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Fire department has moved to new fire hall By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
After nearly a year of work and renovations, the Estevan Fire Rescue Service has moved into its new home on 13th Avenue in Estevan. The fire department was able to relocate its turnout gear, fire trucks and other rescue equipment into the building on Nov. 18, enabling it to begin operations out of the building. The fire department was waiting for the locksmith and contractor to finish and secure the apparatus floor before moving the equipment. Fire Chief Dale Feser said the move went well, and the firefighters worked hard to get the building ready for the equipment to be moved over. “The firefighters have put in thousands and thousands of volunteered hours,” said Feser. “These guys are not getting paid to do this, to ensure that we are keeping the costs low when
it comes to both doing the transition and the relocation into the new fire hall. “Whenever we have a lot of available manpower, we’re definitely going to take advantage of that and get them doing something over here.” The offices for Feser, Deputy Chief Rick Davies and administrative assistant Rhonda Gillespie have also been shifted over. The fire department has been busy since relocating its operations over from the old fire hall on Third Street, as it has responded to eight calls, as of Monday afternoon. “We are extremely excited to be operational in our new location here,” said Feser. “Of course, there is still a lot of elbow grease and work to be done here yet, but we are functional both with our offices as well as emergency response of the apparatus floor as well.” Some additional rooms still need to be constructed for the apparatus floor, in-
Estevan Fire Chief Dale Feser stands next to one of the fire trucks in the bay of Estevan’s new fire hall. The fire department has moved its operation, fire trucks and turnout gear to the hall. cluding an air compressor fill room and a room to clean and dry the turnout gear. And there is some work remaining for painting
and tidying up the building. There is little that remains at the old fire hall. A lot of the antiquities are still upstairs. Those historical
items will be part of displays in the front entrance of the new fire hall. A fire prevention and public education area will also be out
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Pam Currie steps down from Cornerstone board A long-time school board trustee for Estevan has announced she is stepping down from the South East Cornerstone Public School Division’s board. Pam Currie resigned from the board at the Nov. 22 meeting in Weyburn. Currie had 20 years of school board experience, serving as a member of the Estevan Public School Board from 1997 to 2005, and then as one of two Estevan representatives on the Cornerstone board from 2006 until her resignation. She had to step down because she and her husband Paul are moving to Esterhazy to be closer to their family. Esterhazy falls outside of the Cornerstone boundaries. “I was happy to serve on the board all these years because I felt it was important to get Estevan’s point across at the table,” Currie said. “I thought, I hoped, I was doing good things and
I spoke up when I figured it was necessary to do so.” A by-election will be needed to fill Currie’s seat. Shelley Toth, the division’s chief financial officer, has been designated as the returning officer for the byelection. The deadline to file nominations will be Jan. 31, 2018, and if a by-election is needed, it would take place on March 7 of next year. Currie had fulfilled one year of the four-year commitment, so the successful candidate would be required to complete the term. Currie said when she decided to run in the 2016 school board election, she and her husband weren’t looking to relocate out of Estevan, so she decided to run again. She was elected via acclamation, along with new trustee Shari Sutter, who replaced another experienced trustee, Janet Foord. Foord didn’t run in last year’s election because she had also moved out of the
school division. Currie said the current board has some challenging times because of what’s happening in education. “The current board will be able to get through it, I’m sure and I really enjoyed being with these board members and appreciated their company,” she said. “I think, for the most part, we were able to complement one another. We didn’t always agree on all the tough decisions, but that’s fine, that’s how it should be sometimes.” Currie said she got involved in education governance over 20 years ago, with experienced trustees such as Shirley Batters, Linda Perry, Ron Jickling and the late Gerry Muir already present. They served as valuable mentors. When she was elected for the first time in 1997, she was the mother of a 10-year-old and a sevenyear-old. Both she and her
husband worked full-time jobs. “But how can one not be passionate about children, education and our future?” she said. Currie was named to the Estevan Comprehensive School’s board, which also included trustees from the former Estevan Rural School Board (now part of South East Cornerstone) and the former Estevan Roman Catholic Separate School Board (now part of Holy Family). She believes they did good things together. “One of them was the organizing and running of the chem-free grad party on grad night,” said Currie. “It was a very big feat to do, but was very well worth it to be able to keep them all together on grad night and in a safe and fun environment.” Chem-free continued after the public and rural board were amalgamated
Pam Currie into South East Cornerstone. When the forced amalgamations happened in Saskatchewan 12 years ago, Currie said it was very difficult and boards felt that they would lose their identity, autonomy and local decision making ability. So she wanted to be a local trustee on the board. There were challenges at first, but the boards did eventually come together. “I was always very
vocal and expressed how I felt about making the tough decisions at this new board table,” said Currie. “Eventually we started to find our way and worked together in our new amalgamated world and made good decisions for kids, staff and ratepayers.” Currie said it has been a pleasure to serve on the Cornerstone board, as there are talented and experienced people at the table and staff doing hard work.
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ECS students ready to perform musical By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
After months of hard work and rehearsals, the Estevan Comprehensive School (ECS) is ready for its biennial musical. School of Rock will be performed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., and on Sunday at 2 p.m. All performances will be at the ECS cafetorium. School of Rock features the talents of 34 students who are part of the cast, 11 more who work in the backstage crew, and 15 cosmetology students who are involved with makeup and hair. Another 24 staff helpers and volunteers from the community are also involved with the production. A pit band will accompany the vocalists and play music between scenes. Evanne Wilhelm, who directs the show alongside ECS music teacher Kyle Whitehead, said the dress rehearsals have been going very well. “We just had a huge weekend (of rehearsing),” said Wilhelm. “We were there for three days. It was a big marathon rehearsal.
The kids are anxious to get in front of an audience and they are ready to go.” Wilhelm called School of Rock a modern musical, based on the 2003 movie starring Jack Black. Student Levi Stepp, who has the lead role of Dewey Finn, bases his character on Black’s portrayal of Finn, and another student, Abby Hanna, does the same for her portrayal of Joan Cusack’s Rosalie Mullins character. Songs should appeal to adults in their 30s, 40s and 50s. “The music is really reflective of bands like AC/ DC, Mötley Crüe, KISS, Rush and the Rolling Stones, all of those kinds of bands,” said Wilhelm. “It doesn’t have actual songs from them, but you will hear little snipets of some of those bands.” Music lovers who are fans of those bands will enjoy School of Rock, she said, even if they’re not a fan of musicals. ECS student Tyler Knibbs has created video projection to create the images for some of the sets, which hasn’t been done for the sets.
From left, Abby Hanna (playing Rosalie Mullins) and Levi Stepp (playing Dewey Finn) converse during a dress rehearsal for School of Rock. Students have been busy promoting School of Rock. They performed parts of the musical at the gala supper for the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation’s Festival of Trees on Saturday night, and donated a dollar from every ticket sold that night to the hospital foundation. They also performed at a pep rally on Monday morning at the school, and
they will have a showing for local students in Grades 5 to 8 on Wednesday. “The Festival of Trees performance was amazing because we were so fortunate they allowed us to be there and be part of that experience, because it got the word out,” said Wilhelm. There are a few tweaks that need to be made, Wilhelm said, and changes
will be made until the last show on Sunday. They can always work on skills and on character development. “We never call it a perfect project; it’s more about the process than it is the end result,” Wilhelm said. Wilhelm stressed that the profits from this year’s production will be used to make the next musical in two years possible. At least
half of the tickets for this year need to be sold to have enough money for the next musical. Ticket sales are going well, she said, but a lot of tickets are still available. Saturday night’s performance has been the most popular. VIP tables are already sold out. Tickets can be purchased at Pharmasave.
Motorists asked to watch out for fire trucks « A1 members here as well now, to see if they would be so inclined to provide a guided tour a couple times a month throughout the year, so that way it gives them a sense of ownership,” said Feser. “These guys and gals have contributed tonnes and tonnes of hours (to the fire department) throughout the years and have since retired, but I would like to keep them part of the fire department.” There were delays during the renovation of the new fire hall, while the fire department was
waiting for supplies so that the contractors could get in and do their necessary work. “We used all local contractors and suppliers in the city of Estevan and surrounding areas, and they have done an amazing job,” said Feser. But the renovation of the building went well, and the fire department didn’t want to rush the process. There were some water main breaks that occurred early in the process, which proved to be the only unbudgeted expense. No red flags have
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come up since the building was purchased early in the year. “We have really good soil conditions, especially the property that this building sits on, and the concrete slab is in great shape,” said Feser. “They just could not believe how well it stood up.” The new fire hall gives the local firefighters considerably more space. Feser said they’re pleased to have additional room in the bay where the fire trucks, turnout gear and lockers are located. “It was very, very crowded, especially when the guys and gals were getting dressed to respond to an emergency,” said Feser. “We had very little space … but now we do have a lot of adequate space in
behind the trucks and off to the sides so that way everybody can get dressed.” The firefighters will now be able to get dressed, review the nature of the call, look at the response area maps and then head to the calls in one area. Feser stressed it is important for motorists and pedestrians to be aware that the fire department is now working out of the fire hall. It means fire trucks will be turning out of the fire hall onto 13th Avenue and Souris Avenue North, and heading to emergencies in all different directions. “Be cautious. If you see the lights and sirens, please yield the right of way to the emergency vehicles, not only the fire department but also police,
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Community shows tremendous support for hospital foundation’s Festival of Trees By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
The St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation once again enjoyed outstanding support from the community for its annual Festival of Trees, which ran from Friday to Sunday at Affinity Place. Four events took place over the span of three days, bringing in people of all ages and raising funds and awareness for the foundation, which purchases capital equipment for the hospital. Many of the events had a Celtic theme. Becky Cassidy, the executive director for the hospital foundation, said the organization was “overwhelmed” with the support shown this year. “People just really want to come, because it’s a lot of fun and it’s a great event, and we’re just really grateful for the people that participated,” she told the Mercury. The festival kicked off on Friday afternoon with the O Come All Ye Seniors tea, which attracted an estimated 215 people. Cassidy said the people who attended had a good time and enjoyed the entertainment.
great as well.’ A fundraising supper, named A Celtic Christmas, was held on Saturday night and was the primary fundraiser for the weekend. More than 600 tickets were sold, and more people were present to volunteer. The evening opened with a supper and various Christmas and Celtic games. Then the Tilted Kilts took the stage to provide entertainment. “The Tilted Kilts were absolutely phenomenal,” said Cassidy. “They kept the crowd going and everyone just loved them. By the end we had people up and dancing, and it was really a lot of fun.” Since the foundation wanted to have a Celtic theme for this year’s festival, Cassidy said it worked out perfectly to have the Tilted Kilts perform. Live and silent auctions were also part of the evening. The live auction generated a little more than $56,000. The top-selling items were a trip for two to San Francisco and the Napa Valley wine country, and a people’s choice Christmas tree. People who visited the hospital before the
Lead guitarist and vocalist Todd McCubbin from the Tilted Kilts, has been with the band for five years. He sang at The Festival of Trees on Saturday Nov. 25 at Affinity Place. Photo by William Acri The Tartans and Tiaras father-daughter gala on Friday night had about 120 tickets sold. “We were really happy with everything, and the little girls in attendance were great,” said Cassidy. “The entertainment was
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A large crowd turned out on Saturday night for the gala supper and the performance by the Tilted Kilts. Photo by William Acri The silent auction topped $24,000, so the total generated by the auctions exceeded $80,000. “We’re really, really happy with how it turned out, and we’re really, really appreciative of all the generous donors from southeast Saskatchewan, because it really goes a long way,” said Cassidy. “This (the Festival of Trees) is our biggest fundraiser, and our auction is what brings in the most money.” The other Christmas trees were included in the silent auction, and they combined to raise a lot of money. “The trees were just beautiful,” said Cassidy. “We have so many comments every year about how nice they are.” Cassidy estimates the tree committee alone dedicates about 60 hours to decorating all of the trees. The weekend wrapped up with Santa’s Breakfast with the Bruins, sponsored by Estevan Mercury Publications. Nearly 1,500 people, many of them children, turned out to enjoy a pancake breakfast and view the trees available. The young people could interact with members of the Power Dodge Estevan Bruins, give their Christmas wish lists to Santa Claus and participate in games and crafts. “Everyone had a great time,” said Cassidy. The weekend is not only a big fundraiser for the foundation, but it also creates awareness about the organization’s efforts, and its importance to the
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community. “We are 100 per cent run by donations,” said Cassidy. “We don’t receive funding from the government. The foundation does not receive any funding from any source other than grants and donations.” The four events allow the foundation to hit every demographic, she said. St. Joseph’s Hospital CEO Greg Hoffort pointed to three particular projects that were made possible through support for the foundation. The first was the dialysis unit, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. It has allowed people to remain in the community and receive dialysis up to three times per week. Before the unit opened, patients had to travel to Regina. Many of them relocated to the Queen City. The second is the chemotherapy unit, which also allows local residents to
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Marijuana picture getting clearer The provincial government has yet to table its legislation concerning cannabis marijuana legalization, but at least the public’s thoughts on the issue are a little clearer. The provincial government released the results of its cannabis survey last week. More than 33,000 people responded to the survey, which not only shows the level of interest from the public for this issue, but also gives the government a really good indication of where the public stands on the various issues associated with legalization. To get about three per cent of the population to respond is actually a pretty good accomplishment. Perhaps the most surprising finding is 45.2 per cent of people favour governmentrun retailers selling pot, which would be a similar structure to the government liquour stores found in this province. Considering the government has been trying to move away from publicly owned liquor stores, it shows there is some strong support remaining for government to be involved in the sale of alcohol, and now marijuana. One has to wonder how seriously the government had considered some form of
From the Top of the Pile BRIAN ZINCHUK
What number did you want? The oddest thing happened the other day. Someone asked me what my fax number was. It kinda felt like they were asking where the livery stable was, or how much it would be to buy a buggy whip. Sorry, I responded. We got rid of our fax line months ago. Indeed, last spring my publisher and I used my wife’s truck to haul away a small mountain of obsolete tech gear to the recyclers, from long dead photocopiers to the fax machine. It was a good purge for the office, and this comes from a guy who doesn’t throw out much of anything. We ditched the fax machine because, well, no one was using it. We only got a handful of faxes a month, but we were paying around $38 a month for a dedicated fax line. The number of faxes we were sending out in a year had dwindled to the point where you could count them on one
these stores, and if these findings will cause the government to rethink its strategy. The other findings are likely what you would have expected. People don’t think marijuana should be consumed in their vehicles. They don’t think it should be used by those under the age of 18. They think consumption should be banned in public places. And people are concerned about impaired driving due to cannabis. It seems like most people who responded are taking a similar approach to cannabis sales and consumption as alcohol. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. There are a number of parallels between the two, at least when it comes to sales, and where it should be consumed. One big exception, of course is that alcohol is legal in many countries, while cannabis is legal in only a few countries. Marijuana will be legal across the country in just seven months. There’s no point in digging our heads in the sand and pretending it isn’t happening. You might not like it, but it is inevitable. Saskatchewan’s government has drawn criticism for the slow process in legalizing
marijuana, although it certainly isn’t alone among the provinces. That criticism is warranted. It’s been particularly tough on municipalities, who have been waiting and waiting for this legislation to come down. They can’t move forward with their own strategies until they know for certain what the provincial government is going to do. The new laws are expected to be revealed later this month. At the same time, the federal government deserves its fair share of blame, too. The federal government has decided to take the almost unprecedented step of legalizing marijuana, and then dumped much of the issue in the provinces’ collective laps. It’s important for the provinces to have some control over possession and consumption laws, just like they do with alcohol, but did all of this need to happen by the middle of next year? It’s good that we now know where the public stands on this issue. It’s also encouraging to see so many people took the time to respond to the survey. Now we have to play the waiting game to find out how much the government is onside with the public.
hand. Time to go, the publisher announced, and there was no outcry in response. The next printing of my business card was devoid of a fax number, but we added our Facebook and Twitter addresses. In the nine months or so since the fax disappeared, this was the first inquiry I’ve had about it. I honestly cannot remember the last time I sent a fax. The multifunction printer I got about three or four years ago has a built-in fax. For a while, I had a phone line hooked up to it, but no longer. I never, ever used it in that capacity. A long, long time ago, you had to buy fax software (remember that?) for your computer’s modem (that too?) to turn your computer into a fax. It was a glorious thing to send a fax directly from WordPerfect (what about that?). Then Windows incorporated faxing into its operating system, and all was right with the world, until it then stripped that capability out. I think current Windows once again has built-in fax capability, but I’ve never had the need to use it. Nor can I. The last time I had a modem built into my desktop computer, I think the calendar started with a 19. Maybe I could connect through my multifunction printer? In their day, they were glorious things. We used to have a bin in the centre of the Battlefords News-Optimist newsroom where the front office staff would dutifully deposit all our press releases. I would dive into that before the editor, just to see what was happening right now, generally looking for press releases from the local Mounties. Then some day that just kinda
ended, and I don’t think many people noticed. I think I had set up my dad’s fax on an ident-i-call system. That was a service where SaskTel would assign different phone numbers, with different rings, to the same phone line. The service only cost a couple bucks more, but was a lot cheaper than a dedicated line. Cutting-edge, 1990s stuff, I tell ya! Dad was a big fan of the fax machine, but he hasn’t mentioned it in a long time. And since he cut the cord and went to cellphone-only, I guess his fax is a dinosaur as well. These days the closest thing I do to faxing is taking a picture of a document with my cellphone and emailing or messaging it. Some people simply will not let their fax go, however. I get regular reports from a certain government ministry. Until just a few years ago, they would print off their report on their printer, scan it with their fax machine as if to send a fax, then email me the scan of the fax. Finally, after many moons of trying to deal with this madness, I impressed on them it’s easier to just send the original file, so I now get that as a .pdf. Text recognition software is so good now, it makes all those images readable. I put the .pdf file through Adobe Acrobat, and viola, I can cut and paste! Who mourns for the fax? Probably the same people who miss telegrams, and the teletype. Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian.zinchuk@ sasktel.net.
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Bruins at a bit of a crossroads Corey Atkinson New Material Only This Wednesday’s game against the Yorkton Terriers marks the halfway point of the season for the Power Dodge Estevan Bruins. At various times this year they’ve been an offensive juggernaut and a frustrating unit to try to figure out. They’ve scored at will with the highest amount of goals in the league. The 122 goals they’ve scored heading into Wednesday’s action has just been one fewer than Melville and Yorkton have scored combined. After scoring 12 goals last season, Zach Goberis has been a revelation leading the league in scoring and with 25 goals so far through the first 28 games; he’s on pace for 50. He’s scored only six fewer goals than team leading scorer Matt McNeil had all last year. In fact, no one wearing black white and gold in the last seven years has scored at Goberis’ pace this season. But as the season has worn on the defensive systems are getting tighter and tighter. In a very short time the good teams will get better and the teams the Bruins have to beat in order to be the best in the league will be an even more difficult bridge to cross. Nowhere was that more evident than the recent road trip to the Sherwood Division, where an injury depleted Bruins team gave their all and still lost some very close games. They only won one of four in a five-day stretch. If they were healthy, it’s likely a much different story. If it was the playoffs and the season was on the line, maybe players would gut out injuries more than they would if there were healthy bodies waiting behind them for icetime. But it didn’t happen like that. Instead, the team now waits between now and the roster deadline to find out who’s going to stay and who’s going elsewhere. And a banged up team losing a game is still losing a game. That’s not to say the right mix of players isn’t already here. Goberis and and Jake Fletcher and Hayden Guilderson and Kaelan Holt and Michael McChesney – an American who may well be playing for team Canada West at the Junior A Challenge in a few weeks – are stars in this league and any one of those players would be welcomed with open arms on any first line in the SJHL. Jake Heerspink and Johnny Witzke have played great defence all year and Arthur Miller and Jake Tesarowski have been fantastic since coming in mid-season. TJ Irey and Matthew Chekay are showing great strides as rookies and have stood out in a crowded rookie field with the Bruins’ bottom two lines, to the point where they fit in well in the top two lines. And Matt Lukacs has been great at times in the Bruin net. The great players are here. They click well together and play a brand of river hockey that’s been very entertaining so far. But now the second part of the season isn’t so much about how many goals you can score, it’s about how many you can prevent. The blocked shots will hurt and in most cases leave a bruise but they’ll also get you wins in the playoffs. It remains to be seen how the Bruins will manage tweaking their systems, but the teams that lead the league in goals infrequently win in the playoffs’ later rounds. Flin Flon led the league in goals last season and were swept in the final. Two seasons ago the Battlefords North Stars led the league in goals but it was Melfort that won the SJHL. Flin Flon led the league in scoring in 2014-15 but lost in the first round. In recent years, there’s an abundance of offensive skill that’s been left on the outside looking in once the Canalta Cup has been handed out and the winning team is skating around with it. Can the Bruins be the team that bucks that trend?
Questions remain over the Civic Auditorium’s future The editor: I am amazed at the confusion on coffee row, among other places, on the status of the Civic Auditorium in spite of considerable coverage in last week’s Mercury. It’s known that a recent engineering report identified serious structural concerns and listed million dollars in high priority work. However, the serious structural work is not as serious or urgent as some people think and accounts for about $300,000. The report lists $2.9 million of high priority work ($1.4 million of which is architectural), but that appears to be for a significant upgrade. The high priority items are for “life safety or code compliance where immediate action is required.”
Most of the high priority items appear to be for “code compliance,” but if you see the list you begin to wonder how many are actually required and what immediate action means. The structural inspection was done on Aug. 17. If there was a concern of imminent collapse, do you suppose the engineer would have waited until November to mention it? There are only three structural items listed as high priority: 1) A recommendation that an assessment of roof trusses be carried out within a year ($25,000). That does not sound to me like immediate action. 2) Further assessment and repair of wood columns ($250,000). The report stated that if the owner didn’t intend to follow up
shortly with this work, the engineer recommends access be restricted. Apparently we do not intend to follow up shortly with this column work. 3) Repair in the next year of a cooling tower frame which is external to the building ($50,000). This has nothing to do with the Civic structure itself. Some of the code related items deemed to be high priority include adding a $15,000 sink and grease interceptor to the kitchen, putting heat in the press box, adding heaters to exit doors, upgrading the lighting system, upgrading the ventilation system, conducting a camera inspection of sewer lines, and upgrading electrical systems, as well as obvious maintenance items like replacing damaged gas pipe
hangers and non-working plumbing fixtures. I wonder if a new rink is even an option. If so, how much it would cost? When would it be completed? How much would it cost to demolish the Civic? I think the issue needs a lot more work. Three rinks are of great value to our community in my opinion. Obviously a considerable amount of money needs to be spent, if only to tear down the Civic. That may be the best option, but let’s make sure the decision is made carefully with sound information. A lot is being concluded on the basis of a $16,000 engineering report which stated a lot of information was not available. Bob Abernethy Estevan
An important milestone The editor: Recently I spoke to my father, Doug Third, and he mentioned he had just finished his 1,000th funeral and/or prayer service. Since our discussion, I have reflected on this remarkable accomplishment.
Obviously, my father is not a priest, minister, pastor or clergy of any kind. He’s just a layman and a retired school teacher. Yet, over these many decades, because of his unique personality, he has been called on by every race, no matter their faith,
to conduct this most personal service. One can only imagine the thousands who have attended and been touched by his dedication to their loved ones. Doug is truly a humble man who has never sought or received recognition
for this significant dedication to his church, city and province. His strong beliefs led him down this path and we are all fortunate if he continues this walk his entire life. Ian Third Alta Vista, Sask.
EPS receives government funding The provincial government has announced $330,000 in support for the Estevan Police Service (EPS) through the Municipal Police Grants program. This money will fund three existing EPS positions in the 2017-18 fiscal year. “Community safety continues to be a top priority in our government,” said Estevan MLA Lori Carr, on behalf of Justice Minister and Attorney General Don Morgan. “I have had the opportunity to see firsthand what this support for targeted policing is doing in Estevan and area. Having
these types of initiatives are very important for keeping our communities safe.” The programs supported through the Municipal Police Grants work to improve community safety through enhanced community policing and serious crime units. Another important program is the Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan unit. The traffic unit has officers from the Estevan and Weyburn police services and the RCMP, and covers southeast Saskatchewan. The unit works to improve safety on the highways through increased
awareness and enforcement of traffic regulations. “We would like to thank the Ministry of Justice as well as the provincial government for their continued support of the Estevan Police Service with the Municipal Police Grant for 2017-18,” said Estevan Mayor Roy Ludwig. “These funds are needed and appreciated as this allows our police service to continue to give the exemplary service to our community that is expected.” “We are appreciative of the provincial funding provided through the
Municipal Police Grants to assist with increasing public safety within our community,” Estevan Police Service Chief Paul Ladouceur said. “These funds provide us with the capacity to enhance our ability to focus on areas such as traffic services, drugs and intelligence and major crime investigations. Without this funding, these services would not be available.” The provincial government provides funds to urban police services across the province to support 128 municipal police positions and policing initiatives.
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Envision the recipient for Savour the Southeast By William Acri wacri@estevanmercery.ca
Savour the Southeast is returning next year with Envision Counselling and Support Centre selected as the recipient of the proceeds that will be generated from the event. The third annual Savour the Southeast will take place on May 5, 2018 at Affinity Place. The funds for the previous edition went to the Estevan Kinsmen and Kinettes Clubs for the construction of the new multipurpose outdoor facility at the park. Savour the Southeast has been popular within the community with thousands of people. The event features alcohol, food and more and it is a great time to sample some of what Saskatchewan has to offer. Envision has always
played an important role within the community and has always been able to provide a well-funded and valuable service for the community. “We raise funds to support our outreach and educational programing. Those funds will help out our office and that will help to fund our outreach in the schools,” said Tanya Andrist, the resource development coordinator for Envision. Receiving the proceeds from Savour the Southeast is no easy task, as Envision will have to help out with the event. “We have to provide volunteers and some of the financial infrastructure. Envision essentially runs the fundraiser and the Savour the Southeast organizing committee does the organizing,” she added. The organizing com-
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residents in Estevan and the surrounding southeast corner of Saskatchewan,” said Josh LeBlanc, co-chair of the Savour the Southeast committee. Benefitting the community has always been the direction that Savour the Southeast has taken and Envision fits that description. “Envision is a commu-
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For the third straight year, Kelly Panteluk Construction Ltd. (KPCL) has earned the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association’s (SHCA) Best Overall Large Project Award. The recognition was presented at the SHCA’s fall convention in Regina on Nov. 16 and 17. KPCL was recognized for its work and leadership with the Highway 39 twinning project east of Estevan, which wrapped up in mid-November at the same time the convention was taking place. Mary Panteluk, who is the vice-president of human resources for KPCL, said the company was extensively involved with the project, including the removal of the existing road surface structure and subgrade; the construction of subgrade and surface structure for 12 kilometres of road; the relocation of the junction of Highways 39 and 18 to a location further to the west
to create a safer turning area; the construction of eight kilometres of new double lanes; and the construction of the new overpass for the coal haul road, creating a new access for the mines to reach local power stations. The previous overpass, located to the west, had been built in the 1970s. “Earthworks placed totalled over 1.2 million cubic metres by the end of the project,” Panteluk told the Mercury. “A unique feature was that the road structure was built using GPS grade controlled machines from the bottom up. This enabled us to build with more accuracy than standard practices.” While KPCL worked with other sub-contractors for crushing and hauling aggregate, as well as paving, those companies worked under KPCL’s direction. KPCL has handled other projects for the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure throughout the company’s history, Panteluk said, and every project is slightly unique.
“While we’ve done a lot of work in the past with either twinning portions of highways, or upgrading the sub-structure, this one would have come with its own set of challenges as well,” said Panteluk. Among those challenges was accommodating traffic. KPCL wanted to limit inconvenience to motorists as much as possible. “There was only period, for less than a week, where the project was reduced to one-lane traffic,” she said. “Throughout the completion of the project, it was necessary to switch traffic flow from one lane to another five different times, and we had seven different detours and cross-over sections.” There would be two or three separate work zones at any given time during the project. “It did leave us with a
Kelly Panteluk Construction Ltd. was presented with the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association’s Best Overall Large Project. Photo submitted massive cleanup operation at the final stage of the project, but it was important for us to limit inconvenience to the public by keeping traffic moving throughout,” said Panteluk. To be eligible for the large project award, the project must be worth at least $10 million. Criteria includes the quality of work,
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The closure of Saskatchewan’s Hearing Aid Plan (SHAP) earlier this year saw mixed responses. Many people expressed discontent with the elimination of the province’s health plan, which had previously covered audiological evaluations and also subsidized hearing aids for low-income people. Though, Jacquie Mvula, an audiologist at Sun Country Hearing, says that it is not as bad as it seems. In some cases, you may even benefit from the termination of the SHAP program. “Some people were very upset when the SHAP program closed because they thought nobody could get help with their hearing aids,” Mvula said. “However that’s not true.” What many people may not know is that the Saskatchewan government partnered with many private clinics, including Sun Country Hearing, 17121AM2 17121AM3
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City celebrates opening of residuals management project By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
Kevin Sutter has been looking forward to the grand opening of the City of Estevan’s new residuals management project for a long time. Sutter, the manager of the city’s water treatment plant and wastewater treatment plant, recalled that when he started with the city in 1987, he saw the city putting the residuals into the Souris River, a process that was condoned at the time. “When I first started with the city, I saw this as a practice that was happening, and although we had all the correct permits in place to dispose of those solids into the Souris River, I saw it as something that wasn’t esthetically pleasing in that area, and it became an industrial practice not to do that anymore,” said Sutter. So Sutter was pleased on Friday when the City of Estevan celebrated the grand opening of the residu-
als management project at the water treatment plant. The project has been operational since Thursday. Representatives of the city, the provincial government and various businesses that handled the project were in attendance. City manager Jeff Ward said the project will result in environmental benefits and improve the community’s quality of life. Construction began in June and included the construction of two settling ponds to store the residuals and the by-products generated by the water treatment plant process. One of the ponds will be used for processing and will go through a one-year process of separating the solids from the water. The water, which will be clean, will be decanted. Once the year is complete, the other pond will be used for filling and processing. While that pond is filling, the other will dry out so
that the solids can eventually be taken to the landfill. “It sequences back and forth for the operation process,” said Sutter. Sutter said talks for the project began in 2010, and the design was completed that year. There were discussions with Aecom Engineering and proposals were sent back and forth. There was a one-year pilot study of the technology, and then the full design was completed in 2012. It has been sitting on the shelf until the provincial and federal governments came forward with support. Not only will there be esthetic improvements thanks to the residuals management project, there will be environmental improvements. Other water plants have also halted with the process, and now remove the solids before disposing of the residual water. “During inspections of our water treatment plant from Saskatchewan Environment, it was always not-
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From left, Coun. Dennis Moore, Ty Doane from PS Electric, Estevan MLA Lori Carr, Tyler Peterson from Glen Peterson Construction, Shane Tracy from Aecom Engineering, Mayor Roy Ludwig, Coun. Travis Frank and water division manager Kevin Sutter participate in the ribbon cutting for the new residuals management project. ed that the practice needed to cease,” said Sutter. The residuals management project has been operating well since it came online on Thursday. The pumps were tested that day, and the process has been fully integrated. “It was nice that we had some nice weather to get the ponds filled up for initial winter time operation,” said Sutter. “It would be a lot harder to do this if it was -20 C when we started up.” Controls that need to be integrated into the water plant, and that was scheduled to happen on Tuesday. Mayor Roy Ludwig applauded the environmental benefits of the project. “We used to dump about 100 to 150 kilograms of residuals, which would be grit and other material into the Souris River,” said Ludwig. “Now that won’t be happening.”
Estevan MLA Lori Carr noted the residuals management project was something that was discussed when she was on council. “It was so overwhelming to see the cost, and just to think how we are going to do this. It’s so much money,” said Carr. “I’m happy to be able to sit in a different seat and be a true partner with the City of Estevan and the federal government.” The residuals management project was funded in part by the provincial and federal governments through the ProvincialTerritorial Infrastructure Component of the National and Regional Projects program. The governments are also funding part of the city’s water intake project, which will shift the primary water source from Bound-
ary Dam to Rafferty Dam, while leaving Boundary as a backup water source. Rafferty is viewed as the better water source. “To have two totally separate water bodies, with pipelines feeding the water plants, and those two water bodies are on two different watersheds … I think the city is well secured well into the future,” said Sutter. Sutter said that project is on track to be completed in 2019. The design process is well underway and the route has been selected. The environmental studies have been concluded. The project will go to tender next year. The provincial and federal governments will each fund up to one-third of the cost of the residuals management and water intake projects. The total contribution from the two levels of government for the two projects was $3.1 million.
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Agencies have been hosting events for newcomers By William Acri wacri@estevanmercery.ca
Westview School has been the site of newcomer events since last January. The purpose of these events is to bring newcomers together and help them transition into living in a new community. Aimee Haralson works for the Estevan and Area Settlement Worker in Schools (SWIS) program that is a partnership with Southeast Newcomer Services. “I help out with the newcomer students and their families with their settlement here in Canada. As soon as these kids step to kindergarten, they have this service and we like to help them. We also help children older than the kindergarten level,” said Haralson.
“I was once a newcomer myself and I just feel the need knowing that I could be helpful, because I have been through different processes as well and it is not that easy. Seeing families in need and knowing what directions I could possibly help them with is wonderful for me,” she added. The children who came out to the event got to play some games with other children such as with building blocks. Haralson and Valentine also participated in the games that some of the children were playing. They aided the children in connecting with each other and becoming friends. Madeleine Valentine is the Regional Kids First community liaison for the South East Cornerstone Public School Division.
She has been helping children and parents new to the community feel comfortable during the settling in process. “We are just looking for making connections with anybody who is new in Canada within the last few years. We try to make their transition a bit easier and get them connected to other families,” said Valentine. “I think they bring lots of value to the community, and lots of them have different education and knowledge and are sharing their knowledge. This has been going on since January of last year and we would like to have them once a month.” Valentine is happy that the school division took action on the issue of helping newcomers integrate.
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Estevan Minor Football hands out awards
By Corey Atkinson sports@estevanmercury.ca
The hardware at the end of the season has been handed out as Penta Completions Estevan Minor Football (EMF) president Paul Duncan looks forward to another season of growth. Coming into the season, Duncan was looking for a 10 per cent growth in the enrolment numbers and nearly got there – eight per cent. “I think we had some success,” Duncan said. “I think the steps we made with relaunching our brand and having the availability for merchandise to get our name in the community a little bit more...” The metallic silver EMF bunny hugs were all over the place throughout the city as the fall and winter have taken hold. Both kids and adults are wearing them. “The support from the community, like Penta Completions, Power Dodge, Century 21 and the Lions club was always great this year,” said Duncan. “Our onfield performance left us wanting a little bit. There’s always room for improvement. This year was one of the years where we had a large rookie crop coming in as kids were moving into different age groups. I firmly believe in the people we have in place, to continue to move the program forward. I think the future is bright and can only go up from here.” The growth that Duncan wants to see in local football will be even further than this year. “If we can get every kid in Estevan playing minor
Estevan Lions Club Bantam Oilers award winners include (third from left), Jonah Bachorcik (defensive MVP, team MVP), Kolby Forseth (sportsmanship), Chris Sutter (fundraising) and Dawson Simon (most improved). Not pictured is offensive MVP Ben Wagstaff. football that would be fantastic,” he said. “The greatest thing about football is that it allows kids from every walk of life, every age group, every athletic style, every body type size, to come out and there is a spot for you on the team. And we really believe football is family.” At the annual general meeting (AGM), Duncan will stay for his second year as president, and Kevin Mortenson returns for another term as vice-president. Staying on the board are Dena Bachorcik, Jason Bresciani, Pat Ford, Lonnie Rooks and Tia Dukart. New to the board will be Luba Feo, Tara Fleck and Kade Bachorcik. Being on the board can be a huge volunteer commitment. “There’s well over 100 hours every year,” Duncan said. “Being coaches, some
President Paul Duncan speaks at the annual general meeting of the Penta Completions Estevan Minor Football.
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of us will go well into the 200-hour mark. But they’re here for the kids. They’re not in it for personal gain or glory or anything along those lines. They’re here helping support the community, giving an opportunity for these kids to come out and learn life lessons and play a good sport.” After the AGM, the banquet saw some of the players take home awards for their hard work during the season. “I think it’s good to recognize the hard work and effort to keep the kids hungry and show the appreciation for their work effort that they put in,” said Duncan. “I firmly believe that the one award every player should strive for is hoisting the championship rather than a personal gain or glory. But it is good to recognize kids and make sure that they understand there is rewards to work ethic.”
Century 21 Peewee Chargers award winners include Seth Peters (Sportsmanship), Kashton Casemore (most improved), Noah Peters (defensive MVP and team MVP) and Preston Sibley (fundraising). Offensive MVP Kross Punshon is third from left in the row of coaches.
Power Dodge Atom Cudas award winners include Peyton Tedler (offensive MVP), Cooper Pukas (Team MVP), Kalib Roy (defensive MVP), Nicholas Ogdanskiy and Matteo Amosah (fundraising awards), Carter Eagles (most improved player) and Rayelle Curtis (sportsmanship).
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Tucker is still with us!!! This sweetie would love if you would pop down to the shelter and take him for a walk or play with him in that the yard! Toys really being out his puppy side. He can’t wait for the day he gets the news he is adopted!
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Estevan Mercury
Bruins drop three of four on latest road trip By Corey Atkinson sports@estevanmercury.ca
The Power Dodge Estevan Bruins lost three of four games on their final Sherwood Division road trip of the year in what turned out to be a battle of attrition. They lost 2-1 to Nipawin Tuesday, beat La Ronge 5-3 Wednesday
and lost 7-4 to Flin Flon Friday and 3-2 to Melfort Saturday. By the end of the trip, Jake Fletcher, Michael McChesney and Matthew Chekay had missed games in there as well. Fletcher opened the scoring Tuesday in Nipawin at 7:02 of the first period but only a couple of minutes later Nipawin tied it up. The Hawks took the
Jake Fletcher of the Bruins skates the puck while on the offensive during the away game against the Nipawin Hawks Nov. 21. Photo by Devin Tasa of the Tisdale Recorder
lead in the second period and didn’t allow any other goals. The Hawks outshot the Bruins 46-21 in the game, and goaltender Matt Lukacs stopped 44 of 46 shots. The following night they lit up the La Ronge Ice Wolves with a 3-1 first period. Jake Heerspink, Arthur Miller and Fletcher scored for the Bruins, who allowed a second period goal and a third period goal to tie it up. Jake Tesarowski put the puck in the net at 17:14 of the third and Hayden Guilderson added an empty net goal at 19:10 to seal the game. Lukacs stopped 32 of 35 shots. Friday, Zach Goberis opened the scoring at 4:31 of the first but that was a rare bright sopt on the game as the Bombers ripped in four goals before the end of the period. Goberis and Tyson Manz brought the Bruins back to 4-3 with a pair of quick goals early in the second, but even after McChesney scored the Bruins couldn’t keep the puck out of their net and were down 6-4. An empty net goal by the Bombers with six seconds left was the icing on their cake. Max Sidelnik started
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Arthur Miller of the Bruins prepares to shoot towards the Nipawin Hawks’ end during the away game Nov. 21. Photo by Devin Tasa, of the Tisdale Recorder in net but gave up three goals on seven shots in just over nine minutes and was replaced by Lukacs. He stopped 35 of 38 the rest of the way. Then Saturday the injury-depleted Bruins were missing some of their big guns but put up a game
effort in the 3-2 loss to the Melfort Mustangs. Kaelan Holt and Goberis scored for the Bruins, who allowed 48 shots to face Lukacs and fired 34 at the Melfort net. Th e B r u in s ar e at home for a pair of games t h i s w e e k a t A ff i n i t y
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Peewee Bear Cats earn wins on busy weekend The Peewee Bear Cats played three different games in two different arenas on the weekend in South Saskatchewan Female Hockey League action but all three games were at home. They won 7-0 over the Weyburn Gold Wings Friday at Power Dodge Ice Centre, lost 5-3 to the Southwest Cyclones at Bienfait in a home game there and then won 6-1 Sunday back at the ice centre.
“Their goalie is a very good goalie and we finally found some ways to get by her (Sunday),” said BearCats assistant coach Kelly Kjersem. The BearCats won the B side of a tournament in Brandon the previous weekend, Kjersem said, and tem team seems to be hitting its stride. Sunday, the team got a pair of early goals from Morgan Kjersem and enjoyed a 2-0 lead at the 1:59
mark of the first period. She had four by the end of the game, and the other goalscorer was Lauren Hassler with a pair. Kjersem also scored on Saturday, and Jacey Farr scored a pair. Friday. Kjersem had three, while Farr, Hailey Gardiner, Madison Mack and Jordyn Kerntopf added singles. Emmy Rae was the goaltender for all three games. The BearCats will play in Weyburn Dec. 3 in their next league action.
Lauren Hassler of the Estevan Peewee BearCats leads the puck across the blue line Sunday afternoon at the Power Dodge Ice Centre.
Sasktel Tankard tickets are now available By Corey Atkinson sports@estevanmercury.ca
Even though the rocks won’t get rolled on the ice for weeks yet, day and weeklong pass tickets for the SaskTel Tankard went on sale late last week. A total of 16 of the top men’s curling teams will be battling it out at Affinity Place from Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 2018 to represent Saskatchewan at the 2018 Tim Hortons Brier in Regina. “We’re actually promoting that the first 100 people who purchase an events pass will get 10 per cent off,” said Helen Fornwald, co-chair of the Tankard organizing committee. “We have an event pass for $80, and that gets you in to the entire event. We have day passes for $20, and we have evening passes for one draw at $10. And then we have a corporate pass and those are 10 tickets and those are $175 each. And it’s rush seating. “All these passes include admission to our patch
with live entertainment Friday and Saturday.” That entertainment will be announced later at the patch, which will be open every night at the Wylie Mitchell Building. Organizers were scheduled to announce a Junior Stars event Tuesday with 16 junior star curlers. With Brent Gedak’s rink qualifying for the event, Fornwald is hoping that spurs further interest in the Tankard
with the ticket sales ramping up as well. “We hope we get lots of support out for our hometown team and we sure wish him good luck,” Fornwald said. “We’re pretty excited about that as well.” The volunteer search still needs some more bodies. Fornwald says they’re about halfway to getting the number they need. The volunteer officials’ clinics will be coming up Dec. 9 at
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Power Tech BearCats blank Regina Capitals Nothing came easy for the Power Tech midget AA BearCats this weekend against one of the South Saskatchewan Female Minor Hockey League’s best teams but they did play well to earn a split against the Regina Capitals. They lost 3-2 Saturday
night and won 2-0 Sunday afternoon at the Power Dodge Ice Centre. To go by winning percentage, the Capitals entered the weekend in second place but because they’ve played fewer games they are currently in fourth place. “Today (Sunday) was
BearCats forward Makenna Morrison tries to break through a pair of Regina Capitals defenders Sunday afternoon at the Power Dodge Ice Centre.
our best game of the year so far,” said BearCats head coach Trevor Morrison. “A total team effort throughout the lineup. Every girl was working hard, taking their responsibilities, going to the dirty spot when it was their turn. It was a total team effort.” The BearCats got a 24save shutout performance from goaltender Morgan Fayle Sunday. Fayle also played in net Saturday but shots weren’t recorded. “Morgan Fayle was unbelievable today. That’s what we expect out of her and that’s what we got,” Morrison said. Goal scorers Saturday were Marci LeBlanc and Starla Mann. Sunday’s twine-denters were also Mann and LeBlanc Saturday, The Bear Cats will take a bit less time on
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Fichter named new president of Estevan Motor Speedway By Corey Atkinson sports@estevanmercury.ca
Estevan’s Byron Fichter has made a living out of making his visions of landscapes, buildings and people into art. But last week, the photographer/ business owner/stock car driver was chosen to be the president of the Estevan Motor Speedway and will be able to apply a similar vision to the speedway for the 2018 season. This will be Fichter’s fourth year on the board but first as president. “I started out just being a fan and watching from the stands, (and then) I got involved in photography and racing in general,” Fichter said. “I’ve been involved in racing organizations and racing events all over North America. I just love the sport, especially of course my hometown track. I was just being more and more involved all the time and I’m just trying to see the sport grow in a positive direction.” Locally, there are a lot of activities at the track in the points racing season for the slingshots, the hobby stocks, the street stocks and the IMCA modifieds, which goes from May to late August. “We’re working with the other tracks to get a schedule locked down, something that works with the other tracks and something that works locally,” Fichter said. “At the same time, I think the new board is con-
sidering all options on non-racing events too, whether it be the enduro (race), the demolition derby or things like the monster trucks or Eve of Destruction keeps coming up. So we’re going to get together and see what makes financial sense and see what’s responsible for us to do and to bring some of those events back.” Ficheter had been involved on the board in previous years for planning for some of the events like the kids night, which saw plenty of children at the racetrack. “I think everyone’s in agreement that in order for our sport to be successful we have to start getting to our young fans because ultimately they’ll be the future of our sport,” he said. Most of the drivers will be coming back for the season, and Fichter said they work hard to keep local drivers happy. “We work especially hard to bring in out of town drivers because we need their support also,” Fichter said. “We have a few people on the committee who reach out to drivers from Minot (North Dakota) and Williston and wherever else and also within Saskatchewan. We’re looking at why they come here or why they don’t come here. All the things you can use to improve and be attractive to people. We want to be known as a racetrack that’s somewhere that people need to be so they make time to travel and come visit us.”
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Antler area for gross consideration of $7.25 million, subject to customary industry adjustments. Acquired assets include 3D seismic data over the producing acreage with a value of approximately $770,000. The effective date of the acquisition is Oct. 1, 2017. The company’s independent reserve engineers will evaluate the proved and probable reserves associated with the assets in conjunction with the yearend 2017 reserve evaluation. Questerre also reported that it is submitting its comments on the draft hydrocarbon regulations to the ministry of Energy and Natural Resources in Quebec this week. The company said it anticipates that subject to the review of the comments received from stakeholders, the regulations should be finalized in
early 2018. Questerre said it is leveraging its expertise gained through early exposure to shale and other nonconventional reservoirs. It has base production and reserves in the tight oil Bakken/Torquay of southeast Saskatchewan and is bringing on production from its lands in the heart of the high-liquids Montney shale fairway. The company said it is a leader on social license to operate issues for its Utica shale gas discovery in the St. Lawrence Lowlands of Quebec and is pursuing oil shale projects with the aim of commercially developing these massive resources.
Donation to the Estevan Tankard From left, 2018 SaskTel Tankard committee co-chairs Helen Fornwald and Leah Moriarty, Estevan Mayor Roy Ludwig, Estevan Curling Club president Devon Fornwald and sponsorship committee co-chair Pauline Ziehl Grimsrud participated in a presentation from the city to the Tankard on Thursday morning. The city is allowing the Tankard to use Affinity Place during the Tankard. The support from the city earned it an eight-ender platinum designation for the event, which will run from Jan. 31 to Feb. 4, 2018 at Affinity Place. Photo submitted
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Obituaries Beverly Jean Ann Kraychy (nee Sands) 1941 – 2017 Beverly Jean Ann Kraychy passed away with family by her side on November 17, 2017 in Rocky Mountain House, AB, at the age of 76 years. She was born in Estevan, SK to Robert and Leona Sands. It was in Estevan where she met Fred Kraychy and later married. During their first years they lived in both Saskatchewan and Alberta before settling permanently with their three children in Rocky Mountain House in 1971. Beverly was a long time volunteer in the community being involved with the Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Hospital Auxiliary and Meals on Wheels for many years. She will be remembered for her kindness and selflessness as she always put others first. Beverly will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 57 years, Fred; her brother Barry Sands (Della) of Estevan, SK; her son, Perry (Karla), daughters, Jacqueline (Brad), Jodi (Greg); and grandchildren, Shianne (Nick), Bradley, Tyler, Parker, Travis, Jordyn and Jessie. Beverly was pre-deceased by her mother, Leona and father, Robert. ‘Though the heart aches with loss and pain, the memories will always remain.’ A private family celebration of Beverly’s life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Rocky General Hospital Palliative Care Unit, JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be forwarded to www.rockyfuneralhome.ca. Rocky and Sylvan Lake Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements. 403-845-2626
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November 29, 2017 A17
Humane Society’s gala was a success
Obituaries Gordon E. Butler August 5, 1930 – November 21, 2017 It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of their father, grandfather, great grandfather, Gordon Eric Butler on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Special Care Home, Estevan, SK at the age of 87 years. Gordon was predeceased by his parents, William and Emily Butler; his wife Audrey; grandson Tyson; and siblings, Fred, Peggy, Buster, Don and
Rita. Left to cherish his memory are Gordon’s children, Greg (Kelly) Butler, Debra (James) Scraper, Lori (Kevin) Schlingmann and Rhonda (Terry) House. Gordon will also be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Amber Schlingmann, Cassidy Schlingmann, Dylan Scraper, Jamie (Jarrett) Bengert, Paige Geisel, Josh (Nikki) House and Chantelle (Aaron) Mack; as well as great grandchildren, Preston Bergen, Zaylan Schlingmann, Isabella Geisel-Metz, Aubrey Bengert, Briella and Tenley Mack and Aria and Jaxon House. Gordon will be lovingly remembered by his sister Rose Nichols and brother Jim (Elaine) Butler. As per Gordon’s wishes a private family graveside service was held at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens. Those so wishing may make donations in memory of Gordon to the Estevan Humane Society, Box 1095, Estevan, SK S4A 2H7. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, SK.
Gordon Melvin Leonard 1931-2017 Gordon Melvin Leonard passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Special Care Home in Estevan, SK on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at the age of 86. Gordon was born on the family farm near Roche Percee, SK on January 30, 1931 to loving parents, Ernest and Annie (North) Leonard. He attended Britannia School along with his older brother Clifford and his younger sister Phyllis. Gordon met Joyce Pederson, a young new teacher at Britannia School in 1947 and the two were married in 1950. The next few years included a move to Bienfait and in 1953 their only daughter, Cheryl, was born. After Gordon accepted a job with Soo Security Motorways in 1955, the family moved to North Portal where they stayed until 1964. A job offer from the Estevan Co-op then brought the family to Estevan where Gordon worked in the furniture department, the service station and as a bulk petroleum truck driver until his retirement in 1990. Gordon liked to work in the yard, tinker with his vehicles, curl, and more than anything else, play his guitar and sing. He started playing for dances at an early age, and continued until the age of 80. For many of those years Gordon and his sister, Phyllis, played for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, in Legion clubrooms, singles’ dances, seniors’ centres, and somewhere every New Year’s Eve. Gordon and Joyce loved to travel and visited Nashville and Las Vegas numerous times, as well as many Canadian destinations. Cruises and camping were also popular holidays for them. They especially enjoyed their holidays when Cheryl, her husband Paul, and granddaughters, Nicole and Jennifer, would join them. Gordon was predeceased by his wife Joyce Leonard; parents, Ernie and Annie Leonard; parents-in-law, Walfred and Shirley Pederson; brother Clifford Leonard; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bill Morrow, June (Roy) Cann, Betty (Gerry) Bateson, Ed Voisin and Alf Farwell. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Cheryl (Paul) Deren, Estevan; granddaughters, Nicole (Greg) Bawden, Pilot Butte and Jennifer (Mike) Brown, Milestone; great grandchildren, Carter and Finley Brown and Emma and Matthew Bawden; sister Phyllis Morrow, Oxbow; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Elda Leonard, Estevan, Donna Voisin, Moose Jaw, Eldeen Farwell, Moose Jaw, Warren (Bev) Pederson, Chase, B.C. and Anne (George) Holman, Regina, and special friend Jan Leonard of Estevan, as well as many nieces and nephews. A Public Visitation was held on Monday, November 27, 2017 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. The Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's United Church, Estevan, with Rev. Jason Richards officiating. Interment followed at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, after which a luncheon was held in the church auditorium. If friends so desire, donations in Gordon's memory may be made to the Shriners Hospitals For Children - Canada, 1003 Decarie Boulevard, Montreal, QC, H4A 0A9 or St. Paul's United Church, 1418 - 3rd Street, Estevan, SK, S4A 0S4. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
Dylan Gilliss, left, was chosen by comedian Doug Arden to be part of the show at the Whiskers and Wine Gala. Photo submitted
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The Estevan Humane Society (EHS) is pleased with the support shown for its inaugural Whiskers and Wine Gala. More than 100 people attended the event on Friday night at the Beefeater Plaza. President Eric Salmers said a live auction and silent auction were wellsupported. They don’t have a final tally for how much money was raised, but he estimates the benefit generated about $20,000 in revenues. Expenses have yet to be fully tabulated. The live auction featured submissions from local artists and some handmade quilts. A painting by Wade Kotelo was the topselling item, as it fetched nearly $1,000. The silent auction included items donated by local businesses and individuals. Comedian Doug Arden was the entertainer. Salmers said Arden did some tableside magic tricks for the audience, and also performed some ventriloquism. “He is truly a multitalented individual, and I think everyone enjoyed him,” said Salmers. There were other events happening in the community last weekend, and Salmers said that likely affected attendance for the gala. The St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation’s Festival of Trees attracted a lot of people, and some people were out of town for events like Agribition in Regina. “I’m glad that we had the attendance we did, and we’re thankful for the people who came out and supported us,” said Salmers. He expects the gala will become an annual event as the EHS tries to host larger fundraisers. “It took a lot of involvement for the volunteers and the board to make it happen,” said Salmers. The money that is raised will go towards the humane society’s animal shelter. Salmers said the EHS would like to build a new shelter, but the existing building also has needs, such as repairs and maintenance. A bank of stainless steel cat cages would be among the shelter’s needs. “It’s a mixture of capital expenses and dayto-day operating,” said Salmers.
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A18 November 29, 2017
Estevan Mercury
Long record means remand on pointing firearm, death threats charges
Public Notice Bylaw No. 2017-17 A Bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 5-2014 Rural Municipality of Estevan No.5 The Council of the Rural Municipality of Estevan No.5, pursuant to Section 207 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007, hereby gives notice of its intention to amend Zoning Bylaw 5-2014 by passing Bylaw 2017-17: 1. That Zoning District Map, Detail map C be amended by changing Parcel K in the SW 11-2-8 w2m to R1 (High Density Country Residential District) rather than CR (Country Residential District); as indicated with bold dashed lines below:
Bylaw Inspection: Interested persons may inspect the proposed bylaw at the Municipal Office in Estevan, #1 – 322 – 4th Street, MondayFriday, all holidays excepted, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is also available on the R.M.’s website: www.rmestevan.ca under the “Planning” tab, then under “Zoning Bylaw”. Bylaw Copies: Copies of the proposed bylaw are available at the Municipal Office. Submissions: Any person may make written or verbal submissions to Council regarding the proposed bylaw at a public meeting. Public Meeting: Council will receive any written or verbal submissions respecting the proposed amendment at a public meeting to be held on Wednesday the 13th day of December, 2017, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. local time, at the municipal office located at #1-322 4th Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan. Dated at Estevan, Saskatchewan this 28th day of November, 2017. Grace Potter Administrator
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An extensive criminal record was the deciding factor in keeping an Estevan man behind bars as he awaits trial for multiple counts for uttering death threats and waving a shotgun around. T.J. Francis Marcil, 29, appeared in Estevan provincial court on Monday for a bail hearing, but it was a little more complicated than that. In addition to three counts of pointing a firearm and two counts of uttering death threats, he also had an outstanding charge of breach of a conditional sentence dating back several years. The 16-month conditional sentence was handed down in 2012, but he breached it by not reporting to his supervisor in June 2013, 64 days before the end of his sentence. Defence attorney Joelle Graham explained that he missed reporting in because he had checked himself into
a rehab program in Victoria, B.C. at the time. His appearance on Nov. 27 was his 76th day in custody since being arrested on Sept. 13. As such, the Crown was willing to stay his charge of breeching the conditional sentence order, as he had served more than 64 days in remand. Judge Lane Wiegers granted the stay, deeming it time served. The three pointing firearm and two uttering death threats charges stem from Aug. 1 to Sept. 13, 2017. Crown prosecutor Ali Shah alleged he kept a pump-action shotgun under his bed’s mattress and would frequently take it out and wave it around. On one occasion, a round discharged from the shotgun, according to Shah, who also alleged Marcil would claim he would use the shotgun for drug enforcement. Marcil is alleged to have pointed the shotgun at three different people, according to the charges, and having uttered death threats
to two of them. Those three people were a friend and that friend’s girlfriend, and the third was Marcil’s own girlfriend whom he lived with. Shah noted that Marcil’s criminal record was in excess of 40 counts, including five for assault, one for assault causing bodily harm, two for uttering threats and one for drug charges. Many of the charges were for breaches of court orders and failing to appear. Graham explained that Marcil has been contending with a diagnosed mental illness, and would at times go off his medications, including when he moved to Estevan. She said he thought he would do well in Estevan without taking his medications, and was self-medicating. Graham contended, “There is another version of the events out there” with reference to who exactly was pointing the shotgun, something judge Wiegers noted may be an
issue at trial. Graham put forward a release plan where Marcil would live with his parents and younger brother in Weyburn, with his mother putting up a non-cash $500 surety. She suggested strict conditions and electronic monitoring. Marcil’s mother spoke briefly to judge Wiegers as well, who acknowledged her “significant support.” Marcil, himself, told judge Wiegers he understands the importance of taking his medications. Judge Wiegers noted there is recent evidence that Marcil is “now on the right path,” and that he had gone a significant period without an offence. Saying it was a difficult decision, judge Wiegers cited the lengthy record and said he was concerned Marcil would reoffend. With that, Marcil pleaded not guilty and elected trial by provincial court judge alone. A trial date will be set on Dec. 4.
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* SPIN CLASS is a pre-register class but extra spots may be available for drop -in registration. You can confirm your spot by pre-registering at wwww.estevan.ca or at the Information Desk. 306-634-1888. * Schedule Subject to Change. Please visit www.estevan.ca for updates on closures and cancellations. Proper footwear and exercise wear is required to participate. Please note during school breaks, (Teachers Convention, Spring Break and Christmas Break) Fitness, Aquatic Centre and Arena schedules may vary. Please visit our live schedules at www.estevan.ca
WEIGHT ROOM MONDAY
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
TUESDAY
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
WEDNESDAY
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
THURSDAY
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
FRIDAY
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
SATURDAY
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
SUNDAY
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
701 Souris Avenue North | Estevan, SK | Tel: 306-634-1888 | www.estevan.ca
FALL/WINTER PROGRAMS
@The Souris Valley Museum
I Am.. Ages 3-4 l $5.00 per session l 10:30am -11:30am Dec. 15 l Jan. 19 l Feb. 16 l Mar. 9 l Apr. 20 l May 18
No School Workshops Ages 5-12 l $10.00 - $15.00 per workshop l Ages 5-7: 10am - 12pm l Ages 8-12: 1pm - 3pm Dec. 4 l Jan. 31 l Mar. 16 l Apr. 30
Winter Camps Winter Wonderland l Ages 3-5 l Feb. 20-22 l 10am - 12pm l $30.00 Inventions Camp l Ages 6-10 l Feb. 20-23 l 1pm - 4pm l $50.00
For More information Contact Us at 306-634-5543
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. Position Title: Land Development Manager Reports To: City Manager Business Division: Land Development Services Summary: The successful applicant will lead, manage, supervise and co-ordinate all Land Development Services Division of the City of Estevan. The Land Development Manager will focus on the following duties: • Manages, Supervises and co-ordinates Land Development Services. • Administers the Development Plan & Zoning Bylaw. • Researches and prepares bylaws, policies, plans and regulatory proposals for Land Planning and Development activities. • Delivery and maintenance of urban planning programs and services such as: - Current Planning practices - Processing and issuing of property/zoning compliance certificates - Coordinating the planning and design of City initiated land developments • Manages City land sales. • Responds to requests for information and investigates complaints and/or bylaw infractions. • Responsible for preparation and negotiation of development and service agreements, designs and concept plans. • Responsible for the enforcement of the land use bylaws, development permit conditions and servicing agreements. • Assists the public and associate staff members with Business Division records, bylaws, policies and procedures. • Responsible for the overview of development permit, rezoning and subdivision process. • Assists in developing and implementing Community Economic Development and Tourism/Marketing strategies for the City. • Acts as liaison with Federal, Provincial and Local Government Officials, City Solicitor, Consultants, Customers and Members of Boards and Committees. • Participates in the appointment, training, appraisal, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal of staff. • Attend meetings of Council and Council Committees as assigned and participates in the exchange of information and providing guidance and advice. • Drafts correspondence resulting from decisions of Council. • Provides advice on Building upgrades. • Acts as Secretary to the Estevan Development Appeals Board. • Other duties as assigned REQUIRED EDUCATION & TRAINING • University Degree in Urban Planning recognized by the Canadian Institute of Planners. • Membership or eligibility for membership into the Canadian Institute of Planners • Proficiency in Microsoft Office • Proficiency in AutoCAD Map 3D • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License EXPERIENCE AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS • Five (5) years Municipal Experience • Five (5) years Project Management Experience • Experience in Subdivision design preferred • Training with AutoCAD Civil 3D would be an asset • 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.
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (DISPATCHER) Duties and Responsibilities Duties include answering incoming telephone calls including 911 and non-emergency, general public inquiries and complaints, communication via radio transmission with patrol members, clerical work and data entry. Must be able to work independently under stress and produce a high degree of accuracy with the ability to multi-task. Preference may be given to candidates with law enforcement or dispatch experience or those possessing education in this area. Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills. Application packages are available at the Estevan Police Service, or can be mailed or emailed upon request. Please return the completed package with an up to date resume in a sealed envelope to: Chief of Police Estevan Police Service, 301-11th Ave. Estevan, Sask. ,S4A 1C7 Only successful candidates will be contacted.
POLICE CONSTABLE The Estevan Police Service is seeking applications for trained and experienced POLICE CONSTABLES. The Estevan Police Service offers a competitive benefit salary package along with ongoing professional development and a range of career opportunities. Application packages are available at the Estevan Police Service, or can be mailed or emailed upon request. Please return the completed package with an up to date resume in a sealed envelope to: Chief of Police Estevan Police Service, 301-11th Ave. Estevan, Sask. ,S4A 1C7 Only successful candidates will be contacted.