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The minister Responsible for Rural and Remote Health was in Estevan on July 30 as part of his summer visitation schedule, which means barbecues not ministry announcements. Randy Weekes said the community engagement calendar this summer has been an ambitious one, with Estevan being the 12th call on the list. Weekes said the general conversations during the

informal meetings and luncheons has usually focused on physician recruitment and retention, and primary health care. Asked if he had any concerns raised regarding underutilization of hospitals and health care centres in rural Saskatchewan, Weekes said that topic had not been raised during the conversations. “I am not hearing underutilization of hospitals as a

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regarding a CT scanner for St Jospeh’s Hospital in Estevan, was not on his agenda for the visit to the Energy City. “It’s a meet and greet event. I met with the physicians, mayors and community leaders, and yes, the scanner was brought up, but I have nothing to add. That’s a topic down the road, probably for budget considerations next spring,” Weekes said.

“But we are aware of it and determining that if it comes, it’s done as a partnership with the ministry.” When asked what the implications might be if the local health care committee simply purchased a CT scanner, installed and operated it for two years with certiﬁed personnel, which is a proposal already in the Health Ministry’s hands, Weekes said the Rural ⇢ A2

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In a wide-ranging one-hour visit with Souris-Moose Mountain MP Ed Komarnicki, the veteran politician agreed to take a reﬂective look back on his nine-year career as a representative in the House of Commons as well as providing a look at the future. Komarnicki announced this spring that he will not be seeking reelection when the electorate go to the polls in the next federal election. This will give the party and local committee ample time to select the next federal candidate to carry the Conservative banner. Komarnicki has been a runaway leader at the polls in the past, which means the southeast Saskatchewan seat will be

Ed Komarnicki a very important one for the current government to try and keep. Komarnicki said he has made it clear that while he is stepping aside, he will also be stepping out of the picture and deﬁnitely will not be making any recommendations to the party’s hierarchy as to who he

thinks might be heir to the seat in the House of Commons. He’ll stay well out of that scenario, but will probably work backstage, so-tospeak, on getting the next Conservative party nominee elected. “The person will have to be an organizer because this is a strong Conservative area, and I expect the competition to be the next nominee will be stiff, and the contest could be tight. The candidate should be a new face, energetic and be prepared to take the next step up. It requires a lot of energy to do this job. There are a lot of miles to travel.” He said his constituency work and the additional work concerning the two secretariats he served in took up a lot of time. Komarnicki said he was fortunate to have worked with a number

of ministers in the secretariat in Immigration and Human Resources. If he had been called upon to be a cabinet minister, he said he felt he would have been up to the challenge, but what he had been able to do in the support role, was very rewarding and exciting. “Wherever you’re placed, that’s where you give it your best, and I always have,” he said. “It gave me the opportunity to meet some very interesting people and to travel across the country to represent the government and ministry and deal with issues that are very much in front of us today. There’s a lot of reform in human resources, and to be a part of the process to see it happen is exciting,” he said, referring to his time Komarnicki ⇢ A4

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Pipe bomb found at North Portal A 21-year-old Ontario man was arrested Sunday after a pipe bomb was found in his car while he attempted to enter Canada through the North Portal border crossing. The discovery led to some tense moments at the busy port of entry as a building had to be evacuated and the RCMP’s explosive disposal unit was called in to neutralize the device. Derek Joseph Formosa, 21, of Toronto faces a charge of possession of an explosive device and was expected to make his first appearance in court Tuesday morning in Weyburn. Sgt. Daryl Milo of the Estevan RCMP detachment

said through their investigation they have not found any indication that Formosa intended on using the bomb or that he was connected to any sort of terrorist or organized crime groups. “It looks like it was something that he created as a kid, much younger, and had no means of disposing it and no intentions of using it,” Milo said. “He was travelling cross country to go to work and took it as an opportunity to try and dispose of it and hadn’t had that opportunity yet as he was re-entering Canada and obviously made some poor decisions, stupid decisions.” The release from the RCMP noted that Canada

Border Service Agency officers discovered what they believed to be an explosive device during a search of Formosa’s personal effects. The officers immediately evacuated the building where the vehicle was located and contacted the Estevan RCMP who arrived at the scene and took Formosa into custody. The RCMP’s disposal unit was also dispatched to the scene from Regina and detonated the device at around 8:30 that evening. “It was diligent work (by CBSA officers). They found it, to their credit, and got it away from him. It’s disposed of safely now,” said Milo.

A quick robbery that lasted about 30 seconds will end with a Moose Jaw man spending the next two years of his life in a federal penitentiary. A 7-Eleven in Weyburn was James Sippola’s first target and originally the only target for his get rich quick scheme. On July 30 at about 1 a.m. Sippola entered the Weyburn 7-Eleven wielding a long-bladed knife and dressed in a long coat, toque, sunglasses and scarf obscuring his face. He demanded the cash from the

register and the clerk handed over $65, showing him the till was empty except for change. Sippola then left the store. He was going to go back home to Moose Jaw but because he had hoped his efforts would be a little more fruitful, he decided to drive to Estevan to find some more cash. He found a 7-Eleven in Estevan and entered the store at about 2:15 a.m. He left less than a minute later, with an undisclosed amount of money and the store clerks called police.

It didn’t take police long to find a vehicle parked with a lone male occupant who matched the description given to them. He was arrested and quickly admitted to both robberies. In Estevan provincial court on Aug. 1, just two days after the incidents, Sippola pleaded guilty to two counts of robbery while two counts of being disguised while committing an indictable offence were stayed by the Crown. Sippola appeared before the court in custody and was prepared to keep it that way with sentencing going ahead the same day. Represented by Legal Aid, his defence and the Crown presented a joint submission to presiding Judge Ernie Bobowski suggesting a two-year federal penitentiary prison term, which the judge accepted. The 19-year-old army reservist had started a new job at a local oilfield construction company just two days before his decision to rob the pair of convenience stores.

An Ontario man faces charges after a pipe bomb was found among his possessions as he attempted to enter Canada through the North Portal crossing (above).

Quick investigation, confession The confession came quickly and justice was carried out swiftly last week. A male subject who was arrested for trespassing at night on July 31 was subjected to an interview and investigation launched by Estevan Police Service (EPS) personnel on Aug. 1. The man who was the subject of the investigation confessed to being in possession of a small amount of money that

had been taken from vehicles. The police had launched the investigation following several calls from victims complaining that their vehicles had been entered and money being taken from them. Evan Kyle Kallis, 22, appeared in court and pleaded guilty to the charge of being in possession of the stolen property and was sentenced to six months of incarceration.

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A B.C. man has been arrested following a drug bust in Estevan. The Estevan Police Service announced Wednesday that their Serious Crimes Unit along with members of the Estevan Integrated Organized Crime Unit and the RCMP

Integrated Border Enforcement Team, arrested the 23-year-old for trafficking cocaine. The involved parties executed a search warrant and seized over $15,000 worth of drugs ranging from crack and powdered cocaine to prescription

drugs. An undisclosed amount of cash was also seized as proceeds of crime. The investigation into the matter is ongoing and charges are pending in relation to the trafficking, possession for the purpose of trafficking in cocaine and prescription drugs.

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CT scanner. Weekes did say, however, that communications between the ministry and the rural health regions needed improvement as well as communications among the health regions themselves. The minister added that there have been no discussions held recently regarding future amalgamations or boundary changes for health regions, like there has been for constituency

representations. Weekes said that before his tours are completed, he will have visited over 40 communities. He noted he had toured some in the winter and had been present for the recent sod-turning ceremony for the Kipling Health Centre in the Sun Country region. Working in a ministry within a ministry (Rural and Remote Health works as a sub-ministry within the Health Ministry and Minister Dustin Duncan), has not created any conflicts or confusion regarding files and projects, he said. Weekes added that physician recruitment and retention in rural Saskatchewan is receiving a boost with a financial incentive program for new medical graduates, and there is now a more efficient system of certifying international recruits and the number of seats in the medical college at the University of Saskatchewan was recently bumped up from 60 to 100. The Health Ministry and Ministry for Rural and Remote Health are also seriously considering a physician residency program in Sun Country. There are four other residency programs underway in major centres outside of Saskatoon and Regina. Improved efficiency measures are already underway in the health regions with the Lean initiative, he said. Those practises have already rewarded the health centres practically and financially.

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Each Funkology session ends with a team photo featuring all the participants at the weekly get together. After the workout, the group regularly goes out for ice cream and socializing.

Fitness community all about the funk By Jordan Baker Of the Mercury They call themselves the most audacious fitness community in Canada, and they’re looking to foster a Culture of Funk in the Energy City. It’s called Funkology — not a scientific term — and it’s the basis for a robust workout that encourages fun, friendship and pushing yourself to do better. Founded by Levi Clampitt with Cara Lee getting in on the ground floor, the workouts sprung up from humble origins in December 2012. It all started with the Funk Walk. Unable to enjoy the outdoors in the middle of a Prairie winter, the group took to the Estevan Leisure Centre, donned weighted jackets and walked around the track in Spectra Place. A couple more people joined in, more activities were added to the workout and when May rolled around and the group was able to exercise outside, Funkology really took off. Clampitt said there are now about 60 people who will attend the weekly sessions on a regular basis, with about 20 showing up for each one. On July 31, I threw on gym shorts and running shoes to see exactly what this Culture of Funk was all about. Clampitt summed things up pretty quickly with an offhand remark to the participants following the warm-up. “Who knew working

out could be fun?” he said. Clampitt and Lee are resident Funkologists, setting up and running different exercises with fellow organizers Blair Tinant, Rico Tomsha and Anastasiya Shved. Together they create a safe and friendly atmosphere that truly does make working out fun. It has to be fun and non-intimidating because that’s what keeps everyone coming back. “We put the fun in funky,” Clampitt said. “It’s that fun that you get from overcoming obstacles. You feel empowered. Over on my station, there’s a lot of people who are hating in the moment, it’s not fun for them. But afterwards, they pat themselves on their back.” The group is a nonprofit entity. As Clampitt and Lee put it, they don’t make people pay, they let them. There is a donation box at each session, and participants can drop in some money if they choose. The money goes into a communal pot for team T-shirts, equipment and events as well as charities. The group’s last fundraiser for Get Active 4 Autism brought in $418 at one session. Growing from the Funk Walks to the Funk Sessions, Clampitt said everything has grown organically. He said they try to challenge everyone but also give people breaks. “And we reward them with ice cream,” added Lee, noting everyone who wants to come get ice cream after a session is welcome to join

the group. “There’s always a lot of laughs here. It’s not like when you go to the gym. In a way, it feels like gym class, but gym class when you were seven years old and it was still fun.” The Funkology group also wants to help the participants build relationships outside of their weekly workouts. Aside from getting ice cream, they host barbecues and events in lots of casual environments. “This is a lifestyle. It’s not just a workout. It’s likeminded individuals and just meeting with them for dinner, parties, movies, whatever. Just being in their lives is what the funk is about,” said Clampitt. And when he says you need to experience Funkology to really understand it, he’s right. For those intimidated by ﬁtness groups, the Funkologists and everyone else attending will put you

at ease and let you go at your own pace. You’re only competing against yourself. Tomsha noted Clampitt repeatedly tells everyone, ‘There are no egos here.” When I attended a session last week, the group set up at the Estevan Comprehensive School’s football field. The exercises were divided into four stations and the larger group was split into groups of four. With small numbers of people in each station and then moving from spot to spot, the workout keeps everyone active regularly with some moments for breaks. Things started easy enough in my group with two sets of 20 lunges, followed by leg lifts. We quickly moved into military crawls before getting back on our feet for agility steps and high-ﬁve planks. The next session involved a series of burpees,

planks, one-arm planks and insect crawls, running each for 40 seconds at a time. The next station involved simply pulling a weight on a makeshift sled through the grass. Thirty seconds was all you needed for that one. The final station was for tire flips and pulls. I would have preferred the tire flip, but put up with the tire pull. The session ends with what the Funkologists call The Challenge. It’s a different activity each time. At the end of the previous session the group split into teams and pushed their cars to a finish line. This week the evening closed with the cone game, a mad dash around the field picking up and knocking over pylons to help your team win. Clampitt and Lee are now moving out of Estevan, but Funkology will continue under the guidance of Tinant,

Tomsha and Shved who are looking forward to keeping the funk alive. The new Funkologists have been part of the team from almost the very beginning and wish to keep things going with new and innovative workouts. “I think we just want to keep on switching things up. I think that’s one of the best things Cara and Levi did, was every week was something new and different,” said Tomsha. “You see the tires over here, it’s amazing how much you can do with a tire.” “We want to keep it funky. It’s not just an exercise, it’s something unique,” added Shved. Anybody looking for further information about the ﬁtness group may check out the website www.funkology. info and through the website people are able to connect with the Facebook group.

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Komarnicki favours Senate independence in future ⇠ A1 as chairman of the human resources committee. Housing and labour are other areas he’s been involved with and again, there has been a lot of action on those fronts. Komarnicki also spoke about items such as the pending Jobs Training Grant file and how important it is to fill vacant positions with skilled workers, which takes some fine tuning. This requires the provincial governments to be onside with the plan as it is presented, or making changes to the concept, so that everyone can buy into the process to serve the better good. Labour agreements can get tricky because of the conditions (sharing costs) and needs of each province. “It’s not a bad idea to train people to fill jobs that already exist,” he said, referring to the concept behind the Job Training Grant. Komarnicki said he felt the Conservative government has been loyal to its founding ideals, especially in terms of serving families, keeping taxes low and making reforms to the criminal law system. “So in those primary areas, I think we’ve held to those ideals.” Komarnicki said changes to employment insurance is another file the current government could be proud of. They had to put money into it during the recession, but incrementally it’s been moved toward a self-sufficiency level. “You need to reduce the red tape, get out of the way of entrepreneurs and not increase but reduce taxes to allow the economy to move forward and allow foreign investment to come in, and over the years Canada has done fairly well.” On the subject of the perception that the Prime Minister’s Office has placed a muzzle on MPs, especially backbenchers, Komarnicki said, “There are interesting dynamics and pressures applied. If you’re going to run a country you have to have structure and organization and direction. You can’t have everyone pulling in a different direction. The PMO’s office has a team of

people by and large I find are pretty good, well educated and capable, and then on the other hand you have MPs who are very capable and have the experience of life and you have some tension at times. My experience is that you have the caucus meeting each week where you can make your point, state your position to the PM and his office. There is the liaison committee too, so you have channels where you can express your points of view. You won’t always have agreement on the decisions and directions. But you have to decide as a MP at what point it’s something you can no longer support. And in my view it requires team players. You make your best efforts to change their point of view. Once they’re established you have to pull in the same direction unless you find yourself in a moral or ethical position where you just can’t. Then if you can’t, then you’re off on that course. “It’s obvious you’re not always going to agree with the direction of government, but you pull in the same direction because overall when you look at the big picture, look at it from 30,000 feet, you ask yourself, ‘are we doing good things for the country that I signed up for?’ and if you are, look at things that are paramount. If you look at how the country’s changed, it’s pretty substantial. But with individual items, I don’t always agree with our other MPs, but the big picture is where we are going as a team.” Komarnicki said he’s always held strong views on individual items such as the question of abortion and protecting life, but the PMO has taken a position that hasn’t allowed the MPs to express themselves. “I’ve always felt there was room for legitimate debate on those kinds of issues. Some of the steps I haven’t been in agreement with, and I’ve always voted that way. I respect the PM’s view on that topic. We’re allowed to vote as we see fit. I’ve always had pretty strong views on the definition of marriage too, so you have to say if the majority is going in a certain direction, you

suck it up and keep going.” On Senate reform or complete abolition Komarnicki said it would be a matter of making it clear just how either of those

tion on the carbon tax is also problematic. So I think he’ll have difficulty in improving his party’s position out west, and it could be quite a contest in Quebec to some

“To get what the world needs from landlocked Saskatchewan you are going to have to find ways to transport it efficiently. Oil, gas and agricultural commodi-

Ed Komarnicki, at work in his Estevan office, preparing for the fall parliamentary session.

things could be done. The legal implications and the process would be tricky, and it would probably be the Supreme Court that would ultimately decide on any major direction that might be taken to do either of these things. It’s a matter of following the rules. Komarnicki said reforming the Senate would probably be a good idea, especially if it could be made more independent rather than as a body of appointees who are expected to follow party lines. He said the PM is quite clear that if provinces elected a senator, that person would be appointed. When it comes down to personalities in the House of Commons, Komarnicki said he finds Thomas Mulcair, the leader of the Official Opposition, the NDP, to be quite capable after he found himself in a position where he was taking over from Jack Layton. “I don’t think he’s gelled as a potential alternative for government from what I’ve seen,” he said. “He appears to be a bit bombastic, a couple of mistakes he’s made with respect to the Dutch disease in terms of the high dollar and natural resources would not have stood him well in the west. His party’s posi-

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extent,” he said, referring to the situation where the majority of the NDP MPs are from that province as a result of the ground work done by the previous deceased leader, Layton. As for Justin Trudeau, Komarnicki said he too will probably have difficulty in the west. He said he was young and still hadn’t put anything of substance forward in terms of policy or statements, at least to this time. “So far his points are quite shallow, and he’s been basically going on his personality. I don’t see him as a leader the country is prepared for going forward. But he does have an ability to attract people. In that he’s shown well. Although in some places I see where the polls have shifted, so the honeymoon may already be over. Canadians as a whole will see what shape we’re in internationally and Harper is still the best leader. Economic indicators are strong. We came through a recession in pretty good shape. Independent third parties have taken a look at this government and the ratings are pretty good.” Moving resources to markets is a big issue for this area of the country. Moving oil to Eastern Canadian refineries is a current critical issue, along with the safety and environmental issues having to be considered.

ties, everything I’ve seen from the international trade minister, prime minister and agricultural minister they’ve been very aggressive in doing bi-lateral agreements. Komarnicki noted he was surprised at how hard the beef industry was hit, first with the BSE crisis and the slow return of the international markets to Canadian beef and now the additional challenge coming from the United States regarding country of origin labelling regulations for beef. He said it could be worse if prices had been soft, but fortunately they have been strong lately on the beef and grain side of the farming sector. As far as the controversial decision to shut down the Canadian Wheat Board’s monopoly on grain marketing and handling, Komarnicki said he has been surprised that he hasn’t received any feedback. It’s been one year since the practice was curtailed. “My sense is that farmers have accepted the fact and have acclimatized to the new sense of farming. It’s not like it’s a new learning curve, they’ve marketed other commodities in the open market.” He said the fact that prices are robust might be another reason for the acceptance of the new reality. As far as House of Commons personalities are

concerned, Komarnicki said he’s witnessed some sea changes over the years, one of the major ones being the passing of Layton, which in some regards was a surprise since it happened relatively quickly. “When you look at some of the players, there’s Paul Martin, Belinda Stronach. There was a time she was in our cabinet. There was the switch to the Liberal party and there was a tie vote and Belinda Stronach came in to help them survive. And now all these players are gone.” Komarnicki said the arrival of the new, and often very young NDP MPs from Quebec has also provided some shifts in thoughts and studies. “You have a whole new set of faces facing you across the floor. Bloc members are gone, including Gilles Duceppe, their leader. Having seen all that, it leaves me with the thought that in the world of politics, all kinds of things can happen in a relatively short time. “That’s why I say we have to look at things from 30,000 feet and not get too involved with the tinkering of things you encounter along the way.” He said he has been quite fortunate to represent the constituency during robust economic times. “In 2006, our population started to increase rather dramatically, my sense was there was another dimension to this constituency and it, too, needed to be brought to the foreground. And when I look at the oil and gas, service industries, carbon capture, potash … all of those things have made Souris-Moose Mountain a composite of various factors. We have had one of the strongest economic periods of Saskatchewan’s history. And, of course, the negative such as housing and roads.” Komarnicki said he is firm in his decision to retire with the call of the next election. He said he’ll miss the hum and buzz of the House of Commons, and it’s been interesting to have the collegiality that exists there, but it would be time to move on with a promise he made to his wife that he’d sit back for at least six months in a retirement, or at least a semi-retirement before making any new decisions. He said a return to a law practice was not in the mix, it was something he had done for 31 years prior to his first election in 2004, and so while he may enter into some new challenges at age 66 or more, that wouldn’t be part of the new direction.

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Brian Perich has cycled across Mongolia and the Himalayas and is now in the midst of a trek across North America. Beginning in Grand Rapids, Mich. he is cycling 3,000 kilometres to Banff. The entire trip is expected to take 28 days.

Adventure cyclist blasts across North America He has biked cross-country and across countries, and Brian Perich passed through the Energy City hoping to reenergize on his journey to the Rocky Mountains. The 40-year-old Windsor, Ont. native has done this before on rougher terrain. What could be rougher than a Saskatchewan highway? Well, he did cycle 2,500 kilometres through Mongolia in 45 days in 2012, travelling on dusty roads. After that, the trip from Grand Rapids, Mich. to Banff should be a walk or ride in the park. He also cycled across the Himalayas in 2011. In all, he biked 3,200 in 38 days, losing about 35 pounds of body weight in the process. That’s why Perich started adventure cycling. He moved to South Korea in 2003 and has been there ever since. He teaches English at a university and married a Korean woman a few years ago. He was back in Canada for a family reunion, and with a little bit of extra time, he decided to complete his To the Rock Tour, by travelling from southern Michigan to western Alberta. It took 18 days for Perich to reach Estevan, after travelling into the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and heading west. He crossed in Saskatchewan at North Portal and arrived in Estevan on July 30. At about 2,000 kilometres, he completes just over 100 each day. With just over 1,000 kilometres left he is hoping to reach Banff this coming Friday. Perich is a supporter of the IDEAS Foundation of Canada, the Intestinal Disease Education and Awareness Society, which in turn, supports those with Crohn’s disease. He plans to one day move back to Canada with his wife and two children and is using this cross-country trek to reconnect with his roots and his countrymen. He is trying to rebuild a bridge to his community that has slowly degraded over the past decade. “For me, community is important,” said Perich. “I learned about what I had because I went to the Far East region and I lost it. For a quarter of my life I didn’t have family connections

close by, so when I run into people in Canada now, I just love this country. This country is amazing.” He said Asia has been a great experience for him, but he doesn’t have that same sense of community over there. “When I’m meeting people, I’m sparked back with life,” said Perich. “This trip was much more isolating in a certain respect compared to Mongolia. Mongolia was loneliness looking at so many families. I met so many families, and they live in one little yurt.” Where we have separate rooms for kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms, the nomadic families in Mongolia don’t compartmentalize themselves in the same way. He said he really notices the cultural differences that stem from that way of living. Perich suggested that in the western world, we have developed our own ways to go back to experiencing the nomadic lifestyles of our early ancestors. “This journey here, I went to a music festival in Michigan. There were about 4,500 people, and it was awesome, because people want to return to be nomads. We want to live like that. Everybody was camping in the forest. Everyone was very relaxed. It was safe there. I think it’s something we want, but we have to create it.” Because it isn’t something that is quite so natural in North America, Perich said he doesn’t meet as many people through

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his travels. Where he was regularly brought into homes in Mongolia, he only stayed in one place while travelling west, with a pair of 25-year-olds in Bemidji, Minn. When he does get invited in to someone’s place, he finds it customary to give a gift and provide some sort of exchange for people’s generosity. He noticed in Mongolia an exchange of gifts, even among strangers, was customary. “You give a gift. There should be an exchange,” he said, noting that the trade deepens the connection between acquaintances. To connect with Perich, he can be reached through his blog at Korean-world.blogspot.ca

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Are politics holding up CT scan decision? Long ago, the phrase “never look a gift horse in the mouth,” was coined. We’re not exactly sure from whom that quip originated but the wisdom of the statement is undeniable. It’s a shame our provincial government doesn’t see it that way when it comes to the purchase of CT scan unit for Estevan. In an effort to see that St. Joseph’s Hospital receives the muchneeded piece of equipment, the local health-care group has made a pledge to the province to not only purchase a CT scan and pay for it to be installed, they would also cover the first two years of operation. All told, that is over $2 million that the provincial government doesn’t have to dig through its couch cushions to find. Seems like one hell of a deal, no? Yet here we are, months after the local group made their offer to the province, and sadly, it appears Estevan is no closer to seeing a CT scan than it was at the beginning of 2013. In fact, if recent comments from Rural Health Minister Randy Weekes are any indication, it may not be until 2014 before there is some movement. In an interview with Mercury co-editor Norm Park last week, Weekes had little to say on the matter, other than to mention that a CT scan might have to wait until 2014 budget deliberations take place. That of course makes little sense when one considers none of the money would be coming from provincial accounts. So it would seem that something else is at play here, and we are left to surmise it’s likely nothing more than old-fashioned politics. What else makes sense? You have a community — really an entire corner of the province when one considers the support from area towns and RMs — that is willing to spend its own money for a piece of equipment that is undeniably needed. There’s been rumblings that a couple of other communities have been making their cases for a CT scan and perhaps were in line ahead of Estevan — hence the commitment to pay for the machine with local money — and the hesitation of the government to accept the offer is because they don’t want to upset Sask. Party faithful. That is, of course, just speculation, but in the absence of a better explanation from our government, it seems rather plausible. And, if it is politics that are holding up the acquisition of a CT scan for St. Joe’s, then shame on the government. This is a critical piece of diagnostic equipment that we are speaking about, one that could, with no exaggeration, mean the difference between life and death for a resident of this province. Aside from the obvious improvement in patient care that would follow a CT scan, it would also make it a lot easier to recruit physicians and specialists to Estevan. Really, we could go on for hours explaining why a CT scan is needed. Instead, we are left to wonder why a provincial government that speaks about the need to watch its financial P’s and Q’s has not jumped all over the offer presented to them by the local consortium. It sure smells like politics and it doesn’t smell good.

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

Interesting statistics While a lot of you might ﬁnd statistics boring, occasionally you will run across a stat that leaps up and bites you. Doug Elliott, publisher of SaskTrends Monitor and probably Saskatchewan's foremost statistical expert, is always a good source for statistics. In an interview this summer, Elliott came up with just such a statistic ... albeit one that is a little foreboding for rural Saskatchewan. According to Elliott, in the last ﬁve years, Saskatoon has created 21,500 jobs and Regina has created 21,000. The entire rest of the province, however, has only added 2,500 SERVING CANADA’S SUNSHINE CAPITAL

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Being neutral on nuclear I have honestly strived to look at nuclear stuff in a neutral, openminded pattern over the years. Mostly I have succeeded in being able to weigh the pros and cons surrounding such things as nuclear power plants, nuclear rod waste, weapons and nuclear powered equipment of any other nature. I have taken the Switzerland stance on most of these ﬁles with one major codicil, and that is the understanding that the nuclear materials are always handled in a totally secured environment. Of course, I know that once you add the human element, there will be errors and omissions somewhere along the way, but they would be of the minor and inconsequential nature. Then I read a report, I believe it was in May, about how three anti-nuclear protestors, including an 83-year-old nun, broke into a nuclear storehouse for bomb grade uranium and apparently did so without a lot of problem. The trio of protestors spent two hours inside the facility, breached the high security area, cut security fences, hung banners, strung up crime-scene tape and hammered out a portion of a high security wall, just to prove they could. Now this was not your ordinary storage shed for lawnmowers and ladders, although it seemed as if it was. It contained uranium parts for nuclear warheads and dismantled nuclear weapons. It was also the storehouse for nuclear bomb uranium. This was the place where the Manhattan Project was launched.

Norm Park All Things Considered So the Inspector General came along after the breaching incident, and his report suggested that security failures at the site “abounded.” I would think that was still a bit of an understatement. The General of Inspection pointed out that a lot of the detection equipment that was to be used at the storage site, was broken and there was a poor response by security guards. Again, I would accept that as a huge understatement. When it takes two hours for guards named Paul Blart, mall cop, to round up a noisy 83-year-old nun, ya gotta reassess your personnel performance. Then the security report got into the bureaucratic baffle garble stuff and talked about insufficient federal oversight of the private contractors who were running the complex. Now you see, an accidental reference here, especially when we here in Saskatchewan are being told that private, public partnerships, the highly touted P3 projects are just the thing for us. The private sector can do the job, whether it be building and running schools, hospitals, waste water and non-waste water plants, bridges and, yes, nuclear storage sites, without any problem. I would add, as long as they can show a healthy increasing profit and

more people to the workforce. Of course, you know what they say about lies, damn lies and statistics. But this particular piece of information isn’t exactly the kind of percentage information easily manipulated, the kind that governments use to make themselves look good or that oppositions use to make governments look bad. The numbers are real ... even if they really don’t seem to make much sense. Even Elliott is somewhat at a loss for an explanation as to why the difference is so great. After all, while Regina and Saskatoon are growing and certain smaller communities are suffering, the core industries of the Saskatchewan economy — oil, potash and agriculture — are all in rural Saskatchewan. One would assume that these rural-based industries are creating a lot of local jobs. Elliott is also puzzled by Statistics Canada’s data suggesting agricultural jobs are on the increase. As we all know, the numbers of farmers continue to dwindle — even in these proﬁtable times when net receipts on the farm have doubled in the past ﬁve years. The statistician speculates it may have something to do with people declaring themselves farmers or farm employees — at least on a part-time basis. As for the incredibly low job creation numbers outside Regina and Saskatoon, that still is a bit of a puzzler ... unless you examine all the statistical information carefully. For example, if you look carefully at the oil industry, you will see new well drilling is down right now. Moreover,

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improved dividends for shareholders in every quarter, then yes, they can build, maintain and operate the facilities. But once that proﬁt disappears, even just temporarily … look out. A corner will be cut, even if it’s nuclear storage. Or in this case, several corners being cut to preserve proﬁt and retain shareholders and high-priced CEOs. The lawyers who came on board to defend those who did the break-in, took the interesting tack that instead of charging the protestors for their actions, they should be rewarding and thanking them for revealing how sad and bad the security system was. In the meantime, the Nuclear Security Administration said they were going to take “decisive action.” Now doesn’t that sound convincing and reassuring? Yep, and Nixon wasn’t a crook, Clinton didn’t lie about Lewinski, Mike Duffy was just confused about housing allowances and Pam Wallin knows that Wadena is her real home. I didn’t follow up on the trial of the Nuclear Three, but I know they were being charged with more than mere trespassing. It was something more like sabotage, the stuff that military and Internet guys like Assange, Snowden and Manning are facing. I guess the nuclear weapons protection guys don’t like being embarrassed. They may not know much about security, but they sure know how to litigate. And I may not be so neutral on nuclear much longer.

some of those doing the drilling are Alberta workers who aren’t full-time Saskatchewan residents. Similarily, while there are more jobs in potash mine construction, these too are often being performed by contractors and workers who don’t necessarily reside in rural Saskatchewan. As for the potash industry itself, the glut in production means that there aren’t a lot of new, full-time miners being hired. Elliott said it’s also important to note what kind of jobs are now being created in Saskatchewan and who is ﬁlling them. Many are in the service sector (sales, restaurants, etc.) Those jobs are often being ﬁlled by new arrivals to the country. And it is the cities that are getting most of these jobs. Of course, a lot of you will point to the success of several communities in attracting their own new arrivals. Those from Moosomin, Weyburn and particularly Estevan where the vacancy rate is much lower than either Regina or Saskatoon might assume the statistics are simply wrong. But Elliott noted that the statistical information covers the entire remainder of the province, meaning that it takes into account every other community losing population and workers. As the population ages and birthrate slows, not only does a community shrink but what also shrinks are their service jobs (teachers, health care workers, etc.) This has to be a worry for the Saskatchewan Party government, both economically and politically. After all, rural Saskatchewan is still its base. And it seems that it isn’t creating many jobs in its base.

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Letters to the Editor

Loopholes put rural wireless service at risk The Editor: Canadians in small towns and rural communities deserve access to the best wireless networks and new smartphones at competitive prices. That’s why Canada’s wireless industry invests billions of dollars every year and employs thousands of Canadians to build and enhance our wireless networks. Today, 99 per cent of Canadians in cities, towns and rural locations alike have access to world-class mobile services and devices at the same prices as those available to customers in major cities. But rural rollouts of the latest and greatest in wireless — LTE or “Long Term Evolution” networks — are now at risk. The federal government has inadvertently left loopholes in new wireless regulations that pave the way for giant US corporations like Verizon Communications to purchase more of Canada’s airwaves than Canadian wireless companies can. These loopholes enable major US players to benefit from regulatory advantages actually intended for small, competitive wireless startups. Bell welcomes competition with anyone but there must be a level playing field. Big advantages for huge US entrants will cost all Canadians — and many expect the worst impact will be felt by Canadians who live and work in rural communities. Canadians increasingly use smartphones and advanced data networks for business and educational applications,

social networking, and entertainment options such as mobile TV and gaming. This fast-growing mobile data usage means that more and more spectrum is needed to satisfy demand. And certain airwaves – like the 700 MHz spectrum about to be auctioned by the federal government – are best suited to carrying data over greater distances. These airwaves are a public resource, and are ideal for delivering advanced wireless services to rural and remote locations across Canada. The bad news for rural Canadians is that spectrum purchased by Verizon will not be used in rural areas. And because Verizon can bid for more of these newly available airwaves than Canadian companies can, providers like Bell will be limited in how extensively we can roll out new rural coverage. Industry experts predict that New York based Verizon will avoid building networks in Canada’s rural areas altogether and focus only on serving the largest cities. It’s not just that a company like Verizon is unlikely to deliver more choice or reduced prices to rural Canadians (the average Verizon Wireless customer actually pays more than the average Bell wireless customer). Their ability to acquire more of our country’s prime airwaves than Canada’s own companies means that the spectrum ideal for rural rollouts will be used up serving mostly urban areas. Investment in rural Canada will decline. Canadian jobs will be lost. We believe a $120-billion US company like Verizon,

multiple times bigger than Canada’s entire wireless industry combined, simply does not need favours from the Canadian government in order to compete with us. It’s not too late for Ottawa to take action to support a fair and open marketplace, and ensure the ongoing rollout of advanced mobile services to rural Canadians. Bell has brought LTE network technology to 75 per cent of Canadians. With additional spectrum from the government’s upcoming auction and a level playing field, further network rollouts in smaller communities will be possible. Without changes to the loopholes, however, further rollouts are clearly at risk. The solution is straightforward. We ask that Canadian wireless companies be allowed the same opportunity to acquire Canadian spectrum as US companies like Verizon. And if a company like Verizon enters Canada, it should be required to use its resources to build its own national network covering both urban and rural locations, just as Canada’s wireless leaders have done. These steps will help ensure a strong Canadian wireless industry that continues to deliver world-leading mobile services at competitive prices in all markets – including Canada’s small towns and rural communities. For more information, please visit Bell.ca/PlayFair. Mirko Bibic, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer for Bell Canada

Stephen Harper’s cone of silence continues The Editor: Having trouble telling fact from fiction in the Senate expenses scandal? There’s a reason for that. Since the news broke that Stephen Harper’s right-hand man cut a $90,000 cheque to cover-up the potential fraudulent expenses of Conservative Senator Mike Duffy — a potentially criminal action — Mr. Harper has consistently misled Canadians about what really happened. He claimed his Chief of Staff, Nigel Wright, acted alone and no one else knew. In fact, court documents reveal four members of Mr. Harper’s inner circle knew. He claimed there was no email recording the terms of the deal. In fact, his office now admits there is one. He claimed his personal legal counsel was not involved. In fact, RCMP docu-

ments reveal that he was involved. Mr. Harper claimed the first Senate expenses report reflected the auditors’ findings. In fact, we now know it was whitewashed to go easy on Duffy. And that’s just what is public. The Conservatives have been accused of stonewalling the RCMP investigation into the whole tawdry affair. Instead of giving us the straight goods, Mr. Harper has clamped down and put on a cone of silence. Canadians expect better; they expect honest answers to serious questions about the potentially criminal behaviour at the heart of their government. Marc Garneau, MP Liberal Party of Canada

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Time running out on Lampman family The saga of a Lampman family and their modified vehicle appears to be coming to a conclusion and barring a last minute Hail Mary from the provincial government, it won’t have a happy ending. Edwin and Alison Morris were recently informed by the Canada Border Services Agency that they must remove their vehicle from the North Portal Border Crossing or it will be declared abandoned and destroyed. In an interview with The Mercury Thursday, Alison Morris said unless the provincial government steps up to help them there is little the family can do to save their 10-person suburban that was modified to allow the entire family to travel together safely. The Morris’ have been caught in a blender of red tape and bureaucracy since the summer of 2011 when they took their suburban to an Oklahoma custom vehicle shop to have it modified so the entire family could drive in the same vehicle safely. Alison had done her homework and said she was led to believe by the CBSA that the vehicle would not be considered an import when they attempted to bring it back into Canada. However, upon arrival at the North Portal crossing, the Morris’ were told the vehicle would not be allowed back into the country because the frame had been modified. It has been sitting at

the border, stuck in limbo, since Aug. 15, 2011. In a June 9, 2012 story that appeared in The Mercury, an official with Transport Canada said the problem is “bringing back to Canada a Canadian-certified vehicle after having it altered in another country constitutes importation, and the importer must comply with the Canadian regulations.” Although she has been waging a multi-pronged battle to get the vehicle back, Alison hadn’t heard from the government for a 16-month period that ended in May when she received a letter from Vic Toews, the former federal minister of transport, again informing her that vehicle would not be allowed into the country. On July 16, they received a phone call from a CBSA official who reiterated that the vehicle wasn’t admissible and the Morris’ had to export it. If they did not export it within 30 days, the vehicle would be destroyed. “I was a little bit floored,” Alison said. “Our option is to sell it back to the modifier and we never purchased it from him, and legally, I don’t think that is his obligation to purchase it from us when he never sold it to us. Even if he did buy it, he would have to find a buyer outside of North America for it. “So, their solution is really not a solution and in the meantime (the CBSA) continue to deny that they have done any-

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The Morris family of Lampman faces the possibility of having their modified vehicle destroyed by the federal government. The family has made a plea to Premier Brad Wall to help them get their vehicle back. thing wrong.” Although there are a handful of clauses that complicate matters, Alison contends it is the provincial government that has jurisdiction in their case and that Transport Canada is acting outside of its authority. “We have been saying that the constitution grants power exclusively to the provinces over property, it’s black and white. That is why Transport Canada, their only jurisdiction in the country is over vehicles before they are sold (by the manufacturer.) Once sold at the retail level, that no longer applies, it’s then provincial jurisdiction. For that reason, that is why you see so many modified vehicles. None of that would

be allowed by Transport Canada if they had the jurisdiction that they are asserting at the border over individuals.” Alison said they are now calling upon the provincial government to intervene on their behalf and she has made a public plea to Premier Brad Wall to help the family. “The province could step in and help if they wanted to, and that is what we are pushing for,” she said. “There is power within the Traffic Safety Act and I believe, the constitution to allow (Wall) to step in. The province needs to step in and they could. They try to tell us that they have no power, but we have been able to show it in the law if they would listen to us.”

Along with the media, the Green Party of Saskatchewan has also taken notice of the Morris’s plight and on Wednesday, leader Victor Lau called on the premier to help the family get their vehicle back. “The Morris family has done nothing wrong,” Lau said in a press release. “The Morris’s lawfully invested $90,000 in this truck, and they should be allowed to have it back as soon as possible.” Alison added that her family has also received a great deal of support over social media, noting that her Twitter feed — @ seatbeltsplease — has well over 14,000 followers. “People are tired of the government intervening in their lives when they

don’t need to,” she said. Even though time is running short, a clearly frustrated Alison said she will fight to get the vehicle back. “Surely someone can work with us. This is Canada; I have more rights in a Third World country to protect my family than I do in Canada. Tourists visiting Canada have more rights to drive their family safely than I do. This is ridiculous. “We were only doing this out of necessity because we had no option. We haven’t been able to put all the car seats that we are legally required to take in our vehicle since 2008 because they don’t fit; they are too wide. This has been hanging over our heads for two years.”

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The Estevan Humane Society made their draw last week for the playhouse. More than $7,400 was raised for the local society. Stacey Lawrence was the lucky winner. Pictured, Lawrence accepts the prize from Trudy Wetsch.

Farmers remain busy with haying

As the saying goes Saskatchewan farmers made hay while the sun was shining. According to the weekly crop report, 82 per cent of the 2013 hay crop cut and 60 per cent baled or put into silage. Rain was reported in some areas during the past week, which has reduced hay quality in the swath. Seventy per cent of the provincial hay crop is rated as good in quality. The majority of crops are in good to excellent condition. Eighty-four per cent of spring wheat, 82 per cent of canola, 81 per cent of lentils and 88 per cent of peas are in good to excellent condition. Across the province, topsoil moisture on crop land is rated as nine per cent surplus, 78 per cent adequate, 12 per cent short and one per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as seven per cent surplus, 80 per cent adequate and 13 per cent short. Cooler than normal temperatures during the past week slowed crop development. Crop reporters have indicated very low nighttime temperatures for this time of year. The Odessa area reported a low of 4c on July 26. Most areas continue to receive rain, which has made haying difﬁcult. Because of heavy morning dew, cutting is usually delayed until early

afternoon. There has been some loss of hay quality in the swath due to rain. The cooler weather has allowed crops to flower longer, and if day time temperatures warm up, there is potential for good crop yields with the moisture received.Crop development ranges from heading in cereals to podding in pulses and oilseeds. Some areas are reporting very wet crop and hay land conditions and crops are showing signs of excess moisture stress. Rainfall recorded in the region ranged from nil to 29 mm (Redvers area). Topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated as 17 per cent surplus, 78 per cent adequate and five per cent short. Hay land and pasture moisture is rated as 15 per cent surplus, 80 per cent adequate and five per cent short. Crop district 1A is reporting 41 per cent and 35 per cent of cropland and hay acres, respectively, have surplus topsoil moisture. Livestock producers have 73 per cent of the hay crop cut and 50 per cent has been baled or put into silage. Hay quality is rated as 11 per cent excellent, 63 per cent good and 26 per cent fair. The majority of crop damage is due to insects, wind and flooding. The Kisbey and Stoughton areas reported severe hail

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Pastor Stewart returns with fresh perspectives By Norm Park Of The Mercury He is still sorting it out. Call it a self-debriefing or decompression. There are all kinds of phrases that could be used to describe what Trinity Lutheran Church Pastor Stewart Miller is going through, a few short weeks after completing the challenging 800- kilometre pilgrimage of El Camino de Santiago that took him from the borders of France to the city of Santiago de Compestela in Spain. Yes, that’s the same city that was rocked with sorrow when a rapid transit train jumped the tracks and crashed two weeks ago, killing 80 people, many of whom were probably en route to the same shrine at St. James that Miller made his way to at the end of his 31-day walk. Miller completed the entire trek, similar to the one documented in the movie The Way, which served as one of the stimulants that helped him make up his mind to take up the challenge. He said that some who make the pilgrimage don’t cover the entire distance and use several other aids, according to their needs and capabilities, but he stayed true to the demands of the 800 km or more original path, plus a few additional kilometres tacked on for good measure after discovering he had strayed off course and had to backtrack with the backpack. “It was a kind of injoke among the dedicated trekkers, they would look at the boots or shoes of the other trekkers and if they looked too new compared with ours that looked like 40 miles of bad road, we knew they were taking an alternative,” he said with a chuckle, “but we must understand everybody does their own Camino, and it ends when we come to the bones of St. James in the church.” They walk it now for some version of a Roman Catholic devotion, spiritual and/or religious need or a life-changing spiritual or physical challenge. Miller said he took on the challenge for a variety of reasons that could be described as spiritual, devotional, physical or even mid-life crisis, but by the end it was a true spiritual experience, not in the clas-

sical religious way, but rather, he said, “my whole life is a spiritual journey and this has been a part of it. “The experience of walking by yourself for large chunks of 31 days, then walking in community and living in community, does things to who you are, regardless of how religious you are at the start. There are just things that happen to your heart and your mind. “You spend a lot of time thinking about how and who you are in the world. It is a microcosm. You get some sense of yourself in somewhat broad strokes. When you set down in Camino, who you are sort of shows up and how you bounce off other people just is as clear as the light of day, because we’re all there and all in it together. “I didn’t expect the community to be as quickly developed and as intimate as it really was.” Miller said it was hard to put into words what the multi-faceted journey means to him. The physical aspect of it, the training, the conditioning, the physical challenges of the walk, take up about 20 per cent of the experience. “The rest is about walking and talking to yourself and God and walking and talking with fellow Camino people who are your family. It’s larger and more intimate than you could ever imagine.” The nature of the walk, taking in certain sections in a set period of time meant that a true family of 40 to 50 trekkers would often end up in the same location at the end of the day. He had a tendency to meet them in the evenings in the hostels. “It was a spiritual, emotional, physical community. Some days you were caring for each other’s blisters. Or other days you just walked along together because it was hot and you needed to urge each other along.” Sometimes he said, “you’d walk along and listen to stories that would break your heart.” He recorded some of these experiences in his blog that he filed when Internet conditions allowed. The experience breaks down your personal façade, he said by means of explanation. Since his return, Mill-

Rev. Stewart Miller displays one of the directional tiles that are used to help pilgrims find their way to Santiago de Compestela. er said one aspect of the pilgrimage he misses is the simplicity of the walk, something that his new friends also state in their e-mails to him since their return to daily routines. “I miss the straightforwardness of the task at hand. It was simple because we just lived together.” The guidebook the pilgrims used offered suggestions as to where they could stop over and how many kilometres might be accomplished each day, but that changed with weather and needs and sideline items that would detract walkers from time-to-time. “But we tended to be among 40 or 50 people, some would go 25 instead of 30 kilometres and then make it up the next day. So it became difficult to make it to a big city and take a day off because you wanted to get up and get going,” The community experience was powerful and as Miller added, “God speaks to people in so many different ways.” He didn’t discover the next new thing about God, but he did experience the next new thing about the church and being a pastor in the real world. “It was a privilege and challenge to be a pastor and walking the Camino,

because religion is either incredibly distasteful to people or incredibly frightening to people because of past experiences. What goes on inside those weird buildings and what the church and God is really about as Christianity expresses it. The unfortunate thing is what most people know about Christianity is what people catch in the news and articulate it. Unfortunately, that’s the West World’s Baptist version of Christianity, which is violent to people’s spirits.” He said he often heard among his fellow trekkers that if all pastors were like him, they’d go to church, but his response was always

“actually there are more people like me, you need to go and find them.” Getting lost on the trail was part of the adventure, he explained. Often a 35-kilometre expectation for a day’s trek became a 1- kilometre journey because he would take a wrong turn and then have to return. “I would be embarrassed when that happened,” he said. “It’s difficult to put into words what has gone on in my heart and head. Not because there have been any profound changes but because I just can’t put names and words to the changes. I do know I have been deeply touched by conversations

with myself, God and other people in a good way.” Miller said he expected to spend more time alone, communing with nature and himself and God and less time in the company of others. But he learned, “God was just as capable of talking to me among these people as he was in silence.” There was another clergyman who Miller became close to during the trek, but “I had some very profound conversations with 20-yearolds and 70-year-olds too. So it was across the spectrum.” He said he has achieved a stronger sense of “being pastor Stewart. It was good to be reminded by the people I talked with that people are really hungry for a connection with something bigger than themselves. “It’s exciting to know that people are looking for something, but daunting insofar as even pastors aren’t certain how to connect with them apart from this great thing. Nobody is going to connect to me to re-invigorate the church,” he said with a laugh. “But I did learn we need to make a stronger effort to be accessible. Me and the church.” Now that he’s back home in Estevan, Miller said he’s enjoying the experience of being a pastor, with new perspectives on who and what he is as well as being in the church and among friends. He said he has always found Estevan to be a wonderful, accepting community because we “still know one another. We’re going to run into one another all the time, so there isn’t any need for false impressions. It’s a true community with spirit.”

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“Back to School is actually a very expensive time for young families throughout the year when you are buying clothes and school supplies and still trying to make the rent.” – Lieutenant Brian Bobolo

Staples and S.A. team up on school supplies program For many kids, it’s one of their favourite events of the year — buying school supplies. However, for some families, ﬁnding the money to ensure the kids have everything they need for their education is becoming an increasingly difﬁcult task. With that in mind, the Estevan Salvation Army and local Staples store have partnered on a promotion to help those families. Until Sept. 9, Staples is collecting donations at their store on King Street and have set a goal of raising $2,500 in 2013. Under the program, anyone making a purchase at Staples will be asked if they wish to donate to the drive. Staples will also accept supplies. In the meantime, the Salvation Army is inviting parents to come to their location and register their children. They will take the names confidentially and pass along the pertinent information to Staples who will divide the money proportionately to the children in the form of gift cards. Heather Menser, the sales manager for the Estevan Staples location, said they are excited to be involved with the Salvation Army. “They have the connections with the families that need it the most,” she said.

The Estevan Salvation Army and Staples are teaming up on a school supply program. Customers to Staples will be asked to make a donation to the program which runs until Sept. 9. From left to right: Sgt. Brian Bobolo of the Salvation Army and Heather Menser of Staples. Lieutenant Brian Bobolo of the Salvation Army said this is a much-needed program as many families in Estevan struggle to make ends meet. “Back to School is actually a very expensive time for young families throughout the year when you are buying clothes and school

supplies and still trying to make the rent,” Bobolo said. “We know that we have many food bank clients and shelter clients that have children and they are struggling in many ways, and we can only imagine that quite a few of them will be eager to take part in a program like this.”

Like anything else, the cost of school supplies are on the rise and the needs of today’s students continue to grow. Menser said a display backpack that included all the items needed for the average Grade 3 student was roughly $85. She added that as kids gets older the needs

and costs increase. “When you get into the higher grades, you’ll see the lists have deﬁnitely evolved. I have been with the company for just over six years now and the lists have evolved technology wise. Now we are seeing iPads on the list, USB drives are on the list; headphones

and things like that. “A family of four, I would say their average cart is close to $500 or $600.” This is the first year the Estevan Salvation Army and Staples have partnered on the program. However, Bobolo said the two groups have been involved on a national level for years.

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Poor decisions that are often fueled by the consumption of alcohol and/ or drugs often lead to not so desirable consequences. That could probably be the thoughts of several people who ended up becoming involved with the Estevan Police Service (EPS) within the past seven to 10 days according to information received by the media. On July 30 EPS members attended to the south central area of the city in response to a call regarding an assault in progress. When police arrived they observed a man attempting to leave the scene in a vehicle. The 36-yearold combatant was placed in a patrol vehicle, while the 39-year-old complainant was interviewed. The 39-year-old was suffering from a bleeding lip and said he wanted to seek medical attention before providing a statement to police so the matter was placed under investigation for a later date. An anonymous call to police led to the arrest of a 38-year-old woman for impaired driving and driving while over .08. She has a Sept. 30 court date. Several calls regarding a stray dog in a number of neighbourhoods in the city on July 30 led to police patrols in an attempt to spot the stray animal but police were unable to locate it. On Aug. 1 EPS members attended to a twovehicle collision in the Hillside area of the city. One vehicle needed to be towed from the scene. A 32-year-old woman was charged with proceeding from a stop sign before it was safe to do so. That same night police conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle being driven by a 20-year-old subject who was charged with impaired driving and for being in breach of a probation order. He has a September court date. Police also responded

to a call coming from a local lounge involving a fight in progress, but when they arrived the incident had ended but several patrons were removed from the scene to ensure the safety and security of others. An alcohol infused domestic dispute in the southeast area of the city ended up with police intervention on Aug. 2. The loud dispute led to the removal of a woman from the residence and she was subsequently released into the care of her mother who attended the police headquarters to help resolve the matter. Another domestic disturbance in an apartment complex was responded to by police that same night. A heated argument in an apartment had spilled out onto the street. When police arrived, neither party was willing to provide a statement or proceed with charges so no further policing action could be taken. An erratic driver on the east side of the city attracted police attention that evening as well. The 27-year-old operator of the vehicle refused to provide a breath sample so he was charged accordingly. While on patrol police officers noted an altercation in the parking lot of a local hotel. The two men were observed rolling on the ground. When police broke them apart the two suggested they were simply horsing around but during the interview a police officer recognized one of the men as being a person who would be in breach of court-ordered conditions, which included non-consumption of alcohol or attendance at a place where the primary purpose is the sale of alcohol. He was taken into custody and released later following an appearance before a justice of peace. Another Aug. 3 incident involved the arrest

of a 21-year-old man for being in possession of 30 grams or less of a controlled drug. Another incident involved the arrest of a 28-year-old woman who admitted to consuming a controlled drug before driving. She was charged with impaired driving. The next call to police involved a complaint regarding a woman who had been beaten. When police attended to the east side residence they located the victim who claimed her boyfriend had hit her and during the altercation her purse, containing her medication had gone missing. The male subject involved in the fracas was located a short distance from the scene. Police noted that both subjects appeared to be intoxicated and when questioned by police, both refused to co-operate so they were taken into custody and lodged in cells until regaining sobriety. During that same shift police observed a man who was standing in the middle of Second Avenue relieving himself. He was taken into custody, charged with being intoxicated in public and lodged in cells for the rest of the night. Police next attended to a fight outside a local lounge that involved some male subjects. The combatants were separated and

advised to make their way home. One man entered a cab and left the scene while the other walked away but was then seen returning to the area through a back corner of the bar. He was being followed by security personnel. The man was loud and abusive so he was placed under arrest, charged with being intoxicated in public and lodged in cells until sober. On Aug. 2 police were advised that when two vehicles were passing on Fourth Street a bottle was hurled from a dark coloured vehicle that broke the windshield of the passing pickup truck. An investigation into the incident has been opened. EPS members then received a call from St. Joseph’s Hospital regarding a difficult patient who had walked into the facility and proceeded to act in a very aggressive manner. Police remained on the scene while the patient was examined and then took the subject into their care for a trip to Weyburn where arrangements were made to see an attending doctor. The next stop for police on Aug. 3 was at a loud party at an apartment. This time charges under the local bylaw were levied against the apartment owner since it was noted that previous warnings had

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Riders need to prove they’re top team After what was presumably a productive bye week, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are back at work these days getting ready for Friday’s first-place showdown at the Calgary Stampeders. Each one of the Roughriders had his own plans for the rare week off in the summer, not the least of which were receiver Chris Getzlaf, who got married in southern California, and defensive lineman Keith Shologan who, along with his bride, welcomed a bouncing baby boy to the Rider Nation. Great timing! Mostly, the time off reminded us that there is life outside of football in this beautiful province, but before we got too attached to the outdoors, it was time to get back to the stadium. Most onlookers were fixated on the status of star quarterback Darian Durant who missed the team’s last game, a 32-20 win over Hamilton in Guelph July 27, with a foot sprain. Clearly the bye came at an ideal time for Durant, who took the opportunity to sneak away to his off-season home in Atlanta and rest that banged up right foot. Time heals all wounds and although we likely won’t be told how much that foot truly has recovered, it’s a safe bet Durant will be back behind centre for Friday’s game under the lights at McMahon Stadium. Drew Tate has already been tabbed the starter for Calgary. What a statement it was that the Riders were able to knock off the Ticats with back-up quarterback Drew Willy and seemingly not miss a beat. One of Rider fans’ greatest fears going into the season was that the Riders would be sunk if Durant went down for an extended time, but Willy has laid those fears to rest. He was also able to extend the Riders’ league record streak of games without an offensive turnover to five games and counting. Ho hum. And did we mention tailback Kory Sheets is off to the greatest start by a tailback in CFL history? He’s making it look easy and has gone out of his way to credit his offensive line, which he’s termed the “Green Wall of Regina”. He’s also bought them weekly burger and fries lunches for helping him to five straight 100+yard rushing games. However, now comes the biggest test. They’re not too fond of the Roughriders in Calgary,

Rod Pedersen Rider Insider and Friday night’s encounter surely is the marquee game of the CFL season so far. The 5-0 Riders against the 4-1 Stamps? It’s an instant classic. Saskatchewan will either leave the stadium with a win, a healthy advantage over Calgary in the standings and obvious supremacy over their top rivals (they spanked the Stamps 38-21 in Week 2) OR, with a loss, they would be tied with the Stampeders for first after the season’s opening third and would likely have a pile of questions to answer.

Don’t forget it was a Week 4 match-up in Calgary last season in which the Riders blew a 17-point lead in the fourth quarter that touched off a five-game losing streak. They never truly recovered from it and ultimately lost 36-30 to the Stampeders in the West Division semifinal. Coach Corey Chamblin needs to ensure this doesn’t happen again but the Green & White has shown a remarkable ability to “finish” as of late. They’re a much better team than last year at this time. Chamblin and GM Brendan Taman also say they identified during the bye week, a few areas where there’s room for improvement despite the club’s 5-0 start. Nothing is glaring, but perhaps the team’s slow starts and propensity for giving up aerial yards were singled out. They’re splitting hairs at this point, but clearly the team wants to steer clear of complacency. However, should they improve to 6-0 Friday night and tie a franchise record for their best start ever, then this club will truly be on its way.

Local pro wins senior championship Estevan was well represented at the Saskatchewan PGA Championship last week, when TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club pro Brian Dueck played his way to first place in the senior division. Playing at the Cooke Municipal Golf Course in Prince Albert, Dueck played against a field of 44 golfers. Along with his senior victory, he captured second place overall with his 144 through two rounds. In all, he walked away with a $2,250 paycheque.

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Henderson keeps things local for first album He may be a poor nameless boy, but he’s well known in Estevan and Joel Henderson recently took the next big step in his musical career after releasing his debut album The Activity Book. Henderson performs under the moniker Poor Nameless Boy and recorded the album right in Estevan. The Activity Book was recorded at Sector One Sound and produced by Sandon Weber, a rig worker who now runs the recording studio in Estevan. Henderson previously released an EP titled Sleep it Through, and Weber produced that as well. Henderson noted the process between the EP and the album were different for him. Sleep it Through consisted of some songs he had ready but they weren’t meant to be part

of one final piece. While they are all separate of one another, Henderson said producing the album required fitting each track together into one polished work. “When I finished four or five songs that I liked and knew were going to be on the album, then it was about writing songs that I felt completed the album,” he said. Looking at the content of the songs he had helped realize what he still needed to flesh out the album fully. “The goal was making an album, not just making a bunch of songs. (I wanted to) make an album that sounded complete when you listened to it all the way through, something that ended well and something that started. One thing I learned about an album is giving it time

to breathe,” he said. After recording, he realized that the next day, listening to the track he didn’t hear what he wanted to hear. He found that it might take two months from the original recording before new ideas came forward to make songs pop a little more. With the recording beginning in October 2012 and running to March, there was plenty of time for reflection. “It’s like you’re holding a secret that not many people care about,” joked Henderson about sitting on songs that had been recorded for months. Henderson is now living in Regina but remains connected to the Estevan community. The step up from an EP to an album was one Henderson was happy to do, even if it wasn’t necessarily what he planned.

“It was nice to be able to have something as distinguished as an album sound. For an EP it’s a little taste, but for a full album it’s like this is what he sounds like. It’s more definitive, and it puts a stamp on your performance and your character and what you write about,” said Henderson. “At the time I put out the EP, I was satisfied. I have aspirations and goals, but musically it has always been to take what I feel is there. If I see an opportunity great, but I was prepared to leave it as a four song EP.” After his first recordings, he didn’t see himself as a full-time or professional musician. Music, however, has been a big part of Henderson’s life and in his family. He received a $10,000 grant from Rawlco Radio to

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Midale weekly news happenings Catrina Moldenhauer Midale Correspondent A Trust Fund has now been set up for the family of Jerry Holman. Jerry was in a terrible motorcycle accident a couple of months ago and continues to undergo treatment in a Regina hospital. Jerry is the son of Garth and Sandra Holman from Midale. Donations may be made at any Conexus Credit Union or mailed to either Alice Kerr at Box 215 or Helene Gordon at Box 65, Midale, SK, S0C 1S0. The Facebook page entitled ‘Thoughts, Prayers And Support For Brad Avery’ was set up and there was an online auction that ran until Monday, August 5th. Some of the items up for auction on the ‘Thoughts, Prayers and Support for Brad Avery’ Facebook page included : 2012 Saskatchewan Roughrider Green Game worn helmet including the mouth guard, worn by Brendan LaBatte for the 2012 season including the playoff game. The helmet contains a poppy label indicating the playoff game was played on Remembrance Day. Brendan had the complete 2013 team autograph this helmet, which is currently at $900. An, autographed Chris Getzlaf Saskatchewan Roughrider Jersey is at $350; an autographed Dominic Picard Saskatchewan Roughrider Jersey is currently at $250 while an autographed Ryan Getzlaf from the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver is currently at $350.. There are also some golf packages for Mainprize Golf Course, jewelry, handcrafted toques, BBQ, Gift certiﬁcate and tools. The Facebook page is open to everyone. Please feel free to join the page to show your support or

make a donation to the trust fund at the Midale Conexus Credit Union. Cheques for this account are to be made out to ‘Brad Avery Trust.’ Please feel free to contact Kristy Webber or Michelle Kleinsasser if you would like to contribute or if you would like more information. For those who would like a tax receipt for their donations, a separate fund has been set up through Midale’s Bethlehem Lutheran Church. You may either send your cheques made out to the church with a note that the donation is to go to Brad’s Trust or go to Midale Conexus Credit Union and they will be able to help you. If you leave your name and address there, they will pass on the information so you get your receipt. If you have any questions on this option please contact Mike Lee. The Oilmen’s Association hosted their 20th Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, June 19th at Mainprize Regional Golf Course. They had 158 golfers, the most ever come out and fun was had by all. The horserace could not be completed this year due to the downpour that occurred while most were finishing up their last hole. The Oilmen’s filled a cooler with alcohol and sold tickets on it and raised $1862 and then rounded the total up to donate $2,000 to the Brad Avery Trust Fund. The museum is once again open to the public for the summer. There are no set hours as it is all done by volunteers. There is a note on the door of people you can call so you can go in and look around. There is a nominal fee of $3 for seniors, $4 for adults, children are FREE. The annual threshing bee will be held on August 17 and 18. Mainprize Market Place will hold their final sale

this year on August 17. The sales are held in the Pederson building at Mainprize Park. For tables contact Julie Van Alstyne at home or email mainprizemarketplace@yahoo. ca. Former Midale resident, Louretta Anderson passed away at the age of 92 on June 23 at Cedars Villa in Calgary. Louretta moved to Midale to be a teacher and married Norm Anderson from Halbrite in 1945. She taught here until 1959 when they moved to Calgary to give one of their son’s the best opportunities as a deaf child. She was instrumental in developing the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Society in the 1960s. Louretta continued teaching elementary school for 24 years in Calgary, retiring in 1984. Louretta leaves behind her four children; Dennis, Wayne, Norma and Terry and their families all from Calgary. Just a reminder that the Midale Pool is open seven days a week, weather permitting, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 and 5 to 8 p.m. Midale’s Black Gold Bullnanza Committee is pleased to be bringing saddle bronc riding, bareback riding and wild horse racing along with last year’s popular event of mutton bustin’. This of course is all on top of the bull riding! Please keep Saturday, September 7th open on your calendar and attend this great event! Things will kick off at 10 a.m. this year. The cabaret will get underway at 8 p.m. There will be more details to follow as the event gets closer. For more information call Adam Carlson or Cody Martin. Until next week Midale and area, have a great week!

Plenty going on at Trinity Tower By Peggy Bolton Correspondent We hope everyone had an enjoyable weekend! John and May Fowler attended the wedding of John’s granddaughter Hayley Baril and Sandon Weber on Aug. 3 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Jen and Gordon Kvammen and friends spent a “48” in the states last week. Violet Brown stayed overnight at Kenosee Lake at her daughter’s and had a nice visit with a friend Carol Ambumsen from Sydney, Mont. We wish to thank all the kind people who drop off fresh produce for us. We miss our gardens and so enjoy and appreciate you thinking of us. It all tastes so good. On July 30, we were served ice cream sundaes in the lounge. Aug. 6 is our next patio party hosted by Floor 6. Rose Hood attended the memorial of her brother in law Ken McMillar in Oxbow on Aug. 3.

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This week I would like to introduce you to a very gracious lady, Leona Selk. Leona is in charge of the entertainment committee. She leads us on July 1 and Nov. 11 celebrations. She enjoys playing cards and is a friend to all. Below, Leona shares her story: On Nov. 2, 1924 I was born in a small country farmhouse at Brownlee, Sask. My grandmother, a midwife, delivered me. When I was 17, a ruptured appendix put me in Moose Jaw hospital for 28 days. It was than I decided to go into Nurse Training because of the wonderful nursing care that I had received as a patient. In 1943, I, along with 20 other students, entered the three-year nursing course at Moose Jaw General Hospital — now the Union Hospital. In 1945 and 1946 we had many soldiers returning from the Second World War. They were hospitalized with boils, malnutrition and other illnesses. Some were sent to Fort Son with tuberculosis. Only 11 of our class graduated in 1946. Following grad I accepted a nursing position in North Battleford. Taking my trunk up to the train station, a lady I did not know walked up to me asking where I was going.

I told her and she said “Why don’t you go to Lampman? They need a nurse and you work one on one with the doctor so you learn a lot and they have to be nice to you since you are the only help they have.” She persuaded me to phone Lampman where I was accepted. They wired North Battleford and cancelled my acceptance. I moved to Lampman in November 1946. I met my husband in 1947. He had spent ﬁve years overseas with the tank core travelling across Europe and into Germany. He saw much malnutrition and misery. We married in 1948 and raised 7 children on a farm. Four of my girls were nurses, and I have a grandson with a medical degree, he owns his own clinic in Saskatoon. I also have a granddaughter and daughter-in-law who are registered nurses and have a granddaughter wanting to go into training. I was active in my profession for 30 years – 20 in Estevan in the children’s ward. My husband passed away in 1998. I spent 4 years in Moose Jaw and then moved to Trinity Tower in 2004. By September I’ll have 20 great grandchildren, all healthy. Thank you, God. Leona Selk Until next time, God bless and keep smiling.

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Secondary Prize: Larry Hochstein

has won a one night stay at the Regina Inn and tickets to the Applause Dinner Theatre.

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Tickets are still available! Contact Janelle at 306-421-9258

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Born to Jason Horrocks and Bonnie Ries, a daughter on July 19, 2013, Rosalie Mardelle Horrocks.

Emily Geisel Benson 4-H Club

A lifetime of loving, serving, sharing and caring! Estevan friends and family are warmly invited by the children of Daryl and Janice Tucker to attend their 50th Wedding Anniversary Tea on Saturday, August 10, 2013 2:00 - 5:00 pm (Program at 3:00 pm) at the Estevan Church of Christ 1302 - 8th Street Your presence is your gift!

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Culture on the Go VISUAL ARTS STUDIO TOUR 2013 Self-Guided Art Tour Introducing local artists, photographers, galleries, studios & art oriented businesses Choose your day/ Choose your time August 16, 17 & 18 (Sites open between 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Tour Brochures available at; Estevan Tourism, North Portal Tourism, the Estevan Chamber of Commerce, Estevan City Hall, the Souris Valley Museum, the Estevan Art Gallery & Museum, Tower Cafe, Henders Drugs, the Crosby Journal Office, and the Estevan Arts Council Office. Brochures, listing local participants, available at both tourist booths. Sponsored by Estevan Arts Council Souris Valley Museum and Sask Arts Board

PARK PLACE 402 PERKINS STREET FOR RENT: 1, 2 BR Apartments. Air conditioning, 5 Appliances. Fireplace in suites; Security doors. No Pets!! For more information, Phone 306-634-4010 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. only, or see our Web site @ www.apartmentsestevan.ca

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Pioneer Fun Day - Souris Valley Museum - August 24th; 10:00am4 : 0 0 p m - Fre e - H ay R i d e s, Games, Crafts, Demos, Tours Call 634-5543

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In loving memory of our Mom,Grandma,Katherine(Kay), who passed away 24 years ago on August 6,1989 I read of a man who stood to speak At a funeral of a friend He referred to the dates on her tombstone, From the beginning to the end. He noted that first came the date of birth And spoke the following date with tears, But he said what matters most all, Was the dash between the years. For that dash represents all the time That she spent alive on earth, And now only those who loved her Know what that little dash is worth. For it matters not how much we own, The cars, the house, the cash, What matters is how we live and love, And how we spend our dash.

Room For Rent:Available August 1st. Room for rent in Large House in residential area. Clean and quiet, linens supplied, bedding changed weekly. Shared use of kitchen and living areas. Cable TV + local phone line. Non-smoking, no pets. References, damage deposit required. Weekly and monthly rates. Phone 306-634-7063

Room & BoaRd FURNISHED ROOM for rent. For more information, please call 306634-2066.

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We miss you Mom, Grandma. -Forever loved and remembered by your daughter,Dayleen and the rest of the family IN REMEMBRANCE OF GORDON DOUGLAS KNIGHT 1927-2013 An internment ceremony will take place at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 10 at Memorial Gardens in Estevan. Reception to follow at Estevan Legion. All friends welcome. If desired, contact David Knight (604)740-9807 or email: dor iamk@hotmail.ca.

Garage Sale August 10, 2 pm to 6 pm. Tools, trailers, some household items etc. 53 Devonian in Industrial area.( Red building).

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Hosted by Kyle Community Rodeo August 10, 11, 2013

For Sale:1997 John Deere CTS Combine with pick up and 30’ straight cut header. 1976 Dodge 3 ton for grain truck.30’ John Deere 590 swather with pick up reels.10” x 70’ Brandt auger with full bin alarm like new. 2100 bushel hopper bin. 1600 bushel older hopper bin. Various flat bottom bins. 870 CASE tractor with FEL,cab,power shift,bucket,bale forks,and new pallet forks. Phone 306-421-3374

Feed & Seed READY TO MOVE HOME 1594 sq. ft., overhang for deck, deluxe cabinets, stonework, vault, tiled shower. Swanson Builders (Saskatoon area) 306-493-3089 or www.swansonbuilders.ca

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E S T E VA N ’ S N E W E S T A PA R TM E N T AVA I L A B L E N OW F O R RENT: LARGE 865 SQ FT 2 BEDROOM INCLUDES ALL UTILITIES, FULL APPLIANCE PACKAGE; DISHWASHER, CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING, IN SUITE WASHER & DRYER, PRIV AT E H E AT E D PA R K I N G . PLEASE CALL 306-421-3749 HARVEST HEIGHTS 542 Bannatyne Avenue 1 & 2 Bedroom Units. Utilities included. A/C, fridge, stove and laundromat. Parking with plug-ins. Security entrance. No pets. For More Info Go to: www.apartmentsestevan.ca For Apar tment Availability and Pricing e-mail us: harvestheightsteam@gmail.com

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NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 66 1/4’s South Central - 18 1/4’s East Central - 74 1/4’s South - 70 1/4’s South East - 22 1/4’s South West - 58 1/4’s North - 6 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 55 1/4’s

August 14th in Regina Ask about our tickets in the First 5 Rows on the floor LABOUR DAY CLASSIC Riders vs. Bombers SIDELINE TICKETS September 1st in Regina PINK October 24th in Saskatoon October 26th in Winnipeg

FARM AND PASTURE LAND AVAILABLE TO RENT

PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK QUICK PAYMENT. YMENT.

2013 GREY CUP Game November 24th in Regina Go online to www.dashtours.com or call Dash Tours at 1-800-265-0000 One Call & You’re There

RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca

LAND WANTED Wanted All Wild Fur. Shed antlers and old traps. Call Phil (306) 2782299 or Bryon (306) 278-7756.

Steel BuildingS / granarieS S T E E L B U I L D I N G S / M E TA L BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance o w e d ! C a l l 1- 8 0 0 - 4 5 7- 2 2 0 6 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS UP TO 60% OFF! 30x40, 40x60, 50x80, 60x100, 80x100. Sell for balance owed! Call: 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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801 13th Ave., ESTEVAN Ph: 306-634-3661 or 1-888-634-3661

SOUTHEAST SASK USED CAR SUPERSTORE CARS

2012 FORD FUSION SEL AWD all options, 16,000 kms, Bi-weekly white diamond ....................................................................................$165/$23,980 2012 CHEV IMPALA LT 29,800 kms ..............................................$132/$18,897 2012 CHRYSLER 200 leather, 25,000 kms ......................................$144/$20,817 2011 CHEV MALIBU LT SK tax paid, only 16,000 kms .....................$138/$17,490 2008 CHEV MALIBU LT 104,000 kms, pr. roof ................................$104/$10,900 2006 BUICK ALLURE CXL white, 131,000 kms.............................................$8,990 2005 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SLE 132,000 kms .........................................$8,995

TRUCKS, SUVS, VANS

NO MORE THAN A 2x6

2012 FORD SUPERCREW FX4 4x4 5.0L, 31,000 kms .................$212/$30,900 2011 CHEV AVALANCHE buckets, 20” rims, orange, 40,000 kms .....$246/$31,700 2011 CHEV TRAVERSE LT AWD 8 passenger, 45,000 kms..............$193/$24,642 2011 GMC SIERRA SLE CREW 52,455 kms ..................................$178/$25,900 2011 CHEV EQUINOX 57,000 kms, leather, power roof .................................SOLD 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL AWD black, leather, 89,608 kms ..........$195/$24,930 2010 CHEV EQUINOX AWD LS silver, 121,000 kms ......................$132/$16,700 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE AWD leather, two pannel roof, 97,580 kms ...$192/$21,943 2008 GMC YUKON XL DENALI 105,636 kms ...............................$233/$27,700 2008 HUMMER H3 4WD black, 77,520 kms .................................$205/$21,900 2008 GMC ACADIA SLE AWD blue, 110, 000 kms ........................$196/$20,970 2008 PONTIAC TORRENT GXP leather, 264 hp, 60,000 kms ......................SOLD 2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT 87,200 kms .........................................................SOLD 2008 TORRENT GXP AWD leather, pr.roof, 264 h.p., only 61,000 kms..........SOLD 2007 CLASSIC CREW DENALI power roof, DVD, black, 113,000 kms .....................................................................................$223/$23,900 2007 HONDA RIDGELINE 4x4 silver, 83,000 kms .........................$237/$20,979 2007 CHEV TAHOE LT 4X4 grey, 148,000 kms ..............................$167/$17,700 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE black, 81,500 kms ...............................$150/$15,900 2006 CHEV SILVERADO CREW 4x4 5.3L, 154,000 kms, wholesale ...........$12,995 2006 GMC CANYON CREW 4x2 115,000 kms ..........................................$9,990 2006 BUICK TERRAZA rear DVD, extra clean, 153,000 kms............................$8,995 2002 CHEV TAHOE 4x4 187,000 kms, local trade........................................SOLD

TIME TO GO ROW

2011 DODGE DAKOTA SXT QUAD CAB 4x4 30,300 kms ...........$150/$21,681

All payments based on $0 down plus applicable taxes. Bi-weekly O.A.C

Domestic cars

Auto Sales & Service Since 1970

CARS

12 Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr warranty, 16,875 km ...................................$20,995 11 Chev Impala LT 4dr factory warranty ..................................................$16,995 08 Chev Cobalt LT 2dr warranty, 100,900 km, 5 spd, was $9,995 .........................................................................................Reduced to sell $7,900 07 Chev Malibu LT 4dr warranty 126,800 km ............................................$9,995 07 Monte Carlo SS 2dr warranty, 95,000 km ...........................................$15,995 07 Pontiac G5 SE 4dr warranty .................................................................$8,995 06 Pontiac Pursuit 2dr warranty, 5 spd, was $6,995,....Reduced to sell $5,995 06 Honda Civic LX 2dr warranty, 85,000 km, 5 spd, was $10,995, .........................................................................................Reduced to sell $7,900 04 Chev Optra 5 LS H/B warranty..............................................................$5,495 03 Buick Century 4dr warranty ..................................................................$5,495 03 Ford Mustang Pony warranty, 5 spd ....................................................$9,995 02 Mazda Protégé 5 H/B warranty, 5 spd, was $3,995, Reduced to sell .$2,900 01 Chrysler Sebring LX 4dr warranty........................................................$4,995 88 Ford Mustang LX Convertible 2dr warranty ........................................$5,995

Family Owned Dealership Since 1937 1021 - 4th STREET, ESTEVAN PHONE: 306-634-3629

USED CARS

2012 CHRYSLER 300 LTD loaded, 19,600 kms ............................ $33,900 2011 CHEV MALIBU LT loaded, 15,175 kms ................................. $21,995 2010 CHEV COLBALT LT 57,000 kms .......................................... $12,395 2006 DODGE CHARGER RT 52,000 kms ...................................... $15,900

USED TRUCKS/VANS

Most of Our Vehicles are Covered by Lubrico Powertrain Warranty

2012 RAM 1500 Longhorn Fully Loaded ....................................... $44,900 2012 RAM 1500 CREW CAB LARAMIE 4x4 ................................. $39,995 2012 GRAND CARAVAN RT Loaded 30,000 kms ..........................SOLD 2011 DODGE 3500 CREW CAB 4x4 ............................................. $34,995 2011 GRAND CHEROKEE LTD loaded, 68,000 kms..................... $33,900 2011 RAM 1500 OUTDOORSMAN ................................................ $31,900 2011 DODGE JOURNEY RT AWD White ...................................... $27,900 2010 JOURNEY RT White 48,500 kms........................................... $24,900 2010 DODGE 1500 CREW CAB 4x4 loaded ................................. $28,995 2010 RAM 1500 CREW CAB Laramie loaded ................................SOLD 2009 DODGE JOURNEY RT loaded, red ....................................... $24,900 2009 FORD CREW CAB 4x4 xLT ................................................. $20,995 2008 RAM 3500 SLT black, loaded ................................................. $31,995 2008 DODGE 2500 LARAMIE DIESEL .......................................... $28,995 2008 DODGE 1500 Q/C RAM JAM 55,000 kms ............................. $21,995 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SxT ......................................... $15,995 2008 GRAND CARAVAN SxT ....................................................... $12,900 2008 FORD ExPLORER xLT ..........................................................SOLD 2007 CHEV TAHOE loaded ............................................................. $19,995 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT .............................................................. $12,995 2007 TOWN AND COUNTRY ......................................................... $12,995 2007 HYOSUNG SCOOTER ............................................................ $1,600

Prices Reduced! ~ We Take Trades Reasonable Offers Considered

1980 TRAVEL AIR MOTORHOME, 24 Ft. ....................................... $6,500

TRUCKS, VANS & SUV’s

12 Jeep Compass North 4x4 factory warranty, 33,265 km .....................$22,495 12 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4 factory warranty, 38,241 km..........................$23,995 11 Ford Escape XLT AWD factory warranty ............................................$20,995 11 Ford F150 Super Crew/Cab XLT 4x4 EcoBoost factory warranty ....$30,995 10 Chev Silverado LT Crew/Cab 4x4 Z-71 factory warranty, Flexfuel ... $25,995 09 Dodge Dakota Crew/Cab SXT 4x4 factory warranty ..........................$19,995 09 Dodge Dakota Ext/Cab SXT 4x4 factory warranty .............................$18,995 09 Dodge Journey R/T AWD 7 Pass 84,000km, warranty ......................$22,995 09 Dodge D150 Ram Quad/cab SLT 4x4 warranty .................................$18,995 08 GMC Sierra SLE Diesel Crew/cab 4x4 warranty................................$28,995 07 Chev Colorado E/C 2wd warranty ......................................................$11,995 07 Chev Trailblazer 4x4 warranty, sunroof ............................................... $9,995 04 Chev Silverado Z-71 Crew/cab 4x4 4dr warranty ..............................$14,995 03 Dodge Dakota ClubCab SLT 4x4, topper............................................$9,995 97 Ford F150 E/C warranty.........................................................................$3,495

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Utility trailers

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Senchuk’s Super Deals! Used Cars

2013 FORD TAURUS SEL 16,000 kms ..........................................$25,995 2010 CADILLAC SRX V6 AWD 74,000 kms ..................................$31,500 2010 FORD FOCUS SE 79,000 kms ..............................................$12,995 2008 MAZDA 3GT 90,000 kms .......................................................$14,995

Used Trucks, SUVs & Vans

2013 F150 PLATINUM SUPERCREW 4x4 10,000 kms ..................SOLD 2012 EXPEDITION 4x4 LIMITED 20,000 kms ................................$47,995 2012 E450 CUBE VAN 29,000 kms ................................................$34,995 2012 EXPLORER LIMITED 4X4 only 27,000 kms ..........................$35,995 2011 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB 4x4 6.76L diesel, 130,000 kms ..$39,995 2011 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB 4X4 6.7L diesel, loaded, 119,000 kms ....................................................................................$39,995 2011 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 4x4 57,000 kms .......................$29,995 2011 F150 LARIAT SUPERCAB 4x4 76,000 kms .........................$26,995 2011 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT1 AWD, 18,000 kms ..................$24,995 2011 F150 XTR SUPERCREW 4x4 120,000 kms ..........................$23,995 2010 F150 FX4 SUPERCREW 4x4 76,000 kms .............................$26,995 2010 DODGE SPORT CREW CAB 4x4 78,000 kms ......................SOLD 2010 RANGER XLT SUPERCAB 4x4 34,000 kms .........................SOLD 2009 F150 LARIAT SUPERCREW 4x4 125,000 kms ....................$22,995 2009 F150 XTR SUPERCREW 4x4 80,000 kms ............................$21,995 2009 DODGE JOUNEY SXT AWD 48,000 kms .............................$17,995 2008 DODGE 1500 SLT QUAD CAB 4x4 leather, moonroof, 56,000 kms ......................................................................................$22,995 2007 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC XLT 4x4 119,000 kms ...............$17,995 2007 F150 LARIAT SUPERCREW 4x4 168,000 kms ....................$15,995 2006 LINCOLN MARK LT 4x4 115,000 kms ...................................SOLD 2006 F150 XTR SUPERCREW 4x4 136,000 kms ..........................$13,995 2004 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB 4X4 6.0L diesel, 136,000 kms ....$13,500 2003 LINCOLN AVIATOR 146,000 kms .........................................$13,995

Senchuk Ford Sales Ltd.

Your home of after sales service 118 Souris Avenue North – Estevan, Sask.

306-634-3696 Used Cars

2013 Dodge Dart Rallye Maximum steel, 9,935 kms ..................... $22,900 2012 Chevrolet Impala LT Silver 17,327 kms, ............................... $16,900 2010 Dodge Charger R/T Red, 39,088 kms.................................... $19,900 2007 Pontiac G6 GT Convertible Red, 119,918 kms .................... $12,900

Used Trucks, Suvs & Vans

2012 RAM 3500 Laramie Loaded, Red, 84,000 kms ...................... $49,900 2012 RAM 2500 SLT Plus Yellow, 35,142 kms ............................... $39,900 2012 RAM 1500 Sport Loaded, White, 27,903 kms ....................... $38,900 2012 Jeep Compass Limited Silver, 15,378 kms ........................... $25,900 2011 RAM 1500 Laramie Longhorn Brown, 35,000 kms ............... $39,900 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Silver, 83,187 kms ............... SOLD 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD LT Diesel, White, 152,248 kms ..................................................................................... $34,900 2011 Dodge Durango SXT Grey, 62,268 kms ................................ $25,900 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab Red, 89,044 kms.............. $24,900 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Cheyenne Extended Cab Grey, 60,000 kms ....................................................................................... $22,900 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie Brown, 126,121 kms ................... $44,900 2010 Acura RDX Technology Silver, 60,695 kms .......................... $29,900 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Black, 113,624 kms .............. $25,900 2010 GMC Terrain SLE-1 Cloth, Black, 59,495 kms ....................... $21,900 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab Black, 101,188 kms ......... $21,900 2010 Kia Sportage LX Brown, 86,980 kms ........................................ SOLD 2010 Cadillac SRX Premium Collection Grey, 52,600 kms ......... $35,900 2008 Ford Edge Limited Blue, 34,626 kms ................................... $22,900 2008 Ford Escape Limited Charcoal, 77,908 kms ........................... SOLD 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT Dually White 201,000 kms ................ $26,900 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Silver, 87,287 kms .................. $30,900 2005 Cadillac Escalade Loaded, Pearl White, 141,000 kms .......... $19,900 2005 Nissan Titan Black 160,323 kms ............................................ $15,900

441 - 4th Street - Estevan 306-634-7977 highenergy@sasktel.net www.highenergytrailers.ca

2013 HAULMARK 24 ft, EdgE

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New Trailers Arriving Daily

TRAILERS

2013 rainbow 6x10 3500 axle flip up ramp .....................................call 2013 rainbow 6x12 3500 axle flip up ramp .....................................call 2013 rainbow 6x14 3500 axle flip up ramp .....................................call 2013 Haulmark 26ft, 85x26, 5200 axle .......................................... $12,300 2013 Haulmark 20ft, 85x20 ............................................................ $10,200 2013 Haulmark kodiak 7x14 ........................................................... $6,800 2013 Haulmark 7x16 ........................................................................ $6,700 2013 Haulmark transport v-nose 6x12, 2-3500 axle .................... $5,900 2013 Big tex 6x10 dump ................................................................ $5,495 2013 Big tex 6x10 dump ............................................................... SOLD 2013 Haulmark rampdoor 6x10 ..................................................... $4,617 2013 Haulmark passport 5x8 .......................................................... $3,300 2013 Big tex 7x14 utility................................................................. $2,599 2012 rainbow 18’ dovetail c&e 14k gvW .................................... $4,699 2012 rainbow 20’ 2-5200 lb. axles ................................................. $4,599 2012 rainbow 18’ car Hauler 7000 gvW ....................................... $3,400 2012 newman 10ft. aluminum 13” Wheels, v-front ...................... $2,500 2012 newman 10ft. aluminum, tilt /10” Wheels ............................ $1,700

WE HAVE RENTALS

Flatdecks, enclosed trailers, cars, trucks & 15 passenger vans. rentals for Business, leisure, Weddings or school sports teams.

We are just a call aWay! Domestic cars For Sale:1997 Chev 1500 ,350 automatic, 3 door extended cab. 246,000 km $3200. OBO.2005 Suzuki GS 500 F. 5,800 miles. $2,750.1990 Mazda pickup. 4 cyl, 5 speed. $800.00.1996 Caravan 3.3 L ,Automatic, 246,000 km $2,500. Phone Days 306-4213108 Evenings 306-636-2489

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Trucks & Vans Great prices on new, used and reman engines, parts and accessories for diesel pickups. Engines shipped or installed.Give us a call or check us out at www. thickettenginerebuilding.ca Thickett Engine Rebuilding. Ph 204-532-2187 Russell MB.

Parts & accessories

HOME OF THE POWER TEAM! 409 Kensington Avenue ~ Estevan, Sask. Phone: 306-634-3221 If you haven’t shopped POWER DODGE you may have paid too much!

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Career OppOrtunities

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Join our Team of Professionals! Morris offers a competitive salary, excellent benefit package & pension plan!

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Quoting Job Number 08-2013 Design Engineer 09-2013 Product Designer Attn: R&D Administrator HR@morris-industries.com For a complete job description, please see the career section at: www.morris-industries.com

The Mercury Classifieds Are Blooming with Great Buys!

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Career OppOrtunities

Career Training

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS for late model CAT equip: motor scrapers (cushion ride), dozers, excavators, rock trucks, graders (trim operators). Camp job. Competitive wages plus R & B. Valid drivers license req’d. Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc. Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; email:

YOGA TEACHER CERTIFICATION

NAMASKAR YOGA STUDIO Yoga Alliance Registered Teacher Training School For information on Level 1 Certification weekend workshops in Saskatoon email namaskaryoga.sk @gmail.com or visit yogateacher canada.blogspot.com

brydenconstruct@xplornet.ca Fax: 306-769-8844

Guide outfitting opportunity. Learn to guide in the prestigious Eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains. On the job training. Horse experience a huge asset. sean@prophetmuskwa.com (250) 789-9494 WINCH TRACTOR OPERATORS. Must have experience operating a winch. To apply fax, email or drop off resume at the office. Phone 780-842-6444. Fax 780-842-6581. Email: rigmove@telus.net. Mail: H&E Oilfield Services Ltd., 2202 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7. For more employment information see our webpage: www.heoil.com.

General employment HELP WANTED!!! $28.00/HOUR. Undercover Shoppers Needed To Judge Retail And Dining Establishments. Genuine Opportunity. PT/FT. Experience Not Required. If You Can Shop - You Are Qualified! www.MyShopperJobs.com HELP WANTED-LOCAL PEOPLE NEEDED!!! Simple & Flexible Online Work. 100% Genuine Opportunity. F/T & P/T. Internet Needed. Very Easy... No experience Required. Income is Guaranteed! www.ezComputerWork.com HELP WANTED!!! Make $1000 weekly mailing brochures from home! No experience required! Start Immediately! www.TheMailingHub.com

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$1000 Distance Grant. 1-866-491-0574. www.mhvicarsschool.com

Buying or Selling A Vehicle?

The Mercury Classifieds will get you on the road!

Phone 306-634-2654 Today! STAGECOACH 25ND ANNUAL BRANSON & THE OZARKS Included in Your Tour Price: • All Accommodation & Transportation • Some Breakfasts • “Daniel O’Donnell” • Legends in Concert • Ride the Ducks • “Shoji Tabuchi” • “Baldknobbers”

• Lennon Sisters & Osmonds • Tribute to Andy William • X-mas Show • Brett Family • Oak Ridge Boys • Branson Belle Dinner & Cruise • Silver Dollar City (optional) • Bass Pro Shop • Luggage Handling Included

Oct. 31 - Nov. 10 11 Days - 10 Nights

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STAGECOACH TOURS & CHARTERS

42-10th St., Weyburn, Sask. S4H 2W5

(306) 842-8900

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Facing Rubber

Matt Gibney, who the Estevan Bruins acquired in a recent trade with the Camrose Kodiaks, faces a shot during the Bruins on-ice session Thursday night.

Creighton Lodge news Judy Pratt Creighton Lodge Correspondent Hello from the residents and staff of Creighton Lodge. We have finished our lamenting and are trying to cajole our flowers and plants into growing again after the horrible hail storm we were hit with this month. We had the most lush, colourful flower and vegetable gardens growing all around the Lodge and in 10 minutes it was anything but lush and colourful. Wow, Mother Nature sure puts you in your place when you get too pompous and proud! We had an anonymous donation to help finish the brickwork and flower beds in the front of the building, so we are quite excited about getting that finished. We can hardly believe it but it was three years ago on July 1 that the RMs of Estevan, Bienfait, Cambria, Cymri and Benson took over ownership and management of Creighton Lodge from the health region. So to mark this occasion, we had a big barbecue on July 4 for the residents and guests, staff, volunteers and committee members. We had an awesome turn out and beautiful weather. Freddie and the Freebies entertained after the meal, which was very fitting as they have been entertaining here for

years and are one of the most committed groups to Creighton Lodge. July has been a bit quieter on the entertainment front. Some of our regulars take a welldeserved summer break from singing and playing. We are happy that some don’t though! We certainly have enjoyed the music of the Happy Wanderers, Freddie and the Freebies, Bob Olson, Mel Herman and Doreen Sanderson. Dwight Thompson was kind to entertain us on our birthday party night, and we also had a chance to listen to the melodious voice of Josh Pele. We wish Josh all the best as he furthers his schooling. We were also pleasantly surprised to have an afternoon of old time music by Kevin and Scott, the actors/singers from the Souris Valley Theatre play, I Love You, Your Perfect, Now Change. The residents were all abuzz after they left. After reading this you are probably wondering, if that was a quiet month, what is a busy month like? Well, the residents of Creighton Lodge love music and love to be entertained so there isn’t such a thing as too much. If anyone in our reading audience would like to come and spend an afternoon or evening singing or playing an instrument for us, please call the office and make a date. We will

make room for all of you. We continued with a few days a week of exercise this month. Audrey Dupuis and Monica MacKenzie came to do our routines with us and we thank them very much. A lot of us are outside walking around the property to get some more exercise. We exercised our voices with our choir practices on Wednesdays. We have about 11 members now and are building up quite a repertoire. We think we sound pretty good! Bingo still happens on Wednesday evenings with either Joan Wock, Marlene Grube, Frank deBoth or Sara Saigeon calling out the numbers. Thank you to all of these people for helping out – we bingo players don’t like to miss a week, you know! We also have enjoyed our visits from our canine friends on Wednesday when Christina Wock brings her puppies for dog therapy. Maybe some of you have noticed that the paint looks like it is peeling off the outside of the building? Well, we’re peeling it off! We have a few students who have been scraping, picking and pulling at the stucco to remove some of the old paint so we can repaint it, plus the window trim. We have the arduous job of painting all the trim on all the windows on the north and south side of the building after

the roof overhangs get removed. We are looking for volunteers to help us so if you are someone who likes to paint, please feel free to come in and see us. Many hands make light work, as they say. We said so long to long-time resident, Anita Whitman this month as she will be moving into a nursing home soon. Anita holds the record at Creighton Lodge for reading the most books in a month and the Estevan Library can attest to that! We’ll miss her quiet ways and interesting conversations. Best of luck, Anita. We’d also like to commend all the Creighton Lodge staff for their kindness, loyalty and hard work that we witness every day. From the people who cook the food to the people who fix the leaks, we want to say thank you! It takes special people to work with seniors and we are blessed at the Lodge to have found them. T h a t ’s a l l f o r o u r July news. Cherish each moment you have with your friends and family and get the most out of this wonderful summer weather. Please feel free to spend a few minutes in the front yard of Creighton Lodge and enjoy the array of colourful flowers that did not give up after the hail storm. We are truly thankful for all we have at Creighton Lodge.

Online licencing system now operational Saskatchewan’s new online automated Hunting, Trapping and Angling Licence, system is now fully operational. As of August 6 all game bird, big game and big game draw licences were available for purchase. “Over the last several years, the ministry has consulted with many hunters, anglers, trappers and issuers, and has heard that the current system needs to be updated,” Environment Minister Ken Cheveldayoff said. “The fact that hunters and anglers have purchased over 170,000 licences, demonstrates that HAL is meeting the needs of the public.” There are three options to purchase licences through this system: • Online through your personal computer any time; • Through private issuers, Ministry of Environment and select provincial park offices; or • By phone at 1-855-848-4773 (8 a.m. to 9 p.m.). Customers who want to purchase a big game licence online from home, must first obtain a convenience pack of seals to complete the transaction. A convenience pack

of six seals is free and can be obtained from a private issuer, a Ministry of Environment office or select provincial park office beginning August 6. Once you have them, you can complete your transactions online, 24 hours a day. Only one HAL account is required per person. If you have already created an account for angling or the Big Game Draw, you do not need another account. Just access your account and make the purchase. Although August 1 was originally noted as the date hunting licences would be available for sale, the ministry delayed the opening of sales to ensure there is a seamless administrative transition from the sale of angling licences to the sale of hunting licences. Last year the ministry issued over 200,000 hunting licences and 200,000 angling licences. This activity contributes about $40 million to the GDP, and over 2,500 direct jobs, benefiting rural areas and helping to grow local economies. For more details about HAL, a listing of licence issuers, and hunting and angling guides, visit www.environment.gov.sk.ca/licences.

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Estevan Gospel Chapel

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

“Equipping God’s people to think biblically, to live godly, and to serve effectively – inﬂuencing our world for Christ”

Isabelle & Souris Reverend Randy Kleemola Phone: 306-634-2024 email: st.peters@accesscomm.ca

1202 - 2nd Street Phone: 306-634-3761

Pastor: Josh Permann Sunday:Worship 11:00 a.m. Weekly: Prayer Meeting

www.estevangospelchapel.ca An Associated Gospel Church

LC-C

Sunday Worship

10:30 a.m. - Divine Service with Holy Communion

Corner 12th Avenue & 2nd Street

Fax: 306-634-6845

Pastor: Juanito Vargas Associate Pastor: Father Peter Nijssen MASSES: Saturday: 7:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.

St. Giles

Anglican Church Parish of Estevan 317-12th Avenue

Sunday Worship: 8:00 & 10:00 am September - May Children’s Sunday School: 10:00 am The Rev. Mark Osborne ALL ARE WELCOME! Church Ofﬁce: 306-634-4113 www.estevananglican.com

Faith Lutheran Church Nicholson Centre, Estevan

Sunday Worship & Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Pastors: Danny Krauss & Joshua Lowe Phone: 306-634-3773 Cell: 306 471 8130

Come and Worship With Us

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CHURCH OF CHRIST 1302 - 8th Street, Estevan

Tim Pippus

Ofﬁce: 306-634-3116 Sunday Services:

Bible Class - 10:00 a.m. – Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship - 7 p.m. Wednesday Meeting - 7 p.m.

Free Clothing Outlet

First & Third Thursday of Each Month - 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. A Congregation of LUTHERAN CHURCH - CANADA

St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church Phone: 306-634-2190

Estevan Mercury

REAL REAL LIFE REAL REALPEOPLE PEOPLE REAL REALGOD GOD

100 Kin g St ree t Est evan , Sa sk (306) 63 4 -81 33 www.livinghope-ca.org

NOWus 2 Sunday to choose from Join at 10services AM for worship, 9:00 am and 11:00 am With coffee in between the Word and coffee after LIVE RUSSIAN TRANSLATION during the service. 11:00 am service the

ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH Corner of 14th Avenue & 3rd Street Phone: 306-634-2885 – Fax: 306-636-2611

SUNDAY WORSHIP - 10 AM Coffee Fellowship Before Church

WELCOME!

MINISTER: REV. BRENNA NICKEL Email: stpaulsuc@sasktel.net Website: stpaulsestevan.ca

Trinity Lutheran Church E.L.C.I.C. 738 - 2nd Street, Estevan Church Office: 306-634-5684 SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 a.m. Coffee and fellowship after worship Pastor Stewart Miller ALL ARE WELCOME email: trinity.luth@sasktel.net • www.etlc.ca

THE SALVATION ARMY

Phone: 306-634-2074

ESTEVAN COMMUNITY CHURCH 1107 - 4th Street

Pastors: Lieuts. Brian & June Bobolo SUNDAY: 11:00 a.m. Worship Service

ALL WELCOME!

Church of God

Pursuing God Building Relationships Impacting Lives

1920 Wellock Road, Estevan • (306) 634-7955 www.estevancog.com Estevan Church of God 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship with Children’s Ministries & Nursery.

7:30 p.m. Fridays theGROVE Youth Ministries

Please call us or visit our website for more information about other ministries and events.

www.estevanmercury.ca

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Legal ORLOWSKI LAW OFFICE Barrister & Solicitor

Stephen J. Orlowski, B.Ed., LL.B. 1215 - 5th Street, Estevan

Phone: 306-634-3353

Fax: 306-634-7714

orlowski.law@sasktel.net

Branch ofﬁces at: Arcola Redvers Carnduff Arcola Agencies Carlsen Bldg. Carnduff Agencies Bldg. Wednesday A.M. Wednesday P.M. Thursday P.M. Phone: 306-455-2277 Phone: 306-452-3377 Phone: 306-482-4077

Dental

BILLESBERGER LAW FIRM

BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS JOHN J. BILLESBERGER, B.A., LL.B.

1017 Third Street Estevan, Saskatchewan S4A 0R4

TROBERT LAW FIRM

Phone: (306) 637-3710

James F. Trobert

Kohaly, Elash & Ludwig Law Firm LLP

305 1133 4th St. Estevan SK S4A 0W6

Barristers & Solicitors Paul D. Elash, B.A., LL.B. Aaron Ludwig, B.Sc., LL.B.

Ph: 306-634-2616 Fax: 306-634-9881

Email: trobertlaw@sasktel.net

Financial Planning

Telephone: 306-634-3631 Fax: (306) 634-6901

Gainsborough: Carnduff: Thursday a.m. Thursday p.m. Phone: 306-685-2250 Phone: 306-482-3731

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Ron Areshenkoff Mutual Fund Advisor Life Insurance Representative

FINANCIAL

Manulife Securities Investments Services Inc. is a Member MFDA IPC.

Realty

RS C Sales Representative

www.century21.ca/ronisue.coulter

B 306-634-1020 F 306-634-0088 C 306-421-3441

ronisue.coulter@century21.ca

Dwight Thompson

306.421.2512

Sales Representative Cell: 306-421-7516 dwight.thompson@century21.ca

Dustin Hall - Owner/Funeral Director Allan Styre - Funeral Director Jeff Sully - Funeral Director 1506 4th Street, Estevan (306) 634-8233 12 Warren Street, Redvers (306) 452-6020 www.hallfuneralservices.ca

Optometrist

10% Discount For Seniors

• • • • • •

RUBBER & TRACK SKID STEERS MINI TRACK HOES PORTA POTTIES MINI SKID STEER CAR HAULER TRAILER FLAT DECK TRAILERS • 5500lb TELEHANDLER • DOOSAN LOADER

FRESH WATER AVAILABLE FOR FRAC WATER, DRILLING RIG, ETC.

Dr. Sarah Sliva, Optometrist 4 - 102 Souris Ave, Estevan, SK

Phone: (306) 636-2020 www.southeasteyecare.ca

Health & Mobility Aids LIFT CHAIRS WALKERS, ELECTRIC BEDS AND MUCH MORE

Trailblazer Scooter

OPEN THURS: 12:00 - 8:00 CALL: 306-483-2430 TOLL FREE: 1-800-472-5063

• 13 in. Black Tires • Full Suspension Suite 329 - 12th Ave, Estevan • Deluxe Light Package (1st door South of CIBC, formerly • 1.2 HP @ 8 MPH Sun Life Bldg) • Power Seat or Lge. Batteries

Insured and WCB Covered

FOR RENT

REALTOR

Roni Sue Coulter

TNT ROOFING

Equipment Rental

Border Real Estate Service

Funeral Directors

1312 - 4th Street, Estevan

“In the business of creating , enhancing and insuring client’s net worth”

403B 9th Avenue, Estevan, SK S4A 2V4 PH: (306)634-7979 Toll Free: (877)779-0948 info@spectraﬁnancial.ca Insurance Offered Through Spectra Financial

Toll Free: 1-855-848-0112 info@smilesonsouris.ca www.smilesonsouris.com

Branch Ofﬁces:

LAMPMAN: Fridays • R.M. Building • 306-487-2880 MIDALE: Tuesdays • 233 Main Street • 306-458-2277

Estevan Wicklow Centre

Reynold Bert Certiﬁed Financial Planner

Dr. Greg Konotopetz

Fax: (306) 637-3719

B.A., LL.B. Barrister & Solicitor

Insurance & Investments Services

7 Souris Avenue Weyburn, SK 306-848-0112

Pongo Holdings Ltd.

306-421-9576 or 306-421-2244

31/2 miles South of Estevan on Hwy 47 (35 of 1 of 8, West of the 2nd)

For information on booking your ad Call 634-2654 or email: adsalesestevanmercury.ca

Cabinetry Let us create beautiful, custommade cabinetry for every room in your home. Choose your style, color and the perfect finishing touches. Our quality products and service are guaranteed.

Box 234 Hamiota, MB R0M 0T0 Phone# 204-764-2591 Fax# 204-764-2172 www.hatfieldcustomcabinets.com

ADVERTISE IN THE SERVICE DIRECTORY CALL 306-634-2654

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CARETAKERS Contract caretaker(s) required for 48 unit senior building in Estevan. Duties to include janitorial, maintenance, grounds keeping and other related tasks. Requirements: Mature individuals who can work without supervision. Ability to handle physically challenging work. Must be handy with minor plumbing and carpentry repairs. Excellent people skills and a high sense of priority. Please submit qualifications by August 14, 2013 to: Estevan Housing Authority 530 12th Ave. Estevan, SK. S4A 1E6 Attention: Diane Thul, Manager

Field Technician – Estevan

Are you mechanically inclined and do you prefer to not sit behind a desk for 8 hours a day? Then we have the job for you! Looking for a Technician for Hydrocarbon Field Sampling. Must have valid license and clean driver’s abstract. Field tickets an asset. F/T w/ Benefits. Send resume to opportunities@agatlabs.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITY Executive Director

has the following full time positions available

• Service Advisor • Shop Foreman/ Technician Automotive and computer knowledgeable, as well as, experience and ADP training an asset but willing to train.

If you have a solid work ethic and take pride in your work, make sure to forward your resume immediately to Chris Hortness at

chris@senchuk.com or call 306.636.6465

Your Opportunity Awaits

Senchuk

Ford Sales Ltd.

118 Souris Ave. N., Estevan • 634-3696

(Biggar, Wilkie, Unity)

Prairie Branches Enterprises Inc.

Senchuk Ford Service Department

Description As the Executive Director, you are a ‘forward thinking’ leader who reports to a Community Board of Directors, and is focused on the strategic goals of providing individual, group, and residential services and opportunities to over 49 people with special needs in the communities of Wilkie, Biggar and Unity. Key responsibilities include: • Relationship Building with community, government, participants and staff • • Implementation of strategic goals & visions • Providing leadership to over 70 unionized and 14 management staff

‘Become a member of one of the most successful agencies in Saskatchewan’ T make a strong contribution to programs and services provided to people living with a disability. In addition to the strong team environment, Prairie Branches provides a comprehensive opportunities for learning and development. KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES Knowledge & Experience Required • Ideally, 3 to 5 years of leadership experience preferably in a not services/disability sector • An undergraduate degree in leadership, community development, social sciences or equivalent experience, education and/or knowledge • Strong experience working with boards of directors • Familiarity and desire to work with people with special needs Competencies Leadership Strength Relationship Management Communication Client Support Focused Creative Problem Solving Project Management Team Oriented Decision-Making

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

REQUIRED FOR ESTEVAN HOUSING AUTHORITY

DEADLINE: August 31, 2013 to APPLY and/or for MORE INFORMATION: please contact Vicki Towriss at Towriss & Associates Workforce Solutions @ vicki.towriss@gmail.com 306.373-6614

101 Supreme St. (Shand access road)

SERVICE RIG PERSONNEL

WOOD COUNTRY is currently accepting resumes for the following positions at their Estevan location:

Truck Drivers

Full and part time positions available. Must possess a class 1A license with air endorsement and be capable of driving a tandem truck or single axle for deliveries. Weekends off. Company benefits available for both positions & salary based on experience and qualifications. Interested applicants can fax resume to Brian at Wood Country at 306-634-8441 or email resume to brianwoodcountry.estevan@sasktel.net No phone calls please.

is seeking a

full time quick lube technician

Class 1A & 3A Preferred Above Industry Wages Benefits Packages Opportunity for Advancement Please email or fax resume to:

Email: sleibel@suncountrywellservicing.ca Fax 306 634 1200 • Cell 306 421 3418

- wage negotiable - we will train

Drop off resume to 238 4th St.

Building Leaders. Driving Success.

Carson Energy Services is an industry leader in oilfield services by providing the   Building Leaders. highest quality service and safety when it comes to pipeline construction, oilfield Driving Success.  maintenance, facility fabrication, welding, environmental work, site preparation,   We are currently   seeking   ap-            trucking, safety, and horizontal directional drilling. plicants for the following full-time positions at our Halbrite, SK location: Carson Energy Services is an industry leader in oilfield services by providing the  Hydrovac Operator highest  quality  service  and  safety  when  it  comes  to  pipeline  construction,  Applicant must have Class 3 or 1A Driver’s License. oilfield  maintenance, a valid facility  fabrication,  welding,  environmental  work,  site  Labourers preparation,  trucking,  safety,  and  horizontal  directional  drilling.    We  are  Welders Helpers currently seeking applicants for the following full‐time position:     Oilfield safety tickets are an asset; however, Carson Energy Services Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor – Halbrite, SK Location   Ltd. is willing to train the right candidate. Applicant must have a valid Driver’s License. Oilfield safety tickets are an asset;  however, Carson Energy Services Ltd. is willing to train the right candidate.      We offer: Competitive wages We offer: • • Benefits and RRSP package • Competitive wages  • Room for advancement for qualified candidate • Benefits and RRSP package  • Room for advancement for qualified candidate    Our benefits package and training and development programs are one of the key Our  benefits package and  training  and asdevelopment  programs  are Carson one  of  the  reasons why candidates choose Carson their ‘employer of choice’. Enkey  candidates  choose  Carson  as  their  of and choice’.   ergyreasons  Serviceswhy  provides employees with all of the tools they‘employer  need to grow excel, both personally and professionally. Carson Energy Services provides employees with all of the tools they need to  grow and excel, both personally and professionally.    APPLY NOW: APPLY NOW:  Contact Jim at 306-458-2415, e-mail jjaworski@flintenergy.com Contact Jim at 306‐458‐2415, e‐mail jjaworski@flintenergy.com   Or Ron at 306-421-0442, e-mail rkostiuk@flintenergy.com   Thank you to all who apply;   Thank you to all who apply; only short‐listed candidates will be contacted.  only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Millenium is a isnew andand progressive fracturing company thatthat is is starting operat Millennium a new progressive fracturing company in theoperations Estevan area. We are looking employees who are who interested starting in Estevan. We are for looking for employees are in a gro floor opportunity with a dynamic and employee focused company. interested in a ground ﬂoor opportunity with a dynamic and employee focused company. Positions we are looking to fill are: Positions we are looking to ﬁll are:  Service Manager • Service Supervisors for Frac and Coil  Maintenance Manager • FracandHSE CoilManager Equipment Operators • BulkDrivers Administrative • Lab Techs  HR Coordinator 

Service Supervisors for Frac and Coil

All applicants must have a clean driving record.  Frac and Coil Equipment Operators Mechanics Please E-mail resume to HR@millenstim.ca  Techs Visit us at:Electronic www.millenstim.ca  Bulk Plant Manager and operators Only successful candidates will be contacted.  Bulk Drivers 

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Career Opportunities From: Melanie Sorensen <MSorensen@brady.sk.ca> Date: July 24, 2013 8:24:36 AM GMT-06:00 To: "Deanna Tarnes (dtarnes@estevanmercury.ca)" <dtarnes@estevanmercury.ca> Subject: Proof - Drivers

Brady Oilfield Services L.P. (Construction Division) provides storage, distribution and sales of aggregate materials, primarily for lease and other site preparation activities for the energy industry.

Drivers & Equipment Operators Required Weyburn, Halbrite and surrounding area  Competitive Wages and Generous Benefit Package  Oilfield Safety Certificates an Asset but not necessary  Mail or Fax Resume and Drivers Abstract  P.O. Box 271

Midale, Sask.

Fax: 306-458-2768

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jperry@brady.sk.ca

Canyon is the fastest growing fracturing company in North America. We deliver quality customized pressure pumping and service solutions to the oil and gas industry, improving our industry one job at a time. If you’re looking for a career with a leading organization that promotes Integrity, Relationships, Innovation and Success, then we’re looking for you.

Now hiring the following positions: Experienced Class 1 Drivers / Operators  Experienced Cement and Acid Operators  Journeyperson - Heavy Equipment Technician  Electronic Technician 

Applicant Requirements:  Self-motivated  Willing to work flexible hours  15 / 6 rotation  Safety-focused  Team oriented  Clean Class 1 Drivers abstract

Why Canyon?  Dynamic and rapidly growing company  Premium compensation package  New equipment  Paid technical and leadership training  Career advancement opportunities  RRSP matching program

To apply for the above positions, in confidence, please email or fax your resume and a copy of a current drivers abstract. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an initial interview will be contacted. How to apply: email: hr@canyontech.ca fax: (403) 356-1146 website: www.canyontech.ca

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Brady Oilfield Services L.P.  Box 271

Applied Industrial Technologies LP. a group of industrial distribution companies located Midale, Sask. S0C 1S0  throughout Canada, and we are currently seeking qualified individuals to fill the position of:

Phone: (306) 458-2644  Fax: (306) 458-2768Customer

Service Representative

Saskatchewan Disclaimer: This message is intendedEstevan, only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information which is privileged, confidential, Responsibilities includefrom butdisclosure may notunder be limited to: law. If you are not the intended proprietary or exempt applicable recipient, or the person responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, Providing service branch customers managing lines or you are •strictly prohibited fromtodisclosing, distributing,and copying or in anyassigned way usingproduct this messagecustomers. and any file attachments. If you have received this communication in error, • Active involvement in company’s Quality Management process as evidenced by continuous improvement in processes directed toward reducing costs, increasing sales/gross profit and customer satisfaction. • Carries out policies and procedures as defined in the company policy manual. • Continuous development through reading, seminars and on the job training. • Provide a high level of customer service to branch customers including timely, accurate responses to inquiries. • Cross train to assist or fill in when fellow team-mates are absent or their workload volume is high • Work with distribution centre to expedite special requests as necessary • Engage in direct sales actives • Provide telephone support for outside sales force • Meet or exceed sales performance targets • Ensure accurate, timely order processing through the computerized order processing system • Maintain cooperative and productive inter-departmental relationships • Attend branch meetings as required • Take personal responsibility for and actively engage in product systems and skills training and development • Maintain highest regard for safety and housekeeping • Perform other similar or related duties as assigned by the branch manager or supervisor. Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications and attributes: • High School or equivalent • Related industry experience or 3-5 years industrial inside sales experience preferred • Bearing and power transmission experience is a definite asset • Proficient computer skills, experience with SAP is an asset • Sales and customer service experienced • Mechanically inclined • Ability to work independently • Analytical and problem solving capability • Enthusiastic and exhibits a positive attitude and desire to succeed

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Applied Industrial Technologies offers competitive salary, comprehensive group benefit plan, company sponsored RRSP/DPSP, ongoing opportunity for training and development and promotion within the company. Send your resume to aithire@aitcanada.com or fax attn.. Chris Babyak 403-214-1423.

DISPATCHER Oil & Acid Division • Must have excellent organizational skills • 1A license required • Drug Screening required • Computer Knowledge preferred

Email or Fax Resume 306-634-0071 • vern.c@sonicoilfield.com

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Locator Assistant Wanted for outdoor work in the oilfield, combination of walking, standing and bending. Attention to detail, hand-eye coordination and willingness to learn are definite assets. H2S and First Aid/CPR required, employer willing to train.

MRC is the largest global distributor of pipe, valve and fitting products and services to the energy and industrial markets. Our customers businesses are capital intensive and their operating processes and environments are often extreme. These industries and conditions are demanding and require a supplier that understand the importance of safety, quality and reliable service. Since 1921, MRC has built our business to serve these customers.

Apply by email or fax:

REGIONAL OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Our Estevan branch is actively seeking qualified individuals for the position of:

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306-634-6493

Responsibilities: • Generate new business through analysis of assigned territory of Central and South Eastern Saskatchewan to identify new customers and market. • Grow existing accounts through execution of a proactive sales plan with initiatives to include focus on lost and declining business in existing customer base. • Meet or exceed gross margin targets while delivering superior customer service through • Investigate and resolve all customer complaints promptly. • Perform related administrative functions in accordance with MRC policies including quotes, order placement, delivery confirmation, processing changes and returns and responding to inquiries • Advocate and engage in safety initiatives.

Quest Line Locators Ltd. Big Country Energy Services LP

Equipment Operators Full Time Work Weather Permitting We offer competitive wages and an excellent benefits package

Please drop off resume at: 101 Jahn Street, Estevan or call: Mike Brasseur at 306-634-4554 or 306-461-8111 or Brad Alberts at 306-634-4554 or 306-461-8153

Qualifications:

OILFIELD LABOURERS REQUIRED

• Any combination of 2 or more years in customer service, sales and/or warehouse services • Knowledge of PVF materials an asset • Legally entitled to work in Canada and have the ability to be on call and travel as required • Previous outside sales experience is an asset • Valid Driver's license with the ability to meet MRC vehicle policy • Ability to communicate fluently in English and present information to customers MRC offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should apply online at:

www.mrcglobal.com We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for interview will be contacted.

TO ASSIST WITH OILFIELD TUBULAR INSPECTION.

Sales People Required Senchuk Ford is looking for a dynamic, upbeat person to join their sales team. Previous sales experience is not necessary, but is an asset. If you are outgoing, competitive, and enjoy working with people, this will be an excellent career for you. We offer: • A strong management team dedicated to help you succeed • Ongoing training that gives you an edge in the market • A positive work environment • Benefits package

If you’re not happy with your present work environment or would like a new challenge, we want to talk to you. Come by and see Randy or Rick. Bring your resume or e-mail it to randy@senchuk.com

118 Souris Ave. N., Estevan

SEARS HOMETOWN STORE The Sears Hometown Store located in Estevan, SK is currently hiring for a Contract Manager Position Sears Hometown Stores offer the most popular brands of Major Appliances, Mattresses, Home Electronics, Floor Care & Sewing Products, Air & Water Treatment Products and Lawn & Garden Equipment, plus Sears Catalogue Services.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST PASS PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING AS WELL AS PHYSICAL FITNESS TESTING. CLASS 5 DRIVERS LICENSE PREFERRED. PREVIOUS OILFIELD EXPERIENCE PREFERRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED.

DROP OFF RESUME AT 341 IMPERIAL AVENUE, ESTEVAN OR FAX: 306-634-2606 OR EMAIL: ESTEVAN@GUARDIANOIL.COM NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

WELL SERVICE LTD. TRICAN WELL SERVICE LTD. is one of Canada’s fastest growing well service companies, providing a comprehensive array of specialized products, equipment and services utilized in drilling, completion, stimulation and reworking of oil and gas wells in the Canadian and International marketplace. At Trican, we base our recruitment practices on the belief that a company’s greatest asset is its people. Trican provides services in Fracturing, Cementing Acidizing, Coiled Tubing, Nitrogen and related services in our field bases ranging from Fort Nelson, British Columbia to Estevan, Saskatchewan.

WE ARE CURRENTLY HIRING: • CEMENT & FRAC OPERATORS • HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS/ 3RD YR. APPRENTICES Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 license • Safe driving skills: fewer than 6 demerit points on drivers abstract • Physical fit-heavy lifting required • Effective interpersonal skills (spoken and written communication) • High school graduate (preferred) How to apply: Preferred Apply Online: rfisk@trican.ca Fax: (306) 636-2669 ONLY THOSE SELECTED WILL BE CONTACTED

Interested candidates should call: Telephone: 204 806-3218 Or email your resume to: rkelly6@sears.ca

Looking to Hire?? Need Skilled Help??

We can help you find them!

Call today and Book Your Career Ad! 306-634-2654

Labourers required for oiLfieLd TubuLar inspecTion

• Competitive wages, an RRsp plan and exCellent benefit paCkage available • Class 5 dRiveRs liCense a must

Interested IndIvIduals can fax resume to (306) 634-8025

Visit us on the web!! www.estevanmercury.ca We are growing. Begin a rewarding career with an Industry Leader! Stream-Flo Industries Ltd. is a privately owned and operated Canadian manufacturer of wellhead, production gate valve and check valve equipment. Since our inception in 1962, we have become a recognized leader for our superior technology, innovative designs and top quality products. Stream-Flo has been part of the Estevan community for over 25 years and is a strong supporter of various organizations within Estevan and surrounding areas. We offer a competitive salary, profit sharing, RRSP program, service recognition, scholarship programs, employee and family assistance programs, corporate store, a comprehensive benefit program and more. We currently have an opening for the following position:

Wellhead Service Supervisor

The Wellhead Service Supervisor will coordinate and direct daily activities of the shop and field service requirements. The incumbent will be involved with directing and monitoring service, inventory, safety and equipment. Preferred candidates will possess strong leadership, communication, organizational and time management skills, as well as a comprehensive knowledge of wellhead products and service. Some travel will be required. Applicants must possess a valid class 5 driver’s license. In order to meet customer site access safety requirements, applicants may be required to participate in an alcohol and drug test and show compliance with Stream-Flo's Alcohol and Drug Policy. Apply to:

Stream-Flo Industries Ltd. Attention: Branch Manager 201 - 3rd Street Estevan, Saskatchewan S4A 0N6 Fax: 306-634-3287 Email: careers@streamflo.com Visit us at: www.streamflo.com

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Hunting Titan (Canada)

Warehouse Supervisor A world-class manufacturer of Perforating Gun Systems, Wireline Hardware and Accessories, Shaped Charges, and Electronic Logging Tools for the oil and gas service sector. Hunting Canada, puts people at the center of everything we do - from protecting the safety and health of people and the environment to helping you succeed.

is currently accepting resumes for the following positions at their Estevan location.

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible to supervise and coordinate the management of the Estevan warehouse for all product lines.

Yard & Warehouse personnel

• Familiar with all OH&S, DOT, and AFT applicable regulations as well as • Meet all applicable regulations in reference to handling hazardous material such as receiving, storing and delivery of explosives • Minimum 2 years of related experience and/or equivalent training

Part & full time positions available. Forklift and lumber experience would be an asset. Willing to train the right candidate.

Requirements are:

Please email your resume in Word format to doug.ford@hunting-intl.com

Interested applicants can fax resume to Brian at Wood Country at 306-634-8441 or email resume to brianwoodcountry.estevan@sasktel.net No phone calls please. is looking to hire a

Parts Manager

Outside Sales Parts Person We are looking for a professional who: - delivers thorough, efficient and courteous services to all customers, in person or via the phone; - advises customers on inventory selection, service availability and new products; - makes regular scheduled calls to current and prospective customers to discuss current services, new promotions and other incentives; - provides sales leads to the Sales team; - maintains ongoing responsibility for customer service and provides problem resolution; - is independent and resourceful with the ability to work under minimal supervision. - is proficient with computer systems - has excellent communication and organizational skills. We would like to offer you: - an exemplary health, dental and optical benefits package; - a fulfilling career where you can relate to and engage with an incredible team. Skills and Abilities: - continuous learning - computer use - finding information - job task planning and organizing - critical thinking - decision making - problem solving - working with others - oral communications - document use.

ELine Division  to be stationed out of our Estevan, SK office.  We are seeking dynamic and motivated individuals for the following  positions:    Field Assistants:  • Drivers License (Class 3 is an asset), Air Brake (A) Endorsement  • Previous E‐Line experience is an asset but not required, will  train appropriate candidate for position.     *Competitive compensation and full benefits*    **Successful applicants must be able to pass pre‐employment  testing**    Please apply online at:  www.pure‐energy.ca  Fax: 306.634.1071 We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Comprehensive health package available & salary based on experience and qualifications.

is looking to hire a

FMC Technologies Canada Ltd. (Formerly Pure Energy) is looking for key personnel for our:

Description: - Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Branch’s Parts Department in compliance with the company’s established policies and procedures. - Effectively manages and directs all aspects of the Parts Department’s operations in a manner that ensures maximum benefit to the dealership. - Co-ordinates activities and co-operates with other dealership departments to best serve the customer. - Plan, direct and control all activities within the Parts Department to ensure that overall profitability and growth objectives are met or exceeded. - Responsible for the Parts Department’s overall performance and profitability. - Continually maintains the highest level of customer service and professionalism in serving our customers’ needs. Requirements: - High school diploma or general education degree (GED) essential. - Qualified as a Journeyperson preferred. - Strong leadership skills. - Excellent customer relations skills. - Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. - Strong organization skills. - Strong business ethics with a professional approach at all times. - Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports. - Equipment knowledge is preferred.

For more information or send resume to: Winacott Equipment Group Bienfait Box 369 Bienfait, SK S0C 0M0 Attn: Jerrod Tedford Email: j.tedford@winacott.ca Phone: 306-388-3788 Fax: 306-388-3789 Cell: 306-421-7233

HYDROVAC OPERATORS AND SWAMPERS • Offering excellent wages • Excellent benefit package available • Willing to train if necessary • Safety tickets an asset • Operators must possess class 3A driver’s license • Living accommodation available For more information call: Trevor at: 306-483-7777 or Kim at: 306-483-7722 Email resume to: extremeexcavating@hotmail.com or fax to: 306-483-2082

Southland Pulse in Estevan, SK requires individuals to fill the following positions: Warehouse Personnel Southland Pulse offers: • Bagging of products • Full benefits plan • General warehouse duties • Dental plan Grain cleaner/operator • Company matchable RRSP • Operate modern 2 line pea program & lentil cleaning plant • Stable employment • Loading of bulk products • Farm background an asset • Willing to train the right person Apply in person, with resume, at the Southland office, Highway 39 West or contact: Curtis Shawn Office: (306) 634-8008 Cell: (306) 421-1274 Fax: (306) 634-8007

Office: (306) 634-8008 Cell: (306) 421-3166 Fax: (306) 634-8007

Parts Specialization: - heavy equipment - on/off highway trucks and related equipment.

ESTEVAN THE ENERGY CITY

Toddler Time: August 14, 21, 28 Ages 18 months- 3 years Wednesday@ 10:00-10:30am; Stimulate your child’s imagination and pre literacy skills by participating in action, rhymes, songs, crafts and great stories! Story Time: August 14, 21 & 28 Ages 3-5 years Wednesday@ 10:45-11:30am Stories, fingerplays, songs and crafts make up this fun program that highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading readiness. Programs are FREE! Go!Science: Here, There & Anywhere! Monday, August 12 @ 9:00-12:00 For Grades 1-5 Explore ancient rocks & creatures of Saskatchewan, different modes of transportation & how they work & then head off into space through hands-on activities & games! Limited registration so sign up early! Financial assistance provided by Southeast Connection & Sask Lotteries. Children’s Entertainers: Lee & Sandy Paley: Wednesday, August 14 @ 2:00-3:00pm Children & families welcome! Enjoy the antics, singing & interactive performances of Lee & Sandy Paley that coordinates with Summer Reading Program theme. No registration required. L’Heure du Conte (French Story Time): Thursday, August 15 @ 10:45-11:15. For ages 3-4 yrs. & their caregivers. Come & listen to stories, en francais, by guest storyteller, Carol-Guillaume Gagne. Everyone welcome, no matter what language you speak! In partnership with Estevan & Area Literacy Group & Conseil des Ecoles Fransaskoises. Hello Computer! Wednesday, August 7th & 21st @ 5:00 & 6:00PM*. Come and get answers to your computer questions in 30 minute ‘one-on-one sessions.’ Bring your laptop or use a public computer. To register, please call Krista at 306-636-1621 and indicate what you would like to learn. Mobile Device Advice. Mondays, August 12th & 26th @ 3:00 & 4:00PM. Tablets, e-readers and smart phones – oh my! If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed by your mobile device, we are here to help! Join Krista for a 30 minute one on one tutoring session on your device. To register, please call 306-636-1621 and let us know which device you require assistance with. Crafter’s Circle. Tuesdays, August 6th & 20th @ 5:30PM Do you knit, crochet or just enjoy crafting? Enjoy the company of others crafters like yourself. All experience levels welcome. A great opportunity for ongoing support; share your knowledge or benefit from the advice of other crafters. Just bring your own materials and come join the circle. No pre-registration required. Ages 15 and up. Kids Art Collage Wall Hangings. August 8th @ 5:30PM. Free up some fridge space & turn your children’s art into a home display worthy of their masterpieces! Come to the Library with your favourite of their paper art pieces, pictures or notes & we’ll provide the rest! To pre-register, call Krista at 306-636-1621. Cupcake Design with Sweet Pea’s Cupcakes, August 10th @ 2:00PM. If you have ever wanted to learn more about how to decorate cupcakes, this program is for you! Join the Library’s special guest Stacy Murphy of Sweet Pea’s Cupcakes to learn some new cupcake decorating skills. Space is limited; please contact Krista at 306-636-1621 to pre-register! “Moving Out”: College Edition. August 14th @ 4:00PM. Join the Library & Envision Counseling services for a crash course on things like budgets, student loans, staying safe & more. Bring your parents too! For more information, contact Krista at 306-636-1621. Trendy Book Clutches. August 15th @ 5:30PM. A must have for all fashionable book lovers! Turn an old hardcover book into a chic clutch! Bring your own favourite, but expendable hardcover book, or use one of ours. For more information, call Krista at 306-636-1621.

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The Library will be CLOSED Sundays • To pre-register or for information call 1-306-636-1621

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Reason: Rezoning is being undertaken to support a new private Residential Mobile/ Manufactured Home (Condominium) Park development.

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To be rezoned from the existing Natural Area Zone (NA) to the Residential Mobile Home Zone (R5)

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The Council of the City of Estevan, pursuant to Section 207 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007, gives notice of its intentions to amend Zoning Bylaw #20101834 & the corresponding Zoning Map as hereinafter provided: 1) Consideration is being given to amend the Zoning Bylaw Map by rezoning part of the South West Quarter Section 14, Township 2, Range 8, West of the Second Meridian, Estevan Saskatchewan, shown as Parcel X on a Plan of Proposed Subdivision prepared by T.W. Luddington SLS, Midwest Surveys Inc., and dated July 15, 2013

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The City of Estevan WT/WWT Services Division is constructing a Steel framed building for the purpose of containing the equipment to de-water the bio-solids generated at the WWTP. The Building will be built on a slab on grade supported by footings and will be clad with metal siding. The building dimensions are 12 meters by 20 meters and will be serviced with water, gas, electrical, telephone as per drawings. An air handling unit will be used for the HVAC. Please refer to the specs and drawings available at City Hall and submit a tendered cost to erect the building as specified. Tenders will be accepted until 3:00PM August 27th 2013. Label submitted tenders WWTP Bio-Solids Building and send to: Legislative Services Business Division Main Floor City Hall 1102, 4th Street Estevan, Saskatchewan S4A 0W7 If there are any questions, please contact Mr. Kevin Sutter, WT/WWT Services Division Manager at 634-1822.

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The amending Bylaw (#2013-1918) may be inspected by any person at the legislative Services Business Division, City Hall, 1102 4th Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan, between the hours of 8:00am-4:30pm Monday to Friday. City Council, at it’s meeting to be held on Monday, August 26, 2013 at 7:30pm in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan will hear any person(s) wishing to be heard with respect to the proposed rezoning bylaw and will further consider any written submissions respecting the proposed zoning amendment, provided such intentions and/or submissions are received by the City Clerk’s Ofﬁce, Legislative Services, City Hall, 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan, S4A 0W7 no later than 12:00 pm on Thursday, August 22, 2013. Dated at the City of Estevan this 23rd Day of July, 2013

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SUMMER DAY CAMPS Summer Day Camps are just around the corner! Try something new this summer! Basketball Camp: Aug. 10 from 2-4pm Ages 9-14 Cost: $10/day Leisure Centre Multipurpose Room

GuardStart Camp: Aug 12 from 10am-2pm Ages 10-14 Cost: FREE! (bring a bagged lunch) Leisure Centre Pool

Yoga Camp:

Aug. 21 from 9:30-11am Ages 9-14 Cost: $10 Leisure Centre

Make sure to sign up a week in advance to avoid cancellations!

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE ESTEVAN ARTS COUNCIL? “promoting the arts in OUR community”

Subscribe Now! 2013-2014 concert season: Stars for Saskatchewan Celtic Tenors – Musica Intima – Elmer Iseler Singers Ballet Jörgen (Romeo & Juliet) – Guy & Nadina – Everything Fitz

Koncerts for Kids

Missoula Children’s Theatre “The Secret Garden” ~ L’Aubergine Burletta (a new generation of stanchly modern clowns) ~ Fubuki Daiko (reinventing traditional Japanese drumming) and Wide Open Theatre: “Massive Munsch” (stories come alive with puppets)

SELF-GUIDED STUDIO ARTS TOUR

August 16, 17, 18 (Estevan to North Portal, SK)

Culture on the Go project funded by the Saskatchewan Arts Board and the Government of Saskatchewan through the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport

And we are CALLING ALL ARTISTS! for submissions in our Annual Adjudicated Art Show November 28 – December 20, 2013 __________________________ If you have a passion in the arts and would like to encourage others, our Visual Arts committee is looking for instructors & committee members. Call Joyce for details 306.421.5886 ______________________

“For COMPLETE details”

306-634-3942 www.estevanartscouncil.com

The PlayParks will be closed on Monday, August 5, due to the Civic Holiday. This week (Aug. 6-10) is Sports and Games Week at the Parks! Check out what’s happening at your Park: Rusty Duce: Tuesday – Jersey Day; Wednesday – Hoola Hoop Competition; Thursday – Night Swim; Friday – Balloon Swim Hillside: Tuesday – Bake Sale; Wednesday – Rider Pride Day; Thursday – Limbo Day; Friday – Morning Swim and Talent Show Trojan: Tuesday – Skipping Competition; Wednesday – Fitness Day; Thursday – Parachute Day; Friday – Jersey Day Churchill: Tuesday – Crazy Hat Day; Wednesday – Morning Swim; Thursday – Rider Pride Day; Friday – Relay Day; Saturday Swim Hillcrest: Tuesday – Night Swim; Wednesday – Jersey Day; Thursday – Fitness Day; Friday – Birthday Celebration The Saturday Swim (Aug. 10) will be at Churchill Park this week!

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ESTEVAN THE ENERGY CITY

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ‘Doodlebugs‘

Part-Time Play Care Facilitator

A change to your waste collection service Dear Customer, Regens Disposal and the City of Estevan are pleased to announce that, as of Tuesday July 30th, all residential waste collection will take place along the curb in front of your house. *Your pickup day will remain the same, please be sure your cart is to the curb by 7AM. After your cart has been emptied roll it back to your house. If you have questions regarding this change please contact Regens at 306-634-7209 or the City of Estevan 306-634-1800

Join our team at the City of Estevan!

We are currently seeking people who have the desire to grow with us, and serve your community. We work at rock concerts, hockey games, maintain the Parks operate Zambonis and all forms of heavy equipment. We make a difference to your friends, family and neighbors every day. • Tired of working 12 hour shifts or longer? • Working long stretches without a day off? • Routinely miss your kids, sporting events? • Can’t stand to miss another family function? Openings exist for Laborers, Events staff, Executive Assistant, Facility Managers, Foreman and an Electrician. We offer a competitive wage; benefits and great pension plan. Enjoy stability and opportunity for a strong work life balance. Kelvin Pillipow - Human Resources For further information, please contact: 1102 – 4th Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0W7 Email – hr@estevan.ca

CAN YOU FILL THESE BOOTS It takes a special person to fill the boots of an Estevan Firefighter.

Leisure Services, as part of a healthy community initiative has an opening for a Play Care Facilitator. Typical hours run from 9 AM to 3 PM - Monday to Friday. This position is ideal for; • a stay at home parent looking to work while the kids are at school, or • a retired individual. The instructors are able to look after the children, while the parents or guardians are free to enjoy personal time in our facility fitness Centre, swimming pool, multi-purpose room and or tennis/squash courts, focusing on their physical and mental health For further information, please contact: Kelvin Pillipow, Human Resources Co-ordinator 1102-4th Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0W7 Ph: (306) 634-1842 | F: (306) 634-9790 | hr@estevan.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

City of Estevan

Facilities Manager – Permanent Full-Time

Reporting to Leisure Services Manager, the ideal candidate would possess a positive attitude and a powerful personal work ethic. This position leads our Maintenance, Arena and Cleaning Technician teams, and provides a wonderful opportunity to support our community services and customer first approach. The job requires: • Grade 12 education • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License • Arena Operator’s Certificate – Level 1 & 2 • Pool Operators Certificate – Level 1 & 2 • 5TH Class Engineer’s Certificate • Custodial Care Certificate • Five years, including three years of supervisory experience

For a complete job description, visit www.estevan.ca and search under Employment.

GUARD/MATRON The Estevan Police Service is seeking applications for the position of Guard/Matron. Successful applicants must be honest, trustworthy and able to work independently with little supervision. The Guard/Matron will provide constant observation of persons who are being held in custody. Retired persons are also encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will be on call and will have the right to turn down shifts. Applicant must pass a Security Clearance. If you would like to apply or would like to receive further information please contact the Estevan Police Service at:

301-11th Ave., Estevan, Sask., S4A 1C7 Or call 306 634 4767 You can also email schartrand@estevanpolice.ca

Del Block – Chief of Police Estevan Police Service

Kelvin Pillipow - Human Resources 1102 – 4th Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0W7 Email – hr@estevan.ca

BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Hours of Work: Full Time - Monday to Friday Duties and Responsibilities: Enforcement of City of Estevan Bylaws, Property Maintenance, Parking Enforcement, and Animal Control. Respond to incoming complaints and general public inquiries regarding Bylaws. Issue tickets for Bylaw offences and maintain a daily report management system. The Successful Candidate: Must possess a valid driver’s license Must have suitable computer skills Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to work independently and efficiently. Must be able to understand and work within the justice system. Must pass a Police Security Clearance Process. Successful applicant will be placed on a one year probationary period.

It takes someone with the desire to do something important for the community, someone with courage and dedication who isn’t afraid of hard work, and is willing to accept the challenge of a difficult job.

Applications are available at the Estevan Police Service. Return completed applications including a resume to: Chief of Police Estevan Police Service 301-11th Ave. Estevan, Sask. S4A 1C7 Phone: 306-634-4767

If you are this kind of person, you are needed as a paid on-call firefighter.

We may be able to fit you with a pair of boots. Contact Estevan Fire Rescue Services: Phone 306-634-1850 or visit the Fire Station at 1101 3rd Street

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

ATTENTION ESTEVAN RESIDENTS

CITY WIDE REGISTRATION

NEW METER INSTALLS

• Don’t wait, book an appointment right away! Take advantage of these features: Leak detection (15 - minute interval testing over a 35 day period) • Leak history and diagnostics reporting. (daily and hourly) • Radio frequency, keeping our workers out of your yard • Wireless Accurate readings and billing • Leak details directly on invoice

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 5:30-9pm in the

ICON CENTRE

if your organization has interest in attending, please contact:

Erin at e.wilson@estevan.ca

PUBLIC NOTICE

ConstruCtion BuLLEtin… Highway 47 roadway surface rehabilitation and upgrades- Phase 1 The City of Estevan is undertaking Construction of Curb and Gutter replacement, Median replacement, roadway surface rehabilitation, Watermain crossing replacement, Valve replacement, Driveway and Blvd Restoration Construction on: Highway 47 - (CP rail tracks to Wellock road) King street - (13tH Avenue to Cundall Drive) This work would require closure of immediate areas of excavation and may necessitate parking restriction in adjacent areas. This work will commence during the week of July 07, 2013 and expected to be complete on October 15, 2013 (subject to weather condition). safety Construction site could be dangerous. If you have children, please ask them to keep a safe distance from the site. We will take every precaution to ensure public safety, but we need your assistance to constrain the natural curiosity of younger children. Please DO NOT attempt to go close to areas of open excavation. theft or Vandalism If you see any act of vandalism, theft or anyone suspiciously tampering with equipment, signage or barricades please contact 306-421-1952, the Site Foreman or after hours call Police. Questions and Concerns The City of Estevan, Engineering Services apologize for any inconveniences that this work may cause and thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience. If you have any question or concerns, please call at 306-634-1820

PROPOSED DISCRETIONARY USE Public Notice is hereby given that the City of Estevan has received an application for the development of a “Secondary Residential Suite [Basement Suite]” on the following property: 1)

Legal Description: Lot 37, Block 114, Reg’d Plan #AL4893 Civic Address: 256 Duncan Road

The above noted property is zoned Residential Low-Density Single-Detached (R1) in which “Secondary Residential Suites” are classified as a discretionary use, and are therefore only permitted subject to the approval of City Council and any conditions imposed thereon. Prior to the application/development being considered by Council any person can inquire and make written/verbal submissions on the proposal. Any such intentions or questions on the proposal should be directed to Land Development Services, 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan, S4A 0W7 [tel 306-634-1862] [email: ebjorge@estevan.ca] on or before the 14th Day of August 2013.

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Breakfast Special Mon - Sat 5 am - 10:30 am $6.00 5 am - noon

Sunday

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