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Safety on the farm . . . Wednesday, June 7 the valley was abuzz with students in the fourth and fifth grade and presenters focused on safety issues -- on the farm, ATV, fire. In the picture these students are learning about farm safety, the dangers of overhead lines, and keeping an eye out for traffic in the yard. The day was part of Progressive Agriculture Safety Day. These days are conducted across the country and the goal is to provide education, training and resources to make farm and ranch life safer and healthier for children and the communities.

(Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

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Those who attended the Safety Days last week moved from station to station learning about ATV safety, PTO safety, electrical safety, ďŹ re safety, chemical safety, hidden hazards, grain safety, disability awareness, bike safety. The day included lunch, snacks, a T-shirt and a goody bag to take home. (Independent photos by Daryl Hasein)

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Biggar Council Minute highlights The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held on Tuesday, May 16 at 7:15 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Roll call: Mayor Ray Sadler; councillors Alan Boyle, Penny McCallum, Kevin McNicholls, Kirk Sherbino, Ivan Young, Edward Young and administrative staff.

Regular meeting of council agenda was approved as presented.

Minutes of the May 2 regular meeting of council was accepted as presented.

The owner of Lot 2 block 20 Plan D4770 and Lot 35-26 Block 5 Plan D4770 addressed Council regarding the demolition orders for the aforementioned properties. The homeowner provided reasons why the properties are in the conditions that they are and also provided Council with his intentions for both properties for the remainder of this year and into 2018.

The owner of Lot 9 Block 27 Plan D4770 did not attend the council meeting nor provide written comments on the demolition orders.

He did, however, talk to Assistant Administrator about the demolition order previous to the council meeting.

Resolved: That Council table a decision on the demolition order on Lot 2 Block 20 Plan D4770 and Lot 35-36 Block 5 Plan D4770 to the next council meeting to be held on May 23.

Bylaw No. 17-789 establishing Municipal Tax Tools was introduced and given three readings

and adopted.

Minutes of May 9 committee meeting was accepted as presented.

The RCMP report for the month of April was accepted as presented.

The Recreation Director’s report was accepted as presented.

Resolved: the town enter into a contract with Dynamic Construction to construct Phase 1 of a spray park located at Buckingham Park in the amount of $156,600 plus taxes was approved and further that coloured concrete be added at a cost of approximately $3,000.

Town foreman report was accepted as presented.

Financial reports -- bank reconciliation, statement of financial activities -- for May were accepted as presented.

General accounts paid in the amount of $43,427.89 and general accounts payable in the

amount of $35,753.49 were approved.

Correspondence accepted and filed: Flaman Industries, reports; Heartland Health Region, information; CN, station building; Cadets, annual ceremony.

Solicitor recommendations regarding the draft Recreation Vehicle Bylaw was reviewed and accepted. Administration will proceed with a draft bylaw for Council to consider at the next regular meeting.

SGI damage claim regarding alleged damage to D. Sawatzky’s vehicle due to an unmarked hole made by the town was reviewed and the damage claim will be forwarded to SUMAssure.

The 2017 Government Operating and Capital Budget showing estimated revenues and transfers in the amount of $5,848,640 and estimated operating and

capital expenditures of $5,837,910 with an estimated surplus of $10,730 was adopted and the mill rate was set at 8.50 mills for 2017.

Permit approved upon payment of fees: Preston L’Hoir, new residential deck.

Lottery license approved to Excell Tire.

Community Event Permit approved to Excell Tire for car show on Main Street, Sunday, June 4, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Fence for town office back yard was approved.

Letter from Heartland Health Region regarding cost-sharing agreement for a new doctor will be reviewed.

Correspondence from Sask Ministry of Environment regarding approval to construct an industrial waste works - SCH Landform was approved as presented.

Meeting adjourned at Tea servers . . . Even the smallest helpers enjoyed 9:10 p.m. high tea at the Biggar Museum and Gallery on Tuesday, June 6. Lydia Yaroshko helped her dad Ryan serve tea at the Confederation Tea and enjoyed meeting people. A number of citizens came out to support the event and of course, partake of the goodies. (Independent photo by Peggy Hasein)

Motorists need to educate themselves regarding traffic bylaws Biggar RCMP have received complaints of violations of by-laws and the Traffic Safety Act along Main Street in Biggar. Police remind motorists that the Town of Biggar has a by-law prohibiting U-Turns on Main Street. The fine under the by-law is $65.

The Town of Biggar bylaws are available on line at the Town of Biggar web site. Citizens are encouraged to get educated on local by-laws.

It is an offence under

the Traffic Safety Act to drive left of solid centre line. Main Street has a solid yellow line. The fine under the Traffic Safety Act is $150. Police have received reports of motorists crossing the line to park across the street. This is unacceptable and potentially dangerous for pedestrians or oncoming traffic.

Pedestrians are not off the hook either. Jay walking is dangerous.

Under the Traffic Safety

Act a pedestrian can be fined $70 for moving in front of the path of a vehicle when unsafe. Jay walking is also considered impeding traffic. It is also an offence under the Traffic Safety Act to unlawfully walk on a highway which is also a $70 fine. Pedestrians are encouraged to use the designated cross walks in town or when in doubt any corner of any intersection. Motorists are reminded that a pedes-

trian may be crossing unsafely but there still is an obligation on the motorist to be alert and aware of your surroundings at all times.

Biggar RCMP will be issuing tickets under the Traffic Safety Act. The

Combined Traffic Services Section has also been notified for when the team is working in the jurisdiction. The Town of Biggar By-Law Enforcement officer will be notified to monitor by-law violations.

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Across the plate . . . Biggar Nationals pitcher puts one across the plate on Monday night. The Nationals played Plenty but didn’t come out ahead. Still, some

great plays were made and there were even some home runs. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

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Letter to the Editor…

Dear Editor: It saddens me to see Canada’s new defense plans on TV. What has happened to our old reputation as a Peace Keeping Nation? A peaceful nation doesn’t have enemies and doesn’t have to worry about terrorists on our shores and doorsteps. Violence begets violence. Consider the U.S. and Britain and how their “strong arm” policy are making more enemies every day. Protecting themselves from terrorists has become their number one priority and justifies any expense.

The purchase of jet fighter aircraft particularly bothers me. They are mostly an offensive war machine. Who does Canada plan to attack?

In my opinion Canada has an opportunity to be a leader on the world stage. Showing the world, like Sweden, that non aggression is the best policy. “They have guns, but we have flowers!” We should stand on our own two feet and be proud to make our own decisions, not follow waring countries like some “lap-dog”.

War has changed since I carried

a rifle in the army. Now wars can be fought from long distance with missiles and bombs, wiping out whole cities in a matter of seconds, causing incomprehensible damage, suffering and pollution. Jet fighter planes are of little help in this kind of war. Nobody wins at war and the only way to truly “destroy” an enemy is to make him your friend.

Think of all the good the money that is planned to be spent on defense and military build-up could do if spent for non-military and humanitarian purposes. Think of all the friends we could be making and the economic benefits that would provide, by helping others. What about the huge debt load taxpayers are already carrying. Adding to it is not fair to our children and grandchildren.

I hope Canada can be a strong and peaceful nation and avoid the downhill slide into conflict and war that so many other nations are currently on.

Bob Wiseman Biggar, Sask.

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Mobilizing for Canada’s energy future: The devil is in the details

by Daniel F. Muzyka, President and Chief Executive Officer In recent years, we have experienced a growing international consensus on the need to create a low-carbon future in order to mitigate major climatic changes that will impact economies and societies worldwide. While some remain skeptical, 195 governments came together and committed to a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Although there are conflicting interpretations of what would be required, a widely used measure is an 80-per-cent reduction from 1990 levels by 2050.

The Canadian Academy of Engineering and The Conference Board of Canada came together to ask the following questions that arose from the Trottier Energy Futures Project, including: • What are the implications for the economy of achieving those objectives?

• What does it mean for Canada and Canadians?

• After several years of analysis, we now have initial answers to these and other questions, which we shared at a recent conference on reshaping energy.

Is it technically feasible to reduce GHG emissions by 80 per cent? The short answer is “almost.” The Trottier Project developed a number of

technical scenarios, and the closest it could get to was a 70-per-cent reduction. However, this belies the scale of the undertaking. If we are to achieve meaningful success (something that has largely evaded earlier climate change-related objectives), we need to move quickly from a discussion of aspirational goals to a general understanding of the economic and social implications, and the consensus, action and investment required.

The realities of the move to a lowcarbon economy became apparent in our latest analysis.

First, achieving even half of the proposed objectives will require a transformation in how we live, build, travel and do business. Lifestyle expectations must and will change. The evolution to a true low-carbon economy and society is not a 30-year transition, but a 50-to100-year transformation. Along the way, there will be winners and losers , and all of us will be involved – voluntarily or otherwise.

The second observation we make from our work is that small increments in carbon taxes have a limited impact on CO2 emissions. A carbon tax will have little overall impact on economic growth, provided governments recycle

To undertake these new energy projects, we also have to foster unprecedented political agreement and administrative alignment. Indigenous rights, individual beliefs and causes and regional differences need to be respected and recognized. Achieving our goals will be severely impeded if these issues result in protracted legal battles and regulatory reviews.

Finally, Canada cannot proceed in isolation. We need to take account of developments outside our borders in order to maintain our competitiveness.

While taking advantage of our natural resources, we need to be flexible and attentive enough to build on developments in other countries. Although global companies and larger national players will have a bigger impact on the cost and development of new energy technologies and approaches, 35 million Canadians can make a difference.

We need to move from ideals and aspirations to a sober discussion of pathways and hard choices if we are to achieve our low-carbon goals. History has shown that strong proponents need the conversation if they are to avoid disillusionment in the broader population.

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the increased revenue wisely. Our analysis shows that if the price of carbon is the only tool used, it would need to rise well above the levels of what governments are currently implementing to drive the economy to meet the objectives.

This leads us to our third observation. Achieving the goals will require a major, thoughtful rebuilding of our energy, industrial and transportation systems, as well as the built urban environment. It will take time and will require major new research and capital investment – in the order of $2-trillion to $3-trillion between now and 2050, or equal to 30 per cent to 50 per cent of annual non-residential business capital investment in Canada. Despite the positive economic effects, this level of low-carbon investment will crowd out other priorities and reshape options for growth and development.

Fourth, successful implementation will require massive electrification and the full and appropriate use of all available clean-energy technologies and policy tools. There must also be the sober recognition that existing technologies generally evolve at a predictable pace.

An east-west power grid is an essential feature of any solution.

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Facts about Canada Generally, I find government websites to be cumbersome, difficult to navigate, and even more difficult to understand the thinking process that goes into designing them. It is no different with the Canada 150 site except for one section.

On This Day. Click on that and you will find many interesting facts about Canada. Not just the history stuff which some find boring while others can’t get enough.

April 28, 1967 Montreal welcomes the official opening of the 1967 World’s Fair -- Expo 67. The fair, in celebration of the 100th birthday, attracted over 50 million visitors from April 28 to October 29.

In order to show enter the 90 pavilions and see the rides, shows

and exhibits visitors Guess Who from Winhad to show a passport. nipeg, reached Number Sixty-two countries parOne on the charts. In ticipated.

1987 the group was May 2, 1964 inducted into the CanaThe racdian Music ing world Hall of was abuzz Fame joinwhen ing Joni Northern Mitchell, Dancer Glenn won the Gould, Kentucky Paul Anka, Derby.

Hank Snow.

He was Governor the first General Canadian Adrienne horse to Clarkson do so. On presented his return Randy to Toronto Bachman, the Mayor Burton Peggy Hasein Cummings, presented him with Garry Petera key to the city. He was son, Donnie McDougall named Athlete of the and Bill Wallace with Year by Canadian sports- the Governor General’s writers. Northern Dancer Performing Arts Award is considered a Canadian in 2000. icon and in his two year May 23, 1873 career he won 14 out The precursor to presof the 18 races he coment day RCMP was the peted in. In 1965 he North West Mounted became the Police which was formed first horse on this day. The first inducted into 150 recruits were sent to the Canadian Manitoba. A year later Sports Hall of the Force was expanded Fame. to 275 members who May 18, 1970 made their way west No Sugar Tonight, to Alberta. In 1920 the a hit song by The NWMP merged with

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the Dominion Police to become the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

May 27, 1999 Julie Payette, the second Canadian woman to fly in orbit, takes off aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery for the International Space Station.

She was the first Canadian woman to work in the space laboratory and helped with the construction. On her second mission in 2009 she operated three robotic arms: Canadarm, Canadarm2 and Kibo arm (Japanese).

May 31, 1997 A remarkable engineering feat was heralded when the Confederation Bridge opened for traffic between Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. The bridge was 12.9 kilometres long and spanned the Northumberland Strait linking the island and the mainland making the bridge the world’s longest across

ice covered waters. It is estimated about 4,000 vehicles cross the bridge daily.

June 9, 1993 The Montreal Canadiens win the Stanley Cup defeating the Los

Angeles Kings. Jacques Demers was coach and goal tender was Patrick Roy. Wayne Gretzky played for the Kings.

It certainly highlights the achievements of Canada and its people.

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Looking Back! “Old Tex and I slept out last night Or was it years ago?

A million fireflies alight Across the years remind me so!�

We were riding away from home for the first time in our lives. We had been raised in Great Bend, where Dad had homestead in the early years. There had ben quite a few good ones, but the “Great Depression� of the 1930’s had

caught up to us and now we were learning - even the horse seemed to know - we passed the familiar road to town his trot slowed to a plod as we neared the river hills.

We looked back often, but the home where we had spent our 16 growing years finally disappeared behind a bluff of trees and we turned towards the river.

Part way down the

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slope of the river hills. I noticed that both ferries (a long island in the middle of the river necessitated two ferries!) were on the south side and we would have to wait for Jim Cullen to bring them across.

I dismounted, sat down near the bank, old Tex grazed a bit - and we waited! The sun was getting low behind the far to the west and as it was setting, all of a sudden as it left the quiet waters between the shore and the island was lit by a million fireflies. They circled and flashed on and off so often that I couldn’t help but feel that they were saying “Goodbye� too!

I don’t know if those fireflies are still there.

I’m sure but they are still part of my moments of leaving Great Bend.

The ferries finally came,

and we went “across the river to a new part of our lives. “Upon a meadow green and small I staked him to a willow tree And let the heavy saddle fall Beside my bedroll wearily And soon with dreamy campfire done My head upon the saddle seats Alarm clock set by rising sun At last I lay me down to sleep!�

Our new home in the south was in a fine community of fine people and we enjoyed farming

for a few years, but guess what! War! And it wasn’t long we were kissing our crying mother on the old CPR station platform as we left for overseas - not only were we leaving home, we were leaving our family.

Sorry!

We got home safe and sound though what a Bob Mason thrill it was!

Helped the folks for a couple of years and finally married the nicest girl in the country.

What a nice change it was for us to leave home with a pretty girl on my

arm!

All went well for a few years. We started a small family, had a small house and no money but were happy - then guess what.

A much confused bulbar Polio bug jumped out of the woodwork, bit me and threw me for a ten yard loss!

After some time in the Hospital, the doctors told me that Y.T. would never work again - so we moved to Perdue, built a house, got my health back and lived there 50 years! Until last March.

In February 2017 I found myself in an ambulance headed for a hospital.

We were riding away from our home for the last time. Our family had grown up in Perdue, but had caught up to us - and now we were leaving!

Darn near full circle, eh?

Throughout the year donations of fabric, sheets, et cetera found their way to the little storeroom at Redeemer Lutheran Church.

From January to April a small group of women

gathered once (sometimes twice) a week in the church basement to transform this material into quilts. A few other athome sewers brought finished tops or took home pinned-together quilts to do finishing stitches.

Children and youth joined in by hemming diapers and assembling baby bundles and carrying the finished work

upstairs and displaying them on the pews for a send-off blessing during the next worship service.

Others packed and taped boxes and others loaded and delivered them to the local Home Hardware where they were loaded on their truck for free delivery to the Canadian Lutheran World Relief warehouse in Winnipeg.

There they will be baled

and loaded in ocean freight containers for delivery to people in need.

A total of 160 adult and 50 youth quilts and blankets and 18 baby bundles were sent this year.

Though it is initiated at the Lutheran church it has become a community project with help from so many and potential for growth. What a joy to be part of this project!

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they should be able to do once that one decision is what they want with a made, the chemicals may tractor they purchased. be controlled because of It seems crop traits a reasontied to speable concific chemicept for a cals. farmer, but The marit is just ket may be another predeterexample mined with of a growthe planting ing list choice as of things well, with on the production farm that contracts producers increasingly have little in place. control Of course over, to the keeping a Calvin Daniels point one portion of might sugproduction gest they are back to be to plant the following little more than tenant year may eventually fade farmers. away with the so-called That didn’t sit well terminator gene an all when I suggested the too real possibility. The same to the fellows at the terminator gene is a ‘pizza farm’ but follow specific genetic sequence along and draw your own inserted by scientists conclusion. into a seed’s DNA that A farmer buys land, in renders the seed and the partnership with a lendcrop it produces sterile. ing institution, paying it The farmer wants to off just about the time drain a slough, but didn’t he sells out to retire to a get the paperwork in condo in Phoenix. A fam- to have it approved by ily member, or neighbour someone else. borrows to buy him out He was going to spray and the cycle repeats. one field but being next The farmer borrows door to an organic proto cover seeding, usuducer he wasn’t willing ally with the caveat he to in case there was a buy crop insurance, a wind. decision taken out of his In the fall he was going hands. to burn the stubble, The farmer does get to but he lived in an area decide what to grow, but with restrictions, so he

government red tape is thick.

The decisions have become a very controlled process with producers guided down a particu-

lar line, not so different from cattle in a set of well-designed corrals, and that is just the reality of much of what they do.

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Staking their claim

Staking up the tomato plants was one of the tasks by the Grade 8/9 class at St. Gabriel School for the garden boxes. (Photo by Delta Fay Cruickshank)

by Delta Fay Cruickshank for Biggar Green Space Community Garden The Grades 8/9 class

couldn’t.

But the farmer stills feels more in control of decisions than his counterparts in many European countries where

from St. Gabriel School on Wednesday, June 7 got to plant several plants donated to them. There

were tomato plants, herbs, peppers and flowers. watering, planting and then staking up the tomatoes were the tasks performed that day. Beets and carrots were replanted as the first planting didn’t germinate very well.

Dreams of homemade tomato sauce in the fall we shared. Once again, the enthusiasm for the tasks at hand, even lugging out a big bucket of water was met with enthusiasm.

The garden boxes are behind St. Gabriel School, and very visible from Sandra Schmirler Park.

Net time you are down there, take a look... and if you see a weed or two in the boxes, yank them out, the students will not mind at all.

Kids nowadays... give them a stick and they stake their tomatoes and dream of homemade spaghetti sauce!

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Recently I attended an event in a farm field, one designed to teach young students a bit about the importance of farming by showing them what is grown by producers that goes into a pizza.

It is a great project with its roots in Yorkton, but now mimicked with food farms planted as student teaching tools around the province.

As great as the program is, it was one of those random conversations one has at such events which fired the thought processes for this column.

I ended up in a conversation with a small group of men talking about farming, in particular the amount of technology which is built into a new four-wheel drive tractor, (more than in an early space shuttle they say).

But the conversation was not thought provoking just based on the computer circuitry in a tractor today.

What was intriguing to me was the question about who owns the tech?

A farmer buys the tractor, but does he own the software, or the data it creates?

The Internet has a number of stories about farmers looking for ways to ‘hack’ software in their tractors, believing

Farming is an industry mired in red tape

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Museum continues tradition of bringing in community fun

by Delta Fay Cruickshank for the Biggar Museum and Gallery June 2, 3 and 4 were busy in Biggar! Parades, food, fireworks and fun for the whole family.

The Biggar Museum and Gallery played a part in all the festivities and fun going on in town!

On the Saturday the museum volunteers and board members got the day going with a Pan-

cake Breakfast, over just in time for the parade!

After dinner, the museum had a cake cutting ceremony, a Canada 150 cake!

On Tuesday, June 6, the museum and all their volunteers and board members put on a Royal High Tea, the “Confederation Tea”. Clarence Logan, a Biggar son and renowned opera singer, came in and sang “O

A special day calls for a special uniform.

Canada” to an appreciative crowd.

The festivities are over for now, and yet there is an excellent exhibit in the gallery in the museum, “150 Years of Biggar History” for all to view. Have you been to the museum, we are always making changes,

did you know that? Did you know there is a new video in the Majestic Theatre Exhibit! It is a history of Schools, Hospitals and Churches of Biggar. Next time you have visitors, bring them in for a gander at all there is here in the Biggar Museum and Gallery.

Rachel Diehl, the museum’s new summer student was getting tips from the Pros on how to get those pancakes just right for the hungry crowd Saturday morning, June 3. (All photos by Delta Fay Cruickshank)

Tea was served Tuesday, June 6 in the gallery at the Biggar Museum. Donated goodies, cucumber sandwiches and scones were on the menu, well received by the people who attended. The guests got to hear O Canada by Biggar’s own, Clarence Logan.

INTEGRA TIRE would like to recognize and thank the following for the successful Nick Lovenuk was the Show ʻnʼ Shine held on June 4… winner of the set of Special Thanks … tires supplied for the Westwinds Motor Hotel for beer garden; “Ride for Dad” draw Touch of Grey for providing the music;

by Arrow Tire Royal Canadian Legion for providing their facility; Independent Printers for printing; Super A Foods for burgers; and Biggar Blazers Football Club for barbequing.

TROPHIES were supplied by NAPA Auto Parts, Tradinʼ Post, Fickʼs Small Engine, D.W. Upholstery, Pizzaria Adria, 1st Ave. Collision Center, Bigar Leisure Centre, Hancock Petro Canada, Western Sales, D&S Fireworks/Lancer Music, Super A Foods, Biggar & District Credit Union.

CORPORATE SPONSORS… Buckberger Baerg & Partners LLP, E-Kay Enterprises Ltd., Spyder Auto Body, Busse Law Professional, The Biggar Independent.

DOOR PRIZES were provided by… YH Truck Ag & Auto, Western Sales, NAPA Auto Parts, Fickʼs Small Engine, Viterra, Biggar, Wurth Canada Ltd., Van Houtee Coffee, APD Auto Parts, WSSL Auto Parts, Value Tire, National Tire, Arrow Tire, The Biggar Inependent.

Spyder AutoBody supplied the Tailgate Bar Raffle, Lucky Winner was Kade McLellan

Money Raised for the “Ride for Dad” was $3,890.45

It’s a hit. Ball games and practices have been taking place on the diamonds in Biggar May and June. All age groups are enjoying the season. In this photo the Squirts were playing a game against Plenty on Monday night. It’s a good hit -maybe a home run. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

WATCH for Doreen’s Discount Day at

Leslie’s Drugstore Biggar • 306-948-3397

And a HUGE thanks to all the participants and to those who dropped by.

Classified Deadline Monday 5 p.m.

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Slim Pickings for Vegas Golden Knights The National Hockey League’s newest entry, Las Vegas Golden Knights, will have its roster stocked this week (June 21) but if this was a lake being stocked with fish, most of them are likely to be of the “throwem-back” variety.

Each of the NHL’s 30 teams will lose a maximum of one player to the Golden Knights and there likely won’t be a true star among them.

Each club is allowed to protect seven forwards, three defencemen and one goalie (or eight skaters of any position plus one goalie). Teams are also allowed to protect first- and second-year players, and a player under a no-trade clause cannot be chosen by the Knights.

That leaves a plethora of third-line players, or second-rate defensemen.

The Knights will also have access to the amateur draft (where they’ll pick sixth) and if owner Bill Foley gives general manager George McPhee enough cash, a few free agents might be lured to

Sin City, too.

Assistant GM Brad McCrimmon recently discussed a variety of expansion draft scenarios, including an unlikely one that has the Knights emptying the bank to acquire a superstar to be the “face of the franchise” - such as an Alex Ovechkin. Vegas, after all, is a city where stars thrive and for the Golden Knights to stand out among a crowd of bright lights, it might take an Ovechkin to garner some much needed publicity. Since McPhee and Ovechkin have a history together, such a scenario isn’t out of the question, but it would be costly to the first-year club.

The Golden Knights have to adhere to the NHL salary cap, too, so one Ovechkin might put the team into a salary straightjacket when it came to the rest of the roster. A better approach might be a gaggle of young players who can grow with the team.

One must assume, too, that many NHL teams are going to have on

Cup and they’re closing the scrap heap players in on 20 years of exissaddled with what they tence. The dice is likely consider bad contracts. to roll for the Knights’ in Word around Winnisimilar fashion. peg is that someone like Brad Dickson of the Mathieu Perreault, Adam Omaha Lowry or World-HerShawn Matald: “Tim thias might Tebow be the Jet homered lost, so it’s again last hard to week. envision At home the Golden plate he Knights was greeted being by his immediately teammates competitive and 20 with a rosmembers of ter consistthe media ing of playwho highers of that fived him.” talent level.

Alan However, as Bruce Penton Shipnuck the team is of SI.com, constructed answering readers’ piece by piece by piece questions: Q: “If heat (expansion draft by entry index is forecasted draft by free agency), over 100, should pros it might not take the be allowed to wear Golden Knights long to shorts? A. No. Why? be competitive.

Three words: Colt The NHL’s three most Knost’s legs.” recent expansion teams Janice Hough of left(Columbus Blue Jackets, coastsportsbabe.com: Minnesota Wild, Atlanta “ESPN reported that a - now Winnipeg Jets Golden State sweep in Thrashers) have yet to the NBA finals would drink from the Stanley

Penton on sports

Track and field day is a fun time and the students enjoy testing their skills.

BCS2000 held its annual field day last week and the weather cooperated. High jump, long jump, and running are just some of the events of the day. We may have a future Olympian in our midst.

(Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

have cost the Warriors’ owners more than $22 million for games not played at Oracle. ‘I feel so sorry for them,’ said nobody.”

Dickson again: “ExHusker Randy Gregory reportedly failed a drug test for the seventh time in the NFL. One more and he’s removed from the league permanently and becomes a member of the Grateful Dead.”

RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Pittsburgh police arrested a Nashville Predators fan for throwing a catfish onto the ice, then later dropped all charges.

Poetic justice - he was caught and released.”

Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “Love ‘NBC’ Stanley Cup coverage, but would someone pull the stick out of Mike Milbury’s butt and see if it carbon dates back to Noah’s Ark?” Headline at SportsPickle.com: “Report: Colin Kaepernick now so heavily involved in

WATCH for

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charity work that he’s close to signing with the Jets.”

Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Iowa’s baseball team under coach Rick Heller has won 141 games the past four seasons - the best four-year run in program history. Or as the hot stretch is now known around Iowa City, Heller high water.”

Comedy writer Tim Hunter, on a study claiming most divorces happen in March and August: “That does pave the way for being able to watch all of March Madness and the start of the NFL season.”

RJ Currie again, after golfer Michael Buttacavoli had to withdraw from U.S. Open qualifying because American Airlines lost his clubs: “It could have been worse: United would have thrown them off the plane.”

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Are you looking for highly rewarding part-time work?

Do you enjoy working with Youth? Are you looking for adventure? Our organization namely the Air Cadet League of Saskatchewan is looking for individuals that can be a positive influence on youth aged 12-19 years of age.

This position will require a national screening check, drivers abstract and character references. The position may include supervision, instruction of variety of topics, administration, and some travel with overnight stays may be required. Assets for this position would include previous work with youth, enthusiasm, willing to learn new skills, willing to listen, previous cadet or military experience, and/or any technical skills. This position can provide financial compensation once itʼs determined a good fit. All Training will be provided free of charge. For more information and to set up an initial phone interview, please contact: David Deswiage Director Air Cadet League of Saskatchewan Interim Chairperson #300 Fisher Biggar SSC davidd@skacl.ca

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CAREERS

Heavy Equipment and Truck and Transport Technician - 22 weeks - Estevan Campus Course Dates: September 11, 2017 February 23, 2018 For more information or to apply, visit our website at www.southeastcollege.org or call toll free 1-866-999-7372 **Apply by June 30th to be eligible for a $500 Southeast College Entrance Award**

CAREERS

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MEMORIAM WOODWORTH, John Neil: In loving memory on Father’s Day. ~ Dad ~ Of all the gifts in life however great or small to have you as my Dad was the greatest gift of all.

A special time, a special face A special Dad I can’t replace With an aching heart, I whisper low I miss you Dad, and love you so.

All my love… Susan

OBITUARIES Evan Charles Simpson June 30, 1936 May 29, 2017 Evan died May 29, 2017 at the Royal University H o s p i t a l , Saskatoon, Sask. after a battle with cancer.

He was born in Rosetown, Sask. on June 30, 1936 to Charlie and Mary (nee Mowat) Simpson of Ruthilda, Sask.

Evan enjoyed spending time with his family and many community friends.

He had a passion for farming and was active in many community improvement projects such as the inland Prairie West Terminal (PWT). When he wasn’t working the fields, he was enjoying his other past times such as flying his plane, fishing, curling and travelling.

During Evan’s lifetime, he visited every US state. The final trip to complete this achievement came at the age of 70, when he and his family travelled to the island of Maui within the state of Hawaii. He made many return trips to the island with family and friends over the following ten years.

Evan is survived by his two children, Jeff (Angela) Simpson, and Samantha Simpson; grandchildren, Isla Simpson and Remington Simpson; in-laws, Curtis (Annette) Johnson, Iver Johnson, Leslie Johnson, Betty (Neil) Pfefferle, Gloria Johnson, and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife, Alice Simpson; parents, Charlie and Mary Simpson; mother and father-in-law, Ed and Ruth Johnson; sister and brotherin-law, Marjory and Mel Burchell.

Interment will be at the Ruthilda Cemetery for immediate family.

A Celebration of Evan’s Life will be at the Ruthilda Community Hall, Ruthilda, Sask. on SATURDAY, JUNE 24 at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society, #101-440-2nd Ave. North, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2C3 Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”, 306948-2669, www.grondinfuneralservice. com gfsc1 Joy Marlene Barr (nee Kostuchenko) January 23, 1946 – June 2, 2017 It is with great sadness that the family of Joy Marlene Barr (Kostuchenko) announces her sudden passing on June 2, 2017.

Joy is survived by sister, Joan Hanson, Watrous, Sask.; twin sister, June (Bill) Andrus, Tisdale, Sask.; brother, Ken (Irene) Kostuchenko, Maple Ridge, B.C.; nieces, Krista (Jeff) Loessl and children, Cohen and Madison, Warman, Sask.; Amber Kostuchenko, Port Moody B.C.; nephew, Corbin Hanson (Kaylee Guist),

OBITUARIES Watrous Sask.; sister-in- law, Sharon Dickie, Shaunavon, Sask.; nephew, Kevin (Cindy) Dickie and sons, Wolfville N.S. Joy was predeceased by her loving husband, Blaine Barr; parents, Nick and Nettie Kostuchenko, Biggar, Sask.; brother-in-law, Ardell Hanson.

Joy was born at St. Margaret’s Hospital, Biggar, Sask., and grew up with her sisters and brother on their parents mixed farm near Biggar. Joy attended Louvain School and Biggar Elementary and High Schools.

Joy always loved sports and was a natural athlete. She was an avid Riders and Blue Jays fan. Joy loved country music and dancing.

Some may remember Joy as the friendly lady at Grandma Lee’s on 4th Avenue who prepared sandwiches and toast and often served coffee. She truly enjoyed her customers.

The Funeral Service was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 10, 2017 from Acadia-McKague’s Funeral Centre, 915 Acadia Drive, Saskatoon, Sask.

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Coming THURSDAY, JUNE 15: Tea & Bake Sale at Biggar Health Centre Activity Room, 2 - 3:30 p.m. All proceeds to Resident Activity fund. Thank you for your support.

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INVITATIONS Please join us in celebrating

Bob and Phyllis Mason's

70th

70th Wedding Anniversay

Come and Go Tea on SATURDAY, JUNE 24 from 2- 4 p.m. in Biggar & District Health Centre Activity Room, Biggar, Sask.

CARDS OF THANKS Thank you to all the volunteers, organizers, participants and to everyone who came out to the Canada 150 events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 2, 3 and 4 here in Biggar!

There is a survey on the Town and Country Fair Days Facebook page, which has been shared on the Town of Biggar and the Biggar Museum Facebook pages. Your input would be very much appreciated, only takes about 8 minutes to click and send your comments. …Thank you from the Canada 150 Committee.

No gifts and cards please

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Offers must exclude G.S.T. & any other levies payable by purchaser.

Interested parties must rely on their own research & inspection of property including house, well, septic, etc. to determine condition. There are no representations, warranties or guarantees. 2017 hay crop is excluded from sale. Inspection by appointment.

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

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Sunday Worship Service • 11 a.m.

NO Services for month of July, services resume Sunday, August 6 with Rev. Sharon Ferguson-Hood as guest minister.

Coffee and fellowship to follow.

Church office phone, 306-948-2280

Agriculture Manager – Duperow Co-op Duperow Co-op is a farm supply located in the farming community. It is well supported by community farmers and has been a profitable Co-op, returning savings to its members The Agriculture Manager is responsible for marketing seed and crop protection products to new and existing customers. Duties will include providing agronomic advice; managing product inventories; ensuring proper handling and storage of crop inputs products; and managing financial aspects for crop inputs within the retail, ag equipment sales and other duties.

The successful candidate will possess strong organization, controlling and interpersonal skills, with a customer focus. Strong technical competency requiring an Ag based degree, CCA status, or diploma or equivalent of two years of experience. Preference will be given to Ag Inputs sales experience and good knowledge of Ag chemical and equipment. Computer skills are required.

Duperow Co-op offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and excellent opportunities for advancement.

Please apply online at https://www.coopconnection.ca or submit a detailed rĂŠsumĂŠ to: Ted Craig, Manager Duperow Co-operative Association Ltd Address: Box 8, Duperow, Sk., S0K1L0 Email: duperowco-op@sasktel.net Phone: (306) 948-2706 Fax: (306) 948-2707

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FOLLOW. IN CASE OF WET WEATHER,

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ST. GABRIEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 109 - 7th Ave. W, Biggar Father Michel Bedard Parish Phone: 306-948-3330

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For all your Cereal and Pulse Cleaning Call: Bill: Dale:

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Food for Dad on Fatherʼs Day

My Dad is a real meat and potatoes kind of guy, and doesn’t stray from this beaten path very often. Although he appreciates good food and has a palette accepting of spiciness, he usually doesn’t like anything too fancy or extraordinary.

Many Dads fall into this category and thus I dedicate this column to them and the loved ones that cook for them.

Being a Dad myself, I immediately think of barbequed food when it comes to Father’s Day. Instead of grilling up the same old cookout fare like hamburgers and hot dogs, allow me to give you some refreshing ideas to add some variety of your celebration.

Bacon is a very popular ingredient and almost anything can be “bacon wrapped”. Try experimenting with ideas like steak bites, chicken strips, stuffed jalapenos, and prawns all wrapped in bacon. Even an ordinary wiener will make a hot dog taste better if wrapped in bacon before cooking!

Another great idea for the barbeque is corn on the cob. Most people boil cobbed corn, but how much flavour does water have? Zero. A better way

is to cook them directly on the grates of the grill.

Remove all the husks and the silk as you would for boiling, but instead lay them on a hot grill.

The caramelized flavour and color of the kernels roasting directly over the fire offers a corn eating experience like none other. Just keep rotating the cobs periodically to ensure even cooking and browning. Once the kernels are slightly charred, remove, serve with seasoned butter and enjoy.

If you are doing this over charcoal, the flavour is even better.

Tin Foil Potatoes is always a favourite with our family. Simply start out with a sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil. Coat the top side of the foil (where the potatoes will be places) with a thin layer of oil or baking spray to help prevent the potatoes from sticking, and then mound on a pile of potato chunks (with or without skins).

The smaller the potato chunks are cut, the faster they will cook. Top with an array of ingredients such as butter, seasonings, onions, cooked bacon, peppers, etc.

Then bring the ends and sides of the foil up to completely seal together.

Keeping it sealed completely will trap steam in and help to cook evenly.

Place these bundles over low heat and check periodically for doneness.

The time it will take to cook through will depend on the cut size of your potatoes and the volume per bundle.

Alternatively, these can also be made in an oven with the bundles placed on a baking sheet.

One of my most favourite barbeque side dishes is grilled red onion. With the help of a marinade, slices of this sweet onion variety get caramelized and sugary on the grill. A simple marinade of soy sauce and liquid honey will work wonders for you. Simply slice the red onions into 1 to 2 centimeters thick slices and insert two skewers per slice to keep them from falling apart into onion ‘rings’. Mix the marinade and soak the slices for one to twelve hours,

turning occasionally. Preheat the barbeque and grill on each side until caramelized. Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper and serve.

Adding a cast iron pan to your barbecue’s cooking surface will help to expand your cooking possibilities.

You can now easily sauté mushrooms for steak, side dish vegetables, or anything that is not easily cooked on traditional grates.

Chef Dez A new cast iron frying pan is also a good gift idea will last him a lifetime.

Add a couple of cold side salad dishes that you can prepare in advance and your Father’s Day meal will be complete.

These are just a few of the endless ideas that you can accomplish for a fantastic Father’s Day meal.

There are many unique and tasty recipes available to you on the internet and at the library, and one should always take advantage of these resources. Have a great Father’s Day and happy cooking!

Chef Dez on cooking

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Kathleen de Bussac graduated with Great Distinction from the University of Saskatchewan Edward School of Business, majority in Accounting. Kathleen is working in public accounting in North Battleford while pursuing her professional designation as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

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

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