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Vol. 105 No. 44

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2014

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Nationals return to the ice

by Debra Austin The Mark Studios crew, filming for Scotiabank Hockey Tonight, made their presence known around town this past

Stop the puck . . . Nats goalie Kirby Halcrow keeps his eye on the action as the Battleford Beaver Blues try to get the puck past him. Always a tense time when the action is on your net. Biggar Nats took to the ice again

Friday and Saturday.

Friday they spent the day at AGI Envirotank interviewing David Burton long with his sons Jeff and Wade

about their involvement in getting senior hockey back in action here in Biggar.

They filmed some of the players who work at AGI

in an opening game against Battleford but unfortunately didn’t come out ahead with the Beaver Blues winning 4-1. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

and interviewed both Kyle Dilosa and Mathieu Bourgeois, players on the Nationals team who moved here from Nova Scotia to both work and play competitive hockey.

Their day was wrapped up as they attended the practice of the Nationals at Jubilee Stadium where they got to meet the rest of the Nationals team and capture some practice footage.

Saturday the film crew spent the day in and around Biggar filming and finishing off the rest of their interviews with Kyle and Mathieu. And then they were off to the big game to see just how hockey is done in rural Saskatchewan!

And oh what a night it was! Biggar Jubilee Stadium was packed to the rafters as close to 800 fans cheered on the Biggar Senior Nationals as they took on the Battleford Beaver Blues in an exhibition game on Saturday, October 25.

Prior to the official puck drop many activities

Throne speech focuses on keeping Saskatchewan strong Premier Brad Wall said his government will focus on keeping Saskatchewan strong during the 2014-15 legislative session which opened with the Speech from the Throne October 22.

“Saskatchewan is strong,” Wall said. “In just the past few months, Saskatchewan hit an all-time high for population and job creation and an all-time low for unemployment.

This is very good news, especially with the amount of uncertainty today in the global economy.

“While there are certainly some challenges ahead with the falling oil prices, this session will focus on keeping Saskatchewan strong.”

Wall said the provincial government will carefully manage the province’s finances while continuing to make important investments.

“We know there is more work to be done, which

is why we continue to fix highways, build new schools and hospitals and invest in programs that make life more affordable for all Saskatchewan p e o p l e , ” Wa l l s a i d .

“For instance, we are continuing to increase the Seniors Income Plan benefit, which will have tripled by the end of this term. We have introduced other programs to make life more affordable for students, for families and for people with disabilities and we have cut taxes to make life more affordable for everyone in Saskatchewan.”

Specific measures in outlined in the Throne Speech include: • An options paper and public consultation process on private liquor retailing in Saskatchewan; • A new growth tax incentive for manufacturers who create new jobs, including new head office jobs, in

Dance the night away . . . St. Gabriel’s gym was filled with costumed dancers as the Biggar School of Dance held their annual Halloween cabaret. Youngsters took this opportunity to dress up in their costumes and come out for an evening of fun.

(Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

Saskatchewan; • Continued promotion of Saskatchewan to international markets; • Continued reduction of interprovincial trade barriers; • Increases in the number of Adult Basic Education seats and apprenticeship training seats; • Reintroduction

• Legislation to increase o f t h e S a s k a t ch e wa n Infrastructure Growth the scope of services I n i t i a t i v e t o a s s i s t that can be provided by municipal infrastructure pharmacists; • Upgrades to internet development and expansion of the program access and speed at regional colleges throughout the to First Nations; • Legislation to better province; • Improvements to protect patients’ privacy high speed internet and and medical records; • Legislation to help cell phone service in reduce wait times for hundreds of Saskatchewan organ transplants; …see Throne speech, pg 16

took place both on and off the ice. In the lobby there was a wandering minstrel, Mark Kliener, singing the praises of the Nats return and many a child, young and old, had their face painted with everything from the Nationals logo to butterflies.

On the ice there was a presentation to referee Nolan Wirth from the Saskatchewan Hockey Association for his many years of service.

The Nationasl also took time to recognize four remaining players of the 1945 Biggar Legionaries team. Gabe Silvernagle, Gordon Besse, Murray Sutherland and Victor Besse were honoured for their contribution both on and off the ice to senior and minor hockey in Biggar. The presentations were capped off with the singing of O Canada by Raeann Gidluck.

Many fans came out wearing their finest Nationals attire, sporting signs and noise makers too! The cheering was loud which made the home team proud to be on the ice doing their best for the crowd. The game ended in the Beaver Blues favour of 4-1 against the Nats. Biggar’s only goal was scored by Clark McNulty and assisted

by Matt Poitras. The fact the home team was defeated didn’t seem to dampen the crowd’s spirit as everyone was just so happy to have senior hockey back in Biggar.

Wrapping up the evening was a social in the lounge upstairs at the rink. It was a great time where the fans got to mingle with the players from both teams.

The week leading up to the game was exciting as well. Everyday there were more and more displays in the windows of the businesses all over town. And to see so many people wandering the town in their Nationals gear was wonderful.

Until next time . . . keep it between the posts!

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Biggar Daycare was a beehive of activity on Saturday, Oct. 25 as volunteers gathered to build a new play set for the kids to play on. Funds for the structure were contributed through generous donations by community friends in memory of FĂ…on McKee. (Independent photos by Daryl Hasein)

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Council Minutes highlights Town council minutes Minutes of the regular meeting of Biggar Town Council held on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 7:15 p.m. held in the Council Chambers.

Roll call: Mayor Ray Sadler, Councillors Arnold, Besse, Boyle, McCallum, Motruk, Sherbino and administrative staff.

The minutes of the Sept. 16 regular meeting of council were accepted as presented.

Bylaw No. 14-753, being a bylaw to fix rates to be charged for the use and consumption of water and to fix sewer rates was introduced and given three readings at this meeting and was adopted.

Minutes of the Sept.

23 committee meeting of council were accepted as presented.

The Fire Chief’s report and the monthly payroll for September was accepted as presented.

The Recreation Director’s report to Oct. 1 was accepted as presented.

The minutes of the Sept. 17 regular meeting of the Biggar and District Recreation Board was accepted as presented and the recommendations were approved by council.

The Town Foreman’s report to Oct. 3 was accepted as presented.

The minutes of the Oct. 1 General Government Services committee of council were accepted as presented.

General accounts paid in the amount of $135,428.59 and general accounts payable in the amount of $103,664.21 were approved.

The following correspondence was accepted for council’s information and filed: PIWIK, monthly summary; update on abandoned houses; landfill use, July, August and September reports; STP fence restitution; new care home site issues from Heartland Health Region; CN, railway station building.

The application to Saskatchewan Municipal Board to increase water, sewer and infrastructure charges was approved.

The Waterworks Capital Investment Strategy which was a part of these minutes was adopted.

The application for sign installation in the urban

sign corridor by Devon McBee was approved as his application meets the requirements for the Town’s Urban Corridor Policy and conditional to the sign being located in the sign corridor at an annual fee of $25 per sign for the calendar year as the sign will be used for advertising purposes.

The progress certificate in the amount of $69,491.20 be payable to Gory’s Excavating and Trenching for work on the highway commercial 2014 water and sewer main extension project be approved for payment.

Lottery license application dated Sept.

22 from Canada Post was approved.

Lottery license application dated Sept. …see Council, pg 16

Measuring, mixing and baking . . . Kids in the Kitchen has started for another year. There are two groups, one on Monday and one on Thursday.

Volunteers help young girls and boys learn how to

cook and bake. Not sure what these two are making but it looks delicious. Hope the final product was tasty. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

Biggar’s food bank in danger of closing What?! Biggar has a Food Bank?

That is the most common answer when people are asked if they support the local program and if they are aware of the need for more volunteers.

Like many community volunteer run programs it is facing closing its doors in the new year if more volunteers can not be found.

It has been in operation

for 29 years. Named Food for Thought, it started as a milk program back in 1985.

Within the first year it had recognized the need here in town and became a full fledged food bank.

Its main purpose is to confidentially help those in need of a helping hand. It was to be used for a short period of time until clients get their feet back on the ground.

Many of the current

board members have been serving as volunteers on the board since day one. Others are from a time when each of the churches in town had at least one volunteer sit on the board. Many of these volunteers are stepping down from the board at the end of this year and in order to keep its doors open new volunteers are required.

The commitment required is not a huge one.

Accident at Grandora claims life Delisle RCMP, with the assistance of the Warman and Radisson RCMP, were called to a two car motor vehicle collision on October 23.

The collision which occurred on Highway 14, approximately 1 km west of Grandora at approximately 12:45 a.m. A Nissan Versa collided with an older model Pontiac Sunfire.

The female driver, who was the lone occupant of the Nissan Versa, a 47-year old female from Asquith, was declared deceased on scene. The family was notified and her name will not be released at this time.

The male driver and female passenger of the Pontiac Sunfire were taken to hospital with undetermined injuries. The

driver was a 26-year-old male from Edgerton, AB and the passenger was a 22-year-old female from Lashburn, SK. Their condition is unknown at this time.

The cause of the collision is still under investigation

by Warman RCMP with the assistance of a Saskatoon RCMP Collision Analyst.

At 113 3rd Ave West (side door off parking lot of Hammond Realty).

For those needing a hamper the Food Banks new phone number is 306951-7510 and you need to call in the Monday or Tuesday before the third Wednesday of the month.

Marg Irven, the current president, can also help anyone looking to have questions answered and can be contacted at 306948-2283.

Every third Wednesday of the month there is an hour long meeting and if a person chooses to, one hour in the afternoon of the same day to pack hampers.

Confidentiality is essential with this program.

There is a strong need for this program, anyone looking to volunteer and hour of their time, the next meeting is November 19 at 10 a.m.

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Recycling issue needs more thought The more one reads about the recycling regulations put forward by the Wall government, the more you realize the impact it will have on your day to day lives and pocket book.

The government is proposing to tax everybody that sells packaged goods or supplied printed paper to Saskatchewan residents. Which means everything from buying a chocolate bar to a box of macaroni to buying a magazine. The only business not subject to the proposed recycling tax is Canada Post.

Why? Nobody knows. This Crown corporation is the largest distributor of paper products in the province. Just witness the amount of unaddressed mail that goes through your mailboxes on a daily basis (except for those who have their boxes flagged).

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has raised the alarm on this program and the magnitude of the implications to every Saskatchewan resident.

Of main concern is the fact that the government does not know what the end cost will be or the scope of the regulations to come. Ontario has a similar program and the costs have skyrocketed into the millions that will be paid by independent businesses. Not to mention the administrative fees that will be charged. CFIB calls this nothing more than a cash grab.

What does this mean for the consumer?

Of course, the business will have to pass on some of these input costs which means the products you buy on the shelves will increase in price.

Call your local MLA to find out more.

P.H.

Status quo defined benefit pension plans for public sector employees are akin to a blank cheque

by Mark Milke Since the turn of the millennium, the ever-increasing cost to taxpayers of government sector pension plans has been made evident time and again. Contribution rates have been hiked, often doubling in one decade, or the plans have been partly bailed out by governments—or both.

Any fruitful discussion about government pension plans must spotlight contribution hikes and subsidies from taxpayers.

It is critical context. But that is exactly the context missing from a recent report by the Canadian Public Pension Leadership Council, a collective of government unions.

The paper’s authors frankly note they did not address whether public sector pensions are “fair, adequate or too rich.”

They instead criticize defined contribution plans, a reform option where future retirement benefits are determined by a combination of contributions plus investment

returns—compared to defined benefit pensions where future benefits to retirees are guaranteed in advance.

The paper claims that defined benefit pension plans are superior to defined contribution pensions. The authors note several American examples where the former pay higher benefits than the latter. They thus unwittingly highlight one critical point: when defined benefit pension plans in the public sector face shortfalls, taxpayers pay the difference.

It’s a marvelous deal, unavailable to most Canadians. In 2011, 83 per cent or workers in Canada’s government sector possessed a defined benefit plan, compared with just 12.6 per cent of workers in the private sector.

It is understandable that government employees want to keep defined pension benefits; it is not clear this is in the interest of the employer and ultimately taxpayers.

It is impossible for gov-

ernments to guarantee everyone a guaranteed pension payout beyond what contributions plus investment returns produce. Such a guarantee can only be provided to a small cohort—e.g., government employees, precisely because it is other taxpayers who act as the financial backstop. Any promise beyond a small cohort is a Ponzi scheme promise, not a realistic pension plan.

Perhaps aware of that reality, the union study claims that future taxpayers would be at risk if government employees switch to defined contribution plans. The authors raise the “real possibility” future generations of retired government workers would be forced to rely on governmentassistance programs such as the Guaranteed Income Supplement.

But this is specious.

Saskatchewan’s civil servants have been in defined contribution plans for almost four decades.

As that province’s Public

Employees Pension Plan points out, a 26-year old Saskatchewan civil servant who contributes at the required seven per cent rate (matched by taxpayers) will have an account balance of $881,230 at age 65—not a bad nest egg, and not one that will likely require post-retirement taxpayer assistance.

The claim future taxpayers might be negatively affected by reform to government employee pensions is curious in light of what the unionbacked study omits: existing defined benefit plans already burden taxpayers.

For example, Newfoundland and Labrador’s teacher pension plan was given a $2 billion cash infusion from the provincial treasury in 2006 (and this after that $2 billion was transferred from the federal government). Alberta’s Teachers’ Pension Plan was topped up with $1.2 billion from the province in 2007. In Ontario, Brit-

ish Columbia, and several other provinces, contribution rates have risen for government sector pensions, often dramatically. Federally, as the auditor general pointed out, special payments to cover actuarial deficiencies in federal pension plans amounted to $741 million in 2012/13 alone.

In other words, the union paper’s claim that existing government sector defined benefit plans are superior to other pension possibilities ignore the extra billions injected by taxpayers into existing plans.

The authors also assert, however, that their work is not “an appeal for the status quo.”

Which brings us to this fundamental point: status quo defined benefit pensions are often based on outdated demographic and investment return assumptions, which explains the need to hike contributions and/or the bailouts.

As pointed out by Montreal Mayor Dennis Coderre, while dealing with pension reform for his own employees, governments in the 1960s chose to provide government workers “with advantageous pension plans, based on the de-

mographic and financial facts of the era. Now, 50 years later, the foundations upon which we forged these arrangements with the unions have collapsed.”

Without substantial reform, status quo defined benefit plans for government employees are akin to a blank cheque, awarded by governments decades in advance but signed by taxpayers every year. No wonder government employee unions, such as the ones who sponsored the Canadian Public Pension Leadership Council report, dislike reform.

Mark Milke is Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute. A long-time contributor to the Institute, Mr. Milke is the author of four books on Canadian politics and policy and dozens of studies, on topics such as property rights, public sector pensions, corporate welfare, competition policy, aboriginal matters and taxes. Mr. Milke is the former research director for the Frontier Centre for Public Policy and former B.C. and Alberta director with the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation.

His work has been published widely in Canada since 1997 and in addition to the Fraser Institute, his papers have also been published in the United States by the American Enterprise Institute, the Competitive Enterprise Institute and the Heritage Foundation and in Europe by the Brussels-based Centre for European Studies.

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Agriculture is not crop production as popular belief holds - it’s the production of food and fiber from the world’s land and waters.

Without agriculture it is not possible to have a city, stock market, banks, university, church or army. Agriculture is the foundation of civilization and any stable economy.

Allan Savory

October 16 passed without very little fanfare. One might ask why this date is different than any other.

October 16 has been designated as World Food Day by the United Nations since 1981. This event was established to increase awareness of world hunger and poverty and to inspire solutions for world change.

There is not very much publicity surrounding this event but for those of us

who live in agriculture producing provinces this is an important event. It has often been said that farming is the backbone of the nation and as Allan Savory points out it is not only the backbone but the foundation.

As a country Canada’s communities plan events in celebration.

Most often this involves speakers and exhibitions on anything and everything to do with agriculture.

Breakthroughs, new initiatives and hunger and poverty issues. We often think of hunger and poverty as third world issues but not so.

The theme of World Food Day in 2014 was Family Farming -- Feeding the world, caring for the earth.

Certainly agriculture on the Prairies owes its origins to the family farm. The number of family farms has dwindled this past decade but even though

Raising the roof . . . The construction crew is busy with the addition of a second floor to the Westwinds.

The past few months the weather has been holding out but this is Saskatchewan and we all know what A paragraph in Rick Garchinski’s Outta My Mind article in the Oct. 23 issue was missing some information. The fifth paragraph should have read: Here is an example that I feel illustrates my belief that every week is Education Week. As I write this we have completed 33 contact days with students; we have had 27 extra individuals or groups in our building over those 33 days that have helped us provide extra opportunities for student learning and engagement. I think that is quite impressive. Our apologies.

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the number of acres being farmed is larger, chances are there is a family unit still working the land. One only has to drive down the roads and see the Century Family Farm plaques dotting the driveways to actually get a feel for the legacy handed down over the generations.

To give added support, the UN General Assembly has designated 2014 as the International Year of Family Farming. This sends a strong signal that the international community recognizes the important contribution of family farmers to world food security.

This international body says “family farming is inextricably linked to national and global food security.

Both in developing and developed countries, family farming is the predominant form of agriculture in the food production sector.”

What a great way to recognize the contributions of our local farmers! Especially because this sector often feels unappreciated.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations was founded in 1945 -- on October 16. Fortytwo countries joined together to work towards addressing the issues surrounding hunger and poverty.

The goals are to encourage attention to agricultural food production, encourage cooperation among developing countries, encourage the participation of rural people, heighten public awareness of the problem of hunger, promote the sharing of technologies to the developing world.

Lofty goals indeed.

As Savory points out agriculture is the foundation of a stable economy. Those who live in rural communities where agriculture is a major industry know that when farmers benefit from a great harvest the whole community benefits.

is coming. So, the crew is trying to get as much done as they can hoping the weather holds into November.

(Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

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by Bob Mason

The flag is dipping Every year at about this time, we gather in a hall somewhere and take a few minutes to “remember”, and this is sure fitting, because we are remembering people who have taken our place out there on the fields of battle.

Very few of us want to die, but we do! Especially we don’t want to die young, but they did!

There is a lot of argument about this kind of thing. What are we remembering? The glory of going out there and dying on the fields of battle! Or should we remember about that other, almost forgotten part! Mebbe some of the quotes that are made below aren’t too nice, but they are the words

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of men who were there, and can’t forget!

“The Lord hath given and taken away, Hark! Sounds of the Last Post!

Requiesiat in Peace!”

Interview with Pte Orville Taylor, “A” Company: “We went through Caen and over the Orne River. That’s where I saw the first mass grave. Where a bulldozer scoops out a long ditch, and then they start bringing in bodies.

The whole area had a deep smell.”

Interview with Captain Jack Harper, “A” Company: “I had seen a fair amount of enemy casualties and it didn’t seem to bother me much. And then I saw some of our own! I went

down through the attack area where the 51st Highland Division had gotten hammered and saw burned skeletons lying there, and knocked out tanks.”

Interview with Les Entwhistle, Signal Paltoon: “My buddy and I went past Caen and got caught there! We were so scared we had our arms around each other, and we figured that the jig was surely up!”

Pte Joe Carlton: “I’m lying in a bit of a hollow writing this. At the top of the bank are a couple of fresh Canadian graves and a burned-out tank beside a couple of guys that should have been buried long ago.”

Interview, Pte Tom Sayer, Sniper, “B” Company: “When we sneaked into Bourguebus to relieve the lines, of course we went at night, and kept on sleeping on bodies lying there, many of them ours!”

Interview, Pte Jim Doyle, Scout Platoon: “Three of us went out on patrol, but we got too close in that wheat field and they started mortaring us. It was a beautiful moonlight night. We reported it to Lieutenant Dillon who

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Saskatchewan (where winters are mebbe a little colder than most), the sight of him (someone’s son!) lying there with neither shoes nor socks, made Y.T. shiver a little more than he already was!

It was about the coldest days of the year, January 30, 1945, and we were gathering up the men who had died during the six-day attack on that small German bridgehead along the Maas.

None of us were ever exactly sure how many people were killed at Kapelsche Veer (hundreds, I think!), but he was one! Somehow it didn’t even seem human that this fellow should be lying there with the odd small drift of snow blowing across his bare feet. And when that flag dips on November 11 that is one of the first things all of us should remember!

In one of his books George Blackburn tells: “At a large table an officer is opening the parcels of the dead men, and making small piles of their contents.

Chocolate bars here, candies there, dry snacks and all things sent from home. And making a small pile of the always included letters.

“Seeing that I am interested, he hands me one.

“On a finely written page there is a note: “‘Dear Son: They tell us that it is very wet where the Canadian Army is now, so don’t forget to wear your rubbers!’

“My vision blurs a little as I hand it back. It sounds so much like my own mother! Yet knowing that her ‘son’ is lying out in that field with the rain running down his motionless face!”

Here we are eh? The flag is dipping as we honour and remember them!

A lot of us just come and go, as life has always come and gone since the beginning of history, and don’t leave much behind for people to follow.

But these guys were different! Mebbe a lot of them didn’t even know it, but going out there and dying for what you believe in is an example of what ‘life’ is all about!

Sure they loved life!

And they went out there and died in defence of it!

The flag is dipping and we honour them now as we nicely say ‘We will remember them!’

Remembering how unnice it must have been to go out there and actually do it!

by Delta Fay Cruickshank for the Biggar Museum and Gallery Her story, the story seldom told.

Supporting the men and children across the world, the women of the world have played a very significant role in the sustainability of all communities.

Women played very significant roles in the development of our own town. Below is a story submitted to the Biggar Museum by Alice Ellis.

It is the story of a woman who opened her home to expecting mothers, lovingly caring for them and their babies until they were ready to go home.

Biggar’s “Midwife”: Mrs. Ida Yongke Submitted to the Biggar Museum and Gallery by Alice Ellis Despite her lack of professional training, Ida Yongke became one of Biggar’s first nurses. She moved from becoming a midwife and nurse to operating a nursery home from her little home on 5th Avenue West.

My three sons were all born in this little home.

Many of my friends also had their babies at Mrs. Yongke’s.

In her little house she had an immaculate space and one room for the birthing. She comforted the patient, until the appropriate time, when she should call the doctor. She assisted in every possible way and the doctors gave her the respect that she earned.

Ida could deal with anxious fathers and with the patient. They were often young and had no idea how this birthing affair went. Ida could talk to them gently and make them aware of the procedure.

The doctor delivered the baby (only a few times did he not arrive on time and she delivered the child).

She then announced to the father, “It’s a boy”.

She performed all the necessary details and handed the blanketed boy to the young mother.

Then she prepared them for nursing, encouraging them every step of the way.

Father held the baby next, gingerly, but with love. He couldn’t wait to go downtown and tell the guys about his son.

He was so proud; they would be pals, and do things together, baseball, swimming, the whole nine yards!

Meanwhile Ida had cleaned up the patient and put her into a clean nightie, bound and resting. She was a solid nurse, capable of assessing the patient in difficult times.

The stay at Mrs. Yongke’s was usually 10 days. There a frightened young mother would be patiently taught confidence in her new role.

Experienced mothers, with other young ones at home, would get the well deserved rest.

Ida succumbed to a very serious and painful cancer and finally she was released from pain by death.

Anyone who knew her spoke kindly of her and the respect was shown in her funeral. Today she lies in her grave in the Biggar Cemetery – Life’s work well done.

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took out a couple guys, but I guess they ran right into that outpost.”

Hill 195 – War Diary August 1914 C.T.B. (Claude Thomas Bissel): “There had been quite a few men wounded in this last engagement.

The Algonquin Regiment lost 128 killed and wounded. The British Columbia Regiment (B.C.R.s) lost 112 men K. or W. And 47 tanks. But that high ground had to be taken and the Argylle went in on foot.”

Jimmy Doyle, Scout Platoon: “We all have our breaking point, and I almost had mine on Hill 195! We had about 30 or so prisoners when one shell landed right among them, and blew them up.

They were crying like babies, arms gone, legs gone, the scene was that horrible.

“I was that close to that breaking point right then!”

It wasn’t that long afterward that Major Ivan Martin was hit by a glancing 88 and practically cut in two.

“Don’t go over there!”

Rhey said. “It’s not a pretty sight!”

If there was anything about that whole deal that impressed me, it was that dead soldier at Kapelsche Veer!

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Operation Christmas Child As this article is being written, the writer looks at the calendar hanging on the wall to the right and realizes that two months from today will be Christmas Eve. That is so hard to believe! Of course that means gifts to be bought, baking to be done, school plays to attend, church programs, visiting, and the list goes on and on.

It was at this time of the year back in 1990 in the country of Wales that a dream because a reality. It was realized that the most vulnerable of age groups, and that is children in orphanages, would not be getting a gift at this most special time of the year. And so began Operation Christmas Child with gifts put into a shoebox and delivered to orphanages in Romania.

Now 24 years later, Operation Christmas Child is under the umbrella of Samaritan’s Purse; it had become the world’s largest charity Christmas project; and to date over 100 million shoeboxes/tubs have been distributed around the world. Last year in Canada over 664,000 shoeboxes/tubs were collected.

There are two distribution plants in Canada that gather and send out all the shoeboxes/tubs.

One is in Kitchener-Waterloo, ON and the other is in Calgary, AB where the head office is also located. Normally shoeboxes/tubs from Canada head south to countries like: Mexico, Chili, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Guatemala, et cetera. However, this year Canada will be trying to collect an additional 20,000 boxes to go specifically to the Ukraine.

Due to the on-going war in the Ukraine there are many displaced people who are trying to get away from all the violence. Years ago many immigrants came to Canada from the Ukraine to get away from violence and persecution and live in peace.

Now Operation Christmas Child wants to give a gift to bring a little bit of hope to the children of the Ukraine who desperately need something to smile about.

Boxes/tubs travel by different methods of transportation before arriving at their destination. They go by bus, truck, boat, planes, donkey, or even camels be-

fore they reach the school and the children. Once your shoebox is packed it will go from Biggar by bus to Calgary. Here is will be checked to make sure it does not contain anything the custom officials don’t want – ie: food, liquids, used items.

Only those items would be removed and then the box is sealed. The seal is not broken until it is opened by the child or teacher receiving it.

Each country that receives shoeboxes has a team of national leaders who are trained to oversee the transport of the shoeboxes in their country and help ensure that the boxes are kept safe until they are distributed.

Boxes have been distributed and you will find them in the neighbouring communities of Handel and Landis.

The Hutterite colonies of Big Rose, Springwater and Goldenview are also helping to fill boxes. Here in Biggar you can locate boxes at the Lutheran, Anglican, Associated Gospel, and SeventhDay Adventist churches, as well as at BCS2000 School. If you are new to the community and need more info or are in need

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of a box please contact Linda Dyck at 948-2536 and she will be happy to help you out.

What goes into a shoebox? Things like – school supplies as in most third-world countries children must have supplies before they are allowed to go to school; or even something to play with at recess time like a small ball or skipping rope. Remember: New items, not used items.

Biggar and area has been very supportive of this project in past years and hopefully people will once again be willing to help out in a small way to bring happiness to someone else. Due Date is Nov. 17 – boxes will be crated and shipped out then. If you wish to drop off your boxes earlier, please phone Linda Dyck at the above number to arrange a time.

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On October 21, Acacia held their Friendship afternoon with members and visitors from other chapters in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

During the regular business meeting, the chapter donated to the Legion Poppy Fund and will present a wreath on Remembrance Day, draped our altar in memory of PGM Ida Lawrence, and heard reports of various committees and

visitations. All adjourned to lower hall for a bake sale; a draw which raised funds for Parkinson’s Disease and was won

by Gerald Busch of Kerrobert; Doreen Wylie spoke of her involvement with Daughters of the Nile; and for exchange of greetings from other chapters and dignitaries.

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Weather is an unknown factor

by Calvin Daniels

If there is one topic which always gets discussed whenever farmers get together, it is the weather.

When I was a youngster, I can remember the gatherings in the agent offices of local rural elevators.

Farmers waiting their turn to deliver a load of grain would ‘hang-out’ over coffee and talk yields and weather.

If the conversation lasted long enough, generally winter deliveries when time was less rushed than at harvest, talk might include the Montreal Canadiens and the

Toronto Maple Leafs, or the local Ramblers, the senior team in nearby Tisdale, but weather was always first up as topic.

In most farm houses the first thing that happens after crawling out of bed in the morning is a trip to the kitchen where is was a 50/50 scenario whether the coffee pot is turned on first, or the radio to hear a weather forecast.

Such is the reality of a way of life where timely rains, untimely storms and frost, or day-afterday of extreme heat all have a direct impact on how much money the farm will generate in a given year.

In recent years talk, at least in the spring, has meant talk about rain. The deluges which hit several communities hard on July 1, 2010, and the more general flooding of late June this year being the two biggest topics of conversation regarding the weather long after the events themselves.

It now appears severe rain events are likely to be more the norm in the coming years, at least which is how larger weather influencing events on a global scale are being interpreted by some.

Evelyn BrowningGarriss, an historical climatologist and author of the Browning Newsletter, told the 2014 Oilseed and Grain Trade Summit the eastern Prairies are in for more rain.

According to a Western Producer article, “the new normal, which includes wet springs for Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan, is the

result of the Pacific Ocean being in a cool phase and the Atlantic Ocean being in a warm phase.

Browning-Garriss said they’re going to remain that way for a long, long time.

“The Pacific Decadal Oscillation, which operates in 50-year cycles, switched to the cool phase in 2006, while theAtlantic Multidecadal Oscillation, which turned hot in 1995, tends to stay in that phase for 40 years and then switch to the cool phase for 30 years.

“Browning-Garriss said prevailing western winds take cool air from the Pacific across the Prairies in spring, where it meets with hot and wet air from the Atlantic.

“The epicentre of that collision is near Manitoba’s Red River Valley, which means at least another 20 years of excessively wet springs for the area.”

Back on a Prairie farm it might be a little difficult to get one’s head around the great oceans impacting weather here,

or the idea the patterns are decades long.

But the bottom line does seem to be more rain ahead, and that means farmers will be under the gun to get crops planted, and under the threat of losing acres to flooding. While there is nothing farmers can do to change the weather, it will require some innovative thinking to deal with potentially years of wetter than normal springs.

New U of S feed research centre to increase Saskatchewan’s impact on global food security The University of Saskatchewan and its partners officially opened the Canadian Feed Research Centre (CFRC) in North Battleford, highlighting the many research and training opportunities this unique facility will provide for Canada’s crop and livestock sector.

The $13.9-million feed research centre is a major Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)-led project and a partnership with the Saskatchewan government, Cargill’s animal nutrition business, and Western Economic Diversification.

The centre will research, develop and commercialize new and better high-value animal feeds derived from low-value crops and co-products of bioprocessing and biofuels industries.

Estimates are that increased feed processing from CFRC activities will contribute more than $2 million to Canada’s gross domestic

product through direct benefits to the crop and livestock industry and indirect benefits through employment.

“Thanks to our partners in government and industry, this national feed research centre is one of the most advanced and diverse in the world—the only one with both pilot-scale and high-volume commercial processing production lines,” said Karen Chad, U of S vice-president research. “This means that promising lab discoveries can move quickly from pilot-plant testing to industrial-scale research—a major advantage in attracting commercialization activities and engaging industry.”

Building upon the university’s signature area of research: agriculture: food and bio-products for a sustainable future, CFRC researchers will add value to low-quality crops, improve nutrient availability to animals,

reduce antibiotic use, and develop enzymes and other bioactives or nutraceuticals to maintain animal health and improve feed efficiency.

Both graduate and undergraduate students will participate in the research, gaining advanced training for careers in the feed and livestock sectors.

The centre is the first of its kind in North America to install new seed-sorting technology that promises to maximize value, quality and safety.

“Feed accounts for 60 to70 per cent of the production costs of animal protein such as meat, milk and eggs,” said Tom Scott, U of S Research Chair in Feed Processing Technology. “The centre will research the use of processing to improve conversion of low-quality and highly variable ingredients, such as feed grain or co-products of bioprocessing, resulting in safe, high-quality animal feed and providing value to both producers and consumers.”

Funding includes $5 million from the Government of Saskatchewan, $4.88 million from the CFI, $2.46 million from Cargill, $911,544 from Western Economic Diversification (including the seed sorter), and $600,000 from U of S and its suppliers.

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Deter deer damage: Eight facts you need to know about deer, during the cold weather season While humans prepare for cold weather, deer have something else in mind when temperatures drop.

Cold weather signifies mating season for deer, numerous insurance industry and government studies indicate that during this time, deer become more active, aggressive and a greater threat to humans, pets and suburban landscapes.

Soaring numbers of wild deer continually cause havoc on roadways, devastating treasured woodlands and ruining gardens, wildlife experts warn. More than 9,800 wildlife vehicle collisions occur every year in British Columbia alone, resulting in approximately 380 personal injuries and four fatalities, according

to Insurance Corporation of British Columbia and the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation.

Eliminating deer from urban settings won’t be easy, since the easily accessible, nutritious food found in yards, along with a loss of predators, are sustaining urbanized deer. Our best defence is to learn more about deer, modify our behaviour, and employ good tactics and remedies to repel deer.

According to Ministry of Environment, repellents, landscaping alternatives and fencing are options as well as population reduction strategies such as capture-and-relocate programs and fertilitycontrol strategies.

As cold weather approaches, here are eight

facts you should know about deer and how they can adversely affect your home and family: • During mating season, deer are more active and intensely foraging and seeking mates. Bucks become particularly aggressive and can seriously injure – or even kill – pets and people.

• During the cold weather season, food is harder to find, and deer become much bolder, looking for food closer and closer to your backyard.

Their foraging can cause significant damage to trees, shrubs, and garden beds.

Deer can eat 10 pounds of food a day – half a ton over their lifetime.

• Deer move freely through suburban landscapes when temperatures drop because they

have no natural predators – other than humans – in suburbia. In the wild, predators serve as natural population control for deer, but such predators are rare or non-existent in suburban areas.

• In addition to the damage deer can cause to your yard and the dangers of encountering them on the road, deer also carry parasites that can harm people. The ticks that carry Lyme disease live on deer, and proximity to deer can increase your exposure to these ticks. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention say that Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness, and about 300,000 new cases are diagnosed each year.

• While fences can be a sure way to keep deer out

of your yard, you probably can’t build one high enough. Deer can jump eight feet, and many municipalities and homeowners associations limit suburban fence height to five or six feet.

• Deer have a better sense of smell than humans – nearly as good as your dog’s. Canines have about 300 million olfactory receptors, whitetail deer have about 297 million and humans have just about seven million.

Their strong sense of smell helps deer find food and detect the presence of predators in their environment.

• When it come comes to deterring deer, fencing, chemicals and devices don’t always work. A topical spray for foliage, uses taste and scent-aversion

ingredients to repel deer from ornamental plantings, shrubs and trees.

It’s safe for use on even the most sensitive plants, as well as around children and plants. Effective in any climate, it won’t wash off after heavy rain or snow.

• Deer are smarter than many people give them credit for. They quickly learn where to find easy food sources when the weather gets cold. “Unless deer are given a reason to change their browsing trail, they will continue to visit your yard.”

As cold temperatures arrive and more deer activity occurs, it’s important to protect your yard, home and family from foraging deer.

survey on the evenings of Parent-teacher-student conferences.

With all of this in mind, we encourage you

to follow us on Twitter @ bcssunwest and “like” us on Facebook at Biggar Central School 2000.

Have a great week!

BCS principal’s report

by Kim Fick The snow has arrived just in time for our ghosts and goblins to trick or treat Saskatchewanstyle.

You might be from Saskatchewan if . . . you plan your costume around how many warm layers you wear underneath it! As we have done for many years, our Grade 5 and 6 students will be going door-to-door collecting UNICEF donations, so you may want to check the couch cushions for a few coins to add to the UNICEF box.

Last week’s events in Montreal and Ottawa were shocking and concerning for all Canadians. Many of our classes took time the day after the Ottawa shooting to discuss and learn about the officers that lost their lives, and what some of the

potential causes of the acts could be. A lot of learning and empathic discussions took place, and our school sends our thought to the families of the soldiers as well as all the military officers fighting to keep our country safe, strong, and free.

I have been talking about our school engagement goal for this school year, and for the next few weeks I will give some details about that plan. We have a communications focus in the goal, meaning that we would like to communicate more effectively with the school partners and students.

There are a few ways we are doing this: 1.

Using social media, newsletters, and The Independent write-ups to provide information

to parents that is related to learning and not just limited to current school events.

2. Using our social media accounts

such as Facebook and Twitter to communicate with parents. 3. Asking for parent feedback about the school on a very brief

Go Nats . . . These Nats boosters from BCS2000 took this opportunity to gather and support the local hockey team joining many other fans from town. It

was just one of many who showed their support last weekend. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

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Look Mom . . . The annual BCS Showcase was held Oct. 21. Parents took the opportunity to attend with their children and see all the great programs and activities that take place in the school. The School Community Council served refreshments and there were prizes to be won. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

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by Rod Pedersen, Voice of the Riders Many people are surprised at the positive nature of the comments and the upbeat feeling the Saskatchewan Roughriders displayed following Friday’s 40-27 loss to the Stampeders in Calgary.

I mean, one would think the bells would be ringing like a five-alarm fire following the club’s fifth-straight loss at, perhaps, the worst possible time of the season.

But they’re not and you’re about to read why.

In another strange game in this incredibly strange 2014 season for Canada’s Team, Rider

quarterback Kerry Joseph threw for a whopping 322 yards, two touchdowns, but three costly fourth quarter interceptions in just his second start.

Yes, this game turned on a dime after three quarters when the Riders led by a surprising 25-17 margin over the CFL’s best club. The Riders had won eight in a row when leading going into the fourth period but for some reason they became completely unravelled on this late-October night in the foothills.

Joseph was picked off on three occasions down the stretch while the Riders simultaneously began taking turns drawing

penalties on offence, defence and special teams.

That’s the part that stings. The Stampeders never took a penalty after halftime while the Riders were flagged on eight second half occasions.

And they were deserved whether you want to believe it or not.

Is that disappointing and cause for concern?

Yes. Was it ultimately fatal for the season?

No. The view from the broadcast booth says if the Riders clean all these things up between now and semifinal time, they have a chance to get back to the dance.

“I thought we all looked good,” Rider coach Corey Chamblin said in referring to his 9-8 team. “I was pleased with how we played early and believed through four quarters.

We’ve been through some things the last number of weeks but

I was pleased that we came to where we were as a team tonight.

“When you play against the CFL’s best team, you have to be ready. We had some youth out there but they have to learn we have to be picture perfect against a team like Calgary.”

And were the Riders ever young in this one! Veterans Brendon Labatte, Chris Best and Weston Dressler were all left at home along with leading rusher Anthony Allen.

They were replaced on the roster by Dan Clark, Corey Watman, Ryan Smith and Keith Toston respectively.

All of them are wet behind the ears, but performed admirably.

“The young guys get a chance to play and you have to learn from that sometimes,” Chamblin continued. “A lot of things went well. All three phases played well

early. The Stamps just woke up and flexed their muscles near the end.

We had a chance to win, we didn’t, but with a few additions we’ll be back in the championship.”

Clearly the most positive showing came from the offence where the 41year old Joseph turned back the clock and had the club’s first 300-yard passing game of the season. He sat back in the pocket and launched bombs that looked like they were being fired out of a cannon. Time after time. On occasion he rolled out as well which was something the Stampeders clearly weren’t ready for.

It was a quantum leap from Joseph’s first start the week before, in which he had an admirable 213 yards, two touchdowns and two picks. Admit it – over the past two games Joseph has at least made you think it’s possible he could lead the Riders

back to the Grey Cup hasn’t he?

But we still don’t know if he’ll even get the chance. Top pivot Darian Durant was placed on the 6-game injured list on Thursday which may have been a smokescreen designed to fool other teams into thinking he’s done for the season. However in reality it was a bookkeeping decision that will save the club tens of thousands of dollars until Durant is activated again.

That’s supposed to happen when the Riders reconvene after this week’s bye and close out the regular season at home against the Edmonton Eskimos on November 8. Will he be ready by then? Right now nobody knows but him.

Quarterback controversy anyone?

(For daily Rider news follow Rod on Twister at @sportscage)

Bowling Scores Biggar Bowl Monday Mixed League: MHS – Jason Raschke, 245; WHS – Judy Hammond, 255; MHT – Gerry Devenny, 563; WHT – Judy Hammond, 538.

Tuesday New Horizons: MHS – Geoff Cooke, 215; MHS – June Hoppe, 188; MHT – Cliff Forsyth, 587; WHT – June Hoppe, 516.

Thursday Senior’s League: MHS – Jack Eckart, 239; WHS – Dianna Meger, 235; MHT – Glen Shockey,

589; WHT – June Hoppe, 562.

Y.B.C. Thursday: Bowlasaurus: High Score – Isaac Hawes, 60.

Pee Wee: High Score – Sawyer Heimbecker, 62; High Double – Sawyer Heimbecker, 107.

Bantam: High Score – Julian Heimbecker, 117; High Triple – Julian Heimbecker, 287.

Juniors: High Score – Tristan Otterson, 146; High Triple – Tristan Otterson, 332.

This photo was submitted by Sherri Solomko who took a picture of Biggar Blazers during the warm up at the game in Unity. “I was very impressed by this show of support for Breast Cancer Awareness month

Raymond Varty (centre) received the 2014 Outstanding New Journeyperson Award in the welder trade at a ceremony in Regina on Friday, Oct. 24. It was presented by Garry Kot (right), board chair of the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATC) and the Hon. Jeremy Harrison, Minister Responsible for Immigration, Jobs, Skills and Training (left). (Submitted photo)

when the Biggar high school football team lined up for warm ups before their first playoff game at the Unity Warrior field.” Thanks for the pic.

Natalie Chupik received an SYA Champion Award at the 2014 Apprenticeship Awards ceremony. It was presented by Youth Apprenticeship Manager Paul Blankestijn. (Submitted photo)

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Top: Vic Besse drops the puck at the ceremonial puck drop at the opening game of the Biggar Nationals hockey season vs Battleford Beaver Blues.

Kevin Fick, Biggar Nationals team captain and Todd Heck, captain of the Battleford Beaver Blues face off.

Left two and Three: Biggar Initiation team played an exhibition game during the 多rst intermission.

Bottom left: Players of the 1945 Legionaires were recognized. Left to right, Gord Besse, Vic Besse, Gabe Silvernagle and Murray Sutherland (standing in for his father Larry Sutherland).

Top right: The wandering minstrel rocked the house with his rendition of Go Nats Go! MC Ken Miller was on hand with the mic to help with volume.

Bottom right: Kent Wolfe (left) on behalf of Saskatchewan Hockey Association presented Nolan Wirth (right) in recognition of his years of dedicated work as a referee in Zone 7. (Independent photos by Daryl Hasein)

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Obituaries

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Alma Dorothy Covey…

Jan. 5, 1920 - November 1, 2004

Kenneth Reid Covey…

July 29, 1918 - Aug.13, 2004

Muriel Grace Forrest (nee Tebb) November 30, 1935 - October 11, 2014 With great sadness and love, we announce the passing of our mother, Muriel Grace Forrest, on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at the age of 78 years.

Muriel had many interests. She enjoyed playing cards either at home, New Horizons or someone’s home. She was a Courtesy Car driver for New Horizons. She dearly loved rodeos, Chuckwagon races were her favourite.

Muriel was employed in different businesses over her career, MacLeods, Stedmans, caretaker at SaskPower. She never quit learning. She attained her secretary course to gain employment at the Biggar Union Hospital. She was very proud to be receptionist for many years, up to her retirement.

She enjoyed Church services and her many conversations with Rev. Jane Gallagher.

She will be sadly missed by her children, son, Edward “Buddy” and Karen and their son, Jamie Forrest; daughter, Brenda Faye Hamm and her family, Tara ( Jeff Pritchard), Jade and Mason Kroeker, John and Carla Kroeker and their children, Isaac and Aven Kroeker; sisters, Mildred Klassen, Frances (Garry) Donahue, Irene (Richard) Olson; and brother, Norman (Iris) Tebb; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her father, Charles Tebb (1979), her mother, Marilla (Colbert) Tebb (1988); her daughter, Jennifer Forrest (2012); sisters, Pat (2000), Ellen (1997), Betty (1998) and son-in-law, Ted Hamm (2012).

Funeral Services were held at Biggar United Church on October 15, 2014 with Rev. Jane Gallagher officiating. Scripture Readings were

by Connie Theriault, eulogist was John Kroeker; Honourary Urn Bearers were Muriel’s nieces and nephews and Biggar Genealogy Group.

Active Urn Bearer was John Kroeker. Interment followed in Biggar Cemetery.

Tributes may be directed to Saskatchewan Parkinson Disease, Box 102, Saskatoon, SK S7N 0X0; Biggar & District Health Foundation Services, Box 1003, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0; Breast Health Centre, City Hospital Foundation, 701 Queen St., Saskatoon, SK, S7K 0M7 Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As we remember them.

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

In loving memory of Peter Brian Berezowski Born

April 17, 1929, Naseby, Saskatchewan Passed Away

September 18, 2014, Unity, Saskatchewan “The moment that you left us, our hearts were split in two; one side was Ålled with memories; the other side died with you.

We often lay awake at night when the world is fast asleep; and take a walk down memory lane with tears upon our cheeks.

Remembering you is easy, we do it everyday; but missing you is a heartache that never goes away.

We hold you tightly within our hearts and there you will remain; you see life has gone on without you, but will never be the same.”

… Lovingly remembered by his children, Colleen and Greg

Memoriams PEIFFER, Elaine “Laynie”: January 2, 1950 - October 28, 2008 “You always had a smile to share Time to give and time to care A loving nature, kind and true That’s exactly how I remember you.”

Love and miss you, your sis, Brenda 44p1 PEIFFER (Beckett): In loving memory of Elaine…

“I see the signs you leave me To let me know you’re near Still I wish that I could hold you And always keep you here.

If I would have known you were leaving I would have never let you go God really must have needed you Guess that’s all I need to know.”

Love always, Mom and Wilfred 44p1

Cards of Thanks My brother and I would like to thank all our wonderful neighbours and friends at Landis who were there for us at the time of our loss of our Dad. Thanks for all the comforting words and great good. Thank you to Father Bedard and Father Roth. Also thank you to the Unity Long-Term Care and Sunshine Care Home at Biggar for the great care of Dad; and to Dr. Muller for all his years of care of Dad. Thanks to all from us, Colleen and Greg 44p1

Cards of Thanks

Cards of Thanks

The families of Muriel Forrest would like to thank their friends for many kindnesses shown to us at the loss of our mother, sister and grandmother.

Thanks to Bob and staff, choir, organist, ladies for the lovely lunch. Everything was greatly appreciated.

Special thanks to Diamond Lodge for the excellent care.

Thanks Rev. Jane for your visits and your direction; John for your eulogy, what an excellent job. She would have been so proud. Thanks Connie for reading for us and your kind words.

Thanks Garry for the musical interludes, sure was nice to hear those old tunes. Also thanks to Richard who did the interment preparation.

44gfsc1 The Perdue United Church Women would like to thank all those who in some small or big way helped to make the Fowl Supper another great success. To all those who helped set up, take down and helped cook and serve the meal, to everyone who came out to enjoy the meal, our thanks. Without the continued support of Perdue and area, we would not be able to host a fowl supper.

The left overs that we do not use for turkey pies are sent to Friendship Inn. With the proceeds from the supper, we are able to support Friendship Inn, Secret Santa, Diamond Lodge, our local church and many other needy causes.

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The residents and Activity Department of Diamond Lodge would like to thank everyone for helping and coming out to our Fall Tea and Bake Sale.

It was a BIG success because of everyone that supported us.

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SUNDAYS in NOVEMBER: Presbyterians, Anglicans and Lutherans (PALs) will be worshipping at ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN Church at 10:30 a.m. Potluck on November 30. Everyone is welcome. For more information or pastoral services, phone Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-948-3731 or 306-951-7122.

48/10tfn SUNDAYS… You are invited to the weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner of 8th and Quebec Street @ 10:50 a.m. Worship will be at 10:50 a.m.

Adult Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. The church office number is 306-948-3424, Terry Wicks, Pastor.

36tfn SATUR DAY, NOVEMBER 1: Landis Fall Supper, 5- 7 p.m. at Landis C o m m u n i t y Complex.

Adults, $12.50; 6 - 10 years, $7; 5 and under, FREE. 43c2

S U N D A Y , NOVEMBER 2: St. Paul’s Anglican Church Fall Supper, 5 - 7 p.m. at Biggar Community Hall.

Turkey and ham.

Adults, $15; children, $8 (6-11); 5 and under FREE. Takeouts, $15, phone 306948-3713 or leave a message.

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Christmas Magic Silent Auction begins November 5 at the Biggar

Museum & Gallery, 105 - 3rd Ave. W. Open…

Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Open throughout the noon hour for your bidding convenience.

Bidding ends Dec. 13.

This is the place for all your Christmas presents!

Contact US for professional printing of office supplies, forms and services.

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Coming

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2014

T U E S D A Y , NOVEMBER 4: Kayette Crafts & More; open 11 a.m.

- 7 p.m. at Biggar Community Hall.

Christmas Tea Room open 11 a.m - 7 p.m.

Cost $2 at the door.

Raffle ticket proceeds go to Majestic Theatre Digital Projector.

Everyone welcome!

42c3 SATUR DAY, NOVEMBER 8: Biggar & District Arts Council presents…

“Prairie Debut presents, FUNGCHIU PIANO DUO, ONE PIANO/FOUR HANDS”, 7:30 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar.

Adults/ Seniors, $25 (advance, $20); students, 13 and older, $15; children, 12 and under, $5.

Advance and Season tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306-9482452.

40c6 S U N D A Y , NOVEMBER 9: Landis Library Annual Craft Sale/Fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tables, $10 each.

Soup and sandwich lunch. Silent Auction.

Fish pond. Half & Half, and more.

44p2 F R I D A Y , NOVEMBER 14: Biggar New Horizons Turkey & Ham Bingo, 7:30 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons Hall.

Doors open at 7 p.m.

Everyone welcome!

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SATUR DAY, NOVEMBER 22: Upcoming Trade Fair Event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Biggar Community Hall.

Biggar home-based businesses features 20 vendors.

41p4 S U N D A Y , N OV E M BE R 23: Please join the Biggar Refugee Support Committee in welcoming and meeting the Sanchez Family at the Biggar Central School 2000 Atrium for entertainment and refreshments from 2-4 p.m. This is a family friendly event and all are welcome.

Donations for a receipt can be made out to Redeemer Lutheran Church, Refugee Support. For more information please phone Cindy Hoppe at 306-948-2947.

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Wanted Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Landfill OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-6582132 tfn Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition.

Please phone 306-948-1773 or 306-948-5393.

Pickup available. tfn

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 15

Vehicles AU TOMOTIVE SHOP RENTAL! Do your own work, 4-post truck lift with roller jack, 7,000 lb. capacity. Hourly or Daily rates. Phone: 306-948-3670 or 306948-4212.

44tfn

Land for Rent Pasture land for rent in R.M. of Eagle Creek.

Call for details. 306948-9186 22tfn

Houses for Sale or Rent Three bedroom home with garage and all appliances.

Laminate flooring, new cupboards and windows, big rumpus room, close to hospital and lodge at Biggar.

Possession November 15. Phone 306-9482098 43p3

Houses for Rent Two and Threebedroom houses for rent. Close to downtown and school.

Fridge and stove included. For viewing call 306-948-3674 or 306-948-9517 or 306948-7022.

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Services

WELCOME WSINCE AGON 1930 If YOU are…

• NEW to our communities of Biggar/Landis/Perdue • Have a new baby Call WELCOME

WAGON at 306-948-3837 Sheila Itterman We have gifts and information www.welcomewagon.ca

For Rent

Biggar & District Arts Council are available for bar tending services at your f u n c t i o n s / eve n t s.

Contact Denise at 306-948-2452.

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Charter/ Sherwood Apartments

THE BIGGAR

1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom Heat and water supplied, wired for cable TV and satellite systems, laundr y facilities, appliances, some suites with dishwasher s, air conditioning, parking with plugins.

For more information call: Karen/Kevin 948-9115 302 - 8th Ave. W. Biggar

INDEPENDENT on NEWSSTANDS @ • Biggar Esso • Leslie’s Drugstore • Pharmasave • Quick Stop • Super A Foods • Shop Easy Food • Weasie’s Gourmet Blends • Feudal Co-op, Perdue • The Store, Perdue

For FAX service, see us at The Independent, 122 Main Street, Biggar

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First Nations Jobs nline phone 306 229 6774

First Nations Jobs nline phone 306 229 6774

Heavy Equipment operators for late model CAT equip: motor scrapers (cushion ride), dozers, excavators, rock trucks, graders (trim operators).

Camp job. Competitive wages plus R & B. Valid drivers license req’d.

Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc. Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www.brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

CONTRACT OPPORTUNIT Y Maintenance Caretaker Biggar Housing Authority Daily operations of 86 unit portfolio Grounds Maintenance Mechanical Systems Maintenance General & Janitorial Maintenance Biggar Housing Authority Box 241 Biggar SK S0K 0M0 306-948-2101 biggarhousing@sasktel.net

Land for Sale FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 206 1/4’s South - 75 1/4’s South East - 40 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 6 1/4’s North East - 4 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 51 1/4’s West - 4 1/4’s

HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

- GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!!

- BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!!

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Agriculture

Call GNG for massive year end herbicide sales: • Guaranteed best prices • All farmers welcome (no memberships) • Delivered to the yard • No deposit on containers • GNG dealers in most areas (new dealers welcome) Products: • Smoke – loaded glyphosate • Clever – one pass cleaver control • Foax – green foxtail and wild oats • Diquash – desiccant • Inject-N – full line of inoculants • Diesel fuel – 30,000+ litre min • 20+ new actives being developed For all details please contact us at 306 477-4007 or info@gng.ag or visit our website at www.gng.ag

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Wanted WANTED: COLLECTOR PAYING TOP PRICES for old advertising dealership signs, plastic or metal. Service Station items, gasoline pumps, globes, oil cans, clocks. Red Indian, Dodge, Ford, etc.

306-221-5908, 306369-2810

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Wow . . . Halloweeners will need to get past this scene before they’re going to get a treat. It looks like the witch crash landed on the lawn but there are lots of witnesses.

(Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

… Throne Speech, communities; • Legislative changes to help police officers and the justice system better protect victims of domestic violence; • Expansion of the HUB crime reduction model; • A comprehensive review of child welfare legislation that will lead to improvements in laws that protect children; • Development of a Poverty

photo by Daryl Hasein)

cont. from front page

Reduction Strategy that builds on the government’s significant efforts to reduce poverty; • Increased penalties for those who commit hunting violations; and • A special licence plate for the loved ones of Canadian Armed Forces personnel who died in service.

“Though a discussion on the potential of direct pay MRIs in Saskatchewan is not in the Throne Speech, I would

… Council Minutes, 29 from Biggar New Horizons Project was approved.

Correspondence from Biggar Museum and Gallery regarding insuring the quonset that they are using for storage be reviewed at a later date.

The request from the Biggar Walking Program to once again use the Biggar Community Hall for daily walking Monday-Friday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. during the winter months knowing that under certain circumstances it

Come on in . . . This gateway welcomes trick or treaters into the house. No doubt lots will be passing through on Friday evening to get those coveted treats. Of course, they have to get past the ghosts who look a little frightening. (Independent

expect there to be some further debate in the Legislature on that issue,” Wall said. “We should remain open to discussing, examining and innovating in our health care system in a drive to improve patient outcomes.

“I look forward to a good debate on this and many other issues as our government continues working to keep Saskatchewan strong.”

cont. from pg 3

may not be possible was approved.

The request from Marissa Cempron to shorten her work hours was approved.

The quote from Xylem for a basic repair kit for the jet aerators at the sewer treatment plant in the amount of $6,509.09 was approved.

That a septic tank be purchased from Flaman at a cost of $2,312.38 to be placed at the landfill as part of the landfill expansion project.

The quote from EMCO Corporation for a six inch perforated pipe for the landfill at a cost of approximately $3,000 be approved.

The town will enter into an agreement with the Biggar Majestic Theatre Project to erect two digital signs on their building.

Correspondence from Biggar Rec Valley requesting to replace the sea can container in the valley with a 20’x40’ building was approved.

Consumer advisory – timeshare scams

CALL 306-948-3344

The Consumer Protection Division of the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority reminds consumers to be aware of timeshare sales fraud. Companies claiming to sell

timeshares for properties in Mexico are soliciting in Saskatchewan.

Complaints have been received against Lakebridge Realty and Minne Realty in Canada and the

United States.

Consumers have complained that no goods or services were received after payment and the companies did not return calls.

Red flags: • Upfront fees

– unless specified in the contract, buyers typically only pay ‘closing fees’ on property sales.

Be wary if you are asked to pay “advanced appraisal fees”, “transfer fees”’ or

“taxes and liens.”

• High pressure sales – timeshares are generally a buyers’ market. If a company pressures you to “buy now or lose out on a limited time offer,” you should be

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• Heavy truck parts • Agriculture parts • Automotive parts & accessories www.yhtruckagauto.com

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306.948.2700 Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer Open: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Sat. • 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

M & N REPAIR 701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar Open Monday-Friday Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

Heavy Truck Repair SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair TIRES

KRF Auto Centre 100% handwash Service Truck Full Mechanical Service Mon - Fri • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. phone: George

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after hours George: 948-4042

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Small moves and deliveries with ½ ton truck

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Protect yourself: • Do business with well-established companies with a long track record.

• Don’t wire money to people you don’t know.

Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar

“Where we do it all for you!!”

• Detailing • Vortex Spray-In Box Liners • Granitex Baked-on Coatings for Decks and Cement Flooring • Auto Accessories • Trailer Rentals Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

306-948-1722

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2014

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Bear Hills Rural Development Corporation Box 327 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

306-948-5291 PHILLIPS ELECTRIC • Residence • Commercial Wiring For free estimates Ph: 306-948-5393

HEALTH/WELLNESS

Michelle Spuzak,

Phone:

ELECTRICAL

Commercial and Industrial Electrical Wiring

PLUMBING & HEATING

Helping you Help yourself

306-948-2295 Fax: 306-948-5050

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Goldburg Electric Ltd. • Residential • Commercial Contact Matt Craig

306-951-8004

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For all your home, business and rural needs Owners/Operators • Travis Young • Dallas Young • Claude Young

Biggar, Sask.

306-948-3389

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Services available…

• Shamanic Healing • Psychosomatic Therapy • Massage • Emotional Release Therapy

~ Gift CertiÅcates ~ Evening, Saturday and in-home appointments available.

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Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

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Biggar

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Offering… One-on-One Rehab & Therapy Sessions

• ‘Ideal Protein’ Weight Loss • ‘Slender You’ Figure Salon Weight Loss Coach Anne G. Livingston 317 Main St., Biggar

306-948-7274

* Limited Memberships available to fully equipped Private Fitness Studio & Cardio Room Gift Certificates available

DENTAL

ACCOUNTING

DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES

115 - 1st Avenue West 1 Rosetown, Sask.

OFFICE HOURS Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone:306.882.2123 Emergency (after hours) 306.882.2006

BIGGAR DENTAL CLINIC 104 - 6th Ave. East, Biggar, Sask.

Southeast entrance of Nova Wood Bldg.

Hours…

Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Friday, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Kirk Ewen Doctor of Optometry

BUSSE LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors

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Hair Salons Christina Prpick of

Mane Essence Hair Salon

• Taking appointments Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays.

(Saturday and evenings on request) Contact Christina @

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306-948-2814

Fitness Centre Healthy Lifestyle Weight Loss 30-minute Circuit Personal Training Fitness Classes

…owned and operated by Brett Barber

102 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

306.948.2208

Perdue Massage & Acupuncture Clinic Registered Massage Therapist (MTAS)

Phone or Text:

306321-4991 Website: www.perdue massageclinic.com www.facebook.com/ perduemassageclinic

(regular price is $20.16 per week = $524.16 plus gst)

Stuart A. Busse, QC Larry A. Kirk, LL.B. 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

306-948-3346 …serving your community since 1972

Roe & Peszko is a full service law office that practices… ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾

Criminal Law Commercial Law Family Law Real Estate Law Wills and Estate Law and our lawyers, William Roe, Q.C. Jason Peszko Lisa Watson Sophie Ferré look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

223 Main Street Biggar Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

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CAMPBELL ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Ph: 306-948-4430 or 306-948-4460 rod.campbell@sasktel.net 122 Main St., Biggar, SK

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Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

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Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

304 Main St., Biggar Phone: 306-948-2204 Toll Free: 1-855-948-2204 Website: www.biggarinsurance.ca Email: biggar@biggarinsurance.ca

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Contact us for all your insurance and Ànancial services 306-948-3926 …located in the Professional Building 223 Main St., Biggar

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• sides of Beef available

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2014

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FÀon’s playhouse The McKee family were joined by a team of Biggar friends and family on Saturday to help build a playset up at the daycare, donated in memory of their daughter Ffion who died at the beginning of this year. Donations in her memory from all over the world were used to buy the awesome new play structure for the kids at daycare.

Gareth McKee said, “After Ffion died, the support that we received from this community was just overwhelming.

People cooked for us, sent cards, offered their help in any way. It was really important that the money raised in her memory should come back to this community to leave a lasting legacy,

and to be a thank you from our family to the people of Biggar.”

Chair of the daycare board Melissa Silvernagle was there on Saturday with her family to help out and to see the work being done. She commented “As a daycare we are absolutely delighted with this donation to our facility which will be enjoyed by so many children.”

Ffion will be remembered for a long time in the happiness of other children playing up at daycare.

The McKee family would like to thank everyone who donated their time, money, energy and care to help make this project a reality.

Time for a break . . . (Above) This group of workers took a well deserved break after putting together the playset at the Biggar Daycare.

(Submitted photo)

Let’s put this bolt here . . . Putting together a play structure is not easy but this crew was able to get the right pieces together and the kids will be able the finished project. (Submitted photo)

CAA Saskatchewan Halloween safety tips CAA Saskatchewan would like to remind all trick-or-treaters and drivers to stay alert and be safe this Halloween.

It will be a busy time in many neighbourhoods and communities as excited youngsters will be out knocking on doors collecting treats and visiting with family and friends.

It will be a busy time as well for motorists who are encouraged to slow down and watch for costumed trick-or-treaters who will be crossing streets and roads.

Here are a few more safety reminders for motorists: • Slow down to at least 10 km below the speed limit in residential areas and school zones.

• For adult partygoers,

avoid taking short-cuts through residential areas where trick-ortreaters are likely to be.

• Don’t drink and drive – arrange to have a safe ride home.

Costumes are always exciting and fun to wear, but it’s recommended that parents help choose costumes that are bright at night and don’t obstruct children’s vision and hearing. Consider adding reflective markings on the costumes and also check the length of costumes to avoid tripping.

Here are some additional safety tips for parents, caregivers, and teachers to share with trick-or-treaters: • Look both ways before crossing the street and listen for

traffic before crossing.

• Cross the street only at corners; never between parked cars or in the middle of the block.

• If there are no sidewalks, always walk facing traffic and as far off the road as possible.

• Think about your boundaries and make sure your parents or caregivers know where you will be.

• Trick-or-treat in groups.

• Have an adult or older teen accompany younger children.

• Carry a flashlight.

• Plan a route through familiar neighbourhoods with well lit streets.

• Never enter a stranger’s house even if you’re invited.

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The countdown is on to the Perdue Complex and Bowling Alley celebrations Our volunteers on the Celebration Committee have been working hard behind the scenes to get things ready for the big event day! Finalizing and checking our lists twice (and many more times!) are still being done with gusto!

Tickets are selling, so make sure you have yours! Still the same price as it has 25 years ago! Though this time, we have included a look through the years of our great facility, roast beef supper, two

entertainment venues, and a chance to win a prize! What a deal!

Tickets are available at different locations throughout Perdue.

Donations of either elimination prizes or support towards out complex is greatly appreciated.

Please talk to any of the board members if you would like to help support this event and facility with any kind of donations or even if you would like to help out with a task the day of the event.

Let’s sing . . . Saskatchewan storyteller Sylvia Chave entertained students at St. Gabriel School on Oct. 23 to help celebrate Education Week. With lots

Perdue Community Bowl Week of October 20-24 Club 55: MHS – Dennis Notschke, 202; LHS – Joey Levitt, 225; MHT – Dennis Notschke, 573; LHT – Joey Levitt, 519; MHA – Al Levitt, 174; LHA – Joey Levitt, 177; THS – D.J.’s, 1,056; THT – D.J.’s, 3,057.

Ladies League: LHS – Joey Levitt, 278; LHT – Joey Levitt, 606; LHA – Joey Levitt, 193; THS – Other Frame, 1,130; THT – Other Frame, 3,151.

Men’s League: MHS – Al Levitt, 200; MHT – Al Levitt, 568; MHA – Al

Levitt, 187; THS – JAG, 735; THT – JAG, 2,103.

Y.B.C. High Score Games: Ayden Moody, 39; Kierra Moody, 85; Trystyn Wegwitz, 96; Emmett Hamilton, 135; Rylee Moody, 114; Adam Munro, 142.

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of energy, Sylvia kept the audience tapping their toes and singing and dancing. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

Diamond Lodge News

by Karen Kammer What a beautiful fall we are having! We hope you all had a great week.

We had a very busy week of activities.

Monday morning we exercised.

Later we played Wheel of Fortune.

Tuesday morning we carved pumpkins and baked the seeds for a snack. We also caught up on our current events. In the afternoon, we enjoyed the wonderful music of the Singing Grandpas.

The residents had such a great time. Some even got up and danced.

Wednesday morning we did some baking for our bake sale on Friday. Our

room smelled wonderful.

After lunch we took a road trip out Landis way, visited a couple of farms and toured the town.

A lot of things have changed since they last saw Landis.

Thursday morning we exercised.

In the afternoon we played bingo.

Friday morning we were busy setting up for our bake sale. In the afternoon, residents and guests sat down and enjoyed a piece of carrot cake along with a cup of tea or coffee. There were draw and baking tables for everyone to purchase things from.

Thank you to everyone

who supported our tea and bake sale.

With your help, we are able to do so many fun activities and outings with the residents.

Saturday morning we played Scattergories. In the afternoon we watched a couple episodes of Walton’s Mountain.

Sunday morning we played games. St. Gabriel’s did our church service this afternoon.

Thank you for the lonely service.

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead.

Food for thought: Gratitude can turn the ordinary into extraordinary.

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Remembrance… pass it on!

Parade and Services TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 11:00 a.m. at Biggar Community Hall • Organizations and individuals wishing to take part in the Biggar Remembrance Day Parade should assemble in kitchen area at Biggar Community Hall at 10:30 a.m.

• Interdenominational Choir, 10:30 a.m. at Biggar Community Hall.

Biggar Royal Canadian Legion #138 Lunch and Social to follow at The Legion