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Province announces new rural enforcement unit By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
The provincial government has announced the creation of the new Protection and Response Team (PRT) to aid in the reduction of crime in rural Saskatchewan. The new PRT is being created in response to recommendations by the Caucus Committee on Crime. The PRT will consist of 258 armed officers who will have arrest and detention powers. Estevan MLA Lori Carr was among the committee’s members. She said it was an interesting learning experience to be part of the committee, because she saw some of the crimerelated issues facing other parts of the province. “What I see is more of drugs and DUIs (driving under the influence) and stuff like that (in Estevan) … but as I went out to the other communities, and even as we visited here, I got to hear what actually happens because of that, all of the related issues, with drug trafficking,” said Carr. Domestic violence and other family-related related issues can often be connected to drugs and other substance abuse issues, she said. The committee went to 10 different communities over a 12-day span last year. They listened to 58 groups in face-to-face consultations, and they also received other submissions
Lori Carr through e-mails and other correspondences. Police forces, Indigenous groups, a school board, a health region and other groups shared their concerns with the committee. “We got a really, really well-rounded look from many people’s different point of views as far as crime goes,” said Carr. Once the meetings were finished, the committee met to take the findings and bring them together for the report. The committee’s report calls for a total of 120 police officers to come from RCMP and municipal police services, with 60 police positions currently deployed to the Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) Initiative, 30 new police positions and 30 re-purposed police positions currently funded by the ministry. They will be integrated with 40 Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure commercial vehicle en-
forcement officers (CVEO), with expanded powers, and 98 Ministry of Environment conservation officers (CO). Carr doesn’t expect the new unit will have an impact on the CO’s ability to enforce fish and wildlife laws, among the other duties they have. She said the committee was looking for solutions that are affordable, so that the government can work with resources in place, while making some new additions. “I’m pretty pleased with how it turned out,” said Carr. “It’s a little bit more than I thought. I think there’s some great detail in here.” If the PRT is successful with its goal, then it will be a great initiative in the end, she said. A total of $5.9 million will be invested in order to support the new group and other recommendations in the report. SGI will provide $4.9 million directly to fund the additional officers and an additional $1 million will come from the Ministry of Justice to address recommendations. Estevan police Chief Paul Ladouceur believes the report has positive components because it will increase police visibility and awareness in rural communities. “The distance between built-up communities is very vast, so to be able to police all the time everywhere is very difficult,” said Ladouceur. “It’s not surpris-
Playpark carnival Ashley Messner tosses a ring around a bowling pin during the Estevan Play Parks carnival on Thursday afternoon at the Rusty Duce Play Park. This year’s theme was the Country Fair, and so many of the activities had a fair theme. Children also enjoyed swimming and using the park’s playground equipment. Photo by David Willberg ing that there would be a concern over rural crime, because how do you police such broad spaces with only so many resources?” Drawing on the traffic officers, the CVEOs and the COs will create a greater degree of enforcement, he said.
Ladouceur doesn’t expect that the people in Estevan will see a loss in enforcement because the CTSS officers are now focused on other duties. The CTSS unit in Estevan has six officers, with four from the RCMP and two from the Estevan Police Service.
“You’re going to see an increase in the number of officers in the Regina area, the Prince Albert area and those areas that don’t have CTSS right now will see a significant increase,” said Ladouceur. “I think we were kind A2 » POLICE
Highway 39 twinning project remains on schedule The Highway 39 twinning project east of Estevan remains on track to be completed this year. David Marit, the provincial minister of highways and infrastructure, said the project is progressing well. The reconstruction of the subgrade is almost complete on the existing lanes of Highway 39 south of the junction with Highway 18, and to accommodate the work that is taking place, traffic has been diverted onto the newly constructed lanes of Highway 39. The realigned junction for Highways 39 and 18 opened a few weeks ago, marking another key milestone of the project. The junction was moved several hundred metres to
the west for safety reasons, so that the junction will be at a right angle. “I know there are temporary traffic signals now on Highway 18 and the coal haul road, and I know they’re working on that, and that’s just for safety to accommodate the mining traffic crossing the highway,” said Marit. Changes have also been made to the double lanes that were in place for Highway 39 just east of the city limits. The stretch that had been used for eastbound traffic is now closed, while the lanes that had been used for westbound traffic have been converted to singlelane traffic in each direction while the twinning project is ongoing.
“We are still very hopeful that, weather permitting, and obviously the weather has been permitting here for a while now, that the project will be completed and we will be opening it to traffic by the end of October,” said Marit. Marit said there were some delays regarding the construction of the coal haul road, but those are settled and they’re able to proceed again. “I know the contractor was quite concerned that if we didn’t proceed quickly on trying to work those issues out, that it would have probably delayed the paving and stuff to next year,” said Marit. “But it sounds like we’re … back on schedule.”
Construction is ongoing on Highway 39 east of Estevan.
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Council receives update on new monument Estevan city council learned more about the latest tribute to Canada’s military during council’s meeting on Monday night. Local resident Lester Hinzman spoke to council about the new monument. Hinzman, who was part of the Estevan Soldier’s Tree Monument committee last year, is teaming up with sculptor Darren Jones on this latest project. Jones was the sculptor for the Soldier’s Tree monument. Hinzman said this tribute will have the faces of the 21 men who were killed in a plane crash near the Estevan Airport in 1946. “They served overseas,” said Hinzman. “One of them flew more than 150 missions over Europe but died here. Another one flew 48 missions and died here. From his crew, he was the only one that came back alive, but he died here.” Once Jones heard of the story of the plane crash, he wanted to be part
of a tribute. Jones has been carving the faces into 500-year-old Douglas fir and cedar. They have 20 of the pictures, and they’re looking for one more. A Lancaster bomber will be atop the sculpture. The air force base in Moose Jaw has been very helpful with the project, he said. A major has been assigned to Hinzman and Jones, and wants to see the monument completed. “I want to see this thing finished, and I want to see it in Estevan, because that’s where they died,” said Hinzman. “And I don’t care what it costs, because I’ll pay for it myself.” Hinzman noted that on Sept. 10, Jones plans to bring the monument to the Estevan Regional Airport. An unveilling is slated to occur on Sept. 17 at the airport, as part of the Living Skies Airshow that afternoon. The other highlight of
Handgun seized at North Portal An illegal handgun was seized at the North Portal border crossing earlier this month. According to the Canada Border Services Agency Prairie Region’s Twitter feed, officers at North Portal seized a ninemillimetre handgun from a Texas man on Aug. 12. He paid a $1,000 penalty for failing to
declare the gun. The man was released upon completion of the examination and was allowed to continue into Canada, without the handgun, after paying a $1,000 penalty. The handgun is classified as prohibited because of its short barrel length. Visitors to Canada cannot, under any circumstances, import prohibited firearms.
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From left, Dereck Wilson, Byron Stepp and Preston Majeran discussed an upcoming tournament for the Estevan Kinsmen Club during Monday night’s city council meeting. Monday night’s meeting saw two members of the Estevan Kinsmen Club, Byron Stepp and Preston Majeran, and prospective member Dereck Wilson attend to discuss a fundraising ball hockey tournament on Sept. 29 and 30 at the Kin outdoor arena in their playpark in the Hillside subdivision. Wilson is the tournament’s director. The Kinsmen asked
council if they could have a beer gardens for the tournament, and to get an extension on quiet time until midnight each night. “If it’s properly secured, it can bring a significant amount of profits to the event,” said Wilson. He expects the rules for the beer garden and a strong presence from the Kinsmen will create a safe environment. Wilson noted he has
« A1 of first out of the gate. Ourselves, Weyburn and Saskatoon were the first primary CTSS teams that were set up in the province,” said Ladouceur. The city will not lose any officers to the 30 repurposed police officers. “It doesn’t have an effect on our funded positions as they stand now,” said Ladouceur. Ladouceur noted that if a CTSS officer were to come across a non-traffic crime right now, the officer would respond to it. “Quite frankly, they’re doing it now, so I don’t
think when we talk about change that this is going to have a vast change in the way CTSS is operating in Estevan,” said Ladouceur. “I think it will just solidify what their role is a little bit more, that it goes beyond traffic and they’re able to look into other matters.” The police chief predicted there should be a greater visibility in enforcement on the outskirts in the city and in the rural areas. Ladouceur also said that nobody knew how effective the CTSS would be when it was first rolled
out, but it has resulted in a reduction in fatalities. Assistant commissioner Curtis Zablocki, the commanding officer for the RCMP’s Saskatchewan or F Division, said the RCMP’s priorities have always been the safety and security of the public and the RCMP’s officers. The recommendations in this report bolster its efforts to deliver on those priorities. “As the provincial police service in Saskatchewan, we must ensure we’re deploying our resources as effectively as possible,” he said in a statement. “As part
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of the ongoing review of our resources, earlier this year we redeployed 10 regular member positions from specialized and support units to front line policing. “This focus on front line policing will assist in addressing some of the inherent challenges of rural policing.” Existing combined units have already proven they can be successful, he said, and working in collaboration with policing and enforcement partners makes the RCMP a more effective, efficient police service. “The addition of 30 new police positions will result in enhanced police presence and visibility in rural Saskatchewan, increased enforcement around illicit drugs and safe roads and assistance to boost police response to emergency calls for service.” The PRT is expected to be fully staffed by the end of this year.
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said Wilson. He noted the one-hour extension for the quiet time was so they would have time to get all of the games in during the two days. Stepp said they are modeling their tournament after one that has been happening in Weyburn for years, and raised $26,000 for the community this year. Council approved both requests from the Kinsmen.
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gone door-to-door to the surrounding homeowners and explained why the Kinsmen want an extension for the quiet time. He claimed that each homeowner he spoke to was supportive. “When I went door to door to all the people … my approach to them was I want to make this an annual tournament, so that every year we grow and do bigger and better things,”
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Outdoor fitness area has been popular since opening earlier in the summer
By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
Fresh Air Fitness has been a popular attraction since it opened earlier this summer, and gave people an opportunity to exercise outdoors in Woodlawn Regional Park. The non-profit outdoor fitness organization held its grand opening on Sunday, with demonstrations of its exercise equipment, yoga classes and martial arts programs. People could also participate in an obstacle course walk through the nearby Preddy Trails. Co-founders Peggy Rohatyn and Debby Knight also explained some of the equipment that will be coming before the end of the year with visitors. “We’re asking for advice on what people would like to see us add,” said Knight. The Estevan Girl Guides held a fundraising barbecue as well. Rohatyn and Knight first introduced the idea of Fresh Air Fitness with the public last year. Since then, they have worked hard to bring their dream to reality. They were understandably excited when Fresh Air Fitness opened to the public in the early summer, and when the grand opening happened on Sunday. Fresh Air Fitness is located between Cossette Park and the Woodlawn Athletic Park’s Dana Quewezance Memorial Field. “It’s been busy,” said Rohatyn. “We had a group of people that are new to town … and they were super excited about it. They used it, and one of them says he comes down here every day.”
When Rohatyn and Knight are at the site, they usually see two or three people, but they have received reports of more people being down there. Knight noted the Estevan Mermaids synchronized swim club has been at the site on multiple occasions to train for the upcoming season. Battle ropes, rings and tires have been popular with users. “Tires are always popular, because you can flip them, drag them, carry them or toss them,” said Rohatyn. “Once the ropes went up … people have been excited to have them.” A variety of clients have used the Fresh Air Fitness site. A woman with a heart condition came down and walked the trails recently. Rohatyn wants to see benches added along the trails so that people have a place to rest. The majority of users have been younger people. “We do hope that as we get more of the other equipment, that it will attract more people,” said Rohatyn. The yoga classes on a platform have also been very well attended. “There’s nothing more beautiful than doing yoga outside,” said Knight. They knew people would enjoy Fresh Air Fitness’ concept, Knight said, because they would see the value of an outdoor workout. “They’re pretty active, and they like to do something different,” said Rohatyn. “They might not do a full workout when it’s hot.” The people have been very happy with the equipment, Rohatyn said. There are kinks that need to be worked out on a couple of
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the machines. Many of the devices were designed by Randy Franke at KRJ Custom Fabricating. “Randy dreamt up these things, so if something goes a little wrong, then he’s going to fix them and he’s going to improve on them,” Knight said. “Of course there would be a kink here or there to start out with, because there’s no prototype. It’s just what he has manufactured in his mind, and it’s been amazing.” A leg press, a bench press and what they called a butterfly machine are expected to arrive soon. “One machine has a place where a wheelchair can back in and do the overhead press, so if you’re in a wheelchair and want to build upper body strength (you can),” said Knight. A concrete pad will boast equipment that is accessible for people in wheelchairs and with mobility issues. Smaller battle ropes will be acquired for the accessible platform, and Rohatyn and Knight have talked to a physiotherapist about equipment that could be used for rehabilitating an injury. Some equipment, such as ropes and rings, might have to be stored for the winter months, but other items will remain outside during the winter, which means Fresh Air Fitness could be a year-round facility for those willing to brave harsh winter weather. “It will be a lot easier to drag those tires on the snow than it is on the ground,” said Knight. Knight and Rohatyn said they will continue to add to Fresh Air Fitness in the future, and so they haven’t ceased their fundraising efforts. A barbecue will be held at the Southern Plains Coop on Sept. 12 to purchase benches for the trails, and the Run the Course event at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club will be held on Oct. 21. Supporters will walk or run along the golf course’s cart paths. “We’ll be adding to this for years to come,” said Knight. Rohatyn stressed they will also have to provide money to the park for the maintenance of the Fresh Air Fitness grounds, just like the sports teams that use the park’s facilities allocate some of their league fees to park maintenance.
Fresh Air Fitness co-founders Peggy Rohatyn, left, and Debby Knight lift one of the tires at the Fresh Air Fitness site during the grand opening.
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EDITORIAL
A dangerous slippery slope It’s a debate that is not only refusing to go away, but seems to be branching off into other areas. How do we handle the attitudes that people had in the past? Do we ignore them, do we use them as teaching tools, or do we try to erase them? Of course, the debate has been ignited by the desires of some to remove the statues of Confederate generals in the U.S., and statues of other leaders who have had philosophies we now frown upon. The newest chapter comes from Ontario, where elementary school teachers are calling for the name of Sir John A. Macdonald, our first prime minister, to be removed from schools. They cite Macdonald’s attitude towards Indigenous people. While Macdonald’s attitudes would be widely panned if uttered today, do we need to take the step of removing his name from schools? Do we erase the fact that he was instrumental in the birth of Canada, and was a worthy choice to be our first prime minister thanks to his countless hours spent on making Confederation happen? Now, let’s be clear: racism is appall-
From the Top of the Pile BRIAN ZINCHUK
My Dad cut the cord Some numbers are drilled into your head forever. Birthdays. Anniversaries. Social Insurance Numbers. And then there’s phone numbers. The first phone number I remember is 594-2650. That’s my Dad’s number. It’s the number I grew up with. My hands could dial it without looking. The 426 makes a nice diamond pattern. Back when they had “touch tone phones” that could also be switched to pulse, I could dial it simply by clicking the main button. A few years ago it had 306 tacked onto the front, but through my whole life, it was my Dad’s number, and for the early years, mine, too. So it is very difficult for me these days to pick up the phone and call Dad, because he doesn’t have the same number anymore. It’s gone to the winds, or at least call forwarding for the next few months. Back in June, I wrote about people cutting the cord for television and landline telephones. Well, Dad did exactly that with
ing and disgusting, and those who have clung to these beliefs should be criticized for them. There is no defence for intolerance and hate. The same goes for those who have made comments regarding other people’s gender, sexual orientation or disability. But those who want to see statues removed and school names changed need to take a deeper look at how wide-reaching their campaigns would really be. Brian Zinchuk, in his column in last week’s Mercury, suggested some might want to remove faces from Mount Rushmore. But do we remove the Tommy Douglas statue from Weyburn because of his comments early in his career about people with disabilities? Do we change the name of every school and street named after someone who supported residential schools? Sometimes we have to remember the context for these attitudes, statements and actions. They were reflections of the times that these people lived in. Attitudes we currently view as acceptable might one day be shunned by future generations. Would we want the
names of our current leaders, and their accomplishments, to be expunged 100 or 150 years from now by a society that had different standards and laws than us? Rather than taking down statues, we should use them as a teaching tool. We can use them as examples of how far we as a society have come when it comes to embracing diversity and equal rights. And they can also serve as a reminder of how far we have to go. Tragic events like the one in Charlottesville, Virginia, only serve to remind us that much progress remains, and there is still a lot of hate out there. There’s an old adage that those who don’t learn from the mistakes of the past are only doomed to repeat them. So let’s do our best to make sure errors aren’t repeated, rather than trying to erase them. The Confederate general depicted in a statue was wrong for the beliefs he had, but there are better ways to deal with him than removing a statue. Plus, removing statues and changing school names will only serve to create a slippery slope that will have us wondering “when will it all end?”
the landline, and it’s saving him a good chunk of money each month, too. Now I have to go through the directory I programmed into the cordless phone at home, or my contacts on my iPhone, because my mind simply will not associate Dad with his cell number. I know it, but part of me doesn’t want to know it. I’m attached to the old number, and there’s a slight possibility I might have change issues. I encouraged Dad strongly to get an iPhone, just as I had a few years earlier with my mom and stepdad. That way we can use FaceTime to chat on occasion. It’s great for the grandkids to have face-to-face contact with their grandparents. Too bad Mom and Brad’s acreage has crappy cellular coverage and can’t get high speed internet. It took Dad a while to figure it out, but I think he’s got the basics, now. Voicemail still eludes him. One of these days my kids will school him on it. Dad likes it because he no longer has to run to the phone, which, when you’re 74, is not as easy as when you were 30 or 40. Our farm had an outside ringer for the phone, you know, an actual bell. Many a time as a teenager I could sprint across the yard and get to the phone before someone hung up. Now, he just keeps it in his pocket. His phone landline was deteriorating, too, with horrible static. No need to repair it now. The wireless cellphone seems to work fine. He’s still amazed how calls these days are as clear as if they were next door. That’s probably because he remembers the days
of copper-wire telephone calls where long distance truly did make a difference on call quality. But I keep coming back to this number thing. Sure, people change numbers all the time, right? But not your parents. You never expect your parents to change. It’s kind of like when you grow up and move away from home. They’re not supposed to change your bedroom, like, ever, until they do. So now his number is attached to a person, not a place. It goes to him, not the house. With the ability to now change phone numbers between providers, we’ve now reached the point where one person can have the same number basically for life. I’m not sure why Dad couldn’t change his landline number over to the cellphone, as I thought was possible. But essentially, with plans that include unlimited long distance now commonplace, once you get a cellular number, there’s not much point in changing it. Eventually I will get used to Dad’s new number. There’s no real reason to be attached to this number or that number. After all, it’s just a series of digits. It doesn’t have some special meaning. It just doesn’t feel right to change. Besides, who really needs a number anymore anyhow? “Hey Siri, call Dad.” “Okay, calling Dad.” Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian. zinchuk@sasktel.net.
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The most shocking thing I learned this week concerns the 10 per cent of people I never thought existed in this province: people who don’t like Brent Butt. The Mainstreet polling company is relatively new on the block but sometimes they come up with interesting things. In the era of Fox News polls, CBS polls, etc, we need to make sure we trust the company doing the polling before we can start to understand the data. With 20 years of experience, they’re pretty good at this with no real complaints. Mainstreet did a Saskatchewan-only poll on favourable/unfavourable views of public figures, and with a margin of plus or minus 3.1 per cent 19 times out of 20, it’s fairly accurate as far as polls go. The most popular person is Darian Durant, with a net positivity of 51 per cent. There were 58 per cent of people that had a favourable view of the former Roughriders quarterback and seven per cent negative. Second place was Corner Gas creator and comedian Brent Butt, who echoed Durant’s 58 per cent positive but someone had earned the negativity of 10 per cent of people for only a net positivity of 48 per cent. What. In. The. World? In Saskatchewan, we can understand when a politician like Brad Wall was 42 per cent positive and 44 per cent negative for a minus two rating. It’s part of the game that Justin Trudeau is a mere plus four, after 44 per cent positive and 40 per cent negative. These people in power make decisions that positively and negatively affect our lives in ways that they know aren’t going to make them particularly popular for everyone. All Butt did, meanwhile, is create the iconic Dog River for the Corner Gas TV show and movie, as accurate a reflection as we’ve ever had of ourselves on television. The cultural impact the show created spanned generations and combined elements of slapstick with clever social commentary embedded into it. Even cultural impact aside, the financial boon that the show created in its 107-episode run turned into one of the biggest job creators aside from natural resources and health care in southern Saskatchewan. The show had special guest appearances from fans as diverse as Lorne Calvert, Paul Martin and Stephen Harper to the Tragically Hip, Darryl Sittler and Lloyd Robertson. Who on earth doesn’t like this? A fair 10 per cent of us Saskatchewanians apparently. I’ll admit I’ve only watched a handful of shows, plus the movie. It’s not for a lack of appreciation for Butt as a comedian or the show itself. He’s a consummate professional when it comes to his standup act, which never quite teeters into the obscene so there’s no real puritan element of the dislike that I can see. This is a stretch, but I feel like there may be some resentment over the fact he’s based out of Vancouver now instead of his hometown of Tisdale. He may be seen now as an interloper, coming in to draw unwanted attention to us and then fleeing into the night. It’s really the only reason I can think of. But as the film set is now flat land and the Dog River sign on the old grain elevator becomes faded and peeling, I feel like we really only had the one chance to let Brent Butt know he’s more popular than an ex-Rider quarterback in the hearts and minds of Saskatchewan people.
The editor: The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 60 and the Estevan Soldiers’ Tree Committee would like to clarify some misconceptions concerning the creation of a new monument by Soldiers’ Tree carver Darren Jones
and local resident Lester Hinzman. The legion and the Soldiers’ Tree committee were totally unaware of this project until the story appeared in the Aug. 18 issue of Southeast Lifestyles, and are not involved in any way with the project including fundraising
and final placement of the carving. We hope this letter will clear up any misunderstanding. Jim “Frosty” Forrest Estevan First-vice president of the Estevan legion
From left, Linda Gudmundson and Ella Gudmundson present a cheque for $200 to Estevan Regional Nursing Home committee chair Don Kindopp.
Nursing home committee continues to campaign By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
The new Estevan Regional Nursing Home committee continues to press forward with its goal of constructing a new nursing home in Estevan. The committee launched a letterwriting campaign earlier this year, in which people were encouraged to sign letters supporting the construction of the nursing home, and to insert comments of their own. Those letters will be turned over to the provincial government in late September or in October. “We were at the fair for three days, and encouraged people to come over and sign the letters,” said Kindopp. People can pick up and sign a letter at A&A Jewellery, the current Estevan Regional Nursing Home or St. Joseph’s Hospital. About 250 letters have been signed thus far, he said. The campaign kicked off at the Estevan Fair in June, and Kindopp said it was an opportune time to launch it, due to the number of people who were present. “We were encouraged by the people who did stop over and sign the
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petition, and also by the comments they wrote, like ‘It’s time to get this done,’ and ‘We need this right away,’” said Kindopp. The committee’s Hearthstone Community Campaign surpassed its fundraising goal of $8 million back in 2015. The amount of money raised represents 20 per cent of the new nursing home’s projected $40 million cost. But the project needs to receive the green light from the provincial government before it can proceed. People continue to honour their pledges, Kindopp said, and they continue to receive memorial donations. “People still see this as an important project to get done in our community,” said Kindopp. “And we knew that, because we raised the money in three-and-a-half years, and now we’re waiting for the government.” He estimates the committee currently has about $8.25 million for the new nursing home. The money has been invested at the best possible interest rate possible. Kindopp said the committee is also looking at alternatives to make the new nursing home more attractive to the government, such as a design that would make it more cost-effective to operate through its proximity
to St. Joseph’s Hospital. The committee received a boost last week, when 12-year-old Estevan resident Ella Gudmundson donated $100 through the sale of charms that she created. The amount was then matched by her mother, Linda, who operates Dynamic Signs. “It’s inspiring to have a young lady like that who feels that the nursing home is important for the community, and that we need to get the present nursing home on Wellock Road replaced, with a newer building and a newer design that meets the needs of our elders, and is designed in a home-like environment,” said Kindopp. It’s also impressive that somebody so young understands the new for a new nursing home, he said. Ella sold the charms for $2 each over the span of two years. She said she decided to support the new nursing home in Estevan because her aunt, Penny Donison, works at a healthcare facility in Lampman, and has stated before how much a new nursing home would benefit everyone in Estevan. She sold the charms to family members, friends, classmates and others. A few are still available at Dynamic Signs.
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Celebrating summer’s end at Royal Heights The City of Estevan offered one last blast of summer, and raised money for a local organization, during the inaugural Funday Sunday Slip’N Slide event on Aug. 27 at the Royal Heights Veterans’ Memorial Park. The featured attraction was a 74-foot, downhill Slip’N Slide that drew lots of kids throughout the afternoon. A water fight in the park’s spray pad was also a popular attraction. A barbecue and snacks were served, with proceeds going to the Estevan branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, and representatives of the legion were on hand to talk about their ongoing fundraising efforts. Parks manager Rod March said they didn’t have a tally for the number of people who attended, but he believes there was between 300 and 350 people present at one point. He admits he did not expect to see so many people in attendance. “We never know what the weather might be or anything like that,” said March. “I must say, the spray parks in general have been in very high use this year, with the weather that we’ve had.” He noted some people came up to the legion members and had conversations with them, and the legion was able to raise some money. He was pleased to see so many people wanted to meet with the legion. March expects this will become an annual event, and he anticipates it will be at the same park again. The park’s small hill makes it perfect for the Slip’N Slide, and it is a large park. “I think I’ve learned a bit, and we’ll have better water sources and that sort of thing so we can get two or three slides going at the same time, just to make sure we can keep the lineup moving,” said March. And the city expects it will be a popular event again, especially if the weather is as nice as it was on Sunday. The Funday Sunday was done, in part, to give recognition to the Communities Initiatives Fund, because the city received a substantial grant from the program for the spray park.
Hudson Branvold was among the young people who flocked to the Royal Heights Park on Sunday for a 74-foot downhill Slip-N-Slide. Photo by David Willberg
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Arthur Ave & Henry Street
8:24
Isabelle & Eva
8:26
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9th Ave & 2nd Street
8:03
7th Ave & 5th Street
8:06
8:30
9th Ave & Alley by Credit Union
8:07
Estevan Day Care (Spruce Ridge Only)
8:32
302 - 4th Ave
8:13
Drader Street (only if bussing is requested)
8:37
5th Ave & 2nd Street
8:14
ECS
8:38
7th Ave & 2nd Street
8:15
8:40
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8:18
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8:20
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8:22
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7:58
1402 - 5th Street
8:04
1225 - 5th Street (Parking Lot)
8:05
1318 - 2nd Street
8:07
1014 - 2nd Street
8:10
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8:11
1001 - 10th Ave & Valley Street 1st Street & 11th Ave
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834 George Street
8:33
926 George Street
8:34
8:12
8th Street & Souris Ave Stop Sign
8:37
8:13
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8:38
1821 - 1st Street
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Crosswalk on Arthur Ave
8:39
Stop Sign & Woodlawn Ave
8:18
ECS
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West Valley Edge (only if bussing is requested)
8:19
Spruce Ridge School
8:42
Alice Road & 2nd Street A.
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Westview School
8:22
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8:22
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8:28
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8:31
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8:33
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Local youths learned about the newspaper business, the ads that appear in newspapers each week, and the different businesses in the community through this year’s Art in Advertising Camp at the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum. The camp was held in July through a partnership between Estevan Mercury Publications and the EAGM. The young people in the camp toured the Mercury office early in the camp, and learned how the paper is put together each week. Then they went to work creating ads for local businesses. Those ads can be found in this week’s edition of the Mercury. Karly Garnier, the educator for the EAGM, said the kids in the camp had a great time. “I did it a little bit differently this year in that I limited the number of participants,” said Garnier. “My maximum registration for the camp was 10
kids, and we wound up having six.” Garnier wanted to cap the number of participants so the youths could create as many ads as possible. The children also need one-on-one time, she said, since Garnier expects them to take the camp and the ads seriously. Businesses have paid to have their ads appear. “They really get the hang of making the ads by doing them,” said Garnier. “When I’ve done it in years past, and we’ve had as many kids as there were ads, they didn’t really get a chance to explore their creativity and learn about the design process.” Each participant made two or three ads, she said, and she could see how the children took her advice about design, placement, slogans and more, and incorporated everything into the ads. For the first ad, Garnier selected which ad the children would create, but for each subsequent ad, the children chose which ones they would do.
The kids were excited with the finished products. “Because the Mercury had so many ads, they were able to have some choice, and everyone got to explore different businesses,” said Garnier. Garnier was impressed with the variety of businesses involved with this year’s camp. She found there was a variety of local businesses involved, including a number that the kids could easily relate to, such as restaurants. But they also had retail businesses, vehicle dealerships and more. “I believe that for one of the girls in the camp, one of the businesses was her family’s business, so she was excited about that,” said Garnier. The camp also allowed the kids to learn more about the different businesses in the city. Many of them the kids had heard of previously, but for others, it might be their introduction to a business. Children learned more about the products and services those companies offer. “It’s nice to see what
From left, Ayla Grace Proust, Maya Sands, Jane Park, Jaxon Cairns, Makensi Cairns and Finley Proust attended the Art in Advertising camp in July. File photo. they come up with in terms of the pictures they draw,” said Garnier. The Art in Advertising camp has been around for several years, and remains one of the most popular offerings among the EAGM’s summer camps, particularly with the older youths. “Most of the camp is drawing-based, so it’s great for kids that love to draw,” said Garnier. The EAGM offered
two other camps this summer. The first was the Art Scientists camp in early July, and the other was Art Exploration at the end of that month. Garnier said the EAGM might need to look at camps for children ages four to six, since most of their camps are geared towards children ages six to 12. It would allow them to have artistic avenues for children of all ages. The EAGM also has
programs for adults and children planned for the fall. Some existing programs and events from previous years will be returning. “We’re trying to expand our Halloween Haunt event even further,” said Garnier. “That’s always a really popular event in the community in October, it’s for families and children, and we’re trying to make it bigger and better this year.”
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Newcomers start hosting cultural potlucks Southeast Newcomer Services (SNS) has started to host monthly potluck lunches in an effort to bring newcomers and Canadian citizens together. The first luncheon was held on Thursday at the SNS office in Estevan. Program co-ordinator Stephanie Kane Davis reported that between 15 and 20 people attended the event, including SNS employees. “The food was amazing,” said Davis. “Everything was delicious.” Most of the people who attended brought a dish of some sort, although a few came out just to try
something new, which she said was fine. “It was nice to share and allow people to try something they normally wouldn’t taste,” she said. Many of them were dishes from other cultures, but they also had some food common in North America. There was a mango pickled jelly could be applied to the food, and was really tasty, she said. Davis said this is an opportune time for SNS to be hosting these potluck lunches. With racism in the news lately thanks to recent events around the world, Davis believes it is important for people
in Estevan to show the community’s cultural diversity. “We do appreciate our neighbours and our friends, regardless of their culture or nationality,” said Davis. At this time, the potlucks are scheduled to happen once a month, so the next one will be at the end of September. She hopes the potlucks can continue to happen as long as possible. While she was happy with the number of people who attended, Davis said they can accommodate even more guests at their building. She would like to
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Drop the bean bag Leica Thompson drops a bean bag into a hole during the Estevan Play Parks carnival on Thursday afternoon at the Rusty Duce Play Park. Young people flocked to the park to play a variety of games.
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Championships awarded at Estevan Motor Speedway By Corey Atkinson sports@estevanmercury.ca
It has to be an odd feeling for a race car driver – to ensure you finish first overall, sometimes you have to take the foot off the gas and not pass traffic in front of you in order to stay alive. Drivers at the Estevan Motor Speedway Friday night who were gunning for first in the points race in the 2017 season undoubtedly played it safe for the most part and did just enough to win the races, although some took longer than others to even get to the track. Zach Lutz is from Burlington, North Dakota and entered the night leading in the High Energy Performance Hobby Stocks point standings. But he had a long drive from his first week at North Dakota State University in Fargo just to make it to championship night. “On the drive back here I sat and thought about it the whole six-hour drive here,” said Lutz. “I was pretty nervous once I got here. But once I got in the car, I was calmed down and ready to go.” This was Lutz’ rookie year at the EMS and his first year in his new car. “When we won the first feature here, I knew it was going to be a good year but I didn’t know it was going to be this good.” Lutz received a stroke of good luck that he didn’t
Zach Lutz leads Pete Honrud (orange) and Casey Ragle (blue) in a group of one of the heats in the hobby stocks race Friday at the Estevan Motor Speedway. have to battle local driver and fellow rookie Devon Gonas when Gonas’ car suffered a mechanical breakdown a lap into the race and couldn’t continue. Still, Lutz needed the confidence to get to the top, something he credits his grandfather George Lutz for. “He’s the one who got me started in racing when I was 12 years old,” he said. “And we won a national title when I was 15. It’s in our blood, I guess.” Lutz ended up winning the season’s point
standings with 337 points, finishing behind Friday’s winner Landon Runge from Lampman who stepped into second place with 326 points. Gonas finished third with 318 and Riley Raynard of Lampman was fourth at 315. L a m p m a n ’s L e e v i Runge, two-time defending champion, finished in sixth place. It was Estevan drivers at the top of the other points standings, as Gregg Mann won the Energy Electric Street Stocks while Joey Galloway was the cream of
the crop for the Kendall’s Supply Modifieds. “We had a good year,” said Mann, who completed all the races this year despite having some minor mechanical issues and having Austin Daae on his tail the whole year. “Tonight, we wanted to win, but I don’t know if we threw the right set tonight. It was pretty tight. Just try and maintain and keep it clean.” Jeremy Swanson, 2016 champion from Estevan, won the race over Chris Hortness and Daae.
Gregg Mann’s car takes a turn down low in one of the street stocks heats.
These four drivers dominated much of the season and the points race, with Mann (382) edging out Daae (375), Swanson and Hortness (361 each). Minot’s Joren Boyce finished fifth with 350 points. “These guys seem to find something a little extra,” Mann said. “The track’s been unreal and I give credit to the guys that have been working on the track. It really throws some grip to it... “When you get a good track, it gets harder to race against these guys.” The last couple of years, Mann said he was always shooting for a runner’s up position in the standings. “Those years, I always had at least two bad nights in a year,” he said. “Those nights really hurt you in the points... you’ve really got to keep it consistent and try to keep it clean.” Galloway, from Manor, was the fourth place finisher of a wild modifieds race Friday that saw him and about half the field involved in a spin-out and series of collisions about a lap into the race. He came back to the field after a small repair and finished second. “I knew with all the rain (Friday), I knew it was going to be pretty tacky,”
he said of the consistency of the track. “It’s pretty tough with the points, having to start so far behind to make up ground. I did expect this track to be like this. Some guys were driving over their head and trying to get points. I was just trying to be really calculated and hit my marks and get points.” Galloway (372 points) took the win in the series over Friday’s feature winner Estevan’s Riley Emmel (363 points). The 2016 champion, Kody Scholpp, (359) was in third in the standings while Weyburn’s Tyler Wagner was fourth (315). Galloway didn’t win a race all year in Estevan but won the points with consistently high standings. “Everyone that puts everything into the team and all the sponsorships, I’m really thankful,” he said. “We never got a win here, but we were never out of the top five. We were leading here with three laps to go and got a flat tire. We just always seemed to be second. I just can’t thank our sponsors enough for putting this together for me.” The last two events of the season at the Estevan Motor Speedway are the demolition derby Sept. 9 and the Enduro Race Sept. 17.
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Jason Dalziel, left, and Dave Dzeryk talk to a group of prospective Sharks before heading into the water.
Sharks in the water as water polo preps begin By Corey Atkinson sports@estevanmercury.ca A free chance to check out water polo had more than a few potential Estevan Sharks prowling the water at the R.M. of Estevan Aquatic Centre Friday. The club’s ‘fun trial’
had some basic instruction for some of the younger members of the club as well as refreshing some of the older members. “It’s to let them get in the water and try water polo,” said Melanie Dzeryk, president with the club. “It’s pre-season. Usually most of
the kids who come out to the fun trial end up signing up. We’ve done it for four or five years and we’ve found it’s a great way to build up interest.” The event, Dzeryk said, is a good way for kids to learn about the sport because a lot won’t know very
much about it. “Most parents don’t know what water polo is,” she said. “It’s a big learning curve for everybody.” The mini level and atom level start slowly, she said, and they aren’t expected to tread water for half an hour at the beginning of the year.
The age levels are mini (7-8), atom (9-11), bantam (12-13) and cadets (14-15). Learning the sport is “a great way to learn how to swim while doing a sport as well,” Dzeryk said. “We’ve found a lot of kids can’t get into swimming lessons so they’re joining water polo
because they’re learning to swim in a fun way.” The Sharks have had some success in the competitive water polo world recently. The season’s practices will start Oct. 5 and the club will have multiple teams in the age divisions in both boys and girls.
Rodeo coming to town this weekend By Corey Atkinson sports@estevanmercury.ca
Friday through Sunday, cowboys and cowgirls will take over the Estevan Exhibition Grounds as part of the Canadian Cowboys Association rodeo weekend. Weather permitting, the weekend always draws huge crowds to see bareback, saddle bronc, tie down roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, team roping and, of course, the bull riding.
“The Calamity Cowgirls’ halftime show is a huge draw for us,” said Estevan Exhibition Association president Byron Stepp, who also pointed out the Mud Run is taking place on Saturday. “Also, on Sunday we have what we call a ranch rodeo, which is a real treat to see a little bit closer to real ranch stuff where you load a steer in a trailer, et cetera,” Stepp said. “It’s just a fun time because you don’t get to see what a real rancher does and what real ranch life is about.”
The events for the ranch rodeo include a trailer relay race, calf scramble and wild cow milking, among other events. Stepp said they’re trying to have celebrities take part in the event and are still raising money for prizes for purses for the events. The grounds will be ready to go and painted a few days before the event. The draw is already posted on the CCA website. “There’s also the light horse show going on at the same time so
it’s a very very busy weekend for us,” Stepp said. “If we get good weather, we’ll get about 2,000 for Friday night and close to the same for Saturday. But then you’ve got all your competitors, all your animals. I would say you’d see about 4,000-5,000 people on the grounds all at one time.” While bull riding is a draw, Stepp said a lot of people will come for the whole rodeo show experience. “There’s some local competitors that are involved in the
team roping and the barrel racing, so there’s some local people in it. There’s some local people who are finishing up their points so they can get the finals or a championship. “Yeah, it’s the same rodeo as always but there’s all sorts of fun stuff going on,” Stepp said. Gates at both the north and the south entrance of the grounds will be open. The show starts at 7 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. Saturday. The ranch rodeo goes at 1 p.m. Sunday.
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Pratt memorial golf event emphasized less serious parts of game By Corey Atkinson sports@estevanmercury.ca
By most accounts, Dustin Pratt wasn’t the most serious of golfers. According to his mother, Roxane Pratt, while he was alive her son enjoyed the more fun aspects of golf tournaments he’d been at. A golf day was organized at TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club in the name of Dustin, who died last August at a drilling rig site near Alameda at age 27. “Dustin was all about the plaid, the cowboy boots and the chew in the lip,” said Roxane. “We thought when we were trying to think of a theme, we’d pick redneck. That’s what we chose and it’s going to be a huge success.” With that in mind, many of the teams went full bore on the redneck themed attire. It wasn’t uncommon to see undone plaid shirts – or bare chests – on the greens and fairways. With prizes on holes including
Marshall Holzer hits a tee shot with the beer goggles on Saturday afternoon. the first hole where the drive was supposed to hit an inflated deer, this wasn’t an overly competitive golf event. But what it lacked in the effete golf decorum it
made up for in success. The event had 36 teams of four players each, selling out a couple of weeks before the tournament. “The response has just been overwhelming,” Rox-
ane said. “People have just been excellent.” When the opportunity arose to have a golf tournament that emphasized the fun aspects of the game that Dustin enjoyed, together with a chance to make money for some of Dustin’s favourite causes, the event came together well. “Any money that we raise is going to stay local,” Roxane said. “It’s going to go to families that have sick children and help with medical expenses, hotel rooms and travel expenses. Also what we’ll do is sponsor children for sports that normally wouldn’t be able to play sports. We’ll help sponsor their cost. But all the money will stay local in the Estevan area.” Dustin loved kids, Roxane said. And now that they’ve made a success out of the first tournament, there’s plans to do it again. “We hope to carry it on for a few years,” she said. “The response has been overwhelming.”
Roxane was appreciative of the help Woodlawn offered throughout the planning and execution of the event.
“Everybody in general has been a big help,” she said. “All of Dustin’s friends and family, everybody.”
Danica Friess hits a tee shot with SGI beer goggles on Saturday afternoon.
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Mini-Atoms | 6-8 years old at Sept., 2017 | Sun. & Thurs | 6-7pm 6:00am - 9:00pm TUESDAY 6:00amRed - 9:00pm FRIDAYfees. Must have $300 fee includes insurance and tournament Cross Level 1.NEW TRY THE TRUE - ALPINE RUNNER Atoms (PLA) | 9-11 years old at Sept., 2017 | Sun. 6-7pm, Tues. 7-8pmTREADMILL | Thurs. 6-7:30pm WITH A 30° INCLINE! 6:00am - 10:00pm WEDNESDAY 9:00am - 9:00pm SATURDAY $500 fee includes insurance and tournament fees. Bantam (PLB) | 12-13 years old at Sept., 2017 | Sun. 7-8pm, Tues. 8-9pm | Thurs. 7:30-9pm may not run as scheduled due to demand,fees. holidays, etc. Please call 306-634-1888 to confirm times. $500Some fee classes includes insurance and tournament
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Register at the Leisure Services Office or online at estevan.ca.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS ESTEVAN CURLING CLUB
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
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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 |
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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 .
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Swimming, Bowling and Curling. Ages 13 and up. For more information, call Britta Andrist at 306-471-7776.
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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
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Pre-CanSkate | 3 Years at Dec. 31, 2017 begins November CanSkate | 4 Years and up | Mon. &/or Thurs. 6:15pm-7:00pm
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School starts September 5! Be cautious of children on the streets and slow down in school zones. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 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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Parks employees wrapping up a busy summer By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
The City of Estevan’s parks division has been busy maintaining the parks throughout the community during the summer months. Parks manager Rod March said their mandate has been to do more with less money this year. They had less manpower this year, but they have been able to maintain the parks and other properties. “What I’ve done is switched a bit to make things easier to maintain, by putting rocks in the shrub gardens, and that sort of thing, to cut down on the number of weeds, because that’s always a complaint,” said March. New fences have been installed at the Pleasantdale Softball Diamonds, and changes were made to the parking lot at Lynne
Prime Park. “We’re focused on enhancing what we have, but with no big-ticket items because of … our financial situation, we’re just trying to be fiscally responsible,” said March. Flowers have been planted in the community as well. The heat and the dry weather haven’t caused too many problems, since many of their parks are well-irrigated. “They’ve been held to a really high standard this year, and we’ve had lots of compliments on them,” said March. “I have to hand it to our parks foreman and the summer students and everyone else. They’ve done an excellent job.” The heat did cut down on the number of mosquitoes this summer but it has now resulted in a surge in
Rod March the number of yellow jackets, and March said they are multiplying quickly. The city did receive support on a couple of projects, which allowed them to proceed. One is a pathway that will be constructed from Estevan Comprehensive School to King Street. It is a legacy project through last year’s
Saskatchewan Summer Games. The other was on the island at the intersection of King Street and Kohaly Avenue. The city received a donation of bricks from a citizen, and the bricks were installed in a similar pattern to the medians on Souris Avenue North. It did cost money to install them, but since the city received the bricks for free, it made sense to place them in that location. New waste bins are being installed at various parks and along pathways in the community, replacing the steel garbage cans that have been around the community for years. “We don’t have them all out yet, but as we transition from the steel barrels to the plastic ones, we’ve received a lot of good comments,” said March.
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CHURCH OF CHRIST 1302 - 8th St., Estevan Office Phone: 306-634-3116 Email: estevan.cofc@sasktel.net TIM PIPPUS
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Estevan Alliance Church
Trinity Lutheran Church
Sunday Worship 10:30 am Nursery & Children’s Ministries available during the service. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 am
Friday Night Youth 7:30 pm (Gr 7-12)
306.634.2601
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E.L.C.I.C.
Sunday Worship & Sunday School - 10am PASTOR STEWART MILLER
Coffee & Fellowship after Worship 738 - 2nd Street, Estevan Church Office: 306-634-5684 E: trinity.luth@sasktel.net Website: www.etlc.ca
PASTORS: JIM KEDGE & WAYLON KLIX
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Phone: 306-634-2190
Fax: 306-634-6845
Pastor: Father Sathiadas Antony
MASSES: Saturday: 7:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
THE SALVATION ARMY Estevan Community Church
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things that I want to do in the city first,” said March. “We’re working on getting environmental programs into place. Our website needs to be updated.” The city staff will continue to maintain its parks prior to the first snowfall. They’ll make sure the grass is cut in the 16 hectares of parks in city limits. And they won’t have access to as much manpower, since the summer students are finishing their employment. He will also be doing some work in front of the cemetery. There might not have been many big projects this year, but March said their emphasis was making the city a little neater while becoming more efficient at what they’re doing, and March believes they succeeded.
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Fifty are out in the community already, and another 50 are ready to be installed once those steel drums are ready to be replaced. The new plastic bins feature artwork created by local children in honour of Canada’s 150th birthday. March also signed the city up for the Communities in Bloom competition. Since this was Estevan’s first year, the city was entered in the novice division, and March said the goal was to get Estevan’s name into the program, which allows him to apply for grants. The city might move up to the evaluated friends category next year, in which other communities would come to Estevan to look at the community’s amenities. “ T h e r e ’s s o m a n y
His Glory Bible Church Pastor Brad Mackenzie Westview School Sundays at 10:00AM Starting September 3 “People matter to God and we desire to show that in our fellowship.” Everyone welcome! forhisglory@gmail.com
Sunday Service 10:30 am Sunday school during service Nicholson Centre Pastor Dan Krauss Phone: 306-471-8130 All Are Welcome Faithlc.com
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 130 Souris Ave. N. Reverend Randy Kleemola Phone: 306-634-2024 email: st.peters@sasktel.net
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In Loving Memory of Robin Marvin Olson June 1, 1978 August 28, 2014 We thought of you today But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday And days before that too. We think of you in silence We often speak your name We’re thankful for the memories And your picture we have framed. Your memory is a keepsake From which we’ll never part God has you in his arms We have you in our hearts. Remembered and loved each day by Heather and Chase, Mom and Dad, Ryan, Lise, Emmerly and Liam , Alison, Brad, Clara and Emmett Robin, Ashley and Grandpa Matchett
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Prairie Winds organizing event The Prairie Winds Motorcycle Club is making preparations for an upcoming event. The 19th annual Ronald McDonald House Motorcycle Ride will take place on Sept. 10. Participants are asked to meet at the Estevan McDonalds parking lot. Registration will start at 1 p.m. and the ride will begin at 2 p.m. Supporters will ride from Estevan to Lampman, Arcola and to Stoughton, where they will gather at the Crossroads Inn for beef on a bun for a small cost. Then they will return to Estevan. Registration is $20 per person, with all proceeds going to the Ronald McDonald House located in Saskatoon. Raffle items will also be available. For more information contact Pam Currie at 4216028. The ride has become a popular event for motorcyclists in the area. Last year’s ride attracted 90 participants and raised a total of $4,210 for Ronald McDonald House.
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CAREERS RM OF ESTEVAN
WESTMORELAND COAL COMPANY – Canada
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Westmoreland Coal Company, Canada currently has a position available for a permanent, full-time, Maintenance Supervisor at the Estevan Mine. Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, this position is responsible for supervising the performance of preventative maintenance employees and repair of coal handling and processing facilities, mobile equipment and other site services. Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities include a wide range of activities including, but not limited to: • Ensure all maintenance objectives are achieved in an economical, safe, and environmentally responsible manner • Ensure maintenance activities are carried out within company policy, customer needs, and all legislative requirements • Ensure the maintenance management system is utilized effectively to maintain cost control and minimize disruption to operations • Assign daily job tasks to maintenance employees, as well as contractor personnel, when required • Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day duties of maintenance • Generate maintenance work orders • Attend meetings and training sessions, some of which may be on scheduled days off • Work closely with the maintenance planners and the warehouse personnel for needed repair components • Conduct safety meetings and inspections • Assume other duties and responsibilities as may be required in response to changing circumstances and the economical and physical environment of the Company Qualifications • Be a high school grad or equivalent with electrical/instrumentation engineering background • Have a minimum of five (5) years of related experience in the area of maintenance/ repair of plant equipment; other combinations of education and experience may be considered • Have previous supervisor experience (considered an asset; however, not a requirement) • Be required to hold a mining certificate or license • Be a highly motivated self-starter, possessing good interpersonal and organizational skills How to Apply Interested candidates should send a resume and, cover letter quoting the appropriate competition number. Applications can be sent via email to: careers.Estevan@ westmoreland.com or fax to: 306-634-7058.
OFFICE CLERK The RM of Estevan No. 5 is seeking an office clerk to join our team. Primary responsibilities will be general office clerical. An understanding of accounts payable and accounts receivable would be an asset. Preferred Start date: Early October 2017. The Municipality offers excellent benefits and wages including Health, Dental, Disability and Pension plan. Applicants are invited to submit a resume indicating work experience, education, references, and salary expectations. Applications must be received in the Municipal Office by noon, September 11, 2017. We thank all applicants for applying but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Please submit applications by: Drop off at office: 1,322-4th Street, Estevan, SK. E-mail: rm5@sasktel.net Fax: (306) 634-2223
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We thank all candidates for their applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Estevan Mercury
Police make three arrests for impaired driving Members of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) made three arrests for impaired driving last week. The first arrest came during the Aug. 21 night shift. Police stopped a vehicle on Nicholson Road near the Rusty Duce Play Park. The 28-year-old male motorist was arrested and later charged for impaired driving and refusing to provide suitable breath samples. The other two occurred during the Aug. 25 night shift. Members arrested and charged a 24-year-old Estevan man with driving while impaired and driving while over .08 after a traffic stop on King Street. He was lodged in cells and will appear in court in October to answer to the charges. Officers also arrested and charged a 36-year-old Regina male with driving while impaired and driving while over .08 after a complaint was made to EPS. He will also be in court in October for the charges.
Police also arrested two men for possession of cocaine during the Aug. 21 night shift. One was released with a future court date and the other was held for court. The man who was held for court has previous charges of drug trafficking and production, as well as firearms, which are all before the court. Less than half a gram of cocaine was seized. In other recent police news, members were alerted to a vehicle driving erratically on a highway entering the city during the Aug. 21 day shift. The vehicle was located by the 1.866.999.7372 southeastcollege.org RCMP before it entered the city.
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Police were also alerted to people speeding in the back alleys. The speed limit in the alleys is 30 kilometres per hour. Members received a report of a missing Alberta man during the Aug. 21 night shift. Police spent around two hours retracing the man’s steps to locate him. Thanks to local taxi companies and civilians that assisted, the man was found in good health. Police attended a noise complaint in northeast Estevan. The property representative was warned of the noise bylaw. No additional occurrences were called in about the party. Officers received a call through the Report Impaired Driver line, and the vehicle was located at the intersection of Fourth Street and Souris Avenue South. The male driver was checked and was not impaired. He was warned about his driving actions and was apologetic. He was sent on his way. Police had a call about a male sleeping on a hotel lobby couch. He was located and given a ride home. Members were called to a person slumped over the wheel of a vehicle that was parked in a residential area during the Aug. 22 day shift. Police responded
and learned that the male occupant was not in distress and was just resting during a break from work. No further police action was required. Police have received some complaints of overgrown yards in the city. It is the responsibility of the property owner to keep their property neat and tidy, with the grass and weeds cut and no loose garbage. Officers arrested and charged a 27-year-old man from Carstairs, Alberta, with possessing less than a gram of cannabis resin, after a traffic stop during the Aug. 23 day shift. He was released for court in October. The EPS received several calls regarding the Canada Revenue Agency scam. People are reminded to not release banking information over the phone. Police conducted a check on an Estevan male, after a concerned friend called EPS. Members responded to a single-vehicle accident on Kensington Avenue. The matter is still under investigation. Police received a complaint of a theft from a residence during the Aug. 24 day shift. A 55-yearold Estevan man is facing charges and will appear in
court in October. Members responded to a two-vehicle collision on Souris Avenue North. The matter is still under investigation. Police assisted a member of the public during the Aug. 25 day shift in reviewing video surveillance in an effort to locate his lost wallet. Officers received a parking complaint in front of a government building. Police located the registered owner to learn the battery died in the vehicle. Arrangements were in place to have it replaced and the vehicle moved. Police stopped an Estevan male for driving while suspended. He was charged accordingly and his vehicle was seized. Members attended to a disturbance in the city’s core. The parties were separated and one was sent on his way for the day. A 29-year-old man from Maple Creek was issued a 72-hour driving suspension after a traffic stop on Sixth Street during the Aug. 25 night shift. Police received a report of a stolen or lost licence plate during the Aug. 26 day shift. A commercial freight carrier was crossing into the United States and his plate was missing from his vehicle.
He had last seen the licence plate when he fueled up in Regina. Police were notified of an animal wandering around on Highway 18. The caller thought it might be a cow. Police attended and were not able to locate the animal. Members received a call from a concerned citizen about an elderly individual. Police attended and spoke with the person and everything appeared to be fine. Police spoke to a male that they learned had just recently driven a car. There was an odour of alcohol coming from the male. He supplied a sample of breath into an approved screening device. The result was a blood alcohol content of .02. The male did not realize that drinking the night before could carry over that much into the next day. Police attended to a local campground to a report of a disturbance. The matter was resolved as the parties had separated prior to arriving. It is still under investigation. A report of criminal harassment was filed with police. A female indicated she continues to receive unwanted contact from a male. The matter is still under investigation.
Preliminary details to consider: • Vendor will provide goods that are not available through onsite vending • Vendor will work with food preparation/cooking equipment that is located in kitchen area • Vendor would be required to set and submit a monthly schedule • Vendor would be responsible for ordering and receipt of delivery of all necessary operational supplies • Southeast College reserves the right to hire and bring in outside catering service as required for special events • Lunch/Snack service will not operate outside of regular college business hours All expressions of interest including proposed rental fee should be submitted in writing by Friday, September 8, 2017. For detailed information, or to submit an expression of interest, please contact: Jody Holzmiller, Vice President, Training 306-848-2500 jholzmiller@southeastcollege.org
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Science Centre brings provincial tour to Estevan
Local youths learned more about science and how it has shaped life in Canada during a visit from the Saskatchewan Science Centre’s Go Science Canada Tour on Friday morning at the Estevan Leisure Centre’s forecourt. Jean-Paul Belanger and Shannon Patoine, who are outreach science explorers with the Saskatchewan Sci-
ence Centre, led a number of different activities to get the children excited about science. While the event was a wrap-up for the library’s TD Summer Reading Program, it was opened up to youth from throughout the community. Belanger said the science centre has been touring the province this summer
Jean-Paul Belanger from the Saskatchewan Science Centre spoke to the children about science.
and visiting libraries. He said they will make 74 stops throughout the province. “We’ve had a very busy summer,” said Belanger. “It’s been a recordbreaking summer for the science centre.” The first activity saw the children create balloon cars. Participants created model vehicles using parts that were supplied, and then they attached balloons to them, deflated the balloons and saw how far the vehicles would travel. They incorporated discussions on automobiles in Canada, and how a lot of vehicles are constructed in this country. “We’ll be doing some cookie mining, talking about geology and the mining industry in Saskatchewan,” said Belanger. “Later on we’re going to be doing some egg helmets, talking about the brain and concussions.” And they discussed circuits and robots, using the Canadarm as an example. The Canadarm was used by
Kurt Balbuena, Jacob Donovan, Jacob Pyra and Andre Balbuena worked on their model vehicles during the Saskatchewan Science Centre’s visit to Estevan. NASA as part of its space shuttle program. “We try to connect as much of the activities to some sort of Canadian background,” said Belanger. He noted the science centre didn’t bring any exhibits with them on the tour. The activities they brought to Estevan are brand new
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