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Estevan takes a stand against racism at peaceful Black Lives Matter protest By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
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Estevan area residents rallied against racism and police brutality Sunday afternoon during a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest on Fourth Street. An estimated crowd of 150-200 people gathered in central Estevan for the event. It started on the sidewalk in front of the Estevan Court House, where supporters stood with signs to show their support for equality and an end to racism. Many of them had signs that said “Black Lives Matter,” but others used their own messages. People also chanted “No Peace, No Justice,” “Black Lives Matter” and “I Can’t Breathe.” Following a brief introduction by Dallas Macalalad, one of the organizers of the event along with Kelsey Rydberg, they marched 2 1/2 blocks down Fourth Street to the intersection with 13th Avenue, before returning to the Court House. Macalalad read the names of some black people who have died at the hands of law enforcement officials. Then the crowd knelt and observed eight minutes and 46 seconds of silence – the amount of time white Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on the neck of a black man, George Floyd. Floyd died in the incident. The video of Chauvin’s actions has sparked protests throughout the world, including some in Saskatchewan. Chauvin and three other officers have been charged in connection with Floyd's death. Several speakers addressed the Estevan crowd and then the audience gradually dispersed, with some choosing to return to the sidewalk with their signs. Many motorists honked their horns to support the protesters. Most of the people in attendance also donned facemasks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Macalalad and Rydberg said they were pleased with the attendance for the rally. Prior to Sunday, they had hoped to attract about 20 people to the protest, but that number was easily surpassed before the scheduled 2 p.m. start time. “The biggest thing was
People lined Fourth Street in front of the Estevan Court House on Sunday afternoon for the Black Lives Matter protest. Photo by David Willberg just sparking the conversation. That’s how you start awareness,” Macalalad said. “Even if one person showed up, at least everyone in the community knew what was happening, they could start that conversation with their family, and hopefully just educate each other with what’s happening and why it’s happening.” “The acknowledgement of what is happening with the Black Lives Matter movement, that’s happening in our community, is amazing,” said Rydberg. They were particularly pleased to see the kids in attendance. “If we can influence them in the right way, and educate them against hate, then the future’s looking bright,” said Macalalad. Members of the Estevan Police Service were on hand to show their support, and Police Chief Paul Ladouceur was among the speakers. He said events like Sunday’s protest make him proud to be the chief in Estevan. He said he was offended by the video of Floyd’s death, and any chief who wasn’t upset or concerned about the future shouldn’t be in the chief ’s role. Ladouceur watched it twice, and said he’ll have a hard time watching it again. “The time we spent on our knees today just exemplifies just how long that gentleman (Chauvin) was there with a knee on his (Floyd’s) neck,” said
Supporters of the Black Lives Matter protest marched through downtown Estevan. Photo by David Willberg Ladouceur. “Police aren’t trained that way. None of our officers are trained that way.” Ladouceur admitted that racism exists in police services. In his 27-year policing career, he’s heard a lot of talk about what to do about racism, but there has been little action. The number of young people present at the Estevan rally also gives Ladouceur hope for the future. Dwight Bramble, who is the city’s economic development co-ordinator, hails from the Caribbean nation of St. Vincent. He spoke to the crowd about the need to make a positive change, and told the audience how pleased he was to see so many people present. Estevan was “on the right side of history,” Bramble said. “I have to applaud every single one of you for coming out here today. We’re showing not only solidarity, but showing
that we’re human, and that you understand what it means to be a human,” he said to applause. While some people view racism as a public health issue, Bramble described it as a human survival issue. Even though people may not have been exposed to racism, it exists. “It’s incumbent upon you to go back to your families and your friends and your coworkers and your neighbours and let them know that black lives matter. Let them know that all lives matter. And if you live by that principle that all lives matter, then black lives must matter all the same.” Bramble also urged people not to be afraid to come up to him because he’s black. Rydberg and Macalalad said it was an amazing turnout, and they’re very proud of the community. “We don’t usually do stuff like this, but even the small
communities like us, we have a voice, and we just want to support the cause, and that’s all we’re trying to do is really support a cause,” said Macalalad, as numerous vehicles drove by, honking their horns in a supportive fashion. They were particularly impressed with the speeches. Rydberg was left marvelling at the message that Bramble had to provide. The only incident came late in the afternoon, when a couple of individuals not involved with the protest instigated a shouting match with some standing outside.The situation quickly resolved itself, and the peaceful protest resumed. No charges were laid. Rydberg and Macalalad said they hope they won’t have to organize an event like this again in the future, but they will keep the conversation moving forward.
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Macoun takes action against vandalism incidents that occurred in the village’s cemetery last month Some current and former residents of Macoun took action last week to counteract some vandalism that had recently occurred in the village’s cemetery. Twe n t y - t wo p e o p l e gathered to clean up the damage, which happened in separate incidents in May. The first incident was just before Mother’s Day, as the second was prior to the Victoria Day long weekend. Approximately 30 headstones were pushed over or damaged in those incidents. “We organized a group to go out and try to repair, the best we can, most of the headstones,” said Carmen Dodd-Vicary in an interview with the Mercury. The public was “very upset” and “very outraged” about the vandalism, and they wanted to do something to make the cemetery look good again. While some of the participants were Macoun
residents, others were those who used to live in the area, or who have family buried in the cemetery. “We worked on placing the headstones back up, making sure that they were secured with a good base foundation, a putty, and wanted to make it look nice again, not only for the residents in Macoun, but the families who have lost loved ones and for those who are buried out at the cemetery,” said DoddVicary. It took a little more than an hour for the volunteers to finish the work. They formed small groups and completed the tasks without argument. “It was tough, because it’s a sad situation and people are very upset about it, but it was very nice to see the people coming together to work on it and get it looking nice as a group,” said DoddVicary. “Council of the Village of Macoun is very upset about what had happened, the residents of Macoun are very upset.
“I’ve had phone calls from families who don’t live around here anymore who have loved ones in the Macoun cemetery. They phoned me as soon as they found out to make sure their families’ gravestones were still intact. It’s amazing how many people this has affected,” said Dodd-Vicary. Cameras that were set up at the cemeter y were smashed, with the memory card removed. Ideally people would have rather gone out there for a normal maintenance cleanup, she said, than having to repair headstones that were vandalized. A couple of headstones will need to be fixed professionally, but outside of that, Dodd-Vicary believes they completed the work that needed to be done. Cpl. Craig Park with the Estevan RCMP said that over the past several weeks, the RCMP has had multiple complaints of vandalism at the cemetery. They have
identified two culprits and continue to investigate. “This type of mischief is very concerning and grabs the attention of a lot of people as was evident in the gathering of volunteers to right this wrong,” Park said. A spray paint incident also occurred last week at the
gymnasium of the Macoun School. That incident is also under investigation. “We’re really at a loss for what to do so we’re really relying on the Estevan RCMP,” said Dodd-Vicary. “There’s been a huge increase in police presence in the municipality over the last month.
It’s been well-noticed, and we just hope that we can catch whoever did this, so this can be taken care of and deal with it properly.” If anybody does know a n y t h i n g, D o d d -V i c a r y hopes they will contact the Estevan RCMP at 306637-4400.
As the province continues with its Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan, the City of Estevan is carefully considering the re-opening of its public facilities. City Hall, the weight room inside the Estevan Leisure Centre, tennis courts outside the leisure centre and fitness programs will be the first to reopen or resume, with
health and safety procedures in place. City Hall reopened to the public June 8, with hours Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The weight room, fitness programs and tennis courts also opened June 8, with online options to book time slots. “Our safety plan is in place, and we are looking
forward to having City Hall and some fitness services open once again,” said city manager Jeff Ward. “Please do not come to see us if you are symptomatic, coughing or sneezing.” “Users can access the weight room, fitness classes and tennis courts by using the front door of the Estevan Leisure Centre,” said program manager Erin Wilson. “It is important to note that you must be pre-registered in a time slot before coming; there will be no drop-in slots or rentals available. Registration will be set up online and shared through our media channels once ready for bookings.” One washroom will be available, she said. Change rooms will not be accessible, so people are asked to come
in their fitness attire, except for indoor shoes. Drinking fountains will also be closed. In order to manage who is coming in and when, an online booking system has been set up to ensure that the proper numbers are being followed. "We will do a reservation system by the hour, so people can book their hour and come in, and after each hour, there will be a half-hour slot for our team to do some thorough cleaning," said Wilson. Patrons will be screened upon arrival and asked a few questions as per the Operational Health and Safety guidelines. Space between workout stations has either increased or a machine has been put into 'not in use.' A staff member will be stationed at the main entrance
to guide visitors through the new procedures. Hand sanitizer stations have been installed and there is increased signage. "Fitness classes that were previously happening virtually will now be in person with the exception of chair yoga and easy stretch class, which is a class that is geared to seniors. We made that choice because of their vulnerability, and we want to allow them the option of staying home if they so choose." Memberships that were bought previously were put on hold; the days remaining on memberships have been applied to accounts starting June 8. If you need a new membership, please either book online at www.estevan. ca or call the information desk at the Estevan Leisure Centre for contactless payment. Users can pre-register now online at www.estevan. ca or over the phone by calling
the information desk. While it is important to open city hall for those needing in-person help from city staff, the city strongly encourages those who can make utility and property tax payments online through their financial institution or by telephone banking to do so. Other forms of paying utility and property tax bills and permit and licence fees include mailing a cheque to city hall or placing payment in the slot box to the right of city hall’s main entrance. The opening and recovery approach of other facilities will align with the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan, and in consultation with various government and non-government agencies and partners. The walking track in Affinity Place is slated to open on June 15. Opening protocols were not immediately available.
By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
From left, Todd Dougall, Mayor Glenys Baerg, Councillor Juergen Hauck, Nicolette Woodard-Baerg, Kirk Barnstable and Max Vicary were among the volunteers at the Macoun cemetery last week. Photo submitted
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The staff members at Estevan Area Home Care are a dedicated and compassionate group, regardless of whether they’re working during a pandemic or servig the community during more traditional times. Glenda Fichter, who is a nursing supervisor, is responsible for the southeast area, which includes Midale, Lampman, Oxbow and Gainsborough, in addition to Estevan. “Home care has many services available, so we’ve got case management, nursing, personal care, respite care, homemaking, Meals on Wheels, volunteer services and palliative care,” Fichter told the Mercury. About 15 nurses work in the Estevan office, and a half dozen more are in the rural areas. The Estevan office has 52 staff in total, including office administrators, case management, continuing care assistants and a palliative care co-ordinator. Home care has around 310 patients in the southeast corner, who benefit from the case management, nursing and other services. An ambulatory clinic is run by home care, with 230 patients passing through the door in April.
St. Joseph’s Hospital has been very co-operative during the past couple of months, as home care didn’t want clients to enter the hospital for the ambulatory clinic. “St. Joe’s was able to provide accommodation in the … foundation wing, and clients were able to come in there without accessing the facility, so they could stay safe that way. We’ve definitely had to work with St. Joe’s.” Home care also has a large number of volunteers for such services as Meals on Wheels, in which people from the community deliver meals to seniors and others. The program is led by volunteer co-ordinator Debbie Augey. “She’s always looking for volunteers. We normally do friendly visits and palliative visits and Meals on Wheels, but during this COVID, we are only providing Meals on Wheels delivery right now, but we are still always looking for volunteers,” said Fichter. The Meals on Wheels volunteers have to be under the age of 65. They’re also accepting high school and university students who want to help out. “ There ’s been some changes to make it more safe, and a lot of the deliveries are now just being put out on people’s front steps so that the volunteers are safe. There have
Among the staff members for Estevan Area Home Care are, back row, from left, Donna Cherewyk, Carmen Kramer, Glenda Fichter, Roxanne Bonokoski and Wendy Gustafson. Middle row, Rebecca Somers, Lareen Mason, Jacine Leclair, Joanne Hollingshead, Rhonda Dzuba and Donna Kitchen. Front row, Diana Conrad, Lisa Garagan, Amanda Brandow, Tammy Blakeney and Debbie Augey. Photo submitted been changes there to protect the volunteer and the client.” Staff members with Estevan Area Home Care have adapted well to the challenges associated with COVID-19. “ There are so many changes coming through from
The Estevan Area Home Care office is a busy area, and its staff play an important role in the community.
provincial direction and policies, that there’s been a lot of huddles needed, and a review of safety and work standards to make sure everyone is safe and that we have the proper equipment to be safe,” said Fichter. Home care staff have had the personal protective equipment they need to stay safe. During the first part of the outbreak, home care was providing critical care, which involves medical issues that would require immediate attention. For other patients, they were making phone calls to ensure they’re all right. If there are changes or deteriorations in a patient’s health, they are encouraged to call in, and home care would look at a visit. “ We do screen all of our clients prior to visiting them in their homes, and they’re very understanding
with that.” Effective May 19, medium-risk clients could have in-person visits. And home care is starting to open up things that are still considered a need, but weren’t absolutely critical. If people are symptomatic for COVID-19, they are asked to go to the testing site if they are able, and if not, home care has been supporting that testing. Safety has also been a big emphasis of home care’s services in recent weeks, so they have done a lot of work to make sure they respond to any incidents or concerns from workers. There have been huddles and safety talks and discussions to manage the day to day concerns that can pop up. H e r m a n a g e r, L i s a O’Dell has also done a good job of providing leadership and support throughout this
process from the Weyburn office. The SHA has provided resources for workers that has been appreciated as well. Fichter said home care is an important service because they have a philosophy that people can retain greater independence and control over their lives in their own homes, and most people prefer to be in their homes. “So if we can support that, that’s just a big key piece for home care. Even in our pamphlet, we have it highlighted that home care is not intended to take over those things that clients are able to do for themselves, or replace existing support.” The dedicated team at home care has pulled together. There was some anxiety at the start of the pandemic, but it’s been a big team effort thanks to the efforts of all the departments.
Hospital Foundation announces new initiatives The St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation has announced several new campaigns in an effort to raise funds and engage the community. The foundation has partnered with McDonald’s, with the restaurant committing to donate a portion of sales from their McCafé coffee to the foundation to assist with the funding of new equipment. The commitment will last an entire year, and is expected to generate up to $20,000 for the charity. The coffee promotion started June 1. “As a foundation, we sat down together and tried to think of some new ways we could partner together with local businesses, especially in the midst of COVID-19,” said hospital foundation executive director Breanne Van De Woestyne. “One business that was at the top of our list that we wanted to work more with was McDonalds Estevan.” The foundation has been building a relationship with the local franchise owners, the Jenish family, who had a presence at all of the foundation’s events with free coffee and
beverages for all guests. “We thought now would be a great opportunity to reach out to them to see if they would be willing to partner with us again on a larger scale,” said Van De Woestyne. When the hospital foundation went to McDonalds with the idea of a partnership, Van De Woestyne said the Jenishes said yes during the first presentation. “They had no hesitation in partnering with us and they were very vocal about how important supporting our hospital was to them,” said Van De Woestyne. Van De Woestyne referred to McDonalds as a business that supports the hospital foundation and healthcare in the community. “We are pleased to support St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation in their effort to purchase muchneeded equipment for the hospital. It gives us an opportunity to give back to the citizens of Estevan and surrounding communities,” said Tim Jenish, co-owner of the Estevan McDonald’s franchise. Another new campaign is There’s No Place
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summer and into the fall as they endeavour to say “thank you.” “People are willing to share their stories of how they have been affected by local health care and by the hospital, and positive stories that have come with that. We are always getting new and more people calling in and messaging us, sharing their stories and wanting to be a part of it,” said Van De Woestyne. The hospital foundation has also launched a new monthly donors program called Partners In Tomorrow, which is a monthly giving club. For $8 a month that comes off a credit card, it can be directed towards specific pieces of equipment that people will choose. And the foundation is teaming up with Aero Advertising for a t-shirt campaign that will be launched soon. The hospital foundation has a wish list that the foundation works towards, and last year it was able to fund more than $450,000 in new equipment purchases. She expects this year to be the same.
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Fight against racism can’t stop Based on what we saw Sunday in downtown Estevan, it seems like there are plenty of people willing to take up the fight for equality, and to battle racism and police brutality. A Black Lives Matter peaceful protest was held in the city. It would be hard to estimate just how many people were part of the event, since they were spread out down Fourth Street, but a couple of hundred people would be a reasonable estimate. A particularly poignant moment came during an eight minute, 46-second moment of silence, when people knelt down to symbolize the length of time George Floyd, who was black, was pinned down by white Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin didn’t stop until Floyd stopped breathing. The speeches were also moving, particularly those by Estevan economic development co-ordinator Dwight Bramble, who hails from St. Vincent, and Estevan Police Chief Paul Ladouceur, who didn’t mince words about racism in policing. About the only downside came late in the protest, when a couple of people who weren’t part of the protest started a verbal battle with
some who were there. The death of Floyd has, of course, set off both talk and action when it comes to systemic racism, police behaviour and injustice. The video itself is disturbing, and the officers involved are facing some stiff charges, especially Chauvin, who is facing a count of second-degree murder. Most police officers you encounter are good, honest and dedicated people who do great things and care a lot about their communities. Yes, you’re going to have the troublesome ones, like Chauvin, who had been reprimanded twice and had about 20 complaints filed against him before the Floyd incident. The number of good, honourable men and women in policing is part of the reason why suggestions of defunding the police should be met with ridicule. At the same time, it would be a mistake to say that there isn’t racism in policing in Canada, or that systemic racism in Canada isn’t an issue. We have to hope that George Floyd’s death represents a flashpoint when it comes to racism, not just in
policing, but in society. We’ve seen it before where a black person will die at the hands of a white officer, and then cries for change will occur. But nothing happens, and the incident is shuffled away until the next incident occurs. Right now, we’re seeing a lot of stories emerge, but that’s in part because this is a hot-button topic. We can’t allow this issue to fade away as has happened in the past. We’ve seen rallies and protests around the world since Floyd’s death. That’s good. Most of them have been like the one we had in Estevan on Sunday: peaceful, with good people looking to see meaningful change. Only a fraction of those involved in protests around the world have resorted to criminal behaviour and looting. Keep the discussion going. You don’t need to have a rally each week, but there needs to be discussion. We can’t forget about Floyd in a couple of weeks, get a reminder about the incident when Chauvin and the other officers go on trial, and then forget about him once there are verdicts. As for the wisdom to have
these rallies and protests in the midst of a pandemic, we’ll see in a couple of weeks whether the timing was beneficial or not. If we get a sudden spike in cases in Saskatchewan related to public gatherings, then it will give critics of these protests plenty of ammunition. It will also serve as a not-sogentle reminder that we are a long ways away from being able to have larger events. The timing is particularly tough for some, because this is graduation season, and the pandemic is preventing grad celebrations from taking place. That seemed to be the biggest source of frustration for many: not that there was a protest, or the message it carried, but the doublestandard that existed between the Black Lives Matter protests, and other activities that can’t occur because of social distancing laws and crowd size restrictions. And if we don’t get a spike in cases, then perhaps it’s time to take a look at some of the restrictions for crowd sizes that are in place. There wouldn’t be a better cause to be a catalyst for larger crowds than the fight for eradicate racism.
The aim of the peaceful protest The year 2020 is a year that will be remembered and taught to future generations. It seems as though the start of every month brings another chaotic twist that we just aren’t ready for. The latest was the inevitable tipping point when it comes to police brutality and racial inequality. The death of George Floyd while in police custody has sparked riots and protests not only across North America, but the world. I think most can agree the act of rioting is not the answer. Like Ghandi taught us, there is a way out without violence and mayhem. The act of the peaceful protest is something Canada and the U.S. have taken to show their frustrations for racial inequality. Just the mere thought of hundreds or thousands getting together to have their voices heard is one of the delights of democracy. The straw that broke the camel’s back was the death of Floyd. Now, the public can no longer look away at the injustices placed on minorities in certain parts of North America. It is unfortunate that it takes such sad circumstances to get people to pay attention and understand that people are hurting. We seem to look past certain things until it impacts us directly, or until we have no choice but to face the problem. That is where we find ourselves today. Hundreds of people from all different walks of life gathered outside of the Saskatchewan Legislature on June 2 for one reason, and that was to confront and discuss an issue that has plagued us for generations, racism. It was the way it should be. Leaders from the community who fight daily for equality sharing their stories. People gathering to look
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each other and say “I am with you,” a powerful statement. Canada is not innocent when it comes to racism. We are generally looked at as a multicultural hotspot who will take all-comers, but that doesn’t mean we are anywhere near where we should be in terms of equality. These protests aren’t going to end racism or inequality overnight, but it is a start. As younger generations begin to learn that the colour of the skin means nothing in terms of content of character, hopefully it means as we progress racial issues will be less of a problem. People will always find a reason to hate someone. I am not sure if I can sit here and say in my lifetime I will see a universe ridded of racism, but the more it becomes popular to disgrace those that hate, the better chance we have. The more people peacefully protest everything that is wrong with the current state of systemic racism, the more it becomes an issue no one can look away from. When approaching with peace, there isn’t much opposition can do to combat the cause. It is when the riots and violence come, when you give them the fuel they need to burn the fire of hatred another day longer. The gathering at the Saskatchewan Legis-
lature was a beautiful showing of how it should be. People in attendance, young and old come together for one reason, understanding. It unfortunately does not mean the problem is solved. But it means that there are steps being taking that are guided in the right direction. As Premier Scott Moe said, “there is no place for racism in Saskatchewan.” There is no place for racism anywhere in the world. It is not only up to us to protest and voice our issues with inequality, it is up to our leaders to shadow the same message. If there was one silver lining to the death of Floyd, it is that it woke up the masses. The people are angry and it is understood on a high level that something needs to be done. When the people are angry, things change. You can fool some of the people some of the time, but you can’t fool all of the people all of the time. Racism and inequality need to be dealt with. Future generations should not have to worry about the colour of their skin and how it could hinder their existence, for no good reason. In the words of Martin Luther King: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Continuing to use your voice through the medium of a peaceful protest is a step in the right direction. Something has got to give, and these issues need to be dealt with. There was absolutely no reason for Floyd to die on May 25, whether he was the perfect citizen or not. None of us are perfect. Hopefully, his death will serve as the spark that changed the world. That starts with the protests of the people, and it starts with you.
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Workaholic America vs. laidback Europe Since late May different countries, including Canada, started talking about the possibility of turning towards a fourday workweek as a measure that may help the post-COVID 19 economy to get back on track. Approaches to switching to a shorter week are different but for the North American ear, the idea, in general, might sound quite radical. Some European countries like Denmark, Norway, Germany and the Netherlands have been known for their experiments with shorter workweeks. On average people there work about 27 hours and these countries proved to be near the top of the most productive ones. Other places that conducted experiments reducing work hours also saw positive results and a significant increase in productivity. At the same time, North American culture assumes hard, tireless work, in which citizens are used to having three days off at a time no more than once a month and often don’t really know what to do with vacations longer than two weeks. However, it seems that the unprecedented times we've been experiencing and the new problems we are facing may move the idea of a shorter workweek from the dream category closer towards a new norm in the post-COVID reality. The talks about a shorter week became more real when New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern introduced these measures as a possible cure for their economy at the end of May. First, I felt that for anyone outside Europe it might be too big of a piece to swallow. But soon I realized that even here people went through much greater changes than this. The U.S. started switching to 9-5 workdays during Henry Ford’s era, and Canada achieved the contemporary standard of 40-hour workweek only in the 1960s, while Europeans didn’t adopt it until the 1970s. Prior to that, workweeks in most cases varied between 70 to 100 hours. It is against this background that the switch from 40 to 27 (or even just 35 as it’s suggested in the case of Canada) seems like a relatively minor change. Besides, if it could actually bring the economy back to life while increasing employee satisfaction, company commitment and teamwork, and decreasing the level of stress, as experiments show, it could become just the thing. There are two main approaches to switching to a shorter workweek: reduction of work hours and compression when the same or slightly shorter hours are fit into four days. There is no universal solution for all spheres, and longer days might be unacceptable in some sectors, while a decreased amount of work hours might not be sufficient for others. But one way or the other experiments showed that when employees were given more time for their families and hobbies, their work results went up. Following examples of other countries and particular companies like Microsoft Japan, whose productivity went up 40 per cent when experimenting with reduced workdays, Canada started talking about the possibility of a shorter week. Before COVID-19 arrived, tourism was the fifth-largest sector, with a big chunk of it coming from citizens travelling within the country. It was hit the first and the hardest, with job losses accounting to about 50 per cent in March and April. Now Ottawa announced significant investments into domestic travel promotion. And even if travelling in Canada will remain relatively expensive, but people have more time, I’m pretty sure they’ll be eager to use the opportunity to explore their own gorgeous country. It definitely won’t be enough to recover the sector, which will keep staggering probably until we find a cure or a vaccine for the virus. But an increase in local travel will help to get it going. Besides, now more than ever people are open to changes, and the model that we’ve been using for a while might not be perfect, especially keeping in mind the technological progress. (We don’t need to do most things manually anymore, which allows us to get the work done faster and spend more time with families.) Europeans have been cutting their work hours for a while, and the level of happiness and satisfaction (as far as one can measure it), and also productivity and creativity at work kept going up there. Experiments with shorter weeks also allowed to reduce the costs of production and had some other pros to them. So maybe it’s just the time to make a little step away from traditional American workaholism and get a bit closer to a more laidback lifestyle focusing more on personal interests? And if that may help our economy to recover, it definitely is the price I’m willing to pay.
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Cassidy Siebert is a registered nurse, who has worked in the emergency room in Arcola Health Centre. When the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) called out for nurses to help with the COVID-19 outbreak in northern Saskatchewan, Siebert didn’t think twice. “SHA came and they were needing nurses to go up north to help with the outbreak in La Loche. I answered back immediately that I was willing to go help. And within 24 hours I heard back that I’d be one of the nurses going, so I got my bags together and I left the next morning,” recalled Siebert. After a long drive she arrived in La Loche on May 1, and the next day she started her almost month-long mission. “(Driving out there) I was extremely nervous and excited. It was like 50/50 of those emotions. I didn’t know what to expect, but I just knew that it was going to be something new and I had to be open-minded, and I had to be willing to be flexible and go where I was asked to go.” Siebert believes she was the first nurse to actually get there, and almost immediately she got to work. “It was a 13-hour drive. I started my first shift there on the 2nd of May. And I was right away shown their ER testing, how they do that, how their ER works there ... how the public health was doing things like contact tracing, community mobile testing, all that.” Every day, she would go door to door, meet people and do the tests. During their time
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in La Loche, nurses from all over Saskatchewan worked 12-hour shifts seven days a week with an option to take a day off if they needed to. It wasn’t an easy job, but Siebert didn’t debate the decision to take on the role of a frontliner in this situation. “I felt like it was important because I can’t imagine what it would be like if someone in this area was in that sort of position, to have an outbreak within your community like that. And I know that we would want help here. And I think it’s important that if you can go help, that nurses that were available should.” Siebert said that people she got to work with, from other medical staff to their drivers to the community, in general, were great. “It was quite evident that the people that were there were passionate, and they were caring, and they were really receptive to people coming to help because they needed it.” There was a lot of adjusting and trial and error at the beginning of this journey. Some of the nurses who travelled to La Loche were those Siebert met before. They came from different areas of the province and also from different specialties and were working alongside the local staff. “It was pretty cool to come together with the local nurses, the local community members and the local staff from the La Loche Health Centre. Ever ybody came together and brought their knowledge from what they know and what they do at home. And it made for a really good dynamic team.” Siebert was out on the mobile testing team in the community. They’d go from
Cassidy Siebert was working at La Loche, helping to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. Photo submitted house to house after contact tracing was done. Their main job was to swab people in the community in their homes, which turned out to be quite a difficult task. “I didn’t realize just how much it was a scary thing for them to have these people show up at their door. They don’t know us. We are complete strangers. We are here with swabs, and it’s invasive and it’s something that has a lot of stigma around it, COVID swabbing,” recalled Siebert. “So we really had to slow down to take time to get to know people in the community.” Throughout these days she did a lot of tests. The teams would go out meeting people, explaining why they were there and perform the tests. Nurses were paired with local drivers, who knew the community well and also helped them with translation to and from the Denesuline language. “Drivers, I can’t say enough good things about
them,” said Siebert. Nurses never left for work without personal protective equipment (PPE), and Siebert said they didn’t have any supply issues throughout the entire time working there. Vehicles were used to change PPE to prevent contamination. After about four weeks, the La Loche community stepped onto the recovery path and the extra medical staff ’s job was completed. So Siebert came home, bringing a valuable experience back. Siebert had nothing but great words about her time in the northern community. “ We were treated so amazingly there. O verall it was welcoming, inviting, friendly, warm,” she said. Her family was “extremely supportive” of her decision to go to La Loche and also pretty happy to see her back. Siebert’s never had any kind of similar experience before, but now she said she feels more prepared if more calls are to come.
A special anniversary message The Orpheum Theatre in Estevan recently helped a local couple celebrate a special day. The theatre’s lighted, overhead sign read “Happy 40th anniversary Kim and Dave” for Kim and Dave Gallaway. They celebrated the milestone on May 31. The lights helped draw attention to the anniversary message. Theatre co-owner Jocelyn Dougherty said she tried to make the occasion a little more special for the Gallaways because they had their very first date at the Orpheum Theatre. Photo submitted
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Fired Up Grill excited to see their customers again By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
June 8 was a day that Robin and Sylvia Garchinski, owners of the Fired Up Grill restaurant in Estevan, have been waiting for since midMarch. That was the day that the restaurant could finally have customers in its dining room, lounge and patio once again. And while it wasn’t back to normal, the Garchinskis, and their staff, were still pleased to see their guests again. The restaurant had to
close the eating in component of its business in mid-March, but they still had delivery and pick-up. Those two services doubled in demand the past few months, allowing the business to retain 13 of 23 employees, although with reduced hours. “They all understand,” said Garchinski. “They were happy to get out of their homes and come and try to make a little bit of normal out of this situation.” Employees have handled the past few months well, and they’re coping with the new
Robin Garchinski uses his skills and experience to carve the meat at the Fired Up Grill.
normal. A staff meeting was last week with the servers to discuss policies and procedures, and they were very happy to come back to work. Customers have also adapted to the past three months. “Everybody was excited that we were opening on June 8,” said Robin. “I actually had a reservation for six o’clock on June 8th for a 90th birthday party. So that was a little bit surprising.” Sylvia is pleased with how everybody has adapted to their changes during the pandemic. “ We’re so blessed to have the employees and the customers that we have in Estevan at our location,” said Sylvia. “I am pleased that everybody has stayed healthy and safe. It’s a whole new norm that everybody is adjusting to, but I’m very thankful for the support and all of the hard work and participation of our staff during this very difficult time.” People who come to Fired Up Grill will get to enjoy meat that is cut in-house by Robin. His family owns a butcher shop, Big Bob’s Meats, in Regina, and from a young age, he had to work and help the family business. His father was Big Bob.
Sylvia and Robin Garchinski are looking forward to seeing customers once again at the Fired Up Grill restaurant in Estevan. “ My tr aining is al l through my dad and through the family business,” Robin said. It means that he’ll trim the fat from the meat and cut it to the proper size for steaks, and then wrap them and get them ready for the kitchen to cook. Robin said he likes the customers to know that he takes pride in the cuts of meat that they serve. “I do know with the abilities that I have that I can provide top-quality steaks for them,” he said. They also make their own meat sauces, dressings, alfredo sauce and soups, and they prepare fresh dough each morning. It means they do everything that people would do in their own home when
they prepare a meal. It’s extra work, but it’s worth it and people appreciate the effort. Renovations have also taken place in the lounge, with fresh paint, new upholstery for booths and seats. “We were actually able to hire five local businesses to assist between painting and new signs,” said Sylvia. “We’re actually going to start our online ordering.” The business can only have 50 per cent occupancy, but between the restaurant, lounge and patio – voted as Estevan’s favourite by the readers of the Estevan Mercury through the Best of Estevan contest earlier this year – they can still handle about 150 people. The patio gives them extra seating, so it’s good tim-
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ing to have the restaurant open again and the patio accessible. “We miss our customers, and I think they miss us too,” said Robin. “We get familiar with their habits and what they eat and what they drink, and just the face to face contact has been eliminated out of this COVID virus. We’re looking forward to getting back to some … temporary new normal.” People will still have to practise social distancing, and there will be different ways of serving their guests. Signs are spread out throughout the restaurant, but Sylvia is asking people to be patient as they adapt. “It’s a learning curve for everybody, for business owners, for employees and for customers,” she said.
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Black bear spotted in a field northwest of Benson Tyler Miiller observed something he won’t soon forget while at work in the southeast oilpatch on June 1. Miiller, who lives in Estevan, spotted a black bear about 10 kilometres west of Highway 47, just north of the 705 grid road that runs from Halbrite to north of Benson. He’s originally from the Lloydminster area, and there are quite a few bears in that area, but he was shocked when he saw one in southeast Saskatchewan. “I wasn’t expecting to see a black bear this close to home anyways,” Miiller said. Once he saw the bear, he stopped his truck, backed up and took some pictures. “I watched him for a little bit,” Miiller said. The animal was about 150 metres away, and Miiller has had closer encounters with the species, so he wasn’t frightened when he saw the animal. Despite the distance, he was able to make a positive identification of a bear right away. And he was next to the truck. In fact, he believes the bear
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was more afraid of him than he was of the animal. “When he saw me backing up, he started trying to run for cover,” said Miiller. The bear started to head southeast and then moved northeast. There have been reports of bears in the Stoughton area and the Fillmore area recently, but Miiller said this bear seemed to be bigger than the one seen in Fillmore. Lindsey Leko, a conservation officer based out of the Ministry of the Environment’s Weyburn office, asked that people call if they see a bear. “If we get any kind of bear activity, we sure would like to know about it, regardless of whether it’s just a sighting, or whether it’s a problem animal. It’s important that the public calls us, and lets us know, so that if it does become a problem, well then we can come over and quickly deal with.” As for the sighting last month in the Fillmore area, Leko said it was a brown bear. In most instances, the Ministry of the Environment hears of bear sightings through
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social media. Somebody will see a bear and take a picture of it, possibly when it’s up a tree, and then share the photo on a social media platform. But he wants people to remember conservation officers aren’t monitoring social media throughout the day. Bear sightings in the southeast aren’t common, but they do happen from time to time, and they happen enough that a bear-hunting season happens in several zones in the southeast and east-central regions. “The young, at about two years, get kicked out of the den by the mother, and then they have to try to find a new territory,” said Leko. “That’s probably what we’re looking at … is juvenile bears who have recently been kicked out of the den. They’re looking for a new place to live, they’re looking for food.” Bear sightings are more
common in northern Saskatchewan, and people up there have learned to co-exist with them, he said. Residents are smart about what they leave outside. “Bears are attracted to food. They’re going to want something to eat.” If someone is out walking and they notice a bear, and it hasn’t noticed them, Leko hopes the person will stop and start walking backwards. Don’t take your eyes off the bear, because in most cases, the bear will be more afraid of you than vice-versa. If the bear is actively pursuing you, then do your best to appear big and assertive. “In the unlikely event that it attacks, with a black bear you’re going to want to make sure you fight back with everything you have. If you have a stick or … a rock, or you punch it, whatever it takes to scare it off, that’s what you’re going to have to do. “A lot of times bears will
A black bear was spotted north of Benson last week. Photo submitted make a false charge. They’ll run at you and then they’ll stop at the last second, in hopes of trying to scare you off.” People are also allowed to protect themselves, their property and livestock from bears, but after situation is resolved, they need to call a conservation officer as soon as possible so the incident can be investigated. And even there isn’t an
attack, Leko reminds people to call conservation officers. “If we don’t know that the bears are out there, then it’s hard to deal with them. I would much rather have good knowledge of where they’re at, and there’s a good chance that we could actually relocate it to a place that’s maybe a little more suitable rather than somebody’s farm.”
Estevan area leads June's public offering of oil and gas rights The June public offering of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights that was held June 2 generated $442,125.39 in revenue for the province of Saskatchewan. This is the second of six oil and gas public offerings, bringing the 2020-21 fiscal year total to $2,165,850. The offering generated an average of $102.53 per hectare. This compares to an average of $123.94 per hectare received at the last offering held on April 7. The Estevan area brought in the majority of the bid activity, generating $374,388.50 for 25 parcels of land, totalling 2,644.690 hectares. The Lloydminster area brought in $50,545.83 for five leases totalling 1,146.816 hectares, while the Kindersley
area brought in $17,191.06 for two leases totalling 520.468 hectares. The highest bonus bid received in this offering was $111,112, or $1,724.70 per hectare, for a 64.424-hectare parcel three kilometres north of Lampman. This lease was purchased by Millennium Land (444) Ltd. and is prospective for oil in the Midale Beds and Frobisher Beds of the Madison Group, between the Viewfield Bakken Oil Pool and the Steelman Oil Pool. Vermilion Energy Inc.
was the most active bidder in this offering for the Estevan area, picking up seven leases totalling 970.858 hectares for $104,248. Six of these leases are situated near the village of North Portal and within or adjacent to the Pinto, North Portal and Northgate Midale and Frobisher Oil Pools. The highest bonus bid and top dollars per hectare received in the Lloydminster area was $30,735, or $118.88/hectare. This 258.539-hectare parcel was acquired by Lacadena Land Company Inc. and is located
6 1/2 kilometres west of Cut Knife. The Baldwinton Sparky Oil Pool is 4 1/2 kilometres northwest of this lease. In the Kindersley-Kerrobert area, the leader was Trickle Resources Inc., who bid a total of $17,191 or $33.03 per hectare for two leases located south of Luseland. Nearby pools include the Luseland Viking and Kerrobert Viking Oil Pools The scheduled date for the next public offering is August 11.
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Carnduff Education Complex has found ways to celebrate their graduating Class of 2020 By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
The Carnduff Education Complex has turned to digital avenues to salute its graduating class of 2020. The school was scheduled to have its graduation ceremony June 26, but those plans were scuttled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. So the grad celebration will be delivered through a video, which they will put on a thumb drive and present to
students through the mail. “On the video we will be recognizing all of our 37 graduates, along with the photos in their grad cap and gown,” said principal Ryan Nichols. “We have asked for a small video to be sent in of them in their grad dress or their tux or their suit. If not, something casual to recognize their contributions to our communities.” The video for each student is about one minute, and the school is in the process of put-
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ting it all together. The videos will also have Nichols’ address, a speech from the valedictorian and a recognition of scholarship winners. Nichols hopes to have the video on the thumb drive and delivered to the grads during the week of June 22, so that they have it before the original grad date. The thumb drive will be part of a package that includes the students’ high school diploma and a few other items. The school has also purchased banners that measure 24 inches by 36 inches.They will be hung on Main Street in Carnduff to recognize the graduates. “The banner is a photo of the graduate in their grad cap and gown photo, with their name on the top, and then underneath it says CEC 2020, recognizing the year that they graduate. And then they’re alphabetically from the start of our main street, all the way down to the street that goes towards our school.” Nichols has been the principal for the Carnduff Education Complex since it opened in 2004, and has known most of the graduates since they started kindergarten. “This has been an excellent group of graduates,” said Nich-
ols. “They’ve had good years at our school, and we’re looking forward to seeing their future endeavours and how successful they’ll be in them, and we know they’ll be very successful.” Whether they’re entering the workforce or attending a university or another postsecondary institution, he looks forward to what they will accomplish. The graduates and their families have handled the past three months well. They have made the most of a situation that is difficult and unprec-
edented, he said. The CEC is a pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 school that has 343 students, and draws from Gainsborough and Carievale, along with some students from the Storthoaks and Alida areas, depending on the boundaries for those two communities. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic reaching Saskatchewan, the school had enjoyed another excellent year, he said. They had a lot of activities, and they were nicely into the spring semester when it came to a halt
for in-person classes. “Our extracurriculars had been very successful with different events,” said Nichols. The Grade 4 to 9 students had an enjoyable ski trip earlier in the year, and they had a wonderful Christmas concert in December. Lots of programs at the school had wrapped up for the school year, but they had more planned for the spring. The students were engaged in their academics, and pushing forward to the end of the school year.
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Boston Walker
Branna Earl
Brendan Thompson
Carey Levesque
CJ Avenido
Ethan Wall
Faith Arthur
Faith Hanson
Gina Bayliss
Glenice Kyle Palenzuela
Ireland Cowan
Jackson Hollinger
Jayde Murray
Joey Meredith
Joshua Robert
Kaden Wilson
Kamdyn Cop
Kenneth Murray
Kianna Jedel
Kylee Taylor
LJ Avenido
Makayla Halliday
Mark Ablao
McKinley Stinson
Meegan Hood
Meg Brown
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Naithin Demas
Nicholas Quennelle
Noah Skuce
Payton Seeman
Savannah Webb
Shay Stewart
Tanner Stovin
Tenley Dyck
Trey Stovin
Congratulations to our 2020 Carnduff Graduates! Wishing you all the best in the future!
All the Best
Congratulations to Payton Seeman and the Graduating Class of 2020!
to All of Our Graduates
We wish you all the best as you embark on your future.
We’re proud of you, graduates. Good luck and best wishes in all of your future endeavors!
Have A Happy And Safe Grad!
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Council of the City of Estevan pursuant to the Cities Act that the Council of the City of Estevan, gives notice of its intention to implement four bylaw to Regulate Taxes within the City of Estevan. On May 11, 2020 meeting the first reading of these bylaws was passed and the final readings is expected to be on June 15, 2020 The proposed Bylaw 2020-2023 Health Levy, 2020-2024 Library Levy, 2020-2025 Business Improvement District, 20202026 Fix the Rate of Taxation may be inspected by any person in the City Clerk’s Office, on the main level of City Hall, between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm, Monday to Friday. Dated this 15th day of May , 2020. Judy Pilloud 1102 4th Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0W7
2020 WATERMAIN FLUSHING SCHEDULE The City of Estevan will be flushing watermains to ensure good water quality for all users of City water. This work includes the turning of main water valves around the City, and flushing large quantities of water from various hydrants in each area. During this process you may notice a substantial drop in pressure, this will be brief. As well, discoloured water is possible during the days your area is scheduled for this work (see schedule below), please run a faucet for a few minutes until the water is clear again. Please contact City Hall at 634-1800 if issues persist. Thank you for your understanding during this important maintenance! (3 Monday- Friday June 8-12 Area bounded by 6th street on the North, McDonald Road and Perkins Street on the South, Souris Avenue on the West, and Kensington Ave on the East (includes the Eastend, Bay Meadows, and Valley view regions, and Jubilee Place)
Beginning Monday April 6,2020,and continuing to Friday, June 26,2020, the Water and wastewater Division will be carrying out Sanitary Sewer Main Flushing and Storm sewer Flushing, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. During the periods of jetting, residents and businesses are advised to securely cap basement floor drains. You may smell an odor in your home, this can be resolved by simply opening windows for a short period of time and running water to ensure all traps are full of water. Storm sewer will have no effect on homes and business’. 2020 Program Area will encompass all streets North of 6th Street, and west of Souris Ave within City limits including: Morsky Drive Larter Road MacCready Bay Tedford Way Matte Court Jesse Bay Wellock Road Irvine Crescent Dieppe Crescent Victory Road Gibbs Road Mayfair Drive Mayfair Bay Cardinal Avenue
Barabash Bay Taisey Crescent Newcombe Drive Nicholson Road Wahlmeier Drive Boyer Avenue Mack Place Mather Crescent Dyer Road Pettigrew Road McCormick Crescent Grundeen Crescent Thorn Crescent Sinclair Bay
Hill Avenue Veterans Avenue Veterans Crescent Veterans Bay Kohaly Avenue Lynd Crescent Hudson Road Hillcrest Drive Hillcrest Bay Woodend Place Cundall Drive King Street Chinook Bay
UTILITIES AND TAXES DURING COVID 19 PANDEMIC To offer assistance and best service to citizens experiencing the effects of the economic impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City is committed to providing increased flexibility and immediate short-term relief for your utility and property tax payments through the following:
(4) Monday –Friday June 15-19 Area Bounded by City Cemetery on the North, King Street on the South, Sister Roddy Road on the West (formerly Woodlawn Avenue), and Souris Road (Hwy 47N) on the East (includes Dominion Heights, Pleasantdale, and Royal Heights regions, as well as Cundall Drive, Woodend Place, Chinook Bay and Hwy 47N Service Road)
UTILITY SERVICES: The City will continue to bill for utility services as normal. However, to best serve the City’s customers in these extraordinary times, the City has made the following changes to current utility collections activities:
(5) Monday – Friday June 29-July 3 Area bounded by Spruce Drive and Princess Street on the North, King Street on the South, Souris Avenue on the West, and Kensington on the East (includes Hillside and Scotsburn regions)
Late payment charges will be suspended on all utility accounts until September 1, 2020; and
(6) Monday -Friday July 6-10 Area bounded by King Street on the North, CPR Railroad on the South, 14th Ave on the West, and Kensington on the East (includes 7th Street, 8th Street, 9th Street, Centennial, Trojan, and Soo Industrial regions) (7) Monday- Friday July 13-17 Area bounded by Kensington on the West, Sawyer Road on the East, North and South City Limits (includes Glen Peterson Industrial Park, East Industrial, Southeast Industrial regions, and properties along Hwy 39E Service Road)
The City of Estevan has received an application for a change of use within an existing building, described as: • Zoning Classification: High Density Residential (R4) • Use Classification: Health Services, Discretionary Use • Proposed Use Massage therapy, yoga and holistic healing
Prior to this application being considered by the approving authority, any person may inquire and/or make written or verbal submissions on the proposed development. Please direct inquiries to Land Development Services @ 306-634-1821, write or e-mail landdevelopment@estevan.ca prior to June 12, 2020.
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PARKING NOTICE Time Limit Parking 29.
(1) No person shall park a vehicle on any street or parking lot for a longer period than specified by sign and set out in Schedule “C” No Parking 34.
(1) No person shall park a vehicle on any street or parking lot: (a) where parking is prohibited or restricted by display of a sign or yellow painted curb; (b) For a period of more than twenty-four (24) consecutive hours (c) No person shall leave a recreational vehicle which is not attached to a motor vehicle on a highway; provided that this provision shall not apply to equipment owned or operated by the City or contracted by the City during the construction of capital works or maintenance projects.
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All of Lots 21, 22 and 23, Block 43, Plan 12538 (12th Avenue and 6th Street) (known as the Holmgren Parking Lot) All of Lot 25, Block 43, Plan 12538 (1217 3rd Street) (known as “RBC” Lot) All of Lot 27, Block 43, Plan 12538 (1225 3rd Street) (Also known as “Henders” Lot) All of Lot 28, Block 43, Plan 12538 (1229 3rd Street) (Also known as “A & A Jewellers” lot) • East 12.5 feet of Lot 3 and all of Lots 4 and 5, Block 12, Plan 12538. • The west half (12.5 feet) of Lot 28, the whole of Lot 29 and the most south easterly 17 feet in perpendicular width of Lot 30, Block 12, Plan 12538. • All of Lot 48, Block 19, Plan 101113434 (1216 Fifth Street) (Also known as House of Stationary – H.O.S. lot)
PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Estevan has received an application for a change of use within an existing building, described as: • File: DP019-2020 • Civic Address: 232 12th Avenue • Legal Description: Lot 21-22, Plan 101274814
We will continue to generate utility bills, reminders and other related notices for customers who are in arrears to keep them informed of their current situation. These measures are aimed at providing financial relief for customers who may not be able to afford to pay their bills on time. By suspending late payment charges, utility customers will have the option to delay bill payments without putting themselves in additional financial hardship. However, civic staff will continue to work with the City’s utility customers regarding payment arrangements so as not to leave them in a difficult financial situation in the future. Delaying disconnections will help ensure that all homes have access to water, allowing for proper hand-washing and personal hygiene. PROPERTY TAX: Your 2020 Property Tax notice will be delivered by the end of June, 2020.
PUBLIC NOTICE • File: DP018-2020 • Civic Address: 232 12th Avenue • Legal Description: Lot 21-22, Plan 101274814
Utility disconnections due to arrears will be suspended until September 1, 2020;
• Zoning Classification: High Density Residential (R4) • Use Classification: Health Services, Discretionary Use • Proposed Use: Massage Therapy, natural health and related services
Prior to this application being considered by the approving authority, any person may inquire and/or make written or verbal submissions on the proposed development. Please direct inquiries to Land Development Services @ 306-634-1821, write or e-mail landdevelopment@estevan.ca prior to June 12, 2020.
HOUSE NUMBERS Please note for your safety that Bylaw 2008-1789 requires house numbers to be posted on your building so that it is visible in the front and the back. Section 1a) The owner or occupant of a building shall cause the number or numbers to be at all times prominently displayed in a conspicuous place on the front of the building facing the street near the main entrance door of the building. g) all buildings within the City of Estevan will be required to have the civic address of each building posted so that it is clearly visible from the back lane of each building. If you require emergency services it is for your safety that they are able to find your residence quickly when called.
To offer assistance and best service to citizens experiencing the effects of the economic impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City is committed to providing increased flexibility and immediate short-term relief for your 2020 Property Tax payment. On your notice, your 2020 Property Tax due date will still show as July 31, 2020. HOWEVER: The City is extending a two-month grace period to provide you with additional time to pay your 2020 Property Tax. You will not incur any late payment penalties on your 2020 Property Tax if you pay the full amount due by September 30, 2020. We would like to answer your property tax-related questions. We understand and will work with you.
CONSTRUCTION BULLETIN VETERANS CRESCENT - The City of Estevan is undertaking construction for the Watermain replacement. The affected area includes Veterans Crescent. Property access and parking restrictions are to occur. This work will commence June 15, 2020 and will take approximately eight (8) weeks to complete (subject to weather) City of Estevan will perform this work within the current Bylaw regulations and specifications. Safety - Construction site could be dangerous. If you have children, please ask them to keep a safe distance from the site. We will take every precaution to ensure public safety, but we need your assistance to constrain the natural curiosity of younger children. Please DO NOT attempt to go close to areas affected. Theft or Vandalism - If you see any act of vandalism, theft or anyone suspiciously tampering with equipment, signage or barricades please contact 306-634-1800, or after hours call Police. Questions and Concerns - The City of Estevan, Engineering Services apologize for any inconveniences that this work may cause and thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience. If you have any question or concerns, please call at 634-1800 or approach the supervisor or foreman on site. DROP IN RECREATION
FITNESS SCHEDULE SUNDAY SPIN 9:10 AM - 9:50 AM WEIGHT ROOM 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM MONDAY SPIN 6:10 AM - 6:50 AM GRIT 9:10 AM - 10:00 AM EASY STRETCH 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (virtual class) POWER BLAST 11:10 PM - 12:00 PM CARDIO BLAST 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM GRIT 6:10 PM - 6:50 PM WEIGHT ROOM 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM TUESDAY SPIN 6:10 AM - 6:50 AM CORE/BARRE ABOVE 9:10 AM - 10:15 AM ZOOMER 11:10 AM - 12:00 PM POWER BLAST 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM SPIN 5:30 PM - 6:10 PM WEIGHT ROOM 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM WEDNESDAY FEB. 19 SPIN 6:10 AM - 6:50 AM GRIT 9:10 AM - 10:00 AM CHAIR YOGA 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (virtual class)
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Farr Air is marking 20 years serving the southeast By Ana Bykhovskaia abykhovskaia@estevanmercury.ca
Farr Air opened its doors in 2000, flying a Weatherly 620B aircraft out of Lewvan. In an interview with Agri News, Jeff Farr, the owner of the aerial application company, said he didn’t realize they approached a milestone, but a lot of things have changed throughout the years. The business was officially started 20 years ago, but Farr’s connection to both aircraft and farming started way before that. “I used to farm with my dad and my brother. And we hired aircraft spraying ever since we were just little kids. So we’ve been around aircraft for many years. And my grandfather and my three uncles were pilots as well. So aviation has been around our family for a long time, I just didn’t start flying until 20 years ago,” said Farr. Farr had firsthand experience with crop air spraying operations since his early years. Back then, with less technology in the aircraft, they marked for the planes and helped with the machines. After a time, the family decided to buy an aircraft for the farm use and Farr stepped forward to fly it. That’s when the Farr Air history began, and from there it just kept growing. Farr eventually sold the farm
and made aerial crop spraying his “full-time passion and the career.” They started with one spraying plane and now Farr Air runs a fleet of seven aerial application aircraft across southern Saskatchewan. Plane engines have changed big time throughout these years. “Bigger, faster, more technology in the aircraft. They are capable of doing an auto boom shut on and off for spray control. They come a long ways in 20 years that I’ve been around them,” said Farr. Throughout the years, airplanes became safer and more productive. Farr Air’s fleet now includes five Thrush 510P’s and two Weatherly 620B's aircraft. The technology inside the machines changed big time as well. “When I was a kid, we used to stand with a flag at the end of the field and the airplane would point at you when it was coming down the field. That’s how he knew where he was going.” Flags on the fields became a notion of the past, and with contemporary GPS the planes are much more precise and can do a lot of operations automatically. “It’s kept up with the pace of current agriculture.” Farr’s background in farming helped him to be a strong
specialist when it comes to the product and its application nuances. “In the past, we also used to run a retail farm supply business, so not only do I understand the crops and agronomics of it, but I used to retail the product that we put on them,” said Farr. “There is lots of new ones, so we have to keep up with them, but we are pretty up to speed on the products we use and the crops that are growing on.” Farr also pointed out that nowadays many farmers use agronomists’ help, which becomes another resource for his business to lean on to deliver the best-working product to their customers. W ith farms getting bigger and more productive throughout the years, Farr Air's customer base also has grown. “We’ve grown because of the needs of the farmers,” said Farr. When it comes to controlling weeds, diseases and pests in crops, aerial product application has a lot of advantages to it. First, it’s timely as planes can cover much more ground quicker. “When the product has to be put on the crop, we can get there (fast). If a pest is
Aircraft and farming were a part of Jeff Farr’s life since his early years. Photo submitted damaging a crop, we can get out there and cover a lot of ground in a hurry to control the pest.” Besides, if the ground is wet, sprayers can’t get out to the fields without leaving deep tracks and damaging the crop, but the planes can get the crop without an issue. On the other hand, if it’s really dusty or dry, sprayers could make it worse, preventing some herbicides from working right, while planes can deliver the product properly making it more efficient. “We believe the aerial
Robin Coupal, left, the pilot who has been with Farr Air from when they started, and Jeff Farr, right, are pictured here with Billy Howell, the owner of Ag-Flight Inc. of Bainbridge, Ga., who runs an Ag-Pilot training school that Farr attended 20 years ago. Photo submitted
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application is more than simply good piloting. It's understanding the products we use and how they affect the world around us. It's this attention to detail that has helped us grow,” says Farr Air website. Farr Air has seven fulltime spray pilots plus one relief pilot. Farr also operates planes, however he noted that as the business grew, he became more of an organizer and nowadays spends less time in the air. While the beginning of summer is not as busy, it will be picking up here soon. The end of June and July, and midAugust through the end of September, are usually the busiest times for the company. During these times planes are pulled out of the hangar by 4 a.m., and by 4:30 a.m. they are already in the air. “We fly until the wind picks up, then everybody goes and has a bite of lunch and has a nap. And then we are ready to go when the wind drops down until dark again,” said Farr. Pilots fly airplanes, and the ground crew loads and fuels them. And while piloting a plane may seem romantic for some people on the ground, for pilots it’s hard work, especially during high season. “Ask my guys after they’ve been bouncing around for many hours a day, (if it’s a romantic job). No, it’s not romantic,” said Farr laughing. Their main base of opera-
tions is in Weyburn, but Farr Air has locations in Estevan, Carlyle, Fillmore, Lewvan, Coronach, White City, Indian Head and Nokomis. When calls for service come, planes move around accordingly. “We try to come back at night, put them in the hangar so they don’t get hurt by thunderstorms and that kind of stuff. And then they go back out in the morning.” The weather is usually their biggest challenge. And while peak season might be quite tiring, there is still a lot in this work and lifestyle for Farr. “My roots are in agriculture and I love being able to be a part of it.” Farr’s Twitter moto is “Enjoying agriculture from a different point of view,” and that’s exactly how he feels about his business. “You are dealing with farmers, good people and we are protecting their crops and helping them grow good crops and be prosperous. And it’s exciting to be a part of that,” said Farr adding that even many years later he still enjoys flying, which makes his work even greater. And while the company’s focus is on crops, several pilots were also trained for wildland fire emergencies, and as soon as Farr Air receives clearance from Transport Canada they will be able to partake in operations when the call comes.
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Time to go out These days cattle trailers are often a sight on the roads in southeast Saskatchewan. Pastures are nice and green and most farmers, who’ve spent a lot of time feeding over winter, are taking herds away from the yards. After half a year with no grass, cows dumped out in the fields go what the Danes call dancing. They jump, run, kick back and in all other possible ways show signs of excitements, almost forgetting about their precious baby calves, some of which were born not that long ago. Photo by Anastasiia Bykhovskaia
Local 4-H members working hard despite sale’s cancellation Members of 4-H clubs in the Estevan area continue to work hard with their steers despite the cancellation of the Estevan Rotary 4-H Regional Show and Sale, which was slated to happen July 7-9 at the Estevan Exhibition Grounds. Brandice Petterson, who is a spokesperson for the sale, said they wouldn’t be able to hold the event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Estevan Exhibition Association’s grounds, which are where they hold the show and sale, will be closed until Phase 4 of the provincial government’s Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan, and a date for Phase 4 hasn’t been established yet. Also, due to regulations for social distancing and crowd
sizes, they wouldn’t have been able to do the achievement days, judging, awards presentations and sale, which run over the course of three days. There have been some virtual sales around the province, including one in Alameda, but Petterson said the five clubs in the Estevan area have decided to leave it up to the individual clubs for how they will proceed. The five clubs in the Estevan sale are Outram-Madigan, Benson, Browning, Crossroads and Steelman. Due to the cost of having an online sale, and since some members had already talked about selling their steer individually, the Benson club, which Petterson is part of, won’t be having an online sale.
Each club has been given options for how they would like to proceed. In the case of the Benson 4-H Club, the kids are continuing to work with the 4-H steers at home until the end of June, and then they will finish their record books, like they always do. “Then they will submit either a video demonstration or picture demonstrations, basically showing them grooming their steers, all of the things that they would do at the show, they will show little clips or pictures of them do it, and they will submit it,” said Petterson. Judging won’t take place for the video submissions. The club members are marketing their steers indi-
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There won’t be a Regional 4-H Show and Sale in Estevan this year, but the local members are still working hard. File photo
Spilchuk Meats still meeting the needs of its customers The last couple of months have been an interesting time for Spilchuk Meats. The long-time business, which operates north of Estevan, specializes in custom processing of a variety of meats, including livestock and wildlife. Farmers and others bring their animals in, getting it processed and taking the meat home. They’ve had to adapt to not only the COVID-19 pandemic, but also the temporary closure of the Cargill Meat Packing Plant in High River, Alta. Spilchuk Meats owner Sheldon Spilchuk said the end result will be a longer wait list,
likely growing from about two months that they normally have for customers to be able to drop off beef to about six months, which was also the wait list following the bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) crisis of 2003. But customers have been patient. “You have the odd guy that’s mad and upset, and tries to take it somewhere else, but I’ve been here since 1996 and my customers … work with me,” said Spilchuk. Most of the people he deals with are local producers. There have been phone calls for
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cheap hamburger and cuts, but that’s been normal for about five years. Spilchuk said the troubles at the Cargill plant will have a greater impact on the customers at the grocery store than on him. He also hopes that the public won’t expect cattle farmers to give away their beef for nothing, and he reminds them that while people might have to pay more for beef, it’s not the cattle farmers who are seeing the benefit. “There’s lots of people always looking for cheap meat, and it’s like asking somebody to take a cut in their wage or sell their product for less.” Feed lots are also going to feel the pinch, he said, as they have animals in the yard longer if they can’t be taken in to be processed. The COVID-19 pandemic forced Spilchuk Meats to shut down the catering end of their business, A Little Taste of Heaven, since they deal with large events, fundraisers, weddings, anniversaries and more that have been on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the meat shop, all that matters how they deal with customers as they’re coming up, picking up items, dropping off meat and more, social distancing and wiping things down and social distancing.
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Dwight Gordon Blomander, age 63 of Regina, Saskatchewan passed away on May 31st, 2020. Dwight was predeceased by his parents Allan and Ann Blomander and his brother John Blomander. Dwight is survived by his loving wife and best friend Debra Hengen of Regina, SK; his brother Bill (Rose) Blomander of Ulysses, Kansas; sister-in-law Kathy (Richard) Trembley of Medicine Hat, AB; sister Susan Blomander of Summerland, BC; brothersin-law Chris (Theresa Kiff) Hengen of Saskatoon SK; and Ambrose (Sheryl) Hengen of Estevan; sisters-in-law Karey (Daryl) Lessak of Regina; Liz (Dan) McDougall of Lumsden, SK; and Joey (Dave) Bouma of Edmonton, AB; nephews Tyler (Teresa) Blomander, Aaron Blomander and Nathan Blomander all of Medicine Hat, AB; Connor Hengen of Victoria, BC; Riley (Samantha) Hengen, Michael (Katie Cameron) Hengen, Jason Hengen, and Tyler Hengen all of Estevan, SK; Dustin (Jessica) Lessak of Oshawa, Ontario; Geordie McDougall of Lumsden, SK; nieces Ashley Hengen of Victoria, BC; and Halle and Cassi Bouma of Edmonton, AB; along with great nieces Alexis and Jorja Blomander of Medicine Hat, AB; Violet VanderSpruit of Medicine Hat, AB; Alistriana and Miera Lessak of Oshawa, Ontario; and Brinley Hengen of Estevan, SK; and great nephew Weston Hengen of Estevan. SK. Dwight was born in Estevan, Saskatchewan and moved to Regina in the early eighties where he lived and worked as an Insurance Advisor for thirty years. Dwight had numerous interests and great talents. Dwight was an enthusiastic past member of the Regina Corvette Club, was a member of the Regina Capital Cosmopolitan Club, as well as a long serving Board Member of the Cosmopolitan Learning Centre; all of which he served selflessly committing his time, energy and skills. Dwight loved to be active and it was not uncommon for him to go on one to two hour walks daily just to be outside, moving, enjoying nature and bird watching. Dwight had a passion for watching golf and Formula One car racing. Dwight also loved to travel. He and Debra had a very special connection to NYC and most recently many parts of Europe. When it came to baking, no one could compete with Dwight’s German Chocolate Cake, and both buttermilk and Dutch Baby pancakes. All that Dwight did, he did with great energy, pride and joy. But of all things, his love for his soulmate Debra was the greatest. Dwight will forever be remembered as being a kind, gentle, strong and loving friend, uncle, brother, son, and above all, husband. “I am content in knowing I am as brave as any best that ever lived, if not braver.� L. Frank Baum, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. As per Dwight’s wishes there will be no traditional funeral. There will be a private family celebration at a later date. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Canadian Mental Health Association or Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention. Gerald Morris Olson 1942 – 2020 Gerald Olson passed away at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home on Monday, June 1, 2020 at the age of 78 years. Gerald was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Estevan, SK, the son of Dorothy and Frank Olson from Roche Percee. They lived there until 1948 when they moved to Bienfait. Gerald took his schooling in Bienfait from Grade 1 to Grade 12. After graduation, he went to Saskatoon to take a Laboratory Technologist course but only stayed for six months. Gerald returned home and applied for a job at the Estevan Co-Op and worked there until 1976. Later he had janitorial jobs at St. Giles Anglican Church for 25 years and CJSL radio for seven years. In 1964 Gerald played lead on a rink that won the Estevan Curling Championship. In 1967 Gerald joined the local Barbershop group in Estevan. On June 16, 1973 Gerald married Elaine Barnstable at St. Giles Anglican Church where they attended church. Gerald and Elaine loved to travel. In 1979 they travelled from Regina to Prince Edward Island for 25 days. The next year they went to the West Coast for two weeks. In 1984 they went to Nashville and Memphis for a week. They also delivered meals on wheels for many years. Like Elaine, he liked to listen to Billy Graham, Joel Osteen, the Statler Brothers, the Gaither Gospel group and other gospel music. In 2002 Elaine and Gerald began attending St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Gerald and Elaine moved into the Estevan Regional Nursing Home in 2012. Gerald was predeceased by his parents Frank (1964) and Dorothy (1979) Olson and his wife Elaine on March 10, 2018; his parents-in-law Albert and Margaret Barnstable; sister-in-law Marilyn Davis (1997) and brother-in-law Earle Davis (1999). Gerald is survived by his brothers-in-law, Ken (Joan) Barnstable of Estevan and Keith (Sandra) Barnstable of Douglas, Manitoba. Gerald will be missed by his nephews and their families, Wes (Roberta) Davis, Gavin, Bronwyn and Mari, Brad (Nicole) Davis, Darren (Karen) Barnstable and Dylan, Rick (Cathleen) Barnstable and Alex, Lyle (Jaelyn) Barnstable and Kaden and Colton; and many cousins.
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The family would like to thank the entire staff of the Estevan Regional Nursing Home for their excellent loving care, the residents for their great friendship to Gerald, Dr. A. Christie, all who visited Gerald and the staff of Hall Funeral Services. There will be a private family graveside service held at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan, SK with Rev. Randy Kleemola presiding. Those so wishing to make donations in Gerald’s memory may do so directly to the Estevan Regional Nursing Home, 1921 Wellock Rd., Estevan, SK S4A 2B5. Hall Funeral Services, Estevan is assisting the Barnstable family – Deb Heidinger, Funeral Director.
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Pleasantdale School virtual art show attracted almost 50 participants and over 200 viewers
Quinn O'Hanlon, Grade 3 student, claimed the first position in the Grades 3-5 category. Photo submitted
pictures of any art they created and the school received a variety of pieces. “We were very happy with the art.The art shows are always wonderful. We like to see what our students can do. And some of them shine in that area, so it was nice to still have the opportunity to be able to shine.” For the virtual show, students could only submit one piece of art as opposed to previous years, when they could bring in one piece of wall art and one piece of table art. “This year we just allowed them to submit one picture because we were unsure about how many of them were going to participate and how that all would go down.” All the submitted works were turned into a Google slide format, shared digitally and people could vote online as well. Smart said that virtual format slightly limited those who viewed kids’ art pieces as they couldn’t get close to see the details, especially with art pieces that were constructed. But it didn’t limit students to any particular type of art. “Overall, we were happy that we put effort into doing it and we thought that even though our participation was down those who did participate, it was fun for them.” This year’s top three finishers were: Kindergarten-Grade 2: 1. Mariah Walliser, Grade 2; 2. Sophia Vibe, Kindergarten; 3. Hailey Methot, Grade 2.
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Mariah Walliser, a Grade 2 student, took the first place in kindergarten to Grade 2 group. Photo submitted
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Grade 4. Grades 6-8: 1. Rachel Duncan, Grade 6; 2. Johanna Mabansag, Grade 6;
Grade 6 Rachel Duncan’s work received the most votes in the Grades 6-8 group. Photo submitted
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Over 200 people participated in voting to choose the best art pieces. The school will be mailing out gift cards to the winners. Pleasantdale also has a few more activities planned before the end of the year. They will do what they call a final Dog Pound draw, an activity focusing on positive behaviour.Teachers also usually make videos for their classes for the whole year. This time they plan to do it all either as a virtual assembly or may just send it out. The school also plans for the Grade 8 farewell. It will take place over Zoom, but Smart didn’t want to reveal any details so it could be a surprise for the kids. Classes will have their little wrap-up parties and the school also plans to do a traditional fast forward event when students spend some time with their next year’s teacher, which this year will happen online.
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P leasantdale School's annual art show, which this year was conducted virtually, turned out very well. It allowed many students to show their talents and kept the school culture going. “It turned out really well, considering that we were unsure of what the reaction was going to be,” said principal Michelle Smart. Close to 50 pieces of art were submitted for the show, which was less than the traditional Pleasantdale School art show, but considering the situation it was a great number. “If we had it in school, we would have had a lot more artwork submitted and we usually do. It pretty much goes all around the walls of the gym,” said Smart.
She explained that the number of art pieces submitted was down because when they do it in school, teachers often encourage students to make and submit their creations. And this year with all students going through the e-learning process at home, some families could have just been busy. On the other hand, Smart noticed that this time in many works, she could see more of the students’ efforts, which was great. “It came from the kids more than having adult input… There was a lot of artwork submitted that you could just tell that a child put their heart and soul into it … They worked more on their own without support in some cases. And that’s awesome to get their artwork just straight from their little hearts,” said Smart. Students could send in
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Estevan football players join the Regina Thunder The Regina Thunder junior football program is going to have a strong local flavour next season. The Thunder announced on June 1 that two students graduating from the Estevan Comprehensive School (ECS) Elecs – wide receiver Nigel Mack and linebacker Brennen Stubel – would be joining their team for the 2020 season. June 1 is the national signing day for junior football
in Canada. Also added to the team was veteran Canadian Junior Football League player Troy Leptich. Leptich, who graduated from ECS in 2018, has spent the past two seasons on the offensive line for the Winnipeg Rifles. They will join Kolby Janssen on the Rifles. Mack said he wanted to play for the Thunder because the coaches have a good plan
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for what they want to do, and they seemed like the best option for him. Other programs had approached Mack, but he talked to the Thunder the most. He also considered university football. Mack has been playing football for five years. He started as a bantam, and spent three years with the Elecs. “I love everything about it. I love the speed and I love the intensity of it,” he told the Mercury. The local youth football programs have been instrumental in his development, as they taught him leadership, commitment and dedication, as well as what it takes to be a team player. Mack also appreciates the family aspect of the programs. “I’ve come so far. I knew nothing about football when I started, and now I’m playing junior football.” During his youth football career, he has also played running back and defensive back, but wide receiver is his favourite position, and it’s the position he committed to play for the Thunder. Mack is not only looking forward to playing junior football, but to be joining a team with a lot of local talent, because he believes it will help with his adjustment to the program. Stubel will be joining the
Thunder after playing the sport for just two seasons. He joined the Elecs in 2018 because his buddies were playing, and he wound up having a great season in Grade 11, winning the club’s top rookie award and the ECS Football Success Award. He played for the South Saskatchewan Selects football team at the International Pigskin Classic in San Antonio, Texas, in 2019, which allowed him to play against teams from throughout North America. Saskatchewan reached the final that year. His Grade 12 year for the Elecs was even better, as they had the most successful season in program history, winning the Tier 2 title in the Moose Jaw High School Football League. Stubel credited Janssen for getting Stubel to play for the Thunder, and he’s looking forward to seeing all of the local talent on the team. “It’s good to have someone there that can keep you motivated, and you’re going into it with some friends already. It makes the transition easier from team to team,” said Stubel. Janssen spoke highly of the program and the atmosphere when talking to Stubel. It’s a larger time commitment than high school, and Stubel expects he’ll be in the gym more often.
Nigel Mack was excited to commit to play with the Regina Thunder junior football program. Photo submitted Also, one of the coaches on the Thunder was part of the staff for the Selects when Stubel played with them. Stubel has played defensive back and wide receiver for the Elecs, but he found his love of the game after he started playing linebacker. That’s the position he’ll play for the Thunder. “I love the atmosphere football gives you. I love being with the boys. I didn’t have any brothers growing up, and then joining this football team, it al-
most felt like that brotherhood. You see each other every single day for at least two hours a day. It brings you together so much with these people that, honestly, I’d probably never hang out with if it wasn’t for football.” He loves playing hockey, but the thrill of getting a sack and hearing his name called out is at a completely different level. Stubel believes he will need to spend more time in the gym and work on his footwork with his speed before the start of next season.
Bruins pleased with results from 2020 SJHL Draft A southeast hockey product headlined the list of players selected by the Estevan Bruins during Friday’s Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Draft. Forward Carson Birnie of Arcola was chosen in the first round, seventh overall, by the Bruins. Birnie spent this past season with the Regina Monarchs bantam AA program, where he had 28 goals and 67 points in 29 games. In 2018-19, he played with the Estevan TS&M bantam AA Bruins, and also played atom and peewee hockey in the Energy City. Birnie has committed to play for the Eclipse Down-
hole Solutions Estevan midget AAA Bears next season. “He’s one guy the scouts were definitely high on,” said head coach and general manager Jason Tatarnic. “We talked about him, and he’s a guy who can provide some offence, but he has some grit to him, too, and some leadership qualities. “He’s a complete player. When you can add a guy like that, it’s exciting, and we know that Estevan’s a place where he wants to play, so it worked out well for us.” Estevan’s next pick was defenceman Matthew Ronn from Ebenezer. Ronn had nine goals and 29 points in 30 games with the Yorkton bantam AA
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Cheers to the organizers of the Black Lives Matter protest in Estevan on Sunday for what was a peaceful event that brought a variety of people from the community together, including the police. Cheers to the City of Estevan for spraying the dandelions in the parks around the city. Cheers to the reopening of restaurants, gyms and many other personal services as part of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan. Hopefully swimming pools and playground structures won’t be far behind. Cheers to those who have continued to get out and exercise, even though many of the businesses are open again. It was good to see so many exercising early in the pandemic, but now it’s important to keep walking and running. Cheers to Robert Godfrey for the Quarantine Karaoke that he was doing each week. Too bad it’s come to an end, but he brought a lot of levity at a time when it was needed. Cheers to the high school and post-secondary graduates this year for the way in which they have handled the past three months. They put the word “class” in Class of 2020.
Jeers Jeers to people who make golf tee times for four people but never cancel a spot when someone in the group isn’t coming to play. Other people would like to play. Jeers to the folks disrupting the peaceful protest in solidarity with Black Lives Matter at the Court House. Cursing and yelling at people you don’t agree with doesn’t get your point across. It just shows how mean you are. Jeers to the Saskatchewan Party provincial government and to our MLA for not moving forward with building a new nursing home in Estevan after the money has been raised for the local share. Nobody should have to live in the conditions of this nursing home. To submit a cheer or a jeer, please email it to dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca, or visit www.estevanmercury.ca.
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Tim Pippus of the Estevan Church of Christ because the tiles in the room made the guitar, and his voice, echo. With the light off, he played a few chords and then began to sing, “Hello darkness my old friend. I have come to talk with you again.” In that moment, Paul Simon’s life changed forever. I love the idea that any given day, any moment, can alter the course of one’s life.
When Simon picked up his guitar that day, he had no idea that he was on the verge of writing one of the most popular and well-known songs of his era, but that is how life works. You never know what is just around the next corner. Biblically, we see the same truth play out as well. Abraham had no idea that one day God was going to speak to him and tell him to
leave his homeland (Genesis 12). Moses’ day as a shepherd started like any other until he encountered the burning bush and God’s instructions to go get his people from Egypt (Exodus 3). James and John were preparing for another day of fishing with their father when Jesus came along and said, “Follow me” (Matthew 4). I do not know what you are up against today, but I do know this: everything can change in an instant. K e e p h o p i n g. K e e p dreaming. Be faithful. Persevere. Your biggest blessing may be just about to show up. “Is anything too hard for the Lord?” (Genesis 18:14).
Flashback Wednesday, June 5, 1996 Street fair cop Jim Pratt puts handcuffs on the unsuspecting (and probably innocent) Carla Wilkie during the Estevan Promotions’ Street Fair held in early June of 1996 on Fourth Street in downtown Estevan.
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Police investigating incident that left a cyclist injured The Estevan Police Service has released information regarding a recent incident that left a cyclist with serious injuries. The incident occurred on Souris Avenue North between Wellock Road and Edward Street on May 29 at approximately 1 p.m., but was not reported to the Estevan Police Service until June 2. The male suffered a broken arm that required surgery and a concussion. Investigation into the matter is ongoing, but at this time, it does not appear there was a motor vehicle involved in this incident. More details will be released as they become available. Anyone with more information
is asked to call the Estevan Police Service at 306-634-4767. In other recent police news, officers received a report May 31 of a scam with someone claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency. The caller attempted to get personal banking and social insurance number information from the intended victim. Police remind the public to not provide any personal information over the phone to unsolicited callers. Members stopped a 19-year-old Torquay woman and charged her for driving while suspended. Her vehicle was seized and she will appear in court in September. Officers apprehended a
55-year-old Estevan man for drug trafficking June 4, after he was located in a vehicle near a local hotel. The man was released in front of a justice of the peace, and will face charges for possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime. The street value of the drugs seized is over $3,000. No further details were immediately released. Officers arrested a 31-yearold Estevan man for failing to comply with his release conditions, after a conditions check was performed at his residence in the Pleasantdale area. He was released to appear in court at a later date.
Members arrested a 29-year-old Estevan man for Traffic Safety Act and Criminal Code warrants after he was located walking in the 800-block of Second Street. The male was released for court at a later date. Members of the EPS are investigating the theft of a bicycle. According to a post from the Saskatchewan Crime Watch Advisory Network issued June 4, a black and gold, five-speed Triumph bicycle was stolen. It has a yellow pull-behind trailer. The bicycle was stolen from the 1100-block of Third Street in Estevan sometime in the first few days of June. If you have information related to this advisory please call the Estevan
Police Service. Police arrested a 22-yearold Estevan female June 5 for failing to comply with her release conditions after she was observed attending a store where the primary function is the sale of alcohol. She was released for court at a later date with conditions. Members located a 15-year-old youth after he was reported to have left his residence several days prior. The youth is also facing charges of failing to comply with his release conditions and will appear in Estevan Provincial Court later in June to answer to the charges. Police impounded a vehicle for seven days after a
driver was found to be using an electronic communications device while driving in the King Street area.The female had been convicted for the same offence within the last 12 months. She was also issued a summary offence ticket with a fine of $1,400 under Saskatchewan Government Insurance’s distracted driving regulations. Members arrested a 25-year-old Estevan male June 7 for break and enter, uttering threats and failing to comply with a conditional sentence after a complaint of a male kicking in a door in an apartment building in the Isabelle Street area. The male was lodged in cells and was brought before a judge.