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Vol. 109 No. 14

THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2018

The Whip Cream Kid . . . St. Gabriel School’s Callan Ireland puts down a dollop of whip cream while classmate Tanner Pollock gives his advice on the matter. The pair were taking their turn manning their tasty treat station during St. Gabriel’s annual Lenten Carnival, and by the looks of it, they took their job pretty serious! Check out Page 2 for more.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2018

St. Gabriel School held their annual Share Lent Carnival, March 29, taking the afternoon off from the books, getting in a wee bit of fun before the Easter break.

Students and staff could purchase a roll of tickets to play games all the while raising money for a worthy cause.

This year the school supported the Diocese of Keewatin-Le Pas which covers 430,000 square kilometres in northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba plus a small part of Ontario.

The financial support goes a long way to help in their many projects and specific needs.

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Landis Credit Union considers merger The Landis Credit Union held a public meeting, March 28, to discuss the possibility of joining forces with the Biggar and District Credit Union (BDCU).

Landis Credit Union board members have been trying to determine a path and a future for their financial institution - one that best serves their clientele.

After a number of years discussion and and careful thought, the Landis board came to the conclusion that their future lies in a merger with the Biggar and District Credit Union.

Looking at their insurance business nine-year partnership with Biggar - the Biggar and Landis Insurance Agency - Landis Credit Union board members feel the possible merger would be a natural fit for the community and the best option for the long-term viability for the community.

Their reasons? BDCU understands working with rural communities. When the financial institution left the community of Perdue, BDCU opened a branch. BDCU offers a broad array of financial services and has the executive management structure in place to carry out operational and regulatory duties, as well as having a mature Wealth Management offering.

The merger could also offer Landis employees a chance at remaining in the community. Landis, being a rural community, BDCU offers experience as an agricultural lender.

Landis Credit Union board members also pointed to the two credit union’s similar approach to members and communities and that both are well capitalized. They also point to Biggar and District Credit Union’s long-term strategic plan, one that facilitates new

Becky Huber (standing), President of the Landis Credit Union Board, addresses those who attended the March 28 meeting in Landis, looking at the services to members and the communities it serves.

The Landis Credit

Union board will provide updates on the progress of

possible merger with the Biggar and District Credit Union. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein) discussions with postings to their website (landiscu.

ca) and paper bulletins available at the branch.

RCMP looking for crook who has ties to Biggar Kindersley, Biggar and in relation to incidents Turtleford RCMP are between September 2017 requesting the assistance and present: • One of the public in locating count, an individual wanted on Motor multiple warrants.

Vehicle Warrants have been Theft, issued for the arrest section of Travis Stehr in the 333.1(1) Kindersley, Biggar and of the Turtleford areas. He Criminal has been charged with Code; the following offences Travis Stehr

• One count, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000, section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code; • One count, Unauthorized Use of Credit Card Data, section 342(3) of the Criminal Code; • One count, Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, section 249(1)(a) of the Criminal Code;

• One count, Resist/ Obstruct Officer, section 129(a) of the Criminal Code; • Two counts, Failing to Comply with Probation Order, section 145(3) of the Criminal Code; • Three counts, Failure to Attend Court, section 145(2)(a) of the Criminal Code; • Two counts, Possession

All up in the air with comedic juggling champ this April 12 The Biggar and District Arts Council proudly presents a blur of motion, a juggling champ in the form of Bob Cates and his Comedy in Motion tour, this Thursday April 12.

The self-employed comedy entertainer from Cambridge, Ontario has been making a living in show business since 1995, shortly after winning the Canadian Juggling Championships.

After learning how to juggle tennis balls as a teenager, Bob coupled the talent with a variety of balancing skills and performance techniques.

His passion for performing and the art of juggling continued to develop during his five years of post secondary education where he earned a diploma from the Baptist Leadership Education Centre in Toronto and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McMaster University. After university, Bob volunteered for seven months in Lithuania

with IFES, the European version of Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship.

Following his return to Canada in 1995, Bob began performing full time. In the mid to late 1990s, he performed at many fairs, festivals and private events, as well as at every major busking festival in Canada. In 2000, Bob

started performing on cruise ships 20 weeks a year for Holland America, Disney, Cunard, Royal Caribbean, Princess and Celebrity. He continues to make a living today in part with headline performances on cruise ships, but most of his performances now are for corporate,

association and gala special events, theatres as well as church and ministry events.

Bob Cates and his Comedy in Motion show will be at the Biggar Majestic Theatre this Thursday, April 12, show time at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are still available from de Moissac Jewellers.

requesting anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Travis Stehr to contact their local RCMP detachment, Biggar RCMP at 306-948-6600, Kindersley RCMP at 306463-4642 or Turtleford RCMP at 306-845-4520.

Anyone wishing to report information anonymously, can do so by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477).

for the Purpose of Trafficking, section 5(2) of the Controlled Substances and Drugs Act. Stehr is a 31-year-old male described as being 5’10”, medium build, with brown hair often worn closely cropped, and blue eyes. He has ties to the Biggar, Kerrobert and Turtleford areas.

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Bob Cates brings his Comedy in Motion tour to the Biggar Majestic Theatre, April 12, as part of the Biggar Arts Council concert series. (Submitted Photo)

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THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2018

Letter to the Editor …

Dear Editor: For many weeks now the media has created a firestorm of propaganda against Russia for allegedly meddling in the U.S. election.

I may be wrong but I’m pretty sure President Putin has more important things to do than that.

Now the United Kingdom and the U.S. are leading a verbal attack against Russia for allegedly poisoning two people by putting nerve poison on a door knob. There is no evidence that it was the Russians at all and it could

have been done by anyone, even Britain or the U.S. themselves.

The Russians adamantly deny any involvement and have asked to be allowed to participate in the investigation but have been denied.

What the motive is for this fake news is not clear, but they have succeeded in bringing relations to their lowest point since the end of the Cold War many years ago.

I am ashamed that Canada is following along like a little lap dog to President Trump by

expelling four diplomats instead of thinking for ourselves.

You can call me a Russian lover if you want, but I believe there is an ulterior motive for this continuous demonizing of Russia. Are they preparing the West for some kind of conflict with those “bad” Russians?

Trying to divert attention away from Trump’s problems? Trying to justify their enormous defense budget?

Time will tell and it may not be pretty.

Bob Wiseman Biggar, Sask.

Reality check—Canada’s need for new pipelines is critical Kenneth P. Green, Senior Director, Centre for Natural Resource Studies, Fraser Institute; Elmira Aliakbari, Senior Economist, Fraser Institute; Ashley Stedman, Policy Analyst, Fraser Institute.

In recent months, Canadian crude oil prices have dropped relative to other international benchmark prices, costing the economy billions in foregone revenues. The recent surge in the Western Canada Select (WCS) price discount compared to West Texas Intermediate (WTI) is largely due to Canada’s insufficient pipeline capacity. The result? Increased crude-by-rail and higher transportation costs.

Between 2009 and 2012, the average price differential was 13 dollars per barrel. However, in February 2018, the differential reached 34 dollars per barrel, which is a striking increase of two-and-a-half times.

This significant increase in the price differential reflects Canada’s lack of transport capacity and restricted market access.

Consider this. Despite growing oil production in recent years, Canada

has not built any major pipelines, resulting in excess oil production and lack of transport capacity. Simply put, there are not enough pipes to move western Canada’s crude oil.

TransCanada’s Energy East and Eastern Mainline projects were cancelled due to a number of factors including significant red tape. And despite receiving regulatory approval, Canada’s remaining pipeline projects—Trans Mountain Expansion, the Line 3 Replacement Project, and Keystone XL—continue to face delays due to market uncertainty, environmental, and regulatory concerns, and political opposition.

For example, B.C.’s NDP government, led by Premier John Horgan, is blocking the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion despite federal government and National Energy Board approvals.

Analysts suggest that new pipelines may be built between 2019 and 2022, but this timeline seems optimistic given the pipeline obstructionism ramping up across the country. The reality is that many new Canadian pipeline projects remain in political

Unfortunately, the current price differential for Canadian crude is likely to remain high until more pipeline capacity comes online.

The reality is that the steep WTIWCS price differential and high transportation costs for crude-byrail reaffirms Canada’s critical need for more pipeline capacity. As such, federal and provincial policymakers should recognize the urgency associated with building new pipelines in Canada.

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Meanwhile, insufficient pipeline capacity has increased oil shipments by rail—a more expensive (and slightly less safe) mode of transportation— leading to higher costs for Canadian producers. Increased crude-by-rail has also created a new problem for oil producers; they now struggle to compete with farmers and grain companies for space on rail cars. In fact, rail companies recently cut back on shipping crude-by-rail to free-up more capacity for grain shipping, leaving oil products stranded.

To make the matters worse, rail companies now demand much higher rates “to move oil because they fear the business will evaporate once new export pipelines come on stream.”

According to a recent Financial Post article, rail costs to transport crude from western Canada to the Gulf Coast may reach US$20 per barrel, which is much higher than previous estimates.

Ultimately higher crude-by-rail rates mean Canadian oil producers must absorb higher costs—leading to lower prices for Canadian crude.

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Reading is very beneficial

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been waiting since she was three to read her own books. (You have to understand how her mind works). This year she has already read more than the minimum amount the teacher requires.

There are two events coming up in April that celebrate literacy and the love of reading. One is Canada Book Day which is observed April 23. It was originally organized by the Writers’ Trust of Canada the mandate is to represent writers and support Canadian English-language literature.

International Children’s Book Day is celebrated on April 2. This day was founded in 1967 and is observed close to the birthday of Hans Christian Andersen.

Activities include writing competition, announcements of book awards and events with authors of children’s literature.

Each year a theme is decided upon and a prominent author from

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the host country is invited to write a message to the children. An illustrator will design a poster for mirror the message.

All of these materials are used to promote books and reading. Activities are organized in schools and libraries.

This year Canada Children’s Book Week will be celebrated May 5-12.

There were over 50 million printed books sold in Canada last year.

The celebratory week is an opportunity to honour authors who make their words come alive through stories, essays, poems, novels, fiction and non fiction.

Celebrate either the Day or the Week by picking up a new book to read. Or, if you are like me and have a favourite, take if off the shelf and give it another read.

Reading is very beneficial: mental stimulation, stress reduction, expands vocabulary, improves memory, increases analytical thinking, better focus, good entertainment, develops strong bonds.

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. —Richard Steele

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Teachers will also trumpet the benefits of learning.

Being an avid reader Peggy Hasein myself I can’t imagine any better time spent than with a good book.

Happy to say my youngest granddaughter loves books as well. Last year was her first year of learning to read and it didn’t take her long to master the art. She had

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Hillary Clinton is an avid promoter of literacy and the benefits of reading. She often points to a study that suggests children in low-income families hear 30 million fewer words by the age of 4 than their affluent counterparts.

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Anita Silvernagle, right, and the Sherry Anderson rink repeat as the Canadian Senior Curling champions. They are pictured here in Fredericton last year. Left to right: Sherry Anderson, Patty Hersikorn, Brenda Goertzen, and Anita Silvernagle. (Submitted Photo) Biggar’s Anita Silvernagle, lead for Saskatchewan’s Sherry Anderson rink, can add another honour to her trophy case.

Silvernagle with Anderson, along with Third, Petty Hersikorn and Second, Brenda Goertzen out of the Nutana Curling Club, took Senior Curling Gold in Stratford, Ontario, March 29, adding to their Gold the previous year in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

The Saskatchewan rink rolled through Ontario, 7-4 in the semi-final, starting the final versus Nova Scotia’s Mary Mattatall safely with two opening blank ends. In

the third, Mattatall and her team of Margaret Cutcliffe, Jill Alcoe-Holland and Andrea Saulnier went on the offensive and put rocks into play, scoring four points.

Anderson managed to rebound with two in the fourth and stole the next three ends to lead 6-4 after seven.

Mattatall fought back and scored a deuce in the eighth to force the extra, but Anderson used hammer to her advantage to score a single winning point and claim the national championship for the second year in a row with the 7-6 win.

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The World Seniors officially began in 2002.

Canada has won a leading nine men’s and eleven women’s titles.

Since 2005, the winners of the Canadian Seniors have represented Canada in the following year’s World Seniors.

Thus, last year’s winners - Alberta’s Wade White and Saskatchewan’s Sherry Anderson - will wear the Maple Leaf in the 2018 World Seniors, April 21-28 at Östersund, Sweden.

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Come fill the cup -- and on the fire of spring Your winter garment of repentance fling The bird of life has but a little way to flutter And the bird is on the wing.

Y.T. (Yours Truly) never invented or improved anything in his life, but he sure notices that a lot of time has passed him, and mentioning time sure reminds him of clocks.

(I was going to write “clucks”, but a guy can be humble.”

There are quite a few things in life that most people don’t have (like large bank accounts or Caribbean cruises, et cetera) but all of us have had clocks.

Dad used to tell us that his father used to go down to the shore of Lake Scugog (in Ontario) light a campfire and

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study his books in its light, because at home he was only allowed one inch of candle every evening.

Well, one inch of candle lasted over half an hour?

Apparently my grandfather eventually became a school teacher (although he died before Y.T. was born) and was highly respected by everyone who knew him (it’s too bad that his grandson didn’t turn out that way).

All these time telling things were a necessity to the early pioneers of Canada, and I think that being able to quote what a clock said, was a first when we began to understand the world around us.

That old clock that hung on the kitchen wall was always a challenge to the young Masons as we were growing up and boy, were we ever proud when we could tell mother that it was dinner time. Maybe that old clock didn’t keep very good time, but it was the very start of our debatable education.

Dad never used a clock very much being an old farmer, he woke at the

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same time every morning, went out and fed the horses and milk the cows before he came in for breakfast.

Old farmers were like that (Crocodile Dundee was a long way down the road yet). they just looked at the sun and drove in from the field. And Mrs. Old Farmer didn’t seem to mind much. Of course, the crow of the odd farm rooster helped tell a lot of us that morning was near.

When Phyllis and Y.T. were living on the farm, a couple of our Toronto cousins stayed at our place and they decided to “rough it” by camping our on the veranda. Of course about three a.m. on a summer’s morning about 20 of our young roosters started to greet the day and when our bleary eyed relatives came in for breakfast they explained to laughing us that something had gotten into our hen house and caused quite a commotion.(Of course, we weren’t that used to traffic noise, either.)

I looked up the subject of clocks in my encyclopedia one day and found that time pieces of one kind or another have been around forever. I says that possibly the lengthening of tree shadows inspired the inventions of the first sundials, I dunno. There have been all kinds from sundials and water clocks down to satellite clocks, and even clocks like that one that Y.T. punched so religiously when he was the night watchman at

the University.

Being inquisitive kids, and our folks having a few worn out clocks around the place, we young fellows lost no time in taking them apart just to see why they had ticked one time.

I don’t remember ever putting one together again, but a lot of those little wheels sure made good tops Bob Mason to spin.

Somewhere in our past I remember sleeping in a house where a clock struck a tune every 15 minutes. Yawn. Also, and I remember this a lot better, a big belled clock struck midnight in a German town that we had just captured. (I didn’t need Ex-lax for a week). Every now and then in the middle of the night some sharp eye sniper kept potting away at my luminous wrist watch until I turned it upside down. Many times it was too murky to see our watches, so Lt. Perkins says, “OK boys, when you see me, throw a phosphorous grenade, it’s time to attack.”

Sorry. We watched alright, but only three of the 29 men who started up that dike ever made it to the top.

We got home alright though, and ended up following that nine to five routine for years.

When the buzzer on the mill wall went we straggled in a long line over to the Upper Dry (the men’s dressing room) in the office building.

I could tell you about that first lady who was

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on the crew who didn’t realize where we were going -- but I won’t.

A lot of water has passed under our bridge since we first would tell an hour from a minute hand, and time keeps ticking away.

The wine of life keeps oozing drop by drop[ The leaves of life keep falling, one by one.

Even at that, one night our neighbour (over a glass of wine) was so deep in conversation with us that we never noticed him turn their clock back a couple of hours. Finally (at midnight) we said “goodbye” and left, arriving home at 3 a.m.

They tell me that my hour glass is darn near empty, but if all those bunkers on the local golf course (that I always hit my ball into) have the right stuff, maybe I can get a refill?

Lone amid the cafe’s cheers Sad of heart am I tonight.

Dolefully I drink my beer But no single line I write.

There’s the wretched rent to pay Yet I glower at pen and ink Oh, inspire me muse I pray, For it is later than you think.

Lastly you who read, aye you, who this very line may scan Think of all you planned to do -- have you done the best you can?

See, yon tavern lights are low, blacks the night and how you shrink, Good. And is it time to go? Ah, the clock is always slow It is later than you think, sadly, later than you think Far, far later than you think.

I wish I had written that.

Biggar Bowling Centre scores March 26-29 Monday mixed league: MHS, Jason Raschke, 220; WHS, Brett Dorosh, 236; MHT, Jason Raschke, 596; WHT, Brett Dorosh, 514.

Thursday senior league: MHS, Jack Eckart, 213; WHS, June Hoppe, 191; MHT, Jack Eckart, 575; WHT, Donna Eckart, 504.

YBC Bowlasaurus: BHS, Kolton Sims, 87; GHS, Ellie Hawes, 74.

Pee Wee: BHS, Dominic Raschke, 130; GHS, Haydyn Watson, 103; BHD, Dominic Raschke, 240; GHD, Haydyn Watson, 201.

Bantam: BHS, Aidan Zagoruy, 139; GHS, Saphina Gosselin, 120; BHT, Kyson McMahon,

325; GHT, Saphina Gosselin, 322.

Juniors: BHS, Julian Heimbecker, 158; GHS, Jayla Boobyer, 191; BHT, Julian Heimbecker, 352; GHT, Jayla Boobyer, 514.

Seniors: BHS, Justin Otterson, 124; GHS, Hailey Boobyer, 195; BHT, Justin Otterson, 325; GHT, Hailey Boobyer, 478.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2018

Natural solutions to ag problems While we tend to look to chemicals to solve

Agriculture Calvin Daniels

most of the pest problems we encounter from ticks on our pet pooches and dandelions in the front lawn to weeds and bugs in farm crops, that may not always be the best option.

It is always interesting to find those instances when researchers find creative solutions without turning to some complex mixture of chemicals.

Such was the case in reading a recent article.

The story relates research taking place at the University of Saskatchewan which investigates a rather intriguing ways to deal with wheat which has been infected by fusarium.

Fusarium head blight can be a major down-

grading factor for wheat.

For instance, in 2016, it caused an estimated $1 billion in damage to the Prairie wheat crop, noted the story.

The problem is that wheat damaged by fusarium becomes very difficult to market because it can be detrimental to both humans and animals above certain thresholds of contamination. The risk factor is one most just don’t want to take, leaving farmers extremely limited in where they can sell infested wheat.

But researchers at the U of S, headed by Fiona Buchanan, an animal sciences professor, have determined they can fatten up mealworms on a diet of fusariumdamaged wheat and then safely feed the mealworms to broiler chickens.

The story related how researchers bought one tonne of fusariumdamaged wheat with a contamination level of eight p.p.m. of vomitoxin separating the wheat into fractions that ranged from 0.2 p.p.m. to 12 p.p.m. of vomitoxin.

Mealworms were fed the contaminated wheat for 30 days and then fasted to get rid of anything in their gastrointestinal tract. The worms were freeze dried, ground up and analyzed

for toxins.

The worms contained 0.13 p.p.m. of vomitoxin no matter whether they were fed wheat with high or low doses of vomitoxin.

The mealworms were then fed to chickens, which naturally like

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given the uncertainty of damaged wheat supply and the ability to feed the worms in a commercial chicken farm, but it does open some doors to explore.

And it could well spur other researchers to look to more natural ways of dealing with some of the problems farmers face.

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worms. The worms are also a pretty good chicken feed since they contain 50 per cent protein and 34 per cent fat.

The research is most interesting because it finds a reasonable solution to a growing problem’ that of what can be done with fusarium infected wheat.

Whether the process is reasonably expandable in terms of production scale is to be seen, especially

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2018 Pre-Seeding Meeting The topics include: 2018/19 Cargill Ltd -- Prairie Malt’s Production & Pricing Contract Information, Barley Market Update and Important Agronomic information for successful Malt production of Metcalfe, Copeland, Synergy, Polarstar and Platinum Star.

THURSDAY, APRIL 12 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Dean-O’s Place (former Elks Hall) 1st Ave. East, Biggar, Sask.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 10, 2018 to: Nicole Eaton Barley Merchant 306-948-1607 Nicole_Eaton@prairiemalt.com Finding rhythm in life . . . Edmonton drummer Lucas Coffey leads St. Gabriel School students through the pulse, throb and cadence of the drums last week as the school held a series of workshops designed to empower kids from individuals to a community of creative youth. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein

Tamara Weir-Shields Barley Supply Chain Manager 306-948-1604 Tamara_Weir-Shields@prairiemalt.com

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In Columbus, who should pay for Karlsson decision?

Please join us in CONGRATULATING

ANITA SILVERNAGLE

ON HER TEAM

defending their title and becoming the 2018 Canadian Womenʼs Senior Curling Champions in Stratford, Ontario, March 24 - 29, 2018; and wishing her all the best as they compete for the World Title at the 2018 Womenʼs World Seniors Curling Championship in Ostersund, Sweden, April 21-28, 2018.

You are cordially invited to stop

by Biggar and Landis Insurance Service, Biggar Office THURSDAY, APRIL 12 from 2 - 4 p.m. and join us for an afternoon of CELEBRATION! Cake and refreshments will be served.

An interesting Twitter thread recently addressed the phenomenal 2017-18 season of William Karlsson, the breakout sniper of the Vegas Golden Knights.

The question on Twitter was this: Should the people who run the Columbus Blue Jackets, who left Karlsson exposed in the expansion draft, be fired for their incompetence? Or should they be given a reprieve, due to the fact that no one could possibly have foreseen Karlsson, who managed six goals in 81 games last season, becoming one of the most feared goal scorers in the NHL? Justin Bourne, who writes about the NHL for The Athletic, posted this: “If you expose a player in an expansion draft who scores 40 the next season you should autolose your job. I know player evaluation is hard but I don’t think most guys would even be mad.

‘Yeah I know, I’m fired,

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that’s fair.’”

Schuyler won the Wing Some responders Bowl in Philadelphia blamed the by eatColumbus ing 501 GM, Jarmo chicken Kekäläinen; wings others in 30 felt that minutes.

Kekäläinen She was provided poulthe talented try in player to motion.” coach John • NorTortorella man and it was Chad up to the of the coach to Washextract the ington maximum Post, production. with two Said of his Bruce Penton @Julie 20 ways Robento make hymer on Twitter: “But, the NBA better: “1. if a coach isn’t utilizing LeBron James gets a player to their greatest to change teams every advantage, I’d assume year, and at midseason, that’s a talk the GM half the roster turns over would have with a coach to ensure he makes the to rectify. On the flip NBA Finals; 2. Statistical side, we’re talking about adjustment: When a pass a 25-year-old player who leads to a three-point may have simply hit his basket, it should count as stride. Doesn’t the player 1.5 assists.” deserve credit here?”

• Dwight Perry of the Perhaps it was opporSeattle Times: “North tunity that knocked for Dakota has been ranked Karlsson, who will be a the drunkest state in the key player counted on U.S. But it was only No. by the Golden Knights 5 until Carson Wentz to help them vie for a blew out his knee.”

Stanley Cup. Others, like • Brad Rock of the Reilly Smith and JonaDeseret News (Salt Lake than Marchessault, have City): “University of similar stories to that Memphis coach Tubby of Karlsson. Both were Smith went on a righdeemed excessive parts teous rant about 800 by the Florida Panthers’ college basketball playbraintrust, and it must ers transferring ‘when be exceedingly satisfying they want.’ Problem was, to Vegas coach Gerard Smith has had six jobs in Gallant to see two forthe last 25 years — when mer Panthers, whom he he wanted. Isn’t there coached until getting something about glass fired in November of last houses he’s supposed to season, not only perknow?” forming well but becom• Dwight Perry again: ing vital cogs in his “The San Francisco slam-dunk run toward Giants announced plans the Coach-of-the-Year to retire flaxseed-oil conaward. noisseur Barry Bonds’ Karlsson is getting 50 No. 25 this season. His per cent more ice time than he received last year in Columbus, but with 41 goals at last count, is scoring 700 per cent more goals than he did last year. Coaching? Serendipity? Luck?

Whatever the reason, the brightest light among the Golden Knights collection of neon is proof that not even the most astute hockey minds can play Kreskin, and foresee how the future will unfold.

• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Molly

Penton on sports

was the only jersey you had to wash in cold water just to keep the number from increasing to 26.”

• Comedy writer Jim Barach: “A report says the entire Raiders complex in Las Vegas will cost $2 billion. Which means when the team raises $1 billion they can put it all on red and just let it ride.”

• Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com: “Matt Harvey says the Mets will “shock a lot of people” this season. Is there an electrical wiring issue at Citifield we don’t know about?”

• RJ Currie again: “With Alberta skip Laura Crocker set to wed curler Geoff Walker, will she be lastrocker Crocker-Walker?”

• Another one from Barach: “Steve Nash will be inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame.

Although it’s sad to see Pete Rose is still the only athlete kept out of the Hall of Fame because of a bad haircut.”

• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg, on ex-MLB slugger Albert Belle getting charged with two counts of DUI and indecent exposure after drunkenly urinating by his car in front of children: “This move was so stupid Belle may have accidentally become an honourary Kardashian.”

• One more from Perry: “LiAngelo Ball, with an international shoplifting incident and a grandstanding father on his résumé, has declared for this year’s NBA draft.

Sounds like now might be an opportune time to invest in 10-foot poles.”

Care to comment?

Email brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca

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THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2018

Despite the storm, the day went on

by Delta Fay Cruickshank for the Biggar Museum and Gallery It was blowing and the snow didn’t stop until later in the afternoon.

Travel was not recommended west of Biggar and apparently one needed a tank to get down Highway 51.

That was Friday, March 23.

Here at the museum we had planned a workshop on Volunteer Recognition.

The representative from Rivers West, who facilitated the workshop showed up at 8:30. She had come from Rosetown, describing the road conditions as not great, glad she came early. The guest speaker, Brenda Robinson, was right behind her. They made it, but only 10 of the 28 registered participants were able to be here.

But the show went on.

Brenda Robinson is a knowledgeable and humourous speaker.

She started her talk by declaring “people are our greatest resource.� Volunteers are what keep our communities vibrant and busy, the sign of a healthy community.

She outlined the generalized characteristics of the many generations of volunteers. Most communities have seven to eight generations in it. Each generation has something to offer the community as a volunteer. • Matures: over 70 characteristics: dependable, punctual and reliable.

They like to share their experiences and when we listen to them we validate their purposes. • Baby Boomers: aged 47-70. They are the hardest workers, and will work until the job is done. They like leadership roles, are great organizers and are adapting to technology, they make great project managers. • Generation X: 32-47.

Generally speaking they are more laid back, resourceful, problem solvers and results oriented.

They are busy, their time is occupied with careers, children, family, etc. but they will give what time they have. They enjoy a challenge, and want personal gratitude for the time they will give your organization. They are not the tidy up group, but will

come, when asked for a specific project. • Millenials: age 22-32.

There are more millennials than Generation X. These are generally more innovative, creative, have no fear and the best team players. They work smarter, not harder. They are the best board members.

They are likely to bring their children to events. • Generation Z: age 15-22.

They make great junior board members, if one position can be held by two people. They will take turns coming to meetings.

They have the technological skills that all organizations need. Encourage them to share their ideas. “Our volunteers are aging, getting burned out, have been with us for over a decade.� A common issue for many organizations that rely on volunteers. Don’t focus on the problems that all organizations are having, finding volunteers.

Instead, get engaged with the whole community, the volunteers are there, they just need to be asked.

Each generation has skills, and looking for volunteers for your organiza-

tions should have people from as many generations as possible. Together, the generations will work together as volunteers to share ideas, and get the events on. Use the phrase “I thought of you . . . “ when asking someone to be part of the team to put together an event. Develop the attitude of “get it done together.�

The Biggar Museum and Gallery is taking all this information on board.

Engaging the youth, the Generation Z group, has been happening here, with

success. With the help of BCS and Mrs. Darroch, every Thursday afternoon for five years, a student comes here to help in many avenues of the day to day operations of the museum.

We now have a Work Experience student coming for 60 hours. We expect this student to be a part of the day to day operations, and as well they have their own research project. Working with the Biggar and District Arts Council and OSAC (Organization

of Saskatchewan Arts Councils) we are involved in the Inspire program.

Through this program we are engaging the skills of a local high school student, Madeline Ellard. Together we are planning a private viewing for the art shows that come here to the gallery.

Our April show is Cate Francis: Paper Wildlife Conservancy. Together with Madeline, we hope to encourage more of our community to witness the art, culture and history our community has to offer every generation.

You know, Biggar is a great community . . . I am proud to call it my home.

In the museum and throughout downtown Saskatoon, Broadway and 33rd Street . . . The art of Cate Francis will be on display in the Credit Union Gallery inside the Biggar Museum and Gallery. As part of the Paper Wildlife Conservancy, her art can be seen throughout the city of Saskatoon. (Submitted photos) 18041AX0

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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65TH ANNIVERSARY The family of Joy and Keith Aldridge of Kelfield, Sask. invite you to attend an afternoon social to help them celebrate…

Joy and Keith’s 65 WEDDING ANNIVERSARY on Saturday, April 21 at Dean-O’s Place, Biggar TH

(former Elks Hall)

from 2 - 4 p.m.

Your presence is your gift.

Coming

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THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2018

APRIL at Biggar Museum & Gallery with Biggar & District Arts Council bring to our community the work of Cate Frances‌�Paper Wildlife Conservancy�.

Her paintings appear beautiful, but then a closer look will bring your awareness to the plight of our urban wildlife. Open Monday - Friday, 1-5. Private viewing of exhibit on Tuesday, April 17, 7 - 9 p.m.

Refreshments available.

14c3 SATURDAY, APRIL 7: Biggar & District Health Centre Craft Show, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in LTC Activity Room. Silver Collection at door and 50/50. Everyone welcome.

12c3 SATURDAY, APRIL 7: “The Duelling Pianos� Show, @ Perdue Rec. Complex. Contact Vivian Easton @ 306-2275322 for more info and tickets.

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CLOTHING SALE Great Selection with over 2000 items

“Alia n TanJay� “French Dressing� “Orientique�; “Juli� “Renuar�; “PaPa� “Jess n Jane�; “De’Vie� “5th Avenue Jewelry�

TUESDAY, APRIL 10 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. @ Biggar New Horizons Brought to you by Bax Empire Contact Connie, 306-629-7752

Cash, Cheque, Credit Card, Debit card TUESDAY, APRIL 10: Biggar Music Festival Association annual meeting, 7 p.m. in BCS2000 Library. Everyone welcome!

14c1 THURSDAY, APRIL 12: Biggar & District Arts Council presents‌ “Comedy in Motion with BOB CATESâ€?, 7:30 p.m., The Majestic Theatre, Biggar Adults/Seniors $25 (advance $20); Students, 13 and older, $15 (advance $12); children 12 and under, $5. Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306-948-2452 or online www.ticketpro.ca 10c6

SUNDAY, APRIL 15: Ruthilda UCW Spring Supper, 5 - 7 p.m. Bingo to follow.

13p3 APRIL 19, 20, 21: St. Gabriel CWL Clothing Drive, church basement, 111 - 7th Ave. West, Biggar. Drop off: starts Thursday 9 a.m. and continues to Friday 8 p.m. Shopping: Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. All proceeds go to the Food Bank and KidSport.

12c5 FRIDAY, APRIL 20, SATURDAY, APRIL 21, SUNDAY, APRIL 22: Plenty and District Players presents their 29th Dinner Theatre, “No Body Like Jimmy�, a comedy by Burton Bumgarner. Cocktails, 5:30; Dinner, 6:30; Show, 8 p.m.

Tickets on Sale, March 26 at Plenty Community Hall. After that, please stop in or call Michelle at the Dodsland Post Office, 306-356-2185. Tickets‌ $30/ person for dinner and show. Reserved seating only.

12c4 FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 5 - 9 p.m.; SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 9 - 12 noon‌ Biggar United Church Garage and Bake Sale.

BBQ, Friday, April 27 @ 4 p.m. & Pancake Breakfast, Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m. All donations gratefully received.

For pickup, call Jim 306-948-2856.

14c3 SATURDAY, APRIL 28: Biggar & District Arts Council presents‌ “Derina Harvey Bandâ€?, 7:30 p.m., The Majestic Theatre, Biggar Adults/Seniors $25 (advance $20); Students, 13 and older, $15 (advance $12); children 12 and under, $5. Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306-9482452 or online www.ticketpro.ca 12c6

COMING EVENTS Chris Attrell Photography is hosting beginner photography classes all over Saskatchewan this spring.

Only 3 hrs. Please visit Anywhere.ca to find dates and locations.

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AUCTIONS

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

Opening of Karla’s Auction House.

SUNDAY, APRIL 8, 2018 Springside, SK. 10am.

1965 Mustang Convertible; 1979 Cadillac; Antiques; Household; Guns; Boat Lift. Karla’s Auction/Ukrainetz Auction.

Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements.

For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com.

COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE: $0.99/each for a box of 180 ($178.20). Also full range of tree, shrub, and berry seedlings. Free shipping most of Canada. Growth guarantee. 1-866873-3846 or TreeTime.ca.

FIREARMS AUCTION APRIL 21st, - Three Sessions Live And Online.

Bidding Opens April 6th. www. switzersauction. com, Toll-Free 1-800-694-2609, Email: paul@switzersauction.com.

Estates And Collections Wanted.

Switzer’s - Canada’s #1 Firearms Auction.

INVITATIONS CALL FOR

‘MOM’ SUBMISSIONS for

“Mother of the Year� now being accepted

Biggar Central School 2000

‘Mother of the Year TEA’

SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCIL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

‌submit your favourite Mom letter,

TUESDAY, MAY 1ST

7:00 p.m.

Biggar Central School 2000 • Information will be shared at that time about progress related to the school goals, as well as summaries of what the SCC has accomplished to date this year. • Members will be elected at that time to serve on the SCC for the 2018-2019 school year. • All community members are welcome – please come listen and share your opinions and input for our school!

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around 150 words or less, stating what makes this lady so special.

ALL submissions (MOMS) will be honoured.

Drop off letters to the Prairie Branches office, Nova Wood Centre, 104 - 6th Ave. East, Box 1690, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 or Biggar Independent, 122 Main Street, Box 40, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

DEADLINE: APRIL 9, 2018 ‌A WONDERFUL WAY TO HONOUR MOM AND SUPPORT PRAIRIE BRANCHES WITH THEIR ANNUAL RECOGNITION & FUNDRAISER. *NOTE‌mothers from various communities, service clubs and individuals will all come together to be honoured on the day of the tea.

PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306-649.1405 for details.

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TENDER FOR SALE BY TENDER The Rural Municipality of Rosemount No. 378 is offering the following equipment for sale by public tender:

1984 Kubota B6200 FWA Tractor 540 PTO 1984 4101 Buhler/Farm King Mower Inquiries with respect to the above or arrangements to view the above may be directed to Jerry Kirilenko at 306-9373655.

Sealed offers to purchase the above equipment must be received in the municipal office by 3:00 p.m., Monday, May 7th, 2018.

Sealed offers may be hand delivered or mailed to the following address:Rural Municipality of Rosemount No. 378 P. O. Box 184, Landis, SK, S0K 2K0 Please mark the envelope “Public Tender�.

Taxed offers will not be accepted.

Payment and removal of equipment must be completed within 14 days of awarded

tender.

Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Kara Kirilenko, Administrator

BOX 40, BIGGAR, SK S0K 0M0

Phone: 306-948-3344; Fax: 306-948-2133 Email: tip@sasktel.net www.biggarindependent.ca CLASSIFIED AD RATES Deadline - Monday at 5 p.m.

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WANTED MAIN STREET GARAGE SALE is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 306-9481773 or 306-9485393.

Pick-up available. tfn WANTED: OLD TUBE AUDIO EQUIPMENT. 40 years or older.

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Fax #306-882-3969; Phone #306-882-4244.

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Christie is survived by her loving husband, Paul; and a daughter, Lee (Eugene); brother, Larry (Bea); sisters, Faye (John), and Roxy; sisters-in-law, Olga , Irene, and Pauline; and brotherin-law, Steve; and several nieces and

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Many consumers, without herb gardens of their own, will choose to purchase dried herbs more frequently than fresh due to cost and convenience.

Dried herbs are suitable for certain recipe applications, however there are just as many recipes that would benefit from fresh.

Consequently, other than listening to your wallet, how should one discriminate choosing between them?

Although fresh herbs seem to offer the most flavour, they are not a necessity for all recipes. Dried herbs need time and moisture to release their flavours, and therefore are adequate in dishes that require a certain amount of cooking time to allow for this re-hydration.

Examples of these recipes would be ones such as pasta sauce, chili, soups, or other stewed dishes.

Fresh herbs can be used in these applications, but

Herbs: Fresh or Dried?

are better suited being added at the end of the cooking process, as they can lose their potency if cooked for too long.

Many people also use dried herbs in marinades and compound butters. Compound butters are combinations of herbs, seasonings, and flavourings combined with butter to create finishing touches to certain dishes. Garlic butter, for example, is probably the most recognizable compound butter.

A large misconception with dried herbs, however, is that they last forever. They don’t. There are steps one can take to

inhibit their deterioration like storing them in a cool dark place, but eventually they will lose their pungency.

Typically, I would suggest replacing dried herbs every eight to twelve months if stored properly.

I have found that Chef Dez the bulk foods sections at the grocery stores are the best option for doing this economically. Get in the habit of only purchasing slightly more than what you need for a recipe.

This will keep your home inventory low and your recipes tasting better.

Since the moisture (water content) has been removed from dried herbs, they are more potent (per measure) than fresh herbs. This is an important consideration when changing a recipe to accommodate the herbs you have on hand. The only herb, that this rule is not applicable to, is tarragon - it is more potent (per measure) in its fresh form.

Given the choice to be stranded on a dessert island with either herb form, I would obviously pick fresh for its versatility, nutrients, and fresh flavour. However, it is important to understand that dried herbs, when used and stored correctly,

can play a vital role in our kitchens.

Dear Chef Dez: I was recently given some fresh basil and added it to a pasta sauce I was making. I didn’t notice much difference in flavour than using dried basil, in fact I noticed less.

Is this right?

Margarette T. Coquitlam, BC Dear Margarette:

This depends on how much basil you added and when you added it. Most dried herbs are more potent in the dry form as the flavour intensity is higher without water content. Therefore you would need to add a larger measurement of fresh then you would dry.

When adding delicate fresh herbs, such as basil, do it at the end of the

cooking process, about 30 seconds before serving.

This will guarantee that the fresh flavours of the basil will be prevalent in your dish.

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Monarch Multiple 4-H news

by Reid Wolfe We began our year way back in September with registration night.

Our General Leader is Lisa Haynes, Assistant General Leader is Kim Westgard, Beef Leaders are Mark Haynes and Dean McAvoy; Light Horse Leader is Lexie Dehr. Club Executive: President, Kolby Haynes; Vice President, Keaton Haynes; Secretary, Jeslyn Mundt; Treasurer, Chayce Westgard; Club Reporters, Reid Wolfe and Davin Dehr. Other members in the club are Chloe Dehr, Dallas McAvoy and Averi Weekes.

On September 30 we had a very successful Trail Ride/Poker Derby/ Silent Auction. This was a fund raiser for the whole club -- it was a great day with lots of support from the community Both the Beef and Light Horse Projects have been busy through the winter having their own project meetings working on their project books, making winter projects (Light Horse members made stall signs with their horseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name on them).

Beef members have been working with their animals, watching videos on

safe animal handling and listening to a Co-op feed specialist talk to them about what they should feed their animals.

February 11 we had our Public Speaking day at the New Horizons. This is something that every 4-H member does when they are in 4-H. Our very capable judges this year

were Chelsea Norheim and Cassandra Morari.

All of the kids did a great job. The Beef kids will be taking in Beef Expo at Prairieland Park on April 7 and 8 and then the whole club will be going to Apex for our Christmas/Easter party.

Till next time -- yours in 4-H.

Monarch Multiple 4-H Club members with judges Cassandra Morari and Chelsea Norheim.

Monarch 4-H Light Horse members pose with their stall signs they made for their winter projects this year. (Photos for The Independent by BJ Wolfe)