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Location shift draws positive feedback for Showcase By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
It appears the shift in location for the Estevan Showcase Business Expo will be a permanent one. This year’s edition of Showcase was held from Friday to Sunday at the Power Dodge Ice Centre (PDIC). It marked the first time since 2010 that Showcase was in the PDIC, as the previous six editions of the event were in Affinity Place. Concerns from exhibitors and the public about the temporary arena floor that covers Affinity Place for special events like Showcase during the ice sports season forced a return to the PDIC. Affinity Place would be very cold at ice level during Showcase, and condensation from the ice made the floor slippery and soaked the exhibitors’ products. Jackie Wall, the executive director with the Estevan Chamber of Commerce, said the Showcase organizers – the chamber, the Rotary Club of Estevan and the Estevan Lions Club – have received positive feedback about the location change.
The Estevan Showcase Business Expo was held in the Power Dodge Ice Centre for the first time since 2010. The change generated positive feedback from vendors. “The change of venue was a great choice,” said Wall. “We’ve had a lot of great feedback from the vendors, saying they like the new location.” O ff i c i a l f e e d b a c k forms have been distributed to the vendors, and Wall said the Showcase committee will wait for that feedback before making any final decisions. But she expects Showcase will now be held at the PDIC moving forward.
“Just going around on Thursday night and Friday, when the exhibitors were setting up, they were happy,” said Wall. She hasn’t had a chance to talk to the exhibitors about their sales, but most seemed to be happy. “I noticed, though, that a lot of the vendors who have retail stuff have a lot less than when they were setting up,” said Wall. Wall believes the vendors who are part of the
trade show circuit and come back to Estevan each year are a reflection of the event offered in Estevan. A total of 61 booths were booked for Showcase this year. Sixty of them were inside the PDIC. The other was outdoors in the Estevan Leisure Centre’s parking lot. The number of booths was actually down from last year. “I have a feeling that Showcase will expand next
Police release findings into sexual assaults review By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
The Estevan Police Service (EPS) has released the findings of an internal review into sexual assault complaints in the community. In an interview with the Mercury, police Chief Paul Ladouceur said the EPS reviewed all cases that were filed from 2010 to 2016 as sexual assaults, sexual interference, invitation to sexual touching, child luring and incest. The internal review was conducted by an investigator with the EPS who was not in that role during the years affected, and then Ladouceur went over the findings. Of the 153 offences that occurred in one of those five categories, sexual assaults were by far the most common complaint. Twenty-four per cent of the sexual
assaults were listed as unfounded. “Some of the sexual assault investigations ... should have reflected a clearance status other than unfounded,” said Ladouceur. “When we were doing the review, what we really found is what I had thought and talked about earlier, which was the fact that we felt it was more a miscoding by members than any lack of investigation, or officers trying to neglect an investigation or something of that nature.” Twenty-four investigations from 2010 to 2016 were accurately cleared as unfounded, based on the information and evidence available to the investigators at the time. Seven investigations would have been better reflected with a clearance status of unsubstantiated. One investigation should have been classified as complete unsolved, four should
have been assist another agency and two investigations should have been beyond control of police department. “When we conducted the investigation, what we did find is that there was nothing that led us to believe that any of the investigations were neglected by investigators,” said Ladouceur. Ladouceur noted an unsubstantiated incident is defined as one where it cannot be determined whether a violation of the Criminal Code, or other federal statute, took place at the time or location. Unfounded, meanwhile, is one in which a police investigation determined the offence reported did not occur, nor was one attempted. “An unfounded incident may be a third-party caller, saying ‘I believe someone is being sexually A2 » CODING
year, because of the feedback I got from the vendors,” said Wall. “When you have vendors saying ‘This is so much better than last year,’ just because it’s not so cold, and they don’t have to worry about their product getting that condensation and that humidity, that word travels fast to other vendors.” A total of 1,744 people attended the event. There were 605 on Friday, 902 on Saturday and 244
on Sunday. The cool and often wet weather was conducive to people attending Showcase, she said. Showcase also had a number of local exhibitors. One of them was Whistle Stop Toys, who participated in Showcase for the first time in many years. The store was sold last year, and the new owners wanted to be at Showcase this year. Barry Harris, who was A2 » VENDORS
Council approves sponsorship policy Estevan city council has approved a new policy that will govern the way in which the city doles out sponsorships and community grants. Council approved the document at Monday night’s council meeting. The policy allows for the city to provide support to large events, special events and sponsorships for cultural, social development and sports and recreation events that council believes will benefit the community. Large events, such as the 2016 Western Canada Cup junior A hockey tournament, the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games, and the 2018 SaskTel Tankard men’s curling championships, can apply for up to $100,000 in support. Special events can apply for up to $10,000 in support. These are classified as one-time and
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Matching component included in policy « A1 they were profitable and that money was used to benefit other organizations in the community. “I think in certain cases, where it’s a benefit to our community, we will be there to help them out and to benefit them,” said Ludwig. As for the smaller donations, Ludwig said council looks at them from year to year, and this year council decided to continue with the smaller donations. Council will determine
how much money is available each year through budget deliberations. Applications for funding must be submitted to city clerk Judy Pilloud. Applicants will have to include their most recent annual budget and audited financial statement, their non-profit charitable number and profile report from Information Services Corporation, a list of its current board, committee and or organization structure, and two letters of reference.
Fundraising events will only receive in-kind support if they use city facilities, and staff assistance with set up and take down. The organization will bear all other expenses, and must have a Saskatchewan lottery licence to be eligible. Anyone who wants to receive funding must apply to city clerk Judy Pilloud. If the request is $5,000 or less, then Ludwig said the city clerk, city manager, financial controller and mayor will determine if funding
will be approved. If the request is at least $5,000, then the request will go to council. “Council didn’t want a lot of these smaller requests coming to council,” said Ludwig. “They wanted that dealt with not at their level, but to have a small committee, which we now have.” One amendment was made to the policy. Coun. Dennis Moore suggested that groups be encouraged to raise some money, then apply for funding. The city
would then match that money, up to a certain amount. “We want encourage them to try to put some funds together themselves,” said Moore. Ludwig said this policy wouldn’t govern a request such as the one last month from the Estevan branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, who sought financial support for its efforts to get out of debt. Also during Monday night’s meeting, council awarded the tender for
3/4 minus gravel to Glen Peterson Construction for $18 per cubic yard. The company will supply and deliver 2,500 cubic yards to the city’s maintenance yard. The total is $45,000 before applicable taxes. The gravel will be entered into the city stores inventory and is charged out to various jobs in various departments. In addition to gravel roads, the gravel is used to backfill for water breaks, back lanes and other projects.
Vendors were pleased with this year’s Showcase « A1 part of the ownership group for Whistle Stop, said the company wanted to be part of Showcase to promote their business. “We’ve met a lot of people,” said Harris. “It’s been good for publicity.” The sales have done well, he said. He expects a lot of people who dropped by to browse their selection will drop by the store at some point in the future. There wasn’t a single product that did exceptionally well this weekend, but they sold lots of products. He believes the return to the PDIC was the right move, and he hopes Showcase can attract bigger crowds moving forward. “Saturday was good,” he said. “Friday was a little quieter, and today (Sunday) was quieter again.” Ewan MacDonald with Copper Kettle Fudge has been coming to Showcase for many years. It’s one of the most popular exhibits at
Showcase each year. He praised the decision to move back to the PDIC. MacDonald said it is easier to access than Affinity Place, particularly those with mobility issues. “It’s difficult for families to get up and down the stairs with strollers, babies, backpacks and that sort of thing,” said MacDonald. “I think Showcase works really well in this building.” Most exhibitors would prefer not to stand on the flooring covering the ice, either, he said. MacDonald believes the attendance was on par with last year. Sales were similar with the past couple of years. “Estevan’s a great town,” said MacDonald. “I like coming down to Estevan. The timing is good at this time of year to have this show. In the spring, there are too many dates overlapping. And he’s always happy when he sees that families are happy with his products.
Art Beselt, left, chats with Ewan MacDonald from Copper Kettle Fudge.
Coding will be a greater emphasis for police « A1 assaulted in an alleyway,’” said Ladouceur. But an investigation shows that with certainty, that an assault didn’t take place. It could be a false call, or someone thought an incident occurred, but it didn’t.
A case classified as beyond the control of the department would be one in which witnesses refused to talk to the police, or the parties were not co-operative, preventing the police from proceeding with an investigation.
Ladouceur said there’s no reason to believe a victim was turned away or an officer was neglectful in a matter. “I’m not saying this can’t happen. It certainly can,” said Ladouceur. “You can have investigators who do not do a proper job, or are neglectful.”
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It’s been a little more than six weeks since two representatives of the Royal Canadian Legion’s Estevan branch appeared before city council to explain the organization’s financial woes, and to seek support from council. While council ultimately decided not make a financial contribution, the appearance stirred support from the community, with individuals, businesses and organizations stepping forward. Danielle Evenson, who is the legion’s ways and means committee chair, and treasurer Leonard Grube were the ones who spoke to council, while president Lyle Dukart wrote the letter. All three are amazed with the support shown by the community in recent weeks. “People are walking in the door and giving us $50 or $100, it doesn’t matter,” said Grube. “It’s just the thought behind it.” Evenson said the legion never imagined they would receive this kind of support.
“We’re really humbled, because we knew that going public was going to be something difficult to do anyhow,” she said. In July, the organization received $622.50 in donations. August brought in $11,350 in support, and September generated $9,597.15. The most recent contribution came from Clifton’s No Frills, which raised $5,197.15 through the sale of paper icons to customers. The legion has been able to pay off $16,000 in long-term debt. The legion has also been able to start paying down $24,000 in accounts payable, although Evenson and Grube say a lot of work still remains. A truck raffle through a partnership with Murray GM is ongoing. Evenson estimates more than half of the tickets have been sold. The draw date is Dec. 1. The legion also has a Chase the Ace promotion on Friday nights, and other fundraisers are happening as well. “We can’t really stop,” said Evenson. “We’re not asking the community, necessarily, to write a cheque,
but we would be grateful if people continued to support us.” “We still, definitely, need to continue with the fundraising,” added Grube. The money that has been raised represents a little more than half of the debts the legion had in midAugust, but other bills are coming in. “The backlog that we got ourselves into was incurred over several years,” said Evenson. “So it’s going to take us a little bit more time.” Dukart said he is proud of the ways and means committee for the work that has been done since February, when the scope of the financial difficulties came to light. The legion has been working with Saskatchewan Command since then. “The volunteers who have stepped forward have helped us get where we are at the present day,” said Dukart. “We still have a long ways to go.” It wasn’t easy going to the public and admitting their failings, Evenson said. There were those who criticized their decision to turn to the community for help.
Danielle Evenson, left, and Leonard Grube spoke about the legion’s financial issues back in August. The legion has received support since that time. File photo
From left, Anita Helfrick and Clifton Korbel from Clifton’s No Frills present a cheque for $5,197.15 to Royal Canadian Legion Estevan branch president Lyle Dukart and ways and means committee chair Danielle Evenson. Photo submitted “It feels like we’re having to admit where we went wrong, and be truly honest,” said Evenson. “This executive under Mr. Dukart’s leadership has been really strong about how it’s not a pretty situation that we have, but we deserve to tell our members and we deserve to tell our community what’s happened, and we deserve to tell them we have a plan for the short-term.” Grube hopes that the recent exposure for the organization will lead to an influx of new members, who will attend meetings and help out when needed. People have been asking the legion about its plans for sustainability, so that it doesn’t find itself in this situation again. “We may be getting out of the hole, but we have a lot of work ahead in order to continue operating in the black,” said Grube. “It’s not going to be an easy situation.” The same day the Clifton’s No Frills came in, the Estevan area received an inch of rain, and some water penetrated the roof of the
club room, which means repairs will be needed. “It will be nice if we can pay old bills, but we know there is going to be some costs going forward,” said Evenson. Since the spring, the legion has been doing a lot of work with volunteers that had been done with paid staff. The executive has been very involved in learning about the business. “There is quite a few people, I would say 15 or 20 people, who have buckled down and given of their time pretty freely, but have been stretched to the limit. It’s not something that they can continue to do at that same rate going forward,” said Evenson. The record-keeping is much better than it was, Grube said, and it will continue to be better. Now the legion has to figure out a way to increase its income to sustain the organization. Evenson suggested the bookkeeping services could be contracted out, rather than done in-house, so that it frees up the people who
are doing the office work and the volunteer work. It should also allow the legion to have responsible financial statements at meeting. The last few months have also forced the legion to ask some tough questions about such issues as hall rentals, banquets and its club room. Those activities need to pay for themselves. The legion also has to ask itself if it continue to serve the community through the buildings it owns, or if it is better off leasing a building. “The legion will persist, but how the legion looks in the next three to five years is going to depend on what kind of work we get from our volunteers, and what kind of support we have for our functions and activities,” said Evenson. If the legion means as much as what they have seen recently, and if people believe the legion has an important role to play in the community, then Evenson hopes there will be physical support as well, because there is still work to be done.
Provincial convention a big opportunity for legion The Estevan branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is preparing to host the provincial convention. Up to 200 delegates from across the province, along with their spouses, are expected to be in Estevan for the convention, which will run from Oct. 13 to 16. “We’re setting a precedent,” said Estevan legion president Lyle Dukart. “Every other provincial
convention, they have to split it up. The opening ceremonies are done in a church auditorium, and then it goes to a hall. We’re having everything in our buildings. We have a big enough facility to handle the whole convention.” It means that people won’t have to travel across town for the different activities. Estevan legion executive member Danielle Even-
son said the convention will be a showcase for the local legion and the community. “We’ll be able to tell our story to the other legions,” said Evenson. “I believe that we’re not the only ones in the financial shape that we’re in, and we’re going to be able to at least do some networking and share stories to see what are the sustainability issues that they’re dealing with at their branches.”
The convention will begin in the evening of Oct. 13, with a social, a buffet supper and registration. Evenson said it will be open to the public. Activities on Oct. 14 will include a seminar related to legion operations, the opening ceremonies, a supper and a social. Two special events are also planned for that day. A parade will make its way from the legion to the
cenotaph two blocks away for a service. It will be open to the public. A slideshow that evening will offer a look at the legion’s story. The business sessions will begin on Oct. 15, with a variety of reports and presentations. A banquet will happen in the evening, highlighted by a presentation on the Estevan Soldiers’ Tree monument and entertainment.
The convention will wrap up on Oct. 16 with elections for various positions and committees, as well as the installation of officers. Representatives from dominion and provincial command are expected to be at the convention. The convention is also a fundraiser for the local legion, because all of the legion’s buildings will be rented out for convention.
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Legion learned some hard lessons Sometimes it takes a difficult situation for people and organizations to take a long, hard look in the mirror, and make necessary changes. The Estevan branch of the Royal Canadian Legion appears to have gone through such an experience, and is seemingly emerging stronger because of it. The legion’s financial difficulties have been well-documented. At one point earlier this year, the organization had more than $40,000 in combined debts, with interest rates above 20 per cent. Cheques had bounced. And the legion was talking about how it might look in the future. The community has come through with tremendous support, showing, once again, the generosity of the people of Estevan. But the community’s recognition of the value of the legion is only part of the story. The legion’s willingness to make changes and ensure its long-term sustainability also needs to be shared. When people make a donation, they want to know their money is being put to good use. Non-profits are learning that lesson. Organizations which prove donations
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Love for two new Star Trek shows I don’t watch much TV these days, but in recent weeks I’ve been positively giddy about the two new Star Trek shows to hit the air this fall. Two, you say? But CBS only put out Star Trek Discovery on Sept. 24? Ah, but there’s already been three weeks of Fox’s The Orville, created and starring Seth McFarlane. And if you don’t think it’s the same universe, you’d be wrong. The Orville is a parody, or spook, or satire. I’m not sure which. Maybe all three? But it’s awesome. And if there had been no Star Trek, there would never be The Orville. Maybe they might not meet each other in some neutral zone, but they share a common heritage, nonetheless. The show has an awful lot of the look and feel of 1987’s Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG), which, for many people, is truly the heart of the franchise, even moreso than the original series (TOS) starring William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. The esthetic for The Orville (the name of the
are going in the proper direction are being rewarded by the public. Organizations that spend too much on administration, salaries and postage are seeing their donations diminish. So it’s been important for the legion to not only share their financial struggles, but to let people know where the donations are going. The legion has been relying on volunteers in areas where it once had paid staff. It has improved its record-keeping. And while it is looking to hire a bookkeeper, contracting out someone who can keep a close eye on the financial statements is a good thing, and not an example of wasteful spending. While the legion isn’t putting its buildings on the market, there have been musings about whether it needs all of the buildings that it currently boasts, or whether it could be just as effective by leasing buildings, as opposed to owning them. (There are a lot of people and organizations in the community who have rented the legion’s facilities who certainly hope it will retain its current buildings, but the legion has to do what’s best for the organization).
The legion has paid down much of its debt, but it still has a lot of work to do. It wasn’t easy for the legion to step forward and admit their mistakes to the public. The organization could have merely decided to try to get by on internal fundraising and donations alone, and kept financial woes quiet. It certainly wasn’t easy to go before city council and ask for support, because a lot of people didn’t want to see taxpayer dollars directed to an organization in debt. But we find that people are generally pretty understanding, and willing to give second chances. Admit a mistake, explain how it happened and describe ways the error will be addressed. Do that, and people will forgive and even support you. The community has shown the legion that it still believes in the organization and the good work it does in the Estevan area. We hope the support for the legion will continue. Now it’s incumbent for the legion to reward that trust. We’re confident that will be the case. But if that doesn’t happen, the public might not be so willing to give another chance.
ship in that series), is very much like TNG. It’s all bright and cheery, with large, wide open spaces. Compared to the grittiness seen in almost all sci-fi since the rebooted Battlestar Galactica, The Orville is clean, fresh and crisp. And in the traditions of the best Star Trek, it’s tackling sensitive issues head on, except with some pretty gutsy humor. So far we’ve seen the captain and first officer, who are divorced, but working in the same office, bitch and natter at each other like divorced people do. We’ve seen infidelity and its consequences, work absenteeism, pulling strings, affirmative action, gender reassignment and gender politics, and all in three weeks. Star Trek: Discovery’s unfortunate acronym, STD, might not work well for most people. Maybe it’ll be called DIS, like Star Trek: Voyager became VOY. Anyhow, Discovery looked simply amazing. Its esthetic was pulled right from the recent movie series, the first two which were directed by J.J. Abrams and started in 2009. Visually, it’s orders of magnitude are beyond The Orville. And for $6 million an episode (or more, I’ve read), Discovery should look pretty spanky. As much as TOS was an allegory to the Cold War, with the Klingons standing in for the Soviets, already some people are suggesting that Discovery is an allegory to current geopolitics, except this time, the Klingons represent the Hermit Kingdom of North Korea. Xenophobic to the extreme, the Klingons unite in their fear and loathing of outside civilizations and are willing to do battle to preserve their perverse culture, even starting a war to be a unifying cause. Sound familiar?
You’d think perhaps they were pulling directly from events in recent weeks, but Discovery was actually years in the making, and the script for the pilot episodes took over a year to write, apparently. Kim Jong Un’s been working on his nukes for a while now, so maybe it wasn’t so hard to see the current state of affairs coming. Curiously, our 10-year-old, Spencer, positively loves The Orville, and even my wife, Michelle, gets a good laugh out of it. But she had no interest in watching Discovery, and Spencer walked away 40 minutes into its first episode, just before the action started. Apostates, both, I say. CBS is betting big on Discovery. The first hour was broadcast on TV. But everything else, including the second half of the two-hour opener, has to be accessed by subscribing to CBS’s new All Access streaming service, akin to its own Netflix, if you’re an American. If you’re Canadian, you can watch it on Space, which also streams it (but not if you’re a SaskTel Max customer, dammit). You can bet I changed my channel lineup this weekend to bring Space back into the lineup, after a year of having dropped it. But will enough Americans do the same, and essentially pay just for Star Trek on All Access? After all, there’s only so much CSI reruns one can take! The rest of the world will see Discovery on Netflix, as it should be. I’m hoping Discovery gives us some real sci-fi drama. I’m hoping The Orville gives us the laughs. And I hope both live long and prosper. Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian. zinchuk@sasktel.net.
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CBC anchor: “We interrupt our wall-to-wall coverage of national anthems at sporting events to bring you news that a small missile has hit near the Estevan area. It appears the missile has come from the Republic of North Korea. The damage is said to be less than catastrophic. No reports of death but large amounts of radiation are coming from the area, keeping everyone indoors. We are going live to the scene near where it hit. We have a Doug who is calling from the southern part of Estevan. Doug, what did you see at 10:37 this morning?” Doug: “Well, I was talking to my friend at coffee about the small business tax and how that might affect an uncle who’s a farmer, or the doctor I don’t see as often as I should. And I was like ‘Woah,’ that small tax change could put them out of business, or make them cancel a vacation or something.” CBC anchor: “Was it like a streak in the air? We have reports of a mushroom cloud...” Doug: “It came from out of nowhere and dropped out of the sky and it’ll really affect these guys. I mean, do you really want doctors angry? This Justin Trudeau guy isn’t focused on the right things.” CBC anchor: “I’m talking about the missile.” Doug: “Missile? What missile?” CBC anchor: “Thanks, Doug. Let’s go to Gord in the northwestern part of the city. Gord. Can you tell us about the reaction from people. Are there any injuries that you know of?” Gord: “No, but I mean this wouldn’t have happened without the carbon tax. You know, it adversely affects all of...” CBC anchor: “Wait, how do you figure this missile attack from North Korea is about a yet-to-be-implemented form of taxation?” Gord: “Well, it just is. I mean, we’re taxing the only industry that has kept Canada afloat for 150 years. Certainly we can...” CBC anchor: “Gord, can you tell me how people are reacting after the missile attack ... Actually, you know what? I think no matter what you’re going to tell me something about the carbon tax.” Gord: “Yeah, I will. And they should also de-fund the CBC.” CBC anchor: “We’ll agree to disagree on that. Stay safe, sir. Let’s get to some on the street coverage from reporters on the ground. The City says they’ve been fielding a lot of calls about garbage pickup. That is expected to take place on schedule despite the large amounts of radiation. Also, don’t use tap water for anything. Now, we’ve got a provincial government spokesman on the line. Sir, what can you tell me about the mood of the government?” Spokesman: “This is a terrible event that’s happened in the wonderful southeastern part of our province. We urge people to stay in their homes and...” CBC anchor: “Sorry to interrupt, we have a news report that a quick geological scan taken after the blast is indicating more crude and shale oil closer to the surface in the Saskatchewan side of both the Bakken and the northern oilsands. Sir, please continue.” Spokesman: “Well, thank you for that information actually. I was about to say that with this one event, we’ve probably reversed the effects of man-made global warming, if it really is a ‘thing’ and the science is still actually quite unclear on it, but we do know that Saskatchewan is open for business after the missile apocolypse. Saskatchewan has never been in a stronger place to recover than now...”
Sun Country releases flu shot schedule for the fall The Sun Country Health Region (SCHR) has released the schedule for fall influenza immunization clinics. The health region’s public health team is encouraging everyone to get an influenza shot to protect themselves and to protect their loved ones. Anyone six months of age and older is eligible to receive the influenza vaccine. Influenza immunization clinics in SCHR will begin on Oct. 23. The vaccine will be available through public health clinics, physicians, pharmacists and nurse practitioners across the province. SCHR recommends the flu shot for people at a high risk for influenza and influenza-related complications, including hospitalization. High-risk groups for influenza include people
with chronic health conditions, individuals 65 years of age and older, residents of nursing homes or other long-term care facilities, people with severe obesity, children under the age of five, children on long-term aspirin therapy and pregnant women. The health region also recommends it for people who are in close contact with individuals at higher risk for serious disease, and encourages all healthcare professionals to be immunized to protect themselves and their clients, patients and residents from influenza. Others urged to get a flu shot are members of households expecting a baby, members of households with a child less than six years of age, household members and close contacts of people who are at risk of getting seriously ill
with influenza, healthcare workers, health science students, volunteers working in health care settings, individuals providing regular child care to children up to 59 months of age, and people who work with poultry or hogs. Influenza is a contagious viral disease of the respiratory system that can be spread by coughing, sneezing, or touching surfaces like door handles and then touching the mouth, nose, or eyes. In addition to getting a flu shot, the spread of influenza can be limited through infection prevention methods such as frequent hand washing, coughing and sneezing into the sleeve, cleaning surfaces often, and by staying at home when sick. Clinics at St. Joseph’s Hospital’s Auditorium No. 2 will be on Oct. 23 and 24
from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 14 from. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 22 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Other clinics for Estevan include Oct. 25 from. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Trinity Tower, 11 a.m. to noon at Midtown Manor, and 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Valley View Heritage; and Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Yardley Place and Inglis Court, 11 a.m. to noon at Sussex Arms, and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Creighton Lodge. Other clinics that will be offered in the Estevan area include: Oct. 25 at the Bienfait Regional Library from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Oct. 25 at Mainprize Manor in Midale from noon to 6 p.m., and Oct. 26 at the Prairie Lilly Club in Lampman at 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Art Concepts Custom Framing celebrates grand opening Art Concepts Custom Framing celebrated its grand opening during the weekend. The business, located on Fourth Street in downtown Estevan, offers professional framing services and also has a commercial
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on display. Fichter, who is a partner in the business with Fuhr, said they want to eventually have receptions and showcases for local artists. Former Estevan resident Chris Henderson per-
formed at a reception on Friday night. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the business on Saturday, and author Mary-Lou Rosengren was on hand to sell and sign copies of her book, The Grand Embrace.
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New EAGM exhibit studies mental health issues The current exhibit inside the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum’s Gallery No. 1 takes a deeper look at the issues of generational trauma, mental health and abuse. Sarah Anne Johnson’s exhibit, Hospital Hallway, features a series of videos portraying Johnson, wearing a mask, as a patient inside a mental health institution. A reception for the exhibit was held at the EAGM earlier this month. Johnson wasn’t able to attend, but did send a video message for the assembled crowd. EAGM director Amber Andersen
shared some information on the exhibit. Hospital Hallway is inspired by the experiences of Johnson’s maternal grandmother, Velma Orlikow, who was subjected to experiments using lysergic acid diethylamide (LCD) as a means of mind control. Johnson noted the tests were conducted without Orlikow’s consent, and were supported by the Canadian government and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). They occurred in university hospitals, laboratories and mental health institutions
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across Canada from 1957 to 1964. “The CIA hoped that the experiments into using LSD on patients would help them to develop a tool that would act as a ‘truth serum’ on prisoners of war during the Cold War,” said Andersen. “One of the leading institutions in these experiments was the Allen Memorial Institute at McGill University, where Orlikow sought help.” Orlikow willingly checked into the institute in 1956 for post-partum depression, after unsuccessfully seeking help in Winnipeg. A temporary octagonshaped structure was constructed inside Gallery No. 1 for Hospital Hallway, and inside the octagon is a series of walkways similar to a maze. Fifteen video screens show the various stages of Johnson in the hallway. “Contorting her body, twitching, gliding and spiraling across the floor, banging on walls, staring into
Ken Harris, Virginia Finstad and Alton Finstad watch one of the videos inside of Sarah Anne Johnson’s exhibit Hospital Hallway. the camera, Johnson dons a mask, a photograph of her grandmother. Johnson is now her grandmother, the patient,” said Andersen. Audio for the exhibit echoes throughout the gallery, and Johnson hopes the audio will cause people to feel uncomfortable. The structure is meant to mimic the coldness and sterility of the institution. The performance is meant to allow the viewer to
witness first-hand the out-ofbody and mind experience, which can only be watched and known second-hand. “For Johnson, the performativity of Hospital Hallway allowed her to more deeply connect emotively with her grandmother’s experience,” said Andersen. When reports of the LCD treatment went public in the 1970s, Johnson said her grandfather was able to make the connection involv-
ing Orlikow’s treatment. She eventually sued the hospital and the CIA. Her family is still trying to determine everything that happened to her. Johnson said there is a strange feeling creating a work about someone she loves who is deceased. “It’s great to sit my mom down and ask her questions about my grandmother,” said Johnson. “I get to learn more about my grandmother.” This process has helped her gain a greater understanding about Orlikow, and how she lost something mentally, physically and spiritually while inside the institution. She is worried, though, that her memories of her grandmother are changing. Johnson has also created an exhibit, House on Fire, and a dance performance, Dancing with the Doctor, that were inspired by her grandmother’s experiences. Hospital Hallway will remain at the EAGM until Nov. 3.
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Six charges were issued under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act in August, with all six for possession. So far this year, police have had 38 charges for drug trafficking, 32 for possession and one for production. Twenty charges were issued for Criminal Code traffic violations. All 20 were for impaired driving or exceeding the legal limit. Police have had 120 charges so far this year, with 116 for impaired driving and the other four for dangerous driving and other charges.
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counting for the bulk of that activity. Police had 32 crimes against property last month, with 17 for mischief or willful damage, seven for theft under $5,000, five for residential break and enters, and single calls for a theft of a motor vehicle, a theft over $5,000, and break and enters classified as other. Police have had 209 crimes against property this year, with willful damage/ mischief (97 calls) and theft under $5,000 (87) being the most common calls.
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Estevan Motors has enjoyed a number of constants during its 80-year history. Any time a business is able to celebrate 80 years of operations, it’s a pretty remarkable feat. What makes this one even more impressive is that the company has been owned by the Sands family since the dealership’s inception, and it has been at the same location, the intersection of Fourth Street and Souris Avenue South. General manager Dustin Sands said the business was started by his great-grandfather Robert Sands in 1936, as an army surplus vehicle outlet. The following year, Estevan Motors became a Chrysler dealership for the Estevan area. It now sells
Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles. Also in 1937, Robert Sands’ son Barry was born. The original building, which was eventually replaced, was an L-shaped structure, according to Doug Sands. “The boiler room had a dirt floor in it,” said Doug. In 1969, their current building was constructed. Improvements have been made since then, but it has remained the same size. Barry bought out his father 1978. “I’ve always said I’d like to go back to the ’50s and be a fly on the wall, just to see how it operated,” said Dustin. “It’s just so different now.” Barry noted that he handled every position in the dealership, ranging from the body shop to parts to sales. It’s a common
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Barry’s sons Rod and Doug, as well as Doug’s son Dustin, bought out Barry in 2006, and remain proud to operate the company. Rod is the president and service manager, Doug is the vice-president and Dustin is the sales and finance manager. Each one said they always wanted to be part of the company. “Just to keep the family business going,” said Rod. Rod’s son Regan, who is the parts manager, added that it is great to be able to work with his family. Barry’s wife, Della, said she is so proud to see her sons and grandsons have kept the business within the family. They believe that when Robert Sands started the business in 1936, he likely could have seen it remaining in the family. “He’d likely be shocked to see where it came,” said Dustin. In 2010, Estevan Motors bought out the property owned by Home Building Centre and tore down the building, giving them more space for their vehicles. “We were so crowded,” said Dustin. “It gave us that extra space for storage,” added Rod. It’s a lot of work running a business, but it’s enjoyable, Dustin said. The employees always come first. All of their employees have a lots of experience. Their controller is retiring after 30 years. One em-
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The ad that appeared in the Estevan Mercury in 1967 to mark the opening of Estevan Motors’ current building. ployee was there for 46 years, and another was there for 36. Owning a vehicle dealership also means constant interactions with the public, but they enjoy dealing with customers. “We have so many loyal customers, and when they come in, it’s just like they’re part of the family,” said Dustin. There is also that special feeling in selling somebody a vehicle, or providing the service needed for a customer’s vehicle. Rod noted that they have had some customers for decades. One loyal customer in particular has been coming to Estevan Motors for almost as long as the business has been around. “They’ve been loyal customers,” said Rod. “I know every time we see her, she always brings that up,” said Barry’s wife, Della. “She’s been a great customer.” There have been a lot of changes of the years, they said. Rod started working full-time in 1976, and has seen the impact of technology advances on the automotive industry. “It’s crazy with how
things in the car business have changed,” said Rod. Sales and service in particular have come a long ways since the family first entered the dealership business. “Everything is all computerized, and when you’re fixing cars now, you need laptops to diagnose repairs,” Rod said. Dustin remembers when all of the work orders could be written on a pad. “Even with the parts … they had a big rolodex for parts inventory,” said Dustin. Vehicle design has also evolved. “There have been changes in looks, quality and everything,” said Rod. But the computer systems have made things faster, better and easier, except for when the computers are down. Barry said he wishes he could have had that technology at his disposal, and he can see the advantages of technological advancements for a business. Estevan Motors will host a free barbecue at its building on Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. And the company has been having sales in conjunction with the milestone.
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Estevan Comprehensive School hosts open house
Ciara Dayman promoted the debate club at the Estevan Comprehensive School during an open house on Sept. 20.
Estevan Comprehensive School (ECS) promoted programs and offered information for parents and students during the school’s annual open house on Sept. 20. Brian Wright, one of the viceprincipals at the school, said it was great to see all of the people who showed up. Approximately 350 students and parents were in attendance. “We had displays for all of the different extracurricular clubs and activities going on,” said Wright. “We had a hot dog snack provided by the school community council. And all of the teachers were here to meet and greet with the students
and visit with their parents.” The extra-curricular clubs had a lot of people signed up during the open house, he said. This marked the second time in which ECS has used this format for its open house. In previous years, there would be an event during Education Week in October, with presentations, meetings, demonstrations, tours and information on the different clubs found in the school. “We changed the timing of it to get it a little closer to the beginning of the year, just to help kids to recognize how many things there are to be involved in,” said Wright. “The more they get
involved in the school, the more fun they’re going to have, and the more engaged they are in learning and their school.” Last year the open house was held in the first week of school, but ECS wanted to avoid having the open house right before city-wide registration. The school has received positive comments about the change in format in the last two years, he said, and Wright finds it encouraging when he sees parents asking their children about the different activities offered at the school. “It’s a wonderful way to get them engaged and active in the school,” said Wright.
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October 7:00 4, pm2017 Everyone welcome. Art Room 7:00 pm Souris Valley Aquatic and Leisure Centre Art Room Souris Valley Aquatic and Leisure Centre Information: 634-3942 Notice to The Public Email: estevanartscouncil@sasktel.net Pursuant toInformation: The Cities Act, public634-3942 notice is hereby given that the City of Estevan intends to restructure by 701 Souris Avenue, ESTEVAN, SK S4A 2T1
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701 Souris Avenue, S4A 2T1 B, Plan 89R35144 • LSD 10 24-02-08-W2M ExtESTEVAN, 15 SK • Parcel • LSD 15 24-02-08-W2M Ext 17 • Parcel C, Plan 102010734 (306) 634-3942 • NE ¼ 25-02-08-W2M Ext 0 www.estevanartscouncil.com • SE ¼ 35-02-08-W2M Ext 2 estevanartscouncil@sasktel.net • NE ¼ 25-02-08-W2M Ext 1 • SE ¼ 35-02-08-W2M Ext 3 • SE ¼ 25-02-08-W2m Ext 0 • SE ¼ 35-02-08-W2M Ext 128 • Parcel A, Plan 59A07528 • SW ¼ 35-02-08-W2M Ext 1
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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. The reasons for the proposal are: 1. There is a need to secure future developable land for the next 30 years so that the City can plan and implement a future growth plan. 2. The recent population growth and residential development has pushed expansion to the City boundaries. It is now vital to secure land beyond the City’s boundaries for future development. 3. The City of Estevan has limited growth potential as to the direction in which development can take place beyond its current limits without running into conflicting land use or environmental hazards. 4. The development of the Highway 39 Bypass has had a significant impact on land development in the region and as the City expands towards this area it needs to secure the land in face of competing interests. A public meeting will be held on Monday, October 23rd at 6:00pm at City Hall to discuss the proposal. Any persons who wish to object to the proposed restructuring may file a written objection, stating clearly their reason for their opposition, with the City Clerk’s Office, Legislative Services, City Hall, 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan, S4A 0W7 A written notice of objection must be received by the administrator by October 18th, 2017. The complete proposal may be viewed at the City of Estevan office between 8:00 am and 4:30pm Monday through Friday. Dated at the City of Estevan this 11th Day of September, 2017
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.
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Concert will be a celebration of Canadian music
By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
Leisa Way is looking forward to bringing her tribute to Canadian music to Estevan. Oh, Canada We Sing for Thee, Created by Leisa Way, will be performed at the Estevan Comprehensive School on Oct. 1 at 2:30 p.m. Way and the Wayward Wind Band will perform songs from some of Canada’s most famous musicians in what she described as “a two-hour long party in celebration of Canada 150.” The audience will hear just about every genre of music, she said, with No. 1 hit songs that people of all ages can sing along with. “Audiences always say to us ‘Thank you so much just for making us feel so happy, and reminding us that we live in this amazing country and we have so much to be proud of,’” said Way. And most audience members have a great time singing along with the popular Canadian hits. Spectators can look forward to hearing the music of Celine Dion, Shania Twain, Michael Buble, Bryan Adams, Neil Young, Leonard Cohen, Don Messer, the Nylons and so much more. “The fiddle section usually raises the roof, because I’ve come to believe that even if people don’t think they like the fiddles, they do,” said Way. “As soon as they hear it, they’re clapping their hands and stomping their feet.”
The concert also has a rock and roll section that appeals to young and old alike. People in their 50s, 60s and 70s identify with the music, because they grew up on it. “The audience inspires us, because when the audience has fun, we have even more fun,” said Way. “The audience is a big part of our show.” It’s not just about playing song after song, either. Way said they tell the stories of the musicians, songwriters and artists, and the songs are linked together through stories about Canada, or tales of what the musicians were experiencing when they wrote the song. There are moments of humour mixed in with the concert as well. The show was debuted at a small theatre near Ottawa a couple of years ago. Way said it sold out on a nightly basis, and generated positive responses from the audience. “Every single person that came up to us said you have to take this show across Canada,” said Way. At that time, she started planning the tour. It will be performed at more than 80 cities across Canada this year, and this segment of the tour includes 28 stops. Way said she hasn’t been to some of the communities before, including Estevan. It was challenging to create a tour for a country as vast as Canada. “When you do only major cities, usually you just fly,” said Way. “You
From left, Leisa Way and the Wayward Wind Band, comprised of Sam Cino, Nathan Smith, Bobby Prochaska, Bruce Ley and Fred Smith, will perform in Estevan on Oct. 1. Photo by Tammy Schneider. go to Regina and you go to Winnipeg and you go to Vancouver. But on this tour, we’re driving, and we’re stopping in all of these smaller communities. It’s been such a joy … to meet the people, because I always say the heart of any community and any theatre, of course is the people. That’s what you remember.” It has also been great to see Canada from the road as opposed to the air, she said. The band members have phenomenal talent, she said. Audience members often marvel at the musicianship and the talent of the singers. “It’s so much fun for all of us,” said Way. Sam Cino, Bobby Prochaska, Bruce Ley, Fred
Smith and Nathan Smith comprise the Wayward Winds. It’s the talent of the
band that allows her to put on such a show, with 12 costume changes and 11 wig changes.
The performance will be through the Estevan Arts Council’s Stars for Saskatchewan series.
Civic will host Halloween event The City of Estevan’s leisure services division has been busy planning and preparing for Spooky Civic, a Halloween-themed event that will happen at the Civic Auditorium. The arena will be transformed on Oct. 31 for the free Halloween event for all ages. Admission is by donation of a non-perishable food item for the Salvation Army’s food bank.
“Spooky Civic will have two different levels of scares,” said Erin Wilson, program manager for leisure services. “There will be little scares for those that don’t want to be too scared and big scares for those people that love jump scares.” The little scares portion will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and the big scares will be from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Each of the dressing rooms inside the Civic will be decorated, and will have items to spook and surprise the public. Those who attend will be guided through different themed rooms throughout the arena. The concession will be open for those that need to grab some supper and head back out trick or treating, and there will be games for those who want to come and warm up.
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When the downturn hit hard in late 2014, one of the areas that was hit hard was light truck sales for the oilpatch. Perhaps because it’s a new design, but there has been substantial number of new Ford Super Duty trucks in the oilpatch in the past two months. Randy Senchuk, dealer principal with Senchuk Ford Sales Ltd. in Estevan, noted on Sept. 14 that sales have indeed picked up. “There’s more going out the door, that’s for sure,” he said. “Over the last few years we noticed a huge drop in the amount of vehicles that have been purchased. A lot of that was fleet. A lot of companies just weren’t buying new stuff. Probably 50, 60 per cent, it was a huge number. “It’s not that our share of market was going down, it was the overall numbers were dropping,” Senchuk said. “I’ve noticed in the last year, it’s not back where it was, but it’s certainly improved a lot. We’ve seen a lot more. We’re seeing a lot more numbers going out. People are getting back to work. I don’t know if
they’re making any money, but they’re finding ways. They’ve made their cuts. They’ve made their adjustments and they’re finding ways to get back to work at today’s prices.” “Vehicles wear out over time, so I think it’s a necessity for them. They have to do it. I don’t know what’s happening in heavier equipment. I know some oil companies used to get rid of their trucks around the 100,000-kilometre mark, and now they’ve pushed them to the 200,000 mark. Now they’re getting up those numbers, and I think it’s a necessity. They have to change them. They don’t have a choice anymore.” Asked what the life expectancy of an oilfield truck is, Senchuk replied that it depends how it’s treated. He’s seen trucks go up to 300,000 kilometres, but it’s all in how it’s maintained. “You can get a lot of life out of it if it’s looked after well. If it’s treated a little rough, it’ll be a shorter lifespan, for sure.” “A lot of companies like to get rid of their vehicles at 100,000, because there’s still some value in the truck. When you start to get up to 200,000, 300,000, there’s really not much value left in the truck. The
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sooner you do it, the more it’s worth.” Senchuk Ford finds their truck sales are roughly half-and-half between F150s and the heavier Super Duties. On fleet sales, he said, “The contract operators, you’re always going to get them, as long as they’re working. When the oil companies cut their staffs back a few years ago, they had a lot of extra trucks sitting around, too. So that was part of it as well. If you go from 50 people driving trucks to 20, you have 30 trucks left. They may have shuffled them around and found a home for them. “They’re starting to hire more people and get people in the field.” “Hopefully things are going to pick up a little bit and stay there,” Senchuk said. “I don’t know if we need to be as crazy as we were when it was that busy. But I think, as long as the price has stabilized to the point where everyone can do their job and be successful, that’s important.” The October edition of Pipeline News focuses on how recapitalization is becoming a pressing issue in the oilpatch. See more related stories when it comes out next week.
Randy Senchuk, dealer principal at Senchuk Ford Sales Ltd. in Estevan, has seen sales pick up this year after a few years of low sales. The new Super Duty models, like the one seen behind him, hit the market at the right time, according to Senchuk. Photo by Brian Zinchuk
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ECS sweeps team glory at golf provincials
By Corey Atkinson sports@estevanmercury.ca
As the golfers finished the final hole Saturday afternoon with a couple’s nuptials going on at the same time at TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club, Estevan Comprehensive’s Jace Carlisle was putting the finishing touches on a great weekend of golf. Carlisle hit a 75-73148 over the two days to claim the individual gold medal, while he and his boys teamamtes won the team title and the girls won their side of the bracket as well. “I made two bogeys on the last two holes but I’m feeling pretty good,,” said Carlise after Saturday’s round. North Battleford’s Colby Friedrich was 7578-153 for the two days to claim the silver medal while ECS’ Jayden Dudas (76-79-155) tied with Kindersley’s Brody Istace (80-75-155) and Warman’s Parker Noln-Ens (77-78155) for the bronze. Chase Gedak from ECS finished sixth just behind the bronze medallists with 78-78-156. As part of the final group, Carlisle was the last to hole out, reaching the green in three with no problem but then three putting for the bogey. “I was putting really
The gold medal-winning boys team of, from left, Jace Carlisle, Reegan Robinson, Chase Gedak and Jayden Dudas. good,” he said. “With my short game, I was hitting the ball good.” The ECS boys team, which also included Reegan Robinson, who was tied for eighth (84-73157), had bonded all year as part of a high performance team at Woodlawn. “We always play to-
Jace Carlisle putts on the 18th hole Saturday at Woodlawn.
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gether, almost every day,” Carlisle said. One day where it was difficult to play was Friday, with a cold windy rainy day being broken up by a thunderstorm. “It wasn’t too bad,” Carlisle said. “I just stuck it together and got a good score, I guess.” The team totals were a combination of the top three golfers’ scores from the school with the best scores on each hole. The girls’ team had the top two scorers. Carlisle will go in November to the Maple Leaf Junior Nationals in Florida, along with Dudas, Friedrich and Istace among the juvenile boys for Saskatchewan. Robinson will also be part as a junior boys member. At high school provincials the male team had a total score of 435 over the two days with the girls collecting 395 strokes. The girls’ team included Bailey Farr (103-97-200) in seventh place, Tatiana Dutka (109-113-222, 16th place), Reese Handley (137-118255, 25th place) and Taryn Stovin (123-141-264, 26th place). “(Saturday) we were hitting solid, and the weather was better,” said Farr. “I knew the course pretty well so I was pretty comfortable.” While they may not have had the experience the boys had on the golf course this year, the girls did have a good team bond through the short high school golf season.
The gold medal-winning girls team of, from left, Taryn Stovin, Tatianna Dutka, Bailey Farr and Reese Handley. “It’s amazing,” Farr said. “They’re so fun to be around. It’s a blast.” Tenesha Pompu of Carrot River won the girls’ individual gold medal (89-90-179), with Carey McLean of Lumsden (95-
85-170), Jayden Bauer of St. Walburg (89-91-170) and Lauren Fox of Creighton (88-92-170) tying for second place. Among the boys teams, Prince Albert Carlton finished in second
place (477 points) and Warman won the bronze (478). Fort Qu’Appelle’s Bert Fox Community High School was second among the girls teams (419) and Esterhazy won bronze (456).
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Bruins have trouble keeping puck out of net By Corey Atkinson sports@estevanmercury.ca
The Power Dodge Estevan Bruins have had little to no trouble scoring goals this season but keeping them out of their net has been another story recently. The Bruins won only one of three on the road as they lost 7-5 to the Kindersley Klippers Friday, won 4-3 in overtime over the Battlefords North Stars Saturday and lost 8-6 to the Stars at the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Showcase Monday morning in Saskatoon. The Bruins had a 5-2 lead early in the second period but allowed the Stars a whack of goals in the second half of the game in the 8-6 loss Monday. “Any time you get to play those guys, you want to make the most of it,” said Bruins head coach and general manager Chris Lewgood. “It’s one of the elite programs in the league and the rivalry is strong with those guys.” M o n d a y, M i c h a e l McChesney, Johnny Witzke, Raihan Kheraj, Zach Goberis, Kaelan Holt and Mark Edmands scored singles for the Bruins. Isaac Embree chipped in with three assists, while Witzke and Goberis had a couple of assists apiece. The match came a couple of days after back and forth contests on the road. The loss to Kindersley Friday saw the Bruins
go down 6-2 early in the third and come back to 6-5, but gave up an empty net goal with a second left. Hayden Guilderson scored two goals, while Isaac Embree, Jake Fletcher and McChesney scored singles. Matt Lenz was pulled after the fourth Kindersley goal, while he and Matt Lukacs combined for 23 saves in the game. Bruins goaltender Maxim Sidelnik saved 16 in the game. “We played well for the most part that game and carried the play but we has such excessive breakdowns in our game that we gave up a lot of goals,” Lewgood said. “We kind of eliminated that in the third period but by that time it was too late and we weren’t able to come back.” The Saturday game against the Battlefords saw them better prepared and tighter defensively, possibly because the Bruins were facing the team that swept them in the playoffs in last year’s second round. “We’ve had a good battle with these guys over the last few years, especially in the playoffs,” said Lewgood. “When we get a chance to play them, especially in their rink on a weekend it’s a lot of fun.” A shot from the slot was deflected by Goberis for the game winner at 1:59 of overtime. Matthew Chekay, Guilderson and McChesney each scored
Jake Heerspink raced over to celebrate with Estevan Bruins teammate Hayden Guilderson after Guilderson scored Saturday night at the Civic Centre. Photo by Lucas Punkari, North Battlefords News-Optimist singles, while Lukacs stopped 20 of 23 in the win. The team played Tuesday against the La Ronge Ice Wolves before heading
home Friday for a game against Viterra Division foes Yorkton Terriers. For his part, Lewgood isn’t waiting for goaltender Curtis Meger to come
back from Prince Albert, nor Jayden Davis from Lethbridge as they try their luck in the Western Hockey League. “I haven’t reached out
to their teams at all,” Lewgood said. “Those guys play with different teams now.” For those players, the focus is now on wishing them well, he said.
Big Six League meeting The Big Six Hockey League is gearing up for their annual meeting. The meeting of the adult senior hockey league will take place in Oxbow Oct. 1 upstairs at the Lions Den. The league will re-add the Arcola-Kisbey Combines after a one-year absence. The Wawota Flyers are the two-time defending champions of the league after defeating the Yellow
Grass Wheat Kings 4-0 in the league’s final series. Other teams in the league are the Bienfait Coalers, Carlyle Cougars, C a r n d u ff R e d D e v i l s , Midale Mustangs, Oxbow Huskies and Redvers Rockets. The regular season is expected to start by the first week of November with the playoffs starting in early of February.
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Westmoreland Bruins start preseason Sam George of Estevan breaks in on Weyburn’s Chareuh Englot as the Westmoreland Coal peewee AA Bruins hockey team started the pre-season with a home game against the Weyburn Red Wings Thursday at Affinity Place. After reaching the league final last season against the Swift Current Broncos, the Bruins team that was 17-7-1 during the South Saskatchewan Minor Hockey League regular season graduated a lot of players. The regular season gets underway Tuesday in Weyburn with the first home game Oct. 7 at 2:30 p.m. against the Moose Jaw Warriors.
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Elecs running back Hunter Eagles tried to carry some Weyburn Eagles with him and the football last Saturday in Weyburn. Photo by Sabrina Kraft, Weyburn Review
Elecs play better against Weyburn, still winless By Corey Atkinson sports@estevanmercury.ca
The Estevan Comprehensive School Elecs football team is more than just a lot of new players in a lot of new positions, they’re a lot of new players, period. So with that in mind, the 41-20 loss they took Saturday in Weyburn in the third game of the year means they are starting to improve their defence (which gave up 73 to Yorkton just four days prior) and getting a bit of offence going as well. “It was good for us to bounce back after a tough game against Yorkton,” said Elecs head coach Mark Schott. “I was really proud of the way that our team played. We played hard from start to finish and it reveals a lot about the character of our players that they are able to come back after a tough game. We got
the offence going a little bit and the defence played better as well.” Still, giving up 41 points in a loss isn’t a longterm recipe for success but there is progress being made. “We still want to get better and improve after that,” Schott said. The team they play this weekend is a tough test – the Moose Jaw Peacock Tornadoes have been one of the best football programs in the province over the last decade. “We want to get better each week,” said Schott. “We’re trying to get better at practice. We’re trying to be better than we were the previous week. That’s a well-oiled machine there, that program. We’re going to continue to try and move the ball on offence... “It’s tough to say exactly what a successful day for us would be but we want
to go out and compete hard and have a tight game and see what happens down the stretch of that game.” With their game Saturday at home against Peacock, the Elecs are part of the football day in Estevan with peewee, bantam and atom all playing at Woodlawn as well. “It should be an exciting day,” said Schott, whose Elecs play at 2 p.m. “Lots of fans in the stands and different festivities going on down at Woodlawn and I think as the week progresses and the week goes closer there’s definitely going to be buzz and excitement for Saturday.” The Power Dodge atom Cudas play Weyburn’s atom team at 10 a.m., the Century 21 peewee Chargers play at 11:30 a.m. against the Weyburn Ravens and the Moose Jaw Raiders battle the Lions Club bantam Oilers at 4:30 p.m.
TS&M Bruins win season opener The TS&M bantam AA Bruins performed well in their season opener Sunday in Yorkton, gathering a 6-3 victory over the Yorkton Terriers. The Terriers led off the scoring early in the first but the Bruins roared back with goals from Adrien Riddell, Tayce Miller and Turner McMil-
len. Blayze Siebert scored two, and Kieran Stewart scored once in the second as the Bruins took a 6-2 lead after 40 minutes despite being outshot 33-21 by Yorkton. The Bruins then held on in the third as the Terriers only got one goal back. The Bruins were onefor-four on the power play
and successfully killed off all five penalties. Goaltender Zane Winter stood tall in the net and stopped 37 of 40 shots. The Bruins’ next action is Saturday at home to the Saskatoon Maniacs. Game time at Affinity Place is 7 p.m. They also host the North East Wolfpack Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
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The first Annual Dustin Pratt Memorial Golf tournament that was held August 26/2017 at TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club, was a huge success! We had a full turn out of 36 teams. The fund raised just over $17,000.00 after expenses, to help go towards youth sports and local families in need. We would like to thank all our sponsors, as we got an overwhelming amount of donations along with prizes that helped make the first annual golf tournament so successful. We would also like to thank everyone that helped the day of the tournament. We look forward to continuing this event each year & hope to see everyone again next year. We have already put some funds towards helping a local family in need while their child is being hospitalized. We look forward to helping as many children & families as we can. Thank you, Dustin Pratt Memorial Fund
Atom Bruins fall to Weyburn Tannyn Curtis skates up the ice as the Atom Tier I Estevan Bruins, sponsored by Caryle Motor Products, fell 12-2 in their opening pre-season game at the Civic Auditorium Sunday afternoon. Hudson Hirkala and Carson Deichert scored the goals for Estevan in the game, which got netminding from both Jaxon Kuchinka and Cowan Ludke.
Box lacrosse association hands out awards By Corey Atkinson Sports@estevanmercury.ca
For the first time, the Estevan Minor Box Lacrosse Association handed out end of the year awards to their top players, coaches and officials after a successful summer. Cecile Seemann won the volunteer of the year. Seeman works on scheduling and with the tykes and minityke division. “Last year, it was my first year and I helped with registration, and I helped Roxie (Roxane Pratt) with the supper and just... helped kind of where I’m needed,” said Seemann. “It was a huge surprise. I wasn’t expecting it at all.” Other nominees were Carol Chaikowsky, Pratt and Michelle Lemcke. Jim Ludwig was named coach of the year. Ludwig took time out of his schedule to be the head coach of the midget program and is a long-time coach and volunteer. Other nominees were Marc
Seeman, Eric Shier, Dion Wagstaff and Tim Hollingshead. The official of the year was Frank Debruyn. Also a football and basketball official, Debruyn trains other officials in lacrosse – starting up the program in Weyburn. Jase Malaryk was the other nominee. Codie Lemcke was the female player of the year. “I tried helping everyone out as much as I could and helping out the team and encouraging them,” said Lemcke, who had one goal on the bantam season and will be going into midget next year. Other nominees for the award were Jade Jumbe, Selena Hollingshead, Brielle Farr and Jordyn Seeman. The male player of the year was Nathan Wagstaff. He went to peewee nationals and was a leader on the peewee Voltz team. Other nominees for the award were Levi Hollingshead, Owen Williams, Carson Seeman and Marcus Jumbe.
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Elaine J. Smith 1950 - 2017 With sadness, the family of Elaine announces her passing on Friday, September 15, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Estevan, SK at the age of 67 years. To remember and cherish Elaine's memory are her five sisters: Bernice (Frank) Verger of Wetaskiwin, AB, Mata Harder of Steinbach, MB, Martha Minkus of Lethbridge, AB, Marilyn Scholpp of Estevan and Beverly (Richard) Sovdi of Estevan, as well as nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews who cherished her, and a special lifelong friend, Gloria Kolenz of Estevan. Elaine was predeceased by her parents, John and Emelia Smith; brothers-in-law, Henry Harder, Raymond Minkus and nieces, Cheryl Minkus and Darlene Laderoute. The Funeral Service took place on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Rev. Daniel Krauss officiating. Immediately following the service, a luncheon was held at the Nicholson Centre, Estevan. Inurnment took place at the Estevan City Cemetery Columbarium. If friends so desire, donations in Elaine's memory may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, SK, S4P 2R3. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
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Obituaries Gloria Fordyce (Nicholson) March 1, 1934 to September 8, 2017 Gloria passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Gloria was preceded by her parents, Rose & Charlie Nicholson and brother Allan Nicholson. Gloria is survived by daughters, Sandi Smith and Joyce Fordyce (Gregg Sewell) and grandson Trenton Sewell. She leaves behind extended family members and cousins as well as many good friends and neighbours she collected over the years from all corners of the world. Originally from Estevan Sask, even though Gloria lived in North Vancouver BC for 50 years, she still called Saskatchewan home. The smell of the after a summer storm, the wheat fields blowing in the wind and the friendly Prairies faces where her fondest memories. She had a personality and smile that would light up a room, always ready to engage in a conversation, glass of wine and light hearted humor. After leaving Estevan in 1967, most of her working career was with the civilian side of the RCMP in Burnaby and North Vancouver. Outside of work and family, her time was spent with in the figure skating community, neighbours, friends, hosting wonderful parties and in recent years at the Cottonwood Community Gardens where she grew donated produce to the Vancouver Food Bank. Please toast a glass to Gloria and share your favorite story. Gloria will be coming home next spring to be interned along side her Parents, Rose & Charlie Nicholson. “You can no longer see me, but please know I am there. I am the flowers in the garden, I am the wind beneath your hair.” Mahaffy, Donalda Lorraine (née Alexander) June 7, 1932 - Sept. 16, 2017 Donalda, beloved wife of Earle for 62 years, mother of James (Linda); daughter, Maureen (Randy) Ulrich; grandmother of Robin, Brent (Trish), Blaire, and Sara; sister of Judy (Dennis) Strauss; aunt of Kristin Strauss and David (Wendy) Strauss; great aunt of Katrina and Rebecca; sister-in-law of Laura Meyer, passed away peacefully in Estevan, Sask. on Saturday, September 16, 2017 under the compassionate care of the Hillview Manor staff at the age of 85 years. She was predeceased by her parents, James and Marguerite (Anderson) Alexander and her brother-in-law Sandy Meyer. A Memorial Service for Donalda was held on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's United Church, Estevan, Sask. with Rev. Jason Richards officiating. Immediately following the service, a luncheon was held in the auditorium at St. Paul's United Church. Interment took place at Woodley Cromar Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations in Donalda's memory may be made to the St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation, 1176 Nicholson Road, Estevan, SK, S4A 0H3 or Smile Services Inc., 1201 - 2nd Street, Estevan, SK, S4A 0M1. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
Margaret Herberholz (Young) née Mokelki 1922 - 2017 Margaret Herberholz (Young) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at the age of 94 years. She was predeceased by her parents, John & Helen Mokelki; sisters, Rose Dub & Matilda Dutowski; brothers, Chris (Phyllis), George, Joe & Jack Makelki; first husband, George Young; second husband, Jacob Herberholz; daughter, Janet Karlson; sons, Garry, Gordon & Dennis Young and grandchildren, Corrine Young & Kevin Young. Margaret was born on November 20, 1922 at Torquay, Saskatchewan and was the oldest in a family of 9 children. On December 18, 1943 she married George Young of Oungre, Saskatchewan and together they raised a family of six children on a farm south of Oungre. Margaret enjoyed cooking and was handy at making large quantities of food for the threshing crews. She was also kept busy shipping both cream and eggs by train from Oungre. George passed away on November 21, 1970. Margaret stayed on the family farm with the help of her son Garry. As Ken grew older he also helped her with the management of the farm. Margaret later met Jacob Herberholz and they were married on June 29, 1981. Margaret and Jacob moved to Weyburn and together they lived at several different houses in Weyburn. Jacob passed away on June 12, 1993 and Margaret continued to live on her own until 2017 at which time she moved into Tatagwa, House #5. Margaret enjoyed playing bingo, various card games, gardening, cooking, knitting, crocheting, cross stitch and sewing. Many of the family members wore clothes lovingly made by Margaret. She enjoyed family gatherings and regularly attended Makelki and Young family reunions. Margaret suffered a stroke on September 9, 2017 and her last days were spent in the Regina General Hospital with her family at her side. Margaret will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Linda (Lavern) Lotten of Oungre, SK and son, Ken (Janine) Young of Oungre, SK; son-in-law, Ernest Karlson and daughter-in-law, Lorie Young; 15 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; sister, Kathy Ashworth; brother, Charlie Mokelki; sisters-in-law, Marcella Makelki, Florence Makelki & Donna Makelki; Jacob’s family, Joanne (Jerry) Fowler and their children, Tanis & Kasey and Debbie Peterson as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A Private Family viewing was held on Monday, September 18, 2017 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Fletcher Funeral Chapel. Weyburn, Saskatchewan. The Funeral Service for Margaret was held on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. from Grace United Church, Weyburn, Saskatchewan with Reverend M. Barnabas officiating. Interment was at Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Weyburn, Saskatchewan and Pallbearers were Chris Karlson, Jody Karlson, Lyndon Lotten, Aaron Young, Jason Young and Kevin Stewart. Donations in memory of Margaret may be made to the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention or Alzheimer Society. Condolences may be left at: www.fletcherfuneralchapel.com Arrangements entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapel Weyburn, Saskatchewan 306-842-5432
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Francis Daniel Huggins 1931 - 2017 HUGGINS, Francis Daniel of Red Deer was called home to the Lord on September 11, 2017 at the age of 86 years. Frank was born on August 26, 1931 in Kerrobert, Saskatchewan to Lawrence and Violet Huggins. Frank spent his youth and childhood in Saskatchewan. In 1956 he married Margaret Selk and together they raised their family. They lived in a number of places across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta while moving with Frank’s oilfield job. They moved to Red Deer in 1986 where they put down roots for good. Frank loved to curl and golf. Both he and Margaret were members of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. During these years they took many vacations together with friends and family. Frank will be remembered by his two children; Jeff Huggins (Karen) of Carbon, Alberta, Nicole Huggins (Sean) of Red Deer, and three grandchildren; Adam, Jeff and Michael. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret in 2014 and his parents, Lawrence and Violet. A Celebration of Frank’s life was held at the Eventide Funeral Home (4820 45 Street, Red Deer) on Sept 21. A private family interment will be held at the Estevan City Cemetery, Estevan, Saskatchewan at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta (www.alzheimer.ab.ca).
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