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Brad Jacobs beats Kevin Koe for Canada Cup By Corey Atkinson sports@estevanmercury.ca
It wasn’t the most wideopen game of curling ever seen but Brad Jacobs will take the Home Hardware Canada Cup win over Kevin Koe any day of the week. “I think (third) Marc (Kennedy) said it best: nice, boring final,” said Jacobs in a media scrum moments after the final rock at Affinity Place. “We got a nice early deuce and really controlled that game. I’m just really proud of the way the three guys in front of me played all week.” Kennedy stepped in for Ryan Fry, who took some time off curling after an incident a couple of weeks ago in Red Deer where he was filling in and got disqualified for being drunk at that event. But at this game, the tempo was measured and controlled – and the game was fully controlled by Jacobs for most of it. “I think we controlled our emotions very well,” said
Jacobs, clutching the Canada Cup during the media scrum. “I think that’s the most relaxed I’ve ever seen our team in a long time. Everything went well. I think that’s the thing we’ve been working on most, is controlling our emotions and not letting our emotions controlling us.” Getting two early points also helped the team grab the game early. “I think we outplayed them up and down the lineup,” Jacobs said. “We didn’t give them too many chances or opportunities to score a deuce back. They stole the one there and stopped the time clock and kind of ruined that deuce for them. “But that’s the rules for this event. You’ve got to be careful of that stuff. It happened a few times this week and to see that happen in the final is unfortunate, but what can I say? You’re going to take every break you can in the final.” There was a discussion and strategy session before Koe’s first shot of the fifth
The Brad Jacobs rink and the Canada Cup. From left is Brad Jacobs, Marc Kennedy, E.J. Harnden and Ryan Harnden. Photo courtesy Curling Canada. wound down as Koe went to the hack and played his draw for two – and took too long as it turned out, as an official walked out from near the scoreclock, appearing to affect the potential sweeping instructions of Koe’s third B.J. Neufeld. “I think the officials did their best but they did a really poor job,” Koe said. “We took a timeout earlier and he said we had 11 seconds and they didn’t correct the clock. We thought he was going to do it and the guy at the other
end, even including two time outs by Koe. There were two seconds on the clock but he maintains an official told him there were 11 seconds. Time
SaskPower president discusses company’s future in Estevan
SaskPower CEO Mike Marsh spoke at an Estevan Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Thursday.
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There is no equivalency agreement yet when it comes to carbon dioxide emissions from SaskPower’s coal fleet, and time is running out to achieve one. As a result, SaskPower would have to retire Boundary Dam Power Station Units 4 and 5 at the end of 2019 if one is not achieved. Mike Marsh, president and CEO of SaskPower, came to Estevan on Dec. 6 to speak just a week after the release of a report about the cost of implementing carbon capture and storage (CCS) at the Shand Power Station. But those who may have expected some sort of announcement about a CCS
project in the near future were disappointed. That report by the International CCS Knowledge Centre on Nov. 28 said the cost to implement carbon capture and storage at the Shand Power Stations would be two-thirds less, per tonne, compared to the Boundary Dam Unit 3 (BD3) carbon capture facility. However, a decision to go ahead with a project at Shand would not be made until 2024-2025. And if the decision is to go ahead, it wouldn’t be competed until 2029. Those were some of the key points in a wide-ranging speech and question and answer session Marsh made to the Estevan Chamber of Commerce at the Estevan cam-
pus of Southeast College. The chamber reported it was their largest luncheon yet, and the those in attendance were rapt with attention with regards to the future of the Energy City, which is so closely tied to the two power plants and the coal mines that support them. The discussion ranged from solar power to the recent massive power outage which tripped off all three of SaskPower’s coal-fired power plants due to heavy frost taking down transmission lines. In the question and answer period, several people encouraged SaskPower to keep the coal plants going, and to build solar power near Estevan. Marsh spoke of SaskPower’s Strategic Direction Towards 2030, a plan timed to coincide with the federal government’s plans to end coal-fired power generation across the country. Four areas of this plan include improving customer value, developing SaskPower’s workforce, ensuring financial health and modernizing the grid. “We spent a lot of money in the last several years on infrastructure spending, both in the generation stations, and on the grid, so that we have a healthy grid,” he said. This includes balancing those decisions with the ability to keep rate increases A2 » DECISION GET OVER
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end didn’t know. “I know I missed my shot in five, but we probably could have communicated better and… the official’s out there telling B.J. to stop right away,” Koe said. “I know they’re trying their best but it’s an important part of their job and if they’re going to come do it, they’ve got to do it right.” The other thing that bothered Koe about the 30 second timeouts that all teams can take is that curlers don’t know how much time they have left.
“You have a guy saying something, and you can’t hear anything,” Koe said. “We should have had lots of time, we had a quick chat, we had 11 seconds and it’s poor communication and a poor job on their part.” The women’s final didn’t have the clock issues that the men’s final had, as Jennifer Jones took the final over Kerri Einarson. Jones also went up early. Jones counted three in the ninth end on a nice angle A2 » NOT
Two people arrested after high-speed pursuits in southeast Saskatchewan Two people are facing multiple charges after pursuits in the Bienfait and Roche Percee areas. The Estevan RCMP received a report Dec. 4 of an abandoned truck north of Bienfait that turned out to be stolen. Members attended and were in the process of towing the vehicle from the scene when another truck, which was also later proven to be stolen, came down the same road. Members attempted to stop the second vehicle, but the vehicle fled the area at a high rate of speed. The vehicle that fled was then located in Bienfait and two police officers in separate vehicles attempted another traffic stop, but the vehicle fled at a dangerously high rate of speed and headed towards Estevan. The suspect vehicle was
later located on a back road near Roche Percee. This time the fleeing vehicle lost control on the gravel road as it approached another RCMP vehicle and collided with it, causing significant damage to the RCMP vehicle. A pursuit occurred and the RCMP vehicle that had been in the collision pursued the suspect vehicle east towards Roche Percee. A second police vehicle through the Estevan Police Service, the Combined Traffic Services of Saskatchewan unit, joined the pursuit as a back-up vehicle. The pursuit lasted approximately 17 kilometers from Roche Percee towards the Highway 39 area. The pursuit ended when the fleeing vehicle was struck and forced to stop by the RCMP vehicle in a farmer’s field on the east side of
Highway 39 between Highway 703 and North Portal. Two men were then quickly arrested. All persons involved in the pursuit were examined by Emergency Medical Services and no injuries were noted. A traffic reconstructionist was brought in at the scene to process the scene of the first collision, and where the pursuit ended. David William Arsenault, 32, of Edmonton, has been charged with operating a motor vehicle while being pursued, operating a vehicle while being pursued in order to evade without lawful excuse, two counts of operating a vehicle in a dangerous manner, failing to comply with release conditions, failing to remain at the scene of an accident, A2 » SUSPECTS
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Not many mistakes in either ďŹ nal ÂŤ A1 double takeout to win 8-5 over Einarson in the women’s final of the Canada Cup Sunday. Jones had just watched Einarson play a near-freeze to her own stone behind cover. “Getting one in the fiverock rule is always challenging, to hold them to not take two in the last end,â€? said Jones after getting the trophy. “We thought it was worth the risk and I like throwing that shot. It looked good out of my hand and we knew it was going to be close. I just wasn’t sure if we would stick the shooter‌ “It worked out really well.â€? Jones’ team was in con-
trol of most of the game despite giving up a steal of one in the eighth end, but full control was assumed with Jones’ three in the following end. “It was a fun of fun to play that game and there were a lot of good shots back and forth,� she said. Jones’ second Jocelyn Peterman said that shot in the ninth end was all Jones. “I think for us we’re just riding along,� said Peterman. “We’re just there to experience it.� “The girls swept that from my hand, I think and we just made it by a sliver,� said Jones. “It’s always a team game and I can’t say enough
about my teammates. Jocelyn has just fit into the team great and we’re having a ton of fun with her.� Einarson had left Jones a slim chance to get three in that end but Jones took it. “She was making everything all game so I knew she was going to be close on it,� Einarson said. “And she made it so it was a great shot.� After getting three in the ninth on a brilliant shot, all Jones had to do was run Einarson out of rocks in the 10th end and she did that flawlessly. Einarson went 6-1 in the round robin to earn the spot in the final and until that ninth end seemed to be shot
for shot with Jones. “It feels really good to go out there and we played so well,� Einarson said. “We gave Jen a really good game so I’m really proud of my team.� Peterman had played the last three seasons with Chelsea Carey before joining defending Scotties Tournament of Hearts champion Jones. “( Jones) is very unique in that she loves to play in those big moments and she always plays well in big moments,� Peterman said. “It’s just great to be on her team now.� The win was Jones’ fourth ever Canada Cup, an accomplishment no other has been able to do.
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ÂŤ A1 operating a vehicle while disqualified and possession of stolen property worth at least $5,000. Jason Sawchuk, 32, of Invermere, B.C. He is facing most of the same charges, although he has not been charged with driving while disqualified. He is also facing a four counts of violation his release conditions, and two counts of possession of stolen property worth at least $5,000. Both men made their first court appearance on Dec. 5, and were back in court on Dec. 10. Arsenault was released on 24-hour
house arrest, to his reside with his stepfather in Regina, who will serve as a surety. He had to post a $500 non-cash recognizance with standard release conditions. He also can’t have any contact with Sawchuk. Sawchuk was remanded into custody until Dec. 17. The charges have not been proven in court. The Estevan RCMP also commended the motorists that witnessed the pursuit and moved out of the way so that the police could effectively do their job to end the pursuit without injury or further risk to the public.
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ÂŤ A1 low, or not at all. “There will be no rate increase from SaskPower over the next year,â€? he said. SaskPower intends on reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 40 per cent from 2005 levels by the year 2030. Fitting in more renewable energy is important for a modern grid, Marsh explained. “A more modern grid will pave the way for innovations such as power storage, electric vehicles and customer selfgeneration.â€? That means a grid with more sensors and more data that allows energy to be moved in more than one direction. “I think that’s the fundamental change that’s occurring in our industry today. It’s the movement away from these large, single station units that supply large amounts of energy in one direction, to customers all over the province. With distributed generation, with the wind towers that are going up, with solar beginning to go in, the ability to move that energy in multiple direction is what’s needed. It’s going to require a lot more smarts on the grid,â€? Marsh said. The plan to transition SaskPower, from today to 2030, has several moving pieces. “We need a supply plant that outlines the role of coal, considering changing federal regulations while making sure
we have the right mix of power generation for our customers when they need it,� he said. “We also need to consider our employees, and how this changing landscape will affect them.� Marsh went on, “The biggest thing is the equivalency agreement,� he said, referring to a long-requested agreement with the federal government that would allow greenhouse gas emissions to be considered on a fleet-wide basis, instead of individual power generating units as is currently the case. I f a n a g re e m e n t i s reached, Boundary Dam Unit 4 could continue to work until 2021, and Unit 5 could go on until 2024, “Something we’d prefer to do,� he said. But that agreement is still not in place. “If we don’t have it in the next few months, federal regulations require we shut down in 2019,� Marsh said. SaskPower can’t continue to run them regardless, as there were penalties for the company and its directors, he noted. As for Shand Power Station, its original plans were to run until 2042. But current federal regulations call for all conventional coal to be shut down at the end of 2029, he explained. “If Shand has to shut down, we can retrofit it with CCS,� he said. That would allow it to continue to operate.
Combined cycle natural gas power generation was prominent in Marsh’s presentation. He spoke of the longterm price forecasts for natural gas being very low. “Conventional coal is now more expensive than natural gas, and CCS is even higher,� he noted. The Chinook Power Station near Swift Current will be online soon. A further 350 megawatt plant will be announced next year, with construction in 2023-2024. He spoke to concerns about coal mining company Westmoreland’s financial viability. “SaskPower has priority assignment of the coal reserves and equipment,� he said, noting several U.S. coal companies have successfully restructured their debt. But more broadly, Marsh pointed out in the last five years, over 50,000 megawatts of conventional coal power production has been retired in the United States. “Most utilities are moving to the natural gas option,� he said. When SaskPower went ahead with carbon capture and storage, he said, “There was anticipation of more CCS projects around the world.
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That simply has not yet happened.� If SaskPower were to proceed with CCS at Shand by 2029, the decision would be made in the 2024 to 2025 time period. SaskPower does have 60 megawatts of new solar power planned. This includes 10 megawatts in southwest Saskatchewan. The next 10 megawatts will be competitively bid, and SaskPower will not offer a preferred site. Some in the audience suggested to Marsh that Estevan be the location for that, but he was noncommittal. SaskPower is also tripling the amount of installed windpower generation in the next few years, with a further 200 megawatts to be announced in 2019. Saskatchewan will also be importing another 100 megawatts of hydroelectric power from Manitoba starting in 2021, and has recently signed a term sheet for an additional 215 megawatts starting in 2022. Marsh also mentioned the possibility of small modular nuclear reactors, 50 to 100 megawatts in size, in the future.
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Former southeast resident gets a new lease on life from a stranger who became his best friend By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
Ryan Mclennan will forever be grateful to the man that he praises for saving his life. Mclennan, who resided in Estevan and Alameda before moving to Calgary, gained national attention early this year when he and his wife Shakina launched a billboard campaign, looking for a donor who could supply the kidney that he desperately needed. The billboard had a simple yet urgent message: “Ryan Mclennan needs a living kidney donor, blood type O.” Tony Timmons, a truck driver from nearby Airdrie, Alta., saw the billboard and decided to see if he was a match. He was, and on Nov. 28, the transplant occurred that gave Mclennan a new lease on life. Mclennan now describes Timmons as his best friend. Mclennan was born in Estevan and his father had a house-moving business in Alameda for 30 years. He still has a lot of friends in the southeast region, and he says people still know the Mclennan name thanks to that business. At one time, he thought the southeast region was going to be home, but due to his medical issues, he needed to be closer to a larger centre. Mclennan’s kidney troubles started 16 years ago, when he was 27. At the time, he was in the best shape of his life. But when he had a physical for a job to build oil rigs, concerns were raised about his blood pressure. The physician instructed him to see a specialist. It turned both of his kidneys were failing. “It was a pretty big shock to me because I was a young guy who never drank, never smoked and exercised a lot, so I was in denial and in shock for a good six to eight
months,” Mclennan told the Mercury. His mother, Estevan resident Elaine Austin, donated a kidney, but he said he didn’t understand the gift he was getting. “I knew it was very valuable, but I didn’t really realize how valuable it was. I was a young guy, I thought I was more invincible, and so then when it came to get a second one, the doctors told me I have high antibodies, and it’s going to be eight to 10 years to get another kidney.” He hoped to get one from another family member, but was told it wouldn’t work, and he would have to look outside his “DNA circle.” His wife came up with the idea for the billboard campaign in Calgary and Edmonton to find a donor. Mclennan was skeptical about the concept. He couldn’t believe it when he found out that Timmons and stepped forward and was a match. Only five per cent of the population with Mclennan’s blood type would be a match for a kidney transplant, so it’s hard to find a donor as it is. About 20 people who wanted
From left, Elaine Austin, Charrisse Mclennan, Shawn Mclennan, Lisa Timmons, Tony Timmons, Ryan Mclennan and Shakina Mclennan gather for a group photo following the successful kidney transplant from Tony Timmons to Ryan Mclennan. Photo submitted Once he received the news that Timmons was a match, Mclennan sat in his office at the school where he works as a shop teacher, hoping that the transplant might
It was basically like someone saying ‘I just won the lottery, and I want to give you the ticket.’ - Ryan Mclennan to give couldn’t because of high blood pressure or weight issues. So it was shocking when he finally had a match. “It was basically like someone saying ‘I just won the lottery, and I want to give you the ticket,’” said Mclennan.
Former Estevan resident Ryan Mclennan, right, with Tony Timmons, the man that Mclennan credits for saving his life. Photo submitted.
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actually happen. But there were still more hurdles for Timmons to clear before the transplant could occur. “He could have failed at many, many different points,” said Mclennan. As recently as Nov. 14, there was a final blood match test. The surgery was booked, but if the test failed, the transplant would be cancelled. Austin met Timmons for the first time in September, when she was in Calgary for a visit. She wanted to know why he wanted to do it. “One day he was driving to work, and he saw the billboard, and he just knew he wanted to help him. He said ‘We met, there was just a real connection, and I just feel I wanted to help.’” It’s not often that people have that instant connection, but Austin has seen that in her son and his new best friend. “I just think he’s a really
special person,” she said. The operation was a success, and Mclennan was discharged from the hospital on Dec. 3, less than two weeks after the transplant. Each day afterwards he has to go to the hospital at 7 a.m. for bloodwork, to see the doctor and go over his results. “For the first couple of weeks, they really monitor you closely, because they want the best for you. They want the kidney to last as long as it can, so the first couple of weeks is when your body tries to reject the kidney.” But there are still hurdles to be cleared. Shortly after speaking with the Mercury, he had to check into the hospital for what his mother called a “hiccup;” Austin said he’ll be fine, but it forced the postponement of a celebration for the Mclennan and Timmons families. It also delayed Austin’s return to the Energy City. She’s not sure when she’ll be home, because she won’t leave until her son is out of the hospital. Austin credits her employer, Pharmasave, for their support and understanding regarding his health. She is also grateful to the community for their support. “When Ryan’s wife put out all the billboards, and everything went global on the news and all over the place, people around Estevan, we must have had … a couple of hundred phone calls, just from people around the Estevan area,” said Austin.
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So many people called the Kidney Foundation to find out what they had to do to donate. People Mclennan hasn’t seen in a very, very long time have been sending their love and support, which has been incredible. His Facebook page, Find a Kidney for Ryan Mclennan, is still up and running, and he’s amazed that people are still thinking about him. “One of the things we plan to do is continue on and pay it forward, and try to match
up a few donors, because we had a few people who didn’t match to me but are continuing to help others,” said Mclennan. “They’re going to continue on with the cycle, and we’ve been in contact with them, and they’re willing to possible let us match them up with possible recipients.” He encourages people who are thinking about being kidney donors to fill out the forms and see what they can do. “Maybe you’re that hero out that who can really save someone,” said Mclennan.
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We’re a step closer to having ride-sharing services in this province. The provincial government has approved ride-sharing legislation, which will allow services such as Lyft and Uber to set up shop in the province. As you would expect, the Saskatchewan Taxi Cab Association is not happy with this legislation. They cite easier regulations for ridesharing companies. For example, you can have a Class 5 licence and drive an Uber vehicle; you need Class 4 or higher to drive a taxi cab. And the taxi association wants to have caps on the number of Uber drivers, much like the caps that exist for taxis. The taxi association’s concerns make sense. The government should have created a level playing field between cab companies and ride-sharing services. Don’t give ride-sharing companies an unfair advantage over the existing cab companies, many of which have been in Saskatchewan for decades. At the same time, don’t make the legislation so onerous that it prevents ride-sharing services from coming here. Right now, you have to wonder if the playing field isn’t tilted towards ride-sharing. Taxi companies should have another concern: ride-sharing services are the direction that a lot of passengers are taking elsewhere. We don’t want to give Uber free publicity, but if you download their app, you’ll get to choose your Uber driver. You find out the vehicle they’re driving, the reviews that people have
given, and how long it will be before they’re at your location. They tell you everything except their favourite food and their best friend in the third grade. It’s so simple even people who aren’t technologically savvy can work it. Taxi companies haven’t always done a good job of adapting to the arrival of ride-sharing companies in other jurisdictions. They spend their time huffing and venting, but perhaps their focus should be on finding ways to keep their businesses as the customers’ preferred option once Uber arrives. Yes, we’ve heard horror stories about ride-sharing services in the past, with drivers over-charging, or acting in illegal or unethical manners. What you don’t hear are the stories of drivers safely and courteously getting their passengers to their destination. There’s one other issue we have to consider: will a ride-sharing service such as Uber ever come to Estevan, or other small communities? Estevan might be too small for Uber and Lyft. Sure, you’ll have times, such as Christmas party season, where a driver for a ride-sharing service could make good money during the night. But will the business be there on a Tuesday night in Estevan? Probably not. You can be sure that Estevan city council will pass a ride-sharing bylaw, likely at some point in 2019. The bylaw is needed for these companies to set up shop in the city, so it would
be irresponsible not to set up a bylaw. Hopefully council will create a level playing field between the existing cab companies and the ride-sharing services. But that doesn’t mean Uber will be beating down the doors to come to Estevan. They’ll want to be in the big cities like Regina and Saskatoon, the growing suburbs for those cities, and the secondary markets like Moose Jaw and Prince Albert, and maybe the Battlefords. They might not be so eager to come to Estevan, Swift Current and Yorkton. And you likely won’t see them in small towns like Bienfait and Lampman. It’s too bad. Ride-sharing services could present a solution to reducing the impaired driving rates in Saskatchewan, in markets of all sizes. You still see too many people climbing into their vehicles after a night of drinking at a licensed establishment, and driving home, whether it be the other side of town, or back to their farm 20 kilometres away. Any credible idea that cuts down on impaired driving is worth investigating. However, it’s unlikely there would be enough money or activity for ride-sharing services in communities like Bienfait. But it will be welcome news in the larger markets. We only wish that it was a fair fight between this new model of delivering a service, and the traditional model of operating a taxi company.
How do you charge your electric truck when the power goes down? I was just listening to British Columbia Premier John Horgan talk on Dec. 5 about CleanBC, his government’s climate change plan. Of particular interest was his reference to mandating zero emissions vehicles by 2040, in just 21 years. He’s aiming at electric and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles. And then I thought back to Dec. 4, when Saskatchewan had one of its greatest power outages ever. The most recent one of that scale was in the early 1980s, although we did have a big one in June. Estevan was fortunate. Our power was out for about 25 minutes. That’s probably because if Estevan doesn’t have power, pretty much no one will have power, due to the two nearby coal-fired power plants. Both of them, Shand and Boundary Dam Power Stations, and the Poplar River Power Station at Coronach, went down due to heavy frost taking down transmission lines. With nowhere to send power, they tripped off. We soon saw what happens in Saskatchewan without coal-fired power. We lose almost half of our power generating capacity, and a huge chunk of the province goes dark. A heroic effort by SaskPower workers, some of whom are my neighbours, got those power plants up again, and found ways to patch together the grid after hundreds of thousands of people spent a good chunk of a winter’s day in the dark. I then thought of Horgan’s initiative to rid us, or at least B.C., of gasoline and dieselpowered light vehicles. If they go, so, too, will the gas station infrastructure that supports them. After all, “Just over 20 years from now, all new light-duty cars and trucks sold in British Columbia will run on clean electricity from batteries or hydrogen fuel cells,” according to the CleanBC full report. Now what happens if you end up with a
From the Top of the Pile BRIAN ZINCHUK scenario like Saskatchewan just endured? How do the linemen, in their pickups, go out and fix the grid if their batteries are running low? Where do the superchargers get the juice to charge these absolutely critical vehicles? And how do you recharge vehicles in the field working 16 or more hours straight, with heat going and motors running? It’s not like you can top them up with a tidy tank. And what if it’s not -12 C, but -43 C? How do you fix the grid? You don’t. Now we’re in an apocalyptic death spiral where nothing works. You can’t charge the vehicles once their batteries die. You can’t fix the grid without vehicles. Do you cue the zombies next? Call in reinforcements from a neighbouring jurisdiction? How do they fuel their fleet, with no gas stations? What did hospitals in the region turn to during the blackout? Diesel generators. Okay, maybe diesel might be around still (for the transport trucks). But how many people, on Dec. 4, pulled out their gasoline-powered generators when the blackout started to get uncomfortable? And if our electrical grid is so fragile that twice in six months, most of southeast Saskatchewan went dark, and all three coal-fired power plants tripped off and went down due to weather, how will it cope when each and every garage has a battery charger in it? Will we have to double our grid’s capacity? Triple it? Let’s do a thought experiment. The Regina Refinery Complex is capable of processing 135,000 barrels per day (bpd) of oil, the bulk of which is consumed in Saskatchewan, but
also in Alberta and Manitoba. Wherever it is consumed, if we were to replace that energy with electrical energy, we would need, get this, 219,807,000 kilowatt hours of electrical power, per day. That would be 9,158 megawatts of electrical generating capacity required to replace the energy of 135,000 bpd of oil. SaskPower currently has 4,493 megawatts of capacity – and that have to be running at 100 per cent capacity, since the consumption of 135,000 bpd is 100 per cent. So we would need three times more power generating capacity then we have right now. Put another way, we would have to build nine 1,000-megawatt nuclear power stations to replace that much oil consumption with electrical energy. Or we could just build the eight-unit Bruce Nuclear Station (6,234 megawatts) 1 1/2 times, and hope it never goes down. Ever. All of this is to replace the energy output of just one refinery, in Regina. How many more nukes will you need to replace Edmonton’s refinery row? But let’s get back to more practical considerations. I never thought of this before – how do people who do not own their own parking spot, charge their vehicles? What if they must park on the street? Or in an apartment parking lot? Where will they charge their SUVs and pickups? Since GM and Ford don’t plan on making many cars anymore, how much juice is going to be needed to charge all these electric pickups? Even if a miracle occurs in the next few years in battery capacity, there will be no miracles on the grid and electrical capacity side. Horgan’s 2040 plan will never work. Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian.zinchuk@sasktel.net.
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What did we learn from Canada Cup? Within moments of the final takeout by Brad Jacobs, the TSN crews started packing up and leaving. Broadcaster Vic Rauter will be doing his counting elsewhere in the near future. Mascot Slider has slid his last slide in Estevan this year – not before signing his dressing room door sign to organizers as thanks. Superfan Hans Madsen and his crazy coloured beard are both on the road back home. The curling ice was chipped off, the television lights came down, and the media row that felt like a personal stretching space was dismantled quickly. And what have we learned? We’ve learned that this city can host a pretty good event and can probably do it again without worrying if we’ll have enough support from volunteers. Big events like this call for big coverage. Personally, I saw every single draw live. That’s 14 draws with over 50 matches to figure out why someone won, or why they lost. I believe that myself and the TSN digital guy were the only individuals there for all of them. And as an aside, the digital reporter’s requests during the event were a little different; he would tell the Curling Canada people while arranging for interviews that ‘I’m just doing something for Instagram’, and I’d be thinking those words made sense individually but together as a concept I’m not really cottoning on to what was going on. TSN Curling has over 30,000 followers on Twitter so I assume they know how to market what they’re doing. The Canada Cup was a made for television event. The sponsorship prices were high and the corporate presence was big. It was an enjoyable fan experience, thanks in no small part to Slider and some of the visuals on the big screen. The curling itself was top notch; one literally couldn’t have asked for a better and more consistent viewing experience from the fan’s standpoint. Squeaky-close games didn’t leave a lot for error and any aspiring skip wanting to take their game to the next level could have picked up a few strategic pointers from what went on the ice. If one just watched the event on television, saw the empty seats and thought ‘Why weren’t people there?’, one would be missing the point. The bottom few rows were difficult to see sheet C right in the middle of the rink. Things were fairly tight in the home goal end of Affinity Place, plus a lot of people decided to watch the match in the private boxes to help get a better view. When the curling is readily available on any skinny basic cable package, it makes for a fairly interesting decision: do you go to the rink where the sightlines aren’t perfectly based for curling, or do you watch it on television with a few friends (or alone) where you’re able to better hear and focus on various games? I’ve always been one, if I wanted to experience something big like that, to watch it live. I’m sure a lot of people in the area were of the same mind, being that there was over 1,000 per draw in a rink that can comfortably seat twice that. The people who stayed at home might not have been at the rink, but they were watching it and were subject to the same (perhaps more) advertising dollars, which is what drives an event like this. Their eyes were still on it, just as mine were. The fact that these teams are sponsored like NASCAR teams with advertising on every nook and cranny on their team outfits – even down to their legs – means there’s money just in being at these events for them. Put their games on television in front of hundreds of thousands of eyes and watch those dollars pile up. We won’t be able to see how many eyes were estimated to have been on this city and area until the Numeris numbers come out before Christmas. But the fact that high profile curlers like Jennifer Jones, Kevin Koe and Brad Jacobs were in two of the finals, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see either of the finals crack the top 30 programs watched in Canada in the week. For what had to have been a fairly nominal fee given the exposure we got, this community was in the national curling spotlight and the eyes of the country were upon it as the best curlers in Canada gathered under the Affinity Place roof. No matter how you look at it, that’s an incredible gift to the community.
A number of vehicles have gone missing within the past few weeks in Estevan and area. The Estevan Police Service (EPS) is working alongside with the Estevan RCMP to find thieves. As colder weather settles in, the amount of car thefts or thefts from vehicles traditionally goes up. December and January turn into real opportunities for thieves as more and more people leave their vehicles idling with the keys inside and even unlocked while they go shopping. EPS Deputy Chief Murray Cowan states that in most cases that they deal with, vehicle owners didn’t do enough to protect their property. “ We are finding that virtually all the vehicles that were stolen nowadays the people stealing them have had access to the keys or to the key fobs. And that can be
done in a number of different ways: vehicles left running and idling with the doors unlocked, vehicles left idling with the doors locked but it’s something as simple as breaking the window and unlocking the doors and driving away,” Cowan said. However, it’s not always the case. A 2017 truck was stolen in the middle of the day on Dec. 3, right from a driveway in Bay Meadows while locked and not running. The vehicle owner who preferred to remain anonymous explained what happened. “It was in between 5 and 5.30. My wife and I just got back from a holiday and just pulled into my parents’ driveway to go grab the kids, and locked the truck with my phone app,” the person said. “We went into the house, visited for about 20 minutes, maybe a half hour at the most, and then it was time to go. My wife grabbed the kids’
bags and went outside to put them in the truck, and she is like ‘Your truck isn’t in the driveway.’” The vehicle wasn’t found yet as of Sunday, but police came across victim’s wallet in one of the two other stolen vehicles, which were recovered in Roche Percee and Bienfait area. Another truck was stolen two days prior to the above accident and found later that day in somebody else’s yard in the same region. The Estevan police and the RCMP are trying to see if there is any connection between the different cases. “The investigation is ongoing. We are trying to tie everything to see if there is a connection,” Cowan said. “We are looking into other thefts that could be associated with the vehicle thefts. A property that’s been recovered from the vehicles, recovered from the couple of suspects that we have arrested already. The
investigation is going into something a little bigger than just a basic vehicle theft.” While law enforcement agencies are trying to catch thieves, residents of the southeast Saskatchewan should remember that it’s their duty to do everything to make it virtually impossible for robbers to do the job. “Lock your vehicles, take your keys with you and your key fobs,” Cowan said. “Never leave valuables inside your vehicle, especially exposed. If you are parking the vehicle for the night, take those valuables with you or at the very least put them out of sight.” He also noted that usually thieves monitor future victims and know when it’s a good time to act. So hiding keys or key fobs in one of the obvious spots - above the visor, in the ashtray, in the glove box or cup holder – will not help to protect the vehicle if someone is already after it.
Council moving forward with fees for services Estevan city council is moving forward with some new administrative fees for services. Council gave first reading to a bylaw that will introduce some new fees, and increase others, during its regular meeting on Dec. 3. Most of the fees that are in the bylaw are existing rates. City clerk Judy Pilloud said there has been an administrative fees bylaw in place since 2002. “I decided at that point that it was time to start putting all of our fees together in one schedule, so that everybody knows exactly what fees for services we have,” said Pilloud. She went to each department to find out what they are charging for, and if they could bring them into one bylaw. She dedicated a lot of time into it in the summer, and finished the work in the fall. Pilloud compared this bylaw to the utility rate bylaw, which is passed every year. “If I have everything in one (document), then … we can look at it yearly and say where do we need to adjust,” said Pilloud. “So then everything doesn’t sit in abeyance for 20 years before we look at them again.” If the bylaw is passed, the cost of photocopying would go up from $.25 to $.50 per page, while the cost to send out a fax would be $1 per page. It would also cost $10 per
document for the commissioner for oaths and witnessing services, which Pilloud has provided since she started with the city 14 years ago. “It was a service that we felt was helpful to residents. But I’m finding now that not only residents are coming, knowing that it’s free, I have people driving from Oxbow and Carnduff.” Pilloud, city manager Jeff Ward and Mayor Roy Ludwig are able to sign as commissioners for oaths and witnessing services. Digital images would cost $15 per photo. Back in 2002, it wasn’t a common service for the city to provide. A paper copy of public accounts would be $15, while the traffic bylaw would be $25. Pilloud noted the traffic bylaw is accessible on the city’s website, but if people want the city to print it, it’s going to cost money. “There has to be a fee for the paper, the printing and the effort that it takes for someone to get it out there for you.” The other notable new
City clerk Judy Pilloud fee is $10 to have an outdoor fire pit, because of the time it takes to review and possibly inspect the pit site. Barbecues are not included in the fire pit permit fee. Finally, there would be a cost as part of the new local authority freedom of information and privacy (LAFOIP) legislation, which has had an impact of municipalities. “If people want access to information, they have to fill out the forms, and I’m the privacy officer for the City
of Estevan, so it would come directly to me. So I’ve established a fee for that.” The request for access in information would be $20, and if the time is in excess of one hour, it would be $25 per hour. The forms come in four types: access to information request forms, government institution disclosure request forms, privacy complaint forms and complaints against the police. Pilloud surveyed the other cities in the province before finalizing the bylaw. She doesn’t expect the fees will cost a lot of money. She wants to recoup the cost of photocopying and some of the other services provided. “Some people are genuinely interested, but some people are just asking for things because they can. This just leads them back towards the website, which hopefully is comprehensive enough.” The bylaw will need second and third readings before it comes into effect. Those readings are expected to come Dec. 17.
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Businesses participating in soup drive Four businesses in Estevan are participating in a food drive to help out the Estevan Salvation Army’s food bank this month. Green for Life (GFL) Environmental has put out a challenge to local businesses to see who could collect and build the best soup can mountain. The Southern Plains Co-op’s Estevan grocery store, the Black Grasshopper restaurant and TS&M Supply are also participating. The canned soup will be collected by employees and any customers who would like to participate in this initiative. The challenge starts Dec. 12 and will continue through Dec. 19. Sarah Fitzpatrick, the finance manager at GFL’s Estevan location, and Jim Weber, the general manager for GFL’s southern Saskatchewan solid waste division, said they wanted to do something with the public to give back. They approached the Salvation Army to find out what they need, and met with family
services manager Ronza Reynard. A tour of the food bank was arranged. “She actually mentioned that what they’re lacking a lot of lately is on the soup side of things,� said Weber. “Ronza was the one who mentioned she’s always wanted to do a soup mountain.� Fitzpatrick suggested having a competition between businesses to build their own soup mountain, and then donate the soup to the Salvation Army. “We went to a couple of our customers, and put out the challenge to a couple of the businesses in town here to see what they think,� said Fitzpatrick. When GFL approached those businesses about the competition, Weber said they didn’t even have to fully explain the concept before the businesses agreed to get on-board. GFL says they are very happy with the response they received. Fitzpatrick conceded GFL is at a bit of a disadvan-
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December land sale highest since June 2017 A total of $20.1 million in revenue was raised in Saskatchewan’s December public offering of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights, which featured significant attention in the Wilkie and St. Walburg areas in west-central and northwest Saskatchewan. After the fifth of six public offerings scheduled throughout the fiscal year, the 2018-19 revenue total now stands at $47.3 million with the December offering, generating the largest revenue total for a single sale since
June 2017. Results were briefly delayed due to the major power outage that affected much of Saskatchewan on Dec. 4. The sale process was temporarily suspended, then concluded the following day, in order to provide a secure bidding opportunity for industry. The figures were released Dec. 7. “Saskatchewan continues to be an attractive destination for investment by the oil and gas industry,” Energy and Resources Minister Bron-
wyn Eyre said in a release. “Our competitive policies and incentives, designed in collaboration with industry, encourage sustainable activity, job growth, and good resource management.” Eight exploration licences totalling 17,899.930 hectares were purchased for a total of $15,314,917. Three exploration licences surrounding the Town of Wilkie were purchased for $13,533,909. Two were purchased by BASM Land & Resources Ltd. One was also purchased by NRG
LandSolutions Inc. The highest bonus bid for a parcel was $9,126,103 for 5,569 hectares. This parcel is located east of Wilkie and was purchased by BASM Land & Resources Ltd. The top dollars per hectare in this public offering was $5,037/hectare for a 64.75-hectare parcel located north of St. Walburg. This parcel was purchased by BASM Land & Resources Ltd. and is prospective for oil in the Mannville Group. The total amount received in the southeast region
was $3,083,599, an average of $465.76/hectare. This compares to $664,626, an average of $463.17/hectare at the last offering. The top bidder in this area was NRG LandSolutions Inc., who spent $1,127,628 to acquire a 2,913.768-hectare licence, located three kilometres east of the Star Valley Frobisher Alida Oil Pool, six kilometres north of Arcola. The top price paid for a single lease in this area was $402,773, paid by Crescent Point Energy Corp., for a
226.626-hectare parcel situated adjacent to the Viewfield Bakken Oil Pool, 15 kilometres southeast of Arcola. The highest dollar per hectare in this area was received from Millennium Land Ltd., who paid $4,640 per hectare for a 64.75-hectare parcel located 1.6 kilometres west of the Florence Frobisher Oil Pool, 10 kilometres south of Glen Ewen. The scheduled date for the next and final offering for the fiscal year will be Feb. 5, 2019.
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When he looked out the window, SaskPower president and CEO Mike Marsh knew things were serious. While speaking to Estevan Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, he spoke of what the big blackout two days before was like, from his perspective. Marsh said, “We had an eventful Tuesday, here in Saskatchewan. It was one of those days I think many of us in this room haven’t seen in a lifetime, or at least in the length of the careers that many of us have had. In my entire 27 years with SaskPower, I haven’t seen anything as big as we saw Tuesday. “What happened, starting last Thursday, actually, when the
frost started to come into the province, we began to see the frost build up in our transmission and distribution system. “I’m not sure many of you are aware, but the main transmission line from Boundary (Dam) to Regina is out of service right now, and has been for the last few days. Why? Because the structures at the top of those towers have fallen over. They’ve collapsed, under the weight of the frost on the lines. So that line is out of service. “We knew that, as the front continued to move into the southeast, the line coming out of Poplar River began to trip. Once that happens, it causes issues on the entire grid stability, which resulted in a cascade back into the power stations. If the power has nowhere
to go, then the units shut off, and that’s what happened Tuesday morning at 9:03. I know, because I was in a meeting and the lights went out, in Regina. “I got up and looked out the window and the entire city was black, and I had never seen that in all the years that I had been in Regina. So I knew we were into it.
“We were on the phone within seconds. We were on the phone with our grid control operations centre. We were on the phone, listening to what was going on as we begin to assess the situation. And we began to understand this wasn’t just three transmission lines down, now. We had about 12, at that moment. By mid-afternoon,
over 30 transmission lines and main distribution feeders had been affected and had been out. “Before lunch, we had mobilized all of our distribution staff, all of our transmission staff, every construction and contractor we had in the province was out there, working for the remainder of that day. “So, credit to the entire
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Canadian Tire hosting toy drive to support Angel Tree People will be able to assist the Angel Tree program during a toy drive at Canadian Tire in Estevan on Thursday and Saturday. The drive will start on Thursday from 7-9 p.m., and Saturday from 12-6 p.m. People are encouraged to drop by the store and purchase a toy to support the Community Hamper Association’s Angel Tree program and place it in a fire truck, as the Estevan Fire Rescue Service will be on hand to assist with the drive. Gary and Olga Young, who own and operate the Estevan Canadian Tire location, said they are providing the venue for the toy drive, as well as advertising and donations, and they have toys on sale, but they say it’s really the hamper association and the fire department who organize the toy drive, and collect and distribute the toys. “It’s what we’ve done for years – supporting events that happen within our community, especially if they’re affecting or benefitting our local community as well,” said Olga Young. She recalls a conversation with Community Hamper Association co-chair Char Seeman last year. Seeman said they were looking for items for young teenagers who aren’t into toys as much as younger children. But those teens still have needs and want to receive a gift. So Canadian Tire is an ideal location, because it can accommodate young people of all ages. Gary recalls seeing the toy store when it was at Estevan’s new fire hall, and marvelling at how many toys were donated. “I was amazed to see how many gifts were laid out by age group and for each child, and the amount of work that they’ve put into it to pull it all together was quite impressive to see,” said Gary. The toy store will be at
St. Giles Anglican Church this year. “A lot of people do get involved in making it a successful event all-around,” said Olga. They look forward to seeing the community support the toy drive once again, and they believe the toy drive is an example of the whole community coming together. Char Seeman said the toy drive will be important in helping the Angel Tree meet the needs of the community. As of noon on Friday, they would need 380 donations of toys and other items to meet the needs of the children of those who will be receiving a hamper. “We have a lot of children who are going to go without if we don’t get the toys in,” said Seeman. “It’s going to be a big year for kids.” Seeman is thrilled to have Canadian Tire and the fire department on board for the toy drive, and said it has been excellent for a few years. It’s also great to have the fire truck out front. Fire Chief Dale Feser said he is looking forward to seeing the truck stuffed with toys, so that everyone will be happy on Christmas Day. He recalls that a few years ago, the hamper association was having a difficult time meeting the demand for toys, so the fire department helped out by raising awareness, to help them meet the requests. “In order to meet the demand, we always help out every year just to make sure that they don’t get themselves into trouble where there might not be enough toys to go around for everybody,” he said. The fire department now looks forward to this initiative every year. “It’s definitely one of the best parts of our job. We get to go out and we get to socialize with all of the customers and the community members.”
Canadian Tire in Estevan is holding a toy drive for the Angel Tree program on Thursday and Saturday.
Police cruisers filled for Angel Tree Police cars were parked in front of Estevan’s elementary schools last week, and members of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) were in the schools, but the police presence was for the best of reasons. The EPS held their annual Fill a Cruiser initiative for the Angel Tree program on Dec. 5 and 6. Students were encouraged to bring a toy to school, and the EPS picked up the toys and placed them in a police car. The Angel Tree is part of the Community Hamper Association. Char Seeman, who co-chairs the Angel Tree with Heather Woodhouse, said more than 100 toys were collected through Fill a Cruiser. She was stunned with the number of toys collected. The toys will be distributed through the Toy Store, which will be set up in St. Giles Anglican Church on Dec. 17 and 18. Parents with children who are receiving a hamper through the association will be able to drop by the church and select a toy for each child.
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A relaxing read From left, Avery Spenst, Quinn Zahn and Kayleigh Reed enjoyed reading a book during the Estevan Family Resource Centre’s annual Christmas PJ Party Open House on Thursday evening. The event was an opportunity for local children and families to enjoy many of the games and activities that the family centre has to offer, and to interact with others.
Nine months for driving while prohibited, and two more DUIs By Brian Zinchuk brian.zinchuk@sasktel.net
A lengthy record meant there was no leeway given to a man with a driving prohibition, even if he had just gone to pick up kids from the store in February. As a result, Ray Earl McCurdy was led away in handcuffs for a nine-month jail sentence after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle while disqualified. On Monday, judge Margaret Gordon sentenced McCurdy in Estevan Provincial Court. In Carnduff on Feb. 5, 2018, a police officer saw McCurdy driving, and upon recognizing him, pulled him over. His driving prohibition was from a previous impairment conviction, of which he had many on his record.
Crown prosecutor Chris White asked for a nine-month term of incarceration and a longer than minimum driving prohibition, both of which Gordon granted. Defence attorney Susan Wurtz explained McCurdy went to pick up kids at the grocery store whose ride had bailed on them. “He was thinking with his heart, not his brain,” she said. McCurdy, in his own defence, said, “If it wasn’t for the kids, I would have never drove.” The judge pointed out it was good he hadn’t been drinking. “You have a past record,” Gordon said.“Incarceration, unfortunately, is the last alternative. “Given your record, I wonder if, at your age, you’ll ever be licensed again.” With that, she added a two-year driving prohibition from that date. ***
Chad Brandon, 30, of Estevan, pleaded guilty to driving with a blood alcohol level in excess of .08. White said on Feb. 17, 2018, Estevan Police Service saw a vehicle driving with no headlights. The vehicle was pulled over and the officer noticed signs of impairment from Brandon, the driver. He subsequently blew .170 and .160, both at least double the legal limit. His lawyer, Jonathan Goby, contended the lights were on, from what he saw in a video of the arrest. He noted Brandon is a journeyman pressure welder. Goby asked for a nominal increase in the fine, and a minimum driving prohibition. Brandon told Gordon, “I know I made a mistake.” She fined him $1,100 plus the applicable victim surcharge and gave him a one-year driving
Fire department called to a couple of fires A couple of fires and a large training session highlighted the activities for the Estevan Fire Rescue Service in the past week. The fire department was called to a tree fire on Dec. 3, caused when a tree branch came into contact with a power line in a back alley south-central Estevan. The incident occurred when power lines were still weighed down by rime frost from the fog in late November and early December. Crews arrived on scene and established traffic control measures. While SaskPower was responding, the branches actually burned through and fell to the ground, and the tree returned into place, removing the hazard. “Fire crews moved in and ensured that the tree branches that had fallen to the ground were properly extinguished and properly disposed of,” said Fire Chief Dale Feser. Then Dec. 8, the fire department was notified of a structure fire, adjacent to Highway 47 South near the SRI Homes facility. When crews arrived on the scene, they didn’t find anything
burning at the location. But they could smell smoke, and found that a nearby home had a large bonfire burning in the backyard. “The tenant was disposing of tree branches. Crews were able to narrow that down to that being the cause of the call, and the property owner was informed they would have to extinguish immediately.” The items that were being burned cannot be burned within city limits. Feser said tree branches, leaves and any other construction materials need to be properly disposed of at the city’s landfill. Also last week, the fire department, along with the emergency response teams from the Westmoreland Coal Company’s Estevan mine and SaskPower’s Boundary Dam Power Station, were at the fire hall from Dec. 5-7 for eight hours a day of medical first responder and emergency medical responder advanced level training and recertification. “It certainly set the tone for working with mutual aid emergency response partners within the area,” said Feser.
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prohibition. *** Jordan Lucas Nelson of Turtleford also pleaded guilt to operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level in excess of .08. Someone called in regarding a suspected drunk driver approaching Estevan. He was
seen by Estevan Police Service on Oct. 26 driving a white Ford erratically. White said police saw it swerving, almost lose control, and nearly roll. Nelson blew .160 twice. He had been drinking over the course of the day in three cities. “I work at home on the ranch,” Nelson told the judge
when she asked if he was working. “Do you have a ride today?” she asked. “Yes,” was the reply. Nelson was given a $1,200 fine plus a victim impact surcharge, along with a one-year driving prohibition. He has until Jan. 31 to pay.
Province approves legislation The provincial government has approved regulations that will open the door for rideshare companies to begin operating in the province, as long as they follow requirements set out by the municipality in which they operate. The provincial regulations will take effect on Dec. 14. “After extensive consultation with numerous stakeholders – including rideshare and taxi companies, municipalities and law enforcement – SGI has developed a provincial framework that strikes a good balance between public demand and safety,”Minister Responsible for SGI Joe Hargrave said. “Ridesharing will provide Saskatchewan residents more ways to get around in the province, and another option for planning a safe ride home.” “Saskatchewan has some of the strongest impaired driving legislation in the country, but in addition to having effective legislation and strong
penalties, it is crucial to ensure the availability of safe, convenient and reliable transportation options,” MADD Canada Regional Manager Michelle Okere said. “By establishing provincial rules to enable ridesharing, the Government of Saskatchewan is providing a framework for an industry that will provide more safe rides and be an effective partner in the effort to end impaired driving.” Rideshare drivers transporting passengers will have the option to use a commercial class licence (Class 1-4), or a Class 5 licence if they meet certain conditions. All drivers transporting passengers for hire will be required to pass annual criminal record checks and have their vehicles inspected annually. If opting for a Class 5 licence, only drivers who meet certain additional conditions, including having a safe driving record, will be allowed to work as a
rideshare driver. Requirements for rideshare drivers using a Class 5 licence must: Be an experienced driver, not in the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program; Have at least two years post-GDL driving experience in Canada or a reciprocal jurisdiction; and Have a satisfactory driver history (meaning less than 12 points under the Driver Improvement Program in the last two years, and no impaired driving-related suspensions in the last 10 years). Taxi and limousine drivers will have the same driver’s licence options as rideshare drivers. They can continue to transport passengers for hire using a Class 4 licence, or they can use a Class 5 licence if they meet the above requirements. Rideshare companies will be required to hold at least $1 million liability coverage for all affiliated drivers and vehicles.
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Week 3 winner announced in #MercuryChristmas Tina Strudwick is the winner for Week 3 in the Estevan Mercury Publications’ #MercuryChristmas promotion. Strudwick wins $25 gift cards from Your Toy Store & More, the Estevan Shoppers’ Mall, the Tower Café, Save the Stress Cleaning Services, KFC, Fired Up Grill, the Days Inn, Henders Drugs, The House of Stationery and Southeast Physiotherapy. She also wins $100 gift cards to Room by Room Furniture and Wood Country, and tickets to an upcoming Power Dodge Estevan Bruins hockey game. The total value of this week’s prize package is $615. For details on how to play the #MercuryChristmas promotion, please visit the contests tab on our website, https://www.estevanmercury. ca/contests, or check out our Facebook page.
Tina Strudwick, left, the winner for Week 3 of the #MercuryChristmas promotion, accepts the prize package from Estevan Mercury Publications sales representative Kimberlee Pushie.
Envision invites residents to take an onlline survey By Ana Bykhovskaia To understand their strengths and weaknesses when it comes to serving the region Envision Counselling and Support Centre has launched a needs assessment. The program has begun with focus groups with some of the service providers in Estevan, Weyburn, Oxbow and Carlyle. Envision executive director Christa Daku explained what they were tr ying to get from these meetings. “They have come out and we have had meetings in all of those locations in regards to future partnerships, term partnerships, where there may be gaps in services, where we are finding challenges meeting the needs of our clients in the southeast,” Daku said. Now Envision wants to hear back directly from their clients and all residents of the southeast region. To get voices out the organization has developed an online survey. The hope is that En-
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Canada Cup showcased Estevan very well By Corey Atkinson sports@estevanmercury.ca
The Home Hardware Canada Cup hosted by Estevan last week was a boon to a lot of the city’s businesses. There were a lot of people through the gates for the 14 draws over five days at Affinity Place – 13,695 tickets were sold according to Curling Canada – but the impact of an event like this isn’t just limited to the arena. “It has a huge economic impact,” said Rebecca Westling, destination marketing and communications consultant with the city. That impact wasn’t just in the food service and accommodations part of the economy, either. “Other services even really get a (part) of that downtown… like taxis and shops downtown,” Westling said. “Even associations like the Exhibition Association and the (Power Dodge) curling club. I know when we had the (SaskTel) Tankard, back in February, we saw an increase in numbers for the folks in their clubs. It’s really great promotion for the sport of curling, and our community for the businesses and services we offer.” The event was embraced well by the communit y, Westling said. “We haven’t heard much negative at all and we really had a great response from everyone in the community and how they were really thankful for the organizers and the volunteers bringing the event to our city,” she
A shot from the top of Affinity Place during the men’s final of the Canada Cup shows the event was a popular one. said. “It created a sense of pride with our residents.” The number for the cost to host the event was unknown at this time, Westling said, nor the income. But the national spotlight shone down on the city and now those outside will be able to see that Estevan can be the place to host events like this in the future. “It kind of sets the stage that we are able to host great events, we have the facilities to do it,” she said. The event as it was brought in people from across North America for the major curling event.
“I spoke with people from Texas and across the Prairies and B.C., and people from North Dakota and South Dakota,” Westling said. “Curling Canada reported that… we were on par with communities our size and maybe even higher than that just because of the capacity of our facility and even our demographics and where we are, close to the border, and to a major city like Regina.” Organizing committee co-chair Helen Fornwald was in the process of helping get Affinity Place back
to normal hockey and figure skating activities well into Sunday night. “Overall, I believe the expectations were met by Curling Canada,” Fornwald said. “We’ve heard some excellent comments and we’ve learned that we can put on an event of this nature and we’ve been asked to step it up and put on another event. I think we’re going to take a break and then re-evaluate where we’re at. It was a learning curve to work with Curling Canada and TSN but the community is very supportive in the area.”
Fo r n w a l d s a i d t h a t Curling Canada told the committee that the community should be proud of what they’ve done. “They said they’ve been around for many years but they said the volunteers in this community were the friendliest and most helpful ones they’re ever met,” Fornwald said. “I’m so proud of our community. I’m proud of all the 187 volunteers. Everybody worked well together.” The committee hadn’t worked with Curling Canada or TSN before and are better aware of protocols
with the groups. Fornwald said they’ve been asked to host another event in the future. “ We ’ v e b e e n a p proached,” she said. “We’re going to sit back and take a break and then once everyone’s well rested, we’ll look at our options and see what’s available out there. There’s no doubt in my mind that in the future, we’ll be hosting another curling event at Affinity Place.” Without the volunteers and the organizing committees, Westling said events like this wouldn’t be possible.
Bruins ready for divisional battles this week By Corey Atkinson sports@estevanmercury.ca
For most of the season, the Power Dodge Estevan Bruins have been playing against teams far away from
the Viterra Division that they’ve won the last two seasons. That changes for the second half of the season, as the divisional battles increase in frequency and importance.
That started with a 3-2 overtime loss in Yorkton to the Terriers last week and will continue this week with road games Wednesday in Melville and Friday in Weyburn. The Bruins will be with-
out head coach and general manager Chris Lewgood, who is an assistant coach with Team Canada West at the World Junior A Challenge in Bonnyville, Alta. Associate coach Jeff Smith has stepped up and been
Seven bantam AAs selected for SaskFirst tournament Seven talented young hockey players from southeast Saskatchewan have been selected to play in the SaskFirst tournament later this month. Two defencemen were selected for the team: Alec Waldegger of Estevan and Colby Durr of Bromhead. As for the forwards, Kaden Chrest and Mason Fichter of Estevan, Mason Kukura of Bienfait, Colby Cuddington of Manor and James Mann of Carievale have been chosen to participate. The SaskFirst High Performance program kicked off the 2018-19 season during the weekend of Nov. 30-Dec. 2 with the male bantam regional
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to compete in the February tournament in Saskatoon. On the ice, the bantam AA Bruins saw their five-game winning streak come to an end with a pair of losses in the Regina area during the weekend. The first defeat was an 8-5 loss to the Regina Aces on Saturday. Estevan was down 3-1 early in the second period, with Kaden Chrest scoring the Estevan goal, but Kukura and Chrest scored before the middle period was finished to tie the game. The two teams traded goals in the third period, with Mann scoring both of Estevan’s goals, leaving the game tied at 5-5 with less than eight
minutes remaining. The Aces scored three times in the final seven minutes, with the last one coming into an empty net to pull away. Jackson Miller was in goal for the loss. The following day, the bantam AAs dropped a 2-1 decision to the Prairie Storm in Balgonie.The Prairie Storm scored twice in the opening 11 minutes for all of the offence they needed. Neither team scored in the second period, and then Mann notched a power play goal early in the third to pull Estevan to within a goal. Joshua Bittman was in goal for the loss.
running practices this week. “When Chris left he gave basic guidelines, not anything specific,” said Smith. “He trusts me, Millsy (assistant coach Aren Miller) and (director of player personnel) Cole Zahn to put together a plan that would work. So far, so good. I think the boys are working hard and they’re doing things right.” The intense game schedule in the early going didn’t leave a lot of time for practices where systems were being learned but they’re being caught up now. There was an eight-day stretch without games for the Bruins, and that game schedule has been replaced with up-tempo practices with plenty of skating. The coaching staff has been in contact with Lewgood a few times each day to make sure the plan is sticking together. “We have to start doing things right in practice again,” Smith said. “We’re going to right that ship and start doing things right in practice so it carries over to games.” It’s hoped that will help in their games in Melville and Weyburn this week. “It’s not pressure, but they’re big games,” said Smith.
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“They’re within our division and so every game within our division will be huge from here on out… “We’re either third place (in the league) or we’re in the survivor series. It’s a big swing. You’re going to either be at home or you’re fighting for your lives. The game against Melville Wednesday is going to be a huge test.” The Bruins are also trying to get new player Devon Harrison into the mix. The 6’2”, 183-pound defenceman was released to junior A last week by his Western Hockey League team in Kamloops, B.C. Harrison, 18, is a 2015 Bruins draft pick who played with Tanner Manz and Tyson Manz on the Moose Jaw Generals in midget AAA and has been at Bruins spring camp before. “He’s obviously a good player and will help our team out a lot,” said Smith, who added that Harrison was familiar with about half of the dressing room when he came to town. “He hadn’t skated in a week so he’s just trying to chip the rust off and we’ll put him in the lineup where Chris sees fit.”
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Two gold medals, three bronze for Sharks at water polo provincials
The atom girls Sharks were one of the teams at provincials. Submitted photo It was a great weekend in the pool for the Estevan Sharks water polo teams as five teams travelled to Saskatoon this past weekend for their Winter Provincials and they came home with five medals overall. The atom girls and the bantam boys both won gold, while the atom boys and bantam girls and cadet girls all won bronze. Cam Gillingham, Estevan’s only cadet -aged boy, played in the open men’s division at the tournament. Throughout the two-day tournament all age divisions of
the Sharks worked hard and performed well. The bantam boys team played their tournament in Saskatoon. Coached by Dave Dzeryk and Jason Dalziel, the boys started off the weekend with a strong win over the Weyburn Hurricanes. All boys on the team scored in this opening match that left them with a 33-2 victory. The boys then faced off against the Regina Armada Destroyers.The game started off back and forth with the Sharks only having a small lead at half time, but after that the true
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endurance of the team came through and the boys clinched another victory of 20-10. That left them with one more game on Sunday morning against the stronger Armada Fireship team. The boys took a big 7-1 lead in the first period, but the Fireship team came back strong and by the end of the third period the Sharks were down 8-6. The Sharks found their way back on the scoreboard and the game ended 10-10. This put the boys in the gold medal game later that morning where once again they played the Armada Fireship team in a close game. The first period was tough for the Sharks as they found themselves behind by two goals and struggling to get past the strong Armada
The bantam boys won their third straight gold medal at provincials last weekend. Submitted photo goalie. By the end of the half they were down four goals but once again the strong endurance of the team was seen and the boys fought their way back, and in the last few minutes of the game they finally took over the lead and held onto it for a hard-fought 16-13 victory. This is the third straight time that the bantam boys have won gold at provincials. The U14 bantam girls team consisted of a mix of U12 and U14 athletes played four games against teams with athletes from Regina, Saskatoon and Weyburn. Players were Maria Banulius, Sadie Smith, Alandra Young, Lily Knoll, Emily Tarnes, Jordyn Tarnes, Emily Sauder and Pryzm Gooding. Tayla Gervais and Alianna
Young were are on the injured list.The Sharks lead goal-scorers were Banulius, Smith, Sauder and the Tarnes sisters. Knoll made many magnificent saves during the four games. The athletes worked really hard against the stronger teams but came up short in all of their games. They brought home the bronze medal. The atom girls team played three all-boys teams in the tournament, only losing to a tough Regina team. Veteran players Gooding, Jordan Tarnes and Emily Sauter lead the team in goals and steals. Strong midpool play by Hailey Tangjerd, Rachel Tober and Hailey Hack helped keep get the team ahead in tight games. Mahlyn Bomerack showed great drive towards the net. Rookie players Jennika
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Lithincum and Lochlan held up in their positions, with Lochlan getting on the board in two games. They met the Regina girls team in the gold metal game and won. The cadet girls, joined by players from Saskatoon, faced two very strong Regina teams. They were able to finish the tournament with a bronze medal. Ten atom Shark boys played their very best this weekend and came home with a bronze medal. They played two hard fought games on Saturday, and two more Sunday to close out round robin play at 1-3. As a team with many younger athletes, they showed tremendous development over the weekend and kept many of the games close in score. Strong offensive play was shown by Shiven Sangar and Brody Turner. On defence, Hayden Mainprize and Brooks Milford stopped many progressing plays by the opponents! Mason Yunick, Keegan Kindlein-Minnie and Chase Zohner added strength by the net scoring their first career goals in provincial play. Bennett Walliser demonstrated remarkable skill within the net, and both Carson Stopanski and Marvin Blue kept the opponents pressed and away from scoring potential. Overall, coaches are very pleased with the progress and eager to continue our rapid improvement as a team. They are proud to come home with our bronze medal this year. Several Estevan players were also referees for this provincial tournament: Gillingham, Mikayla Hack, Teagan Hack, Alex Andrist and Josie Andrist. Our league play resumes after the holidays with the miniatoms and atoms competing next on January 21, 2019 at the RM of Estevan Aquatic Center.
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Our family is full of gratitude when we say Thank You to our friends, neighbours and family members for acts of kindness and sympathy: food, flowers, cards and donations to the new ERNH, visits, and kind words spoken to our family regarding the recent passing of our wonderful, and cherished mother, grandma, and great grandma, Akiko “Flo� Naka. We want to express special appreciation to Pastor Jason Richards for his many words of comfort, to Deb Heidinger of Halls Funeral Home for her caring service and professional arrangements, to the Estevan Legion for organizing a very nice luncheon, and to St. Joseph Long Term Unit for their loving care. Mom will always be cherished and remembered for her positive attitude, warm smile, and caring personality. Gail, Les, Doug, Don, and Dave
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Donald Ritchie August 2, 1927 December 6, 2017 Your presence is ever near us, You love remains with us, You were the kind of father Your loved ones would never forget. You’ll always be in our hearts Marie, Brian, Karen and Brenden, Semiah and Kasia
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Musicians to perform at house concert The next performance in the l ocal Living Room Live house concert series will feature a talented young musician from southeast Saskatchewan. McKenzie Warriner and accompanist Danielle Guina will perform Jan. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the lounge at Creighton Lodge. Warriner, a soprano, is passionate about bringing text to life through music, whether it’s Handel or a new composition. Though she is currently pursuing a master’s degree at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y., Warriner grew up on a farm north of Alameda and is proud of her Saskatchewan heritage. She started her musical training with Arlene Lafrentz and Kirsten MacKenzie of Estevan before moving on to advanced studies with Cherith Alexander and Diana Woolrich in Weyburn and Regina. She also participated in musicals at Lampman School and was a member of the Drewitz School of Dance in Estevan. Warriner recently graduated with a bachelor of music in vocal performance at the University of Manitoba, where she received the university’s gold
medal for the highest cumulative achievement in the music faculty, and she holds an Associate of The Royal Conservatory of Music diploma in both piano and vocal performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music. She has sung a wide range of opera roles, including Second Spirit in Magic Flute for the Manitoba Underground Opera, and Gretel in Hansel and Gretel for the University of Manitoba’s Opera in Schools program. Last summer, she represented Saskatchewan at the Canadian National Music Festival, where she placed second and received the prize for best song interpretation. Guina is an accomplished collaborative pianist who was greatly influenced by a musical environment from a young age. She began playing the piano in her hometown of Humboldt, studying with Sharon Rodney.
Guina then moved on to Brandon University, completing a double major in piano and vocal performance, and graduating with a gold medal for the bachelor of music degree. While currently pursuing a master of piano accompanist and chamber music degree at the Eastman School of Music under the direction of Dr. Jean Barr, Guina finds it imperative to stay connected and true to her roots. Warriner and Guina will be presenting a program representative of their first semester at Eastman, with works in several languages by Mendelssohn, Santoliquido, Larsen and others. To reserve a place for this event, call Shirley Andrist at 306-634-9302. The deadline to buy tickets for this performance is Jan. 4. Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for students, with all of the proceeds going to the performers.
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Don C. Deren July 26, 1949 December 12, 1998 Twenty years have passed But still seems like yesterday When God took you away from us And changed our lives that day They say there is no reason They say that time will heal But neither time nor reason Will change the way we feel No one knows the heartache That lies behind our smiles No one knows how many times We have broken down and cried We want to tell you something So there won’t be any doubt You’re so wonderful to think of But so hard to be without. Forever Loved, Never Forgotten From All of your Loving Family
FARM LAND FOR SALE Taking offers on 3 adjoining quarters of farm land located north of Lake Alma, Saskatchewan: NW 1/4 of Section 35, Township 3, Range 17, W 2nd SW 1/4 of Section 2, Township 4, Range 17, W 2nd SE 1/4 of Section 2, Township 4, Range 17, W 2nd Will sell quarters separately or as a group. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. Please submit offers by December 31, 2018 to: Lois Solie 1454 Empress Street Regina, SK S4T 5E7 Phone: (306) 545-3067
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McKenzie Warriner will perform at Creighton Lodge on Jan. 6. File photo OBITUARIES
Charles Leslie Hoskins September 16, 1927 November 27, 2018 Charlie "Horse" Hoskins passed away peacefully on November 27, 2018, at the age of 91. Charlie was predeceased by his loving wife of 54 years, Margaret Allison Hoskins (McMurray), who passed away on April 4, 2017, at the age of 79. Charlie is survived by his two sons, Kelly and Terry Hoskins (Jennifer). He was the proud grandfather of six grandkids: Lance Kruger, Bailey, Hunter, Pierce, Doc, and little Lena Hoskins. Charlie will be greatly missed by his family and friends, whose grief is partially consoled by the memory of a strong man with a kind and gentle heart.
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Charlie was born in 1927 to hard-working parents, Charles and Lena (Garret) Hoskins. Charlie grew up in Broadview, Saskatchewan, during some incredibly hard times for people and families to endure: the Great Depression and World War II. Charlie's memories of the Depression years and war shaped some of his character and his work ethic. Charlie grew up in a large family with his brothers, James, Leo, Edmond (Red); and sisters, Merle, Eva, Ilene, and Tresea Hoskins. As a young man Charlie tried to enlist with the Navy to fight in World War II; however, he was a little too young and was rejected. Charlie joined the ranks of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) in 1946. Charlie very much enjoyed his time with the railroad and it became the biggest part of his identity; he loved working the rail lines, his fellow railroaders, and the company. Charlie retired in 1986 and continued to be a strong supporter of the CPR while enjoying the benefits of his hard-earned CPR pension for 32 years.
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FEED & SEED Evelyn Dukart December 12, 2011 It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. So Deeply missed...So Lovingly Remembered. Love your twelve children and their families
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The family of Charles Leslie Hoskins wishes to extend our thanks to the CPR for the value they brought to his life and in the full support of his retirement until his death. Charlie was predeceased by all his brothers and sisters; he was the last of a strong and honourable family. Charlie's spirit is preserved within his children and their children - his ethics, values, and memories. A man can be defined by his actions...and I know no greater man. Memorial Service - Early Spring 2019 Regina SK - Date to be announced.
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Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM In Loving Memory of Albert Tarnes We miss you now, our hearts are sore, As time goes by we miss you more, Your loving smile , your gentle face, No one can fill your vacant place Lovingly Remembered and missed by Bonna, Calvin, Kelly, Mark and all the Families
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Assaults and accidents keep EPS officers busy The Estevan Police Service (EPS) has been busy with an assault and several accidents in recent days. Officers received a report of a hit and run in a local business parking lot during the Dec. 3 day shift. The matter remains under investigation.
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Fun at a winter carnival JJ Nagy was among the young people who attended the Estevan Comprehensive School’s winter carnival on Sunday. The school’s Student Representative Council offered carnival games, cookie making, a concession and other activities for the children who attended. Photo by David Willberg
Members checked the area and could not find any evidence of attempted entry or any suspects in the area. The matter is under investigation. Officers were dispatched to a domestic disturbance in central Estevan during the Dec. 5 night shift. Members were able to determine that an assault had taken place and as a result, a 20-year-old man from Saskatoon was arrested, transported to the police station and lodged in cells. He was charged for assault and will attend court in February to speak to the charges. Alcohol was a factor in the incident. A traffic stop was conducted and an Estevan male was charged for being a minor in possession of cannabis under the Cannabis Control Act. Police were notified of a scam during the Dec. 6 day shift, in which someone claimed to be with the STARS Air Ambulance lottery. No information or money was provided and that matter was concluded without further incident. Two separate hit and run accidents were reported in central and east-central Estevan, which resulted in light damage to both vehicles. The matters remain under investigation. A semi-trailer unit was involved in a collision in
central Estevan. The unit attempted a right turn and struck a parked vehicle. Police were called to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Kensington Avenue and Fourth Street during the Dec. 7 day shift. The offending driver was charged for driving without due care and attention. There were no injuries. A traffic stop was conducted in central Estevan during the Dec. 7 night shift, which resulted in a 22-yearold Estevan man receiving a 120-day driving suspension and having his vehicle impounded for seven days, following a roadside screen test for alcohol. The length of the suspension and impoundment happened because the motorist has a Novice 2 driver’s licence, and it was his second driving suspension. A 26-year-old man from Griffin was transported to hospital after members were called to central Estevan location. The man, who was severely intoxicated, was transported and admitted to hospital for a period of time, pending tests, before being released to another responsible adult. Police were called to a report of mischief to a building in the industrial area during the Dec. 8 day shift. A door was spray-painted. The matter
remains under investigation. Members attended to an east-central Estevan neighborhood during the Dec. 8 night shift on the report of an intoxicated male knocking on doors. The 26-year-old Alberta man was found on the steps of a residence and was arrested for public intoxication, and transported to the police station, where he was lodged in cells until sober. A 49-year-old Weyburn man was arrested for failing to comply with his probation order during the Dec. 9 day shift. He was placed on probation on Nov. 19 after pleading guilty to assault. The man was found in a vehicle with the victim of the assault. He will appear in court on Feb. 11, 2019 to answer to the charge. Police also received a report of mischief to a vehicle. The vehicle was scratched by a key or other sharp instrument sometime the previous night in north Estevan. The matter remains under investigation. A 56-year-old Estevan man was arrested and charged during the Dec. 9 night shift with breaching the conditions of his undertaking, as he was consuming non-prescription drugs. He was also charged with breaching the rules of his electronic monitoring program. He was in court the following morning.
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ON NOW AT YOUR PRAIRIE CHEVROLET DEALERS. ChevroletOffers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the retail purchase of a 2018 Silverado 1500 Double Cab Custom Edition, 2019 Equinox LT FWD and 2019 Cruze Hatch equipped as described. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the Prairie Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only on select vehicles delivered from December 1, 2018 – January 2, 2019. *$1,000 Year End Bonus is a manufacturer-to-consumer credit (tax inclusive) valid toward the retail purchase or lease of one eligible new or demonstrator in-stock 2018 or 2019 model year Chevrolet purchased and delivered in Canada between December 1, 2018 and January 2, 2019. Tax exclusive credits and allowances are manufacturer-to-dealer, and are applied to vehicle purchase, lease or finance at dealer discretion. Eligible models include all 2018 and 2019 Chevrolet models excluding: Bolt EV, Spark 1SA/1SB, Malibu L, Camaro ZL1, Corvette ZR1 and Colorado 2SA. The $1,000 Year End Bonus is applied against eligible 2018 & 2019 MY vehicles purchased and delivered during the program period. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Conditions and limitations apply. GM Canada reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited. See dealer for details. ¥ Up to $9,000 Total Value/$2,500 Total Credit offer is based on 2018 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Z71 True North Edition/2019 Cruze Hatch and includes $4,100/$1,500 stackable cash delivery allowance (tax exclusive), $3,500/$0 non-stackable cash delivery allowance (tax exclusive), and $1,000/$1,000 Year End Bonus Cash (tax inclusive). †Lease based on suggested retail price of $30,945. $2,250 Total Value includes $1,000 Year End Credit (tax inclusive) and $1,250 Total Lease Credit (tax exclusive) towards the lease of an eligible new 2019 Equinox LT FWD. Bi-weekly payment is $135 for 60 months at 1.0% lease rate on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. The $67 weekly payment is calculated by dividing the bi-weekly payments of $135. Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis. Equivalent weekly payments are for informational purposes only. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $1,700 down payment required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $19,209. Taxes, license, insurance, registration and applicable fees, levies, duties and, except in Quebec, dealer fees (all of which may vary by dealer and region) are extra. Option to purchase at lease end is $10,521. See dealer for details. Credits vary by model. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. Offers may not be redeemed for Cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. **The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2017 or 2018 MY Chevrolet (excluding Spark EV, Bolt EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 48,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ▲Whichever comes first, fully transferable. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for complete details. ©2018 General Motors of Canada Company. All rights reserved. ◊ Visit onstar.ca for vehicle availability, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity vary by model and conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. Requires active connected vehicle services and data plan. Data plans provided by AT&T or its local service provider. Accessory Power must be active to use the Wi-Fi hotspot. ©2018 General Motors of Canada Company. All rights reserved.
A16 December 12, 2018 City Hall: 1102 4th Street 8 am to 4:30 pm | (306) 634-1800 /HLVXUH 2É?FH 701 Souris Avenue 8 am to 4:30 pm | (306) 634-1880
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CAREER - PAYROLL SPECIALIST/HR GENERALIST
CAREER - LICENSED, RED SEAL HVAC/REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN
The City of Estevan requires an energetic, dedicated and career oriented Payroll Specialist/HR Generalist to perform a range of duties supporting Divisional Managers within the Human Resources Division. This hybrid position is primarily responsible for compensation, employee benefits, full cycle payroll and pension plan administration. This includes designing, planning, and implementing policies and procedures that adhere to legal requirements. Additional functions of this position are labour relations, performance management, and managerial relations. The Payroll Specialist/HR Generalist will achieve these goals in a cost-effective manner, while administering plans that align with organizational needs and conform to the collective agreements. Integrity and the ability to provide value are crucial for this role.
The City of Estevan is recruiting for a Licensed, Red Seal HVAC/Refrigeration Technician with experience in a Municipal setting. The successful candidate will possess analytical thinking and problems solving skills to meet the needs of our business. This candidate will be self-driven and flexible to work collaboratively on all facilities throughout the City.
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Grade 12 or equivalent
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Minimum 3 years direct experience as a HVAC/Refrigeration Technician
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Licensed Journeyperson with Red Seal certification
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Proficiency in Computer Software including MS Word, Excel and Outlook
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Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Class 5.
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The City of Estevan offers competitive wages based upon achieved qualifications. This position requires flexibility and availability to work on a shift schedule and call in basis. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a career that contributes directly to a growing, thriving community, then apply to: Sheryl March, Human Resource Generalist; 1102- 4th Street; Estevan, SK S4A 0W7 Ph: (306) 634-1841; Fx: (306) 634-9790 ; apply@estevan.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Relative skill and ability may be determined by competency based testing. The position shall be filled in accordance with the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and CUPE Local 726.
ESTEVAN BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
The City of Estevan offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package. To see more details on this position please visit our website at www.estevan.ca Careers. Interested candidates are invited to apply, in writing, including a cover letter, resume and three current references to Sheryl March, Human Resources Manager 1102-4th Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0W7, Ph: (306) 634-1841, apply@estevan.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Council of the City of Estevan pursuant to the Cities Act that the Council of the City of Estevan, gives notice of its intention to implement a bylaw to establish and statutory authority to set Administrative Fees for Service within the City of Estevan On December 3, 2018 meeting the first reading of this bylaw was passed and the final readings is expected to be on December 17, 2018. The proposed Bylaw 2018-2011 may be inspected by any person in the City Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, on the main level of City Hall, between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm, Monday to Friday. Dated this 4th day of December, 2018 Judy Pilloud, 1102 4th Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0W7
LAND DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT Application has been made for the development of: Application No.
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Should you be interested in obtaining more information on this permit application or wanting to comment on the application contact City of Estevan Land Development Services at 306-634-1800 or write to landdevelopment@estevan.ca. Any submissions should note the development permit application number and be submitted by Dec 14, 2018 at 12:00 PM. (noon). Richard Neufeld, Development Officer, City of Estevan, 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan, S4A 0W7
GUARD/MATRON The Estevan Police Service is seeking applications for the position of Guard/Matron. Successful applicants must be able to work independently with little supervision. The Guard/Matron will provide constant observation of persons being held in custody. They could be called on short notice and at various hours of the day or night. Shifts vary from three to eight hours. Training is provided. Applications can be picked up at the police station or requested by email. Estevan Police Service
301-11th Avenue, Estevan, Saskatchewan S4A 1C7, 306-634-4767 Requests by email are to be directed to: schartrand@estevanpolice.ca
The Council of the City of Estevan pursuant to the Cities Act that the Council of the City of Estevan, gives notice of its intention to implement a bylaw to establish and statutory authority to set Solid Waste Rates for the City of Estevan landfill. On December 3, 2018 meeting the first reading of this bylaw was passed and the final readings is expected to be on December 17, 2018. The proposed Bylaw 2018-2010 may be inspected by any person in the City Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, on the main level of City Hall, between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm, Monday to Friday. Dated this 4th day of December, 2018 Judy Pilloud, 1102 4th Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0W7
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