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A cow abandoned this little calf after it was born. Less than a day old, it made its way to the top of a small hill and was enjoying the sunlight curled up in a pile of straw in one of the farmyards. This young but smart calf was staying out of the way of the herd and also could have been noticed by mama, who he was calling from time to time. For more on calving season in the area see Page A13. Photo by Anastasiia Bykhovskaia

New early years family resource centre is to open in Estevan in September

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Last week the Government of Saskatchewan announced funding for the creation of a new early years family resource centre in Estevan, and it is planned to open as early as September.

The new centre will be developed through community partnerships led by the South East Cornerstone School Division (SECPSD). The divisions will be responsible for leading a community planning team that will grow the local centre.

The exciting news came as a surprise for the community.

The SECPSD also received this news not that long ago and is just starting to work on the project.

Director of education Lynn Little explained that the Ministry of Education works with the federal government to identify communities that may be a benefit to have programs such as these and then reaches out to those communities with an offer.

"They came to us suggesting the criteria for the programming, and then from there, (they asked if we) might be interested and if there's a way that we can move forward and become a part of that program.They came to us because they had identified that there may be a need in the community in terms of … overall supporting children," Little said.

Humboldt was chosen as the other location. The communities were selected following analysis based on a combination of population, vulnerability and community readiness required to successfully develop and operate a centre.

The new centres will help grow access to family resources in the regions. But since the news is still fresh, the firm plans for what they are going to look like are yet to be developed.

"We're just beginning to connect with our partners," Little said.

Funding for the Estevan and Humboldt centres is being

Lynn Little provided through the CanadaSaskatchewan Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.The total allocation is $430,000 in start-up funding, with $215,000 going to each community.

"O ur government is pleased to support families across Saskatchewan with record investments in early childhood education and childcare," Education Minister Dustin Duncan said. "These resource centres will go a long way toward supporting new parents as they

balance this new role with the rest of their busy lives."

Other programs are running in several communities across the province, and what's to be created in Estevan will be similar to the existing ones.

"There are already programs there and the program that we will be developing will be very similar because there are expectations that are common to all of us, that are a part and parcel of the funding.

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Council and EAGM discuss third-party grants The issue of third party grants once again came up at Monday night’s meeting of Estevan city council.

The grants support a variety of non-profit and cultural organizations in the community. The issue was addressed during budget deliberations in January. Council decided at the time to trim the grants to 2020 levels, saving about $100,000. A meeting was held in March with grant recipients before deciding the amount for each organization.

But in a letter and a video presentation to council at Monday night’s meeting, Estevan Art Gallery and Museum (EAGM) board chair Kathryn Gilliss and director-curator Amber Andersen spoke to council on the issue.

Gilliss noted that Andersen appeared before council on Jan.

25 to discuss how the EAGM has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic – providing insight into how the gallery has shifted to remote programming but had to cancel its fundraisers due to restrictions.

Gilliss noted that their understanding was that all third-party organizations were going to be making similar presentations to council.

But Gilliss noted the nature of the meetings with council for the other third-party grant recipients were less about the COVID-19 pandemic and more about their overall financial state and organizational needs.

“As I am sure you can appreciate, these are two very different conversations with key differences,” Gilliss wrote.

Gilliss noted that Andersen attempted to schedule a new meeting

time but was advised that it would not be necessary because council had already heard from the EAGM. “While the significant cut to the gallery's funding is of paramount concern, in that it drastically affects our ability to pay our fixed costs such as salaries and building utilities, what troubles our board is the process used to determine the funding allocations.

The process as noted above lacks procedural fairness that is critical to effective municipal governance,” said Gilliss.

The EAGM board is not naïve to the difficult decisions that council is currently tasked with regarding budget allocations, Gilliss said, but they want to see decisions made in a fair and equitable manner.

Councillor Kirsten Walliser noted that the amount for each organization was based on the dollar

values presented to council during budget deliberations in the fall, in addition to the January meeting.

She looked at costs such as wages, the capital repairs for the North West Mounted Police Museum and fundraising objectives, which she is confident the EAGM will meet.

“We didn’t just pick a number, we used the information that you had already presented to us,” said Walliser.

Gilliss said the comments by Walliser provided some context as to the decision-making process, but they wanted an equitable process for the organizations receiving grants.

Councillor Lindsay Clark, who is the council representative on the EAGM board, wanted to know if there were any programs the EAGM wanted to provide, but couldn’t, now that it knows how much it will receive from grants and from council.

Andersen replied by saying the $123,200 that the EAGM would have received goes to wages and utilities for the building. If the EAGM is reduced to $100,000, which is their new grant amount, they would have to fundraise to offset the amount lost.

And it was noted that the EAGM is in an okay financial position.

The EAGM isn’t the only organization to have its grant amount scaled back. It was noted during the committee reports section of the meeting that the Estevan Arts Council had their amount reduced from $40,000 to $10,000, since they wouldn’t be able to host concerts this year.

The EAGM has applied for grants that are available for organizations affected by the pandemic, and they have received those grants.

SECPSD is to lead in developing new family centre « A1 So the processes and the availability of programming and the type of programming and the way in which it's focused around the childcentred approach is all a part of what comes with that funding," Little pointed out.

The early years family resource centre will offer a range of drop-in and scheduled programming for all families with young children aged zero to five, including activities for babies and toddlers, access to information and professionals and support groups where parents can share their experiences with others and seek advice.

The program will be developed and managed through multiple partner engagement.

"Many of us (will be) coming together and we'll be as part of that lead role due to the fact that we are the accountable partner," Little said.

"We are excited to work in co-ordination and collaboration with existing partners in the community. The family resource centre funding will complement existing services and build networks and linkages, and advocate for policies, ser vices and systems that support families' abilities to raise healthy children. And I think when we all put our heads together, we'll come out in a really great place."

There are several programs in place in Estevan, and SECPSD is still reaching out to them to find the best way to serve the community.

"We are hoping to engage with those folks and see how we might be able to align and work together," Little said SECPSD, alongside the Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division, already provides the

early childhood intervention program. There is also the regional Kids First program, which sees a liaison working with communities in the region to support children and families in the early years.

And there is the Estevan Family Resource Centre.

All these initiatives will be taken into account when planning for the new centre.

Besides, the plan is to try to

engage other specialists in the field of early development.

The location for the centre is to be determined as well, however, Little expects they will start the search with talks with local schools.

"We do anticipate that we're going to engage in conversations with our partners regarding a strategic location.

And really what we'd like

to do is to ensure that we can allow the resources that would be directed towards programming as opposed to towards building costs or rental agreements. It's too early to comment on the outcome of those conversations and discussions, as we are not officially engaged in them at this point, but we will be beginning shortly," Little said.

SECPSD already began to reach out to partners and look for the location, to ensure that they can open the centre in about half a year.

"The expectation is that the program will be up and running effectively no later than September 1. So however that looks and however we're able to work with others that will come into play," Little said.

EPS called to large collision scene The Estevan Police Service (EPS) is investigating, and two people were arrested, after officers were called to what they called a “large collision scene” just after midnight Sunday.

The incident occurred in the 600-block of Eva Street, which was closed off for more than three hours as police investigated a series of collisions.

Several citizens stayed nearby until EPS members arrived.

Six parked vehicles were struck and

four yards were damaged.

Estevan Emergency Medical Services and the Estevan Fire Rescue Service attended the scene to assess the two male occupants of the vehicle and to ensure that the vehicles were safe to examine. No injuries were received by either male during the collision.

According to the EPS, the male driver faces multiple charges including impaired driving by drugs and alcohol, dangerous operation and driving while prohibited.

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The driver and passenger will both face charges of possession of Xanax for the purpose of trafficking after drugs were located on each of them.

Two vehicles involved in the collision were damaged sufficiently that they had to be towed from the scene.

They will be held and taken before a justice of the peace later on Sunday.

The investigation continues into this matter and the EPS says additional charges are pending.

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Dozens of WWII planes preserve history in private collection of Oxbow resident

By Ana Bykhovskaia The search for militarytime planes by Estevan’s Lester Hinzman resulted in many interesting discoveries.

With the help of other people, he was able to find dozens of Avro Ansons that were utilized for training purposes during the Second World War. Many historic relics were spread all around the southeast corner of the province, but one big collection he came across was put together by Oxbow’s Terry Fraser.

The private open-air museum once featured about 40 old planes, or what’s left of them.

Back in the late 1970s and early 1980s, Fraser and his brother were hoping to have enough parts to one day rebuild a machine that they would be able to take up to the skies again. That never happened, but the collection they gathered on the property in the Oxbow area preserves local history.

Most of these planes were sold out of the old Estevan airport.

Some also came from Weyburn and a few pieces they acquired from out of the province.

After the war, many local farmers bought written-off aircraft to utilize in their operations.

“A lot of farmers bought them for next to nothing. And we never had one, so we went around and bought them up from farmers,” Fraser said. “When they auctioned them off, they went anywhere from $40. But the most I ever heard anybody paying for them was $250 or something like that.”

The family rescued what they could, but some of the machines were already completely lost.

“We went and looked at some farmyards for the historical ones but there was absolutely nothing left, just bumped into the ground by cows or something,” Fraser recalled.

The collection features parts and pieces of not only the Avro Ansons, but also the Cessna Crane, Fairchild Cornell and Bristol Bollingbroke.

The Estevan war-time airbase would mainly utilize Avro Ansons for training purposes.

It was one of nearly 200 flying

schools organized in Saskatchewan to cover the needs for military pilots in 1940-45.

The Avro Ansons, planes originating from Great Britain, were primarily used for navigational training after being deemed obsolete in frontline combat operations shortly after the end of the Second World War. Cessna Cranes were used by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) to supplement its Avro Ansons arriving from England and were utilized in Western Canada to teach pilots to fly multi-engined planes.

Fairchild Cornells were flown at many of the Elementary Flying Training Schools of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. According to the Bomber Command Museum of Canada’s website, 1,642 planes of this kind were constructed in Canada and used as trainers for the duration of the Second World War. The Estevan base mainly used Avro Ansons, but several Cornells were stored here towards the end of the war.

Parts of the Bolingbroke Fraser have come from Manitoba. These planes served as patrol bombers on the Canadian Atlantic and Pacific coasts in 1940-44, and were also used as a trainer by the RCAF. Once the need for training the pilots for the war remained in the past, the planes were sold to the general population. Often, they would lose wings up to the engines right at the airport for easier transportation. That was the case with all the planes that came from Estevan as they had to go through the cement bridge, and with wings, they would be too wide to fit.

The centrepiece of Fraser’s open-air museum – the Avro Anson – is still sitting on its wheels and is in better shape than most of the pieces. It was towed to the property from the Estevan area. Fraser said bringing all these planes to one yard was an adventure of its own.

“We’ve travelled down the road in the middle of the night with some of those loads. And we had policemen passing us shaking their heads,” he recalled.

Most people bought the machines to use around the farms or yards for anything but flying. However, for Fraser and his brother, the reason for acquiring this collection was different.

“We were interested in flying in general and they were interesting things to have,” Fraser said.

“We imagined we might find enough pieces to come close to building one, but it was too expensive.”

By the time Fraser started buying the planes, most of them wouldn’t have motors, and would also miss a lot of other pieces. He was collecting the relics for about six to seven years, and he said they probably came close to having all metal parts needed for putting one plane together, but wooden parts were already gone.

With the cost of rebuilding a plane that would be flyable being too high, the project never came to fruition. The family just studied what they acquired and tinkered what they could, and eventually, the collection turned into a spontaneous open-air private exhibition.

Fraser said his cousin was a tail gunner and a bomber, who took some of his training in Manitoba, then went through the Second World War and returned home. He shared his experiences with his family, but military planes weren’t his thing anymore.

“He would never get in an airplane again,” Fraser said.

A wildland fire went through the museum in 2011, destroying the remaining combustible parts of the planes and leaving the collection in a poor shape. However, before the fire, Fraser shipped parts and even a full plane to different museums and private collectors across Canada. They worked a lot with museums in Brandon and Calgary.

While many planes that Fraser collected at his property now have nothing but the frames left, Hinzman said that these remnants remain important historic evidence.They serve as a reminder of the local input in fighting and winning the war, tell the story of the feat of predecessors and teach new generations about the past of the area.

Nature is slowly taking over the historic relics, but the old frames are still telling the history of the area.

This Avro Anson sitting in the centre of the open-air museum still has its wheels and is in better shape than other pieces.

The wartime plane collection was put together by Terry Fraser and his brother in late 1970s-early 1980s.

A field fire that went through the collection in 2011 destroyed all the remaining wooden pieces.

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Facebook paid ads aren’t the best route It was a post that appeared on Facebook from the Government of Saskatchewan last week – an elevated risk of COVID-19 in Estevan due to variants of concern.

And it featured a lot of the warnings we’re used to hearing. Take the necessary precautions to keep ourselves and others safe. Stay home if you have symptoms, other than to arrange a COVID-19 test. And if someone in your house has symptoms, the entire household should remain home until test results are known.

The government asked us to reduce activities outside of the home, work from home if possible, order food through takeout or curbside pickup options, and to avoid unnecessary travel to Estevan if possible.

But it was the method in which it was posted that irked some: a paid advertisement through Facebook, rather than a more traditional means.

There wasn’t a press release specific to Estevan that had been issued previously for other areas of the province. There wasn’t a message on the Facebook pages of the Government of Saskatchewan or the Saskatchewan Health Authority, an approach taken routinely by the government in the past 13 months.

Just the paid advertisement with no traceable location.

An over-reliance on Facebook is a risky strategy. While it might seem like everyone is

on the social media platform, that’s not the case.

You can’t just post it on Facebook and hope that everyone will find out about it. And when there’s no traceable location (as was the case this time), it becomes even worse.

The press release would have been a more effective way to get the word out immediately, and then they could have used Facebook as the supplementary resource.

The government says that they have alluded to the rising number of variants of concern in Estevan in their previous daily COVID updates, but that’s also easy to miss when you consider how much information there is in the daily COVID updates, and that the information on variants of concern is near the bottom of the news release.

As for those upset about the don’t travel to Estevan warning, the government says that was covered in the April 11 COVID update, but only Weyburn and Moose Jaw were subject to don’t travel advisories.

The paid Facebook message also reinforced the ongoing polarizing realities of the pandemic. It further fuelled the fear that some are experiencing, and gave others a platform to express their antipandemic and anti-restriction opinions – comments they’ve reiterated time after time.

You could make a case that we’re in the first wave of COVID-19 in Estevan. We’ve had cases before. There were 25 active cases in Estevan’s

South East Zone 4 last fall, with a lot of them from Estevan, but 25 is a relatively small number compared to what some Saskatchewan small cities have experienced in the last year.

There was a peak of 38 active cases in Zone 4 in January, but most of those cases were not in Estevan. There were 98 cases in Zone 4 on Sunday, a new high, and for the first time in months, we’ve had outbreaks declared. There were cases reported at the Estevan Comprehensive School and other schools in the southeast, and some businesses have closed their doors to the public.

Once it became clear that Regina was a hotspot for variants of concern, it was almost inevitable that the variants would make their way here, since there is a lot of travel that occurs between Estevan and Regina, even during a pandemic.

Hopefully, we can get our numbers down to a more manageable level, although the days of having the fewest number of active cases in the province might be over.

As for right now, we shouldn’t need a paid advertisement from the provincial government to warn us about the precautions we need to take to stay safe.

But if the government wants to warn us, they should look at other methods of communication, such as press releases, rather than hoping everyone will see their paid Facebook message.

Feels like my optimism is burning off On Monday, B.C. announced the extension of all COVID-19 measures through the May long weekend. Alberta hardly lifted their restraints. Manitoba expanded their restrictions amid the third wave as well.

So far through the pandemic, Saskatchewan and our southeast corner felt like a safer island of relative freedom. Yes, we also had masks and bubbles, but it still was way better than what my friends experienced in B.C., Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.

Many places that are shut down almost everywhere else have remained open here lately.

Even though I quit doing nails after the first wave (I'll never forget those Panda's claws I grew back then), I was able to have many other services in my life. I kept up with my indoor sport routine through the fall, winter and into the spring.

I could go shopping not only for what I needed but also for what I wanted. I could choose to eat out or order food to go. I could watch a movie in a theatre and do a lot of other things people in other provinces and places couldn't.

All that was our southeast Saskatchewan COVID reality, and we also hardly had any active cases. Until recently.

I assume numerous factors tilted our boat.

Spring is known to be the season for viral disease. The mutated and more contagious variants of COVID-19 also didn't help. The relative freedom of indoor gatherings probably also added to the picture. And here we are, in the middle of the third wave.

I guess the hardest hit was when kids were sent home for online learning. It's tough on the students, it's tough on the teachers, it's tough

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It wasn't anyone's preference, and it was also done for everyone's safety, and it had to be done, but all that doesn't make it much easier.

In general, our restrictions are still softer and are due for review on April 26. Originally I was pretty confident that students would return to schools if not on that day, then a bit later.

Back then it seemed that we would be able to curve the wave down in a matter of three weeks.

The weather was so beautiful, and it was hard to believe that it was COVID season again.

And I was sure kids would soon get back to in-person learning.

But as time goes by and every COVID-19 report so far keeps bringing in steady high numbers, my optimism is dissolving. We are still doing better than many other places, but we are doing worse than ourselves, which is sad.

As I'm writing this column, I don't know what this week will bring in the sense of further announcements. But I know that I'm not that confident about how the rest of the school year will look like anymore. I still have a glimpse of hope that if not by next Monday, then in a couple more weeks we will be out enjoying our little free island again with kids spending time with friends at school and not the gadgets in

their rooms, with probably small, but still joyful bubbles comprised of our loved ones and with just a sense of some kind of normality.

However, with the current caseload, I don't see how it can be done safely and in a way that we don't raise the numbers even further, thus overloading the healthcare system.

There is also another concern that I have in the back of my mind. My city of origin along with the rest of Russia is now going through the wave of secondary cases. People who had COVID-19 early on in the pandemic are now getting sick again. And quite often I hear that the second case is no different from the first one.

They do have vaccines available for everyone free of charge.

However, I'm assuming those who had the virus before often hope for longer immunity and don't get artificially immunized in time to prevent second exposure. And it's hard to judge yet, how much vaccination has changed anything there.

On the other hand, the progress with vaccination in Saskatchewan is something that brings my optimism back a bit. There is progress. Again, compared to other places we are moving forward not too fast but at least steadily, and hopefully fast enough to get the majority immunized before the next viral season comes.

I really hope that mass vaccination will become the solution. We are ready to open a new page, where COVID-19 is still probably the reality, but at least is a tamed one.

We are yet to see how different vaccines affect the situation. But it seems that the "adventure" we found ourselves in may end up being way longer and way more complicated than most of us originally assumed.

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They must not like me in Tunisia Spam calls were the trending topic Thursday morning in the Estevan area.

People were complaining about receiving a series of calls from Tunisia in a short period of time.

It had to be a scam. Why else would someone in a north African country repeatedly call a phone number in southeast Saskatchewan?

I’m guessing the callers weren’t looking to talk about the weather, or to learn how to properly pronounce Estevan or Saskatchewan.

And how many of us actually know someone currently in Tunisia? Beautiful country, but I’d have no reason to pick up the phone.

Needless to say, local residents weren’t happy about getting bombarded with phone calls from Tunisia, and they did what people do to vent in this day and age: they turned to social media.

Some of them went as far as to post their phone records, with numerous calls in a one-hour span. Others created Bingo games for the location of the scam callers. And some theorized why they didn’t receive phone calls from Tunisia.

(You have to wonder how many people can actually locate Tunisia on a map, identify its flag or name its capital. Hint: it’s on the Mediterranean Sea).

While people’s phones were going crazy, my phone was eerily silent. Nobody from Tunisia tried to call me that day. And none of them have called me since.

I’m not sure why I don’t have a series of calls from Tunisia on my phone records. Perhaps they focused on one particular prefix number, such as 421. My phone is a 461 number. But that theory seems far-fetched.

Maybe it’s because they found out that I’m not the guy to turn to for money. Or maybe it’s because they didn’t want to talk to me.

Regardless, I wasn’t bothered. And I’m not complaining.

Am I knocking on wood? Will I get bombarded by phone calls from Tunisia, or another country, once this opinion piece is out?

SaskTel was understandably a lightning rod for criticism.

People don’t want to have a series of spam and scam phone calls.

Most people are too busy to answer all those calls. (If those scam calls interrupted a phone game you were playing, then you will get no sympathy from me).

I just hope that people didn’t take out their frustrations on a SaskTel customer service employee who had nothing to do with this situation.

And I hope that SaskTel takes steps to prevent this from happening again.

As an aside, about 2 1/2 years ago, I cut the landline at my condo and went exclusively with a cellular phone. I was probably one of the last people in my age group in Estevan to still have a landline.

Since that time, I think I can count on one hand the number of bogus telemarketer and scam calls I have received.

I’m sure I’ll eventually get a series of scam phone calls from somebody halfway around the world. And by the time the third or the fourth phone call has come through, I’ll be eager to chuck my phone up against the wall. I might even create a drinking game for each call I receive, if it happens outside of office hours.

After the experiences that others have had during the past week, I’m sure that I’ll know better than to answer.

SaskTel will apologize for the inconvenience all of these interruptions have called, and they’ll enact measures to keep this from happening again.

But the scammers will find a way to get ahead of the phone company.

And after a brief period of time, I’ll return my attention to other topics that have a far greater bearing on my day to day lives than scam calls from halfway around the world.

Mayor thankful for support in provincial budget The editor: To Estevan MLA Lori Carr, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the funding that the province has provided to our community with $215,000 for the early learning and childcare agreement, programing and additional supports which will compliment existing services that support

families ability to raise healthy children.

The commitment of $270,00 for the start of the planning for the longterm care facility in Estevan will be a big boost, and the money for the start-up of the Police Action Crisis Team will see police help community members with mental health.

Also beneficial will be the increase of 14 beds at the addiction treatment

centre located at St. Joseph's Hospital in Estevan, as well as completing the passing lanes on Highway 39 from Estevan to Corrine.

Thank you so much again in helping with these needs to our city.

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April storm brought muchneeded precipitation; created problems with area highways The storm that hit southeast Saskatchewan last week brought some moisture that was sorely needed for to the area, but it proved to be a problem for people looking to travel.

The system brought rain when it hit the area on April 11. The rain became snow in the afternoon, and dumped several inches of heavy, wet snow.

Travel became hazardous in the evening of April 12, with travel not recommended advisories issued for all highways in close proximity to Estevan.

The junction of Highway 39 and the truck bypass north of the city was closed April 12 because multiple semis were blocking Highway 39 coming off the bypass.

A short time later, Highway 39 from Estevan to Midale was shut down.

It remained closed until the following morning.

Meanwhile, the highways with travel not recommended advisories included Highway 18 from Oungre to the junction with Highway 9, Highway 9 from the junction with Highway 18 to the Canada-U.S. border, Highway 47 from the Canada-U.S. border to Highway 1, Highway 39 from Estevan to the CanadaU.S. border, Highway 350 from Torquay to the Canada-U.S. border, and Highway 361 between Highways 47 and 9.

The Saskatchewan RCMP sent out an email late on April 12, asking motorists to refrain from travelling for that night in the entire southeast portion of the province.

City of Estevan crews were out clearing the snow from some of the troublesome areas of the city so that motorists could navigate their way through the streets.

Contractors were busy clearing the snow from parking lots in the city during several days.

As for the RM of Estevan, Deputy

The storm that hit southeast Saskatchewan earlier this month created some beautiful scenery and brought much-needed precipitation, but caused problems for local highways. Photo by Ana Bykhovskaia Reeve Don Hilstrom said their crews worked hard to clear the snow from the grid roads.

“Following the heaviest part of the storm, the guys got out at 5 in the morning with three graders and a loader. The snow blowing didn’t do much good because the snow was so heavy and wet, and it couldn’t blow back,” said Hilstorm.

Crews cleared the snow all day so that the people could get out of their driveways.

The RM has nearly 500 kilometres

of roads to tend to.

“It takes a little bit of doing, so everybody doesn’t get done all at once, obviously. There’s some people that have to wait a little longer.”

Crews were back at it in the subsequent days to take care of the rest of the roads.

In an average snowstorm, two graders in two days can get the roads cleared, Hilstrom said. But with the heavy, wet snow, it was more challenging.

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McIntyre family and friends fight CF Since the community won’t be able to have an inperson Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis (CF) History event this year, a local family is once again doing its part for the cause.

Team McIntyre Family and Friends is in the midst of fundraising for the virtual walk.

Kasey McIntyre, whose son Liam has CF, said she spoke with a family member whose club did a bottle drive fundraiser, and the McIntyres thought it was a great idea to do something safely to keep fundraising for the fight against CF. Her father Ron Dunville reached out to SARCAN, and anyone can drop off their bags of empty pop cans and bottles at the kiosk at the local SARCAN or at other depots in the province.

“You go to the side door with your cans and donations, and at the kiosk you can enter our team name, Team McIntyre. And then you just put down the number of bags you have and it prints out your ticket and a receipt, and we’re doing this until the end of May.”

People can also make arrangements with Dunville to drop off the empties at his home and then take them to SARCAN. Team McInt y re has loved doing fundraisers in the past, such as a barbecue at the Southern Plains Coop or a sale at the Estevan Farmers’ Market, because they get to see people in the community. The lack of interaction has been the biggest challenge as they collect donations this year.

The recycling fundraiser has gone really well thus far.

There are about 10 people on the team, between kids and adults. As of Monday afternoon, they had raised $2,405, and their goal is $3,000 this year.

They selected that amount because they have never raised $3,000. “ We just want to let people know that we are still fundraising, because people might not know right now that we even are.”

The slogan for this year’s CF Virtual Walk is Go Further. It’s asking who do you go further for. Because of the family’s love for Liam,

they’re rallying for him because he faces challenges every day, and so do other people who have CF. People who want to support the virtual walk can also visit the Walk for Cystic Fibrosis website. The national virtual walk will be on May 30, and on that day, Team McIntyre has challenged themselves to do some form of exercise, such as walking, biking or hiking.

And they will make posters to connect with as many people as possible.

Last year her brother Cole Dunville rode a bicycle from Estevan to Bienfait.

“The whole idea of the physical fitness challenge like the walk that we normally do is to feel what they feel when you’re breathing and struggling and you’re thinking ‘Oh my gosh, I can’t do this,’ but you can, because they do,” said McIntyre.

Last year team members also hung the posters at the Dunville home, and anyone that drove by supportively honked their horns in awareness for CF. It allowed them to stay in touch with the community.

It’s very important to help this fundraiser, because it is national, and the money that goes back to CF makes

a big difference. “ We’re still going to do that this year to connect across everywhere so that

people can see that we’re still raising awareness for cystic fibrosis. It’s just a little different,” said McIntyre.

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Ken, Kasey, Abigail, and Liam McIntyre are part of a team looking to make cystic fibrosis history. Photo submitted

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Daralee Kittelson joins the Mercury sales team The Estevan Mercury is excited to announce the hiring of Daralee Kittelson as a new sales representative.

Her first day on the job was April 12.

Kittelson comes to the Mercury after spending 16 years in the administrative side of the oil and gas industry, and she believes now was the time to do something different.

Most recently, she was working with Whitecap Resources. Kittelson had been with Torc Oil and Gas until it merged with Whitecap.

She has found the job at the Mercury to be an exciting and creative new opportunity.

“I’m liking the change, and I think I made the right choice to try something new,” she said.

Kittelson is looking forward to getting out and talking to the people in the community about

what the Mercury can do for them, with the options it has for print and online, along with other promotional opportunities.

“It will be nice to get out and meet people. Every day is different around here. I do know lots of people around town from my years in oil and gas. I know a lot of business owners on that side of things as well.”

She also has her own store downtown, Jewels and Jems Furniture Redesigns, which opened last year, and that has allowed her to meet a lot of people in the retail community. It offers custom furniture refinishing for clients’ existing furniture, sells furniture that it has refurbished in the store, and offers a variety of workshops.

She has experienced what the Mercury can do for a business, particularly a new business.

“A lot of people are stuck in

the social media world right now, and don’t realize the benefits from print ads and other things that the Mercury does besides the paper,” she said.

A lifelong Estevan resident, she is proud to live in the community with her husband Cory and son Andin. In the community, she is a board member of the Envision Counselling and Support Centre and is the junior Olympic program co-ordinator at the Estevan Archery Club.

“We’re big into sports in our house. My son’s in minor hockey and he plays baseball and he’s very active … so my husband and I do a lot of volunteering with that stuff. My husband coaches minor hockey,” she said.

Kittelson is also involved with Shop Estevan and the Downtown Business Association through her business.

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Small modular nuclear reactor study released The premiers of Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Ontario and Alberta joined virtually to release a study by power utilities in three partner provinces and to formally welcome Alberta as a signatory to the small modular reactor (SMR) memorandum of understanding (MOU).

With the addition of Alberta to the MOU, all provinces involved have agreed to collaborate on the advancement of SMRs as a clean energy option to address climate change and regional energy demands, while supporting economic growth and innovation.

The SMR feasibility study, formally requested as part of the MOU in December 2019, concludes that the development of SMRs would support domestic energy needs, curb greenhouse gas emissions and position Canada as a global leader in this emerging technology.

SMRs are nuclear reactors that produce 300 megawatts (MW) of electricity or less. They can support large established grids, small grids,

remote off-grid communities and resource projects.

The study, conducted by Ontario Power Generation, Bruce Power, NB Power and SaskPower, identifies three streams of SMR project proposals for consideration by the governments of Ontario, New Brunswick and Saskatchewan.

Stream 1 proposes a first grid-scale SMR project of approximately 300 MW constructed at the Darlington nuclear site in Ontario by 2028. Subsequent units in Saskatchewan would follow, with the first SMR projected to be in service in 2032.

Stream 2 involves two fourth generation, advanced small modular reactors that would be developed in New Brunswick through the construction of demonstration units at the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station.

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Through ongoing support and collaborations, these advanced technologies could start being deployed as early as 2030 in support of the industrial needs in areas like Saskatchewan and Alberta, and indeed around the globe.

Stream 3 proposes a new class of micro-SMRs designed primarily to replace the use of diesel in remote communities and mines. A five-MW gas-cooled demonstration project is under way at Chalk River, Ont., with plans to be in service by 2026.

The report identifies the potential for all three streams to create employment and economic growth benefits for Canada, as well as opportunities to export technology and expertise to address global issues such as climate change and energy reliability.

The next action identified in the MOU is development of a joint strategic plan, to be drafted in collaboration by the governments of Sas-

katchewan, Ontario, New Brunswick and Alberta. The plan is expected to be completed in the spring of 2021.

The partner provinces will continue to work together and across the nuclear industry, to help ensure Canada remains at the forefront of nuclear innovation, while creating new opportunities for jobs, economic growth, innovation and a lower-carbon future.

“Today’s announcement confirms the commitment of our provinces to advancing SMRs as a clean energy option, leveraging the strength and knowledge of each of our jurisdictions,” said Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe. “This study confirms the feasibility of small modular reactors in Canada and outlines a path forward to deploy this new clean, safe, reliable and competitively priced power. This new technology will help attract investment, create highskilled jobs and contribute to our growing economy.”

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“Alberta has always been committed to clean, affordable energy,” said Alberta Premier Jason Kenney. “Small modular reactors are an exciting new technology that could be used in the future to significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions, for example by generating power for Canadian oilsands producers.

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CAPP promoting the value of the oil and gas sector The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) has been reaching out to communities in an effort to promote the importance of the oil and gas sector to the Canadian economy, and those efforts have come to Estevan.

Kelly McTaggart, an advisor for community engagement with CAPP, made a couple of presentations to Estevan during the past week.

The first was a virtual PowerPoint speech to the Estevan Chamber of Commerce on April 14 that saw her talk to chamber members and then answer questions from the audience.

The other was to Estevan city council April 19, in which she talked for 10 to 15 minutes, and then answered questions from council members.

McTaggart said she wanted to give a global energy update to the chamber, with forecasts for energy demand and the place of the Canadian

and Saskatchewan oil and gas markets.

In both instances, she spoke to her audience via Zoom. “ What we’re looking at right now with CAPP is the context within this postpandemic world,” McTaggart said. “Canadians are really looking for ways to reboot the economy and get people back to work.”

A lot of what they’re presenting ties in with the Government of Saskatchewan’s 2020-2030 growth plan, which envisions approximately 100,000 new jobs. McTaggart believes the oil and gas industry is poised to help create those jobs.

There are about 3,500 people in the province employed by the energy sector, she said, and CAPP wants to see the number grow.

When CAPP talks to chambers and municipal councils across the province, the organization is looking to provide perspective on the

economy and opportunities for growth, along with policy they’ll be working on for the next year.

CAPP has a manager of operations that has been working in the province for a number of years, and McTaggart’s role is to provide the operational updates.

“All of the jurisdictions that we present in have interest in the oil and gas industry, especially from the chambers of commerce perspective,” said McTaggart.

There’s quite a lot of support and interest in the province for oil and gas, but McTaggart sees her role in informing those who might be conditional supporters of the industry, or who require more information.

She’ll talk about how clean technology and innovation have a huge stake, especially as the province moves into economic recovery mode.

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PROCLAMATION Respect for Life

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Recognition of the inherent dignity of each member of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in a society

WHEREAS

lack of respect for human life has historically resulted in acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind,

WHEREAS

all human life, is sacred and anything which violates this principal indicates lack of respect for human life within our society.

WHEREAS

it is essential to renew in society the inherent value of each human life, and thereby disarm the attacks made upon it,

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED: l, Roy Ludwig, Mayor of the City of Estevan do hereby proclaim the month of April 2021 to be Respect for Life Month in the City of Estevan and I urge all citizens to take notice of the special events for awareness at this time.

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The construction of pipelines is always a discussion point in Canada, but CAPP is also looking clean tech opportunities, innovation, and policies and regulatory competitiveness issues.

CAPP also wants to know how communities are doing, not just from an industry perspective, but generally as communities cope with the challenges of COVID-19.

CAPP hopes to see Saskatchewan be among the most attractive jurisdictions for oil and gas investment, and they feel it’s consistent with the province’s objective with their growth plan. They look for ward to working with local communities, the province and those who are part of the economic recovery strategy.

Kelly McTaggart with the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers. Photo submitted have restricted energy companies who produce or sell fossil fuel products from sponsoring or advertising with the City of Regina drew a lot of attention and criticism from the energy sector and elsewhere.

That motion was later rescinded.

CAPP had planned to speak to the business community and councils before the controversial motion was put forward in January.

“When we started having discussions with council, and provided some infor-

mation on that, I think it’s really the information that is needed to provide the context, which is industry is a big part of the province, and people are generally very supportive of it.”

These presentations are happening across Western Canada because of the need to get people back to work and promote the industry.

CAPP also wants to address some of the misconceptions associated with oil and gas.

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Sask. Oil and Gas Show postponed to 2022 The organizers of the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show in Weyburn have announced that the event, scheduled for early June, has been postponed to 2022.

In an email sent to exhibitors Thursday afternoon, event chairperson Dan Cugnet said that as the 2021 Saskatchewan Oil & Gas Show dates have rapidly approached, the organizers have done their utmost to come up with a plan that would allow for: a safe show for all those in attendance, value for their exhibitors and an event the board could successfully deliver based on their very high standards.

Due to the ongoing issues and risks of COVID-19, they decided to delay the show by a year to June 1 and 2, 2022.

“The comfort level of many of our exhibitors and

stakeholders, and their feedback has changed in recent days. As such, we no longer have consensus as a board to proceed at this time.”

This includes the golf tournament, which will be delayed as well to June 2022. “ We strongly believe that this is in the best interest of everyone involved.

The Saskatchewan Oil & Gas Show has always been a first-class event celebrating our sector and the amazing people that make it a success,” Cugnet wrote in the letter.

“Our show is about atmosphere, crowds, fun, and lots of hands on interacting with vendors, equipment, and camaraderie. If we were to proceed, it would be a much-diminished experience, lacking many of those things above that make it so great and memorable each year. You all deserve better

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Cugnet said they are thrilled to have announced their award recipients and look forward to honouring and recognizing them all in person in June 2022.

“They are each deserving as contributors to the Oil and Gas sector, but more importantly, they deserve these accolades and acknowledgement for being leaders in our communities.”

This is obviously not what anyone had hoped or planned would be the case for this show, he said, but it is the prudent way to proceed at this time with all variables weighed. The Saskatchewan Oil & Gas Show has been the premier showcase for the entire energy sector in this province for the last 40 years, and they plan to keep it that way for the next 40 years as well.

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Pro-Life benches to be added to parks Pro-Life Estevan and Area has sponsored three benches that will be located in Estevan parks this year, and they hope to have a few more in the future.

In an email to the Mercury, Pro-Life president and office co-ordinator Bridget Bittman said Lois Reetz, their ProLife Board district representative, saw the idea of a memorial bench from the provincial Choose Life magazine. The bench she brought forward was marble so the organization set about looking for a more affordable option.

The local organization came up with several simple options with a recognizable symbol and a slogan.

“These were brought before our board during our annual general meeting in June and the small feet with the heart around it and ‘Always Remembered’ (as a slogan) was the board’s choice.

We felt this included all those who hurt from the loss of a child,” Bittman wrote.

Pro-Life presented its ideas

to KRJ Custom Fabricating in Estevan for pricing and Randy Franke came up with what Bittman called a “wonderful, affordable” option. He put it into design for the organization, which was approved.

They then took the offer to Rod March, the parks and facilities manager for the City of Estevan, and Bittman said he liked the design.

“Because of the positive reception, I approached the board to do three as Rod had mentioned many of the parks in Estevan were in need of new benches and so we picked three parks to have our benches installed as soon as the snow is behind us and the ground is ready.”

The benches will be at Torgeson Park, the Immaculate Heart High Park and the Dennis Moore Centennial Park this year.

“We are delighted that we can provide something to the City of Estevan which can be enjoyed by all ages and hope

next year, we can manufacture and install three more,” said Bittman.

The Immaculate Heart High Park was the first site chosen because of the proximity to the Churchill Playpark and Hillview Manor, as well as the popularity of the walking trail around the park and into the valley.

When they decided to add more benches, Torgeson Park was selected due to its proximity to the Estevan Comprehensive School. Bittman said they would love to install another one there for students enjoying some fresh air and perhaps eating their lunch at Torgeson. Quite a few of the existing benches need to be upgraded in that park, she said.

The third park was chosen because it has the newest splash park installed by the City and the parks manager said existing benches need to be replaced. “ We love to be able to provide some support to young families,” said Bittman.

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Parents, co-workers, partners and friends are likely experiencing these feelings as well, and we can attribute them to COVID-19 burnout, a normal reaction to the extra work, emotion and stress related to the pandemic.

Burnout is a physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress.

In the southeast, many people are feeling the lack of control over daily life since day-to-day decisions about our activities are being made for us, such as who we can see or where we can go.

What can you do? Concentrating on the things that we can control helps to limit the sense of being overwhelmed. As individuals, we can only control our own thoughts, actions and behaviours, which in turn helps us to stay present.

Focus on engaging the senses through mindfulness to help remain in the present. For example, during your morning coffee you can be more present by asking yourself what colour is it, how does it taste, what temperature is it, what does the mug look like and what sounds do you notice around you?

Another strategy is the 5-43-2-1 Grounding Method to quiet the mind. Focus on five things that can be seen, four things that

can be touched, three things that can be heard, two things that can be smelled and one thing that can be tasted. Focus on as many details in each stage as possible to increase the benefits.

To cope with burnout, try building connections and sharing experiences with those close to you. Reaching out to a professional counsellor, support line or even a family member or friends can decrease loneliness and isolation whether in-person, over the phone or virtually.

Lastly, engage in self-compassion. Remind yourself that it is normal to operate differently than usual. This may include taking a break to be alone, practising positive affirmations or nurturing friendships. These things may be challenging to begin with when experiencing burnout but starting small and building up can help.

You are not alone. If you need someone to talk to, contact Envision Counselling and Support Centre to find out more about our rapid access programs like Walk-In Counselling and Bridging the Distance. These programs accommodate both in-person and telephone needs. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1.

What’s essential these days?

“Please keep shopping and travelling to essential needs only.”

As if we haven’t heard those words.

Essential is the key word in our lives these days; your grocery shopping list, like mine, is broken down like this: “will get if it’s on sale,” “really need” or “absolutely essential.” Gone are the days of browsing through the mall before catching the bus back home.

The former, as I’ve mentioned in other articles, formed much of my

social life. While neither of those things are deemed “essential” they definitely filled my life with enjoyment.

Back to the question of what’s essential, though.

This week I was speaking with a family member living in Toronto and she noted that pandemic restrictions have created an entirely new definition of what it means to be considered essential.

“In the large store where we buy groceries, major sections have been closed off – we can’t even

buy socks now,” she told me. I guess the warming weather does make those items less essential so let’s hope things improve before winter returns.

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Estevan Art Gallery and Museum helps community to get ready for Mother’s Day

By Ana Bykhovskaia The Estevan Art Gallery and Museum (EAGM) is set to treat the community with some delicacies.

They recently rolled out their newest fundraiser, which offers the community a variety of Mother’s Day-themed charcuterie boxes. The sets will make a great gift for anyone, and the fundraiser will also help the EAGM to keep their programming going.

“We are working with the Southern Plains Co-op, and we are putting together different deli meats, cheeses, delicatessens and sweets. A charcuterie board is a board that you put a

whole bunch of delicatessens on, like cut-up meats, specialty pickles, jams, etc.,” said Amber Andersen, the EAGM’s director/curator.

“It’s little bits and bytes to share with people. We are not including the board, but the box will include all these different kinds of treats for people.”

To partake in the fundraiser, one would place an order with the EAGM, and then the co-op will put together all the preferred treats. And the charcuterie box itself is $50.

Boxes can be supplemented with white or red wine.

The gallery has also been working with local artist Ruth Langweiser, who made limited

edition handmade stemless ceramic glasses, which can be added to the package for $20 more.

“The idea is that we will get a percentage of each of the different items that you order and that goes towards us, which we’ll put towards our programming,” Andersen explained.

Since not everything can be covered by government grants, the money raised will help with potential expenses for exhibitions, whether it’s for the museum or the gallery, as well as with contactless and inperson classes and the community outreach programs, working with seniors, kids and the broader population through

projects like Inside Out. It’s the first time the EAGM is running this kind of fundraiser.

“We wanted to figure out a way to do a contactless fundraiser. So from beginning to end, you never have to be in contact with anybody, and it’s still going to provide a really

unique gift whether that’s for your mother or for whoever you want to treat,” Andersen said.

The EAGM will not only put everything together, but they also will bring the package right to the doors.

The fundraiser is ongoing, and everything is available

in a variety of packages/addons, for contactless delivery on Mother’s Day, May 9, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

For more information or to order a package contact Andersen at director@eagm. ca or call 634-7644.

Orders will be accepted until May 1.

City announces details for Clean Sweep campaign The City of Estevan has announced the details for the 2021 Operation Clean Sweep clean-up campaign.

From May 10-16, residents can join in Operation Clean Sweep.

“Residents are spending time enjoying the outdoors, and this initiative is a great way to get our community in tip-top shape for everyone to enjoy the beauty of our city,” said Norm Mack, the manager of roads and drainage for the City of Estevan.

“Commercial properties will not be included in the operation, but we do encourage all properties to participate.

In the past, some businesses and organizations even went out and cleaned ditches and their properties. Everyone can make a difference.”

On the first two days of the program, May 10 and 11, City of Estevan crews will be picking up trash at the city entrances and outlying areas and city-owned properties, including green spaces such as boulevards, medians, parks and natural areas.

Rebecca Westling, the destination market communications consultant for the City of Estevan, said she hopes to see residents join city employees in cleaning up properties.

She’s confident that the city crews will be able to get out for the cleanup. Last year they did not do so in May, because of the uncertainty associated with the pandemic and the restrictions that were in place.

For the third and fourth days, May 12 and 13, crews will be making their way through residential areas, in the north half of the city on May 12 and southside on May 13, to pick up contained organic waste material such as twigs, leaves and yard refuse, which will need to be placed in the front driveway.

Branches must be bun-

dled in three-foot lengths and leaves and yard refuse must be bagged. Items must be on the driveway before 8 a.m. on May 12 for the north and May 13 for the south. The city says callbacks will not be accepted.

“This program is designed to help keep our community clean, get it prepared for when things start to get green, and when residents are enjoying the time outdoors, and make it a beautiful initiative for the city,” said Westling.

To end the week-long event, the City of Estevan landfill will be holding a free landfill weekend from May 14-16. The event applies to the City of Estevan residents and their residential waste only. Commercial waste will still be accepted, but regular tipping fees will apply.

During the free landfill

weekend, freon appliances are not included, and hazardous waste material is not accepted.

Landfill hours are May 14 from 8 a.m.-8 p.m., and May 15 and 16 from 9 a.m.6 p.m.

Westling noted that the free landfill weekend is typically held during the Victoria Day long weekend, but since the long weekend is later in May this year, and since it’s been so nice out until recently, the free landfill weekend was moved up a week.

Clean Sweep has had a great response in the past, she said, and residents have used it as a tool to get their homes cleaned up.

“People, from now until the clean-up week, they start doing a lot of yard work and they start getting things ready,” said Westling.

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Tanner Jeannot has added more firsts in his remarkable story that has taken him from the hockey arenas of southeast Saskatchewan to the NHL. The Oxbow hockey product, who is in his first season with the NHL’s Nashville Predators, scored his first career NHL goal in the Preds’ 7-2 victory over the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Tampa Bay Lightning, on April 13.

Jeannot scored on a rebound with 5:26 to play in the third period. It was also Jeannot’s first point in the NHL, and it came on Jeannot’s first shot on goal in the big leagues.

“It was amazing. Something that every hockey player dreams of doing is being able to play and score in the NHL,” Jeannot told the Mercury. “It’s definitely something that I’ve worked my whole life for, and it was just really special to have it be with the Preds, and with all of the guys. They all made it really good; they were all really happy for me.”

Jeannot was in on a forecheck that forced turnover.

Teammate Yakov Trenin was in the slot when he took a shot that caused the rebound, and the puck came to Jeannot, who buried the opportunity on the open net.

“It wasn’t too much thinking, I was just going hard and I was fortunate to get the bounce,” said Jeannot.

Jeannot made his NHL debut in March. He’s in his third season in the Predators organization, having spent most of his first two seasons in the American Hockey League (AHL). So far this season, he has dominated the AHL, with 10 goals and 21 points in 13 games with the Chicago Wolves, which punched his ticket to the NHL. “It was a pretty big, special experience my first game. My eyes were probably a little bit

Tanner Jeannot holds the puck from his first goal in the NHL on April 13. Photo courtesy of the NHL’s Nashville Predators wide, getting out there for the first time. I didn’t play too much, but this time I feel a lot more confident, and I have been getting a little more ice time, which has been really good.”

It’s been a “crazy year,” he said.

“I just try to take it day by day and do everything I can to get better every single day,” said Jeannot. “If I continue to go with that mindset, I think good things will keep coming,

and I’m a firm believer that hard work never goes unnoticed and always pays off in the end.”

The team has been great to play with.They have helped him feel welcome. When he played that first NHL game, he led the team onto the ice and took the rookie lap on his own for the pre-game warmup.

His success is a testament to his hard work. Not only was Jeannot never drafted into the NHL, but he wasn’t drafted into

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the Western Hockey League, either, but he went on to play four seasons with the Moose Jaw Warriors in the Dub, and parlayed that performance into a free agent contract with Nashville.

He’s never forgotten his roots. He started playing his minor hockey in Oxbow, and later moved to Estevan to play for AA teams.

“Every step along the way is just a big part of developing

in your career. I started out in Oxbow as a little kid and found a love for the game, and continued to grow, and then I moved to Estevan. I had some good support and coaches there, and kept trying to get better and move along to the next level.”

And after he played his first NHL game, and after he scored that goal against Tampa, he received lots of congratulatory messages from people he knows in the southeast.

“After my first game, my phone was blowing up. I had so many messages of support, and everyone saying congratulations and that they’re proud, and everyone showing their support for me. And it was the same thing after I scored my first goal. It’s been really special to be able to see all those messages from back home. It’s been a little overwhelming. I’ve been trying to get back to everyone that I can.”

He hopes that young players in Saskatchewan and elsewhere realize that hard work never goes unnoticed, and they can keep trying to reach their goals and dreams.

“I just try to get myself better every day, and if that can be a good example for young kids that didn’t get drafted who are down, I went through all of that as well. I was never drafted into the WHL, and a lot of people I knew were, and lots of my friends were getting drafted, but I never was. I never gave up and ended up having all the same opportunities as those guys getting drafted.

“If you put the work in for something you really want, and you put the work in and keep being disciplined and following your dream, then anything’s possible.”

Hidden Valley looks forward to opening for the season A date hasn’t been set yet, but owner Brad Dutton looks forward to the start of the 2021 golf season at the Hideout Golf Course, located at the Hidden Valley Golf and RV Resort.

Dutton is optimistic the driving range can be open soon, and he looks forward to the staff coming in and getting to work.

As for the golf course, it wasn’t ready for any traffic when the rain and snow hit the Estevan area from April 11-13, and it won’t be open until there’s some heat. Some snowbanks were still lingering on the course late last week.

While the snow pushed back the start of the season, they needed the moisture.

“We were still very early in nature’s timetable of spring.

Yes, it was warm, but it’s still frozen. The ground is still frozen in places.”

He doesn’t believe any of the snow turned to runoff, so it soaked into the ground.

The course wintered well,

but it wasn’t overly cold during the winter, other than a two-week stretch in February.

The wind storm in January knocked down a few branches.

Dutton has been receiving lots of calls about when the course would be opening, with people burning up the phone lines.

“It’s a wonderful piece of nature down here. Golf is more than just a number of the card. It’s the company you keep and the nature you see throughout your game,” said Dutton.

Golf is a sport that people can continue to play during the pandemic, since social distancing isn’t an issue.

The provincial government ’s pandemic regulations for golf haven’t changed much, either. If anything, they’re a little more relaxed with golf courses, because tee times are now allowed every eight minutes.

“That doesn’t affect me, because I’m always every 10

minutes,” he said.

The resumption of tournaments is good news, he said, especially for the small, corporate tournaments that attract 10-30 people that have been played at Hidden Valley.

The course was scheduled to get new golf carts for this year, but they have not arrived yet, and Dutton said he hasn’t heard when they might be arriving. But his cart dealer has come through and saved the day, and is bringing Dutton a rental fleet to use, so carts will be available until the shipment arrives.

Hidden Valley has hired its maintenance staff for the upcoming year. All of the pro shop and clubhouse staff members are eager to get back to work, and they’re set up for another year.

He hopes The Hideout will be as busy this year as it was in 2019.

“Ever y tee time was booked from May 15 to September 30,” Dutton said.

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Calving season is underway

Even on nicer days, someone has to regularly check expecting cows as quite often the process of giving birth becomes complicated and requires assistance from farmers and sometimes the vet.

Once calves are born, cows lick them dry, which protects them from getting cold and sick on colder days. Their rough tongues also massage the newborns, stimulating them to get up and attempt their first-ever nursing.

An early spring allowed for a less stressful calving season at many ranches in the southeast Saskatchewan. On dry warmer days, herds are roaming in the fields adjacent to the yards, and dozens of young calves can be seen playing or napping not far from momma-cows all over the area. It only takes a few hours for the offsrings to get of the ground and try getting their first milk. Photos were taken on April 17 at the Krowicki family farm in the Oungre area. Photos by Anastasiia Bykhovskaia

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Local producer welcomes recent moisture An Estevan area agriculture producer was among those delighted to see the moisture that the region received earlier this month.

“It was huge. We really, really needed it,” said Troy Adams. “It was a really good thing to see for us.”

The precipitation started on April 11 as rain, and then shifted to snow as the temperatures dropped. Since the temperature hovered around zero for most of the storm, most of the moisture came as wet snow.

It’s hard to say how much precipitation was received, but Adams believes his farm received at least 20 centimetres of snow. And they received about two-tenths of an inch of rain.

The bonus is that the snow was wet, thick and heavy.

“It’s just the moisture that we needed, and a nice, slow melt, so it all settles into the ground nicely,” said Adams.

Once the fields dry up, he’ll be able to start seeding.

Many of his fellow producers are also looking forward to seeding’s start.

Prior to the snow arriving, he was facing the possibility of seeding into dry ground. It was something that concerned Adams.

“We were holding off,” said Adams. “We probably would have started this week on Monday (April 12), right when it started to snow. We were holding off until it warmed up a little more, and we were really waiting for some moisture.”

Other producers were happy to see the moisture as well, and it’s given them some optimism as they start the season.

A couple of producers that he knows had seed in the ground before the storm.

“I would think now everybody would be getting ready … to get out in the

field,” said Adams.

Adams family farms about 14,000 acres of land.

They expect to seed yellow peas, canola, wheat and durum, which is a normal rotation for them.

“We switch some things in and out. Sometimes there’s some soy beans and sometimes there’s some lentils and that sort of thing, but that’s where we settled in this year,” he said.

The dry conditions did have some influence in what they were going to grow, and they were locked in with seed and chemical when the precipitation arrived.

Adams said they will need some more moisture over the course of the spring. He expects this will be enough to keep the dust down and keep people satisfied temporarily, but there’s no sub-soil moisture out there at all, so they will need some really timely rains throughout the season to carry them through.

Adams Farms, located between Estevan and Torquay, was pleased to see the moisture last week. Photo by Brian Zinchuk

APAS releases rural connectivity report Following six months of research into the causes of poor rural internet and cellular service, the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has released the final

report and recommendations of its Rural Connectivity Task Force (RCTF).

“We’ve spent months meeting industry experts and researching the issue of rural

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Also during the annual meeting last month, the organization elected its executive for the upcoming year.

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Ian Boxall of Tisdale and Bill Prybylski of Willowbrook were re-elected as vice-presidents.

APAS Representatives also elected six directors to the APAS board for a two-year term, and other districts representatives.

Six resolutions were considered and passed during the virtual annual general meeting.

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Gilliland decided to join 4-H because an older brother and a couple of cousins were part of the club.

Kamryn Gilliland is in her 11th and final year in 4-H, and she has thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

Gilliland is a senior member with the Carievale 4-H Beef Club. She is thankful for the opportunity to showcase her cattle, and has earned awards for having grand champion steers, heifers and cow calves at the shows where she has competed.

Serving as a mentor for young members of the club has also been a positive experience.

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“The first year they were in it, I watched them and helped them out and got to participate with them, and then I went in it the next year,” said Gilliland.

4-H has allowed her to meet a bunch of new people in the cattle business, make new friends and expand her knowledge of cattle, she said.

Gilliland has also been part of district level curling, but hasn’t competed at the higher levels.

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“Maybe when I come back from school, I’ll help out with being a project leader,” she said.

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Creighton Lodge residents enjoy activities Submitted by Shelly Veroba I love to start the column out with a small discussion about the weather since it is the subject that comes up in almost all conversations.

The weather in March was delightful for most, however we were desperately seeking the rain so we are hoping for April showers.

I also need to talk about new staff members that we have working at Creighton Lodge. Rhonda Dzuba retired from homecare at the end of 2020, so we quickly asked her to come work with us. We appreciate everything Rhonda does for us, as she has also been a volunteer over the years and now that we have her as an employee, we feel blessed.

Bailey Farr has also been here since the end of 2020.

She came to us as a student for her career class but did so well that we hired her. Bailey plans to further her education one day, so we know we don’t have her for the long term, but we plan to enjoy her smile while we can.

Our newest employee is Colleen Stefiuk and we feel lucky to have her join our team. Colleen has many years’ experience working with seniors, which has us feeling confident that she will enjoy working at the lodge. Welcome to the team everyone.

Jean Wanner, who was a resident at the lodge for the past four years, has moved to her new home at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home. We miss seeing her on her daily walk and the lovely conversations that she would stop and have with each person she passed. Jean will be missed at our weekly Bingo games

and most of all as the fourth person in a game of cards.

Her nickname at the card table was the Queen of Hearts. Enjoy your new home Jean and we look forward to visiting with you in the future.

We welcomed two new faces. Marie Ritchie has moved into her new suite and seems to be settling in quite well. Marie has many friends who already live at the lodge so she has been busy catching up with them. Bertha Chicoine has also made Creighton Lodge her home.

Bertha is finding out that we have some of the best-kept recipe secrets that we aren’t scared to share with her. We are enjoying getting to know both of these ladies.

We had two movie days in March and we had mixed results. One of them was a harlequin romance which went over very well and the other was a modern-day com-

edy/romance that was not well received. But like all movie lovers, we will try again next month and see what the big screen has to bring.

We are still thankful for the popcorn and licorice. We are also enjoying the headphones that help us to hear the movie, which were purchased with donations. We love going to the Orpheum Theater to watch movies; we hope to plan an outing there this spring.

There were only two birthdays in March: Wanda Kjersem and Francis Mack.

The ladies both had birthday cakes ordered and were enjoyed by all. For the monthly birthday party, we celebrated with a special treat of cupcakes with confetti sprinkles as an added touch.

St. Mary’s School kids had visits with us by FaceTime on the iPad. Ted Fai and Elsie Ludtke love visiting

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SPRING Car Care Four essential car care tips

May is Car Care Month, which makes it a perfect time to highlight the importance of keeping your ride in top shape. Here are four tips for taking care of your car.

1. Wash it regularly Washing and waxing your car helps prevent the body and paint from getting damaged by corrosive debris such as road salt. Additionally, keeping your windshield, windows, mirrors and lights spotless improves how well you can see while driving.

2. Clean the interior It doesn’t take long for dust, dirt and crumbs to collect inside your car.

In addition to causing odours, contaminants can lead to bacteria growth and compromise the air quality in your car’s cabin. Keep the interior of your vehicle tidy by regularly vacuuming the seats and carpets, wiping down surfaces with a disinfectant cloth and

replacing the cabin air filter as needed.

3. Keep up with routine care To prevent breakdowns, make sure to get your car regularly serviced. Refer to the user’s manual to determine the recommended maintenance schedule for your type of car. Even better, find a reliable mechanic who can suggest a maintenance timeline after inspecting and servicing your vehicle.

4. Look out for problems Is your car making weird noises?

Does it handle differently? Or maybe a dashboard warning light has come on? Addressing issues right away, even if they seem minor, can help you avoid costly repairs and keep you safe on the road.

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Change the filters Your vehicle is equipped with oil, fuel, air and cabin air filters. Their primary function is to prevent contaminants from damaging components in the engine or other vehicle systems. During a tune-up, your mechanic will check the various filters and replace them if needed.

Replace the fluids The fluids in your car, including the engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid and power stee­ring fluid, are essential. In fact, they’re responsible for keeping your car running smoothly. It’s important to change these fluids at regular intervals to prevent potential breakdowns and damage to the engine.

Service the parts Your car’s ignition system is made up of a variety of electrical components that are susceptible to wear and tear. Issues with the ignition parts can result in the engine misfiring or not starting at all. During a tune-up, your mechanic will check to see whether the spark plugs, ignition wires and ignition coils are in good condition or need to be replaced.

Check the diagnostics When an issue occurs with the engine, your vehicle’s on-board diagnostics (OBD) system stores a repair code that can only be read by a specialized scanner. During a tuneup, your mechanic will scan the OBD system for repair codes in order to address potential engine problems.

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SPRING Car Care Five Tips for Keeping Your Idle Car Maintained Even if you don’t regu­ larly drive your car, it’s important to attend to its upkeep. Here are five tips for maintaining your ve­ hicle while it sits idle.

1. Charge the battery The electrical systems in today’s cars continue to draw on the battery even when the engine is off. To ensure that your battery doesn’t sud­ denly die, let your car run for at least five mi­ nu­ tes every two or three weeks. It’s best if you actually drive the car, so take it for a spin around the block. Alter­ natively, you can invest in a battery maintainer.

2. Change the oil Continue to change your oil at the recommen­ ded time intervals. Oil deteriorates over time, regardless of whether or not you drive your car regularly.

3.Fill up the gas A full tank of gas pre­ vents harmful condensa­ tion from building up in the tank. It also keeps the gaskets and seals from

getting dry and brittle.

You may also want to consider adding a fuel stabilizer to prevent the gas from breaking down.

4.Look after the tires If a car remains parked in the same spot for too long, the tires can develop flat spots. It’s therefore important to move your car periodically, even if it’s just a couple of feet.

Also, before operating a car that has been idle for a while, always check the air in the tires using a tire pressure gauge.

5.Wash the exterior To protect your car’s paint job and prevent rust­ ing, regularly wash away the dirt and debris that builds up over time. Alter­ natively, consider investing in a quality car cover.

Finally, you should continue to have your car professionally serviced ac­ cording to your ve­ hicle’s maintenance schedule.

This will help en­sure that your car is road-ready when you next get behind the wheel.

How to sanitize your car cabin If you share your car, drive for Uber or give rides to friends and family members, sanitizing your vehicle is a must. Here’s a brief guide to eliminating viruses from your car’s interior.

Take precautions When cleaning your vehicle, make sure to wear protec­ tive gloves and a mask to guard against virus transmission.

Be thorough Make sure to clean all high-touch surfaces. This in­ cludes the steering wheel, turn signal lever, seatbelts, cu­ pholders, sun visors, door handles (inner and outer), arm­ rests, radio and centre console. If the weather permits, it’s also a good idea to open your windows to air out the cabin.

Use the right products Use a disinfectant with at least 70 per cent alcohol to sanitize the hard surfaces in your vehicle. This includes the dashboard, glove compartment and stereo.

For fabric and leather seats and features, opt for a gentle cleaning solution of dish soap and water. Scrub the fabric or leather well with a microfibre cloth. However, be careful not to soak fabric seats, as this can encourage mould growth in the cushions.

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Distracted Driving Stay focused on the road at all times In Canada about 3,000 people die every year in crashes that involve a distracted driver. While cell phone use is the leading cause of these accidents, any activity that takes your attention away from the road can have disastrous conse-

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they don’t block your view or bump into the steering wheel.

6. P ut your phone on silent. If you don’t hear any notifications, you’ll be less tempted to check your phone. Place it out of reach for good measure.

7. Store your bags securely. This will prevent them from falling over. If items do end up rolling around on the

floor, don’t reach for them while you’re driving.

8. Pull over to help your kids. Reaching into the backseat to retrieve a toy or open a snack can cause you to lose control of your vehicle.

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Obituaries John Dale Slatnik John Slatnik of Estevan, SK and formerly of Outlook, SK passed away on April 10, 2021 at the Regina General Hospital at the age of 70. John was born May 15, 1950 in Outlook, SK to Bill and Helen Slatnik of Glenside, SK. John was predeceased by his parents Bill and Helen Slatnik, two brothers Roger (Edith) Slatnik of Outlook, SK and Robert and sister in law Lynda Slatnik of Winnipeg, MB. John is survived by his sister in law Edith Slatnik, nephews Doug (Sandra) Slatnik of Strathmore, AB (their daughters Jamie and Tracy and their families), Rod (Laurie) Slatnik of Regina, SK (their daughters Jen and Christine and families), Trevor Slatnik of Winnipeg, MB (daughter Jennifer), Todd (Christa) Slatnik of Winnipeg, MB (daughters Alyssa and Sierra) and niece Laura David (nee Slatnik) of Outlook, SK (son Cody and family and daughter Laine). John's family moved to Outlook when he was six and his father passed away two years later. John completed both elementary and high school there.

Highlights of his high school life were being captain of the football and basketball teams, elected SRC president, elected Snow King, member of the Reach for the Top team and attending Sask Roughriders' High School camp as a fullback and kicker. He attended his first year of university at the U of Regina and then transferred to the U of Sask where he eventually received a B.A. (Economics) and a B. Comm. (Marketing). After university he took an eight month trip to Europe where he backpacked, hitched and rode trains through most of Europe, North Africa and the Canary Islands. Upon John's return, he took his first full time job as an accountant with RBC in Saskatoon working there two years before taking a job as the general manager of a cellulose manufacturing plant in Saskatoon. Two years later John started his own insulation and renovation business. His career then moved on the Government of Saskatchewan Economic Development branch in Swift Current, Saskatoon and eventually Estevan in 1992 where he became the Manager of that office.

He retired from that position in June 2010. Throughout his time in Estevan he invested in real estate having properties in Saskatoon, Outlook, Estevan and Kona. John's favorite time was spent at his condo in Kona, HI where he enjoyed the ocean, fishing, sightseeing, entertaining anyone who visited and just relaxing on his lanai. Unfortunately, many of John's dreams were cut short due to his battle with diabetes and later heart disease which eventually ended his life. John's family, friends and staff remember him as a kind and gentle person with a heart of gold. Due to the current situation, a graveside burial will take place at the Glenside Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Kidney Foundation of Canada, the Canada Heart & Stroke Foundation or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are in care of the Outlook Funeral Chapel.

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Frances Marlene Reeve With grief, sorrow, sadness and heartbreak, I announce the passing of my wonderful wife Frances on April 15th, 2021, at the Maple Ridge, B.C. hospital, due to complications from Diabetes.

Frances was born in Estevan, Saskatchewan to Katherine and John Weiler. She attended Sacred Heart school. In 1964 Frances met Dennis, a young Constable in Estevan, and there became an inseparable bond of love. They married in Victoria, B.C. Transfers took them from Victoria, to Regina, Winnipeg and back to Vancouver. She worked as a switch board operator at the Hotel Saskatchewan and The Bay in both Victoria and Regina. She made many friends throughout the years and if you were her friend she would not forget you. Upon Dennis’ retirement she travelled the world on numerous cruises. Her passing is a devastating loss as it was hoped for many more years enjoying retired life together.

Frances is survived by her husband Dennis (to whom she meant the world), and her sister Agnes Lietz of Estevan. She was Predeceased by her parents, her brother Richard Weiler, brother-in law Ben Lietz, nephew Brent Lietz and uncles Dan and Leonard Wock.

She is now free of the pain and suffering associated with Diabetes, may she rest in comfort and Peace forever, knowing she is dearly loved and always remembered.

Contributions in Frances’ memory may be made to the Diabetes and Kidney foundations. Due to the covid-19 epidemic there will be no service at this time.

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Police administer naloxone Members of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) were dispatched to a central Estevan hotel on April 11 after receiving a report of a 34-year-old man in medical distress due to a possible drug overdose.

Upon arrival, police administered naloxone spray to counteract the effects of the drug(s) consumed by the male.

Following on-scene assessment by Estevan Emergency Medical Services, he was transported by ambulance to the hospital to receive additional medical care.

In other recent police news, the EPS is requesting assistance with a hit and run collision that occurred April 13 on Nicholson Road. The suspect hit a parked vehicle.

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Clara Edna (Nee Mantei) Demeter It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our wonderful mother, Clara Demeter, who died peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at the age of 87 years. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Frank; cherished son Dean; parents Edward and Elizabeth Mantei; siblings Herman Mantei (in infancy), Albert Mantei, William (Lillian) Mantei, Bertha (Tom) Cundall, Rudy Mantei, Ella (Elmer “Shorty”) Jensen, Lenora (Bill) Konopaki, Archie (Lois) Mantei, Margaret (Henry) Wingert, and twin brother Clarence Mantei; mother and father-inlaw Michael and Mary Demeter; brothers and sister-in-law Mike (Theresa) Demeter and Richard Orr. Left to mourn Clara’s passing and cherish her memory are her daughter Wendy (Del) Aebig; son Terry (Sandy); grandson Trey and granddaughter Stephanie (Kyle Brandt); sisters-in-law Esther Mantei, Martha Mantei, Myrtle Finstad and Ann Orr; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Clara was born on October 19, 1933 in Estevan, SK and grew up on the Mantei family farm near Outram. She learned the value of hard work doing her share of chores on the farm alongside her brothers and sisters. She enjoyed gardening, dancing, singing, baking, volunteer work, watching and cheering on her kids and grandkids in hockey, ringette, and archery. She especially loved genealogy and Clara spent a great many years researching both the Mantei and Demeter family histories. Clara was very proud of her German Heritage, and she loved showing that pride as a member of the Regina Volksliederchor Harmonie (German Harmony Choir) with whom she sang traditional German folk songs, hymns and Christmas carols at various events around Regina and festivals across Western Canada. Along with her singing, she also read music and played the accordion, organ and the autoharp. Clara will be remembered as a kind, funny and caring woman, always choosing to see the best in people, and never refusing those in need. Above all, she was an incredibly devoted wife and mother, and her love for her entire family was unconditional and unfaltering, especially her tireless dedication to her son Dean. Her gentle and friendly nature enriched the lives of everyone she met. A Private Interment will be held for the immediate family on Saturday, May 1, 2021, and a Celebration of Life will be held in Regina, SK at an appropriate date in the future. In lieu of flowers, donations in Clara’s memory can be made to the William Booth Special Care Home, 50 Angus Road, Regina, SK S4R 8P6, the Regina Humane Society, Highway #6 and Armour Road, Box 3143, Regina, SK S4P 3G7 or the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan Inc., 2550 12 Avenue, Regina, SK S4P 3X1. Family and friends are invited to view the online obituary and tributes page at www.reginafuneralhome.ca.

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EPS received a complaint of another hit and run that occurred in the area of Souris Avenue North and Eva Street.

Damage to the vehicle appears to indicate that the truck may have been backed into, causing damage to the front bumper.

The matter remains under investigation.

As a result of a driving complaint, police arrested and charged the 19-year-old Estevan man with driving while impaired by drug and failing to comply with his release conditions on April 16. He was also charged for driving while suspended under the Traffic Safety Act. His driver’s licence was suspended until the matter is dealt with in court, and the vehicle he was driving was impounded.

Police were called to a disturbance in a parking lot in the 800-block of Fourth Street. As a result of the investigation, a 42-year-old man was arrested and charged with uttering threats, causing a disturbance and assault. He was lodged in cells and subsequently released on conditions in front of a justice of the peace.

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Oxbow’s Chase the Ace fundraiser gains momentum Since October, the Oxbow and District Recreation Board has hosted a virtual Chase the Ace draw on their Facebook page every Wednesday evening.

Due to the abundance of community participation, the current jackpot sits at $26,259.

The Mercury spoke to Tami Scott, an active mem-

ber of the recreation board, about how the success of this modified 50/50 draw has been achieved.

Chase the Ace is a fundraiser that has gained popularity across the country.

In the case of Oxbow’s benefit, each week 20 per cent of ticket sales go to a weekly draw winner, 30 per cent to the ace jackpot, and 50 per cent to the recreation board. The weekly winner

CAREERS The R.M. of Lomond No. 37 is currently seeking to hire a full-time labourer.

Wage is to be based on experience.

Potential Start Date of late June 2021.

Please see our website at rm37.ca for more details.

Please forward your resume via email to rm37@sasktel.net, by fax to (306)456-2440, by mail to Box 280 Weyburn, SK S4H 2K1, or in person to the R.M. office.

We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application deadline is May 31st, 2021.

Job Title: Contract Operator, Estevan Area Department: Production - Field Reporting to the Production Foreman, you will be responsible for working with the Field team to monitor and optimize well production, pipeline systems and facilities. You will troubleshoot equipment and well problems as well as perform ongoing basic and preventative maintenance.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE YOUR MARK? • Adhere to and engage in corporate safety protocols including hazard identification, equipment lockout and emergency response • Analyze production / cost data and make appropriate decisions or recommendations to increase production through optimization • Startup/shut down of oil wells, facilities and equipment • Troubleshoot equipment problems and perform minor repairs and servicing;

then draws from a deck of cards. If they draw the ace of spades, they will win the jackpot.

If the ace of spades is not drawn before June 16th, an exciting draw will occur until the Ace is drawn.

The recreation board hosts this event to raise funds for the five facilities it is responsible for in Oxbow: the community rink, the swimming pool, the memorial hall, the Ralph Allen Memorial Museum and Bow Valley Park.

“This fundraising will assist us in helping out those facilities when big expenses come down the pipe,” Scott explained.

Among other expenses,

these funds will contribute to paying off the debt of the new swimming pool and will help cover the projected cost of a new hall, which the recreation board says they would like to construct within the next seven or eight years.

Initially, Chase the Ace was a social event at the hall, but it has shifted entirely online since the pandemic hit.

“People have always had the ability to buy tickets through e-transfers, but last year, when all the facilities shut down because of COVID, our e-transfers really took off.”

Scott feels this success results from both the sense of community the event creates

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Mainprize Regional Park Seeking a highly energetic, motivated individual to join our golf course maintenance team. The assistant will be working directly with the Superintendent in managing all aspects of the golf course.

- Daily monitoring of playing conditions - Irrigation use and repair - Assist in calibration and application of all fertilizer and chemicals - Maintaining a safe environment for staff and guests This is a seasonal position (8 to 9 months/year) with the intent that the applicant will have perpetual employment with the Mainprize Golf Course.

Apply by email to admin@mainprizepark.com

All claims against the above estate, duly verified by Statutory Declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 10th day of May, 2021.

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• Daily production accounting • Work 10 days on, 4 days off shift, 8 hour/day and Remain on-call during after hours, as requested or needed, to provide afterhours coverage for facilities and or wells;

Pursuant to Section 207 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007, the Council of the Rural Municipality of Estevan No. 5 hereby gives notice of its intention to amend Zoning Bylaw 5-2014 by passing bylaw 2021-04.

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QUALIFICATIONS: • Grade 12 education or equivalent preferred; • Valid Class 5 Operator’s license; • Minimum 2 years of operating experience will be given preference, with thorough knowledge of field operations, piping configurations, equipment limitations, computer skills and operating procedures; • Ability to handle new tasks or assignments; • First Aid, H2S and other regulatory courses are required • Strong communication, organizational and team skills complemented with a strong work ethic.

Please email resumes to wes.morrow@cnrl.com. If you would like further information regarding the posting, please contact Wes Morrow at 306-636-7104.

We thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. April 30 Deadline.

luck to everybody who purchases.”

Additionally, Scott expressed how grateful she is for the dedication of the recreation board and everyone else who has volunteered their time to facilitate this fundraiser.

She credits Lian Heiser, the finance officer of the event, and board members Richard Lamontagne, Starr Mercer, Andrew Sinclair, Cal Rosenthal, Sydney Mellom, Ray Wright, Rachelle Kitz, Mark Barnes and Mark Kosior for the success.

The weekly draw livestream and updates on the jackpot total can be found on the Oxbow and District Recreation Board Facebook page.

For a chance to win, purchase tickets for $10 each through e-transfer to oxbowchasetheace@outlook.com, or in-person at the Affinity Credit Union Oxbow branch or the Oxbow Town Office.

NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL R.M. of Benson No. 35 Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Benson No. 35 for the year 2021 has been prepared and is open to inspection from 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., on the following days: Monday to Friday, April 23, 2021, to June 23, 2021, excluding holidays.

A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person wishing to discuss the notice of assessment or potential appeal may contact the assessor at the R.M. of Benson No.35, Box 69, Benson, SK S0C 0L0.

A notice of appeal, accompanied by a $50 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful, must be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Revision, Aileen Swenson, Box 69, Benson, SK S0C 0L0, by the 23rd day of June, 2021.

Dated this 23rd day of April, 2021.

Chantel Walsh Assessor

In the Estate of Levan Scott Johnston, late of Estevan, Saskatchewan

Public Notice Rural Municipality of Estevan No. 5 Notice of Intent to Amend the Zoning Bylaw

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and the increasing chance to win big.

“This year, we’ve been pleased that it’s continued with that momentum, and of course, as the pot gets bigger, more and more people are interested in purchasing, but we’re also really pleased with the level of community support and the end result being that our recreational facilities will gain.”

Each c ard drawn is eliminated from the deck, gradually increasing the odds. There are still 25 cards left in the deck, and the jackpot is growing by roughly $2,000-$3,000 each week.

Scott spoke about the increasing participation from not only people in Oxbow but also Carnduff, Carlyle, Estevan, Kenosee, Regina and other areas in the province.

“We’re very, very grateful to the community and to the ticket purchasers for participating and wish good

CROSSWORD ANSWER

By Olivia Grandy

Intent: The proposed bylaw amendment will allow property owners the option to use ASTM approved protective covers with lockable devices as an alternative to installing a fence and gate to prevent unauthorized access to outdoor swimming pools.

Reason: The reason for the text amendment is to allow property owners the ability to install ASTM approved protective covers with lockable devices as an alternative to installing a fence and gate to prevent access to outdoor swimming pools by unauthorized persons.

Public Inspection: Any person may inspect the proposed bylaw at the R.M. of Estevan Municipal Office at #1 – 322 – 4th Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan between 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at cost.

Public Hearing: Council will hold a public hearing to receive submissions, written or verbal, on the proposed bylaw at 11:00 a.m. (local time) on Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 in the Council Chambers of the R.M. of Estevan No. 5, #1-322 4th Street Estevan, Saskatchewan. Those wishing to make verbal representation are required to register with the municipal office due to limited space in Council Chambers and COVID-19 social distancing requirements.

Please contact the municipal office at (306) 634-2222 for details prior to Friday, May 7th, 2021.

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Flashback – Wednesday, April 18, 2001

Cheers Cheers to the crew at the City of Estevan who were responsible for planting and maintaining the city’s flower beds last summer. The flowers were so beautiful and so well cared for. Hopefully the same crew is brought back this year.

Cheers to all the new businesses opening their doors in downtown Estevan. It is so nice to see some revitalization in that area. Hopefully everyone gets out and supports all the local entrepreneurs during these tough times.

Cheers to the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum for running a charcuterie box fundraiser for Mother’s Day, and to the Estevan Family Resource Center for having their spring flower fundraiser.

Cheers to the resignation of the police chief, and the unity of the community voicing concerns regarding the Estevan Police Service leadership, which lead to his resignation.

Westview stuff and a number of parents and grandparents were dressed in Dutch clothing while students were learning about Holland in April 2001. Back row, from left, Wilma Mantei, Linda Henderson, Jackie Marr, Marg Dyck, Susan Husband, Janet Jobe, Nancy Samoluk and Hank Hesselink. In front, Heather Barnstable and Lisa Smith.

Cheers to the wonderful people on Poplar Bay who were out with snow blowers, shovels, etc. to help neighbours clear snow from driveways and sidewalks last week.

Jeers Jeers to public health’s new location in St. Joseph’s Hospital. Hauling your child there now requires trekking through tiny hallways, under staircases, and into a forgotten dungeon devoid of any natural light.

Jeers to Deputy Police Chief Murray Cowan for not announcing his resignation yet. What is he waiting for?

Jeers to the rash of scam calls that people in the Estevan area received last week that appeared to be from Tunisia. We have better things to do than to answer a bunch of phone calls from halfway around the world in a short period of time.

To submit a cheer or a jeer, please email it to dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca, or visit www.estevanmercury.ca.

Legion to serve a take-out dinner The Estevan branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is accepting pre-orders for a take-out roast beef dinner.

The initiative is aimed at engaging the community, while also raising some funds for further activities.

"It has been so quiet (at the legion) with the COVID. We have no income coming in, so we thought, 'Well, if we do the take-out meal, maybe we get a little bit of random revenue that way and still keep our name out in in the public, reminding that we're still open and available,'" said legion office manager Dianne Allen.

The roast beef will come with horseradish, baked potatoes, baked beans, coleslaw and a dessert. Allen said they hope they will be able to raise a bit of money through it.

To break e ven they

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would need about 45-50 orders; everything they make on top of that will go towards a summer barbecue, which they hope to host if the health measures will allow.

All orders have to be pre-paid by April 28. Dinner is $18 per person, and can be paid for either by e-transfer to legion60@sasktel.net, at the office during their work hours, or at the club room on Fridays and Saturdays after 4 p.m.

This way the legion will be able to organize everything

most safely.

"We'll set up a timeline, every 10 minutes we'll have people come in through the front door, pick up a little number, that is telling us … the amount of people that they ordered for. Then their meal will come to them all pre-boxed and bagged and sealed, and then they'll just exit through a different door, so there will be no cross meeting," Allen explained.

The take-outs will be ready to go on May 1 from

4-6:30 p.m. at the legion’s main hall.

For more information, call the office at 306-6343135.

Usually, in April the legion would host the Vimy Ridge activities and supper.

They also would have wedding bookings starting to come in around this time of the year, none of which is possible in the current situation.

The only other thing they are currently running is the annual truck raffle.

GLEN PETERSON INDUSTRIAL PARK Looking for a great location with ample space to develop or expand a commercial business? Look no further than Glen Peterson Industrial Park in Estevan!

Through Estevan Economic Development, eligible businesses can qualify to purchase a one dollar lot. Situated in Estevan, these lots are fully serviced by city water and sewer and have access to high-speed Internet via fibre optics directly to the premises.

With the proximity to the Southeast College, local retail sector, and residential subdivisions, these lots are ideal for businesses of any kind.

Each application would be considered on a case by case basis by council and the economic development board.

7 PROPERTIES FOR AUCTION IN ESTEVAN, SK. This court ordered sale is being conducted for MNP Ltd. (the “Receiver”) in its capacity as Court Appointed Receiver of 101118672 Saskatchewan Ltd.

AUCTION DATES APRIL 27 & 28, 2021

INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES 126-130 Perkins Street, Estevan 77-79 Devonian Street & 353 Imperial Avenue, Estevan 118 Highway 47 S, Estevan 122 Highway 47 S, Estevan 260-270 Kensington Avenue S, Estevan

MULTIPLEX APARTMENT BUILDINGS 1210 Second Street, Estevan 7321 Second Street, Estevan

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The auction service or owners are not responsible for any accidents or errors.

Settlement MUST be made the day of the sale.

SETTLEMENT IN FULL BEFORE REMOVAL Terms: Bank Direct or E-Transfer.

Sale conducted by Grasswood Auctions Auctioneer: Kelly Minisofer, P.L. #914915

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Address:

Legal Location: Dimensions:

Parcel Area:

Status:

Zoning:

515 Bourquin Road

Lot 6 Block 503 Plan 101998851

90.03 x 75.15m

0.676ha. (1.67 ac.)

Serviced, but undeveloped

Industrial, under review

524 Bourquin Road

Lot 3 Block 503 Plan 10998851

90.03 x 77.11m

0.694ha. (1.72 ac.)

Serviced, but undeveloped

Industrial, under review

516 Bourquin Road

Lot 2 Block 502 Plan 101998851

99.1 x 111.91m

1.109ha. (2.74 ac.)

Serviced, but undeveloped

Industrial, under review

523 Bourquin Road

Lot 7 Block 503 Plan 101998851

90.03 x 75.15m

0.677ha. (1.67 ac.)

Serviced, but undeveloped

Industrial, under review

531 Bourquin Road

Lot 8 Block 503 Plan 101998851

75.17m x 90.03m

0.672ha. (1.66 ac.)

Serviced, but undeveloped

Industrial, under review

For more information, call Richard Sadick at 306-634-1800

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A Message From The Mayor This being Administration Week we would like to recognize all Administration staff that give support and make their work places successful.

Pursuant to subsection 187 (1) of The Cities Act, notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the City of Estevan for the year of 2021, has been prepared and is open to inspection April 21, 2021 to June 21, 2021.

The Assessment Roll can be viewed on our website www.estevan.ca, as well assessment information can also be obtained by calling 306-634-1811. Please note due to the current situation regarding COVID-19 the assessment roll will not be available for viewing at City Hall at this time.

Any person having an interest in any property who wishes to appeal the assessment of that property to the Board of Revision is required to file a notice of appeal in writing to: The Secretary of the Board of Revision, 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0W7 on or before the 21st day of June, 2021.

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MAY 10 City of Estevan crews will be clean sweeping the North, East, South, and West entrances of the city and outlying areas.

MAY 11 City of Estevan crews will be clean sweeping all city owned properties including green-spaces such as boulevards, medians, parks and natural areas.

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NORTH - City of Estevan crews will be helping you clean sweep by picking up your contained organic waste material (twigs, leaves, and yard refuse) in your front driveway. Branches must be bundled in 3 ft lengths and leaves and yard refuse must be bagged. ALL items must be on your driveway BEFORE 8 am on May 12th. Call backs will not happen. See map online at www.estevan.ca/operationcleansweep/ for boundaries.

FREE LANDFILL WEEKEND City of Estevan Residents and their residential waste only.

ID will be required. *Freon appliances andhazardous waste material will not be accepted.

Friday 8 am - 8 pm Saturday 9 am - 6 pm Sunday 9 am - 6 pm

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SOUTH - City of Estevan crews will be helping you clean sweep by picking up your contained organic waste material (twigs, leaves, and yard refuse) in your front driveway. Branches must be bundled in 3 ft lengths.

Leaves and yard refuse must be bagged. ALL items must be on your driveway BEFORE 8 am on May 13th. Call backs will not happen. See map online at www.estevan.ca/operationcleansweep/ for boundaries.

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Date: April 6, 2021 File: 02SUB2021 Re:

NOTICE OF PROPOSED LANE RIGHT OF WAY CLOSURE WESTVIEW PLACE

The Council of the City of Estevan herein gives property owner notification of its intent to pass a Bylaw in accordance with Section 13 of the Cities Act, 2002, authorizing the closure and cancellation of Lane Right-of-way located adjacent to Lots 1-5, Blk 150, Plan AM 7960 as described below and on the attached map. “the entire lane adjoining Lots 1-5, Blk 150, Plan AM 7960”.

The purpose of the proposed lane closure is to facilitate a subdivision proposal to add the north 4m of laneway to the adjoining lots 1-5, Blk 150, Plan AM 7960; and the remaining portion of the proposed lane closure to the adjoining City Park legally described as Blk A, Plan 101260673.

Any person(s) claiming to be affected prejudicially by the proposed bylaw may submit their written objections and/or advise of their intent to be heard by Council, by contacting the City Clerk’s office, Legislative Services, City Hall, 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan, S4A 0W7, on or before 12:00 noon, the 30th day of April, 2021.

Yours truly, Richard Neufeld, B.SC., RPP, MCIP Land Development Services 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, SK, S4A 0W7

Phone: (306) 634-1800

r.neufeld@estevan.ca