Springwater held their annual car show, Sunday, courtesy of Route 51 Bar and Grill who hosted the event. The small community put on a great show, bringing in gearheads from the area to show off their carefully brought back to life motorized dream machines. A fantastic show on what proved to be a fantastic summer day!
(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)
by Sgt. Dereck Crozier, Biggar Detachment
This past week 30 occurrences were received by the Biggar Detachment.
In traffic, six tickets and two warnings were issued to drivers in the area. Complaints of dirt bike drivers’ cat-walking their bikes around the edge of town and making general noise.
Once again, dogs and their owners continue to be a hot topic abroad. At 2 a.m. three large dogs were wondering the Town of Biggar, attacking a rabbit cage, killing one of the pet bunny’s in the backyard of a residence. A pedestrian out for a leisurely walk in Perdue was attacked by two dogs and was treated at the Biggar Hospital for their injuries. And an unneighbourly welcome
The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held August 20 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Attending the meeting were Mayor Jim Rickwood, Councillors Alan Boyle, Dakota Ekman, Nicole Hoppe, Edward Young, and Ivan Young. Council resolved that the following reports from and Administration and Council Com-
back into the Village of Kinley, as two new but returning residents to the village were disturbing the peace by allowing there two dogs to run at large supervening yelling matches with other residents due to gross public intoxication. A 7-yearold blonde Chihuahua/ Yorkie by the name of “Scamp” has gone missing from Eighth Avenue West in Biggar. Theft of natural gas reported by SaskEnergy after their lock was removed on 410 Fifth Avenue East. Report of a baler fire in the RM of Eagle Creek. Thank-you to the volunteers of the Eagle Creek Fire Department for their response.
The Biggar Fire Department responded to an alarm at 4:30 a.m. to the Westwinds Motel after an individual mischievously decided to pull the fire alarm. 57-yearold Selby Jones has been charged under Section 42 of the Fire Prevention Act that can carry up to
Biggar RCMP Report
a $25,000 fine. He will appear in Biggar Provincial Court November 6.
An update to the investigation into the last resi-
dential fire on Fifth Avenue West proved that it was not the result of an arson attempt but poor judgement in fire safety
practices with extension cords and overloading of electrical outlets. Good reminder for everyone to take stock around their
own residences to identify possible fire risks and make corrections. Take care out there!
Council minute highlights
mittees be accepted as presented: Deputy Chief Administrative Officer; Town Foreman; Community Development Officer.
Council resolved that the following financial reports for July 2024 be accepted as presented: Bank Reconciliation July 2024; Statement of Financial Activities July 2024.
Council resolved that
the General Accounts Paid in the amount of $84,092.83, payroll deposit, and online payments totalling $8,828.44, and the list of accounts for approval in the amount of $241,354.11, be approved as submitted.
Council resolved that progress certificate 1, project 055-109-P1, payable to JDL Underground Ltd in the
amount of $342,114.92 be approved for payment.
Council resolved that the following correspondence be accepted and filed: RCMP Report. An update was provided to Council for information purposes regarding the CN Park design project, and an update was provided to Council for information purposes regarding the Gate-
Remember the Biggar Food Bank with this season’s garden harvest
by Cindy Hoppe
The Biggar and District Food Bank is part of a network of 36 Food Banks across Saskatchewan who are struggling to keep up with the increasing demands on their food resources as everyone struggles with the high cost of living.
A group of dedicated volunteers are filling 25 to 30 hampers a month to meet the real needs of mostly single moms with families and single seniors in the Biggar area.
To apply for Food Bank assistance, go to Pharmasave or Guardian Pharmacy and ask the pharmacist for a food bank form. Fill in the form and then give it to the pharmacist before the 12th of the month. If the 12th falls on a weekend, before the weekend.
way project design. A discussion was also held by Council regarding invasive weeds, and the current Animal Control Bylaw was reviewed and discussed by Council for informational purposes. Council resolved that individuals named herein be appointed as the building officials by the Council of the Municipality of Biggar, Saskatchewan under the authority of Section 16 of the Construction Codes Act: Clayton Meier, Ryan Thiessen,
Shenah Cartier, Clint Vargo, Kelsey Rebryna, Matthew Stepp, all of MuniCode Services Ltd. Council resolved that this regular meeting be recessed and Council enter into an in-camera session at 9:13 p.m. to discuss confidential matters in accordance with Section 120 (2) of the Municipalities Act. The in-camera session was closed at 9:30 p.m. and that the regular meeting was reconvened.
• Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Many businesses support the food bank with donation boxes, but you may not be aware of them. The grocery stores, Red Apple and the pharmacies will set aside your extra purchases and residents of the group home collect the donations every third Wednesday to assist with hampers. Cereals, soups, peanut butter, canned fruit, beans, kids lunch items, baby food, feminine hygiene products, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soaps, shampoos, baby formula are all important items to assist folks in need.
Tim Hammond Realty has a dedicated storage room for the Food Bank with two freezers and a refrigerator. The space is limited and you can imagine the room 30 boxes take up when they are ready to go. Those of you with garden produce to share are asked to bring it on the third
The forms are gathered and hampers are filled on the third Wednesday of the month. Two weeks of food is put in the hamper based on the number and ages of the family. Dry and canned donations are used and fresh milk, eggs, bread, margarine, meat and produce are bought based on family size and requirements. Check out Biggar Food Bank on Facebook or phone (306) 951-7510.
Wednesday to deliver it straight to the hampers. This fresh food is so appreciated and helps reduce money spent during garden months. The contribution that Tim Hammond Realty makes by housing this storage area for the Food Bank means every dollar you contribute is spent on food instead of rent and utilities.
Food Bank Saskatchewan shares staples with its network of 36 Food Banks. Some of these staples are chick peas and lentils. P and H supply pancake flour for the month of October. If you see pancake syrup on sale, buy one for the Food Bank and contribute to this initiative. Each month has a different focus and that could be a mission project for a community group or church. The Food Bank also looks for donations of warm clothes in the winter months, new socks, and treats to lift spirits.
The PALS Quilting Group have delivered a stack of quilts for giving out with the November hampers. Phone the
Food Bank number and leave a message if you would like to contribute, do a food drive, or need more information. Support the Air Cadets Food Drive in town. There is an account at SARCAN so when you drop off bottles, you can donate to the Food Bank by telling the staff. When you buy some laundry soap for yourself, put another in the cart and donate it at the till. These small things make a difference and lift the volunteers and the people who receive your love and support through these gifts.
As noted above, every month funds are used to add fresh food to the hampers. Mail your cheque to Box 338 in Biggar. We have a very generous community and very frugal, committed volunteers who make every dollar stretch. You will receive a charitable donation receipt and contribute in strengthening families and your community in countless ways.
Valley charge ... Biggar Blazing Saints hosted a cross-country meet at the Rec Valley, September 11, with runners from various neighbouring clubs attending. A tough course, the athletes, while looking for a good placing, are just trying to finish the up and down elevations of the Rec Valley. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
The most important meal ... Biggar Central School 2000 teacher, Leith Larson, dishes out breakfast as kids were welcomed back with an early morning meal to get the day off to the proper start.
(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
Opinions
Why the rising sea levels crisis doesn’t hold water
by Ian Madsen, Senior Policy Analyst, Frontier Centre for Public Policy
The current rate of rising sea levels is manageable, and countries and authorities are already taking proactive measures to address the issue
One of the more exaggerated predictions made by the climate crisis lobby is that human-caused global warming is leading to a significant rise in sea levels. While there is a small kernel of truth to rising sea levels, it has been blown out of all proportion.
The most extreme prediction in the recent sixth report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) came from a team of 13 experts led by Robert DeConto, professor of Geosciences at the University of Massachusetts. They suggested that a vulnerable large icefield in Antarctica could collapse by the year 2300, triggering a cascade effect that could cause sea levels to rise by over 12 metres, which would be catastrophic for hundreds of millions of people living in coastal cities.
However, a recent
study from Dartmouth College, using improved physics models related to glacier retreats, has shown that such a scenario would be impossible. This highlights the importance of exercising caution, even wariness, when considering what the IPCC refers to as ‘low probability’ events in the far future.
According to the Wood’s Hole Oceanographic Institution, the actual rate of sea level rise in recent decades is about three millimetres per year. While this rise will accumulate over time, in 33 years it would only amount to an increase of about 10 centimetres (approximately four inches). The World Climate Research Programme has noted that the most likely sea level rise estimates from the IPCC range between 1.3 and 1.6 metres by 2100. While significant, this increase is not considered catastrophic. It strains credulity that authorities responsible for safeguarding coasts and low-lying islands from destructive storm surges, exacerbated by rising sea levels, would not undertake mitigation measures. In fact, such
measures are currently being planned, with some projects already underway. These include restoring coral reefs in tropical areas and planting mangrove buffer zones in shallow waters to help protect against the impacts of rising seas.
In other areas, mitigation measures include installing breakwaters, creating artificial reefs, building marshlands, and planting seagrasses. Other measures include raising or strengthening buildings, roads, and sidewalks and expanding sewer capacity and other infrastructure.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency recommends several steps to ensure coastal safety, minimize erosion, and protect groundwater quality. In addition to these measures, market forces are also exerting pressure. For instance, the Insurance Council of Australia has warned that “some regions may become difficult to insure ... unless governments invest in appropriate physical mitigation and adaptation strategies.”
Rising sea levels pose a serious threat to low-
lying islands. Given the urgency of the situation, it is odd that relatively little attention is paid to what is actually happening. In reality, many of these island nations are being proactive, taking steps to manage the risks of flooding and the salinization of their freshwater supplies.
For example, Tuvalu’s government, in collaboration with the UN Development Programme, has developed sustainable, eco-friendly coastal barriers and raised 7.3 hectares
of land to withstand projected sea level rise by 2100. Other island nations, like the Maldives, are undertaking similar initiatives. Few nations or territories are passively waiting to “drown”; most are actively working to protect themselves from the impacts of rising seas.
A study by Arthur Webb, an expert on coastal processes, and Paul Kench of Auckland University indicated that just 14 per cent of islands in the central
Pacific experienced significant erosion. Some of them grew, by the process of accretion by wave action.
Given these findings, and proactive measures resembling those of Tuvalu, it may be unnecessary to make heroic efforts to dredge up or import material to build up vulnerable islands or atolls.
To sum up: the current slow sea level rise is a very manageable issue.
Trudeau loses NDP support but Bloc Quebecois ready to strike a deal
by Michael Taube, Troy Media
Think Canadian politics is dull? Take a closer look at recent events in Ottawa, and you might just change your mind.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberals have just lost the strategic support of Jagmeet Singh and the NDP. This creates the possibility that the minority Liberal government may now shift from being propped up by the centre-left, social democratic NDP to relying on the centre-left, sovereigntist, and social democratic Bloc Quebecois to remain in power.
Let’s go back a few years.
On March 23, 2022, the Liberals and NDP crafted a working arrangement called “Delivering for Canadians Now, A Supply and Confidence Agreement.”
The deal identified “key policy areas where there is a desire for a similar medium-term outcome,” such as national dental care and pharmacare. In return, the NDP agreed not to trigger a parliamentary vote of
non-confidence against Trudeau’s government.
The national dental care plan for low-income Canadians received the most attention. Originally proposed by the NDP during the 2019 and 2021 elections, the plan aimed to cover around 6.5 million uninsured Canadians with household incomes below $90,000. According to an Oct. 7, 2020 report by the Parliamentary Budget Officer, implementing the program would have cost $1.4 billion in the 202021 fiscal year. The cost was projected to rise to $4.6 billion in 2021-22 and then average $1.7 billion annually between 2022-23 and 2024-25.
Despite this, Trudeau introduced the Canadian Dental Care Plan on Dec. 1, 2022. The Liberal plan also focused on Canadian families earning less than $90,000 a year and without private insurance. It offered up to $1,300 over two years for any child under 12 in the household. According to a CBC report on Dec. 12, 2023, the program was labelled a
“$13-billion insurance program,” and in “its current form, the plan is expected to cost the federal treasury about $4.4 billion per year.”
The plan has encountered numerous issues and delays since its launch. Health Minister Mark Holland ludicrously suggested that Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives attempted to “sabotage” the plan through “bullying” dental associations. He claimed the associations were “dealing with rabid Conservatives who ... want to see this program fail because they’re concerned that it’s going to benefit our party.”
The Canadian Dental Association didn’t have the foggiest idea what Holland was talking about. Neither did the heads of several provincial dental associations.
“There has been zero pressure, really, from the Conservatives on us in any kind of fashion that would result in the low uptake of dentists registering for the program,”
Dr. Robert Wolanski, president of the British Columbia Dental Asso-
ciation, told the Toronto Star on June 23. “The misinformation that has been provided has been provided almost solely by ... the Liberal government and the NDP.”
It’s been evident for two years that the agreement between the Liberals and NDP hasn’t benefited either party. Trudeau’s disastrous leadership and collapsing poll numbers have not only damaged his own party and political brand but also dragged down the NDP. Singh was likely aware of this but stayed in the agreement to preserve his political influence. It was a huge tactical error. Despite the NDP’s financial woes and lack of rational political thinking, there were still a few opportunities for them to potentially leapfrog the Liberals. However, those opportunities have disappeared for the time being.
The NDP officially ended their agreement with the Liberals last week. In a video on Sept. 4, Jagmeet Singh announced, “I have notified the prime minister
that I have ripped up the supply-and-confidence agreement,” accusing the Liberals of being “too weak, too selfish, and too beholden to corporate interests to fight for people.” Singh also criticized the Liberals for “letting people down” and failing to challenge “corporate greed.”
It’s an interesting development but hardly an earth-shattering one. Singh didn’t call for new elections, which would have helped salvage his party’s horrendous polling numbers. A party official also told Global News it would vote on government bills on a “case-by-case basis.” In other words, more of the same with a slightly different packaging.
The end of the Liberal/NDP agreement has potentially opened the door for Yves-Francois Blanchet and the Bloc Quebecois. While the sovereigntist party has indicated it would be willing to support the Liberals, there would be a steep price to pay.
Bloc House Leader Alain Therrien suggested this is a “window of
opportunity” for both parties. “Our objectives remain the same, but the means to get there will be much easier. We will negotiate and seek gains for Quebec ... our balance of power has improved, that’s for sure.”
According to the Canadian Press, one of the Bloc’s “conditions” is a “royal recommendation to the party’s Bill C-319, which aims to increase old age security for seniors age 65 to 74 to the same level paid to those age 75 and older.” Other conditions include Quebec receiving “more powers in immigration matters, particularly in the area of temporary foreign workers,” and a desire to “get the money that the federal government owes us.”
Would Trudeau be foolish enough to agree to this? It seems highly unlikely and potentially destructive to his government’s already-dwindling political fortunes. Then again, stranger things have happened in the not-so-dull world of Canadian politics.
Oh, that was a terrible moment; It hammered me hard o’er the heart. It bowled me down like a nine-pin. And I looked for the blood to start.
And I saw in the flash of a moment, In that fury of hate and strife, My wretched past like a picture. The sins of my gambling life!
For I had no tracts to save me, To thwart mad missiles doom.
I had no pious pamphlets, To help me to cheat the tomb.
I had no holy leaflets, To baffle a bullets aim. I had only a deck of cards, boys!
But it seemed to work just the same!
I’m not at all sure when we first started to play the card game of cribbage. It was way back there in our youth, sometime, way out there on my folks’ farm south of Radisson.
Quite often there were only a couple of
us around during the long winter months, and after morning chores were done, we’d sit down and play a few games. Dad had an old pocket size, leather folding crib board that held a deck of cards and a few pegs, and we’d often play a two-handed game just to pass the time. It all started out innocently enough, but finally progressed almost to be an obsession Nowadays, old and retired, we often resort to a few deals only because of habit.
Counting has become a thing of the past. One look at most hands and a fellow knows right off what is in it, but it’s not polite to say so. And yet, don’t look too good, or talk too wise! So we accept, now let me see ... fifteen-two - ah, fifteen-four. And is there fifteen-six? And, yes! A run of three is nine and a pair ... et cetera, et cetera.
My brother Bill was usually busy at something else but Walt and I used to play a couple of three-minute games when we came in for dinner while waiting for Mother to put the potatoes on the table.
In memory, it seems to me that every time I had a good count, Walt would say, “There goes the ball game!” Of course it wasn’t that way at all, and over the years I sure as the Dickens lost my share, which was about half!
Heck, down at the mine, another fellow and Y.T. played a few games of cribbage every day
at noon for years. We even kept track of them and I’m darn sure he was only a game or two ahead when I retired! Who cares?
We played eight-handed down there one time, too. Everybody got five cards except the last four who only got four! What a lousy game!
When Phyllis and I were on the farm and she was just learning the ins and outs, one winter evening she counted forty-two in her crib hand and would have pegged it too until - old spoiledsport - I pointed out that she had six cards!
We’ve sure played a lot of cribbage in a lot of places, from the desktops in the old country school to the finely fixed up saloons in the local Legions! The kid from Moose Jaw and Y.T. played a few games on the floor of that seatless DC-3 (civilian propellerdriven airliner manufactured by Douglas Aircraft Company - military version, the C-47 “Skytrain” or Commonwealth air forces, “Dakota”) that flew us back to England. We slapped our cards on the table tops of the Queen Mary and hammocks of the Aquitania. We didn’t get around to doing much crib-playing in our slit-trenches, but on looking back, feel lucky that we even got out of some of them, even luckier then if we’d had a twenty-nine hand!
For a few years after the war, and while working on construction, I spent a lot of spare time playing crib with George
Munroe from Prince Albert, originally from James Smith. George was an excellent player, and Y.T. sure learned a lot about the finer points of the game.
As a matter of fact, the more one plays crib, the more they do learn. Life is like that. Maybe that’s why crib appeals to some people so much!
There is no use in trying to describe all the hands of cribbage that a fellow has been dealt over the years. The oddball ones, maybe, like the guy in the army who was in a four-handed game when it came to “go” at twenty-seven, and he had four aces. Or the poor cluck who beat the dickens out of me because it was his first count; he needed twenty-two points to win, held two fours and two sixes and cut a five! Grrrr!
There are a few statistics about cribbage counts that have always confused me, though. There are, I think, nine twenty-four hands, which everybody talks about, and only two twenty-three hands which nobody pays much attention to! How come?
I remember “Smiley”. “You know Robert,” he consoled me one time. “I never give my opponent much of a count!” and proceeded to deal me a four, two fives and a six with a four turning up! “Oh well!” he said.
As far as cribbage is concerned, that statement was pretty close to the truth!
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Notice of Call for Nominations
School Division Elections
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of: BOARD MEMBER: ST. PAUL’S ROMAN CATHOLIC SEPARATE SCHOOL DIVISION NO. 20, SUBDIVISION NO. 3 will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of October 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Biggar Town Office, 202 - 3rd Avenue West, Biggar, SK, and during regular business hours on September 23rd, 2024 to October 8th, 2024 at the Biggar Town Office. Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location(s):
• St. Gabriel School, Biggar, SK
• BiggarTown Office 202 - 3rd Avenue West, Biggar, SK
• Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Board Office: 420 - 22nd Street East, Saskatoon, SK
Dear Money Lady, I am a single, retired women with a good stock portfolio but I worry about what I am
invested in. My advisor says that everything is fine and that the investments are put in securities that fit my risk - but I don’t think so. What should I do?
Shelly.
Shelly - You must be comfortable with your investment choicesyour advisor is there to help you, not take over! Often when people talk to their financial advisors, the advisors often refers to your asset allocation as the primary driver of long-term portfolio performance, but what investment phi-
losophy are they really following? Do generic risk questionnaires really help advisors create an investment strategy that meets your specific future goals.
Maybe.
Experienced investors understand the riskreturn trade-off of the market and are more comfortable with market volatility. These investors, which are usually men, are constantly looking for opportunities to profit over long-term time horizons. It is true that one must accept a higher degree of risk to
Councillor: Rural Municipality of Biggar No. 347 - Division No. 5 will be received by the undersigned at the Municipal Office during regular business hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time from Thursday, September 19, 2024, to Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at the municipal office 201A – 2nd Ave. West, Biggar.
Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location: RM of Biggar #347 Municipal office 201A – 2nd Ave. West, Biggar
Dated this 19th day of September 2024
earn a higher return, but not all investors can afford future losses. Our ability to bear risk has a tendency to decrease as we age, and often those investors who believe they have a high tolerance for market risk, suddenly change their minds when the market turns against them. Shelly, if you are not a knowledgeable investor, and are relying solely on the decisions of your advisor, you should make sure you have communicated your risk tolerance and are invested correctly. Often clients fill out risk questionnaires with their advisors the way they would like to behave when faced with risk, while how they really behave, may be completely different. Let’s look at the basics
of the two main asset classes to choose from and what key influences they each have that your advisor should be aware of when formulating your portfolio.
Equities or Fixed Income = Canadian, USA, International, Emerging Markets, and Sectors
The key influencers for equities are the current and future economic outlook, policy changes, current business cycle, market valuations, and the overall investment sentiment.
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The key influencers for fixed income investments would be the same as equities but also include the duration, credit, and yield curve of the investment.
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If you are purchasing securities in foreign cur-
rency your advisor will have to consider the foreign economy and policy as well as the current rates and inflation. Make sure you understand each investment product you have chosen with your advisor and are aware of the potential risks as well as the potential future rewards. Often times a “collar strategy” is a better approach especially for those nearing or now in retirement. This is a proactive strategy that includes giving up some of your upside return in exchange for downside protection. With this method you would split your portfolio into three main components. One would be for lower volatility securities which still have some future growth potential (for example, low-volatility equity ETFs). The second portion would be for securities that have more stable and smoother returns to provide income, for example, dividend investments (a mix of blue-chip dividend SMAs); and then the third portion would be a fixed income fund that concentrates mainly on capital protection (for example, a fixed income SMA with a floor value return).
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Why not discuss a “collared strategy” with your advisor. I have always recommended this approach to clients that are wanting to reduce volatility and require capital protection. It still gives you the traditional diversification that you need, but provides a more consistent return and hedges against significant market declines.
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
Rural Municipality of Perdue No.
346
Notice of Call for Nominations
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of:
Reeve: Rural Municipality of Perdue No. 346
Councillor: Rural Municipality of Perdue No. 346 Division No. 1
Councillor: Rural Municipality of Perdue No. 346 Division No. 3
Councillor: Rural Municipality of Perdue No. 346 Division No. 5
will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of October 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and during regular business hours from September 19th, 2024, to October 8th, 2024, at the municipal office located at 706 Avenue L, Perdue, Saskatchewan
Nomination forms may be obtained at the municipal office located at 706 Avenue L, Perdue, Saskatchewan
All submitted nomination forms must be accompanied by a completed Public Disclosure Statement.
Dated this 19th day of September 2024
Kelsie Walkeden Returning Officer
Christine Ibbotson
Sandi Silvernagle Returning Officer
Weather still commands attention
by Calvin Daniels
The future of our weather is - well a hot topic.
At this point you can debate/argue the reasons weather patterns are changing, but it is rather obvious our weather is ultimately changing.
And, those changes are having impacts on agriculture, and will continue to do so.
The impact can at times be rather eye-opening.
One does not expect to see a story regarding issues getting grain to port in the United States because of low water levels in the Mississippi River, but that has been the case recently on producer.com
Low water conditions have led to several barges running aground along a key stretch of the
lower Mississippi River, the result of dry conditions meaning less river water.
Now a drought period is not in itself an indication of weather change, but it is an example of the problems weather change could mean down the road.
If weather conditions were to mean generally drier conditions in the American Midwest and the Mississippi were to run low annually as a result it would dramatically change grain movement.
The same website also has a story posted on Kyle Tapley’s case study for how climate change could affect production in Mato Grosso, the top soybean and corn producing state in Brazil. Tapley is a meteorologist and senior sales manager with Maxar Intelligence.
That is a stark vision given the significant production of two key crops which come out of Brazil.
We sometimes seem to forget we live in a world where population continues to grow, and while we at least discuss how we might best deal
with weather change, how we deal with population expansion is rarely discussed, so it will continue to trend upwards.
That means we can not afford to see a major decline in food production from a region so large as Brazil without it having a significant negative impact in feeding the world’s population.
That leaves two key questions for agriculture.
The first is how the sector adapts to the weather changing. Can plant breeding provide varieties adaptive to new conditions, or is a completely different crop mix the answer?
And question two is what might be done to mitigate weather changes? If they are a natural pattern there is likely not much that can be done.
If though human activity is having an impact, then perhaps we can stem the tide of change.
Ultimately though weather is what makes agriculture happen, and we must work with it as best we can to produce the food we need.
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Introducing "Shop Biggar" a passport with the goal of encouraging exploration and shopping from residents and visitors in the community of Biggar
With the help from 19 of our local businesses we were able to bring you this community centered activity that not only encourages you to get out and explore your local businesses but also serves the local economy
HOW THIS WORKS
1 Pick up a passport from any of the participating businesses the RM Office or the Town Office
2 Read the "Rules" page found in your passport
3 Make a purchase as per the directions on each business's passport page (Note: You will see multiple purchase options on one page Only one purchase is expected The list is there to help showcase what that store may hold)
4 Once a purchase is made, present your passport, and receive a stamp
5 Once every page has earned a stamp bring your passport to the Town Office to claim your prize!
Get out and get shopping!
Calvin Daniels Agriculture
WE’RE HIRING!
Calling all “Out of the Box” thinkers!
Do you have a background in marketing or are willing to learn how to become an excellent marketer? Are you looking for a way to channel organizing skills?
We are looking for a Marketing Coordinator to join our organization and take on the marketing activities for the Biggar & District Credit Union, Insurance Services and Accounting Services.
Your main responsibilities will include developing marketing material for traditional and digital marketing platforms, maintaining and developing websites and social media channels, organizing public relations events, sourcing, and procuring marketing material for inhouse and external use.
Working closely with the HR/Marketing manager your innovative ideas, your eagerness to succeed, and your openness to new and exciting possibilities will be your best assets.
The ideal candidate is one who is willing to embrace a rollercoaster approach to what works best. Does this sound like you?
Tell us who you are by applying here with your resume and cover letter https://secure.collage.co/jobs/biggarcu/47441. Showcase your creativity and innovative ideas. For this position we accept resumes and cover letters in the form of PowerPoint presentations, videos, photobooks, Word documents, or any other format you can think of. for this position. Apply today.
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Well, it’s early in the morning and foggy. If you are not used to it, the tight winding roads can be a challenge, so we found a spot for another coffee as we make our way to what Nova Scotian’s call the South Shore - the Atlantic side of the province.
We are on the west side of Halifax, the Bayer Lake area on the intersection of highway’s 102 and 103. There is a business park that runs along the lake, and years ago the railway maintained a siding called “The Summit” because it was the highest point on the rail line. On Prospect Road - Highway 333we head toward Peggy’s Cove.
The name Prospect Road comes from the byway that was built way back in 1812 to connect the Halifax region to the south coastal community of Prospect. Back during the American Revolution, the fisherman of Prospect captured an American Privateer ship and its 23 crew members.
Like in Saskatchewan, driving along the route you never seem to run out of houses or community, one blending into another, staying that way the entire length of the route.
There are lots of interesting communities: Goodwood, Hatchet Lake and the community of White’s Lake named after the area’s first settlers, the White family, who settled in the area in the early 1800’s. White’s Lake is a popular lake for the
beach and swimming.
After White’s Lake we come upon the community of Shad Bay, named way back in 1764 because of two large rocks named Gull Rocks. There is an abundance of sea gulls that nest on these rocks, 80-feet above the water
An island on the lake harbours a buried treasure rumour, many an explorer taking trying to retrieve the riches but as of yet there have been no successful fortune hunters.
Next up is a community called Blind Bay, likely because of the dense, thick fog. The bay is a popular fishing spot for the local Mi’kmaq peoples.
If you are a golfer there is the Granite Springs Golf Club which offers a nice, challenging 18-hole course.
Next, we come up to the community of West Dover, a short seven kilometre drive from the
Peggy’s Cove. Settled by Scottish families with a few Irish added to the mix back in the mid 1800’s, West Dover is mostly a fishing community. But between 1928 and 1933 during the prohibition in the United States, the fisherman of West Dover were involved with the rum running trade.
Ships would leave West Dover with salted fish to the West Indies and return back with kegs of Jamaican rum. On dark nights American ships would anchor just offshore and get their supply of rum before heading back to the States for sale during Prohibition.
Many a fisherman risked their lives in the rum running trade, but many say that just one run of rum was worth more than a year’s fishing.
Stay tuned for next week as we arrive in Peggy’s Cove.
Is your vision loss just aging, or something else?
We’ve all heard the saying “it’s all downhill” after a certain age, whether we believe it or not. While many seniors still enjoy active lifestyles, most of us accept that our bodies just won’t be as good at certain things as time goes on.
But that acceptance can sometimes keep us from noticing when something is going wrong that isn’t “just one of those things.” One example is geographic atrophy (GA), an eye disease where the centre of the retina, called the macula, dies off over
time.
GA affects an estimated five million people worldwide, most of them seniors. Vision loss occurs slowly, starting with blind spots in the middle of a person’s field of vision, then worsening until household tasks, driving and even facial recognition become very difficult.
That’s why it’s so important to listen to our bodies and note any changes in vision. Although some symptoms could be nothing to worry about, they could also be signs
of a serious condition that will only get worse if left unexamined. Make sure to reach out to your eye-care professional if you notice it’s getting harder to read or track objects in your central vision. They can tell you whether you simply need a new prescription for your glasses, or whether it’s time to run more tests. There are scans available that can detect GA, but like with many conditions, early diagnosis is essential. Learn more at livingwithga.ca
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A gentle soul, an asset to our community
by Delta Fay Cruickshank for the Biggar Museum and Gallery
It is difficult to say goodbye. And yet is it goodbye? The body has gone, and yet the soul and spirit are with us every day.
Yolande de Bussac left us September 3, 2024. But her soul and spirit lives on here in the Biggar Museum and Gallery and in our community. When I started on board here 16 years ago, she was here, with her beautiful French accent and her welcoming smile.
We had many conversations over the years as we shared the commonality of finding ourselves in foreign countries and stumbling over language barriers. She shared her first days in Canada with me. She came here to Biggar as a war bride all the way from Normandy, France. She had fallen in love with and married her handsome, brave Canadian soldier, Charles de Bussac, during the war. She came over on a ship after Charles’ time in the military was over. He would be waiting for her as she got off the train in Saskatoon. She was only 18 and her English was limited.
What a brave girl to embark on this journey by herself. Leaving France on a ship, not
knowing when she would ever see her family again. She got on a train after the ocean journey and watched the greatness of this new world open before her.
When she finally got to Saskatoon, there was no one to meet her. As she put it, there was just a gangster on the platform. As that gangster walked towards her, she realized then it was her Charles. He was wearing a fedora, something that she had never seen him in. From watching the American movies, in her mind only gangsters wore fedoras! Adapting to a new role, in a strange country surrounded by strangers takes so much bravery.
Her Charles was a support as her babies started coming and her time became more occupied. But there was always that sense of being away from her roots.
We are so fortunate to have had Yo amongst us, sharing her wisdom and her gentleness. Her children still call Biggar their home, a testament to the support our community provides. And it is people like Yolande who have created the community that provides the support and shelter.
Her story is in the Biggar Museum beside the exhibit depicting the Juno Beach front.
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Remember When
Keith Schell
One afternoon in late September, just after I had bought my house in the city in the early 1990’s, I had a quiet day off in the middle of the week and was relaxing in my living room with the back patio door open when the neighbourhood kids started coming home from school.
Because our backyards adjoined each other, I could hear the little girl in the house behind me coming into her backyard as she said goodbye to her friends. She came around to the back of her home and went in through the open back patio door into the house.
After announcing she was there to her Mother and whomever else happened to be at home, there was a moment of
Piano lessons and the cat
quiet in the backyards between the two houses. And then the silence between the two houses was broken by the sound of a piano being played.
The little girl in the other house was taking piano lessons.
After practising her scales I heard her tentatively start to play the simple children’s tunes that every child plays when learning how to play the piano.
I quietly closed my eyes and leaned back in my chair, listening to the little girl as she practised her children’s tunes: ‘Twinkle, twinkle little star’, and so forth. And I smiled. It took me back to the summer of my own youth when I wanted to learn how to play the piano.
When we were young, we had an old white painted upright piano in the far corner of our living room that took up space and was almost never used. Sometimes we kids would fool around on it and pick at it a bit, playing ‘Chopsticks’ and other similar kid stuff that required no musical
talent whatsoever.
But one year I decided I actually wanted to learn how to play our piano.
To my recollection, it was the summer in between my last year of public school and my first year of High School; I don’t remember what possessed me to take piano lessons, but for some reason I wanted to learn how to play a musical instrument.
I was probably selfindulging in a rock and roll fantasy and thought it would make me cool like a rock and roll star (and of course, it never did).
When I asked my parents about learning the piano they were fine with it and gave me the money for the lessons. Wanting their children to have every advantage, I don’t ever recall any reasonable request we kids made being refused (as a kid, I never really fully appreciated my parents’ generosity and support until I was old enough to understand it all from an adult perspective)
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Saskatchewan RCMP report
$3.4 million
in cryptocurrency fraud loss since start of year
On August 26, Warman RCMP received a report of cryptocurrency fraud at a business in the city.
An employee at the business received a suspicious phone call where the caller misrepresented themselves as the employee’s senior management. The caller said there was an urgent package that needed to be paid for and payment could be made by depositing a sum of money at a nearby cryptocurrency ATM. This call was not from the employee’s senior manager.
If you receive such a call, hang up immediately. Do not provide any information to the caller or follow through with their request.
This incident was one of numerous reports Saskatchewan RCMP have received where people have been victimized by fraudulent calls, many involving cryptocurrency. Between January 1 and July 31, 2024, Saskatchewan RCMP had investigated 116 files involving cryptocurrency fraud, and in total, victims
had reported more than $3,400,000 in cryptocurrency fraud losses.
The scams that have been reported have taken place through the following tactics:
• Employer scams: a scammer pretends to be the owner of a business and has the victim withdraw money from the cash register and deposit it in a cryptocurrency ATM.
• Grandparent scams: a scammer pretends to be a grandchild or close relative of the victim and states that they are in a crisis situation, asking for immediate financial assistance.
• Investment fraud: a scammer lures the victim using investment opportunities for cryptocurrencies to make a profit by creating links on various social media advertisements to steal investments. These scammers often use popular, recognizable names of celebrities or people well known to the public.
Some warning signs of cryptocurrency fraud may include the following:
piano lessons by the hour. He and his wife were the leaders of our little country church and he was one of the local public school music teachers. So we made the arrangements with him to give me lessons over the summer after school let out.
When the summer lessons began, Dad would drop me off on the appointed day at the house in town where the weekly lessons were being held and after running his errands Dad would come back and pick me up again at the end of the hour.
The lessons commenced and I began the journey over that summer to becoming the next Glenn Gould.
While learning the basics, the teacher gave me a lesson book and advised me to practice for an hour every day. I would do scales and play simple children’s tunes at home, progressing over the summer to more intermediate tunes as my playing improved.
While the rest of the family merely tolerated my daily practising
over the course of that summer, one family member in particular who really seemed to enjoy my piano playing was the family cat.
With typical feline curiosity, every afternoon when I started practising, our cat would walk over and sit on the floor by the piano. After intently watching me for a minute or so, she would then hop up on the keyboard and walk up and down the piano keys while I was trying to practice, much to the amusement of the rest of the family.
And when she did that, playing her own little random tune as she wandered up and down the ivories, I would gently pick the cat up and put her back down on the floor, softly scolding her with a smile as I did.
Sometimes she would walk away after I put her back down on the floor but more often than not, when I resumed playing, she would hop back up on the keyboard and walk up and down the keys again!
Many a day over the
course of that summer I had to squeeze in my piano practising in between interruptions by the family cat. Sometimes we actually had to put the cat outside for a little while so I could practice uninterrupted. I smile about the memory now.
I read somewhere a long time ago that cats like music and actually have an ear for it. And that was certainly the case with our cat. I always thought our cat liked my piano playing but maybe, in hindsight, she was just walking up and down the keys with the intent to actually prevent me from practising! We will never know.
As a piano player, I wasn’t great but I wasn’t bad. Eventually I finally lost interest in the piano in the fall when school let back in and I stopped taking lessons. It was just not my thing.
But I will always be grateful to my parents for letting me find out on my own that I was never going to be the next great piano player in musical history, even though our cat thought I was.
• investment opportunities with higher than normal returns.
• unsolicited telephone, e-mail or social media investment offers.
• pressure to send money quickly/urgently.
• suspicious messages from a trusted source, like a bank or family member.
• cryptocurrency investments that are not registered with provincial or national securities regulators.
• contact pages that include an illegitimate address.
If you or a family member have been contacted by a scammer, report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre - even if you didn’t give them any money (antifraudcentrecentreantifraude.ca/ report-signalez-eng.htm or 1-888-495-8501).
If you or a family member did lose money as a result of fraud, please contact your local police as well as the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. Contact your local RCMP detachment by dialling 310-RCMP.
Happy Home ... A new homeowner will be pleased to see their new castle rumbling down Biggar streets. Earlier in the week, this new home navigated its way through Biggar, eventually finding its home on McPhee Street. (Submitted
Photo)
Canadian flags will be flapping all over Montreal this week as 24 of the world’s best golfers descend on Royal Montreal Golf Club for the President’s Cup.
Not only is our country represented by its hosting site, but the President’s Cup captain is Canadian Mike Weir, who has good memories of this event when it was held at this same location back in 2007. In Sunday singles that year, Weir defeated Tiger Woods, eliciting nationwide euphoria, but Weir’s International squad still lost the competition.
In fact, winning the competition has been almost impossible for the Internationals. In 14 biennial competitions, the U.S. has won 12 times, losing only once and tying once. An
Royal Montreal in golf world’s spotlight
International victory in Montreal this week would be one of the biggest upsets - and stories - of the year on our soil.
Taking up three of the International team’s 12-golfer roster spots are Canadians Taylor Pendrith, Corey Conners and Mackenzie Hughes. Conners is ranked 28th in the Official World Golf ranking while Pendrith is 34th. Two other Canadians - Adam Hadwin and Nick Taylor - are ahead of Hughes in the world rankings, but captain Weir selected Hughes instead. His short-game prowess can be a powerful tool in match play, and the International squad will need every bit of aroundthe-green magic to keep pace with the powerful Americans.
Prior to 1994, the only major international golf event was the esteemed Ryder Cup, a competition between the United States and Europe that had been held every two years since 1927. The explosion of golf around the world - Australia, Asia, South Africa,
Canada, South America - created an opportunity for another similar event. Thus was born the President’s Cup in 1994. U.S. presidents, current or former, generally serve as honorary chairs for the event when it is played in the U.S., and host country government leaders carry similar duties when the event is outside the U.S. In Canada in 2007, then Prime Minster Stephen Harper was honorary chair. This year, it will be Justin Trudeau.
The International team is laden with talent. Besides the three Canadians, others on the squad are Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama, Australia’s Adam Scott, Min Woo Lee and Jason Day, South Koreans Sungjae Im, Byeong-Hun An, Si Woo Kim and Tom Kim, and South Africa’s Christiaan Bezuidenhout.
The Americans will be overwhelming favourites, led by captain Jim Furyk and the world’s No. 1 golfer, Scottie Scheffler. He’ll be backed by two-time major championship winner in 2024, Xander
Schauffele, Colin Morikawa, Wyndham Clark, Patrick Cantlay, Sahith Theegala, Keegan Bradley, Sam Burns, Tony Finau, Brian Harman, Max Homa and Russell Henley. The crowds at Royal Montreal will be heavily pro-International and that fan support could make the difference down the stretch in a couple of close matches. Nothing will match Weir’s thrill of winning the 2003 Masters at Augusta, but captaining the International team to only its second victory in 15 matches in his home country would come close.
• Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun, on the Blue Jays’ president and CEO, Mark Shapiro. “He knows the World Series the way we do - from watching on television.”
• Comedy guy Alex Kaseberg, after someone on X asked whether the NFL would survive a Colin Kaepernick boycott: “Apparently Colin Kaepernick is under the mistaken impression people still care about him.”
• Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: “(University of Central Florida) Knights had wanted to honour the Lake Mary Little League World Series champions at the season opener last week, but were told that it might violate NCAA rules because the Little Leaguers could be considered prospective student athletes. And you wonder why the NCAA has jumped the shark?”
• Comedy writer Eric Stangel, on X during the Trump-Harris debate: “Wow, Trump just claimed if he were President the new NFL kickoff rules would never have happened.”
• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa suffers concussion. It is bad. Tua said he wants to play for the Carolina Panthers.”
• Another one from Kaseberg, after news that Angel Reese is out for the season with an injury: “It will be interesting to see how this low-class backstabber blames Caitlin Clark for this.”
• Jack Finarelli in his sportscurmudgeon.com
site, on Northern Illinois upsetting Notre Dame in “what was supposed to be a cupcake game for the Irish. For the record, Northern Illinois was paid $1.4M to come to South Bend to take their shellacking.”
• Headline at theonion. com: “Bengals Coaching Staff Holding Breath After Joe Burrow Endures Rough HighFive”
• Steve Simmons again: “George Springer is the sixth highest paid outfielder in the AL behind Aaron Judge, Mike Trout, Giancarlo Stanton, Jose Altuve and Juan Soto. Statistically he ranks somewhere between the 43rd and 53rd best hitter in the league. That’s not exactly value purchasing.”
• One more from Simmons: “First thing I thought about after Jamal Murray signed his four-year $208 million contact with the Denver Nuggets. Were the Nuggets watching the Olympics?”
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5 tips to prepare your home for winter
As we begin to embrace the cozy season ahead, it’s important to remember that winter brings harsh weather conditions that may threaten our homes.
Taking proactive measures against winter weather can help reduce energy usage and prevent costly repairs.
With the days growing shorter and the air turning crisp, homeowners can start preparing for the heating season with a few simple tips:
Upgrade your thermostat. Consider upgrading to a smart thermostat which offers a variety of energy saving
and comfort features such as the ability to schedule temperatures to be higher during the day and lower at night. Many smart thermostats also feature sensors that allow you to set ideal temperatures for different rooms in the house, saving energy and utility costs. Schedule a professional inspection of your HVAC equipment. Professional maintenance keeps your HVAC system operating at peak performance. This service will also include inspecting for cracks, which could potentially lead to carbon monoxide seeping into your home. Preventative
maintenance extends the life of your heating and cooling systems while potentially saving you money in emergency repairs.
Protect your pipes from freezing temperatures. Insulating exposed plumbing and shutting off exterior faucets for the season can help prevent catastrophic leaks and flooding. For added protection, consider installing a leak detector in areas like the basement, laundry room and utility closets.
Balance your humidity with a humidifier. A humidifier creates a pleasant indoor environment that’s
easier on your skin and hardwood floors.
Seal gaps around windows and doors.
Sealing window and door gaps with caulking is a simple DIY project that can help keep the
heated air in and the cold air out.
7 tips for fighting the winter blues
With the days becoming shorter and the winter season upon us, the lack of sunlight can make us feel a little down.
For people living with arthritis and chronic pain, winter can be particularly difficult as colder temperatures can cause joints to become stiffer, making mobility more challenging.
Keep your spirits and energy high this season with these seven tips: Move every day
A sedentary lifestyle can intensify chronic pain, causing the body
to stiffen and ache from lack of movement. Make movement part of your daily routine as your body releases chemicals that can improve your mood and make you feel more relaxed. Get plenty of ZZZs Inadequate sleep can leave us feeling overtired, emotional and less capable of coping with the winter blues. For people with arthritis, fatigue and low mood play a role in the pain cycle. Having a regular sleep routine and relaxing before bed
can help prepare you for a good night’s rest. Eat healthy, nutritious meals
Filling your plate with fruits and vegetables can help you get the nutrients your body needs for optimal health. Help reduce inflammation and control your weight by opting for fish and lean meats, whole grains, beans and nuts. Make time for meditation Studies have found positive outcomes when relaxation practices such as breathing exercises
and meditation are used to improve one’s mental state, cope with illness and enhance general well-being. Find resources online to help with your meditation practice, or visit your local community centre to explore in-person mindfulness classes that may be offered. Laugh it up
Laughing can reduce stress and anxiety, increase pain tolerance and release endorphins which are linked to a positive mood. Find opportunities to laugh
more, whether it’s from a comedy show or a YouTube video. Fun fact: 15 minutes of laughing burns up to 40 calories. Do more of what you love
Make a list of simple activities that make you happy and commit to doing one every day. Whether it’s playing with your kids, grandkids or fur-baby, curling up with a good book or listening to a podcast, take time for yourself and enjoy those moments.
Stay positive
Remember to celebrate
small wins. While you may not be able to do everything because of arthritis, take time to recognize small improvements and achievements. Keeping a done list (instead or in addition to a to-do list) can be a fantastic tool for motivation and morale, and a way to track your progress and give yourself a pat on the back.
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ARIES –
Mar 21/Apr 20
A disagreement may have you questioning a relationship this week, Aries. Do not get ahead of yourself, as you’ll figure out that the turmoil will subside soon enough.
TAURUS –Apr 21/May 21
Group activities or time spent with a significant other may not go as well as usual this week, Taurus. With your mind elsewhere, it’s hard to focus on having fun and others will catch on.
GEMINI –May 22/Jun 21
Do not believe everything you hear this week, Gemini. There are a lot of rumors floating around, and only a portion of what is being said is accurate. Get the facts first.
CANCER –
Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, you are usually outgoing and easygoing, but this week you may be feeling more reserved and shy. Are you missing someone? If so, get in touch and you’ll feel more like yourself.
LIBRA –
Sept 23/Oct 23
Seek out quiet spots right now, Libra, as lately your life has been a bit of a whirlwind. Change is good, but so much change at one time can be exhausting.
SCORPIO –Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, take a step back from all of your responsibilities. Things will not go haywire if you take a break for a few days or even a week. You can commit fully again after some rest .
SAGITTARIUS –
Nov 23/Dec 21
There’s no point getting into an argument over a situation beyond your control, Sagittarius. Instead, wait until the time is right to express your thoughts and work out a solution.
CAPRICORN –
Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, even though you may want to expand your friend network right now, you aren’t sure how to begin. Social media can connect you with those nearby.
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VIRGO –
Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, someone close to you might be feeling under the weather and could use a little extra support right now. Perhaps you can make soup or drop in for a visit to cheer this person up?
It is a good idea for you to have set deadlines for your goals, Aquarius; otherwise, you may keep putting things off. With dates on paper, you can check things as they get done.
PISCES –
Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, you want to return to a relationship right where you left off, but the other person may not be on the same page right now. Give it a little more time.
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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!
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
We would like to thank everyone for the many gifts of food, flowers, donations and cards on the passing of our dear mother, Yolande. Thank you to those who were able to join us for the celebration of her life and the many expressions of love and support. Yolande was loved by all who knew her. Thanks also to the Drs.,nurses and staff of Sunshine Home and Biggar Long Term Care for the great care and concern shown our mom. She loved you all.
Our family appreciates and thanks you all.
The deBussac family
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Biggar and District Donor’s Choice Campaign Blitz
October 1,2, 3 , 2024
Format same as last yearNo Door to Door Canvassers
All home owners and businesses will receive a charity package left on their doorknob. All instructions will be in the package. For questions call Jen at 948-4460
St. Gabriel roman CatholiC ChurCh 109 - 7th Ave.W, Biggar Father Edward Gibney Parish Phone: 306-948-3330
Saturday Mass.......7:00p.m. Sunday Mass....... 11:00a.m. our lady of fatima CatholiC ChurCh, Landis Sunday Mass.......9:00a.m.
Presbyterians, Anglicans and Lutherans
Anglican Redeemer Lutheran 205 4th Ave. E 319 7th Ave. E SEPTEMBER 22 REDEEMER LUTHERAN OCTOBER 13 ST.PAULS
Biggar associated gospel church 312 - 8th Ave.W. and corner of Quebec St., Biggar Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to come and join us Biggar United ChUrCh REGULAR SERVICES SUNDAY 11:00 am Minister Dale Worrall Inquires Call Church Office 306-948-2280 Leave Message
FOR SALE Treadmill Like New Taking Offers Phone Marj at 306-948-2089
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