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No decisions made on Highway 39 Highways 39 and 6 from Estevan to Regina. The Time to Twin committee has panned the idea of passing lanes in the past, claiming passing lanes wouldn’t enhance safety. “Our stance has always been … that highways with this kind of heavy truck traffic need to be twinned,” said Young. “These highways from North Portal to Regina are considered part of Canada’s national highway system, and when I Googled that years ago, it talks about how the national system highways are not single lanes, they’re double-laned.” Doug Wakabayashi with the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure, said they are in the process of wrapping up the general location study for Highways 39 and 6. “Basically the outcome of that is it defines the cen-
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The Time to Twin Highways 39 and 6 committee hasn’t been as active in recent years, but they continue to lobby for double lanes for the highways from North Portal to Regina. Marge Young, who helped form the committee eight years ago and remains the committee’s co-chair along with Lorelei Ireland, said they are concerned with the provincial government’s stance on the highways. In the last two provincial budgets, the government has said they will continue to plan for a combination of twinning and passing lanes for the 240-kilometre stretch of highway. The government had announced in 2013 their objective to twin
tre lane of the new lanes for the highway. Once that’s done, we’ll get into functional planning, which lays out how the roadway will work,” said Wakabayashi. If the ministry opts for a phased approach to twinning, Wakabayashi said there might be some areas where passing lanes might work as an interim measure until traffic volumes reach a level where full twinning is justified. “We’ve completed passing lanes on Highway 7 in the Rosetown area, and also Highway 10 between Balgonie and Fort Qu’Appelle, and have had really good experience with them,” he said. The passing lanes are usually about 10 kilometres long per set. On Highway 10 between Balgonie and Fort Qu’Appelle, there are four sets, he said. Still, Young and the
New obstetrician arrives in Estevan By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
Estevan has its new obstetrician and gynecologist, ending a five-month spell in which the services weren’t available at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Dr. Ahmad Sawwan’s first day practicing in the city was on Sunday. His office is located at the medical clinic inside St. Joe’s. Sawwan is originally Dr. Ahmad Sawwan is welcomed to St. Joseph’s from Egypt and went to Hospital by executive director Greg Hoffort. medical school in that coun- life, it shows right away,” change and improve.” try. He then worked as a said Sawwan. He has worked in other family doctor outside of He decided to accept small and medium-sized Egypt for nine years. the job at St. Joseph’s be- hospitals, and St. Joseph’s Sawwan came to Can- cause of the friendly people fit the bill for Sawwan due ada about a dozen years ago he encountered while visit- to its size and its staff. to complete his obstetrics ing the city last November. “It has a lot of potential and gynecology residence “I think a major part of to grow, and grow in a way at Memorial University my job that I want to do is the community would apin Newfoundland. He has go into a medium-sized hos- preciate,” said Sawwan. practiced in Newfound- pital and an impact on the St. Joseph’s is wellland, Labrador and New way things are, and try to equipped and well-mainBrunswick. implement what we learned tained hospital, and the He’ll be the only obste- in college,” said Sawwan. employees are motivated to trician in the Sun Country “That wasn’t going to do a good job. Health Region. be easy if I had applied to a Estevan was also a per“It’s no cliché in ob- much bigger hospital with fect fit for him, he said. stetrics that when you save norms and routines that a mother’s life and a baby’s would be more difficult to OBSTETRICIAN⇢A2
This could be the last year that Highway 39 between Estevan and the junction with Highway 18 would be a two-lane highway, as a second set of lanes could be finished this year. But the future of the rest of Highway 39 is uncertain. other committee members aren’t supportive of passing lanes. She suggested Highways 39 and 6 should be twinned incrementally, as the province can afford it, just like other highways in the province. “Even though the traffic numbers are down a bit now with the economy,
they’ll come back up,” said Young. “But even with the numbers we have now, most of the parts are still over 5,000 vehicles, which is their magic number for twinning.” Young also doesn’t want to see the government construct passing lanes, and then remove them in the future to be replaced with
double lanes. “Don’t spend the money on something you’re going to rip out. Do it properly the first time,” said Young. She is discouraged that passing lanes are being discussed again, and that so much money and attention are being dedicated to the Regina bypass project.
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Water flow and storage moving along on projected model and plans There is no need for panic in southeast Saskatchewan as far as water flow from regional reservoirs are concerned. But, at the same time, it isn’t a good time to rest easy either. “We never breathe easy when it comes to this time of year,” said Patrick Boyle, spokesman for the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency (WSA), who spoke with the Mercury on the morning of April 17 from his Moose Jaw office. “The Rafferty, Alameda and Boundary Dam reservoirs are all near capacity. We are currently diverting water from Boundary Dam into Rafferty Dam at a rate of four cubic metres per second and releasing from Rafferty into the river system at a rate of 10 cubic metres per second,” said Boyle referring to the water management model the agency is following this week. “The rate of release from Alameda reservoir is five cubic metres per second. The creek and river systems could handle 20 to 25 cubic metres per second and that would still be less than half of what they could actually accommodate,” he said. Boyle said flows from the two reser-
voirs will be reduced in the relatively near future to accommodate potential rainfall events. “Mother Nature has helped us out. Cooler temperatures along with some freezing at nights, has slowed the snowpack melt and flow. The snow pack in the southeast region should pretty well be complete with the exception of a few spots.” Boyle added that at this particular stage, the focus will be trained on potential rain storms, or perhaps a freak, late April snow storm since they are not unheard of in this province, and generally, not welcomed. “If we get a week or two of heavy rainfall, it would change the picture. There are continuing concerns downstream with regards to water levels and saturated soil, but that is out of our control here. We are holding back what we could and in accordance with our international agreement. They had a heavy snow pack in North Dakota and western Manitoba, so they are dealing with their wet conditions but we haven’t received a lot of calls from them.”
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Part of the problem is they don’t feel the government has answered the question about passing lanes, such as how long the passing lanes will be, and where they will be located. If they are going to move ahead with a combination of twinning and passing lanes, then Young believes Estevan to Weyburn should be twinned. And Regina the junction for Highways 39 and 6 needs to be double lanes as well. “To me, those are the busiest areas with the most accidents,” said Young. One portion of Highway 39 is expected to have double lanes by the end of this year. The govern-
ment announced in 2013 its plans to twin Highway 39 from Estevan to an area south of the junction with Highway 18. “There was a fair amount of the earthwork that was completed last construction season, and providing we get relatively decent or normal weather, we’re on track to have that completed and open to traffic by the end of this construction season,” said Wakabayashi. The earthwork will need to be finished this year. Then they will need to work on the overpass and apply the asphalt. Young said she is encouraged to see the provincial government will move ahead with twinning High-
way 39 east of Estevan. She is also pleased to see the junction of Highways 18 and 39 will be moved further west, since she views the current location as a bad one. “We appreciate that they’ve done even a small section for us,” said Young. Wakabayashi noted there is another portion of highway the Time to Twin committee has been lobbying for that will eventually have double lanes. As part of the Regina bypass project, Highway 6 will be twinned from the junction with Highway 1 to an area south of the junction with the bypass. “That’s scheduled to be finished and open to traffic no later than the
end of the 2019 construction season,” said Wakabayashi. He estimates it’s approximately a five-kilometre stretch. Young said she, Ireland and another person are still involved with the committee. They have the support of the southeast and south-central transportation planning committees. The southeast committee reiterated their support for the Time to Twin committee last year. She has also been lobbying Souris-Moose Mountain MP Robert Kitchen to gain his support. He said he backs the twinning project, and he
has been in contact with Transport Minister Marc Garneau about federal funding. After the provincial government announced their intention to twin the highways in 2013, Young said the committee eased up on their efforts. They knew the project needed federal funding, and they were told to wait their turn for federal support. The feds stepped forward with money in the spring of 2015 for the stretch from Estevan to south of the Highway 18 junction, but the committee is still waiting, and that’s frustrating, she said, because Young believes
Time to Twin committee chair Marge Young this is a project that’s ready to go. “I can’t imagine that anybody who felt in favour of it before isn’t still in favour of it now,” said Young.
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Since he completed his residency in Canada, Sawwan didn’t have to go through the Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment. But he did need to be licenced by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan, which was a very lengthy process, according to Greg Hoffort, the hospital’s executive director. It’s the reason St. Joseph’s was without the obstetrician and gynecologist services for so long. “We brought Dr. Sawwan out in November to take a look at the community and show him everything we have, and to meet a lot of the staff and community people,” said Hoffort. “From that we decided we were really impressed with Dr. Sawwan and we wanted to offer him a position here, and we were grateful he accepted.”
Hoffort said the services Sawwan provides have been in need since the departure of Dr. Idris Yekinni last November. He stressed a complete obstetrical service is dependent on the ability to manage high-risk pregnancies, including C-sections, and so they were waiting on Sawwan’s arrival. “We have an obstetrics program, and it’s vital to have a qualified obstetrician,” said Hoffort. A lot of expectant mothers have had to go to Regina in the last five months for checkups or to have their babies. “If at all possible, we want people to get the services they want and expect right in Estevan, rather than travel to Regina,” said Hoffort. “It’s a very important piece of the St. Joseph’s puzzle.” Hoffort didn’t know how many babies have been born in Regina who
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would have been born in Estevan, nor did he have the number of births at St. Joseph’s over the last five months. But the hospital had more than 300 deliveries per year while Yekinni was practicing here, since St. Joseph’s is the one hospital in the health region with an obstetrics department. “I can tell you my phone has been buzzing … from staff and physicians who know he’s coming, to make sure that Dr. Sawwan is here, because they’ve been waiting for him anxiously.” An example of the challenges caused by the lack of an obstetrician and gynecologist came early this year. The first baby born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in 2017 was delivered on Jan. 13, which is much later than normal. Sawwan brings the total number of physicians in the city to 12, including family physicians, a surgeon, an anesthesiologist and now a obstetriciangynecologist.
Powerful Gusts The strong winds that swept through the Estevan area late last week left their mark. They damaged a number of trees, including this one on Lynd Crescent.
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The WSA did not have to deal with any awkward ice jams on local waterways in the southeast this year, which also eased their concerns heading into this annual anxious period. Boyle said some farms were impacted slightly with localized jamming, but none were serious. Further north, the lake levels in the Qu’Appelle
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fronts, so we can never breathe easy. There may be some water backups for roadways and in smaller water storage sheds and those saturated conditions extend into North Dakota and Manitoba, so there will be close monitoring of the situation for some time yet,” he said. Full supply level for the Rafferty Dam reservoir is 555.5 metres while the full supply levels at Boundary Dam and Alameda Dam reservoirs are 560.8 and 562 metres respectively.
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The Souris Valley Museum’s expansion is complete, and now they are venturing into unchartered territory. The museum is hosting its first-ever spring program, an archaeology camp for children ages five to 10. It started Tuesday afternoon and will continue until Friday. “The kids will learn all about dinosaurs in the area, early First Nations and Métis history, legends and stories,” said Veneziano. “Continuing on in the week, they’re going to learn about soils, rocks and what you can find in the ground.” The last day of the camp will include an archaeological dig in which the kids will find various items. Those items will be put on display at the museum. The spring program, and the early opening of the museum, are due to the expansion. Some lingering cleanup work was needed on Thursday so that the expansion would be ready for the camp. The new space includes a programming and multipurpose room, and two permanent washrooms. Veneziano noted the museum’s board members raised the funds for the addition before he arrived in 2015, and the museum received a grant from Af-
The Souris Valley Museum has been offering a spring program for the first time every. The first session was on Tuesday afternoon. finity Credit Union. “When we broke ground in November, I was really looking forward to offering the community of Estevan something different and something fun to do during our spring programs, as well as looking into fall and winter programs, which I am trying to figure out,” said Veneziano. Veneziano said it feels great to offer a spring program at the museum. After the camp is finished, the museum will be closed again for a few days. It will reopen on May 1 with reduced hours, but it will be open for five days a week. Veneziano said there are a few reasons why the museum will be closed in late April. They still have a winter office, and they are in the process of shifting the winter office’s operations to
the museum. They also want to spruce up the grounds. The museum will be open seven days a week starting on the Victoria Day long weekend. The museum will launch their 2017 season, and celebrate their status as a year-round attraction, with a grand reopening celebration and their annual Cowpokes and Cookouts event on May 27, starting at 10 a.m. “We always do Cowpokes and Cookouts for the opening of our season,” said Veneziano. Visitors can enjoy museum tours, schoolhouse re-enactments, crafts, hay rides, a chili cook-off and other activities. Last year they had a baked beans competition. “We’re looking at changing the competition
each year, or every couple of years, just to make something different for the community to come and taste and try and get involved in,” said Veneziano. The museum will be open seven days a week throughout the summer, and then resume being open five days a week in September. It will be open for the rest of the year. Veneziano is looking forward to seeing the impact that being open year-round will have on the museum’s visitor numbers. “Being open yearround provides the community with a place to come during all of the seasons,” said Veneziano. “It will allow us to do new programming out here at the museum, and also increase our numbers and our public awareness.
Souris Valley Museum director-curator Mark Veneziano. “As I’ve said in the past, being open on a seasonal basis, from May long weekend to the September long weekend, when we closed our doors, we found
sometimes people might have forgotten about us, so being open year-long will allow us to provide the community with a place to come.”
Numbers steady for Salvation Army The demand at the Estevan Salvation Army’s food bank has been steady through the first 3 1/2 months of the year. Major Heather Harbin told the Mercury their shelves are still at about 50 to 60 per cent capacity. The shelves aren’t as full as they were at Christmas time, when they were full due to the support the Salvation Army received during their Christmas campaigns, but the food bank has been able to keep up with the demand. “We find that January, February and March can be a bit slow, but we just had a food drive from one of the churches in town, and we’re steadily having folks
come on a regular basis,” said Harbin. They also received a donation from the Knights of Columbus. Between the $600 that was donated for the Salvation Army’s preChristmas efforts, and the $500 that was presented on Thursday, the K of C contributed $1,100. Cash donations have allowed them to purchase some of the items that were lacking, Harbin said. Harbin noted they could always use canned meat, granola bars, snacks for children’s lunches, and staples such as peanut butter and condiments such as ketchup. RBC employees
dropped by recently to help organize the food bank’s shelves. Their head office then contributed $1,000. The demand at the food bank has been similar to last year, Harbin said, but that still leaves the number of clients higher than it was two years ago, and much higher than it was before the price of oil plunged in 2014. Harbin didn’t have any numbers for the demand at the food bank, in terms of individuals and families they have assisted, or the amount of food they have distributed. “Each week is pretty busy, and that’s how we gauge it,” said Harbin.
From the left, Estevan Salvation Army Major Wilf Harbin accepts a cheque from Knights of Columbus past grand knight Bill Baryluk and member Paul Radomski.
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It’s still a clouded issue Canadians will be able to celebrate this country’s 151st birthday by legally lighting up a joint. The federal government has introduced legislation to legalize marijuana by July 1, 2018, fulfilling one of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s election campaign promises. But there are still a lot of questions regarding the details of a legal pot industry. Canada doesn’t have a lot of international precedent to guide it. We will be just the second country in the world, after Uruguay, to fully legalize marijuana. It’s decriminalized in some parts of the world, and legal in some American states, but countries as a whole have been leery about legalizing marijuana. This country is venturing into a relatively unchartered territory. It means our legislation has to deal with the price of cannabis, how it will be taxed, and how it can be promoted and packaged. Who will get the revenues from the marijuana taxes? Will it merely be the federal government? Or will the provincial governments get a cut? Will provinces that have a legal drinking age of 19 opt for a similar legal age for pot?
One of the biggest issues is related to driving while under the influence of marijuana. Will there be changes for legislation on driving while impaired by drug? Local police currently issue a few charges each year for motorists impaired by marijuana, but you can be sure those numbers will soar once marijuana becomes legal, and usage becomes more commonplace. Police will also need training on how to identify a motorist who is impaired by marijuana. The good news is the legislation that was released last week seems to be fairly restrictive. It will be illegal to sell pot to someone under the age of 18. It will be illegal to possess more than 30 grams of the drug. And there will continue to be restrictions when it comes to the sale of the drug. If someone wants to possess a small amount of marijuana for recreational purposes, that will be fine and dandy. But if they want to sell it illegally, then they’re still going to be in trouble if they get caught. The attitudes of Canadians have slowly been shifting when it comes to marijuana.
Most now understand the benefits of medicinal marijuana. And there are more who would back the decriminalization of marijuana. They think a simple ticket would be better than a charge for dealing with possession of small amounts of the drug. Decriminalization likely would be the best option for dealing with marijuana possession. It would allow the police to dedicate more time to other crimes, and it would free up time spent in courts on possession charges. And it’s not as complex as fully legalizing the drug. We still have a very negative attitude towards hard drugs, and deservedly so. Most Canadians scoff at the suggestion of legalizing all drugs. Hopefully we never see the day in which cocaine is legal. But for better or worse, marijuana will be legal in Canada. We get to deal with the benefits and the issues concerned with a legal pot market. Future generations might look at this decision and thank us. Or they might look at it and wish our government had acted differently.
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buses and similar services in Saskatchewan. Did this board, with its bovine feces “running rights,” protect STC to the point of it never having the business acumen to make a buck? Certainly these operations think they can make money. About a decade ago I ended up writing a number of stories about a dustup between companies in North Battleford regarding taxi service and limo service which involved the Highway Traffic Board (HTB). I can't believe such an entity exists still in this province. If you want to haul freight, then buy a semi or a van, and hang up your shingle. If you get the business, you survive. If not, your fleet goes up for auction. But when it comes to hauling passengers, it’s a totally different matter. You have to get “running rights” for certain routes, and that’s exclusionary to others unless they are also granted running rights. That was what this dustup was about. To Joe Public, who pays for the highways, all highways, the concept of not being able to use those same highways because someone has regulatory dibs on it is maddening to the extreme. What is this, communist China? Do we need the central committee’s approval to drive a bus? Really? In 21st century Saskatchewan? Perhaps if STC had to compete with other bus services for the last several decades, we would have a healthier bus system today. The loss of one service wouldn’t be so devastating. CJME reported, “The HTB may approve an application but companies are not given the authority to move ahead with their business until proof of adequate insurance is obtained and that there are no notices of opposition. “Interested parties have 21 days to file a notice of opposition. If there is, a public hearing is arranged and the HTB listens to all parties and will make a decision on the application after
that. All of this process can take up to three months to approve.” Why the hell in a free enterprise world should anyone be allowed to oppose another person’s business initiative, and have a government body say, “Okay, I guess we’ll stamp it out.” You want to oppose it? Offer a similar or better service at a better price, or shut the hell up. If Carpe Diem’s application is opposed by DiCal’s, or vice versa, the Highway Traffic Board could snuff out one of the ventures. That, dear folks, is why we have been so reliant on STC. No one else could give them a run for their money, because they had all the running rights. It’s only now, after it folded, we are seeing the rise of free enterprise in its place. Global noted, in the case of Carpe Diem, “The charter buses would not be liquorlicensed, unlike the limos in their fleet.” Well, there’s a hell of an idea. What happens on any airliner as soon as the wheels are up? They offer you a drink. Why isn’t this offered on buses? If they can’t make much of a profit on the fare and freight alone, let them offer booze! None of these passengers are driving anyhow. That’s why they’re on the bus in the first place. A couple of drinks each multiplied by the passengers and suddenly profitability might not be so hard to reach. It is clearly evident that the bus and freight services offered by STC are indeed replaceable. I do not need to suggest the nonunion, private sector can provide the same service and make a profit. Three businesses already have, and are putting their money where their mouths are. Let’s see where this ride takes us. Maybe soon you can even have a drink to that, too, on your ride to Regina. Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian.zinchuk@ sasktel.net.
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An interesting thing happened An interesting thing happened in the weeks leading up to the demise of the Saskatchewan Transportation Company, STC. In the past week I’ve heard of three companies announcing they intend to step in and fill some of the gap left by the impending shutdown of STC. Could it be private enterprise might just be capable of offering a more efficient and effective service? Could there be even more entrepreneurs about to launch their own services? So far we’ve heard of a new shuttle service between Martensville, Warman and Saskatoon offered by AV Shuttlecab of Saskatoon. DiCal Transport of Melville is proposing a service in the Yorkton area running down to Regina. But surely the biggest, to date, is the application of Lumsden-based Carpe Diem to the Highway Traffic Board to take over STC’s routes. I’m not certain, but it seemed like they wanted to basically reincarnate STC, with smaller, less expensive buses, under private ownership and operation. Presumably, they would be non-union. It’s ironic they need the approval of the Highway Traffic Board, which regulates
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Don’t be too disgruntled dear diary, I’m only here for a brief time, sort of filling in a gap so-to-speak. Next week you can be gruntled again. I received a call containing an opportunity to crawl back into the journalistic trenches and, well, who can resist that temptation? The last few months have been a bit crazy doncha think? The provincial government finally hit the financial brick wall of reality and shut down the Saskatchewan Transportation Company bus service, did a check off on health regions with promises of a new tomorrow on that horizon, which, of course, will not happen and started to flex muscle on the elementary and secondary education systems by declaring they would now be calling the shots, even though regional school boards would remain in place. The board members would be available to field calls and complaints from the panting public, but according to the plan, as we understand it, school board autonomy is going to disappear. Of course library services will have to be cut by about 60 per cent. I expect that will signal the demise of more than a few small library sites due to the lack of cash. Those well noted cuts, plus a hike in the PST set the stage for a new world order for the governing Saskatchewan Party. But it has been a fine 10-year romantic stretch, especially here in what the pundits like to refer to as “rural Saskatchewan” where the Sask. Party reigns supreme, and probably will continue to do so, only with lower approval ratings heading into 2018. On the federal front? Well, we still have Sunny Ways, the Sequel tapping into his good looks file. He’s the best selfie party leader we have although Rona Ambrose could be considered a close second, but her time as a party leader is coming to a close. She’ll be handing those reins over to Kevin O’Leary (Trump Light) within the year, or so it seems. The Conservatives aren’t the only party desperately seeking a fill-in leader. The NDP started a race for the top rung of their particular ladder. So far their dance card contains just four names while the Conservatives have now whittled their list of leadership contenders down to Kevin and 134 wanna be leaders, or something like that. Just think, we were mocking the Republican Party in the U.S. for their huge candidate list before they settled on Donnie. At least they have a leader, or something resembling one for half a day each week. The poor Democratic Party has nobody. Hillary went into hiding after her humbling loss and they have no natural heir waiting in the wings. Of course, political leadership situations both here in Canada and especially in the United States do not necessarily hinge on actual leadership qualities but rather on how much money the hopeful has, or can raise. We try to put a curb on it in Canada, but it only works moderately well and the poor American politicians, well, they’re on the fundraising treadmill constantly. You now need to be independently wealthy to even consider a run for presidency there and then the winner (and losers) still need to continue to feed at the Super Pac trough just to stay alive and somewhat relevant. Of course the current U.S. president is no longer relevant, but it seems nobody has the courage to tell him that because they don’t want him to get angry and start calling them bad names. So, on the national scenes, I believe we can count ourselves lucky for the time being. I’d much rather have the smiley, sunny ways selfie star as opposed to grumpy and grouchy Donnie. It’s a sad state of affairs, but keep voting dear diary. We’re bound to get lucky one of these years.
Budget was friendly to corporations The editor: Another complimentary corporate budget. Premier Brad Wall’s Saskatchewan Party is moving in that direction with increasing vigor the longer it is in power. A growing number of people wonder why. Relying on corporate personage as sole support for a province such as Saskatchewan must take incredible faith or, possibly, some other incentive. At one time, who donated how much to political parties was easily accessible public knowledge. Democracy claims to be “for the people,” yet to have our ruling political party cheerleading and enabling the corporate takeover of this province’s public institutions, land
mass, resources and even water, points to our democracy being subverted to a corporatocracy, defined here as “rule by the corporations, hiding behind a veneer of democracy.” This budget further weakens our democratic ability that insures we remain democratic, as opposed to corporations calling all the shots. Democratic freedom is being sacrificed for corporate power consolidation. Dumbing down the population into subservience through cuts in education, libraries and public transportation is essential for a corporatocracy to rule. Already we are bound by international trade agreements that give corporate profit greater priority than our own coun-
try’s welfare. Human freedom is in serious jeopardy in this day and age of security paranoia complimented with expanding invasive technology and political terrorist-based policy being applied against common people by our own, as well as international security organizations. There are reasons corporations do not have a right to vote. Functioning democracies reserve that fundamental right for the people it represents and protects from alien powers such as corporations. Lacking the human trait of emotions, corporations have no ability to understand issues of great importance such as environmental health or human social cohesion except in
the context of their budget. These important issues would have to be expressed under a budget expense heading like public relations, government regulations or possibly how to control democracy in the cheapest way. If corporatocracy is how we choose to go, then expect your future generations to be working in sweat shops or as greeters, and that’s only if robots and technology haven’t taken over all those jobs. Human enlightenment has not evolved enough to guarantee we won’t further enslave the human race because certain human egos willingly facilitate it in order to maintain political power. Greg Chatterson Fort San, Sask.
Facing psychological bears The editor: Your brain is welladapted to survive a bear attack, but are you really being attacked by a bear? Charlie Stewart survived a bear attack. He credits divine intervention but it was brain intervention. When your life is at risk, your amygdala responds with a fight-flightor-freeze response. Charlie says, “Next thing I know I was running again.” During his response, his slower think-
ing brain turned off so his faster feeling brain could instantaneously fight or freeze, or in Charlie’s case, flee. In safe parts of Canada, we rarely need our fight-flight-or-freeze response. Yet, there are daily possible triggers. This is problematic because our amygdala does not differentiate between physical and psychological bears. Take this brain response to a farmyard near Biggar on Aug. 9, 2016.
Did Gerald Stanley have a fight response to a psychological bear? This makes him no less culpable but it does suggest a solution. We can practice priming. When we meet individuals who are negatively portrayed in the media and elsewhere, we can intentionally think of positive examples. The practice of priming requires self-regulation. Self-regulation is best wired into our brains early. Every child needs a prima-
ry caregiver who practices attunement. Attunement is being “in tune” with the child’s emotional states so they feel understood and accepted. It is through attunement that we learn to regulate our physical and psychological states. Once self-regulated, our thinking brain has a better chance of outrunning our feeling brain when it sees a psychological bear. Nancy Carswell Shellbrook, Sask.
Government botched the demise of STC The editor: How do you define incompetence? Consider this: the provincial government spent more than $3 million buying buses and upgrading assets for the Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) in 2016, and then shut it down in 2017.
As Spring approaches it reminds us of New Life and Warmer Weather.
That’s right. The Sask. Party government authorized spending $605,000 on new buses and $2.4 million on an upgrade to the Regina maintenance facility in the 2016 fiscal year. The year before that, it purchased four full-sized passenger coaches and four trailers.
This ridiculous waste of taxpayers’ money meets my definition of incompetence. But, even more concerning is that the government will no doubt sell off the assets from our provincial bus company, the one that has served Saskatchewan rural communities for 70 years, to
private businesses at firesale prices. No doubt this is a textbook case of incompetence, but also says a lot about who benefits and who loses at the hands of the Sask. Party and this year’s provincial budget. Sid Wonitowy Yorkton, Sask.
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Sealed envelopes containing Bids clearly marked “City of Estevan WTP Residual Treatment Ponds� and addressed to 183 – 1621 Albert Street, Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2S5 shall be received at the offices of AECOM Canada Ltd. before 2:00 p.m., local time, on April 20, 2017. The Work generally comprises of: site clearing and grubbing; demolition of existing building structures; decommissioning and retrofit of an existing pump station; supply and installation of new residuals pumping system; supply and installation of pump electrical and controls and SCADA programming; supply and installation of yard piping, manholes, and valves; and construction of two (2) earthen residuals ponds. Copies of the Bid Documents can be obtained from the offices of AECOM Canada Ltd. on April 5, 2017, upon receipt of a $100 deposit by cheque, made payable to the City of Estevan. Bids should be accompanied by Bid Security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Bid Price, payable to The City of Estevan. Failure to provide Bid Security will be a factor taken into account when awarding the contract. Inquiries regarding this Project shall be directed to: AECOM Canada Ltd. 183 – 1621 Albert Street, Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2S5 Attention:  Shayne Tracey, P.Eng. Telephone: 306.522.3266 Facsimile: 306.522.3277 shayne.tracey@aecom.com
CITY OF ESTEVAN Public Notice Public Notice is hereby given that the City of Estevan has received an application for the development of two “residential dwelling units� at the following property: 1)
Legal Description: Lot 27, 28, & 29, Block 13, Plan 12538 Civic Address: 1215 Fifth Street
The above noted property is zoned C2 – Commercial Service Zone in which “residential dwelling units� are classified as a discretionary use, and therefore are permitted subject to the approval of City Council and any conditions imposed thereon. Prior to the application being considered by City Council, any person can inquire and make written or verbal submissions on the proposal. Any such intentions or questions on the proposal should be directed to Land Development Services at 634-1862, or email: a.nordquist@estevan.ca, on or before the 5th day of May 2017. Dated at the City of Estevan this 13th Day of April, 2017
SANITARY SEWER MAIN AND STORM SEWER FLUSHING PROGRAM Beginning Tuesday, May 2, 2017 and continuing to Friday, September 1, 2017, the Water and wastewater Division will be carrying out Sanitary Sewer Main Flushing and Storm sewer Flushing, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. with the occasional carry over to 6:00 p.m. During the periods of jetting, residents and businesses are advised to securely cap basement floor drains. Storm sewer will have no effect on homes and business’. 2017 Program Area will encompass all streets East of Souris Ave and North of the CPR Railroad tracks within City limits including: Drader Street Hwy 47 N Souris Avenue (East Side) Queen Street Phillips Place Garner Place Edward Street Edward Place Albert Street Isabelle Street Eva Street Henry Street
George Street Victoria Avenue Alexandra Avenue Arthur Avenue Dufferin Avenue Bannatyne Avenue Princess Street Garrish Place Maple Bay Willow Bay Pine Avenue Poplar Bay Kensington Avenue
King Street Yardley Place Hastings Place Smith Street Milne Crescent Orlowski Avenue Holmgren Bay Peterson Drive Heritage Avenue Marwood Street Walker Road Moss Avenue
Name The K-9 Contest This is YOUR K-9 unit Estevan! We want your help naming the new police dog (male German Shepherd) Children 12 years and under please submit names to: namethek9@estevanpolice.ca Names can be submitted by a single child or as a school class and should be accompanied with the rationale behind the submission. Winner will receive an iPad as well as a framed photo with the K-9 If a name submitted on behalf of a school class is selected – The class will win a pizza party and class iPad Deadline for submission – April 30th, 2017 (Note: If the name chosen has several entries, a draw will be made for a final winner) Final decision to be made by Estevan Police Service selection committee. Must be a resident of Estevan. One entry per person
Trout Crescent Brooks Road Clasky Drive Abbot Bay Frehlick Bay Seregella Place Ross Court Wahba Court Symons Bay Rooney Road Nesbitt Drive Bourquin Road
1. No person shall deposit any natural substances on any highway, public sidewalk, boulevard or ditch within the City of Estevan, excepting: a) On 4th Street from Souris Avenue and 14th Avenue where building is abutting the property line; b) On 5th Street from 13th Avenue to Souris Avenue where the building is abutting the property line; c) On 11th Avenue from 3rd Street to 5th Street where the building is abutting the property line; d) On 12th Avenue from 3rd Street to 6th Street where the building is abutting the property line; e) On 13th Avenue from the North side of 4th Street North 40 meters. 2. No person shall dump any substance on any highway, public side walk, boulevard or ditch within the City of Estevan. 3. The occupier of property in the City of Estevan shall remove any snow, ice or other obstruction from the public sidewalk adjacent to such property within twenty-four (24) hours of the time such snow, ice or other obstruction appears on such public sidewalk. In the event that this subsection is not complied with, the City may remove such snow, ice or other obstructions at the expense of such occupants or owner, and in the event of the non-payment of such expense, such expense may be charged against the property as a special assessment to be recovered in like manner as and with the taxes.
CITY OF ESTEVAN NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT Pursuant to subsection 187 (1) of The Cities Act, notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the City of Estevan for the year of 2016, has been prepared and is open to inspection at the City of Estevan, Finance Department, 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days: March 31, 2017 to May 29, 2017. Any person having an interest in any property who wishes to appeal the assessment of that property to the Board of Revision is required to file a notice of appeal in writing to: The Secretary of the Board of Revision, 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0W7 on or before the 29th day of May, 2017. Dated this 31st day of March, 2017 Trina Sieben City Assessor
Property Maintenance Bylaw 2005-1711 Section 14 All residents are asked to keep their properties clean and free from: ¡ Garbage and junk ¡ Junked vehicles ¡ Excessive growth of weeds and grass – including boulevards and behind fence in alleys ¡ Infestations of rodents or vermin ¡ Dead or hazardous trees ¡ Accumulation of pet wastes
Open House The City of Estevan will hold an Open House with S.A.M.A. representatives in attendance at City Hall, on Tuesday, May 9th and Wednesday May 10th, 2017 by appointment. If you have any questions regarding your assessment, or are considering an appeal please call 306-634-1811 to book your appointment. If you are considering an appeal, please be aware that a mandatory part of the appeal process is the discussion of your assessment with the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency.
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KIDS PROGRAMS: FAMILY ART A hands on arts and crafts program for toddlers aged 18 months and up. Parent participation is required. WHEN: April 27 May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 TIME: 10 – 10:30am COST: $2/family/session Pre-Registration is required KINDER CLUB Encourage creativity and artistic development in your kindergartener. For kids age 4-6. WHEN: April 26, May 2, 10, 16, 24 June 6, 14, 20, 28 TIME: 10:30 – 11:15 COST: $5/child/session Pre-Registration is required MINI ART CAMPS Keep your kids busy during their time off from school with
It is Rail Safety Week and CP Rail will be conducting safety blitzes to educate citizens. For your own safety, please cross the rail road tracks at controlled crossings only. these fun and engaging mini art camps. WHEN: April 19, May 8 TIME: 9:30 – 11:30 Ages 7-9 1:30 – 3:30 Ages 10-12 COST: $15/child Pre-registration is required THE PINTEREST CHALLENGE Stop just pinning the crafts you see on Pinterest and start doing them! Each month we will create our own crafts that are trending on Pinterest. WHEN: April 27, May 25, June 29 TIME: 7-9pm COST:$25/person Pre-registration is required SOUTH SASK PHOTO CLUB Instructed by Jon Gillies, this monthly club is for beginner and advanced photographers alike. WHEN: April 25, May 30, June 27
TIME: 7-9pm COST: $25/annual membership Pre-registration is required LADIES NIGHT OUT Grab your girlfriends for a fun night of crafting and wine. Each month will feature different activities and events. WHEN: April 28 TIME: 7pm COST: $25/person Pre-registration is required CARD MAKING WORKSHOP Instructor Mandi PerryZohner will guide us in creating a variety of greeting cards for every occasion. WHEN: May 31 TIME: 7-9pm COST: $25/person Pre-registration is required GETTING STARTED PROGRAMS AND EVENTS & " $!( %/ Â
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Golf course open for the season
From the left, Cindy Mack and Dawn and Keith Ramstead were the first golfers to play at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club this season. The course opened for the year on Thursday.
By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
A little more than a month ago, Estevan was covered by a thick blanket of snow, leaving many to wonder when golf season and other summer sports would be able to begin.
So perhaps it’s a little surprising the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club was able to open on Thursday, which is a little earlier than normal, considering Woodlawn usually doesn’t open until the final week of April. It was also the first
opening day for Travis Merritt, the golf course’s new general manager who was hired in late February. Merritt said the course handled the winter conditions very well, and they did not have many water issues. “The greens wintered
very well,” said Merritt. “The tee boxes are in good shape and the fairways are in good shape.” Estevan received a lot of snow during the winter, but conditions have been favourable since the last big storm on March 5. “It’s nice to see us
Local soccer association ready for 2017 season The Estevan Youth and Mini Soccer Association has enough players and coaches to proceed for the 2017 season. The organization put out a call for volunteer coaches following its annual general meeting in March. At the time, they said that if they didn’t have enough people in place by April 10, they wouldn’t be offering youth soccer in Estevan this season. But they had a really good response, according to association president Stacy Murphy. “We have enough volunteer coaches for each of the age groups,” said Murphy. “There’s one age group where we could use a couple of more (coaches),
but I think we’ll be able to figure something out.” That age group is the six-and-under division, which is their secondyoungest age group. They have also had people step forward to be on their committees, including the volunteer committee, the field maintenance committee and the team assignment committee. Murphy is a little surprised they have had so many people step forward to volunteer, because they have had trouble finding volunteer coaches in the past. “The biggest factor why people weren’t stepping forward is just that fear of not knowing how to
coach soccer, because not everybody knows how to play soccer,” said Murphy. “I think the big difference this year as to why we’ve had so many people come forward is we will be hosting a mini coaching clinic to help those people who have never played soccer before understand just the basics of the game … so that everybody’s on the same page as to what should be happening during a game.” Approximately 115 youths have registered for the association’s different leagues so far this season, as of Thursday afternoon. The deadline to sign up is April 20. “We would love to have more kids registered,”
said Murphy. “It would be fantastic to get the youth soccer as popular as it was a few years ago.” They selected April 20 as the cut-off date so they would have enough time to create the teams, assign the coaches for each team and allow the coaches to contact the kids who are on their squads. The four-and-under, the six-and-under and the eight-and-under age groups have had the strongest registration numbers. The association is seeing a decline in registrations for the under-10, the under-12 and the under-14 age groups. The season will start on May 8 and continue until June 16.
open before Easter,” said Merritt. “Anything before Easter is a bonus.” They have avoided having temporary greens and tee boxes. There are some areas that are a little damp that need to be roped off, and they might have some areas that are limited access for power carts, but that’s not unusual. Improved drainage has allowed them to do a better job of handling their previous water issues. Golfers are excited to have the season begin. They revealed on April 10 the date they planned to open, and since then the phones have been ringing constantly with players looking to book a tee time. The timing was perfect, too, since it came right before the long weekend. “The kids are out of school … so we might see some people travelling our way, or even our juniors out every day next week, being that there’s no school,” said Merritt. The driving range was enjoying steady traffic, as people wanted to try out their new equipment. But since they announced when the course would be open, the traffic has soared. “We can always see more people on the driving
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range, but there has been a lot of rust worked off some clubs in the last couple of days,” said Merritt. Golfers have been renewing their memberships. He noted their restricted membership is back for a second consecutive year; those who haven’t been members in the past 10 years can purchase a membership at a reduced rate. Last year it was $700; this year it is $800. “We can always grow our membership base,” said Merritt. “That’s one thing that I would like to see is a larger membership base, and try to develop some programs that can have some people out here.” Woodlawn will host the Future Links Western Canada junior tournament from July 2 to 4. Merritt expects it will be their largest special event of the year. They will also have various corporate tournaments and in-house tournaments this year. Merritt says he is happy to be in Estevan. He has spent a lot of time at the golf course getting ready for the upcoming golf season, and he is now excited to get to know the local golfers and to experience all that Estevan has to offer.
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Bruins preparing for spring camp The Power Dodge Estevan Bruins expect to have 50 to 60 prospects on the ice this weekend for the club’s annual spring camp at Affinity Place. The camp will offer a mix of some of the Bruins top prospects, some local products and some new players looking to make a good first impression. Head coach and general manager Chris Lewgood said the number of players is what they expect to have for a camp. “It’s the same as the last six or eight camps here,” said Lewgood. “We’d be happy with as many as 100 kids. I think we could do a good job running a camp with that many, but this is sort of the minimum, and where we need to be to run a really good camp.” The camp will open with fitness testing and practices on Friday night, and then there will be four scrimmages on Saturday and a couple more on Sunday. Lewgood said fans can look forward to watching the Manz twins, Tyson and
Tanner, who have spent the last three seasons with the Moose Jaw Generals midget AAA program. They also played with the Bruins in the Black and Gold’s final playoff game against the Battlefords North Stars. “Those guys are likely to stand out here in camp,” said Lewgood. Another forward to watch will be Evan Nicholas, who is the younger brother of former Bruin captain Nolan Nicholas. “The one thing we know that appeals a lot to us is that he comes from the Nicholas family,” said Lewgood. “In the time that Nolan spent here, he left a lasting impression, and from that time, we learned a little bit about Evan, and he brings a lot of the same characteristics.” Defencemen to watch include Jack Michell of the Saskatoon Contacts and Devin Harrison, who played with Moose Jaw. Both are players the Bruins have drafted in recent years. Goaltender Matt Lanz headlines the list of goal-
ies. He played with the Generals last season, and was among the top goaltenders in midget AAA. Among the local products at camp will include forward Ryder Pierson, who has spent last season with the Yorkton midget
AAA Harvest, and forward Mason Strutt and defencemen Kersey Reich and Dylan Hull, who spent last season with the Swift Current Legionnaires midget AAA squad. Some players will be unable to attend. Four
forwards, including local product Preston Brodziak, are still playing with the Regina Pat Canadians at the Telus Cup national midget AAA championship. The others unable to be at camp are Matthew
Chekay, Eric Houk and Matthew Culling. Some of the team’s North Dakota prospects won’t be present due to a tournament, and there are others who are still recovering from injuries suffered during the season.
Tae Kwon Do Demonstration An important part of tae kwon do is the patterns done in practice. Here, three black belts with the Estevan Tae Kwon Do Club performed a demonstration of patterns to members of the WylieMitchell Air Cadets on April 11. From centre to right, they are Troy McClelland, Trinda Jocelyn and Hunter Wallster. Photo by Brian Zinchuk.
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Holt: “This is healing to me” By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
Todd Holt says his life is filled with love, belief and hope. Holt, who was raised in the Alameda area and played some of his minor hockey in Estevan, was the guest speaker at the Broken Arrow Charity Breakfast on April 9 at the Estevan Leisure Centre. The breakfast was a fundraiser for the Broken Arrow Ranch, a Christian ministry in the Wood Mountain area that is directed by former Estevan resident Todd Moroz and his wife, Lara. Holt told the crowd he grew up in a typical Saskatchewan family. His father, Brian, was a grain buyer and his mother, Vicki, was a stay-at-home mother. He and his siblings went to church on Sundays with their mother and they were very active in sports. “I had a baseball glove, a bike and a hockey stick, and that’s basically what I needed growing up,” said Holt. People noticed he had a talent for hockey. He played several seasons with the Western Hockey League’s Swift Current Broncos. “The day I went to camp (in Swift Current), I remember … I was looking in the rear-view mirror at my mom,” said Holt.
“I think that day I left my mom, I don’t know if I ever came home.” Broncos head coach and general manager Graham James altered Holt’s life forever. James sexually abused Holt and other players during his tenure with the team. “My five years in Swift Current … were a tumultuous time for myself,” said Holt. “I was stuck in a position where I either had to quit fighting for my dream (of playing hockey), or stay in this environment I was stuck playing in. “When you’re stuck in a position of sexual abuse, and you’re getting abused by someone in a higher authority, you don’t know where to turn or where to go.” At that time, in the mid-1990s, sexual abuse was often swept under the rug. People were told that if they came forward, they would cause more turmoil. But he was a star player in Swift Current. He is still the Broncos all-time leader in points, and was selected by the San Jose Sharks in the eighth round of the 1993 NHL Entry Draft. He found the hockey arena to be his only safe place. “He couldn’t get me on the ice. He couldn’t play that mind game,” said Holt. “I was just out there with me and the fans. That’s what
moved to Calgary, which helped with the healing process. It was tough at first, because his marriage was over and he was living away from his sons. “People started seeing the change in myself, and those … things started coming back,” said Holt. “My boys came back in my life. I brought that little boy back to my mom. The little brother I was, I came home. It was the greatest feeling ever.” He now has amazing people and supports in his life, and he’s excited to speak about the need to protect children. “When you hear other people say you’ve affected their lives, it feels good,” Alameda’s Todd Holt spoke during a fundraiser for the Broken Arrow Ranch on said Holt. “This is healing April 9. to me. This is what I have inspired me at the time, and knowing all the destruction on his family. But the abuse to do in my life to make my made me realize later that it and everything I was doing doesn’t rule his life any life better. I have to speak.” at the time, and all of the longer. was my safe place.” Moroz, who is the diIn 1996, former Swift hurt and pain I was causing He admitted publicly rector for the Broken Arrow Current Broncos and NHL in people’s lives.” in 2012 that he was one Ranch, said he spent a couHolt admits the se- of James victims. He has ple of hours speaking with player Sheldon Kennedy became the first person abused cret almost took him to the spoken about 500 times Holt recently in Calgary, HUGE EQUIPMENT, by James to come forward grave. since then with his message and he could have spent a RV, VEHICLE The abuse by James of healing and hope, and couple of weeks with him. publicly. Holt said Kennedy warped Holt’s attitude to- rediscovering his love for He is proud that Holt has “got the ball rolling.” “I was playing hockey wards love and life, and himself. chosen to be better, and not in Birmingham, Alabama, had a detrimental impact A few years ago, he bitter, in his life. ESTEVAN MOTOR SPEEDWAY and my agent called me and said, ‘Sheldon Kennedy is SATURDAY JUNE 20, 2015 coming out. Is there some9:00 A.M. — ESTEVAN, SK thing I should know, Todd?’ DIRECTIONS: EAST OF ESTEVAN ON SHAND ACCESS ROAD WATCH FOR SIGNS “I always thought to myself now that Sheldon Mack Auction Company presents Macdon 16’ 5020 mower conditioner sprayer, new Pool 3HP aeration fan, a very large annual Equipment-RVwith very few cutting acres, Vermeer 2200 bushel Weststeel hopper bottom said something, I can take Vehicle Auction Saturday June 20, 2015 605L Series round baler with bale bin, 2- 1850 bushel Westeel hopper this secret to my grave, not Estevan Motor Speedway, Estevan, kicker and Vemeer updates, Degelman bin, 2200 bushel Westeel Rosco hopper
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Estevan Farmer’s Market THE ESTEVAN FARMERS’ MARKET WILL BE LOCATED INSIDE THE ESTEVAN SHOPPERS MALL ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
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Ida Petterson Memorial Award for Outstanding Entrepreneur Robin Dowhanuik A lifelong resident of Estevan, Robin Dowhanuik is a confident, outgoing mother of two, and is incredibly active in her participation in her children’s activities. She competes and volunteers in rodeo herself. Neither the word, “no” or the phrase “I can’t” are in Dowhanuik’s vocabulary. For five years, she has owned Crown Advertising, where she and her knowledgeable staff offer quality products, excellent service at fair prices, as testified by many loyal clients. Dowhanuik provides valuable leadership to her employees, and cares deeply about the success of other businesses, as well.
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Fay Harris Since purchasing Whistle Stop Toys in November, Fay Harris has been meeting customers, training staff, researching new products and placing orders. Harris is no stranger to owning a business, since she and her husband Barry were owners of H&R Block for 35 years, as well as Harris General Store in North Portal. Harris’ positive, friendly attitude and desire to succeed are evident to her staff. She also continues to work at H&R block, and enjoys educating others about taxes. Harris is also an active member of her church.
Lori Carr, MLA
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Joyce Mack Joyce Mack, a cosmetology instructor at ECS, has been in her role for over 20 years. Described as small but mighty, Mack teaches full-time, actively participates with school musical productions and devotes an tremendous amount time to preparing students for provincial and national Skills Canada competitions. Mack loves nothing more than to see her students succeed and develop their skills. She was instrumental in developing a new cosmetology and practical and applied arts curriculum, a few years ago. Mack also volunteers to run the concession at the Estevan Motor Speedway.
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Congratulations to all the nominees of the Women of Today Awards. You are all winners as your contributions to the communities you serve and represent are invaluable and do not go unnoticed!
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WOMEN OF TODAY We are so excited to congratulate our co-worker, our partner and our friend on her nomination for the Ida Petterson Memorial Award for Outstanding Entrepreneur
Mrs. Myrna Wetch - 106 years old Estevan’s oldest resident Born, raised and lived her whole life in the Estevan area. Mrs. Wetch’s parents originally came up from the United States. They married and bought a farm SW of Estevan. Myrna received her teaching degree and taught for 3 years before marriage. She married John Wetch, who was a coal miner near Estevan. She was a happy home mother and raised their three children- Charlene, Lawrence and Dale. Once the kids were more independent and all in school, she obtained her teacher’s upgrade and taught at M&S Mining Community near Estevan and eventually at St. John’s Catholic School in Estevan. Even after she retired, she returned to being a substitute. Mrs. Wetch is a mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
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PROCLAMATION April is “Respect For Life” Month WHEREAS
Recognition of the inherent dignity of each member of the human familyis the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in a society
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Lack of respect for a human life has historically resulted in acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind,
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All human life, is sacred and anything which violates this principal indicates lack of respect for human life within our society.
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It is essential to renew in society the inherent value of each human life, and thereby disarm the attacks made upon it,
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BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED: I Roy Ludwig, Mayor of the City of Estevan do hereby proclaim the month of April 2017 to be Respect for Life Month in the City of Estevan and I urge all citizens to take notice of the special events for awareness at this time.
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SaskTel Outstanding Contribution to the Community Award Christa Morhart Christa Morhart was raised in Estevan, and returned to the Energy City seven years ago. Morhart hit the ground running, returning to the community, determined to become involved in local causes. Morhart, a mother of three, balances her family life, full-time work with Turnbull’s Excavating and a surfeit of volunteer roles in the community. Morhart’s volunteers with Sacred Heart School’s community council, a Pathfinders leader, and a district commissioner with the Girl Guides. Morhart also assists at events for the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation, and served as president of the United Way Estevan in 2016. Morhart has spent her time recruiting friends and family of all ages to get involved in the community.
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Jessie Smoliak Jessie Smoliak has a great deal of passion for youth and the community. Smoliak, the head of the physical education department at Estevan Comprehensive School (ECS), mentors students far beyond the basketball court. Her enthusiasm has helped boost the overall school spirit at ECS, by reviving the Weyburn versus Estevan McLeod Series, and initiating the pink tournament an annual fundraiser for local families battling cancer as teams “Shoot for a Cure.” A 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games volunteer, Smoliak and her players also support the Festival of Trees, and the Angel Tree program.
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Avery Dechief Born and raised in Estevan, Avery Dechief hopes studying honours business this fall will lead to a career that involves world travel. Receiving the Board Proficiency Award in Grade 11 and Miss ECS Award in Grade 9, Dechief’s interests are SRC, jazz band and competing provincially with her baking at Skills Canada. A Girl Guide and dancer for many years, Dechief is a volunteer dance teacher and a counsellor at the Kenosee Lake summer band camp. She offers her time to the United Way, and spends several hours a week caring for her grandfather.
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Shirley Orsted Memorial Award for Outstanding Young Woman of Today Tia Dayman Seventeen-year-old Tia Dayman is the co-editor of the Estevan Comprehensive School (ECS) yearbook, and is actively involved in the student art community, serving as a mentor for younger students. Determined to make an impact on society, Dayman has spent hundreds of hours with Estevan Diversified Services, creating a human rights handbook, which will soon be published. Junior Quota Club, Social Justice Club, pep rallies and school musicals are all a part of Dayman’s life. A 2016 summer student with the Estevan Area Literacy Group, Tia plans to study humanities at the University of Toronto this coming fall.
Kalee Donovan Kalee Donovan, a senior at ECS, currently holds the position of athletic director on the SRC. Having played for the senior girls basketball team four years running, she co-captained her team this year, and led the team to victor, winning their third straight McLeod Series against Weyburn. Raising over $7,000 for a local family battling cancer with the Shoot for a Cure pink tournament, Donovan was also voted 2017 senior ring, and is involved with the SHOUTS program. Outside of high school, Donovan volunteered for the 2016 Summer Games and the United Way.
Sarah Wright Sarah Wright was recognized as the most dedicated SRC member in 2015, and was also selected to attend provincial and national student leadership conferences. A musician who plays the alto saxophone in the ECS band, Wright is a member of SHOUTS, and is an annual competitor in photography in Skills Canada. Wright has danced for 13 years, and works part-time at the Estevan Public Library. Her volunteering purview includes Telemiracle, United Way Telethons and St. Giles’ Anglican Church. She does this while maintaining a berth on the honour roll, every semester. Wright’s future plans include obtaining her bachelor of education, and masters of science in speech language pathology.
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Mataya Michel With marks that average average over 90 per cent, Mataya Michel’s passions are pursuing education and volleyball. After a successful volleyball season, Michel currently volunteers at Estevan Extreme 16-andunder practices. She received the Most Sportsmanlike Player Award in Grade 10, and the Pride, Hustle and Desire Award the following year. While playing on the junior basketball team, she was a Relay for Life volunteer. Michel previously worked part-time at the Hillcrest Early Learning Centre. She will be attending the University of Saskatchewan this fall, to study to become a physical therapist.
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Kourtney Kobitz Kourtney Kobitz has future plans that include studying nursing and playing basketball at a collegiate level. She credits teamwork as a significant factor in her successful final basketball season at ECS. With many tournament wins and the successful fundraising of $7,000 for a local family fighting cancer, she now sees basketball challenges with a different perspective, and values the ability to give back to her community. Kobitz has been involved in volleyball, piano, dance, soccer and swimming. This involvement led her to employment as a lifeguard and water safety instructor.
Amber Hammermeister Amber Hammermeister was the 2016 Skills Canada Saskatchewan gold medalist in mechanical computer assisted drafting and design and learned bronze at nationals. This Grade 12 student is musically talented as well, successfully participating annually in the Estevan and District Music Festival for nearly a decade. A yearbook editor, drama club and social justice club member, Hammermeister is also an active member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and the Timbits curling program. Hammermeister plans to study audio engineering and production at the Centre for Arts and Technology in Kelowna this fall.
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Focusing on safe digging On April 11 approximately 150 people who work in construction and the oilpatch gathered for the Saskatchewan Common Ground Alliance annual contractor safety breakfast at the Beefeater Plaza in Estevan. The event was one of 28 such breakfasts held throughout the province as April is Safe Digging Month in Saskatchewan. The event focused on ensuring safe digging practices are used at all times when working around underground and overhead infrastructure. To that end, the breakfasts promoted awareness of the Click Before You Dig and Look Up and Live initiatives. Chantal Bourassa with Tundra Energy Marketing Limited welcomed those present before rolling the video. This year’s video was presented like a news broadcast, with broadcaster Jason Matity playing the role of anchor and reporter. The pretend news broadcast even had a ticker running along the bottom of the screen, providing safety facts. One of the contrac-
tors in the video was Tyler Kuntz of Future Fence in Regina. He touched on five steps to safer digging. Kuntz said the first step is to call Sask 1st Call or go online to sask1stcall. com. Since not every utility is a member of Sask 1st Call, it’s important to consider other facilities that might be present, like rail, water or municipal services. Secondly, one should wait the required time for lines to be located. During this time you can develop a work plan and perform a hazard and risk assessment. White lining the work area allows line locators to focus on the defined area of work. A black line does the same thing, in snow conditions. Next it’s important to locate accurately. This includes checking the record of locates available and seeing if it matches the work. Respecting the marks i s k e y. T h i s i n c l u d e s understanding crossing agreements and approvals, as well as pre-job tailgate meetings. Finally digging care-
Approximately 150 people attended the Saskatchewan Common Ground Alliance annual contractor safety breakfast at the Beefeater Plaza in Estevan. Photo by Brian Zinchuk fully includes exposing lines as required by facility owners and using safe mechanical excavation procedures. Hollis Coghill of Pro Line Construction in White City spoke of how safety is a team effort, and one shouldn’t take shortcuts. Chris Greif with Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety talked about recent changes to
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Council opposes RM development Estevan city council has taken the rare step of voicing their opposition to a development in the rural municipality (RM) of Estevan. Council has received a referral from the provincial community planning office to create a new commercialindustrial development in the RM. The proposal would subdivide three existing va-
cant lots into 10, and create a new road, Dukart Drive. The existing parcels are vacant. The proposed lots would range in size from 2.5 to 2.88 acres. The development is located approximately 2.8 kilometres from the city, adjacent to the Highway 39 bypass. “As the RM has not communicated this proposal
to the city prior to the subdivision application, this is in conflict with Section 6 of the inter-municipal agreement, which states that ‘the RM will not approve an industrial subdivision with an area less than five acres without discussion with the city,’” development planner Adam Nordquist stated in a report to council.
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with purchasing the trucks because they are needed to replace older vehicles in the city’s fleet. *** Council tabled a request for a $266.95 contribution to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ legal defence fund. In a letter to council, the federation noted the fund has been a key component for defending legal interests of municipalities. But after years of activity, the fund has been fully depleted, and they are seeking the support of municipalities. FCM wants 2.3 cents per capita, plus tax, using the city’s 2011 census population figure of 11,054 as the basis for their request. *** Four building permits worth $109,000 were issued in March, bringing the totals for the year to nine permits worth $1,268,000. Last month saw one commercial permit worth $25,000, one garage permit for $30,000, and two miscellaneous permits worth $54,000. In the first three months of 2016, there were 11 permits worth more than $3.2
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Mayor Roy Ludwig said the agreement with the RM stipulates subdivisions of less than five acres because industrial lots in the city are usually less than three acres. Meanwhile, the city doesn’t want to interfere with the RM’s ability to have larger parcels. Nordquist noted that since the RM has not discussed the proposal with the city, he recommended the refusal of the subdivision. Councillor Greg Hoffort suggested referring the development to the liaison committee for the city and the RM, but council decided to oppose the project. *** A pair of three-quartertonne pickup trucks will be purchased from Murray GM Estevan for a total of $71,216.12. Public works believes they are a better option than half-tonne trucks for towing capacity and allaround work. The tender was brought to council for their meeting in late March, but they decided to table it due to the budget constraints facing the city. Council decided to proceed
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Charges laid for February accident parked vehicle. Product was being moved to and from a local business. The vehicle was moved after the driver was warned. Police responded to a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian during the April 11 day shift. The vehicle was backing out of a driveway and ran over a pedestrian’s foot. The injured woman was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital for treatment and released later on that day. The driver has been charged under the Traffic Safety Act for failing to yield the right of way to a pedestrian when entering a road from a private driveway. Members responded to a report of theft of Canadian currency. The incident occurred at a local facility, in which the culprit entered the manager’s office and stole an undisclosed amount of cash. Police are investigating and have several people to talk to. If anyone has information regarding this theft, they can contact the EPS at 306634-4767 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Police were called to a break and enter in progress at a residence in south Estevan. Officers checked the residence, which is vacant, and nobody had entered. Police believe people were around the residence but nobody entered the building. Officers received a complaint about suspicious activity during the April 11 night shift. The
matter is under investigation. Police received a report of teens being verbally abusive to customers at a local convenience store. Officers attended and weren’t able to locate the teens. The matter is being investigated. Members were asked by police in Saanich, B.C., to assist them in an investigation. Local residents are being interviewed. Police were called to a minor traffic accident during the April 12 day shift. A 52-year-old man was subsequently arrested and charged for possessing more than 30 grams of marijuana when police noticed the strong odour of marijuana. He will answer to the charge in June. A 42-year-old man was charged during the April 13 night shift for uttering threats and breaching his probation. He was released on conditions with a future court date. Police were out in force looking for impaired drivers due to the start of the long weekend. No impaired drivers were found. Members checked a vehicle that was parked near a downtown establishment, and two men from Alberta were arrested. A 27-year-old from Edmonton and a 30-yearold from Leduc are facing
charges of possession of cocaine and marijuana. Police stopped a vehicle when it turned around to pull into a business. Somebody in a vehicle noticed a door to a vacant business was open. Police thanked them and were able to clear the building. Police did not locate anyone and believe the wind was most likely the cause. Members investigated a complaint of criminal harassment and unwanted phone calls during the April 14 day shift. No offence had occurred. Police were call to an erratic driver in the Trojan subdivision. The vehicle was located and the driver was issued a ticket for driving without reasonable consideration for others. Officers were called to the downtown area for a report of an intoxicated male. He was located and taken home. Police received a call from a female during the April 14 night shift who said she was being attacked. The caller tried to describe where she was located and was able to give a name of a business she could see. This information helped police locate her and investigate the matter. The female did not appear to be physically harmed, but was suffering from a medical condition.
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The Estevan Police Service (EPS) has announced charges stemming from a collision involving a vehicle and a business on Fifth Street in February. The motorist did not stop to notify property owners of any damage, but several witnesses came forward with a description of the driver and vehicle. Police located the vehicle the same day but the motorist was not found for a number of days. Members interviewed the suspect in March, but he was released without a charge. After further investigation, he was asked to turn himself in to police during the April 12 night shift, which he did. He has been charged with driving while disqualified and failing to notify the owner of property damage after leaving the collision scene. The motorist was released with a promise to appear in court in June. In other recent news, police mediated a civil dispute during the April 10 night shift. It eventually progressed into a complaint of criminal harassment and possibly uttering threats. Both parties were warned to have no further contact unless it is in court or through the court services. Police also received a report of loud exhaust on a vehicle. Members located the vehicle in question and warned the driver. Officers tended to a complaint about a double-
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60-and-Over Club report Submitted by Shirley Graham Did you know a raisin is a grape with a sun burn? A mosquito is an insect that makes you like flies more. Shuffleboard winners for the week of April 10 were Pat Keen and Mike Shier. Clarence Morgan and Mary Martin were second. Bernie Collins was first in bridge. Irma Lesiuk was second and Anne Welch came
in third. Karen Hiske was the winner in cribbage. Mabel Bouchard finished second and Phil Sauter was third. A motorist got stuck in a mud hole in the country. A farmer was there with his tractor and pulled him out for $50. “At these prices, I would think you would be pulling people out day and night,” the motorist said. “I can’t,” the farmer said. “At night I haul water for the hole.”
Local traffic unit has been busy Members of the Combined Traffic Services of Saskatchewan’s Estevan unit issued 87 tickets and 65 warnings from April 2 to 8. Sixty-five tickets were
16th Annual MIDALE FARMERS & FRIENDS BONSPIEL - 2017 would like to thank the following sponsors who made our Bonspiel a huge success! - South Country Equipment - Cowtown Weyburn - York Jewelers - Alan & Rhonda Emde - Bernie Meyers - Chris & Natasha Meyers - Rough Cut Custom Creations - Viterra - Simply Southern Designs by Kristy - Emde Photography - Kyron Trucking Ltd - Emde Land & Cattle Corp. - Rhonda’s Garden of Eatin’ - Owen & Kelsey Emde - Flying C Vet Services - Clean Seed - Gibson Energy - Future Four Agro
- Trent’s Tire & Service Ltd - Prairie Animal Health Center - Rodeo Dawg - Southern Plains Co-op (Estevan) - Peavey Mart (Estevan) - Eggum Seed Sales - Syngenta - Thunder Seed - Cogent Business Consultants - Crow Lake Farms - Weyburn Credit Union - Mazenc Fuels - Brett Young - Top Notch Farm Supply - Verdesian - Mack Auction - Dupont
- BASF - Bayer - Wallin Hail Insurance - Macoun CO-OP- MNP - Mike & Melissa Rasmuson - Prairie Sky Co-op (Weyburn) - RM #36 Cymri - Parrish & Heimbecker - Pure Chem Services - Barber Motors Ltd - Great Plains Ford Sales Ltd - Conexus Credit Union (Midale) - Young’s Equipment (Weyburn) - L&D Thompson Electric
-Golden West Radio - Kal-Tire (Weyburn) - Fountain Tire (Weyburn) - Glenn & Robin Wiens - Midale Rodeo - E.A. Bourassa & Son’s - Hoium Agencies - Western Prime Plus Meats - Southland Pulse - George Connelly - Nelson Motors Limited -Mack Auctions - Farm Credit Corp. - Ritchie Bros. - McComb’s Automotive - Andie’s Day Spa - Country & Co.
- Tundra Energy Marketing Ltd. - Bucking Bulls - ACGC Oilfield & Custom Fencing - Refreshed Living - Home Hardware (Weyburn) - Polished by JoAnne - Souris Valley Antique Assoc. - The Flourist Baked Goods & Treats - Top Kick Oilfield Maintenance - 2017 Midale Grad Class for being our designated drivers for the dance
Also we would like to send out a big thank you to all the curling teams who participated & to all the volunteers for all their help! We would also like to thank our caretaker: Henry Wiebe for his many hours of service! Thank you everyone, it is greatly appreciated. If we have missed anyone we apologize.
for exceeding the speed limit. Two motorists were ticketed for exceeding the speed limit by more than 35 kilometres per hour. The traffic unit also issued six tickets to drivers failing to wear a seatbelt, one for a passenger who failed to wear a seatbelt, and one to a motorist with a passenger under the age of 16 who was unrestrained. Other tickets included six for operating an unregistered vehicle, three for having illegal tint on front side windows, two for distracted driving, and one for driving without a valid licence. They also issued 65 warnings and distributed 12 inspection notices. Also, a member of the combined traffic service was on patrol on Highway 39 near Bienfait on April 8. The officer observed a vehicle driving left of the
center lane. The vehicle’s driver also failed to dim the high beams while approaching the officer. The vehicle was stopped and during the investigation, it was determined the driver was impaired by alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Estevan Police Service building for breath samples. Both samples exceeded the legal limit of .08. The driver was released with a date set for court in Estevan. The traffic unit would also like to remind motorists that pedestrians have the right of way at all intersections, regardless of whether or not there is a marked crosswalk. Officers have observed a number of motorists failing to yield to pedestrians when making turns onto roadways.
Obituaries Alexis A White 1983 – 2017 Alexis, age 33, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017 in Estevan, SK. Alexis’ memory will be forever cherished by her husband Clint White and his 3 children, Memphis, Sierra and Havanna; her parents, Joseph and Vicki; brother Michael Yvon; grandparents Henri and May Robichaud; aunts and uncles, Doreen and Charlie Pym, Robert Robichaud, Nancy Grubiak and Diane and Al Palmer, Paul and Sharon Currie-Mills, Cathy and Jack Smyth, Wendy and Gordon, Patsy Currie-Mills. Alexis will be cherished by Clint’s family, parents, Robert and Donna White; his brothers, Clifford White, Clayton and Candace White and their son Weston, Clark and Lindsay White and their children, Ezra and Lux; Clint’s aunts and uncles, Charles and Jean White, Walter White, Lyla and Larry North, Ralph and Sheila White, Marian and Stan Klippenstein, Gladys Edward, Diane and Joe Richards and Mike and Cathy Swayze as well as numerous cousins and many special friends. The Celebration of Life for Alexis was held on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at the Beefeater Plaza, Estevan, SK with Sandy Dalziel officiating. In Memory of Alexis memorial donations may be made to Envision Counseling and Support Center, box 511, Estevan, SK, S4A 2A5. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, SK. Madeleine Marie Andries 1927 – 2017 It is with much sadness, but also with grateful hearts for a long and full life, that the family of Madeleine Andries announces her passing at St. Joseph’s Special Care Home, Estevan, Saskatchewan, at the age of 90. Mom died just as she lived, quietly and peacefully, during the evening hours of March 30, 2017, with family present. Madeleine leaves a legacy of love and precious memories to her children, Leona (Lyle) Hall, Larry (Lori) Andries and Paulette Kaiser (David Pattyson); grandson Dustin (Jocelyn) Hall; great grandchildren, Grace and Simon Hall; sister Cecile (Lloyd) Smith; in-laws, Maurice Andries and Omer & Bertha Andries, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, whom she spoke of often, with affection. She was greeted in heaven by her loving husband, Albert Andries; parents, Emile and Leonie Tommelein; sisters, Mary (Henry) Gheyssen and Marguerite (Joseph) Gheyssens; nieces and nephews, Evelyn Luterbach, Gary Gheyssen, Janet Prybylski, George Wock and Ron Andries; in-laws, Martha & John Wock, Laura & William Turgeon, Madeleine & Telford Barlow, George Andries, Leon Andries and Madeleine Andries. A Prayer Service was held on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Mr. Doug Third officiating. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Estevan, by Rev. Brian Meredith. A luncheon was held in the church auditorium following the mass. Interment will take place at Sacred Heart R.C. Parish Cemetery, Benson, Saskatchewan, at a later date. Those wishing to make donations in Madeleine’s memory may do so directly to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation (designated to Long Term Care), 1176 Nicholson Road, Estevan, SK, S4A 0H3 or the New Estevan Regional Nursing Home, 1201 – 2nd Street, Estevan, SK, S4A 0M1. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
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We have so much gratitude in our hearts for the kindness shown to us at this difficult time – thank you for the phone calls, visits, messages of condolence, cards, flowers, mass intentions and donations in mom’s memory. We are very thankful for the meaningful prayer service lead by Doug Third and the beautiful funeral mass celebrated by Rev. Brian Meredith. Thank you to Dustin and Lori for the beautiful music at both services, and everyone at Hall Funeral Services for your kindness and caring assistance. Thanks to the ladies of the Catholic Women’s League for their honour guard and tribute to mom, and for serving the luncheon. Mom received such wonderful care during the past three years. Words cannot describe how very grateful we are to the staff of Creighton Lodge, the Estevan Regional Nursing Home and the St. Joseph’s Special Care Home, for the loving, compassionate care they provided. Many thanks to you all – your kindness will always be remembered! -Leona & Lyle Hall, Larry & Lori Andries, Paulette Kaiser & David Pattyson, Dustin, Jocelyn, Grace & Simon Hall Doris Louise Parkinson 1937 – 2017 It is with a heavy heart that the family announces the passing of Doris Louise Parkinson late of Estevan on Monday, April 10, 2017 at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home at the age of 80 years. Doris was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandma, aunt and friend to many. Doris leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter Tami (Tim Lozinski) Parkinson; Tami’s sons, Justis Perry and his son Keith and Riley Perry (Jade Willerton) and daughter Sophie. Also left with many fond memories are Doris’ siblings, Orville (Adela) Kittelson, Lois (Leonard) Miiller, Anita Huziak, and Lloyd Kittelson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Doris was predeceased by her parents, Oscar and Olianna Kittelson; husband Richard Parkinson; son Perry Parkinson; niece Melanie Kittelson; nephew Byron Kittelson; nephew Liam Jacklin; nephew Corey Miiller and brother in law Victor Huziak. A visitation was held on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services Estevan from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. A Funeral service was held on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services Estevan with Pastor Stewart Miller officiating. A luncheon was held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Estevan branch immediately following the service. Interment took place at the Torquay Cemetery following the lunch. Those so wishing may make donations in Doris’ memory to the Estevan Humane Society, Box 1095, Estevan, SK S4A 2H7. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services Estevan, SK.
Karolyn Lee Monteyne Karolyn was predeceased by her father James Pierce, her mother and step father Leona and Francis DeRoest and her granddaughter, Katelin Eagles. Her memory will forever be cherished by her children Rick and Shelley Monteyne of Regina Saskatchewan, Kelley Eagles (Del Koch) of Estevan Saskatchewan, Kimberly Monteyne of Texas, Kereen Monteyne of Texas, Katheryn Monteyne of Texas; her ex-husband and father to her children George Monteyne; her grandchildren Kody Eagles (Monica Lainton) and Danika Monteyne; her brothers David and Francis DeRoest; and her sister and best friend Kathy Larios and numerous cousins and extended family members who will miss her dearly. Those so wishing may make a donation to an animal shelter of choice in Karolyn’s name. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. St. Anne’s Church, Tomball, Texas Interment will follow this summer in the Macoun Cemetery at Macoun, Saskatchewan William “Bill” Dacio 1934 - 2017 Bill passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Estevan, Saskatchewan at the age of 83 years. Bill was born in Glen Ewen, Saskatchewan. At a young age he moved with his family to Hirsch, Saskatchewan. The family acquired a small farm which became his lifelong home. He expanded the farm into a cattle and grain operation. In addition to farming and family, Bill had many hobbies and interests which he pursued with his energy and passion. He gained expert knowledge in many of these areas. He was a lifelong learner - always reading and learning new things. In his later years, he developed a joy and love for travel, making many trips to the United States, Mexico and Caribbean. Bill will be remembered as a good man who had the virtues of self-reliance, hardworking, energetic, resourceful and creative. Bill will be greatly missed by his wife of 52 years, Lydia, his children, daughter Charlene (Rudy) Valdes of San Antonio, Texas, daughter Twyla (Wally) Ronyk grandchildren, Sydnie and Cassandra, son Sheldon (Cathy) – grandchildren Catherine, Victoria and Andrew, son Warren (Christa) and nephew Jeff Johner. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Mary, his sister Mary and brother in law Harvey Johner and son Bryce. The Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Bill Mann officiating. The lunch reception was held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Estevan, following the service. The interment took place at the Bienfait Cemetery. In memory of Bill, memorial donations may be made to the Estevan Regional Nursing Home Auxiliary, 1921 Wellock Road, Estevan, SK, S4A 2B5 or the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation, 1176 Nicholson Road, Estevan, SK, S4A 0H3. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Pamela Sieben 1950 - 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pamela Louise Sieben. She was born to George and Joyce Johnson in Winnipeg, Manitoba on February 15, 1950. On Sunday, February 5, 2017, surrounded by loved ones, she lost her battle with cancer at the age of 66. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 42 years, Timothy Sieben; her children, Beckey (Randy) Franke of Estevan, Saskatchewan, Gavin (Trina) Sieben of Bienfait, Saskatchewan and Teena Sieben of Campbell River, British Columbia; her five grandchildren,Tory, Dezirae, Roark, Teanna and Tayson; two great grandchildren, Noah and Colt. Pam is also survived by her mother Joyce Johnson; her sisters, Linda Mason and Heather Gonas; her brother Gene (Debbie) Johnson; sisters-in-law, Louise Bingham, Susan (Glen) Piotrofsky and Viola (John) Stewart; brother-in-law Kim (Joanne) Sieben, along with many nephews, nieces, extended family members and friends. Pam was predeceased by her father George Johnson; mother-in-law Margaret Sieben; father-inlaw Lawrence Sieben; sister-in-law Marilyn Sieben; brothers-in-law, Daniel Sieben and Dean Mason. Pam’s passion for dogs (her home was never without one), gardening, quilting and sewing was shared with love when she spent time with her children and taught her grandchildren how to sew not just blankets but a garden as well; baking with grandma is also a special memory she shared with her grandchildren. She enjoyed the outdoors with her family at Kenosee Lake - many great memories were made there. She loved the women she met in her various quilting circles. After her retirement from Enbridge Pipelines she spent a lot of her time volunteering at her church, the Four Seasons in Kenosee Lake, and she even got talked into calling BINGO on Wednesday evenings while living at the lake. She had great goodness and had the courage to share it with those around her. Prayers will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, April 28, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Estevan, with Rev. Brian Meredith presiding. Interment will follow at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, after which a luncheon will be held in the church auditorium. In life we loved you dearly In death we do the same It broke our hearts to lose you You did not go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you home You left us beautiful memories Your love is still our guide And though we cannot see you You are always at our side In lieu of flowers, donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, 150 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4R 2N2 would be appreciated by Pam’s family. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
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Star Valley/Browning Area, SK NAL produces approximately 27,000 boe per day of oil and gas production from its core areas located in Saskatchewan and Alberta. With more than 250 dedicated team members, NAL remains focused on its strategy of growing through the drill bit, and through corporate and property acquisitions, while managing investment funds on behalf of third parties. Reporting to the Production Foreman, you will be part of a team responsible for the safe, environmentally responsible and efficient operation of NAL’s Star Valley and Browning area operations. In addition to managing daily tasks, you will analyze current processes and procedures to identify opportunities for increasing the efficiency of operations, leveraging technology and keeping our workers safe. You have three to five years of battery operating experience, excellent computer skills and excel in a fast-paced, team-orientated environment. NAL provides a competitive compensation package and excellent career opportunities. To learn more about this position and to apply, visit www.nalresources.com/careers
SRI Homes – Shelter Homes, a large manufacturing operation plant in Estevan, is recruiting for a:
PRODUCTION FOREMAN Your qualifications will include 3 - 5 years experience in Residential/Commercial Building Construction along with familiarity with Residential Blue Prints and factory experience. • Excellent communication skills • Capacity planning and deployment of resources • Process management • Understanding of one piece flow and lean manufacturing. • Basic knowledge with Word, Excel and Outlook. • Passion for Continuous Improvement and Quality management.
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Getting Hands Dirty Michael Meshke submerged his hands in oobleck during the Grades 5 and 6 science fair at Sacred Heart School/École Sacré Coeur on April 12. As part of the science fair, students were tasked with creating a hypothesis or asking a question, and carrying out tests. Michael studied the properties of oobleck, a fluid of cornstarch and water popularized by children’s author Dr. Seuss.
If you are interested in this very challenging goal oriented position, please send your resume in confidence by April 30, 2017, to: SRI Homes ULC Attention: Production Manager PO Box 845. #200 Highway 18 West, Estevan, SK FAX: (306) 634-7255 Email: jobs.shelter@gmail.com Compensation package will be discussed during the interview. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. No telephone applications accepted.
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The R.M. of Estevan requires 2 seasonal equipment operators/ utility persons. A positive attitude and a willingness to learn is required. A 1A License and/ or heavy equipment experience would be an asset. JOB DESCRIPTION Applicant must be able to work in all conditions, and must be able to lift heavy objects. Applicants must have a valid class 5 driver’s license. The R.M. of Estevan offers competitive wages and an excellent Benefits Package including: Pension Plan, Health and Dental Benefits Plan, and Long & Short Term Disability Plans. PLEASE SEND APPLICATION TO: #1, 322 4Th Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0T8 Email: rm5@sasktel.net We thank all applicants for applying but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Box 845 #200 Hwy. 18 West, Estevan, SK S4A 2A7 Fax: 306-634-7597 E-mail: jobs.shelter@gmail.com
We are seeking candidates with an oilfield background and/or customer service experience. We will train the right individual. Call Clinton at (306)634-5422 or (306)461-8491, mail resume to Box 208, Estevan S4A 2A3 or e-mail: missionhotshot@sasktel.net
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Wednesday, April 19, 2017
RBC offering funding for projects The RBC Royal Bank is looking for community projects to support through their RBC Day of Service program. Between April 1 and June 30, RBC encourages employees to give back to charities that they are passionate about. Michael Dunne, the community market manager for Estevan, said employees are invited to bring together at least six volunteers, and there must be a minimum of three RBC employees in the group. They must spend at least three hours on a project outside of work hours. “RBC provides a grant to the benefitting charitable organization in celebration of our employee’s volunteer efforts,” Dunne said. That grant is worth $1,000. Not only does the program build teamwork among employees, Dunne said it is an opportunity for
RBC and its staff members to give back in meaningful ways to communities around the world, and an opportunity for RBC to support causes important to its employees. “This program enables employees to contribute the gift of time and skills to registered charities,” he said. “With many charitable organizations, while the Day of Service grants are valued, it is the donating of time that can be most meaningful.” This year, RBC is striving to give back 630 volunteer hours through 35 Day of Service projects in the Estevan area. Charities and non-profit organizations must be federally registered to qualify for the program. Eight projects have already been completed, resulting in over 144 volunteer hours being given back to the community. Past projects have in-
RBC Royal Bank employees recently volunteered at the Estevan Salvation Army’s Food Bank. Photo submitted. cluded the Estevan Public Library, the Estevan Fam-
ily Resource Centre, the United Way Estevan, the
Manufacturing numbers released Manufacturing sales in Saskatchewan increased by 22.7 per cent in February, compared to the previous year (seasonally adjusted). This was the second highest percentage increase among the provinces, and significantly higher than the national average of 6.8 per cent.
“Once again, Saskatchewan has experienced strong growth in manufacturing sales, leading the west and well above Canada’s average,” said Economy Minister Jeremy Harrison. “These numbers point to a manufacturing sector that is strong and resilient, offering a diversity of high quality products to
markets across Canada and the world.” On a monthly basis, Saskatchewan’s manufacturing sales were up by four-tenths of a per cent, compared to January (seasonally adjusted). The province ranked second in percentage growth in western Canada and third among all provinces.
FRONT The Estevan & District
Music Festival
The Estevan and District Music Festival would like to thank the following supporters. Without people in the community who donate to music and scholarships, the Music Festival would not be what it is today.
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Gem Well Maintenance TnT Oilfield Services Limited Toni and Frank John Don and Lynn Kindopp Joanne M. Weisgerber C & W Oilfield Constr. and Rentals Ltd. Canadian Natural Resources Limited Mark and Kerri Hirsch of Curly’s Picker Service Bette MacDonald Allan and Shirley Batters Linda and Pat Murphy William and Laura Baryluk The Floor Store Cliff and Myrtle Finstad Ruth I. Gibson
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Cindy Burham Vermeersch’s Elaine Murray Moser Eyecare Center Ann and Duane Conrad Alton and Vurginia Finstad Estevan Grill ‘N’ Chill/OJ Johnson Plumbing and Heating Ltd. Allison Holzer King St. Chiropractic Orlowski Law Office Prof. Corp. MNP, LLP Hall Funeral Services Inc Pam Dechief Trobert Law Firm Prof. Corp.
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Gwenn Lacasse Holy Family RCSSD Investor’s Group, Thomas Lau Jenny Jones JF Designs JKL Farms Kelly Panteluk Construction Kinsmen of Estevan Kitchener Chapter No. 15 Order of the Eastern Star Lievaart Farms Ltd Mid City Plumbing & Heating MYC - Anita Kuntz Murray GM Nutters Bulk & Natural Food Pharmasave 427 Power Dodge Medical Clinic Shirley Andrist Quota Club of Estevan South East Cornerstone SD No. 209 Southeast Chorus Inc St Joseph’s Prayer Centre and Bookstore Studio A Music - Andrea Piper Terry and Wilma Mantei The Loft on 4th Tower Café Tundra Energy Marketing Ltd.
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A. T. Naka Affinity Credit Union Ltd AL’s Music Beta Sigma Phi Laureaute Pi Chapter Bienfait Lions Club Bienfait Music Boosters Century 21 Border Real Estate Service Crown Advertising Deb Linquist Memorial Fund Drewitz School of Dance ECS Music Association Elaine Murray Estevan Catholic Women’s League Estevan Church of God Estevan Elks Lodge #113 Estevan Junior Band Parents Assoc Estevan Kinettes Estevan Knights of Columbus Estevan Lions Club Estevan Ministerial Assoc Estevan Oil Wives Club Estevan Public Library Estevan Rotary Club Foundation Inc Estevan Wellsite Trailer Rentals Foord Trucking Graeme and Kirsten MacKenzie Great Canadian Oil Change Guy and Gloria Chicoine
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Areas with major gains on an annual basis (seasonally adjusted) were chemical manufacturing, food manufacturing and wood manufacturing, with increases of 21.7 per cent, 19.1 per cent and 16.9 per cent, respectively.
local Habitat for Humanity committee, St. Joseph’s Hospital, the Estevan Wildlife Federation, local daycares and more. “Organizations are chosen by employees based on what they are passionate about,” said Dunne. Since these projects happen on the personal time of employees in a three-month window, they might not be able to support every organization
they wish to back. Projects can include painting fences, answering phones at a telethon, walking dogs and folding pamphlets. Last year RBC proudly completed 23 projects in Estevan, translating into 414 volunteer hours. The $23,000 earned in donations from the RBC Foundation to the organizations was an added benefit, Dunne said.
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Cathedral Insurance Outstanding Contribution to the Workplace Award Ida Petterson Memorial Award for Outstanding Entrepreneur Shirley Orsted Memorial Award for Young Woman of Today Sasktel Outstanding Contribution to the Community Award
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We are a different kind of business – a business that shares our profits with our members. A Co-op membership offers a lifetime of rewards including highquality products and service at competitive prices. We also offer the potential for annual cash-back and an equity account that grows over time, as well as the opportunity to get involved as a member-owner.
SOUTHERN PLAINS CO-OP
Call for Board of Directors The Southern Plains Co-operative invites nominations for the Everyone is welcome to shop Ltd. at their local Co-op, and position of Director. everyone is invited to become a member. There are no The 3 year points termstoforcollect the following have or miles todirectors accumulate, justexpired: cash
back to spend on whatever • Jack Bramham • Frances Boutinyou like. • Richard Ruetz It’s simple - cash back!
A 1 year term is also open. Nominees must meet the qualifications and requirements specified in the Co-op’s Bylaws. Details on the qualifications and requirements can be picked up at the Administration Office. Nominations must be submitted in writing, no later than April 30, 2017 to: The Nominating Committee Southern Plains Co-operative Ltd. 826 4th Street, Estevan, Sask. S4A0W1
Questions can be directed to the Nominating Committee: Scott Kienlen: 306-421-9734
David Murray: 306-482-7931
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Talented Students
Cast members from Hillcrest School’s production of Robin Hood and the Spanish Princess gather for a group photo following a performance on April 12. The production, which was written by Lampman’s Maureen Ulrich, featured the acting, singing and dancing talents of the school’s Grade 6, 7 and 8 students.
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