Arts Council season off with a bang ... Guitarist, Steven Gevenich and the rest of the Misery Mountain Boys, Joe Semple on clarinet, Keith Rempel on upright bass, and Ethan Markwart on drums (inset picture), were a perfect finish to the Biggar and District Arts Council 2024/25 concert series, May 10 at the Majestic. Melodic and wickedly funny, the group - on the last show of their tour - were the ninth show of an exceptional season, having many already looking forward to the next lineup. (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)
Rosetown RCMP investigating theft of reclaimed asphalt in Stranraer area
On May 9, Rosetown RCMP responded to a theft from a worksite along Highway 31 at Stranraer.
The investigation has determined unknown individuals took several tons of reclaimed asphalt from the site, sometime between April 28 and May 9. It’s been reported that multiple large trucks, or several repeat visits by one truck, would have been required to take the quantity of material reported as stolen.
Rosetown RCMP are looking for witnesses who may have seen suspicious activity in the area between April 28 and May 9 and are asking land owners in the surrounding area to check if any materials
by Sgt.
Dereck Crozier, Biggar
Detachment
This past week 34 occurrences were handled by the Biggar Detachment members.
In traffic, 10 drivers were spoke to about traffic safety issues. Eagle Creek first responders assisted a 47-year-old male, who rolled his 2008 F-350. Excessive speed on gravel and bald tires were contributing factors in the collision. Cows were reported out for a stroll along Highway 14 about 10 kilometres east of Perdue but stuck to the ditch with no traffic mishaps.
A 2003 white Chevrolet Silverado was located on Highway 51 south of Springwater pulling a stolen flat deck trailer. A 46- and 32-year-old male were given
have been dumped or stored on their property without their knowledge. They are also asking for people to check home security cameras or dash cameras which may have recorded possible suspects in this area. If your device captured video of suspicious activity, including any vehicles at this site along Highway 31, please report it to Rosetown RCMP.
If you have any information about this or any other crime, please contact Rosetown RCMP by dialling 310RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477) or saskcrimestoppers.com
Biggar RCMP Report
appearance notices for Biggar Provincial Court July 2 for there involvement.
A male from Dundurn called to report he was defrauded after leaving motorcycle carburettors with a small engine repair guy, and now can not get them back.
Another report of fraud of a male in the area approaching businesses to try and sell a leftover asphalt surplus. This male was located and found to have an immigration warrant; he was turned over to CBSA for further travel arrangements.
A heavily intoxicated 17-year-old female was arrested at the gas station for causing a disturbance. She was turned over to the care of her grandmother, without charges. Take care out there!
Council minute highlights
The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held April 23 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Attending the meeting were Mayor Jim Rickwood, Councillors Alan Boyle, Dakota Ekman, Nicole Hoppe, Kevin McNicholls, Edward Young, and Ivan Young.
Council resolved that the following financial reports for March 2025 be accepted as presented: Bank Reconciliation March 2025. Statement of Financial Activities March 2025. Balance Sheet March 2025.
Council resolved that the General Accounts Paid in the amount of $127,448.34, payroll deposit, and online payments totalling $43,911.77, and the list of accounts for approval in the amount of $55,377.16, be approved as submitted.
Council resolved that the following correspondence be accepted and filed: RCMP Report April 7, April
14, and April 21. RCMP Reporting Crime Online. Biggar Fire Department Payroll March 2025. Biggar Old Time Music Festival Press Release.
Council resolved that Town of Biggar accept the CN Park project cost saving measures recommended by Crosby Hanna as follows: 1.) Site Furnishings (Benches)Accept recommendation to explore other options. 2.) Clay Pavers - Remove clay paver inlay from the park walking path. 3.) Rock Mulch - Accept the recommended change. 4.) Windows - Reject the recommendation to change to PVC. 5.) Pavilion Piles - Accept the recommended change for the piles. 6.) Bandshell: Roof - Accept the change to snap-lok, CedarReject the recommended change to treated brown lumber. 7.) FencingAccept the recomended change to shorter piles. 8.) Flag Poles - Get clarification and explore other options.
Council resolved that
the Town of Biggar approve implementing a playground speed zone of 30 km/hr on Third Avenue East at Buckingham Park.
A follow up discussion was held regarding SUMA Convention 2025.
Council resolved that the Town of Biggar approve the devleopment permit for a fenced patio for The Main Event at 422 Main Street in accordance with all provincial licensing legislation and regulations.
Council resolved that the Seniors Group request for a once a week exercise session from Senior in Motion from May to the end of September be approved as presented.
Council resolved that the Town of Biggar approve the use of the parking lots of the Jubilee Arena and Biggar Community Hall for
camping for the Old Time Music Festival June 6-8, and further that the Town approves the closure of Ontario Street from First Avenue to the Alley behind the Community Hall for the duration of the event, and further that each camping unit be charged an overnight fee to be collected by the organizing parties to be given to the Town for the Regional Park, and further that no idling or generators will be allowed for the duration of the event.
Council resolved that the Town of Biggar authorize the Public Works Manager to purchase a gravel truck with a budget of $150,000. A discussion was held regarding the current Fire Service Agreement • Meeting adjourned at 9:49 p.m.
The Independent wins at Sask Weekly Better Newspaper Competition
The Biggar Independent has more hardware to hang on their walls after taking several awards in the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association’s (SWNA) Better Newspaper Competition.
Photographer Kevin Brautigam has once again been named the Photographer of the Year for his work in 2024. In addition, Brautigam received first place in Wildlife Photo, and first in Black and White Photo, with a second in Hard News Photo, and a third in Feature Photo.
Fallon Neugebauer nabbed a third place for layout and design in the Best Page Design category - a well deserved honour considering she deals with
a staff that continually changes their minds! Somehow, she makes it all work into a seamless and smooth, well designed and digestible series of pages or special sections. In this case, Neugebauer was honoured for her work on The Independent’s Remembrance Day page, recognizing area veterans for their contributions to our community and country. And, of course, the key to The Independent’s success is you, the reader. Without you, we could not do this work - it is a partnership between you, our advertisers, and ourselves.
Because of you, we proudly call ourselves a community newspaper!
Bingo Numbers for MAY 15
The start of academia ... Ty Poletz kicks the tires on Kindergarten with future teacher, Joanne Marchildon, May 7. The registration brought in parents and their future grade-school scholars to meet the teacher and staff, dip their toe into the most important years of their lives and the upcoming 2025/26 academic year.
(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
Community Building Workshop… Peter Kenyon was in town for a one day conference, on May 8th, with local business and individuals to learn more about rural and small town prosperity. The focus at the workshop was about development actions and to become community builders with Peter’s many years of experience.
(Independent photo by Dale Buxton)
Playing on a Green Card
Don’t let Ottawa sign away our sovereignty to the WHO
by Cosmos Voutsinos, Troy Media contributor
U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent call for Canada to become the 51st state rightly triggered national outrage.
Yet while many were offended by his provocative remarks, a more real and insidious assault on our sovereignty is unfolding in Geneva, where the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Treaty threatens to shift power from democratic nations to unelected global bureaucrats.
The Treaty, under negotiation, is aimed at strengthening global health responses to future pandemics. While proponents argue it will improve global preparedness, critics warn it will undermine national sovereignty, giving the WHO the power to impose sweeping health measures - lockdowns, vaccine mandates, and travel restrictionswithout consultation or approval from elected governments. The treaty empowers the WHO
director-general to declare a global health emergency, effectively bypassing national decision-making and subjecting countries to externally imposed mandates.
The Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB), established by the WHO to draft a new international pandemic agreement, concluded its 13th meeting on April 16. The final proposed treaty will be presented for consideration and adoption at the 78th World Health Assembly, scheduled to begin on May 19.
While global cooperation on public health is essential, Canada’s health decisions should remain in Canadian hands. The treaty gives the WHO significant authority to mandate health responses, potentially overriding local decisions made by Canadian experts and governments. This could mean that Canada’s ability to make pandemic decisions based on local context and need could be compromised by a centralized, unelected
by Doug Firby, former Editorial Page Editor
at the Calgary Herald
“Canada is broken. Canada is a fiction. Canada is a socialist wasteland.”
Enough. I’m sick and tired of hearing from the negative nellies who want to tear this country down and turn it into something smaller than it is.
You can argue the numbers if you like, but for my money, Canada remains one of the best countries in the world to live in - assuming, of course, you’re okay with the cold. Some of those lucky enough to be born here may take it for granted, but the many people who flee here from hardship around the world know better.
We have what most countries only dream of: a civil society, over 150 years without armed internal conflict, a stable parliamentary system, plentiful natural resources, a social safety net, and natural beauty that rivals anywhere on Earth.
That’s not to say we don’t have problems. I’m no Pollyanna. Canada has slid into a prolonged malaise, worsened by nearly a decade of weak leadership under Justin Trudeau, and marked by ballooning deficits, identity politics and stalled national projects. Our healthcare system is faltering, with growing wait times, emergency room closures and difficulty accessing family doctors. Pipeline projects are bogged down in regulatory quicksand - often with Quebec standing in the way - and our economic productivity is slipping behind.
Sensing our weakness, the president of the United
body, which Canadians never voted to give power to.
This is not just a health care issue - it is a fundamental challenge to democratic governance. The treaty lays the groundwork for digital health passes and surveillance systems that could weaponize personal health data, as we saw during the trucker protests in Ottawa. Do Canadians want a future where personal freedoms are tied to health status and tracked globally?
There are also serious financial implications. The treaty introduces a “Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing System” with undefined costs, potentially saddling Canada with an ongoing financial burden to fund global health initiatives. Earlier drafts proposed that countries contribute five per cent of their health budgets, a clause that has been removed but replaced with new, opaque financial obligations that could lead to billions in taxpayer dollars being diverted to the UN.
The United States
has already initiated its withdrawal from the WHO, raising important questions about how Canada will coordinate cross-border policies and maintain its trading relationship with our largest neighbour during future health crises.
The WHO is not accountable to Canadian voters. It has no direct responsibility to our Parliament or provincial health authorities. It has a poor track record, failing to declare COVID19 a pandemic in time, hesitating to challenge China’s handling of the virus, and offering shifting guidance that undermined public trust. Why should Canadians accept its authority
States is openly musing about annexing the country. While likely intended as a joke, the comments underscore how fragile Canada may appear to others. And, playing into Donald Trump’s hand, Danielle Smith, the leader of Alberta, the richest province in Confederation, is tacitly encouraging a referendum on separating the landlocked province from the rest of the country. The talk reflects growing frustration in Alberta over federal energy policy, equalization and stalled resource development. Crazy.
Yes, we’re facing serious challenges. But instead of giving in to despair or division, we need a national reset, starting with a little more faith in each other and in this country. That’s what I discovered four years ago when I joined close friends on a cross-Canada bicycle tour, from British Columbia to St. John’s, N.L. It was just after the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, when all of us were feeling the effects of prolonged isolation.
We called ourselves ConnecTour because we weren’t just cycling - we were reconnecting with fellow Canadians, one encounter at a time. What started as a physical challenge quickly became something much deeper: a months-long, rolling kitchen party that reminded us what this country is really made of.
People were curious. Our bikes, loaded with 20 kilos of gear, made us walking - well, pedalling - conversation starters. And the response was overwhelming: strangers offered us meals, water, sunscreen, even places to stay. The generosity we encountered across the country left us humbled.
without direct oversight?
Worse, Parliament will not be sitting during the critical window when the treaty will be presented and potentially signed.
According to the House of Commons Sitting Calendar, Canadian Parliament is not scheduled to sit until May 26, 2025, which is after the World Health Assembly concludes. This means decisions could be made behind closed doors with little public debate or political consequence. The treaty’s implications go far beyond health and set a dangerous precedent that in the next crisis, Canadians may not have a say in how their
government responds. International cooperation should not come at the expense of our freedom and sovereignty. The WHO can offer advice, coordination, and resources but it should not dictate our national response. Canada’s government must reject this treaty, ensuring that any related commitments are brought before Parliament for full debate and approval. Anything less would betray the trust Canadians place in their leaders. This is not just about public health - it’s about protecting our democratic rights, our sovereignty, and our freedom.
We also had plenty of classic road-trip misadventures - crashes, rain, headwinds and flat tires - but every hardship only deepened our appreciation for the people and places around us.
That journey reminded me that Canada’s strength isn’t just in its institutions or landscapes, but in its people. No, we’re not the only country with kind and decent citizens. But there’s something distinct about the Canadian spirit - resilient, modest and quietly passionate about place and community.
We’re a family. And like any family, we bicker. But our shared history, values and lived experiences bind us together more deeply than our divisions pull us apart.
There were too many remarkable people and moments to fit here, which is why I’ve written a book about the journey. It’s called Crosswinds: A crosscountry bike ride that revealed why Canada is worth fighting for. It’s available now on Kindle, with a print version coming soon.
Yes, that’s a plug - but I won’t apologize. “Sorry” may be a Canadian cliché, but this is one time I’ll happily skip it.
So, what is Canada? Is the Canada-U.S. border just an “artificially drawn line,” as Trump claims?
I, for one, emphatically say no. We are our own experiment in humanity, civility and social order. And we are a great place to live. Let’s talk about the things that truly shape our nation.
Bob Mason Notable Notes
As a half-baked sentimentalist and completely-baked pacifist, maybe a fellow shouldn’t be writing this little bit lest he appears to some as a full-fledged pessimist.
But seeing that the clock on the wall says 11:30 and the calendar beside it says 2003 [originally published May 26, 2003], Y.T. (Yours Truly) had better get at it!
2003 ... Holy Annie! This province is darn near a hundred years old! Not that the name “Saskatchewan” wasn’t around for many, many years before that.
When Dad came out West, I’m darn sure that the province hadn’t even been formed, and the years 1903/04 seemed to us as boys such a long, long time ago.
Now it is 2003 - going on 2004 - and we are starting to feel like that once so ancient part of the past!
Looking through some of the aging entries in the L and T (Life and Times),
by Frank Cox
As the rain poured down, a deluge that threatened to wash away the sins of the city where darkness seemed to cling like a shroud, the detective strode out onto the wet, cobblestone streets.
The wind howled like a wounded beast, whipping the rain into his face, but he didn’t falter, his eyes fixed on the horizon, his mind focused on the task at hand.
The people of the city, huddled beneath their umbrellas, watched as he passed by, their faces illuminated by the flickering gas lamps that lined the streets. In him, they saw a symbol of hope, a beacon of light in a world blanketed in darkness. They saw a man who would stand between them and the criminals who sought to
Au Revoir
sometimes one gets the impression that things have changed quite a bit. And yet on thinking them over, a fellow wonders if they really have!
A few of the little observations made by our long past ancestors keep coming up.
Does history repeat itself? In my opinion there is only one obvious reply: Can it be otherwise?
Over the thousands of years that nature has been around, man, who after all is part of nature, has begun to think that he is in control of his destiny. And sometimes maybe he is, but often I wonder at what expense?
As mentioned above, although man seemingly has changed, every other living thing that shares this planet with us has not with the result that their existence over time has resulted in a balance of how it has to be. How can life on earth help but repeat itself.
Whereas the human approach is, “Oh, we will invent this great drug so that people will live longer!” And the conflicting, “We will pass legislation so there won’t be so many of us around,” thereby defeating the plans of nature, but still insisting that humans are in charge... Hah!
They tell me that the world population of people has increased dramatically in the last 50 years or so. Whereas changes in the population of most other species are unavailable. Who do we think we are, anyway?
Not only does homo erectus depend on homo erectus to keep him going, which to any philosopher is very obvious, but he also depends on the microbes that feed on the microbes that often produce our food, and I don’t have any idea what the “roll-call” is on them!
Of course Y.T. doesn’t know what the educated types call the study of nature’s coexistence, but he does know that he, as another one of these homo erectus types, won’t be around forever to supervise seeing that humans start paying more attention to it!
Maybe it’s a good thing that this little criticism of our worldly outlook is his last act of torture.
Humans being humans and knowing that they are both conformists and nonconformists, one doesn’t know whether to advise “Go for it” or “Don’t go for it”. Maybe this is natures way of assuring that it does take its course!
Maybe man, in trying to direct things that really aren’t his to direct, will with all his scientific know-how and technical advances, succeed in developing a plan for life that is in his sole control. I dunno! It may take a million years or so but he just might... Again ... Ha! So what great thing are we going to do about it?
Wielding a pen that has written quite a bit, and is now almost dry, this old guy, for all his so-called “experience” can only
The Protector
prey upon the innocent.
The detective, with his single action revolver holstered at his side, moved with purpose, his broad shoulders hunched against the cold rain. He was a silhouette against the storm, a solitary figure in a city teeming with vice and corruption. But he was not intimidated, for he knew that he was the city’s bulwark, its shield against the forces of evil that threatened to tear it apart.
As he moved through the streets, he encountered a myriad of characters, each with their own stories to tell. There were the street urchins, their eyes wide with wonder as they watched him pass, their lives a series of struggles just to survive. There were the vagrants, their faces etched with the lines of a thousand tears, their lives a series of sacrifices just to make ends meet. And there were the gangsters, their faces cold and calculating, their eyes filled with malice and greed, their lives a series of power plays attempting to maintain their hold on the city.
But the detective, with his unwavering resolve,
suggest one thing: “Go with the flow!”
Despite scarcities of food and the insurgence of terrible diseases, nature will have its way anyway, I feel! If, because of our scientific progress, we succeed in polluting our world, then only the life that can live with pollution will survive.
As for the rest, well...
There is a Greater Power out there and Mr. and Mrs. Erectus are never going to upset those plans!
Au revoir!
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Doctor of Nursing Practice Career Options
by News Canada
Modern medicine requires modern-day qualifications for the medical professionals that are part of the team. And perhaps no other career path in medicine is this truer than for advanced practice nurses. Nurses are the backbone of any healthcare facility, providing backup work for physicians and keeping healthcare facilities moving with their expert experience. Now, as healthcare becomes a more businesslike and scientific career choice, higher-level qualifications mean nurses are on the same footing as medical doctors.
pressed on, determined to make a difference. He knew that he couldn’t save everyone, but he was a life raft in a sea of despair and he could come to the aid of those he came into contact with and be their shield against the storm. He knew that he couldn’t end the violence that plagued the city, but he could bring some measure of justice to those who had been wronged.
And so, as the rain continued to fall, and the wind howled like a wailing banshee, the detective moved through the streets, a solitary figure in a city teeming with vice and corruption.
He was the city’s protector, its guardian, its avenger. And the people, huddled beneath their umbrellas and standing in doorways, watched as he passed by, their faces filled with a mixture of awe and gratitude, knowing that they were safe, as long as he was there to watch over them.
For in the world of hardboiled detectives, where the line between good and evil was blurred, the fight for justice was a never-ending battle.
What is a Doctor of Nursing practice?
The doctor of nursing practice is a degree for highly qualified nurses. This is a doctoratelevel degree equivalent to a PhD degree and is the pinnacle of nurse education.
Doctor of nursing practice graduates have many career options available to them; they may choose to stay working in patientfocused roles or they may take the opportunity to work behind the scenes in less hands-on clinical roles and more leadership and healthcare service roles.
While the doctor of nursing philosophy (PhD) is a research and scholarly degree, the doctor of nursing practice is much more practical and clinical and gives the DNP graduate the opportunity to work in more specialized nursing roles.
The benefits of having more qualified high-level nurses
Every hospital, medical practice, and healthcare facility needs to have highly qualified staff both on the floor and at the helm.
With a new and refreshed push towards education in nursing, this important and vital role for any healthcare facility has the opportunity to have highly qualified professionals working. This means that the workload for everyone involved in the healthcare facility can be shared amongst professionals that know exactly what they are doing and have the experience to back up their decisions. Depending on the state in which nurse practitioners work, day to day activities may include the opportunity to take medical histories from patients, do physical exams, order and interpret lab tests, and perhaps even diagnose conditions and prescribe the correct medicine without the supervision of a physician.
Having more qualified nurses on site is a benefit for everyone involved and if you are considering becoming a nursing practitioner then taking one of the many online BSN to DNP programs is a great place to start. How to become a Doctor of Nursing practice
To become a qualified doctor of nursing practice, nurses need to work their way through education and gain practical clinical experience.
All nurses need to take a bachelors of nursing science (BSN) degree as an undergraduate to qualify as a registered nurse (RN), once students have gained their BSN in nursing they will need to take the National Council of Licensure Examinations (NCLEX) in order to become a fully registered nurse.
For many working in nursing, this is as far as they will go, but for nurses who are looking for top level jobs as well as more challenging and perhaps more leadership
roles within their careers, doing an online BSN to DNP program might be exactly what they choose to do.
There are a number of online BSN to DNP programs available for nurses to take, and most online BSN to DNP programs are part-time which allows for nurses to continue working and getting paid while they complete the program. Doing an online BSN to DNP program is how many DNP qualified nurses have qualified, because the modules and variety of experience offered are very detailed and nurses are able to gain a lot of information and a lot of clinical practice while they study.
To gain a DNP qualification, nurses need to take a DNP course. Nurses who want to improve their career prospects from a registered nurse but do not wish to take one of the online BSN to DNP programs may instead wish to do a masters of science of nursing, but this will not give them the higher qualification that they would get if they took an online BSN to DNP program.
Career opportunities
Due to the depth of the experience of a DNP qualified nurse, and due to the education level offered by taking an online BSN to DNP program, career opportunities for DNP qualified nurses are very varied.
By taking part in one of the many online BSN to DNP programs to gain your qualification, you will be at the pinnacle of nursing healthcare education, and as such, nurses who are qualified to this level can expect to have the top level jobs available to them when they qualify and can show that their experience is right.
Frank Cox Humble Opinion
Announcing World-First Flax Straw Processing Facility in Weyburn
Prairie Clean Enterprises (PCE), a Saskatchewanbased agricultural cleantech company, is proud to announce its arrival in Weyburn, where it will launch the world’s first facility to process flax straw into two high-value products: industrialgrade fibre and premium pellets for animal care and consumer use.
To mark this milestone,
Ask The Money Lady
Dear Money Lady,
I am a single mom and wondering how to get started investing. The market right now is really scary with all the U.S. Tariffs and the stock market going down. Should I stick with my high interest bank account until things get better? Jan
Much of what we commonly grow in the garden are hybrid plants. The seeds from hybrids should not be saved as what is grown from that saved seed will not necessarily become the expected plant. Hybrid seeds result from what is considered a terminal cross as the two parent plants that were crossed resulted in the production of a seed that is superior to the parent plants in some way. These plants that are grown from the hybrid seed are often faster growing, with more colour or bigger fruit or simply better disease resistance. However, if you save the seed from these
PCE met with the Mayor and Weyburn City Council to share its plans and celebrate the economic opportunity this new venture brings to the community.
Construction for engineering enhancements on the leased PCE facility is set to begin in May 2025, with equipment arriving in August and
No Jan, now is the time to invest in the market - everything is “on-sale,” and you could earn a lot more from your investments when the market turns, than keeping your money in a bank account.
More women like Jan, need to be looking at investing for the future but unfortunately the stats on women investing today are quite dismal. Because we are still experiencing a gender wage gap, it makes it all the more necessary for women to invest today. Here’s some facts: women on average earn 20 per cent less than men. When broken down by demographic compared to a white man, Asian women earn 13 per cent less, white women earn 18 per cent less, black
full production launching by September. Once fully operational, the facility will bring over 30 fulltime jobs to Weyburn and inject more than $3 million in annual wages into the local economy. The spin-off impact will be even greaterdozens of indirect jobs in trucking, straw baling, and field logistics are expected, along with
women earn 35 per cent less and all other women (visible minorities) earn 42 per cent less. Over an average women’s working career, it’s estimated she will earn $450,000 less than the average white man will earn over his lifetime.
This reality makes it imperative, especially for single women, to invest sooner so they can use the benefit of time to grow their investments (through dividends and compounding). Women tend to be much more conservative with their investment decisions than men and typically feel intimidated by a financial advisory community of mostly men.
Ladies, start believing you can be smart with money; learn more. You just need to ensure you
new contracts for local farmers to supply flax straw. The new facility is located at 54 Queen Street, Weyburn.
PCE has purchased roughly 16,000 tonnes of flax straw in the past two years and will be purchasing approximately 30,000 tonnes from farmers from the 2025 harvest.
“Weyburn is the
invest enough of your money to provide for the future you want.
Often times people pursue complicated investment strategies, believing the complexity will give them a better return. Some advisors will take it a step further, talking about the amount of time they must spend evaluating different companies for things like pricing, dividends and growth potential, to convince clients that their investment strategy is the best.
Personally, after 35 years in the industry, I have found that there is no need for complexitysimple is still the best. Ladies, here is how you should get started. I want you to choose three or four ETF Index Funds (exchange traded
perfect home for our flagship facility,” said Mark Cooper, President and CEO of PCE. “We’re honoured to be partnering with the city, its people, and local farmers to bring this project to life ... and to show the world what Saskatchewan can do when innovation meets agriculture.”
With secured feedstock supply, equipment
funds). Index funds are a great way to get into the market because they’re professionally managed funds that follow a benchmark index. They provide superior diversification, lower risk and lower costs. You want to choose different asset types: 1.) U.S. Stock, 2.) Canadian Bonds, 3.) International Stock. Stay away from emerging markets for now and stick to funds that follow the NASDAQ and the S&P.
Here are some funds you could check out: Fidelity ZERO Large Cap Index; BMO S&P 500 Index ETF; TD Active Global Dividend ETF; TD Active US Dividend ETF; Vanguard S&P 500 ETF; Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF; Vanguard Conservative ETF; Vanguard Global
orders in progress, and strong buyer demand already confirmed, PCE is in the final stages of raising capital to bring this vision to life. The Weyburn facility will serve as a showcase for sustainable valueadded manufacturing - and a model for rural innovation across the Prairies.
Momentum ETF.
Saving money in a high interest savings account is good for emergencies or short term commitments, but to keep up with inflation, you will need to invest and get your money working for you. Women live longer than men and will most likely need more money to support their retirement. Don’t wait ladies - get started now. Good luck and best wishes!
Written by Christine Ibbotson, author, finance writer, syndicated national radio host, and now on BNN Bloomberg News, and CTV News. Send your money questions (answered free) through her website at info@ askthemoneylady.ca
Growing Heirlooms - Part I
hybrid plants, the seed will not produce a plant or a product that is the same as what you grew. However, if you grow heirloom or heritage plants - that heirloom seed can be saved and planted year after year. Although they are naturally pollinated, they will produce seeds that are “true” and thus when collecting this seed, you will have the opportunity to grow a plant that is very similar to the parent plant.
When a seed is described as “coming true”, it will grow, flower, and produce fruit that looks like the parent plants. Seed that does not ‘come true’ will often be seed that has two different parents from the same plant family.
For example, green beans will cross-pollinate with yellow beans resulting in beans that can be either green or yellow or some combination of both colours. When planting a garden to use for seed production, remember that it is important to
plant single varieties of those plants you plan to save seed from. Planting only non-hybrid green beans will mean that you will have green bean seeds that will produce true green beans the following year. Keep in mind that if your neighbour is growing vegetables, there can also be cross-pollination between their varieties of vegetables and yours. Maybe you can partner with each other and each grow different types of vegetables but then share the produce. You’ll have double the garden space, more vegetables and new friends for life.
There are many good reasons to grow heirlooms. There is something quite romantic to growing plants whose seeds have been passed down through the generations. It pleases me to be able to grow a plant that is almost identical to those plants my grandparents grew. Although these plants are naturally pollinated by wind, insects or other
means, the characteristics of heirloom plants have developed naturally over a long period of time and thus, their characteristics are stable so your harvest will be what you expect. Over time, these plants have developed growth habits specific to certain climates and resistance to common disease issues so are definitely another reason to grow heirlooms.
Another extremely important reason to grow heirlooms is by doing
this you are helping to maintain plant diversity and ensuring that we do not lose valuable traits. Heirlooms have unique flavours, enhanced nutritional benefits with the added bonus of preserving and sharing seeds. Therefore, if your goal this growing season is to grow at least some heirlooms and save your own seed, then it is important for you to plant seed that is considered heirloom or heritage in nature. Do some research, or en-
sure you do not miss this series of articles on growing heirlooms. Patricia Hanbidge is the Lead Horticulturist with Orchid Horticulture. Find us at orchidhort.com; by e-mail at growyourfuture@gmail.com; on facebook @orchidhort and on instagram at #orchidhort Tune into GROW Live on our Facebook page facebook.com/orchidhort or check out the Youtube channel GROW youtube. com/channel/UCzkiUpkvyv2e2HCQlFl0JyQ?
Christine Ibbotson
Patricia Hanbidge
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Ag finds ways to feed world but do we politically have the will?
government’s inability to pay. There are a lot of issues around the hungry which can range in the inability to get food where it is needed, so mental health care - the reason is dependent on where you are.
Calvin Daniels Agriculture
by Calvin Daniels
A recent headline at producer.com caught my attention.
The header stated ‘Grain’s supply and demand ratio finds balance’.
I appreciate the International Grains Council (IGC) crunches numbers to see if anticipated production matches demand, but it’s a little unclear what constitutes demand?
Is demand the typical orders made by traditional buyers, or does it also factor in the hunger in countries with insufficient funds to buy the wheat or rice to feed all the people around the world who go to bed hungry, including far too many even here in Canada?
That Canadians go to bed hungry shows of course it’s not just a
That said production is still capable of feeding the world as it is today, thanks to agriculture advancements ranging from continuous cropping, to new pest controls, more productive varieties, and understanding of nutrient needs.
And, it is reasonable to believe food production can rise.
Russia could get out of Ukraine and both those countries could focus on modernizing farming rather than buy bullets and bombs.
Expanding modern farming techniques to various other countries of course could increase production. Such tech advancement will not happen quickly - again that’s largely a cash issue - but the potential exists. Looking toward the future, feeding people will be largely a wealth distribution issue, and you need only look south to President Trump’s policies, that the wealth distribution divide is
going to grow in that huge country based on policy.
How the world shrinks the overall dividecoming to a place where the mega rich have fewer diamonds and yachts and everyone has a home and a full belly is a massive question - one it appears no one is working very hard to answer.
In the same vein is the reality world population continues to grow, and ultimately all resources are finite. There will be a point there are too many people and not enough resources.
It is time to at least have a discussion about how to reasonably cap population. Is it possible? Not easily obviously, but that doesn’t mean we should not have the discussion.
We know world cooperation is never easy as seen by efforts to address climate change.
Countries like the U.S. are too focused on making money to facilitate widespread change. Other countries like Russia don’t even seem to be aware of a problem.
The world seems unable to collectively deal with whole-world questionsbut our future may rely on finding a way to do it.
Community Prayer Evening
Come join us Thursday May 15, 2025 at 7pm at the Gazebo on 3rd Ave East and Main Street to pray for our community, leaders, businesses and farms
Hosted by New Beginnings Church of Biggar Contact Philip Watson at 250-487-8476
The Saskatchewan Traveller ... The Alberta Ride
by Trudy and Dale Buxton
We are past Cochrane and headed south on Highway 22 in Alberta, and the next community that we travel through is the community of Redwood Meadows. Redwood Meadows is unique in that the community itself is only partially independent like other towns. The community is, in part, under a elected council
with the Tsuut’ina First Nation as most of the community is located on reserve land.
While travelling through the area, the landscape is absolutely beautiful with forested lands. This community has a population of around 1,050 people, and the big draw to this tiny community is the Redwood Meadows Golf Course, situated within the community. It offers playing for all levels - if you are a golfer looking for an adventure, then this is one of them.
Next up is the small community of Bragg
Creek and a tiny population of around 450 people.
A popular tourist stop for those in the city looking to get in some mountain air, Bragg Creek is also noted for its small shops and the incredible mountain scenery. The community sits on the shores of the Elbow River and is near the popular Kananaskis County.
We continue on this path of the Cowboy Trail until we get to the community of Diamond Valley.
At one point Diamond Valley was two different communities, Turner Valley, which was incorporated as a town in 1977, and the community of Black Diamond which was also incorporated as a town in 1956. The two communities were only separated by the Sheep River with Black Diamond on the east side and Turner Valley on the west side.
The amalgamation of the two communities took place in 2023 with the name Diamond Valley coming out of it. Both towns were almost equal in population, leaving a combined population of around 5,400 people.
Did you know that in Diamond Valley there is a restaurant called the Chuckwagon Café? This restaurant was feature on the television series ‘You Gotta Eat Here’ and on June 3, 2024, Shania Twain and her crew made a pitstop at this restaurant while on tour in Alberta.
and John Turner who had settled in the area way back in 1886. For 30 years Turner Valley was the major producer for the British Empire.
In Diamond Valley the major industries are in the agriculture and agrifoods industry, along with tourism, retail service, arts and health and wellness, and oil and gas which has taken a step since the boom years
in the 1930’s. The history of this area has been preserved in the Turner Valley Museum where you can take a tour of what was Canada’s first commercial oil field. There is an incredible amount to do in Diamond Valley in the way of recreation and relaxation - a nice spot to visit. Stay tuned next week as we continue our Alberta ride.
The name Black Diamond was named for the rich coal deposits near the town, and the name Turner Valley was known as the birthplace of Alberta’s oil and gas industry. The community was named after Robert
TOWN OF BIGGAR, SASKATCHEWAN
PUBLIC NOTICE
ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW #25-878: REZONE
Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Biggar intends to adopt a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw 15-763 to rezone Future Urban Development- FUD to Residential Single Dwelling District- R1 to accommodate Farm in the Dell development project.
INTENT & REASON
The proposed bylaw will rezone the subject lands from Future Urban Development – FUD to Residential Single Dwelling District- R1. This change is required to facilitate the development of the Farm in the Dell facility which is anticipated to provide valuable services to individuals in need, promoting inclusivity and offering support to members of our community. The subject lands are currently designated as Future Urban Development under Zoning Bylaw 15-763. This designation indicates long-term development potential without specifying the immediate land use. The proposed rezoning to R1 is in alignment with the Town of Biggar’s growth and development strategy, which encourages sustainable, inclusive, and residential expansion.
AFFECTED LANDS
The affected lands of the proposed bylaw are all lands within the Town of Biggar. These lands include the following registered lots:
1. SE-05-36-14 W3M, 2. NE-05-36-14 W3M
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. A public hearing will be held May 20, 2025 at 7:30pm. Written submission will be accepted in writing and via email, townoffice@townofbiggar.com
Issued at Biggar, Saskatchewan this 6th day of May, 2025
Kristen Tokaryk Deputy Administrative Officer
Chuckwagon Cafe, Alberta
Black Diamond, Alberta
Town Wide Garage Sale… It was a great 3 days this past weekend for the annual Town Wide Garage Sale, there was over 30 households that displayed their treasures for sale to the local public, by all accounts many said they did very well selling their goods. (Independent Photo by Dale Buxton)
A Generous Donation to the Food Bank…Members of the “Biggar Embroidery Guild” a.k.a. “The Stiching Group”, were on hand at The Independent to present a donation of $55 and food items to Barb deHaan, representing the Biggar and District Food for Thought. Present in the picture is Brenda Pochipinski, Helen Buxton, Donna Fines, Florence Kushner, Margy Sapsford, Pearl Silvernagle, Carol Evans, and Barb deHaan. Well Done ladies. (Independent Photo by Dale Buxton
30 Years in
Maybe a Major League Baseball player will slug five home runs in one game. Maybe a batter will drive in more than 10 runs in a single game. Maybe a pitcher will throw a perfect game and strike out 21 batters along the way.
Or maybe not.
Career or singleseason records may or may not ultimately be broken, such as Barry Bonds’ 762 home runs, Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak, Cy Young’s 519 pitching victories or Cal Ripken’s 2,632 consecutive games played, but a single-game record could happen at any time, considering there are 2,430 opportunities
Sports records made to be broken? Not so fast...
every season. So what is the most unlikely single-game record to be snapped?
It’s probably the fourhomer game, which has happened 19 times, the most recent by Arizona’s Eugenio Suarez during an 8-7 loss to Atlanta Braves. The way team parity is taking a beating in the majors, it could conceivably happen that a slugger on a high-payroll team such as the Dodgers or Mets could tee off on a team of Triple A-calibre pitchers and belt five home run in one game.
A perfect game can hardly be topped, but how about a combination of the 25th perfect game in MLB history AND more than 20 strikeouts?
The 20-K standard has been accomplished only five times in history, but never coinciding with a perfect game.
Sixteen times has a batter driven in 10 runs in one game. Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers was the latest to accomplish that feat, in 2024, but
11 RBI in one game is certainly within reach, especially when viewed through the lens of some 2025 blowouts - a 24-2 win by Cincinnati over Baltimore; 15-3 Yankees over Orioles; 15-2 Rangers over Athletics.
Two homers by one batter, a three-run shot and a grand-slam, and a pair of two-run doubles, could theoretically drive in 11 runs, which has never been done before. How about two grand slams in a game? Not actually a regular occurrence, but it’s happened 13 times in MLB history. Weird facts: Fernando Tatis of San Diego hit his two grand slams in the same inning; Tony Cloninger of the Braves in 1966 is the only pitcher to accomplish the two-GS feat. Three grand-slams in the same game?
Never say never.
Hitting for the cycle is rare, but not that rare; it has happened 350 times in history. Three hits in a single inning by the same player, however, has been
done only five times. Johnny Damon of Boston did it most recently, in 2003, and it was the first time since 1953.
What record will fall next? Maybe one of these days, a Major Leaguer will bang out three hits in the first inning, go on to slug five home runs, three of them grandslams, drive in 16 and become an instant Hall of Famer. It would even be more unlikely if a pitcher did all of the above, while pitching a perfect game and striking out 21.
That’s the day the world will end, with a meteorite slamming into Earth and destroying our planet.
• RJ Currie of sportsdeke. com: “The Baltimore Orioles held their annual Bring Your Dog game recently. To no one’s surprise there were numerous pup flies, a few hound-rule doubles and even an inside-the-bark home run.”
• Headline at fark.com:
“The Royal and Ancient Golf Society warns players not to cheat on
their handicaps. Trump immediately designates them as a terrorist organization.”
• Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: “What do The Pope and Kyle Lowry have in common? Both graduated from Villanova.”
• Comedy writer Brad Dickson of Omaha: “After he fell in the draft, one of the ESPN guys compared Shedeur Sanders to Tom Brady. Shedeur Sanders is to Tom Brady what astronaut Katie Perry is to Neil Armstrong.”
• Super 70s Sports: “Back in my day, we watched the NFL with no first down line. Or scoreboard. Or clock. We barely even knew what was going on and we LIKED it.”
• Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe. com, quoting a friend about Pope Leo’s sports allegiances: “This stuff about ‘Cubs fan or White Sox fan’ is silly. He’s the Pope. He’s obviously a Cardinals and Saints fan.”
• Janice Hough again: “The Oklahoma City
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Thunder on Wednesday night looked like a team that might never lose again in this post-season. But otherwise all the insanity in predicting the NBA Champion looks about as easy as it was predicting a new Pope.”
• From the Canadian parody website TheBeaverton.com: “In embarrassing snafu, starting lineup of St. Louis Cardinals included in Conclave to elect new pope.”
• Headline at fark.com: “Shedeur Sanders to start NFL career wearing No. 12 in honour of round in which he was drafted.”
• Comedy writer Torben Rolfsen of Vancouver: “Toronto Argonauts placed Shedeur Sanders on their negotiation list. It’s fitting, because they both consider themselves the centre of the universe.”
• Care to comment? E-mail brucepenton2003@ yahoo.ca
Auto theft has been on the rise in Canada and can affect both personal and commercial vehicle owners.
Whether you drive a family car or manage a fleet of delivery trucks, taking proactive measures can help stop theft in its tracks and offer you greater peace of mind.
Here are some simple tips to protect your vehicle from being stolen:
Take care when you park
The first step to preventing auto theft is to always lock your doors, close your windows and take your keys with you when parking. Be aware of where you’re parking and be sure to park in garages or busy, well-lit areas whenever possible. Parking between other cars also makes you a lower target for theft. If you have a garage at home, be sure to use it.
Install an anti-theft device
More and more Canadians are turning to GPS-
enabled anti-theft devices to help protect their vehicles. Not only do these devices deter thieves, but they also help police locate your vehicle if it does get stolen. There are different options available in different provinces, so speak to your insurer to find out what device they recommend. Installing one will not only improve your vehicle’s security, but may also help lower your auto insurance premiums. Be aware of your belongings and key fobs
Never leave money or valuables in plain sight. Even items such as expensive equipment, tools or electronics can attract thieves to your vehicle. It’s also important to keep your keys or keyless fob away from doors and windows. Thieves can use relay attacks to intercept signals from key fobs and unlock vehicles. There are signal-blocking pouches and metal containers that can prevent this when your fob is not in use. Use vehicle identification measures
Consider having your windows and other major car parts marked with your vehicle identification number (VIN). This makes it more difficult for thieves to sell them. If you have a commercial vehicle, consider adding branding to deter theft by making your vehicle easier to track.
5 tips to shop smart without breaking the bank
With the rising cost of fresh produce and protein, grocery shopping can feel discouraging these days.
Eating healthy may seem out of reach, especially if you’re living with arthritis.
But a diet rich in fruits, veggies, whole grains and healthy fats can be key in reducing inflammation and managing your symptoms. Fortunately, with a little planning and some savvy choices, you can load up on antiinflammatory foods without breaking the bank.
Here are five easy, affordable tips to help you eat well and feel great: Shop in bulk. Stock up on anti-inflammatory
staples like lentils, legumes, quinoa, oats, flaxseeds and nuts. These non-perishable items cost less when bought in larger quantities. Plus, you can freeze some of those nuts to prevent them from becoming stale. Buy frozen foods. Choosing frozen fruits and veggies is a great way to cut costs while getting all the nutrients your body needs. They’re picked at peak ripeness, frozen quickly to preserve their nutrients and flavours, and are often more affordable than fresh, while having the added benefit of a longer shelf life. Keep in mind that prices can vary depending on where you
live.
Cook at home. Preparing meals from scratch allows you to control costs and ingredients, ensuring they’re healthy and affordable. Plan your meals ahead of time, make large batches of anti-inflammatory dishes and freeze leftovers. This will save you time and money, and reduce food waste.
Focus on affordable proteins. Incorporate affordable proteinrich foods such as eggs, lentils, chickpeas and black beans into your meal plan. If fresh fish is outside your budget, canned salmon and tuna are affordable sources of omega-3-rich protein that can help reduce
inflammation. Keep it simple. Simplicity is the key to both budget and
health. Choose recipes focusing on just five to 10 ingredients, like turkey burgers, lentil soup or
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veggie stir-fry. Less fuss, less cost - and still delicious.
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ARIES –
Mar 21/Apr 20
Telling the truth has always come naturally to you, Aries. But tact isn’t always your specialty and sometimes your candor is now well-received. Keep that in mind this week.
TAURUS –
Apr 21/May 21
It is time to make peace with someone even if it is the last thing you want to do this week, Taurus. There is no better option thank to talk it out, so schedule that chat as soon as possible.
GEMINI –
May 22/Jun 21
Sometimes there is nothing you like more than being silly with other kindred spirits who get you, Gemini. But you’re in a different mood this week and it might feel unfamiliar to you.
CANCER –
Jun 22/Jul 22
It is fair to say this week that you desire some time alone and maybe need it as well, Cancer. Take some time for yourself and let others know you’re going off the grid.
LEO –
Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, although your first inclination might be to get into a war of words with someone with whom you disagree, this week you might want to try a different approach. Remain open to others’ views.
VIRGO –
Aug 24/Sept 22
You might be tired of recent drama in your life, Virgo. But if you dig deeper, you might find that you have contributed to the noise. Make some meaningful changes this week.
LIBRA –
Sept 23/Oct 23
Your negotiation skills are well-known, Libra, and you’re usually the first person anyone thinks of when they need a third party to help them smooth over a situation. Enjoy the attention.
SCORPIO –Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, even if someone is pushing your buttons this week, you won’t let that get in the way of doing something for this person because they are dear to you.
SAGITTARIUS –
Nov 23/Dec 21
You are no stranger to good luck, Sagittarius. This week that luck will be shared with people who cross your path. They will appreciate the fortune.
CAPRICORN –
Dec 22/Jan 20
Expect to experience a strong feeling of wanderlust this week, Capricorn. You may find it challenging to pass up a trip or a new experience of any kind.
AQUARIUS –
Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, right now the old adage that if you ignore it, it will go away might not hold true. Failing to face something right now may not be the best approach.
PISCES –Feb 19/Mar 20
You are ready to share secrets with a soulmate, Pisces. The challenge lies in trying to find the time when you are alone to have this important conversation.
CLUES ACROSS
1. Two-person German submarine
6. 60-minute intervals (abbr.)
9. Database management system
13. Vertical position
14. American jazz singer Irene
15. Ancient Greek City
16. Former Senate Majority Leader Harry 17. Japanese seaport
18. Self-immolation by fire ritual
19. Assigns tasks
21. Beloved type of cigar
22. Discounts
23. Cambodian communist leader Pot
24. Important football position
25. Kilometers per hour
28. Lentil
29. Extremely angry
31. Yellow-flowered European plant
33. American state
36. Some are made by rabbits
38. Express with a head movement
39. Affair
41. Cured
44. Youth organization
45. 18-year astronomical period
46. Automobile
48. Focus a shot
49. The NFL’s big game (abbr.)
51. Mouth
52. Infections
54. Curved pieces of a horse collar
56. Shameless
60. Assist in escaping
61. Capuchin monkey genus
62. Cold wind
63. Retired Brazilian NBAer
64. Tropical Old World tree
65. Bulgarian city
66. Speak indistinctly
67. Soviet Socialist Republic
68. Between-meal sustenance
CLUES DOWN
1. Not soft
2. Sharp-pointed dueling sword
3. Line a roof
4. Greek god of the underworld
5. Software
6. Large-headed elongated fishes
7. Shag rugs
8. Type of whale
9. Lacking a plan
10. Spill the beans
11. Some is “heavy”
12. One who has been canonized
14. Indicate times
17. Greeting
20. Broadway actor Josh 21. Seashore
23. Indicates before 25. Electrical power unit
26. Destitute
27. Drags forcibly
29. Impropriety
30. Word forms
32. Equal to 10 meters
34. Neither 35. Computer language
37. Practice of aging film or TV characters (abbr.)
40. A woolen cap of Scottish origin
42. A promise
43. Challenges
47. Official
49. People living in Myanmar
50. Notable tower
52. Type of sword
53. Vaccine developer
55. Listing
56. Summertime insects
57. Concluding passage
58. Guitarist Clapton
59. Damp and musty
61. Central nervous system
65. Against
Lunch Is Served!
Biggar New Horizons will be serving a Cold Plate Lunch on June 14 after the Fair Days Parade. Come join us in the air conditioned hall for a bite of old fashioned potato salad, meat, pickles, homemade buns, coleslaw, desert and a drink. Located at 117, 3rd Ave West, one block off Main Street. Watch for signs.
We’re Hiring!
Biggar New Horizons is hiring an Office Coordinator. Responsibilities: answer phones and dispatch Courtesy Car, find office volunteers and car drivers, financial book keeping, type letters, greet new clients and members, rent hall, plus other duties as required. Hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:45 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 4:15. Please call New Horizons at 306-948-5115 or email resume to biggar.horizons@sasktel.net Present Coordinator leaving June 30, 2025
A Call to Dignity and Justice by Pastor Dale Worrell, Biggar United Church May 17 is recognized as the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, dedicated to raising awareness and promoting action globally. It is a day when communities around the world come together to affirm the dignity, safety, and belonging of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Despite progress in laws and public attitudes, many in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community still face exclusion, fear, and violence - not just in distant places, but in neighbourhoods, workplaces, schools, and faith communities. The provincial governments of New Brunswick, Alberta, and Saskatchewan have all either considered or implemented so-called parents’ rights bills that restrict consent for trans and questioning youth.
Transgender youth, in particular, continue to experience high rates of bullying, mental health crises, and systemic discrimination.
The United Church celebrates 100 years on June 10 this year and we affirm that all persons are made in the image of God. The United Church is opposed to discrimination against any person on any basis by which a person is devalued.
As people of faith and conscience, we are called
to respond - not with silence, but with compassion. At the heart of every major faith tradition is a call to love our neighbour, to act justly, and to honour the sacred worth of every person.
St. Gabriel roman CatholiC ChurCh 109 - 7th Ave.W, Biggar Father Edward Gibney Parish Phone: 306-948-3330 Saturday Mass.......7:00p.m. Sunday Mass....... 11:00a.m. our lady of fatima CatholiC ChurCh, Landis Sunday Mass.......9:00a.m.
Anglicans and Lutherans
For those who do not claim a faith, the call is no less urgent: human rights, equity, and dignity must be the foundation of a just society. Today, let us stand together - listening to stories that may challenge us, speaking out when prejudice appears, and creating spaces of safety and welcome for all people, regardless of who they love or how they identify. Let May 17 not be just a date on the calendar, but a commitment to building a world where no one is made to feel ashamed, invisible, or unsafe because of who they are.
Whether in a pew, a classroom, a home, or a public square, we each have a role to play in love that liberates and justice that restores.
Biggar associated gospel church 312 - 8th Ave.W. and corner of Quebec St., Biggar
New Horizon’s 117 3rd Ave. W Biggar Donations Welcome Refreshments & Dessert Entertainment & Draws
has given us new birth into a living hope...1Pe 1:3 You are Invited Sunday Tea and Coffee -10:15am Worship - 10:30am NEW HORIZONS 117 3rd Ave. W, Biggar For more info - Philip Watson - 250-487-8476 Hosted by St.Gabriel’s CWL Please Join Us Wednesday June 4th, 2025 1:30pm - 4:00pm
BEGINNINGS CHURCH
INCLUSION BIGGAR was again another huge success. Thank You to The Independent & Esso for your support. Thank You to the community and surrounding area for their donations and purchasing of Food and Items. Biggar Inclusion supports people with intellectual disabilities.
If you would like to be involved please send us an email at inclusionbiggar@gmail.com
