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Wednesday, February 12, 2020

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The fire destroyed a garage and two vehicles, but could have been worse if not for quick actions

The Estevan Fire Rescue Service was called to this fire on Isabelle Street on Thursday evening. Photo by Ana Villarreal

By Anastasiia Bykhovskaia and David Willberg A massive fire that consumed a garage and two vehicles parked in front of it Thursday night could have become even a greater tragedy if not for a conscious resident who followed the instincts, not the panic. It was getting late, and Ana Villarreal, who lives in the Isabelle Apartments with

her husband and son, was already sleeping whe n a weird banging noise woke her up. “(At) 10:45 p.m. I heard the first bang, I thought it was a gunshot… I then could hear cracking, so I thought it was ice-breaking on the streets,” recalled Ana, who is the production supervisor at the Estevan Mercury. People living down the street had cleaned ice in the middle of the night before, so she thought it was them

again and decided to ignore it, until after a few seconds later, when she heard more noises that were even louder. “I went to the window and I saw fire,” said Ana. “I saw a super big fire coming out of a house (garage). I went running into the living room, my husband was there, and I’m like, ‘There is a fire!’” She grabbed the phone and called 911. The call was made at about 10:50 p.m. regard-

ing a structure fire in the 600-block of Isabelle Street. Members of the Estevan Fire Rescue Service, Estevan Police Service and Estevan Emergency Medical Services responded, but Ana noticed that there was nobody outside when she was calling. “I started freaking out,” said Ana, explaining that she was worried that if there were people they might burn alive. “I grabbed my coat, my shoes and went running.”

She noted that she chose a safe route to get to the house door, staying away from the fire. But then there was no sign of anybody. “I started banging on the side of the house. And no one answered. The fire was (on the garage close to the house), but it looked like it was going onto the house. No one was waking up, so I thought I would break the window.” She kept banging on a

wall and yelling that there was a fire while looking for a rock when suddenly the owner came to the door. He sounded agitated. “And then I heard a guy saying ‘What’s going on?!’ Obviously, he didn’t know there was an actual fire,” said Ana. The homeowner later explained that they actually weren’t sleeping, but they were in the far end of the A2 » CAUSE

Southern Plains Co-op was affected by fuel shortage The blockade of the Co-op Refinery Complex in Regina by Unifor workers caused fuel shortages at co-op location from Alberta to western Ontario last week, and Estevan wasn’t immune from the problems. The co-op’s Fourth Street service station in Estevan ran out of regular gasoline on Thursday at noon. It wasn’t replenished for 24 hours, when two semi loads came in on Friday. “We had a competitor work with us and ship us for one load, and then Federated Co-op was able to send in another load,” said Southern Plains Co-op general manager Brian Enns. Diesel fuel and premium gasoline were still

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in effect as of Monday evening. Among those affected by the fuel issues has been the province’s ambulance fleet. In an email to the Mercury, Lisa Thomson with the Saskatchewan Health Authority said its emergency medical services division has completed a scan of all SHA-owned and operated ambulance services as well as most contracted ambulance services in the province. Areas of concern have been identified and individual contingency plans are being developed or have already been developed, she said. A scan of the southeast indicates that three smaller, low-volume ambulance ser-

vices are heavily dependent upon co-op for their fuel supply. Of those three, two services can access fuel from another supplier in a neighbouring community and the other service can get gas from another fuel supplier in the same community during regular business hours. “Concurrentl y, the EMS manager and co-ordinators for the south east are tasked with seeking additional options in the event this labour dispute continues indefinitely,”Thomson wrote. The names of the three communities were not disclosed. SHA says it will continue to monitor the situation and work with emergency planners accordingly.

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Council approves the 2020 city budget Estevan city council has given the green light for city’s 2020 financial plan. Council approved the budget at Monday night’s meeting, four weeks after releasing the document publicly for residents to comment on it. For the second straight year, the budget does not include an increase to the municipal share of property taxes, meaning that taxes have gone up one per cent in the last three years. But there is a six per cent increase for the water consumption rate on utility bills. That increase takes effect July 1.

C i t y m a n a ge r J e f f Ward noted the city did receive a few comments from the public regarding the budget. One person applauded the city for its efforts to reduce the city’s debt load and to be fiscally responsible. The city has been reducing its long-term debt by about $2 million a year for several years, and the net debt – its assets versus liabilities – has also declined. Another person voiced opposition to the six per cent consumption rate increase. And a third wanted to know how the police bud-

get compares with other municipalities in terms of being a percentage of the budget. Mayor Roy Ludwig said in many cases, people will bring suggestions for the budget to the city before budget deliberations begin, so they can make those changes at that time. By the time the budget has been brought into the open, most of those changes have been taken care of. “From time to time, we have our open houses, and we really do appreciate the feedback from the public, but I think the public is aware that with

our budgets being ver y open and transparent, they have had the opportunity,” said Ludiwg. Ludwig said no changes have been made to the budget since the document was first presented last month. The water utility bylaw and the mill rate bylaw will be passed at a later date. Council also passed first reading for its fees and services bylaw on Monday night. The multi-page document lists the amount that will be charged for everything from photocopying to city flag purchases, and to rent such facilities

as parks and indoor cityowned sites such as Affinity Place and other amenities inside the Estevan Leisure Centre. Facility passes for the leisure centre are also included. The bylaw is expected to come before council again at the March 16 meeting. It still needs second and third readings before it is approved. Once it is approved, the rate increases will take effect. (Next week’s edition of the Mercury will have more on this story). Those rate increases are built into this year’s budget. Among the highlights

in this year’s budget are the expansion of the Estevan Police Service building and the resurfacing of Souris Avenue South from Fourth Street to Perkins Street, a project being cost-shared with the provincial government. Also in the budget is the completion of the city’s water intake project, which will shift the city’s primary water source from Boundary Dam to Rafferty Dam. The move is expected to boost the city’s water quality. The federal and provincial governments have supplied funding for the intake project.

of her actions, except for b re a k i n g t h e w i n d ow, which in the end wasn’t needed. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they did note that there was structural compromise already occurring for the garage, so they wanted to establish defensive firefighting techniques as opposed to entering the structure itself. It was also noted that due to the proximity to the home, the fire department needed a defensive suppression stream to combat the flames. “Exposure protection was immediately established to save the home from starting on fire,” said Feser. The fire was brought under control within about 15 minutes of when they arrived at the scene. “The home itself did suffer very, very light damage. It ’s still able to be occupied, however, we did enlist the aid of the Red Cross here, and they did put them up for the night in the hotel … so they could get a restful night’s sleep while we continued to work, as it was going to go late into the evening.” The garage itself was a total loss, and two vehicles parked in front of the home were damaged

as well. Fire crews remained at the scene until about 1:20 a.m. The following days the fire scene attracted many by-passers, and the homeowner had to park his work truck in front of the house, to somehow prevent others from seeing it, as every time a vehicle would slow down or stop

there, the dog went barking in the house, waking the baby up and putting more stress on the family. The homeowner also said he was very grateful to Ana for ensuring that she got their attention, got them out and brought things for the baby. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Cause of garage fire remains under investigation « A1 building, where they didn’t hear the noises and weren’t aware of the fire. But their little baby was sleeping in the area that was right next to the garage. “He was in shock. I was like, ‘Get out!’” said Ana. “And then police pulled in.” Ana for warded the information to the police and they took over from there. “The police asked the guy if there was anyone else. ‘Yes, I have a baby!’” recalled Ana. Fortunately, his girlfriend and the baby made it out safely a short time later as well. Firefighters arrived right away as well. Fire Chief Dale Feser said they discovered it was a garage

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Wildlife federation hands out dozens of awards The Estevan Wildlife Federation (EWF) recognized the accomplishments of people in fishing and hunting during the past year during the organization’s annual awards night Saturday at the Wylie-Mitchell building. A large crowd turned out for the event. For the first time, the EWF recognized those who finished second and third, in addition to the individuals who finished first in the different categories. In the junior birds division, Logan Skuce had the largest sharp-tail grouse at one pound, 15 ounces and Hungarian partridge (15 ounces). Kade Skuce was first for mallard duck (three pounds), white-fronted grouse (five pounds, 15 ounces) and pheasant (34 bars, tail length of 23 1/2 inches, for a total score of 57 1/2). Sam Meek was second for pheasant (33 bars, tail length 22 1/2 inches, total score of 55 1/2). Katelyn Zukewich had the largest Canada goose (13 pounds, five ounces). In senior birds, Kyle Skuce had the top Hungarian partridge (1 pound, 1/2 ounce) and the top sharp-tail grouse (two pounds, one ounce). Murray Mosley had the top mallard duck (three

pounds, 11 ounces) and the top white-fronted goose (six pounds, two ounces). Dave Clark was first and second in Canada goose (12 pounds, 15 ounces, and 12 pounds, seven ounces, respectively), and he was also second for mallard duck (three pounds, one ounce). Brad Carr was first for snow goose (six pounds, five ounces), and Murray Mosley was second in that category (six pounds, four ounces). Jarrett Daoust was first for pheasant (40 bars, 23 1/4inch tail length, total score of 63 1/4), and Brok Davies was second (37 bars, 22-inch tail length, total score of 59). In junior fish, Jaxon Cairns had the largest perch (one pound, three ounces). Corbin Clark was second (one pound) and Logan Skuce was third (six ounces). Clark had the largest walleye (15 ounces). In senior fish, Mosley had the largest perch (one pound, four 1/2 ounces), splake (two pounds, 15 ounces), brook trout (three pounds, three ounces) and rainbow trout (five pounds, three ounces). He was second for brook trout (two pounds, two ounces). Clark was second for the largest perch (one pound, four ounces). Joshua Michel was first

Recipients of big game rifle awards were, back row, from left, Peter Andersen, Rick Rohatyn, Jamie Dyer, Kelly Pastachak, Ralph Smart, Julyn Halirewich, Wes Andersen and Wanda Michel. Front row, Kristen Carlson, Jayden Van De Woestyne, Weston Eagles, Kaylee Carlson, Samantha Evans and Carla Clark. and second for the largSandhaoff won the son (133 6/8) and McKenna es largemouth bass (four Bowhunter of the Year Van De Woestyne (123 6/8). pounds, and three pounds, Award with an aggregate Carla Clark had the best 10 ounces, respectively). score of 198 for his black non-typical white-tail deer Rene Sehn had the largest bear and typical white-tail (159). Julyn Halirewich was walleye (five pounds, 14 deer. first in typical mule deer ounces). In junior rifle, Kris- (178 6/8), edging out Tara Athena Hryhonw had ten Carlson had the top Katsantonis (178 2/8). Kaythe largest northern pike typical white-tail deer (147 lee Carlson was first for non(24 pounds, one ounce), 3/8), followed by Krislyn typical mule deer (89 2/8). followed by Michel (23 Pylychaty (139 5/8) and Wanda Michel finished pounds, 12 ounces). Brayden Katsantonis (137 first for moose at (180 2/8), I n s e n i o r a rc h e r y, 2/8). Katelyn Zukewich won followed by Leanne Carlson Hunter Chipley had the top for top non-typical white- (121 4/8). typical white-tail deer with a tail deer (172 1/8). Jayden In men’s rifle, Brad score of 117 1/8, followed by Van De Woestyne won for Zukewich was first for Ron Sandhoff (115 7/8) and best typical elk (77 6/8), men’s typical whitetail deer Garry Leslie (88 5/8). Cam- Weston Eagles had the top (182 3/8), followed by Dave eron Donovan was first for moose (121 7/8) and Krislyn Clark (165 2/8) and Sheldon typical mule deer (173 6/8). Pylychaty was first for black McNabb (157 3/8). Ralph Sheldon McNabb was bear (15 13/16). Smart won for best nonfirst for black bear (20 4/16), In women’s rifle, Sa- typical whitetail deer (166 followed by Riley Pylychaty mantha Evans had the top 1/8), followed by Doug Van (20 1/16) and Ron Sandhoff typical white-tail deer (159), De Woestyne (156 5/8) and (16 4/16). followed by Twyla Thomp- Marcus Friess (156 4/8).

Craig Cameron was first for typical mule deer (184 3/8), with Carlin Pylychaty second (179 7/8) and Chase McNabb third (177). Peter Andersen won for best non-typical mule deer (227 7/8), followed by Wes Anderson (221 3/8) and Ron Stropko (166 2/8). Rick Rohatyn had the best moose (142 2/8), with Joshua Michel second (140) and Blaine Stropko third (106 5/8). Jamie Dyer shot the top black bear (20 10/16), with Mike Halirewich second (19 15/16). In antelope, Kelly Pastachak was first (79 4/8), Barry Schulte was second (73), and Craig Branton came in third (72 6/8). In the photography division, Kyra Lainton was first and third in junior scenic, with Lena Hayward second. Lainton also took first and second in junior wildlife. Christine Lainton had the top three spots for senior scenic. Mary Jacobs had the No. 1 and No. 3 senior wildlife photos, while Athena Hryhoriw was second. Jacobs also won the Photo of the Year award. For more photos of the event, please see this week’s edition of Southeast Lifestyles.

Special Olympics is to host the Women of Today Awards By Ana Bykhovskaia abykhovskaia@estevanmercury.ca

Last Friday came with exciting news. Quota International of Estevan, the organization that for decades was organizing the Women of Today Awards, is going to share the honour of running this influential event and their main fundraiser for the year over to the Estevan chapter of Special Olympics Saskatchewan. The two organizations agreed on a partnership. “Quota is going to work, and pretty much hand all work over to Special Olympics Estevan and their programs,” said Valerie Hall, who is a chairperson of Quota International Estevan. “It really feels good and exciting to be a part of Estevan and work together to make wonderful things happen for Special Olympics and for Quota.” The changes came in a bit miraculously but were greatly appreciated by those dedicating their time to great causes. “Special Olympics is dedicated to enriching the

Quota International of Estevan’s Valerie Hall, left, and Special Olympics Estevan’s Kandyce Meili will co-chair the Women of Today Awards in 2020. lives of individuals with an intellectual disability through sport,” said Special Olympics Estevan fundraising and marketing co-ordinator Kandyce Meili. “In 2019 Special Olympics Estevan introduced two new programs for children ages 2-12, Active Start and Fundamentals as well as continued its longtime running programs for adult athletes – bowling, swimming and bocce.” Special Olympics youth programs that serve kids in the southeast were fully funded, and the board that was completely re-organized in summer 2019, decided

that they want to have similar conditions for adults they work with, so they could participate in activities at no cost. In order to do that, they had to raise much more funds, which brought them to a need for a big event. And all of a sudden Hall called offering to partner to bring the Women of Today Awards to the community together. “We just want to make this a very big and successful event, bigger than what we have done,” said Hall. But apparently, Meili was meant to come on board organizing the Women of Today Awards long before it

actually happened. “I’ve come full circle with Women of Today Awards,” said Meili. “I had my first child when I was 16 and I was in high school. And my teacher picked me to be the student that got to go to the Women of Today Awards. Lynda Haverstock (former leader of the Saskatchewan Liberal Party, MLA and lieutenant governor) was the guest speaker that year. And as a 16-year-old mom sitting at the Women of Today Awards, feeling like I did not belong there, I listened to her talk about how she used to go and pick cans or milk cartons in order to buy bread to feed her child. She was also a teenage mom, and her dad told her that she needed to get off the couch and get a job,” recalled Meili. “So when I sat there and listened to her, see that she was a teenage mom living like that and now she is (was) Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, I was like, wow, this is incredible. So to go from there to co-chairing the Women of Today Awards, it’s pretty incredible for me.” Meili’s personal story is

a great example of the main message of the event that was put together a long time ago to celebrate achievements and to inspire and encourage Estevan women. “It’s a wonderful way to honour women in our community, knowing that you supported wholeheartedly some amazing causes. And that’s the whole purpose of the event when we started it,” said Hall. The funds raised through the event will help run all programs put out by Special Olympics Estevan. Besides the original goal, the Women of Today Awards luncheon now will also raise awareness around Special Olympics and people living with disabilities. “Being in charge of the keynote speaker, I’m working on somebody that has a little bit of (focus) towards the disability angle,” said Meili. Quota has been serving the community for many years in many ways including food cupboards in six schools so no child goes hungry, FM sound systems for the hard of hearing, donations to the Envision Counselling

and Support Centre, the Estevan Family Resource Centre, St. Joseph’s Hospital and other important causes. While Special Olympics Estevan will be the main beneficiary of the Women of Today Awards, Quota will also partake in the event to raise funds to keep its battling hunger in school program going. The nomination and sponsorship application processes are open until March 23, and the Women of Today Awards luncheon will take place on April 22 at the Wylie Mitchell Building. This year’s awards are TS&M Outstanding Contribution to the Workplace Award, Ida Peterson Memorial Award for Outstanding Entrepreneur, Shirley Orsted Memorial Award for Outstanding Young Woman of Today and Southern Plains Co-op Outstanding Contribution to the Community Award. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for individuals and businesses. For more information, people can contact Meili at 306421-9610 or Hall at 306421-9424.

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Valuable lessons for students to learn It’s one of those classes that some people have wanted to see in the schools for many years. The provincial government has announced that all Saskatchewan school divisions now have the opportunity to offer financial literacy courses to their students. It’s been available in Saskatchewan schools previously, including, thankfully, the Estevan Comprehensive School, but now it will be offered at all school divisions, and it will be available to Grade 11 and 12 students. This announcement makes you wonder why it took so long for this course to be available on a grander scale. You would hope that there would be someone in each school equipped with the knowledge to teach the class. And you would hope that there would be enough students who would like to take the course. (You would also hope there are enough parents who are eager to push their students to learn more about financial literacy). There are things that students will hear in this class that they have likely encountered already, and so it would be good to get more information on how to handle these situations. There are other concepts that they won’t encounter until after they graduate high school and go to university. And then there are things they won’t have to worry about until they are finished school and focusing on their careers, when

the Bank of Mom and Dad shouldn’t be an option like it was in the past. Of course, financial literacy is something that parents should be teaching and modelling from a relatively early age. Some of these concepts, such as saving and spending, should be discussed when kids get an allowance for the first time. Just because you have money in your pocket, doesn’t mean you have to spend it right away. As they get older, young people need to know that just because they have money in a bank account, doesn’t mean they have to spend it. According to a press release from the provincial government, this course will delve into far more than balancing your chequebook.There will be lessons on receiving money or resources as recognition for paid or unpaid work; borrowing money from a financial institution and paying it back; sharing to enhance the lives of others; making good financial investments; and protecting a good financial position. On the surface, this looks to be a very, very good idea. We’ll see if the execution pans out. We hear all about how much of a problem debt is in Canada, that non-mortgage debt is dangerously high, that credit card debts are an issue for so many; and that most Canadians wouldn’t have enough money in the bank to pay their bills for the next month

if they lose their job. (Many experts say we should have enough money to pay the bills for three months, but let’s start with a month). You have to wonder if these issues would be so prevalent if financial literacy courses were more widespread, and if more people took these courses. The press release also notes school boards will decide which schools offer these classes. In a perfect world, you’d see it at every high school in South East Cornerstone. Would anyone really complain if financial literacy became compulsory at some point in the school system? Education is always evolving. The things that students are being taught in the classroom are constantly changing. We talk about concepts that are being introduced to the classroom, but financial literacy has always lagged behind. Hopefully, those days are over. This is not a call to scrap certain programs and courses at schools in order to make financial literacy a part of every students’ curriculum at some point. Nor are we saying that financial literacy would be more important than any other program introduced at schools. But it’s about time we’ve had this in schools, and that if students question its validity, that parents will be quick to correct them. After all, the concepts learned through financial literacy are going to be applied on a daily basis for the rest of their lives.

Licensed journalism has happened before I saw, in horror, on Feb. 2 how Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault said the federal government should licence the news media. The next day, I saw the enormous snap back from the media and opposition parties. PostMedia columnist Brian Lilley called it, “one of the fastest reversals of government policy that I’ve ever seen.” There was plenty of talk about how a licensed press could never be free, and how dare they consider this? Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer had one of the best lines, saying George Orwell’s 1984 was supposed to be a cautionary tale, not an instruction manual. My thoughts on all this were a little different, and I didn’t see a reference to it in any of the other commentary. You see, this has been tried before. It was called the Editors Law. And it was enacted very soon after the National Socialist German Workers Party (Nazi) came to power in the 1930s in Germany. Indeed, they didn’t waste any time enacting it, putting it in place Oct. 4, 1933. This was nine months, four days after Adolf Hitler was appointed chancellor. But don’t worry, the Nazis set up the Dachau concentration camp, outlawing other parties, and started burning books before they got around to regulating the media. This is how the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum website described it: “The Editors Law (Schriftleitergesetz) forbids non‘Aryans’ to work in journalism. “The German Propaganda Ministry (through its Reich Press Chamber) assumed control over the Reich Association of the German Press, the guild which regulated entry into the profession. Under the new Editors Law, the association kept registries of ‘racially pure’ editors and journalists, and excluded Jews and those married to Jews from

From the Top of the Pile BRIAN ZINCHUK the profession. Propaganda Ministry officials expected editors and journalists, who had to register with the Reich Press Chamber, to work in the field, to follow mandates and specific instructions handed down by the ministry. In paragraph 14 of the law, the regime required editors to omit from publication anything calculated to weaken the strength of the Reich abroad or at home.’” What words in those last two sentences ring like a clarion call, when considered against what the Canadian federal Liberal government was considering? Replace “Propaganda Ministry” with CRTC or Heritage Ministry, for instance. Doesn’t “had to register” equate getting a federal licence? The morning of Feb. 3 I was covering court, and one of the lawyers made joking comments that they didn’t want me covering their clients. I countered that what this barrister truly didn’t want is the alternative, where there isn’t a free press monitoring what happens in the court, to those very clients. All of this is very eerie, as I’ve just finished a book called How America Lost its Secrets: Edward Snowden, the Man and the Theft, telling the tale of Snowden in a very critical manner. I also just went through Snowden’s own book, Permanent Record, talking about his motivations and criticisms of the persistent surveillance state. What happens when we combine all this together? Courts that aren’t monitored, but people who are, and a suggestion by a federal

minister, no less, that the news media under the heel of some sort of federal licensure and regulation? That’s a lot to digest in 24 hours. During a break time in the courtroom I pointed out that every phone in that room was likely monitoring everything that was being said. A few people seemed incredulous, at least until I told the tale of how, a while back, I had a Facebook ad show up on my phone, in the passenger seat of my wife’s truck, advertising transmission fluid.This was not three minutes after I had told my wife that I needed to change the tranny fluid on my SUV. We are being monitored in every way, shape and form, from the security video cameras present not just in businesses, but traffic signals and photo radar. People are purposely putting “smart speakers” throughout their homes, which is, in fact, continual surveillance. What happens when this level of persistent surveillance is combined with a government that wants to limit free expression? When a government wants to, oh, I don’t know, regulate the free press? How free are we then? What if the people who, in 1933, started licensing editors, had the surveillance tools available to corporations and governments now? This is precisely the type of stuff Snowden wrote about. And I’m not entirely a big fan of a guy who sold out his country (and ours, and every other allied nation of the U.S. who shares intelligence with them) to the Russians and likely the Communist Chinese, too. This Heritage minister should be sacked, with cause. I’m not one who believes in cancel culture. But you’re damned right I would cancel a future Joseph Goebbels. I’m still wondering when they’re going to come for me. Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian.zinchuk@sasktel.net.

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Submissions made for Selk’s home invasion and aggravated assault By Brian Zinchuk brian.zinchuk@sasktel.net

After spending the better part of two years in remand, Mackenzie Dennis Selk is now waiting to find out what his sentence will be for a violent home invasion on Albert Street on April 21, 2018. Sentencing arguments were made by Crown prosecutor Derek Davidson and defence attorney Danish Shah on Feb. 3 in Estevan Provincial Court before Judge Michelle Brass. The case has been before the courts for nearly two years, which is more typical of offences like murder. This included a planned preliminary inquiry that didn’t happen. Much of that time was as a result of several psychological assessments to see if Selk might qualify as “not criminally responsible,” due to his mental state. Selk initially faced charges of attempted murder (using a golf club), aggravated assault, uttering death threats, resisting a peace officer and break and enter; but after the lengthy proceedings, those charges were reduced to aggravated assault, break and enter and resisting a peace officer. The victim in the case had dated Selk’s sister. No reason was given as to why he was upset with the victim, but Davidson explained that Selk had called the victim, threatening his life and telling the victim that he was coming over. The victim called his mother, who called police. When the police got there, the front door had been broken off its hinges. The victim had blood spatter on his face, as well as blood on his forearm. His wrist had been injured. Selk had used a golf putter to assault the victim, swinging it so hard that the club’s head broke off, after which point Selk tried to use the broken putter shaft to stab at the victim, puncturing the right forearm. The victim identified the accused, and police went looking for him. Selk went to a bar before proceeding to another drinking establishment downtown. That’s where

the Estevan Police Service found him. Officers asked him to come out quietly, but instead a struggle ensued, and Selk attempted to headbutt one of the officers, which resulted in a charge of resisting a peace officer. Davidson said Selk had tried to push and pull away from the police as he was being taken down the sidewalk from the bar. “Mr. Selk has been in custody since then,” the prosecutor said, noting the victim, who did not provide a victim impact statement, is still fearful of Selk and what he would do when he gets out of custody. As remand time before sentencing is credited at a ratio of 1.5x, Davidson explained Selk had already effectively served 32 months. “This is a home invasion and aggravated assault,” Davidson told the judge. He pointed out, “He has not pleaded NCR (not criminally responsible). He acknowledges he was hearing voices, that his motive behind this was he was getting angry at the voices.” Davidson said the range for sentences for aggravated assault is usually two to four years, but home invasions are much longer. He suggested a sentence of four years, eight months. That would recognize the 32 months already served, and going forward would still allow for the full two years required for a penitentiary sentence. This would mean his release would be under a parole regime. He also said a 60-day concurrent sentence would be appropriate for the resisting arrest charge. Additionally, Davidson said Selk should have to submit a DNA sample, have a firearms prohibition for 10 years and a lifetime prohibition for owning restricted firearms. As well, there should be a no contact order with reference to the victim. Davidson said Selk’s prior record was “somewhat lengthy” and included a previous assault. He acknowledged Selk pleading guilty was a mitigating factor. In Selk’s defence, Shah said a not criminally responsible defence wasn’t canvassed because if someone knows

something is wrong, it doesn’t apply. He said Selk is 26 years old, with a Grade 12 education and has worked on and off the rigs since he was 18. Shah said prior to this incident, Selk had no prior diagnosis of mental health issues, having “self medicated” with alcohol and drugs, including methamphetamine. Since then, he’s had three different diagnosis, inkling a primary psychotic disorder which is most likely schizophrenia, schizophrenia with most likely a bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia which is “partially treated.” Shah said Selk has not had any violent outbursts since he’s been diagnosed and medicated. He noted that Selk had been drinking all day prior to the incident. “He has accepted responsibility. He does show remorse,” Shah said. Shah said Selk’s family is on board and willing to pay for an expensive out of province treatment facility called Edgewood in Nanaimo, B.C. Selk has been accepted into their program, if the judge will allow it. Shah suggested that after having served 653 days already, effectively 979 days at 1.5x ratio, he should be given a sentence of two years probation going forward, “checking off every single condition that can possibly be given.” The Crown countered by saying Selk was a “high risk to reoffend,” and he has been on probation before. Also, if he was sent for treatment out of province, and decided to walk away from it, not much could be done. “If he’s in B.C., he’s difficult to monitor,” Davidson said. Selk did not address the court himself. It was the submissions of case law that had Judge Brass’ particular attention. She withdrew to her chambers for close to an hour before deciding she would reserve her decision, noting she wanted to go over the cases cited. She also requested additional case law submissions from each side. Brass will render her decision on Feb. 25.

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Mayor of Estevan Roy Ludwig along with the city manager Jeff Ward and Councillors Shelly Veroba, Travis Frank and Denis Moore were in Regina last week to take part in Municipalities of Saskatchewan (former SUMA) convention. The Mercury talked to the mayor about the landmark developments of the busy four-day event. At the convention, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe in his address announced that there will be more money coming towards municipalities. He promised an 11 per cent increase in revenue sharing. “It was hopeful. He (also) said there will be more announcements coming,” said Ludwig. The convention was a combination of speeches, education sessions and round tables. Leaders of communities had a chance to broaden their knowledge on emergency preparedness, cybercrime, co-operative purchasing, the foundation for reconciliation, clean energy, smart cities, waste, organics and plastics, constructing safe cities and more. On the first day of the convention, the mayors’ caucus was held, where the leaders decided which initiatives they will be lobbying to the provincial government this year. There were 20 resolutions that came to the floor at the caucus. Mayors passed a resolution on going back to previous SaskPower rates, which were discounted rates for municipal rank facilities.

They also passed a resolution on SaskPower net metering program, advising to reconsider changes to the program and to make amendments to support clean energy developments. Besides, they passed a resolution suggesting the organization to have a seat at the provincial table when decisions affecting municipalities are being made. Another resolution that passed was that provincial sales tax on municipal construction projects should be rolled back. The recommendation to supply funding for municipal climate change action centres was carried. Mayors also passed a resolution suggesting to reinstate the Dutch Elm disease program. Another resolution was on the education property tax collection fee. “Right now we collect the education portion of the taxes on behalf of the schools and we don’t get anything for that. So they are asking to retain a percentage of education property taxes equal to what the Government of Saskatchewan retains for gas tax fund administration to compensate municipalities for the cost of leveeing, administering and remitting education property taxes on behalf of the government of Saskatchewan. That passed,” said Ludwig. They also passed a resolution suggesting a partnership between the provincial government and economic development alliance to create programs with sustainable funding to assist municipalities in revitalizing their historic downtowns. Another reso-

Back row, left, Estevan Mayor Roy Ludwig and Minister of Government Relations and Estevan MLA Lori Carr along with, front row, from left, councillor Shelly Veroba, city manager Jeff Ward, and councillors Travis Frank and Dennis Moore participated in the Municipalities of Saskatchewan convention. Photo submitted lution that went through was the uniform highway construction zones, advising to advocate the federal minister of transportation to harmonize all-nature highway construction zones to the same standard per each province. The resolution suggesting community involvement in health services in regards to recruitment and retention of specialists was also carried. Another resolution suggested to inter-consolidate transfers, and that was carried. It recommends the Minister of Health to develop a program similar to the senior cab program for ambulance service, where once the patient has entered the healthcare system they get the care and treatment they need without incurring 20022PS0 20023PS0

additional financial burdens. They also passed a coordinated support for crystal meth crisis resolution, suggesting the provincial government work with communities to create interventions to break the cycle of addictions by improving co-ordination among provincial ministries, police services, community agencies and Indigenous organization to ensure an effective, evidence-based response that addresses all four pillars of the addiction crisis: prevention, treatment, enforcement and harm reduction. They also suggested to increase mental health addiction services funding by at least three per cent in the 2020 provincial budget. Another resolution was

a community health advisory network. It suggested to the Ministry of Health to ensure direct municipal input and involvement in the health system by creating a health community advisory network. Another resolution that was passed addressed current problems with provincial transportation, requesting the creation of a reasonable and affordable type of transportation. They also passed a resolution for leave for municipal council duties, suggesting that employees should be allowed to attend meetings such as conferences or training without a need to use their vacation days or long-term absence. “All of these recommendations are to the prov-

ince for them to act on, but… it will be up to them whether or not they agree to act on it or not. These all will be requests on behalf of our municipalities association to go to the government,” explained Ludwig. Municipalities’ representatives also had numerous meetings with Saskatchewan ministers to discuss some problems they have to deal with and perspectives moving forward. “We had our minister, Honorable Lori Carr. We had open discussions with her. And then Minister Duncan gave an open forum with the environment and answered questions. We had the highway Minister Greg Ottenbreit. And we also had Minister Gordon Wyant. They answered questions on the infrastructure of highways. Then we had Justice, Correction and Policing. We had minister Don Morgan and Minister Christine Tell. They were there with the policing and answered questions. And then we had Minister Jim Reiter on health and remote health,” said Ludwig. Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe and most of the provincial ministers were in for an open question period during one of the days. The mayor noted that outside of the busy schedule, they also dedicated a lot of time to networking. “It was a good opportunity to network, to talk about common issues, common problems and maybe get some ideas on what other cities are doing that may be helpful, that maybe we could learn from and vice versa,” said Ludwig. 20021PP0 20021PP1

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Interest in exploration licences grows in southeast Saskatchewan during February’s land sale By Brian Zinchuk brian.zinchuk@sasktel.net

It is apparent someone’s sniffing around for exploration leases in southeast Saskatchewan, as a substantial portion of land was posted in the most recent Crown land sale. However, roughly one-third of it was actually purchased. The most recent Crown land sale came in below the average for the past year, but at a number that is relatively consistent. On Feb. 6, the Ministry of Energy and Resources released the results of February public offering of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights. That sale, held Feb. 4, raised $1.9 million in revenue for the province of Saskatchewan, bringing the final total for the 2019-20 fiscal year to $17 million after six sales. The total number of parcels sold in the Estevan area

was half of what was posted, and only a third of the land area posted. There were 20 parcels posted in the Estevan area totalling 52,698 hectares. Six were exploration licences totalling the vast bulk of the land posted, 51,372 hectares, while 14 were leases totalling 1,324 hectares. Eight of those leases sold for a total of $1,013,622, bringing in $1,367 per hectare in bonuses. Of the six licences posted, two actually sold, totalling 17,818 hectares. The 51,372 hectares that had seen some interest is significant, in that it is the equivalent of 203.5 sections of land. However, it is common that not all land posted actually sells. The bonus bid for the exploration licences in southeast Saskatchewan was $35.53 per hectare. The average for Crown land sales for the past year, including this sale, was $2.75

million, which included two sales that came in at $1.5 million each, and one better one at $6 million. In Saskatchewan, the sales are held ever second month. Other provinces work on different schedules, with Alberta being more frequent and Manitoba less so. The December 2019 land sale brought in $3.4 million. In October 2019, the number was $2.2 million. August 2019 saw $1.5 million. June 2019 was $6 million, and April was $1.5 million. Most of that $1.9 million was spent in southeast Saskatchewan, generating $1,646,667 for the aforementioned two exploration licences and eight leases totalling 18,560 hectares. The highest bonus bid received on a parcel in this offering was $701,760 for a 224.5-hectare lease northeast of Midale. This parcel was purchased

by Millennium Land (222) Ltd. and is prospective for oil in the Frobisher b eds of the Madison Group and the Bakken Formation. Two exploration licences totalling 17,818 hectares in the Estevan area received a total of $633,045. That area covers 68.8 sections of land, nearly two townships worth. These parcels are situated southwest of Radville and are prospective for oil in the Ratcliffe beds of the Madison Group, the Bakken Formation and the Red River Formation. Petro-Lin Energy Corporation bid $432,537 to acquire one exploration licence consisting of 9,167.8 hectares, while 1140234 Alberta Ltd. bid $200,508 on the other licence totalling 8,650 hectares. The scheduled date for the next public offering is April 7, 2020, which will be the first offering for the 2020-21 fiscal year.

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business people but those from all walks of life in the Estevan area to get good feedback on challenges the city will face moving forward. This individual should also be willing to talk with different government min-

istries and those within the city moving forward. Those who applied for the job previously would be considered to replace Johnston, and the individual will draw on what Johnston has done previously.

City of Estevan looking for a new coal transition community co-ordinator The City of Estevan is looking for someone to serve as the new coal transition community co-ordinator. Craig Johnston, who had been on the job since late August, resigned from the post Jan. 27. “We enjoyed the work that Craig had done for the city and on behalf of the city and on behalf of the transition fund, but in the end he decided to go in a different direction,” said Mayor Roy Ludwig. The coal transition community co-ordinator post was funded by the federal government, as part of its Canada Coal Transition Initiative (CCTI), which is offering support to communities affected by the pending phase-out of conventional coal-fired electricity. During his tenure, consultations and meetings took up the majority of his time, as he had lots of consultations with area businesses, communities in the area and

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Firefighters called to CO emergency On Feb. 8 at approximately 9:20 p.m. the Estevan Fire Rescue Service (EFRS) members were called to carbon monoxide (CO) alarm that went off in a multi-family dwelling in the west-central area of the city. The occupants evacuated the apartment prior to firefighters’ arrival, which could have saved their lives. “Once we opened that door and we were monitoring with gas detection equipment, we received an over 100 part per million spike reading of carbon monoxide in the suite,” said Fire Chief Dale Feser. “So crews immediately closed the door and put their respiratory protective gear on so that way they could be under air, entered the structure and received a peak reading of actually 145 parts per million in the home. This is an extremely dangerous level.” SaskEnergy was also called out to the scene as

well as EMS, which assessed the occupants to ensure that they didn’t suffer from the explosure to CO, which they didn’t. Firefighters ventilated the area so it would be safe for SaskPower specialists to enter and investigate the cause of the emergency. It was found to be a faulty furnace that has deposited CO inside the apartment. “An excellent reminder that when these carbon monoxide alarms go off, please call 911. Don’t neglect the situation thinking it’s a faulty detection device, because you just never know. In this particular case, had the homeowner just ignored the alarm, just though it was a faulty detection device and unplugged it from the wall and gone to sleep, the story would have a very tragic outcome,” said Feser. Earlier last week, on Feb. 4 at about 8:30 a.m., firefighters were called to a reported structure fire in the

central area of the city. Upon arrival, crews found out that the call came from one of the suites in a fourplex that was vacant. There was no smoke or flame visible either from the outside or inside. Firefighters used thermal energy units as well as gas detection but didn’t pick up any signs of fire outbreak. “Shortly after we made entry, the homeowner came back and explained that she thought she could smell smoke or smell of electrical,” said Feser. Members spent substantial time investigating the area, and still, no fire was detected, so they turned the scene back to the homeowner. On Feb. 7 at about 8:30 a.m., the EFRS members were called out to an accident, in which a vehicle hit a deer. No injuries or entrapments were reported. The accident occurred south of Estevan on Highway 47. When mem-

bers arrived at the location, the vehicle was gone, but they could find debries and a dead deer. “We want to remind the motoring public, if you do place a 911 call, please, make sure that you’re remaining present until the fire department or other emergency services arrive on scene to verify the situation,” said Feser. Later that day, members also responded to a residential fire alarm. It appeared to be cooking related, and when crews arrived there was not enough smoke remaining to warrant any ventilation efforts on behalf of the fire department. On Feb. 6, along with the Estevan Police Service and EMS, the EFRS made a presentation on the emergency services class that is now offered at the Estevan Comprehensive School. (For more on the class, please see this week’s edition of Southeast Lifestyles).

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just couldn’t get back,” said Dutka. The Eagles continued to dominate into the third quarter to lead by 23 at one point. Estevan cut the deficit to a dozen points late in the third, but never drew closer, thanks in part to a buzzer-beating threepoint shot for the Eagles at the end of the third quarter. “We came out well … but I think the crowd got to us, I think our nerves got to us a little bit. We fell behind a little bit, and that’s when we started to make some bad decisions,” said Dutka. Estevan did outscore Weyburn in the final 15 minutes of the game, but Dutka said they don’t want to find themselves in a predicament again in which they have to rally from a big deficit. It was the second time

Kyler Dutka (10) of the Elecs senior boys basketball team goes up for the shot in the opening game of the McLeod Series. the Elecs had faced Weyburn in a week. They lost 80-59 in a tournament, but

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Bethany Montebon (3) of the Elecs looks for a way past a Weyburn defender during the senior girls basketball game.

meanwhile, had the excitement, lead changes, intensity and crowd energy one would expect from the McLeod Series. The Eagles opened with an 11-4 run, but Estevan fought back and led 22-21 after the first quarter. The Elecs extended the advantage to 27-21 in the second quarter, but Weyburn responded, and the game was tied 42-42 at half-time. The wild momentum changes continued into the third. Estevan built a 5955 lead late in the stanza, but Weyburn knocked down back to back threepoint shots to take the lead. The Eagles led 76-68 late in the fourth, but Estevan went on a 13-2 run to finish the game and earn the split.

“We never gave up,” said head coach Jessie Smoliak. “Even when we were down by eight points in the last four minutes of the game, they fought back for the win. Composure from the girls on the court at the end to run down the clock is very important when we were up.” Smoliak said they will be working to improve their defensive play and committing fewer turnovers. Most games this season they have tried to limit teams to 40-50 points. “ L e t t i n g We y b u r n score 78 points lets us know we did not play very good defence, so we need to work on getting out on the shooters quicker,” said Smoliak. It was the second time the Elecs defeated Weyburn in a close game this week, and she hopes they will be healthy and playing to their full potential for the second half of the McLeod Series. “Hopefully they are feeling better by Wednesday because I feel that we will execute our game plan better. When I have my whole team healthy and focused, we play better,” Smoliak said. She loved seeing the large crowd that filled the ECS gymnasium for both games, and she was excited to hear the cheering and the band, but she also reminded fans that these are high school students. “All of the teams and coaches involved would agree that it is like playing at provincials,” said Smoliak.

Bruins add two more wins over northern foes The Estevan Bruins delivered two of their strongest efforts of the season to pick up victories at Affinity Place over a couple of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League’s elite teams. The Bruins scored five unanswered goals to defeat the Nipawin Hawks 5-2 on Feb. 5. Three nights later, they beat the Flin Flon Bombers 6-2. Nipawin, who had the third-best record in the league entering play on Feb. 10, led 2-0 early in the second period. Former Bruin defenceman Bronson Adams scored 14 seconds into the game, and Burke Simpson tallied 2:28 into the second period. Tanner Manz scored for the Bruins 79 seconds after Simpson’s goal to cut Nipawin’s lead in half. Cody Davis and Eddie Gallagher scored before the period was out to give them the lead; Gallagher’s goal came with 19 seconds to play in the frame. Gallagher and Manz added goals in the third to finish the scoring. Devan Harrison added three assists in the victory,

and goaltender Keenan Rancier made 24 saves. Defenceman Max Wanner made his Bruin debut. The 16-year-old from Estevan, who is currently playing with the Moose Jaw Warriors midget AAA program, said he was able to eventually settle down. “The first couple of shifts were kind of shaky, but you just have to get into the flow of the game,” said Wanner. He had a lot of family and friends in attendance for the game. The Flin Flon game was scoreless until Erik Boers and Jayden Davis scored 21 seconds apart with less than six minutes to play in the first to give the Bruins a 2-0 lead. Griffin Asham-Moroz scored with 6:23 to play in the second to add to the Bruins lead, touching off a stretch in which the teams would score four times in four minutes. Flin Flon’s Caleb Franklin scored 32 seconds later to make it a 3-1 game, but Asham-Moroz scored again for a 4-1 lead. Tristan Lemyre responded for the Bombers before the

Estevan Bruins defenceman Kade McMillen fought Flin Flon Bomber Chase Haygarth during Saturday night’s game at Affinity Place. period was out, leaving Es- never let off. They never got great team, but Ashamtoo excited and they stayed Moroz thought the Bruins tevan up two. Manz scored on a pow- composed.” outplayed them and outThe win came after worked them on Saturday. er play midway through the third to restore the Bruins tough losses to Flin Flon The two quick goals in the three-goal lead, and Jaden earlier in the year: 7-4 at first were a big boost. Davis scored a short-handed home to the Bombers in Defenceman Matthew November, a game Estevan Millette was called up from goal to finish the scoring. Rancier made 38 saves led 4-2 after two periods, the midget AAA Regina and 9-2 in Flin Flon last Pat Canadians to make his for the victory. “We played exceptional month. Bruin debut. Lewgood was “ To come here and pleased with the play of tonight,” said head coach and general manager Chris pretty much dominate the both Millette and Wanner Lewgood. “I thought it game, I felt it was an awe- last week. started with some big saves some game from everyone. Lewgood said both by our goaltender, and a It was a nice game to win,” players have “very bright couple of quick goals in the said Asham-Moroz. futures.” The Bombers have a first period, and the guys “Usually with defence-

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men and goaltenders, there’s a huge adjustment coming from midget to junior, and I’m not saying there’s not going to be an adjustment for Matty when he’s a full-time junior, but you sure didn’t see it (his ability) tonight.” As for Wanner, Lewgood noted the local product has played several games in the Western Hockey League this year. The win over Flin Flon extended the Bruins winning streak to three, and ended the Bombers sixgame winning streak. The Bruins improved their record to 24-21-3-1, which leaves them with 52 points with nine games remaining. They sit in the eighth and final playoff spot, five points ahead of the ninth place Kindersley Klippers, but now they are just one point behind the seventh place Humboldt Broncos, and the Bruins have two games in hand. The Bruins will host the La Ronge Ice Wolves Feb. 12 at Affinity Place. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. It will be their second-last home game of the regular season.

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ECS Cheer team wins the Best in the West again The Estevan Comprehensive School Elecs cheer team remains the Best of the West. The cheer team took top spot in the intermediate Grade 9-12 scholastic division, and they also earned the overall highest mark in the scholastic division for the Best of the West cheer and dance competition Saturday at the Evraz International Trade Centre in Regina. It’s the fourth straight year ECS has won their division at Best of the West. The Elecs finished with a score of 90.20 points, 2.5 more than Regina’s Thom Collegiate Trojans. The Elecs received a score of 28.1 for building, 22.9 for jumps tumbling and 39.2 for choreography. They didn’t suffer any deductions. “ They danced ver y well,” coach Bonnie Chepil-

Kvamme told the Mercury. “The motions were sharp. All of their stunts stuck, so they were very good. They were just really tight and everything. Absolutely no deductions for safety. No falls on the stunts. All legalities were met, and our tumbling was done solidly.” Even more impressive is that the Elecs took a young team with them to Best of the West. A lot of students graduated from last year’s team, so more than 90 per cent of this year’s team is new. “They really pulled it together in that competition and I was very proud of them,” said ChepilKvamme. The level of competition was very high this year, she said, especially from Thom Collegiate. Chepil-Kvamme also credited community coach-

The Estevan Comprehensive School Elecs cheer team won the Best in the West competition in Regina for the fourth straight year. Photo submitted es Amy Chapman, Ashley Tedford and Danica Friess for their contributions to the team’s success. The cheer team was selected in the fall after

lengthy tryouts. Since then, they have been practising their stunts and their choreography. “With cheerleading, because so much of my team

was new, you have to keep the basics before you can actually get your team full out. So in October we had a stunting clinic.” They ramped up their

practices in December. She hopes this will give the athletes confidence as they get ready for provincials next month, but she will also modify the routine, because she doesn’t want them to get complacent. Provincials will see them face more teams and a stronger level of competition, so they will have to up their game as far as their stunting, pyramids, and formations. “We’re not done yet,” Chepil-Kvamme vowed. “Some choreography still has to happen, and I’ve got to take some of those stunts up a notch, just to ensure that we can be in the top three at provincials. It’s nothing that I don’t think the girls can’t do; I think they can totally accomplish this, now that I’ve seen them truly perform in a competition situation.”

Junior Elecs basketball team hosts home tournament The Estevan Comprehensive School (ECS) Elecs junior boys basketball team had one of their strongest showings of the season during their annual home tournament Friday and Saturday. The Elecs went 2-1 on the weekend, and it was

their first weekend with a winning record this season. ECS opened with a victory over the Fillmore Falcons on Friday night. Then they lost to the Moose Jaw Vanier Vikings, and finished with a win over the Moose Jaw Peacock Toilers. (Scores for the games

were not available). Also entered were the Yorkton Regional High School Raiders and the Greenall High School Griffins. Yorkton and Vanier both went 3-0 at the tournament, which saw each team play three games.

It wasn’t a full five-game round robin, which is why multiple teams had perfect records. Coach Jordan Walliser was pleased with how they boxed out their opponents’ offence, which helped with their rebounding. “We played a lot better team defence, instead of trying to just play it all

individually,” said Walliser. They also shot the ball really well. The game against the Vikings was not a good one, but they responded well against Peacock. “They took that (game against Vanier) as a shot to their pride, and so they stepped out, went out there and proved they could be

out there on the same court as those other teams,” Walliser said. Walliser is hopeful that the tournament will give the Elecs some momentum heading into districts this weekend. The competition will happen Thursday at the ECS gymnasium, with Estevan and Weyburn participating.

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SmartWheels taught students about impaired driving By Ana Bykhovskaia abykhovskaia@estevanmercury.ca

A big red bus with a big MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) abbreviation on its side that could be seen last Wednesday parked by Westview School started many serious conversations in the community. SmartWheels, a mobile classroom, was in Estevan to deliver an important presentation to Grade 4-6 students. “This whole presentation and mobile classroom are about empowering the younger generations to make smart choices and giving them the information and tools that they need for when they get older, and when they go into middle school and high school and they encounter peer pressure and other influences,” explained SmartWheels facilitator Darren Chetana. While the interactive presentation was aimed at nine-11 year-olds, one of

the main goals of the program was to explain to kids why, when the time comes, they never should even consider driving after consuming alcohol or drugs. “We are hitting this age group because we hope their generation will be the ones that don’t do the impaired driving,” said Connie Hagel, who is the volunteer co-ordinator for the Estevan MADD chapter. “You start them young and get them educated young so that when they do get to driving they won’t make the same mistakes that maybe the generations are doing now.” Kids talked about drugs and alcohol and how they affect driving. They also discussed smart choices students can make already now when it comes to getting in a vehicle with an impaired driver. The presentation was organized in three parts. First, students could check their knowledge about drinking and driving. Then they had an opportunity to

virtually decide what would be a smart choice in different difficult and potentially very dangerous situations involving impaired drivers. And finally, they got to experience how alcohol and drugs affect their driving abilities. “We have tablets and our projector to do quizzes and scenarios. And then the bread and butter of this is the VR simulation that they put on their face and they get to experience in the first person what it’s like to be impaired by drugs and alcohol in a couple of different scenarios,” said Chetana. “So they get the first person feel of what it’s actually like before they ever tried anything or before they even begin to drive.” While kids were very excited after the VR experience, most of them were also quite serious and said that some parts of the simulation did feel scary. “ They are bursting with excitement because of the technology. And anytime that they can get

SmartWheels facilitator Darren Chetana was supervising Westview School students during a presentation. excited and learn some- SmartWheels to come over thing, it sticks and they and deliver the presentaremember it because it was tions to students at no fun and exciting. And they cost. All they have to do is will take that with them in call the head office or go to high school and as they get www.madd.ca and book it older in life,” said Chetana. in. MADD also provides The new program was before and after material put together by MADD to teachers, so they could Canada in September 2019 continue the conversation. and is sponsored by SGI and SLGA. It’s the second one of its kind, with the first one operating in Ontario. Now any school in Saskatchewan can invite

Hagel noted that kids who participated in the presentation knew quite a bit about the topic, partially because of a significant MADD presence in the community. “I’m out in the community talking about this. And I’m sure once the community knows that there is this bus, I’m pretty sure (they’ll) be booking more schools in our area,” said Hagel. Despite all the efforts, the Estevan Police Service keeps regularly arresting impaired drivers. “They are still catching impaired drivers. It’s down a little bit and they said that overall it’s down,” said Hagel. “But I’m not going to stop doing what I’m doing to make sure that the community still knows that we are out there and we still do this for the community.”

Taekwon-do club discusses love in annual Cupid’s Cuties campaign The young athletes who are part of the Estevan Taekwon-do Club discussed their thoughts on love and Valentine’s during the annual Cupid’s Cuties promotion with Estevan Mercury Publications. Twenty-eight children from the club supplied their answer to senior instructor Trinda Jocelyn.The responses are printed in this week’s edition of the Estevan Mercury, and are sponsored by local businesses. Questions were how someone knows it is true love, what would be the perfect Valentine’s Day gift, how would they show someone they love them, how old they should be before getting married, and what Cupid does. The age of the respondents ranges from the minis class, who are six and sevenyear-olds, to the kids class, which is for those eight to 13. “They were pretty cute about it. They were funny.

Some of the kids said ‘I don’t know,’ but they thought it was funny and fun,’ said Jocelyn. Other answers were unexpected. One of the answers that stood out involved a Nerf gun. When the club was approached about being part of the promotion, they were excited to be involved. They thought it would be a great opportunity to share the kids’ thoughts, and to be part of a community initiative to entertain people. And it puts the spotlight on the young members, and provides great publicity for the club. The minis and the kids’ club programs plays an important role in the success of the taekwon-do club. In fact, without them, Jocelyn said they wouldn’t have a club. “We would just be a bunch of black belts training,” she said. It’s a sport that young

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“As they go along, it becomes a little more disciplined for the kids class at age eight,” said Jocelyn. “They begin as a white belt, and that’s an hour twice a week.”

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Joyce Elaine Schoff (nee Whitman) 1922 – 2020 The family of Joyce Schoff announces that mom passed away at Mainprize Manor, Midale, SK on January 24, 2020 at the age of 97 years. Joyce “Toodie” was predeceased by her husband Joe Schoff and her son Blaise; parents, George and Irene Whitman; brothers and sisters, Thelma “Sis”, Faye “Tadie”, Dale, Viola “Donnie”, Robert “Bobbie”, Eva “Evie” and Grace “Girlie”. Joyce was also predeceased by her parents-in-law, brothers and sisters in-law. Her legacy consists of her children and their families, Bruce (Arleen) Schoff; Blaise’s wife Denise and their children, Jeremy, Alysha (Rylie, Braylen and Rosie) Taylor and Jenelle Schoff; Wanda Schoff and her family, Amanda Schoff and Amber (Jess) Graham; Warren (Rhoda) Schoff and their family, Christopher Parent and Josiah (Crystal) (Stellar and Bodhi) Parent. Joyce is also survived by her brother Vern (Tina) Whitman; brother in-law Ralph (Yvonne) Schoff; sisters in-law, Louise Schindel, Irene (Albert) Daniels and Aileen Schoff. Joyce was born at home near Outram, SK and took her grade school at Dale School. Joyce was married to Joseph in 1953. Joyce had a strong faith and relationship with God which sustained her throughout her life. She was very “common sense” person with a unique sense of humor. She was notably adventurous as a young woman. Joyce loved reading before she lost her sight. Some of her other pleasures in life were gardening, homemade preserves, baking and home-cooked meals (learned to cook lots of German recipes) and handiwork like crocheting and knitting. Gramma will be deeply missed by her grandchildren.

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Joyce and her family wish to thank all the staff at Mainprize Manor for the exceptional care and love they showed to Joyce and her family. There was a private family graveside at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens. The Come and Go Memorial Tea was held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 2:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. at the Western Star All Suites Hotel, Estevan, SK. (303 Kensington Ave). Yvonne Clark and Dustin Hall at Hall Funeral Services, Estevan assisted Joyce’s family. Thank you to everyone who supported us during this difficult time through flowers, cards, phone calls and the many friends and family that came to the Memorial Tea. We are so grateful and appreciate each one of you. Joyce’s family Gilbert Wallewein 1936 - 2019 With heavy hearts, the family wishes to announce the passing of Gilbert Wallewein, late of Estevan. Gilbert was born on November 18, 1936 to John and Alma Wallewein. He and his older sister Elieen were raised on a farm near Bateman, Saskatchewan. Gilbert enjoyed hockey, curling and baseball while growing up. After finishing school, Gilbert worked for the PFRA and Husky Oil, but he dreamed of farming. Gilbert married Helen Pohl in 1963, and they began their life together in Weyburn, where Helen worked as a psychiatric nurse. In 1965, Gilbert and Helen purchased a farm near Benson, Saskatchewan. There, they raised two sons and four daughters: Ken, Kevin, Loretta, Lynn, Debbie, and Denise. Gilbert and his family loved farming - growing crops and vegetable gardens, raising livestock, and enjoying all that rural living has to offer. Gilbert was also involved in local government. He served as the councillor for Division Six in the RM of Benson for thirty-six years. Gilbert and Helen eventually moved into Estevan while continuing to farm. In 2011 they were honoured to receive the Estevan district’s Farm Family of the Year Award. Sadly, Helen passed away two years later, shortly after their 50th wedding anniversary. Gilbert then began the gradual process of retirement. He was very proud that his sons and their families had taken over the Wallewein farm, and he continued to drive out often to supervise operations. After a brief stay in the hospital, Gilbert passed away on December 19, 2019 at the age of 83 years. Gilbert will be greatly missed by his children Ken (Julie-Anne) Wallewein and children Riley and Reagan; Kevin (Brenda) Wallewein and children Alyssa, Kelsey (Owen), Lucas and Olivia; Loretta (Blaise) Kot and children Kyle (Dana), Austin (Aimee), Madison (Derek) and Jada; Lynn (Mark) Matthies and children Calvin (Amy), Logan (Sheri), and Michaella (Kolby); Debbie (Steven) Hoffort and children Brie and Matthew; Denise Morstad and children Kate, Jayne, and John. Gilbert also leaves to mourn three great grandchildren: Madden, Dawson and Cassie; as well as numerous extended family and friends.

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Margaret Augusta Wingert 1920 – 2020 The family of Margaret Wingert announces that she passed away at the Pasqua Hospital, Regina, SK on Monday, January 27, 2020 at the age of 99 years 8 months. Margaret will be met in Heaven by her husband Henry; children, Mary Lou (Raymond) Peterson and their infant son; Eileen Braun and her children, Lyle and Bonnie (Anthony Braun) and her siblings, Herman, Albert, Bill, Lenora, Ella, Archie, Rudy, Bertha and Clarence. Precious memories will remain with Margaret’s daughter Lois (Val) Schmegelsky; grandchildren, Kathy (Garnet) Jess, Charlene (Brent) Frehlick, Maggy Schmegelsky, Twyla Kurylowich, Doug Braun, Jacquie (Stan) Braun and Roberta (Rob) Braun and her only remaining sister Clara Demeter. Margaret will be missed by many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. A Funeral Service was held Friday, January 31, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Estevan, SK with Rev. Randy Kleemola presiding. A time of lunch was held immediately following the service. Interment took place at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan, SK. Those so wishing may make donations in memory of Margaret to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation (designate to Day Hospital), 1176 Nicholson Rd., Estevan, SK, S4A 0H3. Deb Heidinger and Dustin Hall with Hall Funeral Services, Estevan assisted the Wingert family.

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We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital for looking after our Dad in his final days. To Deb Heidinger and everyone at Hall Funeral Services, we greatly appreciated your caring guidance as we made final arrangements. We were so very grateful to have delicious meals and food platters provided by the Ehrmantraut family, the Emde family, the Matthies family, the Van De Woestyne family, Linda Racine, Cindi Thorhaug, and the RM of Benson. When the Wallewein family gathers, it takes a lot to feed us! Your generous offerings were enjoyed by all. We will be forever indebted to St. Paul’s United Church, where we hosted a wonderful celebration of Gilbert’s life on January 3, 2020. Sandy Dalziel, our officiant, shared such kind words and encouraged us to celebrate our Dad’s life in a most meaningful way, while church community members provided a beautiful lunch after the service. To all who were able to attend, thank you so much for taking the time to sing, laugh and remember with us. We also received many messages, cards and flowers from those who were unable to join us, and we greatly appreciate your condolences. Losing a loved one over the Christmas season is never easy, and we were overwhelmed with the support we received. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

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Lloyd Norman Henry 1943 – 2020 On Sunday, January 26, 2020, Lloyd Henry, late of Estevan, SK passed away at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home at the age of 76 years. Lloyd is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Carol; son Darcy (Chanda) Henry and family, Cammy, Broden, Braylon and Kylie and daughter Stacey (David) Holtz and Madison all of Estevan. Fond memories will be cherished by Lloyd’s brother Joe (Gail) Henry and his sister Deborah (Ray) George; brothers-in-law, Gary (Betty) Gress, Lawrence Gress, Donald (Bev) Gress; sistersin-law, Dorothy Jessie, Barbara (Tom) Horn, Joann (Delbert) Edwards, Jolene (Chris) Laub and Dianna Edwards as well as many special nieces and nephews. Lloyd was predeceased by his parents, Norman and Dorothy Henry; mother-in-law and father-in-law Joseph and Magdalena Gress; brother Lorne Henry and brothers-in-law, Lorne Bryce, Dallas Jessie, Dennis Jalbert and Leonard Gress as well as sisters-in-law Gloria Jalbert and Marjorie Henry. A Memorial Service was held at the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan on Friday, January 31, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with Sandy Dalziel officiating. Following the service, a time of lunch and fellowship was held at the St. Paul’s United Church auditorium. Those so wishing may make donations in memory of Lloyd to the Estevan Regional Nursing Home Auxiliary, 1921 Wellock Rd., Estevan, SK S4A 2B5. Deb Heidinger with Hall Funeral Services, Estevan is assisting the Henry family.

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The family would like to thank all family and friends for their kind words of sympathy and support they received through phone calls, texts, cards, flowers, donations and gifts of food and meals. A special thank you to all the staff at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home for the excellent care and kindness that Lloyd received during the three years that he was there. Special thank you to Sandy Dalziel for officiating the service, Doris Trobert for the lovely guitar music and St. Paul’s ladies for the lovely lunch. A special thank you to Deb Heidinger and Hall Funeral Services for their compassion and exceptional service. Carol, Darcy and Stacey

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Warm Welcome continues to receive strong support The Warm Welcome Kitchen has remained a busy service, and has continued to receive the community’s support so far in 2020. Wendy Godfrey, who is the chairperson for the Warm Welcome board, said the kitchen still attracts 50-60 people for the meals, which are served Tuesday nights at St. Giles An glic an Churc h and Thursday nights at Trinity Lutheran Church. “Even when we had that really bad cold spell, we still had 50 people out to the suppers, which is really encouraging,” she said in an interview with Lifestyles. It’s an indication to Godfrey that the kitchen is something that is needed in the community, not just for those who need financial assistance to have a good meal, but are hungry for friendship and socializing. “A lot of people don’t realize that the Warm Welcome Kitchen serves meals to everybody, whether you have money or not,” said

Godfrey. “We don’t care how much money you have or what your background is, we just want everyone to come out and enjoy a good meal and friendship and fun.” The first supper of 2020 was a U krainian Christmas meal on Jan. 7, with perogies and sausage, thanks to a contribution from a local business. Since that time, well-balanced and nutritious meals have been served on a semiweekly basis. Godfrey praised kitchen co-ordinator Christa Jorgenson for continuing to provide affordable meals. The financial donations have made it easier for her to shop, but she remains frugal with her purchases. “She is probably the greatest shopper I have ever met,” said Godfrey. “She can find a bargain anywhere, and she can put a meal together around the bargains that she finds. Most of our meals she keeps under $3 a person, which is quite phenomenal, I think.”

The kitchen received an influx of support from the community in December when it was revealed that it was in danger of shutting down for the Christmas break earlier than expected. But the cash donations and a surge in volunteers were among the factors that allowed it to remain open. The donations are still coming in, making it easy for them financially. “ We’re still getting volunteers. We’re a little short on volunteer help sometimes, and that ’s probably the only thing right now,” said Godfrey. “Other than that, we couldn’t ask for better.” The kitchen has had people voice an interest in volunteering. It takes about six to eight people to volunteer each night. They show up at about 5 p.m. for the 5:30 supper, and make sure that coffee is made and condiments are set out for guests. Then they help serve the food and assist with cleanup. The kitchen’s operations are usually wrapped

From left, Warm Welcome Kitchen volunteers Barb Gonzales and Debbie Byers, kitchen manager Christa Jorgensen and volunteer Paulette Dowker were ready to serve the public on Feb. 4. Photo submitted up by 7:30 p.m. Volunteers also provide conversation for the kitchen’s users. “ T h e y ’r e w e l c o m e to converse with everybody. It’s a great group of people there, so that’s always a lot of fun,” said

Godfrey. “Whether you’re at the supper or you’re volunteering, you get to enjoy that.” Volunteers are invited to enjoy the meal as well. The cash donations they have received should be enough to sustain the

kitchen until the end of their season in late April or early May. “The donations really took a lot of pressure off us, and we’re just so thankful the community rallied around us so much,” said Godfrey.

covery of suspected child pornography on electronic devices. He was arrested and turned over to the Weyburn RCMP. The ICE unit confirmed the suspect images as child pornography and seized 10 electronic de-

vices for further forensic analysis. Crawford was also

charged with possession of child pornography, a charge that was stayed.

Quick guilty plea in child pornography case An American traveller has pleaded guilty to a child pornography-related charge, just days after his arrest at a Canada-U.S. border crossing in southeast Saskatchewan. Michael Garland Crawford, age 47, of Williston, N.D., was charged with possession of child pornography and importation of child pornography under the Criminal Code, after trying to enter Canada at the O ungre

border crossing. H e m ad e h i s fi r s t court appearance Feb. 4 in Weyburn, declined his right to legal counsel and proceeded to plead guilty to importing child pornography. Crawford was sentenced to one year in jail for the charge. The S askatche wan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit announced Feb. 3 that it had charged Crawford with two child pornography

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