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Carbon tax now in effect By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca

The carbon tax came into effect in Saskatchewan on April 1, and it’s expected to have a considerable impact on the people of the province. The federal government has imposed the carbon tax on Saskatchewan and three other provinces – Manitoba, Ontario and New Brunswick – that it says do not have suitable carbon pricing solutions. It starts at $20 per tonne of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) this year, and will increase each year until it hits $50 per tonne of GHG emissions in 2022. While the provincial government is challenging the constitutional validity of the federal government’s move, that didn’t stop the tax from being imposed. Data from the federal government projects the average Saskatchewan household will pay $403 more through the carbon tax this year, and that number will increase to $946 in 2022. The government is offering rebates to those affected by the tax, starting at $598 in Saskatchewan this year and increasing to $1,419 in 2022. Todd MacKay, who is the Prairie director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, said at one time Saskatchewan was fighting a lonely battle on the issue. There weren’t many people standing up to the feds on the issue. “A lot of times it felt like it was the Canadian Taxpayers Federation and (former) premier Brad Wall, and that was about it,” said MacKay. But the more they have talked about it, the more he says people realize the carbon tax isn’t going to work. MacKay said the CTF has sent out petitions, spoken to the media and tried other efforts to apply pressure on the federal government to back off on the tax plan. He was hopeful the federal government would repeal the carbon tax after the Progressive Conservatives won the provincial election in Ontario and promptly dropped the province’s cap-andtrade system, but that hasn’t happened. MacKay says he remains optimistic that the carbon tax will eventually be repealed. “Politicians work for the people. It’s not the other way around. People across the country are increasingly opposed to a carbon tax. We feel pretty confident that we can push it back. It’s going to be a long, hard fight, and that fight certainly isn’t over yet, but we can fight the carbon tax.” In B.C., he pointed out that vehicle emissions have continued

Todd MacKay of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Photo submitted to go up, even though the carbon tax has been in place for a decade. “British Columbians have spent hundreds of millions of dollars on a carbon tax, and yet emissions continue to go up.That’s a bad deal on both ends,” said MacKay. The most obvious area where people will notice a difference is at the gas pump, he said. Prices are expected to increase four cents per litre for gasoline and six cents per litre for diesel. But people will also notice it on natural gas bills. Indirect costs will include groceries. “All of the groceries in the grocery store got there because somebody put them on a truck and drove them to the grocery store. Those prices are going to go up.” As for an alternative to the carbon tax, MacKay cited the work of Canadian farmers to reduce carbon emissions. He noted Canadian farmers are producing more food than ever before, without increasing emissions. “Technological development, research and development, those are areas that can make a real difference, because when we get better at doing things more efficiently here in Canada, those technologies can be transferred across the country and around the world,” said MacKay. The provincial government says one example of the impact of the carbon tax was when SaskEnergy’s commodity rate was lowered from $3.65/gigajoule (GJ) to $2.575/GJ, the lowest rate in 20 years. They pointed out customers would normally expect estimated annual savings of $90 per average residential customer. However, starting April 1, SaskEnergy is also required to begin collecting the federal carbon tax, which will eliminate the anticipated savings from SaskEnergy’s rate changes and result in a $109 average increase this year, with a further $54 annual increase each of the following three years. SaskEnergy will not collect the provincial sales tax on the carbon tax.

SS St. Louis liner and its passengers Estevan Comprehensive School’s Drama Club will present the play 937 by Don Zolidis on April 3. Part of the cast are, top, from left, Mckenna Van De Woestyne and Ciara Dayman, bottom, Jordyn Meshke and Angelle Avery. The drama tells the story of 937 Jewish refugees on board of the luxurious SS St. Louis liner seeking asylum around the world in 1939. Everything from costumes and decorations to acting style to light and sound effects helps spectators to fully engage into the tragedy. For more information see Page A17. Photo by Anastasiia Bykhovskaia

Traffic stop leads to drug charges for two women Two women have each been charged for several offences following a traffic stop in Estevan that resulted in a drug bust. A patrol member of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) pulled over a vehicle based on the driving actions of the motorist. The female driver was found to be under the influence of a drug. “A field sobriety test was conducted, which resulted in her failing the roadside test. The female was subsequently arrested and transported to the Estevan Police Service (building) for further testing,” said Deputy Police Chief Murray Cowan. An EPS drug recognition expert conducted a further examination of the motorist. Cowan said the driver refused to co-operate and submit a breath sample. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of about six grams of methamphetamine, a small amount of marijuana, three cellular phones, just over $100 in cash, a digital scale and other items used for the sale and

distribution of methamphetamines. A firearm was also seized from the vehicle, and the vehicle itself was seized as offence-related property. The female passenger in the vehicle was also arrested. “During the investigation, it was determined one of the females was recently placed on a probation order, plus she was also prohibited from possessing a firearm,” said Cowan. Kirby Kiraly, a 31-year-old Estevan woman who was driving the vehicle, has been charged with seven offences. Two of them are under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act: trafficking methamphetamine and possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine. The other five are under the Criminal Code of Canada: possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, failing to comply with a sobriety test demand, possession of a firearm while prohibited to do so, possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized and failing to comply with a probation order.

Kaitlyn Howells, a 25-year-old Estevan woman, has been charged with trafficking methamphetamine and possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, and possession of a firearm knowing that its possession is unauthorized under the Criminal Code of Canada. Both made a court appearance Thursday morning. Kiraly was remanded in custody until Monday. Howells was released on conditions. The charges have not been proven in court. Cowan said the firearm was stolen from Weyburn so charges for that infraction will likely be forthcoming. He also pointed out the traffic stop wasn’t due to an investigation involving the two females. “Officers weren’t specifically looking for what came out of it here. That all kind of fell into place after the arrest was made for the impaired driving aspect of it.”

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Battle of the Books tests reading knowledge Grade 5 and 6 students from Estevan’s six elementary schools had their chance to test their book knowledge on Friday morning at Westview School for the Estevan Area Literacy Group’s Battle of the Books. The 19 teams entered had to read 10 different books prior to the competition, and then they were asked questions about those novels by literacy group coordinator Regina Barz. They were awarded points for correct answers. The Home Run Readers from Pleasantdale School were the winners, as they collected 43 of a possible 50 points. Team members were Sadie Aspinall, Miley Granberg, Lily Salamon and Rowyn Siever. Westview ’s Reading Zombies, consisting of Jordy Coleman, Khzir Syed, CC McCaskill and Alexis Patron, finished second with 40 points. Another Pleasantdale team, the Cozy Readers, were third with 39 points. Members were Jade Bedore, Gaby Gedak, Graidan Irwin and Skylynn Macaskill. Barz said the participants were excited because there were so many teams entered, and they have a lot of fun. “They enjoyed it, and they’re excited for the next year,” Barz said afterwards. “Hopefully next year’s the same way as today.” The literacy group also hosts a Battle of the Books for Grade 7 and 8 students, so many of the kids from this year’s battle are expected to move up next year. The books were from different genres and authors, ensuring that the kids would

Students who participated in the Battle of the Books gather for a group photo following the competition. Photo submitted have lots of variety for their reading. “We always say that the team should be able to read all of the books,” said Barz. “Some kids read all of the books, and some kids just read a portion. It depends on how good the kids are with reading. But the teams do way better if they all read the books.”

Awards were handed out in other categories. The best team name was Spruce Ridge School’s Ghost Bookers, with Mya Brandon, Madison Holtz, Emily Sauder and Kara Groshong. Another Spruce Ridge team, the Book Bakers, won for best banner. Members were Bailey Elliott, Camryn Johnson, Kerison Burnett and Wynter Michel.

The best outfit award went to Pleasantdale’s Reading Pineapples, with Kora Dowhanuik, Rachel Duncan, Mykenna Driedger and Abigail Fowler. Barz applauded the students for their efforts in coming up with the costumes and designing the banners. “Last year they were doing some costumes, but this

year it was like they were way out of control, because nobody expected such beautiful costumes,” she said. “They took time to do them all.” One team, the Rockin’ Readers, had a rock and roll theme and had guitars with them, while the Book Bakers clearly dedicated a lot of hours to having hats and aprons.

Participants also enjoyed pizza, soft drinks and muffins. The event had funding from the United Way Estevan, since the literacy group is a United Way member agency, and Saskatchewan L otteries, who supplied funds for the books. Westview helped out with the organization.

Cornerstone receives monitoring report Shelley Toth, the chief financial officer and business manager for the South East Cornerstone Public School Division, gave the board members information regarding the recent conclusion of an assessment made of the role of the director of education in relation to fiscal responsibility. Toth said the assessment

left them with all the required compliance boxes checked. These requirements include such things as leading a fiscally responsible system in accordance with the conditions and funding provided by the board of trustees and following recognized accounting procedures. They also include ensuring insurance coverage is in

Correction In the March 27 edition of the Mercury, in the article on the council remuneration committee, it was indicated that the RM of Estevan had denied itself a pay raise due to a change in federal tax structure for municipal elected officials. The RM of Cambria was actually the RM in question. The Mercury apologizes for any inconvenience this might have caused.

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place and emergency expenditures and change orders are approved, as are budget adjustments and business continuity as well as security of the division’s information management and technology assets. On the security systems file, Toth and others noted that there had been two minor information technology interruptions in the past fiscal year. They were the same type of incident that happened to two different staff members on the same day. In both cases, the Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics server reported the suspicious activity and compromised accounts through a brute force attack. They noted that technology staff did an audit to review activity to ensure no data had been compromised and passwords were reset while outside access to the system from countries outside of North America

were blocked. Various security breaches are given classifications such as critical, major, moderate or minor and in these two incidents, the rating was at the low minor to moderate level. D uring an opening round table discussion, board members noted their attendance at a few community engagement sessions, while other board members advised there were more being planned in other rural subdivisions and in Weyburn and Estevan. An updated financial report provided by Marilyn Yurkiw from the financial services team, noted that the division had reached the halfway point of the fiscal year and the revenue and expenses sides of the ledger were at 45 and 49 per cent, respectively. “There is nothing surprising that sticks out at this point. Everything is rolling

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following a serious cutback in financial support realized in the 2016-17 fiscal year. Once the board and finance officials are able to digest and deploy the numbers into fact-based recommendations for their next budget, they said they would then have a more educated commentary on the state of finances in the school division. This, they suggested would be during their midApril business discussions.

Sawchuk pleads guilty to charges A B.C. man has pleaded guilty to charges that stemmed from a vehicle theft and a flight from police late last year. Jason S awc huk, a 32-year-old man from Invermere, B.C., pleaded guilty last week in Estevan Provincial Court to one charge of possession of stolen property worth more than $5,000, which was a 2015 Dodge pickup truck, and four counts of failing to comply with a recognizance. Numerous other charges were stayed, including two counts of operating a vehicle in a dangerous manner, and single counts of operating a motor vehicle while being pursued, operating a vehicle while being pursued in order to evade without lawful excuse, failing to remain at the scene of an accident, and possession

of stolen property worth at least $5,000. He was sentenced to 113 days in custody, but since he was in custody since his arrest, and was given credit for time served, he has served that sentence. Sawchuk has been detained to be transported to B.C. to face charges in that province. The charges stem from high-speed pursuits that occurred in the Bienfait and Roche Percee areas in December 2018. Officers were tending to a truck near Bienfait that was reported as stolen, when another truck came upon them and fled the area. The vehicle drove through Bienfait at what the RCMP called a dangerous rate of speed and was later located on a back road near Roche Percee. Police pursued the truck again and the truck collided with an RCMP vehicle, causing damage to the police vehicle. The pursuit lasted 17 kilometres before ending in a field on the east side of Highway 39 between Highway 703 and North Portal. Sawchuk was the passenger in the vehicle. The charges for the driver, David William Arsenault, are still before the courts.

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United Way Estevan celebrates one of its most financially successful years ever

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“It’s our goal to keep the momentum of the United Way Estevan going, so we can continue our success, and carry on our legacy to give, volunteer and act,” said Foord. Other members of this year’s executive are Frank, first vice-president Melanie Graham, second vice-president Danny Ewen and treasurer Lynn Trobert. The United Way also announced that Dwight “Fitz” Bramble, Denise Olsen, Lorna Pylychaty and Dawn Marie Sloan-Beahm have agreed to join the board, and they re-elected Foord, Trobert, Larry Elash, Patrick Fisher and Robert Godfrey to threeyear terms on the board of directors. Frank said he is excited to see some new people on the board. Representatives from almost all of the member agencies and community impact projects were in attendance. They each made a brief speech to discuss work they do in the community, and pay tribute to the contributions of the United Way.

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The United Way Estevan placed the finishing touches on one of its most successful years in its history during the organization’s annual general meeting March 27. According to past-president Travis Frank, the United Way received $386,261 in donations last year, a number that Frank said “gives me goose bumps every time I think about it.” The bulk of the money was raised during the United Way’s annual telethon in late October, which generated $372,290. The figure was close to an off-air record. Proceeds from the telethon will be directed towards the United Way’s 15 member agencies and its community projects. “Our telethon, again, is always a huge success, and that’s where we’re able to raise all of this money for so many different member agencies,” said Frank. “There are so many things in our community that we need to raise money for.” Social services groups aren’t always top of mind, he said, and raising money for them allows the United Way and the Estevan area as a whole to shine. He continues to marvel at the support the United Way receives from the community every year. Audited financial statements released at the annual general meeting showed that the United Way allocated $300,0695 to its member agencies in 2018; the money for the 2018 allocations was raised during the 2017 telethon. The United Way also directed $25,000 for its community impact fund. The goal for the 2018

United Way Estevan past-president Travis Frank, left, presents the presidential gavel to new president Becca Foord. “You are the people that help someone, or dedicate your the growing emphasis on the telethon was $325,000. importance of mental health. Frank was also pleased put in the work every single day time to a cause,” said Foord. She watched her parents She also encouraged with the support shown for the to make someone’s life better,” United Way’s Day of Caring in said Foord. “Because of that dedicate their time to various people to talk to others about May. (See accompanying story work you do, our community causes and events, and one of the United Way Estevan, so for more on the Day of Caring). is a more connected, a more her family members has been that they will want to support The United Way has also enriched and more inclusive on the United Way’s board for the organization. announced the creation of two place for everybody to live in.” decades. The people who benefit “When I was asked to be $500 bursaries for students at the Estevan Comprehensive from their services come from on the United Way board, it was only natural that I said yes,” School. Those bursaries will every walk of life. “Your ability to make ev- she said. Volunteering is in my go to students who excel at ery person that walks through blood. I was raised on it, and volunteering. Finally, the United Way that door feel special and like taught that giving back is the has completed its new website, they belong is something that foundation of great things to which will give the organiza- we respect and value more than come. I think all of you in this tion the opportunity to better we could ever put into words,” room can attest to that today.” Estevan has gone through promote the work of the mem- said Foord. She pointed out that hardships, but it has also shown ber agencies. Shortly after he finished when she was young, Foord its resiliency. Foord also paid tribute to his report, Frank turned over was taught that if she had the presidential gavel to Becca something, whether it be time, breakfast programs for ensurFoord. She paid tribute to money or resources, it was in- ing children start the day with Frank’s leadership, the United cumbent to share those talents a healthy meal; technological and medical advancements Way’s staff and board of di- with others. Becca Foord delivers her presidential address “I was also taught the ben- that have improved the lives rectors, and the efforts of the during the United Way Estevan’s annual member agencies and com- efit of giving back and the great of people with intellectual general meeting on March 27. feeling that you get when you and physical disabilities; and munity impact projects.

United Way sets date for Day of Caring The United Way Estevan is seeking projects that can be completed and volunteers who can help out with its annual Day of Caring, which will happen May 29. Wendy Gustafson, who is the chairperson for the Day of Caring committee, said they have had about 100 volunteers each of the last two years. Forty-three projects were completed in 2018. She stressed that people in the community have been so generous with their support for the United Way’s annual telethon, and the United Way wants to give back through the Day of Caring.

“We as a United Way board, and all of the volunteers, come together and we get out into our community, and we do good stuff,” said Gustafson. “We help seniors who maybe aren’t able to do some of the projects in their yard, and people who are disabled and not able to do stuff.” Other people can help out by visiting residents at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home and other long-term care facilities. Volunteers will meet at the Estevan Alliance Church at 9 a.m. on May 29 and then head out into the community. A barbecue lunch will be served at the church.

The work will resume at 1 p.m. and continue until about 4 p.m. “If you know anyone that would like a project done, we’re going to get our sheets out pretty soon, so talk to one of the board members,” said Gustafson. Many of the member agencies have been involved with the Day of Caring in the past. Gustafson said the United Way likes to have the Day of Caring in late spring each year, because it’s a good time to help out with those who need gardening or yard work to be completed. United Way Estevan

past-president Travis Frank said the Day of Caring is growing across the country, and it’s been a big success in Estevan. “We always make the joke that we didn’t get spring cleaning done in our own houses yet, but here we are doing spring cleaning for everybody else in town, but that’s the spirit we love,” said Frank. President Becca Foord said people always seem to remember those who have completed a project at their home through the Day of Caring. And those people are always very appreciative of the efforts of the volunteers.

Annetta McDavid was among the volunteers for last year’s Day of Caring. File photo

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The carbon tax is here. Now what? After years of speculation and concern, the carbon tax that is being force-fed on Saskatchewan and other provinces by the federal government is now in place. Perhaps it’s fitting that the carbon tax came into effect on April 1, since so many people in this province and other jurisdictions view it as a joke. But it’s in place, and it’s going to affect our financial bottom lines for at least the next few months. The most noticeable change was the price at the pump. It’s going to cost a little bit more to fill up your gasoline tank. As for the other impacts, those won’t be known immediately, but you can be sure that they won’t be good for consumers. It’ll cost more to heat our homes and turn the lights on. And while there shouldn’t be an immediate change in prices at the grocery store and elsewhere, it will cost more for groceries eventually. After all, if it costs more to ship and transport food, and get it to market, then those costs will be passed on to us further down the line. And it’s not just at the grocery store, either, where we’ll eventually see a difference. Anything that has a higher cost of shipping or transportation will be affected. In other words, it’s going to cost more to purchase virtually everything. The federal government says this carbon tax will be expense neutral. And for those direct

expenses, it might be. We’re going to get carbon tax rebate checks that will likely be higher than the money we spend at the pumps or on home heating. But will those rebates offset everything else that is going to go up in price? Probably not. For whatever reason, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is enamoured with the carbon tax. He thinks it’s the way to go, even though this tax has done nothing to curb emissions in other places. Canada needs to take measures to reduce our emissions, just like all countries do. But the carbon tax isn’t the answer. We’ve heard talk about the possibility of a carbon tax ever since the Liberals were elected in 2015. They campaigned on it and once they became the governing party, they said it would be forced upon any province that didn’t have a carbon tax or a carbon price of some sort that met their lofty standards. We knew it would be forced on Saskatchewan, because the governing Saskatchewan Party thought it would be better to stand up for Saskatchewan industries, and fight the feds on this file, than to a system of their own. It was the right move. Why would the provincial government hurt their own economy with a carbon tax? At least the Sask. Party can say they’ve done everything they can to fight the feds on this issue, including going to court. There are also unanswered questions regard-

ing the carbon tax, even though the feds have had more than three years to prepare for it. Besides the added cost of a tank of gas, we know that it’s going to be gradually increased. That is, assuming the Liberals remain in power. As more information is revealed about the SNCLavalin scandal, the Liberals seem to lose more support. We also know how much our home heating and electricity bills are going to go up. We don’t know how this will impact small and medium-sized businesses. And we don’t know how much our expenses related to the carbon tax will dwarf our carbon tax rebates. We also don’t know how it will affect our competitiveness, especially when you consider that our neighbours to the south don’t have a carbon tax. Saskatchewan is no longer alone in the fight over the carbon tax. Ontario, Manitoba and New Brunswick are in on it, too. Alberta will join the fight should the United Conservative Party be elected later this month. It was hoped the growing opposition to the carbon tax would cause the Liberals to rethink this move, and look at other options, but the Liberals held their ground. So we now have a carbon tax.The upcoming federal election will go a long ways in determining its extent and longevity.

Build the pipeline – but which one? Part 2 Last week I began with a primer on why building oil export pipelines are so important, touching on the Enbridge Line 3 Replacement, TransCanada Keystone XL and Energy East pipelines. Now I’ll pick up with the West Coast pipelines, and why this all matters. Northern Gateway was approved, with conditions (as they all have). A B.C. court quashed that approval, calling for additional consultation with First Nations, the same process that is currently happening with the Trans Mountain Expansion. Northern Gateway was supposed to be built by 2018.That’s important, because as it was an outlet to Asian markets, it would have allowed Canada to take advantage of typically higher oil prices compared to West Texas Intermediate (WTI). Our bitumen and heavy oil typically trades at a differential (i.e. lower) price to WTI. This past winter, those differentials became extreme, to the point where it was a discount of over $45 a barrel. We were essentially giving our oil away because we had nowhere else we could sell it. If Northern Gateway had been in service, as it was supposed to have been, Alberta would not have lost billions of dollars, and Saskatchewan, hundreds of millions, in the last year. Northern Gateway was killed when Trudeau declared that the Kitimat region of British Columbia, which only in recent years has been dubbed the “Great Bear Rainforest,” was no place for a pipeline. One of his first acts as prime minister was to order his transport minister to ban tankers off the northern B.C. coast. Bill C-48 is the implementation of that ban. This bill bans oil exports off northern B.C., but does nothing about oil imports on the east coast. More on that later. The last pipeline in play is the Trans Mountain Expansion. This would twin an existing 65-year-old pipeline and add 590,000 barrels of oil per day in capacity, principally for export. While some of that oil might end up going to

From the Top of the Pile BRIAN ZINCHUK California, the real prize is overseas exports for all the above reasons – we are no longer captive to the American market, and can sell our oil based on the usually higher Brent price, instead of a discounted differential to the lower WTI price. Now, why is it so important to be able to sell our oil overseas, when we currently sell almost every drop of oil we don’t use ourselves to the Americans? It’s because the Americans may not need us much longer. When I started writing for Pipeline News nearly 11 years ago, North Dakota was producing 150,000 bpd, and Saskatchewan was producing 425,000 bpd. Now Saskatchewan produces 485,000 bpd, and North Dakota produces 1.4 million bpd, on their way to 2 million bpd in a few short years. Since January 2010,Texas has added over 3.8 million barrels per day, going from 1.1 million bpd to 4.9 million bpd. Let me put that into perspective for you. Canada, as a whole – oilsands, Hibernia, Bakken, Weyburn – everything, produces about 4.2 million bpd, and we’re one of the largest oil producers in the world, accounting for four per cent of global production.Texas added the equivalent of nearly all of Canada in less than a decade, and they’re not stopping, either. American production is currently 11.9 million bpd. It is expected to average 13 million bpd in 2020, adding the equivalent of two Saskatchewan’s worth of production in that time. Current projections are seeing the United States reaching energy independence status by 2020. The U.S. Energy Information Administration just forecast America would become a net exporter of crude oil and petroleum products on

a monthly basis later in 2019 and on an annual basis in 2020. That means that, theoretically, they won’t need our oil. But they are buying it. Why? Because they buy our oil at a discount, and now export their own oil and refined products at world price. One thing Canada has discovered is that, with the exception of approving Keystone XL, President Donald Trump has proven to not be Canada’s friend on trade. Look at the tariffs he imposed on Canadian steel and aluminum. And he claimed it was on a national security basis. So what happens when the U.S. is producing so much oil, it decides it really doesn’t need our oil anymore? What if Trump decides getting our oil on the cheap isn’t enough, but he wants to impose a tariff on it, too, just because he feels like it? What do we do then? We have no options. Zero. Today, because of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s policies, we cannot export our oil overseas except for a very small volume via the existing Trans Mountain pipeline. We’re stuck, completely and utterly. If Northern Gateway and Energy East had been built and in service by now, we would have enough capacity to theoretically export up to 1.6 million bpd (assuming all of Energy East’s capacity was used for export instead of supplying Canadian refineries). With Trans Mountain, that number would be 2.3 million bpd. But right now, we have next to nothing for export capacity. Oil is the lifeblood of Canada’s economy. Oil is what makes the federal equalization program possible. And that pays for things like hospitals and schools. If we can’t sell our oil, what will happen to us? That, my friends, is why building export pipelines – plural – is so important. We need Trans Mountain Expansion, Northern Gateway and Energy East, and we need them yesterday, which happens to be when they were supposed to be in service in the first place. Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian.zinchuk@sasktel.net.

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We don’t need a carbon tax in Saskatchewan

Battle of compost It was another happy and worry-free summer. I was a teenager then, spending the time off school at my grandparents’ cabin. I’d say, at least half of the population of St. Petersburg owns cabins or summerhouses, which we call dacha. The government supplied lots and in many cases even houses to citizens back in days as benefits for loyal and excellent work. Dachas made life a bit easier since people could grow their own food at times of deficit. And a lot of kids spent holidays (especially summer school breaks which were over three months long) with their grandparents out of town, while their moms and dads came to visit on weekends. That’s how it was for me and for most of my friends. Our cabin was in the village 2 1/2 hours away from the city (by train, there was no highway going that way then). It was a small and somewhat authentic little place. We had power, but to get water we had to pull a bucket out of the community well on the street. The village was lost in the middle of a big mixed forest which every summer treated us with mushrooms and berries. That day I woke up to grandpa screaming, yelling and even swearing (which he did only in exceptional situations) while grandma was trying to shush him down. “Can you believe it, she took it all! Didn’t even ask. Just stole it!” grandpa was irate. “No, that’s not right! And that’s called neighbours? I’m going to get it back! Should have called the militia (Russian police then),” he kept going. I was too curious to keep sleeping. “What happened?” I asked. “That witch, she stole my compost pile,” grandpa spit out. (I believe the neighbour turned into a witch since, while being a 70-year-old lady, she always wore bright lipstick and a hat with wide flaps when she was working in her garden, and in grandpa’s world only a witch could look like that and take something without asking). Side note. We didn’t hold any animals, but there was one dairy cow on free range in the village. Grandpa always competed with my friend’s grandma for its manure that they used for compost piles. And due to this vital ingredient, the entire compost pile in my teenager’s world was pretty much equal to a pile of crap, the value of which I couldn’t understand yet. So looking at my grandpa going nuts over a pile of you know what I couldn’t help it and started laughing. He turned around cursing the neighbour and left to recover his treasure. Now, many years later I still remember that morning. It took grandpa over an hour to carry all his compost back, another day to build a fence around it and probably all summer to calm down after that outrageous incident. As before, he and grandma kept mixing their compost with water, leaving it to sit in the garden for a day or two, stinking all across the village, and then watering the entire garden with this “juice.” I had no clue about compost science then, but you should have seen that dirt. Black, rich, fine, shiny in the sun, oily and fruitful, it produced great yields and the flavours were unbelievable. Many years later, my life path brought me into the world of agriculture and I ended up learning a lot about fertilizers and mixtures of all sorts used to improve the soil. I recently listened to a presentation on glyphosate – the main ingredient of Round Up weed control chemical produced by former Monsanto (now Bayer) and widely used in agriculture. According to that presentation, Health Canada states that this chemical is non genotoxic and is unlikely to cause cancer provided that all instructions are followed. It wasn’t the first time I listened to a debate on chemicals and conventional versus organic farming. I heard stories from both camps, and all of them were convincing. Yet, the thing that kept popping up in most of them was the mentioning of thousands of court cases against the company producing glyphosate-containing products causing serious health issues. I’m no expert in chemistry or agriculture. I’m not sure if it’s safe to use chemicals on your dirt and which chemicals should be used, and I don’t know the best way to go about farming or gardening. But I remember that dirt in grandparents’ garden. And all they used was compost tea, all natural and fitting their particular garden’s needs. Now I have my own compost pile cooking to make my flowerbed look like that garden from childhood. And believe it or not, I would get really upset if somebody would try to steal this treasure.

The editor: It is with deep concern that I write this letter, as Canada finds itself in a dismal state of political and economic disarray. This climate has been fostered by our current government`s domestic financial policy, regimental forms of taxation and the added carbon tax, which has had unproven benefits to the betterment of the world. We are all aware that

this is only the introduction of the carbon tax and in order for it to be effective, drastic increases to the tax would have to occur. This could lead to many unintended consequences, including but not limited to the devastation of the Canadian economy and the standard of living we have enjoyed. There is much proof that this government does not have the best mind of Canada

in their decision making. The economy of Western Canada is currently suffering from the retaliatory actions imposed by India and China by stopping the exports of our commodities, lentils and canola, which are the very basis of a producer’s pay cheque. The steel and aluminum tariffs inflicted by our great friend, neighbor, and trading partner to the south further cripple our economy. These

pale in comparison to the discount imposed on our captive Canadian oil production. Western Canada needs its grain markets and pipelines. It does not need a carbon tax. Come to Regina April 4 and rally against the tax and show the government that we do not stand for this. Doug Brownridge, Arcola

What do grain markets have for us this year? By Ana Bykhovskaia abykhovskaia@estevanmercury.ca

Grain marketing specialist Howie Mercer gave a speech on challenges and opportunities southeast Saskatchewan is to face in the upcoming season. Truly passionate about grain farming, Mercer himself grew up on a farm and later dedicated over 15 years of his life to exploring challenges in marketing grain. Talking to guests at the Estevan Farmers’ Appreciation Evening March 26, Mercer through a tic-tac-toe-like game explained the main strong and weak points in contemporary grain marketing. “Today I want to talk about grain markets. I’m typically a very positive person, but unfortunately, I do have to talk about some of the elephants in the room,” said Mercer. Mercer’s presentation demonstrated a 50/50 split between positive and negative tendencies. He noted that over the time period from 1950-2012 such commodities as wheat and corn went down in price 75 per cent. Through that time producers started growing more and more acres of grain trying to make things work and eventually meeting the demand. “Unfortunately markets don’t care about your farm… The market is driven by supply and demand, and if there is lots of it, it’s whoever lets it go first that sets that price,” Mercer noted. He pointed out that on any farm it is important to understand risk management, cash flow needs and management styles. It’s equally important to understand the personal bottom line and what

price works for a particular farm, because the market is not always going to take care of producers, producers have to take care of themselves. “Today there are still opportunities for you to market your grain at decent prices out there. But the market opportunities are fewer, and they are further between, and they don’t last very long. I’m noticing a lot of times three to four hours for a really good opportunity,” Mercer said. He outlined that strategy to wait a bit that could result in better prices during the past few years doesn’t work anymore. “In markets like this you can’t be a procrastinator or you missed out,” Mercer noted. He encouraged farmers to do their homework, figure out what their needs are and be ready to take advantage of the opportunity windows when they come. With the global demand for a number of crops met, Mercer underlined that the world still needs the farmers to maintain the volumes that are grown now, and in this case, weather threats in different areas should be viewed as opportunities in other places. He also recommended keeping new crops in mind. “New crops – secure margin, today maybe there is not the opportunities, but (they may become opportunities when) some of the possible weather threats ... come. Understand your cost of production and hit them (opportunities) when you can. This is the type of marketing environment that we are in, and you need to take advantage of it to secure your cash flow and not put yourself in bad positions,” Mercer said. He also pointed out that

Howie Mercer, who works for the grain marketing company Farm Link, was the main speaker at the Farmers Appreciation Evening. Photo by Anastasiia Bykhovskaia it is vital for all producers to learn more about hedging, understand their break-even yield numbers and find crops that would be the best to manage the risks in each case. “It’s actually more probable to break even on things that maybe are more expensive to grow than it is on cheaper things. You have to understand where your break-even yield is and it’s actually easier to attain that yield than it is on the cheaper crops because the price of those cheaper crops

is just so poor,” Mercer said. Mercer ended with a piece of advice on the three best ways to make a decision. “Have a forecast from somebody whose repute hold you trust; constraints, look at what those are, like your cash issues and our logistical issues; and then understand your risk management, where you can’t afford to lose money or you can afford to not have money. And right in between all three of looking at them your most optimal decisions are made.”

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Microtel is major sponsor of Envision anniversary

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Microtel Inn & Suites regional general manager Lorna Knoll presented a cheque for $10,000 to the Envision Counselling and Support Centre on April 1. “We are so thrilled to introduce our presenting sponsor of Microtel Hotels… It is such a great partnership and we are so, so pleased that they came in and really gave us a boost,” said Tania Hlohovsky Andrist, resource development co-ordinator with Envision at the cheque presentation ceremony. Both Estevan and Weyburn Microtels are sponsoring the Envisions silver anniversary that will take place in both cities in May. “It was the first company or business that we approached to sponsor this event because it was such a nice fit. They have a hotel in Estevan and … in Weyburn, and we have offices all over the southeast,” said Hlohovsky Andrist. “We are really excited to be a part of this for both locations, for Weyburn and Estevan. Envision really has the same vision and the same core values that we do, which is health in communities that we live in. And that’s really important to not only the Microtel but also to Masterbuilt Hotels as well,” said Knoll. To mark their 25 years of serving southeast communities, Envision found a strong and resonating speaker, who also is very relevant for the region. NHL alumni Theoren Fleury will be presenting at Envision’s silver anniversar y luncheon on May 16 in Estevan. Born in Oxbow, Fleury was an NHL all-star who

Participating in a cheque presentation were, back row, from left, Estevan Microtel staff members Gail Malloy, Tianna Threinen and Mike Martel, front, Mary Abalayan, Jean Mujer, Jasmin Dionisio, Microtel regional general manager Lorna Knoll, the associate executive director with Envision Counselling and Support Centre Lynda Rideout and Envision resource development co-ordinator Tania Hlohovsky Andrist. Photo by Anastasiia Bykhovskaia won a Stanley Cup with the Calgary Flames in 1989. He is also a best-selling author and the Victor Walk organizer who helps trauma survivors, and on May 15, he will facilitate a professional trauma workshop for those who work in the field and who want to be inspired and re-energized. The workshop will take place in Weyburn. “We want to acknowledge the impacts that we’ve made, and that ’s why we want to connect with people who’ve been already impacted by the healing effects or by the positive things that have happened by coming to Envision Counselling,” said Hlohovsky Andrist. The money provided by Microtel will go towards the celebration and will help to make the luncheon accessible for the entire community. The event is not a fundraiser for Envision, but an opportunity to celebrate the

organization, to recognize all the people that have been impacted over 25 years and to

give the community a gift of a speaker. It wasn’t the first time

Microtel has strongly supported Envision, and Hlohovsky Andrist also believes

this partnership is built on similarities in their visions. “People in Microtel, they absolutely believe in what we do and they believe in long-term affects of the counselling and support for individuals so people can live happier and healthier lives. And that’s what we are trying to do here at Envision,” said Hlohovsky Andrist. Registration for the workshop opened in March and the tickets for the silver anniversary luncheon go on sale on April 1. They are available at Pharmasave in Estevan and Weyburn. The tickets are $25 each or $200 for a table of eight. “ We wanted to keep the price low, so that people could come, could just buy a ticket. It’s a community lunch, it’s not a big ticket fundraiser and it’s just for members of the community to come in and have the chance to hear him (Fleury),” said Hlohovsky Andrist.

New school year calendar released The 2019-20 school year calendar has been approved by the South East Cornerstone Public School Division (SECPSD) board of trustees on March 27. The calendar had previously been approved by Holy Family Roman Catholic School Division board since the details under discussion had been provided to both divisions. This would bring the two school systems into a mutual agreement on the dates that were established for such things as Christmas and Easter season breaks, along with a February vacation break as part of the regular academic schedule. “We know the parents as

well as teachers and administration like to know when these breaks will be so they can make family plans as early as possible,” said deputy director Keith Keating who presented the proposed schedule to the Cornerstone board members during their regular business session. Teaching staffs, administration and support personnel were presented with a couple of proposed school year calendars to consider and were then asked to vote for their favourite. Keating said Option 2 received the support of 76 per cent of those who voted in SECPSD and that was the proposal he submitted to the board for their approval.

The next academic school year will begin for students September 3, the day after Labour Day. Teachers, however, would be returning on August 26. Normal statutory holidays such as Thanksgiving and Remembrance Day will be noted and observed. The Christmas break will begin December 23 and will conclude on January 3 with students returning to school on January 6. The next major break from academic studies will begin on February 17 and continue to February 21, the now traditional February vacation break. The Easter break in 2020

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will begin on April 10 and extend to April 17 with students returning to the classrooms on April 20. The final school day of the academic year will be June 26 according to the new calendar arrangement. The schedule, as proposed to the board, covered all the necessary bases in terms of meeting provincial Education Ministry standards, Keating said. That meant the school year consists of 197 days with 184 of those being teacher and student “face time” in classrooms or designated locations and would include the mandatory 950 hours of education instruction among teaching staffs and their students.

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Recognition of the inherent dignity of each member of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in a society,

WHEREAS

Lack of respect for a human life has historically resulted in acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind,

WHEREAS

All human life, is sacred and anything which violates this principal indicates lack of respect for human life within our society,

WHEREAS

It is essential to renew in society the inherent value of each human life, and thereby disarm the attacks made upon it,

PROCLAMATION GUIDING WEEK WHEREAS Girl Guides of Canada is an all female organization with the vision & mission to empower girls to create a better world

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WHEREAS Girl Guides of Canada continues to empower girls to be honest & trustworthy, confident, resourceful, respectful & courageous and to make a difference in the world; while sharing in the sisterhood of Guiding WHEREAS local members of Girl Guides of Canada continue to respect our local environment and continue to be actively involved in our community. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED: I, Roy Ludwig, Mayor of the City of Estevan do hereby proclaim April 7-13, 2019 to be Guiding Week and in issuing this proclamation, ask our citizens to recognize the day

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BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED: I Roy Ludwig, Mayor of the City of Estevan do hereby proclaim the month of April 2019 to be Respect for Life Month in the City of Estevan and I urge all citizens to take notice of the special events for awareness at this time.

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Premier Moe will headline April 4 rally

By Brian Zinchuk brian.zinchuk@sasktel.net

Premier Scott Moe confirmed on March 28 that he will be speaking at the Regina Rally Against the Carbon Tax on April 4. The rally will take place at 2 p.m. at the Queensbury Centre off Lewvan Drive on the west side of Regina. If people plan on attending, they need to get there earlier. That’s because a large convoy is being organized to come into Regina leading up to the rally. The convoy, which has grown substantially in registrations, will enter Regina on the southeast corner of the city at 11 a.m., driving up Arcola Avenue to Saskatchewan Drive, and along Saskatchewan Drive to Lewvan Drive, where it will turn north and then turn into the Queensbury Centre.

The convoy, which promises to be loud, will largely be made up of trucks from southeast Saskatchewan, but they have had people register from numerous points around Saskatchewan. And it’s not just oilpatch participants either. A substantial number of farm trucks are expected to take part as well. In a video released on March 28, Moe said, “I want to say thank you to everyone involved in the Regina Rally Against the Carbon Tax. I want to say thank you for your messages and videos of support for the last few weeks. It really means a lot. “I also want add my support to yours, to the Regina Regina Rally Against the Carbon Tax. What’s become ever so clear to all of us is that we have a federal government that just needs to start listening to your concern, on

pipelines, on market access, and on a job-killing carbon tax. Thank you for the invitation to join you at 2 pm, April the 4th at Queensbury, and I hope you’re ready to make some noise. I hope you’re ready to send a message loud and clear to the federal government and the entire nation, and I look forward to seeing you there.” Asked by reporters at the Legislature about the rally that same day, New Democratic Party leader Ryan Meili said, “We’ll look into whether I can come and say a few words. But certainly I’ll be looking into the details of the rally and I hope to attend.” Information about the rally, including registration for people who wish to take part in the convoy, can be found on the event’s website and Facebook page.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe will speak at the Regina Rally Against the Carbon Tax on April 4. File photo

Railway man fighting for pipelines By Brian Zinchuk brian.zinchuk@sasktel.net

W hen crude-by-rail peaked in Saskatchewan, Stewart Southern Railway, the shortline from Stoughton to just outside of Regina, played a big part. Now Blair Stewart, who founded Stewart Southern Rail, is deeply concerned about energy issues, including, ironically, pipelines. Stewart is one of the organizers behind the Regina Rally Against the Carbon Tax on April 4. He hails from Fillmore. “I’ve been involved in ag all my life. I had an export company I started in 1986. And then, I was the founder of Stewart Southern Railway in 2010. In 2010, we started to move oil. Everything on our poster, I support. I’ve always been part of it all my life,” Stewart said. Asked what his issues are, he said, “Stop the carbon tax, kill Bill C-48 and

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be fine.” Stewart will have a truck in the convoy taking place

before the rally. “I think all four of those issues blend together. That’s

the reason Western Canada has come to a standstill.” He went on, “C-48, to me, as a Canadian, I can’t believe we live in Canada and some government can implement a bill that says we cannot ship western oil. It’s

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Andrew Wahba promoting entrepreneurship A former Estevan resident has found a niche by providing mentorship to aspiring entrepreneurs in the technology sector. Andrew Wahba, who works for Innovation Saskatchewan, returned to the Energy City on Thursday afternoon to discuss technology businesses and business incubation to people who attended an event at the Southeast College’s Estevan campus. Wahba was joined by Jordan McFarlane from the Conexus business cultivator, and Shea Martin, who has a start-up company named Brew Ninja based out of Regina that handles software work for microbreweries. Their appearance in Estevan was through an initiative named the Conexus Road Show. Wahba pointed out that his work with Innovation Saskatchewan is to support projects such as start-up

tech companies and different pathways to get into owning a business. “It’s a natural relationship with the cultivator where they’re working with a lot of start-up tech companies and helping them grow and scale their businesses,” said Wahba. The road show is something the Conexus Credit Union started earlier this year. They have also been to Moose Jaw, Melfort and Humboldt. The incubator just officially launched in Regina in February. “ This whole work is quite new to Saskatchewan, but there are lots of startup tech companies that are emerging and doing really well. They’ve been very successful,” said Wahba. “It’s exciting to be part of it at the beginning, and it’s a lot of fun.” They were in Estevan to let people know about what is happening in the

From left, Andrew Wahba, Shea Martin and Jordan McFarlane were in Estevan on Thursday to promote entrepreneurship in the technology sector. province’s tech sector, and to see if anybody is interested in exploring start-up opportunities in the technology sector. Other topics covered included the start-up scene in Regina, and the ven-

ture capital fund that will be launched by Innovation Saskatchewan, while Wahba discussed the work that Innovation Saskatchewan is doing to support start-up technology and innovation. Martin talked about the life

of a start-up and how his business has grown. And they discussed the importance of mentorship programs for aspiring entrepreneurs. It was about a one-hour presentation. They answered

questions from the audience once their speeches were finished. Wahba said he always enjoys coming back to Estevan. The tech scene has changed a lot since he was in the city 25 years ago. He was reminded of that when talking to local entrepreneurs while in Estevan last week. But he believes his time here played a big role in his life and his career, even though the technology sector is one that goes through rapid changes. “I remember when I first had e-mail, and I think I was in university,” said Wahba. “Things have really emerged. I think though, this entrepreneurial spirit, and trying to find solutions to problems, and not just technological, that’s a real rural Saskatchewan type of idea, and entrepreneurship in Estevan is a big deal, and always has been. In the oilfield, there’s lots of entrepreneurs here.”

The community raised $30,000 for the Estevan Wildlife Federation By Ana Bykhovskaia

Lainton also added that the evening wouldn’t have turned out so well if not for The Estevan Wildlife volunteers both at the event Federation’s (EWF) 35th an- and helping during the plannual fundraising dinner and ning and organizing stages. The proceeds from 2019 auction held at the WylieMitchell building on Saturday Estevan Wildlife Federation night was another big success. fundraising dinner will go Live and silent auctions, towards a summer conservaalong with win-a-buck, on tion camp in Estevan, support target, elimination, cooler of of Saskatchewan Wildlife cool ones and jewellery raffles Federation (SWF) youth proand a toonie 50/50, helped to gramming, scholarships at Esraise a good deal of money tevan Comprehensive School, for various EWF projects and maintenance of the Estevan shooting range and purchase programs. “The community came and release of pheasants. On together in tough times top of that, the EWF plans to to still manage to raise fund a wild turkey translocaapproximately $30,000,” tion project, host its annual said the Estevan Wildlife Fed- Opening Weekend Walleye eration fundraising committee Classic at Boundary Dam, continue with clubhouse co-chair Kendra Lainton. The night started off building and maintenance with Jerry Seipp winning an and continue to provide anopening auction for a hand- nual firearm safety instruction. crafted dinner knife by Garth Some of the money is planned to be used to sponsor youth to Hindmarch. About 270 guests had attend the SWF Conservation a choice of about 200 items Camp at Candle Lake and to available through raffles and continue facilitating a bird auctions. Some of the bigger feeding program during the items were an eagle antler winter months. The proceeds from the carving, a kids John Deere Gator, an African hunt and a previous years have allowed B.C. Sturgeon fishing trip of- EWF to successfully deliver fered through the live auction. a number of projects such abykhovskaia@estevanmercury.ca

One rifle was won through a ping pong ball auction with 15 numbered ping-pong balls auctioned off and the winner determined through the ball draw elimination. The other firearms were then auctioned off. Photo by Anastasiia Bykhovskaia as Fish in Schools program, through which school kids had a chance to try raising trout eggs. The beginning of the construction of the brand new clubhouse became possible after the last year’s fundraising as well.

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Almost all the snow cover has been gone, and farmers and ranchers will soon begin to take care of their rural property. Which means there will be a lot of smoke rising in the sky here and there around the Estevan area. Estevan Fire and Rescue Service (EFRS) reminds rural property owners to always do a controlled burn and do it as safe as possible. “You always want to make sure that you contact the control burn line,” said Estevan Fire Chief Dale Feser. When calling, the Emergency Management and Fire Safety Control Burn specialist is going to ask fo the name, location and the expected duration of the burn. “That way we can avoid the unnecessary dispatching of the fire department,” Feser added.

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Locals impress at mixed curling provincials

Many of the top curlers from across the province were at the Power Dodge Curling Centre from Thursday to Sunday for the provincial mixed curling championships, and some local curlers impressed at the event. The mixed featured 24 teams from across the province. There were plenty of notable curlers in the field. Robyn Silvernagle, who skipped Saskatchewan’s entry at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts national championship, was the third on Tyler Hartung’s rink. Kara Thevenot, who played for Silvernagle at the Scotties, was also on Hartung’s squad. Former national Scotties champion Amber Holland was the third on Dustin Kalthoff ’s rink, and reigning champion Jason Ackerman was back in the provincials field. Multi-time provincial women’s curling champion Michelle Englot skipped a team at the mixed, too. Ultimately, it was Shaun Meachem who defeated Hartung’s rink 7-2 in the A final. Meachem scored two in the first end, but Hartung replied with two in the second. Meachem took over from there. He scored one in the third, then stole two in the fourth, and added steals of one in the fifth and sixth ends. The two teams shook hands afterwards. Meachem reached the final with a 6-2 victory over Justin Heather in six ends in the semifinal round after jumping out to a 4-0 lead through three ends. Hartung, meanwhile, knocked off Ackerman 4-3 in the other semifinal. But much of the attention was on the local entries.

8-7 to reach the B final. Then he lost 6-2 to Hartung and 6-5 to St. Onge, ending his tournament. Other members of the tournament were third Taylor Marcotte, second Allan Walter and lead Deanna Marcotte. Gedak and his team of third Candace Chisholm, second Andrew McMillan and lead Janelle Gedak went 1-3 at the tournament. They lost 8-5 to Wetsch in the tournament opener. Then they recovered to defeat Verbeem 7-1, but lost 5-4 to Englot and 8-7 to Kris Keating, ending their tournament. The Mike Keating rink went 0-3. In addition to the loss to Olson, they lost 5-2 to Heather and 7-3 to Tyson Williamson. Other members of the team were third Caitlyn Green, second Brent Giesbrecht and lead Abigail Lachambre-Renkas. The provincial mixed tournament was the final event at the Power Dodge Curling Centre this season.

Robyn Silvernagle, left, and Kara Thevenot were part of Tyler Hartung’s rink. Other members of the St. the quarter-finals, defeating second Marcus Lau and lead Six teams from the Power Dodge Curling Centre com- Onge rink were third Courtney Clay Thoring 8-5, Brent Gedak Chantel Martin were also on peted. Three of them – Wade Montgomery, second Tyler 8-7, Dave Wetsch 8-0 and Keating’s team. St. Onge, Kris Keating and Corbin and lead Jana Anseth. Gamble 9-5. The win over GeOlson split his first two Meyer won his first two dak knocked the Gedak rink games, defeating another local Shawn Meyer – advanced to the quarter-finals, although games of the tournament in out of the tournament. rink Mike Keating 6-5, but Keating’s tournament then lost 11-0 to Kalthoff. all three were knocked out in convincing fashion, 8-2 over St. Onge and 9-3 over Shane Kit. ended in an 8-4 loss to Ack- Olson won four straight, dethat round. St. Onge won three A 4-3 loss to Kalthoff dropped erman. feating Thoring 7-3, Kit 4-3, Third Chelsey Emberley, Shawn Joyce 8-6 and Heather straight games in the C event him down to the B event. Another convincing win to reach the playoffs, before losing 10-3 to Meachem in followed, 8-1 over Shane Vollman, and a 6-4 win over Ben the quarters. He opened with an 8-2 Gamble put them in the B final loss to Meyer in the first draw against Meachem, but they of the tournament. He recov- lost 10-0. Meyer defeated Kit 6-3 ered to beat Keating 6-5 the following morning, but then in the C final to reach the quarter-finals, but then lost 8-3 lost 8-5 to Heather. In the C event, he won to Hartung. Third Alexandra Meyer, 7-5 over Aaron Verbeem, and pulled off one of the biggest second Austin Williamson and upsets of the tournament, a lead Leah Moriarty were also 6-5 victory over Englot’s team part of Meyer’s rink. Kris Keating opened with in what was a back-and-forth a 9-2 win over Tyson Wilaffair. The St. Onge rink quali- liamson, but then lost 7-4 to fied for the quarters with a 6-5 Hartung and 6-5 to St. Onge victory over another local rink, to fall to the C event. He rattled Leah Moriarty, left, and Austin Williamson were part of Shawn Meyer’s rink, off four straight wins to reach Tye Olson. which was one of six local teams entered.

Bruins fell behind early in series with Melfort The Power Dodge Estevan Bruins dropped the first two games of their best-ofseven Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League semifinal series with the Melfort Mustangs. Estevan scored first in both games, but lost 6-2 on Friday night and 3-1 the following night. Both games were played in Melfort. Game 3 was slated for Tuesday night at Affinity Place. (Results were not available at press time). Game 4 will be Wednesday night at Affinity Place, starting at 7:30 p.m. As of the Mercury press time, tickets were still available for Game 4, but a large crowd is expected for the game, which is sponsored by Estevan Mercury Publications. Estevan had a 2-0 lead in Game 1, as Turner Ripplinger scored with eight minutes to play in the first period to

give the Bruins a 1-0 lead, and Bryce Platt tallied four minutes into the second to double the advantage. But Melfort scored four times in a seven-minute span of the middle frame to take a 4-2 lead through two periods, and added two more goals in the third to pull away. Kenzie Arnold scored three of Melfort’s goals in the second period, and Zach Anderson also scored for the Mustangs. Colin Schmidt assisted on all four of Melfort’s goals in the frame. Carson Albrecht added two goals in the third for the Mustangs; his second goal was into an empty net. Bruin goaltender Grant Boldt stopped 27 of the 32 shots he faced in the game. Noah Giesbrecht stopped 25 shots for Melfort. In Game 2, Jayden Davis scored 5:13 into the second

period to give the Bruins a 1-0 lead over the Mustangs, but 17 seconds later, Tanner Zentner tied the game. The Mustangs had all of the offence in the third, as Albrecht scored what proved to be the game-winning goal 3:39 into the stanza, and less than five minutes later, Nolan Kadachuk added the insurance marker. Boldt stopped 22 shots in the game for the Bruins, while Giesbrecht came up with 29 saves for Melfort. The victories were the first two for Melfort against the Bruins this season. Estevan won all four meetings between the two teams during the regular season, and outscored the Mustangs 24-9 in the process. Check out www.estevanmercury.ca and this week’s edition of Southeast Lifestyles for coverage of Games 3 and 4.

Estevan and Melfort players try to reach the puck in front of Bruin goaltender Grant Boldt during Game 1 of the series between the two teams Friday night in Melfort. Photo by Devan C. Tasa of the Tisdale Recorder and the Humboldt Journal

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Strippers getting ready for annual tournament The Estevan Strippers hockey program is working on the final preparations for their annual Molson’s Spring Bust tournament – the largest recreation hockey event in the province. This year’s competition will take place from April 10 to 14 at Affinity Place, the Power Dodge Ice Centre and the Bienfait Memorial Arena. Forty teams, including eight women’s teams, will be entered in the tournament’s divisions. “Approximately 15 or 20 of them have been in the tournament since the inception 38 years ago,” said spokesperson Steve Godfrey. Only a couple of teams from last year’s tournament won’t be back this year. Opening games will be April 10 at 6:30 p.m. The games the first two days will largely feature local teams, but the tournament will boast squads from throughout southern Saskatchewan and even a few from southwest Manitoba as well. “I think the over-30 will present some good games, some really tight games,” said Godfrey. “The women’s division will be very entertaining, and the over-45 division is always entertaining.” Godfrey also noted the support of the Bienfait Memorial Arena, which will be

From left, Steve Godfrey with the Estevan Strippers hockey team, City of Estevan leisure services program manager Erin Wilson, and Dominic Cote and Riley Tetreault from Baker Hughes participate in a cheque presentation for $2,000 to the city’s parent and tot skate program. used for games for the second consecutive year. “Bienfait was gracious enough to keep their rink open for us,” said Godfrey. “They’ve been really accommodating, and it’s really nice to have that third ice surface. Without them, it would be

very tough to keep our 40 teams in this tournament.” The tournament is not only a showcase for good hockey for the better part of five days, but it also serves as a fundraiser. Godfrey said the average revenues from the tournament over the past five

years have been $25,000, and the average donations over the last five years have been $15,000. The Strippers have used that money to support all sorts of provincial and national championships that have come into the com-

munity. They support local sports teams and organizations, and other causes in the community. Among the causes that they supported with the proceeds from last year’s tournament is the parent and tot skate offered by the City

of Estevan’s leisure services division. “There is approximately 30-40 different organizations we contribute to every year,” said Godfrey. Godfrey pointed out one of the organizations they support, Penta Completions Estevan Minor Football, is running the score clock at one of the arenas this year. Muc h of the funds through the tournament come from the cabarets at the Power Dodge Curling Centre, which will be April 12 and 13 this year. DJ Dave Elliott will provide entertainment the first night, and rock group Third Degree Birnz will offer live music on the second. The curling club will also be the site of a social area each night of the tournament. Godfrey said the tournament carries a big economic spin-off for the community, with players and their families coming to Estevan, and staying in hotels and eating in restaurants. “We really do this for the community,” said Godfrey. “We’ve got 40 teams, and approximately 25 of those are from out of town. They’re staying here for two nights and enjoying our community, and half the money will be donated to all of the organizations around Estevan.”

Elecs badminton team has been busy The Estevan Comprehensive School (ECS) Elecs badminton team has been busy, as they have been to three tournaments already this season. Their first competition of the year was at Midale Central School March 16. Kaiden Tuchscherer and Abby Hanson won gold in mixed doubles, and Ruth Pecson won gold in girls singles. Maya Daoust and Tayce Miller took home the silver medal in girls doubles. Their next competition was at the Weyburn Comprehensive School March 23. Tuchscherer and Hanson once again teamed up to win gold in mixed doubles, and Pecson won gold in girls singles for the second straight meet. Sarah

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From left, Aizee Palad, Trinity Rooks, Taylor Haux, Jonah Bachorcik and Jordan Gillingham were among the medal winners at a badminton tournament in Oxbow. Photo submitted

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Two of Canada’s best visit Hillcrest The Grade 5 and 6 class at Hillcrest School had the opportunity to meet somebody they look up to when Canadian skeleton athlete Madison Charney visited the school on Friday afternoon. Charney is a part of the Classroom Champion program, which allows top Canadian athletes to interact with school students. Hillcrest’s Grade 5 and 6 class is among her classes. She talked to the students about her Olympic aspirations, showed them some photos and videos, and answered questions from the children. Charney said it’s been a fantastic experience to be part of Classroom Champion. “It puts a face to all of the Canadians who are cheering for you and behind you whenever you’re competing. But the joy that I’ve gotten back from seeing how excited the kids get has been life-changing,” said Charney. Each month she sends Hillcrest a video on a life lesson or something else the kids can learn. The students then have a community challenge to complete. It was through her skeleton teammate Jane Channell that Charney heard of Classroom Champion. “She was a mentor last

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Madison Charney spoke to students in the Grade 5/6 class at Hillcrest School on Friday.

this year, and I’ve been lucky enough to have quite a few classes,” said Charney. Charney said her mom helped her get into skeleton. She had been involved in sports, and Charney’s mom signed the young athlete up for a recruitment camp. From there, she was put on a local sliding school team, and then she worked her way up to the national team. The sport has allowed her to travel and meet new people, but there is also a thrill of sliding down a track head-first on a sled at more than 100 kilometres per hour. And she hopes her abilities on the skeleton slopes could translate to a birth with

Team Canada at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. She finished 17th at the world championships last year. Channell was with Charney for the tour of the southeast that also took them to Carlyle, Manor and other schools. Channell, who finished 10th at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyongchang, South Korea, echoed Charney’s comments about the benefits of Classroom Champions. “Some of my previous teammates were Classroom Champions and mentors, and just from hearing their experiences and helping them film their videos, I really wanted to be a part of this amazing

organization,” said Channell. Since Hillcrest was one of Charney’s schools, Channell watched Charney talk to the students. Neither Charney nor Channell had been in Saskatchewan previously, and to be able to reach out to communities and classrooms is fantastic. “What we’re able to offer to them, in return they give us back amazing things like support, and just knowing they’re … keeping us accountable for what we do.” Channell was drawn to skeleton while watching the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah, with her grandfather.

They watched a couple of sleds race by, and while he thought they were crazy, Channell was hooked. “It just followed me through high school and university, and here I am today,” said Channell, who is always looking for that perfect run. “There is no such thing as the perfect run. It doesn’t exist, because there’s something that can always be better, and so it’s just that quest for coming as close to a perfect run as there is.” After Charney finished her speech, the two skeleton athletes were treated to races put on by the classroom down the school’s hallway.

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health professional will examine the following: • Visual system- how the eyes track, quick eye movements, focus, pupil reaction to light • Vestibular system- how well you are able to balance in different positions with your eyes open and closed, checking the ear canals with head movements • Neurological systemchecking your reflexes, sensation, cranial nerves, coordination • Cervical Spine (Neck)assessing movement, strength, muscles, joints, nerves

A Post-Injury Concussion Assessment should be performed by a health care professional that has taken specialized training in concussion management. The first part of the assessment is the Subjective Exam. Questions will be asked about: • How the injury occurred • Symptoms immediately after • Current symptoms • Past medical history • Red flags will be ruled out The second part of the assessment is the Objective Exam. The

A diagnosis is then made which could include concussion with or without loss of consciousness and/or whiplash. A concussion diagnosis is made when the athlete has sustained an injury that is consistent with the mechanism of injury for concussion and also has at least one symptom of concussion. The only way to confidently clear an athlete if there is no clear mechanism of injury is to test them against their Pre-Season Concussion

Research has shown that 1015% of athletes are estimated to experience concussions every year while playing contact sports. It is essential to understand the importance of a Post-Injury Concussion Assessment.

and himself. “It’s definitely a mental game, and I always like to challenge myself,” he said. Fitzpatrick expects the donations will pick up once golf season begins. He’ ll spend a lot of time at the golf course, and will be speaking with people at Woodlawn. “The event is still three months away, so I have lots of time,” he said. Thus far he has raised $140 for Kidsport. A couple of people have donated, including a co-work and his father. To support Fitzpatrick’s effort, please visit his GoFundMe page. Baseline Test…more on this in a future article. Now that a concussion has been diagnosed, can it be treated? Stay tuned for the answers in next week’s article!

Leann Boehm is the Clinic Director and Physical Therapist at Southeast Physiotherapy in Estevan, Saskatchewan. The clinic is affiliated with Complete Concussion Management Inc. and provides concussion assessment, treatment, and baseline testing. Southeast Physiotherapy’s team has treated 108 concussions and performed 285 Baseline Tests to date. She would love to hear from you: leann@ southeastphysio.ca

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Council approves sidewalk along Souris A new sidewalk is to be constructed along Souris Avenue North this year. Estevan city council awarded the tender for the sidewalk, to be located from Edward Street to Wellock Road, to Turnbull Excavating for $71,490 during the March 25 council meeting. The tender was not the lowest one submitted, but city engineer Kiflom Weldeab said a couple of the submitted bids were disqualified because a consent of surety was not included in the package. It is expected the new sidewalk will provide greater safety for pedestrians. Construction is slated to start May 13 and be completed by May 31.

*** Council received a letter from Catherine McKenna, the federal minister of the environment and Climate Change Canada. In her correspondence, McKenna thanked council for three letters they sent from Dec. 3, 2018, to Jan. 22, 2019, regarding the equivalency agreement for coal-fired electricity in Saskatchewan. Council had asked her to meet with community stakeholders, and representatives from the Estevan Chamber of Commerce and SaskPower. She apologized for the delay in her reply. McKenna pointed out that the equivalency agreement that would extend the

lives of Units 4 and 5 at the Boundary Dam Power Station has been published. The agreement has since been published a second time, delaying its ratification. McKenna also noted the progress for Canada’s first geothermal facility, which will be located near Estevan and completed by Deep Earth Energy Production. *** Habitat for Humanity’s request for support was approved. The local Habitat committee is preparing for its second build, and asked council for $10,000 in funding support, along with the waiver for permitting costs, similar to what was done for their first home.

This second home will be located on Sillers Street, next to Habitat’s first home. Members of council suggested a future home could be located on Wellock Road or another area where lots are available. *** Two public works tenders were awarded at the meeting. The dust control tender was granted to Fort Distributors at a cost of $0.32 per litre, delivered and applied. The estimate of the amount of product needed is $110,880. Dust control is applied to a number of gravel roads within city limits, with some roads requiring only one application annually and others needing two, due to

the amount of vehicle traffic. Also, the traffic paint tender was awarded to Sherwin Williams for $38,443.95. *** The monthly water quality reports for January and February from Shane Bucsis, the manager of the water treatment plant and wastewater treatment plant, showed more than 185 million litres of water were treated and more than 145 million litres were pumped into the distribution system in January, and more than 145 million litres of water were treated and 123 million litres were treated for February. No plant upsets occurred and all registered parameters were below government regulations, except

for trihalomethanes, which will remain high until the city’s primary water source is shifted from Boundary Dam to Rafferty Dam. *** One building permit for $1,500 was issued in January, and another permit for $45,000 was granted in February. There were five permits for $375,000 issued in the first two months of 2018. *** Council gave first reading to a bylaw to reduce the speed for vehicle travelling on Souris Avenue North from Wellock Road to the north city limits to 60 kilometres per hour. Second and third readings will come at a later date.

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On March 25, 2019 meeting the first reading of this bylaw was passed and the final readings is expected to

The proposed Bylaw 2019-2012 may be inspected by any person in the City Clerk’s Office, on the main level of City Hall, between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm, Monday to Friday. Dated this 26th day of March, 2019

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A16 April 3, 2019 Obituaries Knut “Ken” Klarholm 1929 - 2019 Knut “Ken” Klarholm, late of Estevan, SK passed away at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at the age of 89 years. Ken is predeceased by his parents Henning and Borghild Klarholm and his parents-in-law, Andrew and Eva Konashuk. He is also predeceased by one sister, Lorraine Wheler, one sisterin-law Inga Klarholm, and one

brother-in-law Trygve Laland. Ken is survived by his loving wife, Mary Klarholm with 54 years of marriage, and his three step children, Larry and Marie Sopko; Shirley Peterson, her husband Steven, and their three children Kyle, Krista and Kurtis; Victoria Miller, her husband Brian, and her two children Aaron and Regan Brady. There are also many greatgrandchildren of the above. Ken is also survived by two brothers, four sisters and other close family members, his sister-in-law, Helen Bogdanek, her husband John - their children Alvin and Dan; Gordon Klarholm - his children Beverley, Leona, Barbara and Eric; Babe and Margaret Klarholm - their children Darren, Kim, Susan and Debbie; Mildred Wreggitt - her children Linda, Evelyn, Donna and David; Marina Laland of Norway - her children Kathy-Ann, Toni, and Tor Henning; Betty Penstock, her husband Don, their children Jason, Byron and Penny; Loretta Elford, her husband Stewart, - their daughter Juanita; Lorraine’s children Laura, Robert, Marcie and Trevor; his brother-in-law, Milton Wheler. As well, Ken has numerous cousins and relatives in both Norway and Sweden. Ken had a passion for fishing and he did so many times on the Rafferty Reservoir with family and friends, but his favorite was fishing on the Pacific Ocean. Farming was Ken’s life - in his younger years, he and his brother Gordon spent a few winters in lumber and logging camps in B.C. and Manitoba. Ken and Mary Sopko were married in Grande Prairie on October 26, 1965. At the time, Mary was a young widow with three children, and they moved to our farm north of Macoun. The children grew up on the farm, attended the Macoun Elementary School then the Estevan Comprehensive High School. Shirley became a Mary Kay consultant. Victoria became a high school mathematics teacher. Larry became a petroleum engineering technologist. Ken and Mary enjoyed grain farming and raising cattle for 40 years before retiring to their home in Estevan. They travelled to Norway and Sweden to meet his relatives. They also travelled to Las Vegas, the Okanagan, Victoria, and many times to the Peace River region to visit Mary’s relatives and friends. They got to know many wonderful people in Estevan, and were an integral part of the church community. Ken loved music especially country, gospel, old time, and bluegrass. Ken and Mary loved to dance and meet new friends. Ken took pride in saying, “Life is a Blessing – rejoice, dance, and be happy”. He will be sadly missed by everyone who had the opportunity and the pleasure of meeting him during his lifelong journey. A Celebration of Ken’s life was held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Estevan on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Lori James presiding. A time of lunch and fellowship followed in the parish hall. Interment took place at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan. Those so wishing may make donations in memory of Ken to Trinity Lutheran Church – 738 2nd Street, Estevan, SK S4A 2B3. Deb Heidinger with Hall Funeral Services, Estevan assisted Ken’s family.

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The family would like to thank the Estevan Regional Nursing Home for the excellent care that Ken received. Special thanks is extended to Rev. Lori James for her compassion and guidance as well as Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Marta Rucks 1926 – 2019 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Marta Rucks (nee Wittin) at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at the age of 92 years. Marta was predeceased by her husband Ewald in 2019 and two children, Garwin in 1961 and Doren in 2007. Marta was also predeceased by her four sisters, Emmy, Meta, Freda and Herta as well as her parents, Arnold and Bertha Wittin in Germany. Marta is survived by her children and their families: Reita MacDonald of Saskatoon, SK and her children, Patrick and Michael; Edwin (Sheri) of Frobisher, SK and their children, Emily (Andrew) and their daughter Hazel, Aaron and his daughter Bly, and Laura; Dieter (Marlene) of Frobisher, SK and their children, Cory (Tia) and their sons, Harbyn, Fentyn and Kamdyn, Devin (Lauren) and their children Dominic and Naomi; and Dustin (Ashley). She will also be missed by her sister Lenchen in Germany;a special niece Gisela Hammermeister of Winnipeg, MB as well as a special Godson and nephew Harold Weiss in Winnipeg, MB. Marta grew up as the youngest of 6 daughters in the eastern part of Germany. Towards the end of the war, at the age of 18, she travelled along with her young nephew aged 12 to the western part of Germany where her oldest sister lived and planned to stay with her. There she met Ewald and they were married in 1947, a life they shared together for almost 72 years. In 1948, a son was born and together the family embarked on a life changing journey to Canada where they homesteaded and farmed south of Frobisher. They were long standing members of St John’s Lutheran Church in Frobisher until moving to Estevan. Later years when Marta and her husband Ewald moved to a condo in Estevan, she continued her passion for growing flowers, welcoming others into her home with fresh baking, playing her organ and sewing. She was a member of St Peter’s Lutheran Church when her and Ewald moved to Estevan. The family is grateful to the nurses and caregiver staff at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home for their tremendous care for Mom during her short time there. The Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Estevan, SK with Rev. Jason Schultz officiating. The lunch reception was held following the service in the church auditorium. Interment will take place at a later date. If friends so desire memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice in memory of Marta. Yvonne Clark at Hall Funeral Services, Estevan assisted Marta’s family.

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Obituaries Vernon Lorne Becker June 22, 1927 - February 10, 2019 What follows is an excerpt from Vernon Lorne Becker’s Eulogy, as delivered by his 2 granddaughters, Rechel Leonard and Lyndsay Vautour. How do you capture the essence of a life well lived? Of a man like our Grandpa? You look at what was important to him, and, in true Grandpa fashion, tell some good stories from along the way. A lot of what we are able to share today comes from diary entries from Grandpa over the years. Every day he would write down highlights from his day, and he did this for more than 50 years. The importance of FAMILY Grandpa was born on the family farm near Maxim, Saskatchewan on June 22, 1927. He was not alone - he came into the world with his twin sister, Verna. They were delivered into the loving arms of four big sisters. Times were not easy in Grandpa’s childhood. The house he grew up in had little insulation, so in winter with many little bodies to a bed they tried to stay warm under quilts stuffed with the down of bulrushes. One exceptional Christmas Grandpa, who usually received an orange and candy as his gift, also received a pair of overshoes, which he wore outside on Christmas Day to collect the milk cows. He was riding his pony, and, while crossing the prairie, the pony tripped in a gopher hole and fell on top of Grandpa. By the time he reached home his leg was considerably swollen. Great Grandpa determined he had to cut off the new boot. Grandpa suggested he cut off his leg instead! Grandpa’s own family grew from discovering true love with Elma Milne. Grandpa and Grandma met when Grandpa was staying with his sister, which is where Grandma was boarding while teaching school. Their first date was to see White Christmas with Bing Crosby. They cozied up on a hard, cold wooden bench. Grandpa was hooked! They were married in 1950 - Grandpa, handsome in his doublebreasted suit, and Grandma in a blue grey wool dress her mother made. For Grandpa and Grandma, life as a family really started with the arrival of Wendy in November, 1953. Grandpa left Grandma at the hospital and returned to the job he was working on for the midnight shift. When he came home to their trailer early the next morning he saw a note on the door, but just thought someone was playing a prank on him. Later, he got up to take a closer look at the note. It read, “Baby girl arrived at 3am!” signed by the doctor. Following Wendy’s birth, Grandpa and Grandma shared many adventures, generally centered on pulling a small trailer between various jobsites. In the three years that followed, Grandpa’s work would see them move more than 30 times. Imagine all the people they met…some of whom remained as lifelong friends. In 1956, a second daughter, Willadell, arrived in Oxbow, Saskatchewan. Wilma arrived about 18 months later - in 1958, also in Oxbow. Shortly after, Grandpa and Grandma decided to relocate to Estevan, where they bought their first house. It cost $12,500 and Grandpa captured in his diaries that he felt they’d never pay for it! Extended family was always important to Grandpa, too. The family would travel and spend time with Grandma and Grandpa’s siblings. Frequently these events involved some pranks and shenanigans. One such prank was when Elma’s sister and husband got married. The wedding car was parked outside of the church. During the reception, Grandpa and his brother-in-law, Sandy, quietly jacked up the back end of the car. As the newly-weds were about to depart for their honeymoon everyone gathered to see them off. Of course, the tires only spun and the car went nowhere, which Grandpa and Sandy thought was hilarious! Later in life, Grandma and Grandpa travelled frequently with their siblings to the US, Europe, Hawaii, and various places in Canada. They also attended many curling championships and spent many winters in Arizona. As a father, Grandpa is remembered as a gentle man with the softest heart, his compassion for others was lifelong. Grandpa was a devoted family man and the patriarch everyone looked up to. The importance of WORK Another important dimension of Grandpa’s life was work - which he started when he was 14 years old. Grandpa’s early work experiences included being a hired hand on farms for about five years, then driving truck for about four years. After getting married in 1950 there wasn’t much work around home so he headed to Leduc to work in the oil industry. He worked for a few different companies before settling into a 30 year career with Dowell Canada. Many times he worked along-side Grandma’s brother, Sandy, one of his infamous sidekicks. One time Grandpa and Sandy, as young roughnecks, were working near Edmonton, drilling in a ditch. The head driller left these two young workers on their own and headed back to Edmonton. As they were drilling they hit something hard. They drilled and drilled, grinding away at what they believed to be a boulder, until this guy came along and said, “What are you guys doing?! You are drilling right on top of a 16 inch gas line!” And if that wasn’t bad enough, there was a power line right above them. Again Grandpa somehow escaped disaster. In the oil patch, a day was defined as when a job started until it was done, which often ended up being hours or days later. Grandpa said – “the oil fields were very challenging work; no two days were the same.” He worked hard and made numerous good friends, again many that he kept throughout his whole life. Over time, he rose through the ranks with Dowell, taking on positions with more responsibility and frequently requiring relocation. Grandpa and Grandma moved from Estevan to Halifax so Grandpa could try his hand at offshore drilling - back to Edmonton to run the Nisku operation, and then full circle back to Estevan. Grandpa’s final relocation to Estevan resulted from downsizing at Dowell. He was really impacted by this decision, but, not one to mope, he decided to work for Elder Tools. A couple of years later, he started his own tool company - Becker Oil Tools. He built this company from the ground up, with Grandma at his side. Becker Oil Tools soon became so busy that he took on a partner, and they worked together until Grandpa’s retirement in 1994. Grandpa was an unbelievably strong man with an amazing work ethic, and provided for his family selflessly. He was always there to lend a hand and could fix anything that needed fixing. He loved his work and the people he met along the way. After retirement, Grandpa could often be found in his garage puttering around, woodworking, fixing things or rigging up his own creations. He frequently said, “I’m not happy unless I work with wood everyday.” Grandpa had a love of nature through gardening, feeding the rabbits and birds. He built numerous birdhouses (he calculated close to 150) for martins, wrens, robins and orioles. Friends and family have been recipients of his handmade birdhouses and feeders over the years. Since moving to Regina in 2015 he diligently monitored and fed the birds outside the dining room. Since his passing, the residents of College Park II, where he resided, have said to Grandma that Grandpa is now flying with the birds. Our brothers and cousins, when asked to share some of their favourite memories of Grandpa, listed such happy memories as playing golf, pool, and cribbage; going fishing; woodworking; spending time at the cabin and boathouse; playing hide and seek; and listening to him tell stories from when he was younger. We, as the granddaughters, have many fond memories, too. We remember how much fun it was when we were little and grandpa would pretend he was reading the newspaper. We’d creep up slowly, he’d jump up and chase us. We would be screaming and laughing. He’d often come into our bedroom and scold us for giggling when we should be sleeping, but he’d always leave laughing, as the truth was he loved hearing us have a good time. The importance of FAITH Another important aspect of Grandpa’s 91 years of life was his faith. Grandpa was born in a family of believers. His family practiced a very simple faith whereby the adherents would congregate twice weekly in homes of other believers. The message must have gotten through to him, as his faith was a pillar of his life. Grandpa joined Grandma became members of Westminster Presbyterian Church where Grandpa was Elder and member of the Presbytery. In their later years, Grandpa and Grandma became members of the congregation at St Paul’s United Church. Grandpa will be forever loved and remembered by: his wife of 68 years, Elma; his daughters, Wendy (Dana) Sokalofsky and Willadell (Dennis) Garreck of Regina, and Wilma (Lance) Mack of Estevan; grandchildren, Rechel (Craig), Brett (Reena), Lyndsay (Jeremy), Brennen, Graham, Jeremy (Robyn), Aaron (Channy) and Nolan (Courtney); nine great grandchildren; in-laws, Marge Becker, Irene Becker, Sandy Milne and Lloyd and Beverly McCabe, as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Lou Becker; parents-in-law, Bill and Mary Milne; brothers, Bert and Delmer; sisters, Alice, Clara, Neoma, Billie (Vernetta) and twin sister, Verna, and grandson Christopher. A celebration of Grandpa’s life was held on Saturday, February 16th, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul's United Church, Estevan, Sask. with Rev. Jason Richards officiating. Lunch followed in the church auditorium. A private family interment will take place at a later date.

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The family would like to thank the staff at College Park II, Regina General Hospital Emergency and Unit 6F for the wonderfully compassionate care and concern. Memorial donations may be made to the Allan Blair Cancer Centre, c/o Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, 200 - 4545 Parliament Avenue, Regina, Sask., S4W 0G3 or a charity of your choice. Dustin Hall with Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, assisted Vern's family.

Police investigating trailer theft Members of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) are investigating the theft of a flat deck trailer. According to the March 29 day shift report from the EPS, the trailer was stolen from a business in the 600-block of Fifth Street. It is described as a 32-foot silver Diamond Tilt Deck trailer with a tandem axle. At the time it went missing, it had a Saskatchewan licence plate of 332 IQL on it. The EPS reported two days later that the trailer had been recovered and returned to its owner. If anyone saw suspicious activity in that area or has surveillance video from neighboring businesses or residences, please contact the Estevan Police at 306-634-4767 or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. In other recent police news, police received a complaint of theft from a residence during the March 27 day shift. The matter is under investigation. Members were called about an attempted fraud. The

complainant received a call from someone claiming to be a debt collector. The collector wanted personal information from the complainant. No information was supplied to the caller. As a result of a driving complaint in the Willow Park Greens area during the March 27 night shift, a 32-year-old man from Macoun was charged with dangerous driving. He was released for Estevan Provincial Court at a later date. The vehicle he was operating has also been impounded for 30 days. Members conducted numerous curfew checks on people out on judicial release conditions. All were in compliance with these conditions. Officers responded to a complaint of three people drinking in the valley behind Cundall Drive during the March 28 night shift. One female was charged under the Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act for having, giving or consuming alcohol in a place other than a private location, and a 39-year-old woman from

Estevan was charged for failing to comply with her conditions. She was released for court in May. Police attended to a report of a hit and run around 13th Avenue and Ninth Street. The matter is still under investigation. A 20-year-old Estevan man was charged with possession of cannabis in a motor vehicle, after police conducted a check on a suspicious vehicle around Hillcrest School. Members responded to several complaints of a male sleeping in businesses it the downtown area. The 56-yearold man has been charged under the Trespass to Property Act and will appear in court in May. Police received a call of a hit and run from the 1200-block of Fourth Street during the March 29 day shift. A U-Haul truck backed into a parked vehicle at the location. The matter is still under investigation. The EPS assisted another police service during the March 29 night shift with

gathering information for a matter the other agency is investigating. The investigation is ongoing. Police were called to Perkins Street during the March 30 day shift for a report of a theft that occurred sometime the previous night. Several items were stolen from a business. The matter is under investigation. Officers received a call during the March 30 night shift about a male in the Hillside area who was screaming and yelling. Police attended and arrested an Estevan male for causing a disturbance. He was extremely intoxicated and lodged in cells for the night. Police received a complaint in relation to a disturbance and an assault. Police attended and mediated a resolution for the evening. The assault is still under investigation. Officers were called about a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot in north Estevan during the March 31 day shift. The vehicle was not stolen but the registered owner was contacted about getting it removed.

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changed since some students graduated last year or didn’t have enough time, but with just a few roles to fill there were no auditions. “We just picked a couple of people and got it going again,” said Hanna. All current performers are Grade 9-12 ECS students. Hanna noted that she was strongly impressed with how good the actors were in what they are doing. “Everyone has been really good. It’s funny because they come into rehearsal joking and laughing, we are Grades 9-12, we are all teenagers. And you tell them, ‘We

are going to go.’ And they just turn it on. It’s insane the way they can flip and just act whatever is required of them,” said Hanna. Play participants were excited to be there and do more, and for Hanna this experience proved the stereotype of high school kids not willing to commit to anything is totally wrong. “It’s such a great cast, I’m really happy to work with them,” she added. “I’m so proud of how far they’ve come in this amount of time.” Planning and rehearsals started in January, and by the end of March, the drama club

was set and ready to perform. However, not everything went smooth and easy. “Getting costumes to look old (was hard). We had people to bring some stuff… Getting things to match the period I guess (was the most difficult),” said Hanna. First, they will demonstrate the play to the Estevan community and later to the jury at the Region 1 Drama Festival in Yorkton. “That’s going to be our big run-through before we go… It’s mostly just to get them used to (playing) in a room where people are going to be there because it’s a completely different ballgame, ” said Hanna. The group will be leaving for Yorkton the next day after the Estevan performance to participate in the festival that is scheduled for April 4-6. Hanna noted that there are a couple of schools signed to participate in the festival which are known for being really good at this. “We are probably the only school at that festival, that it’s our first time ever going to a drama festival,” said. And if that first experience goes well, the Provincial Drama Festival will be the next step. The home run-through will take place at the ECS cafetorium on Wednesday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door for $5 and for voluntary donations. To see the video excerpt of 937, please visit www.estevanmercury.ca.

The Souris Valley Museum is organizing the Greatest Easter Egg Hunt for local families. The event will be April 20 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the museum, located on Highway 39 west of the city. This event will be a great day for families to come out for the hunt, which will be

around the museum and its grounds. It will begin at 1:00 p.m., but the museum will be opening its doors at 12:30 p.m. for those families who want to register and pay prior to the start time. When the hunt starts, children will collect five eggs of the same colour and ex-

change them at the front for a special treat. If they find the silver egg, they will win a prize. No registration is required, but it is recommended to register and pay prior to the start time. Admission to the museum will cost $2 per child while adults are free. Participants are asked to bring their Easter egg baskets.

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The Este van Com prehensive School’s (ECS) Drama Club is putting up a historical play named 937 by Don Zolidis. It’s a strong and heartbreaking story of an ocean liner, the SS St. Louis, delivering 937 Jewish Refugees out of the hands of Nazism to Havana, Cuba. The historical drama reveals the Jewish refugees struggle for freedom, survival and love back in 1939. The play co-director Abby Hanna, who put it together along with Tayler Olver, believes that there couldn’t be a better time to bring this story to the public. “I think it’s very topical right now, especially since it has to deal with refugees and turning people away. The SS St. Louis that’s in this play was a real ship, and very recently our prime minister apologized for turning it away. And I think that’s just something that is interesting to see how they think about it and can relate it to what’s happening now with refugees. I think, if there is a time to do this play, it’s now,” said Hanna.

Estevan Comprehensive School’s Drama Club members performing 937 by Don Zolidis were, from left, Mckenna Van De Woestyne, Jordyn Meshke, Randy Fast, Parker Lavoie, Levi Stepp, Nathan Littlefield, Ciara Dayman, Carter Porter and Angelle Avery. Photo by Anastasiia Bykhovskaia Originally, the play was put together for the drama class. Later it was decided to take it a step further. “We graduated, we performed it just for the community. It was good. We liked it. And then Mrs. Wilhelm,

our drama teacher, contacted us around December-ish to say, ‘I want to try going to (Regional) Drama Festival. Would you guys come back and do 937 again?’ So we said ‘yes,’” explained Hanna. The play cast partially

MADD to host community event By Cassandra Howard Every year hundreds of people are killed and tens of thousands are injured in impaired driving crashes.This not only affects the victims but their family members and friends as well. Anti-drinking and driving groups started appearing in the 1980s. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Canada was formed in 1989. Since then, MADD has been raising awareness about the fearful numbers of deaths and injuries caused by drinking and driving. In 2018, MADD had to expand their advocating efforts, from just drunk driving to advocating against impaired driving, because of

the legalization of cannabis. On April 13, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. there will be a road block in front of the Estevan Police Service building, for a town hall event. Connie Hagel, the volunteer co-ordinator for Estevan’s chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, says she will be coming out to talk about the importance of MADD and their mission to prevent impaired driving. “There is going to be a few police cruisers out there, both RCMP and city police. There’s going to be a safety patrol set up by SGI,” said Hagel. “I think the mayor is going to talk and myself, and we’ll have a table out for MADD.” Hagel wants to bring into better light, a program

called Report Impaired Drivers (RID). This is a partnership program started by SGI, the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority and various law enforcement agencies in the province back in 2010 and is since continuing to grow. MADD is always advertising against impaired driving, and helping those who are affected by tragic circumstances involving impaired driving. Hagel says she expects about 50100 people to show up to the event, possibly more because the road block is going to get the community’s attention. This event is going to be educational, and Hagel encourages the community to come and join.

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Her Smile Though her smile is gone forever. And her hand we cannot touch, We still have so many memories, Of the one we loved so much. Her memory is our keepsake, With which we will never part. God has her in his keeping, We have her in our hearts. We love and miss you. From all your family

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Around the World and Back Again at Westview School Internationally acclaimed storyteller and actor Leigh-Anne Kehler made over 20 kids laugh, sing and dance along as she took them on an Around the World and Back Again adventure. The second concert of the 2018-19 Koncerts for Kids series took place on the last day of March at Westview School. Through her stories, Kehler taught kids how children grow in Japan and Central Africa, on the Islands of Samoa and back at home. Together they experienced joy and celebration, fear, strength and bravery. Originally from Altona, Man.,

Kehler has participated in many storytelling festivals all around Canada as well as in Japan, Thailand, Norway and Denmark and also travelled to most of the places she discusses in her various storytelling performances. Her deep and often funny stories knit people together, bring understanding, help grow empathy and allow people to see some aspects of life from new perspectives. The Estevan Arts Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Koncerts for Kids series will continue on April 18 with Teddy Anderson bringing a Hoop Dancer performance to Westview School.

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