davin Dehr, Chayce Westgard, Chloe Dehr, Cortney Tebb and Averi Weekes. (Submitted Photo)

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According to Statistics Canada numbers released Thursday, Saskatchewan workers enjoyed the highest month-over-month percentage growth in average weekly earnings among the provinces in December 2016, up 2.2 per cent (seasonally adjusted) from the previous month to $1,010.37. The national monthover-month increase was 1.0 per cent (seasonally adjusted). For the first time in the province’s history, the average weekly earnings were above $1,000 - and remain the third highest among the provinces. “Saskatchewan people are taking home more money at the end of the week, and this is a reflection on our economy

and the opportunities in our province,” Economy Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “The increased earnings show our wages are very competitive, and this remains an attraction for skilled workers to our province.” With inflation factored

in, Saskatchewan’s real wage increased by 1.2 per cent year-over-year while the national real wage declined by 0.3 per cent. The province’s real wage ranked third highest among provinces in Canada.

Monday 5 p.m. is the deadline for all submissions to The Independent 306-948-3344 tip@sasktel.net

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With Durant, Warriors have talent overload What do you get when you have the National Basketball Association’s most perfect chocolate sundae, already topped with a bright red cherry, and then you add another bright red, fresh cherry just for good measure? You have the Golden State Warriors. About as close to perfection as any team could possibly be. The Warriors, led by Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, were the dominant team in the NBA last season, losing only nine of 82 regularseason games. But that historic regular season meant nothing in the end, as LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back from a 3-1 series deficit to edge the Warriors four games to three in the NBA Finals. Rather that simply vow to try harder next year, the Warriors went the roster excess route, signing 6-foot-9 free agent superstar Kevin Durant, who along with Russell Westbrook had kept the

Oklahoma City Thunder games than last year, as a respectable conbut they seem to have tender. learned a valuable lesNo son: Regular longer, season is unfortujust a warnately. mup. Adding All that Durant really counts a former is the playMVP and offs. four-time Durant is scoring not leading champ the NBA in - to the a number Warriors of offensive was like categories, Bill Gates but he’s winning near the the Powtop in most erball lotof them. tery, like Coach Steve Bruce Penton Hawaii Kerr has the getting luxury of bluer skies. Instead of giving his stars plenty of winning by 10 points, in-game rest, having two adding Durant meant or three of them on the the Warriors’ braintrust floor at all times while wanted to win games by giving his thoroughbreds 20. plenty of bench time. So far, it’s working Those basketball thorout. Durant, Curry, oughbreds having an Thompson and Green extra gear in June will all made the West team come in handy when the in the recent NBA allinevitable happens: The star game. Golden State, Warriors meet up with comfortably leading the James and the Cavaliers Western Conference, is in the NBA finals There en route to losing more will be a different result

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this time around, and the Warriors’ extra cherry on top will be the reason why. • Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle, after new 49ers GM John Lynch said he’ll be in the market for fast, physical players with character: “There was concern that Lynch would say, ‘We’ll be looking for slow, weak guys with no respect for the law.’” • Bob Molinaro of pilotonline.com (Hampton, Va.) “O.J. Simpson, who turns 70 in July, will go before the Nevada parole board this summer with a decent chance of receiving his release from prison. Once out, he can resume his search for the real killers.” • Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “It is looking like O.J. Simpson might get released from prison this summer. The fatter OJ will head for the nearest donut shop where he will search for the real crullers.” • Headline at TheKicker. com: “Ole Miss vows to do better at cheating

Independent woman was our first newspaper publisher by Delta Fay Cruickshank for the Biggar Museum and Gallery Have you ever stopped to read the first newspaper that was in Biggar? It was called the Biggar World. It was published in August of 1909. The main headline is on our historical mural on the east side of the museum. It reads “Biggar - As a City that Sat on a Hill Cannot be Hid”. We have also hung it in the gallery during special presentations. Well, I got a very interesting phone call from a woman in Edmonton this week. Her great-grandmother was the publisher of our first paper! And that publisher’s name was Clare Jane Dillingham! A woman, in a time when women were seldom in any role other than housekeeper! The Dillingham’s left because they were offered the paper in Fort

Saskatchewan, Alberta. Seems there was some political stuff going on over a dam that going to be built there, and the town fathers wanted a newspaper that was prodam, which the editor in the town was not! Well, it turned ugly, because everything the original editor predicted came true; cost overrides, et cetera, plus it sprang a leak and never worked! Any way, Steven Dillingham, Clara Jane’s husband, the editor, ended up in jail for six months over an argument with the chief of police, and threw hot lye on to him! Eventually Clara Jane Went Off on her own, and in her 50’s built her own house in Langley, British Columbia. A very strong minded woman back in a time when it was not the expected role of women to be strong, or indepenThe front page of Biggar’s first newspaper, Biggar dent. World, published by a woman. (Photo courtesy of the Biggar Museum and Gallery)

after disastrous 5-7 season.” • Comedy writer Jim Barach on Johnny Manziel’s prospects as a franchise QB: “Unfortunately, his franchise is 7-Eleven.” • Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “The United Arab Emirates wants to build a city on Mars within 100 years. The Oakland Raiders immediately claimed first dibs on moving there.” • Headline at SportsPickle.com: “Kyrie Irving in NBA’s concussion protocol after claiming that basketballs are also flat.” • Ryan Phillips of TheBigLead.com, after a football recruit allegedly took $13,000-plus from an Ole Miss booster and then signed elsewhere: “Props to that recruit for being a cold-blooded savage. . . That’s a go-getter with upper-management written all over him.” • Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel, after Magic GM Rob Hennigan declared his team is just ‘a tweak or two away’. “That’s the good news. The bad news:

Those one or two tweaks are named Steph Curry and LeBron James.” • Scott Ostler again, on the NBA all-star game which ended 192-182 for the West: “It was like watching a baseball All-Star Game played tee-ball style, or bowling with push brooms.” • Ostler again: “Tom Brady, asked about the recent news that the Earth is flat, claimed he has an airtight alibi. So to speak.” • Another one from Alex Kaseberg: “Fifty-fiveyear-old Dan Marino signed a one-day contract with the Miami Dolphins, 17 years after his last pass, so he could officially retire as a Dolphin. In a less emotional ceremony, Johnny Manziel signed a one week contract as a Pizza Hut delivery driver.” • Comedy writer Marc Ragovin: “Lakers president Jeanie Buss has fired her brother Jim because of the team’s poor record. ‘Amateur,’ said Kim Jong-Un.” Care to comment? E-mail brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca.

Biggar Bowling Scores February 20-23 Monday Mixed: MHS, Scott Heimbecker, 190; WHS, Nicole Otterson, 225; MHT, Gerry Devenny, 500; WHT, Cindy Watson, 530. Tuesday New Horizons Seniors: MHS, Glen Shockey, 205; WHS, Donna Eckart and

June Hoppe, 184; MHT, Glen Shockey, 552; WHT, June Hoppe, 500. Thursday Afternoon Seniors: MHS, Glen Shockey, 213; WHS, Donna Eckart, 200; MHT, Glen Shockey, 520; WHT, Donna Eckart, 495.

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OBITUARIES Effie Dinah Kissick July 4, 1924 - February 4, 2017 Effie Kissick was born July 4, 1924 in the Crane Creek District near Cando, Sask. and passed away in Kindersley, Sask. on February 4, 2017 at the age of 92 years. She grew up on the family farm with two brothers and five sisters. As a young woman, she moved to Biggar to work at St. Margaret’s Hospital. That is where she met her future husband, Dave. They married and went on to have six children, Gordon, Tom, Shirley, Doug, Rick and Don. She was always busy, cooking, gardening, crocheting, sewing, reading, knitting and doing puzzles. Her family was her greatest joy. Funeral Service was held on Thursday, February 9 at 2 p.m. from Biggar United Church with Rev. Jo-Ann Hills officiating. Eulogist was Sharon Moncrief, organist was Doreen Dubreuil. Honourary Bearers were all those who share in Effie’s life; active bearers were Gordon Kissick, Thomas Kissick, Shirley Montgomery, Doug Kissick, Richard Kissick, Donald Kissick. Interment was held in Biggar Cemetery, Biggar, Sask. Effie is survived by her loving children… Gordon Kissick of Biggar, Sask.; Tom (Arlene) Kissick of Turtle Lake, Sask. and children, Robert, Sharon (Scott) Moncreif and children Ashton, Samantha, Justin, Jillian, Chrystian (Ashley) and Skyler; Shirley (Ron) Montgomery of Biggar, Sask. and son Ron (Tricia) and children Jordyn, Joelle, Christopher, Jessie, and son David (Nicole); Doug (Nancy) Kissick of Kinderlsey, Sask. and children Michael (Nicole) and children Avery, Caleb and Autumn, and Taryn (Eric) Kosolofski and children Rylan, Dayson and Kaiden; Rick Kissick of Biggar, Sask. and daughter, Kathy (Ryan) Power and children Carson and Cora, and daughter, Kayla and Karla; and Don Kissick; one brother, Clayton; and many nieces and nephews. Effie was predeceased by her husband, Dave (2008); five sisters, Mildred, Thelma, Ethel, Stella and Ina; and one brother, John; and her mother and father. Tributes may be directed to Heart & Stroke Foundation, 279 - 3rd Ave. N., Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H8 or Lung Association of Sask., 1231 - 8th St. E., Saskatoon, SK S7H 0S5 Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”, 306-948-2669, www.grondinfuneralservice.com nc

CARDS OF THANKS Thank you for all the donations made through Donors Choice to the Biggar & District Arts Council. Your donations truly help keep fine arts in our community. 9c1

CARD OF THANKS On Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, we gathered in the Biggar Community Hall to celebrate the life of Terrence Wayne Farrell -- Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother and Friend. The Service was led by Celebrant, Elan Grondin. Thank you for portraying his true spirit and leading a meaningful service. Reading was given by Erin Boisvert. Special music was provided by Melody Kuhn. We thank you for the music that Terry appreciated. To the Piper, Brad Fenty -- thank you for fulfilling Terry’s request. Thank you to Les Alyward -- your eulogy honoring Terry was wonderful and thoughtful. We thank the Active Pallbearers: Derek Thomson, Dean Petrowsky, Kevin McLeod, Les Aylward, Oren Robinson, Tyrus Thomson. iding a wond rful a To Dean Lehnert for providing wonderful and delicious preciated. lunch and supper -- very much a appreciated. he Rut hilda Elks ffor their assistance. We also thank the Ruthilda o all our Frien Thank you to Friends and Families near and far for attending. We are very grateful for the many acts of kindness, flowers, cards, food, phone calls, condolences on line, donations, and tributes to the Biggar Museum and Gallery. A very special thank you to the Rosetown Health Centre for all your care and compassion for Terry during his last weeks. Heartfelt thanks is extended to Bob and Staff of Grondin Funeral Home, for your kindness, guidance and professionalism shown to us, going above and beyond during this diffcult time. We have been deeply touched by all who cared for us during our time of loss.

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Coming FRIDAYS starting March 3… First five Fridays in Lent… Interdenominational services at 12:05 p.m. followed by lunch at Biggar New Horizons. Sponsored by Biggar and District Ministerial. Everyone welcome. 8c6 THURSDAY, MARCH 9: Biggar Museum & Gallery Annual General Meeting, 1:00 p.m. in the Credit Union Gallery in the museum. This is an invitation to all interested community members to attend. 8c3 MARCH 30, 31 & APRIL 1 @ 7:30 p.m.; and APRIL 2 @ 2:00 p.m.: Reserved seating Tickets available @ at The Biggar Independent, 122 Main St./306-948-3344, $20, for New Creation Community Players musical production of “Sister Act” at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar, Visa/ Mastercard accepted. 5c7 TUESDAY, APRIL 4: Biggar & District Arts Council presents… “Fortunate Ones”, 7:30 p.m., Majestic Theatre, Biggar. Adults/Seniors $25 (advance $20); Students, 13 and older, $15 (advance $12); children 12 and under, $5. Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306-948-2452 or online www.ticketpro.ca 8c6

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“Mother of the Year”now being

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accepted Mother of the Year Tea will be held Tuesday, May 2nd …submit your favourite Mom letter, around 150 words or less, stating what makes this lady so special. All submissions will be honoured. …Drop off letters to the Prairie Branches, Nova Wood Centre, 104 - 6th Ave. East, Box 1690, Biggar or Biggar Independent. 122 Main Street,Box 40, Biggar.

DEADLINE APR. 14, 2017 …support Prairie Branches with their annual recognition & fundraiser. *NOTE…mothers from various communities, service clubs and individuals will all come together to be honoured on the day of the tea.

NOTICES Biggar and District Recreation Board Now accepting applications for the:

Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program The grant period runs from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018. Pick up your applications from the Town Office or call 306-948-3317 for more information.

Applications due: March 17, 2017 THE CHRISTIAN loves and respects the Lord’s Day (Sunday), because: 1. It is evidence of love for the Almighty God. 2. It is the day of worship. 3. It brings a relief from the stress and strain of everyday life. 4. It contributes to the strengthening of family life. 5. It gives quiet opportunities for reading, meditation and study of God’s word. 6. It bring opportunities for Christian service. 7. If we use the day as God intends, it will provide strength for the week’s activities. By: John G. Roberts. For information contact CLDA, Box 1369, Picture Butte, AB, T0K 1V0. Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com.

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

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NORTH EAST PRAIRIE GRAIN INC. Currently Buying: Soybeans, Feed Barley, Wheat and Oats. OFFERING: Competitive Prices, On Farm Pickup & Prompt Payment! CALL: 1-306-873-3551, W E B S I T E : neprairiegrain. com

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

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BIGGAR UNITED CHURCH 907 Quebec St./corner Turnbull Ave., Biggar Sunday Worship Service â&#x20AC;¢ 11 a.m. Coffee and fellowship to follow. Church ofÃ&#x20AC;ce phone, 306-948-2280

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Potluck, March 26 For more information/pastoral services, phone Cindy Hoppe @306948-2947; Rev. Jessica Latshaw @ 306-261-9906, Sundays & Saturdays Saturdays..

Three-bedroom house for rent, one block from school, partially furnished, F/S/W/D, microwave, AC. Phone 306-948-5291 7c3

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

MASS TIME: Sunday â&#x20AC;¢ 11 a.m. Sunday School during service

OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH

â&#x20AC;¦ Council, cont. from pg 3 ment plant. â&#x20AC;¢ Councillor Boyle returned to the Council meeting. Council resolved that Chase 14 Welding be paid $9,450 for supply and installation of piping changes at the water treatment plant related to the PLC upgrade. Council resolved that Flocor be paid a total of $8,568.87 or meters and asso-

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ciated items at the water treatment plant related to the PLC upgrade. Council resolved that the Town donate $5,000 to the Canada 150 Celebration Committee as additional financial assistance for the Canada 150 event to be held this June. â&#x20AC;¢ Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

Landis, Sask.

MASS TIME: Sunday â&#x20AC;¢ 9 a.m.

JESUS MIRACLE CRUSADE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY EVERY SUNDAY SERVICE â&#x20AC;¢ 10 A.M. - 2 P.M. MIDWEEK SERVICE â&#x20AC;¢ WEDNESDAYS, 7 - 10P.M. OVERNIGHT PRAYER â&#x20AC;¢ FRIDAYS, 8 P.M. - 1 A.M. 207 MAIN STREET, BIGGAR CONTACT RAMIL, MARILYN OR ORLANDO, 306-948-2023 OR 306-951-0095 OR 306-948-3021

Everyone Welcome!

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 17

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ELECTRICAL

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Lyndon Barber

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

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BARBER VENTURES 306-948-9145 barberventures@outlook.com BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES

WESTWIND ELECTRIC LTD.

Commercial and Industrial Electrical Wiring

Licenced, Insured & Bonded Over 15 years experience

Perdue, Sask.

Peter Hofmeister Journeyman Electrician

Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

306-948-5291

Goldburg Electric Ltd. • Residential • Commercial Contact Matt Craig

Cell 1-306-753-9807 • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM PHILLIPS ELECTRIC s 2ESIDENCE s #OMMERCIAL 7IRING &OR FREE ESTIMATES call… Menno:

306-480-6822

306-951-8004

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

ROOFING

HEALTH/WELLNESS

MADGE ROOFING INC.

Biggar

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

Box 277, Perdue, SK S0K 3C0

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

306-948-7274

Call Making Biggar Smaller!

Owners/Operators • Travis Young • Dallas Young • Claude Young

Biggar, Sask.

OFFICE HOURS

• Bookkeeping • Tax Returns • Financial Statements

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

rod.campbell@sasktel.net

Phone:306.882.2123 New Patients Welcome!

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

306-948-3408

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors

- together with -

Healthy Lifestyle Weight Loss 30-minute Circuit Personal Training Fitness Classes …owned and operated by Brett Barber

102 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

117 - 3rd Ave. W.,

(New Horizons Bldg) Biggar

201B - 2nd Ave. West P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Ph: 306-948-5133

RED APPLE

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES “Administrative Services to

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

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

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

223 Main Street Biggar

302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

306-948-3346 …serving your community since 1972

Peszko &Watson

THIS SPACE IN THIS DIRECTORY IS AVAILABLE FOR ONLY

$161.20 PLUS GST… ONE COLUMN X

FOR

2 INCHES

26-WEEK

PREPAID COMMITMENT (regular price is $20.16 per week = $524.16 plus gst)

Call

306.948.3344

INSURANCE

306-948-2183 Email: ddolack@sasktel.net Website: www.hrblock.ca

is a full service law ofﬁce that practices…

306.948.2208

306-948-3389

see us at The Independent, 122 Main Street, Biggar

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

BUSSE LAW

Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

For FAX service,

CAMPBELL ACCOUNTING SERVICES

115 - 1st Avenue West Rosetown, Sask.

Co-Ed Fitness Centre

For all your home, business and rural needs

ROSETOWN DENTAL

LEGAL SERVICES

PLUMBING & HEATING

PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

ACCOUNTING

306-948-7402

306-717-2818

Danny Pickett Travis Poletz 306-230-4535 306-948-6570 saskwestconstruction@outlook.com ► Eavestrough ► Soffit/Fascia ► Siding ► All other Exterior needs....

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

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EAVESTROUGHING

FREE ESTIMATES

Weight Loss & WELLNESS Centre

DENTAL

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

INVESTMENTS

Financial Planning Estate Planning Life Insurance 222 Main Street 306 948 5377

info@twhfinancial.ca www.twhfinancial.ca

look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

INVESTMENTS For all your investment needs, Visit…

5 Avenue 106 Street

NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. Shop 306.446.3298

Fax 306.445.4275

ADVERTISING is an investment in your business.

ÿ Auto & Home Insurance ÿ Farm & Commercial Insurance ÿ Health & Travel Insurance ÿ Life Insurance & Investments ÿ Farm Succession & Estate Planning ÿ Notary Publics Biggar Of¿ce Hours…

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

304 Main St., Biggar

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

Landis Of¿ce Hours:

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

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

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

Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI

Lyndsey Poole

Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

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

Pamela Eaton Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

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

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SERVICES REAL ESTATE

AUTOMOTIVE

SERVICES

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Locally owned and operated.

Acres of Expertise.

Jerry Muc Phone: 306-948-2958

Open Monday-Friday

Fax:

Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

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

Teams, Corporate and Personal Attire Judy Kahovecâ&#x20AC;Ś 306-882-4313, cell 306-831-7935

Your authorized

Panasonic, Samsung, LG, Frigidaire, Shaw, Yamaha Audio Dealer; and Your authorized

SERVICE TRUCK FULL MECHANICAL SERVICE -ON &RI s A M P M phone: Chris

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

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1st Ave. West, Biggar

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

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HAULING

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

Call: 306-948-2101

COURIER

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

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

â&#x20AC;˘ Cattle hauling with 21 ft. gooseneck trailer â&#x20AC;˘ round and large square bale hauling with step-deck or highboy semi-trailers â&#x20AC;˘ also buying and selling straw and forage â&#x20AC;˘ also machinery hauling Home â&#x20AC;˘ 306-948-2037 Alex â&#x20AC;˘ 306-948-7291 Dan â&#x20AC;˘ 306-948-7843 Biggar, Sask.

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SEED CLEANING McNULTYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MOBILE SEED CLEANING Custom Cleaning of H.R.S. & C.P. S. Wheat

Phone: 306-948-5678

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

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

Custom Grain and Fertilizer Hauling Darren Diehl

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

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JOHN G. SMITH

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Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer

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306-222-6081 Landscaping, Snow Removal, Topsoil, Clay, Gravel, Sand Bobcats, Excavator, Gravel Truck Serving Perdue and area for the past 10 years

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If you DO NOT receive your Independent in a timely manner, please call your local post office or Canada Post @ 1-866-607-6301

Pkg. of 8.5x11 white bond paper, $5.99 @ The Independent122 Main St., Biggar

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20 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2017

Gumbo for Mardi Gras Tuesday February 28th this year was the Fat Tuesday celebration of Mardi Gras. It is the last day of the carnival season in New Orleans and always falls on the day before Ash Wednesday every year. The term Fat Tuesday represents the last day

of eating richer fattier foods before the ritual fasting of Lent that begins on the Ash Wednesday. To help you celebrate this annual event at your dinner table, I have provided you with my very popular recipe for Chicken and Sausage Gumbo.

What is Gumbo? It is a stew made with the vegetable okra. The word “gumbo” is derived from the African term for okra “quingombo” and in shortened form the French word for okra is “gombo”. If you can’t find andouille sausage, then use

chorizo sausage, but it must be pre-cooked (smoked) already using raw sausage will make the gumbo too fatty. This recipe can also be found on page 58 of my latest cookbook “The Best In Your Kitchen” available from my Web site or worldwide through

300g fresh or frozen okra, sliced into circles; 2 tsp dried thyme leaves (not ground); 2 bay leaves; 6 to 8 garlic cloves, chopped; 454g smoked andouille sausage, sliced lengthwise in half, Chef Dez then sliced into small pieces;

resembling the colour of melted milk chocolate. 2.) Stir in the onion, bell pepper, and celery. Turn up the heat to medium and cook for approximately two to three minutes, stirring occasionally. It will get extremely thick. 3.) Stir in the okra, thyme, and bay leaves and cook for approximately two to three more minutes, stirring occasionally. 4.) Stir in the garlic, sausage, chicken, and wine. Cook for five minutes, stirring constantly until the chicken has mostly cooked.

Amazon. Happy Cooking! Chicken and Sausage Gumbo “Frequent stirring of the roux (fat and flour) will help prevent it from burning. My version of a gumbo thickened with both roux and okra. The amount of salt you use will depend on how salty your chicken broth is.” 1/2 cup canola oil or vegetable oil; 1/2 cup flour; 1 medium onion, diced small, approximately 1.5 cups; 1 medium red bell pepper, diced small, approximately 1 cup; 2 celery stalks, diced small, approximately 1 cup;

10 boneless/skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite sized chunks; 1/2 cup white wine; 4 cups chicken broth; 3 tsp sugar; 1 - 156 ml can tomato paste; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1 to 2 tsp salt, to taste; Cooked rice; Optional: garnish with a sprig of fresh thyme. 1.) Heat a large heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the oil and heat slightly. Stir in the flour and reduce the heat to medium or mediumlow and stir frequently for 20-30 minutes until this mixture (called a roux, pronounced ‘roo’) has turned dark brown,

5.) Stir in the broth, sugar, tomato paste, and pepper. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Then simmer at a low boil, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it has reduced and thickened. 6.) Season to taste with the salt and serve immediately over cooked rice, with or without garnish. Makes six to eight portions Send your food/cooking questions to dez@ chefdez.com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, B.C., V2T 6R4. Chef Dez is a Food Columnist, Culinary Travel Host and Cookbook Author. Visit him at chefdez.com.

Chef Dez on cooking

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

carip@remax.net

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