The Independent

Vol. 111 No. 31

THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2020

Two sides . . . Greens and yellows are the dominant colours of late, and fields are rich with the colours. With hot temperatures hitting the area recently, those colours will soon evaporate as crops ripen and farmers begin thinking what will hopefully be a big payoff. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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WELL DONE BIGGAR & DISTRICT CREDIT UNION!!!!!!

THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2020 The Biggar and District Credit Union recognized a need in these very trying times, and Thursday, July 23, they distributed $25,100 from a donation pool they established called Caring Through COVID. Socially distanced presentations were made to the various local non-profit volunteer organizations in Biggar, Perdue and Landis. As Bill Hammel, CEO of Biggar and District Credit Union said, “They play such an integral role to the success and well-being of our communities. Our board of directors recognized a need in our communities, and the challenges that COVID is causing our local organizations when it comes to fund raising opportunities. In many cases, those opportunities were simply taken away.”

While the need is ongoing, the Credit Union donations go a long way in helping our communities.

Jackie Zagoruy, Biggar Music Festival Association with Credit Union’s Bill Hammel.

Henrietta Parenteau, Biggar Odd Job Squad with Credit Union’s Bryce Kramer.

Erin Hadden, New Creation Community Players with Credit Union’s Bryce Kramer.

Ross Holt, Biggar Majestic Theatre with Credit Union’s Bryce Kramer.

Rhonda Heather and Jayne Stacey, Lionel Jones Library with Credit Union’s Bryce Kramer.

Clinton Weekes, Biggar Golf Clue with Credit Union’s Bryce Kramer.

Ken Kernohan, Biggar Nationals Senior Hockey Club with Credit Union’s Bryce Kramer.

Harold Friedhoff, Biggar Curling Club with Credit Union’s Bill Hammel.

Lindsay Jezowski, Biggar School of Dance with Credit Union’s Bill Hammel.

Kaleb Carter and Monica Schultz, Biggar Rec Valley with Credit Union’s Bill Hammel.

Emma Genis, Biggar Barracuda Swim Club with Credit Union’s Bill Hammel.

Andrea Craig, Biggar Family Centre with Credit Union’s Bryce Kramer.

Michelle Hanson, Prairie Branches Recycling Program with Credit Union’s Bryce Kramer.

Jannuela Villaneuva and Delta Fay Cruickshank, Biggar Museum and Gallery with Credit Union’s Bryce Kramer.

Erin Hadden, Biggar Daycare with Credit Union’s Bryce Kramer.

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Biggar Town Council Highlights The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held July 7, at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

Attending the meeting were Mayor Ray Sadler, Aldermen Alan Boyle, Penny McCallum, Kevin McNicholls, Kirk Sherbino, Edward Young, and Ivan Young.

Council resolved that this meeting be recessed at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a public hearing to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaws No. 20-829 being amendments to the Zoning Bylaw No. 15-763.

One individual was present and expressed concerns regarding capping the amount of locations that can be established in Biggar. Mayor Sadler closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular council meeting at 7:45 p.m.

Council resolved that Bylaw No. 20-829, being a bylaw to amend bylaw 15-763, the Zoning Bylaw, be read three times and adopted.

Council resolved that the General Accounts Paid in the amount of $115,925.80, and the

General Accounts Payable in the amount of $186,913.72, be approved.

Council resolved that the following correspondence be accepted for Council’s information and filed: Fire Department - May Payroll; Saskatchewan Health Authority - ALC Update; Government of Saskatchewan - MEEP Approval; Kelly Block, MP - 2020 Federal Tax; Saskatchewan Housing Corporation - Nominating Committee Update; Wheatland Regional Library - Update; SGI - Traffic Grant Approval; PIWIK June 2020 Report; MuniSoft - Reschedule; Landfill Reports _ April, May and June 2020; Web Site, Report a Concern - Animal Bylaw.

Council resolved that the invoice from ATS Traffic for the purchase of one additional Shield Radar Speed Signs in the amount of $5,730, be approved.

• Councillor Boyle left chambers.

Council resolved that the recommendation from Biggar Central School 2000 to award

both McKenna Boyle and Madeline Ellard with a $500 Scholarship for 2020, be approved.

• Councillor Boyle returned to chambers.

Council resolved that the progress certificate from Catterall and Wright for payment of $49,391.31 to JDL Underground Ltd., be approved.

Council resolved that the Town Foreman, Mark Haynes, be authorized to purchase a lift-truck from Saskatoon Truck Centre in the amount of $33,853.89.

Council resolved that the Town of Biggar considers the draft permit to operate Sewage Works from the Water Security Agency acceptable and will have to further comments throughout the 30-day review period as allowed under Section 28(1)(h) of the Environmental Management and protection Act (2010).

Council resolved that the request for a waiver of the Community Hall rental fee for the Saskatchewan Health Authority influenza clinic being held this October, be received.

• Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

Biggar R.C.M.P. Report

by Sgt Dean Kabaroff, Biggar Detachment Commander Biggar RCMP responded to 26 calls for service over the past week.

RCMP will be visible this August long weekend enforcing and educating the public regarding the

Traffic Safety Act and targeting impaired drivers to help keep our roads and communities safe.

During the early morning of July 25 in Perdue, RCMP stopped a suspicious vehicle that turned out to be stolen.

Two adult males not

from the area were arrested and charged with possession of stolen property, breaching conditions and other criminal code charges. Both were held in custody and appeared in North Battleford Provincial court on Monday July 27.

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School is in . . . Biggar Aquatic Centre lifeguard, McKenna Mair, right, runs through a lesson, Monday. Swim lessons are in full swing at the pool with some limits set on numbers and protocols on interaction. With the heat we have been receiving, no one seems to be worried about the new rules or the fact that this is a school of sorts! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

New playground equipment taking shape . . . The Friends of St. Gabriel School Community Association have worked long and hard for this moment - new playground equipment was being installed earlier this week. When kids get back to school, this will definitely be a wonderful addition to an already great school! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Vandals strike in Sonningdale The Biggar RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance regarding mail boxes being broken into and damaged in Sonningdale sometime in the early hours of Wednesday,July 29.

Police are asking if anyone saw or heard anything suspicious overnight or if anyone in the area who have surveillance video to review footage.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Biggar RCMP at 306-948-6600 or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477.

Red Pheasant Cree Nation begins testing for COVID-19

One community member in the Red Pheasant has tested positive for COVID-19, promoting the Cree Nation elders to be proactive and offer testing this past Wednesday, July 29.

The possibility of more people with the virus is a reality even though many may not feel ill, and testing offers a way to control 1/4 Page the spread.

The drive up testing

was available at the Red Pheasant Cree Nation Health Centre. For those who tested positive, a nurse ensured they could isolate safely and comfortably with access to food, supplies and necessary health care. The Medical Health Officer will alert the community leadership of new cases but personal information like names and locations will not be released.

Red Pheasant community members and those in all communities are being reminded to seek testing by calling Healthline 811, know when to stay home, and know how to go out safely - physical distancing, masks, choosing delivery or curb-side pickup whenever possible, and avoiding large gatherings.

Crops remain in relatively good condition and are advancing quickly, thanks to recent rain and warm weather, according to the weekly crop report for July 14 to 20.

Provincially, 89 per cent of fall cereals, 77 per cent of spring cereals, 74 per cent of oilseeds and 84 per cent of pulse crops are at their normal stages of development for this time of year. With further hot temperatures in the forecast, many crops are expected to quickly catch up. Some crops in southern areas are beginning to dry-down and local producers expect harvest operations to begin in the coming weeks.

Rainfall varied throughout the province this past week with many regions receiving at least half an inch. The Kuroki area in the east central region received the greatest amount of rainfall with 51 millimetres.

Cropland topsoil mois-

ture is rated as four per cent surplus, 84 per cent adequate, 11 per cent short and one per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as three per cent surplus, 74 per cent adequate, 18 per cent short and five per cent very short.

Haying continues in between rain showers, although frequent rain and high humidity has prevented dry-down of many hay crops. Livestock producers now have 22 per cent of the hay crop cut and 20 per cent baled or put into silage.

Hay quality is currently rated as 10 per cent excellent, 65 per cent good, 18 per cent fair and seven per cent poor.

Hay yields have been below normal for many producers and most are unsure if a second cut is possible this year. Estimated average dryland hay yields at this time are 1.3 tons per acre for

alfalfa, 1.2 tons per acre for alfalfa/bromegrass, 1.0 tons per acre for other tame hay, 0.8 tons per acre for wild hay and 1.8 tons per acre for greenfeed. Estimated average irrigated hay yields are 2.4 tons per acre for alfalfa, 2.5 tons per acre for alfalfa/bromegrass and 2.0 tons per acre for greenfeed.

Crop damage this past week was attributed to localized flooding, hail, strong winds and lack of moisture. Diseases such as root rot, ascochyta and other leaf spots are being scouted while insects such as grasshoppers are being sprayed. Many producers continue to spray fungicides on crops as weather and field conditions permit.

Farmers are busy haying, applying fungicides, scouting for disease and insects and getting equipment ready for harvest.

Crops in good condition

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Morneau’s WE chump change highlights Liberal entitlement

How do you lose track of $41,000?

If you are the finance minister of Canada, someone who is supposed to keep track of money, Bill Morneau has some explaining to do.

It may be pocket money for Bill, but it still goes to show how much an entitled Liberal expects to received from a charity.

On July 23, Bill admitted to an indiscretion involving the WE Charity to the tune of $41,000 in travel expenses to South America. They repaid $52,000 for a Kenyan vacation previously. WE Charity sounds like a great travel company.

Now, a charity that is dolling out this amount of cash should be suspect. Yeah, the Morneau’s donated about $150,000 to them, but a charity whose sole purpose is to raise dollars for, well, charitable endeavours, WE is increasingly suspect as well. This is rich folks

playing games with our money, then patting themselves on the back for their altruistic endeavours. Simply put, this is the entitled manipulating the system for their own benefit, making all of us pawns to their every whim. In step Bill.

And boy, did he step in it. Right up to his neck with Justin.

In the height of arrogance, Bill whipped out his cheque book and righted the wrong, putting his signature to a $41,000 bank draft.

Get that one certified, pronto.

The ethics of Justin, Bill and WE should be put under a spotlight.

Conflict of interest when you are a politician brings in to question your ability to lead a nation. For Justin, this is a growing number: Aga Khan, SNC Lavalin, in addition to black face, Kokanee Grope, dressing like a doofus in India . . . the list grows. For a finance minister entrust-

ed with the Canadian taxpayers money, this is just pink-slip territory hit the road, Bill . . . your services are no longer required.

Will that happen?

The Liberal Party of Canada could teach the Sicilian Mafia how to be “Teflon Don’s”, so I’m not holding my breath.

There are a whole lot of voters who think JT and Bill are doing a fantastic job - pseudo intellectuals who think they the books will balance themselves.

They are the same voters who believe Stephen Harper or anyone not a Liberal, is a crook.

And there is the real problem. They can’t see their nose from the ethical fog, and reap what they vote in, justify it, then blame someone else.

This Liberal entitlement is going to continue, and it is going to cost us.

K.B.

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When the energy sector works, Canada works

by Tom Olsen As the fight against this unprecedented global pandemic continues, a renewed focus on delivering a realistic plan that will support Canada’s economic recovery has never been more important.

Canada has worked hard to contain the spread of COVID-19. This is a credit to the leadership our public health officers across Canada have provided, and to the resilience and commitment shown by our front-line workers since the pandemic emerged.

They all deserve our thanks and gratitude.

On top of health implications, the economic fallout of the pandemic has been devastating. An

the

estimated three million jobs were lost by April and the unemployment rate is expected to reach almost 10 per cent by the end of this year. It has all resulted in an historic federal government deficit expected to reach $343 billion.

As we focus on recovery, the energy sector stands ideally positioned to support it.

No industry is better positioned than energy to play a foundational role in getting people back to work and helping pay for the services on which families rely. We know how important the sector is to our national prosperity.

Energy has put billions of dollars into vital social programs such as

health care and education right across Canada.

As we’ve worked, Canada has prospered, and we have accomplished all of this by growing strong partnerships with Indigenous communities and improving environmental performance.

The jobs and economic benefits created by the energy sector are massive. Between 2000 and 2018, the industry contributed $359 billion to federal and provincial budgets. These are dollars that go back into our health care, schools, environmental programs and other essential services.

Canada’s oil and gas sector supports more than 500,000 jobs across Canada in direct and related industries. For

each person working directly in oil and gas, five more jobs are supported somewhere else in Canada. Whether you’re in Vancouver, Moose Jaw, Toronto, Montreal or Halifax, there’s a good chance the energy sector is impacting your livelihood.

You need look no further than the thousands of well-paying jobs being created on the three large-scale pipeline projects under construction. The Trans Mountain expansion, Keystone XL and Coastal GasLink pipelines will provide much-needed access to international markets for our valuable resources – which benefits all Canadians. In addition, these projects are putting

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people to work and giving a much-needed boost to local businesses and communities.

Canada works to high environmental, social and governance standards. Some jurisdictions with lower standards are succeeding in the global energy market while some people in Canada continue to debate the value of the sector at home. This debate, often not grounded in facts, is hurting our prosperity.

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Canadian energy is good for Canada and good for the world. We know world demand for our energy is increasing and with our world-leading commitment to human rights, labour rights and

the environment, Canada can, and should be, the supplier of choice to meet this demand.

We know climate change is real. That’s why our energy sector is playing a leading role in investment in renewable energy and clean technology innovation. There’s always more to be done but we will do it together.

Canadians from coast to coast to coast should be proud of their energy sector and its contribution to Canada and the world.

The facts have always been on our side – when we work, Canada works.

Tom Olsen is chief executive officer of the Canadian Energy Centre, an Alberta government corporation funded in part by taxes paid by industry on carbon emissions.

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Walking

COVID fallout forces us to think of ag virus

Agriculture Calvin Daniels

by Calvin Daniels As much as we tend to think the world is more interconnected these days, countries still tend to operate very much in isolation of one another.

Perhaps if COVID-19 has a positive it is that there seems at least a somewhat greater awareness across borders, although here in Canada situated as we are adjacent to the cesspool of COVID that is the United States that is more difficult to accept.

Certainly, there is a level of cooperation at the scientific level regarding COVID-19 research, although it is likely at times that is made more difficult by politics

between nations.

So what has the world’s response to COVID-19 got to do with agriculture?

Well it is interesting two international organizations are now calling for global action to stop the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF).

African Swine Fever is not a new issue for the farm sector, as the disease has ravished the hog sector in China with reports of up to 120 million hogs killed, which might be seen as an opportunity in terms of export sales, but stands as a cloud on the world hog industry because of the threat the disease spreads. It has already been detected in more than 50 countries.

The disease is a scary one as ASF may cause up to 100 per cent mortality in pigs and is already affecting countries in Africa, Asia and Europe.

So now the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have

called on countries to join forces against the deadly pig disease.

Frankly, that a disease as deadly as ASF is just now having major world organizations calling for greater co-operation is startling.

As much as countries still have their political agendas and barriers erected to serve those agendas, the demand for goods have opened the world to generally freer trade.

For Canadian farmers that is generally a positive. We over produce our domestic need in a wide range of farm products and that means we rely on trade to market huge quantities of farm production.

As a result of the reliance on trade, disruptions to trade are something Canadian farmers cannot abide. We saw the impact when borders closed due to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) back in 1993.

It was disastrous to the Canadian cattle sector.

The threat of ASF to the hog sector is certainly as great to the hog sector, in Canada, although this country is not the only one under threat.

And that is why cooperation is needed now, although a late response, it would be better than never.

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Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get old if you can help it! But if you have to get old, read this piece written by an old guy!

We were young once!

Walt was mebbe 3 years old, and Y.T. nearly 5.

Well, I did say this was some time ago, eh!

One day Dad moved his small family from his small town to a new home on the farm, and we (as kids) were looking over his old homestead when we found some shiny copper on the floor.

Being young we decided to walk to the old familiar town and spend it.

We started out but our short legs didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite take us far before they played out. We were mebbe two miles from home and were getting tired when we passed one of the neighbourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s places and their well near the road. A cup was hanging from the pump and we were almost thirsty. We walked in!

Were were busy pumping water from the well when Dad, who had driven to town earlier, saw

young then, and there was so much to see!

Many times in the next few years I went and sat on that big stone, marvelling at the history it must know. Dad explained to me what the different colours were about - blue, green and black patches, red for iron - all of it revealed after the stone had been left there by the great glaciers of long ago.

Y.T. would be silly to think that he was the only person who ever had seen these things but, for me, the world became a wonderful place to be! My world, with all its wonders, became a magnificent place!

Y.T. could tell of the walks he took when he was young, I guess we all could! The times spent getting use to our world could be described by all of us!

I remember crossing the Pothole Swamp one moonlight evening.

How scared I was! I also remember seeing home from a hilltop many miles away and knowing that this had been the best part of my life!

We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t learn how to fix our TV, but we did find out that the hills really are alive with â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Sound of Music!â&#x20AC;?

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tion and so we wondered ...

Y.T. walked down that way one day and heard the motor start not far away. Immediately I lay down behind a bush because the noise sounded near. As I lay there, a big bird (well, I was kinda small, eh!) started flapping its wings, making the motor noise (like a tractor) for some minutes before stopping.

It flew past and it was then that I realized it was a very large Ruffed Grouse making the noise!

And being only 8 years old, I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what a â&#x20AC;&#x153;mating callâ&#x20AC;? was! But over the past good long years, I found out!

I hurried home and the folks laughed! Y.T. spent a lot of time exploring that big pasture!

One thing that got my attention was a big stone almost hidden by a small clump of thorn bush.

Oddly, I often found small rodents and frogs impaled on the thorns where some bird had plunked them down for safe keeping.

For a small boy, it was a magic place!

So I walked some more!

I suppose that I should stop here with my recollections of wandering and walking days when I was young, and my finding out about the secrets of Great Bend. But I was

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us and picked us up. He drove us home in the old buggy and asked if we had told Mother.

We found out soon enough what motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s do when their children are missing!

She, like all mothers, was frantic, having looked all over the yard.

We were going to show the world how well we could cope with things and be independent. It was then that we realized how much a child meant to its mother, and all through our lives, how much it pain her when we went missing. For years that lesson stayed with me, and thank Heaven I never forgot it!

For years our parents worried about us and now that we are old, we worry about our kin, but walking and exploring was something I enjoyed!

When cars, boats and motorcycles were invented, walking became kind of passĂŠ (well, we were kinda young!)

About 1932, we were just starting into the Great Depression, and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have much modern stuff on he farm. It was kind of a mystery that down in the direction of our big pasture, we often heard a motor start up for two minutes and then stop!

There was not much farm land in that direc-

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Landis Credit Union makes donation . . . Biggar and District Credit Union, Landis Branch, Ian Hawkins joins Angela Ochs as the local credit union made a donation to the Landis and District Community Initiative. The donation is part of the Biggar and District Credit Union’s “Caring Through Covid” relief fund covering Landis, Biggar and Perdue communities to the tune of $25,100. (Submitted Photo)

Storm Damage . . . Heavy damage to buildings and trees were the end result of a storm last week to the Dehr farm. Fortunately no one was injured, and hopefully this isn’t a sign of things to come. (Submitted Photos)

Dog delivers groceries, joins gig economy The gig economy promised hourly workers a lot of freedom traditional employment denies them.

You can set your own schedule, work when you want, and get rewarded for hustle in a way an hourly wage won’t do.

But in actuality, you’re denied unemployment benefits, carry a more substantial tax burden, fight an over-saturated workforce for jobs, and depend on unpredictable

tips from demanding customers. Still, billion-dollar companies like Uber, Lyft, and Instacart attract the unemployed with few other options. And now, an untapped labour force is getting into the game; dogs.

Eros, an old chocolate lab living in Medellin, Columbia, saw an opportunity during the pandemic to help his neighbours and make a few extra milk bones. He takes grocery deliveries

from El Porvenir grocery market in a woven basket to houses in the neighbourhood. He’s learned which houses reward him with extra treats, and the names of the residents.

The Botero family opened El Porvenir four years ago but begrudgingly adopted Eros years earlier. One of the Botero children begged for a dog for years, leading to the adoption. He got his start in grocery delivery by accompanying the Botero

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At least Eros can advocate for himself as a gig employee. Working through an app, you can’t tell if someone has tipped you until the job’s complete. The days of standing and prompting a tip

with a cough are long past – not just because coughing is now a cause for high-alarm in any social situation.

Now Eros is helping the neighbourhood maintain social distancing while getting fresh produce and groceries. According to the CDC, a few dogs and cats worldwide have contracted COVID-19, but seem at low risk of passing the virus on to other humans. So the chocolate lab with his little basket

is an ideal solution to neighbourhood grocery deliveries.

It’s almost a sport, finding things to be optimistic about these days. And the good news is smaller and quieter.

Botero found a way to spread a little joy to her neighbours, “People love it when we send the dog.”

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With great sadness we announce the passing of Bernard Jacob Cey on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at the age of 81 years. Bernard grew up on the family farm near Landis, Saskatchewan and spent his entire life enjoying everything the farm and the surrounding communities had to offer. In addition to farming, he enjoyed many activities, with a special love for golf, cards, and curling. Bernard always put God first in his life as a devout Catholic and member of the Knights of Columbus.

Bernard is survived by his beloved wife, Cheryl, his six children: Jacqueline (Duane), Andrew (Ria), Rosanne (Kim), Edwin (Christine), Teresa (Ikenna), and Bradley (Misty); 21 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, five brothers, one sister, mother-in-law Mary, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Magdalene, his parents Bruno and Susan, three brothers, and two sisters.

Photos, memories and condolences may be shared with Bernard’s family through www.gereinfuneralservice.com.

He will be dearly missed!

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Reporting to the Manager, External Development and Corporate Services, the Program Coordinator is responsible for planning, budgeting, organizing, developing, delivering, and promoting education programs. The Coordinator will develop an effective network of business and industry contacts, perform an inclusive needs identication process, implement a consultative sales approach, and link clients to College programs, courses and services that meet the needs of clients. In order to successfully meet the goals and objectives of the College’s internal and external clients, the position takes the lead role and responsibility for monitoring, guiding, evaluating, meeting enrollment targets, and managing the assigned program area. The position has a key role and responsibility for engaging First Nation communities, as well as community based organizations. $32.47 per hour to start, with an excellent benets package Start Date: ASAP

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In memory of Shannon Ehry who had passed away on July 28th, 2018 “No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts your always there.”

Love you always to the moon and back.

Jerome, Justin, Randy, Peter, Tommy and Lorraine and families

In memory of our brother Bill Kurbis who passed away July 24th, 2016. He was nearly 81 years of age. he is sadley missed by his brother Ed Kurbis of Hanna, Alberta, sisters Lily Murch and Margaret Scheaffer of Biggar and sisters Ruth Pudrycki of Middle Lake, Doreen Long of Snowden and Janavie Kurbis of Melfort and lots of nephews and nieces.

Calm and Peaceful he is sleeping Sweetest rest that follows pain We who loved him and sadly miss him But trust in God to meet again.

Love and prayers to everyone from the Kurbis families

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WEEKLY REFLECTION Finding God in Prayer Fr. Edward Gibney, St. Gabriel Roman Catholic Church In our current days we are finding that there is still a desire for spiritual experiences, but unfortunately for some, this search for the spiritual has led to cults, drugs or dangerous thrill seeking activities.

These sorts of things, in relation to a true spiritual experience, is an expression of assuming that the sensations we feel as we do something are the same as the desired end; that the peace of mind we attain in prayer, is the presence of God. This can be explained in the recognition that, at different times, God has manifested himself as a cloud or a bush or a wind, but these manifestations are not God. We can consider that the burning bush was God but God is much more than a burning bush. And so when we pray it is important for us to recognize what we are truly experiencing. The peace we get in prayer is not God but it is a result of God who is far more than just peace of mind.

But this experience of God can then be expressed in difficulty in prayer (dryness of prayer), as well as in peace of mind.

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For those who are focused on the personal sensations rather than the final end, they may assume that God was not in a prayer that did not result in peace of mind. However, the truth is that God was present at a deeper level during the dryness of prayer.

And so looking at the principal prayer of our faith we recognize God as Our Father.

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CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

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Surround yourself with your favorite things and people, Libra. This will make daily life that much better and help you put a positive spin on anything.

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THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2020

Outstanding season by Draisaitl, but not MVP

Penton on sports Bruce Penton

Most valuable? Or most outstanding?

The National Hockey league recently announced its three finalists for the Hart Trophy, awarded annually to the league’s Most Valuable Player. One of the finalists was Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers, who had an outstanding season but probably isn’t even the most valuable player on his team.

Ask all 30 coaches in the NHL who they would choose if both Draisaitl and Connor McDavid suddenly became available in a trade and it says here that all 30 would choose McDavid, who, as Reggie Jackson used to say about his status on the Yankees, is the “straw that stirs the drink.”

True, Draisaitl won the NHL scoring derby with 110 points. McDavid, in seven fewer games, finished second with 97 points. It’s safe to argue that Draisaitl had a more outstanding 2019-20 season than McDavid.

But most valuable?

Oilers’ fans cry real tears when McDavid gets injured and is out of the lineup for a few games. If Draisaitl got hurt, there would be great concern, but most fans would say, “well, at least it’s not Connor.”

The Canadian Football League is the only pro loop to eschew the ‘most valuable’ definition in favour of ‘most outstanding.’ There are no arguments in the CFL when the league’s most outstanding player is

named because it’s usually obvious. In the NHL this year, Draisaitl would be a worthy choice for most outstanding player, but most valuable? No. The award is supposed to go to the player whose removal from his team would have the largest negative impact.

The other two Hart Trophy finalists, Nathan MacKinnon of Colorado Avalanche and Artemi Panarin of New York Rangers are more worthy candidates, as strictly defined by the term ‘most valuable’. Both of those players are singular stars on decent teams, but their departures would have more significantly negative impacts than the situation in Edmonton with Draisaitl.

Hopefully, the voters will get it right, and not name Draisaitl the MVP. And maybe the powers that be in the NHL will in the future define the Hart Trophy recipient as that season’s best player instead of the vague and debatable ‘most valuable.’

• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “With the push to rename teams with controversial mascots comes a suggestion that Cleveland drop Indians and replace it with its 19th-century MLB predecessor, the Spiders. Hey, don’t laugh: Who better for spinning web gems and catching flies?”

• Dwight Perry again: “Lindsay Whalen, the Minnesota women’s basketball coach, says she’ll buy a hot dog for the first 500 fans at the Gophers’ home opener this season, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reported. In a related story, Joey Chestnut just bought 75 tickets.”

• Greg Cote of the Miami Herald: “The Buffalo Bills’ stadium needs a new name sponsor, and a bidet company called Tushy is bidding. Decorum prevents us from noting that Tushy Stadium sounds like a pretty

crappy name.”

• Yahoo.com, on Sharkweek: “Mike Tyson’s going to fight a shark. It’s 2020, this makes perfect sense.”

• New York Post columnist Steve Serby, after the Mets and Yankees played a poorly executed exhibition game in front of cardboard cutout ‘fans’: “Is that the cardboard cutouts booing already?”

• Another one from Perry, on Facebook: “Seattle Kraken? The marketing department is going to make hay with the ‘Not In Our Krak House’ slogan.”

• Baseball writer Buster Olney of ESPN, on Dr. Anthony Fauci’s wild ceremonial first pitch to start the MLB season: “A socially distant first pitch.”

• Comedy writer Jerry Perisho on Twitter: “Fauci was throwing heat at the cardboard cutout of Donald Trump.”

• Comedy writer Brad Dickson of Omaha: “It’s a national tragedy that no one saw coming. It’s an embarrassment to the entire nation and indicative of failed leadership.

This should never have been allowed to happen. I’m talking about Dr. Anthony Fauci’s first pitch at the National game.”

• Gary Bachman, via Facebook, before Dr. Anthony Fauci threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Nats’ season opener: “If he wants to hit the catcher’s mitt, he needs to work on flattening the curve.”

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