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City had a surplus in 2018 By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca

The City of Estevan’s audited financial statements were released at Monday night’s meeting of Estevan city council, and they show the city continued to make strides on a number of fronts. Giselle Bourgeois and Ashley Rushton from MNP presented the document to city council. It shows the city had a surplus of revenues over expenses of $3.30 million, with about $1.13 million of that coming from provincial and federal capital grants and contributions. Revenues were at about $33.25 million, with nearly two-thirds of that amount ($21.42 million) coming through property taxes. Fees and charges accounted for about $10.35 million of the revenues. The revenues were down from $33.65 million in 2017, but expenses were also down, as they came in at $31.08 million, compared to $31.31 million in 2017. City manager Jeff Ward pointed out the city operates on a budget of a little more than $30 million, so to come close to that on an annual basis is a positive sign. Recreation and cultural services accounted for the largest share of the expenses at more than $7.55 million, followed by protective services ($5.83 million), transportation services ($5.79 million) and general government services ($5.74 million). The city was carrying about $7.17 million in cash at the end of last year, although about $3.09 million of that is restricted cash. Cash levels were at about $4.95 million at the end of 2017. The restricted cash included $264,700 for the upkeep of the cemetery, $832,302 for the new Estevan Regional Nursing Home and $2 million through the federal gas tax, which will be allocated to approved projects. There is also some money set aside for the water intake project that is currently underway, which is shifting the primary water source from Boundary Dam to Rafferty Dam. “We’re continually doing progress billings as the project goes, and then we submit back for the Canada Builds Funds from the federal and the provincial governments,” said Ward. As the first phase gets completed this year, the city will have a better picture of where they’re at. “We’re in a great financial position cash-wise, and we’re making sure to monitor that and budget that as we move forward, but that continual net debt reduction and getting that as close to zero as possible is going to be a continuation here in the short-term,” said Ward. The city’s cash level provides a built-in reserve in case something unforeseen happens, such as a disaster or an unbudgeted road repair. “I think we’ve done a lot of due diligence, and worked with our accounting team, to make sure that … if there is a snow storm, or if there is some sort of item like that, so that we can weather the storm,” said Ward. Total financial assets were $15.31 million at the end of last year, while liabilities were $34.16 million. The bulk of the liabilities ($28.02 million) were for long-term debt; the long-term debt for the city was at about $30.39 million at the end of 2017. The net debt, which is the excess of liabilities over assets, was at $18.85 million, down from $23.82 million a year earlier. Ward noted that net debt is the figure that many municipalities pay the closest attention to, and it’s been a point of emphasis for city council. “I think we’ve implemented a plan that’s still relevant and useful. Generally the plan is to pay down about $4 million or $4.5 million a year, while still borrowing $2 million to complete large-scale projects,” said Ward. If there’s one source of concern with the financial statements, it remains with the taxes receivable category, which stands at $2.5 million and growing. That figure has been climbing in recent years, but Ward sees some reason for hope looming. “There was some sales of some properties here in the start of this year, that will reduce that pretty substantially, so that we’re to a more comparative level, but it’s definitely something that we have to be concerned with, and make sure that we watch. “We’re going through our tax enforcement process, just like any other year, and council is being made aware and given that information as they go into any budget year.”

Savour the Southeast food and drink festival attracted a big crowd. Photo by Anastasiia Bykhovskaia

By Ana Bykhovskaia abykhovskaia@estevanmercury.ca

For two hours people kept steadily coming through the doors of Affinity Place on Saturday night, as the Savour the Southeast food and drinks festival was gaining momentum. Intriguing food aromas tickled the nose and colourful light glares of drink bottles teased the eye, as people were making their way around the stage with DJ Baby Daddy and later the Johnny McCuaig Band

filling the air with the music. Some vendors were local, while others brought their product from all across Saskatchewan so the Estevan community could sample the entire palette of flavours. A big crowd of food and drink connoisseurs came to enjoy what the festival had to offer this year, making the event another big success. However, the attendance numbers were slightly down in comparison to past events. “The Savour was well attended. Attendance seemed to be down from previous years, but not entirely surprising

with the economy as it is. But we are still happy with the attendance and the cabaret exceeded our expectations,” said Savour the Southeast cochair Amanda Spenst. The cabaret performance by Aces Wild took place at the Power Dodge Curling Centre this year and was really well attended. “Everybody seemed to be having a really great time… Being the first year having it in two separate locations, we weren’t really sure how that would go. Whether people would just go home right after savour, or whether they would

actually head over to the curling rink. And it seemed like the majority of the people did head over to the cabaret next door, and we did have more people (coming just) for the cabaret also,” said Spenst. It was really busy at the cabaret, and Spenst said that looking forward they will consider keeping the savour and the cabaret parts of the night separate, instead of making everybody leave the Affinity for some time prior to proceeding with the entertainment as they used to do it before. “It turned out to be better A2 » VOLUNTEERS

Estevan strongly represented at Regina Senate hearings on Bill C-48 By Brian Zinchuk brian.zinchuk@sasktel.net

The Senate Transportation and Communications Committee got an earful when it held a hearing May 1 in Regina, looking into Bill C-48, the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act. Nearly all the presentations were dead-set against the bill save one. In a curious juxtaposition, Davide Latremouille, a fisheries habitat biologist originally from the Maritimes, was representing the Skeena Fisheries Commission, whose membership included the hereditary leadership of several First Nations in the Skeena, B.C., watershed. He was calling for the tanker ban, while Sean Willy, president and chief executive officer of Des Nedhe Developments from Saskatchewan’s English River First Nation, expressed that the ban would be an impediment to northern jobs. The hearings were set up in panels made up of roughly similar interest groups, with up to four witnesses allotted an hour-long block. The witnesses each had five minutes to make

Senator Mike MacDonald, left, of Nova Scotia, asked many questions to people like Jim Wilson, right, of Estevan. Photo by Brian Zinchuk an initial statement, and the rest of the time was made up by the senators asking more in-depth questions into their positions. Speaking on behalf of the provincial government was Energy and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre, who got a halfhour panel to herself. Eyre said, “This Canadian energy crisis that we are in — because it is a crisis — represents; and is having on people. This crisis continues to put

Canadian jobs at risk: thousands across Western Canada. “And these are Canadian jobs. Just like GM or Chrysler jobs or SNC-Lavalin jobs. “We like to say that energy jobs are ‘people too.’” She stressed the double standard of allowing tankers off the East Coast, but banning them from the West Coast. There was a substantial Estevan contingent, especially after Senator Denise Batters

put out a request. Other Saskatchewan legislators made similar urgings for people to come forward. John Breakey of Estevanbased Fire Sky Energy said, “The message to investors is Canada is not prepared to develop or maintain its economic engines. Canada is not open for business.” Independent Well Servicing’s Brian Crossman said, A2 »TESTIMONY

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Volunteers played big role

DJ Baby Daddy was creating the atmosphere at the Savour the Southeast. Photo by Anastasiia Bykhovskaia « A1 set up that way… because we didn’t need to clear out the floor and then let everybody back in. That was always tricky in the past anyway, we feel that it work out better this way, and it transitioned really smoothly, so we were happy with that,” said Spenst. The event wouldn’t have come to realit y without the community, sponsors and volunteers,

and S penst was ver y grateful for everybody’s support. There were some gaps left in volunteer schedule, but when the night started the situation changed. “After the first sets of volunteers we had quite a few who said they had so much fun they asked to stay and help longer,” said Spenst. Proceeds from the

event will go to the Estevan Family Resource Centre. Spenst also mentioned that depending on the final numbers they may forward part of the money raised to other family-oriented nonprofit organizations in the community. The final numbers on attendance and on f u n d s r a i s e d we re n’t available at the press time.

Testimony offered at hearings « A1 “This is not just about the microcosm of a tanker ban on the northwest coast of British Columbia. This is about a much larger picture. Realistically, we are in a carbon-based economy right now and for the foreseeable future. “The entire world needs reasonably priced, ethically produced, accessible energy to both maintain our Canadian standard of living and to raise the standard of living in the rest of the world. By not allowing Canadians the opportunity to sell our products to the world only allows other, less ethical and less environmentally friendly countries to sell at a higher price to the rest of the world, including Eastern Canada. This ties our hands in the most unfair, unethical way. “Our own Canadian government allows U.S. based groups to fund activists to protest and block the movement of Canadian crude oil to tidewater. These groups are funded by corporations that buy our oil at very cheap, discounted prices, and then sell it at a large profit.” Jim Wilson of Wil-Tech Industries spoke, saying, “Estevan is experiencing difficult business conditions.” He pointed out that in addition to the uncertainty in the oilpatch, the community has two coal-fired power plants, one with the world’s largest clean coal project. “Uncertainty is at its highest. We were a vibrant, growing community five years ago, and we are struggling for our existence.This federal government has regulated us into extreme uncertainty,” Wilson said. “We need access to global markets, via our rails and ports.The Saskatchewan oil and gas industry needs that same access, and we have seen that access denied. Presently, investor confidence has been lost due to the inability to get the oil to market outside of the USA. We need pipelines and global shipping lanes, not promises of pipelines and barriers to global shipping.” Estevan Mayor Roy Ludwig said, “This is a bill that could potentially damage our chances to get our product, which of course, is oil, to the world market via the West Coast. At the very least, we need shipping

lanes from the West Coast so we can offload our oil from the Prairies to China and other international markets.” Since 2014, hundreds of jobs have been lost in Estevan, which Ludwig said is “Something very daunting for a city of our size.” “Moving forward, somehow we have to reconcile environmental issues along with transportation of oil. This issue is dividing our country between east and west. We need a comprehensive, cohesive policy that we can put in place that will allow us to transport our oil, and, at the same time, to allow our fellow Canadians to the east, and even some out west, to understand and agree. “We are, as a country, being seen as a place where no longer big projects can be completed.” Representatives of municipalities and the oil industry from throughout Saskatchewan testified before the committee. The full slate of witnesses included several representing municipalities.This also included Lloydminster Mayor Gerald S. Aalbers, Kindersley Mayor Rod Perkins, Swift Current Mayor Denis Perrault, Kindersley Councillor Gary Becker and Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities president Ray Orb. Oilfield representation also included Matthew K. Cugnet, president (Valleyview Petroleums Ltd.); Dale Mainil, vice-president, acquisitions ( Jerry Mainil Limited); Blair Stewart, former chief executive officer and founder of Stewart Southern Railway (appearing as an individual); Mark Prystupa, director, government, Indigenous and community relations with Suncor Energy; Sean Willy, president and chief executive officer for Des Nedhe Developments; and Cal Broder, president and chief executive officer of BFH Corp. Other organizations also provided testimony. Their representatives included John Hopkins, chief executive officer with the Regina & District Chamber of Commerce; and Keith Moen, executive director for the North Saskatoon Business Association. Additional in-depth coverage will be included in the June edition of Pipeline News.

Vehicle thefts, child porn, and mischief during court By Brian Zinchuk brian.zinchuk@sasktel.net

Vehicle thefts, impaired driving and mischief were some of the charges to pass through Estevan Provincial Court on Monday. First up, Derek Ryan Wolfe appeared by video in custody, facing several charges

from Sept. 10 of last year. The first included theft of a 2013 Ford Expedition near Bienfait. The second charge was setting fire to a 2007 Chev Uplander van near Estevan. Additional charges included theft under $5,000, theft of two different Visa cards and associated charges for using them knowing they

were obtained by crime. The last charge was one of fraud. It was Wolfe’s first appearance, and he told Judge Michelle Brass, “I’ll have to speak to legal aid.” His next appearance will be May 13 by video. He remains in custody. *** Brian Christopher Leibel appeared in court facing three child pornographyrelated charges, one each for possession of child porn, making it available, and accessing it, between June and December of 2018. His lawyer, David Hickie, asked for an adjournment

until June 3. Hickie said he now had the Crown’s disclosure of evidence, and he sought the adjournment to facilitate a resolution. The adjournment was granted. *** An American, Brent Wallace Nelson, 52 of Bossier City, Louisiana, will be spending another week remanded in custody facing importation of child pornography and possession of child pornography charges. Nelson appeared in court again while in custody May 6, after first appearing in Estevan court on April 29. He was

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Fundraiser receives excellent support The community continues to view the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation as worthy of support. The foundation’s annual Radiothon for Life on May 1 generated $168,208 for the hospital foundation. Included in that total is a $100,000 bequest that came in late during the broadcast from the estate of Mylan Chase. (See adjoining story for more on the donation from Chase). The event was broadcast throughout the day on Golden West Broadcasting’s Estevan radio stations. “Just seeing all of the community of southeast Saskatchewan come together to raise funds for something that affects us all, and that’s our hospital, was something that we were very excited to be a part of, and the final result was truly amazing,” said Breanne Van de Woestyne, the executive director for the hospital foundation. While the money from the Chase family will go to the long-term care unit, the rest of the funds raised during the radiothon will go to the maternity unit.

From left, Monica Rae, Gail Hilstrom, and Jackie McGillicky served food at the barbecue for the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation’s Radiothon for Life. “The foundation sat down with the hospital staff a couple of months ago and went over what in our hospital really needed improvements and upgrades this year, and we decided to dedicate the funds

from the radiothon to our maternity unit,” said Van de Woestyne. The list of equipment to be purchase through the radiothon was finalized before the fundraiser, and it equalled

$55,000. The hospital hopes to purchase all of that equipment in the next month or so, and make improvements to the unit. “We are constantly upgrading equipment,” said Van

de Woestyne. “There’s so much advanced equipment available, and we want to be able to offer that advanced equipment in OBS in southeast Saskatchewan, just because it’s a very rare service.”

The radiothon ran from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. People dropped by the hospital throughout the day to make a pledge or drop off a donation, while others called in their support. A barbecue lunch was served that attracted a large crowd, and showed a sense of community. Volunteers came out to help serve the meal. “Everyone just came together to support a great cause and enjoy some good food,” said Van de Woestyne. Testimonials throughout the day explained how the maternity unit has been a big part of the services at the hospital. “We had moms come in from all over southeast Saskatchewan, and they all had different experiences, whether they had a high-risk pregnancy or they fought to keep their delivery process in Estevan, you just heard the different perspectives, and how much that maternity ward truly affects everyone here in our community,” said Van de Woestyne. Communities throughout the southeast came together to support the fundraiser, she said, and they made a big difference for health-care in Estevan.

Estate donation assists long-term care The long-term care unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital is going to be named after one of its residents. The family of Mylan Chase announced during the final moments of the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation’s Radiothon for Life on May 1 that Chase had bequested $100,000 for the long-term care unit at the hospital. Chase, who died Nov. 11, 2018, at the age of 96, had been residing in long-term care, which will now be known as the Mylan Chase LongTerm Care Unit. “He was very passionate about giving back to our longterm care unit,” said Breanne Van de Woestyne, the executive director of the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation. “We

reached out to the family, and really wanted to bring them into the hospital to celebrate his legacy, and to make a major announcement about the long-term care naming rights.” Hicks’ widow Adaline Deschneider and his stepdaughter Deshan were present for the announcement. It was exciting to see how wonderful they thought it was to have a beloved member of the family recognized at the hospital. “The excitement from our long-term care department and their staff, they’re so excited to celebrate Mylan’s legacy and to see the improvements that are needed in our long-term care unit from his generous donation,” said Van de Woestyne.

She did not know him personally, but Van de Woestyne said he was wellknown throughout the hospital. “From his family, he was a quiet, quiet person, and he had a huge heart, and that came through with that donation,” said Van de Woestyne. Chase’s family had approached the hospital about the donation a couple of weeks before the fundraiser, and so they decided to announce it during the fundraiser to celebrate his legacy. The money will be used to purchase much-needed equipment within long-term care. The hospital’s auxiliary has been raising money for the purchase of beds in long-term care, but other equipment is

needed to upgrade rooms and make residents as comfortable as possible. The foundation will be meeting with the hospital staff to determine which equipment will be purchased. Long-term care is a big part of the hospital, she said. “It is home. It’s a place where our residents live, and they spend all of their time there, and so we want to be able to make it a special place for them.” Van de Woestyne is looking forward to seeing the improvements in long-term care once all of the equipment has been purchased. “It’s going to be special for our residents, and a special place for their families,” she said.

Mylan Chase’s wife Adaline Deschneider, left, and stepdaughter Deshan were pleased that the longterm care unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital will be named after Chase. Photo submitted

Hospital auxiliary makes ﬁrst payment The S t. Joseph’s Healthcare Auxiliar y has had an excellent start as they pay down their latest contribution to the St. Joseph’s Hospital. The auxiliary presented a cheque for $40,000 to St. Joseph’s Hospital CEO Greg Hoffort during the auxiliary’s spring tea, bake sale and raffle on May 1 in the hospital’s auditorium. The auxiliary has committed to purchasing 36 new beds for the long-term care unit of

the hospital. The current beds have been at longterm care since it opened in 1992. The projected cost is $218,000. T h e f u n d s w e re raised through the auxiliary’s annual tea and bake sales, donations to the auxiliary and the auxiliary ’s status as a United Way member agency. Many people turned out to enjoy the food and refreshments, and to socialize during the afternoon.

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Participating in a cheque presentation from the St. Joseph’s Healthcare Auxiliary to the hospital were, from left, United Way Estevan representatives Danny Ewen, Larry Elash, Lynn Trobert and Mark Pettitt (who is also the hospital’s director of support services), hospital CEO Greg Hoffort, and auxiliary president Marlene Shurygalo and treasurer Darla Wilhelm. Photo submitted

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City’s ﬁnances gradually improving The current term for Estevan city council has been a roller coaster ride at times. It’s no different than any other council in any other community – you’re going to have great times, excellent decisions, mistakes and decisions that will divide the community. But when it comes to the handling of the city’s finances, which is one of council’s most important duties, council has actually done a pretty respectable job. The audited financial statements for the city were released at Monday night’s council meeting. They continue trends we have seen in the past few years: reductions in long-term debt and net debt, a tidy surplus for the city’s coffers and a growing amount of cash in the bank. The net debt is the one that the city likes to point to – the difference between financial assets (such as cash) and financial liabilities (the bulk of which is long-term debt). The net debt now stands at nearly $19 million, compared to nearly $24 million a year earlier. But voters aren’t as interested in net debt as they are in other factors, such as long-term debt and where their dollars are ultimately directed. The long-term debt was at about $28 million at the end of last year, a far cry from where it was early in the decade, when it stood at more than $40 million. The city’s cash now stands at $7 million,

up from about $4.9 million at the end of 2017. Again, it’s a stark difference from where it was a few years ago, when the city occasionally needed a short-term loan, especially in the spring, before property taxes were due. And the city had a surplus of $3.3 million, with about a third of it coming from provincial and government funding for capital projects. The audited financial statements also give you an idea of where your money is directed. We might complain about some of the expenses by council, or the amount of overall spending. But it should be noted that expenses for the city were actually down by about $300,000 from 2017 to 2018. This document also shows where the revenues come from; in the case of the city, about two-thirds of the $33 million in revenues came from property taxes. The financial picture isn’t perfect for the city. One of the biggest concerns is that taxes receivable now stand at around $2.5 million, a number that has been growing since the economic slowdown started in 2014. With the uncertain future for Units 4 and 5 at the Boundary Dam Power Station, that number is likely going to keep growing. But as a whole, the positive numbers outweigh the negative. It’s also time to start thinking about what’s next. People might want to ask about their prop-

erty taxes when the financial picture is better than it’s been in years. The good news is the municipal share of property taxes went up just one per cent in 2018, and remained stable in 2019. There also wasn’t an increase for utility rates. It’s been many years since property taxes and utility rates remained stable. At a time of uncertainty, when many people have faced job losses and businesses have experienced tough times, the last thing they want to experience is a property tax increase. It’s also time for the city to take a serious look at its financial reserves. It now has $7 million in cash, and while about $3 million of that is restricted a rainy day fund would likely be welcomed by the people of this city. Set aside some money from these surpluses each year. Make sure we’re as prepared as we possibly can be for what could be some difficult times in Estevan. It also doesn’t hurt to have some money set aside in case there is a natural disaster, or in case we find ourselves in a situation like 2013 with Souris Avenue North, and a massive, unbudgeted rebuild of a road is needed. City council and administration deserve a lot of credit for Estevan’s improved financial picture. But they also have to start thinking about how they can have the finances ready, in case the next few years aren’t kind.

Another government term almost over, and military procurement is still a mess I watched an interesting video the other day on Facebook. It was one of Canada’s new maritime helicopters, a Lockheed Martin (formerly Sikorsky) CH-148 Cyclone. The chopper was actually operationally deployed on a Canadian frigate, and doing things such choppers are supposed to do, like deploying its sonar. Wow, that’s pretty cool. It took us nearly three decades to get to this point. I’ve been writing this column for 27 years, and one of my earliest columns talked about then-Prime Minister Jean Chretien cancelling the Sea King replacement, then known as the EH-101. (“I will take my pen and write zero ‘elicopters, Chretien,” he famously said at the time). It seems I end up writing a similar column every few years, because nothing changes. Our military procurement over the last three decades has been a farce beyond words. It’s going to take until something like 2022 before our new helicopters are fully deployed, even though the last Sea King finally went out of service not too long ago. We are soon going to see an “open competition” for a new fighter plane. Curiously, this competition will begin with less than five months remaining in the current Justin Trudeau government’s mandate, before the October federal election. This is to buy 88 planes (up from the 65 F-35s the Stephen Harper Conservative government had announced, then reneged on). This supposed open competition will take place despite Trudeau promising not to buy the F-35, even though Canada signed up for the plane’s program in 2006. We’ve already contributed $500 million towards it. The Liberals eventually acknowledged it wouldn’t be that open of a competition with one of

From the Top of the Pile BRIAN ZINCHUK the leading contenders not allowed to participate. So it should be in, unless it’s not. Apparently there are currently issues with the Americans about Canada’s industrial benefits policy regarding the plane. (Countries usually try to finagle as much as they can out of such a purchase through “industrial benefits”). They sent us some nasty letters last year pointing out our prior obligations. So who knows what’s going to happen? All I know for sure is that we still don’t have new fighters, and Israel is standing up its second squadron of F-35s already. We’re buying Australia’s old F-18s to supplement our worn out fleet. Why are they for sale? Because Australia’s bought the F-35 already. As for the ships those aforementioned choppers are supposed to land on, the former vice chief of defence staff is currently being dragged through the courts on a bovine feces charge regarding a supposed leak regarding procuring a desperately needed supply ship. He was a big supporter of what became the M/V Asterix, which we are currently leasing, to replace the now-retired two supply ships we used to operate. We’re still down one. We could have another, but there’s a lot of politics around that, too. The politics are so bad, that Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, the officer whose career has been destroyed in this, isn’t even having his lawyers paid for by the government. He’s paying for it out of his own pocket, and a GoFundMe page that’s supporting him. How insane is that?

Our supposedly awesome national shipbuilding strategy, announced several years ago, had yet to even begin cutting steel on a fleet of up to 15 ships to replace our rusted out and retired destroyers, and eventually our frigates as well. If things keep going at the pace they have been for the helicopters and fighters, I expect we’ll see the last ship delivered in the 22nd century. All of this is just scratching the surface of the absolute calamity that military procurement has become. To those who think I’m a Conservative apologist, I flail them equally with the Liberals in this regard. Very, very few programs in recent years have successfully supplied our military with the hardware they need. I’m sure there are officers who have spent the bulk of their careers dealing with this, and will retire with little satisfaction. Nothing seems to work, and no one seems to accomplish anything. I think this is largely because governments, both red and blue, would prefer to punt programs down the road at every opportunity they get, and spend money elsewhere. It’s an embarrassment. It’s ridiculous. And apparently, it’s entirely Canadian. It was recently announced that retired Lieutenant-General Andrew Leslie, formerly head of the Canadian Army, will not be running again for the Liberals, whose back bench he’s spent the last 3 1/2 years warming as a member of Parliament. He’s apparently expected to testify on behalf of Vice-Admiral Norman, which is likely one of the reasons he never got the post of defence minister. His last role in uniform was as “chief of transformation.” I wonder, if Leslie had ended up in defence, if things would have changed? Maybe we would have seen some success in defence procurement, finally. Now we’ll never know. Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian.zinchuk@sasktel.net.

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Clare’s Law You come home, pour yourself a drink, beat your partner and kids, make supper, watch TV… Right? Wrong! Domestic violence has been one of humanity’s diseases through its history. And as sad as it is, by the 21st century we still haven’t found a cure or a way to protect those at risk. Envision and other organizations have done a lot to help for the victims of domestic abuse in Saskatchewan that struggles with one of the highest rates of domestic assault in Canada. Now there is more work and money going towards education aimed at preventing the issue. But the problem is still there. But it seems like Sask. government is making another attempt to improve the situation. Clare’s Law, officially known as the Domestic Violence Disclosure Protocol, started in 2014 in the United Kingdom. Then, a woman named Clare Woods was murdered by her boyfriend who had a record of violence, which the police was aware of but didn’t disclose to Woods. Five years later, this act is making its way into Canada. And Saskatchewan, where the law has recently received a third reading in the legislature, might become the first province to adopt and implement it. Clare’s Law may become a reality after the disclosure protocol and regulations will be established. And when or if it comes in place, it will allow the police to disclose the data about one’s record of abuse to an applicant who thinks they might be at risk from the partner or to those who police believe might be at risk. The idea behind the law is great. We all have a right to know if we are to start dating a maniac or a psycho with a record of violence in the past. When I just started dating my farmer, together we watched a documentary on Robert Pickton (that serial killer with a pig farm). After the movie, he made a joke about how you never know what kind of person is next to you and mentioned their pigs at the farm. We were out of town, with no neighbours anywhere close. I tried to keep calm, but that comment actually made me sweat. And it took some time when I was somewhat alert about the person before I could get rid of the aftertaste of that joke and become confident that he was trustworthy. Was the law in place, I probably would go and check before proceeding with the relationship. Or wouldn’t I? Statistics show that in the U.K. since 2014 the law was hardly used and half of the times the police didn’t disclose the information. A lot of it has to do with the low awareness about it in general; the other problem is the level of trust between citizens and law enforcement. Besides, people don’t report domestic abuse every time. Unfortunately, these numbers are still quite low, which in the case of Clare’s Law may create a false sense of security, if the record check comes clean only because the victim of that person’s abuse never said anything. However, I feel that in the time of online dating (and Clare Wood actually met her future murderer on Facebook), when people can develop any kind of image and biography while chatting on the web and physically being on the opposite side of the country, this law can actually prevent a lot of ugly situations and just save time in some cases. Some believe that when implemented in Canada Clare’s Law may help to protect potential victims. Others are skeptical saying it lacks potential to drive the rate of domestic violence down, but are worried about the role the police will play in this case. A lot will depend on each particular officer, on their personal judgments and ability to assess the level of risk in every particular situation, on their training and on their presence at all when the applicant receives the results of the criminal check. There is another controversy with Clare’s Law. When talking about domestic violence we traditionally imagine women and kids struggling because of abusive men, however by no means it’s always the case. Men find themselves in abusive relations as well, but the stigma around masculinity prevents many of them from reaching out for help. And this, named after a female victim of abuse, may leave a lot of men out. At large, there are still a lot of details that need to be clarified and more work needs to be done to adjust and implement the law to make it work for us. Awareness about it should be raised. But the bottom line, this law is needed at least to start a usually uncomfortable but always needed conversation about the past. A criminal record doesn’t have to destroy relationships, but it should be addressed before it’s too late. So hopefully, the Clare’s Law (or a renamed version of it) will soon come into play.

Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire certain assets of Prairie Sky Cannabis Inc. Prairie Sky Cannabis currently operates four licensed retail cannabis shops in Saskatchewan, including one in Estevan, under the name of Jimmy’s Cannabis Shop. Their other stores are in Battleford, Martensville and Moosomin. The Jimmy’s Cannabis outlet in Estevan opened last December. The Martensville and Battlefords sites opened on Oct. 17, 2018, when cannabis became legal. The Moosomin outlet opened earlier this year. “The acquisition of four additional retail cannabis stores in the province of Saskatchewan is the first in Fire & Flower’s aggressive acquisition strategy for 2019,” said Trevor Fencott, CEO of Fire and Flower. “In conjunction with our Open Fields wholesale distribution platform in the province, it cements our leadership position in this strategic market. “Along with our existing portfolio of organic growth opportunities, the acquisition puts

us in a good position to meet our growth goals for the year. “We look forward to becoming trusted members of these local communities and effecting a smooth transition of existing local staff to serve consumers in the communities in which we operate.” Following the closing of the transaction, Fire & Flower anticipates that the acquisition of the four Jimmy’s Cannabis Shop locations will: •Grow the Fire & Flower brand presence across the province of Saskatchewan; •Strengthen Fire & Flower’s open fields distribution network in the province; •Increase Fire & Flower’s geographic ability to serve the province through its bricks and mortar, e-commerce, delivery and click and collect sales channels; and •Provide additional insights into consumer behaviours and preferences through Fire & Flower’s proprietary Hifytre digital retail platform. “Fire & Flower are exemplary operators of cannabis retail stores and we are pleased that our customers will be well served by the Fire & Flower

Jimmy’s Cannabis Shop in Estevan has been sold to Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. File photo team,” said John Thomas, president of Prairie Sky Cannabis Inc. “Fire & Flower has demonstrated its commitment to the province of Saskatchewan and we wish the company success in its pursuit as Canada’s leading cannabis retailer.” Fire & Flower Inc. will acquire assets of Prairie Sky Cannabis, including its interest in the leases, equipment, furnishings, inventory and provincial and municipal licences and permits, used to operate licensed locations for an aggregate purchase price of

$13 million. The purchase price will be paid on the completion of certain milestones and will consist of $6.5 million in cash and $6.5 million in common shares in the company. Completion of the proposed transaction is subject to approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. Fire & Flower anticipates closing the transaction on or about May 13. At that time, the stores will be re-branded as Fire & Flower, which will bring Fire & Flower’s store count to 17 stores across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario.

Council discusses taxation bylaws Estevan city council gave first reading to a pair of bylaws regarding the rate of taxation for this year, but tabled a third during Monday night’s meeting. Council approved the first reading for the health levy and the library levy bylaw. But when it came time for the rate of taxation bylaw itself, council decided to table it. The health levy will generate about $310,000. Nearly half of that money, about $150,000, will be directed to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation for physician recruitment and other capital needs in the city. The rest of the money will be directed to the city’s commitment to the new Estevan Regional Nursing Home. That commitment was in 2012. The city will supply about $1.3 million to the project, and has collected about $830,000, which is being held in a reserve account while the new nursing home committee waits for the provincial government to give the project the green light. The library levy will generate $34.05 per capita, or $390,996 for the Southeast Regional Library, and $25,000 for the operations of the Estevan Public Library. “The Southeast Regional Library dictates what we are to pay per capita, so that is a

separate line item on your tax bill, and that’s to be transparent and clear that it will adjust based on the requirements from the southeast region,” said city manager Jeff Ward. Second and third readings for those bylaws are scheduled to come at council’s next meeting May 27. As for the mill rate bylaw, it was tabled to the next meeting after Councillor Greg Hoffort asked to see some additional tax tools to levy out some of those assessment increases. “We will be looking that over in the next few weeks, and hopefully at least have some indication of whether

they can be applied,” said Ward. He noted the city is looking at what other communities are looking at using the tax tools that they’re allowed. Estevan has followed what other communities have done in the past. Yorkton is a community that breaks property tax classifications down into additional categories. The city will not have an increase for the municipal portion of property taxes this year for the first time since 2006. City council said during budget deliberations this past winter that it wouldn’t

increase property taxes. They were able to hold the line even though it has since announced that Souris Avenue South/Highway 47 from Fourth Street to the junction with Highway 18 will be resurfaced this year through a partnership with the provincial government’s Urban Highway Connector Program. “To do a mill and fill up to Fourth Street was pretty small in the scope of that project,” said Ward. That project is still in the engineering phase, and Ward said it’s something that can be completed without a tax increase.

Charge laid after ambulance accident The Saskatchewan RCMP has announced that a charge has been laid in connection with an accident involving an ambulance in the Alameda area earlier this year. The ambulance was travelling northbound on Highway 9 in the early morning hours of Feb. 21 when it hit a ditch and tipped over.Two paramedics and one patient were aboard at the time. The patient was taken to the nearest hospital, where the patient died. The emergency medical services (EMS) team was assessed and released at the hospital. Cpl. Rob King with the Saskatchewan RCMP said the driver has been charged for

driving without due care and attention under the Traffic Safety Act. Impairment was not a factor in the collision. “It took some time to investigate,” said King. “It goes through the proper steps investigating any type of motor vehicle collision.” The charges were laid a few days ago, and the emergency medical technician could make a court appearance May 8. “This is a summary offence notice ticket, so there may not be one (a court appearance). It’s up to the individual person that got it whether they want to contest it in court, or simply pay the fine.”

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Pop in to Win a new car this summer while shopping locally in Estevan Estevan Mercury Publications is teaming up with Power Dodge for what will be one of Estevan’s biggest giveaways of the year, but also a celebration of Estevan’s diverse business community. The Mercury and Power Dodge will be giving away a brand new Fiat Pop car, in a promotion that is named Pop In and Win. The promotion is not only to give away a fun new car to one lucky person, but also to promote the local business community. Every day people can pop into participating businesses and enter to win. Deanna Tarnes, who is the sales manager for the Mercury, pointed that the ultimate goal of the promotion is to remind people that they can find everything they need at Estevan’s businesses. It’s important to shop local, and if they do, they can win local. The Mercury wants to do its part to help local businesses meet the needs of people in the community. “It’s going to be a fun

This brand new, red Fiat Pop will be given away by Estevan Mercury Publications and Power Dodge through the Pop In and Win promotion this summer. promotion,” said Tarnes. The list of prizes extends beyond the car. Also being given away this summer are a new Weber barbecue from Johnson Plumbing and Heating; a play structure from RE/ Max Blue Chip Realty; a

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PSAC lowers drilling activity forecast The Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC) released its midyear update to the 2019 Canadian Oilfield Services Activity Forecast on May 1. PSAC calls for the number of wells drilled (rig released) in 2019 across Canada to be 5,300 wells – a drop of 1,300 or 20 per cent from the original forecast of 6,600 in November 2018.

PSAC has based its updated forecast on an average natural gas price of C$1.65/ thousand cubic feet (Alberta Energy Company), a crude oil price of US$57/barrel (West Texas Intermediate or WTI), and a U.S.-Canada exchange rate averaging $0.75. PSAC president and CEO Gary Mar said: “It is unconscionable that we continue to thwart our own

prosperity, driving capital investment that creates good middle-class jobs and economic benefits for all Canadians, to other countries while we make no dent whatsoever in global GHG emissions for our loss.” Duncan Au, PSAC chair and president and CEO of CWC Energ y S er vices, shared Mar’s frustration. “Clearly, cash flow for

our E&P (exploration and production) customers has improved with higher WTI prices and narrower WCS differentials, but that has not translated to re-investment in new crude oil production. “Instead, E&P companies are reducing debt, paying dividends, buying back their own shares and investing elsewhere rather than reinvesting in this country. As

a result, we have seen oilfield service companies laying off employees this past winter season in what traditionally is the busiest time of year.” On a provincial basis for 2019, the revised forecast for Saskatchewan now sits at 1,960 wells, compared to 2,422 wells in the original forecast. PSAC now estimates 2,685 wells will be drilled in Alberta, down from 3,532

Vermilion cleans up park Employees from Vermilion Energy’s Estevan, North Portal and Northgate field offices helped clean up the Woodlawn Regional Park on Thursday. The work was completed as part of the company’s annual Day of Caring. Employees repaired the gatehouse floor, built a new firewood box, and primarily assisted with the park’s renovation project at Rotary Hall. The projects were completed before the start of the park’s 2019 season. Photo submitted

wells in the original forecast. British Columbia’s expected well count has been nominally lowered, from 382 wells to 375 wells, and Manitoba is forecasted to see 260 wells or a jump of five in well count for 2019. Eastern Canada’s well count has been raised from nine to 20 between forecast versions, which PSAC said is a bright spot for increased activity in the country. This year, PSAC is also forecasting activity beyond drilling to include maintenance and repair work and site closure activity to cover a broader spectrum of activity that is undertaken by the sector. “On a positive note, closure activity – decommissioning, remediation and reclamation activity – has intensified,” Mar said. “With increased funding to the Orphan Well Association and the new Area Based Closure program introduced by the Alberta Energy Regulator, more well sites are being decommissioned providing additional work for services companies when they sorely need it. “Delays of critical pipeline infrastructure for oil – Line 3, Trans Mountain expansion – and for natural gas – Coastal GasLink for LNG – and regulatory uncertainty with the impending passage of federal government bills C-69 and C-48 however, continue to dampen hopes of increased capital investment and a robust oil and gas industry this year. “Opportunity is at our door. We must find ways to communicate our responsible energy development to all Canadians to foster support for this vital industry that provides jobs and economic benefits to Canadians from coast to coast.”

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“Intimate, precise and tactile.” These are the three words intermedia artist Terri Fidelak, who grew up on a farm near Fairlight, used to describe her art project exhibited in the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum’s (EAGM) Gallery 1. The Quality of your Involvement will be the Measure of Your Reward is the name of Fidelak’s first solo exhibition, which opened on Friday. And one of the guests described the show as “unashamedly beautiful.” The exhibition explores notions of such themes as time and adaptation. “In my work, I love the sense of balance, delicacy and the idea of impermanence, that nothing will last forever. I like exploring those ideas of time… I think those are all metaphors for humans to the planet,” said Fidelak. Fidelak has been par-

ticipating in group exhibitions since 2010, and a few years ago some of her works were a part of another group project displayed at the EAGM. But this show became her first personal milestone. “It’s a bit nerve-wracking to be the one in the spotlight, but it’s wonderful to have the space to really just make the show what I want it to be,” said Fidelak. In her art, Fidelak uses minimal gestures to re-contextualize and balance ordinary objects working to highlight the sense of intimacy and relationship between them. The often overlooked items that she’s been compiling since she was 20 became essential to each simple fragile arrangement. Some of them bear a lot of history, while others are ordinary pieces that for some reason caught Fidelak’s eye. But it is how they work together that’s what matters. “This delicate … works reference Terri’s history as she

puts it as a ‘collector or one who gathers,’ said EAGM directorcurator Amber Andersen. As much as possible these pieces have been mounted without any fixatives, so that they could be deconstructed and probably reconciled again and again. Balance is essential in all of her works. And the presence of the artist was that vital element that brought all art pieces together, turning the project into one harmonious body and making colours, light, shapes and materials work together. The name of the exhibition is the statement that Fidelak received in a fortune cookie once and couldn’t forget since then. And this statement was reflected in the entire show since, without the engagement of those looking at the art pieces, it wouldn’t open all of its facets. “A big part of this show is the engagement, as the title suggests. The engagement of viewers is important to me. I

wanted to challenge people. I didn’t want to have the traditional plinth height for most of the pieces. And I really wanted people to stretch up on tip toe… to look inside of something, or band around,” said Fidelak. And a lot of the reception guests followed the artist’s idea, making their experience fuller as they were exploring all dimensions of exhibits. It took Fidelak about two years to put this exhibition together. “Pieces have existed over those two years, but then the idea for the show really came into vision, I would say last fall,” said Fidelak. The exhibit is free of charge to view. The exhibition will be at the EAGM until June 14. Another exhibition named I do not Have My Words opened the same day in Gallery 2. Friday’s Southeast Lifestyles will have more on the story.

Intermedia artist and imaginator Terri Fidelak marked out this art piece as one of her favourite. Photo by Anastasiia Bykhovskaia

Accidents and a garage fire for firefighters Members of the Estevan Fire Rescue Service responded to a number of collisions during the past week. Emergency crews were called to a rollover on the Shand Access Road southeast of Estevan on May 2. Estevan Fire Chief Dale Feser said they were dispatched just before 8 a.m. The incident occurred near the road to the Westmoreland Coal Company’s Estevan mine site. Crews arrived on the scene to find

that the vehicle had entered the ditch. “The driver of the vehicle was relatively uninjured,” said Feser. A passing motor ist stopped to tend to the motorist until emergency crews arrived. Este van Emergenc y Medical Services performed an assessment on the driver of the vehicle that rolled. He was treated and released. After fire crews isolated the vehicle, the scene was

turned over to the RCMP so they could continue to investigate the accident. The following day, the fire department had two calls in rapid succession. The first, at about 8 a.m., was a workshop/ shed fire in south-central Estevan. Firefighters found smoke coming from the chimney of a secondary heating appliance. An investigation found a non-code compliant secondary heating appliance that was being used, and burning unap-

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proved products. “We want to make sure the citizens of Estevan are making sure that the appliances that they are using for heating in smaller workshops are up to code, and that they’re burning approved wood, and only approved wood in those appliances,” said Feser. It was not meeting clearance distances around the venting, and it was charring wood in the structure. In another month, it could have led to another more serious fire, Feser said. The occupant of the home was given a cease and desist order until the issues are resolved. About 15 minutes later, the fire department was called

to an accident at King Street and Petterson Drive. Crews found two vehicles were involved, with four people in one vehicle and one in the other. The Estevan Police Service also responded. Occupants were treated at the scene and did not suffer injuries. Both vehicles were towed from the scene, and it was turned over to police for investigation. The fire department was called to a residential fire alarm May 4. It was a cooking-related alarm that didn’t have enough smoke to warrant ventilation. That night, they were alerted to the smell of smoke at a large commercial box store in east Estevan. The fire alarm

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Speedway opens 20th season with ﬁve races

Tanner Levorson (04) spun into Jeremy Istace (19) during the stock car race. Photo by Anastasiia Bykhovskaia. The Estevan Motor Speedway opened its 20th season Saturday by having races in all five of its classes. Travis Hagen of Williston, N.D., took top spot in the A modifieds division, Darren Medler of Minot, N.D., won the sport mod

class, Joren Boyce of Minot captured the stock car feature, Brock Beeter of Minot won the hobby stock class and Ryder Raynard of Lampman was the sling shot feature winner. Hagen edged several local drivers for top spot.

Tyson Turnbull was second, Kody Scholpp was third, Ed Turnbull was fourth and Gregg Mann came in fifth. In the post-race inter views in victor y lane, Hagen said he was trying to catch Scholpp early on, but opportunity didn’t come

Jenna Emmel (11J) leads Rob Stenvold (12) and Ty Saxon (41) coming out of turn four in the slingshot class. Photo by Anastasiia Bykhovskaia

until Scholpp encountered lapped traffic, and eventually became tangled with a slower vehicle. “I don’t think I would have got around him if it wasn’t for that,” said Hagen. Hagen said he likes to come to Estevan, and he is looking forward to driving in Williston and Estevan this season. “ T h e y h a ve a go o d schedule, alternating Saturdays with Estevan here, so we’ll try to be there and we’ll try to be here as much as we can,” said Hagen. Med ler led a sweep of the top three by drivers from Minot in the sport mod division. Robby Rosselli was second and Erik Laudenschlager was third. Rylan Raynard of Lampman was the top local driver in fifth place. Medler said he was nervous starting up front, since he’s in his first year in the division. He kept waiting for Rosselli and Laudenschlager to challenge him, but it

didn’t happen. “I’ll be coming up here every weekend now,” said Medler, who is a third generation driver. Boyce, who is one of the veteran drivers at the track, won the stock car feature. Chris Hortness of Estevan was second and Michael Swallers of Minot finished third. Boyce pointed out that it was some misfortune for frontrunner Jeremy Swanson that allowed him to win the feature. “He’s just a tough competitor,” said Boyce. “He already had a gap on us, and he was really setting himself up nice on the top.” The stock car feature came after some water was applied to a dry track. Drivers then packed the track down before the green flag waved to start the feature. Boyce, who has been coming to race in Estevan since the track opened in 2000, said he believes this is the first time he has won

a season-opening program here. “It took 20 years, so I’m excited about that. I have a lot of people here who have become good friends.” In the hobby stocks, Brock Beeter of Minot was first, followed by Leevi Runge of Lampman in second and Riese Dignan of Kenmare, N.D., in third. Beeter pointed out that he and his father have a twoman operation. “If it wasn’t for him, I couldn’t have done it,” said Beeter. Raynard, age 11, picked up the win in the sling shot feature. It marked the first time the sling shots have raced on the high-banked, oval racing surface instead of the track’s infield. He was pleased to be racing on the track itself instead of the infield, and it allows him to build up more speed. The speedway ’s next program will be May 17, starting at 7 p.m.

Locals impress at junior golf tournament Some of the top young golfers in the Prairies were at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club on Saturday and Sunday for the RE/Max Blue Chip Realty Classic, which is part of the Maple Leaf Junior Tour. Qualifying opportunities for the 2019 Future Champions Golf International Junior Championship and the IMG Academy Junior World Championship, both in San Diego, were up for grabs, along with the championships in the different age groups. Jayden Dudas of Estevan was the winner in the juvenile boys event. He shot rounds of 76 and 73 to win the division by six strokes over Cort Tunall of Kindersley. “I birdied holes three and 18 so I seemed to like those,”

said Dudas, who made eight birdies during the tournament. Among those competing in juvenile boys were Drew Fenwick, who finished 11th with a 172 (86, 86) total, and Hudson Chernoff, who was 17th with a 206 (108, 98). Estevan golfers took three of the top five spots in the junior boys. Chase Gedak was second at 151 (76, 75), Jace Carlisle was tied for third at 155 (84, 71) and Logan Chernoff was fifth at 159 (82, 77). Josh Nagy of Saskatoon won the junior boys division with a two-round total of 144 (75, 69). “It felt great to win. I had a lot of confidence out there, especially with my putter,” said Nagy.

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Alex Swinnerton of Saskatoon won the bantam boys event with a 156 (81, 75) total. Ryan Chernoff was the top local golfer in the bantam division with a 168 (85, 83), while Connor Spencer was 13th with a 204 (104, 100). Dane Giesbrecht of Warman was the winner in the peewee boys with a 167 (81, 86). Jayden Chernoff of Estevan was sixth in the division with a 197 (101, 96). As for the girls competition, Autumn Neiszner of Regina won the 15-18 girls event with a 174 (86,88). Carey McLean of Deer Valley was second with a 175 (88, 87). Ella Kozak won the under-15 girls division. The Yorkton golfer had a 164 total, thanks to rounds of 78 and 86.

Tournament director Jeff Chambers presents awards to Jayden Dudas (ﬁrst), Cort Tunall (second) and Drayjon Sparvier (third). Dudas is from Estevan.

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EWF marked the ﬁrst day of ﬁshing with Walleye Classic By Ana Bykhovskaia abykhovskaia@estevanmercury.ca

The Estevan Wildlife Federation (EWF) had 49 teams participating in their

16th annual Opening Day Walleye Classic at Boundary Dam on Sunday. The sun showed up later in the morning to make the first day of the fishing season

even better for Saskatchewan anglers. “It went good, the weather was a little cool this morning, but overall most teams caught their

limits, so it was good,” said Michael Halirewich, fisheries chairman for the EWF who organizes the annual Walleye Classic. About half of the fleet was from Estevan, the rest came from other places in southeast S askatchewan within a two-hour driving distance, and one team was from Crosby, N.D. “We have a lot of regulars that come back year after year… (And) there are always teams that are new, that never have been here before, which is nice to see,” said Halirewich. The catch and release derby started at 7 a.m. and gave the teams of two about eight hours of fishing. According to the provincial regulations, each licensed angler on board could bring up to three fish to the shore, with each fish being at least 21 inches long. Most teams came back with six fish in their baskets. Team No. 4 of Rene Sehn and Shane Smith caught the biggest fish of 5.88 pounds and also won the trophy for the heaviest basket, which weighed 16.76 pounds. Last year this team finished sixth with a total basket weight of 12.14 pounds. The second place trophy for the basket of 16.42 pounds went to the Americ an team 39, Cody and Richard Roland. However, these two guys ended up

Pecson advances to provincials Ruth Pecson, middle, is joined by coaches Sheena Summers, left, and Kevin Daoust following the regional badminton playdowns. Pecson, who is a member of the Estevan Comprehensive School Elecs badminton team, has advanced to the upcoming provincial tournament. Pecson won the girls singles competition at the regional playdowns in Melville on Saturday. She will compete at the Saskatchewan High School Athletics Association’s provincials in Swift Current this coming weekend. Also competing at regionals were Maya Daoust and Tayce Miller in mixed doubles. They ﬁnished third in their pool. Photo submitted

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Rene Sehn, left, and Shane Smith, right, received cheques for the biggest basket and the biggest ﬁsh caught from Michael Halirewich, ﬁsheries chairman for Estevan Wildlife Federation. Photo by Anastasiia Bykhovskaia

Richard Roland, right in the boat, of Crosby, N.D., had an injury while mooring the boat, and Cody Roland bandaged the ﬁnger before he went to the hospital. Photo by Anastasiia Bykhovskaia

Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair, Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say; Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, We thank you so much whatever the part.

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a weight of 15.28 pounds. In 2018, this team came in 25th with 9.84 pounds in their basket. Team 32, David Blaise and Devin Draper, claimed the fourth heaviest basket with the weight 14.42 pounds. F if th place went to the team 41, Glen Boehme and Rhea Bertwistle, with a weight of 14.04 pounds. Six-place winner, team 1, Blaine Millions and Pat Slater, with a weight of 13.8 pounds, left before the end of the day. Last year they came in 26th with 9.8-pound basket. There were 35 teams that entered the tournament within a tournament this year, and the first three winners were the same as in the main competition. A lot of people helped and participated to keep the derby going. “Tournaments are based around the volunteers and I’m ver y thankful for all volunteers we get… And the fishermen, of course, with a lot of them driving a long way, with the price of fuel and stuff nowadays, it’s quite a commitment for them too,” said Halirewich. The money, raised from participation, 50/50 and raffles, will help the EWF to finish the clubhouse at the Boundary Dam, which is planned to be achieved this year. Part of it will go towards maintaining other facilities. The next fishing derby in Estevan will be June 16, when participants will actually be able to proudly hold their harvest in their hands, as it will be the Boundary Dam Bassmaster Tournament.

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Estevan Mermaids wrap up season in Regina The Estevan Mermaids synchronized swim club wrapped up their 2018-19 season by competing in the Canadian Prairie Championship (CPC) event at the Lawson Aquatic Centre in Regina from May 2-5. Synchro Saskatchewan and Synchro Manitoba jointly hosted the meet, which brings all athletes together in celebration of the sport. The CPC was created in the spirit of inclusion, sportsmanship and fun. It serves as an opportunity for the Mermaids to come together in friendly competition with clubs from across Canada and the United States. CPC is an invitational competition for all athletes who do not attend Canada Artistic Swimming Nationals. Athletes who attend a qualifier for nationals may still attend the CPC. The clubs that attended included: Aquatica Synchro in Winnipeg; Border City Stingrays from Lloydminster,

Corner Brook Reflections Synchro Club out of Newfoundland; Durham Synchro from Whitby, Ont.; Excel Synchro in Alberta; the Flin Flon Creighton Aqua Doves; North Battleford Water Doves; Northern Novas Synchronized Swim Club from the Yukon; Prince Albert Pikes; Regina Synchro; Saskatoon Aqualenes; Strathcona Synatics from Alberta; Thunder Bay Synchro in Ontario; Weyburn Synchro Stars; Winnipeg Synchro; and Yorkton Aquabatix. Some of these teams are high level tryout teams that stream into the Canada Artistic Swimming Nationals. The Mermaids were able to see some incredible routines at this meet. Sierra Mantei of the Mermaids had an outstanding showing, as she earned a bronze for her nine and 10 solo routine. Fifteen athletes from the Estevan Mermaids attended CPC. In the 13-15 provincial

The 11-12 team routine competitive provincial stream was, front row, from left, Rachel Duncan and Sierra Mantei; back row, Elle Meyers, Nevaeh Wakely, Sarah Greening and Rowyn Shier. Photo submitted stream, members were Aviry Culy, Rebecca Duncan, Gracie Dzuba, Emily Greening, Andri Greoveld, Sierra Kuntz, Sasha Mantei and Bella Michael.

In the 11-12 provincial stream, members were Rachel Duncan, Sarah Greening, Sierra Mantei, Elle Meyers, Rowyn Shier, and Nevaeh Wakely.

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Members of the 13-15 team routine competitive provincial stream entry were, front row, from left, Gracie Dzuba and Aviry Culy; middle row, Emily Greening, Andri Greoveld and Sasha Mantei; and back row, Sierra Kuntz, Bella Michael and Rebecca Duncan. Photo submitted

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Solos were performed by Laura Swirski and Rebecca Duncan in the 13-15 provincial stream, and Mantei had a solo in nine and 10 provincial stream. with specific academic accommodations and athletic drills that they are either permitted, or not permitted, to do at each stage of their recovery. Go to www.southeastphysio.ca/ ccm to learn more about or to register for the course.

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Day of Caring MAY 29, 29 2019

Celebrating 25 years in the Community

Guest Speaker: Theoren Fleury Thursday, May 16, 2019 11:45AM - 1:00PM Power Dodge Curling Centre, Estevan

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Rose Davenport Library ofﬁcially opened at Hillcrest School By Ana Bykhovskaia abykhovskaia@estevanmercury.ca

The Hillcrest School library was named Friday after a teacher who was a part of the staff and the Estevan community for many years, who touched so many lives and inspired so many people, and who died suddenly in June 2017. A good crowd of around 100 people gathered at the Rose Davenport Library to pay tribute to the woman affectionately known as “Mrs. D.” Her family, including her husband Shane Davenport and two sons, Cole and Carter, as well South East Cornerstone Public School Division board member Shari Sutter and superintendent of

schools Shelley Sargent also came in for the dedication ceremony. Hillcrest School principal David Gillingham talked about what kind of person Rose Davenport was and how she didn’t like the extra attention. However, it was important for the school to recognize, honour and show respect for their friend and colleague. “I’m sorry, Rose, today, for these few minutes you are going to be the centre of our attention,” said Gillingham during the ceremony at the library. He recalled how Rose Davenport helped him to adjust and made him feel welcome when he first moved to Estevan. “She heard that we were

looking for an acreage, and so she lined up acreages for us. She sent me some information and said, ‘These are some places where you could live.’ So right away my first contact with Hillcrest was through Rose and she made us feel so very welcome, and she made us feel better about the community before we even got here. I think it’s typical of how she interacted with everybody,” said Gillingham. Gillingham also shared some stories and jokes they had with Rose Davenport. For the ceremony, Gillingham was wearing an “I’ve been Hillcrestified” shirt which reflected how much impact Davenport had on him personally.

From left, Rose Davenport’s husband Shane and sons Cole and Carter unwrapping the plaque at the Rose Davenport Library at Hillcrest School. Photo by Anastasiia Bykhovskaia

“We were having a conversation there in the office, and I realized then that she had turned me into something that I wasn’t when I started at the school… Rose taught me to be a different and better person. And a Hillcrestified shirt represents that for me, because what she has taught me ... is what it is to be a teacher at Hillcrest, and a teacher anywhere, but especially at Hillcrest,” said Gillingham. “She lived and breathed the quest to help others be the best that they can be, children, adults. And what stands out was that she never ever expected anything in return. She did it because she was a good person. She wanted you to be better for its owns sake, not

because anything special that might come back to her. Well, I get another apology. Today we do give back.” He also noted that to have a building or a room named after a person is a very unique situation that reflects a special contribution that person made to the school. By the end of the sincere speech, Gillingham’s voice broke and he wasn’t the only person who turned emotional during the dedication. Quite a few people couldn’t hold tears remembering Rose Davenport and how much she meant to the school and to the community. Minister at Church of Christ Tim Pippus, whose children were Rose Daven-

Hillcrest School principal David Gillingham was wearing a Hillcrestiﬁed shirt inspired by Rose Davenport. Photo by Anastasiia Bykhovskaia

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port’s students, made a touching dedication, also sharing some of his memories. “In Megan’s (his older daughter) Grade 1 year they did an assembly and they did a dance, a choreography theme to Eye of the Tiger. Does anyone remember that?... I can’t listen to Eye of the Tiger without thinking of Rose, “ said Pippus. He also noted that his older daughter, who is a teacher herself now, used educational materials developed by Rose Davenport to enhance her skills. Shane, Cole and Carter Davenport brought the dedication ceremony to an end by unwrapping the plaque and thanking the school and everybody who came for recognition of their wife and mother. “I’d just like to thank everybody for coming and sharing these moments with us, and everybody who (did) all the paperwork and things that needed to happen in order for this to happen. Thank you so much!” said Shane Davenport. The plaque is located inside the library and is decorated with fireflies. One of Mrs. Davenport’s students, Brenna Sellsted, with tears in her eyes talked about how the teacher affected her personally and why fireflies were symbolic. “Fireflies. There is a valley, and we always go down there quite a bit. And one day we went with her and we caught fireflies and she would hold it in her hand,” Sellsted said. “It was a personal relationship with us, too. We usually would go down there at night and meet her there, and just catch some fireflies. Rose was always trying to catch them in her hand … for Brenna,” added Lyn Vilcu. The new library name can be seen by the library entrance on the board, which also has a jar with fireflies on it.

Southeast College for Kids What are your kids going to be doing this summer? The Southeast College is inviting our local youngsters (ages 6 to 10) to the College for a summer day program. The program runs from July 8th to August 9th with each week focusing on a different set of fun learning activities. You are invited to register your child/children in individual week(s) or for the entire 5 week program. Week 1 (July 8 – July 12)

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ARTS, CRAFT & CULTURE WEEK Week two will have the children involved in a number of Arts, Crafts and Cultural activities. Week 3 (July 22 - July 26)

SPORTS WEEK Each day during Sports Week the focus will be on a different set of physical activities. Drop-off: 8:00 am 8:30 am

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Margaret Hilma Hauglum 1920 -2019 Margaret Hauglum, late of Midale, SK passed away at Mainprize Manor, Midale, SK on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at the age of 98 years. Margaret will be tremendously missed by her loving daughters, Beverly (Dennis) Melby, Marcelle (Freck) Waite and Karen (Ralph) 0ROVWDG DQG VSHFLDO IULHQG .HLWK 0F*UHJRU 0DUJDUHWÂˇV PHPRU\ will be forever cherished by her grandchildren, Carlton (Peggy) and his children Christopher, Mitchell (Ben) and David (Chantelle); Miles and children Blaine (Chelsea) and family Jaxon, Payton and Amrynn, Brian (Lindsey) and family Marlow and Lincoln, and Brittany (Mitch) and son Grayson; and Sandie (Shawn); as well as her remaining sister-in-law Margaret J. Hauglum. Margaret was predeceased by her parents Frank and Hilma Truman; husband Carl; brothers, Johnny, Charlie, Clarence and Earl; and sisters, Lillian, Mabel, Nellie and Pearl; and infant grandson Brian Mark. A Funeral Service was held on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Midale, SK with Pastor Cicely McDougall presiding. Pallbearers were: Blaine Molstad, Allen Hauglum, Mitchell Larsen, Shawn Hughes, Armand Hauglum and Garth Holman. A private family interment took place at Westphalia Cemetery immediately following the service. A time of lunch and IHOORZVKLS ZDV KHOG DW WKH FKXUFK DXGLWRULXP XSRQ WKH IDPLO\ÂˇV UHWXUQ IURP WKH LQWHUPHQW Those so wishing may make donations in memory of Margaret to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 1738 Quebec Ave., Saskatoon, SK S7K 1V9 or CNIB, 2550 Broad St., Regina, SK S4P 3Z4 or a charity of your choice.

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Frederick Klein Sr. 1925 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2019 Fred Klein Sr., late of Estevan, SK passed away peacefully on 6DWXUGD\ $SULO DW 6W -RVHSKÂˇV +RVSLWDO (VWHYDQ 6. DW the age of 94 years. Fred will be lovingly remembered by his children, Fred Jr., Estevan, SK, Bob (June), Lloydminster, AB, Beatrice (David), Red Deer, AB, Ed (Lorri), Edmonton, AB, Bill (Renate), Brandon, MB, David, Red Deer, AB, Terry (Cindy), Saskatoon, SK and Beverly Dawson, Kelowna, BC; 4 siblings, Joseph, Jack, Katie and Philip as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Fred was predeceased by his parents, John and Magdelena Klein; wife Marie (nee Geiring); son, Gordon and daughter in law Margaret. The Funeral service for Fred was held on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chapel at Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, SK with Rev. Jason Richards RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDWLQJ ,QWHUPHQW WRRN SODFH DW 6RXULV 9DOOH\ 0HPRULDO *DUGHQV ZLWK WKH OXQFK UHFHSWLRQ DW WKH Royal Canadian Legion, Estevan, SK. ,Q OLHX RI Ă RZHUV PHPRULDO GRQDWLRQV PD\ EH PDGH WR WKH 6W -RVHSKÂˇV +RVSLWDO )RXQGDWLRQ Nicholson Rd, Estevan, SK S4A 0H3 (designate to Palliative care). Yvonne Clark at Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, SK assisted the Klein family. In Memory of MADELIN BARABASH It is with broken hearts we are announcing the passing of Madelin Mary Barabash on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at the age of 88. Madelin was predeceased by her beloved husband and constant companion, John. She is survived by her children Jo-Ann, Robert (Shanon), Susan (Harry), David (Sonja). Madelin was a devoted and loving, caring mother who was completely committed to her family. Being an amazing cook and baker, she enjoyed making every occasion special and entertaining. Mom will be forever cherished by her family and will never be forgotten. Her memory will endure throughout our lives and live on in the traditions she instilled in us, with the strength and love she embedded in her family. We have many beautiful memories that we hold dear in our hearts. While it hurts to mourn the loss, the family take comfort in knowing we have gained a second guardian angel. Valarie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Colleenâ&#x20AC;? Elberg 1943 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2019 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of 9DODULH &ROOHHQ (OEHUJ RQ 0DUFK LQ 'XQHGLQ )ORULGD DW WKH DJH RI \HDUV &ROOHHQ ZDV ERUQ 0DUFK WR -DPHV DQG Velma McCall in Estevan, SK. Colleen was predeceased by her parents, James and Velma McCall and her brother-in-law, Bob Elberg. Colleen is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Frank Elberg; her daughter Michelle Petterson of Medicine Hat, AB; her sister Sharon (Jack) Gisi of Woodslee, ON; nephew Chris Gisi of Toronto, ON; brother-in-law Dale (Clara) Elberg and their children, Jennifer and Jos. Colleen will also be missed by her step children, Michelle (Tom) Hanna of Estevan and their children, Simon and Abby, Heather Kezie of Winnipeg, MB and her children, Randy and Chloe, Edna (Keith) Walliser of Merritt, BC and their children, Max, Molly, Emily and Dan (Teresa) Elberg of Regina and their children, Emily and Anthony. ,Q DFFRUGDQFH ZLWK &ROOHHQÂˇV ZLVKHV D JUDYHVLGH VHUYLFH ZLOO EH KHOG DW 6RXULV 9DOOH\ 0HPRULDO *DUGHQV RQ 6DWXUGD\ 0D\ DW S P ZLWK 7KH 9HQHUDEOH :LOPD :RRGV RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDWLQJ $ time of lunch and fellowship will take place at St. Giles Anglican Church auditorium following the service. 'HE +HLGLQJHU ZLWK +DOO )XQHUDO 6HUYLFHV (VWHYDQ LV DVVLVWLQJ &ROOHHQÂˇV IDPLO\

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Estevan getting healthier and happier at the Expo Everything one needs to heal body and soul was present at the Estevan Natural Health and Healing Expo. A two-day event took place at the Wylie-Mitchell Building on May 3-4, which gave the community time to explore a wide variety of goods and services offered at the expo.Â Those who felt stressed and tense by the end of the week could have a full-body or foot massage. Those who were more interested in jewellery could find a lot of beautiful and at the same time healing pieces. People involved with Feng Shui had a great choice of essential oils, crystals and interior pieces for the house. And those who are into spirituality could meet healers and other spiritual specialists. Besides the trade show, guests could try some yoga, learn about access bars, healthy coffee, gut health, energies, human biofield and other topics related to health and wellness. The two keynote speakers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tami Dovell and Gail Bar-

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you are not. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to put a smile on your face. You can be exactly who you are in every moment and you are amazing for it,â&#x20AC;? said Dovell during her presentation, motivating people to focus on who they are and whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good in them instead of trying to figure

out whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wrong with them. Barrett, the author of Anxiety: Calming the Chaos Within, made a presentation on her book, which helps to deal with anxiety and offers a lot of practical coping strategies. The piece was also available for purchase.

Tourism activity about to pick up in Estevan The City of Estevan is getting ready for the start of the busy tourism season by hiring its second tourism employee, and extending the hours for the visitor information centre inside the Estevan Leisure Centre. Madison Colbow has been hired to work for the summer, joining Denille Schroeder in the visitor centre. Colbow has worked for the city in the past, largely in the public works division, and is excited to now be in tourism. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always been with labour jobs with the city, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s different from just being out there all of the time and coming in here and doing something completely different, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m having a lot fun,â&#x20AC;? said Colbow. During her first day, she believes she met more than 100 people, thanks to Rebecca Westling, the destination marketing and communications consultant for the City of Estevan, who introduced her to people in the community. A long-time Estevan resident, Colbow already knew lots of people, but she has met even more since moving into her current role. She has been posting on social media, promoting

Madison Colbow is working with the City of Estevanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tourism department. Photo submitted events, updating the events calendar and uploading videos on what is happening in the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really want to get more on the video side of things,â&#x20AC;? said Colbow. She has a degree in radio, television and broadcasting from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, so the video component is definitely of interest to her. Colbow is looking forward to showcasing every-

thing Estevan has to offer, particularly when it comes to sports, since that is her background. Westling said she hopes the information centre will be a busy area during the summer months, thanks to the energy tours and all of the events that happen in the community during the summer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Typically in the summer months we are quite busy,â&#x20AC;? said Westling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year when we were here we saw

an increase in the number of people in the visitor centre because of the location change.â&#x20AC;? Residents have been coming in and utilizing it more often, allowing Tourism Estevan to share experiences and promote what a great community Estevan really is. Westling is also looking forward to the arrival of the tour guide that the Westmoreland Coal Company typically hires for the mining tours in the summer months. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That position is in conjunction with the city, Westmoreland Coal and SaskPower,â&#x20AC;? said Westling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That person will be here in the office as well.â&#x20AC;? Usually the tour guide starts in early May after some training with Westmoreland for a few days, and then comes to train with the city. Their activity level usually starts after the May long weekend. Westling also noted that organizations can sell tickets to their events through the information centre. The hours for information centre will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week, from May 4 until the end of August. At the end of the summer, the city will then determine what the hours will be going forward.

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Motorist arrested after ďŹ&#x201A;eeing Estevan police The Este van Police Service (EPS) has released details on an incident of a motorist fleeing from police last week. Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle during the May 1 night shift. When the vehicle failed to stop, police allowed the vehicle to continue on due to driving actions. The vehicle was located a short time later and a 32-year-old Estevan man was arrested for multiple warrants from other agencies. He is also charged with flight from police, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, obstructing a police officer in the execution of their duties and mischief. The male was remanded for court on May 6 to speak to the charges. In other recent police news, officers apprehended an impaired driver during the April 30 day shift.

Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and after speaking to the driver, determined there were indications of impairment. The male subject was taken for blood samples as he was not medically able to provide a sample. He was charged with impaired driving and will answer to the charge July 22. Members received a complaint that a vehicle passed a school bus with the arms and lights activated. The driver was spoken to and reminded that vehicles are required to stop when the lights are activated and wait for deactivation. A R e p o r t I m p a i re d Drivers (RID) call was received regarding a van that was travelling towards the city. Police located the vehicle and spoke to the driver. Officers did not find the driver to be impaired. Police were called to a local establishment during

the April 30 night shift about an intoxicated male causing a disturbance. A 33-yearold man was arrested for breaching a condition of his probation order. He was intoxicated at the time and was lodged in cells until sober. He was later taken before a justice of the peace. A single-vehicle collision was reported from east Estevan during the May 1 night shift. A light post was damaged. No injuries were reported. SaskPower was notified and will repair the streetlight. Po l i c e a r re s t e d a 25-year-old woman from Regina on outstanding warrants during the May 2 day shift. She was remanded for court on May 6 to speak to the charges. Officers received a report of someone backing into a vehicle in a parking lot at a local business. Damage was reported and statements were

obtained. The matter remains under investigation. Members attended to central Estevan, as a resident had located what they believed to be drugs on the sidewalk. The substance did test positive for drugs. The EPS reminds the public to refrain from touching druglike substances and to contact the police for assistance. Police received an RID call. Members patrolled the area however the vehicle was not located. A letter will be sent to the registered owner. Officers received a report of an intoxicated man who was banging on buildings in the downtown area. Police located the 40-yearold man and arrested him for breaching conditions of an undertaking by consuming alcohol. He will answer to the charge on June 10. Police received a report of a young child being bitten by a stray cat during the May

Police issue warning about scam The Estevan Police Service (EPS) is warning the public about the latest scam involving someone pretending to be with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Police received several complaints from the public indicating that they have re-

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3 day shift. The cat was taken to the Estevan Humane Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s animal shelter and will be supervised for a public health assessment. Police received a report of mischief to a property during the May 4 day shift. A residence had eggs thrown on it. The matter is still under investigation. Officers received a report of an attempted theft and trespassing. The matter is still under investigation. Police received an RID call. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle reported. A letter will be sent to the registered owner to advise them of the complaint. Members received a parking complaint in relation to a vehicle parking contrary to the bylaw in a residential area of the city. Police were initially unable to attend due to other calls taking priority. Officers attended later and chalked the tires. The vehicle

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was reported to have moved a short time later. Police were investigating a report of a three-yearold female walking alone. Police were attempting to locate the guardian or parent of the child and were able to contact them almost an hour later. The child was turned back over to her mom. The Ministry of Social Services was advised as per protocol. Members were called to a local liquor establishment during the May 4 night shift, as a patron felt that he might be in danger. Members attended and spoke with the complainant and it was determined to be a misunderstanding. No further police involvement required. Police responded to the ball diamonds south of the city as there was a report of a suspicious noise, possibly even gunshots. Members patrolled the area and did not locate anyone in the area.

Bylaw No. 2019-05, A Bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 5-2014 Rural Municipality of Estevan No.5 The Council of the Rural Municipality of Estevan No.5, pursuant to Section 207 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007, hereby gives notice of its intention to amend Zoning Bylaw 5-2014 by passing Bylaw 2019-5:

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MUSIC TOUR NOV 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 20, 2019 Travel to Branson, Memphis, Nashville, Pigeon Forge, Louisville, Indianapolis and Cleveland. See the Fantastic Caverns, Haygoods, All Hands on Deck, Miracle of Christmas and Daniel Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell. Visit Jesse James Home, Rock n Soul Museum, Music Hall of Fame, RCA Studio B, Graceland, Mojo tour, Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry, Dollywood, Gatlinburg, Kentucky Derby Racetrack, Louisville Slugger Museum, and Rock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Roll Hall of Fame.

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Bylaw Inspection: Interested persons may inspect the proposed bylaw at the Municipal Office in Estevan, #1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 322 4th Street, MondayFriday, with the exception of stat holidays, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. It is also available on the R.M.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website: www.rmestevan.ca under the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Planningâ&#x20AC;? tab, then under â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zoning Bylawâ&#x20AC;?.

DETAILS COMING SOON! CALIFORNIA/ARIZONA SUNSHINE TOUR Jan 18th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Feb 7th 2020 Time spent in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Palm Springs and Mesa. See Disneyland, Knottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Berry Farm, Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Graumanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Temple Square, Dine near the top of San Jacinto Peak.

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AMISH EXPERIENCE IN A MODERN WORLD May 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 16, 2020 15 days through Winnipeg, Duluth, St Ignace, Frankenmuth, Amish Acres, Berlin, Hershey, Lancaster, Elyria, Madison and Plymouth. Learn about the struggles and life of Amish and Mennonites. Little stops along the way with huge sites. Wisconsin Dells boat ride, Riverboat cruise, Kitchen Kettle Village, Chocolate World, Warther Museum, giant Cuckoo clock, Menno-Hof center, Round Barn Theatre, Antique collections, worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest Christmas Store, Thresherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dinner, Penn-Dutch feast, dinner theater buffet, Lancaster, Lititz and Bird-in-Hand.

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Submissions: Any person may make written or verbal submissions to Council regarding the proposed bylaw at a public meeting. Public Meeting: Council will receive any written or verbal submissions respecting the proposed amendment at a public meeting to be held on Wednesday the 22nd day of May, 2019, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. local time, at the municipal office located at #1-322 4th Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan. Dated at Estevan, Saskatchewan this 2nd day of May, 2019.

2020 TOURS Africa: Mar â&#x20AC;˘ Oberammergau: July Oberammergau Passion Play July 2020 Land tour in Germany followed by the Oberammergau Passion Play then one week River Cruise. Very Limited availability.

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Bylaw Copies: Copies of the proposed bylaw are available at the Municipal Office.

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Sky Terminal at the Glow Flow Festival Sky Terminal band rocked the Church of God on Saturday night. This Mississauga, Ont., band came to the Energy City to participate in the Glow Flow Festival, which was a fundraiser for the Estevan Bible Camp. The proceeds will go towards camp expenses including summer mission team, a group of young men and women who often give up their summer jobs to dedicate their time to help during the camp. At the festival Sky Terminal’s frontman, Marcel Preston, also talked about sponsoring children who live below the poverty line, raising awareness about the problem. Fresh IE was another participant of the festival. And prior to the concert families could enjoy an outdoor rock climbing wall that was set up in front of the church. Photo by Anastasiia Bykhovskaia

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City of Estevan crews will be clean sweeping the City of Estevan North, East, South, and West entrances of the City and outlying areas.

City of Estevan crews will be clean sweeping all City properties including green spaces such as boulevards, medians, parks, and natural areas.

NORTH - City of Estevan crews will be helping you clean sweep by picking up your contained organic waste material (twigs, leaves, and yard refuse) in your front driveway. Branches must be bundled in 3ft lengths. Leaves and yard refuse must be bagged. ALL items must be on your driveway BEFORE 8am on May 15th. Call backs will not be happening in areas so please make sure items are out in time. See map online at www.estevan.ca for divisions.

SOUTH - City of Estevan crews will be helping you clean sweep by picking up your contained organic waste material (twigs, leaves, and yard refuse) in your front driveway. Branches must be bundled in 3ft lengths. Leaves and yard refuse must be bagged. ALL items must be on your driveway BEFORE 8am on May 16th. Call backs will not be happening in areas so please make sure items are out in time. See map online at www.estevan.ca for divisions.

MAY 17 - 20

FREE LANDFILL WEEKEND. Applies to City of Estevan residents only. *Freon appliances not included. No hazardous waste material. Residential waste only. Friday 8am - 8pm | Saturday 9am - 6pm | Sunday 9am - 6pm | Monday 8am - 8pm

Proof of Residency will be required 1. ITEMS ALLOWED TO BE DROPPED OF FOR “FREE” INCLUDE: FURNITURE, GRASS CLIPPINGS, TREE BRANCHES AND REGULAR HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE INCLUDING APPLIANCES (EXCLUDING REFRIGERATORS, FREEZERS, AIR CONDITIONERS AND MATTRESSES/BOX SPRINGS). 2. ALL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND ANY WASTE FROM RURAL CUSTOMERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR FREE. 3. ACCORDING TO BYLAW 96-1489 11.(2) ALL LOADS MUST BE COMPLETELY COVERED OR SECURED TO PREVENT LITTERING WHILE IN TRANSPORT TO THE LANDFILL. 4. NO COMMERCIAL REFUSE ALLOWED.

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Sanitary Sewer Main and Storm Sewer Flushing Program BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2019 AND CONTINUING TO FRIDAY, AUGUST 30,2019, THE WATER AND WASTEWATER DIVISION WILL BE CARRYING OUT SANITARY SEWER MAIN FLUSHING AND STORM SEWER FLUSHING, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 A.M. AND 4:30 P.M. DURING THE PERIODS OF JETTING, RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES ARE ADVISED TO SECURELY CAP BASEMENT FLOOR DRAINS. YOU MAY SMELL AN ODOR IN YOUR HOME, THIS CAN BE RESOLVED BY SIMPLY OPENING WINDOWS FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME AND RUNNING WATER TO ENSURE ALL TRAPS ARE FULL OF WATER. STORM SEWER WILL HAVE NO EFFECT ON HOMES AND BUSINESSES. 2019 PROGRAM AREA WILL ENCOMPASS ALL STREETS SOUTH OF KING STREET, AND WEST OF SOURIS AVE WITHIN CITY LIMITS INCLUDING: SOURIS AVENUE - VALLEY STREET - 1ST STREET -2ND STREET - 2ND STREET A - 3RD STREET - 4TH STREET - 5TH STREET 6TH STREET - 7TH STREET - 8TH STREET - 9TH STREET - YOUNG STREET - 10TH AVENUE - 11TH AVENUE - 12TH AVENUE 13TH AVENUE - 14TH AVENUE - 15TH AVENUE - 16TH AVENUE - 17TH AVENUE - 18TH AVENUE - 19TH AVENUE WESTVIEW PLACE - RATTRAY PLACE

Utilities eBill and Preauthorization Contest The City of Estevan is encouraging residents to sign up for electronic billing and preauthorization by giving you a chance to win a $250.00 credit towards your city utility bill. Residents can sign up for electronic billing by filling out an online form at www.estevan.ca or by visiting City Hall and filling out an application form. There are four chances to win a $250.00 credit. Draw dates will be made on March 31st, June 30th, September 30 and December 31st, 2019. All residents that are currently signed up for electronic billing will be automatically entered to win. Residents can also sign up for Preauthorization payments online at www.estevan.ca or by visiting City Hall and filling out an application form. (please note a void cheque or bank withdrawl must be submitted) There are two chances to win a $250.00 credit. Draw dates will be made on June 30th and December 31st, 2019. All residents that are currently signed up for Preauthorization payments will be automatically entered to win.

THE CITY OF ESTEVAN WILL BE FLUSHING WATERMAINS TO ENSURE GOOD WATER QUALITY FOR ALL USERS OF CITY WATER. THIS WORK INCLUDES THE TURNING OF MAIN WATER VALVES AROUND THE CITY, AND FLUSHING LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER FROM VARIOUS HYDRANTS IN EACH AREA. DURING THIS PROCESS YOU MAY NOTICE A SUBSTANTIAL DROP IN PRESSURE, THIS WILL BE BRIEF. AS WELL, DISCOLOURED WATER IS POSSIBLE DURING THE DAYS YOUR AREA IS SCHEDULED FOR THIS WORK (SEE SCHEDULE BELOW), PLEASE RUN A FAUCET FOR A FEW MINUTES UNTIL THE WATER IS CLEAR AGAIN. PLEASE CONTACT CITY HALL AT 634-1800 IF ISSUES PERSIST. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING DURING THIS IMPORTANT MAINTENANCE! (1) THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY- MAY 23 AND MAY 24 AREA BOUNDED BY PERKINS STREET AND LUSCAR PARK ON THE NORTH, WATER TREATMENT PLANT ON THE SOUTH, WOODLAWN AVE ON THE WEST, AND HWY 47S SERVICE ROAD ON THE EAST (INCLUDES LUSCAR PARK, CITY OF ESTEVAN PUBLIC WORKS YARDS, AND BUSINESSES ON HWY 47S SERVICE ROAD) (2) MONDAY – FRIDAY MAY 27- 31 AREA BOUNDED BY 6TH STREET ON THE NORTH, VALLEY STREET, 1ST STREET, AND WESTVIEW PLACE ON THE SOUTH, ALICE ROAD AND WOODLAWN AVENUE ON THE WEST, AND SOURIS AVENUE ON THE EAST (INCLUDES WESTVIEW, CENTRAL, AND DOWNTOWN REGIONS) (3 MONDAY- FRIDAY JUNE 3-7 AREA BOUNDED BY 6TH STREET ON THE NORTH, MCDONALD ROAD AND PERKINS STREET ON THE SOUTH, SOURIS AVENUE ON THE WEST, AND KENSINGTON AVE ON THE EAST (INCLUDES THE EASTEND, BAY MEADOWS, AND VALLEY VIEW REGIONS, AND JUBILEE PLACE) (4) MONDAY –FRIDAY JUNE 10-14 AREA BOUNDED BY CITY CEMETERY ON THE NORTH, KING STREET ON THE SOUTH, SISTER RODDY ROAD ON THE WEST (FORMERLY WOODLAWN AVENUE), AND SOURIS ROAD (HWY 47N) ON THE EAST (INCLUDES DOMINION HEIGHTS, PLEASANTDALE, AND ROYAL HEIGHTS REGIONS, AS WELL AS CUNDALL DRIVE, WOODEND PLACE, CHINOOK BAY AND HWY 47N SERVICE ROAD) (5) MONDAY – FRIDAY JUNE 17-21 AREA BOUNDED BY SPRUCE DRIVE AND PRINCESS STREET ON THE NORTH, KING STREET ON THE SOUTH, SOURIS AVENUE ON THE WEST, AND KENSINGTON ON THE EAST (INCLUDES HILLSIDE AND SCOTSBURN REGIONS) (6) MONDAY -FRIDAY JUNE 24-28 AREA BOUNDED BY KING STREET ON THE NORTH, CPR RAILROAD ON THE SOUTH, 14TH AVE ON THE WEST, AND KENSINGTON ON THE EAST (INCLUDES 7TH STREET, 8TH STREET, 9TH STREET, CENTENNIAL, TROJAN, AND SOO INDUSTRIAL REGIONS) (7) TUESDAY- FRIDAY JULY 2-5 AREA BOUNDED BY KENSINGTON ON THE WEST, SAWYER ROAD ON THE EAST, NORTH AND SOUTH CITY LIMITS (INCLUDES GLEN PETERSON INDUSTRIAL PARK, EAST INDUSTRIAL, SOUTHEAST INDUSTRIAL REGIONS, AND PROPERTIES ALONG HWY 39E SERVICE ROAD)