All Set ... Biggar Central School 2000 teacher and coach, Janelle Minish, right, watches Emily Hodgson as the Senior Lady Blazers hit the court for tryouts, last week. With school back in full swing, the Green and Gold had to hold tryouts due to the number of volleyball athletes. It should be a great season as both schools, junior and senior, hit the courts and fields of play, all representing Biggar and their schools. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
The Biggar Central School Senior Blazers hit the Rec Complex field, September 5, for their season and home opener. A shakey start for the Green and Gold as their offence couldn’t get a solid set of drives in while the d-line held the damage down. Still, the Unity Warriors doubled the Blazers 3618. Blazers travel to Rosetown this Thursday.
(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)
Farm in the Dell promises support for intellectual disabilities; employ 20-30
A new group home for 10 residents with intellectual disabilities will be built east of Biggar on a farm setting.
Premier Scott Moe, along with Kindersley MLA Ken Francis, were joined by Lynette Zacharias of Farm in the Dell, a innovative program that strives to enhance the emotional, physical, and spiritual lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities through residential, vocational, recreational and community services within Saskatchewan, all in a farm setting. They were joined by partners the RM of Biggar and Town of Biggar.
Farm in the Dell, a non-profit organization, will also operate a day program for the 10 individuals living in the homes and an additional seven community members. It currently operates two group homes,
a supported living program and a farm-based vocational program on a farm property near Aberdeen.
“We are proud to partner with Farm in the Dell and the Town of Biggar to develop these new homes and programming,” Premier Scott Moe said, Monday. “We are committed to safe and affordable communities by ensuring that individuals with intellectual disabilities receive the necessary support for their physical, emotional, and social wellbeing, empowering them to live as independently as possible.”
The Ministry of Social Services will provide annual operating funding, and Farm in the Dell and the community will raise the funds to cover the capital costs to construct the two attached five-bedroom homes.
The Government of
Saskatchewan currently provides $1.7 million in annualized funding to Farm in the Dell. The expansion to Biggar, with approximately $1.35 million in annual operating funding, will bring that total to over $3.05 million.
“The Town of Biggar’s commitment of approximately 70 acres of land on our outskirts will provide both the unique rural living atmosphere
as well as the amenities of our town’s many services and supports to the future residents of the new facility, as well as those accessing vocational day programs,” Biggar Mayor Jim Rickwood said. “With the commitment of land, services and financial contributions to this project, it truly is a community endeavour that has captured the philanthropic spirit of
everyone who has made themselves familiar with the unique Farm in the Dell concept. Another Saskatchewan success story that the Town of Biggar is proud to be part of.”
The RM of Biggar will provide a road to the property.
“We have forever dreamt of expanding to other locations in the province,” Farm in the Dell Executive Director
Lynette Zacharias said.
“We are thankful for the Government of Saskatchewan’s support of this dream and look forward to partnering with the government to make this farm a reality. This will provide meaningful and productive work and a safe place to call home for many individuals in the community.”
Construction should begin sometime in the new year.
by Sgt. Dereck Crozier, Biggar Detachment
This past week 34 occurrences were taken in by the Biggar Detachment.
Traffic Services was busy in the area giving 16 drivers a chance to discuss traffic safety with them.
A few vehicle collisions reported. A white 1994 Chev pick-up struck another horse at large on Highway 4 north. A red 2009 Ford Escape met
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a deer on Crozier Road, and a blue pick-up truck failed to yield to the oncoming train as they crossed the tracks leaving their rural property to enter out on Highway 14 west of town. Luckily all drivers escaped any serious injury.
Our local volunteer fire department came to the aid of a 20-year-old from Saskatoon, who’s white Infiniti G35 caught fire while they were driving it on Highway 14. Someone decided to smash a few windows at a residence in the 400
block of Third Avenue West while the owner was not home. If anyone happened to see or hear the mischief, any tips would be welcomed.
A 6,500-watt generator was stolen from the 300 block on Fourth Avenue East. If anyone seen it taking a walk, give us a call.
In the RM of Glenside at the old Riley property, someone cut and baled the hay there and the owner would like $600 for it. Take care out there!
Prairie Notes Registration Night
by Cindy Hoppe
Are you looking for an opportunity to sing in a choir this year?
Prairie Notes is an adult choir in Biggar that meets Wednesday nights at Redeemer Lutheran Church through the fall. We have a couple of scheduled performances and are open to singing opportunities in the community as well.
Amy Zhao is returning as our director and Peggy L’Hoir is our accompanist. They will do recordings of our music so that you can practice your part on your own time, and then we join together on Wednesday evenings to put the parts together.
We are a relaxed group with seasoned leadership that will learn together and participate
in the Canada Music Week concert, November 19, Carol Festival Concert, December 3 and a Christmas Recital, December 15, at the Majestic Theatre. Those around for November 11 will help lead singing for the community Remembrance Day service and are open for Christmas carolling opportunities as well.
Registration night is Wednesday, September 18 from 6:30 to 7 p.m.
Cost per person is $75, or $130 if there are two
from the same household. We will preview some of the new music that evening until about 8 p.m. From then on practices will be held Wednesdays at 7-9 p.m. or by mutual agreement if there are conflicts with other community events.
Please contact Cindy Hoppe if you are interested in joining our group. Phone: 306-948-7147 or e-mail: echoppe@sasktel.net
Let’s make beautiful music together!
Above left to right: Farm In The Dell Executive Director Lynette Zacharias, RM of Biggar Reeve Jeanne-Marie de Moissac, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, Town of Biggar Mayor Jim Rickwood.
Key to Farm In The Dell coming to Biggar is Leeann Zagoruy, centre, and her husband, Dwayne. (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)
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Crude prices plummet to 11-month low
by Rashid Husain Syed, energy and political analyst
The current downturn in oil prices is turning into a bloodbath.
U.S. crude oil posted its steepest weekly decline in 11 months, reaching its lowest level since June 2023. By Friday, crude had dropped to US$67.17 per barrel, an eight per cent decline. The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) October contract ended slightly higher at US$67.67 per barrel, but that still represents a 5.6 per cent year-todate fall.
Global benchmark Brent crude fared no better. The November contract closed at US$71.06 per barrel, a 2.2 per cent drop for the week and a 7.8 per cent decline year-to-date. This marks the worst performance for the oil markets since October of the previous year. Despite OPEC+ efforts to stabilize the market by delaying additional output until December and a seven-millionbarrel reduction in U.S. crude inventories, pric-
es continue to slide. This decline signals a bleak outlook for oil producers. OPEC+ had initially planned to increase production in October but has now delayed that decision until December, with no guarantee that the market conditions will permit any increase by then. Adding to the oversupply concerns, Libyan oil production, halved last week due to political unrest, is expected to resume soon. Adding to the pressure, OPEC+ members like the UAE, Iraq, and Kazakhstan are eager to raise their production levels. Meanwhile, Venezuela has seen its highest oil exports in over four years, primarily due to the Biden administration’s easing sanctions on its oil industry. Meanwhile, production increases from the U.S., Guyana, Brazil, and Canada are also on the horizon, creating anxiety over the potential oversupply. With global oil demand already under scrutiny, experts are increasingly
concerned that these additional barrels will exacerbate the market’s problems.
Major financial institutions are adjusting their forecasts to reflect this troubling outlook. Bank of America recently lowered its 2025 Brent price forecast to US$75 from US$80, while Citi predicts Brent prices will average in the US$60 range next year. Citi has also warned that prices could fall further, possibly reaching US$50 per barrel before rebounding. Goldman Sachs last week responded to this shifting outlook by cutting its average 2025 Brent forecast and price range by $5 per barrel, citing slower demand in China, the world’s largest crude importer.
What’s more, geopolitical tensions, which once drove spikes in oil prices, are no longer having the same impact. Each price rebound caused by such tensions is proving weaker than the last, according to Citi. The fundamental problem is weak demand, as Commerz-
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strategist Barbara Lambrecht noted. Even production outages are having little effect on oil prices, while the expectation of increased supply is putting significant downward pressure on the market.
The consequences for
Alberta and the Canadian economy are profound. Alberta will face reduced government revenues, potential job losses, and a slowdown in investment as oil prices remain low. The broader Canadian economy could see slower
growth, a weakened currency, and further pressure on its energy exports. Is a major correction looming in the oil market? It’s a possibility that can no longer be ignored.
Should history be preserved or rewritten?
by Lee Harding, Frontier Centre for Public Policy
In a sign of the times, the same City of Regina that removed a statue of John A. MacDonald has just preserved the name of former Indian Commissioner Edgar Dewdney.
Dewdney, a Conservative MP under MacDonald, became Indian Commissioner of the North-West Territories in 1879 and was named Lieutenant Governor of the territory in 1881. He served in both positions until 1888. He was, briefly, the Minister of Indian Affairs before being appointed Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia.
It was Dewdney who decided to move the territorial capital from Battleford to Wascana in 1882, later renamed Regina. He also moved the North-West Mount-
ed Police headquarters to Regina from Fort Walsh: the fact that Dewdney had land nearby was likely not coincidental. In 1883, Dewdney wrote to MacDonald to back the 1879 Davin Report in support of residential industrial schools, saying they “might be carried on with great advantage to the Indians.” The Davin Report, written by Nicholas Flood Davin, a journalist and politician, was commissioned by the Canadian government to provide recommendations on the establishment of residential schools for Indigenous children.
Despite this enormous contribution to Regina and Canadian history, Regina city councillors Andrew Stevens and Dan LeBlanc made a motion last May to remove Dewdney’s name from a street, park, and public
pool.
The prospects seemed good. After all, the city of Regina decided to remove the statue of Sir John A. Macdonald from Victoria Park in 2021, primarily due to his role in the creation of Canada’s residential school system.
Dewdney was neither a father of Confederation nor a prime minister but is often viewed as a more controversial figure in Canadian history. He actively supported the residential school system, believing it to be more effective than day schools in breaking the influence of Indigenous families and communities. His policies were designed to assimilate Indigenous children by separating them from their cultural roots. He refused to allocate certain lands promised to Indigenous communities under treaty agree-
ments. He also withheld food rations, which were crucial during times of famine, using them as leverage to force Indigenous bands to relocate further north, where the government wanted them to settle. These actions contributed to widespread suffering and are part of his contentious legacy.
Yet on August 21, by a vote of seven to three, Regina city council refused to rename the 12-kilometre Dewdney Avenue. Ward 10 councillor Jason Mancinelli said the change would cause too much hassle for businesses and people on the street.
Mayor Sandra Masters, who is seeking reelection, estimated that renaming Dewdney Avenue could cost around $350,000. She argued that this amount could be better spent on other priorities in the city.
“There are other things we could invest in that wouldn’t be as divisive,” she said.
So, what changed between 2021 and now?
In 2021, the city removed Macdonald’s statue following a brief, one-sided consultation shortly after the Kamloops Residential School mass grave allegations. At the time, groundpenetrating radar suggested potential burial sites, prompting widespread reactions across Canada.
Three years later, the investigation into the allegations, at a cost of $8 million, has yet to uncover any bodies. Some experts suggest that soil disturbances detected by the scans might have been caused by shallow trenches dug for a septic field back in 1924 rather than unmarked graves as initially alleged.
In contrast, Regina introduced the issue of renaming Dewdney Avenue in May and held presentations in June of this year, long after the Kamloops allegations started to unravel. The decision on the name change was delayed long enough for those opposed to speak up. Apparently, the suggested replacement name Tatanka - the Cree word for bison - did not seem to resonate with many of those opposed to the renaming.
The takeaway from these two outcomes is clear: rushed decisions can lead to unintended consequences, while a more thoughtful, measured approach ensures that choices are better informed and more beneficial to the community.
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Notable Notes
Bob Mason
My folk’s ambition was full of meaning, not that they valued wealth so much! But because to them, in a garden greening, was a bit of Creation that they could touch! They made their plans with a dedication. Being an old farmer, and for years having put up with a lot of the things involved in agriculture, naturally when I retired some years ago, it occurred to me that now I could garden the way I’ve always wanted to!
Although as kids we had gained quite a bit of gardening experience by keeping weeds out of the rows Mother and Dad had planted. And besides that, we tried
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A Word or Two
As we slip gracefully into the second week of September, we wonder where the summer went as it seemingly passed by so quickly. The warm days that we have been experiencing are certainly welcome and we wish our farming community a safe and successful 2024 harvest. Our growing global population depends on the crops that are produced in our province and country and we are grateful for the dedication and commitment of those who produce the food that goes on our tables.
On Monday, September 9 at 11 a.m. the official announcement of the establishment of Farm In The Dell in Biggar was made at the actual farm site by the Government of Saskatchewan. This project has been in process for approximately three years and is only the second FITD location in Saskatchewan with no others in Canada. The generosity of our community, residents, businesses, service providers along with the RM of Biggar have enabled this project to move forward with the partnership and support of the Government
our hand at quite a few other things. In a way, we had never attained the satisfaction, however small, of knowing that we had contributed something to our agricultural world.
The great Pierre Burton (it was not likely that he would ever read much of my stuff!) once said that although he had some success doing the literary thing, he had never felt quite as fulfilled as while reciting “The Shooting of Dan McGrew!”
We all can’t have ambitions like that but it was this kind of thinking that prompted the great “now I’m retired Mason” to bring a bunch of old storm windows up from the farm and build a small greenhouse.
It wasn’t to bad at first. Y.T. (Yours Truly) arranged a few glassedin enclosures heated by an interior warmer. And after the young plants had grown an inch or so in the containers Phyllis and I had planted and put on top of the refrigerator, we transplanted and moved them out to that 90 degree Fahrenheit comfort. But ...
Being the caring
Gardening
humanitarian that everybody knows I am, after setting out 60 or 80 plants - there were always dozens and dozens left - Y.T. couldn’t just cruelly throw them out! So ...
Sure, we had only planted six different kinds of tomatoes, but if every seed grew, we’d end up with something like 6x180=1,080! It’s kind of embarrassing when someone asks how many plants we put out, and we reply, “Oh, about 600 or so!”
If all we ever decided to grow had been tomato plants, all would have been well - not worth it - but well. But as our gardening reputations grew so did our inventory until we’d end up with cucumbers, sweet peas, cabbage and cauliflower, zucchinis ... and tomatoes ... all over the place. From a little, oneshelfed green house we ended up with five or six - maybe more - counters on which our earlystarted produce sat. They didn’t just sit there either. Every plant had to be watered every day they were inside, and sometimes after I had covered them up on
a cold night. My “Green Thumb” was getting pretty tired!
It was a kind of relief in a way, after a colder than usual night, to find in the morning that some of the plants had been frozen. But one time during “morning inspection,” a lot of them had disappeared entirely! Ordinarily, a frozen plant just wilts down and lies there like a discarded dish rag, but even though the thermometer in the greenhouse said plus-80F, there wasn’t one plant to be seen!
On closer inspection I found that some halfstarved, heat-loving mice had snuck in during the dark and probably laughing, gobbled the whole works up!
After the “last frost” (how in heck do the seed-selling people know when the “last frost” is?) always came a lot of garden manoeuvres like “setting out and replanting” adding a little more to our sense of accomplishment, although now and then some far-roaming deer would sample the corn leaves. And despite our “early potato” effort,
we’d find that the later planted spuds came just as fast.
Saskatchewan being Saskatchewan means that although the garden sure needs it, rain doesn’t always come. We moved an old water tank into the greenhouse and prepared to irrigate!
They sure weren’t invited but somehow word got around in the pocket-gopher circles that PT NE31-35-11W3rd was a good place for their digs, and a whole bunch of moved in. So, it wasn’t really much of a surprise while irrigating some rows by a trench to find the water disappearing into a tunnel that the little pests had made in order to sample the carrots.
This was a little frustrating but not nearly as disappointing as when we found that hundreds of gallons had run into a four-foot tunnel that the kids had dug, cribbed, filled in and forgotten years ago!
Before giving the reader the impression that gardening, Mason-style, just isn’t worth it, one must mention the thrill that many of us have when we see a steaming
bowl of fresh peas sitting on the table, or hold a big yellow, buttery cob of corn in our hands... Wow!
As far as a gardener is concerned, connoisseurs can have their caviar and truffle. I’ll bet that there are over 50 different ways to prepare potatoes, and this means we haven’t even tried 40 of them yet!
Come spring, Y.T. always complains that a lot of the garden produce he carried into the basement from last fall now has to be lugged out. But in a world where statisticians claim 30-cents of every dollar goes to the hungry, who cares about work?
It sure sounds kind of old fashioned, all right, and a lot of the food we eat is oh, so available in the supermarket, and though the market-gardens of North America seem to be able to put him to shame, Y.T., as an art critic, says let’s appreciate “The Last Supper”. But let’s remember “The man with the hoe,” too.
A Word Or Two From The Mayor of Biggar
of Saskatchewan. It is certainly a project that demonstrates what collective endeavours can achieve.
As this project moves forward we will certainly keep everyone posted on the progress. Now that we have an actual project, those that wish to participate with financial support may do so through the Biggar Community Foundation-Farm In The Dell Fund. The Town of Biggar Office will issue receipts for tax purposes and all funds will be applied to this exciting and very worthy endeavour. Those that wish to contribute the gift of services required for establishing FITD may do so by contacting Cassidy Burton Heather-Community Development Officer at the Town of Biggar.
The Town of Biggar is always evolving and 2024 is no exception. The water infrastructure replacement on Second Avenue West is in process and will alleviate concerns for not only our town crews but also for the residents of those blocks that are effected. These water lines have been a major concern for a number of years and it certainly was time to renew while the new water line placements along First Avenue West provide for future development as well as additional fire hydrants. While we are still awaiting land ownership for the CN property on First Avenue, we have been finalizing plans and preparing for the roll out of the next phases of the Revitalization Project. The plan to tender the Gateway and CN
areas this fall are still in progress but as days tick by we await land ownership documentation that grants us the right to start the active development process on site. We will keep everyone posted as this all rolls out. It will be exciting to see this project unfold to complete the vision of revitalization that everyone has been so patiently/impatiently waiting for.
With our season changing before our eyes, we alter our activities. The Jubilee Stadium is in the process off getting ice made for the upcoming hockey, figure skating and rink related events. The curling rink is still awaiting assessment, feasibility considerations and repair estimates. The committee investigating options and estimates will provide updates to our council as they are received and that information will be passed on. Our rink has had a strong history developing numerous successful curlers on every level from beginner to world class Olympic champions since its construction in 1962. Information will be passed on as it is received regarding developments.
The Town of Biggar has contained within its website, a list of bylaws that been developed throughout the years by the councils of the day. A quick glimpse at the bylaw number will provide insight into when any particular bylaw was developed or date of last amendment. For instance, Town of Biggar Bylaw number 10-707 was developed in the year 2010 as represent-
ed by the first two digits of the bylaw number and created by the council of the day. The second three digits represent the actual bylaw that was developed in 2010. Within these bylaws are the details and dates that they were passed. Bylaws are an evolving document and change as deemed necessary by council or as a result of legislative updates. As updates or amendments are made, a new year number will replace the two first numbers of the updated bylaw. Although the documents are often considered dry-reading material, they are the regulations that we are to adhere to. Should questions, comments or concerns be generated in reviewing the bylaws, please contact the Town of Biggar office for clari-
fication or recommendation.
Recently, council has amended the Animal Control Bylaw which is now identified as Bylaw 24-868, with a recent mailout outlining some of the changes contained within. Council has listened, heard and acted on concerns brought forward by our citizens and urge people to read the bylaw in its entirety. There is a process outlined for reporting and is in place and must be used to ensure safety while remaining within the guidelines of provincial and federal laws. Once again questions, comments or concerns on this or any other matter may be brought to the attention of the town office for clarification.
A National Truth and Reconciliation Festival
is being held on September 30, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is being presented by the Biggar Metis Local and the Ruthilda Metis Local. There will be fun, food and music and open to everyone of all ages. Please mark your calendars and come out to enjoy. A lot of great people go to great lengths in convening these events-lets show our support. There are many opportunities to get out to enjoy the events and amenities the Biggar offers. Please watch for details of coming events on the Town of Biggar website as well as on social media posts. Organizations need our support as do our businesses, lets support them-it makes us Biggar!
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Dear Money Lady Readers, My daughter said to me the other day that she had FOMO and I was DRIPPING in my outfit.
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what she was talking about.
If you don’t already know, let me tell you what the young are now calling “FOMO” - the “fear of missing out.” Here’s the other slangs they use: “FOBO” - the “fear of better options” or “JOMO” - the “joy of missing out.”
For the “DRIP” - that means you look good and it’s apparently a compliment. Other Gen’Z jargon I have now learned are “BOUJEE” - which means fancy, “SLAPS” - which means excellent or amazing, “LIT” - meaning really good, “TEA” - meaning gossip, and “FLEX” - meaning to show off.
So, I plan on FLEXING here, to make a really LIT and BOUJEE article for you, so I can explain the FOMO/JOMO and give you all the TEA to all my STAN’s (that means fans or followers).
Did you get that?
Okay, no matter what you label it, we all have FOMO feelings, and this is due to social media. It’s available 24/7 in our pocket (on our phone), especially through Instagram. We can instantly feel envy and regret about how others have more or are doing more exciting things.
Whether real or not, most forms of social media portray wealth, and we now don’t need to keep up with the neighbours, we need to
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keep up with the millions of people on social media. The sad part is, it doesn’t make you feel good about your accomplishments thus far but rather makes you feel less about yourself because others have done more or have so much more.
Parents today are under constant pressure from social media bombarding them with constant examples of better birthday parties, events and experiences that socalled “better parents do for their kids.”
Why not take a FAST from the FOMO. Turn off the social media, either for a couple of hours, days or weeks. This will do wonders for making you feel better about your own life and perhaps will stop the comparisons of your regular life to the polished versions of those online.
Remember that credit card companies build their business on you borrowing from your future. They want you to buy now rather than saving to buy later. With credit, it’s easy to fall for the instant gratification to convince yourself that later can take care of itself.
Be careful not to create “excuse spending.” This is when we feel we are justified to spend because we deserve it. We may think all the hard work we have
done, the sacrifices we have made, and the lack of acknowledgement for that work and those sacrifices, warrants or entitles us to a splurge spend ... because we deserve it. But, what do you really deserve? Do you feel you are missing out?
If you think that material possessions or experiences are the things you deserve, then you need to think again. What you deserve is to be free from future financial stress. Remember that while those purchases may feel luxurious in the moment, they could land you in financial stress that you don’t deserve.
I am not saying that you need to deprive yourself or your children, but if you are suffering from FOMO and feel you need to reach to credit to improve your situation or your kids experiences, remember that enjoying a stress-free financial life, honestly feels a lot better than any new item or birthday bash ever could. Good luck and best wishes!
Written by Christine Ibbotson, author, finance writer, national radio host, and now on CTV Morning Live, and BNN, syndicated across Canada. Send your money questions (answered free) through her website at askthemoneylady.ca
The idea of free trade is a great one - something all countries should aspire to.
It’s a rather common sense approach that products should be produced where that production is at its lowest cost and then those products flow to markets which need them. There are of course some caveats, reasonable working conditions for example. Low cost production should never be because workers suffer as example. But things being generally even then low cost of production should matter.
Now in terms of agriculture there is another factor at play and that is self sufficiency in terms of food production. It would be nice that the
world were at a point you could always rely on other countries for food supplies, that would allow freer trade to happen naturally.
But too often a change in government, a disagreement flaring into armed conflict, and even factors such as ocean freight rates make relying too heavily on food imports is a risk.
Still, certainly most countries at least talk a good game regarding free trade, but frankly it is only a good idea until such time a country deems it politically expedient to bolster a segment of its economy with protection tariffs or payouts, or a country seeks some sort of leverage against another. It’s just too often that countries stray from those ideals usually because of politics.
Certainly Canadian farmers appear to be right in the cross hairs of such a situation right now.
This time it appears Canada started the dispute as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a 100 per cent surtax to be levied on all Chinese-made electric vehicles effective
Oct. 1, 2024. The move is basically a lockstep reaction to an earlier decision in the U.S.
The move is rather interesting in the sense it seems to be counter to a general desire to see a move to more EVs on Canadian roads. The tariff will make EVs more costly, and not just for those imported from China. EVs from other countries can quite obviously hike prices because the Chinese made ones are no longer holding prices down.
And of course Canada could not have made the tariff decision without knowing China would retaliate.
Canada sends significant exports to China including canola and pork, and both are likely to face barriers to trade moving forward as the EV situation plays out in political backrooms.
The situation is not new - where Canadian farmers end up seeing access to their natural markets impeded - and it won’t be the last, and that is ultimately the mirage of free trade existing in a form other than an unattainable panacea.
3 tips for selecting the freshest ingredients
As the old adage goes, you are what you eat.
Fresh food not only looks and tastes better - it’s also packed with the vitamins and nutrients our bodies need. So, when it comes to feeding yourself, your friends or family, you want to make sure you’re using the freshest and highest quality possible ingredients. Here are three ways to ensure you pick the freshest ingredients when visiting the grocery store.
Use your senses
Visually inspecting fresh produce is the first way to pick the best items. Bright, vibrant colours generally indicate when something is at peak freshness. Pick up each item and inspect it all around. Soft or discoloured spots often indicate that something is past its prime. With corn on the cob, peel back a bit of the husk to make sure the one you choose is in the best condition. For items in plastic packag-
es, inspect the food from all angles, looking for signs of bruising or rot. Finally, give it a sniff. Fruits like pineapple and mango will give off a sweet smell when ripe.
Shop local
Select grocery stores usually have signs indicating where the produce and other products they sell are grown. When you buy locally grown produce, you can feel confident that it was picked at peak freshness and appeared on store shelves soon after being harvested.
Locally grown seasonal produce is often cheaper than imported options.
Plus, buying locally reduces the carbon footprint of the food you eat and supports local producers.
Be selective in where you shop
Nothing is more frustrating than reaching into the fridge for some recently purchased produce you plan to use in a meal to find out that it’s already spoiled. Find out what your preferred retailer’s policy is on returns. Most retailers lower the price of items that are close to their best-before date. The food is still good, it should just be consumed soon for peak freshness.
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The Saskatchewan Traveller ... Nova Scotia Edition by Trudy and Dale Buxton
It’s a beautiful calm morning on the East Coast, the fog is thick at this time of the morning and sometimes it’s a challenge to drive around the winding roads.
For anyone who has ever visited Nova Scotia, Halifax is one of those cities that is high on the list as far as cities to visit.
It is the most populated city in Atlantic Canada with an estimated population of around 518,711 people with 348,634 living in the urban area. The regional municipality which was amalgamated in 1996 consists of Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and Halifax County.
Halifax is also an economic centre of Atlantic Canada, which is home to many government offices and many private companies. It is home to two universities, Dalhousie and Saint Mary’s, and with the very large harbour - the gateway to the Atlantic - there are many industries in and around the shipyard, including the large Department of National Defense which operates the navy and its ships. Other than shipping and fishing, other resource industries include agriculture, mining forestry, natural gas and tourism.
The Mi’kmaq name for Halifax is Kjipuktuk, which in English means “Great Harbour”.
The first European settlement around Halifax was established in 1749 and named after the 2nd Earl of Halifax and led to be the colonial capital being transferred from Annapolis Royal.
Halifax’s establishment marked the beginning of Father Le Loutre’s War. The British were violating treaties that had existed
earlier as troops and settlers were brought to the area to guard against the Mi’kmaq peoples along with the Acadian and French. British forts were built in Halifax, Bedford, Dartmouth and Lawrencetown in the mid 1700’s to protect the mainly Protestant settlements.
The French first settled around St. Margaret’s Bay, many of who migrated up from Lunenburg during the American Revolution.
For anyone that has visited Halifax there is so much to do in the city and surrounding area.
Visiting the Halifax Citadel fort is definitely a highlight. The fort sits at the highest point of Halifax and overlooks the harbour, giving you an in-depth look at the history of Halifax. In the summer there are folks that dress up in authentic clothing to play the part of an early settler or soldier.
Along the harbour you will find the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic which takes you on a historic tour of all that is shipping and fishing.
While taking the
harbour walk it’s always a treat to visit Alexander Keith’s brewery, one of my favourites, which was established in 1820 and is still going strong.
A few blocks away you can spend a whole day on Barrington Street and meet many of the local people.
There are fantastic restaurants catering to any taste. My favourites feature the abundance of fresh seafood.
Halifax is also noted for one of the greatest disasters in Canadian history. On December 6, 1917, a French cargo ship carrying munitions collided with a Belgian relief vessel in the upper part of the harbour. The explosion that resulted from the collision killed approximately 2,000 people, injuring another 9,000 people. The blast was the largest artificial explosion before the development of nuclear weapons.
Halifax has many beautiful places to visit, and you could spend days and not see everything. Stay tuned as we continue our trip into Nova Scotia.
Clock Tower at Halifax Citadel. Halifax, Nova Scotia
Maritime Museum, HMS Mauretania, Halifax Nova Scotia
Town of Biggar Animal Control Bylaw information
The Town of Biggar is aware of some recent incidents involving dogs at large.
If you see a dog at large, please take a photo of the animal and submit it to the town office along with a completed Bylaw Complaint form. A fillable form can be found on our website on the animal control/ bylaw enforcement page at the bottom right, https://www. townofbiggar.com/
Please send your photo and form to townoffice@ townofbiggar.com
In response to the recent dog incidents in Biggar, the Town has made changes to the Animal Control Bylaw. These changes aim to protect residents and allow more enforcement for offending animal owners. A summary of the changes and important provisions is listed below.
Animal LicenseLicense renewals are due by December 31 of each year for the next year. Your 2025 domestic animal license is due on December 31st, 2024. Upon renewal or obtaining your annual
license for 2025, owners must provide a photo of their animal for identification purposes. Licence costs are as follows:
• 1st-3rd Animal - $15 if spayed or neutered. $25 if not spayed or neutered.
• 4th Animal and subsequent animals$100 each.
• Failure to license your animal is $100 for the first offence and $300 for any subsequent offences.
Number of Permitted Animals - The maximum permitted number of animals per household is three dogs, three cats or any combination to a maximum of five animals in total.
• All Offences - $500. Must Leash Your Dog - When off the owner’s property, all dogs must be leashed and under the care and control of someone physically able to sufficiently handle the dog and safely manage any situation. Failure to do so will result in a fine.
Displaying License/ Tag - It is an offence to permit an animal off the owner’s property without wearing a collar and/or displaying a valid licence tag.
- The town has a list of prohibited animals within the municipal boundaries of the Town of Biggar. It can be found in the Animal Control Bylaw 24-868 in Schedule “D”. Owning, harbouring or possessing a prohibited animal:
Dangerous AnimalsOwning, keeping, etc. an animal that has attacked or threateningly chased a person. Please see the definition in Section 3 of the bylaw for “Dangerous Animal”.
• All Offences - $500$1,500, Fine is dependant on the severity of the incident.
Nuisance AnimalsAn animal is deemed to be a nuisance if it is disturbing the peace by
CORRECTION:
Last week’s Independent contained an incorrect caption. The Biggar Knights of Columbus received a sizeable sum of money from the James and Lawrence Meier Fund from the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation. The Biggar K of C grant application was approved with $4,500 going to the St. Gabriel School Breakfast and Lunch Program and a further $4,500 going to the Biggar Food Bank.
frequent and repeated howling, whining, hissing, yelping, spitting or barking between the hours of 10
Pictured is Father Edward Gibney, left, St. Gabriel School Principal Rick Garchinski, centre, and Biggar K of C Grand Knight Ed Young.
Ed Young, left, and Biggar Food Bank’s Barb de Haan, also received $4,500. (Submitted Photos)
Saskatchewan provides $225,000 to support rural economic development
Tuesday, the province announced a new funding agreement with the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance (SEDA) to support rural investment readiness. The province will provide SEDA with $225,000 to enhance investment readiness in rural Saskatchewan.
“Today’s investment by our government will help ensure that rural communities across the province are ready to attract new investment and benefit from Saskatchewan’s rapidly growing economy,” Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “Collaboration between government and organizations
like SEDA is an important component of Saskatchewan’s investment attraction strategy to secure the next decade of growth in the province.
Supporting rural economic development is one of the many ways we are protecting and promoting Saskatchewan and supporting our strong and vibrant communities.”
The funding will be matched by PrairiesCan for a combined total of $450,000 over two years.
“The world is investing in Saskatchewan to meet the needs of a more sustainable global economic future,” Federal Minister for
PrairiesCan Dan Vandal said. “This support to SEDA will assist rural regions in Saskatchewan prepare for new investment and new economic opportunities, to build stronger rural communities with good local jobs. Our government recognizes that we cannot have a prosperous Canada without successful, competitive, and thriving rural communities.”
The project will help targeted regions and local businesses to prepare for investment and growth. This work will help protect and promote the province to the benefit of all those who work and live in Saskatchewan.
“This project aligns
with SEDA’s mandate to support Saskatchewan’s economic development ecosystem,” SEDA CEO Verona Thibault said. “We look forward to engaging with industry and enhancing investment readiness in rural areas of the province over the next two years.”
Saskatchewan is committed to fostering a competitive business environment where all businesses can succeed.
The province will continue to build on this now and into the future, creating more jobs and opportunities for the people who call this province home.
Saskatchewan currently has the lowest rate of inflation according
to the Consumer Price Index, at 1.4 per cent.
Exports are experiencing significant growth, totalling over $101.9 billion for 2022 and 2023 combined. This is a 52.2 per cent increase from the previous twoyear period of 2020-21, which saw $66.9 billion in total exports.
Statistics Canada’s latest GDP numbers also indicate that Saskatchewan’s 2023 real GDP reached an all-time high of $77.9 billion, increasing by $1.2 billion, or 1.6 per cent. This places Saskatchewan second in the nation for real GDP growth, and above the national average of 1.2 per cent.
Private capital
investment is projected to reach $14.2 billion in 2024, an increase of 14.4 per cent over 2023. This is the highest anticipated percentage increase in Canada.
Earlier this year, the province revealed “Securing the Next Decade of Growth: Saskatchewan’s Investment Attraction Strategy,” in conjunction with the launch of the investSK.ca website. These initiatives are positioned to amplify growth in Saskatchewan, serving as pivotal instruments in driving further development.
3 safety tips for Fire Prevention Month
by Allan Britnell, Editorin-Chief, News Canada
Every year in October, we recognize Fire Prevention Month.
It’s well timed as this is when we start to use things like space heaters, fireplaces and candles, all of which come with a certain degree of risk. Here are four ways to keep your family, home and pets safe throughout the year. Keep your pets safe
Nothing creates ambience or a festive feel like the flicker of candles. But they can become a fire risk if a wagging tail or batting
paw accidentally knocks them over. Never leave lit candles unattended. Consider switching to flameless candles for a safer, yet still calming, ambience. Protect your family and pets with a two-inone smoke and carbon monoxide alarm. Monitor your home smartly
Many Canadian homes have working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. But have you considered upgrading to a smart home monitoring system? In addition to helping deter burglary,
these systems can also alert you to water leaks, carbon monoxide or smoke. Some insurers may offer their clients a discount on their home insurance premiums for installing these systems. Prepare for the holidays Holiday decorations should be treated with care. Christmas trees are responsible for 200 fires every year in Canada and the risk increases as the tree dries out. Always turn the lights off when you leave the house or go to bed.
With outdoor lighting there is also a higher risk for electrical shocks.
Only use cords that are intended for outdoor use. Keep them elevated, away from snow and water, and as dry as possible.
10 safety tips to prepare your home for winter
Winter is coming and it’s bringing cold temperatures, high winds, ice and snow with it - all of which can
create safety hazards and even damage our homes. Here are 10 tips to prepare for winter. Look up. Before the
bad weather arrives, have your roof and eavestroughs inspected and any damage repaired.
Inspect your property for any dead, damaged or dangerous tree branches and have them removed.
Keep up with snow and ice removal. Sidewalks, footpaths and steps should be shovelled regularly, and use salt or de-icer to keep them safe.
Handrails are a must for all exterior stairs, but they can also provide an affordable and easy-toinstall option for access areas on your property where you find ice accumulating.
Inspect and repair the weatherstripping around doors and windows for cracks to prevent heat loss and save money on
your utility bills.
Clear your eavestroughs to prevent ice pools of frozen, accumulated water. These weighty ice dams can tear off gutters, loosen shingles and leave your roof vulnerable to leaks.
When temperatures drop, pipes can freeze and burst. Make sure you shut off the water to any external faucets or waterlines to prevent major water damage and costly repairs.
Warm yourself wisely. Have your heating system serviced regularly by a professional, including chimneys for woodburning fireplaces. Any heat source should be kept clean and clear
of flammable items. If using electric sources, inspect wires and avoid overloading outlets.
Despite all precautions - any heating unit, fireplace or even twinkling holiday lights come with a risk of sparking a home fire. Make sure smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are installed and tested regularly and keep a Class A fire extinguisher on hand in case of emergency.
Maintain an emergency kit in case of extreme weather, stocked with first-aid supplies and 72hours-worth of food and water for every member of your household (including pets).
Has Rourke resumed role as CFL’s best QB?
When Nathan Rourke returned to the Canadian Football League after two years of trying to make his mark in the National Football League, was he automatically the CFL’s No. 1 quarterback?
Not necessarily, even though most CFL fans expected him to pick up where he left off in 2022, a season in which he was named the league’s most outstanding Canadian and led the B.C. Lions to a 12-6 record and a spot in the Western Conference final, Rourke’s 2022 stats were amazing. In 10 games, he threw for 335 yards per game, tossed 25 touchdown passes and had only 10 interceptions. He got little more than a quick look with three
We all have them: our secret ingredients that transform recipes into one-of-a-kind creations that are to die for. This is what keeps food exciting at the dinner table and makes it unique to us.
Although these top 10 of mine officially won’t be a “secret” anymore, I am happy to share them with you.
Blueberry Jam - Beef or other red meats such as lamb or various game meats will always benefit from a little something bold and sweet.
Blueberry jam is my “go to” ingredient for burger patties, chilli, stew, et cetera. It will not only compliment in flavour, but also the sweetness will help counteract any acidity in the recipe. Blackberry jam is good too, but the seeds aren’t pleasant.
Peanut ButterAlthough with the increasing number of peanut allergies in our society, peanut butter should never be secretive. However, it is wonderful for using as a base for any peanut dressings, dips (like for chicken
NFL teams before he realized the NFL grass isn’t necessarily greener, although the money certainly was. He earned more than $500,000 while serving on various teams’ practice rosters.
Upon his return to B.C., his numbers were only so-so in his first four games: four TD passes, seven interceptions and a 2-2 record.
The Lions now have two highly-paid quarterbacks: Rourke and veteran Vernon Adams, who hurt his knee in Week 9 but is now back. With Rourke and Adamsthat expensive duo is unlikely to stay together in B.C. - the Lions have undoubtedly the best 1-2 QB combination in the league.
The Blue Bombers’ duo of Zach Collaros and Chris Streveler would rank as the second-best QB pair while close behind in a one-two punch ranking would be Edmonton’s McLeod Bethel-Thompson and Tre Ford. Every other team in the league has one fairly solid quarterback. Individually, Cody
Fajardo of the Grey Cup champion Montreal Alouettes would rank behind Collaros and Rourke, while the rest of the CFL QBs might follow in this order: Trevor Harris of Saskatchewan; Bo Levi Mitchell of Hamilton; Jake Maier of Calgary, Cameron Dukes of Toronto and Dru Brown in Ottawa. Meanwhile, a quarterback controversy is percolating in Edmonton. BethelThompson was the Elks’ starter to open the season, and went 0-7 before winning his first game. Ford, meanwhile, was given two starts and won them both. The Elks are playing much better football these days and with Ford suffering a rib injury, Bethel-Thompson got back on track, leading Edmonton to a Battle of Alberta victory over Calgary on the Labour Day weekend, 35-20. The Elks remained last in the tight West Division, but a 4-8 record after the ugly 0-7 start is indicative of their improved play.
The week after Labour Day, only B.C. and Winnipeg were
above .500, at 7-6, with Saskatchewan three points behind. Edmonton had 10 points and Calgary eight. Things weren’t quite as tight in the East, as the Alouettes won 10 of their first 12 games.
The West race should be fun to watch, though. The Elks have been resuscitated, the Bombers are rounding into form after a slow start and Rourke is eager to show CFL fans he still has what it takes to shine north of the 49th parallel.
• New York Post reader Ken Mortenson, after a graphic near the start of the North CarolinaMinnesota football game on Fox said a key to the game was for UNC to ‘Play Complimentary Football.’: “Apparently victory for UNC is based on saying only nice things to the Gophers during the game.”
• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “Charles Barkley ripped the WNBA for their jealous and petty response to all the publicity Caitlin Clark is getting. Apparently the WNBA stands for women nasty,
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My Top 10 “Secret” Ingredients
satay for example), or stir-fry sauces. A dollop of peanut butter in a pot of chilli is great too.
Sambal Oelek - Every Chef knows about the “sambal”. This is a liquid/ paste crushed chilli pepper product that can be purchased in small jars from the imported foods aisle of almost any major grocery store. Dried chillis always need time for rehydration, so this product is a perfect replacement as it is instant heat. I add a little (about half a teaspoon or so) to spaghetti sauces, soups, and stews ... not to make them spicy; just extra dimension of flavour. If you want your food spicy, then add more.
Soy Sauce - If a dish requires extra seasoning, try adding soy sauce instead of salt. It will not only season your finished dish, but also provide extra flavour and colour.
Canned Anchovies - We all know this ingredient from Caesar dressings, but this is another salty ingredient that will do wonders for seasoning and bringing out flavours in many of your recipes. Add a couple of small filets to the beginning of the cooking process so that they break down into more of a paste. They will add such a different
dimension of flavour that it will keep your dinner guests guessing.
Wine, Beer, Juice, or Broth - Water has no flavour or colour. When a recipe calls for a small amount of water to be added, I always replace with a different liquid that will be appropriate in flavour and colour to the dish I am making.
Whipping Cream - Not “whipped” cream, but “whipping” cream from a carton. This high fat content cream (usually 33 to 35 per cent milk fat) is great to have on hand to add a little richness. Plus, because it is so high in milk fat, it will not split when reducing down in a sauce, even if the sauce is very acidic.
Butter - Obviously for health reasons both cream and butter should be used in moderation, but a small pat of butter to finish a sauce is wonderfully delicious. Simply pull your finished sauce off the heat and just before serving, stir in a small amount until melted. Melting a pat of butter over a grilled steak is also great. Oh, and for the record, I always use salted butter.
Fennel Seed - Not from the same plant as the fennel bulb we see in the produce department, these do have a similar taste of black licorice. Fennel seed is a
bitter, antagonistic.”
• Comedy writer Torben Rolfsen of Vancouver: “Lake Mary, Florida won the Little League World Series in the most Little League way imaginable: A walk-off bunt that scored the winning run on an error. The losing team was probably distracted by an ice cream truck.”
• Another one from Rolfsen: “Starting lineup payrolls: Yankees $182 million, Tigers $8 million. So one team had the budget of Kong: Skull Island and the other of Little Miss Sunshine. Miss Sunshine won the series 2 games to 1, by the way.”
• Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe. com: “Just heard the SF Giants are hitting .195 with runners in scoring position since the allstar break. Worst in baseball. Yes, including the Chicago White Sox. Does this team need a hitting coach or a psychologist?”
• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Major League Baseball recently suspended six players in Toronto’s farm system for using PEDs. The
Blue Jays immediately investigated to see who had been corrupting their minors.”
• Another one from Currie: “A CBC commentator said a cornerstone of Buddhism is learning to live with disappointment. It’s also a cornerstone of being a Chicago White Sox fan.”
• Headline at theonion. com: “Man Starstruck To See Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever At Greyhound Bus Station.”
• Fark.com headline: “Even David Beckham’s son can’t bend it like him since he’s apparently traded in his soccer cleats for Fashion Week.”
• Headline at fark. com, taking a shot at a particular brand of beer: “Bud Light to offer custom cans and bottles for cities with NHL teams. In other news, beer and hockey fans continue to wait for an actual beer and hockey tie-in.”
• Care to comment? E-mail brucepenton2003@ yahoo.ca
traditional ingredient in Italian sausage, but I always throw in a couple teaspoons of these seeds to my tomato pasta sauces.
Charcoal - Although not an ingredient like the others listed here, cooking with this natural fuel of carbonized wood adds such a depth of flavour to everything from burgers to desserts. We even cook sauces, soups, stews over charcoal as well as many baked goods, and of course traditional barbecue. I am not talking manufactured square-shaped “briquettes” here; I am talking about lump charcoal: chunks of wood that have been heated with very little to no oxygen, so they naturally carbonize. According to archeological expeditions, we as humans have been cooking with this fuel for thousands of years, so this is the oldest known form of fuel to humankind. Send your food/cooking questions to dez@ chefdez.com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, B.C., V2T 6R4. Chef Dez is a Food Columnist, Culinary Travel Host and Cookbook Author. Visit him at chefdez. com
A quick-and-easy meal for busy weeknights
Weeknights can get pretty hectic during back-to-school season. This quick and easyto-make variation on a
grilled cheese sandwich provides a tasty and satisfying meal or snack for families on the go.
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) PC Aged 5 Years Canadian Cheddar Cheese, shredded.
• 10 fresh thyme leaves.
• 4 thin slices Granny Smith apple (skin on).
Directions:
• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Place bacon on the baking sheet. Bake in centre of oven for 16 to 18 minutes or until crispy. Meanwhile, warm a sandwich press to medium heat.
• Spread 1 tsp (5 ml) of the mayonnaise on the inside of each naan round. Layer bacon, cheese, thyme and apple on one naan round; top with the other naan round. Cook in sandwich press for two to three minutes, or until cheese melts and bread is crisp.
Tip: If you do not have a sandwich press, use a pan heated to medium-high heat. Place the sandwich in the pan with a heavy dish or another pan on top. Cook for one to two minutes per side until cheese melts and the bread is crisp.
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Aries, you are quick to spend money lately, and that can prove problematic in the long run. It may be a good idea to sit down with a financial planner and sort out spending and saving habits.
TAURUS –
Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, this week you have free rein to follow your intuition and express your emotions to those around you. It’s beneficial to get in touch with how you are feeling and explore things further.
GEMINI –
May 22/Jun 21
There is some unfinished business you need to clear up before you can fully focus on the week or even month ahead, Gemini. It may be scary, but you need to put it behind you.
Cancer, it is time to rally the troops, as many hands will make much faster work of something you need to get done. Ask your friends or family to pitch in as much as possible.
LEO –
Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, you’re finally ready to take a sizeable step toward completing a goal that has been on your list for what seems like an eternity. It will feel so great when it is far behind you.
VIRGO –
Aug 24/Sept 22
Do you have an appetite for adventure this week, Virgo? You may not have to travel too far for all of the thrills and chills you desire. Look around for options close to home.
You may not be feeling like yourself, Libra. There’s something rumbling beneath the surface that you don’t want to share with others just yet. There’s time to be patient.
SCORPIO –
Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, as you move through the week, a certain relationship could begin weighing heavily on you. You’re not sure if you should commit further or move on.
SAGITTARIUS –
Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, you’re not just ready to hit the ground running, you have the stamina to sail through at a rocket’s pace. This renewed sense of urgency can help you achieve great things.
SUDOKU
Capricorn, the week may start off on a good note with plenty of entertaining distractions. Keep the fun going throughout the week.
AQUARIUS –
Jan 21/Feb 18
Your attention span is limited this week, Aquarius. You may need to work from home or block out as many distractions as possible if you hope to get a single thing finished.
PISCES –
Feb 19/Mar 20
Make a point of delegating if your to-do list gets a little long over the next few days, Pisces. Your phone will be pinging constantly with alerts, so a little help can go a long way.
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Housing for families and seniors
Rent based on income Call: 306•303•7246
Home Harvest Time Leads to Canning Time
By Delta Fay Cruickshank for
the Biggar Museum &
Gallery
This is the time to put the garden into jars and the freezer. Our settler relatives would have been busy this year. I often think about how hard it was for them to preserve the vegetables and fruits. All the firewood that would be needed to be chopped to keep the fire going. Washing jars, and then sealing the jars in the water baths, can you imagine how hot it must have been in those kitchens! The thought of pumping all that water for washing and sealing makes my arm hurt! And then where did they put all those jars so that they would not freeze? Did that mean someone had to dig a root cellar?
In my granny’s kitchen cabbage went into crocks to ferment into sauerkraut, berries became jam and jellies, apples were sauced or made into apple butter. Fresh bread, a wedge of cheddar and scoops of apple butter, just so good! Tomatoes were canned to become the main ingredient in many supper dishes. Cucumbers were pickled or relished.
Many years ago, when I was on a farm, filling the larder downstairs in the basement was my objective each year. A real sense of pride knowing that my family could be fed with the bounty of my garden thrilled me. Even today, I do love to see shelves filled with home canning and preserves.
The Biggar Museum & Gallery is trying something different this fall with their Home Harvest Day. They are inviting locals to bring their home canning and home-grown goods into the gallery to sell. See classifieds for more information.
BIGGAR MUSEUM
How is your gardening growing this year? Do you have an excess of produce? Will you be making relishes, jams, jellies, chutneys, pickles, etc. and homemade crafts. Would you like to sell some of your bounty?
The Biggar Museum & Gallery will be hosting a Home Harvest alongside their Soup Sale on Friday September 27, 11:00 – 1:00. Tables are available in the gallery; all we are asking is for a donation.
Call 948-3451 to reserve your spot now!
PRAIRIE NOTES ADULT COMMUNITY CHOIR
Wednesday, September 18, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., registration night for Prairie Notes Adult Community Choir at Redeemer Lutheran Church.
75$ a person, $130/couple.
Phone Cindy Hoppe at 306-948-7147 for more information. No experience necessary, just a love of singing.
BIGGAR WALKING / EXERCISE GROUP
BIGGAR COMMUNITY HALL Starting October 7, 2024 at either 9:30, 11:00, or 1:00 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Pick Your Time Everyone Welcome - Men & Women Exercise Therapist in attendance monthly For more information: Contact Cheryl Amy at 306-948-5338
OPEN HOUSE
September 28 and 29, Open House weekend at the Cindy Hoppe Studio and Gallery.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 29 km north on Highway 4 to Grid 784, Struan grid; west for 3 km to Hoppe yard sign. For more information, phone 306-948-7147. New work for your walls and jackets for the fall Everyone is welcome
Biggar Saturday Night Dance Club
First dance of season on Saturday, September 14, 2024
AT Biggar Community Hall
Dancing from 7 -11 pm with “Sugar Top”
Potluck lunch to follow
Club Supplies Pickle and Cheese Cash Bar
Admittance: First time guests – No Charge Guests - $15 Members - $12 EVERYONE WELCOME
OBITUARIES
January 27, 1928 - September 3, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Yolande Suzanne de Bussac at the Biggar Long Term Care Home on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
‘Yo’ was born in Normandy, France to Yules and Augustine Jouas, the last of five girls. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Charles (1992), her parents, her four sisters, two sons-in-law, Darryl and Bryan, and grandson Justin. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughters Cathy Donahue, Marie Helen Debert, sons George (Ann), Daniel (Donna-Lynne), Jack (Nancy), Charles (Sherri); sister-inlaw Marguerite Wapple, numerous nieces and nephews in France and Canada, and of course her 19 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren who brought her endless joy.
Yolande was raised in Rouen, Normandy, and during the war her only bright spot came when she met a young, handsome Canadian soldier with whom she fell in love with and married in 1946. She left her family and moved to Canada where Charlie hired on to the CNR and they began their life. While raising
a family, learning a new culture along with the English language, Yolande managed to overcome her great loneliness. She made many friends through her church, school and community events. Her faith was her greatest friend as she overcame so many challenges, the greatest of which was being widowed at age 64. But she persevered and pursued her loves of gardening, painting, researching for the Fortnightly Club, joining the museum board, and always her church.
Yolande’s gently manner, giving disposition and quiet generosity are qualities we should all aspire to, and these gained her the love and respect of all who knew her.
We wish to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Biggar Long Term Care for taking such good care of our Mother the last few years. She made many good friends during her stay there.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Gabriel Church in Biggar, Sask. on Monday, September 9 at 11 a.m. Internment was at St. Hilaire de Cochery Cemetary following the lunch.
MARY (ASPIN) LEIS
July 4, 1929 - September 9, 2024
Loving Daughter, Wife, Mother, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Sister, Aunty, Friend, Mary (Aspin) Leis, born July 4, 1929 in Bruncild, Manitoba to Raymond and Helen Aspin, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024 at the Biggar & District Health Centre.
Mary along with her siblings Jack and Elsie spent her early days living in downtown Winnipeg amongst a variety of savory and eccentric characters. The stories she loved to tell kept the entire family and many friends entertained.
Her love of dancing and rollerskating twirled her into the arms of her loving husband of 68 years, Leonard Leis, whom she preceded on July 6, 2017. Mary and Len loved sharing traveling adventures together and living in a variety of locations such as Winnipeg, Yorkton, Melville, Sechelt, B.C., Calgary, and finally the great metropolis of Biggar, Saskatchewan.
Mary was always one to shine a little joy in
by Marjorie Fortney, Seventh-day Adventist Church
The B-I-B-L-E, yes that’s the book for me.
I am sure we all remember this children’s song. It continues with “I’ll stand alone on the word of God; the B-I-B-L-E.”
The song, written for children, has a message for even the most brilliant adult mind.
The teachings of the
Bible have solutions for the most difficult challenges that we face in our world today. For though it was written by about 40 different authors over a period of about one thousand five hundred years, the message is harmonious from the book of Genesis to the last book of Revelation.
This is evidence of the truth of 2 Peter 1:21 that
any situation. Whether or not you heard it (most likely you did a few times already) she would sing you a little “Ditty”. When she wasn’t singing at home she was singing as loud as she could at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She was always eager to share her faith in Jehovah God and his wonderful promises ahead.
She leaves to cherish her memories her seven children: Dennis (Doreen) Leis, Debby (Dennis) Weber, Darrell Leis, Donna (Pierce) Achtymichuk, Danny (Kelly) Leis, Terry (Aimee) Leis, and Trent Leis, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her brother Jack (Mary) Aspin, and numerous extended family members and friends. We eagerly look forward to when Mary will be back to singing and dancing with us again.
The Leis family would like to express their thanks and gratitude for your loving support during this time.
states: For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
The Bible is a holy book, and it claims to be the inspired word of the Creator God, written for the benefit and education of all people.
The basic message is simple: This world with all the original animals
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and plants, including humanity was created by God.
Everything was very good, but an enemy of God, Satan, brought sin and destruction into this perfect world. Confusion still reins among the inhabitants of our planet.
Currently, the world appears to be inside out and upside down. Even among Christianity there is much confusion.
We have strayed from the words of instruction found in the B-I-BL-E. The help we need to solve the issues of today’s world is found in the B-I-B-L-E.
Open up the book and take a look.
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