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Remembering all who gave and who gave their all . . . Biggar Air Cadet, Kalean Dhil-Stevenot salutes during the Remembrance Day services at the Community Hall. Recognizing those who have given for our country was the paramount aim of the day, and one that should be more than just a day. For more, see page 2. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)
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Biggar recognized those who have served our nation and given of themselves in times of conflict. Remembrance Day was recognized by both Biggar Central School 2000 and St. Gabriel School while a service was held at the Biggar Community Hall. The simplest of acts: remembering, keeps in our collective memory the sacrifices of those who have fought for the freedoms and lives we have today. (Independent Photos by Daryl Hasein)
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Koch lays out her plan for the future of the province
Sask Party leadership hopeful, Alanna Koch meets with supporters and interested area residents, Tuesday. (Independent Photo by Peggy Hasein)
Saskatchewan has experienced “record population growth” but Alanna Koch recognizes there is still room for improvement. Koch, Saskatchewan Party leadership candidate spoke on this topic and many others when she visited Biggar. The crowd who attended a meet and greet for Koch on Tuesday, Nov. 14 in Biggar raised many concerns on many subjects. As for infrastructure, it is not only to roads that need attention but also there is a need for the Crown corporations to modernize in terms of delivering service to communities in the province. Koch has a four year plan for infrastructure and maintenance. “It’s about money, and it’s about investment,” said Koch. Koch outlined her
platform that starts with Growth Plan 2.0 building upon Premier Wall’s plan. It is about exports, population growth, economy, how services are delivered, quality of life, approach to the province’s international presence. It is about creating the right kind of tax plan to balance the budget. Agriculture is big in this constituency, acknowledged Koch. She is opposed to the carbon tax saying it will have an impact on the ag sector. But, Saskatchewan has diverse resources such as mining to drive the economy. She put forward her plans for an open and transparent government. Koch is committed to staying connected to rural Saskatchewan. One of her platforms is
regional cabinet meetings to ensure voices are heard. Asking for advice before making decisions will prevent missteps. There were many questions, comments and viewpoints from around the table. It is clear that the very diverse group -- from health care, to small business, to agriculture -- had many views. As for qualifications, Koch has worked on political campaigns for over 30 years. She has held the position of Chief of Staff to Cabinet Ministers. She has a strong background in agriculture: President of Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance; serving as a board member or elected director on ag related organizations; and she farms alongside her husband.
Biggar celebrates Canada Music Week this Tuesday Local talent will honour Canadian music during the national celebration, Canada Music Week, this Tuesday, November 21 at the Majestic Theatre. Joining thousands of musicians across
Canada, the local artists will continue a 10-year long tradition of recognizing the music of our land, all while raising money for the Biggar Majestic Theatre. Canada Music Week, an
initiative of the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers, focuses on bringing Canadian music to the public. In Biggar, music goers will hear the tunes from across Canada from composers
from British Columbia to Nova Scotia. Locally, performers will range from 3 to 83, playing music from Raffi to Stompin’ Tom’s ‘The Hockey Song’. Local composers will also
Perdue arena setting opening for next year Perdue residents are eagerly awaiting the opening of their new community hub, and officials are pleased to announce a tentative opening for next year. With such a short time from the devastating events which had the complete destruction of the old, much loved arena to fire in the spring of 2015, next year can’t come soon enough.
The community rallied, forming a committee and rebuild efforts quickly followed. To date, the site work, exterior shell with insulation, windows and doors, have been completed. Rough-in plumbing is finished and work on the in-floor heating and concrete will be completed in the next
few weeks. Soon after that, work will start on framing the interior, placing the boards around the ice surface and the electrical works installed. The fund raising committee was very busy this past year and has many events planned until the end of next year. With insurance money, fund raising
events, bingos, donations and The Perdue Community Agricultural Project, the total raised to date is $1.39 million. “A project of this scope involves a huge commitment from everyone,” says a committee member. “It is so great to see many people, organizations and neighbouring towns help us achieve our goal.”
debut their works on the evening. It gives the local performers a chance to be the stars, as well as being an appreciative audience. In addition to the Majestic Theatre performance, classroom concerts at Biggar
Central School 2000 and St. Gabriel School will be held for students. Again, Canada Music Week is this Tuesday, November 21 at the Majestic Theatre. Admission is by donation with all profits going to the Majestic Theatre.
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Perdue is eagerly awaiting their new community facility, the replacement for the arena lost to fire in
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News can make you shake your head Every now and then, when reading other news sites you come across articles that just make you shake your head. The other day I read a story about diabetes and the cost to the world. The total number of diabetics in the world is now 451 million and is expected to reach 693 million by 2045. It is estimated the global cost of the disease is $850 billion U.S. a year. Medical experts say the majority is Type 2 diabetes which is linked to obesity and lack of exercise. In Saskatchewan, we know all to well the effects of the disease as we have some of the highest rates in the country. So World Diabetes Day was created to promote awareness of the issue. Now, on the same day, on the same news site appeared another story. Krispy Kreme, the famous doughnut maker chose World Diabetes Day to give away free doughnuts in central London. Using its UberEats app, the doughnut maker dished out 36,000 free doughnuts. The advertising said, “Be the office hero and brighten up Tuesday for the team.” As you can guess there was an outrage. Either Krispy Kreme was unaware of the significance of the day or just didn’t care. The National Obesity Forum called them out and the national chairman said, “I’m speechless. What a desperately unthinking and stupid idea to pick World Diabetes Day to strut its sugary stuff.” However, people did not care. UberEats said the promotion was so popular they received tens of thousands of order in just a few minutes which caused a technical issue on the app. P.H.
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NAFTA turmoil an opportunity for Canada to strike on agriculture by Carlo Dade, director of the Trade & Investment Centre at the Canada West Foundation As North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations appear to teeter on the brink of failure, now— counter intuitively—is the best time for Canada to make new demands at the bargaining table. Specifically, it is an opportunity for the seemingly ignored agricultural sector. There are two reasons for this. The first is something that has gone largely unnoticed in Canada—the NAFTA-esque drama surrounding the United States-Korea Free Trade agreement. As with NAFTA, in September during the annual review of the U.S.-South Korea agreement, Trump threatened to pull the U.S. out. Reports out of D.C. had the withdrawal notification on Trump’s desk, ready for signature. But pressure from U.S. agriculture groups reportedly helped pulled Trump’s pen off the withdrawal paper. In Canada’s case, Trump’s notorious volatility means that it’s really 50/50 whether he withdraws from NAFTA or repeats his negotiating stunt with South Korea. The point is that we have to be ready to find ourselves where the Koreans are: back at the negotiating table, with a bad case of whiplash after having been shown the door.
We could also, as in the case of South Korea, be there because of pressure from U.S. agricultural interests. If this is the case, then having a “win” for the Americans on agriculture is an absolute must and may enable us to salvage the NAFTA negotiations. Last week in a meeting with U.S. senators on NAFTA, Trump faced his toughest questions and pressure from representatives from the farm belt. Trump assured senators that he understood the importance of NAFTA for U.S. agricultural interests and that they should trust him and not get “excited.” The response from one farm belt senator was, we may trust you but we are already “excited”—that is, worried, alarmed and scared. For U.S. agriculture, the trade picture is bleak. If the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) goes ahead without the U.S., American farmers will face significant losses in Asia, as the Canada West Foundation demonstrated in economic modelling in The Art of the Trade Deal: Quantifying the benefits of the TPP without the U.S. U.S. withdrawal from Korea is still a possibility and this would further harm agricultural exports. Talks with the European Union, the only active trade talks that the U.S. has beyond NAFTA, are dead
future governments from interests who want to use differences in regulatory standards as a pretext to slow or stop trade. We’ve seen something analogous in the beef trade, where a small group of U.S. ranchers were able to get Congress to impose mandatory country of origin labelling (COOL). Canadian producers were hit with an estimated $640 million dollars a year in costs because of the move before COOL was ended two years ago. So anything that could bring greater certainty to agricultural trade and prevent a special interest on either side from once again hijacking Congress and upsetting the apple cart would be appreciated by virtually all farmers in North America, but right now particularly by the Americans. This idea of agriculture regulatory harmonization has been on the agenda for the binational Canada-U.S. regulatory harmonization committee, so we know the Americans have been open to the idea. Whether Mexico could, or wants to, be brought in will be part of the conversation. But we could ask for, and more than likely receive, a harmonization concession that would benefit both countries—a win the U.S. can claim, but also a win for Canada.
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in the water, threatening losses in that market as Canada now has its own agreement and advantages over U.S. exporters. U.S. farmers simply can’t afford to lose any more. Which is why NAFTA is so important. Trade in agriculture and food between Canada and the U.S. has doubled since NAFTA was first signed. As Trump pulls out of trade pacts and countries balk at negotiating one-onone with the U.S., NAFTA is the only bargaining table where U.S. agriculture interests can to try to stem further losses. One indication of this is in the dairy sector, where, contrary to perceptions in Canada, ending supply management and gaining more access north of the border is not the U.S. industry’s priority for NAFTA. Holding on to market share in Mexico—already a much larger market for U.S. dairy than Canada—is. Putting aside dairy, however, one addition to NAFTA that would benefit producers of other agricultural products in both countries is to harmonize key elements of the food and agricultural inspection systems. For producers and processors in both countries, rules harmonization would bring stability and certainty to agricultural trade. It would help insulate
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Dig out a board game and enjoy the human interaction. Mass production made board games inexpensive and easy to purchase. The years between the 1880-1920s has been described as “The Golden Age� of board games. It was during the 20th century that the popularity of this past time started to decline. And yet, since 1990s and continuing to today, there has been substantial growth in the hobby. Part of this rise has been attributed to the Internet which has made it easier for people to find opponents. By 2010s it seems the interest in board games is now entering a new “Golden Age� with venues such as board game cafes popping up. So, find one near you and enjoy.
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New Horizons Activities
The past two weeks at New Horizons were pretty eventful. We had our second flu clinic of the season on November 2 which had a turnout a bit smaller than previous years. If you missed the flu clinic, flu shots are available for free at either of the pharmacies in town. On the 7th of November we had our second annual Crafter’s Fair! We had 14 crafters set up shop in New Horizons for the day with a variety of items including hand knitted, crocheted, sewn and even welded metal art! There were a number of door prizes donated by the crafters. If you were drawn for a door prize and haven’t picked it up yet, please be sure to stop
in at New Horizons to pick it up from the office. On October 30 we had Monday Kaiser with the following winner: in first place was Mildred Henne with 268 points, in second place was Reg Turner with 198 points, in third place was Pat Turner with 191 points and in fourth place was Joanne Kral with 184 points. The highest scoring game was played by Joanne Kral and Mildred Henne with a score of 53 points. At Kaiser on November 6 the first place winner was Pat Turner with 253 points, the second place winner was Grant Gamble with 249 points, in third place was Marie Roesch with 203 points and in fourth place was Ken Pearce with 201 points.
The highest scoring game of the day was played by Mildred Henne and Ken Pearce with a score of 96 points. On October 31 we had carpet bowling. On the first place team was Emily Liska, Pat Turner, Gail Herzberg and Marie Roesch. On the second place team was Judy Rickwood, Dinah Kegler, Agnes Small and Mildred Henne. Keep warm and have a great day!
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November. The 11th and penultimate months of the year. It is the fourth and last month to have 30 days. As does every month, November has month long, week and day celebrations. One of them is National Games Week which is the fourth week and generally coincides with American Thanksgiving week. The purpose of the week is to promote games, specifically interactive games such as board games. Originally promoted by Games Quarterly magazine and its publisher Mark Simmons, the week is now promoted by Greater Game Industry Catalogue. The week is dedicated to playing games -board, card, role playing, family, general interest, party, miniatures and educational games. Games have been part of family entertainment for generations. Whenever neighbours visited or friends came over games were played. On holidays everyone gathered around the table for a game of whatever was popular that year. I remember my parents searching the stores for a new board game to play
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bornly dug a small pit and moved a small fire in it, mostly to keep us warm! When we awoke in the morning, we looked up at a blue sky! Apparently a spark from our fire had started a smouldering fire on a section of the tent and just smouldered away all night! Of course we folded some earth in the tent before we gave it back! It sure was a memorable time! There is a photograph around here somewhere that Phyllis took of 5-year-old Beth and 3-year-old Jimmy as we strolled into our yard from a small campfire we had built under a tree at our place! We would give anything to find it again, for the love of that campfire has stayed in our family over the years. Campfires have a way of “getting to� a person and the glow of that one has really “gotten to� us.
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NOTICE OF CALL FOR FURTHER NOMINATIONS Municipal By-Election PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of: COUNCILLOR: Village of Landis (Number to be Elected: One) will be received by the undersigned on the 22nd day of November, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Village of Landis Office at 100 Princess Street and during regular business hours on Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 and Thursday, November 16th, 2017 at 100 Princess Street. Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location: Village of Landis Office, 100 Prince Street, Landis, Saskatchewan Dated this 9th day of November, 2017. Jane Leclercq, Returning Officer
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Agriculture showcase a trip down memory lane by Calvin Daniels It is always a highlight of the fall season for me to attend the annual Harvest Showdown in Yorkton. In many ways it takes me back to my roots. I spent my youth on the summer fair circuit showing stock, and was at the first eight or 10 years of Canadian Western Agribition. They are among my fondest memories in the sense they were my summer camps. Harvest Showdown still gives me a nice taste of those well-remembered days. There are cattle and heavy horses and grain displays, and more important there are cattle people and grain farmers. I grew up on a farm, and it was my background in agriculture which helped me get my first job at a newspaper here in Yorkton. I did not go to journalism school, but knowing a Hereford from a Charolais, and wheat from oats, opened the door to a writing career. Among the displays and events at Harvest Showdown that draws my interest most are the heavy horse pulls. Watching the big horses pull thousands of
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pounds still astounds me even after watching the event for years. I can’t help but think about how not so long ago in terms of our country it was horses which powered practically everything, hauling goods, plowing fields, powering the lumber sector, and more. Those days are gone, but should not be forgotten, which is why I very much appreciated the efforts of writer Merlin Ford in writing Horses, Harness and Homesteads: The History of Draft Horses in Saskatchewan. It’s a book most farmers should
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in the Cup qualifier, with the top two animals eligible to go before the judge Calvin Martin in Yorkton for the ultimate prize. From the perspective of show judge Martin, a long-time Clydesdale breeder from Strathclair, Man., the quality of animal in the ring Thursday evening was outstanding. “All these horses are very worthy winners,” said Martin. “They were all brought out in outstanding condition. They were all excellent examples of the Clydesdale breed.”
Looking at the seven animals Martin said “they all have certain good qualities.” In terms of his final selection Martin said the mare moved well, with good feet, and nice hocks. In terms of a draft horse he said feet and legs are critical. “The saying is no feet, no horse,” he said. “They need the feet to grip the ground.” That point really tied the show into the realty of the horse pulls and the history of the big horses which is something that will stick with me for a long time.
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Keller leads star-studded NHL rookie class They’re young. They’re talented. And for the most part, they were flying under the radar until they hit the ice for the start of this year’s National Hockey League season. This year’s rookie class in the NHL is outstanding. Last year, the rookie race was a two-man show — the Leafs’ Auston Matthews and the Jets’ Patrik Laine. In the end, after all the headlines and the offensive splashes the two made, Matthews, the No. 1 pick in the previous year’s draft, beat out Laine, the No. 2 pick the same year, for rookie of the year honours. But this year’s top two picks, Nico Hischier of New Jersey and Nolan Patrick of Philadelphia, are being outscored, out headlined and outshone by a half-dozen or more first-year players, the best of which appears to be, by far, Clayton Keller
of Arizona. Keller, who grew up in the St. Louis area, was chosen No. 7 in the 2016 amateur draft. He scored 11 goals in the Coyotes’ first 18 games and led the rookie scoring race by three over Brock Boeser, the pride of Vancouver, who sat out the Canucks’ first two games before getting a chance and making the most of it. Hadn’t heard of Boeser before the season began? Not many had. Nor were players like Mathew Barzal, Kyle Connor, Will Butcher and Charlie McAvoy household names. But Barzal, a Seattle Thunderbird grad from Coquitlam, B.C., is one of the key guys on the Islanders’ offence, and had a five-assist game in early November. Connor started the season in the minors but was called up by the Jets Oct. 17 and potted seven goals in his first 10 games. Butcher, along
at the suggestion that with Jesper Bratt, have their man Keller was the joined with Hischier to seventh-best give the player in his New Jerdraft year. The sey Devils’ Coyotes are still an almost the worst team unprecein the league, dented trio but perhaps of firstthey can build year stars. winner around McAvoy their young already star. might • Dwight be BosPerry of the ton’s best Penton Seattle Times: defenceman. on sports “Husband and wife Michael MeanBruce Penton and Jasmine while, PatSnell bowled rick, the 300 games on the same former Brandon Wheat night in Omaha, Neb. Or King who was the conas they’re now known sensus No. 1 pick almost around Chops Bowlall of last year before ing Alley, the perfect falling to No. 2 behind Hischier on Draft Day, is couple.” • Hall of Fame DB struggling with the FlyDeion Sanders, to NFL ers. He’s had a couple of Network, on Steelers nagging injuries and has WR Martavis Bryant one goal after five weeks acting like a diva: “He of the season. needs to understand It just goes to show that, baby, you’re an that the scouts’ pre-draft accessory, you’re not rankings mean little. Arizona fans would laugh the suit. You’re the tie ... and the suit is Antonio Brown.” • Paris Saint-Germain soccer star Neymar, to Sport-English.com, after Marseille fans pelted
him with foodstuffs: “I could’ve had lunch. There were baguettes, orange juice, Coca-Cola ... That is not soccer. It’s the same as going to a restaurant and hitting the chef with a knife and fork. • Dwight Perry again: “Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh went to a Wolverines divingteam practice and — fully clothed — leapt off a high board. Witnesses say he was plummeting even faster than his team in the polls.” • RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Tiger Woods has pleaded guilty to reckless driving. His short game hasn’t been much either.” • Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun Times, on Twitter: “Blackhawks are retiring ‘One Goal’ as team motto. It’s now ‘Why Shoot The Puck When You Can Make A Little Backhanded Drop Pass In Traffic.’ • Ken Tremendous, on Twitter: “Brock Osweiler has thrown 18 passes so far. They have been entered as exhibits 320-337 in Colin Kaepernick’s collusion
lawsuit.” • Brad Dickson of the Omaha World-Herald: “Three UCLA basketball players arrested on suspicion of shoplifting in China are out on bail. They’ve learned a valuable lesson, which I believe is ‘shoplift closer to home.’ • Another one from Currie: “Bad news for LiAngelo Ball: he and two other UCLA players were arrested for shoplifting in China. On the bright side, LiAngelo now leads the Ball family in steals.” • Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “Shalane Flanagan became the first U.S. woman to win the New York Marathon since 1977. Even Barack Obama said, ‘Oh come on, she had to have been born in Kenya.’” • Comedy writer Jim Barach, on Cleveland wideout Josh Gordon saying he used drugs or alcohol before every game: “To which diehard Browns fans are saying, ‘Welcome to our world.’” Care to comment? E-mail brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca.
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Nats thump Tigers . . . Biggar National’s Kevin Fick sits on the Kerrobert Tiger doorstep, November 11 at the Jubilee. The Nats rolled on to a 5-1 win. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)
November 6-9 Monday Mixed: MHS, Jason Raschke, 214; WHS, Brett Dorosh, 217; MHT, Jason Raschke, 582; WHT, Brett Dorosh, 552. Tuesday Seniors New Horizons: MHS, Jack Eckart, 200; WHS, Barb Archibald, 188; MHT, Jack Eckart, 528; WHT, Donna Eckart, 477. Thursday Seniors: MHS, Glen Shockey, 199;
WHS, Dianna Meger, 189; MHT, Glen Shockey, 493; WHT, Dianna Meger, 504. YBC Scores November 6-9 Bowlasaurus: BHS, Asher Bailey, 84; GHS, Willow Hebert, 61. Pee Wee: BHS, Josh Heimbecker, 131; GHS, Zuri Bailey, 84; BHD, Josh Heimbecker, 210; GHD, Zuri Bailey, 166. Bantam: BHS, Aidan
Zagoruy, 150; GHS, Oriana Gosslin, 127; BHT, Aidan Zagoruy, 387; GHT, Oriana Gosslin, 363. Junior: BHS, Tristan Otterson, 185; GHS, Jayla Boobyer, 167; BHT, Tristan Otterson, 477; GHT, Cassie Raschke, 443. Seniors: BHS, Justin Otterson, 134; GHS, Hailey Boobyer, 193; BHT, Justin Otterson, 386; Hailey Boobyer, 469.
On November 4 Biggar hosted the Youth Challenge tournament for the West Sask Bowling Zone. This tournament is open to all youth in the area aged 12-18. There was a tournout of 18 participants from Rosetown, Lashburn, Cut Knife, and Biggar. There was exceptional bowling done during the tournament. Cassie Raschke, Julian Heimbecker, Jayla Boobyer, Tristan Otterson, Hailey Boobyer, Madison Genaille, Justin Otterson, Hayden McMahon, and Kiersten Raschke represented Biggar and 6 of these 9 will be moving on to provincials in Regina on December 3 with the others from the zone.
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Blazers Provincial Run Begins with Conference Gold This past weekend, the BCS2000 Senior Blazers volleyball team moved one step closer to competing at the provincial championship. Biggar hosted the SHSAA 4A West Regional Conference 1 Championship Friday and Saturday. The team had convincing wins over Unity, Eagleview and Kindersley. The championship match was an entertaining affair against the perennially
top-ranked La Loche Lakers. The Blazers took the first game 25-19, only to have the Lakers return the favour, winning game two 25-19. Game three had the Lakers take an early lead and kept Biggar on their heels. The turning point occurred with the Lakers leading 13-11. Strong serving, tight defense and shutdown blocking allowed the Blazers to finish the match 15-13 and take
first place in front of an enthusiastic and vocal home-town crowd. The boys will be in Humboldt on Saturday, November 18 as one of the top-ranked teams for the West Regional 4A Championship. The top teams will advance to the SHSAA 4A Championship, also held in Humboldt on November 24 and 25. Good luck Blazers!
Nathan Hawkins sets up a block during the championship match.
The Union of the Dukes of Tunes . . . Folk/rock/country/bluegrass group Union Duke hit the stage for the second show of the Biggar and District Arts Council concert season, November 8 for an energetic and entertaining show. The Majestic Theatre was rockin’ with the hook-laden tunes of the five-some, and you can check out biggarindependent.ca this Friday for a video of the show. (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)
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During Saturday’s competition, Blazers coach, Rick Garchinski, lead a moment of silence after thanking the Royal Canadian Legion on behalf of the Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association for their cooperation and support on the association’s busiest weekend of the fall – with football championships, and volleyball playoffs taking place across Saskatchewan that day.
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Motor Licence Issuer – Biggar Office Looking for a rewarding career in a growing organization? Do you have an interest in insurance, agriculture, or business? Want to work and play in a progressive, rural community less than one hour from Saskatoon? Biggar & Landis Insurance Services requires a permanent, full-time Motor Licence Issuer. Applicants must possess a minimum Grade 12 education, a positive attitude towards learning and change, show initiative, work independently, be team-oriented, and enjoy working with the public. Insurance-related experience and/or licensing would be considered an asset. Why work here? We offer a very competitive compensation structure, 8% matched retirement plan, comprehensive group benefits with a Health Care Spending Allowance, and reimbursement for moving expenses. You’d work with a committed team in a challenging, rewarding and fun environment. Biggar is a dynamic, family-orientated community of approximately 2,200 citizens, offering hospital, parks, sports, arts, and two school divisions. The town is located 90 km west of Saskatoon, and 90 km south of North Battleford. Interested? Please submit your resume by Monday, November 27, 2017 to: Biggar Insurance Services Box 729 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Email: anita.silvernagle@biggarinsurance.ca We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those under consideration will be contacted. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep. ca/MT or 1-855768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
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Alphonse Napoleon Leunedas Bissonnette
November 8 at 7 p.m. and Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, November 9 at 11 a.m. both from St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church, Biggar, Sask. with Father Ed Gibney as celebrant. Eulogist was Tom Bissonnette; Readers, Andrea Bissonnette, Carol Matthews, Desiree Bissonnette; Offertory Gifts/Communion, Monique and Bob Carruthers. Interment followed in Cochery Cemetery. The family would like to thank the Biggar Long Term Care Home, Grondin Funeral Services and the Westwinds Motor Hotel for their kind service and support during this past week. Memorial donations can be made to the Biggar & District Health Centre Long Term Care Home, Box 130, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0
August 24, 1924 – November 7, 2017 Alphonse passed away peacefully at the Biggar Long Term Care Home, B i g g a r, Sask. on the evening of November 7, 2017. Alphonse and his two sisters were born on a farm west of Biggar to Alfred and Marie Louise (Martin). Unfortunately at the age of five, his dad was killed in a tragic accident and thus began the shuffle to convents, relatives a n d friends until he was of age to go back to farm the family homestead in 1953. His sons, Fred and Tom, were born while he was farming. In 1958 his uncle who owned the deed to the family farm sold it and he moved to Biggar to take up the mechanical trade at Sid Watson’s Garage on the corner of 1st Avenue and Queen Street. His sons, Andrew and Guy, were born in Biggar during this time. Alphonse worked at several garages around Biggar until starting his own business in 1978. He had a mobile van and travelled to homes and farms around Biggar to help with mechanical repairs. He was a talented mechanic helping many people get back on the road or into the field. His hobby was work. How good is that when what you love doing is what you do for a living? He enjoyed visiting with friends and customers while solving their mechanical issues at a reasonable price in a timely manner. He spent many days at the farm yard of Alfred and Charlie Martin working in their shop and enjoying the company of his close friends and relatives. Uncle Fred Martin and Alphonse went on many a road trip to attend family functions throughout Saskatchewan and Manitoba. He loved to drive and Uncle Fred always had a nice car so it was a match made in heaven! Alphonse worked well into his 70’s. Very few men half his age could keep up with him as he went about his business day by day. He was a durable man, with a kind heart. He handled adversity very well and never complained about his lot in life but in March of 1998 he lost his son Freddy to cancer and this seemed to take the wind out of his sails. He was never the same after that. Eventually this change brought about a separation from his wife of almost 50 years, Jeanne. It was a tough time for him when she passed away in 2014 even though they were living apart. He is survived by his children, Tom (Barb) Bissonnette of Saskatoon, Sask. and their children, Rebecca, Lisa, Adam, (Jocelyn) and greatgrandchildren, Oliver, Alice and Freddy; Andrew Bissonnette of Salt Spring, B.C. and his daughter, Andrea and great-granddaughter, Aalyn; Guy (Wendy) Bissonnette of Lloydminster and their children, Desiree and Wyatt; his step-sisters, Irene and Claire and step-brothers, Frank and Andy. Prayers were held on Wednesday,
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Everett James Walper June 22, 1952 - June 14, 2017 Our brother, uncle and friend was taken suddenly from us on June 14, 2017. Everett moved to Toronto, Ontario in the early 1980’s and had a long career with McDonald Douglas as an Electrician and retired from there when the plant closed down. He very much enjoyed riding his bicycle all around Toronto usually morning to night and always had a Canadian flag attached to the bike. We’ll miss him dearly. Friends wanting to contact the family or provide stories about time spent with Everett can be sent by email to walper@telus.net. 46p1
MEMORIAM KALUZY: In loving memory of Elmer, October 9 and Lenna, November 16 “The rolling stream of life goes on, But still two empty chairs Reminds us of the faces and smiles Of two who once sat there! Gone, but not forgotten!” Lovingly remembered and missed by the family. 46c1
CARDS OF THANKS The family of Raymond Besse would like to thank everyone for their kindness and generosity with his passing. The stories and memories of Ray that people have shared with us over the last couple of weeks have been heartwarming. We would like to extend a special thank you to the Biggar Hospital and EMS staff for the care and friendship shown to Ray over the last several years. A special thank you also goes out to the Kerrobert and Biggar Long Care Units for the care and friendship he received in the more recent months. Thank you once more to all. Raymond Besse’s family 46gfs
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FARM LAND FOR SALE FARMLAND FOR SALE R.M. of Marriot #317 NE - 01 - 33 - 15 - W3 (Ext 0) Parcel #119138845 (131 acres + seeded) Assessment $162,500 Written offers will be received by‌ Skelton Turner Mescall, 314 Main Street, P. O. Box 1120 Rosetown, SK S0L 2V0 up to 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 1, 2017. Phone: 306-882-4244; Fax: 306-882-3969
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ST. GABRIEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 109 - 7th Ave. W, Biggar Father Edward Gibney Parish Phone: 306-948-3330
MASS TIME 3UNDAY s A M Sunday School during service
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A prominent coulee on the Lake of Rivers near Assiniboia will now bear the name of Captain David McAndie, a fallen soldier who homesteaded near the area at the beginning of the First
World War. “Our government is honoured to recognize Captain David McAndie for his service to our country and our province,� Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Gene Makowsky said. “It is because of his sacrifice, and the sacrifices of so many other brave women and men, that we have the privilege to live in this free and prosperous nation.� Captain McAndie was born in Tarbet, Scotland in 1887 and immigrated to Saskatchewan in 1911. After the First World War began, he enlisted with the 46th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force in Moose Jaw. During the war, McAndie was assigned to the 10th Battalion and became one of the most decorated Canadian officers of the First World War receiving four awards for conspicuous gallantry in the face of the enemy. Tragically, he was wounded by enemy shellfire in France, dying of his injuries on August 15, 1918 at the age of 31. Members of the McAndie family were pleased to receive news of this announcement. “I am delighted that Saskatchewan has honoured the name of my uncle by naming this feature,� nephew of Captain McAndie Mackenzie McAndie said. “We, as a family, are very proud of David McAndie and, indeed, of the 10th Canadian Battalion who acquitted themselves so well in the face of the enemy. Especially, those who gave their lives.� The GeoMemorial Commemorative Naming Program was established in 1947 and is designed to honour Saskatchewan military personnel, police officers, emerg e n c y responders and others who are killed in the service of our country or province. Since its inception, nearly 4,000 GeoMemorial features, including the McAndie Coulee, have been named across the province. Lieutenant-Colonel Peter J. Boyle, Curator of The Calgary Highlanders Regimental Museum and Archives, brought McAndie’s nomination forward. The nomination was reviewed by the Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation’s Geographic Naming Committee, who forwarded its recommendation to the Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport for approval.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2017
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Ph: 306-948-5133
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is a full service law office that practices…
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P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0
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Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
201B - 2nd Ave. West
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INSURANCE
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
117 - 3rd Ave. W.,
(New Horizons Bldg) Biggar
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors
see us at The Independent, 122 Main Street, Biggar
¾ Auto & Home Insurance ¾ Farm & Commercial Insurance ¾ Health & Travel Insurance ¾ Life Insurance & Investments ¾ Farm Succession & Estate Planning ¾ Notary Publics
rod.campbell@sasktel.net
BUSSE LAW
102 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar
For FAX service,
Ph: 306-948-4430 or 306-948-4460
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• Bookkeeping • Tax Returns • Financial Statements
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CAMPBELL ACCOUNTING SERVICES
OFFICE HOURS
306-948-7274
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Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.
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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
Shoreline Realty
Cari Perih
www.SoldbyCari.ca homesforsale@soldbycari.ca
Acres of Expertise.
FOR RENT BIGGAR HOUSING AUTHORITY
701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar
HEAVY TRUCK Repair AUTO Repair TIRES Repair BOATS & RVs RVs FULL MOBILE MECHANICAL & TIRES SGI Safety INSPECTION
SERVICE TRUCK FULL MECHANICAL SERVICE Mon - Fri • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. phone: Chris
306-948-3376 Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar
Housing for families and seniors Rent based on income
1st Ave. West, Biggar
Call: 306-948-2101
• Cattle hauling with 21 ft. gooseneck trailer • round and large square bale hauling with step-deck or highboy semi-trailers • also buying and selling straw and forage • also machinery hauling Home • 306-948-2037 Alex • 306-948-7291 Dan • 306-948-7843 Biggar, Sask.
SEED CLEANING McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING Custom Cleaning of H.R.S. & C.P. S. Wheat
Phone: 306-948-5678
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:
306- 948-2807 or 948-5609 948-5394
Plant located 8 miles south of Biggar on Hwy #4, ¼ mile west on Triumph Rd.
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INDEPENDENT Custom Grain and Fertilizer Hauling Darren Diehl
306-262-5980 Biggar
COURIER
BIGGAR COURIER
• Biggar to Saskatoon • Same day Service • Monday to Friday • 24-hour Answering Service
~Brian and Cathy Fick~
Cell: 306-948-7524
DEADLINE for ads, classisifeds and news MONDAY - 5 P.M.
• Wood, metal, plastic signs • Vehicle & window graphics • Banners, stickers and Magnetic signs
Phone…
306-948-5600
Jerry Muc Phone: 306-948-2958 Fax:
Teams, Corporate and Personal Attire Judy Kahovec… 306-882-4313, cell 306-831-7935
Your authorized
Panasonic, Samsung, LG, Frigidaire, Shaw, Yamaha Audio Dealer;
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• Heavy truck parts • Agriculture parts • Automotive parts & accessories www.yhtruckagauto.com
Hwy 14 East, Biggar
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703 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar (just off Truck Route)
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NEWSSTANDS • Biggar Esso • Leslie’s Drugstore • Pharmasave • Quick Stop • Super A Foods • Shop Easy Foods • Weasie’s Gourmet Blends • Central Plains Co-op, Perdue • The Store, Perdue
216 Main St., Biggar
OPEN… Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
KRF Auto Centre 100% handwash “Where we do it all for you!!” • Detailing • Vortex Spray-In Box Liners • Granitex Baked-on Coatings for Decks and Cement Flooring • Auto Accessories • Trailer Rentals Owned & operated by Kevin Fick
227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar
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Rebel Landscaping 306-948-2879, evenings 306-948-7207, daytime Ed Kolenosky • Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting
• Topsoil • Lawn Care • Leveling • Sod • Patio Blocks
• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more
948-3955
Biggar Sand & Gravel • trenching • trucking • water & sewer • sand & gravel • excavating OfÀce …
306-948-5455 OPTOMETRISTS
8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat. • 8 a.m. - Noon.
YH Truck, Ag & Auto
• Laser Engraving • Promotional products (mugs, mousepad, etc)
and Your authorized
BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE
306-948-5699
“Your complete decal and signage shop”
Custom Embroidery
SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer
Farm & Acreage Salesperson (306) 948-4478 dave.molberg@hammondrealty.ca HammondRealty.ca
Rockin D Trucking & Cattle
Box 736, Biggar
M & N REPAIR
Dave Molberg
Fax: 306-237-TROY email: tmay@hotmail.ca Super B outÀts hauling grain and fertilizer in Alberta and Saskatchewan
Qualilty!
Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic
Office: 306-867-8380 carip@remax.net
TROY MAY, owner/operator
CLEANING
Open Monday-Friday
Cell: 306-948-7995
306.237.7671
A Sign of
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306-948-3996
REALTOR®
HAULING
SERVICES
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Dr. Kirk Ewen Dr. Michelle Skoretz Doctors of Optometry PHOTOGRAPHY
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GOLDBURG GRAVEL LTD. • Pit Run • Base Gravel • Road Gravel • Crushed Rock • Top Soil
Certified Scale and Ticketed Loads Serving Rosetown & Biggar areas Phone… Leam Craig
306-948-2801/306-948-7279
LEADING EDGE WELDING LTD. Aboriginal owned • Mobile Welding & Fabrication • 24/7 Emergncy Service
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• Repairs? Got a project in mind? • We cater to ALL industries… farming/ Give us a call for a FREE quote. commercial/oil field/ • NOW offering Skidsteer, industrial Transport, Hot Shot Service! CALL Chance Parenteau @ 306-948-9465 or Sarah Nagy @ 306-290-9766
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2017
CWL host Faith Workshop
Submitted Photos.
On October 28, St. Gabriel CWL hosted a faith workshop for women. Through readings, dialogue, and activities, the group of 35 ladies reflected on the theme “Inspired by the Spirit, Women Respond to God’s call�. Women from St. Gabriel’s Parish, Biggar PALs, Saskatoon, Humboldt, Landis and Wilkie were in attendance. The presenters were from the Saskatoon Diocesan CWL: Edna Hodgson, Audrey Zimmerman, Ingrid Eggerton, and Marlene Van Dresan. After lunch a group of CWL life members, with the help of Father Gibney, presented a short, entertaining skit about the Catholic Women’s League.
“Chase The Ace� at The Legion Fridays
Randy Weekes, MLA Biggar - Sask Valley Constituency Office 106- 3rd Ave. West, Box 1413 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0
Toll Free: 1-877-948-4880 Phone: 1-306-948-4880 Fax: 1-306-948-4882
GRONDIN FUNERAL SERVICES and our area churches extends an
OPEN INVITATION to you, your family and friends to join others in this community who have experienced a loss, to come and renew your spirit and honour your loved ones.
“BLUE CHRISTMAS� Service of Remembrance
WATCH for
BIGGAR‌ Monday, December 5 • 7:00 p.m.
Leslie’s Drugstore
~all religious denominations welcome~ Local enquiries: Grondin Funeral Services • 306-948-2669 “Our family serving your family since 1963â€?
Doreen’s Discount Day at
Biggar United Church
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