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Thrill Of The Catch A big crowd came to cheer on the many cowboys and cowgirls at the annual Estevan Canadian Cowboys Association Rodeo at Exhibition Grounds on the weekend.

Chase Hofer was one of the many cowboys who kept rodeo fans entertained with his work in the tie-down roping competition on Saturday afternoon. For more photos and the story please see B1. Photo by Jamie Harkins.

Armed robbery leads to three arrests

By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca

One person has been charged with armed robbery, and two others are also facing charges, following an incident early on Aug. 31.

Members of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) were called to the robbery at a north Estevan convenience store/gas station at approximately 2 a.m. The suspect used a knife in the offence.

Members of the Criminal Investigations Division

were called in, which Ladouceur said is common following a serious incident. Through investigation, police identified the person who they believe to be responsible for the theft.

Uniformed patrol members were then called to an apartment complex and located the suspect, who was being harboured by two other men. The two men allegedly obstructed police, and aided and abetted the robbery suspect’s escape.

The robbery suspect broke into a separate dwell-

ing in an effort to evade arrest, but was eventually located and apprehended.

All three men were taken into custody.

“These individuals were apprehended very quickly by members,” Estevan police Chief Paul Ladouceur said in an interview with the Mercury.

“I think it sends a strong message, when we have a report of a robbery … to would-be criminals and the community that we have a very responsive police service.”

When a suspect can be

identified within minutes of an incident, the chief believes it represents very good work by the officers.

“It was certainly within an hour that all three were in custody,” said Ladouceur. “It was good, quick police work.”

Frank Antosh, a 22-year-old man from Estevan, has been charged with armed robbery, breakand-enter to a dwelling, and using a disguise in the commission of an offence.

Dale Smith and Dean Smith, both 37-year-old residents of Estevan, have

been charged with aiding and abetting in the armed robbery by harbouring Antosh from the police. They have also been charged with obstruction of justice by interfering with the arrest of the suspect.

All three made their first appearance in court on Aug. 31. Antosh’s next appearance will be Sept.

8, while Smith and Smith will be in court again on Sept. 19.

Ladouceur believes that this latest incident is further evidence that even

though the economy has slowed down, and there are fewer people in the city, crime and call volumes haven’t dropped.

“It might be different types of crimes we’re dealing with, and different types of incidents as the economy declines, but the work load is there,” said Ladouceur.

The chief also noted there have been two armed robberies at convenience stores-gas bars in Estevan in recent months, and both led to arrests relatively quickly.

United Way preparing for telethon The United Way Estevan has started holding weekly meetings as they prepare for their 40th annual telethon on Oct. 14 and 15.

Christa Morhart, who is this year’s president of the United Way’s board of directors, is pleased with the work that has already been completed.

“Everybody plays a key role,” said Morhart.

“I’m always excited to see how everyone works together and in the final picture it all comes together.”

The telethon will open at 8 a.m. on Oct. 14, and continue until 5 p.m. on Oct. 15. The entire event will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion’s Estevan branch, and will be aired live on Access Communications.

This year ’s goal is $325,000, which will benefit the United Way’s 15 member agencies.

“Every penny counts this year with the way the economy is, and with the member agencies all of their

needs are high right now,” said Morhart. “When the economy goes down, the needs for the member agencies always go up.”

This year’s theme is 40 Years United.

Local worship band The Way has been confirmed as the featured act for the evening of Oct. 14.

Country gospel group The Daae Family will close out the telethon.

Students from local schools and some perennial acts have also been booked.

Organizers are still looking for other entertainers.

“We’re always looking for new entertainment,” said Morhart. “We’re always looking for people who have done entertainment in the past years to come back.”

They also need volunteers to help out during the telethon, or to assist with setup on Oct. 13 or taking down equipment on Oct. 16. They could also use donations food to keep board

members and volunteers well-fed throughout the four days, and hand-made items for the silent auction.

As part of the 40th anniversary festivities, there will be a celebration of the United Way’s history.

They will run a 40 Years in 40 Days campaign on social media, by posting the goal, the final total and the president for each year, in the weeks leading up to the telethon.

“We will be announcing what the 40 years has

raised for donations from the Estevan community, so that’s something to look forward to,” said Morhart.

If companies have fundraisers for the United Way, then Morhart is willing to be there and to deliver a speech to thank them for their support and explain the work the United Way does in the community.

Anyone who is looking to contribute to this year’s telethon can contact Debby Knight at the United Way office at 306-634-7375.

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Veroba taking another run at council Shelly Veroba is taking a second shot at being part of Estevan city council.

Veroba confirmed in an interview with the Mercury last week that she would be running to be a councillor in the Oct. 26 civic election. Her first attempted foray into municipal politics came in the councillor byelection in 2005, but she was defeated

by Shirley Thera.

“I was a little unsure if I had the time or not, and so I didn’t run in the following elections, because my son got busy with hockey and life, and I just

felt I didn’t have the time commitment at that time,” said Veroba.

But her children have grown up and have left home, so now she believes she can commit the necessary time to council.

Since she ran the first time, Veroba has paid close attention to the happenings of city council. She also knows some of the current members of council, thanks in part to her job as the co-manager of Creighton Lodge alongside Judy Pratt, and through the various committees she is involved with in the city.

Veroba is pleased with

the direction council has taken in the last four years, particularly when it comes to repaying the debt. She is also pleased the truck bypass north of the city is now open.

“I would like to be part of the growth in Estevan, and also I think my ability to communicate with people, and the fact that I’m very easy to approach, will help,” said Veroba. “I would like to get involved, and see where the city is going to go and be a part of that.”

Residents she speaks with are concerned with taxes and the high prices

Shelly Veroba of utilities. Those concerns are heightened due to the current state of the economy.

“I would like to see exactly where and why we

pay the dollars that we do when it comes to the taxes and the water, and how it compares with other cities,” said Veroba. “I know I have family members who live in different cities, and they pay a lot less for water.”

But first she wants to get on council, join some of the different committees and see the work that has to be done.

Veroba believes she has grown a lot since she ran for the first time in 2005. She was a young and busy mother at the time.

“I’m very good at being able to see other

people’s sides, and other people’s points of view, and being able to bring people’s opinions or ideas from the communities,” said Veroba. “I think when you’re a part of city council, that’s who you’re there for – your neighbours and the people of Estevan.”

She also believes she has a higher profile in the community than she did 11 years ago.

Veroba is looking forward to the election campaign, and hopes she can be an effective voice on city council for the next four years.

Speeding still a problem on Wellock Road

By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca

Estevan police Chief Paul Ladouceur believes speed bumps need to be installed in the playground zone on Wellock Road as a last resort to slow down motorists on the busy route.

The city’s traffic safety committee passed a motion at its Aug. 30 meeting to add the speed bumps. Ladouceur said the motion has the support of the Estevan board of police commissioners, but still needs the backing of Estevan city council.

Figures from the Estevan Police Service’s new Speed Spy device showed a total of 2,859 vehicles drove in one direction through the Wellock Road playground zone from Aug. 18 to 21. A total of 1,767 vehicles (62 per cent) went more than 40

kilometres per hour (km/h).

There were 401 vehicles (14 per cent) that were travelling more than 50 km/h, and 32 (one per cent) that were going more than 60 km/h.

The average speed was 42 km/h and the top speed recorded was 83 km/h.

Ladouceur admits he was surprised to see such a large percentage of motorists were speeding.

“Wellock is being used, more and more, as almost a city bypass,” said Ladouceur.

“It’s being used as a through road. I don’t think it was ever intended for that purpose, necessarily, but it’s certainly become that.”

The data from the Speed Spy shows Wellock Road is a heavily travelled road. There were more than 700 vehicles per day travelling in the one direction during those four days.

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The police chief noted speed on Wellock Road has been an issue since before he arrived in Estevan in 2014.

The EPS has received a lot of complaints about the road, and so they took the approach they use whenever they receive any speeding complaints. They began with increased enforcement through public education and tickets.

“That had a bit of an impact, but we can’t station officers 24 hours a day, seven days a week on Wellock Road,” said Ladouceur.

Both marked and unmarked police cars were used.

Then the EPS’s flashing speed sign was mounted on Wellock to make motorists more aware of their speed.

“That had a bit of an impact, but again, once the … sign was gone, the problem continued,” said Ladoucueur.

The EPS posted signs with silhouettes of children and messages to appeal to people’s emotions. So now the traffic committee wants

speed bumps on the road.

“It’s something that we will be presenting to council, with the costs involved in that, and the ability to implement them, and then that will be a decision for council to make,” said Ladouceur.

A decision hasn’t been made on where the speed bumps would be located.

Ladouceur expects the manufacturer will provide input on location and distance between the bumps.

“It depends on the speed you want people to reduce to, how far you want them to reduce (their speeds) and for how long,” said Ladouceur.

The cost of the speed bumps would be determined by their quantity and type.

Two or three bumps will likely be purchased. The bumps will have to be able to survive snow clearing efforts in the winter months.

“The range that we’re seeing as far as pricing goes is (a total of) $10,000 and $15,000,” said Ladouceur.

“And keep in mind this is for

the long-term.”

It will also be up to council to determine when the speed bumps would be added to Wellock Road.

He lamented the fact that people can’t slow down to 30 km/h per hour with softball diamonds and a school nearby.

Ladouceur noted motorists have been asked through media outlets and social media to slow down on Wellock Road, but they haven’t, which leaves the traffic committee with a “last resort” option, according to the police chief.

Speed bumps likely won’t be installed at the other playground zones and school zones in the city, he said. Ladouceur views Wellock Road as unique, because it’s a high traffic road that is well-paved and can act as a through road for motorists looking for a bypass in the city.

“It certainly has the attraction for speeding, given all those scenarios,” said Ladouceur.

This was the first time the Speed Spy has been deployed by the local police.

The police received it in the spring, but there were some bugs with the technology that had to be worked out.

The unit was returned to the manufacturer to be recalibrated to ensure it supplied accurate results.

“It wasn’t storing the data properly so that we could download it,” said Ladouceur.

But it’s working well now. Speed Spy has been used by other law enforcement agencies in North America, and it has been lauded by those agencies since it is nearly impossible for motorists to detect, making it an effective means to track speeds.

Ladouceur is confident the results that were gathered on Wellock Road are accurate, and he promised Speed Spy will be used again somewhere in Estevan in the near future.

Judgement reserved in Khan’s case The judge presiding over the assault case of former Estevan Police Service Constable Muhammad Khan has reserved making a decision until late this year.

Khan’s trial was held on Aug. 30.

He pleaded not guilty to one charge of assault.

Estevan police Chief Paul Ladouceur said he couldn’t divulge details about the trial, but the investigating officers and the other officers who were required to testify were present.

Khan was represented by Aaron

Fox, while the Crown prosecutor was Bill Burge.

“It’s unfortunate that this incident occurred, and that charges had to be laid, but it’s in the judge’s hands now and we’ll wait and see what the decision is,” said Ladouceur.

Ladouceur and Inspector Murray Cowan noted the judge is expected to release a decision on Dec. 13.

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An internal investigation was conducted, and Ladouceur requested a further independent investigation from the Public Complaints Commission.

Both investigations found that the allegations were substantiated and Khan was charged with one count of assault.

He was dismissed in July 2015, and he subsequently resigned from the police force.

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Soldiers’ Tree dedication event will pay tribute to military

By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca

The 26-member Third Battalion Guard of Honour from the PPCLI Edmonton Garrison under the command of Captain Choi will provide some flour-

ish, and Brigadier General Ray Romses OMM, CD from Lethbridge, Alta., Col. Commandant of the Royal Canadian Army Cadets and a career officer in the Canadian military who has seen active duty in numerous European theatres of combat,

A view of the reverse side of the Soldiers’ Tree that depicts even more stories of military service.

will address the gathering at the Soldier’s Tree dedication ceremony on Sept. 10.

A duo of vintage Second World War aircraft, a Harvard trainer and a Spitfire, the fighter plane preferred by many Commonwealth pilots in that war, will do a flyby piloted by the Texas Flying Legends team who, it was discovered, has a member whose father came from England and taught at the Commonwealth Air Training Centre in Estevan in the 1940s.

A military parade that will include the Estevan Elks PPCLI Army Cadets and their pipe and drum band members as well as the Wylie-Mitchell No. 30 Air Cadet Squadron, the Estevan Legion Colour Party and some active military personnel and Legion members plus a couple of Second World War Bren gun carriers (two-track mobile units) will march down Fourth Street to the Soldiers’ Tree Memorial at the courthouse at 11 a.m.

The ceremony under the guidance of Captain Ken Turner (retired) who will serve as emcee, is scheduled for 11:15, said Captain Robert Rooks (retired) who is the spokesman for the newly minted Soliders’ Tree

Memorial committee.

The man who did the creative work with a chain saw, Darren Jones, will also be in attendance. The 100-year-old cottonwood tree which was transformed into the memorial will be the centre of attention though.

One of the seven plates, that will surround the memorial once the project is completed will be in place, with the “Lest We Forget” message inscribed.

According to Rooks, the time is right to dedicate the memorial that has been in place on the lawn at the Estevan courthouse since early August. Situated just behind the cenotaph, it has been attracting a lot of attention from passers-by for the past month, he said, and it is only fitting to now dedicate it, and provide the message that the memorial tree is there to depict (see related story).

The Estevan Flying Club, which provided funds to cover costs associated with the Texas Legends flypast and a followup static display at the Estevan Regional Airport that same day, have arranged to have two more Second World War training aircraft at the airport later that day and rides will be offered in these

A front view of the Soldiers’ Tree memorial that will be the subject of a dedication ceremony on Saturday. vintage planes, for a fee to help cover costs.. The Cornell and Harvard aircraft from Brandon will be flying out of the local airport that afternoon.

Following the dedication ceremonies, a public barbecue will be staged in the vicinity of the courthouse, courtesy of Southern

Plains Co-op with donations from that event being directed toward the Soldiers’ Tree committee to cover costs of future maintenance and repairs that will be necessary.

“It should be a great day,” said Rooks.

It will be a day of remembrance, celebration and accomplishment.

Stories behind the carvings Every time he has visited the newly placed Soldiers’ Tree Memorial on the Estevan courthouse lawn on Fourth Street, Robert Rooks has ended up talking with other visitors who express interest in the carvings done by chainsaw artist Darren Jones and what the images mean.

“There is a reason for these images,” said Rooks.

“When you walk up from the front, you are met by two soldiers on the lower part of the memorial. On the right, the carving depicts an explosion with one soldier being wounded. There is a military principle that is drilled into every soldier

and that is that a soldier and his rifle are one. It’s drilled into you, you never leave your rifle behind.

“The second message is that one soldier is helping the other one out and the intended note is that not all are going home, but if the soldiers help one another, then some of us get to go home,” Rooks said.

Above the soldiers are the Queen’s colours of the South Saskatchewan Regiment(SSR). This regiment’s history dates back to the 1800s and Rooks explained that regimental colours are cherished by those who serve under them. The SSR was retired

as a Canadian regiment in the late 1960s and their Queen’s colours and regimental colours were placed in the Estevan Comprehensive School for all to view, shortly after the school opened in 1969.

“On the top of the memorial we see a sailor and an aircraft, which delivers the message that nobody goes into battle without all being engaged. Sailors, airmen, soldiers go into battle together as a coherent group,” said the retired former commanding officer of the local PPCLI Army Cadet pipes and drums .

“Next, we see a solidier resting on his arms, a reverse

vigil, and on the reverse side of the memorial there is a grave site with a spray of poppies and two pieces of poetry, one is To the Fallen, a verse well known to the Legion members and another penned by local committee member Lester Hinzman,” said Rooks, noting that Hinzman provided the initiative, along with chainsaw carver Jones, to build the memorial for the community.

The reverse side also depicts the cap and badge of the SSR and a bust of a female air force sergeant, taken from a recruitment poster that noted that women also served so that the

men could fight. “Women couldn’t go into combat then like they can now, but they certainly did serve in the military,” said Rooks.

The two benches placed next to the memorial, for the benefit of visitors, depict a First World War soldier and a Second World War sailor.

The other bench has a carving of a Second World War pilot officer and a presentday Canadian soldier.

“The present day soldier is taken from an image of Master Warrant Officer Ivan Finstad who is a Sergeant Major currently stationed at Dundurn. We got this courtesy of his parents who are local residents.

Ivan is a career soldier who has been in active combat fronts in both Bosnia and Afghanistan and is a member of the PPCLI. So it’s nice to bring a little local recognition to the scene,” said Rooks.

“We need this memorial to help us reflect that if we don’t continue to tell these stories to the next generation, then it gets lost and there are still so many untold stories about the horrors and also the heroism that war brings out,” he said.

“So this memorial’s messages are many, but the overall message is to simply look and think.”

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Excited To Begin Grade 6 students at Pleasantdale were excited to get started for the year. during tour of the school on Aug. 31, getting familiar with their classroom, and learning the combinations to the locks of their lockers. Photo by Sam Macdonald.

Photographers unite for Canada In A Day Sept. 10 This Saturday promises to be a very busy and important one in Estevan and surrounding region and it just happens to be the official filming day for a huge film and photography project entitled Canada In A Day. Late Saturday morning, the Estevan Soldier’s Tree Memorial will be officially dedicated and in

the village of Frobisher, there will be an old-time threshing bee and vintage tractor and harvest equipment displays.

These are two prime subjects that could be recorded by local filmmakers and photographers for possible inclusion in Trish Dolman’s Canada In A Day crowdsourced film event inspired by Ridley Scott’s

2011 phenomenon Life In A Day documentary and the extraordinary events of one day in the life of Canadians.

Dolman, through her CTV/Bell Media partner is going to provide another touching film of Canadians at work, play and rest on Sept. 10. The results will be released for public consumption next summer.

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across the country to pick up their smartphones and cameras and share their stories on filming day, Saturday, September 10, 2016.

We’re hoping you can assist us in helping to spread the word about Canada In A Day by reaching out to your community members, staff, followers, and other contacts and encouraging them to pick up their cam-

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There were 5,560 vehicles per day on Highway 6 just south of the Regina city limits, and 5,120 per day at the next recording area.

The provincial government had announced plans in 2013 to twin the two highways, but in the 2016 budget, the government hinted it might now be looking at a combination of twinning and passing lanes.

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The 2,280 vehicles per day west of Estevan rated among the highest totals for Highway18. There were also 2,400 vehicles each day using Highway 18 east of Bienfait.

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The figures for Highway 39 at the west edge of the city remained unchanged from 2014, as there were 4,520 vehicles per day at the edge of the city limits, and 3,840 vehicles each day at the next-closest recording area.

Highway 18 west of the city also remained the same compared with 2014.

There were 2,240 vehicles per day at the city limits, and 980 vehicles per day west of the Boundary Dam Access Road.

One notable change was Highway 47 south of Estevan. There were 1,780 vehicles per day in 2015, which was an increase of 600 a day from the 1,180 per day in 2014. There were 1,000 vehicles per day at the next monitoring area south of Estevan, which was unchanged from 2014.

Figures were not available for the new truck bypass north of Estevan. The tallies typically occur in the spring or early fall. The bypass opened in November.

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in the southeast, not surprisingly, was Highway 39 between Estevan and the junction with Highway 18.

There were 7,630 vehicles per day recorded just to the east of Estevan’s city limits, and 6,040 vehicles per day to the east of the junction of Highway 39 and the Shand Access Road.

But both figures are down from the 2014 traffic count. Two years ago, there were 8,050 vehicles per day east of the city limits, and 6,200 each day east of the Shand Access Road.

Also seeing a decrease was Highway 47 north of Estevan. There were 3,050 vehicles per day on Highway 47 at the northern city limits of Estevan, which was down from 3,280 a year earlier, but still the highest figure recorded for Highway 47 in Saskatchewan.

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Members of the Estevan Sharks water polo team used their appearance in the Rodeo Weekend parade, on Sept. 2 to show off some of their skills to the guests that gathered to watch the procession. Photo by Sam Macdonald

Solar Studio gone from the mall The Solar Studio Art Gallery co-operative has an uncertain future now that they are no longer located in the Estevan Shoppers Mall.

The gallery was notified last month they would no longer be based in the mall because a new and larger business was moving into the mall. Norma Jones, who has been part of the Solar Studio since its inception in 2006, said the co-operative received a notice in August.

The 18 artists who are part of the co-operative cleared out their works late last month.

Jones said she understands the mall’s decision.

“There were rumours that people were looking at the space, but there hadn’t been any confirmation,”

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The studio enjoyed a very good working relationship with the mall, Jones said. It was a nice space and the location gave the artists a lot of exposure.

“We had a lot of people come in and enjoy the works and buy the works,” said Jones.

Now they’re facing an uncertain future. They have discussed hosting smaller group events, and perhaps doing something during the Christmas shopping season.

They would like to have another store, she said, but right now the artists are focusing on their own projects.

The Solar Studio Art Gallery was born in 2006, when 11 members of the Visions Art Guild set up

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a Christmas store in the 11 0 0 - b l o c k o f F o u r t h Street. The following year, the gallery was born as a co-operative, with a mandate to provide local artists with an accessible and affordable venue to display and sell their art.

In July 2008, Solar Studio moved to the mall and occupied the southwest corner. They remained there until 2013, when they moved to another spot in the mall.

The studio also had a display on the lower floor of the Spectra Credit Union/Affinity Credit Union from 2010 to 2015.

The Solar Studio Art Gallery is no longer based out of the Estevan Shoppers Mall.

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Within the next 48 days, Estevan’s citizens who take their residency in this city seriously, will be deciding who they want representing them at city hall as well as at the South East Cornerstone Public School Division and Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division conference tables.

So far, the civic election process has taken a very low profile with incumbent Mayor Roy Ludwig indicating he’d like to continue on the job for another four years, while veteran councillor Dennis Moore has also tossed the fedora into the circle, stating he, too, wouldn’t mind another four-year run as one of the six councillors.

Other city council incumbents have not indicated their intentions as of Sept. 1, but it was understood that a few would be making their move soon, since nomination day isn’t that far away.

There was already one council seat vacated this spring when Lori Carr left council chambers to assume her new duties as Estevan’s MLA. What this all means is that the search is on for some fresh faces to spark interest in civic affairs, or perhaps a few recycled images who might wish to take another stab at civic service.

These are not power position jobs,

Prairie Perspective MURRAY MANDRYK Murray Mandryk is a political columnist with the Leader Post

Poll shows signs of division About the last thing either the province or the Saskatchewan Party need right now is more division.

While one might think tough economic times bring people together, they sometimes really don’t. Tough economic times mean tough choices for a provincial government that’s already talking about “transformational change.”

Exactly what that means is anyone’s guess at this point, but most will recognize it likely means more bickering over keeping what we already enjoy.

This takes us to the latest indication of division, a poll by Mainstreet Research for Postmedia that shows the Saskatchewan Party still has a commanding 53 per cent of popular vote, the kind of public support that most other governing parties can only dream of. Remember: This is the beginning of the third term of this government that achieved the near impossible of getting that third term. Only CCF/NDP

it’s not like our councillors and trustees get to hide some empire-building blocks behind a premier’s or a prime minister’s over-stocked administration stockpile of bodies. Our city councillors are pretty well exposed to the elements and to the direct critiques of the community who aren’t shy to share their opinions on the jobs they think are being done, or not being done, with the money they supply to do this work.

And while the mayor’s job comes with, at least, a somewhat decent wage attached, the same can’t be said for the councillors’ financial compensation. It is a well established fact that none take on the job for the money and there is hardly any prestige attached to being a local representative of the people.

So why do they do it?

We would like to think it’s for a sense of pride and a sense of community.

Why do any of us sit on local boards, committees or commissions?

We want to make our city better than what it was before. Egos don’t play into the picture, or, at least, they shouldn’t.

The same holds true for those who are willing to let their names stand for school board positions at the regional level.

Estevan has the privilege of sending two

representatives each to the Cornerstone and Holy Family school division tables and, again, the responsibilities are significant, especially with the cloud of “transformational change” hanging around on the nearby horizon, to lend an air of speculation to those four local school board portfolios.

On the public school board front, Estevan’s Pam Currie has declared an interest in a repeat, while the other Estevan incumbent Janet Foord, facing a move to another city, will be vacating her seat.

On the Holy Family front, incumbents Bev Hickie and Karen Melle have stated they will run again, but would most definitely welcome a challenge since they both feel that new faces and ideas should be welcomed, not beaten back.

We echo that sentiment.

A few new faces on any council or board should always be welcomed, as long as they bring a sincere mandate to the table, which includes a desire to serve the community, knowing full well they will be criticized by some while being encouraged by others.

It’s a little crazy, we know, but somehow this democratic process continues to pull out the best in us and some of the best within our community. That’s what makes the election process exciting.

governments had accomplished that in the past century.

However, the survey shows that Premier Brad Wall’s government is now running behind the NDP in Regina, where New Democrats have 52 per cent support among decided voters compared with 39 per cent for the Sask. Party.

Again, there is obviously no need for Wall and his party to hit the panic button yet. Regina only claims 11 of the province’s 61 seats. At 39 per cent, were an election held today, the Sask. Party would still likely win three to five of those Regina seats, depending on how the vote split worked.

Moreover, the Sask. Party is still running ahead in Saskatoon, the city that has 14 seats and they are far, far ahead in 30 rural constituencies.

Still, it’s hard to ignore both the Sask. Party’s province-wide support is down from the 60 per cent it received in the April 4 vote, or even the more dramatic drop in Regina.

Even harder to ignore is the likely reasons behind it — those deepening divisions we have seen in Saskatchewan.

This has been a summer of discontent for Wall’s forces that really began with the provincial auditor’s report on both the Regina bypass and the Global Transportation Hub that illustrated highly questionable management practices by the former highways minister Nancy Heppner and the former GTH/economy minister Bill Boyd. By no small coincidence, both have now left Wall’s cabinet.

Added to the mix is its handling of

the Husky pipeline spill into the North Saskatchewan River and the racial tensions with First Nations that are sometimes unfairly blamed on the government of the day.

Now, throw in talk of privatizing SaskTel, something Wall said he would consider if he received an offer that was large enough, to eliminate the operating debt that’s now pegged at $4.1 billion.

This cuts closer in Regina where SaskTel’s head office and most of its jobs are located. It’s also another thing that has brought home the fiscal reality for a lot more people, and perhaps, a sense that Wall and his government weren’t nearly as clear as they should have been, with the public about what they had in mind.

Finally, another social issue in play seems to be the charges laid against Don McMorris for impaired driving.

That 80 per cent of those surveyed admit to having driven drunk at some point in their lives, sadly, suggests this isn’t as divisive an issue as it should be.

What’s more troubling for the Sask.

Party in this poll is the 68 per cent who suggested McMorris shouldn’t run again.

The survey results also showed one in five in this province still feel it’s OK to drive drunk if it’s only for a short distance.

This would seem to suggest another clear division, likely between urban and rural people.

It may be one more divide in a province that’s showing a lot of signs of division which is never a good thing for a government.

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We have Writer questions city’s the stuff to financial and personnel do things management skills

Norm Park All Things Considered Estevan is the envy of other Saskatchewan centres on a number of fronts. One thing I know for sure, those other communities get real jealous when they look over the fence and see us with our toys.

A couple of recent community projects like the Soldiers’ Tree and the Summer Games brought this fact to mind.

Do you realize the kind of equipment we have running around this kingdom of ours is truly envied by many others.? I know this as fact.

I have a friend who used to be in the hauling and big construction business and when he paid us a visit a few years ago, one of his requests was for me to take him on a tour of our excavation and hauling hotspots because he had heard a few rumours at various workshops that Estevan was a place to see if you were interested in doing things big.

And yes, it was a jaw dropper for him as we spun around to Peterson and Turnbull and over to Baxters and Dayman and then to the places with pickers and cranes like Skylift and the list went on. Every day, ho hum sights for those of us who had become jaded with the sights and sounds of huge trucks hauling coal, and draglines digging dirt, and rig haulers setting up business on a new drilling site. But for him, it was like a child’s first visit to the circus. He loved viewing the “stuff.”

So we go mining, drilling, excavating, trucking, building and picking with these trucks, cranes, buckets, winches and rigging and don’t spend two seconds contemplating the true advantage we have. Yes, it’s expensive equipment, and it’s in our backyard. We don’t have to make long distance phone calls and wait for it to arrive from Louisiana or Edmonton. It can be at our back door in a half-hour, give or take a coffee break.

And we have the people who know how to operate the “stuff.”

I still chuckle when Regina folks talk about their Wascana Lake Big Dig of a few years ago and making the observation that one Estevan dragline could have taken care of that entire project in half a day. Of course, it might have been a little messy around Wascana Park for a few days after, but you get the picture, don’t you? The equipment used for the Regina project was Tinker Toyland for the locals.

So, the next time you want to take our big equipment for granted, or want to complain about how the heavy haulers are ruining our roads, stop and think about the alternatives.

You can shovel for 23 hours and hurt your back, or call up one of our skid steer or front-end loader or trencher guys, and git ‘er dun in 38 minutes. Of course it will cost you a few bucks. And that leads me to my next step.

These people who are dealing with our resources are the true contributors to the gross domestic product of our province and country. They don’t push paper. They push dirt and gravel and reveal valuable commodities and build roads and other things. Yes, we need paper shufflers, because “the job is never complete until the paperwork is done,” but without production, there is no need for paperwork. We must remind ourselves of that.

On a closing note, dear diary, I know I have to make up my mind soon regarding my de-railed run for mayor.

I have 26 confirmed votes. That may not be enough.

I think the odds are better for a Senate appointment.

Maybe I’ll check with Sunny Ways Sequel to see what my odds are.

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The Editor: It seems city hall has finally placed all the blocks in the right direction and will be streaming ahead in a new direction, as the mayor keeps saying about all the hiring and firing in the past year or so.

Well, we are still waiting to see what direction they are going to go. I have not seen any change other than there being no shortage of money, it would appear, as they are spending it like water over Niagara Falls.

We pay down our debt by $4 million and then turn around and borrow $5 million for a long-term of 15 to 18 years so now we are creating another expense for the people 15 to 18 years down the road.

Jeff (Ward, city manager and treasurer), can

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tion.

The City advertises for people to sit on a committee … for the last two committees. Seven years ago, the same people were on this committee, an ex-mayor and an ex-councillor and one person from the street.

What kind of setup is this when you are looking at (studying and recommending) the salaries for council?

The union is like a cancer in this city and no one likes cancer. They show the young students how to put in eight hours and maybe only work for two. Or how to drive around to get to the job, using a route that takes them two or three miles when a quarter-mile route would get them there. The students have to join the union and the union does nothing for them but take

their money. It is about time we started hiring local contractors to do the city work.

Promote some of the city works for supervisors and get after it. The expenses for new trucks, hard hats, safety boots, insurance, front-end loaders, graders, etc, would be minimal. If the job was not being done correctly, the contractor is responsible.

The City claims they can give themselves a raise.

Great, but the flak they would get is what they don’t want, so they compare numbers with Weyburn where I understand, or the last time I heard, had $30 million in the bank, not like Estevan that is $35 million in the red.

Thank you.

Dale Wetsch Estevan

Fair trade versus free trade The Editor: This letter is not meant to be a wholesale criticism of how corporations use the two terms, fair trade or free trade. The latter may not always be free or fair.

This concern is being expressed because it is generally assumed by individuals that corporations (including global corporations) of today can have more power or influence on our elected government officials than the average Canadian voter.

Free trade appears to be a favourite corporate term. Is that supposed to indicate that when two corporations are discussing trade matters, it is naturally assumed any agreements made by them are fair to any other stakeholders that may be affected by the decisions of those corporations?

It is a fairly well established fact that the gap between one per cent of the world’s wealthiest people is increasing at the expense

of the remaining 99 per cent.

John Ralston Saul, a well known Canadian author, in his book, The Doubter ’s Companion, revealed a statement made by a newspaper baron, at a world conference in Davos, Switzerland. This man stated the reason people are poor was due to indolence. Yes, indolence. He explained that 10 per cent of Americans make a living from food stamps and social welfare fraud. He sug-

gested that if these people worker harder, they would no longer need that help.

So that the wealthy could receive greater monetary rewards for their efforts.

Obviously, life is not free or fair to everyone. It certainly would appear that the world’s wealthiest are doing well enough, without having to take away life sustaining programs for oppressed and poverty stricken families.

Leo Kurtenbach, Saskatoon, Sask.

Proportional representation preferred The Editor: Imagine you are living in the age of cavepersons with a constant supply of water and food. Would you ever risk venturing outside?

Brain research reveals there is a demographic in our cave that has a brain designed to venture outside — teens, ironically. It is our teens’ drive for reward that has become the foundation of our existence as they enthusiastically ignore conse-

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make a budget and the mayor and council will agree with it, but overspend it by $3 million or $4 million (or whatever they think is necessary.) Right now, why have a budget? We keep giving money away to these different organizations, and why?

It is coming time for an election of mayor and councillors. We still have three people on council that were responsible for getting the city in debt. These three could not keep their hands down when voting for the dumb things that were going on, and that’s why we have such a big debt.

When I told one councillor the city was $40 million in the red, he said “You do not know what you’re talking about.” That’s how close he was paying atten-

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quences. Sometimes they take themselves out of the gene pool and sometimes they succeed in a “better way” that benefits all.

Our government has promised to replace the first past the post (FPTP) electoral system with a better way. While some think keeping FPTP is keeping us safe, among other severe problems, it favours survival of the richest.

The Electoral Reform Committee is reporting in

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December on two options, ranked ballots and proportional representation (PR).

Ranked ballots would not meet the requirements of effectiveness and legitimacy, engagement, accessibility and inclusiveness and integrity. PR meets all of these, plus, we can customize it for the requirement of local representation.

No constitutional changes needed.

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other robust democracies including Denmark, Finland, Germany, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland.

In our Canadian cave, let’s replace adversarial first pas the post with consensual proportional representation. Tell your MP and/or tell the Committee that PR is the better way to make every vote count.

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An Affinity For Contributing Representatives from Affinity Credit Union District 12 met with students at teachers and Westview School, on Sept. 2, to present a cheque for $6,000 in funding for the new inclusive playground structure at the school. The funding was part of Affinity Credit Union’s District 12 fund, which supports projects in southeast Saskatchewan.

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Health reform comments sought The three-person panel that was struck to provide recommendations regarding transformational changes to Saskatchewan’s health-care system, is now accepting written submissions from the public.

The Minister of Health

appointed the panel on Aug. 18, giving them the task of reviewing the regional health authority structures and providing advice for creating a system with fewer regional health authorities in it.

Individuals as well as

organizations across the province are asked to provide their thoughts on the topic of elimination of most health regions and any other thoughts they might have on health-care reforms.

The submission form can be accessed at www.

saskatchewan.ca and it includes options for responses to each of four areas within the panel’s mandate. There is no requirement to complete all four.

Besides recommendations regarding a reduction in health regions, the panel

is being asked to look at services that could be delivered more efficiently on a provincial scale, examine health board governance and accountability and identify ways to enhance measurement of health system performance.

The panel will provide updates throughout the process and the consultation process may be released publicly upon the completion of the panel’s work. Personal information including health status will not be disclosed.

Envision schedules Wednesday workshops Envision Counselling and Support Centre announced the beginning of their Workshop Wednesdays which will focus on conflict resolution, relationship building, holiday stress and self care, communicating effectively, moving

beyond anger and minding emotions.

“It takes courage for someone to sign up, but once you start attending, the results are immediate.

People who attend these workshops are able to implement these tools right

away in their everyday life,” said Lynda Rideout, assistant executive director of Envision. She added that participants in past workshops leave feeling better about their lives with a plan to make improvements.

Envision will be of-

fering one workshop on the first Wednesday of the month for the next six months. They will take place in the evening beginning at 6:15 until 8:30 p.m. and will be offered from October to March of next year.

The workshops are open to both men and women over the age of 18 and are free of any registration fee or charge.

Those who might be interested in these workshops are asked to contact the Estevan office for additional

information and to register for the session or sessions by phoning 306-637-4004.

Those wishing to learn more about the workshops online are invited to visit Envision’s website www. envisioncounsellingcentre. com.

Twinning project is on schedule The twinning of Highway 39 from Estevan to an area south of Bienfait remains on schedule, and is slated to be completed late in 2017.

Construction on the second set of lanes between Estevan and the Bienfait junction started earlier this year. Ten kilometres of highway will be twinned as part of the $27 million project.

“This project began in

late May of this year, and is scheduled to be completed and fully open to traffic by late 2017 – subject to weather and contractor progress,” the ministry stated in an email correspondence with the Mercury.

About 30 per cent of the twinning work is completed.

Grading and building the road’s sub-base are among the tasks that contractors have worked on this year.

Highway 39 between Estevan and Bienfait remains one of the busiest stretches of highway that doesn’t have double lanes.

According to the annual Highway Traffic Volume Map released by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways earlier this year, approximately 7,630 vehicles per day use Highway 39 east of the city limits, and 6,040 vehicles are on High-

way 39 east of the Shand Access Road.

“The project will also involve the realigning of the junction of Highways 39 and 18 east of Estevan near Bienfait,” the ministry stated. “The junction will be realigned to 90-degree angles to improve safety and sightlines for motorists, as the existing junction is on a curve.”

This portion of the proj-

ect will start in 2017.

A new two-lane overpass will also be constructed to the south of the newly-twinned portion so that trucks can safely access the coal deposits in the area.

About five per cent of the work is complete.

A two-kilometre detour

about four kilometres south of the junction of Highways 39 and 18 is expected to be open in early September, and will be in effect for approximately one year. The detour is needed because the embankment of the new overpass will be built on the existing Highway 39.

The twinning project for Highway 39 between Estevan and Bienfait remains on schedule, and the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure hopes the project will be finished late next year. Photos submitted.

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ESTEVAN SOLDIERS’ TREE DEDICATION 11am Parade from the Legion Hall to Monument (Located at the Estevan Court House lawn)

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Industrial mechanic course returns to Estevan college campus

By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca

For a second consecutive year, an industrial mechanic course is being offered at the Estevan campus of the Southeast College.

“We have eight confirmed students so far,” said Sheena Onrait, the marketing and promotion manager and a spokeswoman for the college who attended the course open house at the college where the industrial mechanic training trailers were parked just outside near the college’s auditorium.

Gerald Neudorf is also back as lead instructor for the 17-week course.

“Industrial mechanics were known as millwrights in many areas of the country before, but for consistency across Canada, we adopted the name change,” he said.

What do industrial mechanics do?

“There is that old saying, we are jack of all trades for the trades. If it rotates,

but doesn’t have wheels, we’ll be involved in fixing it, building it, assembling it, maintaining it or repairing it,” he said with a chuckle.

The Estevan-based course is a pre-employment program leading to an applied certificate for accredited apprenticeship.

“The students have an opportunity to discover if they like this particular trade and they build some basic skills on the way to a Level I certification,” Neudorf said.

There are layers of competency that have to be tested with students required to hit a 70 per cent mark of accomplishment in order to continue.

The courses see everyone from professional tradespeople enrolled to expand their knowledge base, to interested hobbyists.

The students enrolled in the Estevan course will begin studies on Sept. 12.

Neudorf said his stack of instructional books and course requirements continue to build from each year

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Industrial mechanic course instructor Gerald Neudorf with some basic tools crafted by students. to the next as students get into metallurgy and fabrication and tool construction, among other things.

“There is a good balance in the course between

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Onrait said the college determines when to offer this course based on a few factors such as the availability of the mobile units (there are four sets of them in the province), availability of instructors and, of course, student interest and actual enrolment potential. “ We h a v e s e v e r a l trades courses underway here in Estevan, from electrical and power engineering and so on,” she said.

Saskatchewan Polytec brokers the program to ensure course materials and programs remain consistent

across the province and will be recognized across Canada in the event students continue on to achieve Red Seal status, meaning journeyperson status that is recognized nationally.

“It’s a big plus to be able to bring the courses here, outside of the major cities. We can bring the course to the students instead of making the students go into Regina or Saskatoon or Moose Jaw,” said Neudorf, who was brought out of the retirement ranks to serve as an instructor a few years ago.

“It’s great to offer the opportunity for our students to learn where they live,” said Onrait, who added that most of the students

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are local. Some will arrive from Regina or Saskatoon because classes were full there and/or they might have family members in Estevan where they can stay while taking the course.

Sometimes the course attracts the mature student, but generally speaking, the ages range from 18 to 25 or a bit older, she suggested.

“We will often get a young person who has been in the workforce for a year or two, found out what they want and what they need to keep going to the next level, so they’ll come to us.”

Grading of student skills is an ongoing event, said Neudorf, but a final examination is required that involves both written and hands-on skill testing.

With the completion of the course, the participants will have a very good idea whether or not they wish to continue on this professional path and what will be required later on. In the meantime, they will be trained well enough to be “job ready,” said Neudorf.

That is one of the most important steps.

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SaskPower urges caution during busy harvest season SaskPower continues to remind Saskatchewan farmers about the importance of adhering to safe practices during a very busy harvest season.

“It takes just a moment to be distracted and injured by electricity,” said SaskPower’s director, health and safety, Kevin Schwing. “We want to remind customers

to stay aware around power lines.”

The company said they also continue to remind farm workers to “look up and live,” meaning to constantly be vigilant while working around overhead power lines.

As harvest continues, SaskPower wants to remind farm customers to plan their

work in advance, lower equipment when moving it and use a spotter to prevent contact with overhead lines.

“With the fast paced harvest season, we want customers to stay safe,” said Schwing. “Things like planning your route to the field, knowing where the power lines are during the work and avoiding them will help

keep you safe.”

Some customers might also be planning a bit of final yard work before the frost hits. Schwing said to keep electricity in mind when doing the tree trimming. If there are trees around power lines in the yard, the customer needs to phone 1-888-757-6937 and SaskPower will send a

team to trim the trees at no charge.

Another need is to phone 1-866-828-4888 if there is going to be any significant digging or trenching going on in and around the yard. Again, someone will come out, locate any underground lines so they can be avoided while the digging work continues.

Weather-related incidents also bring safety risks.

If anyone sees a power line lying on the ground following a storm, stay back from it at least 10 metres and call SaskPower at 310-2230 or call 911 and trained technicians will attend the scene since there is a good chance the electrical line may still be live.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Message From

Permanent Full-Time ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Permanent Part Time MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Make a difference everyday with the City of Estevan a vibrant and growing community in Southeast Saskatchewan, with excellent educational, medical and recreational facilities. We have a strong business / industrial sector and are located only 10 minutes north of the U.S. border. The City of Estevan is searching for a talented member to join our team who wants to grow with the organization and community while supporting a customer first approach.

The City of Estevan is looking for motivated Permanent Part-Time Maintenance Technicians who can work well alone or in a team environment to assist in the maintenance and operation of various facilities throughout the city.

Posting Number: 19/16 Position Title: Economic Development Coordinator Reports to: City Manager Business Division: Corporate Services Summary: The position provides research, analysis, and policy development for the City of Estevan with primary focus on economic policy and research. The scope of the position requires collaboration, confidentiality, creative thinking, and analysis. Individuals will need to work productively, contribute ideas, and represent the City of Estevan in a professional manner in dealing with individuals within and outside the corporation. This position will also be required to establish a network of contacts and stakeholders in and outside of Estevan for the promotion and advocacy of economic development initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities: • Responsible for the research and issues analysis of policy and develops program recommendations.

• Undertake a range of statistical analysis activities relating to topics such as demographics, local economy, crime/community safety, and social well-being.

• Formulate, format, and produce profiles from a range of data sources including Census, consultation data, etc.

• Compile an annual Economic Assessment to advise on the policy implications of local conditions, drawing on information from a range of partner organizations.

• Draft policy/research papers, memoranda, and briefing documents on a range of policy topics/issues.

• Conduct environmental scans and trend analysis to identify and conceptualize directions and key issues.

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research in support of cross-sectorial policy and program development processes.

• Engage with key stakeholders in government, private sector, the voluntary sector and other research establishments to facilitate community and business development.

• Provide input into the development of communication strategies for the dissemination of information to build brand awareness.

• Promote the development of opportunities and general community attributes to applicable target markets.

• Liaise between municipal divisions to ensure cooperation, collaboration, and information sharing to maximize opportunities for exposure and growth within the City.

• Maintain relationships and actively communicate with existing businesses and industry while encouraging retention and expansion.

• Encourage and support of new business proponents, industry, community services and community organizations.

• Prepare presentations and briefing materials for senior staff and senior levels of government.

NOTE: The duties listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally performed outside of the listed duties above. (Other duties as assigned).

Education University Degree in Commerce, Economics, or Business Administration or equivalent Minimum of 3 years related experience in a setting of similar size and complexity Experience and Additional Requirements • Knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices, techniques, and related equipment of municipal government • Knowledge of trends, technology, government regulations, and program standards in relation to economic development.

• Knowledge of the general rules and regulations of the Provincial Health & Safety Act, The Cities Act and The Planning and Development Act. • Knowledge of land use planning, real estate development, zoning and municipal infrastructure.

• The ability to apply strategic and conceptual thinking to a variety of people and administration issues • Demonstrated ability to negotiate win-win agreements and manage public input, problem-solving, and stakeholder involvement • Capacity to identify the City’s best competitive position within a market and use economic marketing strategies to attract prospective investors for community and business development.

• Strong sales background. Ability to create a customer experience that conveys confidence in the local community and can negotiate to benefit both groups.

Working/Other Conditions: The incumbent must possess a valid class 5 Driver’s License. Travel may be required This position requires that the incumbent work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, in order to accommodate client schedules This position requires the incumbent to tactfully and respectfully handle, receive, and store information of a confidential nature. A high degree of professional confidentiality is required To thrive in this environment, you will have a desire to make a difference. Be part of our prospering community, and a challenging work environment while still maintaining a strong work life balance.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Come out and enjoy the Estevan Soldiers’ Tree Dedication Saturday, September 10

Posting Number: 21/16 Position Title: Maintenance Technician Reports to: Facilities Manager Business Division: Facilities

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Duties and Responsibilities: • Operates, maintains and repairs facility systems such as: • Boiler • Refrigeration • HVAC • Swimming Pool • Maintains water quality at swimming pool • Installs new plumbing fixtures and completes minor electrical upgrades • Completes building renovations.

• Instructs or trains employees in basic facility operation and safety • Promote and maintain positive public relations between staff and customers This position requires: • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License • WHMIS Training • Arena Operator’s Certificate – Level 1 • Pool Operators Certificate – Level 1 • Fireman’s Certificate Experience and Additional Requirements • One year of relevant working experience • This is a Union (CUPE Local 726) position and shall be filled according to the terms of the collective agreement between the city and CUPE Local 726).

The City of Estevan offers competitive wages based upon achieved aquatics qualifications. This position requires availability to work on a shift schedule and call in basis.

If you’re looking for a career that contributes directly to a growing, thriving community, then apply to: Sheryl March Ph: (306) 634-1841 Human Resource Generalist Fx: (306) 634-9790 1102- 4th Street apply@estevan.ca Estevan, SK S4A 0W7

(Municipal or School Division Elections) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of: MAYOR: City of Estevan COUNCILLOR: City of Estevan Number to be Elected - Six (6) BOARD MEMBER: South East Cornerstone School Division No 209 Number to be elected: two (2) members to be elected on an at-large basis by electors Number to be Elected from Estevan Division - Two (2) BOARD MEMBER: Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division No. 140 Number to be elected: two (2) members to be elected on an at-large basis by electors Number to be Elected from Estevan Division - Two (2) will be received by the undersigned on the 21th day of September, 2016, from 8:00am to 4:00pm at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 1102 4th Street, Estevan, and during regular business hours (8:00am – 4:30pm) on August 30, 2016 to September 20, 2016 at the City of Estevan City Clerk’s Office, 1102 4th Street, Estevan.

Nomination forms may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 1102 4th Street, Estevan or from the website of www. estevan.ca Dated this ¬30th day of August, 2016.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Judy Pilloud, Returning Officer

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Stars for Saskatchewan Upcoming Concert Hotel California – Eagles Tribute Wednesday, September 21, 2016 7:30 PM at ECS Koncerts for Kids Upcoming Concert Missoula Children’s Theatre – Rapunzel Saturday, September 24, 2016 2PM & 7PM, at Westview School

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For a complete list of class descriptions visit www.estevan.ca

“A Call to Artists” The Ev Johnson Memorial Adjudicated Art Show 2016 Thursday, November 10, Deep Water 2016 7PM Fitness 8pm-9pm Estevan Art Gallery and Museum *starts Oct. 2

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AGM SEPT. 14, 2016 @7:00PM IN THE ART ROOM, LEISURE CENTRE (701 SOURIS AVE.) Interested in what’s been happening at the Arts Council, and what we have planned for next year? Join us for our Annual General Meeting and hear all about it!

Application Deadline This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. The City of Estevan offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package.

For further information or to apply, please contact: Sheryl March Ph: (306) 634-1841 Human Resource Generalist Fax: (306) 634-9790 1102-4th Street apply@estevan.ca Estevan, SK S4A 0W7

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Police ramp up enforcement in school zones Members of the Estevan Police Service have been increasing their enforcement in school zones now that summer vacation is over.

Police were out monitoring school zones and high traffic areas during the day shifts of Sept. 1 and 2, as those were the first days of the school year. Numerous tickets were issued for failing to comply with school zone speed limits.

Officers urge the public to plan to travel safe and give themselves a few extra minutes, as the streets and crosswalks are filled with students on their way to and from school.

Police are also asking

parents to remind their children to be defensive and watch for cars prior to crossing the street.

In other recent police news, officers received a call regarding a theft from a northeast retail store on Aug. 29. The male suspect was able to secure property outside the fenced area surrounding the store, but was scared off prior to loading it in a vehicle. Police launched an investigation and had a video of the theft. The suspect was identified with assistance from the public, and on Sept. 1, officers arrested and charged a Benson-area man with theft under $5,000.

Police received a com-

School’s Starting Snacks Parents and children with Sacred Heart School visited their teachers and classrooms-to-be on Aug. 31 for an orientation. An assortment of snacks and refreshments was offered to students and their families while they visited. Photo by Sam Macdonald

plaint through the Report Impaired Drivers(RID) line during the Aug. 29 night shift, regarding a vehicle entering the city along Highway 39. Police were able to locate the vehicle and determined the driver was inattentive but not impaired.

Officers stopped another motorist for impaired driving that night. A Warman male was issued a three-day driving suspension for driving while over .04.

A male driver was arrested for impaired driving and driving while over .08. He refused to provide a sample of his breath for the approved screening device and was charged accordingly.

Police received a report of a possible break and enter or a suspicious person at a Hillcrest residence during the Aug. 30 night shift. Police attended and learned that family members of the homeowner were at the residence.

Members received a complaint during the Aug. 31 day shift of some youths going through some backyards.

Police attended and arrested

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three youths. One youth was charged with theft under $5,000 and has a court date in October.

Police then received a complaint of several vehicles that had been entered the previous night. Officers remind citizens to ensure their vehicles are locked and valuables are removed.

Members also received a complaint of a near miss involving a pedestrian and a vehicle at a crosswalk. The matter is currently under investigation.

Police were alerted to a reported theft from a downtown store during the Sept.

1 day shift. The matter is

currently under investigation.

Members were called to a residence in central Estevan during the Sept. 2 day shift, and arrested Andrew Lever, a 22-year-old Estevan man for assault and breaching his release conditions. Lever was taken in front of a judge and was held in custody until his next court appearance.

Police were alerted to a gas-and-go theft at a local service station during the Sept. 2 night shift. After a short investigation, the driver was located and the matter was resolved.

Police received a call about a noisy party on the city’s east side. Police attended and warned the homeowners. No further action was required.

Police then responded to a report of a disturbance at a local establishment. After some investigation, a 38-year-old Estevan resident was arrested for public intoxication.

Members checked on the safety of a male during the Sept. 3 day shift, after a concerned neighbour was worried for his wellbeing. He was located and spoken to.

Officers are looking into

a theft of hunting licences from a local business.

Members attended to a residence to keep the peace while a female removed personal belongings.

Police stopped a vehicle and checked the driver for sobriety. A 22-year-old Estevan female was arrested for failing a roadside screening test. After an investigation the female was released with a three-day licence suspension and a 30-day vehicle impoundment.

Officers were also called to a house party complaint.

Upon arrival, police noted some music playing at the residence. The music was turned off and the homeowner was warned about the noise bylaw.

Police were called to the Walmart parking lot during the Sept. 4 night shift, for a complaint about a group of kids. Police checked the situation and the kids were just visiting. There was no need for police intervention.

Police then attended to a complaint of a noisy party at a residence. Upon arriving, there was a stereo playing in the yard. The occupants were asked to turn it down.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Bruins break camp

By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca

Three days of hard fought and competitive play provided the showcase for the Power Dodge Estevan Bruins fall camp at the Civic Auditorium on the weekend.

Chris Lewgood, head coach and general manager of the Bruins, said the main feature of the camp was parity as most of the incoming players exhibited a level of play that was consistent across the board.

He said there were a few surprises, such as forward Kyle Dosanjh and defenceman Matt Leniuk, who showed well despite coming in as somewhat unknowns, but the job now is for everyone to start upping their game.

“We’re going to go to another level here in the exhibition season,” said Lewgood. “We’ve got down to 25 guys, which is a pretty manageable level for now, and everybody is going to have to elevate their game. It is going to be a dog fight for those last couple of spots.”

Isaac Embree, an 18-year-old player looking to crack the forward corps this season, enjoyed an outstanding finish to camp scoring one goal and assisting on two more in the Gerry Aspen Cup on Sunday afternoon.

Embree said the points came from working hard just like everyone was doing in the game and throughout the three-day camp in an effort to earn a spot on the roster. He said the camp featured a lot of talent and character starting with the returning players such as Josh Rieger, Lynnden Pastachak and Jake Fletcher who showed everyone what it is going to take to be an asset for this team.

“The older guys are really nice and they welcomed you like family right off the bat and that is really big for a hockey club,” said Embree, who won a Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) championship with B.C.’s Delta Hockey Academy last season. “You know that maybe at the beginning of the season that everyone will take a bullet for the team and that is how you win championships.”

Three former Alberta Junior Hockey League players joined the many hopefuls looking to enter their first season in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League due to an Aug. 26 trade the Bruins made with the Drayton Valley Thunder. One week before fall camp began the Bruins flipped Nicholas Sutter, who they acquired from the Olds Grizzlys for Landon Gross on Aug. 11, to the Thunder for 20-year-old forwards Matt McNeil and Jason Miller and 17-year-old defenceman Zach Sherburne.

“All three guys played very well and helped set the bar a little higher in camp,”

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Manitoba cowboy Anthony Potvin leaps onto his target in the steer wrestling event at the Estevan CAA Rodeo on Saturday.

Photo by Jamie Harkins.

Top cowboys and cowgirls entertain cheering crowd at annual Estevan CCA Rodeo

By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca

Some of the best cowboys and cowgirls from Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta put on a display of skill and determination before a full and high-spirited crowd at the Estevan Canadian Cowboys Association (CCA) Rodeo at Exhibition Grounds on the weekend.

The Estevan CCA Rodeo

serves as one of the last stops of the season for riders to earn a berth in the CCA Finals that will take place in Swift Current from Oct. 19 to 22. The desire to put up a top time or score to gain one of these spots was evident in the Friday evening and Saturday afternoon performances as the close to 200 competitors seemed to leave everything they had in the arena.

Many athletes who may not have been working towards

Bailee Switzer runs a first-place time of 16.85 seconds in the Estevan CCA Rodeo ladies barrel racing event on Saturday at Exhibition Grounds. Photo by Jamie Harkins.

qualifying for the CCA Finals were also giving their all on the rodeo stage over the weekend.

As one of the only sports in the world where competitors have to pay an entry fee to participate in the action, the rodeo also serves as a field for up-andcoming athletes to gain some experience and semi-retired cowboys and cowgirls to get back into the ring.

Duane Gillespie celebrated his 20th year as a rodeo competitor at the Estevan CCA Rodeo by performing in the steer wrestling and team roping events. Gillespie drew a good steer in his first event on Saturday afternoon and was able to wrestle it down for a third-overall finish and place in the money, but missed his throw as the heeler in the team roping competition leaving him and his partner Jarrett Robinson with a no-time finish.

“Until 2007, I went to probably 30 or 40 (rodeos) a year,” said Gillespie, who competes out of Bienfait. “I just don’t feel like travelling that much anymore. I miss the competition. I don’t miss the miles.”

Brooke Kruger, 15, ran a time of 18.7 seconds in the junior girls’ barrel racing event on Saturday placing her out of a top-five finish. The Estevan native said she only started training her horse on barrels a month ago and this was the first time she ran her on wet ground

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“You’re always doing it for fun,” said Gillespie. “You’re not making much at this. It’s more of a hobby.”

Earners of a top result, in order from first to third, at the Estevan CCA Rodeo are: Lucas Macza, novice saddle bronc; Lane Ferguson, novice bareback; Cassidy Gordon, Amy Bowditch and Janae Wilson, junior girls’ barrel racing; Bailee Switzer, Renie Schnitzler and Alex Hanson, ladies barrel racing; Scott Harris, Aaron Lee and Duane Gillespie, steer wrestling; Matt Switzer, Scott Sigfusson and Mace Perozak, tie-down roping; TJ Loeppky, bull riding; Brady Bertram, Cohen Collins and Brett Williams, bareback; Tyrel Fouhse, Casey Bertram and Timothy Costello, saddle bronc; and Matt Switzer and Tristan Williams, Austin Stuber and Wyatt Stuber and Kevin William and Bruce Dunham, team roping.

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Estevan Mercury

Chargers fall in defensive battle against Eagles

By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca

The Estevan Century 21 peewee Chargers lost 6-0 to the Weyburn Eagles at Woodlawn Field on Thursday in a defensive battle where neither club was able to generate a sustained offensive push.

Jason Bresciani, head coach of the Chargers, said his players were a bit nervous heading into their first game of the Moose Jaw Minor Football League season and that was evident on the field in the opening quarter where the team suffered from a costly error and an inability to convert on their chances.

He said the kids did find their confidence as the game went on, but tough defence from both sides made sure there would be little offensive headway from either club.

The Chargers began the game strong holding the Eagles’ offence in their own zone, but once Estevan gained possession of the ball Weyburn’s defence took the opportunity to shine. The Eagles gained the upper hand late into the first quarter on a fumble by Chargers quarterback Alec Waldegger that Andrew Altwasser picked up and ran 70 yards to the end

By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca

Chargers running back Klayten Piippo carries the ball up the field after accepting a handoff from Alec Waldegger, while Conner Terness, #32, prepares to block. Photo by Jamie Harkins. zone for the score.

Defensive back Kolby Forseth did his best to get the Chargers even on the next play forcing an Owen Istace fumble, which he followed up with in the next quarter on special team’s work including a long punt return in the middle of the frame that put the Estevan offence 40 yards away from Weyburn’s end zone. The Eagles earned a prime opportunity to add to their lead at the end of the third quarter with a penalty forcing the Chargers to start a drive off their own

one-yard line, but Estevan running back Klayten Piippo put up a couple of strong rushes to get his team out of trouble. Neither team seemed able to generate any chances in the fourth quarter, which was highlighted by the Eagles’ defence breaking the line and recording a number of quarterback sacks.

“Our offence is still a very young group, still making a few mistakes, but progressing really well and our defence was just outstanding,” said Eagles head coach Jody Kerr, not-

ing most of their seasoned players occupy defensive positions. “We pressured them all day. We had the edge. We probably had 10 sacks today. When you get a high number of sacks like that, you can’t do anything but praise your defence.”

Bresciani said they attempted to spread out the Eagles’ defence by forcing the coverage to the outside so they could come back up the middle, but their opponent never did bite. He said the hope was to have some success in the win column in their first game and de-

spite the outcome the kids getting a chance to get their feet wet in a match against another team should help them move forward as they prepare for their next tilt in Assiniboia against the Rockets on Sept. 17.

“We really need to work on our blocking and our pass coverage because they caught us off guard,” said Bresciani, about what they’ll be doing in practice over the next two weeks. “So it’s basic fundamentals to go back to and really focus on those areas.”

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The Estevan Lions Club bantam Oilers fell 9-0 to the Swift Current Steelers in their Moose Jaw Minor Football League (MJMFL) home opener at Woodlawn Field on Saturday.

“We took strides in the right direction,” said Paul Duncan, head coach of the Oilers. “Our defence played an outstanding game. Our offence, we have a lot of first-year players on the offence, so they did a really good job of gelling together as the game went on. We’ll have to work in that area and progress a little bit more, but overall I was extremely happy with what we did.”

The Steelers gained their first two points on a first quarter safety with the Oilers pinned deep in their zone and electing to give up the points and kick the ball out into the field. Both teams then settled into a defensive standoff with the Steelers only gaining an edge near the end of the third quarter scoring a touchdown and knocking in the convert.

“Basically one play would have turned it around, which was nice to see,” said Duncan. “It was really good for them to stay in it and see what it takes to stay competitive with a good team.”

Duncan said the Oilers are settling into their regular schedule of three days of practice before game days after completing a rigorous training camp over the past two weeks that saw the players do five days of work in their first week of the season and four days of practice in the second week. He said in each successive week they’ll now be working on adding to their playbook with a hope that a spot near the top of the MJMFL will be the result at the end of the season.

“I would like to see us finish the season with a winning record,” he said.

“It is something we are definitely capable of. Our defence will hold us in games and as the offence progresses we’ve got a lot of weapons that are on there.”

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Eagles beat Elecs with strong ground attack

By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca

A strong ground game led the Weyburn Comprehensive School (WCS) Eagles to a 28-6 road win over the Estevan Comprehensive School (ECS) Elecs at Woodlawn Field on Thursday.

The Eagles amassed 357 rushing yards compared to 45 for the hometown club, with the majority of these gains coming in the second half thanks to 25-yard and 65-yard runs

by Cody Vilcu and Chase Fillmore, respectively, for touchdowns in the fourth quarter. WCS did employ the run to a great effect in the first half as well with Rylan Hoffman carrying the ball for 68 of his 105 total yards in the frame.

However, the game remained close through the first half with the Eagles only leading 1-0 until the final play of the second quarter when Brayden Barsness threw an outstanding block allowing quarterback Andrew Hulbert to run 55 yards for a touchdown to put his team up 8-0, with a subsequent Thomas Goranson convert, heading into halftime.

“I was thinking it was a couple of seconds left in the half,” said Eagles head coach Darren Abel.

“I thought ‘okay, as long as we can eat the time and go into the half 1-0 (it’s all right)’ and then our quarterback took off with it and got the great block and he was in for the touchdown. That

Elecs running back Josh Sinclair tries to charge past an Eagles defender. Photo by Jamie Harkins. was a huge momentum change for us.”

On the first series of the game, Elecs quarterback Andrew Kehler was picked off by the Eagles’ Nivay Haupstein at Weyburn’s 40-yard line, but the team made up for the error on the next drive snatching a Hoffman fumble on their own 34. The Eagles did get the best opportunity to go up in the first quarter when

the club had the ball at the Estevan six-yard line and two chances to advance to the end zone only to have the Elecs’ defence put up a wall in the red zone and their offence march the ball back out to the open field on their next possession.

After Goranson was wide on the field goal

try, resulting in the single point 4:39 into the second quarter and apart from the Hulbert score, neither offence seemed able to generate much pressure until the final moments of the third quarter when Fillmore made a 55-yard run from his own 29-yard line to set up his own oneyard dive into the end zone

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2:39 into the final period making the score 15-0 including the Goranson convert. Between Vilcu’s and Fillmore’s second touchdowns in the final nine minutes of the game, Elecs receiver Donny Mortenson put the home side on the board pulling in a six-yard touchdown pass from backup quarterback

Cameron Rioux with 1:14 remaining.

“We had some issues in the first quarter and a little bit in the first half there where we had some disorganization on offence and some confusion led to some turnovers and a couple bad snaps,” said Elecs head coach Mark Schott. “Defensively we held strong and then late in the second half Weyburn started to make some big plays and our guys put up a good fight, but they ran out of gas a little bit there toward the end.”

Schott said their next test against Moose Jaw’s Peacock Collegiate on the road Saturday will be a tough one as they are one of the top teams in the Moose Jaw High School Football League. He said the coaching staff is going to be working with the kids to make sure they are better organized on both sides of the ball with everyone knowing the responsibilities that come with their positions.

“I thought there was a lot of extra coaching in terms of positioning today where that is something that should already be taken care of,” he said.

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Estevan Mercury

Equestrians trot out their skills at light horse show

Estevan Bruins forwards Cole Rooney, #14, and Hayden Guilderson battle for a loose puck during the Gerry Aspen Cup on Sunday at the Civic Auditorium.

Photo by Jamie Harkins.

Children in the junior B class participate in one of the many events in the light horse show that took place on Sept. 3, at the Estevan Rodeo Grounds.

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Rodeo weekend was a time for many equestrians to strut their stuff at the Estevan Exhibition Grounds, with the light horse show that took place on Sept. 3.

The show featured over 50 riders from across southern Saskatchewan and parts of Manitoba, demonstrating their proficiency with horses in a number of assorted riding categories.

Riders participated in a variety of classes including showmanship, novice and open English and Western pleasure events, equitation, driving and gymkhana.

“I always see improve-

ment in the riders. Every time a child or adult gets on a horse, they learn things,” said event secretary Linda Molyneaux. “Some of the locals showed improvement this year, like Brenda Noble, a longtime rider who was on a new horse.

We also have a number of children who participate.

It’s fun to watch them grow as riders and develop their skills.”

Participants guided their horses around obstacles, riding in patterns and through set courses. Many events entailed riding over, around and through some obstacles. Feats ranged from the dynamic, with horses jumping over poles or maneuvering around

barrels, to more nuanced, with participants closing gates and carefully navigating complex courses on horseback.

“Our local riders did pretty well in some of their classes. Not first place, necessarily, but they’re improving, and it also depends on the competition, what the judges notice and how the horse is reacting every day,” said Molyneaux. “We had one adult competitor who was taking a long time, because her horse was acting up, so she removed it from the classes, and said ‘He doesn’t want to do this today.’”

In the high point awards for seniors 18 years and older, Theresa Herbert

of Moosomin took first place, and Tracy Olson of Maryfield, Sask. earned second place.

In the junior A division for youth 15-17 years old, Tory Frankl of Regina got first place, while second place went to Sarah Moore of Estevan.

In the junior B division for youth 12-14, first place went to Shayla Moore of Weyburn, while Holly Carter of Regina took second place.

Abby Goddard of Swift Current placed first in the junior C division for youth aged 11 years and older, while Sheradyn Griffith of Maryfield took second place.

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same page over the next two weeks with regular morning practices and a four-game pre-season trek scheduled for this weekend. He said it’s a short turnaround from the fall camp to their first regular season game against the Melville Millionaires on Sept. 16, so the focus will be teaching the Bruins’ game to the players right away.

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Participants in the the Estevan Exhibition Association 2016 Dirty Dozen Mud Run raced through a gauntlet of 12 different obstacles on Sept. 3. Those obstacles included series of tire jumps, along with challenges that required them to climb, crawl and balance deftly to navigate the physically demanding course. Photo By Sam Macdonald

Creighton Lodge residents prepare for fall Here we are, the first part of September and starting to think about harvesting the remaining vegetables in our raised garden in the back yard of Creighton Lodge. The pots that Enbridge volunteers planted on the Day of Caring in June are still looking

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who are the remaining members of Freddie and the Freebies. We’re so happy they are continuing under the new name.

Jim and Judy Pratt entertained with some old time songs on the birthday party night. The highlight for the month was the evening we were treated to some classical music by Audrey Andrist on piano and her husband James Stern on violin. Imagine, world-class musicians entertaining in little Creighton Lodge. How fortunate we are.

We said good-bye to resident Dean Allen as he will be moving to nursing care now. Dean was a private man who was very kind to staff and residents.

We will miss him. We welcomed Marie Bonokoski to the family this month. She has fit in just great. You’ll find her at the puzzle table very often. We hope she likes her new home here.

We had a lovely surprise when Viola Kyle’s daughter, Donna Trobert, bought Blizzards from the Dairy Queen for all of us.

Some had to take it back to their rooms as they were very filling, but oh, so tasty.

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We didn’t miss a Bingo night this month between

Joan Wock and Marlene Grube who filled in for Joan one week. We appreciate you ladies as we hate to miss our Bingo. Christina Wock also comes every Wednesday night to let us visit with her St. John’s Ambulance trained therapy dogs. She is so kind to do this for us.

We watched a few movies this month — Sister Act and Holiday Inn with Bing Crosby. Just like going out to the movies and we get snacks too.

We are enjoying our cocktail party volunteers.

This month Sharon Dayman and Melodye Pierson prepared and served our drinks and snacks and had a great visit with all of us.

Two very busy ladies who find time to do this. Thanks so much.

We’re looking for two volunteers to help with our Alzheimer’s Coffee Break which will be on Sept. 29 at 2:30 p.m.. Please give Shelly or Judy a call if you are interested. We would like to invite friends and neighbours of Creighton Lodge to join us as we once again raise a few dollars for the Alzheimer’s Society.

Please pop by and have coffee, tea and a snack with us on Sept. 29.

We can’t forget to thank all our exercise instructors again. They are great in leading us in our walking poles exercises, weight lifting, stretching and aerobics.

They are certainly keeping us in shape and able to shed those pounds from eating all the good food here.

We also need to thank the churches who do services here every Sunday and also to our providers of mass and communion. We are again, so fortunate to be recipients of the spiritual needs we require.

We’re very happy to have a new service offered to us. That is the hearing clinic that is held here on the third Wednesday of every month so those of us who can’t get out, can get our hearing aids checked.

One big thank you goes out to the people of Estevan and area who have dropped off fresh fruit and vegetables for us this summer. How we appreciate being able to taste the “fresh from the garden,” foods.

All in all, we are very lucky people to be living in a comfortable, safe building with great staff and great food, in a community that cares about us. We are very grateful.

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Arlene Winnifred Symcox 1955 – 2016 Arlene Symcox passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital Long Term Care, Estevan, SK on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at the age of 61 years.

In her younger years Arlene was an avid bowler and travelled to various cities in Canada and the United States to take part in tournaments.

She loved bingo and enjoyed a few more nights at the Legion Bingos even after she got sick.

Arlene was a taxi driver for the last twelve years. She thoroughly enjoyed this job and made friends with her regular customers, one of whom moved back to Ontario because of the oil downturn, but phoned her in the hospital to see how she was doing.

Arlene’s memory will be forever cherished by her son John Symcox; four grandchildren, Miley, John, Uriah and Ayla Symcox; step mother Ellen Sparks; cousins, Vivian (Greg) Walliser, Mel (Irene) Murray, Wendy Lesy, Tammy (Lloyd) Dobrescu, Michael (Angela) Murray, Don Robinson and Randy Dyck; two lifelong friends, Darlene Balkwill and Darlene Efford.

She was predeceased by her parents, Winnifred Symcox and Lloyd Sparks; grandparents, John (Jack) and Agnes Symcox; cousins, Agnes Robinson and Brenda Dyck and her four legged companion Black Jack.

In keeping with Arlene’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no service. A private family interment will be held a later date at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan.

If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Estevan Humane Society Inc., Box 1095, Estevan, SK, S4A 2H7, in Arlene’s memory.

Arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

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Melvin Richard Chamney 1942 – 2016 It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Melvin Chamney on Monday, August 29, 2016 at the St. Joseph’s Hospital Special Care Home, Estevan, SK at the age of 73 years.

Melvin is survived by his loving wife Marge and their children, Kim (Rob) Geisel and grandchildren, Tanner and Taylor; Mike (Jackie) Chamney and grandchildren, John (Skylar), Katherine (Jordan), James (Kelsey, Hayden), Kristina (Brandon, Boeh), William; and Nicole (Verena) Chamney. Also left to mourn Melvin’s passing is the family cat Muffin. Melvin will also be missed by his siblings, Marilyn, Harold (Sonja) and Margaret (Roy), as well as numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws.

He was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Margaret Chamney; brother Ronald Chamney and brother-in-law Alan Train.

A Prayer Service will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Doug Third officiating.

The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 2, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Estevan, with Rev. Brian Meredith presiding. Lunch will follow in the church auditorium.

Those so wishing may make donations in memory of Melvin to the St. Joseph’s Special Care Home, c/o St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation, 1176 Nicholson Road, Estevan, SK, S4A 0H3.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Thank You

The family of Arlene would like to thank Pat Klyne and the gang at Gibby’s for the fundraiser, Janice Holtz and Alexis Mickel for taking care of her dog Black Jack while she was in Edmonton for surgery and several times after that. The family would also like to thank her friends at Inglis Court, especially Janice Holtz and George Rempel for always checking on her. A special thanks to the staff at Estevan Housing for their patience and understanding over the last year. To the staff at Lampman Community Health Centre for your great care while she was there in respite; the kind and gentle staff at St. Joseph’s long term care facility that cared for her in the final days; Dr. Davies, for his kindness and concern in treating Arlene, and Dustin and Shirley at Hall Funeral Services for their assistance.

Alex Ewaski 1927 - 2016 Alex Ewaski passed away at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home, Estevan, SK on Monday, August 29, 2016 at the age of 88 years.

Alex was born on November 19, 1927 in the coal mining town of Taylorton, SK, the youngest of seven children of Mike and Annie Ewaski. Shortly after Alex was born, the family bought and moved onto a farm one mile north of Bienfait, SK. Alex worked very hard in the grain fields with his older siblings and attended school in Bienfait.

He later worked at the mine, as well as helping on the family farm.

In 1953 he married Madeline Ewaski, but had no children from this union. Later on he met the love of his life, Stella Miller and they lived together until her passing in 2000.

In his younger years he drove truck for awhile until he decided to open up a carpentry business. He was very fussy about his workmanship and you knew everything would be built strong.

This was his occupation until he entered the Estevan Regional Nursing Home in April of 2014. He had also served as the local sheriff in Bienfait, belonged to the Bienfait Legion and in later years joined the Bienfait Lions Club.

Alex was predeceased by his parents, Mike and Annie; sisters, Mary and Anne and brothers, Morrell, Peter, John and Steve. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and their families.

Special thanks is extended to the staff of the Estevan Regional Nursing Home for the compassionate care given to Alex, as well as Dr. Omosigho for his care.

The Funeral Service was held on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Sandy Dalziel officiating. Cremation followed, and interment will take place at a later date at the Bienfait Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

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Dustin Barry Pratt 1989 - 2016 It is with the heaviest of hearts that Dustin’s family announces his accidental passing on Monday, August 22, 2016 at the age of 27 years.

Dustin is survived by his parents, Shane and Roxane; brothers, Derian and Dylan; the love of his life Christine Meszaros and their three fur babies, Kixx, Nixon and Lexi; grandparents, George and Ivy and Barry and Florence; aunts, uncles and cousins, Glenda & Monty (Brett, Annissa), Joey & Tara (Kayla, Keegan), Tracey & Bob (Courtney, Shayna), Ryan & Steffi (Nicholas) and Faye & Robert (Lee, Quinton); Christine’s parents, Myles and Michelle and her sisters, Amber (Derek) and daughter Jordyn, and Sarah.

He was predeceased by his grandmother, Dianne George.

A public visitation was held on Thursday, August 25, 2016 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

The Funeral Service took place on Friday, August 26, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Estevan, with Rev. Brian Meredith presiding. A luncheon was held in the church auditorium immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, those so wishing may make donations in Dustin’s memory to the Bienfait Coalers, 1550 Dieppe Crescent, Estevan, SK, S4A 1W7.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Thank You

Thank you to Galloway Health Centre in Oxbow, staff and attending EMTs. Thank you to Dustin Hall and staff at Hall Funeral Services, Melodye & Jeff Pierson and the Days Inn staff, Father Brian, Murray GM, all the family and friends for the visits, phone calls, gifts of food, gift cards, flowers and the donations to the Bienfait Coalers in Dustin’s memory (donations can still be made, to the address noted above).

Roxane, Shane, Derian & Dylan Pratt, Christine Meszaros & family.

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The task force was appointed by the federal government to seek input on the design of a new system to legalize, strictly regulate and restrict access to marijuana. The advice of the task force will be considered by the Government of Canada as the new framework is developed.

Salkeld noted the PSAC membership has significant legislative obligations to ensure the safety of its workers and the obligations to maintain a safe work environment are set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Acts of all the provincial jurisdictions in which PSAC members operate.

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MLS®#572402 4 Bed | 2 bath | 1228 sq.ft.

MLS®#567175 4 Bed | 2 bath | 1120 sq.ft.

MLS®#565042 4 Bed | 2 bath | 1092 sq.ft.

REALTOR®

$329,900

KRESTEN HEIER 306.421.1440 REALTOR®

JOSH LEBLANC 306.421.6778

REALTOR®/BROKER

JOAN SELK 306.421.6425 REALTOR® (Part-Time)

$259,900 Bienfait

614 Eva St.

449 Willow Bay

302 Main St.

MLS®#582561 3 Bed | 3 bath | 1304 sq.ft.

MLS®#573372 4 Bed | 2 bath | 1276 sq.ft.

MLS®#565743 3 Bed | 1 bath | 1293 sq.ft.

$264,900

REALTOR® (Part-Time)

DIANE JOCELYN 306.421.3170

$329,900

$299,900

$109,900

430 Third St.

702 Second St.

15 Royal Heights Home Park

MLS®#578522 3 Bed | 2 bath | 1400 sq.ft.

MLS®#578618 3 Bed | 2 bath | 1208 sq.ft.

MLS®#577855 3 Bed | 2 bath | 1280 sq.ft.

$145,900 Torquay

$154,900

$189,900

Macoun

514 Tiverton Ave.

193 Robinson Ave.

818 First St.

MLS®#582435 2 Bed | 1 bath | 1032 sq.ft.

MLS®#572555 2 Bed | 2 bath | 924 sq.ft.

MLS®#566224 2 Bed | 1 bath | 621 sq.ft.

$194,900 Lampman

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304 Second Ave. MLS®#572518 3 Bed | 2 bath | 1152 sq.ft.

Each office independently owned and operated

1228 FOURTH STREET, ESTEVAN, SK S4A 0W9 | OFFICE: (306) 634-9898

1228 FOURTH STREET, ESTEVAN, SK S4A 0W9 | OFFICE: (306) 634-9898

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18-cu. ft.

Family Size Glass Shelf Fridge

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1198

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744

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Stainless Steel Smooth Top Self-Clean Range

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SOFAS SECTIONALS

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1359

$

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2-Pc. Paris Linen Look Fabric Sectional Available in multiple configurations.

Matching ottoman available.

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823

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79’’ Aubrey Contemporary Sofa Loveseat $799 Chair $599

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1598

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High Efficiency Front Load Laundry Team

Sidekick Washer $699

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SPRINGWALL EUROTOP

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193

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399

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429

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879

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Allure Ultra Eurotop Queen Mattress Set Reg. 2199.97

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Jenny 5-Pc. Queen Bedroom Package $959 5-Pc. includes headboard, footboard, rails, dresser, and mirror.

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429

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Tyler Casual Dining Package 5-Pc. includes table and 4 chairs.

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Bridgeport 5-Pc. Queen Bedroom Package $1069 5-Pc. includes headboard, footboard, rails, dresser, and mirror.

FREE Excludes mattresses. One per family.

Subject to availability. $59.99 value.

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48”

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855

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85’’ Roxy Leather Look Fabric Sofa Loveseat $839 Chair and a Half $687

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799

$

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1080p Smart LED TV

Clarity HD™ Bluetooth Headphones when you spend $1999 or more on furniture.

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Subject to availability. $179.99 value.

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