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City engineer is pleased the King Street widening and resurfacing is now complete

By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca

City engineer Kiflom Weldeab is pleased to have the King Street widening project complete.

A portion of the arterial road was closed from May 1 to June 6, so that it could be widened to two lanes in each direction between Bannatyne Avenue and Pine Avenue. Previously eastbound traffic bottlenecked to one lane between the two avenues.

To make the brief stretch of King Street wide enough to accommodate four lanes of traffic, crews had to push back the northern boulevards of King

Street.

And once the widening work was complete, fresh asphalt was applied, creating a smooth surface.

The project did result in some reconfiguring of traffic flows, particularly between Bannatyne Avenue and Dufferin Avenue.

The traffic has to navigate through a couple of quick curves. A right turn lane for eastbound traffic at King Street and Bannatyne Avenue remains in place.

“I don’t know what there is to remedy (the situation),” said Weldeab. “Every city has those kinds of curves. Most of the public I’ve talked to are happy with what was done. There

are a few people who are concerned and they think it’s going to be an issue in the winter.”

Weldeab said he hasn’t observed any problems at the intersection yet.

“People are driving on it, so let them drive on it for the next little while,” said Weldeab. “After we opened the road, I stood at the intersection for an hour, to see the traffic flow. And there was no problem at all.

It was rush hour, and people didn’t even get confused.

They were happy.”

At the same time, he recognizes there will be an adjustment, because of the changes to the traffic patterns.

King Street between Bannatyne Avenue and Pine Avenue opened last week, after it had been shut down for five weeks.

If they do find a better way of painting the lines on King Street west of Bannatyne Avenue, then Weldeab stressed it would

be a matter of making a small change.

“We’ve got the feedback from the police, from the transportation com-

mittee, from the city manager and public works,” said Weldeab. “Everybody worked on it.”

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Highway 39 twinning project on time and on budget

By Jaime Polmateer jpolmateer@estevanmercury.ca

Construction on the twinning of Highway 39 east of Estevan continues and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure is still hoping for completion by fall,

though no hard date has been set. “ I k n o w i t ’s w e l l underway as everybody knows. I think the total cost of the project is about $28 million and it is on time and on budget,” said David Marit, Minster of Highways and Infrastruc-

ture.

“So this year they’re planning to complete the remaining subgrade of the twinning, the bridge for the two lane overpass, the realignment of junction of 39 and 18 and all the surfacing and asphalt paving work.”

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The overpass for traffic on Highway 39 will be built west of the Roche Percee access road to let coal trucks from the nearby mine travel safely without slowing down motorists on the highway.

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tion of Highways 39 and 18 will be realigned and moved 700 metres to the west, putting the junction at a 90-degree angle, as the current junction is located on a curve and is less safe for drivers.

More than 6,000 vehicles per day use that

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Loaded revolver found in vehicle A Utah man was caught while trying to cross the Canada-U.S. border at North Portal with a loaded revolver under the bunk of a commercial truck last month.

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers found the gun during

a search on May 25. Luke Reimer, a communications officer with the CBSA, said the driver was referred for further examination when trying to cross the border, and while searching the cab of his truck, officers found the loaded .357-calibre handgun, which is pro-

hibited in Canada.

“The traveller was arrested and paid a $1,000 penalty for failing to declare,” said Reimer. “He was refused entry into Canada, and returned to the United States.”

Since this was a prohibited handgun, it was

seized with no terms of release, and forwarded to the RCMP’s laboratory in Ottawa for destruction.

Details of the arrest were released on the CBSA Prairie Region’s Twitter feed last week.

As of June 7, Reimer said CBSA officers had

seized 17 undeclared firearms in Saskatchewan this year. Visitors to Canada are urged to not carry firearms when travelling to this country, but if they do, they need to declare them at the first opportunity.

“If travellers are carrying firearms and declare

them at the first opportunity, then they will have the option of exporting or abandoning them without penalty,” said Reimer.

Failure to make a full declaration could lead to seizure, penalty or even prosecution in a court of law, he said.

More work coming this summer ⇠ A1 While many had long expected a widening of King Street would result in alterations for the southern boulevard rather than the northern one, Weldeab said it wasn’t possible to push back the southern boulevard due to the gas lines, fiber optic lines, power lines and other underground infrastructure left over from when a service station was located nearby.

“The gas station was not properly terminated,” said Weldeab. “There are so many utilities there that had to be relocated. We looked into that back in 2012, and just to do the relocation and to properly remediate the gas station stuff that was left behind would cost over $2 million. That does not include the construction of the road.”

Weldeab noted a transportation master plan for the city showed the brief stretch of King Street that dropped down to one lane was a bottleneck area. So

council started looking at alternative ways to widen the road.

The land on the north had underground infrastructure, too, but Weldeab said they could work around the issue, since it was nowhere near as problematic as the south half.

“We have to converge lanes to accommodate it, but it works,” said Weldeab.

“We looked into it, and we surveyed and it was possible.”

Weldeab presented the project to council, and claimed it would cost $400,000 to $700,000. It was designed, included in the 2017 budget, tendered and awarded to Glen Peterson Construction.

The widening and resurfacing project took a little more than five weeks to complete. It started slowly, he said, because the intersection of King Street and Bannatyne Avenue was “loaded with utilities,” he said, and so they had to take their time.

“We could not make a mistake there,” said Weldeab.

They also had to relocate street lights at the intersection.

Other challenges arose during the widening project.

“The original road was built on a slough, and once we opened up the road, once we started digging, we found a lot of organic material sitting right underneath the asphalt, so we had to dig deeper than we anticipated,” said Weldeab.

So they had to bring that portion of King Street to the standard it needs to be. But when they need to do a resurfacing of the road in the future, they shouldn’t have to open it up like they did this time.

Motorists were detoured through a residential area in northeast Estevan during the project.

The widening and resurfacing project won’t be the final project for King Street this year. The road

Accident is under investigation A collision between a semi-trailer unit and a pickup truck at the junction of Highway 47 and the truck bypass north of the city is under investigation.

Members of the Estevan RCMP were called to the collision on Thursday afternoon. Corporal Craig Park with the RCMP said the northbound vehicle on Highway 47 entered into the intersection and was struck by a westbound semi-truck.

“There were two occupants in the pickup truck,” said Park. “They were both taken to hospital with undetermined

injuries. The semi-truck driver appeared to be uninjured.”

Traffic on the truck bypass was reduced to one lane for more than an hour before normal traffic flow resumed.

No charges have been laid in connection with the accident.

Park noted there has been a decrease in the number of incidents at the intersection in the last few months. He believes it’s because motorists are becoming more aware that they need to stop at the bypass if they are travelling north or south on Highway 47.

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will be resurfaced from Souris Avenue North to Arthur Avenue, likely starting in mid-July or August.

“We’re going to give the public a little bit of a break,” said Weldeab.

“They have put up with a detour for five weeks plus as we constructed this section.”

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Construction continues on the twinning of Highway 39 east of Estevan. According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure, the project is still running on time and on budget with hopes of completion this fall.

Photo by Jaime Polmateer. ⇠ A1 “The community is growing out there, there’s lots of commuter traffic and it’s also a busy highway coming up from the states; I think it’ll just alleviate some of that pressure coming into the city and then with the truck route around the city, it just makes it quite a bit better for the commercial industry if they don’t need to stop in Estevan, they can go around the city.”

Even though completion is expected for later this year, Marit

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wouldn’t commit to a hard date because of variables such as weather or other unseen construction delays that could hinder progress.

In the meantime he said he understands the frustration motorists can undergo dealing with road construction, but he asks the public to be patient and pay attention to the road signs for their own safety and that of construction workers.

He added the construction season in Saskatchewan is short, so road crews have to do as much as they can in the small timeframe.

“It starts in April and we get about six months to try and catch up on a lot of work and to move a lot of dirt or laying

asphalt, whatever the case may be, everybody knows we’ve got to have that nice weather, and of course our summer time is our busy season for tourists and not only just local people going on holidays, but people coming into the province,” he said.

“So I just ask everybody to obey the signs and slow down to the 60 km/h through the orange zones, and in some cases it might be slower because men and equipment working real close to the driving lane, so if it’s 40 km or 30 km, I really ask everyone to be patient with us.

“We just don’t want to see anybody get hurt through the construction season.”

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Council has tabled the resurfacing of King Street from Arthur Avenue to Bannatyne Avenue.

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Elks gather in Estevan for convention

By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca

Members of Elks lodges from across the province gathered in Estevan from Thursday to Sunday for the 88th annual Saskatchewan conference.

They heard about some of the developments that are taking place across the province, celebrated how the Elks are helping Saskatchewan’s people, and elected their provincial directors for the coming 12 months.

Don Hilstrom, who is the exalted ruler for the Estevan Elks Lodge, said they had 52 delegates in attendance. A large percentage of the lodges in the province were represented at the convention.

“Everything went really smooth, and everything kept on time,” said Hilstrom.

The local lodge received good feedback about the meals that were served and the courtesy cars that were available.

The convention kicked off on Thursday with registration, workshops, meetings and meals.

The next day featured

the opening ceremonies, a speech by national grand exalted ruler Dennis Ellingboe, the national charities report and other reports, and the Saskatchewan Elks Foundation’s annual general meeting.

Saturday was also a busy day with more reports, elections and the installation of officers. The annual president’s banquet wrapped up Saturday’s activities.

The convention concluded with a final meeting on Sunday.

“Much of the time went to the children’s fund, which is the national project,” said Hilstrom. “The Elks concentrate on hearing impaired people, and lots of that money goes to newborns that can’t hear.”

The Elks are the major supporter of the Saskatchewan Pediatric Auditory Rehabilitation Centre’s children’s hearing program, located in the University Hospital in Saskatoon.

Lodges presented cheques to the grand lodge for the children’s fund during the weekend, and various activities raised around $8,000.

June Tarr with the Craven and District Elks Lodge had been the provincial president for 2016-17. She turned over the leadership duties to Kalvin Nankivell of Kisbey, who is a member of the Moose Mountain Elks Lodge.

Tarr said the past year has been an excellent experience, as she learned a lot, travelled throughout the province and met some wonderful people.

“I’m so proud of the Elks, and the history that there is in Saskatchewan,” said Tarr. “I’m just blown away by that.”

Among her biggest responsibilities has been visiting the different lodges in Saskatchewan. She visited about 20 in the province during the past year.

She participated in their meetings and learned what they are doing in communities.

“I’ve been impressed that the history of the Elks is so rich,” said Tarr. “They started way back in the Great Depression period, and they were alive and active during the Second World War period, and they

Estevan Elks Lodge exalted ruler Don Hilstrom, left, and past provincial president June Tarr were pleased with this year’s provincial Elks convention in Estevan. hung on when it was difficult. They kept on going.

They have done so much for the communities across the province.”

She hopes Nankivell will enjoy himself during the next 12 months. She knows he will take a positive message to the different lodges.

Nankivell has been an Elk for 41 years, and he is looking forward to interacting with Elks members across Saskatchewan.

“I have a lot of travelling to do,” said Nankivell . “I have about 25 lodges I have to attend their meetings.”

Among the recurring messages at the convention was the need to attract new and younger members. Hilstrom said that’s something the Elks have been doing well in Estevan for some time, leaving them with one of the largest membership bases in the province.

The local lodge has approximately 120 members, including 10 life members.

Those life members still find ways to contribute.

“There’s only Prince Albert and Estevan that operate, on a daily basis, a lounge area for our members,” said Hilstrom. “All the rest are just meeting places, and they do hold dances or bingo in their halls. But they don’t operate the lounge part.”

National Elks leader visits Estevan

By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca

The national grand exalted ruler for Elks Canada believes the fraternal organization needs to grow and attract younger members, but he does see a lot of good things happening within the Elks across the country.

Dennis Ellingboe was in Estevan on Friday to speak to the provincial Elks convention. He told the delegates to be more pro-active, and to develop new ideas and processes for bringing in new members and organizing fundraisers.

“I think the lodges have been doing a great job of fundraising, but like a lot of service organizations, we always seem to have a difficulty attracting newer and younger members,” said Ellingboe. “We just have try to figure out some way of changing that situation.”

There are two major reasons why people join the Elks, he said. One is to serve the community and make it stronger for future

generations. The other is to help people who are less fortunate in life, such as those with hearing difficulties, so that they can reach their greatest potential.

He noted lodges needs to respect the past, but they can’t live in the past. Young people don’t always accept the older lodges ways of doing things, so lodges need to adopt new ideas, new concepts and accept change for the future.

“Life changes, society changes and we have to try to stay abreast of those changes,” said Ellingboe.

It might mean developing new ideas and new ways of doing things, and having new meeting formats.

The organization is in good shape, he said, with 11,000 members and 285 lodges across the country.

But they have seen membership numbers slide, and many lodges are operating with 10 to 15 people.

“They’re still doing their community service work and stuff like that, but

National grand exalted ruler Dennis Ellingboe was in Estevan for the provincial Elks convention that was held in the Energy City from Thursday to Sunday. the writing is on the wall,” said Ellingboe. “Unless they get younger members … then they aren’t going to be in existence anymore.”

Many service groups are having the same issues with membership, and he

hopes the Elks can move forward because they still have a lot to contribute to communities.

“A lot of people ask ‘What’s in it for me?’ It’s that tradition of value that we provide that makes a

difference, and it affects each and every person in society, and not just the Elks,” said Ellingboe.

It’s also important for the lodges to promote themselves, and to let people know that what they contribute makes a huge difference.

When he joined the Elks in the 1970s, it was common for young people to be part of a service club.

People he knew asked him to join the Elks, and Ellingboe wanted to help those who are less fortunate.

Ellinboe, who hails from Hythe, a small community in northwest Alberta, became the grand exalted ruler at last year’s national convention in Fredericton, New Brunswick. He said he will travel close to 60,000 kilometres on the road by the time his year is finished, and he has also flown to some lodges.

It’s been great to give speeches to lodges across Canada, he said, and to see how they’re all operating.

The past year has also al-

lowed him to visit new parts of the country.

There have been challenges to deal with, but they’re part of the job, and the lodges and the people have treated him in a wonderful fashion.

“I hope that as a grand exalted ruler, my vision and my ideas will be accepted and will help lodges progress,” said Ellingboe.

Even though he has been an Elk for nearly 40 years, it has also been a learning experience. Each lodge and every community is different.

“But most of all, it’s just the camaraderie and fraternalism and meeting new people and gaining some friendships right across Canada,” said Ellingboe.

Ellingboe believes every community with an Elks lodge has members who are doing things to help grow the community by building infrastructure, supporting organizations and helping families grow stronger.

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What to complain about now?

The quirky little traffic flow issue in northeast Estevan is no more.

The widening project on King Street from Bannatyne Avenue to Pine Avenue is complete. There are now two lanes of traffic moving in each direction, and the road was resurfaced, too, which is good news for motorists.

Yes, there is a slight issue with the curves just west Bannatyne Avenue. They could be a problem in the winter. But given the choice between the small kink that now exists on King Street, or the annoying reduction of eastbound traffic to one lane, we’ll tempt fate with the curves.

And now that this perennial sore spot for local motorists has been resolved, it’s time for motorists to find something new to complain about.

There are other beat up areas of King Street, but one (or hopefully two) will be resurfaced this year. King Street is in rough shape through the Pleasantdale Valley, but it’s going to be resurfaced eventually.

Souris Avenue North and 13th Avenue have been taken care of in recent years. So has Kensington Avenue north

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If you love it so much, buy it In a letter to the editor published on the Leader-Post’s website on June 11, Beatty Navid of Regina wrote, “As I watch the ongoing protests against the closure of STC, I’ve come to the conclusion that this is a prime opportunity for the unions, various university professors and other dissenters to put their money where their mouths are, buy the company and reap the profits, instead of throwing up obstacles to bona fide private operators who are willing to step up and provide a service.”

A few months ago I wrote about how numerous companies were stepping up to offer at least some of the services the now-defunct Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) had offered.

I also pointed out how horrible an idea it was to still allow, in the 21st century, an anti-competitive construction such as the Highway Traffic Board to interfere. It proves my concerns were right, as Carpe Diem of Regina has pulled out.

of the Estevan Comprehensive School.

Scratch those two perennial problem areas off the list.

Souris Avenue South remains beat up south of Fourth Street. Council will have to act on that one eventually, because they won’t receive an injection of support from the provincial government like they did for Souris Avenue North.

Perkins Street is also an issue. They have taken steps to remedy this perennial sore spot by milling down the ruts, but a full-blown resurfacing of Perkins Street will be needed eventually. (Note: please add sidewalks east of Fourth Avenue South when the road is resurfaced).

Fifth Street has been another troublesome road for some time. While it is considered a secondary road, it would be nice to have asphalt on the portion of Fifth Street that cuts through downtown Estevan.

And there’s one more project on the horizon: Fourth Street. It’s hard to believe that this arterial road was resurfaced in 2006 and 2007. Parts of Fourth Street are already starting to show wear and tear, and while it has a few years left before a

full resurfacing is needed, it will have to be on the radar.

The roads in the city’s industrial areas, particularly Sixth Street east of Souris Avenue South, as well as Devonian Street, Escana Street Mississippian Drive, remain a sore spot, but it is a more difficult process to resurface an industrial road, and once they are resurfaced, it also takes more time and money to maintain them.

And there are the residential roads, but there are only so many of them you can do in a year. Crumbling residential streets aren’t a problem unique to Estevan; finding enough money to resurface a few each year is a challenge facing many municipalities.

Resurfacing the last few arterial and downtown roads would go a long ways to improving perceptions about the city’s roads.

The asphalt patches that the city has undertaken in the last two years for roads affected by water main breaks are a big step in the right direction. The days of having leftover gravel from a water main break for two years are thankfully over.

The Leader-Post wrote on June 5, “Carpe Diem limo service had announced in April it wanted to run all of the STC routes and work in conjunction with other companies.

“But upon hearing that members of the group Save Our STC and lawyers for the Amalgamated Transit Union intended to object at a Highway Traffic Board hearing on Monday, the company decided to pull out.”

I believe Carpe Diem was, by far, the most ambitious proposal that has come to pass, thus far.

I wonder if the Brad Wall government is now kicking itself for not eliminating or severely curtailing the Highway Traffic Board during the last legislative session, when it decided to put the kybosh on STC. Now those who oppose everything have a venue to oppose.

STC is dead. It’s employees are laid off and dispersed. Its fleet will soon be sold off. What do these obstructionists at the Highway Traffic Board hope to achieve? The decision to kill off STC will not be reversed, and no amount of making life difficult for the proponents of new services will help. Can’t the protesters clue in that they are hurting the very people who wish to offer the services they desire?

It seems all they want to do is make the government look bad. But where are their solutions? As the letter writer suggested, why don’t they buy the company?

They’re not complaining to do good, they’re just complaining to cause problems. Solutions? What solutions?

While Greyhound is looking into it,

they have no immediate plans to pick up additional routes, according to the LeaderPost on June 8. Eight other companies have applications into the Highway Traffic Board for new operating authorities or amending existing ones.

In the meantime, people are going without service, presumably scrambling to find whatever they can.

I miss STC, in that I used its courier service sporadically, whenever I needed to get an item from Regina right away. In one case, I was photographing a dance festival in Prince Albert, and I needed a new camera, right now, that evening. My camera supplier had it on the bus in Saskatoon and in P.A. before the end of the day.

The other reason I would use the bus courier services was that I paradoxically did not trust another Crown corporation, Canada Post, with important or timely items.

But I wasn’t getting on the bus, nor do I ever have a desire to do so again.

As a child and young adult, I had my fill of buses. I’d rather drive, thank you, as would most of Saskatchewan.

There are many people who need bus service, and there are now many companies who want to offer said service. Let them have at it, people.

The Highway Traffic Board, and its forum to throw regulator spike strips under the wheels of commercial ventures, has got to go. It’s time to throw it under the bus.

Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian. zinchuk@sasktel.net.

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Riders’ pre-season games have little influence Corey Atkinson New Material Only

There’s a harsh reality about the CFL pre-season: The Saskatchewan Roughriders could have lit a trash can on fire, put it at the 55-yard line and watched it burn for three hours Saturday night and it would have as much to do with how they’ll play in the 2017 regular season as what happened Saturday.

Actually, that approach summarized much of how the 2016 regular season was treated.

When I was a season ticket holder in the mid 1990s, pre-season Rider tickets were as easy to find as blue whales at a candy store and practically as cheap. Sure, there was a price on the ticket but I don’t think anyone actually paid that. The team wanted their ticket holders to get into the habit of enjoying going to the game. This was before the era when everyone loved them and the park was close to full with football newcomers enjoying themselves, even if they didn’t know who was on the field.

Saturday, the team tied the Winnipeg Blue Bombers after Winnipeg came from behind to score some late points. Or something, I really couldn’t have cared less that night.

I’m glad that those who went – particularly those people like us from out of town – enjoyed themselves on some level to get a first glimpse of the new Mosaic Stadium in a Roughrider setting. Although some may complain of beer and food prices, it’s part of the cost of going to these things. Parking is another concern but again, park and ride once you get to the city may be the best option anyway.

But on the field? Forget about it. It might be a good thing to have a Canadian quarterback playing as important a role as Brandon Bridge did, but it’s a far cry playing against Winnipeg’s backups as it is against the top teams starting defences in Calgary and Edmonton. Going 20-for-26 passing with 201 yards and a touchdown pass is something he can tell his grandkids.

In the 2013 season, the Riders played a pair of preseason games in the lead-up to their Grey Cup hosting season. Tino Sunseri went a stellar 9-for-12 in that first pre-season game (a 31-24 win over Calgary) throwing 122 yards and a touchdown. Receiver Greg Carr caught 101 yards passing from the group of Darian Durant, Sunseri, Drew Willy and Levi Brown.

Carr was released after the opening week of the regular season and no one in Rider Nation wants much if anything to do with Sunseri. The very name is a punchline for one of my good football-watching friends, synonymous with ‘quarterback you do not want’.

That year, we all remember the Riders won the Grey Cup. There were mild complaints about most of the league’s pre-season games not being televised. I for one am all for blacking them out at this stage. There is no reason to expect sponsors or fans to front good money and time for a game for future practice roster players battling other guys about to be released.

You’re going to need to pry me from the screen though when the Riders go to Montreal June 22 to play against Darian Durant and the Montreal Alouettes. That game has a ton of intrigue and backstory built in, and we’ll finally start to be able to tell if the Riders are looking any closer to being a playoff team.

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Candidate spending figures released The candidates who ran for Estevan city council in last October’s civic election kept their expenses relatively low, according to information supplied by the City of Estevan.

The candidates are required to submit their campaign expenses after each election, as well as the campaign contributions they received. And while the candidates didn’t have enormous expenses, those who spent money fared better than those who didn’t.

Mayor Roy Ludwig, who was elected to a second term at the helm of

council, spent $2,830 during the campaign. He also received $250 in contributions.

Councillor Greg Hoffort had the biggest expenses among councillor candidates at $1,460, but they were partially offset with a $200 gift-in-kind that he received.

C o u n c i l l o r Tr e v o r Knibbs received a $1,200 contribution, and had a total of $650 in campaign expenses.

Councillor Dennis Moore had $860.62 in expenses.

Hoffort, Knibbs and Moore were the incum-

bents who were successfully elected.

The three candidates elected to council for the first time also had some expenses.

Councillor Shelly Veroba spent $237.94 during the campaign. She received a $50 contribution.

C o u n c i l l o r Tr a v i s Frank spent a total of $967.19, although his expenses had a twist. He spent C$867.18, but he also had a US$100.01 expense.

Councillor Lyle Yanish received $600 in campaign contributions, which helped him out with the

$982.34 he spent during the campaign.

Out of the five candidates who ran unsuccessful campaigns, James Halladay was the only one who had any expenses. He spent $911.10 in his bid to become Estevan’s mayor.

Rhyan Hagel, who was the other candidate in the mayoral race, didn’t have any expenses. Neither did Brian Johnson, Cameron Robock and Kevin Smith, who were defeated in the race for councillor. Johnson had been on council for 16 years, while Smith had been there for four.

Southeast Traffic Unit hands out 119 tickets Members of the Estevan Combined Traffic Services unit distributed 119 tickets from May 28 to June 10.

Forty-five of the tickets were for exceeding the posted speed limit. Four tickets were for exceeding the speed limit by more than 50 kilometres per hour (km/h), and two more were for exceeding the speed limit by more than 35 km/h.

Six tickets were for exceeding the speed limit in a marked reduced speed zone, and one was for exceeding 60 km/h when passing high-

way workers.

Also, they issued 15 tickets for operating an unregistered motor vehicle, one for operating an unregistered trailer. Four were for diving without a valid driver’s licence, and five people were charged for driving while disqualified.

Nine motorists were ticketed for failing to wear a seatbelt, and five passengers were ticketed for not wearing a seatbelt. Nine tickets were for disobeying a stop sign.

Three tickets were for having tinted front side win-

dows, and two each were for using a cell phone while driving, driving without due care and attention and driving while suspended. Single tickets were for a minor possessing or consuming alcohol in a vehicle, operating an all-terrain vehicle without a helmet and failing to produce a registration certificate.

There was also one administrative suspension and one vehicle seizure.

Seventy-seven warnings and eight inspection notices were also handed out.

Members have noted a trend during traffic stops involving disqualified drivers.

A large number of the disqualifications are for nonpayment of fines. When a motorist is served a traffic ticket, it clearly states on the ticket that failure to follow the instructions provided will lead to a default finding of guilty in court.

If the fine is not paid within the time allowed, it might result in non-renewal of a licence, suspension of a licence or both. People might also incur a late payment charge.

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She is looking for a quiet, loving home to make a life for herself.

Spayed and neutered pets are much happier pets.

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Great Vehicles T&T Rods hosted its 15th annual show-and-shine at their property north of Estevan on Saturday. More than 100 automobiles from different eras were on display at the event. The vehicles proved to be quite an attraction, as people turned out to view the automobiles.

Play Park program offers another fun filled summer It’s almost time for Estevan’s annual Paddling Pool/Play Park program, where children can enjoy crafts, games and activities as well as free swimming throughout the summer.

The program takes place at four local parks — Churchill, Rusty Duce, Hillcrest and Hillside, beginning June 29 and continuing until Aug. 25.

“The Estevan Play Park program is designed for neighbourhoods to come and visit and have a good summer playing games and doing crafts and enjoying the pool,” said Erin Wilson, program manager for the City of Estevan Leisure Services.

“We have a fun filled summer this year, we have everything from celebrating the underwater ocean, to community heroes, to creating a science fair and a ninja warrior week.”

The program is open Monday to Friday from 9

a.m. to 5 p.m., with activities taking place until noon and free swimming for the rest of the day, though there of some schedule adjustments for certain evening swims to accommodate parents who work throughout the day.

On top of that, one of the four above-mentioned parks is open every Saturday for the entire summer.

Wilson added organizers pride themselves on making the program completely free and credits community sponsorship from businesses around town for making that possible.

“It definitely makes it available for everyone in the community,” she said.

“I think it just brings the neighbourhoods together, it gives everyone a great reason to get out of the house on those beautiful days and sometimes even on the rainy days just to hide in the shack and have

Estevan’s play parks will be opening for the season at the end of the month. Photo by the City of Estevan fun and meet and greet everyone else that’s around.”

Each week the program offers a different theme to make things a bit more fun, like Buzz about Bugs, Secret Agent week and Spooktacular Summer,

which will be a Halloween event children can enjoy in the warmer months.

There will also be some special events lined up like the pancake breakfast and a celebration of community heroes, which

include Estevan Fire and Rescue, the Estevan Police Services and Estevan Emergency Medical Services.

“We also have our Canada Day partnership with the Kinsmen running

at the Hillside Park and for the first time we’re going to do a ninja training campout in the evening at Hillcrest,” Wilson said.

The ninja training campout is the only activity that comes with a small cost, just to help cover a few expenses.

This event requires participants to register and will include games and activities that focus on physical fitness, but more importantly it’s about having a fun evening, which runs from 7 to 11 p.m.

Then to cap it all off, there’s going to be a Carnival Craze and Country Fair Carnival on Aug. 24, with the program coming to a close the following day.

For more up to date information on the Paddling Pool/Play Park program, check out the City of Estevan Leisure Services website at estevan.ca/Divisions/Leisure-Services or follow its Facebook page.

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Partnership benefits power engineering students Twenty-three students from the South East Cornerstone Public School Division have benefitted from a partnership that will allow them to get a leg up in their power engineering certification.

South East Cornerstone Public School Division, in partnership with the Prairie South School Division and SaskPower, gave students the opportunity to complete their fifth class power engineering theory and practical components, so they can write their Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (TSASK) fifth class power engineering exams, and receive their certification before they finish high school.

“It gives them a huge head start on any sort of a career related to power engineering,” said Dan Hard-

ern, the career consultant for South East Cornerstone.

The classes also allow the students to find out whether power engineering is a good fit for them while they are still in high school.

“It also accelerates their learning curve as far as continuing on with the power engineering fourth class and third class,” said Hardern.

The power engineering course offered a blended learning style, he said, because students take online modules through Prairie South, but they also have the opportunity to study hands-on at SaskPower’s Boundary Dam and Shand Power Stations. They needed to spend time at the power stations to get their steam time component for the fifth class certification.

They looked at all of

the different components of a power plant, everything from to the boiler to the electronics to the new technology. Hardern believes it was more effective than a video or a textbook.

“There’s also a mobile power engineering lab that SaskPower has built for the program,” said Hardern.

“For us, it was stationed in Carlyle, which was a nice central location in the division, and then students came to that as well to complete some of the practical hours that they needed.”

He noted the Southeast College has fourth class and third class power engineering classes as well, so the students should have a fairly seamless transition from the course that was offered through the school division.

According to Barbara

Compton with SaskPower, the blended learning delivery model allows students the opportunity to explore power engineering pathways along with other trades regardless of geographical location.

Each course consists of 50 to 60 hours of online theory and 50 hours of work study at a SaskPower plant and mobile steam lab.

The power engineering

class is among those offered by the Southeast Education and Industry Council (SEIC), an initiative started in 2014 to give students an opportunity to gain handson experience in education.

Hardern said they want to continue to seek out new partnerships, so they can find more opportunities for students.

He noted the program wouldn’t have been pos-

sible without the contributions of Compton, South East Cornerstone curriculum co-ordinator Aaron Hiske, or Jeff Bolton, who is the principal of the online school for Prairie South.

Hardern said they are accepting applications for more students for the 201718 school year. They have spots available, and anyone who wants more information can contact him.

Joining The Celebration Students in the South East Cornerstone Public School Division’s power engineering class had some hands-on learning, thanks to SaskPower.

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From left, Fisher Neff, Hayden Lheritier and Tannyn Curtis were among the people who attended the Hidden Valley Golf and RV Resort’s 20th anniversary celebrations on Saturday. Young people enjoyed miniature golf, face painting and a bouncy castle. Other highlights included a golf tournament that attracted 120 participants, and a cabaret with music by Third Degree Birnz. Proceeds from the celebration will be directed to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation. Photo by David Willberg

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When in doubt just improvise Things got silly, crazy and a little bizarre at Estevan Comprehensive School (ECS) last week when it held its annual Improv Games, which took place over noon hours Thursday and Friday.

It was year 23 for the games and Allison Holzer, drama teacher and organizer for the event, said she was happy to see the games

weren’t losing any steam after more than two decades running.

“It’s just so much fun and so much laughter, it’s just good for the soul I think; the kids love it, they come out here in droves and the kids that act just love it, they get so pumped,” she said.

“I think it’s good for everybody to have a laugh

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and it doesn’t take an awful lot of preparation, it’s not like they have to do an awful lot in advance because it’s all improv, so they enjoy it.”

Participants are put together in four teams of eight, including a team made up of ECS teachers, and compete in four events — two the first day and two the second — then vie for a number of awards by seeing who can best put the audience in stitches with off-the-cuff comedy.

The teams for 2017 were Mission Improvable, McDonalds Value Picks, Royally Hilarious and the teacher team, Farewell Tour.

This year the amount of spectators made for a full house with people standing shoulder-to-shoulder and literally spilling out into the hallway, so there was no shortage of laughs when performers pulled off their skits.

Thursday’s games had the teams improvising different themes and situations, then Friday had the World’s Worst category as well as scenes with props, which Holzer noted hadn’t

been done in a few years, “We haven’t done the prop event for a while, the teachers’ team found that tough, they were harder to do because they have to come up with a bunch of ideas for props,” she said.

“For example, the one group got two pool noodles and they have to come up with all sorts of scenes with those noodles and different scenarios and they have to be using them as something other than a pool noodle.”

All of this was done in front of a panel of teacher judges, which consisted of Dallas Monroe, Brian Wright, Tammy Podovinnikoff and Colin Keess, who decided which team gets what award.

The overall winning team was Royally Hilarious, the Best Bribe award went to McDonald’s Value Picks (because bribing the judges is encouraged), and Royally Hilarious walked away with the Best Costume and Cheer.

Other awards were handed out for Judge’s Choice Favourite Line, which went out to Nathan Littlefield and People’s

James Jones of the staff team Farewell Tour showed off his makeshift coconuts during the props portion of Estevan Comprehensive School’s Improv Games, which took place last Thursday and Friday.

Choice Favourite Line was given to Vineet Kaushik.

Both were part of Royally Hilarious.

“The kids did really well this year in terms of costuming and in terms of

their cheers,” Holzer said.

“Every team came up with really good costumes and really good cheers and the bribes, they were really on it this year, I think that was really good.”

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Rotary Supports Helipad From the left, St. Joseph’s Hospital board member Larry Mack, executive director Greg Hoffort, Rotary Club of Estevan president Jeff Ward and hospital board president Don Kindopp participated in a $25,000 cheque presentation from the club and its foundation to the hospital. The money will be directed towards Rotary’s commitment to the STARS Air Ambulance helipad. Rotary purchased the naming rights for the helipad for $120,000 in 2014, and the club now has $20,000 remaining to pay off. The cheque presentation happened during Rotary’s annual Lobsterfest on Friday night at Affinity Place.

Honourees announced for Heroines exhibit The Estevan Art Gallery and Museum (EAGM) has revealed the women who will be part of the Heroines exhibit this summer.

Heroines will display portraits and biographies of 18 women who have played an important role in the community. The concept is similar to Estevan Women: The Dynamics, an exhibit which was on display at the EAGM in 1998, and was showcased again last November.

The 18 women for

Heroines are Patt-Lenover Adams, Shirley Andrist, Tania Hlohovsky-Andrist, Lynn Chipley, Pam Dechief, Jocelyn Dougherty, Jennifer Durr, Lorie-Gay Drewitz-Gallaway, Marguerite Gallaway, Doreen Hagen, Valerie Hall, Jackie Hank, Tara Johns, Brady Johnson, Lorna Lachambre, Brenda Lyons, Amanda Minchin and Jennifer Pettitt.

Sarah Durham, who is curator of collections for the EAGM, said they have

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a very good cross-section of women. They represent different generations, and they have contributed to the community in many aspects.

“We have a lot of volunteers, a lot of entrepreneurs, people who are committed to the arts, people who made career commitments, and people who are breaking boundaries,” said Durham.

“We have a very nice spread of people, representing a nice, diverse group.”

Five volunteers served on the selection committee: retired Estevan Mercury

editor Norm Park, Southeast Newcomer Services executive director Debbie Hagel, Metis Federation of Canada Estevan and Area branch president Linda Sopp, EAGM board chair Amber Ganje and Councillor Travis Frank, who is the EAGM’s city council representative.

Durham said they received 34 nominations from the public. The nominators had to explain why they thought the nominee would be a deserving choice. The panel used the information in the nomination package

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Ultimately, they had more women nominated than they could accommodate in the show.

The jury met for an afternoon in May and selected the 18 women. From there, the EAGM contacted the honourees and asking for their permission to be part of the show.

Since that time, Jon Gillies, who instructs the South Sask. Photo Club that meets monthly at the EAGM, has been taking the photos of the honourees. Durham said most of the photos have been taken.

“Right now the gallery is at the stage of conducting the interviews with all of the participants for the show,” said Durham.

The length of the biographies will be dependent on

how much each participant has to say.

None of the women selected for Heroines were part of the Dynamics exhibit from 19 years ago. Durham said the EAGM didn’t want to have anyone from the Dynamics included in Heroines, because they wanted to show different women who are contributing to the community.

None of the women included in the Dynamics were nominated for Heroines, so it didn’t become an issue.

Heroines will be on display from July 28 to August 20. An opening reception will take place on July 28 at 7 p.m. Durham said it’s open to the public, and she hopes all of the women being recognized and their families will be present.

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Mortenson, Kobitz are the ECS Elecs top athletes of the year

By Corey Atkinson sports@estevanmercury.ca

Donny Mortenson, left and Kourtney Kobitz were named Estevan Comprehensive School’s athletes of the year

Although his high school athletic career may be over with, at the Estevan Comprehensive School awards night last Thursday, Elecs senior Donny Mortenson was able to get in a good workout for the evening by going up and down the stairs at the cafetorium, accepting multiple awards.

Mortenson, a multisport athlete to the extreme, won the excellence award for basketball, the success award for football and the male athlete of the year for all sports. Each sport paraded the athletes the coaches felt symbolized excellence, commitment and success.

“I’m pretty proud,” he said after the ceremony.

“It feels really good to be acknowledged for all the work I put in. I feel blessed.”

He played on many teams but Mortenson’s high school season started off with a successful run with the Elecs in the football season.

“It really helps when you know... who’s coming back each year,” he said.

“We had a lot of returning players.”

Mortenson was fifth in Moose Jaw High School Football League scoring

with the Elecs with seven touchdowns and two twopoint conversions. With Estevan’s mostly-aerial offensive attack, he led the league with 729 receiving yards on 37 catches, bettering Yorkton’s Matthew Mandziuk for second place by 279 yards.

But basketball was his favourite sport. When asked what he’d remember most from his high school athletic career, he said the bus rides with the boys on the way to tournaments.

“Also winning the McLeod series three years in a row is pretty amazing.”

His goal is to go to Saskatoon to try to walk on to the University of Saskatchewan Huskies hoops team.

Kourtney Kobitz won the female athlete of the year.

“It was a big honour and I was really surprised that I got it,” said Kobitz.

“I thank my teammates and coaches and family for helping me in the school year and in sports as well.

It’s tough to do sports and school the whole year. I’m really thankful for it.”

Kobitz was one of the players who helped the Elecs make their first appearance at Hoopla in 12 years. She poured in 26 points in their opening loss, 62-55 to Regina’s Riffel high school, and another 27 in their bronze medal 62-58

loss to Regina Campbell.

She was also recognized with the commitment award for volleyball and the excellence award for basketball.

She plans on attending the University of Regina for nursing in the fall but is also looking at other options for playing college hoops.

Sammy Wade won the award for outstanding female sportsmanship, and Jordan Fichter won the outstanding male sportsmanship award. Wade is in Grade 11 and will be one of the few Elecs to come back to build on the girls basketball team’s successful 2016-17 season.

“We went to Hoopla, which was kind of crazy because we beat the second ranked team going in and we beat them after they were up by 20,” she said.

From there, she went to badminton provincials in her first year.

Fichter, meanwhile, also enjoyed his run of high school athletics.

“Getting to provincials in volleyball and track was really fun,” Fichter said, although he admitted volleyball was his favourite throughout the years. “Getting to know a lot of the people on the teams and other teams you play.”

Fichter intends to pursue sports medicine at the University of Saskatchewan in the fall.

Tower Wolves defeat Windthorst Last week saw the Estevan Tower Wolves play one game in the Saskota Senior Men’s Baseball League and another get postponed.

The Tower Wolves were postponed Tuesday as they were set to play the Southeast Fireballs but Thursday they defeated the Windthorst Pirates 11-8. Tuesday’s result against the Carnduff Astros at Carnduff was unavailable at press time.

The Tower Wolves are 4-2 on the season and sit a game behind the league-leading Kenosee Cubs.

Thursday night there is a game scheduled between the Tower Wolves and the Carlyle Cardinals and next Tuesday they play the Pats at Wawota.

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Senior Myte Baseball Action Bienfait’s Oden Lalonde guards home plate as McComb Auto’s Corbin Barker scores a run in a game at Mel Murray Field in Estevan on Thursday. The teams in the Estevan Minor Baseball League end their seasons later this week. Photo submitted by Daniyale Lalonde

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Kids And Lacrosse Estevan minor lacrosse held a festival for Tyke and Minityke-level players last Saturday at the Power Dodge Ice Centre. Over 130 players from several teams in Estevan, Weyburn and Moose Jaw came to learn some skills and play a few games.

Sluggers split weekend doubleheaders

By Corey Atkinson sports@estevanmercury.ca

If you’re looking for a team that’s improved the most since the start of the season, you probably won’t need to look further than the KPC Mosquito Sluggers in Baseball Regina.

The team lost 18-16 and won 9-6 against the Lumsden Cubs at Cactus Park Saturday and then travelled to Oxbow Sunday to play Weyburn, winning 9-5 and losing 5-9.

The wins this weekend doubled the team’s win count for the season.

“I think the head coach Nick Mayer is really excited about this team,” said manager Christie Phillips.

“We’re a growing team this year and we weren’t really sure what was going to happen with the team.”

The team’s defence is playing a lot better and the ball is flying off the bats with their timely hitting.

“I think he’s really excited about what’s happening.”

In the first game Saturday, a windswept team still managed to put a charge in the ball, with a second inning rally capped by a two-run triple to centrefield from the bat of Nathan Yunick, himself driven home by a single from Jayden Kuchinka. The team is also picking up the finer points of the game.

“They’re really ex-

cited about how they’re trying different things with baserunning,” Phillips said.

But the pitchers on both teams Saturday had trouble locating the plate, leading to a lot of walks and fielders unable to judge fly balls. No matter, because both teams figured it out for the second game but the wind has been a factor in early games.

“The ball was moving around a lot but the boys adjusted well,” said Phillips. “It’s not their first time playing in a lot of wind and it seems like that’s the name of the game in this league. They’re starting to adjust.”

The Sluggers are off next week, but play in

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“The league playoffs

are the July 1 long weekend,” Phillips said. “After that, we’ll be going to

Melville for a tournament and then provincials are the weekend after that.”

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Warriors tie with Red Mustangs VOLTZ SPLIT THREE WEEKEND GAMES

By Corey Atkinson sports@estevanmercury.ca

The Bienfait Memorial Arena was nearly the scene of one of the Estevan Bantam Warriors’ greatest moments of all time.

With 29.1 seconds on the clock Sunday afternoon, the Warriors’ captain Kaden Chrest scored his fourth goal of the game – shorthanded on a breakaway no less – against the Moose Jaw Red Mustangs to take the lead 6-5. But with 16.1 seconds left, Moose Jaw’s Atley Calvert potted his fifth of the game to re-tie the game and there it stood as the final of the Queen City Box Lacrosse League game.

What made the final result all the more impressive is that the Red Mustangs earlier this year beat the Warriors 13-3 in Moose Jaw. “ We d i d n ’t r e a l l y change a lot,” said Warriors coach Darcey Williams.

“The kids this year have improved immensely from the beginning of the year to where we are now. This game, this was one of the best games they’ve played this year as far as I’m concerned.”

One of the things they did work on was the penalty kill, which served them well as they killed off a full five-

minute advantage in the second period as they grew a lead to 4-2 by the end of the frame.

“That penalty kill, I was really impressed because all year we’ve never killed off a penalty like that,” Williams said.

Earlier in the weekend, they lost 11-0 to the Rush in Regina and played another game against the Regina Rock, losing 5-3. Chrest, Kalen Stang and Tanner Hall scored for the Warriors in that game.

Now with the experience of playing with a team like Moose Jaw, the Warriors will move on with the rest of the season. The Warriors’ next action is Saturday against the Regina Attack at the Al Ritchie Arena in Regina.

“We’ve always had a stumbling block with Regina,” he said. “We had a four game winning streak but that was with Weyburn and Weyburn’s a newer team in the league. They’re getting better too.”

The peewee Voltz weren’t as fortunate in their short trip to Bienfait to play the Mustangs. After going down 5-0 in the first five minutes and 7-0 after the first period, the Voltz lost the game 12-2. Corby Lemcke scored shorthanded to break the goose egg for the Voltz

and with a second on the clock in the second period, Nathan Wagstaff scored from his knees to beat the Moose Jaw keeper.

“We pick up a lot from their coaching and their players,” said Voltz coach Trever McNabb of what they learn in a game against Moose Jaw. “They’re very disciplined so we learn discipline... And it’s a good experience for us. We pulled our goalie at the end of the game three or four times to give the kids the experience...

“By the end of the third, they were keeping up. They just didn’t have the firepower to catch up in the end.”

In the Voltz’ other games on the weekend, they travelled to Regina and lost 10-5 to the Regina Rush and had a 7-5 win over the Regina Honeybadgers.

In the game against the Rush, the Voltz got two goals from Nathan Wagstaff and singles each from Tye Farnsworth, Kersey Hollingshead and Chase Foord.

Their win over the Honeybadgers saw four goals from the stick of Wagstaff and two from Hollingshead. The other marker was scored by Logan Lang.

The Voltz will play a pair of games in Regina this weekend against the Axemen and the Outlaws.

Nathan Wagstaff of the peeweee Voltz looks to shoot Sunday in Bienfait against the Moose Jaw Mustangs in Queen City Box Lacrosse League action.

Kaden Chrest, left, of the Estevan bantam Warriors, left, scores his fourth goal of the game with 29.1 seconds left to take a lead against the Moose Jaw Red Mustangs.

Woodlawn hosts senior women’s tournament Forty-two golfers competed in the senior women’s golf tournament at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club on Thursday.

Donna Coulter won the championship flight with an 84. Fern Walton was second with an 89, and Kathy Blackstock and Diane Thul were tied for third at 90. Blackstock was award third on retrogression.

Dawn Ramstead won the first flight with a score of 94. Ellen Thievin took the second flight with a 101. Audrey Griffin captured the third flight with a 104. And Holley Odgers finished in top spot in the fourth flight with a 113.

Various prizes were handed out to the flight winners and the flight runnersup, as well as to those who had the longest drive, the longest putt and the Flight winners at the senior women’s golf tournament on Thursday were, from the left, Donna Coulter in the championship flight, Dawn Ramstead (first flight), Ellen Thievin (second flight), Audrey Griffin (third flight) and Holley Odgers (fourth flight). closest approach.

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Members of the Coaler Rollers junior roller derby team play in a scrimmage Sunday outside.

Derby team rolling along outside

By Corey Atkinson sports@estevanmercury.ca

Most people know that crunching contact, elusive skating and quick footwork are a part of a roller derby experience.

The potential of getting a suntan is not.

The Junior Coaler Rollers derby team had an intersquad game Sunday evening outside at the new concrete pad by the Kinsmen Park and between 70-80 people showed up, despite Stanley Cup final Game 6 being on at the same time.

“It is absolutely wonderful,” said South East Sask. Roller Derby Association president Lorelei Lachambre. “Some of the parents were saying this is more than we normally

have for a game.”

With parents and family in tow, that’s still a few people deciding that outside watching derby was the place to be on a Sunday evening.

“Also, there’s a few members of the Kinsmen here and they wanted to see their rink in action, and how much we love it and how much we appreciate what they’ve done for our community,” Lachambre said. “I’m really excited to see the Kinsmen members here and cheering us on.”

The season has been successful for the Rollers as they’ve got a burgeoning youth group, as evidenced by the 27 members who were there for the scrimmage Sunday.

“We had a lot of success,” said Lachambre.

“We won games in Brandon and we were also successful in games in Rocanville. We had tougher games where we played a higher level of competition but it’s only made us stronger and kind of shows us what we need to work on. The season’s been awesome and the girls have been awesome because our attendance is phenomenal.

They just keep getting better and better because they’re so dedicated.”

The Rollers had a good, active group of players in the ages from Grades 4 — the first year they can play – on to the end of the middle school years and they’ve picked up the game well.

“I think when we get to the end of the season and everyone is still at-

tending, that’s a huge success because we didn’t have anyone drop out in the season,” she said.

“Every game they play and every practice they play, they learn more about the game. They’re new and.. they’re just getting to the point where they’re

learning the skills of roller skating and they’re starting to understand the game of derby. They’ve come a long way.”

The number of players available made the scrimmage Sunday a boisterous affair, with friends and classmates pitted against

each other. The team will have another scrimmage Sunday in Bienfait.

“It’s so wonderful that we have enough for an intersquad game and we don’t have to call in a whole bunch of people that we don’t normally play with,” Lachambre said.

Twins shut out Athletics

By Corey Atkinson sports@estevanmercury.com The Southeast Performance Pump midget AAA Twins didn’t mind a little road baseball last week as the team defeated the Regina Athletics 5-0 at Regina’s Optimist Park last Wednesday.

The Twins got on the board early with a three run top of the first inning. Walker Happ hit a two-run double followed by an RBI single from Burke Lyons, with all bas-

erunners on after the Athletics got two out.

Overall in the game, Ryan Gaab went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored and Evan McClarty went 3-for-4 with a run.

Rhett Nikolejsin shut the door on the A’s the entire game, allowing nine hits, walking none and striking out six in the complete game shutout. He threw 102 pitches in the game, 72 for strikes.

The Twins’ next action is Wednesday against the Regina White Sox at Lynne Prime Field.

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By Brian Zinchuk brian.zinchuk@sasktel.net

The weather was great, the people came out, and another Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show has wrapped up for the year.

The event, also known as the Weyburn Oil Show, was held June 7-8 at the Weyburn Exhibition grounds. Booths, both inside and out, were sold out.

Attendance numbers were down by roughly 1,000 people, however, according to oil show chair Del Mondor. The total attendance was 3,951, of which one-third were exhibitors and two-thirds were attendees.

The decline in attendance is likely due to the decline in employment in the oilpatch. Over the past year, most oilfield services businesses sister publication Pipeline News has spoken to have reported their employment levels have declined by about half compared to 2014 levels, although in the past six months, many have started to hire again.

That was a common discussion thread with many in attendances, as many oilfield business owners expressed concern over a looming labour shortage.

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blustery day on the fairway.

The wind died down and the sun came out for the actual show, however. The show featured addresses on June 7 by Minister of Energy and Resources Dustin Duncan, who happens to be MLA for Weyburn-Big Muddy, as well as Minister of Environment Scott Moe. Radio talk show host John Gormley also had strong attendance when he spoke on June 8.

Organizers had hoped that Premier Brad Wall would have been able to attend, but a late-running cabinet meeting in Regina on June 7 precluded that.

The two ministers present took part by way of conference call when they weren’t at the show.

June 7 also saw several people inducted into the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Hall of Fame. Rick McHardy, president and CEO of Spartan Energy Corp., was named Saskatchewan Oilman of the Year. Hall of Fame inductees included Grant Fagerheim, president and CEO of Whitecap Resources Inc.; Bud Bell (posthumous), former president of Schlumberger of Canada Ltd.; and Roger Soucy, founder of the Petroleum Services Association of Canada.

Randall Smith, president of Spectrum Resource Group, Inc., received the Southeast Saskatchewan Oilman of the Year award.

Del Mondor, oil show chair, left, and Minister of Energy and Resources Dustin Duncan, right, presented Rick McHardy with the Saskatchewan Oilman of the Year award. McHardy is president and CEO of Spartan Energy Corp. Photo by Brian Zinchuk A new category is the Southeast Saskatchewan Legends Awards. Three people were honored with the Legends award this year: Ronald J Wanner, Viking Oilfield Surplus Ltd.; Ken Spearing, Spearing Service, and Melvyn Grimes (posthumous), Grimes Sales and Service Ltd. Some new items made appearances, including two versions of hybrid light towers. One used a generator and solar panels to charge its batteries, while another used a wind turbine and solar panels. LED light-

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In a show where exhibitors try their best to show their wares to the decision-makers, those key people could indeed be found. That included several members of the board for Spartan Energy, as well as numerous senior production staff for several oil companies. Mondor noted the attendance numbers were down, but not the number of decision makers.

“They were out and making progress,” he said via text after the show.

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1102 4TH STREET• ESTEVAN, SK • 306-634-1800 CAREER OPPORTUNITY

SANITARY SEWER MAIN AND STORM SEWER FLUSHING PROGRAM

Position Title: Water/Wastewater Plant Superintendent Reports to: WTP Services Manager Summary: Oversees daily operations of the Water/Wastewater Treatment Services and supervises all direct reports.

Length of Position: Temporary, Full Time, 1 year term with possibility of extension.

Duties: § Works with and provides management and leadership for staff involved in water and wastewater treatment operations. § Ensure Plant QA/QC is maintained, advise and assist staff to make sure the requirements are met and ensure operation of the Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant meets provincial guidelines. § Coordinates facilities maintenance and ensures facilities instrumentation is calibrated and programmed. § Oversees scheduling and reviews for Water/Wastewater Treatment Employees § Submit justifications for budget requests, and assist in controlling expenditures § Provide or coordinate staff training, working with employees to correct deficiencies § Participates in hiring, appraisals, promotions, demotions, transfer, suspension, or dismissal of staff. § Investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints § Maintain time, material and equipment use records; requisition supplies and materials. § Complete work activities safely and monitor the performance of all work activities to ensure compliance with the City of Estevan Safety program. § Any other duties as assigned.

Education: § Diploma of Technology such as Water Resources Engineering Technology § AScT or CET designation § Proficiency in Computer Software.

§ Valid Class 5 Drivers License § Water & Wastewater Treatment Certification – Class IV Water Treatment, Class III Wastewater Treatment and Class II Water Distribution

Experience and Additional Requirements 5 years of Municipal experience including three years of supervisory experience Application Deadlines This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. The City of Estevan offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package.

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: Clasky Drive Drader Street Isabelle Street Garrish Place Milne Crescent Eva Street Maple Bay Orlowski Avenue Abbot Bay Hwy 47 N Holmgren Bay Frehlick Bay Souris Avenue (East Henry Street Willow Bay Seregella Place George Street Pine Avenue Peterson Drive Side) Poplar Bay Heritage Avenue Ross Court Queen Street Victoria Avenue Wahba Court Phillips Place Alexandra Avenue Kensington Avenue Marwood Street Arthur Avenue King Street Walker Road Symons Bay Garner Place Yardley Place Moss Avenue Rooney Road Edward Street Dufferin Avenue Nesbitt Drive Edward Place Bannatyne Avenue Hastings Place Trout Crescent Smith Street Brooks Road Bourquin Road Albert Street Princess Street

The Mayor Congratulations to all our Grade 12 students, may you realize your dreams!

For further information or to apply, please contact: Sheryl March,Human Resource Generalist 1102-4th Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0W7 Ph: (306) 634-1841 Fax: (306) 634-9790 apply@estevan.ca

Property Maintenance Bylaw 2005-1711 Section 14

· 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

As per the new amendments to Zoning Bylaw #2010-1834, performance deposit may be requested to ensure compliance with any development standards. Effective May 31, 2017, deposits shall be required alongside a development/building permit for the following types of projects: • Any new residential dwelling or an addition to an existing residential dwelling; • Any new commercial structure, addition, or accessory building over 120 square metres; • Any new industrial structure, addition, or accessory building over 120 square metres; and, • Any other development with special development standards as determined by the Development Officer or the Building Official.

The performance deposit amount will be calculated as 5% of total estimated value of construction, to a maximum of $5,000. The deposit will be collected at the same time as the Development Permit fee, or the Building Permit fee in case of residential development. The deposit will be returned in its entirety when the following conditions are met:

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

All residents are asked to keep their properties clean and free from:

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• The applicant has requested a final inspection of the project; • All conditions of the permit of been completed to the satisfaction of either the Development Officer or Building Official; • The structure is compliant with the National Building Code 2010; and • The project has been completed within two (2) years of the permit issuance or an extension for the project has been granted and the work is completed in that time period.

Any performance deposit held for a period greater than two (2) years will be forfeited to the city. Any applicant may make a request in writing to extend the period by one (1) year. An applicant cannot make more than two requests for any given project. All requests must be made within the end of the given time frame.

All performance deposit inquiries may be forwarded to Land Development Services

2017 Summer Art Camps

2017 Summer Art Camps

Art Scientists: July 3-7 9am-Noon OR 1pm-4pm In this camp, participants will get to create their own pieces of art and materials using scientific experiments.

Make Like the Masters: July 10-13 9am-Noon OR 1pm-4pm In this camp, participants will study famous artists through the ages and create their own versions of their artwork.

Art and Advertising: July 17-20 9am-Noon OR 1pm-4pm In this camp participants will create ads for local businesses that will be advertised in the Estevan Mercury.

Art Exploration: July 24-27 9am-Noon OR 1pm-4pm In this camp, participants will create artwork using a variety of mixed media: painting, sculpture, drawing etc.

Art Scientists:

July 3-7 9am-Noon OR 1pm-4pm In this camp, participants will get to create their own pieces of art and materials using scientific experiments.

Make Like the Masters: July 10-13 9am-Noon OR 1pm-4pm In this camp, participants will study famous artists through the ages and create their own versions of their artwork.

Art and Advertising: July 17-20

9am-Noon OR 1pm-4pm In this camp participants will create ads for local businesses that will be advertised in the Estevan Mercury.

Art Exploration: July 24-27

9am-Noon OR 1pm-4pm In this camp, participants will create artwork using a variety of mixed media: painting, sculpture, drawing etc.

For children ages 7-12 years $50/child/week. Pre-payment is required You may register for a morning OR an afternoon session, not both Outside playtime included, participants may bring a snack Call 634-7644 to register or email Karly at galleryed@sasktel.net

For children ages 7-12 years $50/child/week.

Pre-payment is required. You may register for a morning OR an afternoon session,not both. Outside playtime included, participants may bring a snack.

Call 634-7644 to register or email Karly at galleryed@sasktel.net Position:

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Full Time - Monday to Friday

Duties and Responsibilities:

CITY OF ESTEVAN – 2017 WATERMAIN FLUSHING SCHEDULE The City of Estevan will be doing maintenance work to ensure good water quality for all users of City water. This work includes the turning of main water valves around the City, and flushing large quantities of water from various hydrants in each area. If your water appears discoloured during the days your area is scheduled for this work (see schedule below), please run a faucet for a few minutes until the water is clear again. If the water remains dirty for a longer period, please contact City Hall at 634-1800 to let us know.

Thank you for your understanding during this important maintenance!

(1) Monday- Friday June 12-16 2017 Area bounded by 6th street on the North, McDonald Road and Perkins Street on the South, Souris Avenue on the West, and Kensington Ave on the East (includes the Eastend, Bay Meadows, and Valley view regions, and Jubilee Place) (2) Monday –Friday June 19-30 2017 Area Bounded by City Cemetery on the North, King Street

Enforcement of City of Estevan Bylaws, Property Maintenance, Parking Enforcement, Animal Control, etc.

on the South, Sister Roddy Road on the West (formerly Woodlawn Avenue), and Souris Road (Hwy 47N) on the East (includes Dominion Heights, Pleasantdale, and Royal Heights regions, as well as Cundall Drive, Woodend Place, Chinook Bay and Hwy 47N Service Road)

Respond to incoming complaints and general public inquiries regarding Bylaws.

(3) Tuesday– Wednesday July 4 -12 2017 Area bounded by Spruce Drive and Princess Street on the North, King Street on the South, Souris Avenue on the West, and Kensington on the East (includes Hillside and Scotsburn regions)

Must possess a valid driver’s license

(4) Thursday– Friday July 13-21 2017 Area bounded by King Street on the North, CPR Railroad on the South, 14th Ave on the West, and Kensington on the East (includes 7th Street, 8th Street, 9th Street, Centennial, Trojan, and Soo Industrial regions)

Must pass a Police Security Clearance Process

(5) Monday- Friday July 24-28 2017 Area bounded by Kensington on the West, Sawyer Road on the East, North and South City Limits (includes Glen Peterson Industrial Park, East Industrial, Southeast Industrial regions, and properties along Hwy 39E Service Road)

Issue tickets for Bylaw offences and maintain a daily report management system.

The Successful Candidate Must have suitable computer skills Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills Must be able to work independently and efficiently Must be able to understand and work within the justice system Successful applicant will be placed on a one year probationary period.

Applications available at the Estevan Police Service. Please return completed applications with an up to date resume to: Chief of Police Estevan Police Service 301-11th Ave. Estevan, Sask.

S4A 1C7 Deadline to apply is JUNE 30th, 2017.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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Shopping locally helps support the community and its many activities. Local businesses support the many activities in the community with thousands of dollars of contributions every year to help make it a better place. Money spent locally stays and helps the community grow. Money spent away, stays away and doesn’t help support scout groups, churches, baseball leagues and the many other organizations and activities that make our community a better place for everyone.

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Souris Valley Theatre goes for an early start at the Lighthouse Festival in Port Dover, Ontario, and McLeod said because this year is the 150 celebration for Canada, the play would be a perfect fit for this year’s lineup at Souris Valley Theatre.

He added because it’s a musical comedy the play is also a great way to showcase a lot of the talent in Saskatchewan.

“We have some excellent musical theatre performers and musicians so getting a chance to fill the stage with that is quite desirable,” he said.

One of those performers is Saskatoon’s Mikael Steponchev who plays the lead role of Fitz William.

Steponchev said he thinks audience members will identify with the play because it’s not over-yourhead intelligent, while at the same time doesn’t come across as too lowbrow.

“I think they’ll also identify with my character who has a sort of a fall from grace and has a lot to make up for,” Steponchev said.

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the top silliness and I think those will be the main things audiences will enjoy,” said Trapp.

Anyone who wants to catch Fitz Happens can check it out from June 21 to 34, and 26 to 30 at the Souris Valley Theatre.

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Souris Valley Theatre’s first production of the season will be the musical comedy Fitz Happens, which will premier on June 21. Back row from left are cast members Catherine Bridge, Tori Yuzik, Ruaridh MacDonald, Avianna Hudyan, Kenn McLeod, Mikael Steponchev and Jon Fearnside. Front row from left is Amanda Trapp and Ben Redant.

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The Souris Valley Theatre is putting on its first production of the season a bit early this year, with the madcap musical comedy Fitz Happens.

Artistic director Kenn McLeod said they wanted to put on the play sooner than usual to give people chance to check it out before they get too caught up in summer plans.

Fitz Happens, a Saskatchewan-based play, follows British aristocrat Fitz William as he gets exiled from London to work as a Mountie in the small Prairie town of Dry Gulch.

“It’s a sort of a classic fish out of water tale. A British aristocrat is sent over to the colonies in 1905 to straighten out his act. He’s going down a not-so-great path, so his father sends him off to straighten out,” McLeod said.

This will be the third production of Fitz Happens, a fairly new play, and it’ll also mark the first performance in Saskatchewan, the province it takes place in.

It premiered in 2016

to rise above that and win them back as (the play) goes on. So I think everyone can connect with some of the more charming aspects of the characters.”

He described Fitz Happens as crazy comedy romp suitable for all ages with jokes for both adults and children.

There are only five actors on stage to pull off the production who have to fill the shoes of more than 20 characters, playing roles of everyone from American whisky runners to saloon girls.

The leading lady Louisa is one of the other characters Steponchev thinks audiences will enjoy, he said, as she starts off with a rough and tumble attitude and slowly finds her softer side as the play progresses.

Louisa is played by Regina’s Amanda Trapp who described her character as a true Saskatchewan gal who can hold her own.

“She shoots, she throws knives, she wears overalls, she does not take any of Fitz’s drama and she really challenges him,” Trapp said.

“The play is very whacky, but still at the end,

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One by one each year now gone, but still they’re yours forever. Each and every memory of sixty years together!

The family of Jim and Mary Boettcher extend a cordial invitation to friends and neighbours to attend a come and go tea in their honor.

The Ross LeBlanc band will be playing music for everyone to enjoy!

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June 14, 2017 B9 Obituaries

Roland Joseph Deland 1922 – 2017 It is with great sadness that the family wishes to announce the passing of Roland Joseph Deland of Estevan, SK on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at the St. Joseph’s Special Care Home, Estevan, at the age of 94 years.

Roland was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Ubalda Deland; sister Jean; the love of his life, wife Edna Deland, and sonin-law Bryce Olson.

Left to cherish fond memories are Edna’s children, Leonard (Ellen) Thievin and family, Michelle (Roy) Shulda, Renee (Rodney) Scholpp, Shaula (Duane) Garton and Jannelle (Jordan) Claypool; Elizabeth Olson and daughter Rebecca (Brenden) Tarasoff; and Robert (Lynne) Thievin and sons, Louis and Levi (Nicole). Roland is also survived by his nieces, Karen Houlden and Marie (Leslie) Harden. Roland will be also be greatly missed by his great grandchildren, Ally and Brianne Shulda, Ryder and Sienna Scholpp, Lincoln and Madison Garton, Nova Claypool, Ayla and Emma Tarasoff, and Liam and Logan Thievin, as well as numerous extended family.

A Prayer Service was held on Friday, May 26, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Mr. Doug Third officiating. The Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Estevan, with Rev. Brian Meredith presiding.

Interment took place at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, and a luncheon was held in the church auditorium.

Donations in Roland’s memory may be made to the New Estevan Regional Nursing Home, 1201 – 2nd Street, Estevan, SK, S4A 0M1.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Thank You

Roland’s family would like to thank Father Melchor Samonte, who came in from Oxbow to anoint Roland, Marian Huber, pastoral care, for her prayers and advice, and Dr. Christie and the nurses and staff of St. Joseph’s Hospital Special Care Home for their care. Thank you to Doug Third for leading prayers at the funeral home, and to Father Brian Meredith for the Funeral Mass and services. Thanks also to Dustin Hall and Deb Heidinger and staff of Hall Funeral Services. Thank you to St. John the Baptist choir and musicians, Knights of Columbus honour guard, CWL for providing the lunch, and to all who sent cards or extended sympathy.

Edgar Leadley 1915 - 2017 Edgar passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Estevan, SK on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at the age of 101 years.

Edgar was born on a farm in the Carievale, SK district on September 11, 1915. He married Fanny Chesterman on October 18, 1938 in Gainsborough, and they had three sons, Ray, Keith and Doug. Edgar worked at the Bienfait Coal Mines in 1938. He then went to Moosomin to work at Fudge’s Garage. In 1939 he signed up for the war. After the war, he went back to work at the mines. The family moved to Winnipeg for a year. In 1957 he started working for the Saskatchewan Power Corporation in Estevan, retiring in 1978.

Edgar is survived by his sons, Ray (Myrna) of Whitecourt, AB, Keith Leadley of Estevan and Doug (Joan) Leadley of Courtenay, B.C.; grandchildren, Darin, Lyle, Brenda, Brant, Debbie and Danny, as well as numerous great grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his wife Fanny; parents, George and Elizabeth; siblings, George, Rose, Gladys, Henry, Bill, Fred and Milly.

A Service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Giles Anglican Church, Estevan, with The Venerable Wilma Woods officiating. A luncheon will be held in the church hall immediately following the service. Interment will take place at the Bienfait Cemetery, Bienfait, SK. If friends so desire, donations in Edgar’s memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 1738 Quebec Avenue, Unit 26, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 1V9.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Frederick “Lamar” Fischer April 15, 1946 - May 26, 2017 Peacefully and with his daughter holding his hand, Lamar passed away in Vernon Jubilee Hospital on May 26, 2017 at the age of 71.

Born April 15, 1946 at Weyburn ,Sk, twin brother to Louise. Lamar grew up in Estevan Sk. In 1971 he moved west to Kelowna to start a family and build a lifelong career; a career of developing and construction. A journeyman carpenter by trade his hammer led him to live in Wetaskwin, Dawson Creek, Tumbler Ridge, Salmon Arm and Edmonton. For the past 10 years he’s been retired and living in Vernon BC. He was a man of grit, ambition and adventure. In his early days he formed waterski pyramids in the old Kelowna Regatta and raced slalom from Penticton to Vernon. He loved to hunt, camp, golf, and play shortstop and Canasta.

Lamar is predeceased by his parents, Frederick and Madge Fischer

Airiaya Alexander, left, and Braden Mason attended the barbecue lunch for Kiana Goudy on Friday at Westview School.

Westview supports former student Westview School students and staff, and the community as a whole, showed their support for former Westview student Kiana Goudy during a barbecue at the school on Friday.

Approximately 200 people, including the students attended the benefit.

They enjoyed a barbecue lunch prepared by M&M Food Market.

Westview principal Cheri Haberstock said it was wonderful to support a family facing medical needs. She believes they raised more than $1,500 for the Goudy family.

“They’re going

through a very, very difficult time,” said Haberstock.

“They were once a very special part of our school for many, many years.”

Kiana and her two sisters attended Westview School. And even though the family moved across the city a few years ago, which meant they would be attending Spruce Ridge School, Westview’s students and staff still care deeply about Kiana and the rest of the family.

“We wanted them to know that,” said Haberstock.

Kiana was in Grade 3 when she left Westview School. Now she is in

Grade 8. Haberstock noted Kiana and members of her family are currently in Calgary, and she underwent an operation in that city the day before the barbecue at Westview.

“We know how many expenses are involved when a family has to travel to see doctors, and they have to stay out of town, and eat meals in restaurants,” said Haberstock. “It’s just such an expensive time, and you’re stressed out, and we wanted to make sure we could help out just a bit.”

Haberstock said everyone at the school hopes Kiana can eventually return to lead a healthy life.

Obituaries

Melda “Ruth” Dixon Dec. 10, 1923 – Dec. 23, 2016 All are welcome to attend the Celebration of Life Gathering for Ruth Dixon, which will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the Hall at the Carlyle United Church, Carlyle, Sask. Interment will take place at Graytown Cemetery, Corning, Sask.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

and an infant brother.

Lamar is survived by his two sisters; Louise Bassendowski (Mel) of Martensville, Sk. And Marlene Esper of Sherman Oaks, CA; his two children; Leah Podollan )David) of Coldstream and Brent Fischerof Vernon; his three grandchildren; Victoria and Daxton Podollan and Tristan Fischer; his niece Anastasia Walker (Ed) , his nephews Shawn Caswell (Serena) and Christopher Esper; and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles and cherished friends.

The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. Long and the compassionate nursing staff at VJH. A celebration of life was held at the Podollan Home. Thursday June 1st.

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Society promotes safety on the water

By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca

The Lifesaving Society’s Saskatchewan Branch wants people to be safe on the water this summer, and so they’re making presentations throughout the province on drowning prevention.

Cheyenne Esmond and Kelsey Gallagher were at the Woodlawn Regional Park’s Boundary Dam beach site on Saturday to speak to people about the risks when on the water.

“We try to get as many people educated as possible during the summer,” said Gallagher. “We also do public education during the winter, but during the summer, it’s when the … outdoor pools are open, and when there’s a lot more traffic on the waterfronts.”

Gallagher said it’s important to know the basic rules around waterfronts,

and one of their main emphases lately has been the purpose of buoys. They are in place to teach people the safest places to swim, and to keep boats from swimming areas.

“Some people might not even know why they have buoys roping off swimming areas, and they swim outside of them, and that’s when they put themselves at serious risk,” said Gallagher.

If people don’t know how to swim, they should wear a life jacket when out on the water, she said.

Should they be in a boating accident, or fall into the water unexpectedly, a life jacket will keep them safe.

Recently they have placed a greater emphasis on newcomers, thanks to the influx of people from other nations coming into Saskatchewan.

“Sometimes in different cultures, swimming

might not even be a thing, while over here, we’re raised in a society where you go in swimming lessons when you’re quite young, and swimming is just a part of every summer,” said Gallagher.

Esmond said they made presentations and demonstrations for younger people, so they can actually put on a life jacket and feel how it fits.

“We also have some more interactive games where they have to know some of the rules surrounding boating, life jackets, cold water and ice, anything water related,” she said.

They are also trying to come up with games for parents as well, because when they deal with young children, the parents need to know the basic safety rules.

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Cheyenne Esmond, left, and Kelsey Gallagher from the Lifesaving Society’s Saskatchewan Branch were at the Woodlawn Regional Park on Saturday to make presentations on safe boating and swimming. ter,” said Gallagher. “You think for a split second you can go and walk away, but

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Adele Belanger was the winner in cribbage for the week of June 5. Cathy Hoffort was second and Wilson Haines was third.

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Every Saturday morning, Grandpa Walt found himself babysitting his three grandchildren, all of whom were boys. The kids always wanted to play war, and grandpa somehow always got coaxed into the game.

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a drowning happens when you’re least expecting it.”

Esmond said they try to make as many presentations to the public each year. Many of them are through park visits similar to the one at Woodlawn.

Joanne Schulte, who is the park’s acting business manager, said they wanted people to talk to the Lifesaving Society and listen to their presentation.

She was also happy that local emergency services personnel, including

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“It’s for a presence to show people what it’s all about with water rescue and water safety,” said Schulte.

Creating awareness about the need for water safety will only enhance safety for the public when on the water this summer, she said.

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Splash parks have been busy The spray parks at the Royal Heights Veterans’ Memorial Park and Padwick Park opened for the season on June 1.

Since that time, the southeast has experienced a number of hot, sunny days that have created ideal conditions for children to visit the parks.

Rod March, who is the parks manager for the City of Estevan, said the parks have been very busy. He noted he lives near one of the spray parks, and likely saw 50 people

using that park on a hot sunny afternoon.

“Both are operating perfectly fine, and there haven’t been any issues at this time,” said March.

He has also seen some buses filled with children arriving at the parks.

He is also pleased that people are being very respectful with the different apparatuses that spray water in the parks.

As recently as a couple years ago, the city didn’t have any splash parks, as the

Royal Heights Park was closed due to the age of the equipment. Padwick Park opened in the summer of 2015, and has been popular with kids since that time, while Royal Heights Park’s splash park reopened last summer following the installation of new equipment.

Once Royal Heights Park opened, it took a lot of pressure off of Padwick Park’s usage.

“Both seem to be equally popular,” said March. “Padwick has washrooms at the park, with shade structure.”

Sometimes when the wind kicks up at Royal Heights, the water will spray into the neighbouring play structure. March said he would like to see a new play structure installed eventually, and it would be elevated, too, since the current structure is below grade.

Heritage Day Young people have been using the Royal Heights Veterans’ Memorial Park splash park.

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Estevan Mercury

Need For Speed Rick Fauchon showed off his 1969 Camaro at the John Dyck Car Show, which took place at the Estevan Comprehensive School on Friday.

Creighton Lodge news for May May was an exciting month.

It is known for Mother’s Day, a day to be celebrated by all, so that mothers know that they are loved. Judy Pratt and Lori Elliott made sure that the more than 70 women who showed up on May 12 for a Mother’s Day tea were treated like queens.

Ice cream cake from Dairy Queen was the special treat. It was so good that people didn’t even notice the calories.

Reflexology instructors Denna Pastachak and Audrey Johner finished off their complimentary reflexology sessions for the residents. It was great for

the residents to be able to experience the benefits that reflexology has to offer for their body and soul.

Some of the residents will be following up with future sessions, as people love to take care of themselves at the lodge.

Terry Lynn’s clothing came in May, so that residents could shop in the privacy of their home. The residents love having Terry Lynn come, and they keep encouraging her to set up a permanent store in Estevan.

The Freebies came and what a treat it was. Norma Barber requested the song Amazing Grace and it was performed so beautifully that the residents are still

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reminiscing. The ladies said that when The Freebies come and perform the old tunes, it brings them back to their youth.

“It is quite a long trip for us to get there, too,” they giggle.

The lodge was also delighted with a performance from the Red Hat Ladies.

Wow, are they full of energy. They came to entertain and celebrate birthdays.

The May birthdays were Tom Graham, Jean Dukart, Father Cornelius Lucey and Erling Rothe.

Everyone loves celebrating the year of their birth, almost as much as they love celebrating the days leading up to it.

Jean Dukart’s family hosted a lovely celebration

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in the lounge, in honour of her 90th birthday. Many came and extended their birthday wishes to Jean.

Olive Aspinall’s family hosted a celebration at the Church of God in honour of her 90th birthday, and it sounded like a lovely day, with many coming to share in the celebration.

The Happy Wanderers also came this month and entertained. They are so dedicated to the lodge and people get their toes tapping the third Thursday of the month. Some even get up and dance.

The churches continue to offer worship services on Sundays. Thanks to the Estevan Ministerial Association who organize this. They also had commu-

Estevan Area Home Care would like to thank the volunteer drivers of St. Paul’s United Church and the spare drivers who delivered Meals on Wheels throughout the month of May. Many thanks and enjoy the summer!

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Please feel free to come by the lodge and volunteer to be the new Urban Pole leader.

Lodge residents are also thankful that the Southeast Regional Library is still able to come and bring books monthly to skim over and select. Many people enjoy reading on their iPads, telephones and other devices, but most at the lodge still enjoy turning the pages of a book. The lodge appreciates how the library allows them to continue to read.

Cocktail hours are on every other Monday. It is always full of laughter and fun. Sharon Dayman, Norma Blackburn and Melodie Pierson are three wonderful women who ensure residents have their paralyzers ready to sip, while enjoying Sharon’s latest snack. She sure can cook, even if she is modest about it.

KFC night is always another highlight of the month. Margaret Mack, Marge Heidinger, Jean Delorme and Doreen Hagen work so hard to ensure that the KFC nights run smoothly. Thank you ladies for being so dedicated to the lodge.

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nion with St. Paul’s United Church and mass with St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church on Sundays and Father Lucey on Fridays. It is really appreciated at Creighton Lodge.

Sun Country Hearing held a clinic on May 10 for the residents to get their hearing aids checked and cleaned. This is a service that so many are thankful for, so they don’t have to venture out.

The Hearts and Hands Quilt Show was held at the lodge on May 6. It was well attended and the hard work of the group was showcased. The group also made a donation to the lodge after the show, and the lodge thanks them for their kindness.

The month was also filled with many sessions of exercises with the help of Sharon Dayman, Monica MacKenzie and Irene Tarnes. They are a godsend to keep residents motivated and moving. The residents are continuing their walks and exercises with their Urban Poles, however, they would love to have an Urban Pole enthusiast from the community come and lead the walking group on Mon-

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