Vol. 114 No. 45
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Youth production of “Oliver Jr.” gearing up ... New Creation Community Players, Kori Owens-Nahorney, upon the knee of fellow cast member, Annika Hadden, as the New Creation Community Players Youth production of of Oliver Jr rehearses as St. Gabriel School, Sunday. The musical is set to run at the Majestic, December 2-3. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
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Biggar Central School 2000 Senior Blazer Boys hosted their home tournament, Saturday. As the volleyball season comes to a close, the boys hit the court for some intense play. The Green and Gold came in second on the weekend, just missing out to Rosetown for top spot.
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Biggar Fire Report
by Erroll Horst, Biggar Fire Department October was a busy month for the fire department. Calls during the month included two grass fires, one investigation request, two vehicle fires, and four false alarms. On that last item, home alarm systems are a great idea but please make sure the alarm company has accurate contact information and you answer the phone when they call. Home owners (rural and in town) get a break on the first false alarm but after that the charges start to apply and increase with each occurrence. With nine calls for the month that brings our year to date total to 73. We also had members deliver important information to the kids in Kindergarten to Grade 3 during Fire Prevention Week, and held a Chili Night with truck rides. The kids really seem to enjoy the rides and
everyone seems to enjoy the meal. Each year we cook a little more and we still run out. Practices during the month covered a variety of items. We went through some initial response procedures, did some more live burn training in the burn room, and covered some refresher training on the air cascade system we use to recharge our Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). In our last practise, we participated in a fire drill with the occupants of the Central Park Place condos on Second Avenue East. This helps the residents understand what they are to do during an event and allows our members to become familiar with the building and its systems operating the elevator in “Fire Dept” mode, as an example. Overall it was a very good experience for both the residents and ourselves.
Correction: Last week’s Page 10 story on the ‘Ruthilda Metis donate to Springwater Hall’ story contained a error. Farm Credit Canada (FCC) incorrectly said Ruthilda Metis Local 105 donated to the Springwater Hall’s roof. In fact,
the $20,000 grant was put towards upgrades to the tin siding and a deck completed by Bassline Construction, a new furnace and electrical work by T and D Plumbing, plus a few new fixtures.
Nats kickoff season ... Biggar National netminder, Brett Matlock covers the puck as Nat Captain Derek Argue thumps Hafford Hawk, Quinton Cubbon, Friday at the Jubilee Stadium in their home opener of the Sask West Hockey League season. A great game, unfortunately, the Nats fell 6-5. The following night versus the visiting Wilkie Outlaws, the Nats lost another close one, 2-1. There next action is this Friday at the Jubilee against the Kindersley Klippers. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
Biggar reaches $2.5M fundraising goal with contribution from Boortmalt! The Biggar Revitalization Fundraising Committee is ecstatic to announce they have reached their Biggar Revitalization Fundraising Goal of $2.5 million! Thanks to a $50K contribution from Boortmalt, the committee is pleased to have reached their goal and commitment to the community project. “Our malting plant has been anchored in the heart of the community for many years,” says Lorelle Selinger, North American Managing Director for Boortmalt. “Our employees, suppliers and partners are part
of this community, and we know we have a role to play in Biggar’s development. We are proud to be one of the donors helping to achieve this goal, which is perfectly in line with our values.” “We express great gratitude towards those who made this project happen for our community, especially the diligence of the volunteers involved in its conception and fundraising and our donors,” said Biggar Mayor Jim Rickwood. “We are proud of our Main Street and look forward to completing the Gateway and Grand Central Park in the com-
ing years.” This project has inspired other communities to work together for the common goal of revitalizing their downtowns with the Town of Biggar seeing many inquiries on how they did it, receiving many municipal awards along the way. The Biggar Revitalization Project would not have been the community success it is, without the vision and engagement of the Brownlee Family Foundation, who provided the matching funds for the Fundraising Campaign. Ina and Wayne Brownlee were
pleased to present the last matching donation to fulfil their commitment of matching the $2.5 million towards Biggar’s downtown revitalization. “This campaign has given us immense pleasure in meeting old and new friends from Biggar,” they said. “The expressions of enthusiasm and community energy has been so fulfilling and we know it would make our parents proud!” The Town of Biggar and the Biggar Revitalization Fundraising Team made the announcement, Wednesday.
Council minute highlights The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held October 3 at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Attending the meeting were Mayor Jim Rickwood, Councillors Alan Boyle, Dakota Ekman, Nicole Hoppe, Kevin McNich-
olls, Edward Young, and Ivan Young. Brady Michel, Environmental Protection Officer, and Phil Schilling of Catterall and Wright attended this portion of the Council meeting to discuss the required documentation needed
for Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment to issue the approval to operate our new cell at the Biggar landfill. Council resolved that the minutes of the September 26, 2023 regular meeting of the Biggar and District Recre-
Shopping for Christmas ... The annual craft show in Landis at the Community Centre, November 5, sponsored by the Landis Wheatland Library, featured a full-house of exhibitors with a silent auction, and a soup and sandwich. A great day of getting out and finding that special purchase as the holiday season approaches. (Photo for The Independent courtesy of Chandra Archdekin)
ation Board be accepted as presented and that the recommendations contained therein be approved by Council. Council resolved that the General Accounts Paid in the amount of $128,339.53 and the General Accounts Payable in the amount of $53,244.41 be approved. Council resolved that the following correspondence be accepted for Council’s information and filed: Biggar Fire Department - August 2023 Payroll. SUMA - Municipal Update. Government of Canada - Canada Community Building Fund. Government of Saskatchewan - 125 for 125 Initiative. Targeted Sector Support Initiative - Grant Program. Randy Weekes, MLA - Petition. Hydrasurvey - Biggar Sludge Survey Report 2023. Biggar Revitalization - Leadership Meeting Minutes. Commission-
aires of Saskatchewan - September 19, 2023 Bylaw Enforcement Report. UMAAS - MLDP Fall 2023 Schedule. SaskTel - Smart Community Summit. Community Planning - Subdivision Approval. Council resolved that correspondence from Carolyn Wright of Catterall and Wright regarding the Biggar Revitalization Gateway Update be received. Also, that correspondence from William Hrycan of Crosby Hanna regarding the Biggar Revitalization Grand Central Park Update be received, and that correspondence from Catterall and Wright regarding
the Biggar Main Street Revitalization Business Core Proposed Change J be received and discussion tabled to a Regular Meeting in March or April of 2024. Council resolved that the request from the Biggar and District Daycare for a reduced rate of the Biggar Community Hall rental for the date of November 18, for their fund raising event be approved in the amount of 50 per cent of the rental rate in accordance with the Town’s Community Organization Rental Refund Policy. • Meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
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Outrage over carbon tax carve out for home heating oil intensifies by Lee Harding, Research Fellow, Frontier Centre for Public Policy The misplaced idea that carbon dioxide is pollution underpins the dubious concept of the carbon tax. Never mind that there is no easy connection between CO2 and temperatures, except in the easily questioned computer models created by climate change proponents. Nevertheless, the carbon tax policy stands as the flagship climate change initiative of the Trudeau government. This tax has led to increased energy costs nationwide and exacerbated inflation, all without making any meaningful impact on reducing harmless carbon dioxide emissions. The primary consequence of the carbon tax is a gradual reduction in everyone’s living standards year after year. However, it seems to have achieved another unintended result: eroding support for the Liberal government. Last week, their clumsy attempt to address both
political and policy issues resulted in federal arguments for the carbon tax becoming utterly contradictory. On October 26, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a three-year moratorium on carbon taxes for home heating oil, a move that may have been politically savvy but raised policy questions. “We’ve heard clearly from Atlantic Canadians through our amazing Atlantic MPs that since the federal pollution price came into force ... certain features of that pollution price needed adjusting to work for everyone,” Trudeau stated. Back in July, the Atlantic provinces were tasked with presenting substantial proposals to Ottawa in an attempt to exempt themselves from the federal carbon pricing program. Unfortunately, they were unsuccessful, and as a result, their residents began to feel the financial strain. While fuel oil usage is limited to only three per cent of all Canadians, it is relied upon by forty per cent of Atlantic
Canadians. The backlash in Atlantic Canada posed a significant political challenge for the Liberals, given that the party holds 24 of the 32 seats in the region. Trudeau’s solution? Discard the carbon tax temporarily to shore up his diminishing support in the region. The challenge then lay in how to justify the move. “We are doubling down on our fight against climate change and ... supporting Canadians while we fight climate change,” the PM asserted. “Economists and experts around the world have long known that putting a price on carbon emissions is the best way to drive down those emissions that cause climate change, is the cheapest, most efficient and most impactful way and it’s working,” the PM insisted. This argument cannot be reconciled except in political terms. The exemption for fuel oil was announced just hours before Conservative Leader Pierre
Poilievre held his scheduled “Axe the Tax” rally against carbon taxes in Windsor, N.S., the riding of Liberal Atlantic Caucus chair Kody Blois. In essence, this is a national but regionally tailored policy adjustment for a carbon tax that both works and doesn’t work. Changing taxes or offering grants is unlikely to have any impact on the weather, but granting fuel oil an exemption was unwar-
ranted. The heat output per gallon of fuel oil is 138,690 British Thermal Units, which is nearly equivalent to that of natural gas (139,050 BTU). However, natural gas produces only 117 pounds of CO2 per million BTU, whereas distillate fuel oil produces more than 160 pounds. So, those considered the “worst polluters” received a reprieve. Meanwhile, residents west of Quebec, where
natural gas usage ranges from 49 to 77 per cent, will continue to pay carbon taxes, as they have been doing, and the burden will increase every April. Moves like this are why a federal government has held onto power despite not winning the popular vote since 2015. Poilievre’s plan to abolish the carbon tax appears to be a sensible policy solution.
Trudeau’s home heating nonsense gives Moe a break
Provincial Viewpoint Murray Mandryk
Rarely does everyone in Saskatchewan agree on anything ... unless it’s the notion that they had enough from Ottawa. Regardless of who may be running our province in any given year or decade for most of our 118-year history, it’s always been fruitful to hammer away at Ottawa for the ease in which it discounts the concerns for West, rural Canada and Saskatchewan in
particular. The truth be told, that’s mostly what Premier Scott Moe has done since assuming the helm of the Saskatchewan Party in January 2018. It’s been a winning formula ... although one wonders if provincial voters are catching on to the notion that Justin Trudeau might not be Saskatchewan’s only problem. Recent polling numbers suggesting the NDP are closing the gap to six percentage suggest. In fact, NDP leader Carla Beck’s recent announcement that former finance deputy minister and SaskTel and Crown Investment Corp. President Ron Styles has joined the NDP team has sent a strong signal that it might not just be the usual suspects complaining about the job the Sask. Party government is doing.
Crowded emergency rooms, closed nursing homes and overcrowded classrooms are issues that are simply not going away. All of these issues are the responsibility of a provincial government that seems more interested in chasing issues seemingly popular with conservatives than addressing real problems of others. People need not be reminded that we had an “emergency sitting” and use of the notwithstanding clause to pass a bill that will require teachers to inform parents of the name and pronouns students under 16 years are using in classrooms - circumstances so rare the Sask. Party government couldn’t provide a single example of this situation happening. But just when Moe and the Sask. Party desperately needed a distraction in the form of
legitimate grounds to be angry at Trudeau and Ottawa, they received precisely that. Out came the news that while the Atlantic provinces would be getting a break on paying the carbon tax on oil home heating and the further news that this consideration wouldn’t be extended to natural gas in the West. As only federal Liberals can, they quickly made the situation worse. Asked by CTV if home heating breaks federal Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings said this policy to temporarily ditch the supposedly urgent and necessary carbon tax was a result of the lobbying of Liberal Atlantic MPs. “Perhaps they need to elect more Liberals on the Prairies so we can have that discussion as well,” Hutchings said.
It was an absolutely galling remark, that only fed long-simmering Saskatchewan and Western anger. And it has clearly let Moe and his government off the hook - an opportunity they surely would not pass up. Moe immediately announced in a online video post: “SaskEnergy will stop collecting and submitting the carbon tax on natural gas,” effective Jan. 1. The Premier even went so far as to recognize that failing to collect tax on natural gas might be illegal - something it clearly is. There could, at least in theory, legal repercussions for SaskEnergy and for government officials for failing to do so. Coming after using the notwithstanding clause for the seemingly political popular decision to skirt around children’s rights on the
pronoun bill, one might even assume this is a bit dicey. Certainly, legal experts are questioning the validity of this government choice on that basis. However, Moe has also recognized that “effectively providing Saskatchewan residents with the very same expectations the federal government is giving” Atlantic Canada hammered with high home heating cost would be exceedingly popular. How popular? Well, even the NDP supported with Beck proclaiming: “This shouldn’t be about political gains.” It shouldn’t, but one suspects Moe is actually rather grateful at the political gains he continues to make at the expense of Ottawa’s stupidity.
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Notable Notes Bob Mason
The worldly right man sets his sights upon Turns ashes, or it prospers - and anon Like snow upon the deserts dusty face Lighting a little hour or two, is gone! Our world is chock full of weapons and highclass means of destruction. It is also full of goodwill! Give people a chance and they’ll help their neighbours. Unfortunately, despite that above prediction - which was made a thousand years ago by Omar Khayam - which one would think would surely have some influence down the years a s generations pass, again and again man’s best intentions have failed. There is a long, long list of organizations intended to established this “worldly right” and
generations pass, just maybe, there are very few firsthand impressions made public about the folly of it all. Y.T. (Yours Truly) has a few firsthand reports, though, and if he’s lucky, some of them are printed in The Independent. If only the younger generation would read them and understand. If only there was some way to influence their thinking about the horrible uselessness of it all. Maybe we could postpone some terrible part of their future! Over and over for a long time now has been repeated, “Remember” and “Lest we forget!” But we do forget! These ever so humble lines will be read from this ever so humble paper by ever so humble a reader who will humbly say, “We will remember them!” and “We won’t forget!” But no! When the cry, “To arms!” goes out, folks will flock to the recruiting stations in an effort to save the world
determining whether it a made a tactical gain or not. To me, it means that it just wasn’t worth it in the first place! Old men are pacifists, I guess, and a young person who happens to read this will possibly pass it off as just so much bluster. Maybe it is! But the days go by and the years unfold. History will go on and on, and generations will come and go. According to the Good Book, there will be “wars and rumours of wars.” All
this kind of stuff makes my small opinion seem a little less important, eh? I kind of wonder if those guys they found on Kapelsche Veer knew what it was all about! Anyway, I’ve tried! The moving finger writes And having writ Moves on - and all your piety And all your wit Can’t lure it back to cancel half a line Nor all your tears wash out One world of it!
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from they know not what... And we’re back at square one with the Philistines! Not too long ago, we received a letter in the mail and an enclosed clipping from the National Post (July 12, 2001). “We saw the name ‘Kapelsche Veer,’” wrote the sender. “We know you had been there and thought that you might be interested.” Of course I was! Those few days that we spent on K.V. will never be forgotten! But oh, how easily the future generations will pass it off. The clipping read, in part: “In January 2000, construction workers [in Holland] repairing a riverside dike started turning up bodies. So far, 29 skeletons have been found. Twenty-six German soldiers and three Canadians. The battle in which these [and many more] young men were killed is still controversial...” Controversial?! We all know that times have changed quite a bit since all this happened in 1945. But so have many of the opinions of the writer! In military jargon, I imagine they were
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Bob Mason there is no use mentioning names because many of them would seem strange to us. But even our religions, in an effort to bring about “Peace on Earth,” state things like, “Thou shalt not kill” ... but we do! Over and over for thousands of years there has been war after war, and we never ever seem to learn! Sometimes when I get thinking about things like this I remember a little poem that used to be in our school books many years ago about old Caspar. When his grandchildren showed him a skull that they had found in his field, he explained that at one time that field had been a battleground. When the little ones asked innocently what the battle had been about, old Caspar replied, “Oh, that I do not know,” said he. “But ‘twas a famous victory!” Sometimes I wonder about this war-after-war bit, and think maybe, as
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Growing population putting more demand on agriculture is to boost yields, which can occur by maximizing nutrients, and by growing improved varieties which have the genetics to produce more. In terms of varietal development it is a process that has taken place for well over a century. Plant breeders have accomplished major steps forward, introducing varieties with genetics that offer better straw strength to avoid crop losses from lodging, rust Calvin Daniels resistance once a major production impactor, and better yields. by Calvin Daniels Each step has occurred If you like to eat and often want everyone to go to incrementally, bed each night with a being baby steps, but full belly you should be over the years, having a huge impact of consisa lover of science. The world has made tently better yields. Rare are the developzero effort to control population growth, so ments which make monthe number of mouths ster steps in production, which need to be fed but they do happen. Creating herbicide continues to grow. And there are few new resistant canola is one of acres to come into food the huge steps - although production - not at least not an overnight thing without clear-cutting as years of research typically happen before critical forest. So we need to find farmers are planting a ways to continually feed new variety. Still farmers and scienmore from the same tists are always hopeful, land base. To do that means pro- for the next ‘big step’. So farmers had to be ducing more per acre of excited by the recent land. The only way to do that producer.com headline;
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‘Canola yields reach new heights’. The article by Robert Arnason offers a look at a newer canola development which could offer producers that giant step forward in production they always hope for. The story focuses on the efforts of Liping Wang, a researcher at the University of Guelph, who has used gene editing and transgenic technology to create canola plants with corn genetics. Why is that significant? Well the story goes on to explain “the corn genes are changing how the canola makes starch, which in turn boosts yield. Greenhouse tests show that the canola plants can produce 50 per cent more pods and 50 per cent higher yields.” While the results todate are in the controlled environment of a greenhouse, if field trials, expected to start in 2024, capture even half of the results found inside it would be massive for canola producers. Imagine a new variety a few years down the road, based on the lines
of transgenic canola from the U of G boosting farmer canola yields by even 25-30 per cent, potentially with no other production change other than variety section.
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Chef Dez on Cooking Now is the Season for Winter Squash While the name “winter” squash might hint at a frosty season, it’s actually autumn when these hearty vegetables shine their brightest. Beyond the classic pumpkin, a treasure trove of delectable options awaits your culinary exploration. Winter squashes are renowned for their ability to stay fresh for extended periods, thanks to their tough, inedible skin. To keep them at their best, store them in a cool, dark place with good ventilation. Among the stars of the market right now are acorn, butternut, spaghetti, and of course, the iconic pumpkin. Acorn Squash: Resem-
bling oversized acorns, these squashes transition from dark green to vibrant orange as they mature, acquiring a sweeter taste. Their deep ridges might challenge standard peelers, so opt to prepare them in halves or rings, later discarding the skin. Once cooked, the flesh turns into a fine-textured, yellowish-orange delight. Butternut Squash: This variety is unmistakable for its pear-like shape, complete with a long neck and smooth skin. Ripe butternuts boast a tan hue, while hints of green signal they’re not quite there yet. With seeds concentrated in the bottom
half, butternut squashes offer an abundance of flesh. Its rich, sweet, orange interior has won the hearts of many. Spaghetti Squash: This one stands out for its pasta-like strands of translucent yellow flesh. While it may have a relatively mild flavour, its unique texture and versatility more than compensate. A favourite among kids and low-carb enthusiasts, it can mimic pasta when topped with tomato sauce. Look for its smooth yellow skin and elongated oval shape in the market. Pumpkin: Beyond their role as Halloween jack-o’-lanterns, pumpkins hold a distinguished
place in various pie and cake recipes. They are the largest of the winter squashes, offering both bold flavour and thick flesh. While all squash seeds can be roasted for a crunchy snack, pumpkin seeds steal the spotlight. Due to their higher fat content, moderation is key - a serving roughly equates to the size of a golf ball. These winter squashes are versatile ingredients, ready to star in soups, salads, desserts, stirfries, pastas, and vegetable dishes. Each variety brings its own nutritional benefits, with the orange-fleshed varieties notably high in beta-carotene, a powerful anti-
oxidant. Embrace the season’s bounty and let these squashes inspire your culinary creativity! Dear Chef Dez: We always buy cans of pureed pumpkin this time of year for different dessert recipes. Since pumpkins are available fresh, wouldn’t it be more economical to make it myself? How do I go about doing this? John G. Chilliwack, B.C. Dear John: It can be done quite easily. Cut a fresh pumpkin in half and remove the seeds and the stringy filaments. Place the cut sides down on a baking sheet and bake in a 350-degree oven until
the flesh is very tender - approximately one hour. Spoon the cooked flesh off the skin and into a food processor and puree until smooth. Transfer it to a large wire mesh strainer set over a bowl, cover, and let drain in the refrigerator overnight. Discard the liquid and use the drained puree in any fashion that you would with canned. 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.
4 tips to look and feel your best this holiday season The holidays are meant to be a time of joy and merriment for many of us. Whatever you celebrate, from Hanukkah, to Christmas, to the Winter Solstice, here are some tips to help you
enjoy them to the fullest. Embrace the spirit of the season Even if you’re more of a natural grinch than one of Santa’s elves, leaning into the festive season can help you appreci-
ate small joys - which in turn could improve your mental health. Getting involved with your family and your neighbourhood can help you feel more connected to others too. By building a gingerbread house
with the grandkids, spearheading a secret Santa gift exchange at work or doing a charity clothing drive, you can warm hearts at home and in your community. Choose a go-to outfit you feel great in
Uncomfortable clothing can quickly ruin what should be a good time. Instead of scrambling to find a decent fit right before the occasion, go through your closet a few weeks beforehand and put together at least one look you feel confident in. This could be like something of a uniform for seasonal celebrations to come - knowing you’ve got this look in your back pocket can eliminate a major source of stress and leave you feeling great even at a last-minute event. Be kind to yourself It’s easy to overextend yourself with parties, festive dinners, gift shopping, children’s recitals and more all demanding attention at this time of year. So, make sure you set aside time to let your mind and body rest
and recharge in positive ways. Try reading a book, playing with your dog or talking to a friend. Don’t give yourself too hard a time if things don’t go quite according to plan. Aim for moderation The holiday season can be extra hectic, making it easy to let your otherwise average or healthy eating habits slide and then feel sluggish or moody as a result. But, even if we indulge in more sweet treats than usual, it’s always a good idea to strive for balance. So don’t forget about your fruits and veggies and try to keep a short-list of easy, pantry-based meals on hand for nights when you’re at risk of chowing down on cookies, chocolates and chips for dinner your body will thank you later.
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by Sgt. Dereck Crozier, Biggar Detachment This past week 42 occurrences were dealt with by detachment members. The usual traffic reminders were issued consisting of eight warnings and 15 tickets. A 75-year-old male driver with one passenger caused a Biggar all-emergency services response out to Highway 51 as his 2013 Grey Kia Sorento became impaired and left the road down a steep embankment. An abandoned grey Silverado was reported sitting on the shoulder of Highway 14 with its hazards on and a flat tire. Another report received of a red Dodge Ram 2500 abandoned on a grid road in Perdue with a flat tire. A hit and run was reported on a black 2013 Mercedes Benz parked roadside on Quebec Street in Biggar, that received damage to its rear driver side bumper. A good Samaritan turned in a lost wallet they found fully intact with cash and someone’s life attached to it. The owner was extremely grateful to be reunited with it. We are looking for the owner of a red walker that has been turned into us. If you are missing this assistance and have not reported it missing as of yet, please give us a call. A couple of reports
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received of an unidentified thin male, 65 to 70 years old, shoplifting. Male is on foot wearing a black jacket with the Town of Biggar on it and “David” on the left arm. A black Toyota Corolla was reported stealing a Kona Bear Deluxe Mountain Bike from Main Street in Biggar. 911 was called to report an aggressive dog in the 400 block of Second Avenue East that had managed to get out of its fenced yard. The dog had found its way back home as members arrived. Halloween in Biggar went well. We had a few younger ones swing by the detachment for a few treats prior to the main office closing for the day. Thanks to all the youth and parents and residents that participated in the successful evening. It was great to have our local fire crew out as well handing out treats to all those great costumes. Not sure if there was a prize for the best decorated place, but it would have been hard to decide with the displays from some of residents. Well done! How different things can be from one place to another, after the trick or treating was done, Perdue was attacked by Zombies that proceed through town creating mayhem. Toilet paper and silly string littered the commercial and
school area, tampering with the railway signal arms and burning pallets in the street, causing Perdue Fire to respond. A pair of thieves rolled into Biggar this weekend and stole a Red 2009 Peterbilt semi that was in for repairs, needless to say they did not get very far after we were able to follow the oil trail where they needed to give up that endeavour. However not to be deterred by there poor choice, their second attempt proved more successful as a 2004 grey Peterbilt semi now remains outstanding. Take care out there!
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RM of Biggar council minute highlights The regular meeting of the RM of Biggar No. 347 was held September 28 at the municipal office at 9 a.m. Attending were Reeve Jeanne Marie de Moissac, Councillors Melanie Peiffer, Dale Thomson, Mark Sagon, and Greg Mundt (Absent: Brad Poletz, Brian Watson), Administrator Sandi Silvernagle, Assistant Administrator Maria Danychuk, and Foreman Derek Custer The following are some highlights of the meeting. Council agreed that the August 2023 Bank Reconciliation and August 2023 Financial Statement be received and filed as presented. Council resolved that payments for cheques, online payments, online
utility payments, Mastercard, monthly remittances, and August payroll in the amount of $166,938.02, be approved. Council reports from Councillor Peiffer, Thomson, Sagon, and Mundt were made, as were reports from Reeve de Moissac and Foreman Custer. Council approved the quote from All Out Water Well Services and Drilling of up to $13,100 to proceed with a test hole for a new well at Monarch. Council approved the plans provided by SaskPower for the installation of the new overhead power line. Council appointed Charissa Redlich as the RM of Biggar’s representa-
tive on the Wheatland Regional Library Board. Council agreed to cancel the taxes owed on Lots 15-16 Blk 4 Plan G391. The change of ownership to the RM of Biggar occurred after the 2023 taxes were issued. Council agreed to cancel the taxes owed for Par B Plan 102249402 Ext. 0 as this property is owned by the RM of Biggar. Council approved two ratepayer letters requesting rock and debris that they placed in the road allowance, to be removed. Council approved per diems in the amount of $2,492. • Meeting adjourned at 1:21 p.m.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT R.M. of GRANDVIEW No.349
Adoption of Bylaw to Amend the RM of Grandview No. 349 Zoning Bylaw
Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Grandview No. 349, intends to consider the adoption of a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw No. 2015-04 under the Planning and Development Act, 2007.
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Interstate 90. Altogether we have 18 bikes from our group making the run today, and the country side is quite nice and a little different from what we are used to in Saskatchewan. Our first stop was in the city of Big Timber with a population of around 1,700 people, It’s kind of funny that in the USA they call this a city and in Canada we call it a town. Big Timber was named by William Clark because of all the large cottonwood trees that grew in the area. The first post office was established in 1880, and the area became a shipping depot for the Northern Pacific Railway. In 1908 Big Timber suffered a major fire in which over half of all commercial buildings and a third of residential buildings were destroyed ... good thing there was lots of wood around to rebuild. Our next stop is Livingston, originally called Benson’s Landing from an fisherman that came down the Yellowstone River and built the first log cabin. After the community was established, Livingston was named after a railway stockholder and the community became
a hub in the Rockies with its central location to many railway routes, establishing a long history with the railroad. Today Livingston has a population of around 8,000 people and is the centre of many tourist attractions and recreational activities in the area. After Livingston, we take a left and start heading along the base of the mountain on Highway 89. From this point we are coming into the Bear Tooth from the west side, and after a short distance we cross into the state of Wyoming, starting our climb into the historic town of Cooke City, with a year-round population of around 100 people and tourism as the main industry. In the winter time, Cooke City is a haven for skiing and snowmobiling. This is a good place to
fuel up and grab some lunch. With this many bikes finding a spot to feed everyone was challenging, but was accomplished. The Bear Tooth highway takes you on a climb in the mountains up to around 11,000 feet. The temperature at the base was plus-24 degrees Celsius, but once you climb to the top the temperature drops down to eight degrees celcius, making it a bit chilly on the bike. While travelling on the twisty highway you can see lots of pine forests and over 20 peaks of mountain range. While at the top there was still ice in the ditches. The scenery is spectacular and a must for anyone wishing to travel this challenging highway in the Rockies We will continue next week on the journey down the mountain.
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Roll of sacrifice Biggar / RM biggar
Bill Aikenhead Allan Carruthers Cyril Hutchings Jack McIntyre Percy Beech George deBussac George Hawryluk Harry McKay Dick Burgess Leo Cowan Jack Mitchell Leonard Proctor Lloyd Burrison E. Davie Jim Meneilly Don Reynolds Reg Burrison Jack Fisher Russel McQuaig George E. Stead Art Boucher Claude Besse Parker Dunbar Perdue / RM Perdue
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Canadian Native veterans are proud of their wartime contributions. Some have made commemorative pilgrimages back to the battlefields in which they fought decades before. Cairns and memorials have been erected in prominent locations on several reserves. Residents gather around them each November 11 for Remembrance Day ceremonies. Native veterans have reason to be proud. More than 7,000 Indians served in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War, and an unknown number of Inuit, Métis and other Natives also participated. One Native veterans group estimates that 12,000 Natives served in the three wars. On each occasion, Canada’s Native soldiers overcame cultural challenges and made impressive sacrifices and contributions to help the nation in its efforts to restore world peace. It was an incredible response consistent with a remarkable tradition.
Roll of sacrifice Red Pheasant First Nation Alex Wuttunee Decoteau (Olympian/First George Benson - Korean War First Nations municipal police officer) - WW1 Lawrence Wuttunee - Korean War Philip Armstrong - WW1 & WW2 Edgar Baptiste - Korean War James Baptiste - WW2 Edward Brabant - Korean War Ernest Nicotine - WW2 Joe Kiskotagan - Korean War Gavin Wuttunee - WW2 Florence Wuttunee - Air Force Maurice Wuttunee - WW2 Mary Wuttunee - Air Force Noel Wuttunee - WW2 Sampson Wuttunee - Peacetime Forces John Nicotine - WW2 Dole Anderson - Peacetime Forces
Darryl Peeyachew - Peacetime Forces Tommy Wuttunee - Peacetime Forces William Wuttunee - Canadian Army Reserves Jonas Bugler - United States Army Neil Laur - Afganistan Tour Harvey Stanley - Armed Forces Joseph Nicotine - Armed Forces Remy Moosuk - Armed Forces
Lt. Greyeyes Was Stationed In Seven European Countries During Six Years Of Service. His Leadership Skills Were Also In Evidence After The War. Greyeyes Became Chief Of His Band, A Regional Director Of Indian Affairs And A Member Of The Order Of Canada (David (Greyeyes) Steele)
“Mary Greyeyes being blessed by her native Chief prior to leaving for service in the CWAC.” September 29, 1942. Mary Greyeyes (Reid) was the first Native woman to join the Canadian Forces and one of only 25 Native women to serve in the Canadian military during World War II.
Mary Wuttunee, a member of the Red Pheasant Band of Saskatchewan, joined the air force in the mid-1950s at the age of 21. “My mother didn’t like it,” Wuttunee recalled. “She didn’t think it was a place for women.” But both of Mary’s brothers had been in the army, and she had one younger sister who joined the air force and another in the navy.
Siblings Mary and David Greyeyes from the Cree reserve at Muskeg Lake in Saskatchewan, who both served with the Canadian Armed Forces.
“It must have been the warrior instinct in us,” she suggested. Nevertheless, actual service was “definitely a cultural shock”: We went to a place where we had never been, people didn’t speak English in Montreal. So when you asked them something they didn’t know what you were talking about. So I hated Montreal but the fact that you were on parade getting yelled at by some little NCO [noncommissioned officer] because you didn’t know how to march, and my sister didn’t know how to march nor my aunt. So they were always threatening that they were going to tie them two with a rope to keep them up with everybody else. We were not used to being yelled at, especially by men, maybe our mother but not by our father. He just never
Chief Joe Dreaver of Saskatchewan’s Mistawasis Cree Band was an athlete, soldier, farmer, former Chief of the Muskeg Lake Reserve,
yelled at us, he didn’t believe in yelling. Then all of a sudden you go to St. Jean, Québec, and you get on a parade square and everybody is yelling. And that was a shock. I disliked it so much that after three weeks I wrote a resignation letter and I passed it to the physed teacher who was a corporal. I said to him I want to show you something; can you help me with it. He said “sure.” So I gave me him my letter of resignation and he rolled around all over the floor laughing. And every time he looked at me he just laughed and I watched him and when he finished laughing I said, “what’s so funny”. He said “Mary you can’t resign.” I said, “What do you mean I can’t resign? I just did there is my letter to prove it.” I didn’t realize I couldn’t resign. I was in there.
Five Indian Volunteers From Saskatchewan. Joseph Dreaver (Back Row, Far Left) Later Became Chief Of The Mistawasis Band And Would Volunteer To Serve In The Second World War As Well, As Would Louis Arcand (Front Row, Right) Of The Muskeg Lake Band. (Gladys Johnston)
Saskatchewan, and ultimately Director of Indian Affairs in the Maritime and Alberta Regions. For long and devoted service to his people, often under difficult circumstances. one of many Natives who served in both World Wars. During the first, he was a sapper who earned the MM at Ypres. Although he had seen war’s ugliest side, having lost one brother at Vimy Ridge and another at home from wounds received at Vimy, he did not hesitate to offer assistance when war erupted again. Dreaver left his farm and drove 17 men from his reserve north of Leask, Saskatchewan, to Saskatoon to enlist. Three of the men were his own sons.60 Two of his daughters also served, and a younger brother went overseas as well. At 48, the chief himself was past the age for overseas service. He remained in Canada with the Veterans Guard, watching over prisoners of war in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
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Remembrance Day, 2023 by Delta Fay Cruickshank for the Biggar Museum and Gallery This is the time we are to remember what war does to people! Unfortunately, there appears to be a couple of leaders who haven’t remembered the devastation of war ... did they not read history?!
Here in the Biggar Museum and Gallery, we have exhibits that remind our visitors that Biggar’s men and women played a role in the conflicts overseas during two World Wars. All the Attestations Papers of men from Biggar who fought in the First World War are in our Family Research
Library. “The War to End all Wars” was the first World War. Well, that didn’t happen! Did you lose a relative in the First World War? We may have information here for you. We cannot allow you to take the book out, but you are more than welcome to spend the day in the library, and
Returned soldiers in front of the Eden Hotel, 1919 (now Red Apple Store). (Photo for The Independent by the Biggar Museum and Gallery)
we have a photocopier. We have a poster created to bring the awareness of our visitors that Biggar women served in all the services - air force, army, and navy! You will be able to it see in our Royden Donahue Exhibit room. Saskatchewan women were recruited to join the group called
“Farmerettes”. The men were away in Europe and thus created a shortage of agricultural workers. Many women from Saskatchewan took a train to British Columbia to help in the fruit and vegetable business. It was neither comfortable or profitable, but the women worked hard and thus it was their
contribution to the war effort. Let us not forget. That is what this day is all about. Let’s not forget the devastation of war, in lives and in the destruction of land.
Photos of some of the men and women who were away at war in the window of the James Bros. Store on Main Street in 1942.
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Gemini, you may not have had the entire story, but you certainly will get it this week. It’s up to you to make up your mind how you want to act on the information you gather.
For some reason you are really interested in a friend or family member’s behavior and comings and goings, Cancer. Are you having trust issues? Give them the benefit of the doubt.
Unchecked anxiety can lead you down a slippery slope, Libra. It’s not easy facing new situations, but worrying about things before it is necessary will not do right now.
Scorpio, you are no stranger to psychic feelings. This week you know what a loved one is thinking and want to help this person out in any way you can.
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Sagittarius, you cannot control the world or others’ behaviors. All you can do is control how you react to situations. Don’t be sidetracked by noisy distractions in the days ahead.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you have been making pleasure and play time your priority of late. It’s now time to get down to business. Own up to your responsibilities.
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Unraveling old patterns or actions will be good for you right now, Aquarius. If you can’t do it on your own, work with a friend or therapist to get to the root of any issues.
PISCES – Feb 19/ Mar 20
Pisces, think about collaborating with others to bring out the best in yourself. In fact, you might find any group activity transformative. Don’t shy away from these ventures.
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OBITUARIES Verne John Robinson June 11, 1957 - November 3, 2023
Verne passed away at the age of 66 years after a courageous battle with cancer. Verne was born on June 11, 1957 to Ron and Myrtle (nee Schnedar) Robinson in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. He was the second oldest of four children. Verne lived on the farm south of Michellton for 3 years before the family moved to the present farm 18 miles west of Biggar. He started school in Springwater, then the following year transferred to Landis and completed high school in Biggar. During school, Verne was involved in basketball, baseball, and pole vault. He went on to earn his diploma in Farm Machinery Mechanics at Kelesy Institute in Saskatoon. Verne met Deborah Thomson in their early childhood years as their Moms were good friends. They later began dating in high school, and as their love for each other kept growing, they married on March 18, 1978, in Biggar. Verne and Deb began their working careers in Gravelbourg, SK. A couple of years later Verne decided to try his hand at full-time farming, moving back home to farm with his Mom and Dad. In 1982 the family grew with the addition of Kyle Verne and in 1984 Mya Lynne completed the family. Verne was very talented and skilled in various trades, he could fix or build almost anything. Over the years he has had many accomplishments one of them being earning his commercial pilot’s license. In between fulltime farming, he loved flying his airplane and also worked at Mitchinson's Flying Service as a flight instructor. Verne also enjoyed hunting and gave back to the sport for many years instructing Hunter Safety in the community. He loved going to Turtle Lake, travelling on winter holidays, watching baseball or curling, spending time with his grandchildren and
of course, enjoying a good dessert. He volunteered many hours to numerous clubs and organizations and was a member of many of them. Verne will be remembered as a wonderful friend to many in lots of communities. Always befriending strangers in his travels, willing to lend a helping hand, and more often than not teaching you something new! Verne is survived by his wife of 45 years Deb Robinson; son Kyle (Mandy) Robinson, grandchildren Quinton and Payton; daughter Mya (Mason) Kaun, grandchildren Rae and Dryden; mom Myrtle Robinson; brother Oren (Marlene) Robinson; brother Myron Robinson (Hanna); sister Elan (Pat) Grondin; sister-in-law Denise (Weldon) Barber; brothers-inlaw Dale (Tracy) Thomson and Derek (Cindy) Thomson; nieces and nephews Amie Robinson (Dan), Wade (Oralee) Robinson, Alyssa (Adam) Bloski, Patrick Grondin, Victoria Grondin, William Grondin, Lyndon (Whitney) Barber, Lindsey Barber, Tyrus Thomson and Brock Thomson. He is predeceased by his dad Ron Robinson (2015); fatherin-law and mother-in-law Ray (2002) and Sylvia (2021) (nee Houdek) Thomson. A Celebration of Verne’s Life will be held on Sunday, November 12, 2023 @ 2:00 p.m. at the Biggar Community Hall. Memorial donations in Verne’s memory can be given to the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan, 200 - 4545 Parliament Avenue Regina, SK S4W 0G3 please include in the memo Food Cart for the Saskatoon Cancer Center. Online condolences can be shared at www. pichehawkinsgrondinfuneralchapels
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Everyone Welcome! 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
St.Pauls Anglican 205 4th Ave. E
Worship - 10:30 a.m.Redeemer Lutheran
319 7th Ave. E
NOVEMBER 12 - ST.PAULS NOVEMBER 26 - ST.PAULS Rev. Daphne Bender Pastor’s cellular Phone: 1-306-621-9559 Office Phone: 306-948-3731 (Messages are forwarded to Pastor’s phone immediately)
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 CHURCH SERVICES EVERY SUNDAY AT 11:00am
Minister Dale Worrall EVERYONE WELCOME!! INQUIRIES CALL CHURCH OFFICE 306-948-2280
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH SATURDAY SERVICES BIBLE STUDY 10:00a.m. CHURCH SERVICE 11:00a.m. 320 - 6th ave.east
BIGGAR GOLF CLUB FALL MEETING
Monday Nov. 27 @ 7pm Westwinds Board Room All interested who are looking to be on the board are encouraged to attend.
All are welcome
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NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH “The Lord’s mercies are new every morning. Great is His faithfulness(Lamentations3:22-23)” Live on-line viewing option email: biggarmusiccommunity@gmail.com
Fundraiser for the Majestic Theatre Alice in Wonderland Wednesday - November 22nd, 2023 at 6:30 pm All proceeds from ticket sales goes to the Biggar Majestic Theatre
You are Invited
Sunday Tea and Coffee -10:15am Worship - 10:30am NEW HORIZONS 117 3rd Ave. W, Biggar For more info - Philip Watson - 250-487-8476
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Jim Reiter, MLA
Rosetown-Elrose Constituency 215 Main Street, Rosetown Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 5:00 Tel: 306-882-4105 Fax: 306-882-4108 Toll free; 1-855-762-2233 E-mail: jimreitermla@sasktel.net Box 278, Rosetown SK S0L 2V0 Please call with questions or concerns
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Biggar U13 players feature in AA tilt ... Biggar’s Mason Poitras (Bottom picture) and Dryden Harrabek hit the Jubilee Stadium ice, Saturday with the Northwest Stars against the Prince Albert Greyhounds. A tough contest, the ‘Hounds won 6-5. Poitras and Harrabek both figured in the scoring for the Stars. (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)
Biggar Taekwondo Club is sporting medals after a recent tournament in Estevan, October 28. (Submitted Photo)
Biggar Bowling League Biggar Bowl weekly scores Monday Adult Mixed: Ladies High Single Leisha Desrosiers 172. Ladies High Triple - Leisha Desrosiers 467. Mens High Single - Tristan Otterson 221. Mens High Triple - Tristan Otterson 596. Tuesday Night Mixed: Ladies High Single - Anissa Silbernagel 280. Ladies High Triple - Anissa Silbernagel 611. Mens High Single - Jason Raschke 267. Mens High Triple - Jason Raschke 675. Thursday Afternoon Seniors: Ladies High Single Winnie Rolleston 224. Ladies High Triple - Winnie Rolleston 503. Mens High Single - Greg Love 193. Mens High Triple - Greg Love 486. YBC: Bowlasaurus - Alex Friesen 72. Pee Wee Single - Owen Smith 86. Pee Wee Double - Owen Smith 144. Bantam Single - Peter Olson 153. Bantam Triple - Peter Olson 341. Junior Single - Dominic Raschke 152. Junior Triple - Dominic Raschke 442. Senior High Single - Kiersten 235. Senior High Triple Noah 592.
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Long drought ends for Texas Rangers
Penton On Sports Bruce Penton
No matter how badly a professional sports team performs, there’s always hope for brighter days ahead. Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers are living proof of that, advancing to the 2023 World Series after both teams went through 100-plus-loss seasons just two years ago. During the 2021 campaign, Texas finished dead last in the American League West with a 60102 record, a distant 36 games behind divisionleading Houston Astros. During the same season, the Diamondbacks were a dismal 52-110 and a solid last in the National League West, an embarrassing 55 games in arrears of divisionleading San Francisco Giants. Now, Texas is on top of the baseball world after their five-game series
victory over Arizona, which can legitimately lay claim to being the second-best team in Major League Baseball. It was the first-ever Series’ title for the Rangers’ franchise. So how did they do it? Well, they spent some money. Gobs of money. Offensive stars Marcus Semien was signed as a free agent from Toronto, while Corey Seager, the World Series MVP, arrived in the same fashion from the Dodgers. Those two guys represented a $500 million commitment. Then they improved their pitching staff, adding Nathan Eovadli from Boston and Andrew Heaney, a longtime Angels pitcher, via free agency. The two combined for 22 victories this year. Oh, they also signed Jacob deGrom from the Mets, but his season ended in April due to injury. But good pitching depends on good hitting to be successful and that’s where Semien, Seager and Adolis Garcia come in. The latter smashed 39 home runs and drove in 107 during the regular season and was lethal in the playoffs,
hitting seven homers in 12 games, before suffering a seasonending in Game 3 of the World Series. Garcia was sold - yes, sold for cash considerations - by St. Louis Cardinals in 2020 and hit 97 homers over the next three seasons. The Diamondbacks, meanwhile, had a larger hill to climb but from 52 wins in 2021, they improved to 74 wins in 2022 - still 37 games from the top - and got into post-season play this year by winning 84 games and earning the NL’s final wildcard position, one game better than Chicago Cubs. Their route to success? After enduring a 16-34 midseason slump, the D-backs were sparked by rookie phenom Corbin Carroll, who hit .285 with 25 home runs and 54 stolen bases. Ketel Marté, Christian Walker and former Blue Jay Lourdes Gurriel, Jr., combined for 82 home runs and pitcher Zac Gallen, 17-9, led a decent pitching staff. In all, the Rangers and D’backs have given hope to fans of every struggling professional team that competitiveness, followed by success, capped by
championships, might be just around the corner. It’s true: Management and money can combine to eliminate misery. • TV broadcaster and former NBA star Charles Barkley, on Memphis Grizzlies’ Ja Morant getting suspended for being caught in public with a gun and then having another gunrelated video circulate two months later: “Kid can’t be that stupid ... he’s getting paid close to $100 million and the only thing you have to do is don’t be a fool. Just play basketball. Ain’t like it’s a real job ... all you have to do is dribble a stupid basketball and stay out of trouble.” • Headline at fark.com: “Nick Saban drives his Ferrari only on Wednesdays, but not if it’s raining. This is certainly comforting to Alabama school kids who still don’t have enough to eat.” • Bob Molinaro of pilotonline.com, who wonders ... “If women and girls are still tuning into Chiefs’ games in great numbers to catch a glimpse of Taylor Swift, can they really claim to be the smarter sex?” • RJ Currie of sportsdeke. com: “If you weren’t
familiar with the term Frozen Frenzy, it refers to a day like Oct. 24 when all 32 NHL teams played. In Winnipeg, it also refers to any day from November to March when you’re late for work and your car won’t start.” • Marcus Thompson II in the Athletic, on the slumping San Francisco 49ers, who lost three straight after starting the season 5-0: “This Halloween, the 49ers are dressing up as mediocre.” • Super 70s Sports, on X: “Is everybody else as excited about the NBA in-season tournament as I’m not?” • Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel “I’m not saying no one is watching the Diamondbacks-Rangers
World Series, but I think it just got beat in the ratings by a two-hour documentary on antique door knobs.” • Another one from Bianchi: “The New York Giants were down to their third-string quarterback Tommy DeVito in last week’s 13-10 loss to the Jets. I think Danny DeVito would have even more effective.” • Former SI columnist Rick Reilly, on X: “You could fit all of Bobby Knight’s charm in a shot glass.” • Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “Did not have the best Halloween. I went as a Chicago Bear and kept missing the doorbells.” Care to comment? E-mail brucepenton2003@ yahoo.ca.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2023 Tree Remembers the fallen ... Every year, Biggar’s Gail Althouse puts together a tree remembering those who have gave of themselves in war, and this year, the tree is an absolutely beautiful and poignant reminder of the time of year. Gail says “this one is definitely on my favourite list,” and we have to agree! At a time people are thinking of the holiday season approaching, please remember the more immediate date, Remembrance Day. It is why we are able to celebrate and have the things we do. Thank you, Gail! (Photo for The
NOMINATE KIM GARTNER
Independent courtesy Gail Althouse)
as your Saskatchewan Party candidate for the Kindersley-Biggar Constituency
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in the next provincial election. I have spent the past 35 years working in municipal administration, supporting local, regional, and provincial initiatives. As the CAO for the Town of Macklin for the past 30 years I have had the opportunity to work with dedicated local municipal officials from across west-central Saskatchewan. • I believe the core strength of our province is based in our communities. • When we have communities that provide great infrastructure, healthcare, education, protective services, and recreational opportunities we present a province that is attractive to current and future residents. • The west-central area of Saskatchewan provides many opportunities for individuals and families to live, work, and play. On December 14th delegates will gather in Kindersley to select the Saskatchewan Party candidate for the next provincial election. Make your voice heard, become involved by buying a membership and attend the nomination meeting to select a candidate. I need your help to secure the nomination. If you wish to discuss my candidacy, I can be reached by either 306-753-8040 or kggartner@sasktel.net.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #138 Biggar Remembrance Day services for November 11th will be at the Town Hall 10:55am Sharp
Please wear a Poppy in Remembrance.
Donations to the Poppy Fund can be sent to Box 1505 in Biggar or can be dropped off at the Independent
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