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April / May 2012 VOLUME 1 ISSUE 3 www.finelifestyles.ca Editor Thom Barker editor@finelifestyles.ca
Associate Editor with FINE LIFESTYLES EDITOR THOM BARKER It is truly a pleasure to bring you this Oil and Gas Edition of Fine Lifestyles Weyburn-Estevan. Long before I was a magazine editor, before I was a newspaper reporter/photographer, even before I was in the high tech business (and that’s going back a ways now), I was a geologist. I graduated university at kind of a bad time in the rock business and life kind of swept me off in other directions, as so often happens. No regrets. I love making magazines. Geology, and science in general have always been a great passion of mine. In this issue, we chronicle the fascinating story of Ron Carson, one of the region’s pioneering business people in the industry. We also have an expanded version of Jenn Cugnet’s column “Geologically Speaking,” in which she gets down into the dollars and cents of what it takes to get the stuff (oil, that is, black gold, Texas tea) out of the ground. Most of the time it isn’t a simple matter of “shooting at some food and up from the ground come a bubblin’ crude,” although there are occassionally deposits that reach the surface. Of course, we also profile some of the great companies that make up the southeast Saskatchewan oil and gas industry, an industry that has a great impact on all of us as the province leads the way to economic recovery for Canada. Whenever I read these stories, I get carried off into another world. A world very different than our own—or perhaps, more accurately, a time very different than our own—when what is now Saskatchewan was largely covered by a vast, tropical, inland sea, which thrived with primitive life that would eventually become the fossil fuels we depend so heavily upon today. Send your comments to letters@finelifestyles.ca.
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Contributing Editor Ryan Holota ryanh@finelifestyles.ca
Graphic Design and Layout Tracy Y. Hahn tracyh@finelifestyles.ca
In-house Design Amber Moon amber@finelifestyles.ca Lori Gallagher lori@finelifestyles.ca
Photography Angela Clements www.angelaclementsphotography.com Brent Hume www.brenthumephotography.com Jon Gillies www.imagesbygillies.com Shawn Fulton www.shawnfultonphotography.com Starr Mercer www.starlitestudiophotography.com Vanessa Paslawski v_paslawski@hotmail.com
Contributing Writers Amy Nelson-Mile Dani Stobbs-Gallipeau G.H. Lewmer Jade Ivan Jennifer Cugnet
Karin Melberg Schwier Ken Beattie Roxy Blackmore Sheena Koops Trilby Henderson
Advertising Consultants Britany Watson (Weyburn) britany@finelifestyles.ca Subreena Kaban (Estevan) subreenak@finelifestyles.ca
Publishers Randy Liberet 306.540.3320 randy@finelifestyles.ca Wayne UnRuh 306.541.3365 wayne@finelifestyles.ca Brooke Watson 306.551.4789 brooke@finelifestyles.ca 3440 Balsam Grove, Regina, SK, S4V 2S4 Fine Lifestyles Estevan/Weyburn is published six times a year by Fine Lifestyles Regina, Ltd. We reserve the right to edit any materials chosen for publication including photographs. We reserve the right to reject or accept any article, photograph, image or advertisement. All contents of Fine Lifestyles Regina, Ltd. publications are copyrighted 2011 with all rights reserved, except for original articles submitted to Fine Lifestyles Regina, where copyright resides with the author. No other part of this publication may be reproduced without the written permission of Fine Lifestyles Regina Ltd. or its writers. The name Fine Lifestyles Estevan/Weyburn, its logo and material cannot be reproduced without the written consent of the publishers. The views and opinions expressed in the expert advice columns herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Fine Lifestyles Regina Ltd. or the companies it represents. The information contained herein is of a general nature and is not intended to address the circumstances of any particular individual or entity. Although we endeavour to provide accurate and timely information, there can be no guarantee that such information is accurate as of the date it is received or that it will continue to be accurate in the future. No one should act upon such information without appropriate professional advice after a thorough examination of the particular situation.
Featured Contributors Photographers
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Vanessa Paslawski
Jade Ivan
After graduating from McKay Career Training College with a Photographic Imaging Technician Diploma I started my own photography business, Paslawski Photography.
I also work full time at the Weyburn Credit Union and I’m looking forward to my wedding in September.
Jade grew up in Weyburn on a small farm. After completing high school at the Weyburn Comprehensive School, she is now attending her final year of university with the University of Regina. Upon convocation in June, 2012 she will have a Bachelor of Arts in English as well as a Bachelor of Education. She is currently teaching in Fort Qu’Appelle for her internship as well as curling with the University of Regina varsity team. Jade is an active community member with 4-H and curling and has volunteered abroad in the Dominican Republic. She spends spare time visiting with family and riding horses.
Jon Gillies
Amy Nelson-Mile
While in school one of my images received first place in the Bridgestone Tire competition. I have also had an image published in Photographer’s Forum-Magazine for the Emerging Professionals and had an image chosen for the Canadian Wheat Board calendar contest.
Jon has been an avid photographer his entire life. He pursued his interest into a profession and has received extensive training and experience. He has graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art and an Education degree majoring in Arts Education. He continues to keep current, and has travelled internationally to receive the latest techniques and trends in the photography world. He shares his passion and knowledge with others in his photography workshops. From nature to people, Jon captures the light, plays with unique perspectives and the latest special effects to make his images stand out. www.imagesbygillies.com
Amy Nelson-Mile is a non-fiction writer who writes corporate material and magazine articles. She has published hundreds of articles in various magazines and newspapers on a wide variety of topics, including the arts, business, education, fashion, health, heritage, human interest, spirituality, and more. She is also a writing instructor, researcher, administrator, and energy worker. She has lived all her life on the Saskatchewan prairie and feels a deep connection to the land here. Her other passions are listening to music, reading, and spending time with her husband and animals. www.amynelsonmile.net
Brent Hume
Dani Stobbs-Gallipeau
Brent Hume is an accomplished documentary photographer who received his formal education at David Thompson University in Nelson, British Columbia where he completed the Photography Certificate Program. He has had three solo exhibitions which have been displayed extensively at galleries throughout Saskatchewan and Manitoba including The Mackenzie Art Gallery and Dunlop Art Gallery in Regina. The focus for Brent’s exhibits has been to document the lives and experiences of rural people, as well as, different aspects of the farm community. His work has also been included in group exhibitions which have travelled in weestern Canada and also to Europe. Brent’s photographs are a part of several permanent collections including the Canada Council Art Bank. He is also an organic farmer who lives near Carlyle, Saskatchewan with his family. e: brenthumephoto@gmail.com www.brenthumephotography.com
Originally from England, Dani moved to the prairies in 2006 and has been living in Estevan for the past five years. She was the voice behind Teatime, a column from a local newspaper for over four years and led an initiative to promote community morale with the creation of three murals on the hockey rink building. Dani married Canadian boy Matthew and they are now enjoying the blessing of their baby son Finley-Stephen. Her ‘happy place’ is either with a camera or pen in her hand, at a piano or sipping a large cup of English tea. www.12stonedance.blogspot.com
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Beware: there are many more mom ‘n pop, self-professed landscapers and even more pond specialists lurking out there just waiting to take advantage of a new homeowner or re-design. Close friends of mine in Regina had the misfortune to fall prey to a “landscaper” who assured them that he and his son were experienced and could get the job completed on time and budget. Sadly this was not the case and up until legal action was suggested the landscape and water feature waited to be completed. Enter into a properly executed contract and release funds according to your agreement, withholding a reasonable percentage until you are satisfied with the work. I reiterate, nothing will be perfect the first time, so expect a bit of to and fro until the water feature is fully functional and not leaking. It’s water after all and for the most part will do as it pleases.
their eggs in still water so if you w keep this pest population in check, that there is at least a decent ri the water feature. It goes without that if your pond supports fish an wildlife, it is a good idea to have a and movement as well.
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89 Q&A WITH designs pro Bruins coach keith cassidyContemporary “white noise” using water are in popularity as our living spaces 98 ENTERTAINMENT cAlENDAR and housing densities increase popular approach to incorporating 98 cHEF MIcHAEl SMITH REcIPES One critical issue with water features is in a design uses a recirculating s to have the water moving. You may not a disguised container (usually u 103 SkyDIGGERS need to be reminded that mosquitoes lay rock) and a novel or very minimalis
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for the water to flow over. You may have seen similar adaptations in pre-fab wallmounted fountains or in shopping malls, airports and large office buildings. This approach to water in the landscape is very clean, contemporary and doesn’t have to take up a great deal of room. Recently I had the opportunity to review a number of interesting, urban water features, many of which were incorporated into decks and balconies. The photos attempting to show these designs, appeared that they could be fabricated and installed by a handy householder or if drawn and explained to a contractor familiar with working with water. You might consider this approach to water in an area of the landscape that you spend most of your time relaxing in.
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Enjoy our earlier than usual vernal shot in the arm, take care as you hustle and bustle through the garden cleaning and definitely say hello to me if you see me in the water features section of the garden centre. Sadly, I shall be purchasing new materials for my drastic faux pas of neglect of “the pond.”FLEW
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By Ryan Holota. Photos by Brent Hume and Angela Clements. The Chamber of Commerce has traditionally been the group which makes a stand on behalf of businesses. In Estevan, this is completely true. However, Estevan is unique in many ways—not the least of which is the fact that there are 1,200 open jobs in a community of 12,000 people. The reality is that the community is already doing many things right. As a result, both the City of Estevan and the RM of Estevan have reached out to the Chamber of Commerce for guidance on economic development. That means the Chamber plays a much larger and more influential role in the community than many other Chambers do. It is a key player in attracting new 10
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businesses to the community, and does a lot of development work in retention, expansion, and attraction. It consults with businesses both large and small, to discover the issues that they are facing. What is going right? What is going wrong? What can be done to make Estevan an even better place to live and conduct business? The Chamber also plays a vital role in marketing the community to other parties. It advertises, enters the community in contests, and works to portray the city in a positive light. Its actions are a large part of why Estevan has been named one of the top 25 communities in Western Canada in which to do business, one of the 50 best
Canadian cities to live in, and has been recognized as one of the communities with a high proportion of independent businesses per capita (Estevan ranked 10th in the country). The lack of available rental housing is becoming one of the largest challenges that businesses face. This problem can’t be tackled by the Chamber alone, and so the Chamber has opened its boardroom table to a member of city council so that council has a more direct line of communication with the group. This will increase the understanding of both sides when it comes to how they face issues together.
At the Estevan Chamber of Commerce AGM on March 28, Premier Brad Wall spoke to a group of business owners, city councilors and interested parties. Of the many messages that he shared, one was of great importance to the city of Estevan: the announcement that the Province of Saskatchewan would be providing funds for a heavy truck and dangerous goods bypass of Estevan. Right now, all that heavy and potentially dangerous traffic heads straight down Fourth Street. “This is an incredible opportunity for the people of Estevan to engage in a conversation,” says Michel Cyrenne, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce. “This is an important road that the city needs, but we don’t want it to simply become a quick way to get out of Estevan. There will be development between the existing city and this route. How will it be laid out? How will it be zoned? We have an opportunity right now to decide how this is going to go down, rather than doing nothing and regretting it years into the future.” The Estevan Chamber of Commerce represents businesses at all levels of government. To learn more about how you can get involved, visit www.estevanchamber. ca or call 306-634-2828. In addition to being the voice of business in Estevan, the Chamber of Commerce is also the first point of contact between many new businesses and the City of Estevan. FLEW
Brad Wall speaking to business owners at the Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting.
Estevan Chamber of Commerce 322 - 4th Street Estevan, SK Canada S4A 0T8 p: 306.634.2828 e: michel@estevanchamber.ca www.estevanchamber.ca
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The coST of DrillinG Gusher or Duster, the cost is the same GeoloGically SpeakinG By Jennifer Cugnet
he Beverly hillbillies made finding oil look easy. all old Jeb did was “go shootin’ at some food, and up through the ground came a bubblin’ crude.”
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in some parts of the world, such as califonia, oil can be seen at the surface of the earth as a dark brown to black viscous liquid called a seep (think la Brea Tar pits). Seeps can occur along riverbeds, hill sides, and coastlines and many major oilfields were discovered simply by drilling near these seeps. The quest to find and recover oil in southeast Saskatchewan is not so simple. our oil-bearing rock formations are not at surface. They lie 700 to 2,000 metres underground. Discovering and producing these elusive oil-bearing zones requires extensive research and state-of-the-art technology – all of which comes with a hefty price tag. oil companies seeking to drill in Saskatchewan will invest heavily in our province and our people before they will ever see a profit from their well. The drilling process can be broken down into three stages: research and planning, drilling and post-drilling/production. Before an oil well can be drilled, a potential oil reservoir must be located. although known oil fields are referred to as ‘pools,’ wells are not drilled into vast underground pools of oil. rather, they are drilled into
rocks where oil is contained in tiny pores (some pores being no larger than the ones on your face). it is the job of exploration geologists and geophysicists to locate zones of rock with these tiny oil-bearing pores in the subsurface. They do this by analyzing different types of data purchased by the oil company or collected from public databases. They interpret seismic graphs, correlate points on resistivity, density neutron, sonic, and gamma ray logs, study core and rock chip samples, and create various maps and models using sophisticated software. once a potential oil reservoir has, in theory, been located—i say in theory because the only way to know for sure if oil is there is to drill a well. The next step is to secure the land where the potential reservoir is located. any company wishing to drill must follow provincial government regulations to secure the land (mineral rights) for the rock formation they wish to drill into. The company must approach the owner of the mineral rights, be it government or otherwise. if the government owns the mineral rights, the company submits a request to have the desired sections of minerals posted at the next land sale, if they haven’t already
been purchased by someone else. if the land is available, it gets posted in the sale, and the company will place a bid, which can cost them hundreds of thousands of dollars. Bidding too low could entail the risk of someone else purchasing the minerals the company wants. it can be a very high-stakes auction sale. if the company gets lucky and secures the land, they need to begin planning to drill. Mineral rights leased from the crown (government) expire after five years. Drilling a well will ‘hold’ the land, and the company will retain the mineral rights for as long as the well is in production. The proposed drilling location could be in the middle of a lake, or on the side of a hill, or in someone’s backyard. Before a drilling rig ever gets moved onto the drilling location, the land must be surveyed by a survey company at an average cost of around $5,500. To minimize environmental impact, oil companies give serious consideration to the best location for the drill. When the exact location is decided on, the oil company’s land man (or woman) will negotiate a surface lease with the landowner. The amount that the landowner receives varies, as it depends on the size of the lease and how much the lease will impact land usage. FineLifestyles
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MINERAL RESOURCE MAP OF SASKATCHEWAN 2011 Edition LEgENd
Although the Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and Resources has exercised all reasonable care in the compilation, interpretation, and production of this map, it is not possible to ensure total accuracy, and all persons who rely on the information contained herein do so at their own risk. The Ministry of Energy and Resources and the Government of Saskatchewan do not accept liability for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies that may be included in, or derived from, this map.
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† Mine = Past, present, and test producing mines Deposit = Deposits (calculated reserves - resources not 43-101 compliant in all cases) and developed prospects (drilling delineated mineralization) Showing = Mineral occurrence with assays
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This map is available from: Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and Resources Publications Office 200-2101 Scarth Street, Regina, SK Canada S4P 2H9 p: 306.787.2528 e: publications@er.gov.sk.ca Internet download: www.er.gov.sk.ca/mineralresourcemap URAnIUM 1. Dewdney Island and Laird Island deposits 2. Don Henry deposit 3. Arty Lake deposit 4. Pitch-ore Mine (closed) 5. Beta Gamma Mine (closed) 6. Eldorado HAB Mine (closed) and Baska prospect 7. Eldorado Eagle Mine (closed) and ABC deposit 8. national Explorations and Eldorado Dubyna mines (closed) and Strike deposit 9. Eldorado Verna, Ace-Fay, nesbitt Labine (EagleAce) and Beaverlodge mines and Bolger Open Pit (closed) 10. Martin Lake Mine (closed) 11. Rix-Athabasca, Smitty, Leonard, Cinch Lake and Cayzor Athabasca mines (closed); St. Michael deposit 12. Lorado Mine (closed) and Uranium Ridge deposit 13. Black Bay/Murmac Bay Mine (closed) 14. Consolidated nicholson Bay and Fish Hook Bay mines (closed) 15. Gulch Mine (closed) 16. Gunnar Mine (closed) 17. Johnson Island deposit 18. Stewart Island deposit 19. Maurice Bay deposit 20. Hawker Lake deposit 21. VIC Claims deposit 22. Matthews Lake deposit 23. Fond-du-Lac deposit 24. Spreckley Lake, Charlebois Lake and David deposits 25. Leo deposit 26. Mozzie Lake deposit 27. Row, West Row and ART deposits 28. Higginson Lake (Dianne) deposit 29. Fisher-Hayes and Paisley Lake deposits 30. nisto Mine (closed) 31. Corrigan Lake showing 32. Cluff Lake Mine (closed) - D, Dominique-Peter, Claude and Dominique-Janine (north, EX OP, UG and EX Pods) deposits 33. Shea Creek - Anne, Kianna and Colette deposits 34. Midwest Mine - Midwest and Midwest A deposits (not producing) (AREVA Resources Canada Inc., 69.16%; Denison Mines Inc., 25.17%; OURD [Canada] Co. Ltd., 5.67%) 35. Roughrider deposit and J Zone 36. Dawn Lake deposit 37. McClean Lake Mine - JEB, Sue A, B, C and E deposits (mined out); McClean, Caribou, Sue D (AREVA Resources Canada Inc., 70%; Denison Mines Inc., 22.5%; OURD (Canada) Co. Ltd. 7.5%) 38. Tamarack deposit 39. Eagle Point Mine (Cameco Corp.) 40. Collins Bay 'A' and 'B' Zone deposits (mined out) 41. Rabbit Lake Mine (mined out); mill processing Eagle Point Mine ore 42. Horseshoe and Raven deposits 43. La Rocque Lake deposit 44. Paul Bay Ore Shoot 45. Cigar Lake Mine (Cameco Corp., 50.025%; AREVA Resources Canada Inc., 37.1%; Idemitsu Uranium Exploration Canada Ltd., 7.875%; TEPCO Resources Inc., 5%; start-up 2013?) 46. Wolf Lake and Sand Lake deposits 47. West Bear deposit
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48. McArthur River Mine - McArthur River deposit (Cameco Corp., 69.805%; AREVA Resources Canada Inc., 30.195%) 49. McArthur River - BJ Zone deposit 50. Key Lake Mine - Gaertner and Deilmann deposits (mined out); mill (Cameco Corp., 83.333%; AREVA Resources Canada Inc., 16.667%) processing McArthur River Mine ore 51. Moore Lake - Maverick deposit; 525 and 527 showings 52. Millennium deposit 53. Centennial deposit 54. Black Lake showing 55. Gumboot showing 56. Phoenix deposit 57. Candle occurrence 58. Wolverine occurrence 59. Christie Lake occurrence 60. Burbidge Lake (BURR) deposit 61. Duddridge Lake (Thor) deposit 62. La Ronge Mine (closed) COPPER-nICKEL AnD COPPER-COBALT 1. Dianne Lake deposit 2. Dinty Lake deposit 3. Currie Lake deposit 4. Axis Lake and Rea Lake deposits 5. Dumas Lake deposit 6. Rottenstone Mine (closed) 7. Gochager Lake deposit 8. Triangle Lake deposit 9. nemeiben Lake (Dunlop) deposit 10. Howard (Little Clam) Lake deposit 11. Knife (Mokoman) Lake deposit 12. Uskik Lake deposit 13. Hidden Lake deposit 14. Kipahigan Lake deposit 15. namew Lake Mine (closed) (in Manitoba) LEAD-ZInC 1. Johnson Lake (Marina) showing 2. George (Brakewell) Lake deposit 3. Deception Lake showing 4. Sito Lake deposits 5. Fable Lake showing 6. Western nuclear Mine (closed) GOLD 1. neeley Lake deposit 2. Box mine (closed), Athona deposit and Frontier Adit showing 3. ELA deposit 4. Pine Channel showings 5. nirdac Creek showing 6. Ithingo Lake deposit 7. Twin Zone and Wedge Lake deposits 8. Golden Heart deposit and Weedy Lake showing 9. Komis Mine (closed) and EP deposit, Dog Creek and Stock showings 10. Corner Lake (Augustus) deposit and Oven Lake showing 11. Tower East and Memorial deposits 12. niko deposit, Kaslo and Birch Crossing showings 13. Jojay deposit 14. Star Lake and Jolu mines (closed) and Rod, Mallard and Rush Zones (mined out)
15. Jasper Mine (closed); Fork Lakes, Tamar and Transom deposits 16. Greywacke deposit 17. Roy Lloyd Mine - Bingo deposit (Golden Band Resources Inc.) 18. north Lake deposit 19. Contact Lake (Bakos zone) Mine (closed) 20. Preview north and South, PAP A, B and C deposits 21. Sulphide Lake deposits 22. Lynx Lake (GEM) deposit 23. Seabee Mine (Claude Resources Inc.) and Boundary Zone deposit (ore milled at Seabee Mine) (Claude Resources Inc. and Currie Rose Resources) 24. Porky Lake and Pigeon Lake showings 25. Santoy 8 Mine (Claude Resources Inc.) 26. Georges Lake showings 27. Prongua Lake showings 28. Brownell Lake showings 29. Manson Bay (Schotts Lake) deposit 30. Eccles Lake (Dolly) deposit 31. Graham Mine (closed) and deposit 32. Robinson Creek deposit 33. Prince Albert (Monarch) Mine (closed) 34. Laurel Lake deposit 35. newcor, Bootleg (Rio), and HenningMaloney mines (closed) 36. Phantom Lake and McMillan mines 37. Anglo-Rouyn tailings 38. Simmie paleoplacer showing COPPER-ZInC 1. Campbell River showings 2. Janice Lake showings 3. Jansem showings 4. Stackhouse Bay showing 5. Elephant Lake deposit 6. Discovery Lake deposits 7. Brabant Lake PEG/McKenzie deposit 8. Borys Lake deposit 9. Elizabeth Lake deposit 10. Anglo-Rouyn Mine (closed) 11. Pitching Lake deposit 12. SAD Zone (HBED Zone) deposit 13. Hook Lake (Gee Lake) deposit 14. Brownell Lake deposit 15. Bigstone Lake deposit 16. Miskat Lake deposit 17. McIlvenna Bay deposit 18. McDermott Lake (Balsam Zone) deposit 19. Ramsay (Quandt/Keputch) deposit 20. FOn Zone deposit 21. Schotts Lake deposit 22. Otonadah Lake deposit 23. Black Prince showing 24. Flin Flon and Callinan mines (closed) 25. Birch Lake and Flexar mines (closed) 26. Konuto Lake Mine (closed) 27. Coronation Mine (closed) IROn FORMATIOn 1. Fish Hook Bay showing 2. Triana deposit 3. Spence Lake showing 4. nyberg Lake (VH) deposit
5. Ithingo Lake showing 6. Dot Lake showing 7. Kelsey Lake deposit 8. Choiceland deposit
7. Bitter Lake deposit 15. Horseshoe (Shoe) Lake plant (closed) 8. Ingebrigt Lake plant (closed) 16. Sybouts East (East Coteau Lake) plant
RARE EARTH OCCURREnCES 1. Hoidas Lake - nisikkatch Lake 2. Alces Lake 3. Archie Lake (+ uranium) 4. Maw Zone (+ uranium) 5. Douglas River 6. Kulyk Lake (+ uranium) 7. Jahala Lake (+ uranium)
POT ASSIUM SULP H A T E (closed) 1. Alsask Lake plant (closed) 2. Big Quill Lake plant (Big Quill Resources Inc.)
KIMBERLITE OCCURREnCES 1. Sturgeon Lake 2. Candle Lake 3. Fort à la Corne kimberlite field 4. Star Kimberlite MISCELLAnEOUS OCCURREnCES 1. Deep Bay graphite deposit 2. Pasquia Hills oil shale deposit 3. Bainbridge nodular manganese deposit 4. Pinehouse limestone deposit 5. Axe Lake oil sands deposit Potach and salt 1. Vanscoy potash mine and salt plant (Agrium Inc.) 2. Cory Division potash mine (PotashCorp) (byproduct CaCl2 brine) 3. Patience Lake Division potash solution mine (PotashCorp) 4. Allan Division potash mine (PotashCorp) 5. Colonsay potash mine (The Mosaic Company) 6. Lanigan Division potash mine (PotashCorp) 7. Esterhazy K-1 and K-2 potash mines (The Mosaic Company) and salt plant (Compass Minerals) 8. Rocanville Division potash mine and salt plant (PotashCorp) 9. Belle Plaine potash solution mine (The Mosaic Company) and fine salt plant (processes waste salt from potash mine) (Mosaic Canada ULC) 10. Unity solution salt mine and plant (Sifto Canada Inc.) 11. Saskatoon chloride-based chemical plant (ERCO Worldwide) 12. Jansen potash project 13. Burr potash project 18. Regina potash project 14. Wynyard potash project 19. Melville potash project 15. M & J potash project 20. Muskowekwan potash project 16. Legacy potash project 17. Milestone potash project Sodium Sulfate 1. Aroma Lake deposit 9. Vincent Lake deposit 2. Whiteshore Lake (Palo) deposit 10. Snakehole Lake plant (closed) 3. Lydden Lake deposit 11. Verlo East deposit 4. Muskiki Lake deposit 12. Ceylon Lake (Salt Lake) deposit 5. Berry Lake deposit 13. Chaplin Lake plant (Sask. Minerals) 6. Little Manitou Lake deposit 14. Frederick Lake (Bishopric) plant (closed)
MAGnESIUM SULPHATE 1. Beechy plant (Touchwood Resources) CLAY RESOURCES 1. Saskatoon clay quarry and plant (Cindercrete Products Ltd.) 2. Ravenscrag clay quarry (brick) (I-XL Industries Ltd.) 3. PR-1 and PR-3 clay deposits (stoneware) 4. Eastend clay deposit 5. Frenchman clay prospect 6. Wood Mountain - Fir Mountain kaolin prospect 7. Flintoft clay pit (refractory and ball clay) (closed) 8. Gollier Creek kaolin mine (closed) 9. Rockglen clay pit (brick clay) 10. St. Victor bentonite deposit (swelling bentonite) 11. Readlyn ball clay deposit and Willows clay pit (refractory and ball clay) 12. A.P. Green Claybank brick plant (closed) 13. Truax bentonite quarry (stoneware) (Canadian Clay Products Inc.) 14. Wilcox bentonite plant (Canadian Clay Products Inc.) COAL AnD PEAT 1. Lac La Ronge lignite (sub-bituminous) deposit 2. Carrot River Peat Moss Mine (Premier Sask. Inc.) 3. Carrot River peat moss plant (Premier Sask. Inc.) 4. Hudson Bay area coal deposits 5. Poplar River Coal Mine (Prairie Mines) 6. Boundary Dam (Shand, Costello, and Utility) Coal Mine (Prairie Mines) 7. Bienfait Coal Mine (Prairie Mines) BUILDInG MATERIALS 1. neyrink Lake black and grey granite (diorite) building stone 2. Sahli green granite building stone 3. Deschambault marble (dolomite) quarry (Graham Construction) 4. Mystic Lake “Verde Antique” marble (veined amphibolite) building stone 5. Mcnally Lake buckskin marble (dolomite) building stone 6. Amisk Lake red marble (dolomite) building stone 7. Waskwei River cement rock deposit 8. Hudson Bay cement rock deposit SILICA SAnD 1. Bow River silica sand deposit 2. nipekamew River silica sand deposit 3. Wapawekka Lake silica sand deposit 4. Hanson Lake silica sand quarry (Winn Bay Sand) 5. Red Deer River silica sand quarry (Red Deer Silica Inc.)
once negotiations are complete, the company will submit a well licence application to the provincial government and pay the application fee. it costs $10,000 if it’s the first well licence the company has ever applied for in Saskatchewan, and $500 for each subsequent well licence application. Details of the drill plan must be submitted to the government in order for them to issue the licence. With a well licence issued, and possibly $500,000 dollars or more already invested, drilling can finally commence. it costs oil companies large and small approximately $1 million to drill one horizontal oil well in the Weyburn/estevan area. Drilling an oil well is a lot like a home renovation—things don’t go as planned—and it ends up costing much more than first estimated. and that’s almost guaranteed. all wells drilled follow similar procedures. The lease is constructed ($12,000). a small rig drills a ‘mouse hole’ and ‘rat hole’ at the lease ($9,000). Then the drilling rig can be moved onto location ($17,000 for truckers to move a drilling rig). i’ve heard of one instance where a rig move cost over $150,000—ouch. on average, it takes seven to 14 days to drill a horizontal well in our area. a team of oilfield consultants, crews, and services work together day and night at the well site to complete the drill. if there are delays during drilling, due to something breaking for example, the oil company will pay to remedy the problem as well as continue to pay all of the day rates for the vendors and services at the well site. ‘Time is money’ has never rung so true. after the well is drilled, the moment of truth has arrived—is the well a gusher or a duster? With such a substantial up-front cost, companies and investors seek a favourable rate of return on their investment. in the case of drilling for oil, however, there is no way to know how much success you’ll have (if any), until you spend the money to drill a well. When it comes to drilling a well, there are expenses every step of the way, and the expenses don’t end when the well is producing oil. if the rock samples from the new well look promising, further investment from the oil company is needed to produce the well. FineLifestyles
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a well head ($8,500) and pump jack ($35,000$90,000) must be purchased. a service rig crew must to be hired ($8,500 per day) to get the well functioning and to perform any treatments to the wellbore. new facilities need to be built (an investment of $1 million to $5 million) to handle the fluid that will be pumped from the ground, or the well needs to be flow-lined ($55/metre of flow line) into existing facilities. an operator needs to be hired to maintain the well and facilities yearround ($350 per well per month). Truckers are hired to haul the oil year-round ($10 per cubic metre whether they haul oil or water, so you hope the well makes a lot of oil). Sask power needs to run electricity to power the pump jack and facilities ($25,000 per mile of power-line). environmental companies are hired to handle land reclamation ($5,000-$100,000). Should any additional procedures such as fracking need to be performed on the wellbore, as in the Bakken formation at Viewfield, a frac crew will be hired to do the job ($50,000-$500,000). it’s starting to add up. an oil well will start to generate a profit only after it has produced enough oil to pay for the cost to drill it. Sometimes it can take years before a company and investors will start to see a return on their investment. once a well is producing oil, its production needs to be reported to the provincial government. production accountants are hired ($50,000-plus per year) to keep the reporting accurate and upto-date. in addition to paying the expenses associated with drilling a well, oil companies must pay a 2.5 to 35 per cent royalty to the provincial government every month on the income generated from the oil well. luckily, we have an innovative royalty system here in Saskatchewan. The present government recognizes that production rates vary and decline, so the royalty rates are structured to compensate for this variability, which allows marginal wells to still generate a profit. local rural municipalities in Saskatchewan also take their cut of the profit from producing oil wells in the form of rM taxes and trucking tariffs. These taxes are charged annually and fund things like hospitals, schools, and libraries within rMs. landowners and oil producers pay rM taxes, however, the rates are startlingly disproportionate. in one rural municipality, an oil 16
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company was charged 700 per cent more tax on 3.5 acres of land than a landowner was charged on 160 acres of land. The costs keep adding up. all oil wells’ production declines over time. a producing well will require constant monitoring throughout its lifespan, which may be decades long. rarely does a well produce 100 per cent oil. a mixture of oil, brine water, and gas is produced from the wells in southeast Saskatchewan. each fluid is separated and treated individually. Sometimes, an oil well never generates a profit. if the rock samples from the new well do not have any ‘oil shows,’ the well is dry, and must be abandoned. in some cases, the rock samples will have oil shows, but factors in the subsurface, such as a tight rock formation, prevent the oil from being extracted. These are the heart-breakers, so close you can almost taste it, but you can’t get it out of the ground. cement will be pumped down the wellbore, and the oil company will have to search for
oil elsewhere. The preparation and drilling will have been for naught. even the most thorough research and best laid plans do not guarantee that oil will be found or produced. This is a harsh reality for many small or family-run oil companies, who simply cannot absorb the high exploration costs as easily as a major corporation can. all anyone can do in this situation is declare a loss, and try again. This, of course, is much easier said than done. To do weeks/months/years of research, work to raise capital just to gamble it away in a land sale, to luck out and start planning a drill that involves coordinating dozens of personnel and “personalities” and monstrous equipment, to sit by the phone or at the well site waiting for an indication that oil is present, only to find out that it is not; it would be darn hard to go back to the proverbial drawing board, start over, and risk it all again. yet there are so many people in our communities, past and present, who have persevered through this exact scenario,
and they do keep trying. it takes a certain person who can keep a positive outlook on oil exploration after experiencing a setback, or who can keep their head about them when plans veer off course. not just anyone can maneuver successfully in the oil industry, and those who do pride themselves in the job they do. This is much like farmers who invest their time, money and effort into a crop, but cannot guarantee a favourable outcome at harvest. oil exploration in southeast Saskatchewan is a delicate balancing act between costs and the possible outcomes. oil companies are constantly mindful of this balance as positive outcomes benefit the company and the communities they work in. Drilling an oil well involves not only the employees of the oil company, but countless businesses and persons with oilfield expertise from our communities. We all share in the prosperity that the oil industry provides. The oil industry in southeast Saskatchewan benefits everyone in the province. fleW
Jennifer Cugnet is a Geologist from Weyburn. Since graduating with Honours from the University of Regina, she has been working for Rutten Geological Consulting. In her career she has experienced a wide spectrum of projects, ranging from multinational potash companies’ mine expansions, to small family-based oil companies drilling their first well. Jennifer has been fascinated with rocks since a young age, and with her husband Matt has enjoyed studying them from the deserts of Qatar, to the oilfields of Ukraine and back to the Saskatchewan plains. Jennifer is a proud member of the Saskatchewan Geological Society and the American Association of Petroleum Geologists.
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NOT JUST A HOLE IN THE GROUND Experience counts in the art of coring By Ryan Holota. Photos by Brent Hume. he Blackstock family has been in the coring business since 1960, when patriarch Stan Blackstock founded Sebco Coring. A true innovator in the business (see the sidebar on the Core Van), Stan developed many of the procedures and best practices used in the industry today. His sons, Scott and Gil, both worked in the business. Fast-forward some 40 years. Scott had taken over Sebco Coring and then sold the business in 2005 and retired. Gil still loved the coring business and had developed a reputation as one of the most knowledgeable and experienced corers in the industry. He wanted to keep going, and started Blackie’s Coring, bringing Scott and his experience out of retirement and back into the workforce. Gil and Scott know everything there is to know about coring–and with more 18
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than 70 years of experience between the two of them, that’s not an exaggeration. This is important because, even with modern radar imaging and science, you still can’t see underground or what you’re drilling through. “There’s a lot of intuition involved in coring,” says Gil. “I can teach someone the technical details of coring pretty easily, but there’s just no substitute for experience. You need to know the formations, listen to the sounds the equipment makes and understand the vibrations, and then adapt your drilling strategy on the fly. It’s something of an art, and there’s really no way to learn it besides drilling thousands of holes in the ground.”
inner sleeve and a rotating outer sleeve with a cutting bit. The coring bit and core barrel assembly are set down into the earth to what is called a “core point.” Once the formation is cored a special core catcher is activated, locking the core of material inside the inner sleeve. The entire assembly is pulled out of the earth and laid out on the rig floor or catwalk. The 3.5inch diameter, 18-meter core sample, is broken up into conveniently sized pieces, boxed, labeled, numbered and sent to the geologists for study. These geologists can read the layers of rock much like the rings of a tree, and can tell a lot about the composition of the well.
Coring has been a part of the oil industry since the beginning. When geologists identify an area that they feel should contain oil, a hole is drilled to the top of the formation. Next, a special coring bit is run down the hole. This bit has a stationary
Now employing 12 people, Blackie’s Coring has been growing steadily. And even with all of its history, Blackie’s is still looking toward the future and longterm sustainability. Oil prices are volatile, to say the least; as the outer regions of
the Bakken are explored the demand for quality coring is at a premium. With the rise in the price of oil, old wells become profitable again, leading to even more exploration. To even out its exposure to this volatility, Blackie’s Coring has expanded to support the demand for potash exploration in Saskatchewan, which again is adding to the growth and sustainability of the coring industry. The coring business runs 24/7, 365 days a year. For the finest in quality and value call the best core hands in the business at 306-421-3322. FLEW
Blackie’s Coring Ltd. 733 Henry St, Estevan, SK, S4A 2B7 Cell: 306.421.3322 Office: 306.634.2673 e: blackiescoring@sasktel.net
The Core Van The core van is a unique Estevan contribution to the oil industry. The original core van was conceived by Stan Blackstock and built in 1965. With years of experience in the coring business, Stan realized there had to be an easier, more comfortable way for the well-site geologist to analyze the recovered core. Until that time, analyzing the core from the oil well was a cumbersome, time-consuming and awkward process. Without the core van, the geologist would analyze the core in a crowded dog house, a wet catwalk, or in his trailer. The core van is taken to the oil well prior to core recovery and set up with its own black lights, microscope, acids, etc. This makes for a convenient, clean, bright work lab for the geologist to do a complete preliminary analysis. Since its conception by Mr. Blackstock, the core van has grown in popularity across the oil field and is now an industry-wide fixture.
From Left to Right: Scott Blackstock, Brett Blackstock, Gil Blackstock (Owner/Operator), Kerry Hodgson, and Duane Soroko.
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CRESCENT POINT GOOD FOR ALL OF SASKATCHEWAN Photos by Jon Gillies.
cott Saxberg, president and CEO of Crescent Point Energy, began his career as a summer student working in Saskatchewan’s oil patch. Though he now leads Crescent Point from its Calgary headquarters, Saxberg’s ties to Saskatchewan—not to mention the company’s—are strong. Since Crescent Point began as a junior oil and gas exploration company in 2001 with production of 275 boe/d (barrels of oil equivalent per day), it has seen tremendous growth, hitting an average daily production rate of more than 81,000 boe/d in 2011. 20
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From Left to Right: Debbie Sanders, Lorinda Jacobson, Donna Nixon, Gabriela Letkeman, Jeff Reimer, Owen Skjonsby, Brenda Waddell, Bailey Luneng, Melissa Sidloski, Holly Scott, and Amy Lund.
That growth has been driven by the company’s operations in Saskatchewan. Crescent Point has a dominant position in two of the largest light and medium oil pools ever discovered in western Canada: the Shaunavon in southwest Saskatchewan and the Bakken in southeast Saskatchewan. A large portion of the company’s oil production has—and will continue to—come from these two resource plays. “We’ve always been a proud Saskatchewan producer,” says Scott Saxberg, “and we’re excited to be a part of the province’s ongoing growth and success.”
Community Commitment With offices and teams in Weyburn, Swift Current and Carlyle—and plans to spend more than $10 billion in capital projects in Saskatchewan over the next several years—Crescent Point is committed not just to the province’s business life, but to its social well-being. As such, the company takes great pride in investing in the communities where its people live, work and operate. Community projects the company has tackled in Saskatchewan include building the Crescent Point Wickenheiser Centre in Shaunavon, providing funding for hockey rinks in Weyburn and Estevan, supporting the Weyburn Salvation Army and the Weyburn Triple C Centre, and sponsoring the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ community ticket program. “We’re
always looking for opportunities to give back to the community,” says Saxberg. One of Crescent Point’s biggest undertakings in Saskatchewan has been to step up as the lead and founding corporate donor to launch the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS) program in the province. STARS operates with a community-partnered model that consists of corporate, community and government support. Crescent Point Energy is the lead donor of this new program, which will directly help critically ill and injured patients in Weyburn and surrounding areas. The company’s four-year, five-million-dollar commitment will help STARS take flight—a service that will benefit everyone in the province by providing top-quality air response. “We’re proud to be a part of the air medical program and are excited for the launch this spring,” says Saxberg. The new red helicopter will soon be flying to Weyburn and other areas of Saskatchewan. STARS air ambulance will work in collaboration with emergency services and hospital staff to ensure critically ill and injured patients have the highest level of care possible in the shortest amount of time. Time is a critical factor in an emergency situation. The sooner someone receives care, the better their chances of surviving and recovering with fewer medical complications. FineLifestyles
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“We’re proud to be a part of the air medical program and are excited for the launch this spring,” says Saxberg.
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Growing Every Year A STARS helicopter crew includes two pilots, a critical-care nurse and a critical-care paramedic. An emergency physician is also available for consultation and travels in the helicopter whenever medically necessary. STARS will be responding to southern Saskatchewan from a base in Regina with a BK117 medically equipped helicopter and will be able to arrive directly at the scene of an emergency; this could be a highway, farm, recreation area or remote work site. The STARS Regina base is opening this spring, with the Saskatoon base opening in the fall of 2012.
As for Crescent Point’s business activities for the rest of 2012, the company plans to spend roughly 60 per cent of its $1.2 billion budget for the year in the Bakken and Shaunavon resource plays in southern Saskatchewan alone. The rest of the budget will be allocated to some of its other key areas, including emerging resource plays, such as the Beaverhill Lake light oil resource play in Alberta and the North Dakota Bakken/Three Forks play along the U.S./ Canada border. In total, Crescent Point plans to drill 389 net wells this year and to spend approximately $150 million on facilities infrastructure, primarily in southern Saskatchewan. “Crescent Point continues to grow every year,” says Saxberg, “and we look forward to participating in the growth of the communities where we live, work and operate.” FLEW
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Jeremy and Carrie Johnston, Owners of JJ Trucking.
Masters of Ground Work fast-growing business offers excavation, grading, scraping, trucking and more By Ryan Holota. Photos by Brent Hume.
hen Jeremy and Carrie Johnston purchased a semi-tractor and gravel trailer in early 2000, they couldn’t have imaged what their business, JJ Trucking, would grow into just a little more than a decade later. Today they employ more than 40 people and are hiring for more positions.
“I never said no to a job,” explains Jeremy. “Over time I built a great relationship with my clients and I noticed that it would be a lot easier for them to just make one phone call and get everything done, instead of having to call a hauler and a digger and third company for sand or gravel. I began purchasing equipment and hiring new
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their own gravel and sand pits to ensure constant access to high-quality materials. Of course, they haven’t forgotten about the company roots in trucking; they still maintain a fleet of semi-tractors and haul an unlimited variety of products for local and regional business. “We provide and haul the sand all over the area for a process called sandpadding, which insures the blue fiberglass pipe that’s used for a lot of pipelines in the area isn’t damaged by shifting earth. The pipe is buried in the ground and surrounded by the sand we deliver. It’s something we really enjoy.”
A Growing Business As any business grows, the demands of compliance and licensing grow, and more people have to be hired to make sure everything runs smoothly. “Today we have more than 120 license plates registered to our business. That includes trucks and trailers, everything. It’s almost a full-time job just making sure they are all up to date and insured. And the flat tires. We have a local high school boy who comes in after school and does nothing but repair flat tires. There’s always at least a couple of them that need to be repaired.” To keep up with maintenance on the equipment, JJ Trucking has a 6,000-square-foot shop just a mile out of town. It’s not big enough to keep pace with demand, and JJ trucking now has three fulltime mechanics on staff (and is looking for more) and a 20,000-square-foot shop under construction. That’s in addition to the 4,000-square-foot business office in Arcola. Their hard work and dedication to excellence has been noticed. If it involves the ground, chances are that JJ Trucking can do the job you need done. They do a lot of work for the Department of Highways, and various cities, towns, and municipalities, building roads, repairing roads, and even grading areas for development. JJ Trucking also works with local business, as they did when they built the Co-op Cardlock facilities in Arcola and Carlyle. They also recently complete a 1524
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acre compound for a client that involved removing all of the topsoil, surveying, grading, and adding compacted fill in sixinch lifts. At the deepest point they added more than three feet of fill. It was a big job, one that JJ Trucking was happy to complete for their client.
Giving Back Born and raised on a farm just outside of Kisbey, Jeremy and Carrie try to give back to the local communities whenever they can. They are proud sponsors of minor hockey and ball teams, and hauled gravel and fill at no charge when the Arcola rink was rebuilt. They also donate time, money, and labour to local causes as they are needed, such as when they donated topsoil and sand to a local daycare so that it could have a grass yard and sandbox for the kids to play in. “Today, JJ Trucking is a one-stop shop for anything that involves digging, moving, or hauling. We do great work at competitive prices on everything from oil field leases to municipal construction,” continues Jeremy. “There’s really nothing that we can’t do or won’t find a way to get done for you. JJ Trucking and our team of great and talented employees is here to help.” When you need something done, contact JJ Trucking to learn how their experience, expertise, and commitment to excellence can help you get it done right, quick, and at competitive prices. They can be reached by telephone at (306) 455-2429. FLEW
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GROWING A
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Over half a century, Ron Carson turned a small welding business into an oilfield services giant By Trilby Henderson
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here are only a handful of individuals who can boast of a 50-year-long career in Saskatchewan’s tumultuous oil and gas industry. Ron Carson is one of them, but it’s not just the length of his career that has made him a notable figure in the province. It’s what he has accomplished during that time. Ron Carson is the driving force behind Carson Energy Services Ltd., one of the most respected oilfield services companies in the industry. Under Carson’s leadership, the company has grown from a small welding contractor into a multimillion-dollar business with the capacity to offer a vast range of services to clients across western Canada. Carson Energy recently expanded its reach even further when it became
a wholly owned subsidiary of North American-wide Flint Energy Services Ltd. When asked the secret to his success, Carson’s answer is simple: get to know your employees and your clientele, treat people equally and fairly, and don’t ask anybody to do anything you wouldn’t do yourself. “You couldn’t help but be successful if you took all those parts and pieces and put them together,” he said.
A Small-Town Boy Carson was born in Lampman, Sask., in 1943, an only child to parents Gillis and Irene Carson. He married local farm girl Shirley Fleck in 1965, and the couple continues to live in the small-town community where Ron grew up, and where they raised their own five children: Tracey, Travis, Troye, Trent, and Tricia. Trent and Tricia’s husband, Roy Stinson, operate the Carson family farm, while the other three have followed their father into the oil and gas industry: Tracey and husband Randall Smith own and operate an oil production company in the Carlyle area, Travis works as a piping manager for a large engineering company in Calgary, and Troye is the safety, sales and service manager at Carson Energy Services—a Flint Company. Carson’s own venture into the industry began in earnest right after he graduated from high school, when he was faced with the choice of training for the RCMP or taking a full-time position at the Steelman Gas Plant, where he had worked during his summer breaks. Carson chose Steelman, and spent the next six years at the plant working as an employee for Dome Petroleum. During that time, Carson took every opportunity to learn from his co-workers and try his hand at numerous roles, eventually gaining the training and experience he needed to become a pressure welder. He left Steelman in 1968 and entered into a welding business with partner Stan Fleck. Their company—Fleck & Carson Welding Ltd.—continued until 1974, when Fleck retired. The partners sold the business and Carson launched his next venture, another small welding company known as Carson Welding and Maintenance Ltd. Carson Welding began with only eight employees, two crew trucks, and two welding rigs, one of which Carson ran himself. However, by readily taking on new challenges and rarely turning down opportunities or future work projects, no matter how large or small, Carson was able to grow the company as needed to meet the demand for service in the southeast. He then began to expand into new regions by acquiring reliable, qualified contractors who needed Carson Energy to take them to the next step.
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Carson said the company grew “beyond anyone’s imagination,” ultimately reaching its current total of 13 operating locations across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba that, combined, support 20 revenue-generating divisions and around 1,300 employees at peak times. Of course, this expansion did not come without its share of obstacles and growing pains. “In order to stay in the industry this long, you have to accept some real serious challenges,” said Carson. One of the biggest challenges associated with the company’s massive growth was its increasing financial obligations. “We went from gross revenues of $250,000 to $260 million,” he said, noting that Carson Energy’s biweekly payroll, alone, has grown to exceed $2.5 million. Another major challenge has been the volatile “boom or bust” nature of the industry itself, said Carson. “There were times that it was really tough to survive, and then it would turn around and it would boom,” he said. “The bad part about a boom is that you know it’s going to bust and go back down. That has happened, over the 50 years, more times than I can remember.”
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of this group as dedicated, honest people with good attitudes, and is quick to acknowledge them by name: David Schaff, Glen Miller, Ed Hutt, Dwight Grimes, Frank Arsenault, Kurt Nistor, Bryan Forseth, Lionel Pouliot, Cam Johnson, Steve Smith, Val Hookenson, Doug Veroba, Greg Boire, Darryl Hutt, Rick Smith, Kelly Smith, Brian Seeman, Don VanMeer, Don Valentine, Brian Petzel, Blake Dube, Troye Carson, Jeff Fichter, Rodney Scholpp, Gerard Gagnon, Armin Rothenburger, Jeff Ward, Sandy Hanrieder, Larry Fleck, Mark Hirsch, Kelly Fleck, Joanne Ludwig, David Barker and Dennis Hirsch. The list is long and continues to grow as more long-term employees approach the 20-year service mark. While some of the above-named individuals are no longer with the company, Carson makes it clear that the business would not have achieved the high level of success it has without their valuable contributions. “It wasn’t just Ron Carson,” he said. “These people—they supported the growth, they were always there for us, and they were dedicated.” Carson also acknowledges the valuable support he and his staff have received from family and friends, as well as from numerous clients who went out of their way to help the company succeed, in part, by promoting quality control and safety in the industry. Safety has always been one of Carson Energy’s biggest priorities and Carson considers the company an industry leader in this area. “It’s a very serious commitment to our staff and clientele that never goes away. It’s a constant, neverending challenge,” he said.
“I think we were successful because, whatever came up in the industry, we were able to get on board with it right away. Rather than fight the system, we’d adapt to it.”
Honored By The Industry Carson’s leadership and entrepreneurial spirit have been recognized a number of times throughout his career. He was named the Southeast Saskatchewan Oilman of the Year in 1997, served as chairman of the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show in 2009 and 2011 and is chairman of the upcoming 2013 show, and received the Saskatchewan Order of Merit in December 2011. He was also featured as one of Saskatchewan’s top entrepreneurs in the book Birth of a Boom, written by Suzanne Paschall. Still, one of Carson’s most memorable achievements to date was when he became a finalist in the service sector category of the 2009 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards. Though the competition was open to businesses from across the prairies, Carson said it was rare to see it awarded to someone from Saskatchewan. He beat out 32 fellow nominees to bring the coveted award home. “That was a huge event,” he said.
“A Good Place To Be” In recent years, Carson’s focus turned to finding a successor for his business—but not just any company would do. He needed a committed successor who would allow the company’s culture and personnel to continue business as usual: providing qual-
ity work, safely, at competitive rates. On top of this, the chosen successor had to understand the ups and downs of the industry going forward, and have the resources in place to support growth and take Carson Energy Services to the next level. On October 1, 2011, Carson Energy Services Ltd. chose Flint Energy Services Ltd., another well-respected oilfield services company which operates across North America, to purchase the shares of the business and lead Carson Energy into the future. Although only a few months have passed since the acquisition, Carson remains confident in the decision. “We feel that, to date, the succession
plan that we chose with Flint has been successful,” he said.
this is going to carry on with the least change as possible,” he said.
“They came in here not trying to change us any more than we have to be changed, but supporting us to the point that we’re getting all our equipment needs to continue business and to grow,” said Carson. “[Flint] has proven to be a good choice.”
It’s a responsibility Carson appears to relish. “I still like going to work every day. I enjoy the challenge,” he said. “The reason I like to go is because of the people working in the industry and most of the clientele that understand what makes the industry work.
At 69 years old, when most people would be considering retirement, Carson has elected to stay on as president of the company as it transitions to its new role as a wholly owned subsidiary of Flint. “My obligation will be to stay on [through the integration] until the staff and the clientele are all satisfied that
“It’s a good place to be,” he continued. “Sometimes there are some bumps. It’s not an easy road, but it’s a respectable, good place to be. The industry does carry a lot of very, very good people.” FLEW FineLifestyles
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Safe, Quick, efficient: ReaRden well SeRvicing By Ryan Holota. Photos by Jon gillies.
Left to Right: Mitch Lueck, Matt Halkyard, Riley Daulby, Scott Gargus, Jon Omenuik, Jon Ball, Josh Bedore, Jeremy Merrick and Curtis Neiszner.
hat remains after a drilling rig moves off location is a deep hole in the ground with a bridge plug set in the casing isolating the reservoir from the surface. In order to remove the bridge plug, evaluate the well and install production equipment a service rig must be utilized. With the increase in commodity prices and activity in the Bakken, demand outpaced 30
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service rig availability in southeast Saskatchewan. With these market dynamics in 2007, and taking as its namesake Henry Rearden from the novel Atlas Shrugged, Rearden Well Servicing was born. The company has grown steadily since its inception in 2007. It now employs 23 people and operates four Irontech SR242 Freestanding Double-Triple service rigs. All four service rigs have mechanical free-
standing outriggers and 104-foot telescoping masts rated to 225,000 pounds, which enables Rearden Well Servicing to work on the deepest wells and pull the heaviest weights in Saskatchewan without compromising safety. In June Rearden will be moving into a new office and shop in the Weyburn Industrial Park. The space has been designed to accommodate Rearden’s current administra-
tive, storage and repair and maintenance needs plus facilitate future corporate expansion, which includes organic growth, corporate acquisitions and an eventual expansion into North Dakota. If the expansion strategy is executed over the next five years, Rearden Well Servicing’s presence in southeast Saskatchewan will be a lot larger then it is today. As members of the Canadian Association of Oil-well Drilling Contractors (CAODC), Rearden Well Servicing is a safety-conscious organization focusing on tight turnarounds in order to keep its customers’ wells pumping oil. It has new equipment and experienced crews and understands that its reputation depends on completing a well as safely, quickly, and efficiently as possible. The Vice President of Operation, Curtis Neiszner, has more than 17 years of experience in the oilfield. He is not a man to sit in the office. He is often on the service rigs mentoring new employees and once and a while learns a new thing or two as well. He began working as a floorhand, and has held every position between there and his current role as VP. “The oilfield provides tremendous opportunity for those who are willing to work,” says Neiszner. “And Rearden Well Servicing and our employees are willing and able to do the work our customers need to have done.”
Proud Members Of the community Rearden Well Servicing is a small company with a family feel. That family attitude is something that it is very proud of. “Working in the oil field is challenging,” says Neiszner, “not just for the workers, but also for their families. We recognize that, and try to keep our business as family friendly as possible.” Every year, Rearden takes all of its employees and their families on a paid ski trip to Banff for a little rest and relaxation. It also provides as many benefits as possible to its employees: full health coverage, RRSP matching programs, and bonuses for safety and Christmas. Rearden also gives back to the community that it calls home. Rearden Well Services supports several community groups, including the Weyburn Soccer Club, the Weyburn Red Wings and the Weyburn Youngfellows. “We support the community that supports us,” continues Neiszner. “Our rigs are Canadian-made, and we select local suppliers for everything that we can. Things like our doghouses, tool trucks and pump and tanks are all built right here in Weyburn.” FLEW
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From left to right: Brandon, Bruce, Tracy and Dean.
DRILLING DONE RIGHT BY THE MOST EXPERIENCED COMPANY IN SOUTH SASK By Ryan Holota. Photos by Jon Gillies. f you work in the oil business, you know exactly what a rathole is. You also know that South Sask Rathole Ltd. is one of the best providers in the business. If you do not work in the oilfield, all you really need to know is that South Sask Rathole Ltd. drills holes. In fact, whether you need a hole dug as a pilot for an oil drill or you are placing piles under the foundation of a new building, South Sask Rathole Ltd. is capable of looking after your needs. 32
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Bruce Hodgkin has been working in the oilfield since 1975. After commuting to the south east Saskatchewan area to work for two years, he followed through on a vision, founding South Sask Rathole Ltd. in 1993 with one drill rig and three employees. Bruce and his wife Tracy moved their family to Weyburn in 1994. Things have definitely changed since then. Today, South Sask Rathole employs 17 highly trained people and runs five drill rigs. The largest one is capable of drilling a six foot diameter hole to a depth of 60ft. One of the rigs is mounted on a track unit to allow access to tight spaces and for use in delicate areas. In addition to the drill rigs, South Sask Rathole Ltd. owns an array of trucks, tractors, and equipment to get the job done right and to get it done quickly. They even have a mobile concrete plant that is capable of mixing and delivering concrete right on the job site. South Sask Rathole has always been a family company, something that the founders are proud of to this day. Bruce and Tracy, president and office manager
respectively, are the parents of the family. Dean Hodgkin (field superintendent and safety co-coordinator) and Brandon Hodgkin (payroll and administration) are two of their four children. Companies large and small notice the commitment to quality that South Sask Rathole Ltd. has demonstrated. They regularly do work for industry titans such as Crescent Point, Petrobakken, BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, Potash Corp and more. Their main revenue stream is oil field work, but over the years they have expanded into the mining and construction industries as well. They have been awarded a COR (Certificate of Recognition) through Enform, the safety association for Canada’s upstream oil and gas industry. This ensures that their standards of safety are among the highest in the industry. Their staff is fully qualified and compliant with all industry regulations and training courses. They hold qualifications for H2S, First Aid & CPR, PST (Petroleum Safety Training), OH&S safety training, supervisor training, and more. South Sask Rathole is also a member of ISN and Comply Works.
“Saskatchewan has seen a tremendous amount of growth in the time that we have been here,” says president Bruce Hodgkin. “The growth that Saskatchewan has been experiencing is a testament to the quality of the people in the area, including our employees and our clients. The future continues to look good for our province and the area that we call home. I look forward to seeing that growth continue.”Next time you need the services of an experienced rathole company, call the team at South Sask Rathole Ltd. They can be reached at 306-842-1868. FLEW
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Offering LOcaL SuppOrt and gLObaL reSOurceS fOr SaSkatchewan prOducerS By Ryan Holota. Photos by Brent Hume. hampion Technologies is the world’s largest privately-owned production chemical company. With over 3,100 employees in more than 30 countries, Champion Technologies delivers innovative and engineered programs for upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas markets around the world. This global scope allows Champion Technologies to excel in research and development and offer cutting-edge products and solutions for the oilfield industry. Despite Champion Technologies’ global footprint, the company is committed to giving back to the communities its employees call home. Champion 34
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Technologies has operated in southern Saskatchewan for over 25 years. Currently, the company employs more than 20 people in southern Saskatchewan. This local representation has allowed Champion Technologies to identify the key concerns facing producers in the area, and local representatives work closely with producers to develop programs that meet their individual needs. Producers are constantly developing and implementing new technologies to drill wells and produce fluids from wells. To keep up with these changes, Champion Technologies has found that it is critical to work closely with a producer’s operations personnel. “We have to be ready to react
to producers’ problems the day that they call,” said Kelly Orsted, Estevan Area Manager. “The producers are working at an extremely fast pace, and if you don’t have the field personnel to work with them and solve their problems they will look for a company that will give this kind of service.” Champion Technologies makes it a priority to be aligned with the producer’s operations goals and expectations to build trust and a team environment. “By doing this, we strengthen these relationships year after year,” said Orsted. Champion Technologies offers comprehensive line of products
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combat issues such as scale, corrosion, wax, bacterial contamination and emulsification/demulsification. Through carefully administered programs, Champion Technologies offers solutions to protect the integrity of producers’ assets and enhance production, increasing the effectiveness and profitability of their operations. Champion Technologies’ highly trained technicians visit customer locations to assess and maintain these chemical programs. They collect fluids at strategic points and analyze them using a variety of tests to determine the most appropriate chemical program for each oilfield asset. These local representatives are experts in addressing common issues faced in the area, but conditions can vary, even if assets are within 100 yards of each other. When a program has been implemented, Champion Technologies provides ongoing support, preparing monthly reports and organizing quarterly and yearly meetings to ensure that everything is on track and communicated effectively to the customer. They continually challenge their chemistry and product applications to provide the best product performance. Testing of new chemistries is performed on a regular basis to ensure the producer is getting the most effective chemistry available for each chemical program they have in their fields.
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With operations on every corner of the globe that produces oil, Champion Technologies strives for consistency in product offerings and services. They have developed an information-sharing forum that allows representatives from around the world to share their experiences and ensure their customers get the best recommendations from around the world, from the Canadian prairies to South America to Russia. Employees go through extensive training to ensure they have the knowledge they need to make educated recommendations and provide customers with the best service possible.
Champion Technologies has a dedicated and knowledgeable team of representatives who live and work in the southern Saskatchewan area. They are familiar with the unique challenges facing producers in the region and they are able to offer rapid response to their customers’ needs. With field offices in Estevan and Carlyle, Champion Technologies is committed to offering top-quality, environmentally sustainable chemistries and dedicated service to producers in the area. To learn more about how Champion Technologies can help you maximize your production, give them a call at (306) 6347627. FLEW
In addition to research and development conducted at Champion Technologies’ global technology headquarters in Fresno, TX, the company has state-of-the-art technology centres in Calgary, Edmonton, Scotland and the Netherlands with worldclass laboratory facilities to develop cutting-edge chemistries to meet a wide range of issues faced by producers.
10 Lamoro St. , Estevan, SK S4A 2K9 p: 306.634.7627 tf: 1.877.301.2085 e: kelly.orsted@champ-tech.com www.champ-tech.com
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An ElEctrifying SuccESS Story By G.H. Lewmer. Photos by Brent Hume.
ower Tech Industries is a made-inSaskatchewan success story that carries a distinct local flavor. Chief Executive Officer Scott Schoff was born and raised in Estevan and spent many years working in the area as a journeyman electrician. Seeing an opportunity for creative growth in 2007, Scott, along with Midale resident Ordean Kolke, formed Power Tech Industries. Their goal was to provide the oil industry with a labour 36
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force of experienced, knowledgeable and dedicated tradespersons who specialized in electrical construction, installation, servicing and maintenance. Four and a half years later, Power Tech Industries has blossomed into a growing and thriving success story that continues to be dedicated to offering companies within the oil field the best service and expertise for all their electrical needs. For
Scott, this significant growth is due to the hard work and expertise his employees offer to his clients. “I believe the success that Power Tech has achieved is based on the fact that our employees love working with us,” Scott explains. “I’ve been told by many clients that it comes across in the quality of the finished job and the strong work ethic that we bring to the job site. We now have
a staff of over 40 and so many people comment upon how our staff is so friendly and easy to work with. The majority of our business today is obtained either from word-of-mouth or from existing longstanding relationships. To me, that’s an indication that people genuinely respect our employees and the quality of services that we offer.” These long-standing relationships built with existing clients is a strong indication of why Power Tech Industries has become so successful in so short a period of time. They offer you responsible expertise and services. In Scott’s mind, the importance of meeting with a client at the beginning of a project makes a world of difference. “When we have the opportunity to work with a client in the planning stages we can identify all the costs and challenges that may occur with what they’re trying to accomplish. We’ll meet with them onsite so we can determine what would be the best direction for implementing their needs. With proper planning, we can save a company significant costs by ensuring your work-site runs in an efficient manner with minimal disruptions. Our goal is always to assist our customers in realizing the most efficient electrical service at their site.” With all the expansion occurring in the Estevan region, Scott and Ordean are especially pleased by the roots that Power Tech Industries has maintained within the community. “Having a locallyrun business, employing people from Saskatchewan, is the greatest satisfaction of being a business owner,” says Scott. Knowing that an Estevan-built business is growing and thriving because of the expertise and talent of Estevan-based and surrounding area individuals makes me enormously proud. It’s a testament to the quality of people who call Estevan home.” FLEW
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Do I need a video surveillance system for my business?
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a busy store, restaurant, medical office, construction office or other high-traffic office. Video surveillance provides an additional set of “eyes” that also serve to prevent loss and reduce risk and liability. Visible video surveillance systems minimize the opportunity for theft or violence, and provide you an undisputable record of any activity that does occur.
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Traffic flow in your business. It can be difficult to keep track of all the people who come in and out each day in 38
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Your overall security budget. Video surveillance can do the job of multiple security officers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week … 365 days a year. Video does not take breaks and it can be in more than one place at a time. It is more reliable than the naked eye or a person’s memory should you ever have to prosecute a crime.
How you want to use video security. The most common uses for video surveillance are to prevent theft or shoplifting, deter crime, monitor traffic and identify people. Video surveillance can also reduce your liability by providing a visual record of what happened if a visitor slipped on the floor, a theft by an employee was suspected or any other crime takes place in your office or on your premises. You should also consider what and how you want to see things: • How far away is the person or area you want to see? • What are the lighting conditions?
• Do you need to see outdoors or indoors? • How wide a viewing angle do you need? The answers to these questions can help you choose the right kind of camera, the correct mounting or enclosure needed and even how it is integrated into your system.
How you want to view and store your surveillance videos. There are many choices for viewing surveillance video, and what is right for you will depend on your budget, the space available for housing the supporting technology and how much footage you want to record and archive. Short-and-longterm storage should also be considered. Some businesses only keep 24 to 48 hours’ worth of footage, while others use servers for long-term video storage. Ultimately, the right video security system for your business is one that is easy to use, integrates with your other security technology, and lets you manage and access video in a way that works for you. At Haweye Security, we can help point you in the right direction and show you a solution that you can easily manage on your own. FLEW
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WATER FEATURES, WATER FEATURES EVERYWHERE By Ken Beattie
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pring 2012 has opened much like a piñata at a children’s party. We, the gardeners that is, have been bashing the daylights out of winter (the piñata) with hopes of this vernal idol would spill all manner of goodies on the landscape for us, at the very least a few blossoms. Early starts to the gardening season on the prairies and indeed the rest of the country, have many of us scurrying about to power wash the decks, place the patio furniture and, of course, do the typical and religious survey of the domain. This ritual walkabout I feel does encourage all that were labelled “perennial” to push their green little noses through the soil, mulch or various degrees of garden detritus much more quickly than if I had not perused the perimeter. One can’t forget the pond or otherwise water-like feature in the landscape either, spring duties abound around this particular entity. I am confident that you, or whoever in your home takes responsibility in the fall for winterizing the water feature was diligent, timely and successful. There is a fair amount of systematic shut down procedure when electric pumps, fish and tender plant life are involved. On the other hand, there is my method of dealing with my, rather her own water feature in our rear garden. Sadly the approach that was adopted, albeit simplified, was not very successful, actually not at all. It froze! Yes that’s correct, pumps, extensions, what was left of the plant and wildlife etc etc ad naseum, frozen solid. Not a great example to be sharing publicly, mea culpa. On the brighter side, the spray feature really never did look that great, so now we can select another one that articulates our tastes more appropriately. My point here is to suggest that a water feature in your landscape can be a tremendous complement to your plantings, the hardscape and general overview of the garden but do remember the requisite maintenance as you plan. I have seen many spectacular water features in urban designs ranging from massive representations of Rocky Mountain waterfalls to diminutive “puddles” that gurgle, splash and dribble everso delightfully adjacent to or incorporated into a deck. The range is massive and seems to be increasing as we urbanite” are spending more and more time at home. The key from my optics is to be reasonable and realistic when it comes to the design component of the water feature. Hauling in tons of fill and rocks to fabricate a waterfall, Japanese style Koi pond or kidney-shaped lily pool may be your thing, but do keep in mind that when working with water, it is never perfect, especially the first time. Employing someone from a reputable garden centre or perhaps a pond specialist with credentials and a portfolio may be the answer.
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Beware: there are many more mom ‘n pop, self-professed landscapers and even more pond specialists lurking out there just waiting to take advantage of a new homeowner or re-design. Close friends of mine in Regina had the misfortune to fall prey to a “landscaper” who assured them that he and his son were experienced and could get the job completed on time and budget. Sadly this was not the case and up until legal action was suggested the landscape and water feature waited to be completed. Enter into a properly executed contract and release funds according to your agreement, withholding a reasonable percentage until you are satisfied with the work. I reiterate, nothing will be perfect the first time, so expect a bit of to and fro until the water feature is fully functional and not leaking. It’s water after all and for the most part will do as it pleases. One critical issue with water features is to have the water moving. You may not need to be reminded that mosquitoes lay 44
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their eggs in still water so if you want to keep this pest population in check, ensure that there is at least a decent ripple in the water feature. It goes without saying that if your pond supports fish and other wildlife, it is a good idea to have aeration and movement as well.
for the water to flow over. You may have seen similar adaptations in pre-fab wallmounted fountains or in shopping malls, airports and large office buildings.
The health of the pondscape or water feature and the overall look of the water is, to my mind, improved if the water recirculates or is aerated in some fashion. Water features in nature, of course, do not have aerating jets, pumps or bubblers and they seem to teem with life, mostly beneficial. The green algae, duckweed and various other indigenous pond dwellers are for the most part, not appreciated in the landscape pond.
This approach to water in the landscape is very clean, contemporary and doesn’t have to take up a great deal of room. Recently I had the opportunity to review a number of interesting, urban water features, many of which were incorporated into decks and balconies. The photos attempting to show these designs, appeared that they could be fabricated and installed by a handy householder or if drawn and explained to a contractor familiar with working with water. You might consider this approach to water in an area of the landscape that you spend most of your time relaxing in.
Contemporary designs producing “white noise” using water are gaining in popularity as our living spaces shrink and housing densities increase. One popular approach to incorporating water in a design uses a recirculating system, a disguised container (usually under a rock) and a novel or very minimalist spout
Enjoy our earlier than usual vernal shot in the arm, take care as you hustle and bustle through the garden cleaning and definitely say hello to me if you see me in the water features section of the garden centre. Sadly, I shall be purchasing new materials for my drastic faux pas of neglect of “the pond.”FLEW
EXPERT Advice Your Credit Union supports you in good times and bad
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If you believe all that’s been said and written about Saskatchewan in the past few months, it’s hard not to get caught up in the excitement, especially after being the brunt of the odd joke over the past 30 years. Not only have we caught up to our brother and sister provinces to the east and west, we seem to be leading the entire country in many economic areas, so much so that now those youngsters we sent off a few years ago are migrating back to us and no, it’s not just because they’re die hard Rider Fans! Recognized globally as one of the up and comers in the oil and gas industry, Saskatchewan and, in particular the southeast part of our province, is experiencing an economic boom that has had a rippling effect in not just Weyburn, but in many of our small communities as well. As a result, we’ve seen not only a plethora of new businesses created, but also many of our local businesses have
expanded to meet the needs of an evergrowing client base. Weyburn Credit Union has experienced similar type growth and, to meet the challenge of our expanding membership base, we’ve recently wrapped a major building renovation. This saw improvements to our existing facilities to create an environment conducive to serving the needs of existing members and also to welcome anyone who would like to try the Credit Union for the first time. In conjunction with updating our building, we’ve amalgamated our commercial and agricultural lending departments, and we’ve moved all of our lenders and lending personnel to one convenient location. Although many of our core products (i.e. commercial and ag mortgages, equipment loans, and lines of credit) remain unchanged, we keep our finger on the pulse of the financial world and continue to develop and introduce products that meet the needs of an ever-changing marketplace. One example of this is our recent partnering with the “HeadStart on a Home” and “Equity Builder” programs, which are government-backed programs to address the need for entry level housing
in our community and down payment assistance for the purchase of new homes constructed under HeadStart on a Home. Whether it’s starting a business, expanding your farm operation, or purchasing your first home or vehicle, we have the people with the experience our members need to make their important borrowing decisions. If it’s a commercial or agricultural type enterprise our members need advice on, Charles Ries, Jim Paul, Marliss Gilchrist, Collin Sather, or Greg Happ are the people to call. If it’s a consumer type loan (such as a house mortgage, vehicle loan, or personal line of credit) you’re looking for, Colleen Roettger, Kay Appelquist, Tara Labbee, Rena Chicoine, or Daniel Alecxe are our go-to experts. We look forward to growing with our community and our province and are excited to see that the economic tide seems to have swung back in our direction. We look forward to not only the potential successes that our local economy sees on the horizon but also in meeting head-on the challenges that are associated with economic prosperity. FLEW
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BEAUTIFUL WINDOWS THAT WORK OVERTIME Window films, decorative, practical and professionally installed, protect your home and privacy By Mackenzie Brooks. our windows and window treatments never take a vacation. While you’re enjoying your summer, your windows are working overtime to cool and protect your home and make life comfortable for you and your family. As summer’s sun rolls around again, be sure your windows are protecting your biggest investment—and do it on any budget with the Budget Blinds team.
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here are no homeowners who look for ways to make their yards less attractive, or who desire to fill their yard with weeds, unkempt plants, or brown, patchy grass. But many people simply don’t have the skills or the know-how to turn their space into something beautiful. Thankfully, Philip and Anton Rispens have everything that is needed to turn any yard into an oasis in the prairie. As graduates of The Netherlands’ School of Agriculture, Philip and Anton moved to Canada at the turn of the century and put their knowledge to work. In 2007 the brothers founded Rispens Landscaping to share their love of beautiful landscaping with the people of southern Saskatchewan. Landscaping is much more than sowing a bunch of grass seed and putting hedges around the perimeter of a yard. A well-planned yard will be a mix of many different types of plants, highlighted with beautiful objects and different materials. Care will be taken to select plants that not only look beautiful alone, but also complement each other. In an ideal world, plants will bloom at different times of the year so that you are always able to view lush green foliage and beautiful blossoms. Set against a backdrop of a sturdy, well-built fence, the yard may be punctuated with art, gazebos, decks, or patios. Stunning water features provide something that is not only beautiful to look at, but also a quiet background noise that blocks the sounds of a busy city. For those who want beauty with minimal maintenance, the Rispens are also experts on xeriscaping for our climate. Xeriscaping is the science of landscaping with materials and plants that are naturally suited for our environment, meaning you need to water less, weed less, and are able to enjoy the natural beauty more. Xeriscaping is not filling your yard with rock — rocks fill with leaves and debris, weeds continue to grow, and if not maintained, the yard soon looks sloppy. Xeriscaping involves selecting beautiful and hardy plants that naturally thrive in our climate and planting them so that they work together. If you desire something more elaborate, Rispens Landscaping are masters at designing and building custom water features with pools, waterfalls, and burbling streams. Working with talented craftsmen, Rispens doesn’t just create yards. They turn your outdoor spaces into an extension of your home. Your yard can become like an extra room in your house, the largest of all of the rooms, and a place for you to enjoy playing with family, a quiet coffee or glass of wine, or to entertain friends and business associates. Your yard should be more than a chore, it should be a sanctuary. And that is what Rispens Landscaping provides. Beautiful spaces. Decks, fences, garden structures, stonework, water features. Complete landscaping services and landscaping design. But most importantly, they provide beauty, function, and a sanctuary for you and your family. Whether you’re looking to have the most beautiful yard in the city or just want a quiet space to enjoy, phone Rispens Landscaping at 1-888-810-0508. To see more of their work, visit them on the web at www.rispenslandcaping.com or find them on Facebook. FLEW Rispens Landscaping Regina, Sk. 1-888-810-0508 www.rispenslandscaping.com FineLifestyles
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more home for your money A Sherwood home provides outstanding comfort and quality for less money. Choose a pre-engineered floor plan or customize your new home to satisfy your every need. Our modulal structures are precision-built inside state-ofthe-art facilities in Estevan and Lethbridge. Eliminate weather delays and construction waste with our engineered building systems. Sherwood Modular Homes provides the best value for every lifestyle imaginable.
extra revenue Sherwood Homes’ Mini-Motel Systems are built with four to six rental rooms in one module, and delivered to your site 99-per-cent complete. The results? Additional revenue streams for an existing business or affordable housing for your work crews. The Mini-Motel Systems also offer built-in flexibility: they’re easily moved to a different location, or you can add another module for additional capacity.
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Need a quick affordable housing solution? Sherwood Homes’ most popular affordable option is Single Wide Manufactured homes. These Canadianbuilt homes come in widths of 16, 20 or 22 feet, are delivered to your site 99-per-cent complete, and carry an industry-leading 10-year new home warranty.
Need office space quickly and affordably? Choose from Sherwood Modular Homes’ ECONO-MOD Office Systems. These are single-section (1,520 sq. ft.) offices that are delivered to your site 99-per-cent complete, and built to exacting national commercial building codes. Pick from pre-designed plans or have a designer customize your office just for your needs.
Enjoy a customized, quality-built new home or office and get the most value for your dollar. Visit Sherwood Homes on the web at www.sherwoodhome.ca or call 1-866838-7744 (Regina) or 1-877-378-7744 (Estevan). Sherwood Modular Homes is a familyowned, Saskatchewan-based company building in factories in Estevan and Lethbridge. Factory tours are available upon request. FLEW
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Making the MOst Of MOMentuM nyone who has picked up a newspaper or listened to the news over the past few years knows that Saskatchewan is the hottest economy in the nation, and the southeast corner is leading the way. According to the recently released 2011 Census figures, Weyburn is the fastest growing city over ten thousand in the province at a rate of 11 per cent. Throughout the growth of the past few years Weyburn has worked hard to maintain a community that is not only beautiful, but is adding amenities as quickly as it is residents. Although there were moments when the housing market became a bit of a concern, the City of Weyburn was proactive in its work and hired the Canadian Association of Homebuilders to perform a Housing Needs and Demands Assessment and a Housing Plan to ensure that the needs of the people were met. The work done by this third party illustrated the growth potential and the community now has its sights set on a population in excess of 20,000. The business community clearly shares this vision, as investors are lining up for 52
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many projects. Private developers have plans in place to create hundreds of new residential properties in the next couple years. Retail development and expansion is continuing at an unprecedented pace with new expansions or businesses being announced regularly, and the industrial sector has recognized the opportunity to locate in the centre of one of the most prosperous energy and food producing regions in North America. All of this investment into the community has made Weyburn the city of choice for new residents relocating to southeast Saskatchewan. Corporate home to the Sun Country Health Region, South East Regional College, Cornerstone School Division, and the Saskatchewan operations centre for the likes of Cenovus, Enerplus, Crescent Point and more – Weyburn is a white collar city with a quality of life that other communities envy. As the City grows at top pace, it has maintained its commitment to lifestyle and is still constructing paved walking trails all around and throughout the City, it is adding new recreation facilities, a new High School has just started construction, and a new hospital is in the works. Add to all of this, the amenities in the
immediate region, and it’s easy to see why people are flocking to Weyburn. The community is surrounded by recreation opportunities including the Weyburn Golf Club – home of PGA Pro Graham Delaet. In a quick half hour drive one can find three regional parks offering everything from boating and fishing to indoor swimming, golfing, and more. Stretch that drive to only one hour and now you’ve found the home of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Only an hour from Regina, Weyburn has access to an international airport, the Canadian Football League, and major concerts, sport, and cultural events. So the question no longer is “why Weyburn?” but rather, “why not?” The opportunity for big city growth and amenities while offering a quality of life that is clean and green is only a small part of why Weyburn really is The Opportunity City. Come and discover the opportunities waiting for you. FLEW
South East Regional Economic Development Authority & Weyburn Chamber of Commerce Jenna Wichuck, Marketing Coordinator 11 - 3rd Street NE, Weyburn, SK S4H 0W1 p: 306.842.8003 e: marketing@weyburn.ca
MORE OUTDOOR LIVING Screen enclosures make Saskatchewan outdoors more enjoyable By Ryan Holota appreciate how unique and practical Suncoast Screen Enclosures are, and in a short time contacted the manufacturer and headed off for training.
e’d all choose to spend more time outdoors if we didn’t have to fight the bugs and the wind. Well, good news! There is a local company that offers the perfect solution: DGL Suncoast Screen Enclosures.
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Owner Don Larwood lives in Regina and operates his company throughout Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Northwest Ontario regions. He began his company nine years ago after being in a Suncoast Screen Enclosure at his sister-in-law’s house in Winnipeg. Since he worked in the construction business, Larwood could
“I thought they were the neatest things and immediately knew that I had to bring them back to Saskatchewan,” says Larwood. With continued success and increased demand, DGL expanded to the other provinces and still continues to grow while maintaining and providing the top-notch quality Larwood believes in.
DGL Suncoast understands the challenges of outdoor living in Saskatchewan. “Being able to enjoy all the outdoor benefits, without all the nuisance, is something we actually need to engineer,” says Ken MacMurchy, sales and marketing manager. “We create the room so that it has a real open feeling, and not a sense of being enclosed in an outdoor space.” DGL Suncoast’s Screen Enclosures offer effective protection from the wind. “One of our customers had a magazine sitting on a table in her screen room and although the wind reached 106 kph, the magazine stayed intact,” MacMurchy notes. FineLifestyles
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Screen enclosures allow homeowners to leave their patio furniture out without the worry of it being blown around or sunbleached: the screens can cut ultraviolet rays by up to 80 per cent. Sun blockage is very appealing to those with children, as is protection from the threat of mosquitoborne diseases such as West Nile Virus. “I did not proceed to do this earlier because I thought the screening would ruin my view of the pool, the trees and flowers. One does not even notice there is a screen. It is the most important home improvement that I have ever done.” John B (South Regina) The temperature within the screen enclosure can be kept ideal as well. MacMurchy says that on hot days the temperature is not like sitting in direct sun. People can monitor the room by installing a ceiling fan for extra air flow, or patio heaters for evenings and the cooler months. “Some of our customers make them into a complete living space, adding kitchen systems, furniture, TV, lamps, etcetera. It makes a perfect area for entertaining or spending quality family time playing board games or enjoying a nice meal.”
Add-ons or freestanding DGL Suncoast offers enclosures as both add-ons to a house or as free-standing structures over hot tubs or pools. They are very helpful in minimizing the debris that can get into the water. Less cleaning means more relaxation time and enjoyment. Gazebo-style standalones work well when you have a special place in your yard where you like to spend time. “Unlike other companies, our product is custom-built on site,” MacMurchy says. “We retrofit, because all homes are completely different with deck sizes, roof lines and posts. There are so many variables. Screening walls to a building with an existing overhang is very popular as well.”
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For those customers wanting a “threeseason room,” says MacMurchy, “we have incorporated into our design the Vertical Four-Track window system. These windows can be fitted to an enclosure when it is constructed, or anytime in the future. The window panels slide up and down to expose the screen on the other side, thus opening the entire wall to the outside. They can slide back into place to provide a three-season room, allowing a more controlled room temperature even on those extra-cool days.
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“These rooms are an excellent storage space in the winter because all the outdoor furniture can simply remain in it,” MacMurchy adds. “This eliminates all the hassle of trying to pack it in storage sheds.”
“The Lexan roof is a top option,” says MacMurchy, “because it can withstand hail and it allows a soft light in that gives an effect almost like a greenhouse.” It is available in three different tints and has a 10-year warranty.
All of the structures are made of powdercoated aluminum framing, which comes with a lifetime warranty. In addition, homeowners have a choice of three options for their roofs: a screen roof, a Lexan roof (a transparent roof made of polycarbonite), or one that completely blocks the sun. “The quality of the work is first class.” Gordon W (Winnipeg, MB)
Customers sometimes wonder about the durability of the screen enclosures because they have pets. MacMurchy says that this is definitely not a problem, because the screens are made of fibreglass; pets can’t scratch through them. “We have a client whose cat loves to climb up and soak in the sun.” Customers can even have a doggie door installed, allowing their pets freedom to roam without disrupting their owners’ lives. “I would highly recommend DGL Suncoast Screen Enclosures to anyone interested in expanding their living space and bringing the outdoors in.” Dannette T (Weyburn, SK) “Not only does the wonderful, well-built structure block the sun, but the wind and the rain and the BUGS!” Mervin and Victoria G (Springside, SK) Homeowners who are interested in obtaining a quote for a DGL Suncoast Screen Enclosure are advised not to procrastinate: during the busy season a typical turnaround is six to eight weeks. For an estimate call DGL Suncoast Screen Enclosures. FLEW
DGL Suncoast Screen Enclosures Saskatchewan 1.877.449.5106 306.761.1801 www.dglsuncoast.com
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COLOR t Inspirations by Color, they welcome the opportunity to help you make your space as beautiful and functional as possible. Including window coverings, furniture, artwork, and decorations, modern design can draw from any time period to create a home that is completely original yet comfortable. Even those who live in apartment buildings, where each unit has the same layout, can access extensive resources to create a space that is unique to them.
All The Colours Of The Rainbow One of the easiest ways to freshen up a room, or change it completely, is to select a new paint colour with a fantastic finish. As Estevans only dealer of Sico paints, the staff at Inspirations by Color know firsthand how important it is to use the right products. “Sico paint is some of the longest lasting, most vibrant paint on the market,” says associate Tamara Vollmin. “In fact, most of the gorgeous murals that we see around Estevan were painted with Sico paints.” Perhaps you don’t want to paint a mural but love a colour you found in one. With more than 1,800 colours you are sure to find the shade that is perfect for your room. Sico’s variety of finishes is amazing as well. There’s Cashmere, which has a soft, velvety feel which is perfect for walls with imperfections. Chamois, another designer finish, has a beautiful soft gloss surface that is family friendly due to it’s durable wipeability & chip resistancy. If you need a specific paint to deal with more than fingerprints, their Kitchen and Bathroom paint is perfect in spaces with high moisture levels. It prevents mildew from starting and eliminates the fear of being forced to re-do a reno due to mold. In addition to those aforementioned finishes, Sico includes a full-line of wood paints, furniture paints, stains, and more. Perhaps best of all, most of these Sico products are available in low VOC formulations to keep that paint smell from permeating your house. 56
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However, renovations are not just for upgrades that are necessary, they also bring in the opportunity to design creative spaces. That’s why Inspirations by Color carry specialty paint products such as chalkboard paint and even dry-erase board paint. It allows you to turn any wall, ceiling or other surface into a place for leaving notes or memos. “People Inspirations by Color don’t need to do an entire area in these finishes either,” adds Tamara. “One great trick is to coat a cupboard door with the paint so that you can write Inspirations by Color messages or shopping lists. You can also hang a 1101 5th Street picture frame with a chalkboard surface inside of it for aSaskatchewan non-permanent but still functional and Estevan, beautiful solution.” S4A 0Z3
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if you’ve ever spent time stripping old 1970s wallpaper out of a home. You may have even loudly stated that you’d never put wallpaper up again. But that fear is unfounded with the plethora of new wallpaper products on the market today. In fact, you may be removing some of the most beautiful decorating ideas from your list of options. Wallpaper now uses modern adhesives and backings that are way stronger than old stuff ever used to be. Easier to apply and remove without destroying your walls, people can clothe their walls with some of the most amazing pattern and colour selections available. “Today’s wallpaper selections are incredible, many of them almost look like an expensive fabric covering,” explains Tamara. And don’t worry about being overwhelmed, their wallpaper books are organized by colour and style, making choosing the right one easier than ever. But if devoting an entire room or wall to wallpaper is more than you can handle, you may also want to consider the new line of adhesive Art Appliques.
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From sandpaper to brushes and rollers to paint trays, Inspirations by Color has all of the supplies you need to get your project done right.
These self-adhesive, non-permament wall coverings are like giant removeable stickers that let you put almost anything, from children’s characters to famous architecture, up on your walls, without having a long-term commitment.
All The Supplies You Need From sandpaper to brushes and rollers to paint trays, Inspirations by Color has all of the supplies you need to get your project done right. Nothing is more frustrating than running out of something in the middle of the project, usually after all the stores are closed. Inspirations by Color can help you choose the right supplies and the right amount so that you can keep working until you’re finished. Not to mention they have very competitive pricing on their products.
Colour Consultations As you’ve been reading about all of the finishes, colours and options you may start to wonder how to figure out everything you need. Many people are too busy with family, friends and work to add interior design on their must-do list. How can you turn your ideas into concrete reality? As a certified Interior Design Expert, Crystal Quilliams uses her expertise to help her clients in a way that is not usual to big store names around town. All you need to do is book a time with the helpful accociates at the store, and Quilliams can help you select the perfect colours to give your space just the right look.
Go Ahead, Add Some Colour to your life Stop by Inspirations by Color today. They are located at 1101 5th Street in Estevan, or you can give them a call at (306) 634-7008. FLEW Inspirations by Color 1101 5th Street Estevan, SK 306.634.7008 inspirations@sasktel.net
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EXPERT Advice
Installing your own flooring
Things that we are asked often—more than daily!—include the following: Q. What type of sealer should I use on my grout and tiles? A. This question can be asked and
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Are you planning to install your own flooring? At the Floor Store in Estevan and Carlyle we offer full installation services, but for those confident enough to attempt to complete projects on their own, we make sure the customer is leaving the store, if anything, over-prepared for their task at hand. Recommending product that will enhance the look of the final work, and make the project easier to complete as well as maintain in the years to come, are things we strive for.
answered in many different ways depending on the types of tiles used. The only tiles that truly would require any type of sealer would be a natural stone with a porous finish. Nearly all other tiles have a “factory finish” that requires no sealer. Sealing tile that doesn’t require it can lead to unnecessary maintenance and even cloud the finish of your purchase. Now grout, on the other hand, is a whole different ballgame, so to speak. There are still the traditional grouting options (sanded, non-sanded), that do and will require sealer to keep the colour as close to new as possible. But, the majority of what we recommend and use ourselves, are either epoxy- or urethane-based grouts. Though they can be costlier and a bit different to apply than traditional grout, the results are amazing. A shout-out to the makers of Star-Quartz/Star Glass grouts: I feel there is no better product on the market today. Once installed, they require no sealer and the results are incredible. There are different techniques used to install each different type and we can make sure you are prepared for what you are about to use.]
Q. What is engineered hardwood and why should I consider it when looking at hardwood? A. Though engineered hardwood has been around for some time now, it has only recently become a more common option when it comes to wood. A lot of people don’t realize that they have the option of putting hardwood in their basement, or on a cement slab floor. Many people prefer the look of wood to something like laminate, but don’t think they can use hardwood for these areas. I wouldn’t hesitate using it in any room in the house. Nearly all of these products now offer a “click”-type installation process and, in turn, many people do their own installs. Engineered wood has the same look, profiles and stain colours as the solids, but offers a more stable, natural look. The way it’s made helps protect it from splitting, warping, etc.. We still recommend that you keep a proper humidity level. Depending on the season, that can mean a humidifier/ de-humidifier. If you need questions answered, or want to take advantage of our talented team of installers,visit The Floor Store. We offer products for all your home decor needs, including General Paint and paint accessories, window coverings by Graber and blinds by Vertican, and any and all types of floor covering you can think of, all under one roof. FLEW FineLifestyles
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IT’S NO GAME Keep your plumbing and heating in playoff shape with OVI By Carol Todd
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2010 after working as a plumber for six years. He says he has always been interested in the plumbing industry. “I thought it might be a challenge. I like to work with my hands and thought this could be something I could build on,” he says. And, build he does, concentrating on new home installations. “Our main focus is doing all the plumbing and heating for new residential housing. That’s something I like to do, because you can set it up the way you want and the way you know will work,” Pickering says. With Weyburn undergoing a growth spurt, there should be plenty of work for quite some time. While OVI Plumbing and Heating does a lot of work with new construction, Pickering and his staff also bring their
friendly, competent service to existing homes as well. He points out that, if you haven’t done so already, it’s time to have your furnace inspected. “That way you make sure it’s running right, so you don’t find out about a problem when it’s minus-40,” he says. A properly maintained furnace, with clean filters, costs less and is better for the environment as less fuel is being used. So, whether you’re building a new home, or need work done on your existing residence, give OVI Plumbing and Heating a call. And, don’t forget the other Ovi. You’re guaranteed to score big either way. FLEW OVI Plumbing and Heating Brett Pickering 306.861.5307
EXPERT Advice The Best Insulation on the Planet, The Best Insulation for the Planet. Lonny Forrester
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Saskatchewan is changing more rapidly than any other province in the country. The insulation we put in our homes and buildings is following close behind. At Enviro Foam Insulation, we are leading the way in educating clients on the benefits of spray-applied polyurethane foam. For fifty years, we have been trained to think that the only insulation we put in our walls is pink, itchy and inefficient. We are here to tell you that there is a better, easier and substantially more efficient way to insulate your home. Our product is spray-applied as a liquid and expands as foam. It fills every single nook, cranny, crevice, hole, crack and gap to make a perfect continuous air-tight seal every time, regardless of complex framing and penetrations. Enviro Foam completely eliminates heat loss by convection, which accounts for roughly 60 per cent of a home’s heat loss. As the temperature drops, convection currents speed up and conventional insulations lose their effectiveness to slow them down. Enviro Foam’s closed cell structure allows us to create a three-in-one barrier system within your home or building. Enviro Foam is its own thermal barrier, air barrier, and most importantly, its own vapor barrier. You know how important this is if you have ever installed poly and conventional
insulation. Studies show that the smallest rip in your vapor barrier can accumulate over a cup of water a year. Imagine how many small holes that you cannot see in your vapor barrier behind your drywall. Mold and mildew development is inevitable due to moisture buildup within your walls. Enviro Foam Insulation will not support mold or mildew growth. It also blocks any allergens and dust from entering your home, making it much safer to live in. Structural strength is another Enviro Foam benefit. Studies have shown that spraying medium density polyurethane foam into your structure will increase its racking strength by 300 per cent. You can be sure that your home will last your lifetime and many more. Finally, Enviro Foam is environmentally friendly. Enviro Foam is made from annually renewable soybean oil and recycled plastic
bottles. It also uses a zero ozone depletion substance (Zero ODS) blowing agent. A building insulated and sealed with Enviro Foam will also use 50 to 80 per cent less energy, reducing fossil fuel usage and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions. According to the 2003 NRC Survey of Household Energy Use, the average 2000 sq. ft. home can reduce its GHG emissions by 4.1 tonnes, the equivalent of taking 676 sport utility vehicles (SUVs) off the road. At Enviro Foam Insulation, we pride ourselves on offering our customers an exceptional product with exceptional service at a great price. Our expert advice can help you choose The Best Insulation on the Planet, and the Best Insulation For the Planet. Call (306) 543-8111 today for an estimate, email lonny.forrester@Enviro Foaminsulation.com or visit us online at www.enviro foaminsulation.com. FLEW FineLifestyles
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Global Property Inspections 306.545.2613 Toll Free: 1.855.545.2613 www.GlobalPropertyInspections.ca You have found a wonderful home, the one you have been searching for. You see yourself building your future there in this dream home or condo. It can be an exciting yet stressful adventure. Whether it is brand new or an older home/condo there is many things to consider when buying. One important element is a good home inspection. A home inspection is the examination and evaluation of all the major components within a home or property. These components include electrical, plumbing, heating, roofing, foundation, interior and exterior. A good and qualified home inspection helps eliminate many questions by providing you with a thorough evaluation and with a well documented report explaining the condition of the property. You will learn what areas of the home are in acceptable condition and whether there are major or minor concerns. Such a report enables you to make a well informed decision about one of the biggest investments you may ever make. Even if your home is newly constructed a home inspector can be the final set of “new eyes” to confirm that all the basic and custom items that you, your general contractor, and subcontractors agreed on, were properly completed by the possession
date and again just prior to the one year anniversary. When you buy a car you don’t buy it only because it is comfortable or it’s your favourite colour. You take it to your mechanic to look for what you cannot see, right? So, spend less than half of 1 % of the home’s purchase cost and protect yourself through a home inspection. When looking for a qualified inspector there are a few points to remember: • Saskatchewan does not yet require property inspectors to be licensed. Anyone can print off business cards from their home computer and call him or herself a home inspector. • Price should never be the deciding factor. Keep in mind, that in the end you do get what you pay for. • Verify if the inspector is a member of an inspection association such as CAHPI (Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors), CanNACHI or InterNACHI (Canadian and Inter National Association of Certified Home Inspectors) • Ask about the inspector’s work experience, training and continuing education program. • How detailed is the inspector’s report? You deserve more than a 3 page checklist. • Does the inspector carry Errors and Omissions Insurance? This insurance provides protection to the buyer if the inspector, through gross negligence, misses something which causes financial or health hardships.
• Is the inspector trained in the use of all the tools of the trade such as infared equipment? • Does the inspector have training in proper mold recognition and able to assist you in the testing of the mold if some is found? • Remember, professional ethics does not allow an inspector to also be a contractor. • Don’t be overwhelmed, you took a long time to find your dream home, take a bit more time to search out the home inspector professional who will serve you and provide you with the informative tools to make that confident decision to step over the threshold into your new home or condo. The Top Ten most common inspection items 1. Improper surface grading and drainage 2. Improper and undersized electrical wiring by do-it-yourselfers 3. Older and damaged roofs 4. Deficient and older heating systems 5 Poor Overall Maintenance. On average, we take better care of our cars than we do our homes 6. Structural Problems 7. Plumbing problems 8. Flaws in a home’s exterior 9. Poor Ventilation 10. Miscellaneous item such as sticky windows or dripping faucets, as well as a number of environmental concerns, such as mold and asbestos FLEW
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Too busy To geT To a bank? Tara Ford brings TD Canada Trust to you s a Mobile Mortgage Specialist, I understand that life is hectic,” says Tara Ford. “So I do everything in my power to make financing your home as convenient and comfortable as possible.” The mortgage market can be confusing today, but having an expert on your side can make everything easier.
provides mortgage advice to clients who are looking for financing. Whether you’re buying your first home, building your dream home, purchasing a condo, or looking to refinance to start a business or take a dream vacation, Ford can teach you about the different mortgage products on the market today.
Tara Ford has more than 15 years of experience in the financial services industry and, except for her time at university, has lived in southeast Saskatchewan all her life. She knows the people, the towns and cities, and the way of life that people in this area want. An expert in home financing, she
Offering mortgages, home equity lines of credit, and credit protection insurance, Ford has the ability to travel across southern Saskatchewan to meet with clients who may not be able to get to the bank during branch hours. This flexibility allows her to meet with you at a time and place that is convenient for you,
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By Ryan Holota even if that means in the evening or on a weekend. To learn more about Tara and the mortgage options that she and TD Canada Trust can provide give her a call at (306) 421-3938 or send an email to tara.ford@td.com. FLEW
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(L-R) Devon Smith of La Ronge and his opponent Felix Jimenez of Estevan
MMA rApidly tAkes over boxing’s glAMour By FLEW staff. Photos by Starr Mercer t is somewhat ironic that fighting evokes images of glamour. During the heydey of boxing, tuxedos and gowns were de rigeur in the first few rows of championship prizefights and the champagne was always flowing. These days, there is a new kid on the block. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), once restricted to amateur competition or the underground, is currently the fastest growing sport in the world. Made famous 68
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by promoter Dana White through the Ultimate Fighting Challenge (UFC), it is also making inroads into the glamourous world once reserved for the boxing elite. Case in point: March 3 at Spectra Place in Estevan. The following describes how the Fine Lifestyles group did the evening up in style. It began with lavish transportation supplied by Ken Sebastian, owner/
operator of Lampman-based Extreeeme Limousine. Ken—who graciously supplied his services—picked up the first of the group in Regina, then swung by Weyburn for another pickup and finally gathered the Estevan crew. The limo bus itself was completely stocked with refreshments and snacks easily accommodating 13 passengers comfortably. TV screens with tunes in the background created a rockin’ ambiance
In the main event Estevan’s Derek Daku dispatched his opponent Dusty Shingoose of Waywayseecappo 12 seconds into the first round.
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perfect for pumping up the gang for some great MMA action. It was a luxurious way to commence the evening. The arena itself was also decked out for glamour. Round tables, set with white linen and fresh flower arrangements filled the floor area. No hotdogs and warm beer here. Supper was succulent prime rib with sides of veggies, baby potatoes, salad, buns and desserts. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better. But that was just the premilinaries. The arena was packed with as many gal fans as guys to see some fighting. Thrill and excitement was thick in the air. Among the festivities, a proposal was made during an intermission. The bride to be was clearly elated, surprised and at a loss for words, to say the least. In a roundabout way she confirmed her answer with a booming “&%$#, yeah!” The crowd roared. Among the lead-up fights to the main event, local fighter Craig Gaudry won with a TKO against Mitchell Balaberda of Saskatoon. Denis Papineau of Estevan also defeated his opponent Ryan Torrence of La Ronge by tapout. Unfortunately for the partisan crowd, two of the three other local fighters, Wade Baldwin and Felix Jimenez didn’t fare so well. Baldwin put up a great fight only to tire alongside his competitor Steven Arens of Moose Jaw. Both fighters swung with all their might only to deplete their efforts. Arens won by TKO halfway through the third round. Estevan’s second last fighter, Felix Jimenez was also defeated by Devon Smith of La Ronge. The long-awaited main event of the night featured Estevan’s own, Derek Daku against Dusty Shingoose of Waywayseecappo, MB. It was a long-anticipated fight that left many spectators baffled as it instantly became evident which direction things were headed. Within 12 seconds, Daku had his coompetitor on the floor. At 46, Daku says that he often gets “underestimated” because of his age, but with two local wins under his belt, there is no doubt his career is underway. Daku will compete again at the next Estevan event on June 1. Ari Taub, the event’s promoter and School of Hard Knocks owner-CEO said he was thrilled to see another incredible turnout for Mixed Martial Arts in Estevan. FLEW
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THE BEST PRODUCTS, WITH THE BEST SELECTION WITH THE BEST SERVICE By G.H. Lewmer. Photos by Shawn Fulton. erformance Marine has served Regina and Southern Saskatchewan for over 16 years. It is the only boating dealership in the prairie provinces to be ranked in the top 100 of almost 5,000 boat dealers across North America for the past three years. We provide one of the strongest records of customer satisfaction in the boating industry, offering a comprehensive selection of new boats, parts and accessories for all your boating needs. Whatever you are
looking for, rest assured you will be able to find it at Performance Marine. As a locally owned second-generation business, our goal has always focused on operating a hands-on dealership dedicated to ensuring the experience of every customer is the best it can be. We base our decisions on the needs of our customers, recognizing their unique and diverse requirements when purchasing or maintaining their boats. We offer a
multitude of services including factorycertified mechanical repair, in-house fiberglass and body-shop repair, prop and skeg repair, financing, finance insurance, extended warranties, boat operator’s licensing, in-house mechanical repair and acres of all-season storage. This is complimented with one of the largest selection of parts and accessories in Saskatchewan. Our number one priority has always been and will always continue to be complete customer satisfaction. FineLifestyles
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We carry a huge selection of new boats with over 100 models in stock to choose from, including industry leading manufacturers like Bayliner, Chaparral and South Bay. Our customers are our number one priority and we offer prioritized service for all of our new boat buyers. We remain committed to specializing our knowledge and experience exclusively to everything that is boating by offering nothing except boating equipment, repairs and services. Our wide selection of Bayliner models include Bowriders, Ski N Fish, and Deck Boat models. Bayliner boats are renowned for their exceptional designs for superior handling, stylish looks and optimum spaciousness. Their exclusive smooth ride system achieves effortless acceleration with fuel-saving lower horsepower engines, resulting in a softer ride and a safer handling boat.. For a fourth straight year, Bayliner 72
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boats have received the prestigious Customer Satisfaction Index Award from the National Marine Manufacturers Association, the leading association of the recreational boating industry. They are one of the most popular boats in the water and continue to be the best-selling brand in boating for decades. For the best in sleek and sophisticated luxury sportboats, Performance Marine carries a full-line of Chaparral sportboats. Chaparral boats have been recognized world- wide for their unsurpassed quality, design innovation, value performance and affordable pricing, with more awards for excellence than any other manufacturer. “The Most Decorated Line in Boating”, Chaparral is fast approaching 50 years as a North American leader in luxury sportboats. One of the industry’s top manufacturers of pontoon boats, including luxury, fishing
and family pontoons, South Bay Pontoons take great pride in building products that continually exceed customers’ expectations. Combining superior construction, quality components and rich comfortable furnishings, South Bay have quickly become the number 1 choice throughout the United States and Canada for pontoon boating. We offer the 400, 500, 700 and 900 series to choose from, giving you numerous options for which boat would work best for your and your family’s needs. We are Saskatchewan’s ONLY full service marine facility that includes a full range of mechanical repair for most makes and models of marine motors, a full cosmetic and structural repair body shop, complete SGI accredited repair services for the marine industry and an in-house factory specification propeller repair center. Our service department collectively has over 100 years’ experience in the marine
industry, with practical experience in every make of marine motor. Our bodyshop utilizes the Capsizer 8000 boat turning system, enabling one technician to easily lift a boat from its trailer and turn it a full 360 degree rotation for easy and complete access to the hull for repairs. We are proud to advise that our service department maintains a “platinum� service rating with Mercury Mercruiser, the highest service rating in the industry.
Performance Marine also offers the widest selection of water sports gear and boating accessories in the province. From water skis to water-skates, wake-boards to surfboards, tubes to tube ropes, you will find everything that you need at our spacious showroom located at 3310 Pasqua Street in Regina. For our outof-town customers, we offer an on-line catalog that carries a wide range of parts and accessories that can be delivered directly to your doorstep!
Recreational boating is one of the fastest growing leisure activities in North America. Being outdoors with family and friends while enjoying the beauty of the thousands of Saskatchewan lakes is a prescription for paradise. To maximize your opportunity for fun, visit Performance Marine. We value being one of the top 100 boating dealerships in North America and we are committed to passing on that value of excellence and integrity to our customers. FLEW
Hours of operation Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Thursdays 8:30 am - 8:30 pm Saturday 10 am - 2 pm Sundays and Holidays Closed
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HAVE A SOAK FOR PLEASURE AND HEALTH By Sheena Koops
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ew things say relaxation like soaking in a hot tub. Whether it’s for the health benefits or just the sheer joy of immersing yourself in the steaming, rejuvenating liquid, even the thought of it starts to melt away stress. But not all hot tubs are created equal. Arctic Spas are built in northern Alberta where they know everything about engineering a product to withstand harsh Saskatchewan winters. And right here
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in Regina there is a dealer who knows everything about fitting homeowners with just the right tub.
Sunset Bay Leisure Selection, follow up service, product and who you’re buying from, that’s what Sunset Bay opened with in 1994, and now in 2012, they can add longevity to their list of achievements. The staff at Sunset Bay knows hot tubs, with more than 40
years of combined industry experience. Experience that tells them they have the best product on the market, the widest range of accessories and maintenance products in town and the most comprehensive after sales service (even if you bought your tub somewhere else). “We’ve carried Arctic Spa since the day we opened,” says Tory Morissette, co-owner with Alison Morissette. “We believe in our product, and it has passed the test of
time. Just the other day, I did a tub swap, delivering a new tub in exchange for one I’d delivered in 1999. Now the used one is sitting out on our showroom floor looking great. It’s really stood up over 13 years.”
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Not just different… better That’s because Arctic Spas are designed differently from the ground up. Their Forever Floor® is a sturdy insulated platform—standard on every hot tub they produce. This means that you can rest the spa on any level surface eliminating the need for foundation materials like concrete, blocks and gravel. It also means you can even install a new hot tub in the middle of January—just clear off a spot on the ground and put the hot tub in place. In addition, your hot tub is now entirely portable. Unlike other brands, Arctic Spas are fully insulated in the right places to save you money. Design-inspired by our homes in northern Canada and using a selfsupporting shell they insulate the exterior walls, floors and, most importantly, the attic with a Castcore® Mylovac cover. This means that the heat is retained in the hot tub reducing your energy costs. Going beyond the best insulated cabinet in the world, Arctic Spas recently introduced FreeHeat® to capture even more residual equipment heat, monitored by spa packs and balancing the cabinet temperature when required. Another benefit of FreeHeat® is that your hot tub has true freeze protection in a power outage. Without insulation between the water and cabinet the heat energy transfer gives you about 5 days at -20ºC before any freezing occurs.
Reap the benefits It may seem self-evident that soaking in hot water would relieve stress and therefore have psychological benefits, but there is much more to it than that. The physical benefits can also be extensive, from lowering blood pressure to relieving headaches and arthritis pain to inducing weight loss. One study, published in the prestigious New England Journal of
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Medicine, even indicated that soaking in a hot tub for 30 minutes a day for three weeks reduced blood sugar levels by an average of 13 per cent in patients with Type 2 diabetes. There may even be evidence that using a hot tub can improve your love life. Clichés of the wild and crazy bachelor pad aside, having a spa encourages people to spend relaxing time together without distractions such as TV and Internet. Whether just the two of you or the entire family, it’s great for relationships of all kinds. And the kids love it even more than video games.
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Of course, these days everything is about technology and the latest Arctic Spa models have built-in Wi-Fi. Download the onSpa® app—exclusive to Arctic Spas—and you can control your tub using virtually any mobile device from anywhere in the world. Turn up the heat as you’re leaving work using your smart phone so the tub is just the right temperature when you get home. While you’re putting on your bathing suit, turn on the jets, the lights and send your favourite playlist to the built-in speakers. Sunset Bay even has a waterproof case for your phone so you can take the controller in with you or invite friends over to join you for a nice soak.
Other spas want to be Arctic Spas Arctic Spas has set the standard in the industry. More often than not, when you go shopping for a hot tub, other dealers will compare their product to Arctic Spas to show you the level of quality that they have built into the product. But why would you want an imitator when the real thing is local and so easy to get? Sunset Bay is the best destination in southern Saskatchewan for hot tubs, steam showers, infra-red saunas, smoker barbecues, gazebos, accessories and so much more. FLEW
Sunset Bay Leisure 1333 Albert Street, Regina, SK p: 306.525.0546 tf: 1.800.597.7727 e: sales@sunsetbayleisure.com www.sunsetbayleisure.com
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AN OASIS AMONG THE GRAIN FIELDS Fishing, golfing and camping amidst nature’s beauty: Dr. Mainprize Community Park is a dream come true ByJade Ivan magine fireflies filling the sky, sparks floating to the stars from the crackle of an open campfire, and children’s laughter cascading through the moonlit evening after a sunny day of golfing, relaxing at the beach, and fishing for that perfect walleye. Dr. William Mainprize made this dream a reality for southern Saskatchewan in 1959 when Dr. Mainprize Community Park opened. The park was created to bring the community closer together and feed the souls of those wanting to get back to nature. Located along the northwest shoreline of the Rafferty Reservoir, the park is an
oasis among the flat grain fields, rocky grasslands and pump jacks dotting Saskatchewan’s oil patch. The park has become a home away from home for many and the retreat that every prairie soul needs. Waters from the Souris River, Roughbark River and Jewell River meet up at Rafferty, making Mainprize Regional Park a getaway for adventure seekers, nature lovers, golfers and vacationers. The forged bays and inlets are a sanctuary for water fowl, prairie land birds and wildlife. Canoeists returning from day trips into the shallows claim to have touched nature’s hand.
Golf Course “A View Of Scotland” Alongside this natural treasure is one of Saskatchewan’s only link golf courses. The course was designed by John F. Robinson, a professional architect. He took advantage of the rolling prairie woodcovered valleys on the shoreline of the Rafferty and the quiet country existence to mold a beautiful 18-hole links-style golf course. Many visitors remark that it is the only Saskatchewan resort with a view of Scotland. Large grass greens, irrigated fairways and FineLifestyles
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the choice of four tee boxes on each fairway offer a one-of-a-kind experience. The course includes a putting green, driving range and three practice holes. All facilities are licensed and include Doc’s Mainprize Grill, the lounge and restaurant, with a large deck for dining or kicking back after a round of golf. The new menu offers favourites the entire family will enjoy, and in-house catering is now available for tournaments or anything else held in the clubhouse or Pederson Place. The newly renovated golf club pro shop offers a variety of event packages for corporate golf tournaments or your next family reunion. It offers corporate, couples and junior memberships, or punch cards with weekly events. All weekly events are posted on the calendar and Facebook.
A Hot Spot For Walleye After a round of golf, indulge in a fishing trip along the 56-kilometre-long lake known as the Southeast Walleye Hot Spot. Mainprize Lake has been stocked with more than 22 million walleye fish since 1992 and offers excellent launching and filleting facilities to enhance your fishing story. It is an endless playground for canoeists, with sandy points and inlets where boaters, skiers and fishermen can stop off for a refreshing swim or afternoon lunch. Nineteen lots are now available for purchase in the newest campground, Campground E. Group camping consists of four sites and a camp kitchen. Over 120 full-season campers at the park make evenings enjoyable, and there are also more than 150 year-round residents (with lots in Harbour View and Island View still available). The four main campgrounds, A, B, C and E, along with overflow camping, provide a playground facility, fire receptacles, tables, and clean bathrooms. Services include daily garbage pickup, regular grass mowing and maintenance, a twin-lane RV dumping station with a rinse hose and two fresh water hoses, and a laundromat located at the Bentwood Rental Cabins. A walking trail borders all four campgrounds and wood is sold at the park entry building. Reservations are accepted by credit card year-round. Call the park entry building at 306-458-2865.
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If camping is not your style, relax in one of the eight beautiful Bentwood Cabins above the harbour only a short distance from the clubhouse. Overnighters or kitchen units are available and each cabin contains a bathroom and shower, a covered deck, air conditioning, satellite TV, bedding, and access to the laundromat. Ice and soft drinks are available and fire pits are located behind the cabins.
YEAR-ROUND ACCOMMODATIONS The Harbour View Bed and Breakfast offers year-round accommodations. Harbour View, a 1,750-square-foot log home, offers five theme rooms, two luxurious three-piece bathrooms, a game room, an eight-person outdoor hot tub on the outdoor patio, a guest barbecue and
fire pit, and a meeting room. The site is wheelchair-accessible and close to both the clubhouse and boat launch. Available dining is perfect for Christmas parties, anniversaries and all special occasions. Advanced bookings are necessary. Call 306- 458-2504 to make your reservation. Pederson Place is adjacent to the clubhouse and accommodates larger golf tournaments, family reunions and weddings, and special events such as the upcoming annual Mainprize Park Canada Day celebration. Named to honour the Pederson family, which volunteered countless hours towards operating the old Dr. Mainprize Park and constructing the new Mainprize Park, the facility offers a 5,000-square-foot space with seating for up to 150 people. Equipped with bathrooms, a refreshment counter, a pop machine, running water, a kitchen sink, a coffee machine, wheelchair accessibility,
and a large 3,000-square-foot deck and barbecue area, Pederson Place makes a great facility for any event. Extra features include a spacious gravel parking lot, exterior lighting, close proximity to the golf course, rental cabins and campground. Contact the park administrator at 306458-2352 for more information. Mainprize Regional Park is a natural oasis tucked into southern Saskatchewan’s flat prairies and rocky grasslands. Its unique golf course, scenic waterways, event spaces, luxurious cabins and family campsites offer a taste of nature that will satisfy every prairie spirit. FLEW
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Q&A WITH BRUINS HEAD COACH/ GENERAL MANAGER KEITH CASSIDY
y d i s s a C h c Coa What is your fondest memory of playing minor hockey? A: When we moved back to Winnipeg from Lynn Lake. In Lynn Lake, being a small community, we had played all of our minor hockey indoors…coming back to Winnipeg, minor hockey there didn’t move indoors, at that time, until players were 10 years old. We played all our games, and had all of our practices, outdoors—and I loved it. It was cold as could be some days, but it was a lot of fun, and a great memory.
What other sports did you play as an adolescent? What is your fondest memory of those sports? A: I played both soccer and baseball growing up. My fondest memory of playing summer sports is just the camaraderie, and the fun we had. I didn’t look at summer sports as being ultra-competitive, I viewed them more as a chance to have fun with friends away from the hockey rink.
When did you first get invited to try out for a junior team? Tell us about your tryout!
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A: The first junior team I ever tried out for was the Victoria Cougars (now the Prince George Cougars) of the Western Hockey League. I was 15 years old, and the tryout went well until I got in a fight. The fight went well, but when the linesmen broke up the fight, the one who grabbed me tripped and fell on top of me. I badly injured my knee—which began a series of knee problems, and surgeries, that have followed me to this day!
Why did you choose to play university hockey at Concordia (in Montreal), and where else were you recruited? A: I chose to play at Concordia because I felt they had a great business program, but also for the cultural experience. Montreal is a fantastic cosmopolitan city, with many different cultures and backgrounds. I also had interest in both the University of Manitoba and the University of Alberta.
When did you first get invited to try out for a pro team? Where did you go and for how long? A: My first pro hockey experience came right out of university. I signed with
a team in Europe called the Tilburg Trappers. I spent one season there, playing throughout Europe in countries such as Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands.
What was it like living in Tilburg? A: It was another fantastic cultural experience. With so many different countries, cultures and languages within a half-hour drive of each other, it was an amazing place to live. It was a different pace of life, with people having different and interesting perspectives. Of all the things hockey has afforded me, the opportunity to see the world has been one of the things I value most.
Where else have you played pro hockey? A: I’ve also had the opportunity to play pro hockey throughout North America. I was fortunate enough to have experienced the IHL with Manitoba Moose, the American Hockey League, and the ECHL.
When did you get your first taste of coaching? What is the story behind it?
A: My first opportunity to be an on-thebench head coach came with a summer team that I was involved with when I was 19. I was asked to coach a group of bantam players through their spring and summer tournaments. It was a great experience, and definitely made me think of coaching as something I would love to do when I could no longer play.
What is your coaching style? A: I like to think I am a fairly laid-back coach. I am approachable, and value input from players and the people around the team. I try to coach to the strengths of the individuals making up the team rather than making the team fit a certain style of play. I can be an annoying optimist, trying to reinforce the positive as much as possible while trying to correct the negative in a constructive way. I am a believer in a team-first approach, and value character and hard work in all players.
How heavily to you rely on your coaching staff? A: I rely on the entire coaching staff for everything from player evaluation to technical preparation and game management. I have been coaching with Cole and Ted for a number of seasons now, and the trust and understanding between
us has allowed us to have good success over that time—and has allowed us to become stronger coaches through some difficult situations.
What is your coaching philosophy? A: I believe in overall team success through the development of players both on the ice and off. I believe there is a way to reach each and every player, and help them develop to their maximum potential.
Where have you coached and what are your greatest accomplishments in coaching? A: I have been a head coach in Junior A hockey, both in Manitoba, and now Saskatchewan. In Manitoba I spent most of my time with the Selkirk Steelers. With Selkirk we were able to win both the MJHL Title and the Anavet Cup (vs. Humbolt), and participate in the RBC Cup. I have also coached at the CIS level with the University of Manitoba Bison men’s team, and I was a player assistant coach for a while during my time playing professionally. The greatest accomplishment that has come about for me through coaching is the ability to help players see their goals and dreams continued at the next level. I have been fortunate enough to have
helped players move on to both the WHL and NCAA Division 1 schools during my time in coaching.
What do you like about coaching in Estevan? A: The excitement and support! The community, the executive, the volunteers, fans and sponsors have been nothing short of amazing. As a team, we are very privileged to be able to be in the amazing hockey environment that we are. It allows players a tremendous junior hockey experience, and as a coach it has been everything I could have hoped for coming to Estevan.
What are your hopes for the Bruins in the seasons to come? A: My hope is that we can keep adding to the rich history the Bruins have established over the last 50 plus years. We would like to continue to offer fans an exciting brand of hockey to watch, and help put together teams that they can identify with, and want to cheer loudly for each and every game. Our goal is to bring the community a highly competitive team each and every season, to challenge for—and reach—the ultimate Junior A goal of winning the RBC Cup! FLEW
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“SIRIUS”
aboUt DIamonDS! By Ryan Holota. Photos by Brent Hume. hen your life’s ambition is to own a jewellery store, you approach the job with zest. Laurel Buck’s realization that jewellery was her passion came to her early in life, when her parents looked into purchasing a store. That deal did not come to fruition, but Buck’s desire stayed with her. The opportunity to own a jewellery store came again in 2006. Buck, now a successful social worker, purchased A&A Jewellery and began to live her dream. The history of A&A goes back into the history of Estevan, when it existed under another name. The store was reborn in 1972 when Adrian (‘Red’) Bourassa and his wife, Agnes, purchased and renamed it A&A Jewellery. The store developed a 82
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spectacular reputation among shoppers in southern Saskatchewan, a reputation that Buck continues to cultivate to this day. A&A Jewellery is proud to announce their 40th anniversary sale taking place from April 16 to April 30, to celebrate 40 years of success and support from the community. They will offer special deals of up to 40 per cent off on most of their wares and will host a 40th anniversary party complete with an anniversary cake. A&A Jewellery carries a beautiful line of ammolite jewellery produced in Alberta.
Ammolite is a rare and valuable opallike organic gemstone made up of the fossilized shells of ammonites. It is in the same geological category as amber and pearls. The colour and beauty from ammolite is unmatched, with the deep reflections capable of splitting sunlight into every colour of the rainbow. The crystalline nature of this gemstone often gives it the appearance of dragon scales upon close inspection. Wedding rings are a big part of A&A Jewellery, and they pride themselves on having a vast selection of traditional and non-traditional pieces to choose from. Non-traditional rings
include bands crafted from materials such as tungsten, cobalt, and silver, although gold rings are still the most popular. A&A Jewellery carries more than 150 unique styles of wedding bands, with thousands of other styles available to order. They can enlist the aid of a goldsmith to help design and create a ring unique to you. If you prefer, they also carry a full line of engagement ring mounts, beautiful rings that come with empty gemstone mounts that allow you to choose the exact stone and ring that you want to see together. A&A Jewellery is also the exclusive dealer of Sirius Star diamonds, the world’s brightest diamonds. These 100 per cent Canadian diamonds are mined in Canadian diamond mines and cut right here in Saskatchewan. Sirius Star diamonds are cut in a patented and trademarked way to ensure that no other diamond will look like yours. A&A also carry a large selection of Pandora charm bracelets as well as a selection of Bulova and Roots watches. When you are ready to find a perfect piece of jewellery, visit A&A Jewellery at 1226 Fourth St. in Estevan. They are waiting for your call at (306) 634-2215. FLEW
A&A Jewellery 1226 - 4th Street, Estevan, SK p: 306.634.2215 e: aandajewellery@sasktel.net www.jewelbase.com/a_and_a
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOU AND YOUR PETS New location provides more space, more selection—and same great service By FLEW Staff. Photos by Melanie Hiske.
espite its name, Cowtown isn’t a place for cows: it’s a place for people, offering a wide selection of quality products for animals and owners, all under one roof. Owners Jeremy and Carol Ross had a vision: a one-stop animal health and supply centre. In 2006 that vision became a reality when they opened Cowtown Estevan inside their mixedanimal veterinary hospital, Prairie Animal Health Centre. It was a place where you could 84
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get your horses’ teeth floated, pick up a new bit and buy a pair of jeans, all on the same visit. Cowtown even became a Masterfeeds dealer to ensure local livestock owners of a supply of quality feeds. So successful was Jeremy and Carol’s vision that Cowtown outgrew its original facility within five years. A new space was found at 501 Nesbitt Dr. With 3,900 square feet, it
gave Cowtown plenty of room to expand its clothing, footwear and giftware selection, and offer a better-than-before pet supply selection. But, true to the original vision, you can still get tack and equine and bovine health and show supplies, along with Masterfeeds, at Prairie Animal Health Centre at Highway 39 West.
Pet Supplies, People Supplies So, what will you find in the new facility? A better question might be, what won’t you find? For pets, Cowtown carries a complete line of toys and supplies—from dog bones to kennels, from hamster cages to scratching posts—to keep your animals happy and healthy. There’s also a full range of pet food products, including the all-Canadian brands First Mate and Orijen. Cowtown has horses covered, too, with animal health products that include shampoos and brushes for keeping coats and manes in great shape, as well as the best tack in the region—breast collars, headstalls, tack, ropes, and more. Not only can Cowtown help you keep your animals looking good, it can do the same for you. These days, there’s a lot more to Western wear than skin-tight jeans and plaid shirts. For example, women’s jeans in a variety of trendy styles with urban flash, with many models featuring “bling-up” decorations on the seat that are reminiscent of the latest styles in Hollywood. You’ll also find the durable line of Carhartt work wear. No outfit is complete without the right pair of boots. At Cowtown you’ll discover great lines of boots from companies like Ariat and Tin-Haul, ready to protect your feet in style. Finish off your look with accessories like purses, wallets, and belts, or add a little more pop with something beautiful from Montana Silversmith Jewellery. From earrings to necklaces, bracelets to rings, they have three cases full of jewellery from which to make the ideal selection. Cowtown can make your house look beautiful, too. Choose from an amazing selection of housewares like dish sets, wine racks and glasses to bring a little taste of country to your home, or expand on the country theme with Western lamps, pictures and paintings. Finish off the look with a cowhide rug, currently sought after
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by big-name interior designers for big-city apartments, but long recognized in the West for beauty and durability.
GRAND OPENING JUNE 16 Cowtown has been in its new 501 Nesbitt Dr. location since December 16, but it still hasn’t held its Grand Opening celebration. That’s coming up on June 16. The details are yet to be finalized, but be assured they’ll involve outdoor activities, food, and fun. Mark it on your calendar and make plans to attend! Pay a visit to Cowtown today to explore the new location and discover everything it has to offer. If you can’t make it there in person, log on to Facebook and search out the Cowtown Estevan page. The store is open Monday through Saturday at 9 a.m., and open late on Thursday nights. FLEW
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Chris and Judy, Owners of XS-IV.
Top Brands for The acTive LifesTyLe By FLEW Staff. Photos by Melanie Hiske. o live the active lifestyle, you need the right equipment...and in Estevan, XS-iV has you covered, whether your favorite activity is skateboarding, snowboarding, or something that doesn’t involve a board at all, like BMX or motocross. The shop offers the top brands in the industry. Looking for shoes? You can’t do better than TOMS: and best of all, every time you buy a pair of TOMS shoes, the company provides a new pair to a child in need, a program it calls One for One. It all goes back to the company’s founding in 2006 by Blake Mycoskie, who was inspired to help children in poverty after a
trip to Argentina. TOMS now gives in over 20 countries and works with charitable partners in the field who incorporate shoes into their health, education, hygiene, and community development programs. Looking for sunglasses or goggles? At XS-iV you can find the latest designs from Oakley, fusing art and science into leading-edge high-performance eyewear. How innovative is Oakley? The company has been awarded more than 575 patents worldwide. Oakley’s term for its combination of amazing technology with gorgeous design is “sculptural physics: the discipline of solving problems with science and wrapping those solutions in art.”
And if it’s clothing you’re looking for, you can’t do better than the latest designs from Volcom, founded in 1991 by Richard “Wooly” Woolcott and Tucker “T-Dawg” Hall to cater to everyone who shares their love of surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding. Now a multimillion-dollar business spanning the globe, Volcom remains true to its motto, “Youth Against Establishment.” Those are just three of the outstanding brands you’ll find at XS-iV. It’s your life— live it in style! FLEW
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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE, AND EVERYONE WELCOME From jewellery to gifts to clocks to collectibles, York Jewellers keeps the customer in mind By Edward Willett. Photos by Vanessa Paslawski. t Weyburn’s York Jewellers, owners Al and Jan York don’t just talk about customer service, they focus on it daily. “We like going the extra mile for people,” says Al York. “It means finding out information, if someone has a question, or locating a product and bringing it in for them see live, rather than just a picture, so they can try it on and see exactly what it is.” 88
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Not only that, Al says, if customers come in and ask about a particular item, he and his wife, Jan, make a point of looking for it when they are at one of the many trade shows they attend each year. “We look at things that we like, and we take a request list with us of things people have seen in the past.” Every customer is an individual, and meeting their individual needs is the goal
of many of the products and services York offers. For instance, the store provides custom designing for engagement rings, anniversary bands, and more. “We do all the design of the product here, then they go somewhere else to be completed,” Al says. “A lot of engagement rings that are sold don’t have an accompanying band. It gives us the opportunity to be extremely creative,
and the customer has the option to personalize the finished products.” Adding different colours of gold—say, rose and white—in combination with the various cuts of diamonds is popular, and allows customers to add their own creative flair, Al notes.
Family Heirlooms Clocks are another specialty of York Jewellers, and another area in which customer service reigns supreme. York doesn’t just sell grandfather clocks, “we set them up and deliver them to the house, walk the client through exactly what they need to know about each unit.” The store has been selling grandfather clocks for more than 30 years, highquality timepieces with German or Swiss movements, made of “every type of wood you can imagine.” Al calls a grandfather clocks, a family heirloom in waiting. And if your family heirloom—or any other clock—stops tick-tocking along, Al can help you out. He first learned about FineLifestyles
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clock repair from his father, Jim, and picked up the rest through books and onthe-job training.
have every kind of gift you can imagine, from oil-burning lamps to purses to anything in between,” Al notes.
Creating heirlooms is also the focus of the laser engraving machine Al brought in to the store three years ago. “With that machine we’re able to laser on leather, wood, glass, acrylic...We can put people’s pictures on them, a picture of your dog, specific writing...anything.” It’s a popular way for people to design their own trophies and other memorabilia.
Right after Mother’s Day, it’s grad season, and again, York offers a range of terrific gifts, including access to “every kind of watch line imaginable.”
Other popular products in the store include the complete line of prints by well-known artist Bernie Brown, and Bradford Exchange collectibles. “We’re a Bradford Exchange dealer, “ Al notes. “Bradford collector dolls, and figurines and plates...people get these things in the mail all the time. We’re an authorized dealer for them, and we carry a lot of that product in house. The biggest saving grace for that is you’re not paying the postage on it.”
Gifts For All Seasons Some items are particularly popular at particular seasons. For instance, the perfect Mother’s Day gift is the loving family necklace. Made of sterling silver, it’s designed to show parents and children. “For Mother’s Day, we
What it all boils down to is that, when it comes to beautiful, memorable, unique jewellery, gifts and artwork, you’re more likely than not to find what you’re looking for at York Jewellers. It’s a place where there’s something for everyone—and everyone is welcome. “We are definitely unique,” Al says. “We do things completely differently. One day you can have somebody walk into the store with a big Newfoundland dog beside them. I don’t think most jewellery stores even allow dogs. Then the next day
you’ve got Mom with four kids walking through the door. We have a little play center with a bunch of toys where the kids can play while Mom shops. These are unique things you don’t see in every jewellery store!” He adds, “We’ve been very fortunate. We have a pretty solid, loyal customer base.” With customer service so front and centre at York Jewellers, that’s hardly a surprise. FLEW
York Jewellers 39-3rd Street North-East Weyburn, Saskatchewan, S4H 0W1 p: 306.842.5484 f: 306.842.7307 e: ajy40@hotmail.com www.yorkjewellers.ca
WHO SAYS A MA AND PA SHOP CAN’T ALSO BE A FRANCHISE Team Ricci puts the personal into Boston Pizza Estevan By Roxy Blackmore. Photos by Starr Mercer. arco and Cindy Ricci are very positive, energetic people. Since opening Boston Pizza in Estevan in 2006, the husband-wife team has created a family business that allows them both to do what they love to do best: Working with the public. Prior to opening the business, Cindy was a high school teacher and Marco a sales representative for Molson Canada. Marco’s designated area was southeast Saskatchewan including Estevan. One of his clients was Marv Symons a wellknown and respected business owner in
Estevan. Marv’s parents were the founders of the prosperous Days Inn Hotel. “Marv was one of my accounts,” says Marco. “We became friends. He asked if I would be interested in doing something outside of Molson, and I was keen. In 2005, we decided on the Boston Pizza concept.”
The ambiance is accommodating to people of all ages. “The nice part about the Boston Pizza concept is it caters to everyone,” says Cindy “The dining area has a big family following, and in the lounge, we have people from 19 to the more experienced.”
Boston Pizza is famous for being ‘two experiences under one roof.’ Each establishment has a family friendly casual dining restaurant with a separate sports bar and an outdoor patio for all guests to sit back and soak up the sun in the summer months.
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on the three pillars of success, which are the backdrop for all decision-making that has underpinned the development and success of Boston Pizza. • Commitment to franchise profitability • Commitment to building the Boston Pizza brand • Commitment to continually improving the customer experience “We strive to create a great environment,” says Cindy. “People need to want to come here because they feel like they are at home; they feel like they are among friends.” Boston Pizza offers a casual dining setting with over 100 menu items from gourmet pizzas, to pastas, and a variety of appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts. The Estevan location has the added advantage of being a test location for the menu. “New items are tested in a certain amount of stores and areas first,” says Marco. “We are very fortunate to be one of them. There’s only two in Saskatchewan. We get an opportunity to test items first. Many of them become a main staple on the menu.” “We have a Boston Pizza prime rib burger. Down in our market, full of hardworking people, we needed a burger on our menu and for us it has been unbelievable.” The sporty atmosphere is enticing for guests and always as fresh as the food. “One of the really cool things about the Boston Pizza franchise, is as franchisees we continue to invest back into the brand,” says Marco. It is compulsory to renovate every seven years. We are entering our seventh year. We will be freshening things up, playing with colours and lighting to give it a new look. We make sure we’re keeping up with the times and reviving it.” The Ricci’s are quick to point out that the success is due largely to their hardworking crew of more than 70 staff members. “Our success would not be possible without our staff,” says Marco “We strive to create a diverse staff with people from the Ukraine 92
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Operating Franchisees, Marco and Cindy Ricci. General Manager, John Robert Santos pictured with Jambalaya Fettucini.
to the Philippines. We are very proud of all of our workers. When we opened we were having 16-hour days. Now because of our general manager John Robert Santos and kitchen manager Francisco Diaz, who are more than capable, we don’t have to be here all of the time and can spend time with our two children.” The three pillars of success are noticeable at the Estevan location. Regular guest Connie Davis has been going there almost daily with her husband Mike since it opened six years ago. “The service is great,” Connie says. “The food has always been great. If I am on a special eating plan they will cater to it. A lot of the time we are on a tight schedule and they are really quick. They know I like green tea and they have that ready for me when they see me coming.”
Front of the House server, Shelley Perkins.
Sadly, Marv Symons was not able to see the dream become a reality. He passed away suddenly in May of 2005, just as the project was beginning to materialize. “This Boston Pizza would never have happened without the blessing of the Symons and Pierson families,” says Marco “They allowed me to go ahead with the project. Marv had all of those years of experience and he explained what was going to happen and even though he wasn’t here when it opened, he prepared us, and for that we are blessed.” The hardworking couple has had such great success, in fact, they are opening another Boston Pizza in October 2012 in Emerald Park; a community east of Regina.
Heart of the House cook, Yed Barberan.
Marv Symons would be proud of the Riccis and the work they have put into Boston Pizza. With its gourmet food for everyday people, conversation-worthy décor and a laidback atmosphere, it has become a favourite among Estevan residents. FLEW
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ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR spring 2012
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April 4 • Pink Shirt Day (anti bullying) Everywhere
May 4 • Leadership Seminar Estevan Chamber of Commerce
Estevan Fair June (dates to be announced) Extevan Exhibition Grounds
April 7 • Meet the Easter Bunny Estevan Shoppers Mall April 14 • Remembering the Titanic Estevan Public Library April 26 • Rotary Club Annual Auction Estevan Shoppers Mall
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May 10 • Dwelling (opening, group exhibition) Estevan Art Gallery and Museum May 12 • Southeast Sask. Home Business Show and Sale Glen Ewan Communiplex May 26 • Beginner Watercolour Painting Workshop (fee) Estevan Art Gallery and Museum
June 9 • Relay for Life Estevan Civic Centre June 23 • Seventh Annual Chili Cook Off Estevan Art Gallery and Museum
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April 14 • Weyburn Fire Department-Ladies Night Royal Canadian Legion
May 6 • Weyburn Concert Series -Swing N’ Soul Singers Weyburn Comprehensive Cafetorium
June 1 and 2 • Relay for Life Crescent Point Place
April 16 • Adult Tie Dye (bring own clothing) Weyburn Public Library April 21 • Author Reading with Sandra Birdsell Weyburn Public Library April 10 to 12 • Easter Fun and Games for Kids Weyburn Public Library
May 12 • Weyburn Campaign to End Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Assiniboia Park Elementary School May 26 • Early Safety Training Golf Tournament Weyburn Golf Course May 27 • Walk for Lupus 2012 Riverside Park
June 6 • Parish Picnic, All Saints Anglican Church Riverside Park June 8 • City of Weyburn Golf Tournament Weyburn Golf Course South Sask Photo Club 2nd Tues. of each month Canalta Hotel Soo Line Camera Club 2nd Wed. of each month Signal Hill Arts Centre
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STYLE AND SERVICE: A WINNING LIMO COMBINATION By FLEW Staff. Photos by Danielle Stobbs-Gallipeau. ometimes we appreciate having a touch of style added to our lives. If that touch of style provides us with a great service, it’s a winning combination. Ken Sebastian and Connie Byers were able to provide the residents of Estevan and area with both once they started Extreeeme Limousine in 2005. They’ve never looked back. “At the time we started Extreeeme Limousine there was no limo service in the area,” says Sebastian. “However, we were sure that the interest would be there so we purchased our first limousine and since then we’ve grown steadily. We offer a choice between two styles of fully 96
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loaded 120-inch stretch limousines. For the larger groups we have a 22-passenger limousine bus, and we also purchased a 49-passenger MCI motor coach.” Extreeeme offers a lengthy list of services: trips to Rider football games, to the theatre and concerts, to the airport and to the casino, and to bachelor/bachelorette parties, weddings and grads, anniversary and children’s birthday celebrations, Christmas parties and golf tournaments— any occasion is a good occasion to hire Extreeme! Sebastian points out that the demand for a reliable transportation service was
so strong that they were able to further expand into a second company, Extreeeme Transport Corporation. The transport company operates a fleet of five vans, providing crew transport, delivery service, prescription drop-offs from Walmart in Estevan, home alcohol delivery and small hotshots, and a new option: moving Seacan containers via a Steelbro Sideloader. Sebastian and Byers enjoy running their business in an area where the community is close-knit. “We almost always know someone who is in the limo with us, and it makes it even easier to give the kind of
specialized customer service that we believe in. We rely on repeat business, and having great customer service is what we think will generate that.” Byers and Sebastian are glad they are able to repay the support they have received from Lampman, Estevan and the surrounding communities. They employ three full-time people in addition to themselves. Plus, they give back in other ways. “We are members of the Chamber of Commerce. We sponsor local minor hockey, MADD and SADD, and also annually support charities by providing gift certificates to such groups as the MS Walk, Children’s Wish Foundation, the Rotary Club, Blarney Night in Frobisher and more.” Sebastian stresses that they want to make their service open to all. “We’re a part of the community, and we want to make this something that everyone can enjoy for their special occasions,” he says. “So we try to keep it affordable for everyone.” Everyone gets to relax, have fun and not worry about who’s driving! The risks of drinking and driving should make your decision to use a limousine and easy and responsible one. For more information about Extreeeme Limousine Inc. or Extreeeme Transport Corporation, call 306-421-7750, email byeseb@hotmail.com, or visit www.extreeemelimo.com. FLEW
Extreeeme Limousine Inc. P.O. Box 147, Lampman, SK S0C 1N0 p: 306.421.7750 e: byeseb@hotmail.com www.extreeemelimo.com Ken Sebastian and Connie Byers of Extreeeme Limousine. Fine Lifestyles Staff and Clients travelling in style to Estevan for Hard Knocks 21 Live MMA event.
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GRILLED TUNA STEAK WITH WHITE BEAN ARUGULA SALAD AND ANCHOVY DRESSING
Serves 4 INGREDIENTS • 1 cup (250 mL) of dried white beans, soaked overnight in 2 cups (500 mL) of water, or 1 can (14 ounces/398 mL) of white beans, rinsed and drained • 8 oil-packed anchovies, drained and patted dry • The zest and juice of 1 lemon • 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of olive oil • 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of grainy mustard • 2 handfuls of arugula leaves (about 4 ounces) • 2 green onions, thinly sliced • A sprinkle or two of salt and lots of freshly ground pepper • 4 fresh tuna steaks (each 8 ounces and at least 1 inch thick), patted dry • 1/4 cup (60 mL) of olive oil
PREPARATION If you’re using dried beans, simmer them until tender, about an hour and possibly longer. Drain and set aside while you ready the salad. In a salad bowl, mash the anchovies into a thick paste with a fork. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, and mustard, then continue mashing until you form a smooth dressing. Season to your taste with salt and pepper. Add the beans and toss until they’re thoroughly coated with the dressing. Top with the arugula and green onions but—for maximum crispiness—wait until just before serving to toss them with the marinating beans. Prepare and preheat your grill to its highest setting.
Grilling tuna is one of my favourite ways to enjoy this filet mignon of the sea. Tuna’s rich fattiness and luxurious texture allow it to grill as easily as any meat, and it’s at its best when its centre stays cool. Tuna’s big grill flavours work well with other strong flavours, like briny anchovy dressing over a rich white bean salad tossed with sharp, peppery arugula.
From: Chef Michael Smith’s Kitchen by Chef Michael Smith. Copyright © Michael Smith, 2011. Reprinted by permission of Penguin Group (Canada), a division of Pearson Canada Inc. Food Photography: James Ingram, Jive Photographic.
Rub the tuna steaks with the olive oil. Lightly season the fish to your taste with salt and pepper. Grill, turning once, until the fish is cooked to your liking, 3 to 5 minutes per side for rare, 5 to 7 minutes for medium. Finish tossing the salad, then portion onto 4 plates and top with a slab of grilled tuna. Serve and share!
KITCHEN TIP Several types of fresh tuna are typically available from your fishmonger. The most common choice is bigeye or ahi, which is prized for its bright red flesh and rich flavour. Yellowfin is paler and also commonly available. Bluefin, the richest and meatiest of all, is rarely seen in markets, as most ends up in the hands of high-end sushi chefs or on a fast ride to the fish markets of Japan.
TRIPLE-TREAT CREAMSICLE MARSHMALLOWS Homemade marshmallows are an awesome family project. You can do remarkable things with sugar in your own kitchen. Whip and cool it with gelatin and you’ll be rewarded with one of the all-time great treats—a tray of freshly cut glistening, fluffy white marshmallows. Then enjoy them with these different tasty crusts. Makes 24 large marshmallows or 48 smaller ones INGREDIENTS
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CITRUS SUGAR CRUST
Lightly oil a 13-by-9-inch (3 L) baking pan. Measure 1-1/4 cups (300 mL) of the water into a small pot. Carefully sprinkle in the sugar, taking care to avoid the inside edges of the pot. Without stirring, heat over medium-high heat. The heating water will dissolve the sugar into pure sugar syrup. Continue heating as the water rapidly boils, steams, and evaporates, concentrating the sugar, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, measure the remaining 3/4 cup (175 mL) of water into the bowl of your stand mixer. Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the water. Let the mixture stand, allowing the gelatin granules to rehydrate and swell, about 5 minutes.
• 2 cups (500 mL) of water • 3 cups (750 mL) of sugar • 1/2 cup (125 mL) of sugar • 4 envelopes of unflavoured gelatin (1 box or 28 g) • The zest of 1 lime • 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) of salt • The zest of 1 lemon • 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of vanilla • The zest of 1 orange • 1 teaspoon (5 mL) of orange oil
CINNAMON CHILI CRUST • 1/2 Cup (125 ml) of sugar • 1 Teaspoon (5 ml) of cinnamon • 1/4 Teaspoon (1 ml) of spicy chili powder
COCONUT CRUST • 1/2 cup (125 mL) of shredded sweetened coconut
Fit your mixer with the whisk attachment and stir the gelatin mixture on the lowest setting. Carefully pour in the hot sugar syrup, taking care to direct the flow away from the sides of the bowl. Add the salt. To cut down on spatter, cover the bowl loosely with a kitchen towel, and gradually increase the mixer speed to the highest setting. Continue whipping until the mixture cools, stiffens, and becomes thick and fluffy, about 15 minutes. Add the vanilla and orange oil.Whip just until
evenly mixed. Pour the mixture into the baking pan and smooth into a thick, even layer. Cover and cool until firm. Cut into even cubes. Sprinkle the coconut on a baking sheet and warm it up for 5 minutes or so until it’s sticky; place in a bowl. In 2 separate bowls, whisk together the citrus sugar crust and the cinnamon chili crust. Divide the marshmallows into 3 piles. Working with 1 pile of marshmallows and 1 coating at a time, toss a freshly cut marshmallow in the coating mixture until it’s evenly coated. Serve and share!
KITCHEN TIP Whipping the marshmallow cools the mixture, which encourages the gelatin to firm and strengthen. This in turn helps it absorb air and thus increase in volume. From: Chef Michael Smith’s Kitchen by Chef Michael Smith. Copyright © Michael Smith, 2011. Reprinted by permission of Penguin Group (Canada), a division of Pearson Canada Inc. Food Photography: James Ingram, Jive Photographic.
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Houston Pizza Has Passion for your aPPetite By G.H. Lewmar. Photos by Starr Mercer. hat surprises me most is our customers’ response after they browse the menu. Many customers enter our restaurant thinking pizza. Yet, 80 per cent of them end up ordering a meal other than pizza. We have a truly outstanding menu selection!”
the menu reflects the evolution of dining that is occurring in the Estevan region. Sylvia and Robin’s experience in the restaurant industry makes them keenly aware of how important it is to offer their customers creative opportunity when ordering lunch or an evening meal.
Sylvia and Robin Garchinski are passionate about the quality of their food at Houston Pizza. They are dedicated to offering their customers the best dining experience in Estevan. Whether it is pizza, steaks, prime rib, pasta, burgers, salads, a variety of seafood or the chef’s specials,
“Many of our customers are much more informed about the potential that food offers. I have always believed that the customer should be given the best chance to explore the glorious world of food. We are very proud that we cut our steaks and prime rib in house, make our pizza dough
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fresh daily, and serve homemade soups and sauces that customers crave, along with our signature caesar and house dressings.” When you visit www.houstonpizza.ca online and browse the menu, you will find a comprehensive list of delicious dining selections. The menu includes dine-in, take-out, seniors, kids, desserts, wines and cocktails, catering to off-site locations and in-house functions. The chefs always create a special evening menu to offer additional great dishes. Daily featured specials give customers
even more of a selection. When you enter the restaurant or lounge, the friendly staff offers experience and knowledgeable service. Employing more than 30 people, Robin and Sylvia have always stressed that the restaurant maintain a family feel when it comes to customers and staff. Being a diversified employer allows Houston Pizza to integrate the diverse perspectives of the working population. “The majority of our employees are fulltime and many have been with us for over six years. We are so fortunate to have such a great team. Our customer service is second to none because our staff genuinely loves working with our customers. Innovation works best in environments where multiple perspectives are valued and considered.” Houston Pizza has been voted No.1 in three categories - all-around restaurant, family dining and best brunch. This is a testament to the outstanding service and selection that Houston Pizza offers. You will find plenty of space for your party plans, family or business gatherings, or a romantic dinner for two in this restaurant that seats 150 and a lounge that seats 45 with 12 VLT machines. The spectacular Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. that satisfies all appetites is also popular at Houston Pizza. “We average about 300-plus customers on Sundays. We have honed everything down to a science so that if there is a lineup, the wait is usually very short.” When unexpected tragedy struck the Estevan area in 2011, Robin and Sylvia stepped up and hosted a fundraiser attended by more than 400 people, raising over $3,300. This was donated to the Salvation Army, going back into the community for local flood victims. Sylvia remembers it as a very moving experience for everyone involved. ”Many of our customers and our employees were somehow affected. It is a testament to all the great people in Estevan that it was such a successful event. We are also very pleased to host numerous fundraising events for local clubs, and we always serve private buffets for sport
teams who are fundraising or when they visit our energy city for a tournament.” It is no surprise that Houston Pizza retains its popularity as a number 1 stop for fine dining with its delicious selection of the finest dishes, healthy servings and reasonable prices. According to Sylvia, that does not mean they will rest on their laurels. “Our goal has always been to offer the best dining experience. We are always trying to find new ways to make our customers’ time at Houston Pizza highly enjoyable. Serving good healthy food to friendly people is an honour and a privilege.” Hours of operation are Monday to Saturday, the lounge opens at 9:30 a.m. and the dining Room at 11 a.m. On Sundays the dining room opens at 10 a.m. and the loung at noon. On holidays, the lounge opens at noon and the dining room at 4 p.m. FLEW
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Head Chef Paul and Sous Chef Chantelle. Robin and Sylvia, Owners.
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SKyDiggerS or more than 20 years, Skydiggers has been a mainstay of Canadian roots-rock, although in the shade of some of their contemporaries such as Blue Rodeo and Tragically Hip. And although there haven’t always been clear skies for the band to dig, they’ve produced a dozen albums, won a Juno and enjoy a loyal following. Recently, as they prepared to kickoff a tour in support of their new album, Northern Shore, they chatted with Fine Lifestyles Estevan - Weyburn contributor Meagen Thomas.
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Northern Shore, the Juno-winning band’s first new music since the 2009 release of their career-spanning anthology, The Truth About Us, is set for release on Latent Records on April 17th and southern Saskatchewan audiences can hear the new music live in in Regina at The Exchange on May 25. The 15-song collection stands as the most adventurous and varied of the group’s 20-year-plus career, and captures the essence of the group’s sound. Northern Shore sees the band mapping new musical territory, but it feels like home. “The Truth About Us got us out playing again and thinking about what we had done over the course of the lifetime of the band,” Skydigger’s lead singer Andy Maize, told Fine Lifestyles Estevan - Weyburn. “The desire was there to definitely make another recording, but there wasn’t really
a plan. We revisited older material that we had never gotten around to releasing, rerecorded older material that we’ve been playing in a new way with the current lineup of the band, and then came up with all this new material.” Two key early decisions shaped Northern Shore. “First, we engaged a producer and engineer—Saam Hashemi—as a full creative collaborator in a way we’ve never done before,” says vocalist Josh Finlayson. “And secondly, we decided we would approach the recordings in three pretty radically different ways.” The record ranges from the acoustic simplicity of “Liar, Liar” (a Finlayson/Maize composition which predates Skydiggers), to a rollicking honky-tonk cover of songwriting legend Mickey Newbury’s
“Why You Been Gone So Long” to the chopped up beats and dense cacophony of the edgy “Fire Engine (Red Explosion)” to pianist Michael Johnston’s tremolotreated piano on the stark title cut. Singer Jessy Bell Smith provides gracious harmonies to the sea shanty-like “Waves” and soaring soulful lead on “Deep Water (31 Mile Lake)” while “The Herd” is spiked with sampled xylophone, a propulsive mechanized beat and one of Maize’s most effective, yearning vocal performances. Songwriter (and current Member of Parliament) Andrew Cash’s songbook was raided for “Wake Up Little Darling’” and “You’ve Been Gone So Long,” here given superbly sympathetic representation thanks in part to the instinctive and imaginative rhythmic feel provided by drummer Noel Webb.
“The Truth About Us got us out playing again and thinking about what we had done over the course of the lifetime of the band,” Skydigger’s lead singer Andy Maize.
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Cash’s brother and founding Skydigger Peter Cash, makes a cameo on the heartfelt “Barely Made It Through.” Some of the songs were worked up starting with simple guitar/voice/drum machine tracks recorded in the basement of Finlayson’s West Toronto home, and then meticulously built, instrument by instrument, sample by sample, track by track.
A second set of sessions were conducted live off-the-floor at Blue Rodeo’s Toronto studio, The Woodshed. And a final set of recordings were convened near Kingston, Ontario at The Tragically Hip’s The Bathouse Studio, with the group recording in a more traditional way, from arrangements that were established before entering the studio.
to do this,” says Maize. “But we had no preconceived ideas this time, and for me that led to a rediscovery of the joy of record making with Northern Shore.” Adds Finlayson: “The other surprise for us is, given how different our approach was, Northern Shore really sounds like the next natural chapter for Skydiggers.” FLEW
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“The other surprise for us is, given how different our approach was, Northern Shore really sounds like the next natural chapter for Skydiggers.”
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FRESH DAILY, HEALTHY CHOICES AND DELICIOUS ALL AT THE SAME TIME By Jade Ivan. Photos by Jon Gillies. tarted by family, run by family and for family—whether you are close to home or not, you can enjoy a homecooked meal in a family atmosphere at The Welsh Kitchen & Bakery.
Colin and Yvonne Jones (Vicki’s parents), The Welsh Kitchen & Bakery is about bringing quality, healthy, home-cooked meals to their community, family and friends.
Owned and operated by two husbandand-wife teams, Dan and Vicki Leas and
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and go to The Welsh Kitchen & Bakery,” says a local oil worker. “The staff are friendly and talk to everyone, really making me feel at home. I moved to Weyburn for work, leaving my friends and family behind, and enjoy feeling like I am at home with a warm, home-cooked meal and The Welsh Kitchen & Bakery family to share it with.”
Freshly made Welsh Cakes hot off the griddle
Every loaf of bread is baked on-site from fresh ingredients. In fact, everything is made from scratch. The Welsh Kitchen & Bakery is confident to boast of their homemade, from-scratch, no-packet soups. Along with their daily fresh bread, three different fresh soups are ready and warm, perfect for a healthy lunch option. You can also pick up a container of soup ($6/litre) to take home and spread the warmth with your family.
Families First “The local families in Weyburn are really important to us,” says Vicki. “We care about their health and want to provide them healthy options in a comfortable environment. We have some of the best customers in town. It really makes the restaurant a lot of fun being able to talk to such a great group or people every day.” Not only does The Welsh Kitchen & Bakery support the healthy living of local families, it supports local business. All meat products are purchased from the
Cupcakes baked & decorated in store from fresh ingredients
local supplier Western Prime Meats, which also supports local farmers. It also supports the Weyburn Family Place and places a tree in the Festival of Trees each year. “Like our business family, we recognize the need for healthy employees as part of a business family,” says Vicki. In order to support healthy businesses, The Welsh Kitchen and Bakery also offers catering for any office functions and larger groups with free delivery anywhere in town. “We enjoy bringing healthy options to business functions to bring them to life as fun, friendly occasions as well.” If businesses or companies want to order catering they can call orders to The Welsh Kitchen & Bakery at 842-7687. Also, check their menu out online at thewelshkitchen. ca. While you are at it, check them out on Facebook, where they give away prizes and you can be the first to know about any sales on soup or a steaming fresh batch of gluten-free baking straight out of the oven.
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Cakes and More Along with lunch and meal catering, the family at The Welsh Kitchen & Bakery will also bake the perfect cake for any occasion. “Our cakes are truly homemade,” says Vicki, “meaning they aren’t filled with preservatives so you can enjoy without feeling guilty.” The Welsh Kitchen & Bakery makes wedding cakes, celebration cakes, birthday cakes and all the cakes in between. “I started coming to the bakery to get cakes for birthdays and other family events. Now I just love buying a ‘get together’ cake and being together with family,” says a local parent. “Now that nutritional needs are becoming so diverse and difficult to meet, we enjoy providing options for those with special dietary needs. They deserve a fresh, healthy lunch too,” Vicki and Dan add with a chuckle. In order to meet those needs they offer a wide variety of gluten-
Coffee time at the Welsh Kitchen bring a steady stream of familiar faces.
free baking and many other specialty baking items. They share a building with a health food store, so they strive to provide healthy models and options. They also provide a vegetarian option every day as well as gluten-free daily options. “I have always found it hard to go out for lunch, or pick something up on the fly because of my dietary limitations. The Welsh Kitchen & Bakery provides amazing options. I now love meeting my friends and family out for lunch,” says a local businesswoman. The Welsh Kitchen & Bakery is more than the best lunch spot in town. It also serves fresh breakfast every day until 10:30 a.m. with a variety of home-cooked options
including pancakes, sausages, eggs, omelettes, bacon, French toast and more.
The Ultimate Family Occasion It also hosts the ultimate family occasion with a roast turkey special, with all the fixings, on the first Thursday of every month, and a roast beef special the third Thursday of every month. “It can be pretty hectic in here on turkey dinner days,” says Vicki. “We serve our special lunches from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. so our customers have the option to come before or after the main crowd.” Open from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays The Welsh Kitchen & Bakery
provides healthy meals all day long. The atmosphere is friendly and fresh after a recent renovation, including new carpet, flooring, paint, curtains, tables and chairs. The place is homey and comfortable with wireless internet for customers and the warmth of friendly staff. The Welsh Kitchen & Bakery: started by family, run by family and truly bringing family to life. FLEW
The Welsh Kitchen & Bakery 405 Souris Ave. E., Weyburn, SK S4H 0C9 p: 306.842.7687 e: info@thewelshkitchen.ca www.thewelshkitchen.ca
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A McHAppy TrAnsforMATion Sit-and-socialize at the new McDonald’s McCafé By Dani Stobbs-Gallipeau. Photos by Brent Hume. erhaps for you the name “McDonald’s” has always conjured up the picture of a Big Mac, French Fries or a Happy Meal. McDonald’s has now launched a whole new brand, McCafé—and now Estevan can enjoy all of the espresso-based coffee items as well as real fruit smoothies. The Estevan McDonald’s, under the ownership of Tim and Chris Jenish, has been transformed from a family restaurant to a contemporary, stylish, upscale bistro. What once was a place to get fast food, has transitioned to a place where people of all ages come to dine, enjoy specialty coffees,
salads, smoothies, bistro sandwiches— and yes, free WiFi! “It provides a new perception of what McDonald’s is all about. We are relevant and contemporary. New menu items, new functionality for seating, modern décor; now customers want to linger and socialize,” Chris explains. Both Tim and Chris are passionate when talking about their business. They are excited to be part of a brand that “offers quality products at affordable prices.” “We don’t sacrifice quality for affordability.”
The customers’ response to the new look has been nothing but positive. Customers enjoy the new interior with the different zones within the restaurant: sit at the coffee bar with sleek bar stools and bigscreen TVs, or relax with a book in front of the fire place or take the kids to the revamped play area. It’s not just the physical transformation and new products the Jenishes are proud of: they are equally proud of all the employees that make their business a success. They beam with gratitude over the quality of people they have working FineLifestyles
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with them, from their long-term staff, who have been there since 2000, to the multicultural staff that have recently become part of their team. Tim comments how impressed he and Chris are with “the quality of service our staff is providing to our customers.”
The Jenishes are proud to support various teams within the community to help them achieve or meet their goals through their sponsorship or through fundraising. The focal point of the Jenishes fundraising initative is the annual McHappy Day celebrations.
To overcome the labor challenges in the city, McDonald’s has been recruiting workers from far and wide, including India, Korea, and the Philippines. It has brought “a unique flavor of multi-culturism to the restaurant,” Tim notes.
McHappy Day is a national fundraiser which McDonald’s restaurants across Canada join together with community members, employees, customers and special guests to raise money to help children in need across Canada.
Tim and Chris aren’t the only members of their family at McDonald’s. Their son John has recently assumed the duties of restaurant manager while daughter Cate L’Heureux provides administrative, payroll and bookkeeping support. The daily management and administration of the restaurant has truly become a family affair.
Tim and Chris have been running the Estevan McDonald’s for 12 years now, and they say that even though some days can be challenging, it has been a pleasure to be involved with such a high-caliber company. We have the highest food safety and quality control standards in this
industry. “We shop for our products where you shop for yours. We buy ingredients our customers expect, brand names like Heinz, Nestle, Minute Maid, Danone and Kraft.” Tim and Chris invite you in to try the new McCafé product line. McCafé offers specialty coffees like Americanos, lattes, cappuccinos, mochas and other espresso based coffee items as well as a selection of real fruit smoothies. Sit down and stay a spell. The new contemporary McDonald’s is a place for all to enjoy. FLEW McDonald’s Restaurant 1310 6th Street Estevan, SK S4A 1B3 p: 306.634.7000 www.mcdonalds.ca
From left to right: Tim Jenish, John Jenish, Catherine L’Heureux and Christine Jenish
As owner/operators, Tim and Chris are actively involved in the day-to-day operations of the restaurant. They hold tight to their philosophy of “never asking crew to do something they are not prepared to do themselves.” It doesn’t just stop at the doors of the restaurant either. They’re deeply involved in the community as business owners. They are strong supporters of the Ronald McDonald House in Saskatoon. This is a unique way to help families with sick children.
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THE HoUsE THAT LoVE BUiLT ronald McDonald house saskatchewan onald McDonald House Saskatchewan (RMHS), located in Saskatoon, provides a welcome retreat for families who are often exhausted emotionally and physically during and following medical treatment for an ill child. Guest families are greeted with a warm welcome, a comfortable stay and fresh baked cookies cooling on the counter—one of the many ways our volunteers make the House feel like home. We provide a “home away from Home” and make it possible for families to stay together at a time when no family should be apart. Approximately 600 families stay at the House annually, virtually from every community in our province, and beyond. Some have travelled less than an hour, some hundreds of kilometres. Some stay
for a day, some for a week and some for several months. There are vast differences in their backgrounds and situations, yet they have an important connection:
They will do whatever it takes to help their child get well. Currently, there is only one Ronald McDonald House in Saskatchewan. RMHS is there for families as long as they need it. It provides warm beds, showers, kitchen and laundry facilities and play areas—all the comforts of home that allow families to be together to support their children in trying times. The House is open 365 days each year. The annual operating budget is over $500,000. An annual grant of approximately $100,000 is received
from Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada to offset some of the operating expenses. Saskatchewan McDonald’s Restaurants are extremely supportive of the House through fundraising initiatives. Additional operational funds are derived through the room fee, corporate, service club, individual and memorial donations and through event fundraising. RMHS receives no government funding; the House relies heavily on provincial and local community support. To meet growing demand, Ronald McDonald House Saskatchewan will be expanded from 13 rooms to approximately 31 rooms with construction to begin this fall. FLEW
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Each year over 300 WLF patients receive surgery and support through WLF’s award-winning program. There are offices in Saskatoon, Regina, Calgary and Lethbridge, with trained facilitators throughout the country. Research is a priority, too, and WLF is involved in a clinical study researching weight loss outcomes with cognitive behavioural therapy.
For nearly four years, Weight Loss Forever (WLF) has been supporting people who qualify for bariatric weight loss surgery. Over 98 per cent choose the vertical sleeve procedure. Patients eat less and feel full sooner with a smaller stomach, and most enjoy astounding results.
WLF’s chief bariatric surgeon is Mayo Clinic-trained Dr. Liza Pompa, MD, Ph.D, AFACS, and director of LIMARP Surgical Unit. Board-certified in both the United States and Mexico, Dr. Pompa is an international leader in bariatric surgery.
“People think that it’s a complicated and dangerous surgery,” says Melanie, “Or that you can never eat normally again. You do. The reality is that it’s quite safe, takes about 30 minutes and is no more risky than any routine surgery as long as you are in a dedicated bariatric hospital with a qualified surgeon,” she emphasizes.
After a two-year review by the Surgical Review Corporation, WLF’s hospital was recently designated as an International Bariatric Center of Excellence, one of only 18 in the world. To receive the designation, the hospital and WLF met and exceeded stringent requirements in three areas: the hospital, the surgeon, and the bariatric program.
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nce weighing over 225 pounds, and now at 125 pounds and the 2012 Mrs. Canada, Melanie Wildman is the President and CEO of Weight Loss Forever. She’s helps people change their lives–and saves their lives.
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Dr. L. Pompa, MD, Ph.D, AFACS
“We’re very proud of this designation,” says Melanie. “We’re a world-renowned bariatric hospital with exceedingly high standards, excellent patient care and compassionate support. What is at stake is our patients’ health and well-being,and our license. Their team told Dr. Pompa that we are one of the Top10 hospitals they inspected anywhere in the world. “All of us who have been obese are in the same boat. We’ve been damaged. There are medical reasons for weight gain and the solution is also medical,” Melanie says. “That’s not to say there aren’t realities like food addictions and emotional eating. But to blame obesity on lack of will power or self-control is simply ignorance.The success of hundreds of our patients proves that! Vanity has very little to do with this–what truly matters is having a long and healthy life.”
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Real Lives Transformed Heather McClinton, Sedley Heather was on the waiting list for bariatric surgery in Regina, but there were a lot of rules. To qualify, she was told candidates had to lose 25 per cent of their weight on their own, then keep it off for up to a year. “One of the things that comes with extreme weight problems is depression,” explains Heather, “so I defy anyone who is depressed with that much weight to do that. I had diabetes. I was on high blood pressure medication. I’m almost 60. I told my doctor, ‘I have to do something now.’” In June 2011, she had her surgery through WLF. Thrilled to be healthy and active, Heather just returned from a 16-day trip to Egypt. “I can’t imagine going down into that second pyramid had I been 250 pounds,” she laughs. “And I would have not got on the back of a camel! I never missed an event or a tour. I was able to keep up.”
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Jim Cairns, Langbank When Jim Cairns tipped the scale at 362 pounds, his doctor told him he needed to be on oxygen. His doctor said the wait for weight loss surgery might be 36 months. “I wasn’t sure I was going to be around that long.” Jim’s nephew successfully had surgery with Weight Loss Forever (WLF) the year before. That prompted Jim to “get the ball rolling.” “It’s like Old Home Week even if you’re going in for the very first time,” says Jim, who had his surgery in September 2011. “You feel so comfortable right away.” So far he’s lost 130 pounds and anticipates losing another 20 to 30. Always on “some sort of diet” since his teens, Jim had high blood pressure in high school. The Montreal surgery would have cost between $50-$70,000, so Jim and Ellen were pleased that WLF’s Centre of Excellence was a fraction of that cost and the surgeon was Mayo Clinic-trained. WLF’s program covered everything he needed and his facilitator, Julie, offered daily support. “The support from WLF is just great. The whole experience was remarkable.”
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What is bariatric weight loss surgery? According to the Canadian Medical Association, 2009, weight-loss surgery was the only permanent treatment of severe of morbid obesity. Diet and exercise on their own has not been shown to be effective.
What is the “Sleeve”? The Laparoscopic Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) induces weight loss by restricting food intake. About 80 per cent of the stomach is removed during the half-hour procedure; the stomach then has the shape of a “sleeve.” This is the least invasive and most successful permanent weight-loss surgery available.
How much does it cost? The cost can vary depending on each patient’s unique situation, but many patients find they save money each month because of the much lower costs of food and medication.
Is it covered by provincial or private health insurance?
general hospital. WLF recently received a designation of International Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery. Our Center is independently inspected and exceeds internationally-accepted standards and we have the highest safety ratings.
What are the surgeon’s qualifications?
It can be, depending on your insurance and which province you live in. For all patients, the cost of the procedure is recognized by Revenue Canada as a medical expense. Financing is also available on approved credit.
Dr. Liza Maria Pompa is one of the top surgeons in the field of bariatrics. She is board-certified in the United States and in Mexico, trained at the Mayo Clinic and the European Institute of Telesurgery in France. As Professor of Laparoscopic Surgery Training Programs, she teaches innovative surgical techniques, and she diabetes.
Am I a candidate?
What kind of weight loss can patients expect?
What if I have other health issues? Many patients undergoing weight loss surgery have obesity-related health conditions. WLF has an in-depth mandatory medical and psychological screening to ensure patient safety.
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You may be if you are clinically obese with a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 30 or higher. For example, if you are 5’4” and weigh 180 pounds, you may qualify (depending on your individual medical assessment).
Is this done in a regular hospital? No, our surgeries are done in a stateof-the-art,dedicated bariatric hospital, which studies show is safer than a
Most lose 60 to 100 per cent of their excess weight on average within two years. WLF has over 800 successful patients across Canada to date.
Are there risks or complications? Weight-loss surgery today is quite safe, with similar risks as other routine surgeries. Research shows that the risks of obesity are many times higher than
To learn more, or to find out if surgery is right for you, visit www.weightlossforever.ca
the risks of surgery. In fact, the risk of mortality five years after weight loss surgery is 89 per cent less than remaining obese.
Can I return to eating normally after the surgery?
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Yes! WLF has developed dietary guidelines from the first few days and weeks to lifetime maintenance. Stomach volume is reduced, but it functions normally and absorbs nutrients normally and the reduction in the hormone ghrelin significantly reduces food cravings.
What about support before, during and after? We have one-to-one counseling, support groups and activity programs, as well as an online patient information system for research and tracking. Research shows patients with support lose more than 32 per cent more weight and report a much higher quality of life than those who don’t have support.
I’m concerned about going to Mexico Choosing a hospital and surgical team outside of Canada can be very risky. Not all hospitals even meet Canadian or U.S. standards. In fact, some Canadians end up with serious complications because they’ve been sent to unsafe places or tried to go it alone. We believe “medical tourism” for the treatment of obesity is unethical.
Surgery: Sept 13, 2011 Starting Weight: 397lbs TOTAL LOST: 132lbs Fraser has lost over 130lbs in just 6 short months! When we asked Fraser how he felt about his success, he said: “I just follow the plan!” To learn more about hundreds of patients just like Fraser who have successfully lost weight permanently, visit our website or call toll-free 1-877-306-8891 and change your life! “Real Patients. Real Results”
Why isn’t the hospital located in Canada? According to the Canadian Medical Association in 2009, there is 600 times more demand for bariatric surgery than there is capacity to do it. The average wait times can be as high as 13 years. Salaries here are several times greater than in Mexico, making surgery too expensive for most people. WLF’s Canadian-owned state-of-the-art hospital and individual support is an excellent solution. FLS
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How can I get answers to my specific questions? 306-665-8891 (Saskatoon) or 306-352-8446 (Regina) Visit www.weightlossforever.ca and fill out the “Am I a Candidate?” online form. A knowledgeable facilitator who is also a former patient will answer all your questions. FineLifestyles
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“I love, love, love my new breasts! You can’t even see the scars and the recovery was so fast! Not only is Dr. Rodas a terrific surgeon, he made me feel safe and secure about choosing to have plastic surgery. I tell everyone how fantastic my experience was!” Stephanie Dinsdale, Prince Albert
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EXPERT Advice Daily sun exposure can contribute to premature aging. Slow down the turnover of skin cells. • Damaged collagen and elastin weakens the dermal connective tissue. • Skin is wrinkled, saggy and fragile.
Obagi Nu-derm System Fortunately there is a new anti-aging system on the market that will beautifully transform your skin to look younger and more radiant. The Obagi Nu-Derm System is specially formulated to prevent the signs of aging at the cellular level to reveal flawless, healthy skin.
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Bell Medical Aesthetics 3 - 419 Kensington Avenue Estevan, SK S4A 2B4 p: 306.634.6789 e: cbell@bellmedicalaesthetics.com bellmedicalaesthetics.com Skin aging is a natural process, but daily sun exposure can contribute to premature aging, slowing down the turnover of skin cells between healthy new cells and old damaged cells. The Results of aging and environmental stressors include: • Cell turnover significantly slows, old cells remain on the skin surface longer. The skin will look tired and dull. • Skin looks and feels rough, bumpy and tone is uneven. • Skin shows mottles hyperpigmentation and dark spots.
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The Obagi Nu-Derm System is an antiaging therapy that penetrates below the skin’s surface to transform skin cell functions at the cellular level and correct the damage within... revealing healthy, younger-looking skin. Nu-Derm transforms the skin by increasing the cellular turnover rate by continually pushing fresh cells to the surface more quickly. This results in a more even skin tone, better skin structure, reduced hyperpigmentation and increased collagen formation, correcting the signs of premature aging, reducing future photodamage, helping skin look and act younger and healthier and reducing acne flares. Keep in mind that the length of time is takes your skin to be transformed depends on the condition of your skin and your commitment to the Nu-Derm system regimen. Once your skin is transformed, you will want to make sure your results last. Continue to use the program recommended by your skincare professional to maintain your results and enjoy younger, healthier looking skin.
If you use the system effecitively, here’s what you can expect to happen:
1) Out with the Old (weeks 1-6) a. Nu-Derm system penetrates to the deepest layer of your skin to correct signs of premature aging. b. Old, dead skin cells are pushed to the surface and replaced with fresh cells. c. Itching, dryness and redness are possible reactions as your skin adapts to the system. d. EXPECT: Pigmented skin cells to become regulated, creating a more even toned appearance.
2) In with the new (weeks 7-12) a. Your skin begins producing normal healthy cells. b. Pigment cells are distributing melanin more evenly. c. Collagen production is stimulated. d. Your skin begins to acclimate to the system. e. EXPECT: smoother, softer, clearer skin as normal healthy cell production begins.
3) Healthy Glow (weeks 12-18) a. Your skin cells are in the process of transformation. b. Collagen production continues. c. Your skin is becoming clearer, firmer and tighter with improved clarity and a healthy glow. d. EXPECT: your skin is smooth, naturally hydrated, evenly coloured and more resilient.
4) The New You (Lasting results with maintenance) a. Your skin has been transformed by the Nu-derm system.
b. Continue to use the system daily in the morning and evening. c. Check in routinely with your skincare professional to maintain long-term results. d. EXPECT: skin that looks and acts younger and healthier.
Here are some other great Obagi products Obagi – Elastiderm A one-of-a-kind eye treatment that helps restore the elasticity of the skin and reduce visible fine lines and wrinkles. It is clinically is proven to help restore elasticity to skin around your eyes by helping to regenerate elastic fibres. SNAP is how patients describe the difference they see and feel in the skin around their eyes when it regains elasticity. FACT: The body stops producing elastin around age 21. Fine lines and wrinkles are the results of sun exposure and the normal aging process, which contribute to the loss of that elastin. Restore the SNAP around the eyes with Elastiderm. It is not a moisturzier, rather a bi-mineral complex that has been clinically proven to help restore elasticity, build collagen and stimulate the natural precursors to elastin regeneration. It’s designed to complement all Obagi systems as well as periorbital procedures,
including Botox cosmetic, fillers and laser eye treatments.
Obagi Professional – C Serum • Vitamin C is nature’s powerful antioxidant: • Helps maintain normal cellular turnover • Builds collagen • Lightens and brightens skin • Reduces inflammation • Decreases transepidermal water loss
CLENZIderm – Acne Therapeutic System Dermatologists rank Acne as the top reason for patient visits (80 per cent). CLENZIderm is different than other treatments. Most benzoyl peroxide treatments are formulated as micro- or macro-crystals, which can remain primarily on the surface of your skin. But acne flourishes at the root of your hair follicle which is difficult to reach. The SoluZyl Technology contained in CLENZIderm is 1/10,000 the size of any other benzoyl peroxide treatment available, so it can penetrate deep into your hair follicle and kill acne at the root.
• The CLENZIderm systems are simple three-step, physician-dispensed acne therapies. • The solubilized five per cent BPO in CLENZIderm systems is 1/10,000 the size of any other BPO product available, so it can treat acne where is starts.
CLENZIderm facts: Patients with normal to oily skin had a 52 per cent reduction in acne lesions in two weeks, and 34 per cent reduction in whiteheads and blackheads at week two. Patients with normal to dry skin had a 45per cent reduction in acne lesions in two weeks and 26 per cent reduction in whiteheads and blackheads at week two. FLEW
• CLENZIderm systems are the prescription-strength acne treatments that contain the only solubilized form of five per cent benzoyl peroxide available. The systems penetrate deep into the follicle and treat acne where it starts.
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Join the Good health evolution at nutters By G.H. Lewmer. Photos by Brent Hume. ood health shouldn’t be a life or death issue, but when tragedy unexpectedly occurs, one learns the healing and transformative nature that good health represents. As Lesa Seipp, owner of Nutter’s Bulk and Nature Foods located at 400 King Street in Estevan discovered, good health can also become a life and career affirming event. “Four years ago my very normal, healthy teenage daughter suddenly became seriously ill with an undiagnosed disease,” she explains. “We tried doctors and specialists but nobody knew what was wrong. We learned that her immune system had become severely compromised and soon after she contracted West Nile disease. As 120
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she became increasingly weaker and her body started to shut down, a friend of ours suggested we try a naturopath. The naturopath recommended an earth-based healing program of herbs and supplements that, given the time, would slowly boost her immune system so that she could rid herself of the disease. After months of slow and steady progress she was able to gain enough strength to eventually clear the disease from her system.Needless to say, our entire family was ecstatic!” The majority of supplements that Lesa used to assist and promote healing within her daughter was obtained at Nutter’s Bulk and Natural Foods in Estevan. When opportunity arose that enabled Lesa to change careers and obtain ownership
of the Nutter’s store, she leapt at the opportunity. “After witnessing first hand the power that earth-based healing holds in harmonizing ones’ heath and well-being, I was converted! I discovered that the Nutter’s location was closing and I realized how important it was to have a store in the Estevan area that allowed people the opportunity to practice good-health principles in their day to day life. Reopening the business was a bit daunting at first, but the rewards outweighed any concerns I might have had. We’ve been so blessed by all the support that we’ve had by the surrounding community.”
When you visit Nutter’s Bulk and Natural Foods you’ll discover a world of healthy food, supplements and gluten-free products that offer a comprehensive selection of quality and diversity. The knowledgeable and friendly staff can assist you in special ordering hard to find items, or help you learn how certain foods and supplements can improve your health and harmony. Lesa is especially surprised by the varied interests that each customer offers when visiting the store. “Every Monday is Senior’s Day where we offer a 10 per cent discount and the first Tuesday of every month is Power Day
where we offer a 20 per cent discount, so needless to say, those are very busy days. What surprised me is that our clientele ranges in age from 6 - 75 years and that so many men and women who are into athletic training visit the store for our healthy supplement selection. Good health touches people in a way that I never dreamed of. Well-being isn’t just a state of mind, it’s a way of life!” FLEW
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REAL MEN HAVE FACIALS DONE BY THE BEST
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n a world where technology has taken over and human touch has become somewhat taboo, lives the age-old spa industry. In Spas, touching is imperative to what we do! We know and understand its importance, both emotionally and physically. We understand that when done properly, it helps relax our spa guests, minimizes their stress levels, and encourages their sense of wellbeing. Massage stimulates blood and lymphatics increasing body nutrition at a cellular level. Massage aids in the release 122
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of toxins and body wastes and stimulates our metabolisms. How good is all that? Total Effects Day Spa offers a broad range of services; facials, back facials and the HydraFacial are part of that collection. We all get the look good, feel good concept, but, more importantly, is a sense of wellness, coming from deep inside our being. Living in a climate that is extreme at best, living lives that are complex and fast-
paced, growing up and being aware of the aging process on our bodies, the need for facials and skin care is not an option, but rather a necessity. Facials are designed for deep cleansing, rehydrating, and balancing the skin. Professional products, naturally enriched with vitamins and minerals, are customized to suit the spa guests’ needs. The classic facial may be elevated to a signature facial. It includes a neck, shoulder, declottÊ, hand and arm massage
to deepen the state of relaxation. Add an eye rescue mask to help reduce those telltale aging lines. This gentle exfoliation and rehydration may help diminish those worrisome wrinkles. Remember men have skin too! That’s why Total Effects Day Spa offers the gentlemen’s facial. It includes a deep cleansing, exfoliation, extractions, and massage (which offers the same benefits as to their female counterparts), masking and then moisturizing. Result: a rejuvenated face, being showcased by a more relaxed, less stressed male! Voted LNE & Spa’s Best Machine of 2011, the HydraFacial is the newest advance in non-laser skin resurfacing. It is the only hydradermabrasion procedure that combines cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, hydration and antioxidant protection simultaneously. The HydraFacial is suitable for most skin types and does not require down time. Spa guests can put on make-up and return to their normal activities right after treatment. The ability to moisturize the skin separates the HydraFacial from all other skin surfacing procedures. It removes dead skin cells and extracts impurities while bathing new skin with cleansing, hydrating and moisturizing serums. The treatment is often described as feeling like a “cool paint brush moving over the face.” From left to right: Pat Stubbs, Guest Services, Jane Claffey, Aesthetics, Linda Aitken, Owner, Carrie Fraser, Nail Tech, Victoria Fraser, Hairstylist, & Dr. Toby Bridgman ND, Naturopath Doctor
Regular facial treatments are enhancing to the skin. They improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, congested and enlarged pores, oily or acne-prone skin, dry skin, hyperpigmentation, and brown spots. The positive results outweigh the time and money spent; you deserve to be healthy and your skin does too. Join us at Total Effects Day Spa where we invite you to indulge in your personal wellness. FLEW
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offering the latest advances in holistic and alternative healthcare By Ryan Holota. Photos by Jon Gillies. ow’d you like to boost your immune system, increase your core energy level, and bring your body back into balance? That’s the promise of Bio Veda’s Neurological Stress Reduction Therapy (NSRT), one of the latest advances in holistic and alternative healthcare—now available in Weyburn. It is important to understand that both psychological and physiological stressors can have a large impact on your state of health and well-being. NSRT (Neurological Stress Reduction Therapy) is focused on balancing the body by helping to reduce stress. According to the American Medical Association, stress causes or exacerbates between 80 and 85 per cent of all human illness. NSRT is a key 124
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component in many non-medical holistic health protocols practiced by Bio Veda Practitioners such as those at New Dawn Wellness Centre. NSRT is an integrated and holistic process that combines Meridian and Energy Stress Assessment (MESA) Technology, Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT), nutrition, herbal products, enzymes, and homeopathic medications to help patients get well and stay well for a lifetime. The MESA process is a fully automated, computerized, and objective method of measuring the same types of organ and system functionality traditionally performed by acupuncturists. Unlike an acupuncture session however, the MESA
process takes only five to 10 minutes, requires no needles, is safe for all ages, and is completely non-invasive. The technology works much like a polygraph test—a baseline test is administered and the results recorded. Then, different harmonic frequencies are applied to the body and the body’s response is measured. By analyzing the strength of the response, the duration, the slope of the response, and other factors, quantifiable measurement about the stress associated with a specific substance at that moment in time are discovered. Low Level Light Therapy is another important aspect of the Body Balancing program. LLLT subjects are exposed to a special sunlight-like light which carries
harmonic frequencies to the cells in the body that communicate with the brain. This process, known as photobiomodulation, causes the release of endorphins and serotonin, calming the body and helping to reduce stress. Benefits are vast and include reduction of swelling, leading to decreased pain, less stiffness, and a faster return to normal joint and muscle function. It also speeds the nerve cell process, which may decrease pain and numbness associated with nerverelated conditions. Bio Veda Health and Wellness Centers offer therapy for over 350 conditions, from acne to posttraumatic stress disorder.
Energy rebalancing) is available, but single sessions can target individual issues.
Contact Them Today New Dawn Wellness Centre was born in 2006 when Shelly Kievits graduated from school as a Registered Massage Therapist: the dawning of a new career for her, as well as the dawning of a new type of health care for the people of Weyburn. Together with Linda Heibein, New Dawn Wellness Centre has brought alternative treatments to the community to help people who are suffering from a variety of ailments. FLEW
New Dawn Wellness Centre A full course of treatments, a series of 10 sessions, called IDEs (Immune system builder, Detoxification,
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WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING I suffered from severe acid reflux..... Not any more. B.K. Â If you think you deserve a better quality of life both physically and emotionally, I strongly suggest you invest in yourself...and let Bio Veda help you live a happier and healthier lifestyle. B.G. Â The first thing I noticed was how much more energized I felt as we peeled through the layers. I felt a sense of wellbeing and happiness. As I went through the detoxification, I just kept getting better. Now I know more of the foods that are good for me and I feel so much better. We addressed the pain from arthritis and inflammation in my body. J.V. FineLifestyles
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More Than Your average healTh group
By Dani Stobbs-Gallipeau. Photos by Brent Hume.
oes your back pain conjure up images of visiting the whitewashed walls of a hospital? Or the sports injury you have suffered leads you to the thought of men in white coats with stethoscopes hanging from their neck? It does for most of us. Health care is expanding in Estevan, transitioning us from what we have become accustomed to. Southeast Health Group is one of the stepping stones in our community to further the way we pursue health. A warm and inviting privatelyowned, rehabilitation clinic awaits on Fifth Street, owned by Leann Boehm and her husband Michael. They opened in June, 2011. Leann runs and operates the clinic. She is a University 126
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of Saskatchewan graduate who has been practicing as a physical therapist since 2004. Alongside her, the staff includes Erin Deichert (physical therapist), Leah Boden (kinesiologist) and Hailee Dayman (office administrator).
“We are a team of health care professionals who assess a variety of health conditions, make a working diagnosis, and design a treatment plan specific to the condition and individualized for the client,” Leann explains.
Southeast Health Group is playing a role not just in the health business but within the community too. Leann and her clinic are involved with the Elecs Football team on the field, and injury management with the Estevan Bruins Junior ‘A’ Hockey Team.”
Leann is keen for the potential clients to know that they are a “direct access”clinic. You do not need a doctor’s referral to use their facilities or access treatment, and physiotherapy is covered by most insurance companies.
Leann has worked as part of a medical staff with the 2005 Canada Games, 2009 BMO Skate Canada Nationals and the 2004 SaskSummer Games.
Leann’s special interests include treating sports and orthopedic injuries, TMJ dysfunction, and, using manual therapy, exercise and acupuncture as forms of treatment.
Specializing in acupuncture, Leann wants to encourage “natural healing, improve mood and energy, reduce and relieve pain, decrease headaches, improve sleep and improve function in the affected areas of the body.” Other services offered are physiotherapy, kinesiology, sports therapy, hydrotherapy, fitness testing, audiometric testing, and education. This is offered to all ages from the young child to the older adult, athlete to the injured worker. Leann also wants employers to know that they provide pre-employment testing and, drug and alcohol testing. Southeast Health Group is a SureHire Exclusive Testing Facility. SureHire is an innovative Canadian occupational testing company, designed to provide customized testing programs relevant to all industries. “This is not a ‘one size fit all’ standardized health assessment, Physiotherapist preemployment medicals are performed which identify pre-existing conditions without prior disclosure from the applicant.” The inviting welcome at the front desk with the sight line of the clinics’ facilities behind the friendly receptionist, create a modern and comfortable place to begin specialized health care. While walking around the gym area you can find an array of rehabilitation products encouraging customized plan to restore health from injury. Products include exercise balls, balance boards, foam rolls, athletic taping supplies, braces, hand and ankle weights and many more. This is more than your average health group. Leann invites you to take them up on her offer of exceptional service for your rehabilitation needs. FLEW
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EXPERTAdvice Oh my aching back: What should I do to prevent my back from acting up?
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I have a history of low back problems and would like to participate in sports and do yard work this spring/ summer. What should I do to prevent my back from acting up? Back pain is the most common musculoskeletal complaint that affects 80 per cent of the population at some point of their lives. More than 70 per cent of back problems begin during routine daily activities, so it is important to be aware of your body mechanics and maintain your fitness level to prevent injury. The research shows that the most important factor in avoiding back injury may be your general physical conditioning level. You can achieve this by walking, jogging, swimming, playing sports, or by 128
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staying active doing work around the yard and house. Remember to pace your activities and not overdo it, especially when you are starting out. Try not to be the “weekend warrior” athlete. Doing too much too soon can lead to injury. It is also important to maintain flexibility and to stretch before and after activity.
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Lifting Lift with your feet shoulder-width apart, bend your hips and knees, keeping your back as straight as possible. Grip the load firmly and hold it close to your body, tighten your stomach muscles and use the strong muscles of your legs as you lift the object. Keep your back straight and avoid twisting – point your feet in the direction you want to go.
Posture Think tall with your chest lifted, shoulders relaxed, chin tucked in, and level. Posture should be stable, balanced, and relaxed when sitting, walking, or standing.
Sitting Do not sit for long periods of time. Stand up, stretch, and walk around. Use a back support in your chair if necessary. Make sure your hips are level or slightly higher than your knee to aid in proper alignment of your spine.
A healthy body weight puts less strain on your back. Stay active by ‘mixing it up’ between cardiovascular, strengthening, and flexibility exercises. A physiotherapist can help set up an appropriate program, even if you have a history of injury.
Position your car seat so your back is supported and your legs are relaxed and slightly bent. Use a lumbar roll if you need extra support.
Sleeping Your mattress should be firm enough to support your spine in a neutral position. No sagging! Your physiotherapist can also teach you how to strengthen your core muscles and assess your spine to make sure it moves properly. Physiotherapists not only treat injuries but they also teach you how to prevent injuries. May is National Physiotherapy Month. Physiotherapists are university-trained, licenced health professionals who have applied knowledge and understanding of how the body moves, what keeps it from moving well, and how to restore mobility. Physiotherapy promotes wellness, mobility, and independent function.
Physiotherapy. It’ll move you! FLEW
W.P. MonuMentAL Co. LtD. A Distinctive Life Deserves A Distinctive Memorial
wait a month, a year or several years.”
family quietly enters the showroom and looks around at the selection of memorials. “This one over here is nice,” says an older gentleman. Brian Pawliw is working on a marker for a golf course in the production area of the retail outlet. He puts down his tools and walks into the showroom with a smile and a warm handshake. Thirty minutes later he returns to the backroom.
pet memorials and sculptures. If it is made of stone, W.P. Monumental can probably help you find what you are looking for. Owned and operated by Brian and Linda Pawliw, the business has been in operation since 1988, when it was founded by Walter Pawliw, Brian’s father.
“We’ve done nine monuments for that family over the years,” he says. “Sadly, it’s time for them to purchase another one.”
This is a common story at W.P. Monumental Co. Ltd. W.P. Monumental is a provider of granite memorials as well as granite landscaping products such as benches, stepping stones, birdbaths,
“It’s all about compassion, honesty, and respect,” Brian says. “A lot of the time, people come into the store without knowing what they want, what is available, or what is possible. Buying a memorial for a loved one is very difficult. It brings closure to the whole process, and many people find it very upsetting. Because of this, it is really important to understand and grasp their emotional state. Everyone is different; some purchase a monument the following week, some
Word of the exceptional service and caring attitude provided by the Pawliws has spread far and wide. They provide service not only in the City of Regina, but also across the large majority of rural Saskatchewan. And because they deal direct with the quarry, they eliminate the middle man, providing you with high quality granite at affordable prices. Recently, Pawliw has seen an increase in the number of pre-need sales. This occurs when a person or couple makes their funeral arrangements ahead of time, including the selection of a monument. This removes the stress of making these decisions from your family during a time of grief. It also alleviates the concern of burdening your family members with an additional expense. FLEW
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A LOT MORE THAN GREAT VEHICLES! By G.H. Lewmer. Photos by Brent Hume. t doesn’t matter what product or service you are providing, it’s the people you work with who make the difference.” as general manager of murray gm automotive group in estevan and oxbow, Brian Carlston understands the importance of relationships. their success in this community is built upon qualitydriven service by their knowledgeable and experienced team of employees: a team that recognizes the highest of expectations into satisfying their clients’ needs and creating a personal connection.
time. helping to make their dream come true is wonderful.” darin stark has been a sales representative at murray for over 24 years. he has a passion for customer satisfaction. “We have a lot of repeat customers and that’s a testament to the quality of service and the great staff.” sales manager dave gedak is a 30-year veteran with murray gm. dave is proud
to say he has gm blood. “i’ve always enjoyed cars and people. Working in your community with friends and family is wonderful.” hometown boy terry stefiuk has worked as a salesrRepresentative for over 29 years. terry loves the sense of joy that comes with working at murray gm. “i have fun coming to work everyday and that fun rubs off on our customers.”
From left to right: Terry Stefiuk, Brian Carlston, Darin Stark, Lorne Schlemko, Ashley Schinck, Monica Wolf, and Dave Gedak Back: Philip Holzer
We have a great mix of talent that range from home-grown local personalities to a dash of fresh faces and ideas. let’s meet these professionals who are dedicated to offering you the best in service and selection for your new or used vehicle. Business manager phil holzer has worked at murray gm for the past eight years and in financial services for over 29 years. he loves being able to grant a customer’s wish of owning a new vehicle. “it’s such a good feeling when i see an excited customer getting into their new vehicle for the first
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Being a sales representative with murray gm for over a year, lorne schlemko enjoys the relaxed feeling around the office. “it’s very easy-going and i like the fact that our customers don’t feel pressured when they come into the showroom.” sales representative monica Wolf has enjoyed being a part of this community for over 20 years and loves the family atmosphere that comes with the job. “the staff is very supportive and they’ll help one another if you need extra help when it comes to recognizing a customer’s request.” ashley schinck has been responsible for marketing, sales and fleet for the past year.
ashley loves the diversity of challenges that marketing offers. “it’s great to meet so many new people and find a way to satisfy their different wants and needs.” sales and business manager gerry anderson has worked for the oxbow murray gm dealership for seven years. originally from Carnduff and glad to be a part of the community, gerry understands the success of the company comes with being a team organization. “it’s so easy to do business at murray gm. if i need anything delivered from a fellow dealership, i’ll have it in oxbow in no-time. you can’t beat that level of service.”
For general manager Brian Carlston, the continued success of murray gm comes down to one word. “Family,” he says. “We always put customers’ needs over our own. at the end of the day over a period of time this is what we ultimately are. one family unit dedicated to giving our customers the best personal service possible.” Remember... “When shopping GM, shop Murray GM in Estevan and Oxbow.” For further information about the murray gm automotive group in estevan and oxbow visit their website at www.murrayestevan.com. FleW
oxbow sales consultant peter tait appreciates the respect that murray gm has for the community. “everyone i work with treat our clients with the utmost integrity.”
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Just a hint of tint Drive Cooler Solar Gard window films are designed to reject up to 61 per cent of the total solar energy, making your car cooler and reducing the need for air conditioning. Plus, Solar Gard helps cut annoying glare reducing intense bright spots on sunny days and blinding headlights at night.
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Eric Shier Dun Rite Glass 1302 - 4th Street Estevan, Saskatchewan S4A 0X2 p: 306.634.6093 f: 306.634.6115 dunriteglass@gmail.com At Dun Rite Glass we have sampled up to 15 different brands and styles of window film currently on the market. It was through this sampling process that we were able to come up with what we feel is quite simply the most cost effective and highest quality window film on the market today, Solar Gard. It is a very high quality scratch resistant film with little to no fade effects, holding its true colours for years and avoiding that dreaded purple effect.
Car Window Tinting Solutions Protect the investment in your vehicle with Dun Rite Glass and Solar Gard automotive window film. Solar Gard provides the comfort, style and solar protection that keep you driving cooler and looking great in your car. Discover these important benefits:
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Solar Gard is like sunscreen for your automobile, rejecting up to 99 per cent of all ultraviolet rays. Solar Gard automotive window films shield against premature leather, vinyl and fabric discolouration and fading to protect your investment.
Protection From the Sun Solar Gard shields both UVA and UVB ultraviolet rays. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, there is a direct link between more time spent driving an automobile and a higher incidence of leftsided skin cancers. Although all types of skin cancer increase with exposure to unprotected skin, particularly common among drivers is a form of melanoma that is caused by cumulative sun exposure rather than the more common form of melanoma that occurs from intense, intermittent sun exposure.
Enhances Appearance Built to last with many films featuring a limited lifetime warranty, all of Solar Gard films come in a wide variety of colours and tints to complement any car or truck exterior. The darker you go, the more privacy you will have.
Auto Glass Tinting Products Dun Rite Glass, your professional Solar Gard Film installer, will help you select the
right product to meet your needs. Nearly two million vehicles on the road each year get driving style enhancement with Solar Gard. Get tinted today and drive cooler.
Solar Gard Automotive Films: Dun Rite Glass’s professional choice From RVs to sport coups, no matter what you drive, Dun Rite Glass can give your vehicle a custom look that’s sleek, tasteful and eminently cool. You and your passengers will appreciate the other benefits Dun Rite Glass provides – it’s the investment that improves your driving experience and your vehicle’s value. Combine our highest performing products to deliver superior customer satisfaction and more advanced technologies for unbeatable performance. We have been in the buissness of window tinting for a number of years now and feel it is just taking off in the city of Estevan. It is a very cost effective way to protect yourself, as well as the interior of your vehicle, it is also an effective way of simply just changing your vehicles apearance. Dun Rite Glass fully guarentees all of our window film applications. You can trust your vehicle will be well taken care of. With Dun Rite Glass’ professional installation, the film smoothly hugs your vehicle –NO BUBBLING, CRACKING, OR FADING. Our film will stay looking sharp, resist scratches and provide optical clarity for years to come. FLEW
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Demystifying Wealth management
By G.H. Lewmer. Photos by Brent Hume.
As individuals who have reached a certain level of success, your financial situation is more complex than the average Canadian. But managing your wealth is often simpler than you may think. You pay higher taxes and have a higher standard of living. Maybe you are an executive with a complicated compensation package or a business owner with an interest in a private corporation. You might own or plan to own more than one real estate property and likely have larger estate transfer and charitable giving desires. Furthermore, you are very busy with your day-to-day work and family life and may find it difficult to work with many advisors at once.
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When people think about professional wealth management, they often think it’s something for the ultra-wealthy. There is some truth to this – people with a high net worth usually require more involved wealth management to help them coordinate their various financial concerns. However, many high-net-worth Canadians don’t consider themselves appropriate for the service, even if their net worth is large enough to require professional management.
What is wealth management? Your first experience with wealth management may have come when you got your first piggybank. At a certain point, things started to get a little more complex. Buying your first home. Investing for your retirement. Now you’re at a stage where you have above-average financial assets, your retirement plans are maxed out, you’ve built a large investment portfolio, you may own multiple properties and – let’s not forget – you have a much higher tax burden. That’s where wealth management can help.
This article is supplied by Ward Tuttle and Norm Little, Investment Advisors with RBC Dominion Securities Inc. Member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund. For more information about wealth management and how it can help you achieve your personal and financial goals, please contact Ward Tuttle in Estevan or Norm Little in Weyburn. FLEW
Wealth management – what it is and what it’s not Wealth management is the comprehensive management of your financial concerns and achieving your goals in life. It includes advice on your investments and retirement plans – but it extends well beyond that to include advice on protecting your lifestyle, minimizing your tax exposures, maximizing your income and organizing your estate. This multi-disciplinary approach involves experts in different areas, including investment advisors, financial planners, insurance specialists, estate planners, legal advisors and more. In short, while you may have one advisor coordinating things, you actually need a team of experts to truly deliver wealth management. The first step is to sit down with a professional wealth manager based in Estevan or Weyburn – you may prefer the “local connection” or even the convenience of someone close to your home or business. In your first meeting you will discuss your basic and your extended wealth needs, and your wealth manager will assess the services and solutions most appropriate for you and your family. Then, as your needs evolve, your wealth manager will work to ensure your plan continues to reflect your needs.
Ward Tuttle, Estevan p: 306.637.4490 e: ward.tuttle@rbc.com www.wardtuttle.com
Norm Little, Weyburn p: 306.842.1470 e: norm.little@rbc.com
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Above all, the cornerstone of your wealth manager’s commitment should be a dedicated focus on reaching their clients’ long-term goals.
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Personalize Your Product let them know who you are ho does not love a complimentary cap from your favorite business? What is it about wearing your team jacket that puts a spring in your step? And why does drinking coffee from your company mug just taste sweeter? Margo Jacob of Top Line Advertising Products may have some answers. It is all about belonging and people knowing who you are. Since 2009, Owners, Randy and Margo have been building identity, dressing 136
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and gifting teams, businesses, schools, clubs, family reunions, weddings and the oil patch in all shapes and sizes, ages and styles. “We specialize in all kinds of apparel, from corporate and casual wear to sportswear. We also have flame retardant apparel, coveralls, coats, and zippered sweatshirts with snap-off hoods with safety striping, because high visibility is a big must in the oil patch. We do inhouse embroidery, where I convert the logo to a stitch file and sew out a sample for the client, who can see what it looks
like before we stitch it on their garments. ‘In-house’ also means we can embroider one item or a hundred.” Clients love the spacious show room where they can browse through many samples of clothing, the awards and Montana Silversmiths items in the showcase, and an extensive sourcing network by catalogue. “We deal with a lot of different companies in order to get a good variety of products for our customers,” says Margo, who manages the family business.
“I try to wear clothing from my store. I like to sell what I believe in, then I can honestly say, ‘I wash it all the time’ or ‘Try this brand if you need ample sleeve length.’ People will recognize brands that we carry, such as Stormtech , Trimark, Ash City and Ogio. We have also recently added Roots apparel. The companies that I deal with design clothes that are meant for embroidering. There is an access zipper, so I do not have to embroider through the lining of a good coat. They are embroidery-friendly.” Top Line also does vinyl work using a printer plotter, which means they can cut out lettering or print right onto vinyl in photo quality and then heat press it onto t-shirts. They can cut out lettering for outdoor use, small signs or vehicle decals. They also do decals for the oil patch and businesses such as caution signs, corrosive or poison warnings. In all that they do, the team at Top Line is there for their clients. “We assure that our customer will be satisfied with the final product,” says Margo, “that’s our goal. I was raised hearing ‘If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well.’ ” Margo is also a people person and enjoys aiding the customer in finding the perfect item to personalize. “I have even personalized labels for wine made especially for a wedding,” says Margo. “I have personalized lapel pins, mugs and pens. I have also done gifts for babies or graduates with their special name or year. My goal is to provide quality products in a timely fashion.” One of Margo’s highlights is seeing Weyburn’s growing businesses having their promotional pictures taken while wearing clothes embroidered at their shop. Yes, Weyburn is growing and so is Top Line Advertising Products. “The first year I provided uniforms for four hockey teams, the second fall I did ten, and this year about fifteen teams.” The hard work is paying off. Top Line will be expanding into more space while remaining in their current location. Top Line is happy to let everyone know they are in town, and they want to help you do the same. FLEW
Front: Margo, Owner; Back: Shawna, Employee; Missing: Tatiana, Employee
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Products you can’t Get anywhere else
By Amy Nelson-Mile. Photos by Brent Hume.
stevan has proved itself open to new ideas and innovative businesses, and Nyki Maison’s store is proof of that. Maison owns Blunt Expressions, a store dedicated to the sale of novelties, items made from hemp, and items that can be used with hemp-based products. Blunt Expressions offers a range of entertainment products for people to browse through. To begin with, there is a variety of hemp products, and Maison offers two main brands: Hempz and Earthly Body. She stocks body lotion, shampoo, conditioners, cleansers, shaving cream, tanning lotion, and more. “Hempz Treats is a line of lotions that smells like baked goods,” she says. “I love butter pecan, vanilla eggnog, and cherries jubillee.” 138
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The store also carries incense burners and approximately 100 different fragrances of of incense, from musky to fruity. Finally, there are novelty items such as drinking glasses or ashtrays featuring characters from shows such as The Simpsons or Family Guy. There are also many ashtrays, books, and a variety of random knick knacks. The demand for products has been constant ever since Blunt Expressions was established in May 2006. “I had customers before I even had my cash register set up,” says Maison. “Since then, word of mouth and business cards have kept the interest level up. I have regular customers from as far away as Manitoba and North Dakota.” This high level of interest has allowed
Maison to expand the amount of stock she carries. The store has grown from the original three small cabinets to several more as well as increased shelving. Currently the demand for the services has grown so much that Maison is planning to hire a staff person to help her in the store. “I’m looking for someone with a minimum five years experience in sales,” she says. “Once I hire someone, I’ll be able to keep the store open for extended hours.” Maison sees her role in the store not just as a salesperson, but also as an educator. “Some people come in and aren’t sure where to start,” she says. “I like to be able to help people by showing them how the products work and helping them to decide how they want to invest their money.”
Blunt Expressions offers products to the community that provide a valuable service, says Maison. “I’m glad that I am able to provide legal products to people who need them for health reasons or for self-care purposes. I believe in promoting the responsible use of all the products.” There are medical smoking accessories, such as papers (regular and flavoured), pipes, and water pipes, as well as products such as vaporizers. Blunt Expressions welcomes adult clients (18 years and up). It is open Monday to Friday from 11:30 to 6:30 and Saturday from 1:00—5:00 p.m. FLEW
Blunt Expressions 937 Eva Street, Estevan, SK p: 306.637.2586
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EXPERT Advice Business Succession: Monetizing Your Equity
Laura Small, M.B.A. CEO, Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan Inc.
108-502 Cope Way, Saskatoon, SK 306.477.7173 100-1919 Rose Street, Regina,SK 306.359.9732 info@womenentrepreneurs.sk.ca www.womenentrepreneurs.ca
Cory Harkness
General Manager, Sunrise Community Futures 1.877.851.9997 or 306.842.8803 sunrise.cfdc@sasktel.net www.sunrisecommunityfutures.com
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Pretend you have a significant amount of money to invest. You take this money to your financial advisor and they tell you they’re going to invest it in one stock. Sounds risky, right? But that is what business owners have done when they invest a significant portion of their personal wealth into the creation and development of their own businesses. You put all your eggs in one basket. But it’s different, right? You have control of the basket. You make the decisions affecting daily operations. You are involved in the planning processes of your business. And you’ve been diligent and proactive in your planning for years— except when it comes to planning for succession and turning your equity in your business into cash. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) reports that 65 per cent to 75 per cent of Canada’s current small businesses have owners who are looking to transition out of their business in the next three to five years. The number of businesses projected to change ownership in that same time period in Saskatchewan is estimated at 12,000. And recent studies indicate that as many as 85 per cent of small business owners do not have a succession plan in place. Do you have a plan? If not, how do you plan to monetize your equity in your business? And where do you begin? One of the most important pieces in the succession puzzle is having a suitable successor. While it’s nice to find someone willing and able to take over your business, suitable also means someone qualified and competent. And with more businesses projected to be for sale in the next three to five years than there are successors to take them over, the importance of having a plan and a successor in place is increasingly more important for you to maximize cashing in your equity. But where can you find a suitable successor? The most common successors come from one of three areas: (1) family; (2) employees; or (3) external third parties. Each type of successor brings different challenges to the business succession transaction. But the common thread is no
matter the successor, it is integral to have a plan in place to deal with the inevitable succession of your business. And we can help. Sunrise Community Futures and Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan offer advice, counselling and financial assistance for your business. Need help accessing information to prepare your business for succession? Is your successor having issues finding and organizing capital investment? Sunrise Community Futures and Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan offer loans, advice and support to entrepreneurs and small business owners like you. We want to help you achieve success for your business, even if that is the successful transition of your business from one owner to the next. Sunrise Community Futures and Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan can work with you to achieve these results. Sunrise Community Futures is a non-profit organization that assists entrepreneurs in southeast Saskatchewan with startup, expansion or succession. Offering business planning assistance and cash flow projection development, hosting training sessions focused on helping you become a more educated entrepreneur, and providing loans and access to capital information, Sunrise Community Futures wants to help you acquire the necessary tools to run a successful business. Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan is a non-profit organization that serves business women and women-controlled businesses across Saskatchewan. By providing support services and expertise to you, Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan assists you in making your business everything you want it to be. It is important that people acquire the skills and support they need to work on their business rather than just in it. Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan can help by offering the support services, expertise and path finding required to make your business everything you want it to be. FLEW
Law Firm HeLps make tHe Home Buying or seLLing experience worry-Free ot real estate markets demand close attention by all parties involved. When things get busy, people can make mistakes. Having a great law firm like NSWB on your side makes things go a lot smoother and protects you from other people’s errors. The NSWB Law Firm has provided legal services in southern Saskatchewan since 1967, and continues to provide legal services to many people in the Weyburn region.
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Selling your home involves more than transferring your title to the buyer and getting paid the purchase price. Following are some other issues you may wish to address:
Buying a home involves more than having a law firm obtain a legal title for you. Following are some other issues you may wish to address:
1. Arrange with utility companies to have meters read on possession date.
1. Arrange with utility companies to have meters read on the closing date.
2. Arrange for any phone or cable hook-ups to be transferred to your new address.
2. Arrange for any phone or cable hook-ups to be transferred to your new address.
3. Cancel or transfer insurance after registration of the Transfer of Title and receipt of sale proceeds.
3. Arrange for insurance prior to possession date.
4. Cancel future payments on any mortgage that is not paid in full. 5. Advise the following of your change of address: Law Firm; Financial Institutions; Post Office; Credit card companies; Newspaper; Utility companies; Government agencies. 6. All keys to your property should be turned over to your real estate agent or to the purchaser. 7. Any warranty books relating to furnace, water softener, electric air filter, air conditioner, central vacuum, hot water heater, and any other appliances staying with the property may be left inside the house for the purchaser.
Back: Andre Wilkins, Norma Buydens, Mike Weger. Front: Tom Schuck, Ron Wormsbecker
Nimegeers Schuck Wormsbecker Bobbitt
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4. You may wish to change all the locks on your new home. 5. If purchasing an acreage, you should thoroughly investigate the matters involving the septic tank and drinking water. 6. Check with your municipal or provincial authority if you are concerned about zoning requirements of your property or violations of health, fire, building, municipal or provincial bylaws or ordinances, or instruct our law firm to attend to this on your behalf. FLEW
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SolutionS for all Vehicle needS from carwashes to cardlock, from bulk fuel to oils and greases, Weyburn co-op has it all By ryan holota. id you know that the Co-op Petroleum Department is the perfect solution for all of your business and personal vehicle needs? You’re probably already familiar with the benefits of having a Co-op number and using the Co-op for your personal vehicle needs: the Co-op has three full-service gas bar convenience stores across the City of Weyburn that provide gasoline, diesel fuel, and propane services. Their stores offer a 142
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wide variety of convenience and food items for you, from drinks and snacks to hot food for a meal on the go. The Co-op boasts the only touchless carwash in the city, with a variety of wash options to suit your needs. The Weyburn Co-op also offers the largest Cardlock in the community, giving you access to fuel services at any time and on any day. The Co-op is the only location in the city offering “high-performance service,”
which includes pumping your gas, cleaning your windows and checking your oil. The Co-op also offers the Pay at the Pump service for those on the go or in a hurry to fuel and go. Rain or shine, snow or sleet, high-performance service is what you can expect at the Co-op Gas Bar. And for many people, the best part of the Weyburn Co-op is that you, the members, own the business. When you get a Coop number, you become a shareholder
in the business, and every year, you get a portion of your expenditures back in the form of equity and cash back. For the past several years, the fuel equity has been about five per cent of the total purchases. What businesses may not know is that they can also become a Co-op member. And for businesses, the Co-op offers even more services to make operations much easier.
Business Benefits Business members still get to take advantage of the touchless car wash, convenience stores, and the smiling faces of the dedicated Co-op employees. They also have access to all three full-service gas bars. as well as the 24/7 Cardlock For your convenience, the Cardlock even offers satellite pumps so that you can fill both sides of your trucks without having to turn around. And Cardlock customers can access the truckers, lounge, which offers showers, a laundromat, internet access, workstations and cable TV. Agricultural and commercial members can also benefit from the Weyburn Co-op’s bulk fuel delivery. The Co-op can deliver any amount of any type of fuel, from regular unleaded to EP3000 diesel fuel, anywhere you need it. It even provides an auto-fill option that keeps your bulk fuel tanks full without you ever needing to check the levels or phone for a top-up. You’ll have peace of mind knowing that you’ve always got enough fuel for what the day will bring, and it’s one less thing that you need to think about. Weyburn Co-op can provide a variety of convenient container sizes or bulk delivery of industrial oils, agricultural or consumer lubes, and greases in a variety of viscosity. Lubes are available in regular and synthetic blends to meet all of your lube demands for industrial equipment, big trucks, or even passenger cars. All lubes meet or exceed the
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manufacturer’s specifications and all lubes are warranty approved. You know the Weyburn Co-op will always have a solid base of petroleum products simply because of the Co-operative Consumers Refinery. Every Co-op in Western Canada owns a share of the refinery in Regina, and the profits from that refinery are channeled back to the end user—you. Yes, your patronage allocation payment at the end of the year includes money earned from the refinery. Every member of the Co-op, from the single person living alone to the biggest corporation, earns equity on all purchases, and is eligible for patronage payments every year. All told, the 2010 patronage payments returned $2.3 million to the community, and the expected payout for the 2011 financial year is expected to be over $3 million. And of course, the Weyburn Co-op is as much a part of the community as you and your employees are. They gave more than $113,000 back to the community in 2011 and continue to provide for the community by providing jobs, supporting community organizations, and shining a light on the very best the community has to offer. FLEW
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EXPERT Advice Give your investment portfolio a spring cleaning With the arrival of spring, it’s time to tidy up your investment portfolio. Here are three financial spring cleaning tips you might want to consider. Get rid of what you no longer need. When you clean your home thoroughly, you end up disposing of all kinds of things–some of which you may have even forgotten you own. The same principle might apply to some of your investments. Speak with your financial advisor to see if you still have some holdings that are no longer appropriate for you and are best removed from your portfolio.
Trim back your duplicates.
Tyler Knibbs
Your Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Edward Jones, Member Canadian Investor Protection Fund. 461 King Street - Unit 3 Estevan, Saskatchewan S4A 1K6 p: 306.634.4870 e: tyler.knibbs@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com
If you went through your house carefully, you might be surprised at how many items serve the same purpose. For example, do you really need two toasters? There may be similar redundancies with your investment portfolio. For example: you may have two stocks issued by different companies that sell similar products. Instead, you might find it’s much better to exchange one of those for a different company in a different sector to boost your diversification. While diversification cannot guarantee a profit or protect against a loss, it may help reduce the effects of market volatility.
Put things back in order. Many of us tend to have messy closets and storage sheds because over time we’ve haphazardly tossed item after item into them. There may not be anything that has to be thrown out, but a good clean-up is needed to organize everything properly. Similarly, your portfolio may need a good spring shake-out. For instance, you could have too much of one investment and too little of another. This could mean you are taking on too much risk or, conversely, that your holdings have become too conservative to provide the growth you need. As a result, some important rebalancing could be required to get your relative weightings back in tidy order, especially in light of the market changes we have seen in recent months. By working with your financial advisor for your portfolio’s spring cleaning, you can help make sure your investment holdings are up-to-date, appropriately suited to your needs and well-positioned to help you make progress toward your long-term financial goals. Edward Jones, Member Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Referrals are our finest compliment. If your family or friends would also benefit from our services, please mention us. We are glad to help. FLEW
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Come and discover the opportunities waiting for you. for information contact: Jenna Wichuck, Marketing Coordinator south east Regional economic Development authority
p: 306.842.8003 e: marketing@weyburn.ca
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Deneschuk Homes has been building ready-to-move homes since 1975 and nobody does it better. With our experienced trades, quality craftsmanship and unique plans, we have been able to exceed our customers expectations for over 35 years and win numerous home building awards. Deneschuk Homes can coordinate every aspect of building your new home, from digging a basement to handling your mechanical and electrical completions. You can let us take care of it all or do some on your own. You decide. We consider ourselves a one-stop shop for your dream home. Enjoy the experience of choosing the details of your home with our design consultant in our relaxed selection room. Visit our office, check out some of our display homes and see the difference experience makes. Hwy 10 East Yorkton
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Many people who have never struggled with their weight do not know the physical and emotional stress it causes. They are on the outside looking in and they often incorrectly believe that heavy individuals have no self-control and they have simply done this to themselves. In fact, scientists now know that obesity is a complex, clinical disorder with many contributing causes and factors. ™
Think About It! How many people in your circle of friends and family have lost more than 60lbs and sucessfully kept it off for more than five years?
The Facts The Food and Drug Administration in the United States stated in 2009 that not one single company in the entire $65 Billion dollar diet industry can show a record of long-term success.
Modern Life Studies have concluded that obesity is not the fault of the individual but the inevitable result of a society in which energy-dense, cheap foods, labour-saving devices, motorized transport and sedentary work are the norm. Unless humans give up the comforts of modern life, obesity will remain a significant health care issue for the foreseeable future.
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Genetics & Family History Finding trends among family members is usually pretty easy. Several studies of twins have found that over 80% of your bodyweight is determined before you are born and identical twins overall body mass and shape closely resemble each other throughout their lifetimes, independent of lifestyle choices.
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Maternal Size Studies show if your mother was obese when she was pregnant with you, you are almost five times more likely to become obese. It is believed by researchers that before a child is born, the metabolism is set for life by their mother’s excess weight.
Your Hormones Our hormones also greatly affect our weight. Ghrelin is the primary hormone that stimulates hunger. It’s also the one to blame for slowing our metabolism and decreasing our bodies’ ability to burn fat. At the same time, the hormone increases Effects of Ghrelin both food intake and fat mass. Repeated dieting increases ghrelin production, which is one reason why dieters typically gain more weight back than they initially lost. Weight loss surgery reduces ghrelin production by as much as 80% and allows patients to feel full and satisfied.
“The only permanent treatment of severe or morbid obesity is bariatric surgery.” The Canadian Medical Association, 2009
“If dieting really worked—we would ALL be thin” Melanie Wildman, Mrs. Canada 2011, President and CEO
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