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Carr surprised with Wall’s decision to retire LOCAL MLA WON’T BE SEEKING LEADERSHIP By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
Estevan MLA Lori Carr admits she was surprised that Premier Brad Wall has announced his intentions to retire from politics. Carr and the other members of the Saskatchewan Party’s caucus were informed by Wall last Wednesday that he would be retiring. The following day, he went public with the announcement via a Facebook video. Wall, who has been the premier since 2007, will remain the party’s leader and the province’s premier until a new leader is elected. That is expected to happen early next year. He will also step down as the MLA for Swift Current, a job he has held since 1999. “As someone who is new to the caucus, I guess I just assumed that he was going to be there for a few years,” Carr said in an interview with the Mercury. “But after listening when he did announce to us, he explained that his goal was to be premier for 10 years, and that 10 years was coming up in November, so he is going to step down and give someone to get in there and
Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall has announced he will soon retire from politics. File photo get their feet wet before the next election, which is the fair thing to do.” Carr believes the last 10 years have been great for the province, with more people living here and more jobs as well. “Yes, we are experiencing some slower times right now, but we are still better off than we were 10 years ago,” said Carr. During her 16 months in the Sask. Party caucus, Carr found Wall to be very approachable about issues in constituencies. He would listen and do his best to address the concerns. “The other thing I really liked about Brad Wall is I saw him in the hallways
of the legislature, and it amazed he knew everybody who worked there, and he would address people by their first name, whether it was the cleaning lady, the person doing the lunch counter, or just the ministerial assistant wherever they were in the building,” said Carr. He also took time to talk to young people or families taking a tour of the legislature. Carr was quick to say, though, that she wouldn’t be seeking the party’s leadership. It would be great to be the leader, she said, but she has been an MLA for only 16 months. “I’m still learning myself, and we have lots of people in our caucus who are quite capable who have a lot more experience than me,” said Carr. Nobody has informed her of their candidacy, either, so she is waiting to see who will step forward. But she has ideas of might run. “It’s going to happen fast,” said Carr. She noted that any cabinet ministers who are going to run for the leadership will have to step down from their cabinet post by the end of August. If the opportunity arises, Carr would welcome the chance to be part of cabinet.
Three high-profile court case adjourned Three prominent cases were adjourned to future sessions on Monday at the Estevan Courthouse. Michelle Omoruyi was adjourned to Sept. 11. She has been charged with human smuggling and conspiracy to commit human smuggling in connection with an incident in April between the North Portal and the Northgate ports of entry. She was arrested after nine Nigerian citizens and asylum seekers were transported to the Canadian border from the U.S. However, two of her release conditions have been removed. She is no longer subject to a curfew and she doesn’t have to report to the RCMP. Her husband, Victor Omoruyi, has pleaded guilty to harbouring and transporting an alien on the American side of the
border, and is currently serving a six-month sentence. In other court news, Troy Ruzicka’s case has also been adjorned to Sept. 11 while waiting for full disclosure. Ruzicka, was charged with 11 counts related to three female students while he was a teacher at Estevan Comprehensive School. Meanwhile, the case of Bienfait’s Debra Hamann was before the courts for the first time since she was charged in connection with a fatal collision in June at the junction of Highways 18 and 39. Her case was held over to Sept. 18. She is facing charges of impaired driving causing death and dangerous driving causing death in connection with the accident, which killed Bisho Kalappurakkal of Estevan.
“If we have four cabinet ministers who decide they want to run for leadership, they will have to have a cabinet shuffle in September to fill those spots, so that when we sit in October, everything is in place,” said Carr. In a press conference on Thursday, Wall said it’s now time for anyone interested in becoming the party’s leader to prepare their campaigns. Wall said he has been discussing his political future with his wife, Tami, since the end of June. “It’s a hard thing to just even start to talk about, really, just because of how all-encompassing and allconsuming the job can be,” said Wall. But at the end of that month, they knew this was the time for him to end his career in politics. “I think renewal will be good for the province,” said Wall. “I think renewal
Estevan MLA Lori Carr and a different perspective will be good for the government. And I think renewal will be good for the party as well.” Wall said he doesn’t have any plans for what he will do next. Reaction to Wall’s retirement was swift. Nicole Sarauer, the interim leader of the opposition New Democratic Party, applauded Wall for his service to the province, not only as
premier for nearly 10 years but as an MLA for 18 years. “Even though we come from different political parties, have very different perspectives and disagree on many things, I appreciate the commitment that Mr. Wall has shown and the sacrifices he has made while serving our province,” said Sarauer. But she was also critical of the premier, claiming the Sask. Party is “punishing” the people of the province for mismanagement, scandal and waste with cuts, tax hikes and sell-offs. “The Sask. Party has doubled the number of Saskatchewan people looking for work and, in just five years, they are doubling the province’s debt,” said Sarauer. “Even with a new leader, this is still the same Sask. Party that is hurting our kids and loved ones with cuts to our schools and hospitals, WALL ⇢A2
Legion finds itself in tough financial situation By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
The Estevan branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is turning to the community for financial assistance, in an effort to stay open. Executive members Leonard Grube and Danielle Evenson appeared before Estevan city council on Monday night to discuss the financial issues affecting the legion, to explain how the legion is trying to remedy those problems, and to ask council for financial assistance. Grube noted that he and Evenson are relatively new to the executive. He is the treasurer – the first treasurer the legion has had for some time. Evenson is the ways and means committee chair. “The executive was very unhappy with the information we were given financially,” Grube told council. “The reports were
not completed.” When he started digging deeper, Grube said he found discrepancies that were disastrous. The legion was giving away money they didn’t have. “We always gave, and yet in reality we didn’t have any money to be given,” said Grube. “We had cheques bouncing, and we got into desperate straits.” In a letter to council, branch president Lyle Dukart said the legion found itself carrying a funding shortfall into the fiscal year. Provincial command stepped in and the local branch’s executive has been operating under an advisory committee assigned to it since a review of the financial situation in February. Dukart went on to say that the legion has had increased activities and promotions of hall rentals. The organization has reduced staff numbers and cut hours in the club room, and took
control of expenses. Volunteers are now working in the office as opposed to paid staff. Grube noted the branch has had some fundraisers this year that have been popular, but the Legion can’t have them too often, or people will stop attending. The legion also has a pick-up truck raffle that is a partnership with Murray GM. Funds raised through its poppy sales prior to Remembrance Day each year have to go to specific projects, and can’t be used to pay bills. Bingo nights have traditionally been their top fundraiser, but those haven’t seen the numbers of the past, either. Grube said that in the past, a manager was hired to operate the legion and handle the books, but these people weren’t bookkeepers, Grube said. LEGION ⇢A2
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Wall’s retirement draws lots of reaction ⇠ A1 making it harder for Saskatchewan families to make ends meet, and putting our Crowns and seniors’ homes on the chopping block,” Sarauer said. The Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan, meanwhile,
wished him well in the future, but also predicted that before he leaves office, he will need to bring to a definitive conclusion to some very large issues which developed under his leadership. They asked for the
Sask. Party to open the books on the Global Transportation Hub (GTH). “The people involved in the GTH scandal were all appointed under his authority and the monies expended were authorized by Mr. Wall’s various cabi-
nets,” said party leader Rick Swenson. Saskatchewan Liberal Party leader Darrin Lamoureux believes the best intentions of Wall cannot be questioned, but they believe there have been missed opportunities that
will have an impact on the people of Saskatchewan. “We are now faced with the consequences of that government mismanagement, including rising taxes and cuts to critical government services affecting the most vulnerable
citizens,” said Lamoureux. “Worst, nothing has been left for our province to save for future generations or to begin the transition towards a more diverse, competitive and environmentally sustainable economy.”
Legion asks council for financial support ⇠ A1 “One of the biggest things going through that I found was that the general sales were being posted as invoices, meaning they were showing up as an account receivable in the books,” said Grube. “So in actuality, it looked like we had much more than we did have.” Since taking control of finances, the legion has been able to pay regular monthly bills, but they have a balance of $16,000 in longer-term debts. “We have done a lot, but it’s not enough,” Grube said. They also have $8,000 in accounts payable. The longer-term debts and accounts payable each have interest of at least 20 per
cent per year. Carol Wilson, a professional bookkeeper, has been volunteering with the legion to help clean up the financial issues. Also, the legion’s buildings are aging and have required a lot of repairs and maintenance. Evenson noted the Estevan legion has more buildings than most other branches, so selling a building is a solution they have considered. The legion in Yorkton sold its assets, and has started to use leased facilities. “We don’t want to get to that stage,” said Evenson. “We still believe that our club and our community can support getting ourselves out of that financial hole. But
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what we’re finding is we have to do some building at the organizational level to bring volunteers back in, and welcome people back to the meetings.” Other legions in the province have found themselves in a similar situation to the Estevan branch, they said, and some have been forced to close. The legion already made a plea to its members at a meeting last month, and now the organization is looking for broader support from the community. The appearance before council represented a launch of the legion’s fundraising campaign. A letter has been written for local businesses, seeking any help that can be given. Grube noted the assistance could be in cash or an interest-free loan that could be repaid over time. Council members posed questions to the legion members. In response to a question from Coun. Dennis Moore about rental rates, Grube noted they have increased prices, and so far they haven’t had any complaints. “I think we’re a lot more in line with what the standards are, but that’s what you need to be to get the business,” said Grube.
Danielle Evenson, left, and Leonard Grube from the Estevan legion’s executive asked Estevan city council for financial support at Monday night’s meeting. Moore also suggested the legion could raise its membership rates from the current level of $50 per year. Most of the $50 goes to the legion’s district command. The legion recently raised the membership rate, and some people complained. The legion currently has around 300 members. At one time, they were around 500 members. Coun. Shelly Veroba wanted to know if they have looked at a membership drive. “Membership requirements have become a lot easier,” said Evenson. “The requirement to be linked to a
The rural municipality (RM) of Estevan is still subject to a fire ban, but the fire bans in two other RMs have been lifted. The RMs of Cambria and Benson had been subject to total fire bans since July 18, but those were cancelled last Wednesday, after being
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family of a veteran has been dropped.” Council didn’t make a decision on the legion’s request on Monday night. Mayor Roy Ludwig hopes council can find some way to support the organization. “It’s unfortunate the legion finds itself in this situation, and I’m sure council will discuss the different ideas of what we can do to help,” said Ludwig. “They are a pillar in our community, and they have done so much good with donations over the years, and making available reasonable meals for many, many … occasions.”
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hazard as of yet. “But it’s something that we continually and consistently monitor, so we may see fire bans pop back up into place if we don’t receive any moisture here within the next couple of weeks,” said Feser. If the Estevan area does receive precipitation, Feser said he hopes it is a nice thorough downpour, and not localized to certain areas. “That basically dictates how the provincial (fire risk) map and data plotting information comes back to us, because they’ll come out and they’ll have hydrologists that are out there monitoring moisture conditions and soil and vegetation,” said Feser. People have been cooperative since the fire bans first came into effect, he said. The farmers are well-versed in what they’re doing. They have the necessary equipment on hand and they’re cautious when out in the field. Feser also asked producers to have some form of fire suppression on hand during harvest, even if it’s a fire extinguisher, so that a fire can be extinguished while it’s still small. “But even if you do have a fire, don’t hesitate in calling 911 so we can get out to that location in a timely manner,” he said.
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Garden tour visits great works of outdoor artistry By Corey Atkinson sports@estevanmercury.ca
Even with the poor growing season for many people, several enthusiasts got together Friday evening to look at some of Estevan’s best gardens. They were invited to look at chosen gardens as part of a city garden tour, which wound through nearly all areas of the city – including its start downtown. “We had a garden club in town for years and years and I was the tour director,” said Gale Tytlandsvik, who led the tour starting with her own peaceful Garden Park on Fourth space by the SaskTel building downtown, a place she takes care of personally. “I knew most of these beforehand. I talk to the people that I used to tour the yards from the garden club.” Then a few Facebook posts later asking for other suggestions, and voila!
The entire group of people who went on the garden tour, including some of the garden owners. Instant garden tour. “I’ve also gone and knocked on doors,” she laughed. “I got turned away from all three doors
From left, Joanne Weisgerber, Karen Saxon, Cindy Tenold and Gale Tytlandsvik talk during the garden tour
Julie-Anne Wallewein, left, and Kathy Muirhead look at flowers
I knocked on. But I tried.” Nonetheless, the tour went down to one of the southern edges of the city on Jubilee Place, where the front yard was sculpted and adorned with flowers and bushes from almost entirely the front to the back. The back yard was even nicer, with a the view into the valley made even the more striking with a diversity of flowers, a picturesque gate and several places that looked inviting enough to meditate. “We’ve actually been touring this lawn off and on since the garden club was active, so 10 or 15 years,” Tytlandsvik said. “Then we had a big hiatus there that was nothing, after the garden club quit. Then I started doing this, I did one three years ago to raise money for the garden park. It was awfully nice of these people to offer up their gardens.” She feels there are undoubtedly gardens that were missed as being part of the tour. “Without the garden club in town it’s really hard to keep up,” Tytlandsvik said. “But I’m sure there’s gardens in town that are absolutely gorgeous that I just don’t know about.” There were quite a few people on the tour this year, but not like her first attempt in 2015 when 40 showed up. Two years ago they split in two groups but during the 2017 version all stayed together – even picking up some of the home garden owners as they moved along. One of those was Cindy Tenold, who had a few ideas that
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ration from the other lawns and books about plants and specifically perennials. The tour ended at Marlene Coulter’s house, which featured a working pear tree and several other unique aspects in her large space. “There’s a lot of work to it,” she said. “And this is just pretty simple compared to some of the yards
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Premier’s departure leaves a big hole Brad Wall’s announcement that he will soon retire as premier came as a shock to many, but the timing certainly made sense. If Wall was going to leave politics, the best time would have been between June and October of this year. His announcement came about 16 months after the last provincial election, when his Saskatchewan Party was elected to a third straight majority government and landslide fashion. When Roy Romanow of the New Democratic Party (NDP) stepped down in September 2000, it came about 16 months after the NDP won their third consecutive government, although the NDP had a minority government at that time. The Sask. Party is expected to have its new leader in January 2018, which gives Wall’s replacement a chance to hold power for a couple of months before the provincial budget is released. And it gives the new premier two years to lead the party before the 2020 provincial election. Wall will go down as one of the most successful and popular premiers in this province’s history. He guided this prov-
From the Top of the Pile BRIAN ZINCHUK
Thirteen years interviewing Brad Wall I think it was the summer or fall of 2004 when I first met Brad Wall, while working as the political reporter for the Battlefords News-Optimist. He had recently become the leader of the Saskatchewan Party, having succeeded Elwin Hermanson, possibly one of the least-exciting political leaders this province had produced. Wall was young, still in his 30s, and he had just recently put out a policy paper with a number of points on how he wanted to reform Saskatchewan. I met him in the small, little-used North Battleford Cameron McIntosh Airport terminal. He had flown in on one of those executive air planes that were used to ferry MLAs from Regina to far-flung ridings (Those planes were disposed of in the last provincial budget). We sat and talked, probably for half an hour, and I got a really good picture of him, which happens to still be floating around my office somewhere, in print form. It was probably the best politician portrait I’ve taken yet. I don’t remember if it was on this day or later that fall, but he spoke to a group of party faithful in North Battleford. I still remember
ince through its greatest prosperity and growth since the Second World War, and a lot of that growth can be traced to Sask. Party policies. He is a dynamic, engaging person who’s easy to relate with for the public, and a double-tough fighter when necessary. He has been unquestionably the top premier in the country for years. When you’re the most popular premier nine years after taking on the job, you know you’re doing something right. For all of these reasons, replacing Wall as premier will not be an easy task. There are capable individuals within the Sask. Party who would do a good job as premier, but there isn’t a stand-out candidate who seems to be a slam dunk for the job. The question of who will take Wall’s place as party leader has lingered over the Sask. Party for years. Now we’re going to find out. To a certain extent, it’s similar to what we saw in 2000 and 2001 after Romanow announced his intentions to step down as premier. Seven potential candidates stepped forward. There were
solid choices, but not a superstar. Lorne Calvert eventually won the leadership race and spent nearly seven years as premier. He did a good job, but wasn’t at Romanow’s level. It’s hard to say who will be the next leader of the Sask. Party. It might not be someone who is currently within the Sask. Party caucus. Calvert wasn’t part of the NDP’s caucus when he won the party’s leadership race more than 16 years ago. But that next Sask. Party leader will face challenges. The next two budgets will be a challenge, as the government tries to attain a balanced budget before 2020. The new leader will also face a renewed challenge from the NDP, who will undoubtedly get a boost for no other reason than Wall isn’t at the helm of the Sask. Party any longer. Hopefully the next Sask. Party leader will continue to fight the carbon tax that the federal government wants to impose on Saskatchewan. And the new premier will also face the reality of trying to follow in the footsteps of Wall, one of the most well-liked premiers in Saskatchewan’s history.
a key point in his speech – the story of the white pickup. Wall talked about how a business person he knew at home kept getting a new white pickup of the same make and model every year or two. He’d like to get something different, but couldn’t. Why? Because if the customers of his business knew he could afford something new and swanky, they might punish him by not going to his business because he was obviously getting too far ahead. And that, in a nutshell, what was wrong with the Saskatchewan attitude at the time. We collectively frowned on success. I’ve since retold that white pickup story several times, because he was absolutely right. After he was done, I got to have a oneon-one chat with him that probably lasted half an hour or more. It must have made an impression, because since then, I have been fortunate enough to have one-on-one discussions with him, on average once a year or so, discussing things at much greater depth than everyone else got from the typical press conference. That might have been because the rest of the news media had nearly daily access to the premier, while I only spoke to him once or twice a year. I wouldn’t call very often, but he would usually return my calls. Whatever the reason, he made time for me in a way that I would have never expected from other politicians in his position. For instance, when he was on one of his annual lobbying efforts to Washington, fighting for the Keystone XL project, I got a 15-minute call from Premier Wall while he was in the halls of Congress, about to go into a Senate committee meeting. That was a big deal for me, and for Pipeline News. Another time I ended up talking to him
via cellphone from my SUV in the Regina Costco parking lot. Beyond my questions for the paper, I told him about the housing shortage in Estevan coming to a crisis point, and stories I had heard of people sleeping in cars in parking lots. He was genuinely concerned, something I rarely heard, in that manner, from a politician. Brad Wall is, and has been, a politician that one might only come across once in a generation. He is humble, yet strong and forceful when needed. He’s a gifted speaker beyond anyone I’ve ever seen. Recently I watched another political leader and found myself comparing him to Wall. There was no comparison. I don’t think he tripped over his ego like many other politicians do daily. He could charm a room and an individual, and often did both. To my knowledge, he never did move to Regina, instead spending nearly five hours in the passenger seat of a vehicle nearly every day between Swift Current and Regina, with a driver handling the wheel while he worked the phone. I’ve done several interviews over the phone with him while he was on this incredibly long daily commute. He got it, and Saskatchewan people knew it. It’s no surprise that the last few elections, the Saskatchewan Party, led by Wall, walked away with massive majorities in seats and popular vote. He’s not gone yet, but Brad Wall will be sorely missed when he is. I just wonder if he’s going to spend the next few years learning French, and if he’ll take a run at the federal stage at some point down the road. Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian.zinchuk@ sasktel.net.
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Don’t let bad in the world detract from good Corey Atkinson New Material Only There is a vile, white nationalist movement spreading through the United States that led to a woman getting murdered by a fanatic driving a car in Charlottesville, North Carolina. There is a group so proud of its white nationalism they wave Confederate and Third Reich flags at every turn. Our grandparents, parents and in some cases our friends died to preserve a world free from fascism and extreme white nationalism but the rise was only recently brought again into international consciousness in Charlottesville. This world of ours can be a real bummer sometimes. I only now realize I can’t do anything personally about Charlottesville. Still it consumes my thoughts – most importantly, what if it happened here? White nationalists exist in this country. They currently stick mostly to the comments section but that was the case in the era before U.S. President Donald Trump. It’s a rot that can’t be allowed to continue. How do we in Estevan avoid the trap? The power of positive thinking is a big start. Marathons begin not with a single step but with the running you do in the months before the race is run. We need to wake up in the morning, every morning, and realize there are positive things going on globally and in our community. To get sucked into hatred that fuels alt-right media outlets and produces clicks and ad revenue for identity-thieving clickbait sites is to get sucked into a vortex from which there’s no escape. There are wonderful things going on here, everyday. Somewhere in this province right now, a homeless man is getting a bite to eat. A single working mother is getting a huge break on her bills because someone saw that good needed to be done with the collective goodwill that exists in the world. In the schools in this city, hundreds of kids will go back and learn basic skills like how to read and count high numbers, while others will learn skills that will help them find employment in an economy that’s wobbly but still standing. In this city right now as you read this, a couple that met by chance a short while ago are messaging each other, are in the getting-to-know-each-other-better stage of a prerelationship, and will eventually marry. A prisoner who has led a life of drug abuse and physical abuse is getting a second look at life behind bars, away from the pressures of society, and will hopefully get themselves a better one. A small business owner is looking at the bottom line at their store or home-based business and is pleasantly pleased at how things are looking in the short and long term. A cat sitting at the Estevan Humane Society will be adopted into a loving home this week. We are programmed in some way to focus on all the negative things that happen around us, as if it’s all that exists in this world. I’m guilty of this as well. What if we didn’t? The sun rises every day and sets every day to allow us to rest. It’s your choice what consumes your thoughts in the hours in between. Will it be hatred of someone who doesn’t share your skin colour? Or will you look at the sunrise and be thankful you get to be at the very least somewhat in charge of your actions? The good must win out. This marathon can be run.
The emperor needs new clothes The editor: There is a fairy tale called T h e E m p e r o r ’s N e w C l o t h e s . In the story, the emperor is a vain man and always wants the newest fashions. A couple of swindlers convince him that the clothes they are making him are of such fine quality that only the most elevated people can see them. He can’t admit that he’s not the most elevated person, so he wears the clothes in the palace, and everyone bows down and says what a fine set of clothes he has because they are afraid to contradict the emperor. Then he goes out and leads a parade to show off his new clothes to the people. (A lack of foresight on his part, unless he thinks all his people are highly elevated). Everyone pretends to admire the clothes except one little boy who yells
out “But the emperor has no clothes.” The moral of the story is that because of pretentiousness and social hypocrisy, people pretend to know about or agree with certain things because it makes them look better. As it turns out, the classic tale about the emperor having no clothes is coming to fruition with the Brad Wall government. While he has long demanded only the best from his government, and in that, he has been convinced time and time again that “only the best will do,” no matter the cost. Sadly, many of us fell for it as well, and we fell for the same ridiculous mindset as outlined in this fairy tale. Contrary to this fairy tale though, there have been many children out there crying that the emperor has no clothes, to no avail. You see, the problem is that the
emperors’ die-hard followers are loudmouthed and own the mainstream media, and effectively control the message. Tragically, it won’t be until the rest of the people fall for the same swindlers’ deals (which many have by now) that we may all finally see that we are all wearing no clothes. What will it take to convince the commoners of Saskatchewan that the emperor truly has no clothes? Unfortunately, it seems that it won’t be until we are flat broke and cannot afford even a rag to cover our embarrassment. Which will you be? The innocent child or the duped folks who cannot see beyond the emperor’s palace and vanity? Mr. Wall – put some darn clothes on already. Donald Neuls Coppersands, SK
King Street in Estevan was closed for several days due to what city manager Kiflom Weldeab called “a soft spot.”
King Street closed for three days, is open again King Street was closed from Souris Avenue North to Bannatyne Avenue from Friday afternoon to Monday morning due to what city engineer Kiflom Weldeab called a “soft spot” that was found during the resurfacing project currently underway. The soft spot needed to be dug out and remedied, and they couldn’t do it if King Street was open. “We decided to close it, deal with it and now it’s all done,” said Weldeab. The soft spot was located in some parts of the south lanes.
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“There was excessive moisture still there, so basically it was not compacting well,” said Weldeab. “So we had to get all of the moist material.” Line painting needed to be completed before King Street could be opened again. Traffic had been down to a single lane in each direction between the two avenues since Aug. 9 due to the resurfacing project. Once King Street opened again on Monday, it returned to single-lane traffic each way. Traffic was rerouted to George Street while King Street was closed, but some motorists used routes that
were further to the north. Weldeab hopes this will be the last of the closures during the resurfacing project, which is expected to be finished later this month. Weldeab said motorists have been co-operative during the current phase of the project. They have obeyed the 30-kilometre per hour speed limit, and the city hasn’t received a lot of complaints about speeding. “We are very grateful for people,” said Weldeab. “They see what we are doing, and they just let us do what we need to do, so we can get done what we need to do.”
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Twinning committee adds new members It didn’t take long for the Time to Twin Highways 39 and 6 committee to add new members as they renew the fight to have the highways twinned from North Portal to Regina. Former Estevan Mercury editor Norm Park has been added to the committee’s ranks, as has Estevan resident Shirley Andrist and Weyburn’s Ron Lutz. They join a committee
that already had several members, including cochairs Marge Young and Lauralie Ireland. “People that would like to join our group should contact committee members,” said Young. Lutz is the first person from Weyburn to join the committee. “Because we all lived here (in Estevan), we just always kept it as a core
Estevan group, just for simplicity more than anything, and ran it from here,” said Young. Committee members met with Souris-Moose Mountain MP Robert Kitchen on Aug. 1 to discuss options and their next step. Kitchen told the committee to not give up, and reminded them that while the highway twinning isn’t proceeding now, the committee has
succeeded in getting the issue to the forefront, while encouraging motorists to be safer on the roads. “He suggested that we plan to meet with southeast area politicians,” said Young. The committee will be seeking meetings with Estevan MLA Lori Carr, Weyburn-Big Muddy MLA Dustin Duncan and Indian Head-Milestone MLA Don
Happy to be at Bible school Avery Talsma, left, and Isabella Pyra were among the young people who attended the vacation Bible school hosted by St. Paul’s United Church in Estevan this week. This year’s theme was Paul and the Underground Church, so many of the crafts, games and other activities had a Roman theme. Photo by David Willberg
McMorris, as well as the city councils for Estevan and Weyburn. Kitchen also encouraged a meeting with the South East Transportation Planning Committee, and to speak with former Weyburn mayor Debra Button, who supported the committee’s work. They are also schedule to meet with Dave Marit, the minister for Highways and Infrastructure, on Sept. 1. The committee requested a meeting with outgoing Premier Brad Wall, but he was unable to make it due to his commitments. Committee members have also been invited to Kenmare, N.D., on Oct. 19 to make a presentation with a North Dakota committee that is looking at the future of state Highway 52, which connects with Highway 39. And they will be relaunching their petition that was on change.org four years ago, and attracted thousands of signatures. Young expects it will be presented to Marit during their meeting. A letter campaign will also be created, and Young hopes Andrist can assist with it after Andrist was involved with a letter-writing
Marge Young campaign to support the Southeast Regional Library earlier this year. But the committee has decided against holding a public meeting, because they are concerned the meeting won’t attract a lot of people. Marit revealed last month that the provincial government was looking at passing lanes instead of twinning for Highways 39 and 6 from Estevan to Regina. Since that time, the Time to Twin committee has been organizing again to get double lanes for the highways.
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Interest has been high for post-secondary classes By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
The Southeast College has received considerable interest for the first-year classes that it will offer through the University of Regina (U of R) this year. The college will offer English 100, Indigenous studies 100, sociology 100 and biology 140 at its Estevan, Weyburn and Moosomin campuses this fall. A live instructor will be located in Weyburn, and the course will be live-streamed to learners in Estevan and Moosomin. “We are really, really excited that we will be offering first-year U of R classes this fall, starting in September,” said Sheena Onrait, the college’s manager of marketing and communications. She said the courses will be fully interactive, with students able to ask questions, see the instructor and see the other classrooms.
it’s a great opportunity for students to take one to four post-secondary classes, and not have to travel to Regina. It’s also a huge advantage for the college and for the students to be able to offer these classes over three campuses.
The dates and times for those four classes are listed on the college’s website. “If there are students that are interested, or might be interested, and are wondering ‘how is this university class is going to fit with my schedule,’ or ‘can
“A lot of our students, in the past, were able to work part-time and do some community work while still taking a lot of their core first-year classes.” Sheena Onrait Onrait said these courses were selected after Louise Legare, the vicepresident of education, went online and found the most popular first-year core university classes. Then she worked with the flexible learning department at the university. “We definitely have room left, so if there are stu-
I make it work with my part-time job,’ they can go onto the website and have a look, and I’m sure they’ll find out that they can fit in at least one or two within their schedule,” said Onrait. This marks the first time in nearly a decade that the college has offered first-year classes through the U of R. Onrait believes
dents that are on the fence, and they are considering maybe taking one or two university classes to kind of get their feet wet and get back into school, or even if they just graduated high school and they want to test the waters with a university class, we would really encourage them to give us a call,” said Onrait. At one time, the college had more first-year university classes in the regional college system. For whatever reason, Onrait said interest tailed off. Enrolments declined while interest in the trades spiked. But now they’re getting more calls to resume those courses. So they believed now was a good time to deliver a set of post-secondary classes close to home. Cost-savings is the biggest reasons to study close to home, she said, as the college estimates it’s about $10,000 less to study close to home versus staying on campus.
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RM and chamber concerned with tax rate increases The reassessment is based on property values for Jan. 1, 2015, when the economic slowdown that has gripped the southeast region was still in the early stages. At the time, property values were higher. “There was high market value on the land,” said RM of Estevan administrator Grace Potter. “It is the land valuation that has gone up so much. Business owners are frustrated with the results of the reassessment, she said. They’re already feeling the pressures of trying to stay in business thanks to the lower price of oil, and now they
By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
The Rural Municipality (RM) of Estevan is voicing concerns with an increase in property taxes that is facing many of its businesses. The RM and the Estevan Chamber of Commerce recently held a meeting with Estevan MLA Lori Carr to discuss the issue. Many of the commercial and industrial businesses in the RM saw their property taxes increase between 200 and 500 per cent this year, thanks to the provincial reassessment and an increase in the education portion of property tax.
Jackie Wall have something else to worry about with higher property taxes. Potter estimates there are 60 to 80 businesses affected by the property tax increase.
Traffic unit issues various tickets Members of the Estevan Combined Traffic Services Unit issued 62 tickets and 49 warnings from July 30 to Aug. 5. Twenty-three tickets were for speeding and two more motorists were arrested for exceeding the speed limit by more than 35 kilometres per hour. The traffic unit also issued 13 tickets for disobeying a stop sign, 11 for operating an unregistered motor vehicle and six for driving without a valid driver’s licence. Other infractions included two tickets for a driver failing to wear a seatbelt, and single tickets for failing to stop at a stop line, having an unrestrained passenger under the age of 16, having an inadequate child or infant restraint, failing to produce a valid licence, and for being a learner without a qualified supervisor. Also, on Aug. 2, a traffic unit mem-
ber responded to a report of an erratic driver on Highway 39 near Macoun. The caller reported that the vehicle was unable to maintain a consistent speed and was swerving all over the road. An officer located the vehicle in question. The investigation determined alcohol was not involved. The driver did have a suspended licence and was issued a ticket accordingly. The passenger of the vehicle was the registered owner and had a valid licence. The member used police discretion and opted not to have the vehicle impounded, allowing the registered owner to drive the vehicle away. The traffic unit continues to ask the public to report all potential impaired drivers. If reporting while driving, please pull over and call 911. Don’t take any risk by driving and talking on the phone unless it is a hands-free device.
The RM has tried to be pro-active, she said, and let the businesses know that the RM supports them, but their property tax increases are due to reassessment and the education portion of property tax. “We’re certainly hoping that something will happen to help them out,” said Potter. The RM has been asking for the leeway to separate the resource-based commercial properties from the other commercial and industrialbased properties for its property tax categories, Potter said. It would allow the RM to apply a separate mill rate. She says the provincial government has not granted them that autonomy. “We’re still fighting for that,” said Potter. “They hear from us every time I get a chance to go to the mic, or anyone else gets a chance, but so far, no luck on that.” She would also like to see the South East Cornerstone Public School Division and the Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School
Division granted the ability to set their own mill rates. Potter said some businesses are talking about leaving the RM or shutting down due to the increase in property taxes. Jackie Wall, the chamber’s executive director, said assessment was one of the big issues discussed during the meeting. While some businesses in the city are facing challenges with their property taxes, Wall said the RM is having more issues because of the categorization of businesses. “Assessment has been an issue, and education mill rates have been an issue for a long, long time. It’s nothing new,” said Wall. “But what is new is you have people who are seeing increases of 200 to 400 per cent. “As a small business, that’s a big enough increase that I would suspect some people are wondering how they’re going to cut costs, whether that’s through job losses or shutting down entirely,” said Wall.
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She admits she was surprised with the size of the increase facing some businesses, and that there isn’t something to flag these increases. “When you have an increase of 200 to 400 per cent, you would think somehow in your system you could flag that so you could doublecheck it,” said Wall. Wall said she knows of other businesses in the province facing a similar increase. “I talked to a lot of the other chambers throughout the province,” said Wall. “It is happening in other places, not as prevalent as here, but there are other places in the province where this has been a large issue.” Wall suggested the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency could look at shorter assessment periods, such as two instead of the current four, or could incorporate historical averaging of data or current real estate values in an effort to reduce the chance of having such large increases.
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Youth learn about wildlife and the outdoors Forty-two youths learned more about the outdoors and wildlife during the Estevan Wildlife Federation’s annual conservation camp at the EWF’s grounds at Boundary Dam. The young people spent four days learning from the various instructors, many of whom were volunteers. Six counsellors also helped out with running the camp. “I think the kids all had fun,” said camp co-ordinator Stephen Lainton. “We had a lot of good feedback from the kids, the parents and the volunteers as well.” The camp opened on Thursday with lessons on fisheries, orienteering,
knife and axe safety and kayaking. The focus then shifted to night games for Thursday night, with sessions dedicated to outdoor cooking, archery, night vision, spear fishing, a turkey shoot and the spider web. Friday featured a full day of lessons as well. First the campers learned about fishing and canoeing, as well as how to use a GPS, a crossbow and a pellet gun. Then in the afternoon, classes focused on lure making, digital photography, bats, aquatic invasive species, rock climbing and trapping. Lainton noted the rock climbing wall and the Sask. Trappers presentation
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Keegan Wilhelm, left, and Jacob Berg take aim Saturday at the shooting range at Boundary Dam. Photo by Corey Atkinson “They get to shoot every type of gun, basically, and everybody gets the chance to try them out,” said Lainton. The camp gives the
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Fr. Joseph Iannuzzi, STD Assistant to Fr. Gabriel Amorth, Exorcist of Rome, is a theologian and doctoral alumnus of the Gregorian Pontifical University of Rome. He completed his Doctoral dissertation on the writings of The Servant of God, Luisa Piccarreta which was unanimously approved with high honours in academic excellence. He is the author of twenty books on mystical and dogmatic theology, and is currently the theological consultant in the cause of four mystics.
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Barrel racing returns for another year By Corey Atkinson sports@estevanmercury.ca
While it’s only a part of most of the rodeo circuit, locally a big event of the summer is the Fountain Tire Barrel Racing X, which took place Saturday and Sunday at the Estevan Exhibition grounds. “It went very smoothly,” said event organizer Lindsay Collins. “We were extremely happy with ev-
erything from the sponsors to the number of contestants that came out. It was a great turnout.” There were about 200 riders involved from Saskatchewan and Manitoba, which was a bit larger number than previous years. “There were some new faces, there were some old faces, some young ones who came back,” said Collins. “It’s tough to organize an event in the summertime
because there’s a lot of events going on. There’s actually four other rodeos going on this weekend, so we were a little worried it might hurt our entries but it didn’t. We still had a lot of entries.” The event wasn’t just the barrel racing and featured a few favourites returning from previous years. “We had some excitement in there, with the
bareback barrel racing, we auctioned those people off. Then we had bikes racing against the horses and we auctioned them off,” Collins said. “So there was a little bit of an incentive for the spectators. Whoever bought the winning barrel racer or bike racer against the horse, they made some money.” Last year was the first time they’d done the bike race against the horses and
Oxbow Chiefs lose in men’s senior AA Tier II baseball final The good news is that one of the Saskota Baseball League teams made the final of the Senior Men’s AA Tier II Provincials on the weekend. The bad news, at least locally, was that team wasn’t the Saskota champion Estevan Tower Wolves. The Oxbow Chiefs, who the Wolves defeated in the league final a couple of weeks ago, ended up making the provincial final in Yorkton only to lose 7-0 to the Lloydminster Border City Blue Jays. The Tower Wolves lost Sunday in the tiebreaker 5-3 to the host Yorkton E&S Yankees after going 2-1 in the round robin. They lost 12-10 to the Blue Jays to open the tournament but defeated the Cabri River Cats 16-5 and the Yankees 15-5 Saturday. The Carlyle Cardinals, another Saskota team, went 1-2 in the round robin, with their only victory coming 6-3 over the Swift Current Yard Goats.
In the Tier III provincials in Unity, the Carnduff Astros opened Friday with a 16-0 victory over the Bruno Bisons but lost their remaining games to the Lloydminster Twins (11-3) and the Wilkie Brewers (11-0) to miss the playoffs. At the Standard Hill playoffs for Tier IV teams, the Kenosee Cubs lost 8-3 in the semifinal to the Meadow Lake White Sox after winning two of three in the round robin. The Arcola Threshers were also a part of the tournament and made the playoffs with a 1-2 record but lost in the other semifinal, 7-1 to the host Standard Hill Lakers. The Windthorst Pirates hosted the Tier V provincials and made the tiebreaker after going 1-1 in the round robin. They lost 8-7 to the Regina Red Dogs and defeated the Shaunavon Badgers 7-5 in the round robin but lost 13-1 to Kenaston. The Redvers As won both round robin games but lost their lone playoff game 11-6 to Shaunavon.
it was such a crowd pleaser they brought it back for this year. There were a lot of people in the grandstands, with most of the stands holding a lot of people. There was a total prize pool of $18,659 over the weekend in all the events. Maddy McGee of Deloraine, Man won the 1D Open Short Go with a time of 17.763 seconds to earn $601 for the event. The 2D winner was Carla Fidyk of Pleasantdale, Sask. (18.831, $451). Jennifer Smart of Brookdale, Man. was the 3D winner (19.811, $620). Winners in Saturday’s open 1D event included Estevan’s Crystal Dukart with a time of 17.454 seconds, taking home $456. Kia Rosenbaum of Estevan was the 2D winner Saturday (18.462 seconds, $342). The 3D Saturday winner was Linette Lanski of Esterhazy (19.531 seconds, $342). S u n d a y, C h r i s t i n e King of Deleau, Man won the 1D with a time of 15.706 seconds to pocket $456. Tanis Klippenstine of Domremy won the Sunday 2D with a time of 16.727
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seconds to earn $342. Kathleen Schiml of Estevan won the 3D Sunday at a time of 17.721 seconds for $342. The best time in the peewee race Saturday was turned in by Dani Levesque of Carnduff (19.091 seconds) in the 1D race, with Adison Warren leading the charge Sunday for the peewees at 17.492 seconds. The peewee A average had a winning time of 61.247 seconds by Mason Douglas of Yellow Grass with Warren being the top in the peewee B division with a time of 39.846 seconds. Nicole Lanski of Esterhazy won the 1D pole bending (23.411 seconds, $236), Shauna Peters of Success won the 2D pole bending (24.64, $133), and Lenna Macdonald won the 3D pole bending, (25.526, $177). Lenna Macdonald had the best time in bareback in both 1D (18.226 seconds) and 2D (19.427). Fidyk had the best time in 3D (20.332). Nest on the rodeo schedule locally is the annual CCA rodeo on Labour Day weekend.
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Tennis, anyone? Local club looks to hook families onto growing sport By Corey Atkinson sports@estevanmercury.ca
Looking to build off of a strong local interest in tennis following the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games, local tennis enthusiasts are trying to cultivate a club within the city. A prime example of the effort is the Thursday night tennis at their courts near Estevan Comprehensive School. “Everybody’s invited to come out for free,” said Estevan Tennis Club president Arnold Betzema. “It’s 6:30 till dark now. There’s many nets and for somebody who wants to learn the game, we have somebody there to kind of give you a racket if you need a racket and give you some balls to play so people can get a feel for the game.” The local tennis club has been trying this all summer to try to get people involved, and have further plans to have learn to play clinics in September. Betzema recently completed an instructor’s course in Regina this summer, and the legacy from the Games has also included full memberships. “There have been people that have been signing
up, and they’ve been getting a key to the court... and more people are playing at the leisure centre,” Betzema said. “We’ve also been trying to run junior tennis and we’ll have a program in the fall. We ran it inside in the spring at the gym at the Church of God.” The Red Ball Tennis program is an introduction to help kids learn the game, he said. Building up the program through there will help get the sport regrowing, it’s hoped. “The Games committee was looking for somebody to man the tennis courts and look after the venue,” he recalled. “The tennis club helped come out and sponsor the kids that were playing for the (zone) team and we’re building on that legacy. The courts have been refurbished and they’re in really great shape. It’s a sport that’s pretty inexpensive to play.” Membership in the club is $10/person or $20/ family, which includes sleeves of balls – one for an individual membership and two for a family. “That way we can keep a record of people who have made a commitment and we can try to plug
in to different programming,” Betzema said. The club also hosted a learn-to-play evening with adults earlier in the year. “There have been some people working Wednesday nights with people at the leisure centre courts,” he said. “We’re hoping to try to get that
up and going later in the month and into September. “We’re trying to grow the sport and people are showing an interest.” So if your kids have been watching the oodles of tennis on TV lately, from the major tournaments to the Rogers Cup, and they want to get involved a bit
further, Betzema has some advice. “Tennis is a sport that can be a lifelong recreational activity, but there is a good learning process if you wish to become competitive,” he said. “That’s the whole part of paying somebody to coach here to get the kids on the road
if they want to, and go to tournaments across the province and maybe eventually across the country.” The club, which is still in the very early stages of being a club, has sought out help from Tennis Canada and Tennis Saskatchewan and has a Facebook page for adults to check out.
Firefighters host golf tournament The Estevan Fire and Rescue Service held their third annual golf tournament Saturday for the late Capt. Neil Kish. The intent of their 50-50 draw as part of the tournament was to help raise money for new equipment. Here was another fundraising effort, as Mike LaCoste tries to hit a marshmallow off the first tee.
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Special Olympics athletes team up with/ against local law enforcement By Corey Atkinson sports@estevanmercury.ca
Some very unique rules of baseball were brought forward during
Sunday afternoon’s slopitch baseball game featuring local Special Olympics athletes and members of the Estevan RCMP and Combined Traffic Services.
Seven strikes were needed for some, foul balls were counted as hits and some rather suspiciouslooking efforts to tag stray baserunners that would make the crooked members of the 1919 Chicago White Sox blush. But no matter, since all had fun although no one was keeping score in the fundraiser for the local Special Olympics chapter, which also included a barbecue.
“I think we had a very good day and I’d like to thank them all for coming out,” said organizer Don Cameron. “The ones that volunteer and got the ball field ready for us, M&M’s, the city that helped us out really great. And our volunteers who got the law enforcement together with our athletes, I thank everybody who came out.” The umpiring was nothing short of old-school pro wrestling-style but the
fact the athletes and cops had fun was the most important aspect. The Special Olympics athletes, in fact, might have wanted to stay out further than the nearly two and a half hours that they were out. “I’m sure they’re going to go home tonight and sleep good,” Cameron said. “I think they could have went longer but we kind of said that’s enough.” The police officers also quite clearly enjoyed
themselves. “We were asked last month if we’d be interested to play some baseball to help raise some money for Special Olympics and the RCMP and Traffic Services made a team,” said Const. Greg La Rose. “Everyone had fun,” he said. “Perfect day, perfect weather. Everyone had fun.” Cameron wants to do this same kind of event next year as well.
Just missed the tag Power Dodge Estevan Bruins forward Jake Fletcher tried to elude the tag of a peewee player Monday at Affinity Place. The Bruins are holding a summer hockey camp all week. Stuart Minchin takes a swing at a ball Sunday at the slo-pitch game with members of the Special Olympics and law enforcement
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Pioneer Fun Day Families came out to have a good time at the Pioneer Fun Day Saturday at the Souris Valley Museum. The museum was able to get kids a glimpse into the past with some of their events, which were free for the day. Left, Julia Kim and Daniel Kim try their hands at making a small amount of butter. Right, Neveaeh Wakely attempts milking. Several kids and families enjoyed the events at the museum last week and also enjoyed the barbecue.
City Hall: 1102 4th Street 8 am to 4:30 pm | (306) 634-1800 Leisure Office: 701 Souris Avenue 8 am to 4:30 pm | (306) 634-1880
Message From
The Mayor Brad Johner and the Johner Boys will be performing August 18, 2017 at the Frehlic Hall. Tickets available at the Souris Valley Theatre.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CITY WIDE REGISTRATION
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2017 | 5:30PM-8:30PM
ESTEVAN SHARKS
WATER POLO CLUB
Estevan Leisure Centre Power Dodge Ice Centre
SEASON RUNS FROM OCTOBER 3 - APRIL 5
Mini-Atoms | 6-8 years old at Sept., 2017 | Sun. & Thurs | 6-7pm $300 fee includes insurance and tournament fees. Must have Red Cross Level 1. Atoms (PLA) | 9-11 years old at Sept., 2017 | Sun. 6-7pm, Tues. 7-8pm | Thurs. 6-7:30pm $300 fee includes insurance and tournament fees. Bantam (PLB) | 9-11 years old at Sept., 2017 | Sun. 7-8pm, Tues. 8-9pm | Thurs. 7:30-9pm $500 fee includes insurance and tournament fees. Cadet (PLC) | 14-15 years old at Sept., 2017 | Sun. 7-8pm, Tues. 8-9pm | Thurs. 7:30-9pm $500 fee includes insurance and tournament fees. Adult | Time and Dates to be determined. For more information email Melanie Dzeryk at dzerykdm@signaldirect.ca.
RED CROSS SWIMMING LESSONS Register at the Leisure Services Office or online at estevan.ca.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS ESTEVAN CURLING CLUB Swimming, Bowling and Curling. Ages 13 and up. For more information, call Britta Andrist at 306-471-7776.
ESTEVAN TAEKWON-DO CLUB
September - January & February to May. Mini Class | 6&7 years | Thurs. | 6:00pm - 6:30pm 8-13 years | Mon. & Thurs. | 6:30pm-7:30pm 14 and up | Mon. & Thurs. | 7:30pm-9:00pm For more information email saig01@sasktel.net.
ESTEVAN STUDENT BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Fall Session Mondays, Oct.2 - Nov. 20 Pleasantdale School Grade 1&2 6-7pm | Grade 3&4 7-8pm Grade 5&6 8-9pm Mondays & Wednesdays, Nov. 27 - Dec. 6 Pleasantdale School Grade 7&8 6:30-8pm Winter Session Mondays, Jan.8 - Feb. 26 (no class Feb. 19) Pleasantdale School Grade 1&2 6-7pm | Grade 3&4 7-8pm Grade 5&6 8-9pm Mondays & Wednesdays, April 9 - 18 ECS Grade 7&8 6:30-8pm $50 per child. For additional information, contact Melissa Holman at 306-461-9471.
Coop Kids Curling (K- Grade 5) $55.00 registration Sundays from November 5 - December 17. 2pm-3pm and 3pm-4pm. Novice/Juvenile Curling (Grade 6 - 12) $180.00 registration Tuesdays and pre-booked practice times, from November 7 - February 20. 6pm-7pm. Curlers need to wear clean indoor shoes/ with grippers and track pants (NO Jeans). Club will provide brooms and sliders but please feel free to bring your own. For additional information, contact Pauline Grimsrud at estevancurling@accesscomm.ca or 306-634-3391.
ESTEVAN BROOMBALL ASSOCIATION Season runs from October - March
Bantam | 13 years and under as of December 31 of the playing year Non Contact. $150 Midget | 15 years and under as of December 31 of the playing year Non Contact. $150 Juveniles | 19 years and under as of December 31 of the playing year Full Contact. $200 Recreational| Senior Men and/or Ladies $200
ESTEVAN JUNIOR ROLLER DERBY
Practice times and dates will be determined by teams. As there are a limited number of teams in the Southeast corner, the first 2 months are practice with tournament play starting in November . For more information contact Denise Saxon at 306-421-0038 or Shelley Schroeder at 306-421-3351.
FREE RECRUITMENT | September 10 & 14 | 5:30pm-7:00pm | Bienfait Rink |
ESTEVAN MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
Recruiting Girls in Grades 4-12
FALL SEASON | Sept. - Nov. | Sun. & Thurs. | 5:30pm-7:00pm | $130.00 | For more information email lorelei-lachambre@ rocketmail.com or call 306-421-3289 .
ESTEVAN SKATING CLUB
Season runs from October - March Pre-CanSkate | 3 Years at Dec. 31, 2017 begins November CanSkate | 4 Years and up | Mon. &/or Thurs. 6:15pm-7:00pm Bridging | Passed Stage 4 CanSkate | Mon. & Wed. 5:30pm-6:15pm For more information email estevanskatingclub@gmail.com or call 306-461-9109.
Will not be taking registration at City Wide but representatives will be there to answer questions about:
-Registrations -Try Outs - Atom A thru Midget AA -Ref Clinics -SHA Coaching Clinics For more information email emha@sastel.net or call 306-634-0175.
6TH ESTEVAN SCOUTING Beavers | 5-7 Years | Monday Nights Cubs | 8-10 Years | Tuesday Nights Scouts | 11-14 Years | Tuesday Nights For more information email dustinandkayc@ gmail.com or call 306-634-3364.
LEISURE SERVICES MANAGER The City of Estevan is searching for a talented senior level Manager who can provide superior customer service, adapt quickly to a challenge, and wants to be part of a growing community. Reports To: City Manager Business Division: Leisure Services Summary: Manages and supervises the Events Facility including three (3) ice surfaces, leisure pool, gymnasium, curling rink, skate park and tennis courts; as well as managing recreation programs, facilities and activities. The successful applicant will lead, manage, supervise and co-ordinate all Leisure Services activities for the City of Estevan along with a talented team of Management and staff. The Leisure Service Manager will focus on the following duties: § Manages, supervises and co-ordinates Leisure Services § Plans, organizes, co-ordinates, directs and evaluates all Leisure Services Facilities and Programming. Prepares long and short-term plans. § Ensures that Leisure Services Facilities are maintained and repaired. § Directs, co-ordinates and ensures that Leisure Services has a Comprehensive Programming Plan. § Promotes and markets facilities, advertises programs and attracts events. Assists with the organization of major community Leisure Services events. § Administers Community Grant Program. § Directs the implementation and monitors the progress of policies and programs, evaluates and recommends changes. § Develops and implements Business Division policies, procedures, plans and budgets including long term capital budgets. Monitors and controls expenditures. § Provides information for the preparation of specifications, tenders and contracts. § Researches, prepares and submits reports on any matter. § Participates in the appointment, hiring, training, suspension, dismissal, appraisal, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal of staff. § Approves Leisure Services Board Agenda Packages § Attend all meetings of Leisure Services Board. Attends meetings of Council and Council Committees as assigned and participates in the exchange of information providing opinion, guidance, advice and recommendations. § Drafts correspondence resulting from decisions of the Leisure Services Board or Council. § Manages contracts and books facilities during off-season. § Responds to requests for information and investigates complaints. § Acts as liaison with Federal, Provincial and Local Government Officials, Consultants, Customers and Members of Boards, Committees and Community Groups. § Assists the public and associate staff members with records, bylaws, policies and procedures § Other duties as assigned REQUIRED EDUCATION & TRAINING § Grade 12 Diploma § Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
§ Degree in Sport and Recreation
EXPERIENCE AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS § Seven (7) years of progressively responsible leadership roles and experience in Leisure Services Management § Seven (7) years Municipal Experience § Experience working with volunteer boards and committees § Proficiency in Computer Software Programs § Superior leadership, interpersonal and organizational abilities § Superior oral and written communication skills APPLICATION DEADLINE This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. The City of Estevan offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package. 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 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Sanitary Sewer Main and Storm Sewer Flushing Program Beginning Tuesday, May 2, 2017 and continuing to Friday, September 1, 2017, the Water and wastewater Division will be carrying out Sanitary Sewer Main Flushing and Storm sewer Flushing, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. with the occasional carry over to 6:00 p.m. During the periods of jetting, residents and businesses are advised to securely cap basement floor drains. Storm sewer will have no effect on homes and business’. 2017 Program Area will encompass all streets East of Souris Ave and North of the CPR Railroad tracks within City limits including: Drader Street Hwy 47 N Souris Avenue (East Side) Queen Street Phillips Place Garner Place Edward Street Edward Place Albert Street
Isabelle Street Eva Street Henry Street George Street Victoria Avenue Alexandra Avenue Arthur Avenue Dufferin Avenue Bannatyne Avenue Princess Street
Garrish Place Maple Bay Willow Bay Pine Avenue Poplar Bay Kensington Avenue King Street Yardley Place Hastings Place Smith Street
Milne Crescent Orlowski Avenue Holmgren Bay Peterson Drive Heritage Avenue Marwood Street Walker Road Moss Avenue Trout Crescent Brooks Road
Clasky Drive Abbot Bay Frehlick Bay Seregella Place Ross Court Wahba Court Symons Bay Rooney Road Nesbitt Drive Bourquin Road
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Spartan maintaining three-rig drilling program Spartan Energy Corp. released its second quarter results on Aug. 14, showing an active quarter of operations due to a shortened break-up period in southeast Saskatchewan. The company recommenced its drilling program in May, drilling 19 (16.7 net) wells in the quarter and completing and bringing on production an additional 16 (13.3 net) wells that were drilled in the first quarter. It brought a total of 23 (20.9 net) wells on production in the quarter, consisting of eight (7.1 net) open-hole wells, five (5.0 net) frac Midale wells, two (0.8) Torquay wells and eight (8.0 net) Viking wells, with 10 (7.2 net) wells drilled but not on production at the end of the quarter. Total capital expenditures (excluding acquisitions, land, seismic and waterflood) were $27.3 million in the second quarter, bringing their total to $69.7 million in the first half of 2017. Spartan’s first half 2017 drilling program was focused on open-hole wells drilled across its southeast Saskatchewan asset base and frac Midale wells drilled primarily on its core Alameda property. They continue to operate three rigs in southeast Saskatchewan drilling
open-hole and frac Midale wells. In addition, in the third quarter the company drilled its first operated well on its recently acquired Torquay acreage and has commenced drilling open-hole Frobisher and Ratcliffe wells on properties acquired from Arc in late 2016. The company’s first half drilling program yielded “exceptional results,” Spartan said in a release, with average rates from openhole and frac Midale wells continuing to outperform internal type curves. The success of its drilling program resulted in production of 22,061 barrels of oil equivalent (boepd) in the quarter, up from 21,455 boepd in the first quarter despite the impacts of spring break-up. The combined impact of the outperformance of its drilling program and the accretive acquisitions completed by Spartan in 2016 resulted in second quarter production per share increasing by 42 per cent over the second quarter of 2016. In addition to its successful drilling program, Spartan executed on its business plan of deploying a portion of its excess cash flow to strategic future investments, spending approximately $6.4 million on tuck-in acquisitions, land additions and waterflood
Rick McHardy is CEO of Spartan Energy Corp. In June he was named Saskatchewan Oilman of the Year at the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show in Weyburn. File photo infrastructure in the second quarter. Reservoir modelling is ongoing on waterflood initiatives at Spartan’s core Oungre, Winmore and Alameda properties, and the company anticipates increased capital spending on waterflood projects in the second half of the year. Spartan said it continues to focus on cost savings to improve netbacks.
Net general and administrative expenses were $1.13 per barrel of oil equivalent (boe) in the second quarter, a reduction of 49 per cent from the second quarter of 2016. Production costs in the quarter were $18.47 per boe, up from $17.56 in the first quarter of 2017. Scheduled turnarounds on acquired facilities, an increase in rental payments made to surface
land owners due to a large number of leases that came due in the second quarter and an increase in power costs in southeast Saskatchewan contributed to the increase in production costs in the quarter. Spartan said it will continue to work diligently to reduce production costs through the balance of 2017. Outlook Spartan remains focused on delivering longterm organic production growth within cash flow while preserving its financial position. Due to the outperformance of its drilling program, Spartan is increasing its 2017 annual production guidance to 21,600 boepd from 21,080 boepd, representing annual production per share growth of 14 per cent. It is maintaining the 2017 drilling and maintenance capital budget of $145 million, of which approximately $70 million was spent in the first and second quarters with $75 million remaining for the second half of the year. The company’s capital plan will remain flexible going forward as it monitors production levels and commodity prices. “In the first half of 2017,
Spartan has executed on our business plan of delivering production growth within a subset of cash flow, while using excess cash flow to fund strategic future investments. We increased corporate production from our 2016 exit rate of 20,800 boepd to 22,061 boepd in the second quarter, while delivering excess cash flow of approximately $25.5 million. We invested approximately $14 million of our excess cash flow in tuck-in acquisitions, strategic land purchases and waterflood initiatives, with an additional $11.5 million available to be deployed in the second half of the year.” the release stated. “At current commodity prices, we forecast that we will generate excess cash flow of approximately $10 to $15 million in the second half of 2017, bringing total 2017 unallocated excess cash flow to $21.5 to $26.5 million. We intend to allocate up to $10 million to advance waterflood projects and will strategically invest remaining excess cash flow in asset acquisitions, land and seismic purchases or share buybacks to further enhance shareholder value.”
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Heavy Equipment and Truck and Transport Technician Estevan Campus Sept. 11, 2017 – Feb. 23, 2018 Men and women who sell, operate, maintain and repair heavy equipment, trucks, buses and transport vehicles are in high demand. Graduates are excellent assistants to journeyperson mechanics and may find employment in construction, forestry, mining, oil field or transportation industries. Opportunities also exist in marketing, management and self-employment. Trade time and academic credit may be available for graduates who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices. Please contact the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) for further information.
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THE ESTEVAN MERCURY DRILLING REPORT DRILLING LICENSES 8 licenses as of Monday, August 14
75830 77467 77614 77837 77659 77791 77130 68534
Torc Oil & Gas Vert............................................................................................................ 15-13-2-12 Crescent Point Energy Hz.................................................................................................. 13-33-1-12 Crescent Point Energy Hz.................................................................................................... 1-27-3-15 Midale Petroleums Hz ......................................................................................................... 16-24-4-4 Crescent Point Energy Hz...................................................................................................... 2-27-7-7 Southern Exploration Hz ..................................................................................................... 15-5-2-31 Southern Exploration Hz ..................................................................................................... 12-5-2-31 Crescent Point Energy Hz...................................................................................................... 9-34-1-5
68242 76299 73839 74863 74711 74712
Precision Drilling ...........................Crescent Point Energy.................................................... 2-34-8-8 Horizon Drilling..............................Crescent Point Energy.................................................. 9-22-2-15 Trinidad Drilling ...................................Torc Oil & Gas ........................................................ 2-29-2-11 Betts Drilling ..................................... Steppe Petroleum ..................................................... 3-30-1-11 Stampede Drilling ................................ Astra Oil Corp ........................................................ 12-31-7-7 Lasso Drilling .................................. Ventura Resources .................................................... 12-12-5-7
Rig Report
75275 74635 74904 76351 75481 74240 74637 75298 75760 76636 71290 76570 74974 76907 75569 76678 76339 74886 76550
Horizon Drilling..................................Vermilion Energy...........................................................2-3-2-3 Horizon Drilling................................... Spartan Energy ......................................................15-11-2-14 Alliance Drilling................................. Midale Petroleum ......................................................14-13-5-9 Tempco Drilling .................................. Spartan Energy ........................................................16-25-5-6 Precision Drilling ...........................Crescent Point Energy...................................................14-10-7-9 Alliance Drilling................................. Midale Petroleum ......................................................14-13-5-9 Horizon Drilling................................... Spartan Energy ......................................................15-11-2-14 D2 Drilling ...........................................Villanova 4 Oil .............................................................9-6-3-4 Lasso Drilling .................................. Ventura Resources .......................................................4-12-5-7 Trinidad Drilling ...................................Torc Oil & Gas .........................................................2-24-2-12 Horizon Drilling..............................Crescent Point Energy.....................................................3-2-2-12 Betts Drilling ..................................... Steppe Petroleum ....................................................13-18-1-10 Stampede Drilling .......................... Ridgeback Resources .....................................................3-29-6-5 Stampede Drilling .......................... Ridgeback Resources .....................................................3-29-6-5 Stampede Drilling ................................ Astra Oil Corp ...........................................................8-17-6-7 Stampede Drilling ................................ Astra Oil Corp ...........................................................15-3-5-6 Red Dog Drilling ............................Crescent Point Energy.....................................................2-10-6-6 Red Dog Drilling ............................Crescent Point Energy.....................................................1-11-6-6 D2 Drilling ...........................................Villanova 4 Oil .............................................................1-6-3-4
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Dustin Barry Pratt July 20, 1989 August 22, 2016 Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words Missed beyond measure. Dustin, there’s not a single day that goes by that we don’t think of you. You are forever loved & missed. Love Christine, Mom, Dad, Derian, Dylan & family.
Card of Thanks Thank You Lou was always grateful for the many visitors who came to call on him during his stay at long term care. Whether you came to say “hello”, stay for a visit, read God’s Word and pray, sing for him the old hymns, bring him a treat, he was delighted. He so loved company. On behalf of Lou, we express our sincere thanks.Thank you to Drs. Tsoi and Christie, and all the staff at E.R.N.H. and St. Joseph’s Long Term Care for their concern and care of Lou, over the past year and a half. It was much appreciated.For the love and kindness shown in the many expressions of sympathy in cards, phone calls, gifts of food, flowers, and visits; please accept our thanks. To family and friends a heartfelt “Thank You”, for being there to suppor t and help us through a very difficult time. Words cannot adequately express the “Thank You” extended to all those involved in the interment and funeral service, for a beautiful celebration of Lou’s life. It was so appreciated .Thanks to Hall Funeral Services for their professional and caring services at a very difficult time in our lives .Ruth Bourquin, Donna, Barry and families
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In Loving Memory of Joseph Kuntz February 20, 1931 August 14, 2016 HIS SMILE Though his smile is gone forever, And his hand we cannot touch, We still have so many memories, Of the one we loved so much, His memory is our keepsake, With which we will never part, God has him in his keeping, We have him in our hearts.. Forever loved and missed by your wife and family
Call the municipality of Pembina home. Located in south central Manitoba, we welcome you to our warm and safe community. Raise your family here – retire here. Affordable housing – low taxes. Great amenities – local shopping, education, health care, indoor and outdoor sports & recreation, culture & arts. Short drive to many employment opportunities. Live Here- Grow Here – Play Here! Check us out at
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Card of Thanks Thank-You From the family of the late Grant Walkom Grant Walkom, February 27,1951July 16-2017. I would like to extend a huge Thank you to Michele Yergens and Susan Kallis, without either of you I would not have made it this far. A hear t-felt thank you to our friends and family for all the support, and thanks to everyone for the flowers, food, cards, visits, kind words, and phone calls, They were all greatly appreciated. Thank you to the pallbearers, Grant would have been proud of you. Thank you to the readers and those who gave eulogies, you all did such a wonderful job. Grant would have enjoyed the stories. Dell Koch,Kelly and Dustin, your songs were so special. Thank you to Reverand Randy Kleemola for the service. Elaine Walkom and family.
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The provincial government is seeking nominations for two of its most prestigious honours. The first is the Saskatchewan Order of Merit, which is the province’s highest honour. Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield announced on Monday that nominations will be accepted until Nov. 1 for the next round of potential recipients. “The Saskatchewan Order of Merit enables us to celebrate excellence and to honour our remarkable citizens,” Solomon Schofield said. “I encourage everyone to consider nominating a
along with members of Parliament, the Legislature or the judiciary are ineligible for nomination. Posthumous nominations are accepted within one year of an individual’s date of death. The lieutenant governor will invest selected recipients into the order at a ceremony in 2018. The other award is the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal. The deadline to nominate someone is Oct. 18. “Our richest resource is our people, and we can recognize their outstanding contributions through
the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal program,” said Solomon Schofield. “We celebrate their generous and hard-working spirits. We all know people in our communities worthy of this recognition, and I urge everyone to nominate a local leader.” The Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal recognizes those whose personal volunteerism helps others, and makes daily life in Saskatchewan better for everyone. Nominees must be current or former long-term residents of the province and Canadian citizens.
Nominations are not accepted posthumously. Groups and organizations cannot be nominated. Members of Parliament, the Legislature or the judiciary are again ineligible. Provincial honours, such as the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal, are designed to acknowledge citizens for their hard work, generosity and continued dedication to the people of Saskatchewan. Selected recipients will receive the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal from the lieutenant governor in Regina in the late spring of 2018.
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Obituaries Florence M. Fulmes 1925 - 2017 It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of Florence Marjorie Fulmes (Marje) on August 6, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Estevan, SK at the age of 92 years. Marje will be forever loved and missed by her husband Mike; daughter Marilyn Zimmerman (Stan); and son Michael Fulmes (Cathy); along with grandchildren Sara Zimmerman (Jeff); Dayna Zimmerman (Jacques); Cara Zimmerman (Murray); Matthew Fulmes; Keenan Fulmes; and great grandchildren Keithen, Katja, Kyran, Niesha, Anja, and Felix. Sharing our grief are her sisters Shirley Warner and Barbara Siebert. Marjorie was predeceased by her sister Helen Doucette, sister-in-law, Wilma Fulmes, brothers-in-law, Marcel Doucette, Eric Siebert, Edward Warner. Marje is remembered for her kindness to others and her devotion to family and friends. She had a special fondness for her lifelong friends and always cherished the good times they had. She was so glad to have met her British family, Ron and Marjorie Sterling from Wales and never forgot her roots in McLean. Her cousins Ken, Walter, Roger, Bobby, and Doreen and their families, held a special place in her heart. We are so grateful to have had Marje in our lives. She worked tirelessly cooking, baking (her pies were the best), cleaning, gardening, and providing us with a happy home. And she always found a way to make us smile. As per Marjorie’s wishes, there will be no funeral. Marjorie will be interred in the McLean Cemetery at a later date. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Hillview Manor. They welcomed her into their hearts and treated her like family.
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We would also like to thank the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital for their compassionate care. As per Marjorie’s wishes, there will be no funeral. Marjorie will be interred in the McLean Cemetery at a later date. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, SK.
Elida Ferguson 1941-2017 Elida passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home, Estevan, SK at the age of 75 years. Elida’s memory will be cherished by her daughters, Debbie (Perry) DeBruyne, Kim (Darren Cleaver) Caron and Jeanette (Brent Genaille) Ferguson; grandchildren, Chris DeBruyne, Kaitlyn Berard, Sarah (Stacey Scharf) Berard, Jenna Berard, April Rogers, Hayley Dechaine, Amelia Genaille, Abigail Genaille and Aurora Ferguson; great grandchildren, Ashton Rogers, Cameron Green, Dacrius Berard and Sophia Scharf; brother John (Ellen) Boyer; sisters, Marilyn Stregger and Gloria (Stan) Draudson as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Elida was predeceased by her parents, George Boyer and Lillian (nee Liese) Klyne; husband Armand Durand; children, Cory Ferguson and Kathy Rogers; grandson Chad DeBruyne; siblings, William “Bill” Boyer, Shirley Lee, James “Jim” Boyer and Viola Boyer. The Memorial Service for Elida was held on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Funeral Celebrant Carmella Eagles officiating. The lunch reception was held immediately following the service at the St. Paul’s United Church Auditorium, Estevan. The private family interment took place at the Estevan City Cemetery following the lunch. In memory of Elida, memorial donations may be made to Smile Services Inc., 1201 2nd Street, Estevan, SK, S4A 0M1. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
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We would like to thank Hall Funeral Services, Carmella Eagles and the United Church ladies for their services, the Estevan Regional Nursing Home and SMILE Services for the excellent care mom received as well as friends and family for their condolences. The family of Elida Ferguson. Angie Van Achte 1970 - 2017 Angie Van Achte (nee Lawrance) passed away at home in Estevan, SK, on Thursday, August 10, 2017, after a lengthy battle with cancer, at the age of 47 years. Angie was born in Grande Prairie, AB. on March 24, 1970 to parents Rick and Muriel (Head) Lawrance. Angie spent most of her working career in the delivery field working for Sexsmith Trucking and Frito Lay. She also worked in the advertising and promotion business in both Grande Prairie and Red Deer. She had a love of sports like no other, and she excelled in volleyball, soccer and baseball where she won national awards. She married Randy Van Achte on July 19, 1997 and they raised two children: Sarah and Justin. She spent most of her life in Grande Prairie, AB until she moved with her family to Red Deer, AB. in 2011, and settling in Estevan, SK. in 2013. She is survived by her husband Randy; children Sarah and Justin; mother Muriel (Phil) Dupuis; siblings: Linda, Doug (Alena), and Kathy (Darryl) Martin; sisters in-law: Shirley, Barb, and Phyllis; mother in-law Lois Van Achte (Frank Szturm); as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and
uncles. Angie was predeceased by her father Rick; brother Dan; nephews: Dalton, Carter, and Darren; and father in-law Ron Van Achte.
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Our family would like to thank Dr. Zarkovic and all the staff at the Alan Blair Cancer Center in Regina, all Staff at the Hospital and home care in Estevan for all their support and guidance through Angie’s journey. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2017, at 1:00pm, at 5 Mile Hall, in Grande Prairie, AB. Interment to follow at Grande Prairie Cemetery (84th Ave. & 112th St.) and a luncheon back at 5 Mile Hall afterwards. All family, friends and others whose lives Angie touched are welcome to come celebrate, grieve, reminisce or just chat. In lieu of flowers, we ask that memorial donations be made in Angie’s memory to the Alan Blair Cancer Center in Regina, (4101 Dewdney Ave., Regina, SK, S4T 7T1). “Some people wait their entire lives to meet their heroes ……mine call me mom.” Note: Due to construction, 5 Mile Hall has limited access from 100th Ave at this time. Access the hall from 132nd ave. to RR53 or 68th Ave. to RR53. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan SK. and Oliver’s Funeral Home, Grande Prairie, AB.
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Payton Sernick continues to be a hard-working fundraiser and ambassador for the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan (JPCHFS) with The Cancer Sucks Project. Payton was at the Estevan Dairy Queen on Thursday for the Miracle Treat Day, in which the net proceeds of Blizzard treats were directed to the foundation. She greeted customers with the smile that has become so well known in the community, and served customers at both the front till and in the drive-thru. “The community supports everybody so much, so it’s really nice to see,” said her mother, Andrea Sernick. “Everybody came in to get their Blizzards and any other ice cream treats, and from what I know, it was really successful.” Payton was there from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., and helped sell a lot of Blizzard treats. She was also selling fidget spinners, the toys that have quickly become popular with youths. The fidget spinners are the primary fundraiser for The Cancer Sucks Project this year, and proceeds will be directed to the CHFS. “It is a small toy for kids,” said Andrea. “There are lots of therapeutic benefits to them as well, but we’re just using them as a fun toy. Everybody was trying to get their hands on them.”
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Andrea said they have raised approximately $5,000 for the CFHS, which is a good figure, but the Sernick family set the goal a little higher this year. “We had a nice little slogan that if you’re going to waste your money on these things, you might as well waste them with us, so we can get all of the money direct to the children’s hospital,” said Andrea. The Sernicks have been to a handful of farmers’ markets and other outdoor markets. They have about 600 of the 2,000 spinners remaining, and she hopes they will be gone by the end of the summer. The spinners are selling for $10 each. Sernick said they wanted to have a slightly easier fundraiser this year after the success of the Cancer Sucks Campaign in 2016. Payton sold suckers and sparkle tattoos, and held a raffle for a playhouse, and raised more than $30,000 for the CHFS, crushing her goal of $5,000. “We knew we wouldn’t come close to that this year, but we definitely wanted to try, because every dollar counts,” said Andrea. Payton was diagnosed with Stage 4 lymphoma and leukemia in 2014. After undergoing treatment for cancer, she embarked on The Cancer Sucks Project last year. The Sernicks view the new children’s hospital as a very important service for Saskatchewan. Now that it is visible and 58 per cent
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By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
The Souris Valley Theatre’s summer musical theatre camps remain a popular option for young people to not only learn more about being on stage, but to showcase all they have learned during the camps. The theatre offered the camps in three different age groups. Act 1 was for ages six to eight, and ran from July 10 to 14. It had around 14 participants. Act 2 was the following week for children ages nine to 12 and proved to be the most popular with 19 kids. Each of those camps wrapped up with a brief performance for family and friends to enjoy. “The kids … gave us ideas, and (camp assistant) Kelsey Potoma wrote the script,” said Josh Wade, who was in charge of the summer theatre camps this year. The summer theatre camps wrapped up with Act 3 for children ages 13 to 16. It ran from July 31 to Aug. 11, and concluded with the performance of Game of Phones: The Canadian Edition, on Friday afternoon and evening at the theatre’s Frehlick Hall. “Game of Phones is, by far, the most work we’ve put in on a show this summer, but it’s really paying off, and the kids are having a great time,” Wade said on Thursday
afternoon. Fifteen children were registered for the Act 3 camp. “I love the show. I think the kids are doing great. It’s going to be such a great show, and I can’t wait to show people this, because I’m really, really proud of what these kids have accomplished,” he said. The kids love the music, the dancing and the opportunity to act, he said. “They have great futures ahead, whether it be in theatre or anything else they choose to do,” said Wade. “They’re going to face it with passion and excitement, because that’s what they’ve shown me this year.” The production was the sequel to the Game of Phones show performed by the Act 3 kids at last year’s camp. In this year’s show, Pearl and her grandchildren Sarah, Jessie and Nelson are going to Ottawa to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday when Nelson downloads a strange app on Jessie’s phone. “That app sends them back in time where they meet a bunch of historical Canadian figures such as Nellie McClung and John A. Macdonald and Anne of Green Gables, and they try to get back to their own time,” said Wade. He believes that some of the participants might not have had the chance to perform in a full-length
show before, and Wade believes it’s important to give them that chance. “Performing is an opportunity for you to shine, and for everyone to watch you and your talent and your glory,” said Wade. “Kids get a chance to feel important and special, and like they’re a star.” Kimi Allan of Brandon, Man., was at the camp for the fifth time. Her aunt, Anne McLaughlin, lives in Estevan, and she encouraged Allan to attend the camp in one of its first years. “I loved it so much that I came back, and I keep coming back,” said Allan. “It’s just such a great experience, being with kids that are younger than you, because you learn so much from them and they learn so much from you.” The actors from the main stage shows, including Amanda Trapp, came and helped out with the choreography, while musical director Ben Redant played the piano and taught the music, helping the youths understand what it’s like to be in the real shows. “I’ve been doing musical theatre since I was five or six, so it’s my thing,” said Allan. Wade believes the camps went really well this past summer. The kids had a lot of fun learning new skills and performing in front of their parents. “If nothing else, I think
From left, Mary Vilcu, Brenna Sellsted, Sarah Leverton, Kimi Allan, Darius Rasmussen, Angelle Avery, Brooklyn Ruzika, Sydney Clauson, Jessica Goulet and Faith Haberstock entertained the audience in Game of Phones: The Canadian Edition.
From left, Sydney Clauson, Riller Lay-Street, Angelle Avery, Faith Haberstock and Sawyer Sicotte were part of the cast for the production. they learned how to be more comfortable around their peers, and how to express themselves through theatre,” said Wade. “They
also learn how to express themselves on stage, and express certain ideas and characters. “They also learned ba-
sic theatric skills in terms of projection and facing forward and smiling at the audience, and all of that good stuff,” said Wade.
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