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Spruce Ridge Police Talk Constable Danielle Stephany with the Estevan Police Service (EPS) spoke to guests on Nov. 3, in a talk to newcomers to Estevan. The talk was an information session that eventually moved into a Q&A session regarding the law and responsibilities of the police. See the full story on Page 2. Photo by Sam Macdonald
City finalizes snow removal plans By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
For many Estevan residents, it might be difficult to think about winter right now, since the city has enjoyed clear skies and temperatures well above normal so far in November. But for Norm Mack, the manager of roads and drainage at the City of Estevan’s public works division, he has been planning for how the city will handle snow removal this winter. Estevan city council approved this year’s snow removal plan during their meeting on Nov. 7. The document discusses the procedures for removing the snow, and classifies the different roads in the city as Priority 1, 2 or 3. In his report to council, Mack said adequate snow removal for the streets and
designated sidewalks and pathways is critical to ensure vehicle and pedestrian traffic can continue to navigate the city. “Snow removal can be very expensive and an adequate and cost-effective level of service must be established,” said Mack. Priority 1 roads are the main arterial streets, such as Fourth Street, King Street, Perkins Street, Devonian Street, Kensington Avenue, 13th Avenue, most of Souris Avenue, and Sixth Street from 14th Avenue to Souris Avenue South. Several other routes receive Priority 1 status, including three roads used to access St. Joseph’s Hospital: Sister Roddy Road from Highway 39 to Wellock Road; Nicholson Road from Sister Roddy Road to Newcombe Drive; and Newcombe Drive from
King Street to Nicholson Road. Also listed as Priority 1 are the roads in front of Affinity Place, Wellock Road in front of the Estevan Regional Nursing Home, and 11th Avenue in front of the police station, fire hall and city hall. Priority 2 roads include access roads for local schools, higher-traffic residential roads such as Wellock Road, Nicholson Road and Fourth Avenue South, the downtown blocks of Fifth Street, and Souris Avenue North from King Street to Seventh Street. Remaining roads, the majority of which are in residential areas, are listed as Priority 3. Mack said they don’t have any changes for the snow clearing map this year, other than the city
has annexed the land for the mobile home park in southwest Estevan, so they have extended their snow clearing efforts to include that road. “I want to be aggressive with snow removal,” said Mack. “That’s what the citizens really want is a good snow removal plan. If it snows, we’ll be the first ones out there.” The snow removal plan also includes sidewalks and pathways. The downtown area is classified as Priority 1, as is Souris Avenue South to an area south of Perkins Street, and Souris Avenue North from King Street to Seventh Street. “We have a power broom,” said Mack. “You’ll see the skidsteers out there with big brooms. Rather than just a bucket, we power broom it. It sweeps everything, and it keeps
the sidewalks and pathways nice and dry.” The city will also clear the snow for Priority 2 and 3 sidewalks and pathways. Residents will be responsible for clearing snow from non-priority sidewalks. It’s important to keep the sidewalks clean, he said, because a lot of people continue to walk in the winter. The city spent about $50,000 on snow and ice removal efforts in the first three months of this year. That figure includes sanding and salting the streets to remove ice, and $420 on contractors. “Every week that ticks by with no snow, it’s a big savings to us,” said Mack. There is about $250,000 for snow and ice removal, including contractors, in the 2016 budget. Mack stressed a major snow event of at least 25
centimetres can cost about $100,000, as they have to clear snow from all the roads. The city purchased a snow blower last year, leaving them with two relatively new blowers in their equipment fleet. Mack vowed the other equipment is ready for winter, too. “The mechanics have been working on it, and have been told, just about every day for a month, to make sure it’s ready to go,” said Mack. “Breakdowns happen, and if we can’t handle the snow, we always have some good contractors … that will help us out with something.” In the meantime, the warm weather has permitted street sweepers to clean the streets and avenues around Estevan. Mack predicts that will continue as long as the weather permits.
Drilling forecast bodes well for industry By Sam Macdonald smacdonald@estevanmercury.ca
In light of the recent drilling forecast from the Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC), president Mark Salkeld said there is good potential for the oil and gas industry in Saskatchewan, with the province predicted to outpace the amount of drilling expected in Alberta in 2017. In SK 3, a region that PSAC evaluates that includes Estevan and Wey-
burn, the forecasted number of wells in the area for 2017 is between 300 and 350 wells. Salkeld stated that this strong forecast for southern Saskatchewan— particularly the southern area of which Estevan is a part—is going to be a boon to the economy, with plenty of drilling activity going on in the Estevan and Weyburn area, specifically. “We realized that our numbers are showing there is more activity going on in southern Saskatchewan for
drilling and completion than there is in Alberta,” said Salkeld in a phone call with the Mercury. “We found some interesting things, and talked to some member companies down there. We chatted with people like Ray Frehlick with Prairie Mud, and talked about the on-the-ground implications, and it could be interesting.” Salkeld said that one advantage Saskatchewan has is the fact that top-performing companies in the area have developed what
he calls “a more cookiecutter-like process,” drilling and completing wells. This also entails wells that have become shallower over the years and are easier to set up and decommission. “We realized there was more drilling going on, we looked at the numbers, and they showed us that the wells have gotten shallower by almost 24 per cent,” said Salkeld. “They are only three quarters of the length they were back in 2014, in different areas
in Saskatchewan.” Salkeld said that wells in Saskatchewan range between 700 and 2,000 metres and that the provincial average spud to release date is five days. “It works out really well. It’s rigging up, drilling and completing, and putting wells into production as quickly as possible. It’s shallower formations, so it’s a ‘getting cash sooner’ sort of thing,” said Salkeld. He added although Alberta is very efficient in its
own right, as far as drilling is concerned, they are dealing with deeper formations, which take more time to drill. “It’s hard to say whether it will be a two year strategy to get some production going sooner rather than later, or if they’re going to go back to longer, deeper wells,” he said. “What we’re seeing is that, currently, you guys are busy. It’s busy in Saskatchewan, and we expect it to be more so in 2017.”
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Newcomers get crash course on policing and the law at Spruce Ridge By Sam Macdonald smacdonald@estevanmercury.ca
Newcomers to the Energy City were given a crash-course in who the Estevan Police Service (EPS) are, and what they do. Constable Danielle Stephany of the EPS spoke to a crowd of about 60 newcomers about her job, at Spruce Ridge School on Nov. 3. Stephany discussed what training she undertook to get to her position, and described the EPS and its function as a police force within the city. In her talk, she described how many police officers are
members of the EPS, as well as the different specializations of members, and how they work with one another to to provide 24 hour a day policing in the Energy City. Stephany emphasized that police have a much larger role than “just catching the bad guy,” in the community. She spoke specifically in relation to her job as a school resource officer, and how her line of work entails working closely with students on a regular basis. “When you ask kids what they think you do, they say ‘You catch the bad guys.’ Well, we do,
but a lot of my role is to help people as well. We’re trying to break that idea that we’re only chasing bad guys, and it’s really a vital role in our police department,” said Stephany. “Kids are the future, and if we can help some of those kids who just fall off the track a little bit, it will make our job easier. I quite like it. Often, kids are excited to see me, while elsewhere (outside of schools) people aren’t excited to see the police at all.” Over the course of the evening, guests were very inquisitive, and had a gamut of questions about the
nature of Stephany’s job and the laws she enforces while doing that job. Questions ranged from those focusing on alcohol laws and the reasons for traffic stops, to questions about what kind of equipment Stephany carried, such as the taser and baton, and how they worked. While she answered questions, Stephany often went into detail on related matters, such as the dangers and pitfalls of using pepper spray in hazardous situations. Guests were intrigued and showed a great deal of interest in such anecdotes. Stephany
also spoke about matters like the necessity of using force, to the legality of executing searches, and in which situations warrants are necessary. Toward the end of the talk, Stephany took the time to warn everyone about the recent recurrence of scams that target newcomers, in Estevan and the surrounding area, and the signs to look for, to avoid being victimized by scammers, who continually refine their strategies to take advantage of unsuspecting people. Information services advisor Jay Roye with Southeast Newcomer Ser-
vices said the turnout for the event was fantastic, and stated that such events are very beneficial, because there were so many new Canadians in the audience that night. “There is a common theme across the globe, relating to police services: that they serve and protect. Unfortunately, some standards in other countries aren’t like that. Depending on where you’re from, there can be a distrust of police. We use these types of presentations to teach people that in Canada things are done differently, and that the police are here to serve and protect.”
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*** The tender to install the new energy efficient blowers at the waste water treatment plant was awarded to Filtrum Inc. for $379,050, which was below the cost estimate of $440,000. While Filtrum is an out-of-province firm, based in Quebec City, their bid was significantly lower than the next closest bid. K e v i n S u t t e r, t h e waste water treatment plant manager, noted that Stantech consultants have worked with Filtrum in the past in eastern Canada. Stantec vouched for Filtrum’s work, but Filtrum has not worked in western Canada previously. *** Three building permits, worth a total of $518,500, were issued in September. One permit was for a single-family residence worth $474,000. Also issued was a garage
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Theft under investigation The Estevan RCMP is investigating a theft that occurred between Sept. 15 and Oct. 4. Property was stolen from a business located on Lamoro Street in the west industrial area of the Rural Municipal-
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Métis leader seeking clear path for reorganizational efforts By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca
Linda Sopp is a mildmannered, soft-spoken member of the Métis nation but one should not misinterpret those two facts. She is also a very determined personality who has found herself in a position to perhaps make a difference in the lives of those claiming Métis heritage. Sopp was elected president of the Métis Federation of Canada, Estevan and Area Branch in June during a regular monthly meeting of the local Métis council. The election, the first one in Saskatchewan, it seems, following the disassembling of the provincial organization a couple of years ago, has the blessings and confirmation from Robert Pilon, president of the Métis Federation of Canada, and the national office in Ontario. The Métis organizations in Saskatchewan, have been denied funding and grant opportunities since August of 2014, she said, due mainly to provincial disputes over leadership and accountability. “Alberta is getting back into the federal fold, and, as yet, we don’t have a presence as a provincial body,” said Sopp. If called upon, she said she would be willing to step
into a provincial leadership role, so that programs directed toward status Métis could be re-established. “Our group has decided to get the Saskatchewan council back on track and we have applied through Mr. Pilon and the national federation,” she said. In the meantime, she has made several attempts to make contact with former leaders of Saskatchewan’s main council and admits “it’s difficult to get everyone on board.” That is why she has taken the path of seeking affirmation from the national president and council. “As of now, our Saskatchewan Métis cards are invalid and that’s a shame,” she said. The local Métis group has been holding monthly meetings since May with the next one slated for Nov. 30 at the Salvation Army on Fourth Street beginning at 7 p.m. She said active membership in the local society is between 25 and 30 people with several more inactive but potential members she hoped would return with the knowledge that the local group has been revived and energized. Aaron Klyne was elected vice-president at the June meeting and Shannon Leibel and Rhonda Dzuba were selected as secretary and treasurer, respectively.
“We need to get the provincial Métis organized again and start to work for all the people, not the individuals,” she said. She suggested all regions should be able to get aboard on a common front by working through the national body which, she says, has been inundated with applications for just that purpose following clarification from the Supreme Court of Canada in April that provides a clear definition of Métis as nonstatus Indians with the same rights. Memberships are gained through long-form birth certificates and will restore lost rights such as fishing and gaming rights and identification cards that provide status throughout North America. Sopp said she served as president of the local group in the past, and they seemed to suffer from a lack of traction that can now be realized, thanks to assistance on the genealogy fronts and the clarity provided by the court decision. “I would guess that as much as 60 per cent of our population could probably claim some Métis – First Nations status if we looked back. My connection, I only had to go back three generations to the Red River, which has a lot of Métis descendents attached to it. Some can go back six
Linda Sopp, working toward reorganization of provincial Métis council. generations” Sopp said getting Saskatchewan back into the fold as a non-profit formally recognized Métis entity, should be a priority and if it would help make it happen, she would take a run at the presidency. “We need to get moving on plans, that are not self serving. We need to assist elders with their medical needs and students who need education on drug and alcohol abuse issues and to get serious about their formal education. If we return to our proper status, there could be educational grants available for promising Métis academics,”
she said.”We don’t need to see our youth falling and failing.” Sopp said through her drive to connect with other Métis nations, she has found herself communicating with like-minded leaders from as far away as Nova Scotia and Texas. “There is interest in what we are trying to do from right here,” she said, referring to her home city of Estevan. But whether the formal recognition is near at hand, or somewhere down the road, Sopp said the local group is not waiting around, hoping for something to happen.
“We are planning a local fundraising event after Christmas that will include a silent auction. We are seeking artistic works with First Nations and Métis themes as part of the donations. We’ll set the date for sometime between midJanuary and early February,” she said. “This time, we are moving forward with a purpose. Getting the Métis message and influence out into the community is at the heart of it.” The local group can be contacted on social media through their Facebook page: Métis Federation of Canada, Estevan and Area Branch.
Historical novel author Dale Eisler to visit Energy City The 360-page historical fiction novel, Anton, a young boy, his friend and the Russian Revolution, will be the topic of discussion for author and former newspaper columnist and commentator Dale Eisler, who will be in Estevan on Nov. 10. Eisler will be the guest of the Estevan and area German Friendship Club who are inviting the general public to the early, free admission, evening event. “The book is based on my mother’s family experience living in a small
German-speaking village in Ukraine in the wake of the First World War,” said Eisler, speaking with the Mercury on Nov. 7. “My mother was the youngest of nine children and what happened to her family was pretty traumatic. Even her older sisters had difficulty in recounting events because of the trauma. Their father was murdered. She was very young, but remembered some things so I had a thread of a story and, being a former newspaper reporter, I had it stuck in
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One of Several Donations Gene Baniulis, Lori Hoffort, Don Kindopp, Vern Buck, Kim Theiven, Graham Fox, Logan Baniulis and Mandy Massett gathered in front of the headquarters of Regens Disposal, on Nov. 3, for the presentation of a cheque of $10,000 from Regens Disposal to the New Estevan Regional Nursing Home Committee. The cheque was the fourth payment of a $50,000 pledge from the business, in support of the facility to be constructed. Photo by Sam Macdonald
Candidates share thoughts on defeat By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
The Oct. 26 election for Estevan city council resulted in defeat for two incumbents and three other hopefuls. For Brian Johnson, it marked the end of a 16year career as a councillor. Johnson finished eighth in the councillor race with 1,333 votes. He believes council had done a good job, particularly in the last two years, and he didn’t hear a lot of complaints in the community. The campaign was quiet, he said, and so the results caught him by surprise. “It was nice to see new people stepping up for the challenge of the position,” said Johnson. When he ran for the first time in 2000, there were numerous contentious issues, including the
controversy over the Shirley Creek drainage project in northeast Estevan. He believes council has had a number of accomplishments in the last 16 years, including guiding Estevan through an economic boom, to the construction of Affinity Place, to the addition of a new water reservoir for north Estevan. He’s not sure if he’ll remain involved with any of the committees that he was part of during his council tenure, but he’s looking forward to finding something new. Kevin Smith was the incumbent councillor who was defeated. He finished one spot higher than Johnson with 1,387 votes, but it was still short of winning a council seat. The results also caught him by surprise, as the feedback he received during the campaign was positive. He was also surprised to
see three new people on council. He is pleased with the changes that took place with the city during the past term. The level of service has gone up, and he believes people are more satisfied with the city. “Financially, being able to identify why we’re struggling so much, being a part of pushing for change, and financing the corporation the way it should be (was an accomplishment),” said Smith. Smith says he has a great deal of confidence in the management team at city hall, and predicted the city will carry forward with improvements seen in the last few years. He’s not sure if he’ll remain involved with any city committees, as now he’ll focus on work and family. Cameron Robock finished ninth with 314 votes. He was surprised with how
many votes he received, considering he had less than 100 votes when he ran as an independent in the most recent provincial election. “I was surprised that some of the older people who had been on council for many years were ousted by newer people, but that was nice,” said Robock. “It adds some young blood, which was kind of needed.” Robock was also pleased that Roy Ludwig was re-elected as mayor, as Robock believes Ludwig has done a good job. People he talked to during the election said they believe Estevan’s debt needs to be reduced. A lot were unaware that it was so high. There were also the traditional concerns about roads and property taxes. But he was disappointed with the voter turnout, which was down by more than 500 people from the previous civic election.
As for the mayoral challengers, James Halladay finished second to Ludwig with 453 votes. It’s an improvement from his 2012 showing, when he finished third with just over 300 votes. He took little consolation in his improved showing. “When you hear comments all the time about how we need change, but nobody ever does anything, and nobody comes forward to vote, then you’re not going to get change,” said Halladay. “The aldermen and the mayor have their supporters who support them all the time.” People spoke to him during the campaign about the need to promote the city. Halladay believes council needs to be more aggressive in promoting it as a desirable area for businesses. He’s not sure if he would run in a future elec-
tion, but he will always consider Estevan his home. Rhyan Hagel was running for mayor in his first foray into municipal politics. He finished third with 191 votes. Even though it was his first attempt, he expected to become Estevan’s mayor. “I didn’t walk in with a defeatist mentality,” said Hagel. Still, it was a great experience. It was one of the best things he has ever tried to do. “You get to meet new people, you get invited into their lives, and it was a completely different experience from what I thought it would be,” said Hagel. He thought he would hear conversations about the roads, taxes and infrastructure, but instead he heard people talk about debt repayment and the need to bring new industries to the city.
Warm Welcome shelter recruits volunteers By Sam Macdonald smacdonald@estevanmercury.ca
The Warm Welcome shelter made a small welcome of its own to a group of volunteers, both new and returning, this past weekend. As the shelter prepares to open for another season, offering a warm place to sleep once the temperature drops, it has recruited a number of volunteers into the fold, to help with the assorted duties of providing shelter to those in need. Shift captains, volunteers, and those in charge with the shelter met at the Salvation Army Church on Nov. 5 for an orientation session. At the session, board chair Rory Flemming and director of hospitality Colleen Jensen spoke to volunteers about what was expected of those who help
out with the shelter, laying down the rules and guidelines for volunteers. During the information session, an emphasis was placed on the confidentiality and nonjudgemental nature of the shelter, as a safe place to stay for people who are in need. “We’re not counsellors. We’re not here to interrogate any of the guests. We never go there. Our sole purpose is to make sure that people feel welcome when they stay at the shelter,” said Flemming. “We don’t judge. We’ve had nights where they’ve dropped people off at two in the morning.” Flemming emphasized that a crucial skill for a volunteer with the shelter to have is respect for people of all walks of life, as well as respect for their
confidentiality. He noted that unless specifically requested, volunteers should refrain from making recommendations for support programs to guests. He noted that volunteers were encouraged to listen. He described what kinds of resources will be available to guests, such as a coupon for a shower at the Leisure Centre for when the shelter runs at the Salvation Army location, and the shower set up at St. Paul’s United Church for guests who avail themselves of the shelter’s hospitality on nights it runs at that location. Jensen explained the hours the shelter will be open, as well as the protocol expected of volunteers, as far as regular duties and emergency situations were concerned. After the infor-
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The husband and wife team of Karl and Shelly McKenzie captured the first-ever Estevan Hobby Horse Derby title on Saturday night, outdueling 44 other competitors in a spirited event at Wylie-Mitchell Air Cadet Hall, in support of the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum. The couple won $400 in credit card gift cards plus a $250 bottle of champagne and the now coveted Derby Trophy. Photo by Norm Park
No long faces at fun hobby horse night The Estevan Art Gallery and Museum’s firstever foray into the world of hobby horse racing proved to be a successful endeavour. The EAGM hosted the Estevan Derby on Nov. 5 at the Wylie-Mitchell building. Forty-five “horses” were entered by local businesses, organizations and individuals, and about 135 people were in attendance. “I think it was very successful,” said EAGM director Amber Andersen. “We heard from many people that it was such an entertaining night, that they had such a good time, and it was something that was fresh and fun.” Each horse was given a name, and decorated based on the name, or the industry of the business or organization it was representing. One person served as the jockey for the horse, and another person rolled a dice, which determined how far the horse would advance down the track. “It’s the people who participated who made it so much fun,” said Andersen. “People put so much work into decorating their
hobby horses. It just really added to the event. It was nice to have something that was creative and different. Many of the riders and other spectators were also well-dressed for the event. Five qualifying heats took place, and the winner and the runner-up of each heat advanced to a 10-horse final. Karl and Shelly McKenzie’s horse, White Fornication, came in first in the final. Speaking with the Mercury after the event, Karl McKenzie said he really wanted to beat Nolan Rohatyn to the finish line since it would be his only opportunity to beat Rohatyn in “a horse race.” McKenzie’s comment was a reference to the annual August classic golf tournament at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club, and their famous “horse race” involving the golfers in the men’s championship flight. Rohatyn has won it more than a few times, while McKenzie has not. Rohatyn was the jockey for the Estevan Motors entry, Mopar, which also
reached the final. Since horse racing was part of the event, there was betting that allowed people to wager on the
horse of their choice. The EAGM doesn’t have a tally of how much money was raised, but the hobby horse night will be
their top fundraiser of the year. The money will go to their programming that allows them to offer activities and events for people
of all ages. And it’s expected they will host it again next year, with even more features to offer the public.
Getting into the spirit of the first-ever Estevan Derby for hobby horses, this trio of Aaron Salamon (left) Mike Holowchuk and Nanette Salamon dressed for the occasion by depicting characters in the well known Monty Phython movie that saw Python characters riding off to seek the Holy Grail, on a make believe horse, like the ones used in the Estevan Derby that attracted 45 entries on Saturday night. Alas, this entry did not find their Grail either. Photo by Norm Park.
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Speaking out for the Legion While the Royal Canadian Legion may be undergoing some transformational changes with regards to membership qualifications, that actually began about 30 years ago, when doors were opened to more general membership applicants, there is still a necessary military presence that needs to be respected and maintained within this highly regarded organization. In other words, we don’t want the Legion to die an unnatural death simply because an original mandate had to be compromised in order for it to survive, and yes, thrive. Legion revivals can happen. In fact, our Branch No. 60 here in Estevan is a fitting example of how this may be accomplished. Membership is no longer dwindling. It has been stabilized. There is still a respectful military base line from which to work their community contributions and other good deeds. Aging veterans may no longer be active members, but they are certainly key elements for the future, while paying tribute to the past. While mostly non-military members or “civilians” may now fill many, if not most, of the governance roles, there is still that huge spectre of Canada’s military presence
Prairie Perspective MURRAY MANDRYK Murray Mandryk is a political columnist with the Leader Post
Drunk driving attitudes must change Why governing parties and journalists don’t much get along, has to do with their very different approaches. A governing party’s prime directive is to remain in power so it can do what it feels is best for the public. That isn’t always about telling the world like it is, but what they wish it would be. Journalists are bound by their commitment to their craft to tell it like it was … warts and all. Sometimes, it doesn’t do much for the reputation of journalists, who government and its supporters see as unnecessarily negative and eager to dwell on bad news. However, any journalist will tell you it’s never easy to be the bearer of bad news. Maybe this is why journalists have a bit of empathy for governments that sometimes have to tell people what they don’t want to hear. There is a lot surrounding the amend-
and might that must be paid homage to even as new members don their Legion jackets and berets. In just the past year, the Estevan Legion and its members have been in the forefront of huge community projects, bringing energy and enthusiasm as well as a large case of expertise to Veterans’ Park in Royal Heights and the Monument – Soldiers’ Tree in the central part of our city. Those two major programs have been completed with respect and aplomb while the Legion also continued to contribute to our city and region in so many other ways, both financially and practically. We can ask for no more. The Legion just keeps on giving. Some aging members may lament the gradual passing of the flame in terms of military presence, but even that can be seen as a positive reflection insofar as Canada no longer requires tens of thousands of soldiers, sailors and airmen and women to march, sail and fly off to gigantic battle zones. Today’s Canadian military presence is subdued and battle ventures are vastly different from those fought 75 years ago. Today the battles are fought more logistically, remotely
and certainly with less clear definitions. Today’s enemy is tomorrow’s ally in the current military complex where digital electronic records define wins and losses and the enemy is never clearly identified, and more often ignore the Geneva Convention rules of engagement. But that does not preclude our need to honour and respect those who are still out there, defending our democracy, which is still the most precious asset we have. Just ask any of our recently arrived 25,000 refugees about freedoms to speak out, speak up and to tread on streets without fear of reprisals, or even death for simply expressing truths. Democracy is not easy, nor has it ever been easy. That’s why we hope the Royal Canadian Legion and all that it stands for, continues to survive and thrive in our communities. We would be vastly poorer without it and the demise of the Legion would signal a major blow against that democracy we speak of and too often, take for granted. We can’t take the Legion or our democracy for granted. We must preserve both to make sense of our troubled world.
ments to the Traffic Safety Act legislation the government says will provide “more tools for law enforcement” to deal with drunk driving that will not be popular. Essentially, this is what the act will impose: *A three-day vehicle seizure for experienced drivers who are charged for the first time with having a blood alcohol content (BAC) over .04 per cent. *Zero tolerance for any driver 21 years and younger found with drugs and/or alcohol in their system, and; *Far tougher ignition interlock laws that will extend their mandatory use to drivers with a BAC of more than .16, or who refuse to take a breathalyzer test. The interlock must be used for two years for the first offence, five years for the second and 10 years for the third and subsequent offences. In addition, the changes to take effect in the new year will see Saskatchewan Government Insurance spend $800,000 on 32 additional automated licence plate readers to help police catch disqualified drivers. SGI will also provide $500,000 for police to increase impaired driving check stops. One can certainly argue this is a longoverdue response to a problem as serious as any in the province. On a per capita basis, Saskatchewan has the highest rate of impaired driving fatalities in Canada. There were nearly 1,200 impaired driving collisions in 2015, killing 53 people and injuring 578 others. Frankly, much of what was announced by SGI Minister Joe Hargrave and Justice
Minister Gord Wyant had been proposed in committee by the NDP two years ago. The government said at the time it was doing enough. One suspects the about-face by Premier Brad Wall’s government was at least partly driven by former deputy premier Don McMorris’s impaired driving conviction. But whether this was a political facesaver or not, the reality is these changes will still not be popular in certain circles. Already, we are hearing the usual grumbling about how Saskatchewan has a sparse population with little traffic and without a good public transportation option. This may not be a popular decision in rural Saskatchewan where we will undoubtedly hear from bar owners complaining this will be the end of their business. Rural Saskatchewan is a place where people have an amazing capacity to adjust. Surely, creative solutions can be found for driving people home from bars and parties. For people like former MP Allan Kerpan, whose 25-year-old daughter Danielle was killed in a 2014 crash caused by a drunk driver, rural Saskatchewan coming to terms with the reality of drunk driving is a must. Kerpan noted, the day of the announcement, that his hometown of Kenaston has “three or four guys” who consistently drive drunk. Most rural Saskatchewan communities likely have similar numbers, he said. Attitudes must change. Unfortunately, what must come first are some unpopular law changes.
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Norm Park All Things Considered You may recall during the early stages of this Canadian Football League season there was speculation being spewed from this corner. The regular season is over, We get to do a little speculating and assessing again. If you recall, the point was made the bar of deemed success would be set ridiculously low for the Riders, based on their prior three win total. Would five to seven wins manufactured by the newly minted $2 million coaching, managing and personnel crew be considered a successful season? Well, here we are. Out of playoffs early and two more wins than the last dismal season. Success? I find it unfortunate this final season in old Mosaic Stadium was also a year when the Riders again qualified for the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP). Even up to the final game of the season, Roughrider players were strolling around the locker room introducing themselves to one another. There were about 100 of them wearing Rider green and white this year, including about nine tailbacks and eight quarterbacks and, I don’t believe they have found a backup for Darian Durant yet, in spite of all their searching and grabbing from the NFL’s discount bin. These poor can’t miss players have been brought in and then shipped out within days. It seemed that when the Roughriders found a good player, he lasted a week, or two games, whichever came first. The great players lasted a month. It’s a sorry state when the place-kicker and a wounded half-season receiver are your candidates for players of the year and the punter and one receiver are the only familiar names on the periodic active roster. The rest of the names, I believe, were taken from the Regina and District phone book. It’s difficult to feel connected to this crew of never wases since so few of them were given an opportunity to prove their skills. It had to be a dead-end season for diehard Rider fans. There was no bandwagon, not even a bus or a tricycle to jump onto this year. We also recall how this team’s brain trusts blew through the cash, handing out tens of thousands of dollars for nonperformers and even one no-show, plus a few fines. This was the same team that claimed they couldn’t afford Weston Dressler’s contract and promised bonus or John Chick or … oh, you get the picture don’t you? They were running through the money faster than a Quebec construction company working on a federal contract. At least the Regina Airport Authority made some additional change and the Rider laundry service probably benefited, while the training staff put in for some overtime hours spent stitching names on the backs of jerseys every three hours. This management/coaching/governance team claim they want to re-sign Darian Durant. Our advice to Darian? Don’t take any lesser amount than you did this year, even if there is an appeal to take one for the team on the salary cap side, so they can build a winner. Dressler did that and he was sent to purgatory. Double D, the same could happen to you, and seeing as how the cash is obviously there to be spent, we’d like to see you get at least a little chunk of it before it’s spent on another phone book guy who catches footballs only on occasion, or plays patty cake with opposing linemen. Take the money Darian, get those nine or 10 wins next year with the Riders and then look for something with a little job security attached to it. We won’t blame you. That’s all we’ll say about the Riders in 2016.
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The Editor: I am proud to be part of Operation Legacy, in which members and graduates of the War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) program pass on the Remembrance message to the younger generation. As Remembrance Day is fast approaching, I would like to pay special tribute to all men and women who have
served in Canada’s military, and especially those who lost a limb or limbs in war. I lost both of my legs below the knew to meningitis when I was nine-years-old and have learned to overcome this challenge thanks to programs put in place by amputee veterans of the War Amps. I am thankful for war amputee veterans and the sacrifices they made to en-
sure us our rights and freedoms. I am also especially thankful to the veterans who helped found the War Amps. Without them, I would not have received such a high level of support through my amputation and would not have the confidence and strength that I have today. It is largely due to the War Amps that I am able to keep a positive outlook and live
a productive and successful life. On Remembrance Day, please take a moment to remember those who have and continue to serve. We commemorate their lives and share their stories so that their sacrifices will never be forgotten. Sincerely, Keaton Grassie, age 21 Saskatoon, Sask.
Tracking miracle dog The Editor: I thoroughly enjoyed your article. I have been following the remarkable story of Bruno online. Dog are indeed, amaz-
ing. My husband and family have had the honour of being part of the lives of several dogs in our lifetime. They have all made a positive impact on our view of the
world. It was amazing that one of Bruno’s siblings stood guard until a human was able to rescue him, and they say humans are the superior spe-
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PC Party holds convention The Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan announced on Nov. 7 they had completed another successful year and had conducted their annual general meeting and convention in Moose Jaw during the past weekend. The party’s provincial leader, Rick Swenson, announced he would be stepping down after about 10-years at the helm of the revitalized party. The convention laid the groundwork for the party’s mandate for the next four years, they said with the members discussing a variety of topics during the review process that also included past elections. “The membership discussed changing landscape of crime and law enforcement in the province and how to give taxpayers the most value for their dollars. They also presented a
motion to investigate the possibilities of forming a provincial police force. Carbon taxing and carbon creation topics were also brought to the floor at the convention which provoked a lively debate with Swenson noting that it was difficult to move forward until a market price for carbon dioxide can be determined. He continued his remarks, but pointing out the PC Party has been creating policies to clean up the environment, promote food security and energy efficiency. That work will continue and the party will provide their official comments on the carbon tax situation after the federal government has put their policy in writing. Guest presenters at the convention and AGM included Tom Kenny and Brooke Longpre. They promote initiatives directed toward the party’s waste heat initiative
which was put forward during their 2016 campaign. Kenny, from Imaginea Energy spoke about innovative direction the company has been taking to reduce the carbon footprint in the oil patch. Longpre of Sound Solar Systems, spoke about solar panel industries and the manner in which it could be used. The presentations were followed by a panel discussion that included questions referred to the presenters as well as stated opinions on the topics. Party president, Grant Schmidt said after the meeting that “This AGM is the next step in our rebuilding party working toward the day we will form government once again.” The PC Party ran a full slate of candidates in the 2016 provincial election but failed to have any elected to the legislative assembly.
Wind advocates want finance check While the SaskPower operated Boundary Dam Unit 3 carbon capture and storage unit continues to operate beyond physical expectations with regards to the capture and sequestration programs, a group advocating for wind turbine power generation, stated last week they question the financial viability of the BD3 program. SaskWind, based in Saskatoon, said their detailed financial analysis of the BD3 project, made in March 2015, has received confirmation
from the federal Parliamentary Budget Office who produced their own report and confirmed the SaskWind conclusion. SaskWind stated the Boundary Dam project doubles the price of electricity and, in effect, has added $1 billion to the bills of Saskatchewan electricity consumers. SaskWind noted the main beneficiary of the carbon capture process, is an Alberta-based oil production company which was also the
largest corporate donor to the governing Sask Party in 2013 and 2014. They said it was time for SaskPower to provide some financial accounting which would justify the project. “We are also concerned, while public funds continue to be used to subsidize coal, wind will be disadvantaged in forthcoming tenders for new gneration capacity,” SaskWind said in their release. “We believe the public deserves to know how their
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Local fitness leader wins a prestigious award in San Diego By Sam Macdonald smacdonald@estevanmercury.ca
A local fitness expert and entrepreneur has earned some big recognition for her accomplishments. Brady Johnson, owner of Encompass Fitness, won the Member of the Year for Fitness Business Professionals award at the annual Mega Training award ceremony in San Diego. Encompass Fitness specializes in fitness classes, with personal and semi-private training and nutrition services to help Estevanites reach their potential. The business has been in operation since the spring of 2014, and Johnson admitted it started simply as a hobby of hers. “One full year ago, I left my fulltime job at Southeast Health Group to pursue my hobby as a fulltime venture,” said Johnson. “Being a kinesiology major, I did not have any experience in business, so I joined an online fitness business program to learn more about being an entrepreneur and running a successful business.” After attending a training event put on by an online business program called Net Profit Explosion (NPE), Johnson decided to invest fully into growing a business. She noted that her participation in the program offered by NPE changed her mindset in the areas of personal development and discipline. Johnson was called upon to speak to the crowd, at the Oct. 13-15 event in San Diego, when she won her award. She discussed the 230 per cent growth of the membership of her business over the
past year, through creating a “community” that is unique and fun for members. She added that the community she created grew so much, it moved from a 700 sq.ft. facility on Edward Street to a 5,200 sq.ft. facility on Fourth Street. She also spoke about the changes she experienced in discipline, studying with NPE, referencing a goal she set for herself, whereby she would read 10 pages every day for a year, which lead to her finishing 25 books. “I shared that focusing on core values was imperative to staying true to myself as a business owner, and the integrity of the community was within our facility,” said Johnson, describing her speech to the crowd. “We created a positive, welcoming community in our facility and strive to bring that same sense of inspiration and empowerment into our community through outreach efforts.” Johnson noted that the logo for Encompass is a large “CO,” standing for the phrase, community outreach, a value that she prioritizes as the owner of the business. She noted that Encompass holds nutrition challenges, in which participants donate a dollar to local causes for every pound lost—a donation the business matches. “This past challenge, we were able to donate over $1,000 to Fresh Air Fitness, to bring fitness to the community at no cost,” said Johnson.“We also help out with the Hillcrest breakfast program.” Johnson admits she was nervous when she left her career with Southeast
Brady Johnson, owner of Encompass Fitness proudly displays the Member of the Year award she won. She is flanked by NPE program coordinator Nicole Spencer and CEO and founder Sean Greeley. Submitted photo. Health Group to pursue her business, due to the state of the economy in Estevan, at the time. “I have found that the economy has had very little effect on my business,” said Johnson. “At the end of the day, we all need our health and perhaps for many people, having more time right now is a blessing to invest more
time into putting health as a priority.” Johnson said one of the most effective vectors for her business to build a reputation has been word of mouth, which she believes contributed in a large part to the growth of Encompass this past year. “Last January, I rebranded my business and my services, and started
with five clients,” said Johnson. “Today, we have over 120 members, and just ran a 28-day kickstart nutrition program, that had over 70 members, most of which were not from our facility.” Johnson said the member conference in San Diego chooses outstanding business performance over the course of a year
to inspire those at the conference to follow their entrepreneurial dreams in the fitness industry. She said,“Being a female and only 25 years old, I am not always taken seriously, so to be chosen to not only speak at the conference, but to be selected as the member of the year was such an honour.”
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Carbon capture projects expanded While the Boundary Dam Unit 3 carbon capture and sequestration program continues to perform within or beyond expectations, the Global CCS Institute announced recently they have
raised the advocacy bar to tackle climate change. In October, the SaskPower operated carbon capture island at Boundary Dam captured 82,355 tonnes of carbon dioxide during 100
per cent of the hours in the month. This brought the total capture for 2016 to 686,700 tonnes, which puts Unit 3 on track to meet the 800,000 tonne target this year. The end of October also
Food Bank Donations Enbridge Pipelines showed their support for the Estevan Salvation Army’s food bank. Enbridge held a food drive in the last couple weeks of October, and collected 952 items and more than 1,200 pounds of food. Enbridge also presented a cheque for $5,000 to the food bank. Participating in the cheque presentation were, from the left, Estevan Salvation Army Major Wilfred Harbin, and Enbridge employees John Williams, Karla Jabusch and Caron Pingert.
marked an important milestone, with the process having captured 800,000 tonnes over the last 12 months. Since the completion of the major project in October of 2014, the Unit 3 facility has captured nearly 1.23 million tonnes. This is equivalent of taking over 300,000 vehicles off the highways. The past 12-month period witnessed the plant being online 85 per cent of the time, which met the designated expectations. This month, Unit 3 will be taken offline for one week to conduct a scheduled routine inspection and cleaning. While the carbon capture unit was deployed, the Unit 3 facility at Boundary Dam continued to produce between 110 and 118 megawatts of electrical power for the provincial electrical grid system. In October, the daily average of carbon dioxide captured by Unit 3 peaked at 2,793 tonnes. In the meantime, the
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Kinsmen receive more donations
Estevan Kinsmen Club treasurer Dan Harden, Power Dodge employee Travis Olver, Estevan Kinsmen Club publicity director James Jones and vice-president Joe Gervais were involved in a cheque presentation. A trio of donations have pushed the Estevan Kinsmen Club closer to their fundraising goal for a new outdoor arena at their play park in the Hillside subdivision. The Kinsmen received cheques for $2,500 from Regens Disposal, $5,000 from Power Dodge and $21,663 from Affinity Credit Union’s District Council 12 Fund on Nov. 4. The rink will have a cement pad that will measure 60 feet by 120 feet, and boards will be constructed
for the perimeter. Dave Elliott, a member of the local Kinsmen Club who is heading up the outdoor arena project, said they now have about $126,000 of the estimated $180,000 needed for the facility. “We’re in conversation with a number of different businesses, still, about sponsorship packages,” said Elliott. “We get new calls every week. We’re confident that the community is going to be there to support us in finishing this
From the left, Estevan Kinsmen Club treasurer Dan Harden, Affinity Credit Union District Council 12 board member Duane Chipley, Estevan Kinsmen Club publicity director James Jones, Affinity District Council 12 Fund board member Dennis Bode and Estevan Kinsmen Club vice-president Joe Gervais participate in a cheque presentation. venture.” The Kinsmen Club wants to have the money in place before they begin work on the project. “Once the construction starts, the bills start coming in, and everyone wants to get paid,” said Elliott. Elliott expects construction will begin next April, and he wants to see a grand opening ceremony
take place on July 1, 2017, which would coincide with the Kinsmen’s annual Canada Day celebrations at the play park, and Canada’s 150th birthday bash. The South East Sask. Roller Derby Association has been partnering with the Kinsmen on the project, as the roller derby club will use the cement pad for practices during the spring
and summer months. For the second straight year, the Kinsmen will host a community Christmas party as a fundraiser for the outdoor rink. Businesses and organizations can have their Christmas parties together. The evening will feature supper and entertainment. The event will be held on Dec. 9 at the Beefeater
Plaza. It costs $50 per person. Elliott added they will have a couple of fundraisers in the new year that he expects will push them over their $180,000 goal. And if they raise additional funds, an open-sided covering will be added to the project, to protect the ice from damage from the sun, and reduce the amount of snow on the ice.
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Southern Plains and Alameda Co-op members agree on merger plan By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca
It was an overwhelming decision in favour of amalgamation by the Alameda Co-op and the Southern Plains Co-op memberships on Nov. 2 and 3. The first vote was taken in Alameda and then, in Estevan. In order to pass a motion as important as a merger, a two-thirds majority vote is required among the Co-op members attending the official meeting(s). The possibility of rejecting the motion to blend the two co-operatives, as recommended by their respective boards of directors, was quickly squashed when the proposed amalgamation motion was passed with an 86.5 per cent approval in Alameda and a 95 per cent green light in Estevan. A total of 52 members voted in Alameda while 43 official votes were cast in Estevan with just two being marked on the negative side. The formal process of approving the joint venture should be completed by Jan. 29 of 2017, said Southern Plains president Robert Grimsrud who served as chairman for the Estevan meeting while Alameda Co-op president Keith Young chaired the meeting which had been held a day earlier in that town. The potential of the
amalgamation was brought to the attention of both boards by Federated Co-op Ltd., the provincial body that oversees co-operatives in Saskatchewan. Jeff Anderson from FCL was present at the Estevan meeting to assist, if required. “It’s a friendly merger,” said Alameda Co-operative general manager Kendall Annetts while Brian Enns, Southern Plains manager nodded in agreement. The Alameda business includes a new (two-yearold) general agro store and lumber service as well as a bulk fuel and key lock retail fuel service. It also uses an older facility for storage of certain lumber and agriculture products. Annetts said the Alameda outlet employs four people, including him. The membership was informed that the Co-op in that town of about 400 people, does about $2 million in business each year. “This is following a trend,” said Grimsrud in introducing the proposal to the Southern Plains membership on Thursday evening during the meeting staged in the Western Star Hotel conference room. “There is a changing environment, some fierce competition with shrinking margins and volume sensitive purchasing plans,” he added. “The cost of provid-
Southern Plains Co-operative manager Brian Enns (left) and Alameda Co-op manager Kendall Annetts discussed amalgamation processes following approval of the merger. ing service is rising, and with increased regulations, and the potential for larger volume purchases and a more transient customer base, this makes sense,” Grimsrud said. Southern Plains, prior to the merger approval, boasted a membership of 9,967 with 213 employees, while Alameda will bring 371 members into the agreement along with their four employees.
“ We w i l l h a v e 11 Southern Plains Co-op locations in five communities once this goes through,” said Enns. “This gives us more equity in an even larger trading area with greater variety,” said Grimsrud. “Both of these co-operatives are in stable condition, neither one is entering into this agreement because they have to, and the merger will not affect
the stability factors,” Grimsrud added. Once the amalgamation is approved, the current nine-member Southern Plains board of directors will be expanded by one elected director who will represent the Alameda area interests at board and general membership meetings. “We have some work to do between now and January 29,” said Enns, motioning toward Annetts
who nodded in approval. “We’ve been doing some accounting for Alameda already, so that will help the transition.” Alameda joined the provincial co-operative movement in 1948, said Young. Following the approval of the merger, Southern Plains members from both centres enjoyed a brief social exchange after the meeting was adjourned.
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SGI back in its regular home Saskatchewan Government Insurance’s (SGI) Estevan Claims Centre is back in its permanent location on Fifth Street. The building reopened on Nov. 7, nearly four months after it was damaged during a flash flood on July 10. All services, including licence issuing, driver exams and claims, will once again be completed at this location. SGI moved to a temporary location on Seventh Street while its office building was being
repaired. “There was a significant amount of work that was needed to make the building operable,” said Marie Schultz, a communications consultant for SGI. The building’s floor and lower walls were damaged and had to be replaced. Air quality issues also had to be addressed. Schultz stressed the building has passed all tests to ensure a safe environment for staff and customers. The staff and the cus-
tomers handled the adversity of the last four months well, she said. SGI didn’t receive any complaints during the relocation, and they’re happy to be back in their permanent home. “The employees handled it really well,” said Schultz. “They work in claims and driver testing, so they’re used to all sorts of surprises.” There isn’t any lingering work that needs to be completed now that SGI is back in their Fifth Street building.
Saskatchewan Government Insurance has returned to its Fifth Street location in Estevan, nearly four months after it was damaged by a flood.
Police called to break and enters, impaired drivers Members of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) dealt with several break and enter incidents, a couple of impaired drivers and other calls in recent days. Officers responded to a number of calls on Halloween, including three break and enters in east Estevan that were reported during the day shift. Anyone with information is asked to contact the EPS at 306-634-4767. Police also assisted the local Emergency Medical Services with tending to a female who had fallen and was injured. Officers received a report of a possible impaired driver in north Estevan. The driver was located and was not impaired. During the Halloween night shift, a male called police, claiming he wanted
another male out of his residence. When police arrived, the complainant refused to open the door, and claimed he never called the police. Officers attended to a report of a possible assault at the Days Inn. Two males from B.C. were spoken to, and no further problems were reported. Members actively patrolled the city while young people were out trick-or-treating. No issues were reported. A hit and run was reported from the KFC parking lot during the Nov. 1 day shift. The suspect has been identified and charges are pending. Police were also notified of a mail fraud. No money has been sent, and the matter is still under investigation.
A cellphone was reported to be stolen from a local electronics store. The incident is also under investigation. A 26-year-old Regina man was arrested and charged with driving while impaired, driving while over .08 and breaching his release conditions after a traffic stop in east Estevan during the Nov. 1 night shift. He will appear in court in December to answer to the charges.
Members responded to a local business where drug paraphernalia was found by the staff. All items were destroyed by officers. Police were called to a domestic disturbance in the Trojan subdivision during the Nov. 3 night shift. A family dispute was resolved on the scene by officers. Alcohol was a factor in the incident. Officers ticketed motorists for infractions under the Traffic Safety Act during the Nov. 4 day shift. Several drivers received fines for speeding in reduced speed zones. Police dealt with a power outage on King Street that affected traffic lights. Stop signs were put up by the city staff and the lights came back on a short time later.
Members stopped several vehicles leaving drinking establishments during the Nov. 4 night shift. Although no impaired drivers were located, police did charge two men for unlawful possession of alcohol in a vehicle and one was charged for possession of cocaine. Police received a call about a man who was uttering threats. The matter remains under investigation. Officers monitored parking iss ues at and around Affinity Place during the Nov. 4 and 5 night shifts. There were a couple of parking issues that were dealt with by police. Notices were left on windshields. Police monitored several events taking place in the Energy City on
Nov. 5. Several functions were being held in locations throughout the city. Members did walk through checks and found that many of the people were enjoying their night out. Police also found that a majority of the drivers stopped were sober or were finding a safe ride home. One man made a poor choice and was located by police. He was arrested and now faces charges of impaired driving and operating a vehicle while over .08. He will appear in court in January. Police had several calls about possible impaired drivers. In one case the vehicle was not located. In the other two, both vehicles were located and the drivers were found to be sober and they were warned about their driving actions.
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Klippers stop Bruins By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca
The Estevan Blue Sky Air atom AA Bruins celebrate their B-side championship at Affinity Place after beating the Regina Cougars 5-4 in their home tournament final. Photo by Jamie Harkins.
Bruins and Wolves capture atom tournament championships By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca
The A-side and B-side finals of the Estevan Blue Sky Air atom AA Bruins home tournament at Affinity Place on Sunday featured a hockey turning point for each of its two champions. The Bruins led off the action with a come-frombehind 5-4 win over the Regina Cougars to capture the B-side title. The Minot Wolves answered shortly after in the headliner besting the Weyburn Wings 4-3 in a tight defensive battle between the two 49th parallel rivals. Sean Dunn, head coach of the Wolves, said the tournament was their first game action of the season, but he’s not surprised with the team’s 2-1 tournament round-robin record and eventual A-side win. He said the minor hockey program in Minot has come a long way over the past five or six years in teaching their young players a better skill level and the atom team is a good example of the hard work their kids put in to achieve positive results. Minot ran a persistent attack off the start against the Wings continually get-
ting pucks down low and battling through traffic for shots in close, but a strong defensive effort by Weyburn kept their opponent at bay. The Wings controlled the play to begin the second period and capitalized on their momentum 12:51 in on a wrist shot by Justin Whitrow that beat Wolves goalie Blays Ostrom high blocker side. Wolves defenceman Coen Schmiechel got his club on the board less than four minutes later by jamming in a Mackley Morelli rebound, which Morelli followed a minute later with a marker of his own. Both teams exchanged goals to end the second frame, but it was Minot that controlled the play in the third period continually pressuring the Wings defence deep in their own zone leading to an Adam Roedocker score 8:30 in that would prove to be the winner. “We’ve got kids who only have one year of full ice, so trying to teach them to forecheck is a little tough,” said Dunn. “But they’re quick learners. They’re real eager and I think they worked hard especially on the forecheck.” The Bruins entered their home tourney with an
Minot Wolves forward Coen Schmiechel blasts a shot on the Weyburn Wings net during the first period of the A-side final. Photo by Jamie Harkins. 0-2-1 record in the South East Minor Hockey League with the two early season losses and a late October tie all coming on the road. The Black and Gold turned the page quickly at Affinity Place beating the Regina Panthers 9-1 on Friday before tallying a 7-3 win over the Regina Shamrocks and an 8-5 loss to the Wolves on Saturday. E s t e v a n ’s J a y d e n Kuckinka followed that success 18 seconds into the B-side final blasting a shot past Cougars goalie Jaidyn Shaw. After Payton Phillips made it 2-0 early in the second period, the Cougars came alive notching four
straight goals on Bruins netminder Tyler Piper before Estevan captain Carter Onrait replied with 39 seconds remaining to pull his club within one heading into the final 20 minutes. “Playing at home adds another dimension sometimes for the boys,” said Bruins head coach Chuck Lang. “We just talked about the fact that we needed to grind it out, win the third period and if we could come out on top doing that we’d be coming out with a win.” Bruin Conrad Hase scored the equalizer 3:13 into the third period poking in an Onrait rebound from the top of the crease. Both
teams stepped up the action following the goal with each generating quality scoring chances including a shorthanded breakaway by Shea McNabb where he attempted to go low stick side only to have Shaw drop the pad for the save. Logan Lang notched the winner with 3:43 remaining by firing a shot from the bottom of the circle far side off a break down the wing. “The boys are definitely excited,” said coach Lang. “We’ve got a fairly young team this year that hasn’t necessarily played a ton of AA hockey, so they’re all excited to get a win under their belt.”
The bounces didn’t go the Estevan Power Dodge Bruins way in their 6-0 loss to the Kindersley Klippers at Affinity Place on Saturday, but that wasn’t the only reason for the lopsided loss. “Some of the guys didn’t have a very good night tonight,” said Bruins head coach and general manager Chris Lewgood. “If one of the guys isn’t having a good night the other guy has got to pick up the slack and unfortunately tonight we couldn’t pick up the slack. We didn’t band together and get the offence created that we wanted. We didn’t find a way to get the puck to the back of the net.” The Bruins started strong outshooting the Klippers 10-1 before the game was six minutes old. The relentless pressure forced Kindersley into taking a few penalties resulting in a lengthy five-on-three opportunity 12:25 into the first period, but the power play units failed to generate any good opportunities in close on Klippers netminder Nick Trenciansky. A minute after the twoman advantage ended, Kyle Bosch snuck a shot past Bruins goaltender Nic Tallarico who seemed to be interfered with on the play and voiced his objection to referee Chris Shore afterwards about the non-call. Jordan Evans then put the Klippers up 2-0 with 34 seconds left in the frame backhanding the puck fivehole on Tallarico from the slot. Evans notched his second of the night 6:10 into the second period knocking in a Cody Hodgson rebound with both clubs skating four aside. Klippers centre Branden Wagner made it 4-0 at the 7:12 mark resulting in Tallarico getting the hook and Curtis Meger coming
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EMS acknowledges this year’s achievers By Sam Macdonald smacdonald@estevanmercury.ca
Riley Raynard was a recurrent face in front of the crowd, accepting recognition for two awards at the 17th annual Estevan Motor Speedway Awards Banquet, Dinner and Auction. Raynard not only was the runner up in the IMCA Hobby Stock division, he was the winner of the Clint Prette Memorial Award. Treasurer Lynn Trobert said the award started as one given out to modified drivers who showed a combination of class, talent, sportsmanship and who served as a good ambassador for Estevan, when racing locally and at other tracks. “This winner is very special. This driver has accomplished a lot in his young life,” said Trobert, before announcing Raynard as the winner. Trobert listed a number of Raynard’s past accomplishments, such as the Ken Schrader Real Racer Award, and a number of past feature wins at previous events such as Border City Dirt Wars and Motor Magic. “I don’t know what to say. I’m flabbergasted. I did not expect this at all,” said a grateful and humbled Raynard. “I want to thank everyone in my life, and all the people at the track.” Trobert also presented
Levi Runge, left, Jeremy Swanson, Kody Scholpp and Keenan Glosser pose with their awards, as Points Champions for 2016. the Volunteer of the Year Award to Mike Stang, who she commended for his hard work at the track, noting that much of the work of volunteers goes on behind the scenes. Trobert referenced Stang’s hard work, mentioning the effort he puts into even the most drudging of tasks, like removing tumbleweeds from the fence in the winter. In response to receiving the award, Stang referenced the camaraderie of the many people with whom he volunteers. He also said, “I really enjoy our facility, and when spring rolls around, I like to get out there and get at it. I enjoy keeping the facility nice, and look forward to doing it for many more years.” President Keith Cassidy said the racing at the Estevan Motor Speedway in 2016 was fantastic, and that all
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the racers “put on a heck of a show.” Cassidy referenced special events over the past year, like the Sprint Special, late Model Special and Border City Dirt Wars, and the new introduction of the Slingshot class as indicators of success for the year. He said, “You guys are what makes racing great. There is a lot of happiness and a lot of upbeat people here, and we should strive to be happy out on the track.” Cassidy referenced an incident when he started racing when his vehicle was T-boned during a race in Williston, N.D., as an example of the camaraderie of the people at the Estevan Speedway. He said that after the mishap, he thought he’d never make it to a race the following day in Minot, but was told by Kody and Kyle Scholpp to bring it to their shop, where
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they fixed it in time for the next race. “I’m not talking about a door ding. That thing was junk. I never met (Kody and Kyle), and these guys went out of their way to help a stranger out,” said Cassidy.
you’ll do well.” The 2016 Runner Up Award winners included Riley Raynard (IMCA Hobby Stock), Jordan Durward (IMCA Stock Car) and Riley Emmel (IMCA Modified). Points Champions for 2016 included Leevi Runge (IMCA Hobby Stock), Jeremy Swanson (IMCA Stock Car) and Kody Scholpp (IMCA Modified). Keenan Glosser of the new Slingshot division was also crowned points champion for this younger division. “It feels pretty awesome. I never thought I’d go for a championship or win one, because I’m not really great at finishing every race in the season,” said Scholpp. “I know it’s pretty awesome to be here and still be able to do it everyday.”
Midget Bruins Unstoppable Estevan Apex midget AA Bruins captain Brady Long fires a shot on net during the first period of the team’s 6-1 win over the Regina Rangers at Affinity Place on Sunday. The South Saskatchewan Minor Hockey League leading Bruins (11-2-1) went 3-0 on the weekend beating the Melville Millionaires 5-2 on Friday and the Regina Vics 4-1 on Saturday while on a two-game road trip before the team headed home to face the Rangers. The Black and Gold’s next league game will be on Nov. 25 at Affinity Place against the Notre Dame Hounds. Photo by Jamie Harkins.
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“I want everyone to know that, because that’s what racing means to me. I think we should remember racing is the greatest sport on Earth.” The 2016 Rookies of the Year were acknowledged at the banquet, as well. They included Riese Dignan (IMCA Hobby Stock), and Jeff Dickson (IMCA Stock Car). “It was a good year. I grew up in a racing family, and you’re expected to do well, and not go out there and suck. I didn’t do too bad,” said Dignan, upon accepting his award. “I want to thank my family, for helping me out, and everyone here, too. I’m just a random kid, trying to drive a race car. The biggest thing I learned is that if you listen to everyone’s input and not be bull-headed and think you’re the greatest,
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B.C. boxing powerhouse has roots in the Estevan community By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca
The top-ranked independent welterweight contender in British Columbia female amateur boxing has roots in Estevan, recently defeated a Vancouver Island hometown favourite and has plans on conquering the ring in Ireland next. Sarah Fraske, 31, beat veteran boxer Susanne Jane Douma by unanimous decision in a four-round fight at the Victoria Conference Centre on Oct. 22 in one of three main events at the 2016 B.C. Silver Gloves Championship. Douma, 40, was contesting her retirement match in front of a supportive hometown crowd, but Fraske used her superior speed and technique to outbox the bigger and taller fighter in the slugfest. “My coach, Jack Corcoran from Ireland, actually kept telling me to go for the body and that’s what wore her down so much,” said Fraske, who weighed in at 145 pounds and stands 5-foot-7, which is 10 pounds lighter and one-inch shorter than her opponent. “I was faster than
Sarah Fraske lays a right cross on Susanne Jane Douma’s chin during a 2016 B.C. Silver Gloves Championship fight late last month. Submitted photo. her, but we ended up both being really tired because we didn’t take time to rest. It was just an all out brawl, back and forth the whole fight.” The contest was Fraske’s fifth since the longtime Estevan resident and
Vancouver transplant first stepped into the ring at an at-risk youth charity boxing event called Aprons For Gloves Restaurant Rumble on July 23, 2014. The event’s title refers to its idea of having employees in the restaurant industry
doff their kitchen garb for boxing gloves in an attempt to help those less fortunate. Fraske said that first fight changed her life. She said while growing up sports was always a major focus but as she entered university other interests
took over, so jumping in the ring helped her get back into sports and concentrate on exercise. The chance to face Douma came through an invitation by her opponent for a fight, and considering matches in the female wel-
terweight division with a classification of 147 pounds aren’t easy to come by, it presented a welcome opportunity for Fraske. However, a month-long vacation in Northern Ireland during September with her coach and boyfriend proved a bit of a challenge in getting ready. “I trained very hard before my trip to Ireland and then in Ireland it was more casual training,” she said. “I landed back home on Oct. 1, so from the 1st to the 22nd I just trained severely, three or four times a day, to get ready for the fight. I was super nervous because I had taken that holiday in Ireland. I didn’t think I was well prepared, plus she was a bit bigger than me.” Fraske’s plans on moving to the Emerald Isle next June where she noted boxing seemed to be more culturally ingrained than in Canada. She said her purpose until then is to make up for a B.C. Golden Gloves loss last fall with, hopefully, an invitation and victory in this December’s event. “My next future goal is just to win the Golden Gloves,” said Fraske. “Then after that I don’t know.”
Taekwon-Do Association golden at home tourney By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca
The Estevan TaekwonDo Association welcomed over 100 athletes from a variety of martial arts disciplines to its annual invitational tournament at Estevan Comprehensive School on Saturday. Wayne Brown, head instructor of the Estevan Taekwon-Do Association, said their tournament is the first of three Saskatchewan Global Taekwon-Do Association competitions that are held throughout the sport’s September to June season. He said that does put a bit of pressure on the club, but there are also some positives to hosting an event so early in the year. “We’ve got two months to get back in shape, so it
does give the group a goal to try and work hard and to get at it right away,” said Brown. “It allows people to get going and shake off some of the rust.” Eight different clubs representing communities from Osler, Saskatoon, Lampman, Weyburn, Hague, Warman and Estevan took part in the daylong tournament that began with a patterns competition, moved on to board breaking and finished with sparring. Athletes in the disciplines of karate and jujitsu were among the competitors in these events. “They abide by our taekwon-do rules, which makes it interesting,” said Brown. “We’ve always enjoyed them and they’ve always been great coming. (It’s difficult trying)
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to judge different patterns (with) different styles, but we’re so accustomed to it now we understand it, so it’s good for our competitors. It’s good for our students to see something different too.” Brown said hosting duties kept him busy throughout the day checking and making sure everything was running smoothly, such as dividing the divisions to ensure the competition was fair. He said that made it hard trying to figure out how the Estevan TaekwonDo Association athletes were doing, but the expectation of the home side holding their own, was met. “I heard lots of Estevan taekwon-do names, so I think we did okay,” he said. “We usually do well at our home tournament.”
Estevan Taekwon-Do Association athletes owned the podium in the aged 16-17 red belt sparring competition with Darson Gunnlaugson, centre, winning gold, Kylan Fichter, left, taking home silver and Taylen Hirsch capturing bronze. Photo by Jamie Harkins.
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Team Wills, with from left lead Riley Lloyd, third Parker Kentz and skip Sam Wills, compete in a C-event final at the CurlSask Junior Men’s Qualifying Bonspiel at the Power Dodge Curling Centre on Sunday. Photo by Jamie Harkins.
Q-Spiel attracts junior curlers to Estevan By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca
The top junior curlers in Saskatchewan took over the Estevan Power Dodge Curling Centre on the weekend. Fifteen teams from across the province travelled to the Energy City for the Friday-to-Sunday CurlSask Junior Men’s Qualifying Bonspiel. The Q-Spiel was the first of three that are held over the month of November with the top four teams from each event earning a berth in the provincial Jiffy Lube Junior Men’s Curling
Championship that is held in Melfort from Jan. 4 to 8. Team Vereschagin, which includes skip Shawn Vereschagin, third Gavin Steckler, second Caid Brossart and lead Reid Pilkey, was the final group of curlers to leave the ice late Sunday evening having just beaten Team Tokarz 7-6 in an extra end for the last provincial spot that was up for grabs. The Saskatoonbased group didn’t take the easy route to the win falling behind 2-0 after two ends only to come back and grab a 6-4 lead by the beginning of the ninth and second-last stanza.
“We did have a couple of missed shots, but we kind of got lucky in the ninth end there,” said Vereschagin. “They shot for three and they only ended up with one and then the 10th end it was just a matter of execution on a couple shots, but we had a chance and my runback just missed by a millimeter. So, it was a really close game and we were very confident going into the last three ends that we would be able to pull it out.” Te a m Ve r e s c h a g i n had their first opportunity to punch their ticket to the provincial champion-
ship on Saturday night in the A-event final against Saskatoon’s Team Stewart, which includes skip Brayden Stewart, third Tony Nevfeld, second Jared Latos and lead Andrew Hodgson, but fell 6-1 in six sets. The Bridge City’s Team Dales, with skip Mitchell Dales, third Dustin Mikush, second Mitchell Schmidt and lead Braden Fleischaacker, captured the second spot on Sunday afternoon with a 7-1 six-end win over Team Ackerman. Lumsden’s Team Wills picked up the third qualifying berth with a 9-3 victory over Team Ackerman on
Sunday night on the sheet of ice next to the one featuring Team Vereschagin and Team Tokarz. Skip Sam Wills, whose teammates include third Parker Kentz, second Cole Regush and lead Riley Lloyd, said they got off to a good start against Team Ackerman scoring five points in the second end where they made a few good shots to put their competition in some tough situations. He said the match was their seventh of the weekend and third on Sunday, so it was nice to get the lead allowing them to play a cleaner and less tir-
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ing game. “Once you get to the early lead and you’re throwing less draws and more hits there is less sweeping involved,” said Wills. “You save a lot of energy.” Wills said they didn’t earn a provincial berth until the third Q-Spiel last year and getting the spot on the first weekend this time around means they’ll have to endure less travelling and less pressure in the lead up to the championships. “We played well and we got a trip to provincials, so that’s the biggest thing,” he said. “That’s why we all came here.”
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Bruins forward Isaac Embree screens Klippers goaltender Nick Trenciansky while defenceman Holden Daley attempts to move him away from the top of the crease. Embree is donating $5 from every point he gets this month to prostate cancer prevention.
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Estevan Power Dodge Bruins left wing Isaac Embree has pledged to donate $5 from every goal and assist he gets this month
to help knock out prostate cancer. The 18-year-old enforcer, who is known more for the steadfast protection he provides his teammates on the ice than his production on the score sheet, said
the decision to help raise research money and awareness about the most common cancer to affect Canadian men in their lifetime came through a simple idea to just help out where it’s needed. “I don’t put up a lot of
points and a lot of people know that, but I’m going to donate $100 either way,” said Embree, who has 3 goals and 7 points in 16 games this season as well as a Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL)
leading four fighting majors and 94 penalty minutes. Chris Lewgood, head coach and general manager of the Estevan Bruins, said Embree and all the guys in the room have a community first mentality, which they
demonstrate throughout the season with volunteer work including the upcoming Nov. 20 Breakfast with the Bruins fundraiser at Affinity Place for the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation. He said the team’s SJHL leading 14 fighting majors and second most penalty minutes total is also an example of how the players put the well being of others above themselves. “These guys all have a lot of heart,” said Lewgood. “Most of (the penalty minutes) come from standing up for each other and standing up for themselves and not letting teams come in here and push us around.” Embree, who moved to the Energy City this August from Ladner, B.C. for a chance at suiting up for the Bruins, said his job on the ice is to protect the 24 brothers that line up alongside him each game. He said using the role he plays as a Bruin to also raise awareness about a cause that is important to him is just an added bonus. “Hopefully I’ll get over $100, but overall I’m just happy to pinch in as much money as I can,” said Embree. “It’s a good cause and I’m just here to help.”
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ment. “He’s capable of playing better than that, but that’s your typical mercy pull,” said Lewgood. “We saw some things weren’t going his way and we left him in for seven against up in Melfort and again that was a team effort. But this was a case where we thought we could get the players playing a little better by making a goalie change.”
The Klippers welcomed Meger to the game four-and-a-half minutes after he entered the net with Hodgson setting up Jordan Funk for an open cage tap in while the two skaters were in behind the defence. Despite the Bruins continuing to outshoot the Klippers heavily in the third period, Kindersley forward Carson Pickett was the only skater able to find the back of the net in the final 20 minutes. “Our goalie was really good,” said Geoff Grim-
wood, head coach and general manager of the 9-10-1 Klippers. “It was a 6-0 win, but really I thought Estevan could have had four or five goals in the first period alone. Honestly, I thought we were lucky. Estevan played well (but) we managed to get pucks in the net and they didn’t.” The Bruins (15-5-0-1) loss came on the heels of a 3-2 defeat to the Melville Millionaires (8-9-1) at Affinity Place on Friday, which followed a 5-0 past-
ing of the Yorkton Terriers (5-10-3) last Tuesday at home. The Black and Gold play the fourth match of their five-game homestand tonight when the Millionaires pay a return visit, but the team will have to do so without the services of centre Zach Goberis who
is serving a one-game suspension for being involved in a second fight during a stoppage of play in the third period against the Klippers. “We got to keep working,” said Lewgood. “The score (of the Bruins-Klippers game) doesn’t do our
work ethic justice and the key is taking that work ethic and improving on it, improving on the attention to detail and bearing down on our opportunities. We got to practise hard this week. We got to practise with some humility and just be a better team.”
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Looking For Clues Allan Gervais, left, Conner Gerling, Diana Aitchison and Callista Gerling search for the necessary clues to aid in their escape. The group partook in an Escape Room event which took place at the Estevan Public Library on Nov. 6. Photo by Sam Macdonald.
Teddy Bear Toss will return Nov. 30 An event that has quickly become a popular pre-Christmas tradition in the Estevan area will be returning this month. The fourth annual Estevan Mercury Teddy Bear Toss will take place on Nov. 30, during the matchup at Affinity Place between the Estevan Power Dodge Bruins and the Kindersley Klippers. The game starts at 7 p.m. The bears that are collected will be turned over
to the Estevan Salvation Army. Fans are asked to bring a new or lightly used teddy bear. The Salvation Army will also be selling teddy bears in the Affinity Place lobby before the game. When the Bruins score their first goal of the game, fans will toss the teddy bears on the ice. The bears will then be gathered up and taken to the Salvation Army. “The success of the Teddy Bear Toss is a testa-
ment to the ongoing commitment of the Estevan hockey fans who, over the years, have donated thousands of stuffed animals, and the benefactors of the gifts are the underprivileged kids in our area,” said Estevan Mercury Publications publisher Rick Sadick. “The Estevan Mercury is pleased to be partnered with the Salvation Army and the Bruins for this most
worthy cause.” He is also pleased the bears will be presented to the residents of St. Joseph’s Hospital and other senior citizens homes in the city. The Salvation Army will also be collecting donations for their food bank during the evening. Major Heather Harbin from the Salvation Army said the Teddy Bear Toss plays an important role for
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ever too old … to get a stuffed toy,” said Harbin. Last year was the first time that Harbin had experienced the Teddy Bear Toss. She and her husband, Wilfred, arrived in Estevan earlier in the year. There wasn’t such a promotion in their previous home of Trail, B.C. “I was so thrilled seeing everybody come in with a stuffed toy under their arm, and then (the Bruins scored) that goal, and all the teddy bears were flying. It was great,” said Harbin. Last year’s promotion saw 1,236 bears tossed onto the ice after the Bruins scored their first goal. Harbin hopes they can surpass that total this year.
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Spot Of Tea Marlene Grube, left, JoAnne McKimm and Mary Styre were among the many guests who attended the Poppy Tea event at the Estevan branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, on Nov. 6. Photo by Sam Macdonald
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A couple of projects spearheaded by and/or totally supported by the Estevan Branch No. 60 of the Royal Canadian Legion, will help local citizens, as well as visitors to Estevan, who wish to pay tribute to those who have fallen while in military service. The Royal Heights Veterans’ Memorial Park features a Wall of Honour that will be dedicated next spring. This has been a pet project for outgoing president Troy Leblanc and project chairman Lyle Dukart for the past few years, and it has come together incrementally and with the full support of the City of Estevan and its Parks and Recreation Department. The Monument Tree or sometimes referred to
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October review from Creighton Lodge Here it is, November, who would think we could still sit outside on our new benches. Wow, we’ve had great weather this fall. Speaking of new benches, we want to thank all the residents and their families for purchasing our indestructible benches for our entryways and gazebo. Each family that purchased a bench has a plaque attached with their family name on it. We were fortunate to receive 11 benches from the families of the following residents: Marion Mack, Art and Angeline Friesen, Kay Johnson, Joe Gervais, Robert Cochran, Hazel Baker, Louise Frank, Cliff Hawkes, Gordon Leonard and Mary Louise Real. They really add to the looks of the building. The buzz around the lodge in early November was about our Christmas Shopping Bonanza that was held Nov. 8. The community was invited to join in and shop with residents for everything from baked goods to crafts to fragrances. We had a busy October with music by the Freebies,
Kelly and Del, Bob Olson, Lori Fornwald, the Church of Christ singers and Dave Kjersem. We thank all our entertainers for their commitment to us. We enjoyed everyone. We had our weekly church services provided by the Ministerial Association along with mass and communion by Father Lucey and Pastor Stewart Miller. It is important to us to have our spiritual needs met inside our walls as it is difficult for many of us to attend services in the churches. Thanks to all who are involved. We had our final visit with Sacred Heart/Sacre Coeur School’s Grade 7 and 8 class who are doing legacy books for us. We are excited to see what they produce for us from all of our interviews. This was a wonderful experience for each resident who chose to be involved and we are very grateful to the students and teachers for this opportunity. We were able to share life stories with the Pleasantdale Grade 4 class also this month. It is great to
bring the young and old together to foster a better understanding of each other and our very different lives. A big thank you is extended to our birthday party volunteers who were here when we had our monthly party. We combined it with the United Way presentation to Christa Morhart and Lynn Trobert of over $1,300 which was donated to such a worthy cause. Our volunteers, Jean Delorme, Margaret Mack, Marj Heidinger and Doreen Hagen came back on the fourth Thursday and helped with the KFC supper and entertainment. We depend heavily on these ladies. We also depend on our exercise volunteers. Jessica Lewgood, Sharon Dayman, Monica MacKenzie and Irene Tarnes are the ladies who keep us in shape and work off the pounds we put on with our desserts we consume. They are so faithful and come every week to assist us with our urban poles or weights or cardio exercises and we appreciate it very much. We thank Joan Wock
for calling Bingo every Wednesday night. What a crowd! We sure count on her every week and appreciate the time she commits to us. Her daughter Christina brings her therapy dogs
over at the same time to visit some of the residents. We enjoy them as most of us used to have our own pets when we lived in our homes. Thanks so much. Movie afternoon and
Monday cocktails rounded out our month. Thanks to Sharon, Melodye and Norma for helping with that. You can all see there is never a dull moment around Creighton Lodge.
Educational Gift The Bienfait Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion has donated a series of educational DVDs to Weldon School in that town. The DVDs will be used to teach students about sacrifices made by the military in both World Wars and in Korea and Afghanistan. The presentation was made by Brenda Medernach (left), chairwoman of the Legion poppy campaign and Bonnie Gibson, (right) secretary/treasurer of the Bienfait Legion. Accepting on behalf of the school was Nina Lonsberry, Weldon’s principal. Photo submitted.
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ESTEVAN LEISURE CENTRE - Fitness Schedule Tues.
Mon.
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9am-10am (TRACK)
Spin*
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6AM - 9AM 9AM - 10AM
Twinges & Hinges Thurs. 9am-10am (TRACK) 9am-10am (POOL)
Twinges & Hinges 9am-10am (TRACK)
9:10am-9:50am (SPIN ROOM) *starts Sept. 29
Tabata
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Twinges & Hinges 9am-10am (TRACK)
Twinges & Hinges
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Sept. 7-20 Mom*starts & Baby 9am-10am (POOL) *starts Sept. 29 Aquaďƒžt
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Baby Mom &Mom Baby&Stroller Easy Stretch Aquaďƒžt Bootcamp
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Mom & Baby Stroller Bootcamp
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11:30am-12:15pm 10:15am-11am (POOL) (TRACK) *starts Sept. 29
Mom & Baby Stroller Bootcamp 11:30am-12:15pm (TRACK)
H.I.I.T.
Tabata
12:10pm-12:50pm (MPR)
12:10pm-12:50pm (MPR)
Aquastep
Aquastep
5:15pm-6pm (POOL)
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SUNDAY Deep Water Fitness 8pm - 9pm
8PM - 9PM
Deep Water Fitness
Deep Water 8pm-9pm Fitness 8pm-9pm
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*starts Oct. 2
Some classes may not run as scheduled. * Classes must pre-register at www.estevan.ca Depending on demand asrun well holidays. Some classes may not as as scheduled. or by calling 306-634-1888 * Classes must pre-register at www.estevan.ca Please call 306-634-1888 to well conďƒžrm times. Depending on demand as as holidays. or by calling 306-634-1888
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The City of Estevan invites interested citizens to sit on “A Call to Artists� The Ev Johnson Memorial Adjudicated Art Show 2016 Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 7:00 PM at Estevan Art Gallery and Museum Deadline for entry is Oct. 21, 2016. WORKSHOP Working in Layers Paper cuts & Stencil Making Workshop Ages 15+. Presented by Diana Chisholm Sat., Nov. 12, 2016, 10 AM - 4 PM Fee: $40 Art Room - Leisure Center *Pre-registration with Estevan Arts Council required. 701 Souris Ave. 306-634-3942 estevanartscouncil.com
SOUTH SASK PHOTO CLUB with JON GILLIES Love photography? This club is for beginners and advanced photographers alike. Bring your own camera and any questions you may have. WHEN: Nov. 29 TIME: 7:00 - 9:00pm COST: $25/person for an annual membership GIVE AND TAKE Join us for a delicious cup of gourmet tea or French pressed coffee and bring a recipe or craft that is unique to give to the small group. Bring samples and/
THE ESTEVAN BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 2017
If you are interested, please send a letter explaining your qualifications and what past experiences you have that could benefit this board in writing by December 1, 2016:
AFFINITY PLACE, ESTEVAN
City Manager, 1102 - 4th St, Estevan, SK S4A 0W7 Ph: 306-634-1802 Fax: 306-634-9790 email: executive.assistant@estevan.ca
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Message From
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Welcome New Council. I look forward to working with them along with staff for the next 4 years to improve our city. or do a demonstration. Take away new recipes and skills! Space is limited so register now! WHEN: Nov. 30 TIME: 7:00 - 8:30pm COST: $5/person *Preregistration is required
CRAFT AND COFFEE FOR SENIORS Come for the coffee and crafts stay for the company. WHEN: November 16 TIME: 10:30 - 11:30am COST: $5 /session (preregistration is not required)
SCRIPT WRITING with MAUREEN ULRICH Maureen will teach those new to writing techniques to develop stories, and how to create compelling works for the stage. This is a great workshop for anyone young or old to stretch their writing skills. WHEN: November 23 TIME: 6:00 - 9:00pm COST: TBA * Pre-registration is required
AFTER DARK Join us for our live music series which features up and coming musicians performing original music in our gallery space. All ages are welcome to attend these events. WHEN: Nov. 18 (Justin Labrash) TIME: Doors open at 8:00pm COST: $20/person, tickets available at the door
most unique craft show in town! Featuring only handmade, original, art, craft and dĂŠcor. Not sure what to do with the kids? Drop them off in the craft room for a fun Christmas craft. WHEN: December 3 TIME: 1:00 - 4:00pm COST: $2/person FAMILY ART Come create, explore and learn with your little ones through art! For toddlers aged 18 months and up. Parent/guardian participation is required. WHEN: November: 10, 17, 24 December: 1, 8, 15 TIME: 10:00 - 10:30am COST: $10/family/month
HOMEMADE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Finish up your Christmas shopping at the
DROP INTO ART AFTER SCHOOL Join us for art after school! We will be
Contact Martina Veneziano to register.
118 4th Street Estevan, SK, S4A 0T4
(P)306 634 7644
(F) 306 634 2940
doing a variety of art projects and encouraging the development of creativity each week. For children ages 7-12. WHEN: November: 9, 16, 23, 30 December: 7, 14 TIME: 4:00 - 5:30pm COST: $5/child/session KINDER KLUB Drop into the Art Gallery after kindergarten to do some art! We will be doing a variety of art projects catered towards improving fine motor skills and developing creativity. This workshop is open for all children ages 4-6. WHEN: November: 10, 24
TIME: 4:00 - 5:00pm COST: $5/child/session KIDS ART JOURNALING Join us each month and create your own art journal in this drop-in art class. Learn how, express yourself and put your thoughts onto a page in a creative way! For children ages 10-15. WHEN: Nov. 29 TIME: 4:00 - 5:00pm COST: $5/session *This workshop is free for those with a family membership to the EAGM
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Wednesday, November 9, 2016 Birthdays
In MeMorIaM
Come and Go Tea In honor of Leona Kolenz 83rd Birthday Saturday Nov. 19th 1 - 4 pm Royal Canadian Legion (small hall) Let your presence be your gift
Martha Mantei and Henry Fornwald. 90th Birthday Come and Go Tea Sunday November 13 from 2:00 4:00 at St. John the Baptist Church Basement
In MeMorIaM
Roy: George Lyon In loving memory of our husband, father, and grandfather who passed away on November 10, 2015. Forever in Our Hearts A million times we needed you, A million times we cried, If love alone would have saved you, You would have never died. In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still, In our hearts you hold a place, No one can ever fill. A light from our household is gone, A voice from our love is stilled, A place in our vacant home, Which never can be filled. Some may think you are forgotten, Though on earth you are no more, But in our memory you are with us, As you always were before. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone, A part of us went with you, The day God called you home. Your precious memories are for keepsakes, with which we never part, God has you safely in his keeping, But we have you forever in our hearts. Lovingly remembered by your wife Patricia and your children Rebecca, Rodney, Lindsey, Sheldon, Dennis, Melissa and families
Card of Thanks
Feed & Seed
Thank You Grateful thanks for Prayers. Food, phone calls, words of sympathy, visits and donations given to the new Estevan Nursing Home expressed at the time of Herb Weinrauch’s passing, Thanks to Reverend Osbourne for his meaningful service. For Joint Choirs of Trinity Lutheran,St. Giles Anglican and St. Pauls United. It was beautiful. For organist Danielle Evenson and pianist Margaret Duncan. For St. Giles Anglican women for the lunch served. For Dustin Hall and staff for their professionalism and words of comfort. Again I say Thank you. Sam and Families
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THANK YOU The family of Edward Zelter of Lampman would like to thank the outstanding staff of Lampman Community Health Centre for their excellent care of our father and husband, Ed. Your love of your patient was evident daily and we cannot thank you enough.
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Yearly Tax Credit Rob Cyr December 12, 1960 November 14, 2000 We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new We thought about you yesterday, And days before that too We think of you in silience We often speak your name All we have are memories, And your picture in a frame Your memory is our keepsake, With which we’ll never partGod has you in his Keeping, We have you in our hearts. Deeply Missed And Forever In Our Hearts Love Your Family
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THOMPSON November 12, 2002 In Memory of Our Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother Sad are the hearts that love you, Silent the tears that fall, Living our lives without you, Is the hardest part of all. You did so many things for us, Your heart always kind and true, And when we needed someone, We could always count on you. The special years will not return, When we were all together, But with the love within our hearts You will walk with us forever. - Missed and loved dearly by your husband Art and girls.
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Feed & Seed
WANTED: ORG. BROWN FLAX & CONV. YELLOW FLAX.
Feed & Seed
LAND FOR SALE
NutraSun Foods Ltd of Regina wants to buy your Organic Hard Red Spring and Conventional Hard White Wheat. Please contact Abe Ens at 306-751-2440.
PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. is a publicly-traded company in Calgary that acquires oil & gas fee title and royalty interests at fair market value. To receive a cash offer, call 587293-4055 or visit www.prairiesky.com/Selling-Your-Royalties.
LAND FOR SALE
TA Foods Ltd. Yorkton, SK. Competitive Pricing. Pick up or delivery. Send Samples to: 120 Myrtle Ave. Yorkton, SK S3N 1R1. www.tafoods.ca, 306-782-8804
FARMLAND WANTED
Wanted
NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS!
WANTED: COLLECTOR PAYING TOP PRICES - Old advertising dealership signs, gas pumps, globes, oil cans, RedIndian, Buffalo, Whiterose, Ford, Dodge, GM, John Deere ect. (306) 221-5908, (306) 369-2810.
SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES North - 10 1/4’s North East - 14 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 57 1/4’s West - 50 1/4’s Central - 219 1/4’s South - 100 1/4’s South East - 46 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND.
Custom oil pressing, bottling & packaging. Warehousing/storage (freezer/temp controlled available). Please inquire for info.
NORTH EAST PRAIRIE GRAIN INC. Currently Buying: Soybeans, Feed Barley, Wheat and Oats. OFFERING: Competitive Prices, On Farm Pickup & Prompt Payment! CALL: 1-306-873-3551, WEBSITE: neprairiegrain.com
RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca
CAREERS COMTRAX LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS INC. Comtrax is developing a producer driven project that will revolutionize and improve market access in Southern Saskatchewan for agricultural and other raw commodities. Southern Saskatchewan is known to be one of the highest volume and quality grain producing areas in Western Canada.
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This cutting edge initiative, will provide trade opportunities with a focus on bringing value back to commodity producers. As we ramp up, we are hiring an:
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Come to work with your neighbor 160 km to the south at the Save the Children Head Start Program! The Lead Head Start Teacher is responsible for over seeing and providing educational, relational and social experiences for children to foster growth and development in all developmental domains.
The position will be located in our Weyburn, Saskatchewan office. An office presence will be required as well as some travel, initially in South East Saskatchewan.
Primary duties include, but are not limited to • Plans and implements classroom activities based on individual needs of the children • Plans daily activities jointly with the Head Start Teacher Assistant to reflect curriculum areas, individualized instruction and component integration. • Conducts classroom activities according to the appropriate level of the child and in accordance with the daily schedule.
The compensation for this position will be determined by the level of experience of the candidate. If you are enthusiastic, energetic and possess many of the skills outlined we want to hear from you. Please email resumes to resume@comtrax.ca
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Please send a cover letter and resume to Khari Garvin, Senior Director / Head Start at kgarvin@savechildren.org by no later than Friday, November 18th.
Your Guide to Area
Faith Lutheran Church Sunday Service 10:30 am Nicholson Centre Pastor Dan Krauss Phone: 306-471-8130 All Are Welcome Faithlc.ca
ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH Sunday Worship 10:30am Nursery & Children’s Ministries Available Sunday School at 9:30am
Friday Night Youth 7:30 pm (gr 7-12)
Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School • 11:00 am Jason Richards
EMAIL:
Children’s Clubs -Wednesdays- 7-8 pm 140 King Street (across from Staples)
306.634.2601
www.estevanalliancechurch.com /estevanalliance
PASTORS: JIM KEDGE & WAYLON KLIX
Trinity Lutheran Church E.L.C.I.C.
Sunday Worship & Sunday School - 10am
738 - 2nd Street, Estevan Church Office: 306-634-5684 E: trinity.luth@sasktel.net Website: www.etlc.ca
THE SALVATION ARMY Estevan Community Church
10:30 a.m. - Sunday Service ALL WELCOME!
1302 - 8th St., Estevan Office Phone: 306-634-3116 Email: estevan.cofc@sasktel.net TIM PIPPUS
SUNDAY SERVICES: Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. • Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship - Sunday and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
Bible studies on any subject can be arranged at your convenience. Please call us.
GOSPEL CHAPEL ESTEVAN
1202 - 2nd Street Phone: 306-634-3761
“Holding fast the faithful word�
REAL LIFE
REAL PEOPLE
10:00 am
Followed by coffee time 100 King Street, Estevan, Sask • (306) 634-8133 • livinghope-ca.org
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 130 Souris Ave. N. Reverend Randy Kleemola Phone: 306-634-2024 email: st.peters@sasktel.net
www.stpeterslutheranestevan.com
Wednesday: Club DJ for kids 6:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m. - Bible Study 10:30 a.m. - Divine Service with Holy Communion and Sunday School
An Associated Gospel Church
St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church Corner 12th Avenue & 2nd Street
Phone: 306-634-2190
Fax: 306-634-6845
Pastor: Father Brian Meredith MASSES: Saturday: 7:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
REAL GOD
Sunday Service at
Sunday:Worship 11:00 a.m. Tuesday: Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m.
www.estevangospelchapel.ca 1107 4th Street • 306-634-2074 • www.facebook.com/salvationarmyestevan
306-634-2885 • 1418 3rd St. Estevan
CHURCH OF CHRIST
PASTOR STEWART MILLER
Coffee & Fellowship after Worship
stpaulsuc@sasktel.net Website: stpaulsestevan.ca ALL are Welcome!
Sunday Worship
A Congregation of LUTHERAN CHURCH - CANADA
His Glory Bible Church
(Light of Life Ministries International) Join us in Glorious Praise and Worship With: Pastors Dr. and Mrs. Jimi Akinsete Where: Westview School When: 10am on Sundays Experience Healing, Deliverance and Breakthroughs
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Tender for Gravel Supply & Stockpiling Sealed tenders will be received at the office of the R.M. of Estevan No.5, Estevan, Saskatchewan until 9:30 a.m. November 23, 2016, and opened immediately thereafter, for the supply and stockpiling of specified traffic gravel. Each tender must be accompanied by a certified cheque or bid bond in the amount of five percent of the total bid. The lowest of any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Specification and tender documents may be obtained at:
Obituaries
Obituaries
Esther Alice Colbow 1927 – 2016 Esther Colbow passed away at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home on Monday, October 31, 2016 at the age of 89 years. Esther leaves to mourn her passing, her children, Carol (Marvin) Storey, Melinda (Kevin) Wilson, Crystal Storey and Tara-Lee (Dennis) McIndoe; Larry (Marilyn) Gervais, Curtus (Tracy) Gervais, Laurie (Sean) Rohatyn, Michael (Tanya) Gervais and Shawn (Susan) Gervais; daughter-in-law Rose Marie Gervais, Austin, Jessica (Rav), Renee (Corey) and Andrew Gervais; Karen (Peter) Melle, Kristy (Kurtis) Philips, Kendra (Brad) Clauson and Brett (Chelsie) Melle; Colleen (Craig) Friesen, Errol and Dylan. Also left to cherish Esther’s memory are 26 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Esther is also survived by her brother, Donald (Elsie) Fiest, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Esther was predeceased by her parents, John and Annie Fiest; first husband, Paul Gervais and second husband, James Colbow; son Lyle Gervais; son-in-law Wayne Wilbraham; infant daughter, Cheryl Gervais and great grandson Daniel Rohatyn in infancy. In following Esther’s wishes, a private family funeral has taken place. Those so wishing can make donations in Esther’s memory to the New Estevan Regional Nursing Home, 1201 2nd Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0M1 Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, SK. WYATT, GERALD "GERRY" KEITH 1951 - 2016 Gerry Wyatt, passed away after a brief illness on October 31, 2016 in Regina General Hospital with his loving wife, children, sister and brother by his side. Born December 30, 1951 to Jean and Harold Wyatt of Kisbey, Gerry farmed for 38 years south of Kisbey supplementing the farm by working as an oilfield contractor for 29 years. He developed the Black Harvest Bull test feedlot and later tested the Sun Country Shorthorn bulls, building a sale barn, where many ranchers sold their purebred cattle through. In 2010 Gerry and Betty sold the farm and retired to a home at White Bear Lake Resort where they resided until July of this year. They then sold the lake house and moved to Wawota where they developed
their dream home. Gerry's love of farming, the oil industry and retirement was surpassed only by the love of his blended family, Bradly and Chad Wyatt, Amanda (Wyatt) Klatt, Corey, Trevor and Ryan Branvold and their spouses Lorelie and Bethany Wyatt, Jesse Verbin, Danielle and Cheryl Branvold and Joline Bergen, 17 grandchildren and his loving wife Betty (McKenzie) Wyatt. Predeceased by his parents Harold and Jean Wyatt he leaves to mourn his family as well as brother Doug (Leanne) Wyatt, sister Connie (Bob) Milligan, numerous nephews, nieces and extended Wyatt/McKenzie families, special friends Arlie and Darlene Altwasser, Dean and Eileen Leach, Collin, Michelle and Hillary Sauder, Harold and Elaine Coderre and Bonnie Thompson. A Service of Remembrance and Celebration was held on Friday, November 4, 2:00pm from the Arcola Prairie Place Hall, Arcola, SK with Rev. Koshy David officiating. Interment was held at the Percy Cemetery, Kisbey, SK with lunch following at the Prairie Place Hall. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to Arcola Health Centre, 607 Prairie Avenue, Arcola, SK S0C 0G0 or the Hospitals of Regina Foundation, Cardiac Care, 1874 Scarth Street, Regina, SK, S4P 4B3 or the Hospitals of Regina Foundation, Medical Intensive Critical Care Unit, 1874 Scarth Street, Regina, SK, S4P 4B3. Arrangements are entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn, SK (848-0333 ~ 1-888-848-0333). Expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at www.rdfamilymemorialchapel.com “Our Family Serving Your Family”
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Derby Lineup Following the first-ever running of the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum’s Estevan Hobby Horse Derby on Saturday, most of the competitors were willing to approach the starting line once more for a group picture. Photo by Norm Park
Compelling story told through song and discussion at After Five Club The Estevan Christian Women’s After Five Club held their monthly meeting on Oct. 19 at the Salvation Army Church with a turkey supper provided by EBs. The program for the 27 women in attendance was unique in that Sheila Ann Smith from Prince Edward Island provided the entertainment and the inspirational message. Crysta Hancock was the door prize winner. The October meeting has typically been the Fall Fair session where garden produce and other goods are donated for sale. That was not the case this year, but a similar program for such an event will be held later. Smith, born in Alberta,
travelled to Saskatchewan to speak to the local club, as well as two groups in Regina and one in Fort Qu’Appelle. Her captivating story of a devastating leukemia diagnosis at the age of 25 while going through an abusive marriage, held the interest of her audience. She explained that her mother had been a nun for 20 years before leaving the convent to marry her father, a bachelor farmer. Smith grew up an only child now left to care for her aging mother who has suffered from Alzheimer’s disease for six years. Smith began composing music as a teen and weaved her life story between her songs based on
different life events. She spoke about having the choice to be thankful despite what was going on in her life. While hospitalized at one point, she met a woman, much older, who was bitter about the cards life had dealt her. Smith recalled how it felt at the time, thinking this woman had been blessed with a happy marriage, children and even grandchildren, and had lived so much more of her life before cancer interrupted it. What gave this woman the right to be so angry when Smith herself, was so young and had yet to experience everything ahead of her? It was this encounter which made her realize that having a rela-
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tionship with Jesus makes all the difference in attitude when going through tragedy. Throughout this time, her relationship with Jesus deepened. She explained how a bone marrow transplant was her only option for survival. Being an only child, Smith didn’t have many family members who could be a potential match for her. Doctors explained that one in 20,000 people who are unrelated to her could be a match. “God did a miracle for me and found a perfect match for me.” Even with the transplant, she was told she would only have a 50-50 chance of living. She beat those odds and has plans to meet her bone marrow donor in person, one day soon. Smith conquered cancer, however, her marriage did not survive. She stressed the importance of people needing love and encouraged those in attendance to reach out to other women
in their community because they never know what someone else was going through. Having friends to trust and talk things over with, is key to getting through tough times in life. Smith sang You’re Never Alone, a song based on her journey after her marriage ended and how she has healed in the ensuing four years. “Some people have doubts that God exists, but my God is like my dad. He will take care of me,” Smith has gone on to record her music and travel the world to sing and share her story. She spoke of a recent trip to Peru where she learned Spanish so she could sing to them in their native language. After her presentation, Smith socialized with club members and sold copies of her recordings and to direct people to her website sheilaannsmith.net The November meeting for the After Five Club
will be on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Salvation Army Church 1107 Fourth Street. Coffee is available at 6:30 p.m. To make a reservation, contact Ronza at 306-4217852. Those who are going to attend are asked to respond by Nov. 13. Lucille Wall, formerly from Swift Current will be the guest speaker who will discuss her recent remarriage into a large combined family. She now lives in Selkirk, Man., and will tell how she accepts life’s circumstances in spite of fear. Wall and her husband enjoy camping and participating in singing groups. The local feature for the November meeting will be Evelyn Svordahl who will provide instruction on paper mache crafts. For more information about the After Five Club, please connect to their Facebook page or check out the RSVP Ministries website at rsvpministries.com
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%
BLACK FRIDAY
EVENT
OF MSRP
ON SELECT INVENTORY
OR 0% FINANCING FOR 84 MONTHS ON SELECT INVENTORY * O.A.C. 2016 CANYON
Stk# W4570
Saving $8,612
MSRP ............$44,755 Cash Price + Tax
36,143
$
2016 CHEV HD CREW
Stk# W4580
Saving $14,161
MSRP ............$75,755 Cash Price + Tax
61,614
$
2016 COLORADO
Stk# W4470
Saving $7,957
MSRP ............$41,480 Cash Price + Tax
33,523
$
2016 COLORADO
Stk# k# X0250
Saving $10,547
MSRP ............$54,435 Cash Price + Tax
43,888
$
2016 CHEV HD CREW
2016 CHEV HD CREW
2016 CHEV HD CREW
2016 CHEV HD CREW
Stk# W1780
Stk# W4150
Stk# W4460
Stk# W4560
Saving $12,867
MSRP ............$69,405 Cash Price + Tax
56,538
$
2016 CHEV LD DBL
Stk# W2700
Saving $10,898
MSRP ............$56,185 Cash Price + Tax
45,287
$
2016 COLORADO
Stk# W4610
Saving $7,745
MSRP ............$40,420 Cash Price + Tax
32,675
$
2016 ENCORE
Stk# W1460
Saving $6,197
MSRP ............$32,685 Cash Price + Tax
26,488
$
Saving $12,141
MSRP ............$62,400 Cash Price + Tax
50,259
$
2016 CHEV LD DBL
Stk# W4340
Saving $8,568
MSRP ............$44,535 Cash Price + Tax
35,967
$
2016 CRUZE
Stk# W2270
Saving $4,099
MSRP ............$22,095 Cash Price + Tax
17,996
$
2017 EQUINOX
Stk# X0120
Saving $6,659
MSRP ............$34,995 Cash Price + Tax
28,336
$
2016 GMC HD CREW
2016 GMC HD CREW
2016 GMC HD CREW
Stk# W4410
Stk# W4430
Stk# W4640
Saving $11,945
MSRP ............$61,420 Cash Price + Tax
49,475
$
2016 GMC LD DBL
Stk# W4380
Saving $10,622
MSRP ............$58,230 Cash Price + Tax
47,608
$
2017 TRAVERSE
Stk# X0400
Saving $7,556
MSRP ............$39,480 Cash Price + Tax
31,924
$
Saving $11,945
MSRP ............$61,420 Cash Price + Tax
49,475
$
2016 SUBURBAN
Stk# W4210
Saving $15,540
MSRP ............$79,395 Cash Price + Tax
63,855
$
2016 TRAX
Stk# W0220
Saving $5,863
MSRP ............$31,015 Cash Price + Tax
25,152
$
801 13th Ave, Estevan SK
Saving $12,362
MSRP ............$63,505 Cash Price + Tax
51,143
$
2016 TAHOE
Stk# W3500
Saving $13,361
MSRP ............$68,500 Cash Price + Tax
55,139
$
2016 TRAX
Stk# W2050
Saving $5,760
MSRP ............$30,500 Cash Price + Tax
24,740
$
Saving $16,656
MSRP ............$84,975 Cash Price + Tax
68,319
$
2016 CHEV LD DBL
Stk# W4420
Saving $9,107
MSRP ............$47,230 Cash Price + Tax
38,123
$
2016 CRUZE
Stk# W3350
Saving $5,028
MSRP ............$26,740 Cash Price + Tax
21,712
$
2017 EQUINOX
Stk# X0560
Saving $7,277
MSRP ............$38,085 Cash Price + Tax
30,808
$
2016 GMC HD DBL
Stk# W1840
Saving $11,088
MSRP ............$57,135 Cash Price + Tax
46,047
$
2017 TERRAIN
Stk# X0800
Saving $7,659
MSRP ............$39,995 Cash Price + Tax
32,336
$
2017 VERANO
Stk# X0620
Saving $5,311
MSRP ............$28,155 Cash Price + Tax
22,844
$
Saving $16,707
MSRP ............$85,230 Cash Price + Tax
68,253
$
2016 CHEV LD DBL
Stk# W4510
Saving $10,409
MSRP ............$57,165 Cash Price + Tax
46,756
$
2017 ENCLAVE
Stk# X0080
Saving $11,377
MSRP ............$58,585 Cash Price + Tax
47,208
$
2016 GMC HD CREW
Stk# W2570
Saving $15,036
MSRP ............$76,875 Cash Price + Tax
61,839
$
2016 GMC LD DBL
Stk# W3260
Saving $11,837
MSRP ............$60,880 Cash Price + Tax
49,043
$
2017 TRAVERSE
Stk# X0170
Saving $11,136
MSRP ............$57,380 Cash Price + Tax
46,244
$
2016 YUKON XL
Stk# W4270
Saving $15,157
MSRP ............$77,480 Cash Price + Tax
62,323
$
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415 WILLOW PARK GREENS
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20 WEST VALLEY EDGE
915 FOURTH STREET
982 SOURIS AVENUE
MLS®555735
MLS®577095
MLS®582779
MLS®583046
MLS®583974
79,999
205,000
$
153,900
$
209,000
$
MLS®570840
225,000
$
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$
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BENSON 610 GEORGE STREET
613 SECOND STREET
1021 VALLEY STREET
#307 – 2141 LARTER ROAD
72 WILLOW PARK GREENS
MLS®585364
MLS®589802
MLS®590747
MLS®556892
MLS®587511
$
209,000
239,900
379,900
$
210,000
$
MLS®581084
17,500
$
1,350,000
$
$
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1917 FIRST STREET
#303 – 408 HERITAGE DRIVE
ELM STREET
430 WILLOW PARK GREENS
MLS®572074
MLS®574723
MLS®579388
MLS®582387
MLS®589403
$
304,900
319,900
239,900
$
485,000
$
3,800,000
$
$
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#302 – 1601 FIRST STREET
23 WEST VALLEY VILLAGE
302 SPRUCE DRIVE
625 KING STREET
MLS®567740
MLS®574972
MLS®581034
MLS®583391
MLS®590102
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255,000
200,000
95,000
$
267,900
$
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192 ROBINSON AVENUE (1/2 PLUS ACRE LOT)
316 MAXFIELD STREET
530 ELGIN AVENUE
MLS®581067
MLS®559071
MLS®559072
MLS®565524
MLS®565682
399,000
27,900
27,900
$
BENSON
ARCOLA
OXBOW
100,000
LAMPMAN 17.98 ACRES
OXBOW
199,000
MANOR
150,000
MLS®580161
84,900
$
ALAMEDA
$
857 WALSH AVENUE
708 GREGSON STREET
224 SECOND CRES
420 EWEN STREET
MLS®577287
MLS®574162
MLS®578678
MLS®579025
MLS®579050
545,900
199,500
$
150,000
OXBOW SW 36-3-8 W2 – RM OF ESTEVAN
724 BERYL AVENUE
MLS®576030 $
125,000
MIDALE PARCEL G SW 19-5-11 W2
359,900
275,000
NORTH PORTAL
MLS®571720
299,000
MIDALE
MLS®578087
129,000
MLS®568336
259,000
MACOUN
223 EISENHOWER STREET
106 MAINPRIZE STREET
ELLA STREET
205 MAIN STREET
MLS®585119
MLS®582400
MLS®590308
MLS®590311
149,900
$
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255,000
179,900
$
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301 SHURYGALO ROAD
$
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449,000
BIENFAIT
99,900
$
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MIDALE
MLS®559485
549,000
HITCHCOCK 118 MAIN STREET
$
ESTEVAN ACREAGE $
425,000
BIENFAIT
$
MIDALE
MLS®582264 $
229 TAYLOR STREET
MLS®576920
99,000
CARLYLE 114 HAYWARD DRIVE
299,000
NORTH PORTAL
$
335,000
BIENFAIT
$
212 PARK AVENUE
MLS®575154
$
$
MLS®568143
$
528 FIRST STREET
MLS®572475
310 TAYLOR STREET
MLS®590000
259,000
MACOUN 531 DEFOREST STREET
MLS®577921 $
CARNDUFF
$
139 OXBOW CRES
$
220 BROADWAY STREET
MLS®587867
$
OXBOW
130,000
$
CARLYLE #8 – 200 RUCKLE ROAD
MLS®586728
539,000
285,000
$
229,900
OXBOW
302 FORREST AVE.(B/P:S Ag9894)W8 $
STOUGHTON 405 MAIN STREET
MLS®570134
$
OXBOW
239,000
$
53 NEWCOMBE STREET
MLS®565698
$
OXBOW
MLS®584229
$
513 WALSH AVENUE
MLS®559347
$
1709 MCCORMICK CRES
155,000
$
613 BERYL AVENUE
MLS®558204
299,000
115,900
$
216 RAILWAY AVENUE
MLS®589879 $
$
KISBEY
RM ESTEVAN ACREAGE (BIENFAIT)
RM OF BENSON ACREAGE
230,000
$
OUT OF TOWN
BIENFAIT
$
#4 – 1437 1ST STREET
321,900
$
ACREAGES & LAND
BLOCK PARCEL A. PALN93r09201 RnE1 MLS®588830
94,900
$
NE 1/4 SEC 12-4-8-W2 PARCEL A
MLS®579001
165,000
$
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369 Matchett Bay
399 Sillers Street
MLS# 561644
299 Wahba Court
MLS# 561416
$799,000
506 Holmgren Bay
MLS# 583815
MLS# 574783
$629,000
$650,000+GST
REDUCED
2461 Hawkes Bay
1481 Mather Crescent
MLS# 562298
2360 Irvine Crescent
MLS# 584184
MLS# 584718
431 Clasky Drive
435 Clasky Drive
MLS# 579767
MLS# 570055
$559,000
$525,000+GST
$514,900
$489,900
$474,900
$449,900
822 Phillips Place
511 Milne Crescent
745 Sun Valley Drive
410 Sillers Street
412 Sillers Street
1901 Westview Place
$419,000
$399,900
$399,900+GST
MLS# 572833
$389,900+GST
MLS# 576874
104 Perry Crescent
$424,000
MLS# 572855
REDUCED
REDUCED
1005 Second Street
655 Eva Street
$314,000
$275,000
Motivated Seller
2363 Irvine Crescent
1317 Third Street
MLS# 583268
MLS# 587002
MLS# 564151
$439,000
$429,000
MLS# 587672
MLS# 577876
REDUCED
MLS# 585734
$359,900
$359,000
1722 2nd Street
807 Fourth Street
510 McLeod Avenue
$269,000
$259,900
$255,000
803 Hastings Place
918 First Street
918 Henry Street
$239,000
$229,900
$224,900
SOLD 1014 Second Street
1826 Second Street
$335,000
$330,000
635 Eva Street
1426 2nd Street
MLS# 557698
MLS# 577967
MLS#563819
MLS# 556504
$329,000
$314,900
MLS# 560261
MLS# 584576
MLS# 574540
MLS# 588131
MLS# 584296
REDUCED
SOLD 920 Fourth Street
1418 5th Street
MLS# 571986
MLS# 584325
1714 Third Street
622 Second Street
1034 First Street
$249,900
$248,900
$240,000
$239,900
MLS# 555258
MLS# 556682
$249,900
$252,400
1030 3rd Street
MLS# 572356
MLS# 587441
MLS# 587707
MLS# 586529
MLS# 585901
Lot
NEW LISTING
SOLD 438 Third Street
838 First Street
606 Albert Street
109 McDonald Road
801 Valley Street
1410 Fifth Street
2123 Larter Rd.
636 3rd Street
$219,500
$219,000
$219,000
$214,900
$184,900
$140,000
$139,900
$109,000
MLS# 588338
Petterson Point Condominiums
#409-2141 Larter Rd. MLS# 579992
MLS# 570346 MLS# 575638 MLS# 586436
$259,900 105 - 12 Cundall Dr.
MLS# 590066
303-1226 Third St.
202-432 Heritage Dr.
MLS# 576961
MLS#590766
$237,500
$199,900 104-306 Perkins St.
$159,900 TO $259,000
MLS#568602
$245,900
MLS#575289
$148,000
204 Willow Park Greens 206 Willow Park Greens 426 Willow Park Greens MLS# 584870
MLS# 584858
$84,900
$84,900
MLS# 584917
$84,900
MLS# 576328
MLS# 564581
MLS# 580920
802 First Street
405-1637 First Street MLS# 588498
$345,000 202 - 701 Henry St.
SOLD $184,900 MLS# 565304
Multi Family
MLS# 587455
Acreages / Land
Mobile Homes
Condominiums
MLS# 574531
420 Heritage Drive
MLS# 566028
634 Fifth Street
$529,000
$358,000
1455 Nicholson Road
1 Woodend Place
1038 Valley Street
MLS# 584623
$478,000
Beinfait
Beinfait
901 Shurygalo Road
430 Young Street
421 Young Street
MLS# 582416
MLS# 560428
$350,000
$288,900
$235,000
REDUCED
322 Taylor Street Bienfait
214 Second Street Frobisher
MLS# 557552
$125,000 409 Taylor Street
1001 Shurygalo Road Bienfait
$135,000
$99,900
MLS# 571212
Nelson Acreage
Meckler/Johnson Land
$449,000
$409,000
MLS# 567505
Wilker Acreage MLS# 586512
MLS# 588134
$274,900
Airport Parcel
MLS# 577014
Shurygalo Acreage
SE 4-1-8 W2nd 4-10 Acre Parcels
$67,500
$49,900 EACH
MLS# 583122
$106,000
84 Highway #39 East
Bienfait 310 Young Street MLS# 573286
$230,000
Beinfait
Bienfait 722 Carbon Avenue
221 Taylor Street
MLS# 563717
MLS# 587251
$154,900
$184,900
MLS# 577409
Morsky Drive Lots 72REDUCED Devonian Street MLS# 566118
$499,900
MLS# 584615
$950,000 25 Escana Street MLS# 566650
$499,000 1210 Fourth Street MLS# 590743
$114,900
738 5th Street MLS# 584646
$599,000
140 Sixth Street MLS# 566920
$495,000
MLS# 560448
$54,900
228 Second Street Frobisher
Benson
Lampman
Lampman
280 Second Ave. E.
411 First Street N.
310 Third Avenue E.,
$144,900
$139,900
$379,000
$210,000
MLS# 573865
MLS# 575960
MLS# 564894
MLS# 576710
SOLD Midale
Roche Percee
Roche Percee
Carnduff
315 Tisdale Street
424 Eisenhower Street
602 Cherry Avenue
17-20 First Street
709 Spencer Avenue
$129,000
$314,900
$189,900
$380,000
$24,900
$380,000
MLS# 570314
$343,000
$75,000
406 Main Street MLS# 576038
601 3rd Street MLS# 584629
MLS# 572757
REDUCED
Midale
MLS# 566070
$645,000
Thauberger Land
MLS# 556554
Lampman
$349,000
$499,000
$949,000
MLS# 555201
MLS# 584634
MLS# 584638
Commercial
Bienfait
1537 First Street
MLS# 566104
MLS# 566111
$269,000
REDUCED
Bienfait
730 Fifth Street
MLS# 566053
$176,800
Out of Town
MLS# 588320
MLS# 585374
MLS# 582437
MLS# 576936
MLS# 577110
MLS# 570751
REDUCED
Torquay
422 Miller Avenue MLS# 570652
$178,000
Torquay 502 Railway Avenue MLS# 584129
$135,000
Build your DREAM HOME NOW!
14 lots to choose from!
Royal Heights Phase III Serviced Lots
City lots are now available in Royal Height area, close Starting at to parks, schools and hospital. Option for walkout $103,000+GST basement is available.
Torquay
118 Poole St., MLS# 568029
$119,000
3 Units Available! 306.634.3999 www.parkviewtownhouses.ca
Torquay
618 Saskatchewan Ave., MLS# 568007
$99,000
BAY MEADOWS TOWNHOMES BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
306-421-7516 MLS# 587480
$339,900+GST
Vacant Lots Available in the Trojan Subdivision.
Starting at
$92,500 to $133,000 +GST
MLS# 572702
November 2016
Estevan
Mercury www.estevanmercury.ca
Jamie Dyer
306-421-3902
Lori Gonas
Mike DeBruyne
Erin Wagstaff
Kristen O’Handley
Cindy Dueck
306-421-9884
306-421-3348
306-421-8026
306-421-9065
306-471-7661
REALTOR®/OWNER
BROKER/OWNER jamiedyer@royallepage.ca
REALTOR®
REALTOR®/OWNER
CALL US FOR DETAILS
BIENFAIT
HUME
* Estevan office only
Bienfait Lots
#1 Willow Park Greens
CARNDUFF
LAMPMAN
LAMPMAN
LAMPMAN
$129,000
206-525 Dufferin Ave.
NORTH PORTAL
STOUGHTON
MLS®# 569561
MLS®# 558661
HIRSCH
MLS®# 585919
REDUCED
$69,900
508 Railway Avenue
MLS®# 583630
$85,000
$76,050
$85,050
Unit 3 The Stables MLS®# 558138
8-9 Block 06 MLS®# 585475
Unit 2 The Stables MLS®# 558135
LAMPMAN
LAMPMAN
MACOUN
307 2nd Ave. E MLS®# 580024
210 2nd Ave. E MLS®# 590183
309 1st Ave. MLS®# 558917
304-541 Dufferin Ave.
508 - 1st Avenue East
MLS®# 569554
111 Noggle St. MLS®# 588423
$125,000
SOLD
MLS®# 583622
691 Bisset MLS®# 573230
OXBOW
LAMPMAN
LAMPMAN
BIENFAIT
MACOUN
OXBOW
BENSON
$129,900
$140,000
$163,000
$165,000
$104,900
$90,000
105-541 Dufferin Ave.
306-634-HOME (4663)
REDUCED
REDUCED
$129,000
$69,000
Starting $69,500
$89,900
INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
LAMPMAN
Lot 2 Block D Plan FP4119 MLS®# 579438
104-4th St. W MLS®# 571300
Dream Realty
WWW.ROYALLEPAGEDREAMREALTY.CA
$15,000
$85,050
REALTOR®
lorigonas@royallepage.ca mikedebruyne@royallepage.ca erinwagstaff@royallepage.ca kristenohandley@royallepage.ca cindydueck@royallepage.ca
HELPING YOU IS WHAT WE DO
Unit 8 The Stables MLS®# 558140
REALTOR®
705 Prospect Ave. MLS®# 574530
105 Grove St.
MLS®# 559048
$109,000
$149,900
104 Grove St. MLS®# 575825
$109,900
$154,000
333 Aldridge St. MLS®# 567247
$112,900
$163,000
$109,900
441 Appleton Ave. MLS®# 578856
823 Beryl Avenue
MLS®# 584640
121 Main St. MLS®# 572556
TORQUAY
FROBISHER
STOUGHTON
$189,999
$199,900
LAMPMAN
NUS
$169,000
219 First St. MLS®# 587776
$179,000
$179,500
200 Railway Avenue
937 4th St. MLS®# 580434
MLS®# 585073
$180,000
Dukart Acreage MLS®# 590201
$185,000
119 Carrol St. MLS®# 553196
CONDO BO
$187,500
205-306 Petterson Drive
MLS®# 586069
302 Tiverton Ave. MLS®# 581012
HITCHCOCK
$203,500
306-304 Petterson Dr.
MLS®# 576905
$205,000
$205,000
#206-306 Petterson Dr.
MLS®# 579637
#106-306 Petterson Dr.
MLS®# 585740
$205,000 310-306 Petterson Dr.
MLS®# 588510
$209,900
$229,900
$229,900
932 4th St. MLS®# 562685
317 Railway Crescent
NORTH PORTAL
MACOUN
$259,000
217 Antrim St. MLS®# 586599
$239,500
726 Isabelle St. MLS®# 579541
MLS®# 583524
D L O S $259,000
74 Foord Crescent
MLS®# 582853
MANOR
5 BDRM
$289,500
621 King St. MLS®# 585812
REDUCED
$339,900
112 Perry Cres. MLS®# 586993
$289,900
BENSON
OXBOW
$399,900
#495 2nd Street
MLS®# 572181
SOLD $265,000
$249,000
126 Oxbow Cres. MLS®# 573290
MLS®# 567826
LAMPMAN
BIENFAIT
LAMPMAN
ROCHE PERCEE
BIENFAIT
HITCHCOCK
REDUCED
$360,000
Wock Acreage MLS®# 565112
$294,900
$365,900
Bowey Acreage MLS®# 590265
$299,000
$299,500
D L O S $249,500
$309,900
BIENFAIT
STOUGHTON
MIDALE
$374,500
$409,000
541 Princess St. MLS®# 571000
REDUCED
$429,000
McGillicky Farm MLS®# 568560
$379,000
300 Archibald St. MLS®# 580206
122 Hwy 47 - S MLS®#564002
OXBOW
$279,900
61 Prospect Ave. MLS®# 589642
$9,000/month 260-270 Kensington Ave.
$9,600/month
$429,900
526 Third St. MLS®#591106
$9,800/ month
MLS®# 569622
118 47Hwy S MLS®# 587648
OXBOW
BIENFAIT
BIENFAIT
$314,000
$369,000
D
E LEAS
$299,900
71 Marion Ave. MLS®# 567480
424 Main St. MLS®# 573685
$439,900
1408 Fourth St. MLS®# 588546
$499,900
Papalia Acreage MLS®# 554460
$1,125,000 380 Hwy 18 West MLS®# 558132
Parcel C Plan 101850937 MLS®# 573100
$1,345,000 53 Escana St. MLS®# 586076
$258,900
302 Main St. MLS®# 588854
$315,000
MLS®# 585109
$285,000
104-2201 Newcombe Drive
MLS®# 585095
$318,900
209 Duncan Rd. MLS®# 554644 BIENFAIT
$379,500
409 Brooks Rd. MLS®# 589450
$399,900
302 Hammett Bay MLS®# 590717
$520,000
1908 Matte Court MLS®# 580562
#2-1210 7th Street MLS®# 574436
$10,560/month 353 Devonian St. MLS®# 576713
SOLD
SOLD SOLD $39,900
225 King Street
MLS®# 582975
$99,900
462 Devonian MLS®# 556363
107 Industrial Dr.
MLS®# 559595
$399,000
Lot 8/9 Block 32 plan 10181943 MLS®# 558479
$1,350,000
347 Superior Ave. MLS®# 566749
$1,700,000
401-403 Devonian Street
$2,880/month
$3,800/month
#1-1210 7th St. MLS®# 555060
1238 4th St. MLS®# 575512
OXBOW
BENSON
$175,000
216 Railway Avenue
MLS®# 584017
$198,000
NE 10-6-8 W2nd MLS®# 557606
LAMPMAN
CARNDUFF
$453,000
Lot 11 Dukart Drive
MLS®# 585366
$499,000
$549,900
MLS®# 582389
MLS®#563355
600 Forrest Avenue
EXCLUSIVE LISTING
$829,432
$249,900
COMMERCIAL
KISBEY
$6,600/month
BIENFAIT
1522 Thorn Crescent
MACOUN 78.81 ACRES
REDUCED
$224,900
BENSON
521 Third St. MLS®# 563402
MLS®# 583696
MLS®# 568356
336 Russell St. MLS®# 586296
NORTH PORTAL
3 Broad St. MLS®# 575891
$279,900
$279,900
609 Beryl Avenue
618 Eva St. MLS®# 579286
$369,500
MLS®# 584089
OXBOW
1303 Valley View St.
730 Bradley Ave. MLS®# 566102
$199,900
320 Donnelly Street
909 King St. MLS®# 580909
ZOER Acreage MLS®# 586508
703 Park Dr. MLS®# 581116
207 Second Ave. MLS®# 586598
SOLD
$219,000
MLS®# 582201
$279,000
816 Beryl Ave. MLS®# 578261
406 Taylor St. MLS®#587598
$215,000
467 Monroe Street
OXBOW
1533 Young St. MLS®# 561724
MLS®# 582934
$344,900
$245,000
MLS®# 585446
#1-1250 8th St. MLS®# 590725
109 Noggle St. MLS®# 571604
217 Carbon Ave. MLS®# 590908
$265,000
$212,500 #208-306 Petterson Dr.
#306-701 Henry St.
$292,000
Orenchuk Acreage
BIENFAIT
306 Hammett Bay MLS®# 590720
$259,900
$240,000
103-1214 Third St. MLS®# 586703
SOLD
MACOUN
315 Main St. MLS®# 559397
MIDALE
301 3rd St. MLS®# 580661
119 Jahn St.
EXCLUSIVE LISTING
$1,855,000 RM of Browning MLS®# 563377
$2,750,000 Derrick Hotel & Smitty’s MLS®# 590737
$2,950,000
126 - 130 Perkins St.
MLS®#586488
$3,400,000 118 Jahn St.
$599,900
Lot 10 Dukart Drive
MLS®# 585115
ESTEVAN
$6,000,000
RM of Estevan MLS®# 563375
306-634-HOME (4663) 725 4th Street, Estevan WWW.ROYALLEPAGEDREAMREALTY.CA
November 2016
Estevan
Mercury www.estevanmercury.ca
CHOICE REAL ESTATE Each office independently owned and operated
401 Willow Bay $499,900 MLS®#590567
1918 Jesse Bay $695,000 MLS®#587235
373 Matchett Bay $739,000 MLS®#570702
380 Petterson Drive $474,900 MLS®#574484
1279 Veterans Cres. $479,000 MLS®#563426
NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING REALTOR® (Part-Time)
1287 Veterans Bay $419,900 MLS®#589385
1421 Second St. $459,000 MLS®#587016
1590 Wahlmeier Drive $399,000 MLS®#562133
NEW LISTING
642 Second Street $399,000 MLS®#561659
343 Henry Street $395,000 MLS®#576879
1205 Eighth Street $355,000 MLS®#561795
1809 First Street $354,900 MLS®#590899
614 Eva Street $329,900 MLS®#582561
422 Henry St. $329,900 MLS®#578650
1222 Third Street $329,900 MLS®#577229
449 Willow Bay $329,900 MLS®#573372
JOSH LEBLANC 306.421.6778
REDUCED
1474 Nicholson Rd $349,000 MLS®#590930
#2 - 537 Second Street $339,900 MLS®#577829
1609 Dieppe Crescent $329,900 MLS®#576042
NEW LISTING
REDUCED
REDUCED
708 Edward Place $315,000 MLS®#589571
REALTOR® / BROKER
505 McLeod Ave. $309,000 MLS®#582282
1805 Second A St. $309,900 MLS®#587495
REDUCED
1337 Eighth Street $269,000 MLS®#562945
#201 - 408 Heritage Dr. $259,000 MLS®#561683
1904 Dyer Rd. $269,000 MLS®#579134
702 Second St. $299,900 MLS®#578618
1809 Dieppe Cres $299,900 MLS®#561660
NEW LISTING
REDUCED
1110 Third Street $250,000 MLS®#588861
430 Third St. $249,900 MLS®#578522
DIANE JOCELYN 306.421.3170
729 Albert Street $289,900 MLS®#560991
818 Third Street $279,000 MLS®#560853
313 Second Street $249,900 MLS®#578188
825 Valley Street $239,900 MLS®#568898
NEW LISTING
REALTOR®
JOAN SELK 306.421.6425 220 Duncan Road $239,000 MLS®#577177
1834 Second Street A $229,000 MLS®#588946
#3-1250 Eighth Street $235,000 MLS®#577299
1440 Fourth Street $233,000 MLS®#589534
#2 - 416 Heritage Drive $215,000 MLS®#561030
#209-306 Petterson Dr. $205,000 MLS®#588128
17 West Valley Village $195,000 MLS®#561019
906 Isabelle Street $199,900 MLS®#576942
709 Edward Place $229,000 MLS®#586644
#205 - 701 Henry St. $219,900 MLS®#561662
1245 Seventh Street $220,000 MLS®#577116
River Road Acreage $167,500 MLS®#582256
#104-1226 Third Street $184,000 MLS®#577355
830 1st Street $184,900 MLS®#585633
REALTOR®
MELANIE PETERS 306.421.6279 733 King Street $130,000 MLS®#583698
#207-517 Albert Street $144,900 MLS®#585648
#104-525 Dufferin Ave. $129,000 MLS®#587448
216 Willow Park Greens $59,000 MLS®#580938
#18 - 3 Coronation St. $37,500 MLS®#587844
Lischka Acreage $510,000 MLS®#579059
245 Main Street $309,900 MLS®#572402
Stoughton Acreage $309,500 MLS®#582214
Hirsch
#203 - 521 Albert St. $159,000 MLS®#588178
Stoughton
Bienfait
318 Tiverton Ave $309,900 MLS®#582957
Torquay
315 Archibald St. $327,500 MLS®#577106
Midale
319 Weldon Road $369,900 MLS®#590861
Bienfait
234 Young St. $419,000 MLS®#578871
Bienfait
801 Shurygalo Rd. $459,000 MLS®#588685
Bienfait
REDUCED
1 North & South Roberts St. $249,000 MLS®#573145
LISA MONTEYNE 306.421.7445
Outram
342 Michel Ave. $197,900 MLS®#587515
401 First Ave. E $249,000 MLS®#590726
Lampman
Division Avenue $249,000 MLS®#566415
Roche Percee
266 Hansen Ave. $199,000 MLS®#560801
Midale
Midale Acreage $269,000 MLS®#575199
Macoun
Frobisher Acreage $219,000 MLS®#588177
Torquay
350 Tavistock Ave. $274,500 MLS®#575761
Frobisher
Torquay
121 Portland St. $275,000 MLS®#561529
Midale
521 Tiverton Ave. $279,900 MLS®#578673
Torquay
NEW LISTING
REALTOR®
311 First Ave. E $99,900 MLS®#567922
301 Tiverton Ave. $60,000 MLS®#560616
Roche Percee
603 Cherry Ave. $189,000 MLS®#562397
Lampman
Macoun
304 Second Ave. $194,900 MLS®#572518
Torquay
514 Tiverton Ave $130,000 MLS®#582435
Lampman
100 Clare Street $149,000 MLS®#561516
Torquay
193 Robinson Ave. $154,900 MLS®#572555
North Portal
518 Montgomery St. $233,000 MLS®#589607
Macoun
379 O’Connor Ave. $175,000 MLS®#563760
Macoun
510 Tavistock Ave. $249,000 MLS®#578531
Torquay
NEW LISTING
REALTOR®
MEIGAN WILHELM 306.421.3982
Make Us Your Choice In Real Estate
ROSS SYNERGY LAND 10 acre parcels near Boundary Dam
COMMERCIAL
LISTINGS
$150,000 Each 415 Mississipian Dr. $359,000 MLS®#579866
1227 4th Street $199,900 MLS®#561322
1231 4th Street $199,900 MLS®#561321
1127 5th Street $99,000 MLS®#589476
MLS#590057 MLS#590063 MLS#590068
REALTOR®
LESLEY SCHMIDT 306.421.1776
LAND / LOTS MEADOWLARK DEV. HITCHCOCK RM OF ESTEVAN RM OF ENNISKILLEN RM OF BENSON RM OF ESTEVAN SE 16-3-7 W2 410 2ND AVENUE E LAMPMAN
$750,000 $399,000 $79,900 $189,000 $89,500 $139,000 $72,900
578518 562006 561679 561681 584047 585708 563559
407 2ND AVENUE LOTS 3-6 1ST STREET LOT BLK G PL AD 5641 1-1-3 1ST STREET 514 TAVISTOCK AVE
LAMPMAN NORTH PORTAL ROCHE PERCEE ROCHE PERCEE TORQUAY
$64,900 $40,000 $29,900 $20,000 $23,500
563557 576922 585466 561407 589758
HITCHCOCK LOTS STARTING AT $57,500
1228 - 4th Street, Estevan, SK | Phone: 306.634.9898 | Fax: 306.634.2291 | www.coldwellbankerchoice.ca
CHOICE REAL ESTATE Each office independently owned and operated