Webpaper 26 by The Biggar Independent

Vol. 109 No. 26

THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2018

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Reflective . . . Clouds are mirrored in the waters of Richmond Lake, south of Biggar, Sunday. Beautiful but hot weather was the order of the day, causing clouds to form but do little else but threaten. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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Giving everything they have, BCS elementary students hit the Rec Complex, June 21 for their track day. Running, jumping and encouraging each other, the student athletes spent the day competing, but in reality, just enjoying the day before going on summer break. (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Premier Moe calls for changes to Equalization Program Premier Scott Moe is calling for changes to Canada’s equalization program, which has seen Saskatchewan receive zero over the past 11 years while Quebec has received $100 billion. “Equalization is an incredibly inequitable and flawed program, which has seen provinces like Saskatchewan, Alberta and Newfoundland receive zero year after year, even through the economic downturn in the resource sector,” Moe said. “Meanwhile, other provinces continue to receive billions every year. That means our taxpayers continue to pay for programs and services in other provinces, even when those other provinces’ economies are strong.” Moe has written to Trudeau and the other nine provincial premiers to propose a simple change to the complicated equalization formula that would make equalization fairer. Moe calls his proposal the 50-50 Formula. Under this formula, the overall amount of equalization and relative fiscal capacity of each province would continue to be calculated in the same manner it is now, using the same revenue sources. Half of the total equalization pool would be distributed on this basis. The other half would be distributed on a per capita basis, based on the population of each province relative to the other provinces. This would ensure that all provinces receive

some amount of funding from the equalization program, while continuing to ensure the “have not” provinces receive significantly more relative to their size, based on their relative fiscal capacity. Even under this proposal, the benefit to Saskatchewan remains quite small. Saskatchewan would receive about $300 million, or about 1.6 per cent of the overall equalization amount. “As Saskatchewan has not received one dollar of the $177 billion in equalization paid out over the past 11 years and is not expected to receive any equalization payments for the foreseeable future under the current formula, I would contend

that this proposal is more than reasonable in terms of its benefit to our province,” Moe said. Moe noted that while the Saskatchewan government does not pay money into the equalization program, Saskatchewan taxpayers do through their federal taxes like income tax and GST. On average, every Canadian contributes a little over $500 per year to the $19 billion equalization program, which means Saskatchewan taxpayers contribute about $600 million per year. Moe is requesting that a discussion about equalization be added to the agenda of the upcoming meeting of Canada’s Premiers in July.

Sask crop doing well despite poor weather conditions Across the province, seventy-five per cent of the pulse crops and fall and spring cereals are at their normal stages of development, while 70 per cent of the oilseeds are at their normal stages of development for this time of year, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report, for the period of June 12 to 18. Many areas reported rain showers this week, with large amounts recorded in the west-central region. The Rosthern area received 54 millimetres of rain, the Kindersley and Moosomin areas 30 millimetres, the Biggar area 35 millimetres and the Frobisher area 20 millimetres. Many

areas in the southwestern and west-central regions remain very dry, including Gull Lake, Shaunavon, Outlook and Dinsmore, which have received less than 25 millimetres of rain since April 1. Provincially, topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated as four per cent surplus, 67 per cent adequate, 24 per cent short and five per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 61 per cent adequate, 28 per cent short and 11 per cent very short. Topsoil moisture is in shortest supply in the southwest. Crops, hay and pasture in these areas are affected by the dry condi-

Landmark day . . . Biggar Central School Kindergarten grad, Alex McMahon gets his diploma from Principal Kim Fick, Monday. Proud kids and parents filled the gymnasium for the first of what will be many milestone days ahead for these wee grads! (Independent Photo by Ana Irvine) tions. In the parts of the south that received rain over the last few weeks, annual crop conditions have improved; however, hay yield is expected to be lower than average and pastures are expected to have reduced carrying capacity going into the summer months. Less wind this week allowed producers to do some in-crop weed control, which had been interrupted in previous weeks due to strong winds. The majority of crop

worms are still causing damage in some areas.

damage this week was due to lack of moisture. Cut-

CORRECTION: Last week’s Independent double-page spread, honouring the Biggar Central School graduates contained several errors. While building the page, a rough page was sent instead of the final corrected version. No excuses, however, as we apologize for the mistake. See Pages 10 and 11 for the Biggar Central School graduates.

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Thiis s We Week . . . Goodbye, but not farewell for St. Gabriel grads . . . St. Gabriel School recognized some pretty special students, June 20 as they held their annual Grade 9 farewell. Here, Berly Bebillo is congratulated

by Principal Rick Garchinski and teacher Karen Jiricka. See page 19 for the grads who were honoured on the day. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Opinions _____________________ 4 Agriculture ___________________ 12 Sports & Recreation ___________ 13 Classifieds ___________________ 14 - 16 Business & Professional Directory 17- 18

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Test your knowledge of Canada Canada became a country in 1867. Canadians learn about the culture and history of our country in school but those who immigrate here must take a Citizenship Test. As we prepare to celebrate Canada Day, here are some sample questions from a practise citizenship test. Have some fun testing your knowledge. 1. Under Parliamentary legislation, when must federal elections be held? The third Monday in October every five years Whenever the Prime Minister wants The third Monday in October every four years The first week of November every four years 2. What animal is the official symbol of Canada? Moose Beaver Deer Elk 3. Which province has the most extensive park system with approximately 600 provincial parks? New Brunswick Alberta Saskatchewan British Columbia 4. Who had a direct role in the founding of Ottawa, Canada’s national capital? General Sir Isaac Brock Chief Tecumseh General Robert Ross The Duke of Wellington 5. What is the name of the Sovereign’s representative in the Territories? Premier Commissioner Governor General Lt. Governor 6. What is the largest city in Saskatchewan? Regina Moose Jaw Prince Albert Saskatoon 7. What is the meaning of the Remembrance Day poppy? To remember the sacrifice of Canadians who have served or died in wars up to the present day To commemorate Confederation

To honor Prime Ministers To honor the Sovereign 8. Where is the wine industry Okanagan Valley located? Ontario Quebec British Columbia New Brunswick 9. Which part of the Parliament building was destroyed by fire in 1916? The Library The Peace Tower All of it The Centre Block 10. What is due process? Individuals are entitled to only some freedoms under the law Limiting some of the individual’s legal rights Respecting all of the legal rights a person is entitled to under the law Only respecting certain rights of the individual

They MUST be signed, approximately 300 words in length and are subject to editing.

11. What symbol was adopted by the Hudson Bay Company? Maple leaves The Cross The Union Jack The Beaver

16. What city is Canada’s second largest city? Vancouver Montreal Toronto Québec City

21. Who is Canada’s Head of State? The Governor General The Sovereign The Prime Minister The Lt. Governor

12. Where was the coldest temperature ever recorded from (-63*)? Yukon Northwest Territories Alberta Nunavut

17. Whose economy in the Prairie Provinces is based on mining, hydro-electric generation and agriculture? Saskatchewan Alberta Nova Scotia Manitoba

22. Who was Canada’s first Prime Minister? Lord Elgin Sir Leonard Tilley Sir John Alexander Macdonald Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine

13. Normally, how long a period is the appointment of the Governor General and the Lieutenant Governor? Once appointed, indefinitely Five years Four years Six years 14. Canada’s national anthem begins with which words? Long live our Queen (King) O Canada God Save the Queen (King) True patriot love 15. In what Prairie province is the most famous street intersection and its name? Manitoba, Wine and Port Manitoba, Portage and Main Saskatchewan, Portage and Wine Alberta, Portage and Main

18. What economic trade did the French and Aboriginal people collaborate together on? Tobacco trade Oil Trade Cattle trade Fur trade 19. Where did the Acadians mainly settle in 1604? All regions Maritime provinces (today) Prairie provinces Northwest Territories 20. Who built a fortress in Québec City and allied the colony with First Nations to battle the Iroquois? Pierre de Monts Samuel de Champlain Jacques Cartier John Cabot

23. What happened to the Aboriginal peoples with the arrival of European traders and colonists? Europeans captured them and took them prisoners Warfare ensued Nothing Many died from European diseases they had no immunity for 24. Which province is known as the wheat province as it is known as Canada’s largest producer of grains and oilseeds? New Brunswick Manitoba Saskatchewan Ontario Continued on Page 7

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Test your knowledge of Canada Those of us who were born Canadians and attended a Canadian school all our lives don’t often think about becoming a citizen by applying. We learned history in school and by listening to the news channel or reading newspapers. And, some of us have lived through some of those historic events. But, think about it from the standpoint of an immigrant who wishes to become a Canadian citizen. They must follow a number of guidelines and they must pass a test

requiring them to be knowledgeable about Canada. The written test is based on content from the official guide on various subject matters -- history, rights and responsibilities, political system, geography, values. As we are closing in

on Canada Day I thought I might take a few of the questions from practise citizenship tests. See how many you get right. 1. What three oceans border Canada? 2. On what date did Nunavut become a territory? 3. Who was Sam Steele? 4. What does it mean to say Canada is a constitutional monarchy? 5. Name the five regions of Canada. 6. Approximately how many Canadians served in the First World War? 7. Who is considered the father of

Manitoba? 8. What does the word “Inuit” mean? 9. Why is the Battle of Vimy Ridge important? 10. What is the difference between the role of the Queen and that of the Prime Minister?

11. Name four fundaof rapid change. What is of the Constitution) and (Winnipeg) mental freedoms secured this called? the Prime Minister is 18. An anti-slavery netby the Canadian Charter Answers the head of government work that helped thouof Rights 1. Atlan(directs the governing of sands of slaves escape and Freetic, Arctic, the country) the United States and doms. Pacific 11. Freedom of religion, settle in Canada 12. What 2. April 1, speech, belief, peaceful 19. Go to the voting is the name 1999 assembly station with your voter’s of one of 3. A 12. Confederation card and ID, mark an the longest great fronBridge X next to your chosen continuous tier hero, candidate, fold the ballot 13. From sea to sea multispan Mounted and present it to the poll 14. New Brunswick bridge in Policeman officials who will tear off 15. Yukon the world? and solthe ballot number and 16. Chinese 13. What dier of the give you the ballot to 17. Alberta (Edmondoes CanaQueen deposit in the box ton); Saskatchewan da’s nation4. Cana(Regina); Manitoba 20. The Quiet Revolual motto “A da’s Head tion Mari Usque of State is a Ad Mare” hereditary mean? Peggy Hasein Sovereign 14. What (Queen or is the only King) who official bilingual provreigns in accordance ince? with the Constitution 15. Where is Mount 5. Atlantic, Central, Logan? Prairie, West Coast and 16. What group of North people were significant 6. More than 600,000 in the building of the 7. Louis Riel Canadian Pacific Rail8. “The people” in the way? Inuktitut language 17. What are the Prairie 9. Canadian Corps provinces and their capi- secured its reputation for tal cities? valour and bravery. 18. What was the 10. The Sovereign is the “Underground Railhead of state (guardian road?” 19. When you vote on NOTICE OF CALL FOR FURTHER NOMINATIONS election day, what do you do? 20. In the 1960s, Quebec experienced an era Public notice I hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of:

Neighbourly News

MUNICIPAL BY-ELECTION Councillors: Town of Asquith Number to be elected: 1

will be received by the undersigned on the 4th day of July, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Asquith Town Office, and during regular business hours from June 21st, 2018 to July 4th, 2018 at the Asquith Town Office. Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location: Asquith Town Office. Dated this 21st day of June, 2018. Holly Cross, Returning Officer

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Adoption of a Bylaw to Amend the RM of Glenside No. 377 Zoning Bylaw

Fibre Fair a big success . . . Reba McNeill gets ready to shear the wool of Lamb-O, Saturday at a very successful running of the Biggar Fibre Fair. Due to the possibility of bad weather, the event was moved from the Lionel Jones Library/ New Horizons to the Community Hall. The weather held, and many, many people came down for demonstrations and vendors for what can only be deemed a huge success! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

New Horizons Activities We only had two card players show up for the Friday card party on June 15. They played several rounds of cribbage, enjoyed a coffee, and went on their way. On Monday, eight participants came out for

Kaiser. Reg Turner and Ken Pearce scored 72 in a single game for the highest scoring game of the day. At the close of play, cash prizes went to the following: first - Ken Pearce; second - Marie Roesch; third - Joyce Col-

bert; fourth - Linda Vermette. As our office and courtesy car will be closed for the July 2 holiday, we will not be holding Kaiser on that day. Happy Canada Day to everyone!

Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Glenside No. 377 intends to consider the adoption of a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw No. 6-2015 under the Planning and Development Act, 2007. INTENT OF ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT: The proposed amendments will further clarify policies to improve interpretation and implementation and also further align the Zoning Bylaw with the Statements of Provincial Interest (5PI). The amendments are summarized below: 1. Section 7.3 Site Regulations, Discretionary Uses is amended by adding immediately after Minimum setback for trees, shelterbelts and other, the following: Exemptions: The maximum site size may be a greater area depending on existing physical circumstances, i.e., limitations or demarcations, peculiar to a proposed non-farm residential site, such as a shelter belt, existing buildings, a highway or rail line or topographical restraints. 2. Section 7.3 Site Regulations is amended by adding the following sub-section: .3 The minimum and maximum site area may be amended depending on existing physical circumstances, i.e. natural (river, creek, coulee, etc.) or man-made (roadway, railway, etc.) barriers, or to include attributes which part of the developed yard site such as windbreaks, fences, sloughs, etc. PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the proposed bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw during regular office hours at the RM of Glenside No. 377 municipal office. Copies are available at costs. PUBLIC HEARINGS: The Public Hearing shall be held on July 9th, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the RM of Glenside No. 377 municipal office. Issued at the RM of Glenside No. 377, this 12th day of June, 2018. Joanne Fullerton, Administrator

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Biggar Lodge News

LEGION BURGER NIGHT at The

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FRIDAY, JUNE 29TH ~ 6:00 p.m. ~

by Karen Kammer, Recreation Coordinator Warm Summer greetings friends! Hope you are enjoying the hot weather here.

This week at Biggar Health Centre we started with Monday morning exercises. In the afternoon we had Don Gil here from Wilkie. He played

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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

easy listening music. Tuesday morning the Grade 5’s from BCS were here to read. Afterwards they gave us homemade cookies to thank us for allowing them to our home this year. In the afternoon we had Jeopardy. Wednesday morning we had a different kind of morning. We loaded the bus and took the residents to Argo Bush for a wiener roast lunch. In

the afternoon we played Guess the Animal. Thursday was Exercises and bingo. Friday morning was Hymn Sing. We had Barbecue Club down Autumn House. In the afternoon we had horse racing. Saturday morning was Jackpot Bingo. In the afternoon was a movie. Sunday was 1-1 time and Associated Gospel Church was here for worship Have a great day.

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St. Croix Island Ontario Newfoundland 31. What is the highest mountain in Canada? Mount Logan Mount Columbia Mount Fairweather Mount Moresby 32. The Oath of Citizenship begins with: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second I will faithfully observe the laws of Canada I swear that I will be faithful Allegiance to her Majesty 33. Who founded and directed the Geological Survey of Canada? Charles Best

Sir William Logan Sir John Alexander Sir Leonard Tilley 34. What does the Crown symbolize for Canadians? The 400 year tradition of a Constitutional Monarchy Freedom The Constitution of Confederation The Federal State

31. Mount Logan 32. I swear that I will be faithful 33. Sir William Logan 34. The 400 year tradition of a Constitutional Monarchy

10 8 28. Who invented the worldwide system of time zones? Sir Sanford Fleming Joseph-Armand Bombardier Mathew Evans and Henry Woodward Reginald Fessenden 29. What is the name of the Royal Anthem of Canada? Canada the beautiful O Red Maple Leaf God Save the Queen (King) O Canada 30. Where was the first European settlement? Port of Vancouver

and Main 16. Montreal 17. Manitoba 18. Fur Trade 19. Maritime Provinces (today) 20. Samuel de Champlain 21. The Sovereign 22. Sir John A Macdonald 23. Many died from European diseases they had no immunity for 24. Saskatchewan 25. Over a million 26. Sir George-Etienne Cartier 27. 10 28. Sir Sanford Fleming 29. God Save the Queen (King) 30. St. Croix Island

Test your knowledge of Canada (continued from page 4) 25. How many Canadians served in World War II? Over a million 110,000 500,000 750,000 26. Who was a key architect of Confederation from Quebec? Sir George-Étienne Cartier Joseph Howe Robert Baldwin John Macdonald 27. Canada has three territories and how many provinces? 7 9

Answers 1. Third Monday in October every four years 2. Beaver 3.British Columbia 4. Duke of Wellington 5. Commissioner 6. Saskatoon 7. To remember the sacrifice of Canadians who have served or died in wars up to the present day 8. British Columbia 9. The Centre Block 10. Respecting all of the legal rights a person is entitled to under the law 11. The Beaver 12. Yukon 13. Five years 14. O Canada 15. Manitoba, Portage

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McCanniky (Mechanics)

(Dumkopso Nixderfinger sticking into der spitzensperken) I drove a half mile away to see him. “Goodbye,” he said, as I threw the old Model “A” into reverse. Clunk-bango! Went the transmission and we knew that we had just experienced trouble! The gears in the transmission had piled up and the bottom of the gear case had broken out in several parts. We stopped the engine a moment and talked. Home was half a mile

away and there sat the Model “A”, in Joe’s yard. Joe puffed on his pipe. “No trouble,” he said as though it was an every day thing. Joe rummaged thru a lot of junk in his garage and finally came up with an old inner tube that was older than the Model “A”. He reached down, pulled the tube around the old cars transmission, pulled it tight, poured in a

couple of quarts of old oil and told me to fiddle around with a long screw driver. I found that only the “low” gears hadn’t moved much. I started the old car up, and drove home! That transmission caused us a lot of worry in finding repairs - none of which are as memorable to my mechanic mind as Joe’s repairs! McCannics: Episode No. 2 We were picking berries away up the Centre Road on the high pasture land when the car drove over

a stone! The needle on the dash showed that we were losing gas because the stone had caused a leak. We rapidly emptied a berry pail and crawled under the Bob Mason car and saved some. We had about two quarts saved from what had been a full tank only a few cupfuls! What could we do to get home some nine miles away? Our son Jim was with us and soon he figured out a way! First of all we took the

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tube out of the spare tire (this was many years ago) and with the aid of a small three cornered file (which we also found in the trunk) we cut off the valve stem, which had the same size thread as the carburetor line! We joined the two. The with two old beer bottles (also found in the trunk) we poured a spoonful of gas thru’ a cut in the tube and eureka... the car started! One of us sat on the fender and poured a spoonful of gas in to keep the car going until we got to the nearest hill on the road then we just coasted downhill until we almost stopped then we put a little gas in until the next hill. We did this for over six miles (a lot of it downhill) until we got near Perdue and home. Boy did Athol Miller

(of the service station) ever laugh at our crude method of getting our car within a half mile from town! So there you have it - a short memory of a time (that doesn’t seem long ago!) when “making-do!” was part of our lives! There must have been hundreds of situations like those mentioned above! Mebbe we didn’t learn very much in those times, but we did learn one thing (especially blacksmiths, et cetera): tell them a thing can’t be done and they will do it! Mebbe that kind of approach, is when the cell phone was invented! The realities of today were but a dream a couple of generations ago. Mebbe the future will solve some of todays imaginations. Mebbe... mebbe... mebbe, eh?

Thereʼs always something happening at the Museum by Delta Fay Cruickshank for the Biggar Museum and Gallery Every Wednesday afternoon, a group of artists get together in the gallery at the Biggar Museum. Here they share tips, confidence, praise, equipment and enthusiasm. This is the group who painted the Christmas banners for the Biggar Health Centre last year. This is also the same group who find artists and their work and schedule an exhibit in the Biggar and District Credit Union. They then hang the art, giving you, the community of Biggar, a chance to see just how very talented so many are in Biggar and area! Right now hanging in the Biggar and District Credit Union is the work of Joyce Wirachowsky. This local artist works in encaustic wax as well as alcohol ink on tile and on wood. Do drop in and

check out here art, you will be impressed. The What’s It Lady has been in, actually a while ago (where do the days go!)! Last month’s winner of the What’s It was Margy Sapsford! She correctly identified the hose stretcher and eye cup. She got to go with

a bag of Biggar goodies! The What’s It? Lady has set another one for you, can you figure out what they are? Books, books and more books! Everyone has been so generous donating their gently used books. These books will be the major part of the museum’s important fund raising this summer! The Museums Association of Saskatchewan (MAS) just had their annual conference in Humboldt. MAS has been helping the small museums of our province with tips, education and grants for 50 years. I had the pleasure of representing Margy Sapsford was the win- our museum and ner last month of the What’s It? our community at (Photos courtesy of the Biggar this conference. Museum and Gallery) We do have one fine museum everyone! And I learned so much . . . how the experience of visiting a museum is changing. There was a speaker who came all the way from New York City to speak about Museum Hack! Check them out at museumhack.com. A tour of major museums in the states that focus on fun in the museum experience! Passion based stoJoyce Wirachowsky stands beside a small section rytelling is their specialty of her art work now hanging in the Biggar & District along with total audience participation. The audiCredit Union (Photo courtesy of Biggar Art Group)

seeing the ence is encouraged to tiny Praiuse their phones to snap rie settlephotos of themselves ment grow imitating the poses of into this the art objects in the great commuseum. munity! Lots more of using And we so storytelling as part of enjoyed the museum visiting the serexperience was focussed enade on. I came away from by Mrs. the conference not only Jiricka’s with new ideas, but with Grade knowing that here at our 1 class! community’s museum, They sat we practice storytelling and some of the Museum on the floor, she Hack ideas! played, Did you know that if and we you bring your child, heard the grandchild, niece, Can you identify these artifacts? If so, song, “I nephew, any a child, drop in to the Biggar Museum and Galhave Canwe will dress them as a lery, fill out a ballot and you could be a ada in my firefighter and get their winner of a bag of Biggar goodies! picture taken putting out Pocket”! My, those kiddies knew a “fire”? We are now open on Thanks to everyone who every word, everyone Saturdays, would love to participated, well, it came out to enjoy panbrought tears to my eyes! see you! cakes before the parade during Town and Country Fair Days. I’m sorry I had to miss it, and the parade, I hear it was pretty good, considering the not so perfect weather! The school kids have been coming in most days. They are such a delight to have in here. They have been checking out the new art show and touring the museum. They seem to really appreciate Mrs. Jiricka’s class came for a visit to see art and histhe stories of the tory. Before they started their tour, they serenaded us first people here in with the song, “I got Canada in my Pocket” It was so our area as well as beautiful, brought tears to my eyes!

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Asquith Fire department holds successful pig roast; show and shine The Asquith Fire Department and the Asquith First Responders held their Pig Roast Supper and Auction on June 9. What was originally intended to be a biennial event initiated in 2011 has transformed into a highly anticipated annual public event since 2016; each year building on the successes of the previous event. Building on the past years, the 2018 version of the Pig Roast included a show and shine, beer gardens, afternoon music, bouncy castle, face paint-

ing, barbecue lunch and fencing demonstration provided by the fencing club, snacks and refreshments provided by the travel club, supper, live auction, raffle table and a street dance. They say word of mouth is the best advertising and after the turn out for the show and shine, we would tend to agree. This year’s show and shine had the best turn out yet featuring 48 registered vehicles (51 were on display) and included old classics, new muscle cars, semi-trucks, motorcycles and some

Cars line the streets for the show and shine, drawing many area car buffs.

rat rods. Both sides of the street were filled, and then some. One of the drawing cards for the car show may have been the inaugural “People’s Choice Award” being given away; and what a beauty it was! The winner of the “People’s Choice Award” was Wiola Syslo with her 2007 Ford Mustang GT. As always, the pig was the main attraction as it was being roasted all day at the front of the Elk’s Hall; the smell was amazing and had people anticipating supper. The beer gardens were well attended all day and at supper there wasn’t an empty chair to be found. In all 235 tickets for supper were sold, but estimated overall attendance throughout the day would be approximately 450– 500 people enjoying all the free events. When it was time for the auction, people filled the hall for the chance to take home some amazing donations; and in the process of bidding on the

Well, isn’t he the little charmer? . . . St. Gabriel School student and newly minted graduate, Eric Mundt, makes a “Kodak” moment with Kindergarten teacher, Christine Quennell, Monday. The photo-savvy student, along with his fellow grads said goodbye to their teacher, and will now get ready for full-time grade school. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

The hall was filled with hungry Asquith and area residents as the Asquith Fire Department held their pig roast and auction June 9. items, showed their amazing support for our organizations. Heck, even the auctioneer bid on a few items! At the end of auction, Fire Chief Graham and Primary First Responder Diane Haugrud thanked all the volunteers for their hard work, the sponsors for their donations and support and all of the people for constantly and consistently showing unwavering support for our organizations. Some words from FC Graham that hit home. “With the recent addition to our first call area, AFD’s response area now covers just over 700 square kilo-

metres. So if you’re located anywhere between Kinley to the new G3 facility, or any grid road inbetween, we’ll be the ones responding. Without your support we wouldn’t be able to do

what we do”. All funds raised are earmarked for the four bay addition to our firehall; the structure was recently completed and now needs to be finished.

“People’s Choice Award” went to Wiola Syslo for her 2007 Ford Mustang GT. (Submitted Photos)

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MacKenzie Benoit

Patrick Buck

Sophia Dimazana

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Emily Goring

Joel Hanson

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Kathleen Kurulak

Jordy Leschinski

Cruz McNulty

Bronwyn Massie

Kathleen May

Shiela Montes

Jalyn Oesch

Makenzie Oesch

Gage Riemer

Patience Roy

Tanner Sawrenko

Amritpal Singh

Megan Taylor

Christian Tecson

Sara Thompson

Andrei Tuico

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Life left on the farm by Calvin Daniels Last week an event was held in Regina which was an indication there is still a good future in terms of farming on the Canadian Prairies. As part of the Canadian Farm Progress Show the Saskatchewan’s Outstanding Young Farmer Award was presented. This year I had an opportunity to interview the three finalists, and even managed to get away to do a farm feature on Jordan and Jennifer Lindgren who farm near Norquay. We often hear concerns from people involved in the agriculture sector that one of the biggest issues facing the sector is attracting the next generation of farmer. It’s not that no young person wants to farm, but there is a huge cost to acquiring a viable farm these days, and that is a daunting thing for many. Jordan Lindgren touched on the costs when we visited. There was never any 18065PS0 18065PS1

hesitation to buy out the farm, but it took planning, the Lindgrens related. There were kitchen table discussions regarding succession, and Jordan and Jennifer were helped out by having some of their own land and equipment to soften the impact of taking over. “We were preparing for it … We had built up to where we were able to do it,” said Jennifer. The move increased the couple’s debt load, but Jordan said debt is part of farming these days. If someone is going to farm “debt is going to be part of it,” he said. “If there’s no risk, there’s no reward,” added Jennifer. Without a base, Jordan said starting to farm today would be very difficult.

“Trying to start up (from scratch) is almost impossible with the costs that are involved,” he said. But few can just take over a farm either. Even parents and relatives need to money from selling their operation to retire on. “We had to buy everything,” Calvin Daniels said Jordan Lindgren, noting his father and uncle deserved to be paid for what they had built up through their partnership of near four decades. “It’s what they had worked their whole entire lives for. They deserved getting the most they could out of all their hard work.” But the three Outstanding Young Farmer final-

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ists saw the potential in the sector to take the risk. Lee and Shannon Sluser, along with their two young children, operate a fourth generation family farm near Glenavon in southeast Saskatchewan. They entered into an agreement to purchase the operations of the family farm seven years ago from Lee’s parents. Since that time they have added 5,500 acres to their farm and plan to continue expanding operations in the future. Michael and Jessica Lovich own and operate Lovholm Holsteins at Balgonie, Saskatchewan. They were both born and raised on dairy farms in Alberta where they got their start in the dairy industry, the couple purchasing their farm in Saskatchewan two and a half years ago. The paths are different, the focus of their farms is different too, but they are each an example of young people committed to the business of farming, and that is a positive for agriculture.

Wheat farmers face challenges growing world-renowned crop (NC) Wheat is Canada’s largest crop and it has a reputation around the world for being of the highest quality. This cereal crop, the majority of which is grown on the prairies, has many different uses including flour for making baked goods and pasta. Over the years, wheat harvests in Canada have been threatened by various fungal diseases. In the early part of the 20th century, epidemics

of a disease called stem rust destroyed millions of tonnes of wheat. Fortunately, plant breeders were able to develop improved varieties that were resistant to the disease. As changing climate conditions, a global trade system and pest adaptability lead to constantly evolving insect, weed and disease pressures, farmers need ongoing access to new wheat varieties and pest control

products to grow strong, healthy crops. Pesticides are an important tool that farmers use to protect their crops against pests and to be as productive as they can on existing farmland. Without pesticides, Canadian wheat farmers would need about 25 per cent more land to grow the same amount of crop they do today.

Why is my house so hot? (NC) If you’ve ever noticed that it feels much cooler at the cottage or rural areas than at home in the city, you’re not wrong. Thanks to the urban heat island effect, cities tend to have much hotter temperatures than the surrounding countryside. Research shows that the annual average temperature of cities with a million or more people can be as little as 1ºC warmer and as much as 12ºC warmer than nearby areas. This is because the con-

crete, brick and asphalt that make up the environment in urban areas absorb heat from the sun during the day and emit some of that heat at night. Urban structures can also increase the absorption and reflection of solar radiation, as well as reduce airflow. Meanwhile, buildings, cars and machinery in cities can make the situation worse by releasing waste heat. Global warming and population growth are also adding to the urban heat island effect.

Fortunately, if you live in a city there are a few things you can do to help cool off your community. Help plant trees around your home, neighbourhood or local park, as tree-shaded spots can be as much as 5ºC cooler than the surrounding area. If you’re renovating or are involved in a new construction through work or home, choose cool or reflective roofs that help lower indoor air temperature by reflecting the sun’s energy.

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Canadian talent shining in world of pro golf Since it’s the week of Canada’s 151st birthday and we’re smack-dab in the middle of golf season, it’s time to wave the flag and salute the ever-growing contingent of Canadian male professionals on the sport’s biggest stages. Never in the history of this country have so many Canadian golfers been plying their trade on the PGA Tour and the developmental Web.com tour. On any given week, as many as six or seven Canadians might be in a PGA Tour field, depending on the status of Graham Delaet’s back. Ranked as the secondbest Canadian at the start of this season, the Weyburn, Sask., golfer hasn’t teed it up in 2018 due to back problems. But Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford, who made worldwide headlines with a 59 at the 2017 Career Builder tournament in Palm Springs, had a victory in Florida last year, and Mackenzie Hughes of Dundas, Ont. won one in late 2016. Fellow Ontarion Corey

Connors has made the cut in 17 of 21 events and has had a couple of legitimate chances to win. Nick Taylor of Abbotsford won a PGA Tour event in 2015, but has struggled lately. Ben Silverman of Thornhill, Ont., earned his PGA Tour card this year after a strong 2017 season on the Web.com tour, while David Hearn has full Web.com status and gets the occasional PGA Tour start, as does 2003 Masters champ Mike Weir, who is trying to keep his game sharp so he’ll have a smooth transition to the PGA Tour Champions when he turns 50 in May, 2020. Waiting in the wings to play on the PGA Tour is Adam Svensson of Surrey, B.C. who has already locked up his 2019 card on the big tour due to his play on the Web.com tour, where he won a tournament earlier this year. Three other Canadians, Ryan Yip, Roger Sloan and Albin Choi, are Web.com tour regulars and one hot week, one victory, could propel

them onto the PGA Tour. Credit for the latest Then there’s Austin surge in Canadian talent Connelly, who has dual must go to the Golf CanCanadian-U.S. citizenada development proship and plays full-time gram and national team on the coach Derek European Ingram of Tour. Winnipeg. Other The talent than keeps growWeir, who ing, and won the more success Masters is bound to and seven follow. other • Steve PGA Tour Simmons events of Postmeand had dia; “As NHL 11 top-10 official Garfinishes rett Rank in majors, was playing Canadian in the opensuccess in ing rounds Bruce Penton past years of the U.S. on the Open, he PGA Tour has been mini- heard from the gallery: mal. Jim Nelford’s prom- ‘Call more slashing on ising career was cut short Pittsburgh’.” due to a boating acci• Reader John Choi, dent; B.C.’s Dave Barr asking a question of coland Dick Zokol, Branumnist Norman Chad don’s Dan Halldorson of the Washington Post: and Calgary’s Stephen “After the disastrous G-7 Ames had longtime Tour summit, do you think status, but minimal sucrelations with Canada cess. George Knudson, Al would improve if we Balding and Stan Leonlet them win the Stanard were Tour regulars in ley Cup every once in the 1960s, but little more than journeymen.

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awhile?” • Fox broadcaster Joe Buck, returning to the airwaves after a 15-minute audio failure during an interview with Jack Nicklaus on the U.S. Open broadcast. “The reviews are in — and we never sounded better.” • Bob Molinaro of pilotonline.com (Hampton, Va.): “No disrespect intended, but Stanley Cup winning Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin looks like he sleeps in the woods.” • Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Phil Mickelson incurred a two-stroke penalty for hitting a moving ball at the U.S. Open. “You can hit a moving ball?” asked a Baltimore Oriole. • Comedy writer Brad Dickson, on Twitter: “I had a dream last night that Phil Mickelson shows up at the College World Series, races onto the field during a slow roller back to the mound, and bats the ball twice.” • R.J. Currie of sportsdeke.com: “BC’s Rated PG Northstars rollergirl

team went unbeaten at a recent international tournament in Hawaii. Just a guess: first prize was a lava lamp?” • RJ Currie again: “Can’t say if Donald Trump will ask this year’s Triple Crown winner to the White House. I’m pretty sure Justify is going to say ‘neigh.’” • James Corden of CBS’s Late Late Show: “As the World Cup continues, a report just came out that football fans in Russia have been drinking so much that bars and restaurants are completely running out of beer. See, this is what happens when England wins one game.” • Headline at Fark.com: “Barry Trotz over to the New York Islanders.” • Perry again: “Canada will legalize marijuana nationwide on Oct. 17, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced. Coming soon to an NHL trophy case near you: the Lady Bong Trophy.” Care to comment? E-mail brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca.

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grandchildren. IF YOU KNEW THE Evangeline loved life KELFIELD MOORES, and although never don’t miss this married, loved her memorial party nieces, nephew and her WEDNESDAY JULY 11, many friends. She also 2:00 pm at the Kelfield enjoyed the company Community Centre, of the hundreds of Kelfield, Sask. birds, cats, dogs, and It was 100 years wild animals that lived almost to the day from on the Moore farm of when Tom and Anne virgin prairie, coulees Elizabeth (Lillie) Moore and spring water. Eva moved onto the farm at Kelfield, that Joseph Joseph George MOORE worked at the Provincial (1924 - 2018) Court in Saskatoon for Moore, their only son many years and spent and the last of that weekends at the farm family, died on April which was her favorite 9, 2018 at age 94. place in the world. She Evangaline (Eva) Moore suffered a stroke in died peacefully at the March 2014 and was Regional District Home unable to return. She in Battleford January was a quiet woman with 25, 2018 at age 91. a busy intellectual mind. “Uncle Tom” and Her love of literature, “Aunt Lillie” enjoyed music and politics were farm life and raised hidden because of her their three kids, Winnie, Joe and Eva, at Kelfield Evangaline Ann MOORE reserved nature, but (1926 - 2018) she was well versed on amongst wonderful all these subjects. She neighbors and friends. Joe continued farming until moving delighted in her Irish ancestry. Many to Nova Scotia in 1974 with his who knew her would say she was the wife Margaret and three children. most gentle, sweet-natured woman Joseph was predeceased by his wife, this world ever knew. Margaret in 1999; sister, Winnifred Come out to KELFIELD JULY 11 1986; and sister, Eva in January 2018. to meet Patty, Nelia and Cheryl, and He is missed by many, especially share some stories, pictures and his children, Nelia (Roland) Brooks, history. Cheryl (Walter) Noe and David; his six grandchildren and two great-

She also joked often about her Ph. D in procrastination! Mary’s trials and tribulations were many. Her most difficult time in life was losing her son Jeff. It is comforting to know that she will be with him again. Her philosophy was always “Glass half full, rather than glass half empty”! She often referred to herself as stubborn and independent, and that was why she was so tough. Her positive outlook on life, no matter the situation, has taught us great strength. Her greatest joy in life was her family. If you asked her she would say that her kids and grandkids were all “perfect”, and would always tell them how proud she was of them. She loved listening to them, watching them experience life and sharing in all of their laughter. She was the greatest support, and would say “I believe in you, you can do it”. She had the ability to make you believe that “nothing was impossible”. She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie (Mike) Morrice of Doha, Qatar and their children Stevie of Calgary, Alta. and Reid of London, Ont.; son, Rodney (Jodie Foster) Mirosovsky of Rosetown, Sask. and their children Carter, Skyler and Jada; and daughter, Pavla (Glenn) Friesen of Rosetown, Sask. and their children Courtney and Cole; her sister, Lillian (Elmer) Dove and their children Curtis, Darren and Crystal of Biggar; her cousins, John Maybuck (Carol) and Olga Maybuck; and her Sunshine Care Home family of Biggar, Sask. She was predeceased by her son, Jeff Mirosovsky; her parents, Steve and Rosie Maybook,; her infant brother, Walter Maybook; by her cousin, Edward Maybuck; and Joseph Derry and Otto Mirosovsky . Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 from St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church in Biggar, Sask. with Father Doug Jeffrey as celebrant. Reader was Stevie Morrice, granddaughter; and Intersessions was by Shannon Morgan; pianist was Karen Jiricka. Active Pallbearers were Curtis Dove, Darren Dove, Morgan Jiricka, Tom Jiricka, Warren Robbie and Ken Parney. Honourary Bearers were all those who shared in Mary’s life. Tributes may be directed to Biggar New Horizons Courtesy Car, Box 631, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 or a charity of one’s choice. Grondin Funeral Service, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”, www. grondinfuneralservice.com, 306-9482669. gfsc1

WOODWORTH, John: who passed away June 30, 2016. “A hardworking farmer who loved the land John, I love you; I miss you, I do not know what to say God only knows how I’m feeling In our house that is lonesome today.” … Joyce 26p1 REDLICH: In loving memory of our dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Alma Redlich, who passed away July 3, 2017. “A beautiful life came to an end. You died as you lived, everyone’s friend. You were always thoughtful, loving and kind. What precious memories you left behind. You left so suddenly, your thoughts unknown. But you left us memories we so proudly own. So treasure her God in your garden of rest. For in our world she was the best.” Sadly missed and always treasured by daughters, Eileen, Liz and families. 26p1 REDLICH, Arthur: who passed away June 17, 1991 “In a quiet country cemetery Where the quiet winds blow. Lies the one we loved so dearly And lost 27 years ago. You are near a place you loved to be You’d sit in the fields for hours Watching the cattle graze And the calves at play And enjoying the peace and quiet We hold you close within our hearts And there you will always stay.” Lovingly remembered by daughters, Eileen, Liz and families 26p1

Mary Katherine MIROSOVSKY (nee Maybook) November 1, 1939 - June 22, 2018 Peace perfect Peace… Mary Katherine Mirosovsky (nee Maybook) passed away peacefully at her residence in Biggar, Sask, on June 22, 2018 at the age of 78 years. She was born to Steven and Rosie (Uzee) Maybook, two very determined Ukrainian Immigrants, on November 1, 1939 on the farm approximately 20 miles north of Biggar in the Lizard Lake District, RM Glenside No. 377, 35-38-14-W3rd Saskatchewan. She was a gift as they were building their new life in Canada. In 1949, their family was further blessed with the arrival of her “Sis” Luba (Lillian). The Maybook family was complete and they all continued building the farm together. Mary attended Lizard Lake School and later St. Gabriel’s in Biggar, Sask. After receiving her Grade 12 in 1958, she attended Teachers College and then the University of Saskatchewan, which lead her to fulfilling career as a teacher. It was very important to her parents for her to receive an education. In 1960, Mary married Joseph Derry, and together they had three children, Jeffrey, Bonnie and Rodney. They lived in Saskatoon until 1967 when Mary and the children returned to Biggar, where she acquired a teaching job at St. Gabriel School. In 1970, she married, Otto Mirosovsky, and the family moved approximately

20 miles south of Biggar. She switched from full time teaching to full time farming. In 1971, her second daughter, Pavla was born. Her life remained on the farm until 2012, when she moved to Biggar to live in Sunshine Family Care Home, after being diagnosed with NPH (Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus), a brain disorder that allows too much fluid to accumulate around the brain. She handled this with a smile, and made the best of it! Sunshine became her home, and she truly had a family connection with Shannon Morgan and all the staff that helped with her care. She appreciated everything anyone did for her. Mary was a very warm and welcoming person. She will be remembered for her “open door” policy, family, friends, neighbours and even strangers were invited to the table for a good strong coffee, some good conversation and especially for some great food. She could make leftovers into a gourmet meal in the blink of an eye and took pleasure in feeding people. She loved hosting a party. It was her Ukrainian way. Her dessert was always a Players Plain cigarette, but she served others the most amazing sweet desserts. Many can still hear her saying, “hello good lookin” when her door opened! This greeting would often be followed by a big hug. Mary was an independent woman, and she had a good business sense. From owning her own land, to actively working in all aspects of the farm and maintaining revenue properties. She took pride in her ability to “look after herself”. But it would not matter if she was knee deep in berries or apples, she would always take the time for a good “chin wag” on the phone or a visit across the table.

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How many people are tired of the same old picnics items? Do memories of bland potato salads and boring sandwiches persuade you to buy fast food or, p worse yet, keep you locked indoors? Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a romantic picnic for two or a family outing, easy to prepare gourmet ideas will liven-up your picnic basket for this holiday long weekend. One of the simplest things to pack for a romantic picnic for two is a fruit and cheese assortment, as there is virtually no preparation required. A grocery store with a delicatessen counter will be able to provide you with a number of small cheeses and specialty meats. While you are there pick up an assortment of fruit like grapes, pears, and local fresh berries, along with some gourmet crackers and pepper jelly. Wash the fruit but leave everything else in itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original store packaging. You will want to pack a small cutting board, a couple of sharp knives and, if legally feasible, a bottle of wine. If wine is not an option, then juice in wine glasses will create the same seductive ambiance. Too many family picnic gatherings are bombarded with the consistently usual potato salads and coleslaws. However, no matter what salad you choose, it will require some assembly, so one is better off expending that energy by making something different. The variations of salads are endless. A quick and easy way is to create one from the ingredients you already have in your fridge and pantry. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the confidence to go this far, then blow some dust off the cookbooks you have piling up and try something you have never made before. Whatever salad you choose to prepare, pita pockets are the perfect item to serve them in. They will eliminate the need for paper plates and plastic cutlery, while adding a gourmet aura to your salad eating experience. If carbohydrates are a concern, lettuce leaves also work great as salad holders. That brings our conversation to the next common picnic item - sandwiches. Instead of peanut butter and jelly or egg salad, why not make Italian pressed sandwiches filled with a variety of Mediterranean meats, cheeses, and complimentary flavours. This is not as hard as it sounds, as it is made in a large loaf and then cut into individual sandwiches. To ease the preparation, purchase a large Ciabatta loaf from the bakery counter. Cut it in half length-wise, and hollow out the majority of the center while keeping the shape of the outside crust intact. You should be able to put the top back on and have it look like an untouched loaf. Fill the centre with a variety of sliced meats like salami and capicolli with a complimenting cheese like provolone and/or shavings of parmissiano reggiano. Continue to fill the bread with gourmet olives, sundried tomatoes, capers, fresh basil and oregano, salt, fresh cracked pepper, and some extra-virgin olive oil. Put the top of the bread back on, seal it tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight with a cutting board and some heavy cans placed on top of it to press it all together combining the flavours.

Dear Chef Dez: I always find potato salads bland. Any suggestions? Stephanie T. Langley, BC Dear Stephanie: I am so glad you asked this question, as I always use this as a topic of discussion with my students. Firstly, if you are Chef Dez boiling your potatoes, try steaming them instead. Potatoes being boiled will take on excess unnecessary water, and water has no flavour. If you insist on boiling, then at least make sure that the water is liberally salted so the potatoes will become seasoned as they boil. The most important thing to do however is â&#x20AC;&#x153;tasteâ&#x20AC;? the salad. Dressings are usually prepared separately and then mixed with the bland potatoes. People are very careful to taste their dressings in progress, and adjust the seasonings as needed, but we forget to taste the salad once it is combined. Always taste and adjust the seasonings in anything you make, just before you are serving it so that you can assess it in the same form that your guests will.

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CWL donates to Family Centre . . . Trish Nichols, centre, of the Biggar CWL presents Shirley Labelle, left, and Stacey Beadle from the Biggar Family Centre with $180.16, proceeds raised during the recent Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day brunch. (Submitted Photo)

Property Crime stats (for the week of June 10 to 16) June 13: Mischief - Damage (Town of Biggar) Request to have unwanted vehicle removed from property. Complainant declines to lay charges. June 13: Theft Under or Equal to $5,000 (RM of Biggar) Theft of construction equipment. Complete - Unsolved. June 14: Theft of Motor Vehicle (RM of Biggar) Theft of lawnmower. Complete - Unsolved.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2018

U 14 Girls, Minor Ball christen new Rec Complex building

Where ever you go, you go with St. Gabriel School to a bright future . . . St. Gabriel School recognized graduating Grade 9 students, June 20 as they completed their time at the faith-based school in Biggar. Laughs and reminders that they are always welcome for a visit to their former school, the students will now make the final push in their education lives,

knowing theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been put on the proper path. Back Row, left to right: Jannuela Villanueva, Charry Labadan, Tyra Suter, Kiara Larochelle, Mikka Gallardo, Berly Bebillo, Cassandra Raschke. Front: Meynard Mariano, Aljo Villanueva, John Tibon, John Escano, Jessie Montgomery, Justin Otterson.

Even though it has almost been a year since Biggar Minor Ball hosted the 2017 U14 Girls Provincial Championship the effects are still being felt around the community. The event was such a huge success with outstanding support from the community, fans and sponsors, because of that support Biggar Minor Ball was able to see a profit from the weekend and wanted to spend that money on something that could benefit the community as a whole and thought a pole shed for the sports complex would be a great idea. They were

in contact with the Town of Biggar Council and the RM of Biggar Council and they were in agreement that a building like this would be a great asset to the community. So we are pleased to announce Biggar Minor Ball has partnered with the Town of Biggar and the RM of Biggar to fund this beautiful new building for the whole community to use at our sports complex! Without the support of the fans, volunteers, sponsors, The Town of Biggar and the RM of Biggar this would not have been possible!

(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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