The Independent

Vol. 111 No. 33

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020

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

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 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.

Wayne Saretzky, Perdue Pirates with Peggy Lake, Business Development Officer, Perdue Branch

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

Sylvia Stack, Eagle Creek Regional Park Presentation with Peggy Lake, Business Development Officer, Perdue Branch

Tanya Fyson, Perdue Irish Dance with Peggy Lake, Business Development Officer, Perdue Branch

Karen Duguid, Eagle Creek Wildlife Federation with Peggy Lake, Business Development Officer, Perdue Branch

Donna Hunter, Perdue Rec Complex with Business Development Officer, Perdue Branch Peggy Lake

Loretta Davies, Perdue Library with Peggy Lake, Business Development Officer, Perdue Branch

Samantha Woloshyn, Perdue Daycare with Peggy Lake, Business Development Officer, Perdue Branch

Tamara Shields, Perdue Ag Society with Business Development Officer, Perdue Branch Peggy Lake

Gerald Nicholls, Perdue New Horizons with Business Development Officer, Perdue Branch Peggy Lake

Don Clark, Perdue Minor Ball with Peggy Lake, Business Development Officer, Perdue Branch

Eroll Horst, respresenting the Biggar Fire Department, physically distanting while accepting the donation. (Photo submitted)

The staff members of Biggar & District Credit Union and Biggar and Landis Insurance Services participate in dress down Fridays, “Casual for a Cause”, where they pay five dollars every payday to wear their casual attire to work on Fridays. Each month, throughout the year staff members nominate and vote to support a cause with the funds raised.

Donations for the month of April were made to the Biggar & District Food for thought (Food Bank) in the amount of $365. While the Biggar Fire Department received $390 in donation for the month of June.

Barb deHaan, of the Biggar & District Food for Thought accepting the donation from Biggar & District Credit Union staff member, Diane LaroucheEllard

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Biggar Fire Department Report - July 2020.

The month of July was a quiet month for the Biggar Fire Department with 5 Investigation Requests and 5 False Alarm calls. Bringing the total call for the year to 59.

Motor Vehicle Collision Rescue STARS Landing Investigation Request

7 1 2 12

Structure Fire Grass Fire Vehicle Fire False Alarm

5 11 4 17

On Monday, July 7, volunteers of the Biggar Fire Department brought out the monitor nozzle for training. This training goes hand in hand with pump truck and hydrant operations, which were also reviewed that evening.

“As much as we do enjoy this type of a practice, it must be known that the training keeps going even with an extra smile on our faces! This practice enforces teamwork and teaches fire attack procedures along with all pump and equipment operations that is critical for our calls”. – Quote and photo from Biggar Fire Department Facebook Page.

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.

Biggar Town Council Highlights The regular meeting of the Biggar Town Council was held on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers Attending the meeting, Mayor: Ray Sadler Councillors: Alan Boyle Penny McCallum Kevin McNicholls Kirk Sherbino Edward Young Ivan Young Mayor Ray Sadler called for any conflicts of interest and in-camera sessions on any item for this meeting.

Council resolved that Ray Saddler declare a conflict of interest on item number 13-3 being that he is a board member of the SLGA Council accepted the minutes of the July 7, 2020 and July 21, 2020 regular meeting of council as presented.

Council resolved that as no representation was presented to Council, the Town proceed to cleanup the property at Lot 20 Block 13 Plan D4770 after July 26, 2020.

Council resolved that as no representation was presented to Council, the Town proceed to cleanup the property at Lot 9 Block 23 Plan D4770 after July 26, 2020.

Council resolved that as no representation was presented to Council, the Town proceed to clean-

up the property at Lot 13 Block 20 Plan D4770 after July 26, 2020.

Council resolved that the minutes of the March 16, 2020 of the Biggar Library Board be accepted as presented.

Council resolved that the Recreation Director’s Report for the month of July, 2020 be accepted as presented by Recreation Director, Erin Poitras.

Council resolved that the quote from Dorosh Contracting in the amount of $51,241.99 for new ceiling tiles and lighting at the Community Hall be approved.

Council resolved that the Community Development Officer’s Report for up to July 21, 2020 be accepted as submitted by the Community Development Officer, D’Shae Bussiere.

Council resolved that the Town Foreman’s Report to July 21, 2020 be accepted as presented

by Town Foreman, Mark Haynes.

Council resolved that the following financial reports for June, 2020 be accepted as presented: Bank Reconciliation Statement of Financial Activities.

Council resolved that the general accounts paid in the amount of $800,246.87 and the general accounts payable in

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Person uttering threats at Mosquito On Thursday August 6 Battlefords RCMP was call to a residence located on the town site of Mosquito First Nation. A report issued was that an adult male was allegedly uttering threats and at the time the male was believed to have a firearm in his possession. RCMP had asked the residents to avoid the area. The male was taken into custody without incident. (Photo by Dale Buxton)

the amount of $74,309.61 be approved.

Council resolved that the following correspondence be accepted for Council’s information and filed: SUMAssure – Street Sweeper Claim SLGA – Upadate Ministry of Environment – Landfill Inspection Report ICIP – Application Status Flora Dalisay – Food Truck Saskatchewan Municipal Board – Assessment Appeal Information Council resolved that the Lottery License Fee Policy L (2) be repealed.

Council resolved that the cancellation of the 2020 municipal taxes for Lot 14 Block 22 Plan D4770 in the amount of $349.50 due to the demolition of the house be approved.”

Council resolved that the request from Jarrett Moore and Martine De Bussac to tie together Lots 14 and 15 of Block 22 Plan D4770 be approved.

Mayor Ray Saddler left chambers at 8:20 p.m.

Council resolved that the Land Lease Agreement for the Biggar Airport Parcel No. 5 to Clayton Air Services be ratified.

Council resolved that the Land Lease Agreement 1/4 Pag for the Biggar Airport to Provincial Airways be ratified.

Council resolved that the Land Lease Agreement for the Biggar Airport Parcel No. 3 to Anton Muller be ratified.

Council resolved that the Land Lease Agreement for the Biggar Airport Parcel No. 2 to Harry Harding be ratified.

Council resolved that the correspondence regarding Bylaw Enforcement be received.

Mayor Ray Saddler returned to chambers at 8:30 p.m.

Council resolved that the correspondence from B.A.T.C. Investments LP be received and further that the Town give approval for B.A.T.C Investments LP to continue their application with SLGA. Council resolved that the offer from Tyler McCarty to purchase the Town Bucket Truck in the amount of $4,000.00 plus applicable taxes be accepted.”

Council resolved that the quote from Carter Plumbing LTD to purchase and install a new air conditioner unit in the amount of $4,571.72 plus taxes be approved.”

Meeting be adjourned at 9:01 p.m.”

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KUDOS TO THE TOWN Has anyone been out to the cemetary lately? If you venture out there, just south of Biggar, you will find a very well groomed cemetary that any community would most certainly be proud of.

The most comments that I have heard come from people that come back to visit family or just passer by’s looking over what the town has to offer. The cemetary is one of the first focal points of anyone’s returned visit as they pay respect to past family members that have left long ago. After looking at the well manicured cemetary one can feel proud that they are in a good resting place. Well Done!

Also on the radar this week is the well looked after town hall and the grounds around it, as well as around the town office. People, especially those visiting our community, judge our community on certains aspects of the town and finding well looked after facilities says that we are a town that cares.

Job well done to our town employee’s.

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Sask safe schools plan released Saskatchewan’s safe school plan released Saskatchewan’s 27 school divisions have plans in place for the safe return of students and staff to the classroom in September.

“Our guiding principle continues to be ensuring schools are a safe place for students and staff,” Deputy Premier and Education Minister Gordon Wyant said. “These plans and eight areas of focus will allow school communities to have the guidance and appropriate time to implement the required safety measures.”

Saskatchewan school divisions had their draft plans reviewed by Saskatchewan Education’s Response Planning Team(RPT), in order to ensure that they adhere to the Primary and Secondary Institution Guidelines, developed by the RPT in consultation with Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer.

All school division plans have incorporated eight safe components that include: Safe Attendance: To allow for all members of our school communities to attend classes safely, selfscreening measures will be implemented, including: • Parents and caregivers being asked to monitor their children for any signs or symptoms of illness. If any

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symptoms are present, the student is to remain home.

• For those who are unsure if they or a student present symptoms or may need to be tested for COVID-19,should refer to the Saskatchewan COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool.

• Dedicated quarantine area in every school where individuals exhibiting symptoms will properly isolate from the rest of the school until a parent or caregiver can safely pick them up.

Safe Transportation: The ministry has also developed the following transportation protocols to ensure students are coming to and from school safely, these include: • Assigned seating for students and a record of this seating plan on school buses.

• Students who live in the same household will be seated together.

• Where possible, the ministry is encouraging parents to transport their own children to and from school.

• Cleaning and sanitation of buses or other vehicles used to transport students is required between each run.

Safe Access: Students will be able to safely access and move throughout school facilities through the implementation of: • Dedicated entrance and exit doors.

• Staggered recess, lunch, and other class transition times to allow for additional space.

• Controlled flow of students and staff in common school areas, incorporating the use of directional signage and floor markings.

Safe Facilities:Increased sanitation measures in school facilities and the promotion of proper hygiene practices will be implemented.This includes: • Increased availability of hand sanitizer wherever possible.

• Custodial staff will provide consistent sanitation of school facilities.

• Maintain hygiene of all frequently-touched surfaces and objects such as toys and classroom equipment.

Safe Classrooms: Measures are to be implemented to reduce risk of transmission in the classroom, including: • Wherever possible, limiting physical contact such as hugs and handholding, as well as encouraging the use of alternative greetings such as “air high fives”.

• Utilizing outdoor spaces for learning when possible.

• Clear protocols for bringing supplementary school materials such as backpacks and school supplies in and out of schools.

• Classroom configuration to minimize contact.

Safe Supports: Considerations have been taken to safely support the learning needs of all students. Local health officials will be providing support to divisions for the implementation of these measures, including: • Personal interactions with intensive needs/immunecompromised students’ conditions will be in place to allow for the provision of supports within a safe and secure environment, which may include in-school setting or other appropriate spaces for the delivery of education.

• Medically fragile students will have supports in place to address their educational needs.

• School divisions will work with their local medical health officer to address the unique needs of immunocompromised students, to prepare for the ongoing safety of students and staff in proactive and responsive measures, and will have alternative learning opportunities in place for students who are unable to attend school for medical reasons.

• School divisions will communicate regarding these supports directly with their local school communities.

• The Ministry of Education will continue to support mental wellness through initiatives such as our work

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• To facilitate constant communication between school divisions and local health officers as we move through the school year, weekly briefs will occur between the education sector and health officials to bolster monitoring and access to local context and needs.

Safe Activities: To ensure adequate safety measures are taken, schools will adapt group activities to reduce physical contact,including: • Established protocols for the reduced use of shared materials and classroom supplies.

• Identifying alternatives to in-person assemblies, such as virtual assemblies.

• Participation in extracurricular activities will be dependent on the most current guidelines as provided

by Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer.

• Extra-curricular activities such as indoor sports are allowed as announced in the second part of Phase 4 of ReOpen Saskatchewan Plan.

Safe Alternatives: To ensure preparedness, there are four scenarios that may be activated regionally or provincially based on the advice of our Chief Medical Health Officer, they include:

• Level 1: Return to school, as close to normal as possible, with additional health measures and precautions.

This is the scenario we are planning for come September 1.

• Level 2: Mask usage as determined by the Chief Medical Health Officer.

These masks are being purchased centrally by the ministry of education and distributed to school divisions.

• Level 3: In the event it becomes necessary, school capacity will be reduced.

This may include establishing cohorts and hybrid learning models as considerations.

• Level 4: Implementing learning continuity plans, which means transitioning to mandatory remote learning. Divisions are asked to share their plan with the families, teachers and school staff they support. As the situation with COVID19 in Saskatchewan is fluid, plans may be updated and adjusted as needed.

The school year is set to start as early as September 1, based on local school division calendars.

For more information, contact: Stephanie Ali, Education Regina Phone: 306-787-6304, E-mail: stephanie.ali@gov. sk.ca, Cell: 306-533-6391

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Under The Zed (for Zodiac)

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I’m not an astrologist by a long shot, nor will I ever make any other kind of prophet, (or is that word spelled P-R-O-F-I-T?) Surely out there somewhere, someone who really believes in zodiac predictions will give me the dickens forever trying to analyze anything this way!

Financial Many times referred to Advice before, we all know that when a person gets older Kim Inglis they often become a little more critical about the way things are, and, in defense of my own annular rings, I must mention that not believing in anything has always been a big part of Y.T’s general outlook!

When Mr. Hitler announced, for the world to hear, how many people had been killed by one of their bombing raids, or when our own guys (The Brylcreme Boys!) boasted how successful they had been on theirs. Y.T. always took a tongue-incheek attitude to their claims.

So why believe in anything now?

Actually, listed below, are a few of the people Y.T. has met in the past, and although some of my memories about their exact dates of birth may seem a little hazy some-

my life!

Taurus: Aha, Eureka okay and all that! At last we have a horoscope Y.T. thinks is right on!

My birthday is on May 8, and this one sez that a Taurus type is good-looking, intelligent, thoughtful, kind, generous and all that kind of stuff for which Y.T. has always been noted! (mebbe think astrology thing has some merit after all!)

Leo: I don’t know how come Leo (he was in our company!) got that name at all because he sure didn’t have the character that is supposed to go with it! Mebbe he was born in early August (I dunno) but when his horoscope described him as being brave, daring, and courageous, mebbe the Zodiac people didn’t know about him “caving in� the first time we went into action in Europe!

Libra: You’d think that anyone who had anything to do with scales would be able to balance things out more, but not mike! In the past sometime some gypsy had told him that his sign showed that he was honest, upright and true, but mike cheated all the time anyway. I know he did because Y.T. had quite a few games of crib with him . . . lost every one!

Pisces: Danny was sure taken in by his horoscope and was very selfcentered and Vain. Some reader in the past told him one time that he was extra handsome, goodlooking fine featured et cetera. But his was a face . . . that only a mother could love!

Sagittarius: Steve was an early December guy, and

the future should have held a lot for him, his horoscope as a Sagittarius was that with all his speed and know-how he’d leave the rest of his field far behind . . . sorry! But even with all his knowhow it took Steve two hours to do a ten minute job and I don’t think he could find his way out of an open-ended barrel!

Scorpio: (Ugh, I always hated insects!) Dick was a late October boy, and was described by some astrologic type as being graceful, polite and neat.

Apparently his describers had never seen him at a funeral wearing blue jeans or heard him passing gas while sitting at a tab;e!

Virgo: (Wow, does this ever drum up a few visions eh?) I knew a girl one time who, because of her birth date (under the sign of Virgo) decided that she was a great, irresistible lover . . . but as far as I knew, she never smiled at anyone in her life, let alone lovingly!

Like stated from the odd pulpit “Here endeth the lesson�, and just as sure as can be, some zodiaclover will point out to me what a terrible cynic I’ve become!

That person in the Pulpit wants us to believe them too though, and we sure won’t argue about that!

According to the book, the ancients fashioned the zodiac because they thought the planets circled the earth (we would too, but we’ve been told differently!) and many of those same ancients had a lot to do with our many religions also!

We can’t be wrong all the time eh?

Sask Arts Council Scheduled events Cancelled

The Biggar and District Arts Council regrets the cancellation of what had promised to be a season of wonderful entertainment for the people of Biggar and surrounding communities. We acknowledge that this has been an unusual and challenging year for all of us.

We look forward to the time when we can resume the live community and school performances we so enjoy. We appreciate your support and hope to

see you in Fall 2021.

The Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC), along with its member arts councils announced today the decision has been made to postpone all tour dates in the 2020/2021 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

OSAC is working with its artist and agent partners to reschedule the dates whenever presenting is again feasible for its mostly volunteer present-

ers. OSAC will continue to monitor new information and guidelines from SHA and the Government of Saskatchewan to see if there is the ability for OSAC members to book and present performances during the 2020/2021 time frame.

OSAC presents over 300 live community and school performances annually, attended by a total audience of approximately 75,000.

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times he still wonders.

Aries: I might be a little wrong, but the horoscopes for one of my neighbours down on the farm said that he was handsome, attractive to the opposite sex and even beautiful (some guy eh?)

I Agriculture imagine the horoscope people ran out of complimentary adjectives! HowCalvin Daniels ever, even if he was born in early April under that so lauded sign, he never told me how come he was a bachelor hermit nor did he say how come some horse had kicked him in the face!

Aquarius: Jack was a late January type, and although he told me onetime that his horoscope described him as an easygoing peaceful guy he still Financial got killed on his birthday Advice crawling up the slopes of Kim Inglis a dike in Holland, so that he could kill someone else!

Capricorn: On the other hand Lilly was an after Christmas issue, whose zodiac description said she was a great lover!

I sure don’t know how she got that reputation because, as far as I know, she seemed to hate anyone who ever came near her, especially with love in mind!

Cancer: Jed was something else! He really believed it when an astrologist told him he was generous and outgoing. However, Jed still had the first dime he’d ever earned, and wouldn’t even offer you a drink if you were dying of thirst!

Gemini: They say that Bud, whose birthday was in early June, was an extrovert (whatever that is) but I don’t think I ever met such a quiet guy in

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Horsing around in the Biggar Recreational Valley

These little horse-back riders participated in Sundays events in the Biggar recreation Valley. (Photo submitted)

Local Cowgirls from big to small show their skills this past Saturday for the Red, White and Gold slot race, hosted in the Biggar Recreation Valley. (Photos by Wild Ting photography, Submitted) This past weekend was a busy one in the Biggar Recreational Valley grounds. With minimal weekends left in August and in the midst of the Covid-19 “crises”, it’s nice to see people participating in activites they love.

Saturday August 8, the Red, White and Gold slot race was hosted in the Biggar Rereation Valley for the fourth consecutive year, followed by a Barrel Racing Jackpot.

90 contestants participated in the Red, White and Gold Slot Race while the barrel racing jackpot hosted contestants in 3 different categories, 19 peewee, 27 youth and 151 in the open.

Among some of these contestants were local cowgirls, Lexie Dehr,

Chloe Dehr, Kim Westgard, Makayla Westgard, Charlee Wolfe, Amber Mirosovsky and Kelcie Stone.

Without the support from the local sponsorships and the dedication from the committee, which consists of Ashley Roy, Michyla Kielo, Katie Alyward, Larissa Williams and Monika Schultz, this prestigious event wouldn’t be possible each year.

The following Sunday, August 9, was time for the kids. The Biggar Rec Valley committee hosted a kids Horsemanship and Safety Riding Clinic in the valley. Within one day of posting, the clinic was filled. Even with the harsh wind the kids and parents proved to be

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troopers and appeared to enjoy the clinic.

The committee brought in Dallas Doherty as their clinician. Dallas has participated in the whole 4H program and has shown extensively in the Open Show circuit, her experience anticipated to be beneficial for the kids.

Twelve kids attended the clinic in the Valley on Sunday morning, eager to learn and develop a stronger bond with their horse.

After the clinic the Rec Valley committee hosted, for the first time in years, an Open Gymkhana. With 30 riders coming from different Saskatchewan communities and even Alberta, the turn out was great.

The gymkhana consisted

of timed events and fun races for the participants.

With the support of generous sponsors, prizes were awarded to everyone.

The final event of the day proved to be entertaining.

Bareback $5 bill race, the winner of this class went home with a fifty dollar cash prize.

Events like these wouldn’t be possible without the dedication and support of committees, sponsors, volunteers, participants, contestants and the parents of the kids, to keep our communities active and thriving.

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Agriculture

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Agriculture Calvin Daniels

Technologies to better seed crop A recent perusal of a well-known ag media site found stories on technologies to better seed cover crops, and machinery tech allowing for cultivation for weed control between crop rows.

Both are not widely used at this juncture, at least not on Western Canadian farms, although that might well change.

Both ideas, inter-row cultivation and cover crops, seem best-suited to organic farm systems, and they do harken back

to an earlier time in agriculture when the answer to the appearance of a weed was not the immediate application of a crop protection product.

Of course huge steps in the development of such products, and the ability to do tank mixes of approved combinations, afford producers today a rather reliable way to deal with the appearance of weeds whether a singular type, or a salad of several appearing to steal moisture and nutrients from a crop.

While science has shown the use of crop protection products to be safe when used as prescribed on the label, there is concern being shown from the public. Whether it is a growing concern in terms of the number of people, or simply the squeaky wheel syndrome of people getting attention for a cause via the myriad of social media platforms that exist today is not always clear.

What is clear though is that the concern is out

there, and that tends to turn the heads of politicians.

It is politicians that often impact farmers most, when they enact legislation that impacts how they operate. It is a sure bet that moving forward farmers are going to see greater restrictions when it comes to the use of crop protection products.

Glyphosate is clearly under scrutiny given the recent court decisions regarding compensation stateside, and the decision of at least two Prairie oat processors to move away from oats where the product has been applied.

And, there have been notable headlines decrying neonicotinoid pesticides and their effect on bees which are a key plant pollinator. The range of herbicides has faced restrictions and bans in various jurisdictions.

It would be folly if agriculture did not anticipate further product bans and restrictions moving forward, whether those are

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supported by good science, or are largely paranoia not withstanding.

So options will be needed to deal with weeds, because they certainly are not going away.

That is where older concepts; cover crops, companion crops, cultivation come back into the mix. Of course those techniques do need to be adapted to the current continuous crop systems most producers employ, but at least they are alternate technologies with a foundation to build on in a world where less crop protection products may be available to producers to use.

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by: Dale and Trudy Buxton To start our story there has always been a motorcycle handy around the house to use.

However, Trudy was not one to jump on the back and take a ride. Trudy tried one time but said she would never get back on a two wheeler again, this probably had nothing to do with the driver.

A couple of years ago there was a conversation of possibly purchasing a three wheel version, to give Trudy comfort and the ability to see what it would be like to hit the open road.

Finding a “trike” that would be good was no easy task, a lot of learning to do and a lot of inquiries to make. But after some time the decision was made, we had found the perfect bike in which to start our adventures.

It all starts with a little trip to Landis and back, to get our feet wet per say.

Within the next couple of days we were off to Wilkie on highway 14, making a turn at Wilkie onto highway 29 to the historic little town of Battleford and then onto highway 4 south back to Biggar.

If anyone is looking to maybe take a little cruise in the countryside, this little trip is 210 kilometre’s and the beauty of the trip is stunning. It is always nice to get off the beaten path and travel different directions. Highway 29 is well preserved, not unlike some highways in the province, and travel for the most part is smooth.

There are a lot of uniquely

laid out farmyards to see and the overall trip is quite satisfying.

If the timing is right you may want to stop in Wilkie or Battleford for lunch and enjoy the overall experience. If you have the time you will find a museum in Wilkie and in Battleford, you will find the Fort Battleford Historic site. Did you know that the Town of Battleford is also home to the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and has Canada’s largest baseball bat? Check times so you can visit these fine

places.

Watch out for wildlife as well, lots of deer, especially on highway 4 and if your lucky enough you just might see a moose. There may also be on occasion some cattle or horses on the road.

To round out our short trip the first 208 km’s was dry but the last 2 were a downpour and we were soaked. Good laughs and a good trip as all trips should be.

Stay tuned for the future adventures of the Saskatchewan Traveler.

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By Delta Fay Cruickshank for Biggar Museum and Gallery The What’s It? is back! She has scoured the artifact collection here at the museum . . . there are thousands of artifacts for her to look over!

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Award winning business in Leipzig

by Dale Buxton This weeks business feature is an award winning business in the heart of Leipzig. Prairie Sky Recovery Centre, located in the former Leipzig convent.

Prairie Sky Recovery Centre is a private centre for people dealing with addictions. The centre has 18 client rooms with 24 beds for men and women. The centre employs 14 full time staff and are expected to add

an another 2 employees by fall.

Prairie Sky Recovery offers a 5, 8 and 12 week program. Some of the therapeutic modalities used during a clients stay are both AA and NA 12 Steps program and their unique Emotional Health and Wellness - which teaches how individual decisions are made, the impact on their lives and others, as well helps clients develop new coping mechanism. The

centre also offers a wide variety of different programs, such as parenting in recovery, anger management, et cetera and are flexible to the clients needs. In 2018, PSR added family care programs and Equine therapy to round out their clients experience.

Prairie Sky Recovery Centre was started in 2008 by Ardyth Clark and a couple of partners.

The current CEO and majority owner Jacqueline Hoffman, who is the daughter of Ardyth Clark, recalls visiting her mother after she had bought the Leipzig convent. Jacqueline says that as the project took shape she grew to appreciate the beauty of the building and of the area and quite interested in what the centre would have to offer and what it could become. It was then that Jacqueline decided to join her mother in the venture.

Jacqueline started at the bottom working in the kitchen and then moving into housekeeping and maintenance all while learning the trade. Jacqueline was also instrumental in organizing the Leipzig Music Festival.

After a time Jacqueline moved into administration where she began taking “intake” calls which rounded out her training.

In January of 2016 Ardyth Clark became ill and a decision was made later in the year to retire, Jacqueline became the majority owner and CEO of the centre and hasn’t looked back.

Jacqueline has been named this year to Better Business Bureau of Saskatchewan as a director for a three year term. Jacqueline is also in the running for the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award and named finalist for the Spirit of Saskatchewan YMCA Women of Distinction award, in which she is most proud of, the winner will be announce later this fall. Prairie Sky Recovery Centre is also up for its 3rd nomination for the Saskatchewan ABEX awards.

Jacqueline is constantly advocating to the Province of Saskatchewan for better addictions programs, in which she says that the province just doesn’t go far enough.

She believes they need to create more detox beds and more mental health services.

Prairie Sky Recovery success rates are outstanding with a 60% recovery rate and a 90% completion which is considerably higher than the provincial and national rates.

Prairie Sky Recovery has

Jacqueline Hoffman pictured with her mother and original founder of Prairie Sky Recovery, Ardyth Clark (Photo submitted) also donated a specifically modified version of the emotional health and wellness program to all the schools in Saskatchewan. Jacqueline says that this was gifted in an effort to reduce anxiety, stress and crisis in families who have been affected by job loss and social restrictions. The centre also offers in home support

needed to cope with life.

Jacqueline is very passionate about advocating for addiction and mental health support. Jacqueline says that she is kept quite busy but she enjoys promoting the centre to people all over Saskatchewan.

For more information see our website at prairieskyrecovery.ca

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Duvernay-Tardif puts humanity before football

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is the poster boy for the definition of the word ‘selfless.’

The Quebecker, a starting guard with last February’s Super Bowl winning Kansas City Chiefs, is also on the verge of becoming a full-fledged medical doctor. So while COVID-19 rages around the world, what does Duvernay-Tardif do as National Football League teams get ready for training camp? He takes a $150,000 payment from the Chiefs (instead of his $2.75 million salary) and opts to skip the 2020 sea-

son, preferring to stay in Quebec and be a frontline medical specialist in the fight against the deadly pandemic.

Besides being a doctor, Duvernay-Tardif is one of the best football players on the planet. He’s 29 years old, which means his playing days are limited (the average NFL tour of duty lasts less than four years), but he’s living up to the Hippocratic Oath: Put patients first and treat them to the best of one’s ability.

Definition of ‘selfless’?

Look it up in Webster’s Dictionary and not only will you see a photo of Duvernay-Tardif, but you’ll see the following words: “Having little or no concern for oneself, especially with regard to fame, position, money, etc.; unselfish.”

A statement on social media posted by Duvernay-Tardif said: “This is one of the most difficult decisions I have had to make in my life but I must

follow my convictions and do what I believe is right for me personally,” his statement read. “Being at the front line during this offseason has given me a different perspective on this pandemic and the stress it puts on individuals and our healthcare system.”

So was Chiefs’ coach Andy Reid fuming with anger over the decision

by Duvernay-Tardif, who played every offensive snap in last year’s playoffs for Kansas City? Far from it. Reid told Sports Illustrated: “I’m a huge Larry Duvernay-Tardif fan, and I was also raised by a doctor. I understand the dedication that it takes to be a doctor, and we’re all blessed to have doctors in our lives. They’re givers. They’re not takers.

They’re givers. They’re healers. They want the best for you, so Larry has that quality. And you’re seeing it to the utmost here. I just think it’s tremendous dedication to

his profession, what his future is going to be, and mainly to the people that he gets to help.”

Duvernay-Tardif said if he’s going to risk coming down with COVID-19, he’d rather it be while treating patients than from a football rival breathing hard in his direction on an NFL scrimmage line.

Proud to say it: The footballer’s decision is such a Canadian thing to do.

• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Lakers reserve guard Alex Caruso skipped his sister’s wedding in Texas because he would’ve likely faced a 10- to 14-day quarantine upon his return to the NBA bubble. In other words, she said I do; he said I won’t.”

• Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com, on Texas delaying the start of major high-school football seasons: “In Texas this is like temporarily closing churches.”

• Tim Hunter of Everett’s KRKO Radio: “As a

Perfect weather the morning of August 11 was the scene at Prairie Malt (Boortmalt) to take the top off the barley bin that had been smoldering for a long period of time. The barley was put into the bin too wet

and as a result spontaneously combusted and ignited the barley inside the bin which is why the bin itself is a brown color.

This resulted in the product becoming unusable.

There was attempts to remove the product from

beneath but was unsuccessful. Engineers have determined that the best course of action was to remove the top off the bin and then scoop out most of the remaining product.

It is expected that scooping out the remaining

may take up to 5 days to complete. Boortmalt has been dealing with issue for a number of months and hopefully can start looking forward to when the bin is empty and can be removed.

Penton on sports Bruce Penton

soccer fan, I had a scary thought. What if we get to the end of 2020 and we’re then told there are six months of stoppage time?”

• Sean McIndoe, in the Athletic, surmising how a decision may have been made about how the Columbus Blue Jackets were named: “As if a toddler was asked to name a team based on the first thing he saw on the floor in his front hallway.”

• McIndoe again, on the Mighty Ducks name: “You let a monster media company like Disney into your league, and they thank you by using their team name to advertise a bad movie. … worst team name ever.”

• RJ Currie of sportsdeke. com: “The Jays released left-handed reliever Marc Rzepczynski. He was hampered by a high pitch count and a low vowel count.”

• Headline in theonion. com: “Rob Manfred Frustrated MLB Season Fall-

ing Apart Despite All The Energy He Put Into Wishing It Wouldn’t” • Another onion.com headline: “Closed ballpark forces thousands of Phillies fans to be content verbally threatening friends and family.”

• Dwight Perry again: “Several Saskatchewan kid-hockey teams changed their team names, withheld player names on game rosters and forbid parents to post on social media so that they could leave the province in the midst of a pandemic to play in a tournament in Winnipeg, the CBC reported. Nervous team officials sense a delayed penalty coming.”

• Another one from Janice Hough, on the Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo giving the Brewers’ Orlando Arcia some hand sanitizer after Arcia wound up at first base with a hit: “Talk about a clean single.”

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LIBRA – Sept 23/ Oct 23

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

SCORPIO – Oct 24/ Nov 22

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

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PISCES – Feb 19/ Mar 20

If you do not make a big deal of a difference of opinion then you can work easily with a person whose perspectives differ from your own, Libra.

Learn to cooperate.

Someone’s extreme emotions can turn your weekly schedule on its head, Scorpio. As you help this person through a tough time, keep a cool head and listen.

Sagittarius, this week loved ones may want to make a big deal about something you are doing. But you’re not willing to join the drama parade. Stick to your convictions.

Capricorn, neglecting your work can have far-reaching consequences. So buckle down even though the last thing you want right now is responsibility.

Keep a close eye on the things that you value the most, Aquarius. Keep these things close to your mind and heart and do your best to avoid taking them for granted.

Pisces, you may have a lot of pent up energy his week. Find some creative ways to spend your time and expend your energy.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020

WEEKLY REFLECTION

Weeds A Reflection for the Biggar United Church by Sue Bernier Please note, the opinions expressed here are of the writer only and may not be shared by the Biggar United Church congregants or the United Church as a whole The other day the boys were helping me in the garden and asked what a weed was. I explained a weed was something growing where it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t intended or wanted. I used the example of a potato plant growing in the middle of your front lawn. A potato plant, in itself, is a good thing but not in the middle of your front lawn. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all familiar with weeds and we do our best to get rid of them, tame them or learn to coexist with them.

But what about Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garden? Everyday on the news we see, hear, or read about a new crop of â&#x20AC;&#x153;weedsâ&#x20AC;? set out to destroy the harmony of the rest of the garden.

These â&#x20AC;&#x153;weedsâ&#x20AC;? may not come dressed in fancy greenery and pretty flowers with names like Russian thistle, milk week, or dandelion. These â&#x20AC;&#x153;weedsâ&#x20AC;? are coming dressed in hatred, contempt, and intolerance, among other things.

I am a believer that wearing a mask may protect myself, my family and maybe even you from contracting the covid 19 virus. I have been subjected to insults, stares, fingers waved (you know which ones) and name calling. What am I hurting by wearing a mask? I thought we lived in a country with freedoms.

The â&#x20AC;&#x153;weedsâ&#x20AC;? arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just after those wearing masks- they are after people to look differently, speak differently, dress differently and live differently. Since we all live in Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garden can we not learn to live in coexistence?

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020

BIGGAR INDEPENDENT ONLINE

Julia Diane Lounsbury

With great sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Julia Diane Lounsbury on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in Saskatoon, SK at the age of 73 years.

Julia was survived by her daughters, Cindy Connolly (Rick Giroux), Tammy Lounsbury (Robert Smith) & Jennifer Lounsbury; grandchildren, Farron, Dylan, Kyle, Jaylynn, Felicia, Alex, Jeffery, Tara; great-grandchildren; siblings, Roger, Carol, Shirley, Heather, Donna & Pammy.

Julia was predeceased by her parents, Russel Mullin & Elenor MacDonald; Fiance, Don Farenick.

Farewell Dear Mother

Somewhere in our heart beneath All our grief and pain, Is a smile we still wear at the sound Of your dear name, The precious word is Mother; She was our world you see, But now our heart is breaking Cause she’s no longer here with me.

God chose her for His angel to Watch us from above, To guide us and advise us and Know that we’re still loved.

The day she had to leave us When her life on earth was through, God had better plans for her for This, we surely knew.

When I think of her kind heart And all those loving years, Our memories surround us and we Can’t hold back the tears.

She truly was our best friend, Someone we could confide in, She always had a tender touch and a Warm and gentle grin.

We want to thank you Mother for teaching us so well, And though the time has come, we must bid You farewell, we’ll remember all you’ve taught us And make you proud you’ll see.

Thank you, dear Mother, for all the love you showed us.

Although you’ve left this earth And now you’ve taken flight, We know that you are here with us Each morning, noon and night.

We love and miss you mama.

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OBITUARIES Frances Catherine WOOD (nee: HINCHLIFF

March 7,1922- July 15,2020 Frances WOOD, precious wife of Aubrey B. WOOD, went home to her Lord on July 15th, 2020, at the age of 98 years.

Left to cherish her memory and carry on her legacies are her eight children: Lomai WOOD, Carroll YOUNG (Wayne), Murray WOOD, Deirdre FENRICH (Marvin), Ceire BARYCKI, Tara WOOD (Wayne), Reva YOUNG (Bryan), and William WOOD. Also, her 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren are pleased to honor her memory by learning the pathways of grace.

Frances was predeceased by her ardent and dedicated husband, Aubrey, her parents Bert and Minnie HINCHLIFF, infant daughter Ruva, infant granddaughter Camille, and grandsons Marc and Treven.

Mom was a repository of many facets of genius, being raised in the 30’s, fledged during WW II, and matured in the crucible of farm life with its many challenges. She was a wordsmith, a chef, a musician, a naturalist, a pioneer, a horse harnesser, a veteran (nurse), and a tester of mettle, including her own. We honor her for all of this, but mostly for risking her own life to give us ours, and for keeping the faith, that we may give glory to God. A graveside service and memorial will be held for the family at a later date.

H Kenneth Reid Covey…

If you see this fine fellow at Ace Building Centre or the Westwinds wish him a happy 70th birthday Happy Belated Birthday Ed from all your friends at Ace Building Centre and the Westwinds

Love your daughters.

Friday August 14 4pm - 8pm Saturday August 15 9am - 1pm

405 - 4th Ave. West Biggar and District Arts Council Annual Meeting Tues. September. 1 7:00 p.m. at the Biggar Museum.

We welcome new and interested members to please come and join us in “Enriching Our Community Through The Arts”!

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July 29, 1918 - Aug.13, 2004

Alma Dorothy Covey…

Jan. 5, 1920 - November 1, 2004

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“At the rising sun and at its going down we remember them At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of the winter we remember them.

At the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring we remember them.

At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of the summer we remember them.

At the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of the autumn we remember them.

At the beginning of the year and when it ends we remember them.

As long as we live, they too will live, for they are now a part of us. As we remember them.

When we are weary and in need of strength we remember them.

When we are lost and sick at heart we remember them.

When we have decisions that are difficult to make we remember them.

When we have joy we crave to share we remember them.

When we have achievements that are based on theirs we remember them.

For as long as we live, they too will live, for they are now a part of us.

As we remember them.

Ten years have passed and we all miss you so much.” …Love always, Leah

JUBILEE STADIUM CONCESSION BOOTH

(Approximately October 13, 2020 - March 20, 2021) Groups or individuals interested in leasing the operations of the concession booth must submit proposals including a sample menu with prices, with monthly lease willing to pay to: Biggar and District Recreation Board Box 1360 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 or email: recreation@townofbiggar.com Deadline for proposals is August 27, 2020

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BIGGAR

Open Monday and Thursday

9:00 am - 4:00 pm or by special appointment.

Hope everyone is being safe and we hope you have a great summer.

If you have questions please call

(306) 948-2183

We will call and arrange for signatures and pickups.

CAMPBELL ACCOUNTING in BIGGAR

--COVID-19 is in your community.

--Take steps today to protect yourselves and others.

--Call HealthLine 811 for a referral to be tested. You can be tested even if you don’t have symptoms --Stay home if sick --Stay away from large gatherings of people.

THANK YOU for keeping yourself and those around you safe.

Find more information at https:// www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19

Our regular business hours are in effect in Biggar, Landis and Perdue branches. For full details, go to www.biggarcu.ca

YH Truck, Ag & Auto 105 Hwy #14 East, Biggar

306-948-2109

WE ARE OPEN

just operating behind locked doors.

Are you…

Open Monday - Friday 9:30am - 5:00pm Located at the New Horizon’s We are seeing clients by APPOINTMENT ONLY !

Please phone Rod at 948-4430 or Jen at 948-4460 Pickups can be arranged

2) Here for a pre arranged pickup?

It will be on the yellow cart just inside the side door with your name on it.

Clubhouse Hours 9am - 9pm Restaurant is OPEN !

3) Need a part?

Call and we will be happy to help you!

If you need to come in to view an item or show us what you need MASKS are MANDITORY. Thank you for helping keep everyone safe!

Booking tee times is MANDATORY Hand sanitizer must be used before entering the clubhouse.

Please do NOT touch flagsticks, please use the ball retrieval system with your putter.

PHONE 948-5488 for more information.

Stay Safe

We strive to serve our members as safely as possible, and the safest way is remotely. Did you know you can do almost anything by phone or online? However, if you need to come see us, please be prepared to sanitize, wait in line, and practice social distancing.

PHONE 948-5144

1) In need of a hydraulic hose?

Please leave it outside on the ground outside the side door Call and let someone know.

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Our Store Hours

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We strive to serve our clients as safely as possible, and the safest way is remotely. You can do almost anything by phone or online! However, if you need to come see us, please be prepared to sanitize, wait in line, and practice social distancing.

Our regular business hours are in effect in Biggar and Landis offices. For full details, go to www.biggarlandisinsurance.ca

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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30am-7:00pm Thursday 8:30am-8:00pm Saturday 8:30am-6:00pm Sunday 11:00am-6:00pm Use hand sanitizer provided at door.

Please respect the 6 foot social distance while shopping in the store.

Please shop alone (caregivers with young children and shoppers needing assistance are exempt) Be patient and wait for others to move while shopping Please refrain from standing and visiting as you are blocking others and stopping the flow of people.

When filling water jugs please wait outside until machine is not being used. Limit of two jugs when others are waiting. Please carry out your own water.

Please consider using grocery cart to carry out your own groceries.

We may at times be limiting amount of customers in the store.

FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP

email: biggarshopeasy@sasktel.net

Thank you for for being considerate to everyone and shopping with us in our awesome community.

Stay Safe Everyone!

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