Bending Santa’s ear . . . Kids at St. Gabriel School had the chance to talk to Santa, Wednesday morning as the Man in Red took some time off from his workshop. Kids were pretty appreciative as they gave the “Jolly One” an impromptu group hug (Inset picture). (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
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The Majestic Theatre was filled with the beautiful sounds of music, Tuesday, as kids and the wee-bit older added their voices to the growing shimmer of Christmas song. Here, the kids hit the Majestic main stage for the noon hour performance, putting smiles on the faces of all who attended with their enthusiasm and talent. (Independent Photos by Ana Irvine)
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Budget and economy on track at mid-year Saskatchewan’s 201819 Budget remains on track at mid-year, with a projected deficit of $348.3 million, $17 million less than what was projected on budget day. “Saskatchewan’s financial and economic outlook have both improved somewhat compared to our original budget projections,” Finance Minister Donna Harpauer said. “Our government’s plan to return the province to balance by 2019-20 remains on track.” Higher forecast revenue - up $138.1 million from budget - has helped reduce the projected deficit. Revenue is forecast to be up due to higher projected resource revenue and higher net income from Government Business Enterprises, federal transfers and other own-source revenue, partially offset by lower personal income tax revenue. Expense is forecast to be up $121.1 million from budget. Nearly half of the increase is pension expense, reflecting changes in interest rates and actuarial assumptions. Increases at mid-year also reflect higher-than-budgeted expense for child and family services, health services and forest-fire operations. Saskatchewan is showing modest improvement in economic activity in 2018, and Gross Domestic
Product (GDP) forecasts remain consistent with budget projections. The current forecast projects cumulative GDP growth of 2.9 per cent for 2017 and 2018 (2.2 per cent in 2017 and 0.7 per cent in 2018), slightly higher than the budget forecast. Public Debt at March 31, 2019 is forecast to be $19.78 billion, which is $251.6 million lower than budgeted, primarily due to decreased debt for Government Business Enterprises. “Most of our public debt pertains to infrastructure, either through selfsupporting Crown corporations or through the Saskatchewan Builds Capital Plan,” Harpauer said. “Our infrastructure needs are significant and support a growing economy.” Saskatchewan recently had its triple-A credit rating confirmed by Moody’s Investors Service, and has the second-highest credit rating in Canada when ratings from the three major agencies are combined. Saskatchewan is also forecast to have the third-lowest net debt-to-GDP ratio in the country. “While we are on course, there is still work to do,” Harpauer said. “We continue to manage spending carefully, invest in priorities for Saskatchewan people, shift from our reliance on volatile resource revenue and help keep our economy strong.”
Ride-about town . . . Biggar’s annual Festival of Lights was once again, the most popular event of the week, having many criss-crossing the streets and
(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
Premier Moe concludes successful trade mission to India Premier Scott Moe has returned from his first trade mission to India. During the trip, Premier Moe made stops in New Delhi and Mumbai and met with a number of Indian government and business leaders to advance Saskatchewan’s trade interests. “India is one of Saskatchewan’s most important markets,” Moe said. “This mission was an opportunity for me to meet with important Indian stakeholders and decision makers and to discuss ways to work together to advance our mutual prosperity.” During the mission, the Premier: • met with a number of Indian government leaders, including the
Got some good whip on that one . . . Biggar Novice Nationals hit the ice Saturday for their home tourney and Dacen Gidluck gets off a boomer on an opposing goaltender. Kids had fun, and our Nats did one and all proud. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
stores of Biggar on Friday. Here, people take a ride down Main Street, taking in the lights of Christmas.
Minister of Commerce and Industry, the Minister of Food Processing Industries, a Minister of State for the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and the Chair of the Atomic Energy Commission of India; • continued discussions around the challenges of tariffs on Saskatchewan pulse crops; • met with major importers of Saskatchewan potash and pulse crops to encourage further development; • met with area farmers and visited a market development project where Saskatchewan potash is used to enhance mustard crop yields; • had meetings with a number of Indian business leaders to promote Saskatchewan as a place to invest and to identify potential partnerships in innovation and research; • participated in roundtable discussions with Canadian and Indian business leaders on the current state of trade opportunities for future growth; and • met with students and alumni of Saskatchewan Polytechnic and oversaw the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Saskatchewan Polytechnic, the University of Regina and the Emmanuel Hospital Foundation to facilitate exchanges in nursing education. “While we continue
to face significant challenges in India regarding tariffs and trade barriers, we know our relationship will continue to grow and develop,” Moe said. “With an export driven economy like Saskatchewan, we need to engage proactively with key markets like India to ensure we are creating wealth and opportunity for Saskatchewan people. That’s what trade missions like this are all about.”
India is the world’s second most populated country and is growing rapidly. Saskatchewan has been Canada’s top exporter to India for the past decade with exports valued at $1.15 billion in 2017, which accounted for 27 per cent of Canada’s total exports to the region. Saskatchewan’s major exports to India include potash, uranium, lentils and peas. Approximately 4,550 Saskatchewan jobs rely on exports to India.
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Letter to the Editor … To the Editor, If you or an organization to which you belong use or intend to use the local sports/ community bus, please read this letter. I have been a volunteer secretary/treasurer for the bus since 2002. This is an unpaid position as are all the positions in the Biggar Sports Association. Those using the bus pay a fee for each kilometre travelled. From these payments we pay the bills for fuel, repairs, licensing and insurance. We invest any surplus so that we can purchase an updated bus as need
arises. Until now this has worked well. Two years ago we were informed that our bus now been classified as a commercial rather than as a private vehicle. At the 2016 AGM, those present decided to raise the price of usage from $2 to $2.30 per kilometre to cover the extra cost of licensing and insurance. A drop in usage by local organizations, whether or not it had to do with this increase, has meant less rather than more income. At the same time we are looking at
increased expenses. We are now required to have the bus inspected on a monthly rather than a yearly basis. This will mean a $400/ month expense. So -- What to do? We need input from those of you who use the bus and want to see it continue to operate. Please attend our AGM on Monday, December 10 -- 7 p.m. at New Horizons. Bring your ideas and hopefully we can come to a satisfactory conclusion. Joanne Kral, Secretary/Treasurer, Biggar Sports Association
Renew Saskatchewan’s rural roots Ryan Meili is the leader of the Saskatchewan NDP Of all the conversations I’ve had about climate change, the most eyeopening are with farmers. They see the changes in growing seasons, wet years that are wetter, dry years that are drier, floods and fires and changes in weeds and wildlife. They know that we have to act to slow climate change and to adapt to new realities, using the best of crop science to prepare for the inevitable changes in production. Many prairie farmers have also seen the value in participating in the transition to renewable energy. As I travel the province, people proudly share their experiments with wind and solar energy and energy efficient building. And I meet so many more who would like to make these changes, who see it as the right thing to do and a smart way to save money, but who just can’t cover the up-front cost.
That gap between those who want to participate and those who can means we’re missing out on a huge opportunity. We have the best conditions to produce solar energy in the entire country. We have abundant possibilities in wind, geothermal, biomass and other emerging technologies, not to mention the energy savings available through retrofitting and energy efficient new buildings. We also have SaskPower and SaskEnergy: publicly owned crown corporations operating in the public interest that have ability to change the landscape of energy production. Despite these advantages, we’ve fallen behind. The Sask. Party government has failed to act in any meaningful way, opting for expensive, experimental mega-projects like the billion-and-a-half dollar carbon capture boondoggle, instead of choosing the most affordable and effective ways to reduce emissions.
Unlike the current government, Saskatchewan people are ready to act. Over 80 per cent support a transition to renewable energy. But for too many, the cost of change is too high when they’re already having a hard time making ends meet. It’s time for us to show leadership. That is why I’ve proposed a new program: Renew Saskatchewan. It’s a plan to tackle climate change, reduce our power bills, create new jobs and increase our supply of clean energy. With Renew Saskatchewan, your home, farm, business or town hall could be assessed and you would get a recommendation of the best changes available. This could be new windows, a high-efficiency furnace or a solar array on the roof of the machine shop. Along with that assessment would be an estimate of the time it would take to pay off those improvements out of the savings they produce. Then – and this is the
This was a financing plan where farms paid back the cost of getting transmission lines over time through their power bill. Another very successful program was the Family Farm Improvement Branch, which helped modernize the home quarter, assisting farms to go from relying on outhouses and wells to indoor plumbing and safe drinking water. Both programs started with an assessment of that farm’s needs and included an opportunity to do some of the work themselves and pay less. Renew Saskatchewan will create thousands of local jobs in manufacturing, installation, retrofitting and maintenance. It will reduce power bills immediately and lower them to next to nothing over time. It will create revenue opportunities for farmers, homeowners,
small towns and reserves through a new approach to net metering that will allow producers to sell extra electricity back to the grid. Renew will increase Saskatchewan’s supply of clean electrical power and significantly reduce our use of energy and our carbon emissions. And it will create a revolving fund that can be used over and over to support more homes, farms, businesses and take advantage of new opportunities in the fast developing field of renewable energy. Saskatchewan people have shown time and again that we can face great challenges with creative, homegrown solutions. We can rise to the occasion of today’s great challenge, turning crisis into opportunity as leaders in the transition to a healthy, sustainable economy.
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key part, the feature that gets rid of the cost barrier and makes this an opportunity for everyone – you would get a loan to cover the cost of the work. This loan would cover the changes needed and you could repay it just by paying your power or gas bill – at a lower rate than you pay today. Once the loan is paid back, your bills would either be next to nothing, or you may even be making money depending on how much energy you’re producing. There are examples in Saskatchewan’s history that show Renew Saskatchewan could be implemented effectively. One of the most well-known examples is rural electrification, a signature development brought in under the first CCF government, and Tommy Douglas’ proudest achievement.
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ize your energy. An added bonus is playing Christmas music but background music was the best. This allowed us to listen but still have a great visit which is part of the reason for the day. Some would say a cookie baking day is a lot of work. Yes, it is. Not going to lie about that. But being able to take home a nice variety of cookies made the day worth it. Some packaged their cookies in decorative tins and these were given away as gifts. Others kept them all for their families. The inspiration for this column came from an article I read about hosting a cookie baking party. The author started out by handing out invitations. In fact the illustration was a very nice printed invite -- that was just a little too formal for our group. Just pick a day and show up.
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centimetres (four inches) of ice to walk on, 20 centimetres (eight inches) to drive a snowmobile or ATV on, 30 centimetres (12 inches) to drive a car or light truck on, and more than 30 centimetres (12 inches) to support a heavy truck. Be aware that any activity on ice has risks. Guidelines are provided to help individuals make a decision about whether to venture on to the ice. Thickness is just one consideration when evaluating ice safety. Clear, hard
ice is the only ice recommended for travel. Also avoid ice that: • looks slushy; • has thawed, then frozen again; • is near moving water; • is layered, caused by sudden temperature changes; or • has structures on it, such as pressure ridges. Water Security Agency advises that a reservoir water release is occurring at Grant Devine Dam (formerly Alameda Dam) to draw the reservoir down to its normal
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One Stop Home Improvement donates to Food Bank . . . One Stop’s Emil and Jean Itterman hand over a cheque for $1,000 to Barb de Haan of the Food Bank. The funds were raised during the annual sale of Christmas trees, which are now in for this year. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)
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Ye Olde Pensive Patio Oh the days go by and the years unfold! And I never thought that I’d ever get old. But here I am! I’m a dirty old man. It’s a little cool sitting out on the patio these days, but that doesn’t stop this “dirty old man� from looking back! But as Y.T. sits back and watches the days go by, he knows that we have to go back a long way for this one! Dad, in his usual well planned way, saw his younger sons growing up in the early 1930’s and decided that not only could they bring the milk cows in from the pasture but that they should learn to milk them too! So he bought a very tame cow named “Frankie� from the neighbour, and showed us just how! At our first lesson we did well. Each of us took our turn, but the next day Dad saw us milking “Frankie� from both sides. This gave him a good chance to laugh -apparently it isn’t good manners to milk cows from both sides! After school we brought the milk cows in from the pasture. We didn’t
learn much at school, One of our aunts often but we learned an awful boasted that she milked lot about walking behind 16 cows, twice a day a lot of green grass-fed when she was a young cows (especially in your girl. I’m not up on this bare feet). kind of stuff, but her Dang it! It seems that husband and she raised Y.T. has writsix strapten about ping boys this before! when they We were told came out years later West! that drinkWhen ing cows war was milk straight declared from the pail in 1939 would shortone of the en your life interview (ugh!). Well. people we can’t all asked, “Do be right all you milk Notable the time, eh? cows?� Notes Over the to which years we “Smart Bob Mason graduated Alec� from getting Mason cows from the pasture to replied, “Yes, two at a feeding all kinds of stock. time!� But it wasn’t much use. Well he did have two Prices were just too low! hands! Milking cows taught us Much later (at Kusten a lot though. We used Kanal) we captured a to have a lot of them couple of cows that needand they became a large ed to be milked right part of our 1930’s work. away. So Sgt. Eby (who We entered a few “wild got killed the next day) cow� milking contests at got two full pails of milk the local fairs, but after from them. We hadn’t a few good kicks, you had food for a couple of slow down from that and days -- boy did we appreeventually try something ciate the warm, white else, eh? nectar!
I suppose that a guy could keep on writing about these cow-related stories forever but they tell me that we just don’t have the time! Let’s see... 1919 forever! Well you know what I mean, eh! I could tell about the cow that kicked me in 1937, but 1937 was a lost year out here. 1937 was the worst year of the so-called “Great Depression�, and Y.T. spent some time in bed. Services were a little different, too! “If you need to go so bad, just hold it a bit till I finish my coffee.� Times have really changed, eh? Or mebbe I could tell of the neighbours steer that pulled a barbwire fence over me when I was wearing my Sunday Suit! Or mebbe I could tell of the modern doctor who told me that drinking untreated milk would cut my life in half! Well all of us can’t be right all the time, eh? Or the good neighbour who could tell the stray cows were ours... Too often we forget these guys! But like mentioned at the start, we could tell all day!
New Horizons Activities The November jam session was held on November 21 and featured Wilf and Joan Rice along with Dwight Hemmerling, Bill Haffermehl, and Gord Laycock. A number of members were on hand to enjoy the entertainment as well as the coffee and cookies provided by Group Two.
The December jam session will take place on Wednesday the 19th. Monday Kaiser, on November 26 had three tables in play. At the close of play, Isla Solanik had the highest total score with Linda Vermette in second place. Ann Muc came third, and Bill Fischer, fourth. Linda, Ann
and Delmar Friesen tied for the highest scoring game of the day. Wednesday evening Kaiser on November 28 also had three tables in play. At the close of play, host, Ken Pearce gave cash prizes as follows: first -Nicole Otterson; second -- Joyce Colbert; third -Ken Pearce. Group Two met on November 28 to plan December activities. The potluck will be held on December 10 with St Gabriel’s School providing entertainment. The annual Xmas bingo will take place on
December 20. Thanks go out to Anita and Ed who put up our Christmas tree giving our hall a festive air. We are also most grateful to Jack Fines who drove the courtesy car on the 29th when the driver called in sick. Thirty-four seniors boarded the community bus the afternoon of November 29 for the annual Christmas Sights/ Lights trip. With Mike Kister at the wheel the first stop was Market Mall for an afternoon’s shopping, then over to Saskatoon’s Enchanted Forest. The bus returned home in the evening.
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November 26-29 Monday Mixed: MHS, Jason Raschke, 269; WHS, Cindy Watson, 215; MHT, Jason Raschke, 712; WHT, Cindy Watson, 559. Thursday Afternoon Seniors: MHS, Glen Shockey, 200; WHS, June Hoppe, 199; MHT, Glen Shockey, 480; WHT, Donna Eckart, 475.
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Miniature robots ready to farm by Calvin Daniels By pure happenstance a post came across my social media feed last week regarding mechanical bees. The thought of tiny robots the size of a bee immediately had my imagination turning, although I was also a tad skeptical as the Internet seems to be devolving into a place of more and more misinformation and fake news. But a little research and there is indeed significant efforts being made around the world to create robotic bees which in theory will at least be able to step in and carry out the critical job of pollination of plants should existing bee populations actually crash to dangerous lows. This is one of those stories you can look at as amazingly positive, or with the science fiction fan in me can easily conjure some rather dark scenarios out of such developments. On the positive side the work to-date on these miniature creations is
simply amazing. The pear and leave behind fields of electronics, a queen. While not necrobotics and computer essarily at the point of science are crisis, such taking masissues are sive strides certainly when you reason for think about concern. what sort Plants don’t of technolproduce ogy needs without polto come lination and together that process to create is almost a robotic solely the bee capable role of bees. of finding If the bees flowers, go food collecting production pollen and would be in transferCalvin Daniels crisis. ring that While the to another best case flower. scenario is to protect It is also good to know natural bees, having a that science is preparback-up plan for such a ing ahead in terms of critical function as polliwhat we may need to do nation is only prudent. should bee populations But, the idea of robotic truly decline too far. bees does raise a few There has been sigvalid questions that have nificant press in recent darker connotations. years about the potential What happens to birds impact of certain insecthat see the little robotic ticides on bee populabees as food, swoop in tions as well as colony and swallow? The first collapse disorder where generation of these bees the majority of worker may be larger than the bees in a colony disapaverage honey bee, but
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Province launches Climate Resiliency Framework Environment Minister Dustin Duncan announced a new Climate Resilience Measurement Framework to help measure resilience in the face of a changing global climate, November 29. The framework is a first of its kind in Canada and a cornerstone commitment in Prairie Resilience, the made-in-Saskatchewan climate change strategy. This government-wide action plan includes 25 measures to monitor and enhance provincial resilience to climate change. “Our government has made significant progress in the development of Prairie Resilience since it was announced nearly one year ago,” Duncan said. “This new resilience framework covers a broad and balanced set of measures that will help to ensure we are working to protect Saskatchewan
people and communities from a changing climate. This is an important part of our comprehensive plan that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve better results than a singular carbon tax policy.” Resilience is the ability to cope with, adapt to and recover from stress and change. This includes the ability of natural systems (land, water and forests), physical infrastructure, economic sustainability, community preparedness, and the well-being of people to adapt and thrive in a low-carbon economy and changing environmental conditions, such as extreme weather or flooding. Examples of specific measures in the framework are: • Percentage of agricultural land area with a nutrient stewardship
plan, which matches the right source and rate of fertilizer to the right time and place of application; • Greenhouse gas emissions from governmentowned buildings; • Provincial forest harvest designs; • Floodplain mapping for at-risk communities; and • Wildfire fuel management work on Crown land. The Climate Resilience Measurement Framework marks a significant commitment in the province’s Prairie Resilience strategy, which also includes emissions reductions in electricity, upstream oil and gas, and industrial facilities that emit more than 25,000 tonnes of emissions each year. These commitments will reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions by 12 million tonnes by 2030.
advancements will no doubt mean ever smaller versions. If these bees are able to autonomously seek out flowers and do the work of bees it is also startlingly easy to think of more nefarious programming for military, police and criminal activities. And, perhaps most importantly, who will own the patents on a technology which could become critical to food production? Are such patents something we are comfortable having in the hands of profitdriven corporations? Or, would it be any better if they were in the hands of a single government? Clearly as such technology is being developed there needs to be some dialogue to ensure safety, security and access once the tiny robots are ready to go to work.
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“BLUE CHRISTMAS” Service of Remembrance BIGGAR… Monday, December 10 • 7:00 p.m. Redeemer Lutheran Church ~all religious denominations welcome~ Local enquiries: Grondin Funeral Services • 306-948-2669 “Our family serving your family since 1963”
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NHL’S Sabres showing surprisingly sharp edge The National Hockey League is a breeding ground for abrupt team turnarounds. Last year, the expansionist Vegas Golden Knights were almost a unanimous pick to finish dead last in the NHL. They didn’t. The Knights stunned the sports world by making it all the way to the Stanley Cup final before the clock struck midnight and Cinderella’s impossible dream ended at the hands of the Washington Capitals. But the Buffalo Sabres were obviously paying attention. Dead last — 31st out of 31 teams last year with a pathetic 25-45-12 record — in 2017-18, the Sabres are the biggest surprise of the current NHL season and are hoping to mimic what Vegas did last year. Perhaps even go one step further. When December arrived, the Sabres were on a two-game losing streak, having lost road games to both Florida teams (Tampa Bay and
Florida Panthers) in one-goal decisions. But those losses came after 10 consecutive wins that had propelled the Sabres into the best record in hockey. So what has changed from last year? Jack Eichel, picked No. 2 the year Connor McDavid went No. 1, is one year older and one year better and has been given a sniper, Jeff Skinner, as a lilnemate. Skinner was acquired from Carolina in exchange for a prospect and three draft picks. Eichel leads the team in assists and points, while Skinner had 20 goals by the end of November, tied with Winnipeg’s Patrik Laine for most goals in the league. Former NHLer Jason Botterill, a Winnipegger whose family always put academics on the same level of importance as athletics, was hired as general manager by the Sabres in May 2017 and his influence is obviously paying off. He picked up free-agent goalie Carter Hutton from St. Louis
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and coach Phil Housley in the off-season, and then acquired Patrik Ber- will need to clear room in their trophy cases for glund, Tage Thompson end-of-season personal and Vladimir Sobotka, silverware. plus two • Comedy draft picks writer Jim from the Barach: Blues in “The Cleveexchange land Browns for highsaid they priced want to Ryan interview O’Reilly. CondoThose leezza players Rice for have given their head the Sabres coaching secondjob. Apparand thirdently they line depth, are hoping along with she can get Sam ReinBruce Penton game scores hart, Kyle done using Okposo the Electoral College.” and Jason Pominville. • RJ Currie’s ‘punAnd when the Sabres got alty’ box at sportsdeke. lucky and won the draft lottery last year, Botterill com: “If they made a took the slam-dunk obvi- short film about Toronto hoopster Kawhi Leonous No. 1 available playard getting a temporary er, defenceman Rasmus tooth put in, what would Dahlin, giving Buffalo it be titled? The Bridge the only one-two Rasmus punch in the league. on the Raptor Kawhi.” • Dwight Perry of the Rasmus Ristolainen is a first-unit Sabres defence- Seattle Times: “Wesley Harms blamed his man. There are no guarantees 10-2 semifinal loss to two-time world chamin the topsy-turvy world pion Gary Anderson of the NHL, but three at the Grand Slam of things seem obvious: The Sabres will make the Darts in Wolverhampton, England, on Anderplayoffs; their days in son fouling the air with the NHL’s basement are long gone; and Botterill
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flatulence, telling Dutch TV station RTL7L: ‘It’ll take me two nights to lose this smell from my nose.’ Anderson, however, vehemently denied his triumph was windaided.” • Jack Finarelli of SportsCurmudgeon.com, taking note of Alabama kicker Joseph Bulovas: “Should be on NFL scouts’ watch list.” • Funny guy Brad Dickson of Omaha: “Four years ago today Nebraska fired Bo Pelini. Maintainence workers at the NU athletic complex are almost finished repairing the holes in the walls in the shape of Bo Pelini’s foot.” • Barach again: “Norway’s Magnus Carlsen defended his world championship in chess against American Fabiano Caruana, but Carlsen was assessed an excessive celebration penalty when the match was over for saying ‘Good game.’” • Comedian Argus Hamilton, on why it’s not a good idea for world chess champions Magnus Carlsen and Fabrino Abruana to dine together: “It takes them 10 minutes to pass the salt.”
• RJ Currie once more: “Canucks LW Antoine Roussel was fined $5,000 for biting Sharks defenceman MarcEdouard Vlasic. The arbitrator didn’t buy the classic NHL defence — said his gums weren’t loaded.” • Currie again: “I don’t condone a professional curler like Ryan Fry showing up for a game drunk, but let me say this: let he or she that has never been stoned throw the first rock.” • Headline at DailySnark.com: “Jon Gruden reportedly offering Black Friday deals on all good Raiders players left.” • Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “In the biggest upset of 2018, Rocky Balboa retired before Tom Brady did.” • Blogger Chad Picasner, after Syracuse brushed aside Colgate, 77-56: “Apparently it was the toothpaste, not the college.” • Jack Finarelli again, on QB Bo Levi Mitchell of the Calgary Stampeders, this year’s Grey Cup MVP: “I’m a BoLevier.” Care to comment? E-mail brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca.
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Power Plays Nationals Mohawks December 1 Scoring Summary Period 1: Nationals, 11:12- Curtis Piecowye ( Kevin Fick, Liam Boyle). Period 2: Nationals, 16:09 - Tanner Braun ( Lukas Sutter, Kevin Fick); Mohawks, 14:20 - Tyler Baier (Corey Doetzel, Wyatt Watson); Nationals, 12:22- Travis Roszell (Justin Edin, Jared Barilla); Mohawks, 6:23 - Cody McKinnon ( Kyle Stang, Dustin Bast). Period 3: Nationals, 0:30 - Lukas Sutter (unassisted). Penalty Summary
0 for 3 0 for 2 Period 1: Mohawks, 6:45 - Brad Buckingham, High Sticking (2); Nationals, 6:14 - Justin Edin, Cross Checking (2). Period 2: Mohawks, 15:28 - Adam Gerling, Holding (2); Nationals, 15:28 - Mike Ferguson, Roughing (2); Mohawks, 6:39 - Tyler Baier, Roughing (2); Nationals, 6:39 - Lukas Sutter, Roughing (2); Nationals, 4:38 Kevin Fick, Hooking (2). Period 3: Mohawks, 14:13 - Adam Gerling, Hooking (2); Mohawks, 3:19 - Wyatt Watson, Slashing (2).
Nat/Outlaws thump Wings . . . National Outlaw, Ryder Anderson and the rest of the Biggar/Wilkie Bantams hosted the Rosetown Red Wings, November 29 at the Jubilee. The Nat/Outlaws defeated the Wings, 7-2. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
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Lego Club creating the engineers and architects of tomorrow mazes. They built the maze and tested it with a marble to ensure they could get in and get out! They also enjoyed virtual 3-D builds on computers and Lego quizzes to build their Lego knowledge. The junior builders are excited to share these pictures with the community, and really enjoyed their third year together. A big thanks to Mx. Sauder, Mrs. Meszaros, Rose Smith, Hailey Boobyer and Toby Pearce for sharing their expertise and time. (Submitted Photos)
The students of Biggar Central School 2000 recently participated in year three of their Lego Club. The goal of this Grade 1 to 3 group was to allow younger students to imagine new ideas and use basic building blocks to show their creativity. Legos allowed them to use imagination and determine a function of each block in order to solve a problem or challenge. They used and reused these blocks to design and build machines to rescue, boats to float, bridges and towers to withstand earthquakes and pyramids that could keep out enemies. Their final Saturday project involved some sketching and planning and learning about
Everyone loves Turtles (unless you’re a Pirate) . . . Perdue Pirate D-man Greg Pavloff lays the law down on a Maymont Settler who ran the goalie, Saturday at the Jubilee. No holiday treat, this turtle, but the Settlers took home the win with a 7-5 score. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
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REQUEST FOR QUOTES The RM of Biggar #347 is accepting quotes for the following renovations at the Municipality Office, 201 - 2nd Ave. West, Biggar, Sask. Please quote the following labour and materials: 4Removal of wallpaper 4Removal and installation of flooring 4Painting Deadline for quotes is
Nats Hockey News! by Paula Shortt Many of you were probably thrilled to see Pat Baum back on the ice and playing for Biggar again on November 16. The last time he played in this rink was as a second year Pee Wee so it’s been a long time and Pat is happy to be here. “Feels good to be back home. This is my first game in Biggar in 23 years.” Pat has been a very busy man in that time. He grew up here in Biggar and he started skating when his parents took him to the local arena at the age of 4. He got into the hockey league right afterwards where he played locally until he moved away to play in Swift Current when he was 16. Pat played junior hock-
ey there until he went to study Business at the University of Regina where he played for the University of Regina Cougars for five years. He then went abroad to Germany and played for a few German teams until he returned home. “I played professional hockey in Germany for 10 years. I just moved home with my wife and baby last year, back to Saskatchewan.” Currently living in Saskatoon with his family, he played last year with the Rosetown Triple A’s Senior team and now he is back playing for the Nationals in his home town. Pat plays Defense for the Nationals. “I played both [forward
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The BIGGAR MUSEUM & GALLERY wants to take this time to thank everyone who contributed to the success of the COOKIE SALE and the “FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS” HAY RIDES! Once again, the generosity of some created a magnificent night for so many. The same generosity will contribute to the yearlong service that the Museum and Art Gallery provide for the community of Biggar and area and our visitors. THANK YOU to Alvin Oesch for the straw bales, and delivering them; Western Sales for the use of the tractor; Cody Parenteau for driving the tractor; R.M. of Biggar for use of the wagon; Town of Biggar for barricades and for putting up all the lights; Ed Kolenosky for removing all the ice and snow from the parking lot; all the Board Members and Volunteers from the museum who made all the phone calls, made all the cookies; provided security at the rides; cooked all the hot dogs and prepared the hot chocolate. And, thank you to everyone who brought their families to the Museum for the hot chocolate, hot dogs and tours, and bought all the cookies. Your support is overwhelming! The Museum will continue to present and preserve the history of Biggar and area. Come in for a private guided tour, learn some of the remarkable stories about Biggar’s forefathers. New art shows will be every month in the New year. All our events and art shows will be advertised in The Independent, on Facebook, on posters, on bulletin boards and on the electronic sign on the Theatre.
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and defense] growing up and then when I went away for Junior I went back to defense when I was around 19 years old. I prefer D. Being able to see the ice more, being able to rush with the puck, seeing the ice in a different way.” When asked about the good and bad of hockey, Pat had this to say: “I just like being in the room, the camaraderie with the guys before and after the game. I still like playing… I like the competitiveness and being able to compete. What I don’t like is getting older. Feeling the aches and pains a little more, but it’s manageable now.” Fortunately, Pat has never been seriously injured playing hockey and when it comes to having a routine to get ready for a game, he says, “I have a coffee and that’s it. I used to have quite a few. Just silly stuff… but we won’t get into that.” He feels that to be a good hockey player, a person has to be hard working and a good
teammate, be willing to listen and determined on and off the ice. Pat used to enjoy playing golf in the off-season, but with a new baby in the household, that has tapered down. Playing hockey, being a husband and a new dad are not the only things that keep him busy, his new business keeps him hustling AND well conditioned for the season. “I travel all over Saskatchewan and I’m on the ice five days a week with my power skating business so it keeps me in decent shape.” Even though (at the time) Pat had yet to play in front of the home crowd fans, he assured me, “Well, I hear they’ve been good. I think from what I’ve heard and my understanding is that it’s a pretty good team this year. They put a good squad together so far and I think that we can compete for being one of the top teams in the league, so it’s a good reason for people to come out and watch.” Until next time... keep it between the posts!
Crafty Ladies donate to worthy causes . . . The Biggar Embroidery Guild (stitching group) recently donated the works of the year to the Biggar Long Term Care Home residents and also cash and non-perishable items to Biggar Food For Thought. The Guild meets weekly at the Biggar New Horizons, and the 16 members enjoy their time together, creating their unique creations, sharing laughter and friendship. This fall, their project was to make “fidget” or “busy” blankets for the residents at the Long Term Care Home. On December 3, they delivered 15 fidget (or busy) blankets, three hand/arm fidget cuffs, four urine bag covers, three afghans, and one shoulders/ arms cozy shawl. As mentioned, the Guild also raised money and collected some non-perishable food items for Biggar Food For Thought. Well done, Ladies! With this being the Christmas season, you truly are Holiday Elves! (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)
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WELDER required for Trailer Manufacturer located 12 miles east of Biggar, Sask. Phone 306-237-4748 47p4 MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-athome career today! Biggar Housing Authority is seeking a Meal Program Provider to prepare and serve one meal per week. Safe food handling certificate required. Resume accepted until January 4, 2019 to Biggar Houseing Authority, Box 241, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 50c3
MEMORIAMS SHAMON Paul William, husband, March 12, 1935 December 13, 2016
Mark James, son, July 29, 1959 March 16, 2005
“Like falling leaves the years go by But love and memories never die. No longer in my life to share But in my heart forever there.â€? Lovingly remembered and sadly missed‌ Vera
SECRET SANTA GIFTS may be dropped off at Biggar Credit Union, CIBC, Home Hardware, Leslie’s Drugstore, Pharmasave, Red Apple, Royal Bank, Your Dollar Mart. All cash donations may be made to tellers at Biggar Credit Union. ‌organized by St. Gabriel CWL. 47c3 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8: 33rd Annual Big Buck Nite Competition in Sonningdale Hall, 6 p.m. to midnight. Admission: $10.00 includes chili and buns all evening. 49c1 MONDAY, DECEMBER 10: 7 p.m., Biggar Sports Bus Association AGM in New Horizons board room. All organizations using the Sports Bus should send representation. 49c1 MONDAYS, DECEMBER 10 and 17: ADVENT Mondays, 7 - 8 a.m., join Pastor Sarah at Redeemer Lutheran, 319-7th Ave. East, Biggar, to prayerfully begin your week. Prayer, coffee and muffins will start your week as we enter the season of waiting. For more information, or prayer petitions, phone the office at 306-948-3731 or Pastor Sarah Mowat’s cell phone, 306-951-7286. 48c3 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 401 Ash St. in Outlook, presents “A Night in Bethlehemâ€? followed by Outlook’s Community Choir; SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15: 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. FREE. Call 306-8678812 for more information. Everyone Welcome! 49c2 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16: Our Lady of Fatima & Friends Community Choir Christmas Concert, 2:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Landis, Sask. Desserts to follow. Donations at the door. Proceeds to Rectory Renovation Project. 48p3 MONDAY, DECEMBER 31: NEW YEAR’S EVE Dine & Dance at Landis Community Complex, music by Leon Ochs. Admission by advanced ticket, $50/person, ticket deadline, December 17. For tickets phone J. Kral 306-9482902, L. Schwebius, 306-658-4606. 49c3 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9: Biggar & District Health Services Foundation Inc. presents 8th Annual DINNER, DANCE & AUCTION fundraiser, “FEBRUARY FUNâ€? at Biggar Community Hall with Live Music by Leon Ochs. Chance to win 1 of 2-$1000 cash prizes (must be present to win). Tickets: $50 each or reserved table of 8, $320 available at de Moissac Jewellers, 217 Main St., Biggar‌ 5:30 p.m., doors and Silent Auction OPEN; 6:30, Dinner, Auction and dance to follow. 48c9
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PRESBYTERIANS, ANGLICANS AND LUTHERANS (PALS) DECEMBER WORSHIP SERVICE • 10:30 A.M. @ St. Paul’s Anglican Church • 202-4th Ave. E., Biggar Sunday, Dec. 16‌ no morning worship; Service of Lessons and Carols at St. Paulʟs Anglicanl Church, 7 p.m. For more information/pastoral services, phone 306-948-3731 or Pastor Sarah Mowat’s cell, 306-951-7286
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Aboriginal Owned • 24/7 Emergncy Service • Mobile Welding & Fabrication • Repairs? Got a project in • We cater to ALL mind? Give us a call industries… farming, for a quote. commercial, oil field, industrial • NOW offering • CWB Skidsteer, Transport, CertiÀed Hot Shot Service! CALL Chance Parenteau @ 306-948-9465 or Sarah Nagy @ 306-290-9766
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Blazer Basketball Report Senior Boys The Senior Boys played in their first tournament of the year on Saturday in Kindersley. The boys beat Kerrobert in their first game and then beat one Kindersley team in their second game. The boys lost their third game to a very
tough second Kindersley team. Next action will be games against Rosetown and then Dec. 11, Wilkie comes to play after school. Mark it on your calendar. Junior Boys The Junior Boys will be ready to start their year with their home tourna-
ment this Saturday Dec. 8. Come out and watch and cheer. Game action starts at 9 a.m. Saturday. Junior Girls The Junior Girls are practicing hard getting ready for their first action. With 18 girls out to practice it looks to be a good year.
Christmas cheer to those less fortunate Barbara-Ann deHaan and Colleen Hill put together over 50 tote bags of gifts for the women in Interval House and the men at the homeless shelter in North Battleford. Women at the Associated Gospel Church helped contribute to the contents. The bags contained many personal hygiene items, a touque, scarf, gloves, socks, granola bars. Some of the bags even had warm fuzzy sleep pants or small afghans. The bags have been delivered and will be handed out at Christmas time.
Sr. Blazers have great weekend of hoops . . . Biggar Central School Senior Blazer Gillian Massie looks for a shot, Saturday during their home tourney. The Green and Gold posted a two-win, one-loss day of play, and showed some solid effort for their host effort. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
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What food banks actually need (NC) Good things can happen when you have the food you need to thrive. Jason and Jonah would be the first to tell you this. When an injury forced Jason off work several years ago, he struggled. As a single dad trying to feed his young son Jonah, Jason soon found himself at the doors of a local food bank—a critical resource where he received the food support they needed to help get through a rough patch. Today, Jason and Jonah run a small print shop, and donate a portion of their profits to their local food bank. “Knowing that the work that I put in can help other kids and other families going through what we went through means a lot to me,� says Jonah.
Many of us include donating to our local food bank on our holiday to-do list. But you want to make sure you give items that are useful and in demand, so that they don’t go to waste. Here are some tips and ideas to consider. 1.) Think about the nutritional value. People want healthy, nutritious food for themselves and their families. Thinking about donating cereal? Pick a low-sugar option. Pasta? Think whole grains. Soup? Find something with low sodium. Food is fuel and everyone deserves good fuel. 2.) Helping new parents. Infant formula and baby food are always needed and go a long way to relieving the worry of parents struggling with food insecurity. 3.) Protein, protein, pro-
tein! Protein is a staple for good health, but it can be expensive and hard to keep on the shelves at a food bank. That’s why it’s always on the list of most-needed food items. Think canned meat and fish, canned and dried legumes, ancient grains like quinoa, and peanut butter. 4.) Think about your own family. It’s a simple concept, but an important one. Donate items that you’d be happy to feed yourself or your family. Think about what you like to eat when you sit down together at the table. Keep these tips in mind when donating to your local food bank. Or make a finan-
cial contribution the next time you go shopping at your local grocery store - most of the stores are collecting non-perishable food and financial donations until December 24th. Food items and financial contributions collected will go to local food banks and meal programs right in your community.
GRONDIN FUNERAL SERVICES and our area churches extends an
OPEN INVITATION to you, your family and friends to join others in this community who have experienced a loss, to come and renew your spirit and honour your loved ones.
“Blue Christmasâ€? Service of Remembrance PERDUE‌ Thursday, December 13th • 7:00 p.m. Perdue United Church (all religious denominations welcome) Local enquiries: Grondin Funeral Services • 306-948-2669 “Our family serving your family since 1963â€?
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