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By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
Estevan city council held its first regular meeting Monday night since the Nov. 9 civic election, and they didn’t waste any time in discussing some significant topics. The meeting opened with an appearance by Don Kindopp, who is the chairperson of the new Estevan Regional Nursing Home committee, and former city councillor Greg Hoffort, who is on the nursing home committee and the executive director of St. Joseph’s Hospital. They told council they are applying for funding under the federal government’s COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream. The grant would be applied to a 15-bed expansion for the long-term care ward at St. Joseph’s Hospital, which Hoffort said could be considered Phase 1 of the new nursing home project, since the level of care for long-term care is the same as the nursing home. But they can’t apply for the entire nursing home replacement due to grant restrictions. “This one seemed like it would be worth the effort to submit an application, so it’s one of those things where we don’t have any really high expectations. We hope it goes
somewhere and we’ll be really happy if it does,” said Hoffort, who admitted the application would be a long-shot, since communities from across the country are applying for this funding. In addition to the 15 rooms, a new common area would be built. “We have a lot of synergies built into St. Joseph’s Hospital as far as heating and cooling systems and the works,” said Hoffort. Hoffort said the committee has been turning over every stone they can to get the new nursing home to move forward. Estevan has had the necessary funds for the project since early 2015. “The COVID funding is available, it was suggested we take a look at it to see if we qualify for this grant, for this funding,” said Hoffort. Kindopp said they have come up with a number of ways to make this project proceed. They have met with various ministers of health, and rural and remote health. Citizens of Estevan have written letters and signed petitions, calling for the project to proceed. “Every time we meet with a minister, and anyone we get to talk to, all we say to them is we are open to alternative or innovative or creative ways to move ahead on this project,” said Kindopp. A study from 1080 Architecture showed they could
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cut $10 million from the project’s $40 million cost if it were on the grounds of St. Joseph’s Hospital, and they could save $500,000 a year by attaching the new nursing home to the hospital. The current regional nursing home has about $12 million in needed repairs, Kindopp said. “This is simply another step to try to come up with alternative, creative ways that we can progress in replacing the present Estevan Regional Nursing Home, which we have to do,” said Kindopp. In making the motion to support the project, Councillor Shelly Veroba said the committee has put in a lot of work to make the new nursing home happen. The total amount of the grant application is $6,126,535, with $1,1150,000 coming from funding from seven municipalities, including the City of Estevan and six area RMs. Hoffort stressed the municipal component of this grant is not an additional funding request, but through funds already committed in 2012. Mayor Roy Ludwig said he hopes the application will be successful, and that the province would be more willing to come forward with their money. Also on the agenda was a request from Jocelyn Dougherty, who owns the Orpheum Theatre with her husband
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Alan. They were seeking some form of assistance with their 2020 property taxes. The theatre was closed form March 18 to Sept. 11, when it had zero revenue. Since then, it has been open four days per week in the small cinema. They hope to open more days per week if attendance warrants it and if film companies continue to release new movies, but many prominent new releases have been postponed. And while they can show classic movies, they can’t do it for months and hope to survive. “The Orpheum Theatre is an important part of downtown Estevan and has been for 106 years. With the variety of entertainment we provide, we have been important to the local economy and tourism as we bring many out of town visitors to the community.” And the Orpheum brings people to the area with concerts several times a year, and they support numerous local causes. They suggested a grant from the city to assist with paying taxes, and would like to have the city waive interest owed on taxes until spring 2021, when they hope to be in better shape financially. “We are doing our best to keep the business going during a pandemic, however cannot promise this will be possible.”
“We are doing our best to keep the business going during a pandemic, however cannot promise this will be possible.” Council members sympathized with the Orpheum’s situation, but said they wouldn’t support an abatement. Councillor Travis Frank said the Orpheum is a huge asset, and he doesn’t want Estevan to lose its movie theatre like Weyburn did. But he doesn’t want to set a precedent. “We have lots of businesses that are struggling so hard this year. I don’t know how we can possibly do this without having to give it to everybody.” He suggested turning to the province and reminding them that businesses are struggling and the city could use help. Veroba said the Orpheum is an important part of the social life in the city with its movies and concerts. She suggested that the Orpheum look to organizations like the Estevan Chamber of Commerce for potential support programs. City manager Jeff Ward said there are solutions such as monthly payment programs that would stop the interest or penalty accrual. Council has referred the request to city assessor Trina Sieben to work with the Orpheum and to show them the options available.
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Estevan's MADD leader is to receive a national award By Ana Bykhovskaia abykhovskaia@estevanmercury.ca
Connie Hagel started the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Estevan chapter just about two years ago, but a lot has been achieved since then, which wasn't left unnoticed. It was recently announced that Hagel is to receive recognition from MADD Canada as a volunteer of the year. "I didn't know I was nominated, and it was a surprise," said Hagel in the interview with the Mercury. "I'm humbled. I didn't think I did anything that significant (and)
I would get an award like that because I've looked at other people that received the award, their portfolios, and they've done much, much more than I did. But I guess somebody thought that I was deserving." Estevan Police Chief Paul Ladouceur, along with the Western Canada regional MADD manager, were the ones who nominated Hagel for the annual national award. And while she didn't think she's done enough, Hagel's "Impaired Driver Caught Here" sign campaign gained national attention and was picked up by other chapters across Canada.
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idea to get behind the wheel after a person had a few drinks, and it doesn't matter if they have to go somewhere close, impaired driving that puts other people in danger is not acceptable. And since the idea emerged, it was first picked up by other communities in Saskatchewan, including Saskatoon and Regina, and then spread further and was found to be useful in other provinces. "It's getting results. It's raising awareness, so that's a good thing," Hagel said. Estevan's MADD chapter also has other projects and programs they are involved with. Volunteers recently could be seen handing out red ribbons to motorists, which could be displayed on vehicles in support of sober driving. They were at a few Estevan Bruins games last season promoting safe driving habits, and they also regularly participate in EPS check stops, thanking people for driving sober. Hagel said that she feels that the local MADD chapter has a strong impact on the community. "The number of impaired drivers is down, but that will
never stop. Our goal is to have no impaired drivers, but that will never stop. So as long as there are some out there, that program is still going to work," Hagel said. The awards are usually presented at the national conference, which took place midNovember, but this year it was virtual due to the pandemic. So Hagel's award is now on its way to Estevan. Once it
makes it here, the police chief will present it to her. In the meantime, Hagel continues with raising awareness in the community, hoping that their goal of zero impaired drivers will be reached one day. "I just want to keep people aware not to drink and drive, or be high and drive. Don't drive impaired!" said Hagel.
Black Friday has traditionally been a great kick-off for Christmas shopping and helped residents save a bit while still getting great gifts for their loved ones. This year with the Shop Estevan initiative, participating businesses are helping people to still get the best presents and save, but also to do so while keeping the money in the community. Shop Estevan initiative partners have been gearing up to surprise the public with great deals on Nov. 27, and Laurel Buck, who owns A&A Jewellery and was also one of the initiators of Shop Estevan, said they put a lot of thought into Black Friday offers this year. "We have a whole bunch
of big savings that (could be found on) our Facebook page and our web page starting Tuesday," Buck said. While many businesses had their deals announced a bit ahead of time, other Shop Estevan partners are preferring to keep their deals a secret all the way up until 7 a.m. Friday, when they will open their doors to the first Black Friday customers. "There will be different things happening all throughout the day. I think the last one starts at 3 p.m. Different stores are having different sales or door crushers all day," Buck said. Anyone who'll get some shopping done in the participating businesses Friday morning will receive a com-
plimentary breakfast at the Tower Café from 7-11 a.m. All they will need to do is show the receipt. Other businesses will also have a lot to offer to make this Friday special for their customers. "There are going to be some very good sales," Buck said. The list of participating businesses as well as some of the deals can be found at shopestevan.ca and on their Facebook page. Shop Estevan now also has their own currency. Shop Estevan Bucks come in five, 10 and 25 dollar denomination. "People can purchase those and give them as a gift. And they can use those in any
of the Shop Estevan members that are participating," explained Buck. There is a QR-code on the front of the banknotes, which when scanned shows customers the list of where the money can be used. Shop Estevan bucks are currently available at A&A Jewellery. Besides, Shop Estevan is bringing in limited edition Pewter Christmas ornaments to all of their locations. They will become available at the beginning of December. "They are limited edition, so once they are gone, they are gone," Buck said. Shop Estevan is also preparing a Christmas surprise for the community. Future editions of the Mercury will reveal more details on that.
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"I guess because this is the project that I invented, and it has gone national, it is a big thing for MADD Canada," said Hagel. "When we do something to raise awareness and it's that impactful, and it does go nation-wide then I guess it's something for MADD Canada to recognize." The idea of putting special signs where the Estevan Police Service (EPS) members pulled over impaired drivers was created by Hagel and Ladouceur in the spring of 2019, as they were "trying to think of different ways to raise more awareness," explained Hagel. "I thought, 'Well, people get caught driving impaired in residential areas as well, not just on main streets.' And I thought I needed something to make people aware that 'Hey, you know, there are people getting caught,'" recalled Hagel. The program is ongoing, and signs are constantly being rotated between various places in the community where impaired drivers were caught. Hagel pointed out that these signs are a good reminder that it's never a good
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with a driver trapped inside, near the Highway 39 bypass. E s t e v a n RC M P, a n RCMP Traffic Reconstructionist, local EMS and Fire Departments and police of-
ficers from the Estevan Police Service were also on scene. Upon arrival, police confirmed there was a deceased male inside the truck. There were no other occupants. The deceased was identified as a 35-year-old man from Manitoba. Next of kin notifications have been completed and the name of the deceased will not be released. An autopsy is scheduled
to take place by the Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service. The investigation into the circumstances of the vehicle fire is ongoing. Estevan Deputy Fire Chief Rick Davies said that the fire was extinguished fairly quickly, however firefighters remained on scene for efficient time assisting RCMP with the investigation.
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Estevan leaves positive first impression on economic development expert Doug Griffiths By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
Estevan has made a positive impression on Doug Griffiths – the man the city has contracted out to help with its economic development efforts. Griffiths, the former Alberta MLA who penned the best-selling book 13 Ways to Kill Your Community, was in Estevan last week to meet with current and former members of Estevan city council, city administration, the economic development committee and a few other community members who are key players in economic development. He also toured Affinity Place and other recreational facilities, and met with a number of entrepreneurs from Fourth Street about the future of the community. “It’s usually incredibly intense from the moment we’re here until the moment we’re gone, but I have to say in the meetings we’ve had so far, this isn’t just the Energy City,” Giffiths told the Mercury. “The people in this community are incredibly energetic.” Joining for his time in Estevan was Heather Thomson, a consumer behaviour expert who works closely with Griffiths at Griffiths’ company 13 Ways Inc. Her
focus is looking to the business community to enhance profits, efficiencies and viability. Griffiths stressed the downtown core plays an important role in a community’s future. “Heather always says we always think the downtown cores are about business, except they were always about socialization,” said Griffiths. “You build socialization, the business comes, not the other way around,” Thomson added. W hen they were on Fourth Street, they didn’t see a lot of traffic. The more things a downtown area has to draw people in, the greater prosperity for the businesses. A site like the Orpheum Theatre is very important to the social elements. But they also emphasize how the world is shifting. Millennials and Generation Z members don’t want the same things as previous generations. Recreation facilities such as Affinity Place are also big drawing cards. “The people in the community are always the most valuable asset any community can have. We’re going to be spreading out, trying to find out what identifies people, leadership and differentiation in the community that can create new opportunities,
too,” said Griffiths. He recalls when he was working with a community in Ontario that took a traditional approach to economic development. They purchased a big advertisement in Toronto, but the turning point came when he spoke with a Polish family that had been in town for a year and a half. That community in Ontario reached out to the family, and sent a couple people to Poland, and wound up attracting about a dozen people from the European nation. Griffiths noticed Estevan has an ethnically diverse population, and they should be viewed as an asset, because they have connections all over the world. He’s also seen communities try to find one industry that will employ 300 people to offset the loss of a large industry, and while the city needs to invest time in those initiatives, they can’t emphasize just one thing. Most times that 13 Ways starts working with a community, they’re starting from step 1. But in Estevan, if this is a 100-mile journey, this would be the “59-mile” mark, thanks to the efforts of administration, the economic development committee and volunteers. Griffiths believes Estevan is on the right track. They
might not get something that employs 500 people, but there might be smaller technological enterprises that employ 50 people. S ince retir ing from provincial politics in 2015, Griffiths has worked with hundreds of communities, including some in Saskatchewan. Each community he encounters has some of the 13 problems that kill communities; the question is to what degree. Estevan is working through them, but isn’t debilitated by them. There’s going to be frustration, anxiety and future associated with the eventual departure of an industry, like what Estevan is facing regarding coal, but there’s also hope, energy and excitement for the future. Griffiths said he expects to be back in Estevan early next year, and already has plans for what they want to do and who they want to meet. Arts, culture and newcomer groups are among those they hope to meet with. “ We want to talk to, inter view and meet with a diverse group of people through the community, so between now and then, we’re going to be asking people to join us on Zoom calls and conferences to inter view them and ask them about what the potential for the
Doug Griffiths of 13 Ways was pleased with what he saw from the community during a visit to Estevan last week. community is,” said Griffiths. The City of Estevan and the economic development board announced earlier this month they had hired 13 Ways Inc. to develop a strategy and action plan that identifies new economic op-
portunities and how best to attract businesses and new residents to the city. He was in Estevan earlier this year, when he brought his Everything is About to Change presentation to the community.
Kinsmen preparing for annual Christmas initiatives The Estevan Kinsmen Club has started up a couple of its annual initiatives to help people get into the Christmas spirit. The first is its annual Christmas tree sales. The sales started Monday evening and will continue until all of the estimated 200 trees have been sold. People can swing by the Christmas tree lot at Canadian Tire on evenings and weekends to pick up their tree. Most of the trees are balsam firs, which are traditional Christmas trees, but they also have Fraser fir trees, which are more of a premium tree and are expected to be a hot commodity. James Jones, who is the chairperson for the tree sales committee, said they brought in about half as many trees as they would usually have, because they weren’t sure how the economy would affect them. “We’re hopeful for a strong start and that we’ll sell out in a couple of weeks,” said Jones. The Kinsmen have had the Christmas tree lot for many years. They continue to do it because they like to see the smiles on people’s faces when they enter and select the perfect tree. “Whether it be a big, monster 10-footer or it’s a little Charlie Brown tree, it’s just exciting to see kids and families light up when they pick out that tree, and then in turn we can take the profits that we make
from it, and we can use it in the community to serve the community’s greatest needs,” said Jones. “There’s lots of need in our community now, especially in light of everything that’s happening, so we are hopeful that we can pay it forward and use the funds in a responsible manner.” Projects might include supporting Telemiracle next February or helping out youth organizations. While they might not be able to see the smiles on the faces of the families as they pick out their tree, Jones said they’ll know people are excited. “We’ll be smiling behind our masks,” said Jones. The Kinsmen have also switched to a cashless payment system to reduce contact points and follow procedures related to COVID. Debit and credit cards and e-transfers are among the options for payment. The Kinsmen Christmas Card Lane is also set up on Souris Avenue North. Adam Beck, who chairs the Christmas Card Lane project, said they have 20 double-sided cards located on the boulevards of the avenue, allowing people travelling in both directions to see the cards and their messages. The cards were put in place Saturday morning. “They look pretty great,” said Beck. “We’ve got a lot of new signs made this year, some from previous
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be up for the majority of December. Christmas Card Lane is a fundraiser to support the projects the Kinsmen do in the community, and proceeds go to such efforts as the Kinsmen Hillside Playpark, where the Kinsmen and Kinettes have made a lot of upgrades, such as new flooring for the change shack, and new paint for the interior and exterior of the building.
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Shop local. Your merchants need you It’s the plea you hear in communities big and small in the weeks leading up to Christmas each year. Shop local. Your dollars stay in the community and enrich the community where you live. They help support charities, kids organizations, recreation facilities and cultural groups. And when you shop local, your dollars are going to support local entrepreneurs and create jobs in the community. We hear it all the time down here, because the people of southeast Saskatchewan live in small cities, towns, villages and on farms. But in recent years, that message has been growing in bigger centres, including Regina. This year, you’re likely to hear about the importance of shopping locally more than ever, because it’s more important than ever to do so. One of the recurring messages to occur from the COVID-19 pandemic is the need to support local businesses. Whether it be clothing retailers, home improvement outlets, electronics stores, furniture businesses or restaurants, people are thinking about where they spend their money more than ever. (If you’re looking to do the right thing and shop locally this year, there’s a great Christmas catalogue that you can find in this week’s Mercury). Those who have been banging the shop local drum for years are no longer being greeted by eye rolls and frustration.
Our local business community weathered the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring. They did so by adapting their business models and, when possible, adding online shopping. Many didn’t have online shopping as an option before, but they do now. And they have had to adapt again since reopening in the spring and summer, as they have had to serve customers while worrying about the number of people allowed in the business and extensive cleaning protocols – things they haven’t had to think about in the past. Entrepreneurs should have to worry about tracking the latest trends, keeping their employees happy and meeting their customers’ needs, and not sanitizing the counter after each use. We don’t know what’s going to happen in the next few weeks if it comes to a lockdown in Saskatchewan. The provincial government said before they wouldn’t go into a lockdown, but that was before we’d seen 100 new cases of COVID-19 in a day. Now our seven-day average is north of 200. There are those who would like to see a lockdown, or a circuit-breaker as some groups are calling, it, but as of Tuesday morning, the province had said no. And we hope a lockdown will not be coming. Another lockdown would be devastating for so many, especially for retailers just before Christmas. If we shut the economy down now for four weeks, we’ll be closed pretty much until Dec. 25. If we do get locked down again, you can be
sure that our local retailers will be there to meet our needs, although it will be through online shopping and curbside pickup. So it’s important for us to be there for our business community, by supporting them, just as they have supported us. These are the companies that donate to local fundraisers, that support healthcare in our communities, that sponsor hockey teams and donate to theatre groups. They’re doing their part to ensure that people get a hearty meal on Christmas day and that kids get to open a present. They’re still being very generous with their support for the community, even though the money might not be there like it was in the past. And they’re creating jobs for those who work in their businesses. They’re doing all of this because they care, because they love the communities where they live, and because they believe in doing the right thing. Even if you do go to a chain retailer, most of them are locally-owned and managed franchises. When you shop local, you aren’t sending your money to a retailer headquartered in Seattle, where the upper management couldn’t find Saskatchewan on a map, let alone spell it properly. When we see Amazon purchase a table at a hospital foundation fundraiser, then maybe we’ll encourage you to support them. So over the next few weeks, support local. Shop local. Even if it’s online shopping, support your community.
Great things often come unexpectedly, or how our human faces change these days At the end of the last week, I finally received good news. Mom’s fever went down. The disease is not completely gone yet, as her temperature is still higher than normal and she is weak, but she is doing better. It’s been two weeks so far for her, and about three for the rest of the family, and none of them has fully recovered yet, so for me comparison to the “regular flu” definitely doesn’t stand the grounds (let alone that mom felt way worse than during any flu she had before). But at least last weekend I finally could get some good sleep and focus attention on other issues. Unfortunately, it still didn’t go too far from COVID-related problems. Soon after I talked to mom, I came across news about a 53-yearold man stabbed to death after he demanded a couple to follow the rules on wearing masks on public transportation in St. Petersburg. Masks are mandatory there, so that person confronted a man and woman who weren’t wearing any face cover. The confrontation turned violent and continued after all three got off the bus. The victim was stabbed during the brawl. I got goose bumps reading it. That’s my hometown, known for its hospitality, famous for its culture and intelligence, celebrated for its outstanding friendliness (which is even more noticeable when contrasted with most of other Russian regions). But even though I was shocked, after all the violence that flooded the U.S. past summer, this incident almost didn’t sound like anything outstanding anymore (I guess it’s the best indicator of how crazy the times are). This once again made me think about how we cope with the challenges coming our way non-stop since at least February. Economic
Ana Bykhovskaia Twenty Lines About… crisis, psychological pressure of the pandemic, instability and constant, mostly negative changes are hurting I’d say almost everybody, to different extents. As I said before, we may notice it as much and it may not feel real, unless it becomes our personal reality. But what also matters is how we react to that. When I shared the news about my family, I received a great deal of support, a lot of which came from people from Estevan I don’t even know. Those who read my column commented and texted me, saying that they were praying for my folks, wishing them to get better and extending their support. I passed all these words onto my family. My dad’s face, when I told him about it, lit up. It’s assumed that your loved ones are meant to be there for you during hard times, but to know that there are that many people who you don’t know, but who, even if for a brief moment, thought of you and wished you all the best, was really strong for them. That sense of community I felt when I was reading warm words from friends, acquaintances, people I hardly know or don’t know at all, became my pillar, something I felt I could lean on or come back to during the past week and a half.Those few words for me crossed out all other negative noise that exists in the contemporary social media field
and helped to keep me going through this time. I’m pretty sure that people here who found strength to support me, may also have hard times because of the pandemic. They may also be experiencing challenges of one or the other type. But that was their reaction. While thousands if not millions of us give in to pressure and allow their worst to come up and take over, turning what’s already a pretty chaotic life into something even more unbearable, others remain humans and as humans they are doing their best to be kind to each other. Since the beginning of the pandemic, I kept hearing that we are all in this together. I guess it’s true to a point. The pandemic hits poor and rich, people of different faith and religion, colour, ethnicity, etc. But we all cope with it very different. It’s like travelling through an ocean. Some people refuse to believe that storms exist, others prefer to believe that they happen in other part of the ocean, some gear up and get ready to face it, and others are fighting it already. One way or the other when the storm hits some stay strong enough to be humans even then, and it’s the peer support and team effort that wins us our way out in the long run. I guess all I wanted is to share my happiness and excitement with you, as I believe sharing the positive is even more important than opening up when it hurts. And I also hope that this little drop of good news (as in loved ones of someone we know made it through, it was a battle but they won) would give you a tiny bit of courage and strength, or maybe just will put a smile on your face and will help you get through your stressful moments. This too shall pass.
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Most RCMP members still deserve our trust A report was released last week, chronicling some of the ongoing issues facing the RCMP. Some of those challenges have been well-documented. There have been instances of unethical conduct, with racist, misogynistic and homophobic behaviour. This report took it one step further, with claims of sexual assault and other conduct unbecoming a member of Canada’s national police force. The wrong-doing by some members is reprehensible and indefensible. Those responsible should be held accountable, even if that means dismissal and even criminal charges. We’re also hearing some of the recurring statements by RCMP critics, saying that it’s time to rebuild the force, or dismantle it. It seems like some people think that just because there are issues with a fraction of the officers, that all RCMP members are corrupt or unethical, and we’d be better off without this essential service. (Hmm, where have I heard that before?) Reality, though, is that the troublesome officers are a fraction of the RCMP. Most officers, just like people in most professions, are good, honest people, dedicated to their work, and always conducting themselves with the utmost of integrity. It’s no secret that my father was an RCMP officer for 30 years. I’ve used this spot repeatedly to talk about his chosen career and the work that he did. And he was a damn good officer, too. From him, I learned so much about work ethic, passion for your job and integrity – traits that I’ve tried to bring to my job, even though it’s a completely different field. My sister and I have had a very high standard to live up to, thanks to dad and mom, who was a nurse for 38 years. My best friend’s father was an RCMP officer. I have a lot of friends in B.C. who were RCMP officers. I’ve encountered a lot of great people who have been part of the RCMP. And a lot of my friends growing up were cop’s kids. So you can say that I know a thing or two about the men and women who have been part of the RCMP for the past 40 years. I’ve met a couple of interesting characters in the RCMP over the years, but nobody that, to my knowledge, was ever charged with a crime. And I’d be stunned if most of the officers I’ve ever encountered have been guilty of any legitimate wrongdoing. And by wrongdoing, it goes beyond anything that is criminal in nature. Members of the RCMP and other police agencies wake up and go to a job that carries great danger. They work long days and shift work, without knowing whether they’ll be coming home to see their families at the end of that shift. They get called into some pretty harrowing situations, they have to encounter lowlifes, and it’s a demanding job that requires flawless execution of duties. And to top it all off, when a member goes rogue, or a few members act in an unprofessional fashion, all of the officers get painted with the same negative brushstroke. Reports like the one last week undermine public trust, not just in the RCMP, but in the police in general. It’s easy to forget just how many members of the RCMP there are in Canada, not just the officers, but the dispatchers who are dedicated to their jobs. Ask people beyond Canada about this country, and one of the first things they will think about will be the RCMP. It’s because of what the RCMP has meant to our community throughout its history, because of the dedication to their jobs and the ambassadors they have been for this country. Are there problematic officers who shouldn’t be part of the force? Absolutely. Is there a lot of work that remains to address the issues outlined in last week’s report? Definitely. It’s unfortunate that there are some in the RCMP who seemingly think that women have no place in the police force, or that there are officers have handled cases differently because of someone’s race, gender or sexual orientation. It’s also unfortunate that these issues remain after many years. You’ll never completely get rid of them, just like you won’t rid other professions of these issues. Ongoing progress is the key. Thankfully, the majority of RCMP officers are people like my dad, like the members we have at the Estevan RCMP and other detachments, and the members who wake up and dutifully serve their communities.
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Cornerstone school board holds first meeting since election Four new faces were present around the conference table in the South East Cornerstone Public School Division's head office on Nov. 18. Eric McCrimmon, Tami Scott, Jennifer Wilkinson and Norma HewittLendrum took their rightful places at the table, having been declared elected or acclaimed in the Nov. 9 election process. McCrimmon joins Kevin Keating as a representative for the city of Estevan. He had submitted his nomination papers early in the nomination period and ran unopposed. Keating, who had been a Subdivision 4 (Alameda, Lampman, Oxbow, Bienfait) representative previously, and who is now residing in Estevan, took the other Estevan seat by acclamation. The Subdivision 4 position Keating vacated is now filled by Tami Scott, who also ran unopposed. The Subdivision 6 seat (Gladmar, Oungre, Pangman, Ogema, Radville, Yellow Grass) is now filled by Wilkinson. She also won the position through acclamation, taking over for Elwood White who retired from the board. The only sector that required a vote of electors was in Weyburn where incumbents Melanie Sorenson and Brandon Tichkowsky were challenged by Hewitt-Lendrum. Sorenson captured the majority of the Weyburn votes followed by Hewitt-Lendrum who narrowly outpolled Tichkowsky for the second seat. The only other shuffle around the table involved former Estevan representative Jim Vermeersch taking on the Subdivision 2 duties from the retiring Harold Laich. This subdivision serves the area around Arcola, Carlyle, Manor and Wawota, and it’s now where Vermeersch resides. He had declared earlier he felt it only right to relinquish the Estevan position in light of his residency change. He too, was unopposed. That move, along with the retirement of Shari Sutter as the second Estevan representative, left the two Estevan seats up for grabs and subsequently filled by Keating and McCrimmon. Other board members were re-
turned to office by acclamation and they included: Carol Flynn in Subdivision 1 (Moosomin, Rocanville, Wapella); Jim Henderson in Subdivision 3 (Carievale, Carnduff, Redvers) and Audrey Trombley in Subdivision 5 (Fillmore, Stoughton, Midale, Macoun). The newly selected members now undergo a short series of orientation sessions that will assist them as they get more comfortable with the process of governing a wide-ranging school division with a wide range of policies and procedures. The division provides Kindergarten to Grade 12 public education services to over 8,300 students. The newly selected members now undergo a short series of orientation sessions that will assist them as they get more comfortable with the process of governing a wide-ranging school division with a wide range of policies and procedures. The division provides Kindergarten to Grade 12 public education services to over 8,300 students Cornerstone also held its annual organizational meeting, and sent veteran chairwoman Trombley back into the board leadership role for a fifth time while Carol Flynn, another veteran governance performer was returned as vice-chairwoman, also a familiar role for her. Both were unopposed in the nomination process. The organizational session that was held in parallel with the regular monthly public business session, took less than a half-hour as six returning board members and four newcomers, voted in favour of not changing any of their compensation packages while agreeing to serve on a variety of sub-committee assignments for the next year. In accepting the chair’s role, Trombley said “I enjoy the work and enjoy working with the board, so thank you.” The indemnity rates that remained unchanged, sees board members paid $250 for attendance at school board related sessions of five hours or more or $125 for sessions that are four hours or less in duration and/or conference call
Eric McCrimmon is one of the new trustees on the South East Cornerstone Public School Board. File photo sessions. Additional monthly stipends of $200 are awarded for preparation work and the chairperson receives an added monthly stipend to acknowledge the extra workload placed before the person holding that position. Compensation for hotel accommodations, travel expenses and meals remained unchanged. During the organizational meeting, assignments were accepted to serve on a variety of committees including audit and budget, Saskatchewan School Boards Association and Athletic Association representation, governance/human resources, bargaining observers, and signing authorities. The session also established the meeting dates and times for the next academic year. Flynn was an obvious selection for the Saskatchewan School Board Association’s seat since she currently serves as that body’s vice-president for the public education sector.
More than 700 shoeboxes collected Southeast Saskatchewan residents were once again very generous with their support for the Operation Christmas Child campaign in Estevan. A total of 706 shoeboxes were collected this year. People could drop off their shoebox up until Sunday at the Estevan Alliance Church. Boxes contained a variety of items that could be used and enjoyed by young people. The containers collected in Estevan will be taken to several international countries, and distributed to children who otherwise wouldn’t receive a Christmas gift. Jillian Ursu, the dropoff team lead for Estevan and area, noted they had support from businesses, individuals, organizations and schools. Sacred Heart School/École Sacré Coeur filled more than 130 boxes, and St. Mary’s School made a donation so more boxes could be filled.
Jillian Ursu, the drop-off team lead for Estevan and Area, with the shoeboxes collected through Operation Christmas Child. From the rural areas, Arcola School was among those to fill shoeboxes. She also pointed out
that a record number of people filled a digital shoebox this year, and she suspects some in the southeast opted
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First Farmer’s Market Christmas sale Martina and Owen Veneziano check out one of the children's books available during the Estevan Farmers' Market Christmas sale Saturday at the Estevan Market Mall. A wide variety of products were available for people to choose from, allowing people to tackle their Christmas shopping, or to purchase other season merchandise. The markets are scheduled to happen each Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the mall until Dec. 19, with numerous COVID-19 restrictions in place.
The Brick and other businesses support hamper association The Brick and other businesses in Estevan have come together to support the Community Hamper Association. Trina Milford, who is the manager of the locally owned Brick store, said she was talking with Char Seeman, who is the co-chair of the hamper association, about the challenge of raising money for hampers this year.
The Brick is always looking for ways to give back to the community, and decided to support the association. “The Brick is donating money for five hampers. We also challenged Steam Est and Save the Stress Cleaning Services to donate five hampers as well,” said Milford. Not only did those two businesses come on board, but The Brick
has approached other companies, and some businesses are trying to recruit others, so the support for the hamper association is growing. “We’re really just reaching out and asking if they’re willing to contribute anything to help, and try to make it more of a special Christmas for those in need,” said Milford. The support for the hamper
association started with a discussion with Seeman about the Angel Tree program and the organization that puts it on each year. Once they found out it all ties together with the hampers, the Brick stepped forward with support. Employees from the Brick will be volunteering at the Angel Tree this year when it’s at Walmart.
Milford said she’s not surprised that the local businesses are stepping forward, but she is proud. “It’s just nice to see local businesses of Estevan pull together for a greater cause. It’s something to be proud of, in my opinion.” The hamper association has already received nearly 200 requests for hampers this year.
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How Estevan Is Working to Develop A Rural Technology Hub Identifying new opportunities is an important piece of the work that the Economic Development Board is doing to help Estevan grow and move forward. One of the opportunities that was identified was a rural technology hub. Based off the work tech giants like Google have started in the United States, this project seeks to develop the community to accommodate tech innovation and remote working for technology company employees.
have been exploring the pillars of what that looks like including the infrastructure that is available, the education opportunity between the Estevan Comprehensive School and Southeast College, and opportunities with industry partners like Microsoft and IBM.”
Since the project began earlier this year, over 35 community leaders and stakeholders have been interviewed to help determine the needs of the Estevan boasts many of the community. A knowledge repository amenities found in similar Tech Hub of information has also been projects. This includes places like a developed, along with the early coworking space for entrepreneurs stages of developing an innovation and remote workers, available council, and governance of the hub housing, restaurants, shops, or other cultural establishments. Estevan also itself. has, infrastructure to support fast, The tech hub will be built around the reliable broadband internet, and needs and opportunities of Estevan. education facilities that can provide Some of the opportunities that programs for workforce training have been identified for the tech and mentorship. hub include partnerships with local To help with this process the Estevan industry, academia, and potential Economic Development Board put use for high school students. As this out a tender and hired Sask INC project moves forwards the potential to assist with the development job opportunities will also be wide plan. Susan Letsche is the founder ranging besides developers and and CEO of Sask INC and explains coders. Potential job opportunities how this partnership came to be. can include a variety of roles at tech “Sask I.N.C. was contracted to help companies — from customer service develop the plan for Estevan to become a rural technology hub. We to graphic design to bookkeeping. www.estevaneconomicdevelopment.ca | 306.634.1843
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Beauty will be in the air at new Estevan salon Estevan will see a new beauty salon welcoming clients on Dec. 1. Meagan Roy purchased what currently operates under the name of Studio 11. She plans to name the new
place Blonde Beauty Lounge, and that will be just the tip of the iceberg of exciting changes coming their way. In the interview with the Mercury, Roy said the community can expect new
Meagan Roy is opening Blonde Beauty Lounge in Estevan in December. Photo submitted
services and a new design coming within the next few months. Roy will bring in a rich and high-quality experience. For the past 15 years, she has been teaching a hairstylist program at Southeast College. While Roy resides in Estevan, the program is offered through the Weyburn campus. The commute was one of the reasons for her to seek some new opportunities. "I decided I needed a change. I was sick of driving two hours every day. So last November I went to Vicki (Holinaty, the current owner of Studio 11). The salon wasn't for sale, but I went to her and asked her if she'd sell it to me. And she said, 'Yes,' and rest is history," recalled Roy. She used to own a salon in Souris, Man., in 2002, which will also be handy in running a business. It took Roy about a year to set everything with the new business and she also didn't want to leave her students halfway to graduation. The last classes were over in October, and now she is finally opening her own salon. Roy plans to spend a
lot of time at work, doing women's and men's cuts and much more. "I'm in the salon four days a week doing colours, cuts, waxing, makeup. And men too, I do quite a bit of man cuts. I want to focus not only on women, but I want this salon to be for men," Roy said. Besides cuts, colours and waxing, the salon will offer sugaring and will have lush and makeup artist. Roy also plans to provide barber
Win your Christmas Wish List with the Estevan Mercury and local businesses The Estevan Mercury has announced the details of this year’s Christmas promotion, and it’s an effort to help people with their Christmas shopping while supporting local businesses. This year you can Win Your Christmas Wish List. Estevan area residents have so many great gift ideas, and businesses that can fulfill those wishes, and so the Mercury wants to give someone their wish list. Simply fill out the wish list in our Christmas Catalogue, which can be found in this week’s edition of the Mercury, or in any edition of the Mercury through Dec. 16, and submit it. One lucky person will win the items on their Christmas wish list, up to $1,000. The items on the wish list need to be purchased at the participating businesses. The Mercury will also donate $1 for every list submitted to the Estevan Kinette Club’s PJ Project and the Community Hamper Association’s Angel Tree program.
You can also find a wish list online at www.estevanmercury.ca. We’re also excited to have The Christmas Catalogue in this week’s edition of the Mercury, as it has become a Christmas shopping staple in Estevan since it was first released in 2018. The annual shopping guide, which can also be found at the participating businesses, is a perfect example of how you can complete all of your Christmas shopping here in Estevan. You’ll find gift and stocking stuffer ideas for men, women and children. Downtown merchants, Estevan Market Mall businesses, retailers, grocery stores, home supplies businesses and much more are all participating. You’ll find ads promoting experiences related to the Christmas holidays. Lots of great sales are included in this keepsake publication, so it’s a great tool when compiling your Christmas wish lists or doing your Christmas shopping.
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of names and found Blonde Beauty Lounge fitting, especially since most of the employees, including Roy herself, are blonde. "I love doing blonde, and I'm a blonde so I thought it fits," Roy said. To book an appointment or get more information on services available, people can call 306-6346447. "I look forward to having new and old customers in my chair," Roy said.
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Oilwell drilling expected to improve slightly By Brian Zinchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter This year has been the worst the Canadian oil industry has seen in modern times when it comes to drilling, and next year isn’t looking a whole lot better. In its annual forecast for the coming year, released Wednesday, the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors (CAODC) expects next year won’t be the worst, but it’ll likely be the second worst. For 2021, they are projecting 3,771 wells drilled, a 14 per cent increase of 475 from 2020. But to put that in perspective, the forecast also notes in 2019, there were 5,545 wells drilled, and back in 2014, there were 13,089 wells drilled. The reduction from 2014, when oil was US$100 per barrel for West Texas Intermediate oil at one time, is 9,318 wells, or 71 per cent. The numbers are not broken down by province, but CAODC president and CEO Mark Scholz said by phone from Calgary that historically Alberta accounts
for 65 per cent, Saskatchewan gets 25 per cent, and the remaining 10 per cent is split between British Columbia and Manitoba. However, with stronger natural gas prices propelling activity in gas-rich British Columbia, that may change the balance. “We think there’s probably going to be a fairly big upside for B.C, parts of the Montney. And really driving that natural gas story is pricing.” He noted the price for natural gas has gone up from $1 per thousand cubic feet (mcf ) to $3 per mcf. The CAODC expects a continuing trend in the reduction of drilling rigs. By the end of 2021, they are expecting the fleet to shrink from the current 505 drilling rigs to 478. He noted that even if double their expected forecast of rigs went to work in the first quarter of 2021, that would still leave about half of the fleet sitting. “I think there’s still more room for thinning of the herd, when it comes to rigs,” he said. They are also expecting to see a substantial number of service rigs cut from the
fleet as well. “I’m assuming about 100 rigs on the service rig side will come off our registry,” said Scholz. There are currentl y around 700 rigs in the service rig fleet. He expects most of the shedding of rigs will come in the fourth quarter this year and first quarter next year. One of the reasons for this includes rigs being no longer marketable. Scholz said, “The other reason, which again, is more concerning, and I think it highlights the plight of the industry, is the fact that a lot of our companies don't have the financial resources, and can't raise … sufficient capital to actually recertify this equipment.” He said some equipment is houred-out, and until there’s an indication of robust activity in the future, it’s hard to justify putting money into recertifying equipment. The higher natural gas price, as well as the Accelerated Site Closure Program, are upsides. He noted Saskatchewan is receiving $400 million under the $1.7 billion wellsite abandonment and reclamation program.
“We do have some guys that are working under that program,” he said. With the Trans Mountain Pipeline and Coastal GasLink Pipeline under construction in British Columbia and Alberta, that’s another positive sign. The Keystone XL pipeline, while under construction, is under threat as U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has said he would cancel it. Scholz said he’s a little more optimistic than others regarding Keystone XL, as there are a lot of jobs involved and that will be important, noting that what’s said in an election may be different than how one governs. Scholz said it’s important to temper this forecast, as there is still a “tone of market volatility and uncertainty out there.” A key one is the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the possibility of two vaccines in short order that may help resolve the issue. Lockdowns due to the pandemic are another factor, especially on oil demand. How closely the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and
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Two new exhibits on display at the EAGM The Estevan Art Gallery and Museum has two new exhibitions in its gallery spaces. These exhibits opened on Nov. 20 and will remain until Jan. 15, 2021. Three Saskatchewan artists are showcasing their artwork. In the Gallery I space, Context is Everything by Monique Martin is on display. Martin is a multi-disciplinary artist from Saskatoon. She has exhibited her artwork in more than 242 significant solo, invited and juried group exhibitions in 10 countries.
More than 50 of these were solo exhibitions in public galleries. Renowned international curators have selected her artwork for various exhibits worldwide. Her works are held in more than 44 public and private collections. Martin’s artwork often uses significant symbols or comments on contemporary social issues. She creates bodies of work rather than individual pieces and focuses on specific concepts. Martin undertakes extensive research
prior to creating her work, often incorporating historically significant symbols and images to express her ideas. Her works push the boundaries of standard printmaking: enormous scale printmaking, installation-based printmaking and working with three dimensions in printmaking. She has also been an artist in residence in many countries. Martin was one of several artists who participated in the Inside-Out installation at Woodlawn Regional Park
this summer. She contributed the dandelions located on the trails near Fresh Air Fitness. In Gallery No. 2 space, the EAGM has Fabricated Nature by Estevan’s Cheryl Andrist and Wolseley’s Marilynn Malo. Andrist and Malo were the joint winners of the Estevan Arts Council’s 2019 Evelyn Johnson Memorial Adjudicated Art Show, which earned them the exhibit at the EAGM. They submitted sepa-
rate works and collaborated on one piece for their exhibition. Andrist received her bachelor of fine arts in 2004 from the University of Regina, where she majored in printmaking. She has exhibited at the Fifth Parallel Gallery and her artwork was included in a touring exhibition for the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils. She was the 2004 winner of the BMO First Art Competition and in 2009 won a proposal from
the City of Estevan to install a public sculpture at the front entrance of the Estevan Leisure Centre. Malo has exhibited in several shows across the province and has a piece of artwork in the Saskatchewan Arts Board permanent collection. She served as a board member on the Saskatchewan Arts Board for several years, and was also the owner of Malo Gallery and Gifts in Indian Head.
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Library is connecting with seniors to make access easier and days brighter during the pandemic The Estevan Public Library has started a new adult program called Friendly Voice Phone Calls. The program is developed for seniors in the Estevan community who have been reducing their contacts due to the pandemic and would like to hear a friendly voice. Library children and adult program co-ordinator Christine Batke said she saw other libraries doing something similar and decided to bring this opportunity to the Estevan area. "I noticed that there were other libraries that were doing calls to seniors as well, and it seemed to be going off pretty well in these areas. And these were libraries primarily in America that were doing it that I was inspired by. But I also was inspired by just the (spring) lockdown in Estevan and how it would affect a lot of people with isolating," explained Batke. The program requires registration, and people who put their names in for a phone call will receive such from the library once a month. The program co-ordinator will call the seniors to check-in, chat,
update them on library services, offer assistance with technology and more. "I wanted to make sure that we are still reaching out to those who are a little bit older in our community and make sure that they still are getting the contact that they need, the assistance that they need," Batke said. She added that they already offer tech services to help people utilize library resources online, but sometimes patrons need more than that. "It was just making it more versatile for people who are self-isolating." Over the phone, the library staff provides information about their services and programs, some of which are delivered through platforms that allow for socialization and communication in the community, including Facebook and Zoom. "It's just here for you, for what you need. These are services that we provide, but if you need tech service then we are here for that. If you want to know what's happening in the library, what's changing then we are here for that. If
you want to tell us about a new recipe that you've tried, that you are inspired by, then we are also here to communicate about that and maybe we can find a way to integrate it into a program." If the demand is there, Batke said the program may evolve as they go providing the needed services and connecting with seniors. The first Friendly Voices took place on Nov. 6. Since it's a new program, so far Batke is trying to get the word out there and let people know about the new opportunity. She is currently spreading the information through seniors’ homes so that people who are not tech-friendly could participate if they choose to. Batke hopes that once people know about the new option they will get more traction and grow the program. Currently, the program coordinator is the one who does the calls, but when it gets bigger they may need to seek some help from community volunteers. "Ideally I would like to see this being a very popular program, as with all of our
Estevan Public Library has a rich selection of programs for all ages, including seniors. File photo programs … If it reaches past our capacity I have had people … outside the library who are not seniors but who are interested in maintaining that kind of connection and may be able to volunteer their services and assist with that. And then you are building a mutual relationship within our community." Batke doesn't want to set a time limit per call because
she is trying to keep it informal to better serve the individual needs of patrons. Currently, the library works mainly with Estevan and area residents, but if they see the demand in other places in the southeast, they hope other libraries may consider starting the program as well. The next Friendly Voices Phone Calls are slated for Dec.
18. To register themselves or their loved ones, people can call the library at 306-636-1620 and leave the number for which they would like to receive a phone call. Batke added that if people are not sure what kind of help they need, they can first talk to the manager or one of the program co-ordinators for more information.
Autumn keeps residents active at Creighton Lodge Submitted by Shelly Veroba We missed putting in a column for September so this one we will call our autumn column. However, it feels like we missed our beautiful fall weather and went straight into winter, then bounced back into summer with those temperatures in the high teens in October. Not sure what Mother Nature has in store for us this winter, but since 2020 isn’t over yet, we are preparing for a mixture of crazy weather yet to come. Thanksgiving was pretty quiet for most of us. Some had small family gatherings at our children’s homes, but most stayed and enjoyed a turkey dinner at the lodge. This time of year gives us a moment to reflect on our blessings and through all the craziness we still are able to
see how lucky we are to be living in Canada. Getting our flu shots was on the top of our priority list, but this year due to COVID, there were no flu clinics scheduled for us. So we called Pharmasave and asked if they would host a flu clinic and come to the lodge. Thank you to the two lovely ladies who came and ensured we are protected for the upcoming flu season. We had to say goodbye to quite a few of our residents this fall. Sheila Lerat, Louis and Otilia Beulieau were only here for a short time, but long enough for us to realize how great they all are. We wish them the best in their new homes. Benita Brennen and Erma Hammermeister were both longtime residents of the lodge. Benita will now be living at the Estevan Re-
gional Nursing Home. Erma will be living at Sunset Haven in Carnduff. We aren’t able to visit them under the current COVID restrictions, but plan to be there as soon as it is safe to go. We will miss you both, but we know you needed to move and it brings comfort knowing you are enjoying your new homes. We will introduce you to our new residents in our next column. We started to receive the outreach program from the Estevan Public Library again on the second Tuesday of each month. This brings us joy to receive new books, both audio and paper copies. We are fortunate for larger print when needed and for the good selection that we get to choose from. Sun Country Hearing also returned to help us with our hearing aid needs. This is an excellent
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We do love our movie days and with the snow about to fall, it will give us something to do in the afternoons. Our fall birthday parties were held to celebrate quite a few special people. We ate Dairy Queen dilly bars for the first one and Tim Hortons donuts at the next. Happy birthday to Mary Kowalski, Rosalia McClement, Marianna Bonokoski, Valerie Granberg, Al Piche, Freda Littlejohn, Sheila Lerat, Anna Breisnes, Joyce Beggs and Ted Fai. Thank you to everyone who donated to the United Way Estevan for the annual telethon in October. As a member agency, we experience the good that the United Way Estevan does. We loved watching the telethon on Access Now. The talent in Estevan is phenomenal and so is the level of generosity in this community.
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Second period goal binges lift Bruins to wins By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
Offensive outbursts in the second period lifted the Estevan Bruins to a weekend sweep of the Weyburn Red Wings. The Bruins scored five times in an eight-minute span of the second period in a 7-0 romp of the Red Wings Friday night in Weyburn. Bruins captain Austin King-Cunninghm opened the scoring with 3 1/2 minutes to play in the first period. The offensive blitz began 2:29 into the second when Antoine St. Onge scored his first goal in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. Mason Strutt added to the lead just over two minutes later. St. Onge then notched his second of the frame, and Devan Harrison and Caleb Petrie scored power play goals to give Estevan a 6-0 lead 10:03 into the middle stanza. King-Cunningham added his second of the game 8:17 into the third to finish the scoring. Boston Bilous made 26
saves to get the shutout in his first SJHL start. The Bruins scored three times in a little more than five minutes in the second period in a 3-1 win over Weyburn on Saturday. Weyburn opened the scored 3:31 into the second period on a goal by Kyle Bailey. But just 43 seconds later, Tanner Mortenson scored his first goal in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League to tie the game. “It’s always good to answer back and then you get a little bit of momentum, and then you want to get the next one and build off of that,” said head coach and general manager Jason Tatarnic. Eddie Gallagher tallied 3:40 after Mortenson to give the Bruins the lead, and Kade McMillen’s goal 93 seconds after Gallagher’s marker doubled the Bruins advantage. Emerik Demers made 34 saves for the Bruins, who improved their early season record to 4-1-1. Gallagher believes the Bruins showed their potential
Bruins Ryder Pierson (18) and Antoine St. Onge (16) battle for the puck with opponents from Weyburn Saturday night at Affinity Place. offensively on the weekend, but they also played an effective defensive game. “There’s no better feeling in the league (than sweeping Weyburn),” said Gallagher. “This, and winning the championship, might be the two best things to feel.”
Gallagher has formed a potent line with local products Cole Fonstad and Mason Strutt; the trio has combined for 11 goals and 24 points in six games. Gallagher said Fonstad is the best player he’s played with, but he also praised Strutt’s contributions.
“Strutter brings a gritty mentality. He’s small, but he likes to play tough,” said Gallagher. Tatarnic believes the club showed their potential during the weekend, and came up with strong 60-minute efforts. “You always have to keep
that mentality up, that we have to show up and work every shift and every period, and that will lead to success,” said Tatarnic. In the second period of Friday night’s game, they capitalized on their chances, which they didn’t do in the first period. Discipline was also better against Weyburn. While there was one fight on Friday and two on Saturday, the Bruins gave up just four power plays Friday and five Saturday against their Highway 39 rivals. “There’s a fine line between having discipline and controlling your emotions, because you want the players to play with passion, and you don’t want to take that away from them,” said Tatarnic. Estevan won Saturday’s game despite playing without five regulars due to injury. Tatarnic hopes those players can start to make their way back into the lineup for their next game, which is scheduled to be Friday night when they host the Notre Dame Hounds. Game time is 7:30 p.m.
Special Olympics still making a difference for kids Special Olympics in Estevan has continued to make a difference for children in the region, teaching them how to enjoy sport while building other skills. Dallas Gilliss, the youth program co-ordinator for the local Special Olympics chapter, said it was a little extra work to get things started this year, but now the program has begun, the kids are all having fun and everything is going well. For the youth program, they have 14 registered, with seven for Active Start, which is for children ages two to six, and seven more for FUNdamentals, which is for those six to 12. They’ve had to shorten the class times slightly, so they can have a gap of about 30 minutes between sessions to sanitize all of the extra equipment. “All of the kids are having lots of fun and enjoying the program,” said Gilliss. “They’re all gaining new skills and having fun every night, and that’s basically our goal.” Two volunteers have stepped up to help with the cleaning. This year’s Active Start and FUNdamentals began in the third week of October. Typically they start in early October, but the first session of the season was pushed back two weeks. Dec. 4 is slated to be the final week for their activities before Christmas, and then the programs would run again from Jan. 8 to Feb. 26. While the number of kids is down from the 30 they had last year
between the two programs, the kids who are participating this year are still having a great time. “The kids are still having lots of fun,” said Gilliss. “They’re gaining lots of skills and happily enjoying the program.” Her son is in Special Olympics, and the sessions are his favourite part of the week. There have been some changes for this year. A nutrition program was part of Active Start and FUNdamentals last year that allowed the kids to try something new each week. “It was really great because the kids would try other fruits that they usually wouldn’t, because all of their friends were. This year we might have been able to accommodate it, but we decided to drop it for this year,” said Gilliss. Also, last year parents of kids in FUNdamentals would watch from the sidelines while kids gained skills and work with volunteers, but this year the parents are alongside the children. “We’ve just made the classes to make sure all the kids are spread out,” said Gilliss. “If one child is playing with a certain ball, we ensure they keep playing with that ball.” People continue to support Special Olympics. Last week members of the Estevan Tier 2 Atom Bruins presented a cheque for $3,400 Friday to assist with the programs. The money was raised by the kids selling pizzas for a fundraiser,
Members of the Estevan Tier 2 Atom Bruins Halen Lesy, Carter Beatty, Quintin Sliva, Keegan Park and Corbin Barker presented a cheque to Olivia Meili, Warren Blanchette, Klara Heath and Emily Meili. Photo submitted and was to be used to pay for a bus to take the Bruins to a hockey tournament in Melville in March, but that tournament was called off when COVID-19 shut down hockey. So the team decided to support Special Olympics instead. Special Olympics also has an adult programs in Estevan. They have seven athletes and three volunteers registered for swimming. Two volunteers dropped out, but they added one more, and Gilliss said
they could use more help. She suggested someone who is energetic with a good swimming background to share their knowledge would be a good addition. A bowling program is offered as well that has 31 athletes and 10 volunteers. Eight of those volunteers are new. Both of the adult programs run on Tuesdays and Thursdays. “The adult program has been working with Special Olympics Sas-
katchewan, Sask. Health, Sport Specific and facility guidelines to ensure the safety of the athletes, and this was vetted by the EDS executive management,” said Gilliss. Athletes and volunteers are having a great time, and it’s the smiles, celebrations and laughter that make the programs, she said. Those interested in Special Olympics can email specialokidsestevan@gmail.com for youths or specialoestevan@gamil.com for adults.
Big Six had seven games on the weekend The Big Six Hockey League was busy on the weekend, with three games on Friday night and four on Saturday. The Carlyle Cougars defeated the Kipling-Windthorst Oil Capitals 7-3 Friday in Carlyle. It was the Cougars first victory of the season, and the Oil Capitals first game of the campaign. Also on Friday, the Carnduff Red Devils trounced the Wawota Flyers 10-1 and the
Midale Mustangs doubled up the Yellow Grass Wheat Kings 6-3 for Midale’s first victory this season. Four games were played Saturday night. The Bienfait Coalers routed the ArcolaKisbey Combines 11-2, the Carnduff Red Devils trounced the Wawota Flyers 9-1, the Carlyle Cougars knocked off the KiplingWindthorst Oil Capitals 10-4 and the Yellow Grass Wheat Kings blanked the Midale
Mustangs 5-0. All teams were in action on the weekend except for the Redvers Rockets. Bienfait (5-0) and Carnduff (3-0) are the two unbeaten teams remaining. KiplingWindthorst (0-2) and Arcola-Kisbey (0-4) are still winless. Yellow Grass (3-2), Redvers (2-1), Carlyle (2-3), Wawota (1-2) and Midale (1-3) have experienced varying degrees of success
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Estevan Bears defeated twice by the Hounds The Estevan Eclipse Downhole Solutions U18 AAA Bears ran into a tough test against one of the top teams in the Saskatchewan U18 AAA Hockey League on the weekend. The Bears lost 5-1 to the Notre Dame Hounds Saturday in Wilcox and 9-3 the following afternoon in Estevan. In Saturday’s game, Cade Bendtsen had the Bears lone goal, scoring with 75 seconds to play in the second period. Kelton Pyne made 44 saves in the defeat. Jhett Larson led Notre Dame’s attack with two goals and an assist, while Daniil Dolzhenko (a goal and two assists) also had three points for the Hounds, who led 1-0 after the first period and 3-1 after two. The following day, the two teams were scoreless until Notre Dame
scored with 5:32 to play in the first period. The Hounds cranked up the offence in the second, scoring six times in 11:15 to lead 7-0 through two periods. Two goals were short-handed markers that came 26 seconds apart. Notre Dame scored twice more in the third before Estevan found the scoreboard. Kieran Stewart and Turner McMillen tallied 67 seconds apart, and then Blaze Gutzke scored on a power play with one second remaining. Jackson Miller played the first two periods for Estevan, and stopped 30 of 37 shots. Pyne stopped 13 of 15 shots in the third. Ty Beacon scored twice for Notre Dame before leaving the game with a lower body injury in the second period, while Larson had a goal and two assists.
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Speedway overcomes challenges to have a good year little bit of a blessing in disguise,” said Turnbull. Several programs were cancelled early in the season, but the track was able to have several doubleheader weekends, and they had more than enough races to crown their track champions. Some nights the racers competed for free, and other nights there were limited payouts. Still, the track attracted 60-70 drivers most nights, and those drivers still spent as much money on their cars as in the past. “ We have to run the track like a business, and make sure we’re not digging ourselves into a hole,” said Turnbull. Turnbull noted they started the year in the hole from the previous year, but they turned it around and it put them in a decent spot going into next year. “Even before the year starts … we’ll have bills rolling in, so it’s good to be sitting in a position that we don’t need to worry about it as much, like we were last year,” said Turnbull. Turnbull, whose father Ed was the speedway’s second-ever president in the early 2000s, said it’s good to have some new people on the board to go with the returning members. The board is a little smaller than what they’ve had in the past. “Hopefully by next season we’ll be rounding the
corner on all of this pandemic stuff, and hopefully we can still put on a season next year,” said Turnbull. Among the challenges for next season will be the uncertainty of the CanadaU.S. border. The border will remain closed to non-essential traffic until at least Dec. 21, and a reopening date is not in sight. Scheduling the 2021 season will be a challenge, as they will have to work with American tracks in case the border opens up, but they also have to respect schedules of other Canadian tracks for the
first time. “We’re definitely looking forward to having the border back open and welcoming our American friends back, and vice-versa, we look forward to going to their tracks and supporting them as well,” said Turnbull. In the meantime, the track looks forward to continuing to work with other tracks in Canada. The speedway is also looking for volunteers. In a press release, the track noted that many volunteers are still able to enjoy the racing.
“There’s plenty of jobs that need to be done out there, whether it’s preparation for races or on race day or cleanup afterwards,” said
Turnbull. “The more volunteers we can find the less of a burden it is on the volunteers we do have, so more volunteers are always welcome.”
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It was a challenging year for the Estevan Motor Speedway, but the racing organization still had highlights from its racing season and emerged in a solid fiscal position. The speedway held its annual general meeting on Nov. 15. The meeting allowed members to reflect on accomplishments, review financial statements and elect a new board. Aaron Turnbull was elected as the new president, replacing Byron Fichter, who had held the role for the past three years. Brad Pierson will be the vice-president, Lynn Trobert is the treasurer and Jeremy Istace is the secretary. Other board members are Danny Blackburn, Chris Hortness and Eric De Ruyck. Fichter and directors Jeremy Swanson, Blake Penna and Gregg Mann will not be back on the board for 2021. “I’ve gotten to work under Byron and seen what goes on, and him being the president the last three years will make it a lot easier on me, because of the position the club is in right now, which is a positive position, and he’s laid out a lot of ground work for me,” said Turnbull. Turnbull characterized 2020 as a successful year, thanks to the work of the board, and a fun year getting to race with and against Manitoba and Alberta friends. “That part of it was a
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Obituaries Guy McGillicky 1955 - 2020
DUPUIS - Donald September 11, 1937 – November 12, 2020
With much sadness, the family of Guy McGillicky announces his passing at the Regina General Hospital on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the age of 65. Guy will be forever loved and missed by his wife of 46 years, Gaylene; daughter Christie (Luiz) Sousa and grandchildren: Thomas & Owen, of Thunder Bay, Ont.; son Cory McGillicky (Kristy Kazakoff) and grandchildren: Tracy Lynn, Sarah and Zack, of Estevan; daughter Jodi (Carey) Beitel and grandchildren: Logan and Alexa, of Moose Jaw, Sask. He will also be deeply missed by his mother Celia McGillicky and his siblings: Randy (Sheila) McGillicky, Darcy (Jackie) McGillicky, Kevin McGillicky, Lesa (Warren) Carriere, Lori McGillicky (Rick Cruikshank) and Denise (Darren) Brooks; mother-in-law Lois Lowdon and in-laws: Jaye (Margaret) Lowdon, Jim (Sherrie) Lowdon and Lorie Lowdon, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Guy was preceded in death by his father George McGillicky; fathers-in-law: Robert Lowdon and Ken Lowdon, and brother-in-law Terry Lowdon. A celebration of Guy’s life will be held at a later time, when we can once again gather all of our family and friends together. Guy’s family would greatly appreciate tributes in his name, by way of donations to the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation, online at https://pattisonchildrens.ca/ or by mail to 1 - 345 Third Avenue South, Saskatoon, Sask., S7K 1M6. Hall Funeral Services in Estevan is caring for the McGillicky family - Dustin Hall, Funeral Director. Scott Gary Bill Scott Bill, late of Weyburn, passed away as a result of a workplace accident in Weyburn on October 8, 2020. Scott’s memory will forever remain with those he loved and cherished, his wife Barbara, children Andrew (Domonique) Hodgson, Colby (Jazmine) Bill and Samuel Bill and his precious grandchildren Weylon Bill and Charlie Hodgson. Scott will be dearly missed by his parents, Gary and Joanne Bill; brother Calvin Bill; in-laws, Dianna (Vern) Eagles, Albert Darragh, Sandra (Aime) DeBruyne, Merlyn (Juliette) Hodgson, Brenda (Al) Turnbull, Anne (Terry) Schwartz, Agnes Hodgson, Robert Hodgson, Kerry (Rhonda) Hodgson, Bradley (Shelly) Hodgson and Lorna (Darryl) Garton. Fond memories will be treasured by aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, SaskPower family and close friends. Scott was born July 5, 1969 in Estevan and passed away Thursday October 8, 2020 in Weyburn. Public visitation was at Hall Funeral Home on October 17. Special thanks to Weyburn ambulance and Hall Funeral Service. Those wishing to make donations in Scott’s memory can do so to Stars Air Ambulance: 2640 Airport Rd. Regina SK S4W 1A3 Frank Corley 1933 - 2020 It is with great sadness that the family wishes to announce the peaceful passing of Frank Corley at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Estevan, SK on the afternoon of Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the age of 87 years. Frank leaves behind his loving wife and best friend Rosy and his fur baby Sadie Sue. They were by his side throughout his courageous battle with cancer and a stroke. Rosy took extraordinary care of him at home and he only spent one night and part of a day in palliative care, fulfilling his request. Frank was a loving father to Nancy (Rory) of Kincardine, ON, Richard (Donna) of Regina, SK and Ron Corley of Calgary, AB. Frank was a devoted Grandpa to Trevor, Greg, Jason, Chelsea, Breanna, Mitchel and Mackenzie and an adored Great Grandpa to Colton, Jackson, Stella, Adelyn, Lucy, Emerson, Brooks and Blake. Frank also leaves fond memories with his only surviving sister, Ruth Wilson of Manitoba. Frank was predeceased by his parents, Marguerite and Charles Corley and his siblings, John Corley, Cyril Corley, Bob Corley and Edith Ramsey. In keeping with Frank’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of his Life will be held at a later date when his family can once again gather together. Those so wishing may make donations in memory of Frank to a charity of your choice. Hall Funeral Services in Estevan is caring for Frank’s family – Deb Heidinger, Funeral Director. Bernard Allen Garrioch 1959 - 2020 It is with great sorrow that the family wishes to announce the passing of Bernie at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Estevan, Sask. on the evening of Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the age of 61 years. Bernie leaves behind his three brothers, Gerald (Carol), Donald (Lynda) and Richard (Audrey); two sisters, Karen (Dale) Dieterle and Velma Mann. Also left to mourn Uncle Bernie are his nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Bernie was predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Lillian Garrioch; nephew Nicholas Mann; niece Tricia Garrioch and brothersin -law Lorne Wanner and Grant Mann and good friends David and Margaret Ordahl. Bernie grew up on the family farm eight miles southwest of Torquay, Sask. He was the youngest of six children. Bernie took his schooling in Torquay and then went on to be a farm labourer, town foreman and caretaker of the Torquay Community Rink. He also worked at SRI Homes in Estevan for many years. He was employed for the last few years at Mainprize Regional Park as a maintenance man. Bernie also attained his Class 1 license and delivered grain in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Bernie owned his own home in Torquay and then moved into a condo in Estevan. Bernie was very special to all of his nieces and nephews! He enjoyed watching the nephews and great nephew and great niece play hockey. Bernie loved aero bars, coke, hamburgers and pizza. In keeping with Bernie’s wishes cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date when his family can once again gather together. Bernie will be laid to rest next to his Dad and Mom at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery in Torquay, Sask. We would like to request any donations in Bernie’s memory be made to the Village of Torquay designate Torquay Rink, Box 6, Torquay, SK S0C 2L0. This rink and the people were near and dear to his heart. Rest in peace Bernie. Hall Funeral Services in Estevan is caring for the Garrioch family – Deb Heidinger, Funeral Director.
It is with great sadness we share the passing of Don (Dunis), peacefully at home after a lengthy battle with cancer. Don spent the early part of his life in and around the Bienfait and Estevan SK area where he met and married Margaret Grant. In 1983 Don and his family moved to Saskatoon. Don leaves to mourn his beloved wife of 50 years, their daughter Anita [Jason Dyck] of Saskatoon and son Mark [Judy Dupuis] of Calgary, and his two much loved grandsons, Kale Dyck and Noah Dupuis. Don is also survived by two brothers, William [Jeanette Dupuis and son Michael and daughter Nicole (James Blair)] from New West Minister BC, and Duncan [Bea Dupuis and son Mickey (Cheryle and son Connor)] of St. Thomas, ON. He is also survived by sister in-law Audrey Dupuis of Estevan [son Jamie (wife Momoco and daughter Rianna and son Kamui) of Japan and daughter Kristen (husband Cory Semenuik, and daughters Isabella and Olivia) of Estevan], family of predeceased brother Phillip. He is also survived by many in-laws and numerous nieces and nephews. Don spent many years coaching hockey and baseball throughout Saskatchewan beginning at the age of 16. He won several provincial championships with the Ace Mud Mets and was inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in 2011. After retiring from Saskatchewan Power, Don and Margaret spent many years avoiding the snow as snowbirds, spending their winters in Arizona where they made many good friends. They were also fortunate to spend time traveling throughout North America and even ventured overseas. In lieu of flowers, should you wish to make a donation in memory of Don please consider the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in Battleford SK. (https://www.baseballsask.ca/) or the Terry Fox Foundation (https://terryfox.org/). A private graveside service was held on Thursday, November 19, 2020 in Saskatoon at Woodlawn Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.prairieviewchapel.com Arrangements entrusted to PRAIRIEVIEW CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES. 306-242-7884 Ione Josephine Martin 1924 – 2020 With gratitude for a life well lived, the family of Ione Martin wish to announce her passing on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home at the age of 96 years. Ione will be lovingly remembered by her children and grandchildren: Marilyn (Jim) Waldron and their children-Robin (Nancy) and Cory (Cathy), Lawrence (Carol) Martin and their children- Jason (Trishann), Devon and Justin (Devon), Gerard (Shelley) Martin and their children- Kiowa, Travis (Jasmine), Drew, Kurtis (Sandi) Martin and their children Nick (Vanessa) and Andrew (Michelle) and Blake (Shannon) Martin and their children-Hannah (Jacob), Hillary, Jennah and Seth. Ione will be lovingly remembered by her great grandchildren: Kye, Christy, Hannah, Sophie, Ruby, Preslee, Lucy, Lily, Ivy and Willow. Ione will be missed by her brothers, Bill (Mildred) Mack and Gary Mack and her sisters, Marie Paladeau and Dorothy (Bob) Jackson; sisters-in-law, Mary Mack of Estevan, SK, Mary (Clarence) Martin of Estevan, SK, Mary Martin of Regina, SK and Florence Martin along with numerous nieces, nephews and God children. Ione was predeceased by her loving husband of 46 years John J Martin; infant son Joseph; her parents William and Catherine Mack; brothers, Clarence (Louise) Mack, Jim Mack and Charles (Dolly) Mack and her brother-in-law Al Paladeau and sister-in-law Maureen Mack. Ione was born in1924 at Viewfeild, north of Estevan SK, to William and Catherine Mack. Ione is the eldest of 8 children, having 2 sisters and 5 brothers. Ione worked hard starting at an early age, helping her mother with household duties and raising the younger children. At the age of 21 years, Ione married the love of her life, John J. Martin and began their life together farming at Rowatt Sk. Ione always had a very large garden, which filled her cellar. She loved canning everything she could, keeping her home self sufficient. A year later Ione and John welcomed their first baby girl Marilyn, then Lawrence 3 years later and 4 years later Gerard joined the family. In 1957 the family moved into a small house on 2nd St. in Estevan SK. In 1958 John began building a new family home in the Pleasantdale area. They soon welcomed Kurt in 1960 and Blake in 1964. Ione was wonderful cook and loved to bake for her family and friends. She was a faithful member of the Catholic Women’s League for many years, baking dainties for funeral lunches in the community. Ione stayed home to raise her family until 1974 when she went into the workforce. She worked at the Beefeater Hotel in the laundry department for 5 years then moved to St Joseph’s Hospital in 1979 also in the laundry department. After retiring she enjoyed traveling with family and friends. She travelled to California, Vegas, along with other places in Canada with family. She also enjoyed bus tours with “the girls” to Minnesota for Blue Jays games and to Deadwood for some fun!! She loved playing card games and the slot machines. In her later years, after selling the house to Blake (where he still resides) she moved to Sussex Arms then to Trinity Towers when her suite became available. She spent 20 years at Trinity Towers developing many special friendships, enjoying many card games and potlucks. In 2016 Ione moved into the Estevan Regional Nursing Home where she always enjoyed the meals and developing friendships with residents and staff. Ione always loved the togetherness with her children and grandchildren. Although Ione’s love and faithfulness to her family has left an imprint on our hearts, the true legacy is her faithfulness to her Heavenly Father. It was important for her to pass her faith onto her children by her Christ like example, her faithful church attendance and family prayers around her bed. It brings us great comfort knowing that Ione now resides with her Heavenly Father. A private family Funeral Mass was celebrated in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Sathiadas Antony presiding. Interment followed in Souris Valley Memorial Gardens. Video recordings of the funeral mass and interment may be viewed by following the links on Ione’s tribute page at www.hallfuneralservices.ca Those so wishing may make donations in memory of Ione to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation, 1176 Nicholson Rd., Estevan, SK S4A 0H3. Hall Funeral Services in Estevan is caring for the Martin family – Deb Heidinger, Funeral Director.
Olive Irene Mainprize 1950 - 2020 Miss Olive Mainprize of Alameda passed away peacefully at the Pasqua Hospital, Regina, SK. on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the age of 70. A celebration of Olive’s life will be held at a later date. The interment will take place at the Dalesboro Cemetery. Donations in memory of Olive can be directed to the Oxbow Health Care Auxiliary, Box 268, Oxbow, SK. S0C 2B0 or the Alameda Public Library, Alameda, SK. S0C 0A0. To send messages of condolence to the family, please visit: www.redpathfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Redpath Funeral Home, Oxbow, SK. (306) 483-2401. Neil Redpath and Kurt Ardron - Funeral Directors.
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Public works has been ready for winter’s arrival The City of Estevan’s Public Works Division has had to have its equipment out a few times this fall, but it hasn’t had to worry about a full-blown snow event. Estevan was supposed to be hit by a powerful winter storm on Nov. 8 and 9, with freezing rain, ice pellets, strong winds and 20-30 centimetres of snow. And while there was the ice, creating tricky road conditions, the city received a minimal amount of snow. Other weather systems have brought freezing rain and snow to the city, but nothing that would cause the city to have a large-scale removal effort. “We were out … presalting with liquid salt before the ice even came that morning (Nov. 8), so we were in pretty good shape even with the ice that we had,” said Norm Mack, the manager for the city’s public works roads and drainage division. “The streets, for the most part, we kept them wet all day, and they were dry the next day (on Nov. 9).” The city was able to complete the work without the assistance of outside contractors.
“I know we can use the moisture around this area and in the southeast … but we did evade a major storm, and it virtually saved us a lot of money by missing us,” said Mack. If Estevan would have received the 40-50 centimetres that Swift Current and other communities received, it would have likely cost the city approximately $200,000 for snow removal efforts. “Our main focus is to try to do most of our work ourselves, and when it comes to where we see we need to speed up the action that we’re taking, then we’ll bring in contractors, but usually you’re looking at 20 centimetres of snow, plus, to bring in contractors to help us out,” Mack said. Equipment has held up well so far this fall. City crews will check the equipment used for snow removal, including blowers, graders and trucks, in early spring so that they can order and install parts, and take care of any needed maintenance, by the winter. “We don’t want them breaking down, so they’ve been ready for months,” said Mack.
He estimates the city has spent about half of its snow removal budget so far this year. Estevan did not receive a lot of snow or adverse conditions in the first three months of the year, and that trend has continued in the final three months. “One storm, as you know, it can drop, 30, 40 or 50 centimetres and blow your budget in just … two days,” said Mack. The city has not altered its snow removal priority routes for this year. Priority 1 routes include arterial roads such as Fourth Street, King Street, Kensington Avenue, 13th Avenue and Souris Avenue. Some industrial roads are also included as Priority 1s. Priority two includes a mix of residential and commercial roads, while most of the residential roads are considered Priority 3s. There won’t be changes to the snow removal protocol this year. T Pthings U EVworkAS “WeOhave ing and that’s the way we’re going to leave them,” said Mack. He finds people are still supportive about the city’s
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SATURDAY LANE SWIM 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM PUBLIC SWIM 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM LANE SWIM 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM FAMILY SWIM 6:15PM - 7:15 PM PUBLIC SWIM 7:15PM - 9:00 PM SUNDAY LANE SWIM 1200 PM - 12:45 PM FAMILY SWIM 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM LANE SWIM 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM DEEP WATER POWER 8:00 PM - 8:45 PM
PLEASE NOTE - Due to the pandemic-related protocols, Lane Swim, Aqua Step, A.I.S., Deep Water Power Awe programming has moved to a PRE-Registration process. Users must pre-register online or by calling the Information Desk. For all other activities space is limited. Patrons will be screened upon arrival and asked a few questions as per the Operational Health and Safety Guidelines. Water fountains are not available.
FITNESS SCHEDULE ESTEVAN LEISURE CENTRE - 2020 EFFECTIVE - SEPTEMBER 1 - DECEMBER 24, 2020
MONDAY SPIN 6:10 AM - 6:50 AM GRIT 9:10 AM - 9:50 AM AQUA AWE 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM EASY STRETCH 10:10 AM - 10:50 AM SPIN 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM POWER BLAST 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM SPIN/CORE 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM OPEN 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY GRIT 6:10 AM - 6:50 AM AQUA AWE 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM CORE BARRE ABOVE 9:10 AM - 10:15 AM FOAM ROLLER 10:30 AM - 11:10 AM POWER BLAST 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM OPEN 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM FRIDAY GRIT 6:10 AM - 6:50 AM GRIT 9:10 AM - 9:50 AM AQUA AWE 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM EASY STRETCH 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM OPEN 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
TUESDAY SPIN 6:10 AM - 6:50 AM SPIN 9:10 AM - 9:50 AM AQUA AWE 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM AQUA AWE 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM SPIN 5:30 PM - 6:10 PM OPEN 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM SPIN 6:30 PM - 7:10 PM THURSDAY SPIN 6:10 AM - 6:50 AM SPIN 9:10 AM - 9:50 AM AQUA AWE 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM SPIN 10:15 AM - 10:55 AM AQUA AWE 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM HEAD TO TOE MOBILITY 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM SPIN 5:30 PM - 6:10 PM OPEN 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM SATURDAY OPEN 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
SUNDAY SPIN 9:10 AM - 9:50 AM • SPIN 10:10 AM - 10:50 AM DEEP WATER POWER 8:00 PM - 8:45 PM • OPEN 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM PLEASE NOTE - Due to the pandemic-related protocols registration has moved to a PRE-Registration process. Users must pre-register online or by calling the Information Desk. Patrons will be screened upon arrival and asked a few questions as per the Operational Health and Safety Guidelines. Space between workout stations have either increased or a machine has been put into ‘not in use.’ Drinking fountains and change rooms will be closed. Memberships that were bought previously were put on hold; the days remaining on memberships have been applied to your accounts starting June 8th, 2020. If you need a new membership, please either book online at www.estevan.ca or call the Information Desk for contactless payment.
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Estevan police arrest two for fentanyl possession Members of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) have arrested two people for fentanyl possession. According to information supplied by the EPS on Nov. 21, police stopped a vehicle on Fourth Street near Sister Roddy Road. Police service dog Max alerted officers to a controlled substance in the vehicle. A further search led to a 27-year-old man from Stoughton and a 19-year-old woman from Weyburn facing charges for possession of fentanyl. They will appear in court in February 2021 to answer to the charges.
In other recent police news, a motorist has been assessed a hefty fine and is facing a charge for dangerous driving following an arrest Nov. 16. EPS members stopped the vehicle after it was clocked travelling 118 kilometres per hour on Fourth Street, more than double the legal limit of 50 km/h. The male driver was initially issued a ticket in the amount of $1,000 and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. The charge was later upgraded to dangerous driving. Officers responded to a two-vehicle collision at the
corner of 12th Avenue and Sixth Street. Both vehicles had to be towed away and only minor injuries were reported. The matter remains under investigation. Police received a report of a theft and mischief from an east end retail store. Surveillance video identified a suspect who was contacted and turned himself in. The file remains under investigation. Members responded to a two-vehicle collision at the corner of King Street and Kensington Avenue on Nov. 19. One vehicle needed to be towed from the scene and
Envision Counselling launches gift card drive As people head into the Christmas season, the counsellors and staff at Envision Counselling and Support Centre are seeing families in crisis, so they came up with a way the community can help. “Families are dealing with so much right now, with COVID-19 and the economy in our region. We would like to offer some hope during the holidays by giving these families, who are struggling, gift cards to buy what they need,” said Tania Hlohovsky Andrist, resource development co-ordinator for Envision. “Individuals or groups can help us by donating gift cards to be distributed to our families in need, many who are not on the radar of traditional Christmas giving programs.” Hlohovsky Andrist said Envision routinely provides gift cards to people who need emergency help, based on their situation. Clients may be going without items such as baby supplies or clothing if they are fleeing a relationship without time to properly pack
their belongings. They might need gas cards, specifically to attend counselling sessions, when they are isolated in a rural location. And particularly this year, they may be unable to purchase gifts for the holidays. “Mental health, anxiety, and domestic violence issues can get worse if there’s financial strain as well, so a holiday initiative like this can help to relieve pressure to focus on the primary healing journey,” said Hlohovsky Andrist. “To reach the greatest number of those in need, we believe that gift cards can translate better this Christmas. Donors don’t have to go shopping either. They can pick them up while they’re out for their own shopping needs.” There are three ways to participate in the gift card drive: • Gift cards can be dropped off at Envision Counselling offices in Estevan, Weyburn or Carlyle. Please call ahead to make arrangements, as office protocols have changed.
a motorist was charged with driving too fast for road conditions and driving without a valid licence under the Traffic Safety Act. He will appear in court in January to answer to the charges. Members of the Combined Traffic Service of Saskatchewan unit did mandatory breath tests on a motorist. A 21-year-old man was issued a 60-day driver’s licence suspension and had his vehicle seized for 72 hours. As a result of a complaint from the public and consultation with Public Health, a 44-year-old man was charged
Nov. 20 under the Public Health Act for refusing to wear a mask in a public place. He was issued a fine of $2,800 for the offence and will appear in court to answer to the charge. The EPS has been receiving calls regarding provincial Public Health Orders and noncompliance for mask wearing. The public is reminded that, at this time, it is the law to wear a mask in any indoor public building or any business accessible to the public. Individuals failing to comply with the health order risk a fine of $2,800, and businesses failing to comply risk a $14,000 fine.
Officers were called about a dog bite Nov. 21 in south central Estevan, after a pedestrian was attacked by a dog. The victim sustained an injury to his hand, requiring medical treatment. The dog and the owner have been identified. A 46 year-old man has been charged under the local bylaw. A report of an intoxicated male wandering in the north central part of the city was filed with police. The person was located and lodged until sober, as he did not have a sober, responsible person to care for him. No charges were laid in this instance.
Winter weights delayed
• Put your donation of gift cards in the mail. The address is Envision Counselling and Support Centre, Box 511, Estevan, SK, S4A 2A5. • Make a monetary donation online. Visit www.envisioncounsellingcentre.com. Choose “Gift Card” from the menu options, and Envision will purchase cards to distribute during the holidays. “We have a thoughtful and generous community,” said Hlohovsky Andrist. “This is a creative way to make a big impact for our families and bring some hope this holiday season.”
Due to milder weather this November, winter weight season is being postponed on all relevant secondary highways, the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure said in a release on Thursday. Typically, winter weights begin on Nov. 16 each year and run through March 14. “When weather remains milder, the program is postponed,” Highways Minister Joe Hargrave said. “Without sufficient freezing, extra weight can damage pavement and the road beneath, which can be costly and potentially dangerous.” Colder temperatures during the winter months help freeze and strengthen roads. As a result, more
weight can be transported on provincial highways without damaging the road. Shippers using secondary weight highways benefit the most because this allows efficient movement from secondary to primary weight highways. This is a significant benefit to the trucking community because it can result in fewer trips and cost savings
for truckers. Municipal roads are the responsibility of each rural municipality, who set out their own weight limits. To find out when winter weights are implemented, commercial truckers and shippers are encouraged to check the status regularly on the provincial government’s website.
TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST VILLAGE OF TORQUAY PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN
Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before January 25, 2021, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land. Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Title No.
Total Arrears*
Costs
Total Arrears and Costs
LOT D-BLK/PAR 9-PLAN FP3788 EXT 0
141981431
1,828.63
435.00
2,263.63
* On January 1, 2021 the 2020 taxes will become arrears and be added to the amount required to remove the property from tax enforcement proceedings. Penalty is calculated to the date of the Notice and will continue to accrue as applicable.
Dated this 19th day of November, 2020 Thera-Lee Deschner, Administrator
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Flashback – Nov. 24, 1982
Cheers Cheers to Craig Bird for doing wonderful presentations honouring our veterans. It’s our duty to preserve this history, to share with future generations. We can thank our veterans-soldiers of yesterday, today and in the future for all we have. Cheers to everyone who packed a shoebox for the Operation Christmas Child campaign this year. It’s great to see people still thinking of others during these tough times. Cheers to all of the great vendors at the Estevan Farmers’ Market Christmas sale on Saturday. It’s a great way to support local businesses while finishing your Christmas shopping. Cheers to the Estevan Kinsmen Club for still selling Christmas trees this year. And the money from these tree sales will go to initiatives in the community. Cheers to the City of Estevan for coming up with the Backroads Audio tour. It helps you realize how many interesting things you can find in this region, and the technology makes it easy to follow. Cheers to everybody who is stepping up to help those in need in the region this Christmas. It’s a tough time for so many out there, but they haven’t forgotten others. Cheers to hunters who are following the rules and asking for permission to hunt on other people’s land.
Jeers Jeers to people at the Affinity Place walking track who refuse to cover their nose with a mask. They might as well put it on their butt for all the good it’s doing. Jeers to the provincial government for mandating the masks. If they want to put people out of work then all the government employees should take a 50 per cent wage cut and have a loss of income like everyone else. Jeers to the tree branches that are still encroaching on the sidewalks around town. People don’t enjoy getting brushed by branches when out for a walk, especially when there’s snow on branches. No excuse for them not being trimmed.
To submit a cheer or a jeer, please email it to dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca, or visit www.estevanmercury.ca.
Estevan Farmer’s Market Will be holding their
Christmas Sales in the Estevan Market Mall
Saturdays
December 5, 12 and 19 9:30am - 2:00pm
Everyone wanted to get their picture taken when the photographer came to Estevan Junior High for hat and T-shirt day in November 1982. Crowding together for their picture are, from left, Drew Dutton, Marcie McKinnon, Susan Sovdi, Lee Ann Kelly and Michael Romanyk.
Keep looking forward When I was a kid, I spent hours poring over the Sears Christmas Wish Book, marking all the important pages. I can still see the blue and yellow remote-controlled airplane that I wanted so badly. I spent hours staring at the Toronto Maple Leafs jerseys trying to decide whether I liked the blue or the white ones better. I read the description of the Electronic Quarterback video game so many times that I could probably repeat it word for word. I dreamed about having a real Cooper goalie mask. My mom was great, and we got a lot of the things we wanted. In fact, I have two Maple Leafs jerseys, one white and one blue, and my old
Tim Pippus of the Estevan Church of Christ Electronic Quarterback game in a box at my house. My goalie mask hangs on the wall in my garage right now. Getting those presents meant a lot to me, but I realize now that part of the fun was in the anticipation. Had we gone to the store and bought what we wanted, we would have still been thankful, but there was fun in the waiting. Part of the joy of the gift was in the dreaming
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about it. Now that I am older, I realize that anticipation works the other way, as well. This year, due to the pandemic, Sara and I started our shopping early and now we have a pile of gifts sitting on the bed in our guest room. None of them are very expensive, but we hope all of them will mean something to those who receive them. Every time I see that pile of stuff, I smile. The anticipa-
tion of giving a gift is just as much fun as the anticipation of receiving one. The truth is that we all need something to look forward to and we need to believe that good things are coming. We need to be able to hope and dream. Anticipation and expectation allow us to keep going even when times are hard. I hope that you can count your blessings and keep looking forward. God is not done with us yet. “If you… know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!” (Matthew 7:11)
Hampers and toy store will be done on a by appointment only basis.
NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THIS YEAR!! Deadline is December 5, 2020. PLEASE CALL: ST. GILES CHURCH SALVATION ARMY CHAR 306-634-4113 306-634-2074 306-421-9182 If you would like to volunteer at the Angel Tree, call Char.
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This Christmas, you can WIN your...
courtesy of the Estevan Mercury! To enter, list the items you want from the participating local businesses! Item: ___________________ Local Business: _____________ Item: ___________________ Local Business: _____________ Item: ___________________ Local Business: _____________ Item: ___________________ Local Business: _____________ Item: ___________________ Local Business: _____________ Item: ___________________ Local Business: _____________ Item: ___________________ Local Business: _____________ Item: ___________________ Local Business: _____________ Name: ___________________ Phone Number: _____________ Total value of prize will not exceed $1000.
There are 3 ways to enter your wish list! 1) Cut this out and drop off at 68 Souris Avenue, Estevan 2) Take a picture of this list and email to admin@estevanmercury.ca 3 ) Enter online at estevanmercury.ca under the contest tab Winner will be notified by phone call December 16.
If you would like to donate to the Angel Tree or Kinette PJ Project...
Participating Businesses:
Angel Tree purchase a new toy and drop off @ Your Toy Store & More (ask about the sale!)
Kinette PJ Project purchase new PJ's for kids of all ages and drop off at Jenny Joans
If you are in need, or know somebody that needs some help this Chrismtas, please send applications to Char by December 5 - 306.421.9182 The Estevan Mercury will donate $1 for every Wish List entered to the Estevan Angel Tree & Kinettes PJ Project
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