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Golden day . . . The sun contours the landscape, Tuesday, giving its last light to the day, playing long shadows upon the landscape. With warmer weather upon us, let’s hope our recent deep freeze becomes a distant memory. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Biggar Central School Senior Boys Blazers hosted their home tournament this past Friday and Saturday. The boys recorded a win versus Asquith, but fell to Kindersley and eventual tournament winner, Delisle.

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Building permits make year-to-year gains November building permits in Saskatchewan were up 17.3 per cent (seasonally adjusted) over November 2016, the third highest percentage increase among the provinces.

That’s well ahead of the 1.3 per cent posted nationally.

The total value of building permits issued in Saskatchewan in November was $181 million.

“Stronger building per-

mit numbers is a good sign for the province’s construction sector and overall economy,” Economy Minister Steven Bonk said. “Compared to the national average of only 1.3 per cent, Saskatchewan is showing it’s continued strength at 17.3 per cent.”

The majority of the growth was in nonresidential permits which increased by 49.3 per cent.

Nats take two wins on weekend . . . Biggar National defenceman, Tyler Borstmayer, wheels versus a watchful Luseland Mallard Braden Gartner, Friday at the Jubilee. Nats rolled over the Mallards

with a 7-3 win, following that up with a 6-5 over the Red Lions in Kindersley on Saturday. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Governments invest $7.7m in crop research Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness on behalf of Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and AgriFood Canada and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced $7.7 million in funding for 30 croprelated research projects through Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Development Fund (ADF).

In addition, the governments are committing $6.25 million in operating funds through the ADF to the Crop Development Centre (CDC) at the University of Saskatchewan over five years.

“Investing in innovative, crop-related projects and supporting research organizations like the CDC not only provides Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers with the very latest in research and development, but also allows our province to be competitive on the world stage and helps attract some of the best researchers in the industry,” Stewart said. “We’re very proud of our investments through ADF. They create future growth opportunities and help improve the bottom line for producers and food processors.”

This year’s projects are diverse and focus on issues important to Saskatchewan agriculture. Some examples include: research to develop more clubroot resistant canola varieties; improve fusarium head blight resistance in durum wheat; better control of root rot in pea and lentils crops; and increasing the use of faba beans in pet food and fish feed to create another value-added use for a Saskatchewan pulse crop.

The January 9 ADF announcement into the 30 research projects leverages significant

additional funding from industry partners, in addition to government funding. More than $3.1 million has been committed from the following partners: the Western Grains Research Foundation; the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission; the Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission; the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers; the Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission and the Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission.

“Working together is a fundamental value of the agriculture industry

so we appreciate the opportunity to contribute and collaborate on these worthwhile projects,” Western Grains Research Foundation Chair Dave Sefton said.

Funding for ADF is part of the $26.8 million the Government of Saskatchewan committed to agriculture research in the 2017-18 provincial budget. Funding is provided under the federal-provincial-territorial initiative, Growing Forward 2.

In July 2017, federal, provincial and territorial ministers of agriculture reached agreement in principle on the key elements of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a five year, $3 billion investment that will set a solid foundation for the future of Canada’s farmers and food processors, and continue to help them grow, innovate and prosper. The partnership is set to launch on April 1, 2018.

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Mariachi Style . . . Country music star, Chris Henderson plays the iconic opening notes to ‘Ring of Fire’, Friday at the Majestic Theatre for the third show of the Biggar and District Arts Council concert season.

Funny and engaging, Henderson’s performance was a breath of warm air on an otherwise cold winter day. Check out biggarindependent.ca this Friday for a video. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Politicians need to connect with the people The recent op-ed piece written by political columnist Murray Mandryk is an interesting read. Mandryk talks about how the new leaders of both the Sask Party and the NDP will need to re-connect with Saskatchewan residents.

It is true that in the past few years rural Saskatchewan has felt a disconnect between the politicians in Regina and themselves. In the past various interest groups were invited to cabinet meetings. These meetings were discontinued because bureaucrats felt it was just a public relations exercise.

Not so. While these meetings may not have produced any real business, they did serve a purpose in keeping politicians informed about the happenings around the province. Many issues were brought forward and it was a chance for urban politicians to understand the needs of rural Saskatchewan and vice versa.

It is interesting to note, that at least one of the candidates for the Sask Party recognized this and vowed to introduce regional cabinet meetings.

These cabinet meetings were also an opportunity to find out what people really thought about the Crowns. Had there been input, perhaps SaskPower would be reaching out to residents when they have planned power outages.

It wouldn’t come to a boiling point when, on more than one occasion, business has been disrupted at inopportune times and the owners get upset.

These meetings are a chance for the government to be pro-active in dealing with issues rather than reacting. Connecting with the people is important for any politician.

P.H.

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Saskatchewan’s climate plan leaves plenty of opportunity for future leadership

by Nick Martin, policy analyst at the Canada West Foundation Saskatchewan’s recently released climate change strategy leaves a lot of questions unanswered. But rather than a negative, this provides an opportunity for the province’s future leadership to demonstrate smart policy-making.

Premier Brad Wall is set to retire, and the province’s governing party will pick a new leader at the end of January. While Saskatchewan has been slow to deploy effective climate policies that lead to meaningful emission reductions, the new plan is a chance for the province’s new leadership — whoever they may be — to build on it and implement smart policy.

As expected, Premier Wall’s plan does not include an explicit, economy-wide price on carbon such as a carbon tax.

Every candidate for the Saskatchewan Party leadership opposes a carbon tax as well.

While a carbon price is the most efficient and flexible mechanism to reduce emissions, opposition to the idea is understandable from a political standpoint. No one likes taxes, and an explicit carbon price puts the cost of reducing emissions up front and centre

— a political challenge in Saskatchewan right now.

But let’s be clear — avoiding a price on carbon does not avoid the cost of reducing emissions.

For example, Saskatchewan has made significant investments in carbon capture and storage at its Boundary Dam facility to reduce emissions from the coal-fired power plant. From a technical standpoint, Boundary Dam has been a success for the province. It is one of only a couple of commercially operating carbon capture facilities in North America, and it has sequestered more than 1.75 million tonnes of carbon.

Yet these investments are very expensive. The initiative has cost more than $1.5 billion, and a report from Canada’s Parliamentary Budget Office pegged the implicit emission reduction cost at roughly $60 per tonne – much higher than the carbon price the federal government wants to impose.

To be mindful in its desire to be responsible to taxpayers, Saskatchewan’s future leadership should ensure that its climate policies employ the lowest-cost options available.

As the price of other electricity sourc-

tions — but Saskatchewan would be smart to make these equally as flexible.

As for vehicle drivers, there is no mention to move to more fuel-efficient or alternative fuels. Yes, many drivers face occasional long distance drives, but there are also plenty of kilometres driven in town. Carbon prices work extremely well in encouraging drivers to make decisions that are best for them and can be designed thoughtfully to accommodate rural and remote drivers.

The Saskatchewan government is committed to emission reductions, but it has eliminated the mechanism favoured by economists as efficient and effective, relying on more expensive regulations, offsets and subsidies to achieve these goals. These can all be effective, but costly too. Make no mistake — users, customers, and taxpayers will pay one way or another.

In this plan, Saskatchewan’s future leadership has an opportunity to put together flexible and cost-effective emission reduction policies that contribute to Canada’s climate goals and keep the costs low. Let’s hope they seize it.

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es like natural gas, wind turbines, and solar panels have come down, the costeffectiveness of capturing coal emissions becomes less attractive. Policies should guide the province to the most cost-effective option, whichever one that may be.

If the province is dead set on avoiding a carbon tax and is successful in dodging the federal mandate, then Saskatchewan’s alternative policies should be flexible and effective ones that avoid having the government pick winners and losers.

Saskatchewan’s plan already includes an excellent example. It suggests establishing emission performance regulations for large industrial emitters.

Facilities that do not meet the standard can buy offsets or pay into a provincial technology fund, among other options.

Although it avoids the word “tax,” the policy sounds suspiciously like Alberta’s carbon levy mechanism on industrial facilities. Either way, it is a smart policy that will incentivize flexible and cost-effective emission reductions much like a price on carbon.

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Cold winters on record The biggest problem with Winter is that it’s always yanking our chain. “Welp, I’m out of here,� says Winter one late February day. “I won’t see you again until after autumn.� But Winter is a dirty, rotten liar. After leading us to believe that it’s finally gone for good, it roars

back into our lives on a hurricane of icy whiteness. Winter is the sleazy pal who you let crash on your couch for “just one night.� Now he won’t leave despite such broad hints as you slapping a For Sale sign on the couch and dragging it out to the curb.

JERRY NELSON, “Late winter isn’t always a dangerous time�, Watertown Public Opinion, February 19, 2016 Winter does tend to get our hopes up.

Especially in the middle of January when it is traditional to experience a thaw. This mid season melting is the perfect time to enjoy winter outdoors. Build a snowman. Go skiing or tobogganing. And, enjoy the bright sun.

Because, yes, soon winter will return. Just as we are being lulled

into thinking an early coast of the North Sea. spring will greet us. An How about a whole year icy blast. of winter?

Heavy In 1816 snowfall. the whole High Northern winds. A Hemisphere blizzard. experienced Winter cool temis not yet peratures ready to starting leave. with winLet’s take ter. Frost a look at formed some of in May in the excepNew Engtional land killing winters the newly on record. planted It was the crops. SumPeggy Hasein mer just winter of 1683never came.

84 and It snowed the event was the River in May and June in New Thames Frost Fairs.

York and Maine and ice The famous river was formed in lakes and rivfrozen all the way up to ers. In the U.K. snow the London Bridge and drifts could be found in remained frozen for two July. Crops failed and months. The ice was 11 livestock died which inches thick in London. resulted in food shortThe sea actually froze ages and one of the -- two miles around the worst famines. All this

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unusual weather was due to the eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia in April of 1815.

The winter of 1794-95 recorded some of the coldest temperatures ever. January of that year saw -21 degrees C in London. The cold began on Christmas Eve and lasted until late March.

Again the Thames froze, as did the Severn. The French army took advantage of conditions and tried to invade the Netherlands using the frozen rivers. The Dutch were hampered by the fact that its fleet was stuck in the harbor.

Even present day winters are subject to extremes. In 2010-11 the temperatures dropped

and bitter cold was felt in North America from December on. There were few warm ups and no mid-winter breaks; cool conditions lasted until the spring. This weather front was due mainly to La Nina and Arctic oscillation. Snowfall continued until May. Compare that with the mild winter last year and even this year has not been very harsh. Still, spring is always welcome.

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The Trudeau Ethics Report Dear Friends, Five days before Christmas, and only shortly before her term expired, now-former Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson released the long-awaited “Trudeau Report� detailing the legal ramifications of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s 2016 trip to the billionaire philanthropist Aga Kahn’s private island.

The conclusion of the report was damning.

Dawson delineated four different provisions of the Conflict of Interest Act which were breached

by Trudeau, making him the first sitting Prime Minister in the history of Canada to be found guilty of violating federal law.

While answering some of the questions Canadians had about the Prime Minister’s behaviour, the report left many more questions unanswered, including questions that the Opposition has been asking of Trudeau for months in Question Period and elsewhere.

The members of the Committee returned to Ottawa early to hold hearings on the Trudeau Report. In the meeting, Conservative Shadow Minister for Ethics Peter Kent introduced a motion proposing that the Ethics Committee, the Parliamentary body

tasked with reviewing By unanimously defeatconflict of ing this interest motion, the breaches, Liberals request that proved that Prime Minthey are not ister Justin interested in Trudeau getting the appear answers that before the Canadians Committee. deserve, but Peter Kent in protectstated that ing their Trudeau Leader from needed to Kelly Block, MP, Carl- the truth. testify before ton Trail-Eagle Creek They are not the commitinterested in tee “to put doing the job this matter to rest once they have been tasked and for all. As long as with as members of the there are unanswered Ethics Committee. questions, people will be Every other Member asking those questions.�

Trudeau, however, made it clear that he did not want to appear before the Committee.

When the Liberals formed government in 2015, Trudeau claimed that Committees would be left alone, free to operate independent of party or government influence. This was the perfect opportunity to prove that those were not just empty words.

Unfortunately, however, it seems that they were precisely that.

Kent’s motion was defeated by the Committee, with every Liberal Member voting against it, while the Conservatives and NDP voted in favour.

of Parliament is held to high standards of ethical behaviour. If anyone else in Parliament had been found guilty of not only one, but four different ethical violations, they would have been called before the Committee.

Apparently Trudeau feels that the rules don’t apply to him.

If this ethics breach has taught us one thing, it is that every day Justin Trudeau and his Liberal government are looking more and more like the Liberal governments of old.

Canadians deserve better.

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The clothes donĘźt make the man!

There are all kinds (A.K.A. Also Known As) people in the world!

More of them than most of us ever dream of!

There have been many cases of famous ones, “The Man in the Iron

Mask�, “My Kingdom for a Horse!� and many others. They tell me that Y.T. is getting old, but here are a couple of mine!

I think that this old farmer - overalls and all

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- came from somewhere in central Saskatchewan, but he showed up in Las Vegas and, overalls and all, ordered the best suite at a high-class hotel. Like most dirty old farmers, he was was dirty and old, but when the hotel management checked with the bank in Willie’s home town, they were told that he could buy their hotel if he wanted!

I never found out how he got all that money, but Y.T. does prize that old turnip Willie gave him years ago!

You can’t judge a person by their clothes!

Some of the bachelors in the hills could quote Shakespeare!

One of our boys was working for a big farm equipment business in Saskatoon. Fresh from a stint of spring work, Y.T.

sauntered over!

The rows of high-class machinery was impressive. A young salesman walked up. “Can I interest you in some of our sales?� he said.

Like I mentioned, the rows of machines were impressive! “Yes,� I replied, trying my best to look like a big shot. “I would like to buy a few combines, a row of trucks and mebbe a tractor or two!�

The young man stared at me for a few seconds

when the owner walked up and the young fellow was going to tell one off. “Hello Bob,� said the owner. “Long time no see. Can I get you a cup of coffee?�

The young fellow stared. Was this old guy for real!

He was just going to tell me off when Rod came Bob Mason with some coffee. “Look our stuff over,� he said.

I don’t know if the young salesman ever found out if the old

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guy was “for real�! But the old guy smiled as he munched away on his lunch! (Pretty good rhyming, eh?)

So there you have it!

Old Bob, still trying to be part philosopher, telling people around him things that they already know!

When we were small boys the folks often took us to the local haberdashery where, on one wall was a large sign “The clothes make the man!�

Some people think that this is true, but Jack Glavin and Y.T., as they stood in their three-day muddy uniforms looking across the acres of Kapelsche Veer (when over 300 men were killed) the “Tuxedo Boys� lose, hands down!

New Horizons Activities New Years, 2018, is well and truly rung in!

Our coordinator, Chasity Braitenbach celebrated in a big way by delivering baby boy, Westin on January 3, a brother for Jordan and Ember.

Congratulations to all.

Chasity is on maternity leave until next year.

Meanwhile New Hori-

zons welcomed a “recycled coordinator�, Joanne Kral, back for two days a week.

There was a small turnout for the January potluck on Monday, January 8. MC, Gail Herzberg introduced those celebrating birthdays this month. Following the meal, the crowd played a few rounds of card bingo. Joanne Kral won the half-n-half draw for $18. Gail provided a lovely birthday cake.

The board of directors held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, January 12

with 10 or 11 members in attendance. Joanne reported she is having difficulty getting volunteer courtesy car drivers.

At present, all available drivers are driving two or more days a month. We would like to continue to provide service five days a week but may not be able to do so unless more volunteers step forward.

Anyone interested please contact the office at 9485115.

The activity committee reported they are postponing the proposed “Taste of the Philippines� until February. They

have contacted a local caterer who is willing to provide an authentic meal and entertainment.

It’s a wonderful opportunity for our members to learn about our Philippine neighbours. Watch for announcements of a date.

Marlene McCarthy called the bingo the afternoon of Thursday, January 11. Gail Herzberg was the winner of the half and half draw while Pat Turner took home the blackout prize. Thanks to all who worked and/ or participated.

New income tax changes for your 2017 returns (NC) With the income tax deadline approaching, there are some significant changes that have rolled out this year that will affect many Canadians.

Here are some that can help make filing quicker and easier.

Public transit reimbursement. Early last year, the government announced the elimination of the public transit reimbursement, citing the credit wasn’t effective enough in encouraging the use of public transportation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Instead of the individual tax credit, the federal government has announced that it will invest $20 billion over the next 11 years to improve transit across the country. “Though the credit ended mid-year, you can still claim a 15 per cent nonrefundable tax credit for transit passes purchased between January 1 and

June 30 on your 2017 income tax and benefit return,� says Lisa Gittens, senior tax professional at H&R Block.

Children’s activities. The Children’s Arts and Fitness tax credits, including the special supplement for disabled children, will no longer be available. In previous years, parents and guardians were able to receive credits for such activities as art classes, piano lessons, hockey and soccer.

Small business. Good news for small business owners – the government is moving forward with a plan to lower small business taxes from the current 10.5 per cent to 9 per cent.

Military credit. In recognition of the commitment and sacrifice members of the Canadian Armed Forces make, it was announced that military salaries of all deployed personnel would be

exempt from federal income taxes.

Education. Back in 2016, the federal government eliminated the federal education and textbook tax credits, to come into effect January 1, 2017.

This means 2016 was the last year students were able to make these claims. “The silver lining here is that the carry-forward rules apply, so any unused education tax credits that arose prior to 2017 are still available to be claimed either this year or subsequent years moving forward,� explains Gittens. Depending on where you live, you may also still be able to claim a provincial credit.

If you have questions about changes to tax laws, contact a local tax expert like those at H&R Block to ensure you’re getting the greatest return possible.

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by Calvin Daniels The concept of being able to trace a sample of grain back to the farm long after it has been in the grain handling system is an intriguing one.

On the one hand such a system would seem to be something that once fully achieved will ensure a safer food supply, or at least there will be the ability to more directly assign blame.

It should be remembered that by the time you begin back tracking something to its farm of origin a problem has already cropped up. It is not preventing the incident that sparked the investigation, although it could prevent future issues from arising from a given grain bin if that was the initial source.

While certainly there is a health safety element to trace back systems, a greater motivator, even if those in the system don’t want to admit it, is who will be liable if the courts become involved.

I recently read about a should have done sufmock scenario where a ficient sample testing ship filled with Canadian when buying not to have grain hits to worry. a foreign Of course harbour they might where well argue the grain the farmis tested ers selland the ing them shipment grain are rejected supposed because to have the met label samples requireexceed the ments on maximum any crop residue protection limit for a product so particular they need pesticide. not have Calvin Daniels There is a worried. huge cost Who to such a should have scenario, and questions carried out the due diliare going to fly regarding gence to ensure the shipwho is responsible. ment was not rejected Now some will suggest can quickly become a that is where tracing legal matter, and then it samples back to the farm will be up to lawyers and comes into play. It might judges. And that has to be argued if a company make farmers shudder is loading a ship headed just a little. to a country with very The grain handling specific tolerances for a system is a diverse one particular pesticide they from the elevator to the

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Feds looking to fund sustainable farming practices Farmers know the importance of keeping the land, water and air healthy to sustain their farms from one generation to the next.

The Government of Canada is making strategic investments to help farmers and young Canadians adopt innovative practices and develop skills for a cleaner more prosperous Canada.

Agriculture and AgriFood Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced Tuesday that the Agricultural Youth Green Jobs Initiative is now taking applications for 2018.

Under the initiative, support is available to fund youth internships, both on the farm and with organizations engaged in the agriculture and agrifood sector for activities that are environmentally beneficial to the agriculture sector.

“The overwhelming support and the great success

of the program has benefited a number of agricultural businesses and led to more farm employers and young people benefiting from the Agricultural Youth Green Jobs Initiative,” said MacAulay. “The expanded Initiative has provided youth with meaningful work experiences in the agriculture and agri-food sector, while providing benefits to the environment.

A win-win for all.”

Since the initial launch of the Agricultural Green Jobs Initiative in April 2016 there have been 392 new jobs created nationally. This initiative follows through on the Government of Canada’s commitment made in 2015 to help create good, well-paying jobs and to support young Canadians as they transition into the workforce.

Budget 2017 recognizes that the agriculture

and agri-food sector is a key driver of the Canadian economy. Under Canada’s Innovation and Skills Plan, Budget 2017 also commits to helping young Canadians succeed through measures that help create employment and skills development opportunities under the Youth Employment Strategy (YES).

In 2015, the Government of Canada committed to creating 5,000 new jobs and opportunities for young Canadians under the renewed Youth Employment Strategy.

The Youth Employment Strategy is a governmentwide initiative to help young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition into the labour market.

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All are going to have deeper pockets in terms of any litigation than the farmer.

Certainly one can’t argue against anything that stands to make the food supply safer, but there is more at play here.

The tolerances from herbicide and pesticide residues can vary country to country and are often imposed more as a trade boundary than a food safety measure, but they still matter in terms of trade. If that trade is impacted by samples missing the targets the system will look to protect itself from similar incidences as a minimum, and may eventually look to recoup costs if the system can find the smoking gun, even if that is at the farm level.

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Knights spinning on-ice magic in Vegas There’s a magic show on almost every corner in Las Vegas, from Criss Angel to David Copperfield, but pulling more rabbits out of a hat than anyone in Sin City has been the Vegas Golden Knights, the best National Hockey League expansion team in history. And that’s no illusion.

This column has been three months in the making. At first, it was going to be about the Knights getting off to a great start but predictably fading back to the middle of the pack, eventually out of a playoff spot. They’re an expansion team after all.

After a couple of weeks, with higher numbers in the ‘W’ column, this story was going to be about the amazing first couple of months the Knights put together and wasn’t it fun while it lasted?

Now, it’s January, and it’s ridiculous. The Golden Knights are the best team in the NHL’s Western Conference, with no fall in sight. A record of 28-10-2 on Jan. 6, an astonishing 17[2-1

at home.

The Knights, under general manager George McPhee and coach Gerard Gallant and propelled by a bunch of players who were veritable ‘nobodies’ within their original organizations, have become somebodies on the Vegas strip. Bona fide contenders.

Like William Karlsson, a third-line player with Columbus last year who had 20 goals by mid-season. Like goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, who had some success with Pittsburgh Penguins before losing his job last year to Matt Murray.

Like Deryk Engelland, a household name only in his own house, who has been a rock on defence and the face of the franchise after a sombre opening night when the Knights organization paid homage to the victims of the Oct. 1 mass shooting on the Strip.

The Golden Knights have smashed every expansion team record ever thought of, and only the most pessimistic —

or drunk — oddsmaker accustomed to that style on the Strip would enviof play, so watch out. sion a scenario where Vegas may be overrun they miss the playoffs. In by rabbits — and playoff fact — don’t laugh — the crowds — this spring.

Knights are Stanley Cup • TC in BC, on Las contendVegas ers.

Knights’ Why? stunning How is record on this poshome ice: sible, “Are they with a really that roster of good, or does rejects, the policy third-linof having ers, rarethe visiting ly-weres team partake and in the ‘twohangersdrink minion? One mum’ have reason is anything simple: to do with They this?”

Bruce Penton work • Brad harder Dickson of than any other team in the Omaha World-Herthe league. One opposing ald: “Former pro wrestler coach complained faceThe Rock, aka Dwayne tiously that the Knights Johnson, may run for were playing in October president in 2024. Jesse with playoff-style drive Ventura also made the and that it was upsetting leap from wrestling to the applecart in the othpolitics. Why is it never erwise go-through-thethe other way around? motions-regular-season Sen. Orrin Hatch of the NHL. announces he’s stepPlayoff style? By April, ping down to compete at the Knights will be Wrestlemania XXIII?”

Penton on sports

• Norman Chad of the Washington Post, on NFL annual revenue growing to $14 billion since Roger Goodell has been commissioner: “But I believe an ambidextrous porcupine living behind a trash bin in a 7-Eleven parking lot could’ve been commissioner in that time, and the NFL would see similar results.”

• Ron Sirak in golfworld.com, retelling a story about an LPGA caddie fired on Christmas Eve over the phone, being told by the player ‘We were disappointed we didn’t win a major this year.’ To which the caddie said he was thinking: ‘Hey, I’m not the one who hit that ball that’s still bouncing down Bob Hope Drive.’”

• Ron Borges in the Boston Herald, on the reported turmoil within the New England Patriots family: “It’s the norm in professional sports and in today’s corporate America. If you want a gold watch in 2018, buy a jewelry store.”

• Brad Dickson again:

Luseland Mallards vs Biggar Nationals SCORING

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Power Plays Mallards Nationals January 12 Scoring Summary Period 1: Nationals, 18:46 - Clark McNulty (unassisted); Mallards, 12:23 - Kelsey Muench (Ricky Iron); Mallards, 11:29 - Ricky Iron (Kelsey Muench, Joey Wandler); Nationals, 6:10 - Josh Shatford (Kyle Dilosa); Mallards, 4:37 - Koby Reiber (Kelsey Muench).

Period 2: Nationals, 13:25 - Kyle Dilosa (Josh Shatford, Justin Edin); Nationals, 9:03 - Curtis Piecowye (Kyle Dilosa, Justin Edin).

Period 3: Nationals, 16:09 - Josh Shatford (Kyle Dilosa, Justin Edin); Nationals, 14:31 - Curtis Piecowye (Clark McNulty, Mike Ferguson); Nationals, 0:30 - Liam Boyle (Clark McNulty).

0 for 5 0 for 7 Penalty Summary Period 1: Nationals, 17:22 - Josh Shatford, High Sticking (2); Nationals, 14:19 - Clark McNulty, Hooking (2); Nationals, 12:32 - Derek Argue, Cross Checking (2); Mallards, 9:58 - Koby Reiber, Hooking (2).

Period 2: Mallards, 14:13 - Brayden Klein, Tripping (2); Mallards, 12:52 - Joel Fischer, Interference (2); Mallards, 10:04 - Steven Gottfried, Interference (2); Mallards, 9:47 Braden Gartner, Interference (2); Mallards, 1:43 - Koby Reiber, Roughing (2); Nationals, 1:08 - Justin Edin, Tripping (2).

Period 3: Nationals, 14:15 - Liam Boyle, Tripping (2); Mallards, 1:01 - Joey Wandler, Tripping (2).

Biggar National netminder, Ryan Knapton (top picture) is down but not out versus Luseland Mallard Kelsey Muench, Friday at the Jubilee. Knapton got the best of Muench on the penalty shot, keeping momentum on the Nats side. He faced 37 shots on the night in the 7-3 win while captain Kyle Dilosa (right) recorded a goal and three assists. (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

“I quit watching college bowl games a few days ago after the ‘Enough Already Bowl.’”

• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “According to USA Today, LaVar Ball is still convinced his son Lonzo is better than Steph Curry. If there was a concussion tent in basketball, they’d never let LaVar out of it.”

• Headline at TheKicker.com: “Dedication: Belichick forces children of players to attend school during blizzard.”

• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Hirsute Sharks star Joe Thornton lost a chunk of his prized beard when he came to blows with the Maple Leafs’ Nazem Kadri just two seconds into Thursday’s game.

Two minutes for clipping, anyone?”

• Brad Dickson again, on the DePaul basketball walk-on named Pantelis Xidias: “Everybody’s rooting for him to make it except the DePaul play-by-play guy.”

Care to comment?

E-mail brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2018

Mason’s Award Scholarship

Randy Weekes, MLA Biggar - Sask Valley Constituency Office 106- 3rd Ave. West, Box 1413 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Toll Free: 1-877-948-4880 Phone: 1-306-948-4880 Fax: 1-306-948-4882

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WM Andrew Bennett of the Biggar Masonic Lodge No. 100 was honoured to present Preston Whiteford with the District Bursary Award administrated by the Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan. Preston is the son of

Ron and Marilyn Whiteford of Biggar. Preston graduated in 2017 from BCS2000 and is currently enrolled in the College of Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan.

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January 13 Scoring Summary Period 1: Red Lions, 13:46 - Jonny Calkins (Jesse Ismond, Jared Erickso); Red Lions, 2:04 - Brandon Cummings (Shayne Neigum, J.D Knuston).

Period 2: Nationals, 19:59 - Justin Edin (Josh Shatford, Jared Barilla); Nationals, 8:14 - Kyle Dilosa (Tyler Borstmayer,

Curtis Piecowye); Nationals, 6:58 - Tyler Borstmayer (Curtis Piecowye); Red Lions, 5:38 - Jesse Ismond (unassisted); Nationals, 3:43 - Justin Edin (Josh Shatford, Kyle Dilosa); Red Lions, 1:28 - Jessey Pocock( Jesse Ismond, Jonny Calkins).

Period 3: Nationals, 18:46 - Mike Ferguson (Curtis Piecowye, Liam Boyle); Nationals, 17:28

- Josh Shatford (Kyle Dilosa); Red Lions, 6:56 - Brandon Cummings (Shayne Neigum, Ethan Wigley).

Penalty Summary Period 1: Red Lions, 16:45 - Nick Neurater, Interference (2); Red Lions, 7:40 - Ethan Wigley, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (2); Red Lions, 1:39 - Shayne Neigum, Slashing (2).

Period 2: Red Lions, 8:55 - Jordan Getz, Spearing (4); Red Lions, 8:55 - Jordan Getz, High Sticking (2); Red Lions, 7:14 - Byron Ismond, Holding (2); Nationals, 6:13 - Tyler Borstmayer, Holding (2); Red Lions, 4:37 - Jesse Ismond, High Sticking (2).

Period 3: Red Lions, 13:31 - Cody Hobbs, Boarding (2); Red Lions, 2:37 - Tanner McCullough, Interference (2).

Biggar Bowling Scores January 8-11 Monday Mixed: MHS, Scott Heimbecker, 234; WHS, Melissa Raschke, 242; MHT, Scott Heimbecker, 497; WHT, Brett Dorosh, 583.

Tuesday Seniors New Horizons: MHS, Glen Shockey, 199; WHS, June Hoppe, 193; MHT, Glen Shockey, 448; WHT, June Hoppe, 479.

Thursday Seniors: MHS, Jack Eckart, 205; WHS, Esther Singer, 170;

MHT, Jack Eckart, 535; WHT, Esther Singer, 432.

Biggar YBC Scores January 10-11 Bowlasaurus: BHS, CJ Dunn, 61; GHS, Willow Hebert, 68.

Pee Wee: BHS, Josh Heimbecker, 104; GHS, Brinley Sims, 89; BHD, Josh Heimbecker, 203; GHD, Zuri Bailey, 174.

Bantam: BHS, Sawyer Heimbecker, 167; GHS, Saphina Gosselin, 121;

BHT, Sawyer Heimbecker, 453; GHT, Saphina Gosselin, 303.

Juniors: BHS, Tristan Otterson, 192; GHS, Kiersten Raschke, 206; BHT, Tristan Otterson, 529; GHT, Cassie Raschke, 524.

Seniors: BHS, justin Otterson, 156; GHS, Hailey Boobyer, 170; BHT, Justin Otterson, 406; GHT, Hailey Boobyer, 499.

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Bruce David BUXTON

They spent their winters in Mesa, Arizona following their retirements in 1977.

Together they organized and taught Pattern Dancing. After Bill’s death in 2001, Luella continued to spend her winters in Mesa teaching dance until the age of 90. She also loved going to the cabin and spending her summers at Regina Beach. Her hobbies included crafts, knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, reading, and what she will always be remembered for, her dancing. While in Mesa she met Willie McDermott who would become her companion during the last years of her life.

Luella was predeceased by her husband Bill in 2001, her father Walter Elmore in 1973, her mother Jessie Elmore in 1976, and her brother Raynor Elmore in 1987.

She leaves to mourn her daughter, Marcia Hunter and grandsons Danny (Tara) Hunter, Brian (Tanis) Hunter, and Andrew Hunter; her daughter, Kathy (Dale) Kolberg and grandchildren Stephen Kolberg, Heather (Tyler) Callicott, and Jason (Ashley) Kolberg; her son, Warren (Bev) Foster and granddaughters Sarah (Cam) Stempfle, Jamie Foster and Erin Foster. She also leaves to mourn seven greatgrandchildren, True and Cash Hunter, Jordy Hunter, Reese and Claire Callicott, Hunter and Bennett Stempfle.

A Celebration of Luella’s Life will be held in the spring.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation, 279 - 3rd Ave. North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H8 or The Kidney Foundation of Canada Saskatchewan Branch, #1-2217 Hanselman Court, Saskatoon, SK S7L 6A8.

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get a chance to be iced before it was devoured. A proud farm wife, Josie dedicated her life to her family and her community, volunteering for nearly everything that came along. She was active in the Royal Purple for many years, and accompanied Jim in his activities with the Elks Lodge, visiting nearly every community in Saskatchewan, and later to national events.

Curlers will remember her well, for the years she spent preparing food and drinks there. In her later years, she enjoyed her coffee breaks downtown, solving world problems. Josie was known around the community for her fashion sense, always well-groomed and color-coordinated. She loved to shop, and enjoyed the fellowship of worship at her church.

In 1956, Josephine married the love of her life, Jim, and they began their family, eventually having four sons and two daughters. Later, they would add ten grandchildren to the mix.

Josie was a member of Associated Gospel Church, the Royal Purple, Square Dancing and an active volunteer.

She is survived by her husband, Jim, sons, Wayne (Marlene) and daughter Jacquelyn; Debbie (Charles) and sons Jeremy and Travis; Brian (Marla) and son Manuel and daughter Lilian Lorena; Darryl (Rosanne) and daughters Hope, Victoria and Calista; Tanya (Bob) and sons, Dylan and Hunter; and Kevin (Erica); sisters, Evelyn (Ron), Barbara (Doug); and brother, Louis, and untold numbers of nieces and nephews.

There will be a service at the Associated Gospel Church on 8th Street and Quebec Avenue, Thursday, January 25 at 11 a.m. Private graveside service for immediate family members at the Biggar Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be sent in her name to Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Lunch will be served at the church following the services.

Josephine Emma KERR May 14, 1937 – January 13, 2018 Josephine Emma Kerr, aged 80, died peaceful ully lyy o n Ja J n ary 13, 2018 at the nu peacefully on January h me o ho home of her son Brian in Merida, Brian M x Me Mexico, while o n vacation on th there with he husband, her Ji Jim and her daughter De De Debbie.

Josie wa born May was 14, 1937 in 14, Crys Cr Crystal Springs, M anito Manitoba, the da daughter of Arthur and Zalba St. Jean.

At an early age, she and her family moved to the community of Biggar, where she would spend the rest of her life. There was never a thought of making anyplace else her home, except for some winter escapes to Green Valley, Arizona in her later years.

Josie was proud to be a housewife and mother to her six children. She would time the fresh bread and buns to be coming out of the oven just about the time the school bus arrived to drop the kids off, and had the butter and honey ready. Chocolate cake didn’t

MEMORIAM

December 25, 1933 - January 8, 2018 We would like to announce the pa passing ass ssin ng of Bruce David B Bu Buxton x o at the age of 84 xt years at Capital Care Norw Norwood Centre in Edm Edmonton, Alta. on January 8, 2018.

Funeral Service was held on Monday, January 15, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. from Trinity Funeral Home in Edmonton, Alta.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE will be held on FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Leney Cemetery, Perdue, Sask. with a luncheon to follow at Biggar Legion Hall, 118 Main Street, Biggar, Sask. Active Bearers are Jennifer Buxton, Stephanie Weekes, Sarah Buxton, Jeremy Buxton, Clinton Weekes and Daryl Hasein.

Bruce is survived by his sons, Dale (Trudy) Buxton of Biggar, Sask. and Norman (Marsha Dawn) of Edmonton, Alta.; grandchildren, Jennifer (Garrett), Stephanie (Clinton), Sarah, Jeremy; great-grandchidren, Paige, Austin, Kate, Averi, Cole; brother, Del (Nicky) Buxton and their children; his wife, Dianna Buxton; step-children, John (Anna Maria) and Tammie (Hale) and their families.

Bruce was predeceased by his wife, Deanna Buxton (2008); grandson, Stewart Tebb Buxton (2000); his parents, Thelma Buxton (1989); and John Buxton (1996).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to charity of your choice or Parker’s Cove Church, 1129 Parker Mountain Rd., Granville Ferry, NS B0S 1K0 3c1

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Luella Mildred FOSTER

at 306-948-3837

October 26, 1923 - January 11, 2018 It is with great sadness that we anno announce the passing of Luella Mildred F Foster on Thursday, January 11, 2018, at Biggar Health Centre Long Term Care, Biggar, Sask. at the age of 94 years.

Luella Mildred Fo Foster, the only daughter of Walter Raynor and Jessie May Elmore was born in Fleming, Sask. on October 26, 1923.

She received her elementary and high school education in Fleming. To further her education she attended Regina Normal School, and the Universities of Regina, Saskatoon, and Victoria where she received her degree in Education.

Her teaching career began in rural schools near Esterhazy and Regina, then to Rocanville and Assiniboia before finally settling in Biggar, Sask.

She taught Grade 1 until she retired in 1977.

Luella and Bill Foster were married on August 8, 1951 at Regina Beach, Sask. and together they raised three children.

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Biggar & District ARTS Council are available for bar tending services at your functions/ events. Contact Denise @ 306948-2452 19tfn

CORMIER: In loving memory of John, husband, father and grandfather, who passed away January 19, 2016 “Sleep on, dear husband, take your rest, They miss you most, we loved you best; Friends may be friends, if they be true, But I lost my best friend when I lost you.�

Ever remembered and loved

by Chris and family

James (Jim) Hoult May 16, 1946 - January 19, 2015

‌Missd by Brenda (Ray) Wood and family; Bob (Donna) Hoult and family

Coming JANUARY 8 - 22: “365 Days of Coffee� in the Biggar Museum & Gallery. There’s a lot of coffee mugs on display in our gallery now! Open Monday-Friday, 1 - 5 p.m.

2c3 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4: 2 p.m., St. Gabriel Church Choir presents‌ Songs of Hope, Peace and Love at St. Gabriel Church, 7th Ave. West, Biggar.

Admission: donation (portion of proceeds to Biggar Food Bank).

Coffee, dessert and marvelous music!

3p3 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5: Donors Choice Annual meeting, 7 p.m. at New Horizons boardroom.

Donors Choice Board members and a Representative from local organizations supported by Donors Choice, please, please attend. We need your support.

3c3 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10: Biggar & District Health Services Foundation Inc. presents 7th Annual DINNER, DANCE & AUCTION, “Country Hoedown� Fundraiser; at Biggar Community Hall with Country Poet, Live Music by “Better than Nothing�.

Ticket purchase = chance to win 1 of 2 $1000 cash prizes. Reserved Tables available for 8. $50/person at de Moissac Jewellers. 5:30, doors and Silent Auction open; 6:30, Dinner; Live Auction, Cowboy Poet and dance to follow.

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2018 SUMMER TOUR AUDITIONS We’re bringing the auditions to you!

Regina: Feb. 3 & 4 Sasakatoon: Feb. 10 Yorkton: Feb. 11 Swift Current: Feb. 13 Prince Albert: Feb. 20 Battlefords: Feb. 21 Open to all performers 15 years and older.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23: Benefit Concert for Biggar & District Food for Thought (Food Bank) organized by the Biggar United Church. If you like to sing, act, recite and want to support this very worthwhile cause, please contact Ben Bernier, 306386-7216 or Biggar United Church office 306-9482280 for more information (leave message).

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WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE CANADIAN PICKERS ARE RETURNING TO YOUR AREA

BUYING COIN COLLECTIONS.

The PICKERS will be purchasing Royal Can. Mint Sets or bags, boxes or truck loads of loose SILVER & GOLD coins.

CANADIAN PICKERS also buying old, broken or unwanted GOLD JEWELRY and paying HIGHEST CASH PRICES. The PICKERS will be providing discrete home visits during the month of February.

To arrange a free in home appraisal kindly call Kellie @ 778-257-8647 Bonded since 1967

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NOTICE Notice to Creditors

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In the Estate of Hjalmar Perry Luneng late of Biggar, in the Province of Saskatchewan, Retired, deceased.

All claims against the above estate, duly verified by Statutory Declaration, and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before February 8, 2018.

Concentra Trust Agent for the Executor 333 - 3rd Avenue North SASKATOON SK S7K 2M2

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How birds survive Saskatchewan winters and how you can help

by Sarah Ludlow Winter on the Prairies is long and cold, often lasting from November until March, and with temperatures falling to -20 °C or -30 °C, it’s a wonder that anything can survive here at all.

However, a walk around any residential neighbourhood or out in the country will show it to be an active landscape.

Of course, many species don’t try to brave the Prairie winter and instead migrate hundreds or thousands of miles to warmer climates. The species that do stay have adapted differing strategies to survive the cold months.

Black-capped chickadees (hereafter, chickadees) are among my favourite birds. Chickadees, found everywhere in Saskatchewan, are distributed across North America and are residents of wherever they’re found, which means they don’t migrate. I’ve always been amazed that chickadees are able to survive winter on the Prairies, as they are such small birds, weighing only nine to 14 grams (roughly the same weight as a triple-A battery).

So how do they do it?

One of the key factors for any species to be able to survive an extreme drop in temperature is by staying warm. Bird feathers are among the best insulators in the natural world. Their insulating properties are due to their structure, which allows air to be trapped close to the bird’s body. On cold days, birds puff up their body feathers, trying to maximize this layer of warm air. The result of this feather fluffing in chickadees is adorable little puff balls adorning the tree branches.

Good insulation is useless without a supply of food to consume, to generate heat. The primary food source available to birds in the winter (especially on the frigid prairies) are seeds and other plant matter, as temperatures are much too cold for insects to survive.

Therefore, songbirds that rely on seeds are able survive the winter, while those feeding on a diet of insects migrate to warmer climates.

A third factor impacting winter survival is predation. Chickadees form winter flocks for protective, as well as social, purposes. Being together in a flock means that there are more eyes on alert for danger. Also, the larger the group, the lower the odds that any one individual will become victim to predators. It would be reasonable to think that being in a group would allow members to cluster together for warmth (known as social thermoregulation to scientists).

On some cold days, chickadees can be observed sit-

ting close together, presumably for this purpose.

Chickadees are amazing little birds with feisty attitudes, and I enjoy watching them at my feeders over the winter. I’ve come to expect their boisterous “chicka-dee-dee” calls whenever I’m replenishing the feeder. This winter will mark my eighth year participating in the Project Feederwatch program, a citizen science project that includes documenting and reporting the different species and number of individuals visiting your feeder.

Studies have found that black-capped chickadee winter survival is higher when supplemental food is provided, particularly when temperatures reach the frigid lows like those experienced on the Canadian Prairies. This highlights another factor that influences winter survival: humans. In this case, it’s a comfort to know that I, and many others, are having a positive effect on black-capped chickadees.

Keeping intact nature is one way we help the chickadees survive the winter.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada has conserved more than 150,000 acres (60,700 hectares) across Saskatchewan. Much of

Biggar Nationals vs Wilkie Outlaws January 10 Scoring Summary Period 1: Outlaws, 17:43 - Brock Harrison (Rory Gregoire, Brett Harrison); Nationals, 15:01 Tyler Borstmayer (Josh Shatford, Justin Edin); Nationals, 4:33 - Liam Boyle (Josh Shatford, Justin Edin); Outlaws, 3:17 - Mike Sittler (unassisted); Nationals, 1:55 - Josh Shatford (Curtis Piecowye); Nationals, 0:23 - Justin Edin (Josh Shatford, Derek Argue).

Period 2: Outlaws, 10:50 - Brett Harrison (Rory Gregoire, Kendall Fransoo); Outlaws, 8:32 - Derek Keller (Brett Harrison, Rory Gregoire); Outlaws, 8:03 - Rory Gregoire (Brett Harrison,

this is through the help of the Government of Canada’s Natural Areas Conservation program which provides a funding match. Chickadees are found in every corner of our province, and rely on these habitats for shelter and for those tasty seeds.

Sarah Ludlow is the Conservation Science Coordinator - GIS for the Nature Conservancy of Canada in Saskatchewan.

Derek Keller); Nationals, 3:35 - Derek Argue (Layk Pawluk); Outlaws, 2:53 - Brett Harrison (Brock Harrison, Derek Keller); Nationals, 2:10 - Josh Shatford (unassisted); Outlaws, 1:10 - Mike Sittler (Rick Cey).

Period 3: Outlaws, 6:02 - Ryne Keller (Brock Harrison, Bruce Yockey); Outlaws, 3:23 - Brett Harrison (Rory Gregoire, Bruce Yockey); Outlaws, 1:15 - Brock Harrison (Garrett Cameron).

Penalty Summary Period 1: Outlaws, 1:09 Garrett Cameron, Roughing (2).

Period 2: Nationals, 11:11 - Curtis Piecowye, Slashing (2); Nationals, 8:57 - Curtis Piecowye,

SCORING

1

2

3

TOTAL

Nationals Outlaws

4 2

2 5

0 3

6 10

SHOTS

1

2

3

TOTAL

Nationals

15

6

7

28

Outlaws

16

19

22

57

Power Plays Nationals Outlaws Roughing (2).

Period 3: Outlaws, 15:37 - Garrett Cameron, Slashing (2); Nationals, 12:19 - Mike Ferguson, Cross Checking (2); Nationals, 11:43 - Josh Shatford, Tripping (2); Nationals,

0 for 4 0 for 6 8:46 - Josh Shatford, High Sticking (2); Outlaws, 2:58 - Brett Harrison, Holding (2); Outlaws, 2:27 - Robert Keller, Hooking (2); Nationals, 2:27 - Justin Edin, Slashing (2).

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