Webpaper 06 by The Biggar Independent

Saints take Section crown . . . St. Gabriel School Junior Saint, John Escano looks to get a shot against a Rosetown Royal defender, Tuesday at BCS. The Saints rolled over the Royals 58-30 to advance against the BCS Blazers who had an exciting 40-38 OT win versus Plenty. The Saints went on to a 53-39 win to advance to District play in Davidson this Wednesday. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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St. Gabriel School Junior Boys Saints hosted their annual tourney, February 4, bringing in four teams for a day of action on the court. The Saints did not fare well, missing some key players from their lineup. However, they did show a tenacity and

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grit. Top team on the weekend was from Davidson, winning all three of their games in the round-robin style contest. (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Biggar RCMP 2016 Year in Review Biggar Detachment provides policing services to the Town of Biggar, Village of Perdue and communities within the Rural Municipalities of Biggar, Perdue, Eagle Creek, Glenside and Rosemount. The detachment boundaries reach north to the North Saskatchewan River, west near to Landis, east to the junction of Highway 376 at Highway 14, and south near Tower Road on Highway 4; as well as all points in between. Fully staffed the detachment has five Constables, one Sergeant and two Public Service employees. The sheer distance of the patrol area poses challenges which are compounded when there are resourcing shortages. Neighbouring detachments are Rosetown, Unity/Wilkie, and The Battlefords. Biggar Detachment had a challenging 2016. There were some tragic occurrences and complex investigations. Despite staffing shortages during the year, the officers and

support staff persevered. Biggar Detachment was involved in 1,695 occurrences; an equivalency of 339 investigations per Constable. Three homicide investigations were reported in Biggar jurisdiction and are still under investigation. The first involved a situation at a home near the Village of Kinley in January. The second was a report in May of a body being found in an open area in the RM of Eagle Creek. The third incident occurred at a rural farm property in the RM of Glenside in August. In all cases the deceased were adults. The investigations are ongoing. Murder charges have been laid in two of the occurrences. Biggar Detachment continues to work with RCMP Major Crimes in all three cases. Biggar Detachment has been proactive in Biggar Central, St. Gabriel and Perdue schools. Several drug and alcohol related talks have been conducted to Grades 9-12. The detachment is an integral part of the

annual Party Program. RCMP partners with local emergency services to conduct talks and participate in a crash scenario. It’s a graphic reminder to students on the dangers and consequences of driving while impaired. Detachment Commander Sgt. Sawrenko has been very pleased with the amount of work dedicated to detecting illicit drug activity. Police encourage citizens to continue to report any suspicious activity to police. You may wish to remain anonymous. We need your information, not your name. The detachment has collected a great deal of information and is knowledgeable on who is participating in illicit drug activities. Biggar Detachment will continue to be committed to the detection and enforcement of all illicit drug activities. Simple message, deal drugs = go to jail. See RCMP 2016 Highlights in next week’s paper.

Moose poached in Eagle Creek, nets fines for U.S. hunter, Cando outfitter Additional fines for American hunters in North Battelford area

Ministry of Environment conservation officers recently completed investigations in the North Battleford area involving illegal outfitting and hunting activities, resulting in more than $24,000 in fines. The first investigation dates back to November 2013, when a bull moose was poached on private land in the Eagle Creek area. Shortly thereafter, a First Nations outfitter and his American cli-

ent obtained an export permit for a set of moose antlers, stating that the animal was taken on First Nations lands. In December 2013, officers obtained DNA samples from the moose remains and compared them with moose antlers seized in West Virginia by U.S. Fish and Wildlife officers. A forensic lab determined the samples were from the same moose taken unlawfully in Saskatchewan.

Daniel Shriver, age 71, of Valley Grove, West Virginia, pleaded guilty to unlawful hunting, unlawful possession and providing false information to a wildlife officer and was fined $3,260. Stewart Baptiste, age 37, of Cando, pleaded guilty to outfitting without an outfitter’s licence endorsed for that activity and providing false information to a wildlife officer. He was fined …see Poaching, cont. pg 12

Battle Atoms . . . Biggar Atom Nationals faced the visiting Kindersley Atom Klippers, February 5. Things didn’t go the Nats way as they fell 9-1 to the visitors. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Saucy and hilarious . . . Bonnie Logan (top) had the Majestic Theatre in stitches with her cheeky observations on life while singer Wilma Groenen and guitarist Scott Triffo were simply a delight. The adult oriented Too Darn Hot capped the Majestic Theatre’s Community Appreciation Weekend, February 3 - a weekend that also featured wine and cheese and a kids movie - all free. A great way of thanking the community for their support. (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

Unity RCMP arrest individual at Macklin School At approximately 4:25 p.m. on February 1, Unity RCMP responded to a 9-1-1 call from Macklin School. An adult male was in the facility acting in an unsettled manner and refusing to leave. Unity RCMP responded, along with members of the Kerrobert RCMP, Cut Knife RCMP, Battlefords Traffic Services,and the Luseland Police Service. A 32-year-old male was arrested at approximately 5:30 p.m. in a garage of a neighbouring residence. The male was arrested without incident. The man, from Forestburg, Alberta, appeared in North Battleford on February 2 facing charges: Mischief by Interfering with the Operations of the Macklin School; Mischief to Property for damages to a RCMP vehicle; Break and Enter to a building; Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose; Possession of a Controlled Substance (Meth); and Breach of Undertaking given to a Peace Officer. There were no students in the school at the time, and operations at Mack-

lin School are back to normal. None of the teachers or staff at the school

at the time of the incident were physically injured or harmed

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Stats point out growth in Western Canada Statistics Canada released some data collected from the 2016 census. Most of the data is related to the short form while the long form stats are still being digested. The figures confirmed what Prairie dwellers knew in their hearts -- population growth was driven by the West. Alberta grew by 11.6 per cent; Saskatchewan, 6.3 per cent; Manitoba 5.8 per cent. Of course, since last year there is the new government in Manitoba and the oil collapse in Alberta that has not been taken into account. Of the two major cities in the province, Saskatoon is the fastest growing. Again, not news to those who live in the area as we can see the progress every day. Yes, Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver still have large populations but Calgary is now the fourth largest city in Canada. Edmonton, Regina, Lethbridge and Kelowna were no slouches in the grow department either. As for municipalities, Warman, not surprisingly, had the highest rate of growth since 2011 at 55.1 per cent. As the Liberals set out to create and deliver a budget in March, they should take into account the growth rate in the Prairies and act accordingly. It would be wise to make sure any policies reflect the region’s growth rate. One such policy would be to rethink the controversial carbon tax. It affects every facet of the economy of Western Canada from oil to agriculture. Don’t forget the trickle down effect on a myriad of businesses. This is not only good for the provinces but for the entire country as well. P.H.

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Chef Dez on Cooking

Food aphrodisiacs for Valentine’s Day What better time of year is there to talk about aphrodisiacs than at Valentine’s Day? Aphrodisiacs can be foods that psychologically and/or scientifically help us feel . . . well “in the mood” for lack of better words. The search of the perfect combination is the desire for many on the 14th of February. Although each person’s own food preferences play the biggest influence on this romantic journey of cuisine, we will focus on some classic ingredients that fall into this category. The first ingredient that comes to mind is chocolate, and I am certain that many will agree. With its velvety smooth melting texture, this sweet addition to dessert choices will usually win over any other. Chocolate has been scientifically proven to contain ingredients such asphenylethylamine and serotonin: two chemicals that stimulate pleasure senses in the brain. This, plus the natural stimulant effect from the caffeine, makes for a wonderfully seductive and addictive ingredient. Fresh imported strawberries are

usually available this time of year and having them dipped in chocolate makes for the perfect finish to a romantic meal. Oysters and caviar have also been considered aphrodisiacs for many years, and some argue it is because they are a good source of zinc, which contributes to maintaining male potency and fertility. However, there are many other foods high in zinc that are not considered aphrodisiacs such as lima beans, lentils and spinach; and I don’t believe making your Sweetheart a stir-fry of these ingredients will give a romantic impression. Cayenne pepper and spicy foods also play a large role as aphrodisiacs because they increase heart rates, blood flow, and perspiration. Some say that endorphins are also released during this process and thus give one a natural high and pleasurable feeling. Champagne or sparkling wine is considered the drink of lovers, but one can also use non-alcoholic sparkling grape juice as an alternative. Alcohol can lower ones inhibitions and thus be regarded as an aphrodisiac, but the tiny bubbles, even in non-alcoholic alternatives, are said to be very seductive. Regardless of what you choose to

Dear Chef Dez: I want to make chocolate covered strawberries for dessert for a Valentine’s dinner, but the last time I tried making them it was a disaster. Even though I took them out of the refrigerator ahead of time, the chocolate was still too hard and it broke off the berries with the first bite and fell onto the plate. What am I doing wrong? Chris D. Abbotsford, B.C.

Dear Chris: When melting your chocolate for dipping, melt butter in with the chocolate as well. Room temperature butter is much softer Chef Dez than room temperature chocolate, and thus will create a more palatable bite and will adhere to the berries. I normally add 50 per cent of the weight of chocolate being used with butter. For example, if you are melting four ounces of chocolate, then also melt in two ounces of butter.

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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.

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serve, staying in for a romantic dinner can be accomplished with little effort and some creative planning. The menu you decide upon does not have to be complicated, however it should be meaningful. Your effort should reflect the compassion you have for this person, and your thoughtfulness will be the most important ingredient. There is one last ingredient I should mention that is believed to be an aphrodisiac: garlic . . . when eaten by both people. It is, however, considered a prophylactic when eaten by just one.

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Another smile lost in the entertainment world Who can turn the world on with her smile? Who can take a nothing day, and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile? Well it’s you girl, and you should know it With each glance and every little movement you show it Love is all around, no need to waste it The words to Love Is All Around described Mary Tyler Moore and her smile, although they probably referred to her character Mary Richards. The single career minded woman burst onto the scene when she moved to Minneapolis to work for a television station and every week she delighted

us with her antics. the tough boss who had a The show heart of gold was hailed beneath it all. as the “first modern Moore woman’s commented sitcom” on her role and there saying: “I was the voice were of sanity underlying around who messages all these crafor women zies did their but forget dance. And all that. It I reacted in was fun the same to watch way that a as Mary member of and Phyliis and Rhoda Peggy Hasein the audience would have got themreacted.” selves into Well, her perception scrapes. Then there was Ted Baxter, the bumbling paid off. She won three Emmys for her perforanchor and Lou Grant,

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mance in the Mary Tyler Moore show during its run. But, that wasn’t the first time Moore appeared on the screen. It was her portrayal of Laura Petrie on the Dick Van Dyke show that first caught the attention of audiences. Laura and Rob welcomed us into their home every week. We followed them through fights, and laughs; good times and bad with friends and coworkers. That’s where we were introduced to Moore’s smile and laugh. Her success in that show earned her the title of “America’s sweetheart” and she earned two Emmys for

her role as Laura Petrie. Moore also found success on the big screen. She was nominated for an Oscar for her performance in Ordinary People, a heartbreaking story of a family who must deal with the accidental death of a son. There was her role as a nun in Change of Habit where she played opposite Elvis Presley. And, let’s not forget her role in Thoroughly Modern Millie. She was also a very successful career woman. Her company MTM Enterprises not only produced The Mary Tyler Moore show but a number of popular TV shows. There was spinoffs

Rhoda, Phyllis and the Lou Grant Show as well as The Bob Newhart Show, Hill Street Blues and St. Elsewhere. As a philanthropist Moore was dedicated to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation having been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in her thirties. For all her accomplishments it is her roles in the two sitcoms that gave her notoriety. Her fans remember either Laura or Mary with fondness. They remember her smile and will for years to come. They remember how, each week, she took their days and made them seem all worthwhile.

There is always something happening in the museum

A Girl Guide parade downtown Biggar in 1936, can you recognize the corner? Biggar has a strong tradition of volunteer participation, look at all those guides! It was men and women who volunteered their time to keep community clubs and events happening. (Photo courtesy of the Biggar Museum and Gallery) by Delta Fay Cruickshank for the Biggar Museum and Gallery Well, did you keep your New Year’s resolutions? Did you even make any? Here at the museum our resolution was to continue to preserve and present the history of Biggar and district through programs that are educational and entertaining for all ages! And, so far this year, we’ve done it! We had a great art exhibit for the month of January. We got to show it because of our partnership with the Biggar and District Arts Council and OSAC

(Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils). The exhibit was called “My History, My Tradition”. Portraiture and beading were highlights of this exhibit; the Regina artists created their history using traditional techniques. Several School Grades were able to make the museum their field trip destination to see this exhibit. While they were here they got to learn some Canadian and Biggar history and traditions! They learned a little about the men known as Les Voyageurs and Coureurs de Bois. These men came

from Canada’s east to our west hundreds of years ago. They came to trade for the furs from the First Nations. This trade was instrumental in the opening up of the West, the creation of the Metis nation and high fashion demands in Europe. They were introduced to some traditions that Biggar and district has been enjoying for decades: available healthcare, education and spiritual guidance. They watched the new video created by our summer student, Lauren de Bussac. The video was

pictures of all the churches, hospitals and schools in the history of Biggar, set to some great tunes. The doll collection in Mr. Martin’s classroom was changed up, now just a few his nun dolls are on display. The influence of the nuns in our community cannot be forgotten. The first hospitals were run by the Grey Nuns, and the first separate school, St. Theresa’s Academy was operated by the Sisters of Assumption. These hospitals, churches and schools are gone now, but replaced! The students were also shown the decades of musical performances the NCCP (New Creations Community Players) have been delighting audiences. The nun dolls reminded all that the next performance by the NCCP at the end of March will be “Sister Act”. The movie with Whoopi Goldberg was hilarious, and for sure our New Creation players will do an excellent interpretation! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and there will be pie and the Student Art Exhibit for all to enjoy in the Credit

What’s It Winner!

Chloe Evans accepts her bag of Biggar goodies from Jay Maudesley at the Biggar Museum.

Chloe Evans is the big winner for January’s What’s It? draw! A student from St. Gabriel School, Chloe visits the museum quite regularly with her grandma. Chloe’s bright face, and bubbly enthusiasm is always welcome here! And today her name was drawn to be a winner! She and Grandma correctly identified

the handle for the woodstove to shake out the ashes and a whisk! Jay Maudesley presents her with her bag of Biggar goodies. Chloe did say she was going to share the goodies with her grandmother! Jay is creating another What’s It? for February now will he be able to stump you this month, or will you be the one to take home the bag of Biggar goodies?

Union Gallery. Two more impressive art exhibits are coming up, along with the Adjudicated Art Show. The museum will be a busy hive of activity! Plans continue for Canada 150 celebrations, although the date has been changed. we will be celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday June 2-4 in our fair town! Pancake breakfasts, parade, petting zoo, fireworks, kid friendly activities are being planned - a real family event! Mark it on your calendars. Never forget that all these fun filled family weekends, art shows, breakfasts et cetera, would never happen without our

volunteers. Our community thrives on the time dedicated individuals give to planning and hosting. Do you want events to continue, do you have a couple hours a month to ensure our children have these events to attend? Here in town volunteers are the backbone of our events, lets continue this fine tradition, you can be part of it all! The museum will be appreciating their volunteers in april with their volunteer brunch. We are busy researching 150 years of Biggar’s history and will be constructing a timeline in the gallery for the month of June. Don’t forget, the museum always has free admission!

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They tell me that way back when, one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sultans â&#x20AC;&#x153;decreedâ&#x20AC;? (a very high class law, eh?) that any girl who married him, was to be killed the next morning! Apparently, a lot of the young ladies in his â&#x20AC;&#x153;sultanateâ&#x20AC;? thought that it was a good deal! Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure that missing breakfast that way is part of female thinking nowadays, because Phyllis and Y.T. have been married for years now and Y.T. has never tried to kill her once! Yours Truly was looking through a long list of articles he had sent into The Independent, and when he came to article 951, he immediately thought of his childhood book of â&#x20AC;&#x153;1001 Arabian Nightsâ&#x20AC;?, and wondered... Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true that even way back then, Sultan Shahriyar had found a way to keep the world population down. Mebbe, but surely there must be a better way!

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Enter Sheherazade, the Grand Vizierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty (also pretty smart!) daughter. How do you like that â&#x20AC;&#x153;enterâ&#x20AC;? bit, eh? Pretty Shakespearian move, eh? She tells the Sultan that she will marry him if she lets him listen to one of her stories. Well, you guessed it, she never quite gave the â&#x20AC;&#x153;PunchLineâ&#x20AC;? to any of her stories until the next night when they crawled into bed - hence 1001 Arabian Night, eh! Having neared that 1001 quota, and having my wife fall asleep while I told them, I kind of wonder if my writing days are numbered... So much for â&#x20AC;&#x153;1001 Arabian Nightsâ&#x20AC;? night, eh? Mebbe some Saskatchewan Night will keep her awake! Some Romance, eh? Whoops! We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t call â&#x20AC;&#x153;Arabian Nightsâ&#x20AC;? closed yet. Somehow the Sultan called the â&#x20AC;&#x153;killâ&#x20AC;? in the morning thing off, fell for the Vizierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter and everyone lived happily ever after. Now, for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Canadianâ&#x20AC;? or should I write, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Saskatchewan Nights!â&#x20AC;? Some parts of the world are noted for their wonderful scenery: Waterfalls, Mountains and Canyons! But out here on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lone Prairieâ&#x20AC;?, Saskatchewan is noted for the people! I can still hear the Old Dutchman

say to Jack Glavin (from Lakenheath) and myself: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I tinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;k that you two guys come from Saskatchewan.â&#x20AC;? We were in an eastern regiment of the Canadian Army but having lived in Saskatchewan for many years, he recognized our difference right away! We had grown up quite a bit and traded the fantasy of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Arabian Nightsâ&#x20AC;? for the reality of our Bob Mason province. Possible, the great difference that he saw in us (and we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t) was due to our association with animals. Horses are known for many things that we people canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do, like finding home in the dark, sensing danger before we do and (this trait is sure debatable!) doing what we ask of them. Cattle (cows especially) will do almost anything to protect their young. Well, I did write â&#x20AC;&#x153;debatableâ&#x20AC;?, eh? Dogs will come crawling back to be ones friend, even when we kick them - a quality that many of us donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have! It is this acceptance of the life all around us that inspired some of the following verses: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Old Tex and I slept out last night The hills one solid silhouette here, hesitating as I write I think I can remember yet The hush of night across the land;

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The gentle hooves upon the sod; At peace we curled in natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand, No! - really in the Hand of God! Created, as the rest of these Last night beside my dying blaze I felt akin the summer breeze That rusted at my saddle stays! Beneath my blankets humble thread I felt that all the world was right That those who seek to peace are led, Old Tex and I slept out last night!â&#x20AC;? Mebbe Y.T. is some kind of a dreamer, eh? Mebbe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good thing that our parents gave us â&#x20AC;&#x153;Arabian Nightsâ&#x20AC;? and let us dream a little, for life out here couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been all that nice for them! But something else was developing. Those little dreams we had of Sinbadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exploits, and the featureless world of the Prairies, ingrained our featureless lives of the ones all around us. Mebbe this kind of thinking is kind of hard to understand, but, believe me, it is there. We are (even if only to ourselves sometimes!) special people! Mebbe we will never tie ourselves to the huge leg of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;rocâ&#x20AC;?, who will fly us out of the Valley of Diamonds, but we will understand. So let us all dream of the adventures we will never have, for they take a place in our Prairie life that we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t got! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Arabian Nightsâ&#x20AC;? are far past - so is yesterday! Let us look forward to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Saskatchewan Nightsâ&#x20AC;? of tomorrow, eh?

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New chair for Biggar Hospital Lab . . . Biggar and District Health Services Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dale Martin, left, and Jo Angelopolous, second from right, join Biggar Hospital Labâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Victoria Senko, Alan Boyle and Erin Hawkins with the new blood collection chair. With lab personnel seeing roughly 500 people a month for blood work, the new chair - worth around $3,500 - is an ergonomic improvement over the old system. It will better aid lab personnel and be more comfortable for those getting blood work. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

New Horizons Activities by Chasity Braitenbach On January 23 we had a turnout of six people for our Monday Kaiser. The winners were Ken Pearce in first place with 249 points, Marie Roesch in second with 207 points, Pat Turner in third with 197 points, and Mildred Henne in fourth with 157 points. The highest scoring game was played by Ken Pearce with 88 points.

We had bingo on January 26. The half-n-half winner was Reg Turner and our blackout winners were Linda Vermette and Evelyn Poletz. Evelyn must be on a winning streak! This is the second bingo in a row that sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s won the blackout prize. Congratulations to our winners and thanks for coming out. On January 30 we had a great turnout for Mon-

day Kaiser. Our First place winner was Ann Muc with 247 points, in second place was Joyce Colbert with 229 points, third place was Ken Pearce with 184 points, and fourth was Reg Turner with 177 points. The highest scoring games were Ann Muc with 72 points and Joyce Colbert with 54 points. Keep warm and have a great week!

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Canadian flavour returns to Stanley Cup playoffs The great Canadian playoff hockey drought looks to be over. It was a one-year blip and now, hockey fans north of the border can prepare to do some flag waving in April once the Stanley Cup playoffs get under way. Chances that NHL president Gary Bettman will present the Cup in June to a United Statesbased team for the 23rd year in a row are strong, however, as none of the likely Canadian entries in the 16-team playoff chase should be considered as top-tier clubs. Perhaps the closest to the top tier - let’s just say they’re the leaders of the the NHL’s Tier II - are the Montreal Canadiens, who would likely have to beat out either Washington Capitals, the upstart Columbus Blue Jackets or defending Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins to make it to the Stanley Cup final. Carey Price has shown he can perform the odd miracle or two, but get-

ting past those three clubs this year seems to be even out of his range. Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs have both been hovering all season among the top eight of the Eastern Conference and an appearance by the rookie-led Leafs (Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, William Nylander) would almost cause heads to explode in glee within the offices of Toronto-based Sportsnet, which will be Stanley Cup headquarters from April through June. Out West, the best Canadian bet - albeit unlikely - to make the Cup final are the Edmonton Oilers, who, like the Habs, are the No. 1 team among the Tier II Western Conference entries. Surprising Minnesota, guided by coachof-the-year candidate Bruce Boudreau, perennial contending Chicago Blackhawks, along with the California duo of Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks could also contend.

Connor McDavid and the Oilers might wind up being the only Canadian team from the Western Conference to make the playoffs. Calgary. Vancouver and Winnipeg are close to the bubble, fighting it out with L.A. Kings and Dallas for the final couple of spots. It’s too early to determine favourites for the Stanley Cup this year, but it’s certainly not too early to see that teams from Canada will be heavily in the playoff mix when the puck drops in April. • Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “An angry Duke coach, Mike Krzyzewski, banned his team from their locker room. Just like the women’s high school volleyball coach did to me.” • Brad Dickson of the Omaha WorldHerald: “Tim Duncan has a new cereal called Duncan-O’s. He’s not the most exciting personality. You pour milk on and the cereal goes “Snap, crackle, zzzzzz.”

is an insufferable NFL TV analyst. Bad news: If you’re a 49ers fan – he’s now your GM.” • Alex Kaseberg again: ‘“TMZ’ revealed, at practice, Tom Brady mistakenly put apostrophes on the plural words toes and knees on his wristband. With Bruce Penton grammar that bad, it is unlikely Tom will ever amount to anything.” • Kaseberg again: “Michigan State recruit, Donovan Wilson, could not sign because he was in jail for stealing a gun. ‘That’s why we give all of our recruits their own gun,’ said Baylor.” • Late-night comedy guy Conan O’Brien: “A top football prospect for Michigan State was unable to sign his letter of intent because he’s in jail. Sounds like

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somebody’s ready for the NFL!” • RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Long-range forecasts say Winnipeg can expect more of this winter’s pattern: unusually hot periods to extremely cold stretches. But enough about the Jets.” • TC in BC: “Retired NHL star Chris Pronger pushed Justin Bieber into the boards during the All Star Celebrity Game. When Pronger got home on Monday, he found it strange that someone had pelted his house with eggs.” • Brad Dickson again, on Super Bowl Sunday’s annual Puppy Bowl: “My, how the mighty have fallen. Rex Ryan coached the North team.” • Comedy writer Jim Barach, after ex-NBA player Stephen Jackson said he sometimes smoked pot before games: “Which was evident in his career game stats, where he averaged 15.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 4.7 pizzas.” Care to comment? E-mail brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca.

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The Biggar Sports Association held their annual meeting the evening of February 1 in the New Horizons meeting room. Attending were representatives from Biggar Minor Hockey, Biggar Nationals, Biggar Museum and Gallery, Biggar New Horizons, and the Rack. Treasurer, Joanne Kral, presented the financial statement as prepared by Diana’s Bookkeeping. During the past fiscal year

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the community sports bus logged 15,543 billable kilometres at $2 a kilometre. Costs for repairs and fuel were down so the organization could be said to have had a successful year. President, Ken Kobelsky, informed the meeting that, due to changes in provincial licensing rules, the organization had to apply for a Class A intra-provincial license. Costs of licensing

and insurance for the bus have increased by some $3,400. After discussion, it was moved, seconded and carried that the fee for using the bus be increased to $2.30. This is the first increase since the AGM of 2008. This increase will take effect of March 1, 2017. The meeting concluded with Ken and Joanne agreeing to remain in their positions for the coming year.

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January 30 - February 2 Monday Mixed: MHS, Jason Raschke, 276; WHS, Melissa Raschke, 220; MHT, Jason Raschke, 693; WHT, Melissa Raschke, 529. Tuesday New Horizons Seniors: MHS, Glen Shockey, 238; WHS, June Hoppe, 193; MHT, Glen Shockey,

552; WHT, June Hoppe, 490. Thursday Afternoon Seniors: MHS, Glen Shockey, 226; WHS, Bonnie Roesch, 234; MHT, Geoff Cooke, 574; WHT, Dianna Meger, 528. YBC Biggar Bowl Bowlasaurus: HS, Josh Heimbecker, 93. Pee Wee: HS, Exzav-

ior Lameman, 112; HD, Exzavior Lameman, 215. Bantam: HS, Jordan Rorick, 125; HT, Sawyer Heimbecker, 324. Junior Boys: HS, Julian Heimbecker, 240; HT, Julian Heimbecker, 587. Junior Girls: HS, Madison Genaille, 205; HT, Madison Genaille, 504.

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Biggar and District Food For Thought, our local food bank, has had a busy year. Here are some facts and statistics for the food bank. • Biggar and District Food For Thought was started in 1988 by a group of representatives from local churches; • Food hampers are filled on a dedicated day each month and emergency hampers are available when needed; • This past year we

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filled 127 hampers and provided 23 food vouchers; • We fed 224 adults and 190 children; • Clients must apply for a hamper and provide valid Saskatchewan health cards as well as proof of residency; • All information is confidential and is not used for any other purpose; • We run entirely on donations and have no other source of funding; • Financial donations

are used to purchase meat, bread, milk, eggs and fresh produce; • We are currently a group of 8 volunteers; • Monthly time commitment is two to three hours per person. Our annual general meeting will be held in the Biggar Hospital board room this February. Our audited 2016 financial statement will be available for your perusal. As with every other volunteer group, we require some new members to

help us and may face dissolution if we do not get community support. Come out to the meet-

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Madeline Ellard, Bliss Peters and Kaidree Elliott (left to right) with instructor Kenzie Martin take the CPR/ First Air Training at the school, February 4-5. The training was sponsored by the Biggar Family Centre and the Biggar Rec Valley.

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interesting stories about our residents that I did not know before. Tuesday was current events and then Spelling Bee. Wednesday we had curling in the morning. Team Blue were way ahead of the Red. Halfway through they decided to share their points with us making us tie at the end. We had wheel for fortune in the afternoon. Thursday was Bible Study. We talked about how God is like Snow using examples. Then we had coffee. After that we had exercises and

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Passed peacefully at home in her sleep surrounded by her loving husband and close family members on Sunday, February 5th, 2017 in Brockville, Ontario. Zilda Lamb, (nee Taylor) of Brockville in her 74th year, Beloved wife of Robert (Bob) Lamb, Beloved sister of Bessie Penney (Morris), Beatrice Taylor (Valen), Rosie Elliott (Ralph), and Glossen Taylor (Bernice). Zilda was born in and grew up in Raleigh, NL on the northern tip of the Great Northern Peninsula. There she attended Raleigh public and high schools. She worked first in Goose Bay Labrador before transferring with her BELL Canada employer to Toronto in 1971. She met and later married her husband Bob, also a Bell employee, in Islington and then remained in the Mississauga area until they both retired in 1997. In 2005 they moved to Brockville where they have been blessed with forming many

Obituaries great friendships that are so often only found in smaller communities. She found enjoyment in cooking her traditional Newfoundland dishes plus a variety of others as well, specially when shared with others. Among her other fond interests were family, knitting, decorating, shopping, Corvette cruising smaller communities and some amazing vacation trips, small or extended always with Bob at her side. A big thank you goes out to the amazing staff and doctors of the Garden Street Palliative Care group of Brockville General Hospital for the care received while there and the assistance beyond through the CCAC (Community Care Access Center) whom with their affiliates have made such a wonderful difference. Family and friends may pay their respects at the Barclay Funeral Home, 137 Pearl Street E., Brockville on Friday February 10, 2017 from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday February 11, 2017 from 12 noon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 p.m. The Funeral Service will follow in the Chapel at 1 p.m. In memory of Zilda, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Messages of condolence may be sent online at www.barclayfuneralhome. com. 6c1

Sheila Marie Silbernagel The death of Mrs. Sheila Marie Silbernagel of Saskatoon, Sask. occurred at her resident in Saskatoon on February 4, 2017 at the age of 59 years. Sheila is survived by her husband, Clifford; four children, Carey (Corla), James (Tiernin), Tammera, and Chris all of Saskatoon; fourteen grandchildren; one sister, Barb (Les) Phipps of Saskatoon; and extended family and friends. She was predeceased by son, Nathan Lee; granddaughter, Faith; parents, Henry and Edith Heimbigner; and step-father, Gordon Neufeldt. Memorial Services will be held on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. from the Perdue Recreational Complex, Perdue, Sask. Memorial donations may be directed to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 279 - 3rd Ave. N., Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H8 Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our family serving your family since 1963â&#x20AC;?, 306-948-2669, www.grondinfuneralservice.com. gfsc1

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In loving memory of (Herbert) Glen Allenâ&#x20AC;Ś The family of the late Glen Allen would like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all who helped with our pain and sorrow in the passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and nephew. Thank you to relatives and friends near and far for your kind words, cards, phone calls, visits, food, flowers, and memorial donations. We shall always be grateful! We would also like to send a BIG thank you to the staff at Preston Park for always being there, Saskatoon EMS for your prompt and professional response and care, the nurses, doctors and staff on the 7th and 2nd floors of St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital for all your wonderful care, Bob and staff at Grondin Funeral Service in Biggar for your compassion and comfort, Reverend Jo-Ann Hills for your kind and nurturing words, the Biggar United Church choir and organist for the music, the Biggar United Church ladies for the great lunch following the service, and the honourary and active pallbearers. Last, but not least, a special Thank You to all of Glenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family, near and far for sharing pictures, songs, readings memories and more! â&#x20AC;&#x153;When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasureâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;ŚEileen; Wendy, Wayne, Brenda, Glenna, Rob, Dave and families Donations in memory of Glen can be sent to KidSport Saskatchewan (for bowling) or charity of choice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He never looked for praises He was never one to boast He just went on quietly working For the ones he loved the most. His dreams were seldom spoken His wants were very few And most of the time his worries Went unspoken too. He was thereâ&#x20AC;Ś a firm foundation Through all our storms of life A sturdy hand to hold on to In times of stress and strife. A true friend we could turn to When times were good or bad One of our greatest blessings The man that we called DAD.â&#x20AC;? 6p1

LEHNERT, Joseph Peter: January 21, 1926 - February 8, 2012 â&#x20AC;&#x153;A special smile, a special face, In our hearts, a special place. Memories are a gift to treasure, Ours of you, will last forever.â&#x20AC;? Johanna; Georgina, Tom and families; Ronald, Lynne and families; Sharon, Darren, Kyra 6p1

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FEBRUARY: Awesome and colourful Student Art Show in Credit Union Gallery at Biggar Museum, both schools and most grades submissions. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14: Annual Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Pie Sale and Tea. Order whole pie for $13 or enjoy a slice with a cuppa in the Gallery from 2 - 4 for only $5. Call us at 306-948-3451 to order, open Monday - Friday, 1 - 5 p.m. 4c3 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11: Biggar & District Health Services Foundation fundraiser and auction presentsâ&#x20AC;Ś â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Red Carpet Eveningâ&#x20AC;?, cocktails @ 5:30 p.m.; dinner @ 6:30 p.m; Live Dance music duoâ&#x20AC;Ś â&#x20AC;&#x153;Better Than Nothingâ&#x20AC;?, at Biggar Community Hall. Live & Silent Auctions. Ticket purchase = chance to win 1 of 2 $1000 cash prizes. Tickets, $50. Available at The Biggar Independent, 122 Main St., Biggar. 48c12 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15: Biggar & District Food for Thought Inc. Annual Meeting at 10 a.m. in Biggar Hospital board room. Everyone welcome. 5c2 Antique & Collectibles Sale, February 20-26 during mall hours at Market Mall, 2325 Preston Avenue, Saskatoon. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28: Pancake Supper, at Biggar New Horizons, 5 - 7 p.m. Pancakes, ham, sausages and a beverage, $10 per person. Gluten free available. Donations/ volunteers, call Merle Massie at 306948-3660. Sponsored by St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church. 6c3

COMING EVENTS MARCH 30, 31 & APRIL 1 @ 7:30 p.m.; and APRIL 2 @ 2:00 p.m.: Reserved seating Tickets available @ at The Biggar Independent, 122 Main St./306948-3344, $20, for New Creation Community Players musical production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sister Actâ&#x20AC;? at The Majestic Theatre, Visa/ Mastercard accepted. 5c7

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NOTICES NOTICEâ&#x20AC;Ś Biggar & District Credit Union has the following fundraising opportunity available to local service groups and/or organizations: Cater supper for the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, March 22 at the Biggar Community Hall (approx. 170 people attend). If interested, please submit proposal including menu and price per plate to marketing@ biggar.cu.sk.ca or for further details contact Diane/ Cathy at 306-9483352. Deadline for proposals is 4:30 p.m. Friday, February 17.

Church office phone, 306-948-2280

PRESBYTERIANS, ANGLICANS AND LUTHERANS (PALS) FEBRUARY WORSHIP @ REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH 319 7th Ave. East â&#x20AC;˘ 10:30 a.m. For more information/pastoral services, phone Cindy Hoppe @306948-2947; Rev. Jessica Latshaw @ 306-261-9906, Sundays & Saturdays.

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Other Advertising Rates Available upon Request. The BIGGAR INDEPENDENT accepts advertisements in good faith. We advise that it is in your interest to investigate offers personally. Publication by this newspaper should not be taken as an endorsement of the product or service offered.

SUBSCRIPTION RATESâ&#x20AC;Śper year Pick-Up/ONLINEâ&#x20AC;Ś

$31.00 + $1.55 gst = $32.55 Inside 40-mile Radiusâ&#x20AC;Ś

$36.00 + $1.80 gst = $37.80 Outside 40-mile Radiusâ&#x20AC;Ś

$41.00 + $2.05 gst = $43.05

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FOR SALE Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna. com.

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WANTED Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Landfill OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-6582132 tfn MAIN STREET GARAGE SALE is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 306-9481773 or 306-9485393. Pick-up available. tfn Wanted coyote, fox, whole frozen animals. Must have sask fur license or treaty#. Call for pickup. Darold 306-852-8802. madtrapper@ hotmail.com. Dearler #6120.

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SEED & FEED HEATED CANOLA WANTED!! - GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!! - BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!! HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252

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tfn LAND FOR RENT, RM of Biggar 347; SW-21-3614, NW 21-36-14, SE 29-36-14 and Se 27-36-14. Total acres 510. Offers to be submitted by February 16, 2017 to Glenda Horner, Box 1772, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. For further information contact 306948-4277 4p3

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

Charter/ Sherwood Apartments 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom Heat and water supplied, wired for cable TV and satellite systems, laundr y facilities, appliances, some suites with dishwasher s, air conditioning, parking with plugins. For more information call: Karen/Kevin 306-948-9115 302 - 8th Ave. W. Biggar

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â&#x20AC;ŚPoaching, cont. from pg 3 $5,920. Baptiste received a court order under The Wildlife Act restricting him from being in the company of anyone involved in any aspect of hunting other than on the lands of a First Nation in the Province of Saskatchewan, or in the company of another treaty person hunting for subsistence. He must also provide details and information on all animals killed while outfitting, ensure all clients attend a Ministry of Environment office, and appear in-person to swear an affidavit that all the information and details of the hunt are true. He must also sign export permits required by clients. These conditions will be imposed for a period of five years. In addition, Baptiste was caught guiding a U.S. resident in the Sonningdale area in September 2016. He was charged for unlawful guiding and fined an additional $3,000 for a total of $8,920. The second illegal outfitting investigation began on December 5, 2016, when conservation officers from North Battleford conducted a compliance check south of North Battleford. Brett Zeis, age 30, of Langdon, North Dakota, pleaded guilty to having a loaded firearm in a vehicle and to unlawful hunting and was fined $1,880. George Keewatin, age 32, of Kamsack, pleaded guilty to unlawful guiding and was fined $10,000. Keewatin also received a court order under The Wildlife Act restricting him from being in the company of anyone involved in any aspect of hunting other than on the lands of a First Nation in the Province of Saskatchewan, or in the company of another treaty person hunting for subsistence. He must also provide details and information on all animals killed while outfitting, ensure all clients attend a Ministry of Environment office, and appear in-person to swear an affidavit that all the information and details of the hunt are true. He must also sign export permits required by clients. These conditions will be imposed for a period of five years. This was Keewatinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second conviction for unlawful guiding in 2016. Outfitting and guiding in unauthorized areas is a serious issue and this type of illegal activity hinders other outfitters who follow the rules. Laws to manage outfitting, outfitter allocations and areas are designed to provide effective management of wildlife populations to ensure hunting opportunities are available now and into the future. If you suspect fisheries, wildlife, forestry or environmental violations, please call your local Ministry of Environment office, Saskatchewanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toll-free Turn In Poachers line at 1-800-667-7561 or #5555 for SaskTel cellular subscribers, or report a violation online at saskatchewan.ca/tip. You may be eligible for cash rewards from SaskTip Reward Program.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2017

ELECTRICAL

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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Peter Hofmeister Journeyman Electrician

Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

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THIS SPACE IN THIS DIRECTORY IS

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FOR

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INSURANCE

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is a full service law ofﬁce that practices…

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For FAX service,

117 - 3rd Ave. W.,

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BUSSE LAW

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For all your home, business and rural needs

Ph: 306-948-4430 or 306-948-4460

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Weight Loss Coach Anne G. Livingston 317 Main St., Biggar

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Criminal Law Commercial Law Family Law Real Estate Law Wills and Estate Law and our lawyers, Jason Peszko Lisa Watson Nicole Hataley

INVESTMENTS

Financial Planning Estate Planning Life Insurance 222 Main Street 306 948 5377

info@twhfinancial.ca www.twhfinancial.ca

look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

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ÿ Auto & Home Insurance ÿ Farm & Commercial Insurance ÿ Health & Travel Insurance ÿ Life Insurance & Investments ÿ Farm Succession & Estate Planning ÿ Notary Publics Biggar Of¿ce Hours…

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Phone: 306-948-2204 Toll Free: 1-855-948-2204

Landis Of¿ce Hours:

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Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI

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Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist, Wealth Consultant Credential Asset Management Inc.

Pamela Eaton Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

Located at the Biggar & District Credit Union 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK • 306-948-3352 Mutual funds are offered through Credential Asset Management Inc., and mutual funds and other securities are offered through Credential Securities Inc. ®Credential is a registered mark owned by Credential Financial Inc. and is used under license.

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SERVICES REAL ESTATE

AUTOMOTIVE

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Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

HEAVY TRUCK Repair AUTO Repair TIRES Repair BOATS & RVs FULL MOBILE MECHANICAL & TIRES SGI Safety INSPECTION

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HAULING

FOR RENT BIGGAR HOUSING AUTHORITY Housing for families and seniors Rent based on income

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306.237.7671 TROY MAY, owner/operator Fax: 306-237-TROY email: tmay@hotmail.ca Super B outfits hauling grain and fertilizer in Alberta and Saskatchewan

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â&#x20AC;˘ Cattle hauling with 21 ft. gooseneck trailer â&#x20AC;˘ round and large square bale hauling with step-deck or highboy semi-trailers â&#x20AC;˘ also buying and selling straw and forage â&#x20AC;˘ also machinery hauling Home â&#x20AC;˘ 306-948-2037 Alex â&#x20AC;˘ 306-948-7291 Dan â&#x20AC;˘ 306-948-7843 Biggar, Sask.

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SEED CLEANING McNULTYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MOBILE SEED CLEANING Custom Cleaning of H.R.S. & C.P. S. Wheat

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WYLIE SEED & PROCESSING INC. Canadian Seed Institute Accredited Pedigree, Commercial & Custom Cleaning FULL line of Cleaning Equipment including Gravity Table

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price! For all your Cereal and Pulse Cleaning Call: Bill: Dale:

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Biggar Nationals vs Macklin Mohawks Biggar Nationals Goalie Stats

Biggar Nationals Player Stats #

Player

A PTS PIM

# 1

4 7 9 11 12 14 15 16 18 20 21 27 51 61 89

Liam Boyle Gage Gray Kevin Fick Mike Ferguson Travis Granbois Keaton Silvernagle Derek Argue Kyle Endicott Curtis Piecowye Ryan Robillard Brock Castle Joe Bristow Kyle Dilosa Dylan Haynes Matt Bourgeois

0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1

35 Cruz McNulty (B)

0 0 1 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1

2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 2 0 0 0 2

Player Ryan Kerpan (L)

MIN 67:37

SH 60

SV 55

0:00

SCORING

OT1

Nationals Mohawks

2 0

2 3

0 1

4 5

SHOTS

Nationals Mohawks

8 13

6 20

12 21

February 3 Scoring Summary Period 1: Nationals, 17:45 - Travis Granbois (Kyle Dilosa, Derek Argue); Nationals, 13:55 - Travis Granbois (Matt Bourgeois, Kyle Dilosa).

OTT OT 4 6

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Period 2: Nationals, 13:24 - Mike Ferguson (Keaton Silvernagle, Kevin Fick); Mohawks, 13:12 - Wyatt Watson (Hunter Steinhubel, Dylan Lauinger); Mohawks, 12:11 - Shel-

don Reschny (Cody McKinnon, Zak Stebner); Nationals, 9:31 - Travis Granbois (Kyle Dilosa, Joe Bristow); Mohawks, 5:48 - Zak Stebner (Adam Bast, Corey Doetzel). Period 3: Mohawks, 14:39 - Sheldon Reschny (Jason Baier, Cody McKinnon). Overtime Period 1: Mohawks, 2:23 - Wyatt Watson (unassisted). Penalty Summary Period 1: Nationals, 18:07 - Brock Castle,

holding (2); Nationals, 8:46 - Matt Bourgeois, tripping (2); Nationals, 5:16 - Liam Boyle, high sticking (2). Period 2: No Penalties. Period 3: Mohawks, 16:02 - Zak Stebner, boarding (2); Mohawks, 12:32 - Zak Stebner, interference (2); Nationals, 10:44 - Curtis Piecowye, holding the stick (2). Overtime Period 1: Nationals, 5:37 - Curtis Piecowye, high sticking (2).

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Looking for goals . . . Atom Nationals faced the Kindersley Klippers this past Sunday afternoon at the Jubilee. The contest - hard fought on both sides - didn’t go the right way for the Nats. They dropped the contest by a 9-1 score. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Ed Beeson stands by just a few of the paintings in his collection to be seen on the walls in the Biggar and District Credit Union. This exhibit will be up until April 1, do not miss it! (Photo for The independent by Delta Fay Cruickshank) by Delta fay Cruickshank for Biggar Art Group Ed Beeson has had a business in our town for decades! When he’s not been shaving, or styling the

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