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By Ana Bykhovskaia and David Willberg It was a day that so many in the Estevan area had been waiting for: the end of public health restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The restrictions were lifted on Sunday, 16 months after the first measures were put in place. And the difference was noticeable already, with people able to gather in large groups in both public and private settings, and no longer having to wear masks. The City of Estevan has had varying degrees of restrictions since last March on its facilities, but they went back to normal on Sunday, which was great, said Mayor Roy Ludwig. Barriers that were used to direct people have been removed. “It might take a day or two for everyone to be cognisant of the fact that all of these restrictions will be over. It might take a day or two of adjustment,” Ludwig told the Mercury. “I’m sure very quickly everything will go back to normal.” Ludwig lauded the city staff for the great work they have done at adjusting to the changes in restrictions. They adapted through the requirements for additional cleanliness, and adjusted when they needed to after facilities were closed or when measures were amended. “They rose to the occasion with the restrictions when they came in. They did what was necessary. They took all of the recommendations
From left, Leander Billesberger, Isabella Billesberger, Xander Thomas and Brooke Wilson were eager to be enjoying time together at the Dennis Moore Centennial Park on Monday. that the province put forward. They adhered to them.” And while the city has had a few instances in which people didn’t think they needed to wear masks, most people did a good job of handling the restrictions. Restrictions and masks were needed, and he’s sure people will enjoy their regained freedoms. Estevan city council had a scheduled meeting on July 12, and Ludwig was looking forward to a mask-free meeting. The Estevan Market Mall decided not to put much emphasis on the end of restrictions in Saskatch-
ewan, since many of their tenants have head offices in other provinces and may have different regulations for their employees. Besides, they respect that many people may still choose to stick to the health measures that were in place before due to their personal circumstances, and the mall is the place where community happens, as their motto states, so they do their best to be inclusive for everyone. “Everything we do has been solid and trying to keep up pace,” said Martin Blair, managing director of First Aberdeen Properties Ltd., which owns the Estevan Market
Mall. “As mall owners, we are just facilitating.” Blair said that while they just went back to normal on July 11, the pandemic hit retailers hard and they were happy to see the restrictions coming to an end. “A lot of people would not have bought online, so a lot of sales went away. But I think what some people have learned over this, I know I have, is that you really start to appreciate the social aspects of actually being a local purchaser. Actually going into the store and shopping, and looking at things, and actually buying some A2 » LOCAL
Street dance will celebrate the end of restrictions Estevan area residents are going to have the chance to mark the end of COVID-19 restrictions in style. The Estevan Downtown Business Association (EDBA) will host a Lockdown End Party street dance in the Tower Café parking lot and the 1100-block of Fourth Street on July 17, starting at 9 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and will be available on July 12 at Henders Drugs. Fogdog and El Guitaro will be the entertainment. Event spokesperson Josh LeBlanc said he hopes everyone will go to the Estevan Motor Speedway’s race program that night, and then come to the party. “It’s time for the community to get back together,” said LeBlanc. “We wanted to be one of the first ones out
of the gate.” The EDBA didn’t want to step on anyone’s toes in terms of hosting the street dance, in case they were looking to host a similar event, but when the association found out there wouldn’t be something happening, they forged ahead with their plans. “Everything has come together within the last two weeks,” said LeBlanc. The last of the provincial public health orders were lifted on July 11, allowing this event and others to happen. Organizers had to work within timeframes that worked for sound companies, stage companies and bands. LeBlanc said he has been bombarded with phone calls from people asking if they could volunteer, purchase tickets or sponsor the event.
“The community has a real appetite to get together again. It’s going to be one of the first regular events that we’ve been able to have. We’re super excited that the kickoff event can happen downtown, and it can be the street dance that was super popular.” The stage will be set up in front of the Estevan Salvation Army and the dance area will be there. Beer gardens will be set up in the Tower Café parking lot. Both El Guitaro and Fogdog were part of the street dance that was part of the Rafferty Rumble two years ago. LeBlanc noted they talked with other bands, but a lot of them haven’t performed together or practised regularly in the past 16 months, and didn’t feel like they were at a level to start
performing again. Tickets are scheduled to be available at the gate, but people are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance, because organizers won’t be saving a specific number of tickets for the walk-up crowd. They could sell out in advance. LeBlanc said they are hoping to attract 1,750-2,000 people. Any proceeds from the event will be directed to the EDBA for programming and other events in the future. “We really, really hope to see the community come out and support the event, and it would be good to see everyone out and doing what the community has always done best, and that’s have a good time and raise a little bit of money,” said LeBlanc.
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Workplace concerns at EPS to be investigated The Saskatchewan Police Commission has been tasked with investigating workplace-related concerns at the Estevan Police Service (EPS), according to a news release issued July 8. The news release states the inquiry will primarily consist of fact-finding interviews focused on workplace culture, health and wellbeing supports for police officers; the role and responsibilities of the chief of police and the Estevan board of police commissioners; and what effect these factors may have on the quality of police services in Estevan. M a r g h e r i t a V i t t o re l l i , a spokesperson with the Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety, said the inquiry was initiated at the request of the Saskatchewan
Federation of Police Officers and the Estevan board of police commissioners. Members of the community have also reached out to express their concerns on this matter, she said. “This inquiry will gather information from all involved parties,” said Vittorelli. Warren Morrical, who is the acting chief of police for the EPS, said that as the inquiry is currently being conducted by the Saskatchewan Police Commission, it would be inappropriate for him to provide any specific details regarding its background or current status of the investigation. “I can advise that the EPS administration was aware that the inquiry had been directed prior to
the media release being disseminated … and that both management and staff at EPS are fully supportive of the approach in which the inquiry is being conducted and will facilitate its successful conclusion in any way possible,” Morrical wrote in an email. Mayor Roy Ludwig, who is the chairperson of the police board, said he welcomes the inquiry and its findings. At the conclusion of the inquiry, Vittorelli said the Saskatchewan Police Commission will provide a report to the minister and the police board. The report may include a number of recommendations. Commission inquiries are targeted to situations where standards, competency, adequacy and suitabil-
ity are the main concern, she said. The affected parties were notified of the inquiry on July 7, the day before the news release was issued. The inquiry is expected to last into the fall. “There will be no disruption to the delivery of policing services within the community,” Vittorelli said. The announcement of the inquiry comes nearly three months after the resignation of former police chief Paul Ladouceur. A search for Ladouceur’s replacement is ongoing. Subsection 89(1) of The Police Act, 1990 states that, subject to the approval of the Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety, the Commission may hold an inquiry into any matter that is
related to the standard of policing and law enforcement provided within a municipality. The Saskatchewan Police Commission works with police services and boards of police commissioners to promote effective policing throughout the province. The commission is empowered to conduct audits and reviews, and to provide information to boards of police commissioners. The commission is the final appeal body in disciplinary and dismissal matters. The police commission has appointed Regina-based lawyer Aaron Fox to conduct the inquiry. Vittorelli said Fox was selected because he is a qualified and wellrespected member of the local legal and police community.
Local restaurant was kept busy on Sunday « A2 thing, trying it on and walking out. And the interaction even with the salesperson is a far more enriching experience,” Blair said. Shopping local became even more valuable these days, as it not only meant that customers supported local business owners, who are often their neighbours or people they are connected to one way or the other, but it also meant that those who choose conscious consumption could feel proud of their choices. And now that in-person shopping became easier, that feeling can once again be shared with the rest of the community. Blair added they were really excited to see the lifting of the restrictions, which means that there will be more jobs again to be filled
and more will be happening in and around the mall. He added they hope people will just naturally return to their in-person shopping habits as everything is easy, and hopefully more entertaining now. The mall still has sanitizing stations in place and puts no emphasis on the masks. Most restaurants in the area were also happy to see the restrictions lifted on Sunday. Gibby’s threw in a Masks Off party that started at 12 a.m. on Sunday, celebrating the return to prepandemic with people dancing and singing together for the first time in a long span. Eddie Webster’s Bar and Grill was also glad to see the changes coming. They didn’t do anything special and expected to see
a quieter day on Sunday, as most people are out camping, but instead, they ended up being really busy with customers eager to celebrate the pandemic milestone with their families. “People are celebrating, they’re happy. We are so happy to see their faces, their smiles. I think everyone is really glad and is celebrating that the restrictions are lifted,” said the restaurant general manager Ivy Mababa. While they treated July 11 as a regular day, Mababa said that the provincial changes in health regulations meant a lot to them. “ We are excited because our restaurant has been working so hard to protect our employees and customers. So this (the end of restrictions) gives us time
to release and talk to our customers (more). On our part, it’s good in a way that we won’t need to stop anyone from coming in because they believe that they don’t have to wear masks. It was hard for us to ask, even though we just had to instill the restrictions. That wasn’t our decision. It was made by public health and we couldn’t do anything about it. But now they’re free. And everyone is welcome to come in,” said Mababa. Mababa added that they took down the plastic barriers in most spots including the VLT area, but they kept the more permanent ones up, just in case something changes again in the future. Prior to removing the mandatory mask mandate and other safety measures,
Eddie Webster’s management also spoke to the employees to ensure they feel comfortable with the changing environment. “ We spoke to all the employees (emphasizing) that this will be optional, especially for the masks. If you feel that you want to keep on your mask, then we will respect that, and you are free to do so,” Mababa said, adding that employees’ and customers’ safety remains their priority and if anyone feels they want to wear a mask or follow any other rules that were in place prior to July 11, they’ll do their best to accommodate those needs. Among the facilities that won’t see a big difference is St. Joseph’s Hospital. CEO Greg Hoffort said
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Adopt a pet and save. Estevan Humane Society’s shelter is filled to capacity By Ana Bykhovskaia The Estevan Humane Society desperately needs to see some adoptions happening in the near future. The local non-kill shelter is filled to capacity with both cats and dogs. “We currently have seven dogs here. And our kennels are all full of dogs. For cats, I actually don’t have an accurate number at the moment, but every single kennel is full and our kitten rooms are very overcrowded,” said shelter manager Michaela Pho. The shelter currently has all kinds, colours and ages of cats and kittens. None of the animals have any serious medical conditions that come with bigger expenses. “It’s a lot of really friendly cats that just need a home,” Pho said. As for the dogs, there is also a good variety of medium and big dogs, including some husky mixes, sheppard mixes, boxer mixes and others. Pho said that they all are medium to higher energy levels, so they’re going to need active families. One dog has been at the shelter since November.
Estevan Humane Society has a wide variety of cats waiting for their new owners. Photo submitted While shelter staff and volunteers always hope to see animals finding their new homes, Pho said it takes the right situation to adopt. “ When you apply to adopt, we are making sure that the home that you’re able to provide is a good fit for the animal just so that we can prevent the return to the shelter. Sometimes you can’t really help it. But we just want to avoid that altogether because then we can continue to help more animals
in the future,” Pho explained. If you are looking at taking a pet, all it takes to adopt is to stop by the shelter, pick an animal you like, fill out the application and you’ll hear back from them within three days at most. The humane society also offers trial adoption, so people could take an animal home to check if that’s the proper fit for everyone. If everything works out well, they just keep the new pet, but if not, they have options before they need to make the
final decision. “If you’re not sure quite yet, if you have other pets at home, or if you have kids at home, and you’re not really sure, if the animal’s a good fit, we give you 14 days to try obligation-free. And if it doesn’t work, it doesn’t work. You just bring them back. And then if it does work, you just finalize the adoption, pay the fee, and then you’re good to go,” Pho said. All animals come with an adoption fee. It’s $150 for adult cats, $200 for kittens and $395 for dogs. While some people may assume that it’s the price for the animal, Pho pointed out that this fee doesn’t even cover the money they put into the medical and living expenses of each animal. And in reality, people still save a lot of money by adopting rather than buying a pet from a breeder. “That fee covers spay and neuter, which is a huge saving right there alone. Their rabies vaccine, deworming and …at least one of their distemper vaccines is covered as well. You’re saving like $500-700 depending on the animal. So it’s a pretty good discount,” Pho said. “Our adoptions, we’re not making any money at all. It’s a
loss actually. It’s just enough to cover the basic expenses, and then to get the animal out and into a new home.” Animals from the shelter can become a great addition to the family. With a wide variety currently available, anyone can find the right fit for their situation. “If you’re active or camping lots, it’s a great partner to bring with you to protect your campsite. But it’s also for everybody. We have some cats here that would be good in a nursing home environment and older couple environments.
Pretty much anybody that’s just looking for a little bit extra companionship (can find it here),” Pho said. All animals are social and are used to people. The Estevan Humane Society posts pictures of animals available on their Facebook page and website at estevanhumaesociety.ca. If someone wants to help out with the animals, the humane society also always welcomes monetary donations, as well as animal food, litter and cleaning supplies such as bleach and paper towels, which can be dropped off at the shelter.
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By Josie Hlohovsky A popular summer activity for kids and teens each year are the Summer Theatre Camps held at the Souris Valley Theatre. The sessions are being held over the month of July, with camps for different age groups. “Our first group here is six to eight years old, our second group is nine to 12, our third group is 10 to 16 and then our last group is an improv group, which is six to 16,” said Ciara Dayman, one of the camp counsellors. She and her fellow counsellor, Brayden Renkas, have been teaching the camps for the past two weeks. Right outside the Souris Valley Theatre, Dayman and Renkas have been teaching and instructing kids on the basics of acting and theatre. Both veterans of the craft themselves, they took this opportunity to share their skills with the younger generation. “We’re the camp counsellors, the teachers or whatever you call the people in charge,” Renkas laughs. They are hosting different age groups for different weeks, and their first one is already finished, which ran from July 5-9. The second
one goes from July 12-16 and the third camp will be from July 19-30. Their improv group will run from Aug. 2-6. “So our six to eight camp is already done, and nine to 12 year olds are this week, and 10-16-year olds for the next week, and for the final week it’s anybody from the age of six to sixteen,” Dayman elaborates. “All of our camp dates and camp times are on our website, sourisvalleytheater.ca.” “But the first camp is finished now, but the third camp and the improv camp are still available for sign up,” Renkas adds. Kids must be registered for camps in order to join, they cannot drop in. “You can register online at sourisvalleytheater.ca. But yeah, if you register online, and as long as you’re registered the day before your camp starts, then you can totally join in,” Dayman says. “Anybody can come and sign up for the improv group. It’s our newest camp as well,” Renkas adds. While restrictions have lifted, before July 11, they had to accommodate for the pandemic protocols. “It’s all outside. We’re all outside, every day,” Renkas said. “Everything is outside, in fact,
Brayden Renkas, left, and Ciara Dayman are this year’s counsellors for the Souris Valley Theatre’s summer theatre camps. the kids aren’t even allowed in the Souris Valley Theatre. Usually when they need to sit inside, they go into the office next to the concession.” “We have a tent that got set up by Woodlawn Regional Park. They set it up for us, so we’ve got a nice big 20 by 16foot tent that we get to perform in.” Dayman says. For performances, they have a stage at the end of the tent for the kids to perform on. “We’ve got a little stage, basically a big block that they can stand on,” Renkas adds.
“Basically what we do is we play a bunch of acting games with the kids, and for these first two groups, Brayden and I write little plays and skits for them to perform for their parents at the end of the week, and for the older kids that are 10-16, Maureen Ulrich, who’s an author, writes a play for us every year … and the kids in the two-week long camp get to perform it for their parents at the end,” Dayman says of their process, and the small production at the end of the week. Both directors praised the
kids’ improvement over such a short time span, and have high hopes for the production. “They’ve been learning and reading their lines, I’m impressed with some of them. Even the ones who can’t read are beginning to remember what falls where.” Renkas says. “Between the first day and today, it’s night and day. It’s absolutely insane.” Dayman adds. “They’re memorizing their lines, they know blocking, they know how to project all their words, they’re doing such a great job. So come on out, sign your kids
up, it’s tonnes of fun,” she says. “And we’re very nice people.” Renkas laughs. “We love working here and we love working with children. It’s just a good thing to come out and try.” “It’s lots of fun, all of our kids here are having tonnes of fun, and it’s a great way to get your kid interested in theater, and to further their interest, if they show that they want to do anything,” Dayman finishes. “A great opportunity for anybody. Whether you think you’re going to be interested in acting or not, there’s a spot for everybody.”
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A chance to showcase Estevan We all know that there are a lot of great ideas in Estevan, and some pretty cool technology being utilized here. Everyone in town should know about the carbon capture and storage facility at SaskPower’s Boundary Dam Power Station, the great technology that it boasts, that it was the first facility of its kind in the world, and that it has created a better environment, to the tune of capturing more than four million tonnes of carbon dioxide since it opened in October 2014. A lot of us know about the Deep Earth Energy Production Corp.’s geothermal facility, which is spearheaded by former Estevan resident Kirsten Marcia. While geothermal power is certainly a known quantity elsewhere in the world, the facility currently under construction outside of Torquay would be the first of its kind in Canada. But how many know about the great innovations and advancements that are happening in our backyard in the oilpatch and in agriculture? A lot of people are doing great things in and around Estevan to optimize their company’s performance, to be more efficient, to cut down on emissions and to improve their industry. That’s why the innovation council formed by the City of Estevan last year, and the innovation conference happening this fall, will be tremendous for our community. The innovation council has been looking
for ways to promote what is happening here, through such initiatives as the innovation conference. For two days, we’ll have speakers lined up to promote the work that they do, with the theme of “The Future is…”The keynote speaker, former Estevan resident Jeff Sandquist, is now a corporate vice-president at Microsoft. You can be sure he’ll bring some great insights. But there will be two panel discussions, and a series of speakers who will delve into what is happening in power generation, mining, agriculture, the oilfield, education and more. They’ll talk about how the Estevan area is shaping these industries, and how changes will affect these industries. For those who maybe won’t be able to attend the sessions, but still have a keen interest in innovation, there will be a trade show at the Affinity Place concourse, with all sorts of ideas and concepts for people to browse. There’s also been talk of having a children’s science fair to get more people in the community involved. This convention will also be good for the local economy, as people will be coming to Estevan to speak and to hear these messages. Innovation doesn’t necessarily need to be some grandiose idea. Sometimes it’s taking a concept and improving it to make it better. Everything starts with an idea. Carbon
capture and storage started with an idea. Someone wanted to find a way to capture the CO2, store it underground and use it in enhanced oil recovery. Then someone thought we could take that concept and incorporate it into other directions, including power production. While it’s taken a while for CCS to become a widespread option in power production, we’re seeing other jurisdictions starting to warm up to it. And it’s growing in use in other industries, too. We saw earlier this year how significant CCS is becoming when Elon Musk offered $100 million for the top CCS project. Those who live outside of Estevan, and more specifically outside of Saskatchewan, might look at our community and wonder what we have going for ourselves. After all, conventional coal mining is on borrowed time, and the federal government has taken unfavourable steps in dealing with the oil and gas sector. But we actually do have a lot going for us. We should be damn proud to be a mining city, an oil and gas city and a farming city, and we should be grateful for the contributions of these industries. And we should be proud of those who are coming up with new ideas to enhance these and other industries. An innovation conference in Estevan? Sounds great to us.
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I got my two shots as soon as I was eligible. It wasn't a no-brainer by any means. After hours of research, an educational course on vaccination and endless discussions over the phone and email with a few friends and people I trust who are the doctors, I agreed that by all means, in my case, getting vaccinated is the best option. Once the decision was made, it turned into an easy topic for me. I happily shared the decision and progress with people around me. I've never asked anyone if they made the same decision or not, but even without asking very soon, it became obvious that it turned into one of the prickliest topics of the day. Most people in Saskatchewan were celebrating when the government lifted the remaining restrictions last Sunday. The matter of masks finally gave up the top spot in the chart of contentious topics. While wearing masks could have been an obvious small-talk starter, vaccination issues broke the community into several different groups. Not only did it split us into those who want to take a shot and those who don't, but another split is happening along the lines of communication about vaccination, as some people view inquiries about their vaccination status as an intrusion into personal health issues, while others believe that mass immunization is about everyone and, in their opinion, a harmless "have you rolled up your sleeve yet?" is just a part of COVID entourage. The etiquette around this matter is evolving, however, more and more often I hear that what seemed to be a friendly small talk in line turns into an awkward moment or heated dispute regardless of the vaccination status of the participants. While most of us traditionally treat medical privacy with respect, the COVID story, to a point, is different.
Ana Bykhovskaia Twenty Lines About… Now that masks and all the barriers are down, many people may feel less protected and assume that it's almost their right to question strangers about their situation, as it may affect others. Global News quotes experts in saying that a delicate approach to the matter of vaccination would be in the best interests of public health and social harmony, and recommends inviting people into the conversation rather than calling them out. By July 11, and to be honest, way before that, we all were sick of the different normal we had to live in for over a year, and eager to get back to a more traditional lifestyle. However, I noticed that some of our communication habits got reshaped in that fast-changing environment. With new information incoming almost every day, some people started jumping into heated disputes faster and more often, defending their newly acquired views with passion but not always with arguments. So a lot of topics, which could have been just a nice talk before, turned into something either very touchy or hot. Hopefully, soon this part of our social life will become past as many other pandemicrelated things and we'll find a way to talk about vaccination. But in the meantime, experts suggest that before inquiring about someone's vaccination status we should first ask ourselves why we need to know it and what we are going to do with the knowledge. A lot of information, misinformation and disinformation around vaccines, topped up with
the variety of options, didn't help to create a good base for public tranquillity. I'm still learning something new about immunization efforts every day, as more research comes in affirming or deflating the previous hypothesis or discovering new facts about the still not-that-well-known virus. Vaccines that are currently being used in Canada have been shown to stop severe illness and death. But scientists are very careful when comes to the spread of the virus. The scientific evidence is not there yet to prove if the vaccination efforts will keep the virus at the bay or will just give us personal shields, protecting us from severe acute COVID disease. At this time, the World Health Organization states that even those who had both shots, can still get infected and spread the virus to others. So knowing someone else's vaccination status doesn't solve all the problems. However, that knowledge might be needed to create a safer situation for oneself and others around. People can better mitigate them by bringing lifted restrictions back for a particular situation if they have an understanding of the risks. Many people, like myself, are pretty open about their situation. I know a few that chose not to vaccinate or can't do so and also feel comfortable sharing their status. But if someone is not deliberate about made decisions, attacking barely-known people with direct questions won't bring any good. After all, even though it's a question that matters to everyone, it's still personal medical information. And if someone isn't open about their immunization, it's a good idea to keep questions to yourself and if there is a health concern, treat the situation as if they are not vaccinated.
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Family is a great way to mark restrictions’ end I couldn’t think of a better group of people to be with on the first day free of public health measures, or as most of us called them, restrictions. I don’t know what you did on Sunday afternoon, but my mom’s side of the family (the Leguees) gathered to celebrate Grandma Leguee’s birthday. Her birthday was actually Saturday, but for all of us to come together, we would have had to hold the birthday outdoors in the sweltering heat. At Sunday’s celebration, we had no masks. No crowd limitations. Mom and Dad were in town, now that they could travel out of B.C. And it was great. Needless to say, we had more than 30 people present. We hugged. We shook hands. We talked while in close quarters. We weren’t worried about social distancing, or an abundance of caution, or the other buzz terms we’ve worried about in the past 16 months. I’ve done my best to be in compliance over the last 16 months, but I’ve longed for a return to more normal living. Sure, we’re not back to quite the level of March 11, 2020, the day before the first of the restrictions were imposed. But we’re closer than before. We still need to wear a mask at the hospital and other health care facilities, and there will likely be businesses that will require a mask, so it’s too early to have that cathartic mask-burning ceremony. But for the most part, everything is open again, services are back to the way they were 16 months ago, and we can gather with as many people as we want, and in close proximity to others, too. We can see smiles that aren’t obstructed by a mask. The Estevan Motor Speedway and other sports venues can have full capacity. Churches can have their sanctuaries filled for their Sunday services. Movie theatres don’t have to limit their capacity numbers. Gyms can return to normal. We’re going to see one heck of a summer bash in Estevan on July 17, when the Estevan Downtown Business Association has a street dance cabaret with live music. It’ll be interesting to see how many people are willing to get out and enjoy the event, and how many decide to pass because they just aren’t ready. If you’ve been fully immunized, and if our case numbers remain low heading into the event, then we should feel comfortable, no matter how close we are during the dances or in the beer gardens. This doesn’t mean COVID is finished. We saw what happened in northeast Saskatchewan with a large gathering, but maybe that area wasn`t ready for the event. The provincial government has drawn some criticism for its decision to move from Level 2 in the re-open “road map” to fully reopening in a three-week span. Some thought the government should have had higher thresholds for first and second doses before removing the last of the orders. Others thought there should have been a more staggered approach, with a transition point between phase 2 and full reopening. They would have rather seen an increase in crowd sizes for Phase 3, and then have a full reopening two or three weeks later. These are valid concerns and good arguments. But the government wants full reopening now, during the summer months. The biggest mistake the government could make could be to fully reopen too soon. If they do, and restrictions need to be put in place again, a lot of people on all sides would be angry. We also have to remember the importance of good behaviour. Some people will still feel the need to wear a mask in public, perhaps because of nerves, or perhaps because of immune system issues. Don’t taunt them. Some might decide they aren’t quite ready to be out in large crowds. Don’t pressure or ridicule them. And some will be eager to flaunt their recently rediscovered freedoms. Don’t condescend them. Businesses might decide they still want customers to wear masks. Don’t insult the staff. If you’re really concerned about the impacts of reopening, then continue to do your thing and keep your distance from others. We’ve waited 16 months for this. Most of us have done our part, been cautious and want to be out. Those first few times are going to be pretty special. They might even be a little awkward at times, being surrounded by others in close proximity. But I know the group of people I’ll be with won`t be as good as Sunday.
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Two new exhibits at the EAGM The Estevan Art Gallery and Museum (EAGM) has a couple of new exhibits for people to view. They Didn’t Know we were Seeds by Carol Wylie, and In the World but Not of It by Tim Smith, have been on display since June 25, and will remain at the EAGM until Aug. 27. In her artist statement, Wylie said she attended the Saskatoon Holocaust Memorial Service in April 2016. As survivor Nate Leipciger spoke of his horrifying experiences in a Nazi death camp, and his ongoing efforts to educate and shed light on these atrocities, she was struck anew by the extent of abuse a human being can endure at the hands of another. “Several events following that service occurred that brought to mind the issue of the residential school experience of 150,000 Indigenous children,” she wrote. “Indian Affairs superintendent Duncan Campbell Scott, in 1910, called residential schools The Final Solution, preceding Hitler’s similar pronouncement regarding the ‘Jewish problem,’” she wrote. Separating families, cutting hair, and taking away names and assigning numbers were oppressive methods of dehumanizing and othering, she said. Interestingly, both groups of survivors have connected around strategies of survival and healing. Holocaust survivors are elderly and dying, Wylie said. There will soon be no more first-hand accounts. After hearing Leipciger speak, Wylie felt the need to somehow acknowledge these extraordinary people who endured and survived unbelievable mistreatment and to find a way to preserve the personal nature of these memories. “The connection between Holocaust and residential school survivors
that had emerged for me, as a settler in Saskatchewan with its notorious history of residential schools, was the impetus behind including portraits of residential school survivors in this project,” she wrote. “I thought that listening to that history and those stories could be a small personal step toward the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls for action, listening and bearing witness.” All the residential school survivors who chose to participate entrusted her to share their story, through portraits, for which she is grateful. As for Smith’s exhibit, he said in his artist’s statement that he has been documenting and building relationships with Hutterite communities in Manitoba over the past 12 years, ever since a chance encounter. An Anabaptist group whose roots trace back to the 16th century Reformation, Smith pointed out Hutterites live communally on colonies throughout Western Canada and the northwestern U.S. Their culture continues to be preserved through deliberate separation from mainstream society and economic self-sufficiency. Facing no overt threats from the outside world, they have grown to approximately 50,000 members living on colonies throughout North America. Members are provided for throughout their entire lives and on the whole experience less of the loneliness and isolation prevalent in the modern world. “The importance given to engagement in family life, social life and spirituality, and the defined purpose for their lives means Hutterite communities meet many of the requirements to be considered Blue Zones; areas where health, happiness and
Carol Wylie’s artwork is on display at the EAGM. Photo submitted life expectancy rates are higher than average,” Smith wrote. However, this period of peace has its challenges as well. There are concerns amongst colony leaders that too much prosperity is eating away at the fabric of their society and too much contact with the outside world is watering down their culture. Each colony must decide how rigidly they cling to their traditions versus how much they adapt to the increasingly connected outside world. Smith’s work focuses on breaking down stereotypes about Hutterites and challenges simplistic reductionist ideas about who they are. Hutterites are often either romanticized or denigrated as simple, backwards, quaint and/or old fashioned. He uses photography to document the breadth and complexity of the Hutterite experience as well as to show how colonies navigate the need to respond to the external pressures of the world around them while holding on to key traditions central to their faith.
Fire sirens were on in Estevan several times the past few days Estevan Fire Rescue Service (EFRS) crews were called out several times in the past few days. Fr iday af ternoon at about 5:30 p.m., firefighters were alerted to a commercial fire alarm. It went off in the central part of Estevan. There was no smoke or flame on the exterior of the multifamily, multi-storey condominium complex, and crews entered the building. “Everybody did a great job evacuating to the muster points on the main floor,” said Estevan F ire Chief Dale Feser. It turned out that residents of one of the suites on the second floor were in the process of cooking, which got away on them. F ire
crews did make their way up to the second floor to find that while there was enough smoke to trigger the fire alarm system, not enough was remaining in the area to work any ventilation. They allowed for a little more natural ventilation, reset the fire alarm panel and turned the building back over to the occupants. “Cooking is the number one cause of home fires in North America. So you want to make sure that anytime you have something on a stove, you or somebody else is watching it,” Feser reminded the public. The next call for service came in on Sunday at about 4:30 p.m. The original report requested a smoke
investigation in the backyard in the north-central area of the city. When crews arrived on scene it was found that there was a fire pit in operation in the backyard. However, the occupants and the homeowner were burning small leaves and twigs, creating a lot of smoke and embers migrating away from the fire pits. “The homeowner was reminded that this is not permissible as per City of Estevan bylaw for the fire pits. Any refuse like this has to be disposed at the landfill because leaves do produce way too much smoke and the smaller branches produce too many embers and migrate away and can start other properties on fire,”
Feser explained. After talking to the homeowner, crews returned to the station. Monday morning at about 7:30 a.m., firefighters responded to a residential fire alarm that went off in north-central Estevan. Upon arrival, crews found that the homeowner was making breakfast and ended up having too much smoke in the room. With not enough smoke remaining in the building, no ventilation efforts were warranted. Firefighters allowed the area to naturally ventilate and reminded the homeowner that they should be the first point of contact if the residential fire alarm goes off.
Auction to be held for five Affinity Place private boxes The City of Estevan is hosting an auction for five available skyboxes inside Affinity Place. The auction is slated for July 15 at noon. Bidding starts at 12:15 p.m. Mack Auctions will lead
this ‘auction by choice’ styled event. Skybox numbers 9, 12, 13, 23 and 24 are available for bid. The highest bidder receives their first choice of available skyboxes. Each sky-
box will be leased for a fiveyear term at $5,000 per year. The successful bid amount will be over and above the five-year charge for the box. A cheque or credit card will be accepted, and payment will be required im-
mediately following the live auction. Other sponsor opportunities are available. A list of additional options are listed on the city’s website at https://estevan.ca/sponsorestevan/
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New novel set in Estevan by Saskatchewan author tells a story of Black Tuesday By Ana Bykhovskaia On July 8, Keith Landry, the Regina-based writer who found himself thanks to retirement and the pandemic, released his latest book, telling a half-real half-fictional story taking place in Estevan. The Mercury spoke to the author about his book, his connection to the Energy City and his interest in history. The new book is called Black Tuesday: A Canadian Love Story. The work is based on the 1931 coal miners' riot. The historical part of the book focuses on the tragic day of Sept. 29 when coal miners from the Bienfait area marched to Estevan to protest the conditions as a part of the strike, organized by the union, and events that led to it. "The story is based on that event, the historical context based on that. I used a book called A Tale that is Told, which is a two-volume work that the Estevan History Book Committee published in 1981. And it came about from submissions from people in the area about their pioneering family that came to Estevan and settled
around Estevan, first of all as farmers. Others entered into businesses in Estevan and area, and coal mining," explained Landry. His interest in Estevan's past was driven by both a personal connection and general love for significant historical events. His wife Vivian (nee Gervais), who is also his editor, is originally from Estevan, and belongs to one of the pioneer families in the area. And the history of the 1931 strike and riot, as well as coal mining, was always fascinating for Landry. As he does in all of his books, Landry, who is a historical fiction writer, wanted to approach the significant event from a different perspective, more interesting for readers. What Landry views as a gap in A Tale That is Told sparked the plot of the novel. "In A Tale That is Told, there's no mention of the Estevan Riot. I didn't dwell on why or why not that occurred. But what I did was I personalized the story where a young fellow who is an oil executive in Calgary, his grandfather was one of those that were shot by the Mounted Police during the Es-
Keith Landry has written 11 books over the past few years, including a new one set in Estevan. Photo submitted tevan Riot, his grandfather was a coal miner. So he came down to a reception that was being held in 1981 when a Tale That is Told was being introduced to the Estevan area and he had two purposes for coming down. "First, to find out why there's no mention of the riot
in the book published by the Estevan historic society. And second, to learn more about the death of his grandfather and the condition the coal miners lived in." In that discovery, the main character of the book meets the Estevan librarian, they fall in love and
the new adventure begins. "The book draws out all the events that happened, that led up to the Estevan Riot and the conditions the miners lived in. And there's a love story that takes place between this young fellow and the Estevan librarian," Landry explained. 21075DS1 21075DS2
The personal connection to the area allowed Landry to do in-depth research and create a realistic setting. "I had a whole bunch of things to work with. I have my wife's family that I could get stories from about Estevan. And I have the book, the two volumes, A Tale That is Told. And I was able to research a whole bunch of news articles from the 1931 period about the riot. I had all these outlets, so I just fixed in on a story to write around that, which is my method of writing," Landry explained. The main characters in Black Tuesday: A Canadian Love Story are fictional, but Landry said there are also historical figures who were real. "I used my wife's family to give the background of what life was like during that period of time," he said. "In my book, one of the things that I do emphasize is that the miners were oppressed by the big owners, the big mine owners, not the local smaller business mine owners of the time. They oppressed the workers by always using a high supply of people willing to take their place in the mine. So they kept wages down and they made the miners buy products through their own stores and they made them live in houses owned by the mining company. It was very oppressive.They had very little life and very little economic independence." Landry always had a passion for writing. He wrote two short stories in the late 1980s and submitted them to a magazine in a contest, winning first and second prizes. But with a busy life, he didn't have much time left for writing up until his retirement. The pandemic, which hit at about the same time, gave him even more space to focus his passion. In his writing, Landry usually researches a historic event and then creates a fiction plot around it. "My books are generally true crime stories. Record of the number often will go into one book, or I have a detective character called Detective Dalpe, who investigates true crimes that actually happened but Dalpe is fictional. In all my books, there's always a historical background, content," Landry said. Now that Landry could fully focus on writing, he's been writing non-stop, publishing 11 books in about two years. "I love it. I don't make a lot of money from this. I priced my books just to break even ... because I'm a self-publisher, but it's fabulous. I look forward every day to getting up and researching or writing," Landry said. Black Tuesday. A Canadian Love Story is available at Henders Drugs in Estevan, as well as through Amazon along with Landry's other works. "I certainly hope people enjoy the story because that is a lot of historical information around the miners in the area. And it is quite a story," Landry said. The next two-volume book by Landry will be published in the fall.
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New cannabis store has a lot to offer By Ana Bykhovskaia Estevan’s business community is welcoming another member. Moonlit Cannabis, a Carlyle retailer, chose the Energy City for its second location. The store soft-opened at 126 Fourth Street in mid-June and is inviting the community to join them for the grand opening July 17. Owners Shane and Ashley Valentine started exploring the expansion opportunities shortly after they opened their first store in Carlyle in September 2020, bringing their long-term idea to fruition. The Mercury spoke to Shane Valentine about their business and the decision to come to Estevan. “My wife and I, we’ve talked about it for quite a while. Seeing legalization in the States, and then it coming to Canada, we knew it was a matter of time before we were able to get something going,” Valentine said. “It was a long process, though. Dealing with SLGA (Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority), they’re great to deal with, but they had never dealt with opening up a cannabis location in a small town before. So once we were able to get through a couple of hoops, it was good. And then once we’re rolling in Carlyle, we’ve started checking out other locations and then
saw that Estevan had a second permit that they were able to give out. We applied for it and we were able to get it, so we’re happy to be able to open up here too.” The decision to come to Estevan was made in December 2020. Over the last half a year, Valentine put in a lot of work to make the new store look great and be convenient for the customers. The business sourced the renovation materials locally, and also had a few Estevan companies helping them fix up the building. “I was happy to be able to use guys from Estevan because then we can get the word spread in that way too,” Valentine said. The new store opened on June 18. It has front and rear access for customers, and while what they offer is regulated, they still have a wide variety. “We can offer anything that any other store can. And we’ve actually found out we’re able to offer more than some because we’re independent. So we can supply from everybody, all the SLGA-approved guys. It’s nice that way. Like if we’ve got a customer wanting something that we don’t have, we can source it out from other reps and then can get it back for the customer in the long run,” Valentine said. He added that drinks are becoming a more popular alternative for a weekend activity, and they also are bringing in products for the beginners
Alex More, the salesperson at Moonlit Cannabis, said she really enjoys the modern look of the new store with its stylish rustic accents. or those who had a break, as well as craft connoisseurs, all of which will add to a broad choice of different products offered at Moonlit Cannabis. The Valentines had to do a lot of research along the way, but the entire business still remains a learning curve for the family. “We do a lot of homework at night, trying to figure out what products people will want. Customers that are coming in, some of them know what they want, some of them don’t. So it’s nice both ways. Guys who know what they want, we either (have it) or we can source it out if we don’t have it. And with people who
don’t know what they want, we can walk them through and figure out what they’re looking for,” Valentine noted. The first few weeks weren’t very busy, but the owners hope it will pick once the word gets out. Moonlit Cannabis will be in walking distance for southeast Estevan residents, but the delivery option makes their coverage go much further.
“We’re able to deliver to any of the surrounding communities. We can deliver or put in the mail. We’ve had people from Regina and Lumsden ordering product, so we’ll ship that to them in the mail. And then I would say within an hour to an hour and a half of Estevan and Carlyle, those are the areas we want to cover,” Valentine said. The Carlyle store em-
ploys five people, and there will be five or six positions at the new store to cover the longer operating hours. The Estevan location is open from 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Monday-Saturday, and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Sunday. All their product can be found at moonlitcannabis. net, which offers an online shopping option for pickup or delivery.
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Long Creek Railroad saluted for safety Long Creek Railroad, which is a 70-kilometre short line railroad operating from Tribune to Estevan, has been saluted for its safety record. The Western Canadian Short Line Railway Association (WCSLR) recently awarded Long Creek Railroad the 2020 safety award in the division of haulage for under 1,000 cars. Long Creek Railroad board president Adriaan Lievaart was on hand to receive this award at the quarterly meeting of the WCSLRA Lievaart said they were recognized for their safety record since they opened. “It’s been almost 10 years of doing anything from a few hundred railcars a year to upwards of a thousand (cars) and over, and we’re quite proud that we have some really good people,” said Lievaart. Staff members include locomotive engineer Lincoln Wanner, conductor Maggie Ward, track specialist Bud Rosiak and office administra-
tor Tara Struthers. Three are full-time and one is part-time. Long Creek Railroad has under 50 shareholders. “Maintaining an almost perfect track is key,” he said. “That basically comes with just maintenance. Just simple things like repairing or replacing joint bars. A 33-foot chunk of rail, if it’s got a problem, they’ll replace that rail.” All employees get their safety training and keep up with their tickets, regardless of whether they’re a conductive or locomotive engineer or with track maintenance. “ We tr y to maintain safety as a priority in the organization,” he said. They also have two bridges in which they perform constant inspections to make sure they are safe, while tracks are inspected weekly. They physically walk the 70 kilometres of track every year to ensure they don’t miss any issues. Lievaart said this award is a source of pride for all of
the staff members. During the dry years, they’re always concerned about fires, so they have done their very best to keep the equipment in good condition. Spark arresters are used to reduce the possibility of wildfires. “ There’s al ways the chance when it’s very dry,” said Lievaart. He also reminded the public about the importance of safety at all of its railway crossings. The train has the right of way, and the trains usually travel slowly, but they ask the public to take extra precautions at crossings. And it takes everyone, including the public, to make a railroad safe. The railroad officially opened in October 2012. The main purpose was to provide producers an alternative that was once not possible to move goods and reduce truck traffic on the highways. Currently, the railroad also does business with storing unused rail cars as well as the offloading of frack-
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Ocean Man First Nation completes two solar energy projects in southeast Saskatchewan Ocean Man First Nation has completed two solar projects which are now contributing one megawatt of clean electricity to the province’s grid. Located on Ocean Man land, both solar projects came online on May 13 and have the generating capability of 720 kilowatts and 280 kilowatts, respectively. Combined, these projects produce enough electricity to power approximately 200 Saskatchewan homes – more than twice as many homes as there are on the Ocean Man First Nation. “Ocean Man First Na-
tion is very excited to have the biggest solar project in SaskPower’s Power Generation Partnership Program. It is the first project within our alternative energy company, Second Wind Power Inc.,” said Chief Connie Big Eagle of the Ocean Man First Nation. “The name Second Wind is a tribute to Ocean Man‘s history, of re-establishment, starting over and re-energizing.” Big Eagle continues: “Ocean Man is so proud to have built the solar panel independently. These things can be challenging during the best
of times but Ocean Man built our solar panel project during COVID. Our own guys were part of the construction crew and are still working in the industry.” Ocean Man has been successful in the business of
oil and gas, Big Eagle said, and that will continue. “However, now Ocean Man is pleased to enter into the industry of renewable resources through our green energy company, Second Wind Power Incorporated,” said Big Eagle. “This is a big deal for our small community, proving once again that Ocean Man may be a small First Nation but we are determined to be a big part of the Sask. business community and beyond.” Both projects were part of SaskPower’s Power Generation Partnership Program (PGPP) and are the initial
First Nations-owned projects completed under the program. The 720-kilowatt system is the largest to come into service via the PGPP to date. “SaskPower congratulates the Ocean Man First Nation for their two successful solar projects,” said Shawn Schmidt, vice-president of distribution and customer services at SaskPower. “These projects were no small undertaking, especially under the difficult circumstances posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Their completion is a signifi-
cant accomplishment for both SaskPower and Ocean Man First Nation and another step forward for clean power in Saskatchewan.” The two solar power developments were built through a vendor relationship with miEnergy, a solar power installation company from Saskatoon. The Power Generation Partner Program launched in 2018 and currently has 2.399 MW of generation online, with 45 projects in various stages of development.
Southeast College students receive over $25,000 in bursaries The Southeast College has announced $25,750 in scholarships and bursaries for students at its Estevan campus. The awards were distributed to students in various programs including heavy equipment and truck and transport technician (HETTT), industrial mechanic, welding and university. This year a formal luncheon was unable to take place, but that did not subtract from the value of the awards. “We are incredibly proud of our students, and everything they have achieved, and continue to work towards,” said Kassandra Lawrenz, manager of college advancement. “Student awards are a great opportunity not only to
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Midale’s Keely Shaw named to Team Canada’s Para cycling team for Tokyo Paralympic Games By David Willberg Keely Shaw will be part of Team Canada in Para cycling at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games this summer. Shaw, who hails from Midale, will suit up for Canada in the women’s C4 classification. A member of the Canadian team for four years now, she is one of nine athletes on the team. The track events (time trial and individual pursuit) will run from Aug. 25-28, with Shaw among those set to race for Canada. Competition will then shift to the road (time trial and road race) from Aug. 31-Sept. 3, with Shaw once again among those competing for Canada. “I don’t know if it’s fully hit me in all of its entirety yet, and I don’t know if it will until I’m on a plane to Tokyo, but that being said, it was definitely a sigh of relief when the team was named
yesterday ( July 7),” Shaw told the Mercury from Milton, Ont., where she is training. “I had a pretty good feeling that I should be named, but there’s always the what ifs that run through your mind. It was really nice and a weight off my shoulders when the team was announced yesterday and my name was on it.” Her focus for the track competition will be on the individual pursuit. “That one’s just a little bit easier for me to focus on, just because there’s a lot fewer outside factors, because it’s inside, the terrain doesn’t matter. It’s the same terrain. It’s a 250-metre track. There’s no wind. There’s only one other person on the track with you.” With the road race, there are a lot of variables that could impact how she would do one day versus the other. Her last bike race was at a world championship event in Milton on Feb. 2, 2020. She
Keely Shaw has competed at some marquee events in her four years of Para cycling. File photo
considers herself fortunate that as a cyclist, she doesn’t require special facilities, so she was able to train during the pandemic. Since January, she has been able to be in Ontario to do some specific work on the velodrome, allowing her to make big gains on track cycling. Cycling Canada and the other members of the Para cycling team have been “incredible” to work with, she said. “We were working where we would have team calls about once a month. Sometimes they were more educational calls, so it might be more talking about how to make the most out of indoor training or maybe nutrition stuff or maybe it was mental training,” she said. Other times team calls would be fun, with a Netflix watch party or a Zoom-based Jeopardy! game. During the next few weeks, Shaw will be continuing to train, and will talk with her coach about what needs to be done to be ready going into the events. “I will be in Ontario for training, one last training camp, in early August, and we’ll go straight from Ontario to Tokyo around the 14th or 15th so we can be in Tokyo for a week before our event,” she said. Once August arrives, she wants to be focused on the Games. Shaw said she has no reservations about going to Tokyo for the Paralympic Games. The fight against the COVID-19 pandemic is in a much better place than it was a year ago, when the Olympic and Paralympic Games were postponed. Hopefully a large percentage of the athletes, coaches and staff will have two doses of the vaccine, she said.
Keely Shaw will be part of Team Canada`s entry at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo later this summer. File photo “In spite of the Games undoubtedly looking different than any of us might have imagined for the Paralympics, especially for my first Games, I can’t wait to get out there and race on the international scene again.” The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the Tokyo organizing committee have been releasing what they call play books, so there was an edition released late last year and another one early this year. “They outlined all of the steps for us. We know that we can’t be … in Tokyo any earlier than a week before our events. If you’re done racing early, or you’re not competing until the very end, you’re not supposed to stay in Tokyo until the very end.” It’s an effort to limit the amount of time people in Tokyo as much as possible. Athletes will be tested every day, and they will have a few different apps on their
phones for tracing and isolating close contacts. “The entire organizing committee, along with the IOC (International Olympic Committee) and IPC have been working really hard to put as many measures in place to make sure everybody stays happy and healthy,” she said. Since the individual pursuit is the day after the opening ceremonies, and the road race is late in the Paralympics, she will be in Tokyo throughout the Paralympics. Since entering the sport in 2017, Shaw won has won a silver medal in the individual pursuit in 2019 and was fourth in 2020. She became a Para cyclist in 2016 after dabbling in several sports after an accident while riding a horse left her with partial paralysis on her left side in 2009 at age 15. She entered her first road race in 2017, and that same year was invited to a Cycling Canada camp and won two medals at
a national championship. Shaw said she never imagined four years ago that this could be possible. “I thought maybe 2024 would be more of a possibility, maybe get my feet wet and get onto the international scene. But never would I have imagined that four years after doing my first bike race, three years after doing my first track race, would I be ranked No. 2 in the country and on the plane going to Tokyo to race at the greatest sporting event in the world.” Shaw said she has been overwhelmed with the support from Midale since she was selected. “I’ve always known that the people from Midale, from southeast Saskatchewan, are rallying around me, and I feel that when I race at any World Cup, world championships, what it might be like. But being named to the Paralympic team has brought that support to the front and centre.”
Estevan hosts Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour Several local golfers were entered in the Maple Leaf Junior Tour (MJT) golf event that was held at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club in Estevan on July 2 and 3. The tournament was originally scheduled for May but was pushed back due to COVID-19 concerns earlier in the spring. This was the second MJT event of the season on Saskatchewan soil. Jayden Chernoff of Estevan won the U12 boys group by three strokes over Lucas Sturgeon of Saskatoon. Chernoff carded rounds of 86 and 74 for the win. Sturgeon was three shots better than Cole Silverson of Regina, who placed third with a score of 166 (86, 80). Chernoff ’s second round score was the lowest in his age group either day, and helped him move up from a tie for third after the first round. Warman’s Dane Gies-
brecht was the U15 boys winner. The 13-year-old needed a playoff to edge Elias Haukeness of Buena Vista after they tied at 156. Giesbrecht had rounds of 82 and 74, while Haukeness shot two rounds of 78. Kerr Cudmore of Wawota rounded out the top three with a two-day total score of 159 (80, 79). In the 15-16 boys, Ryan Chernoff of Estevan was third, as he shot a two-day total of 157. Ryan Chernoff had a 74 in the first round and an 83 in the second. Max Regier went low on day two of the tournament to win the 15-16 boys by five shots over Saskatoon’s Tommy Danielson. Regier had a 77 on the first day and a 69 on the second. Danielson fired an 80 in the first round and a 71 in the second. Connor Spencer of Estevan was fifth with a two-round total of 162 (87, 75), and Porter
Barnett of Carlyle was 15th at 183 (92, 91). The lowest overall shooter on the weekend was Theoren West of Wawota in U19 boys. West, 18, was steady over both rounds posting scores of 74 and 71 for a 145, good enough to hold off Saskatoon’s Jackson Wingert (77, 69) by a shot. Will Blake of Regina fills out the top three in the under-19 boys category with a 36-hole total of 149 (77, 72). Hudson Chernoff of Estevan finished tied for 15th with a two-day total of 168 (85, 83). Yorkton’s Ella Kozak had her second straight win this season in the girls 15-19 division. Kozak and Regina’s Autumn Neiszner tied at 154 after two rounds, but Kozak won the event in a playoff. Sarah Grieve was in the hunt at 157 (82, 75) to finish in third-place, three shots back. Kozak had rounds of 79
Jayden Chernoff won the U12 division at the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour event in Estevan. Photo by Jeff Chambers and 75, while Neiszner shot an 81 and a 73. For the second straight MJT event, Chloe Wills of
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Tayla Perry of Regina. Sarah Henderson was the third competitor in the age group; she shot a 205 (105, 100).
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Estevan U18 Brewers win 12 straight games The Estevan U18 AA Brewers ran their winning streak to 12 games with four wins on the weekend. Up first was a sweep of the Saskatoon Athletics Saturday at Mets Stadium, winning 11-6 and 3-2. The Brewers were down 4-3 entering the bottom of the sixth in the first game, and then scored eight times. Cade Bendtsen had two hits, including a home run, and four runs batted in (RBIs) during the win. Starting pitcher Hunter Stewart gave up four runs, two of them earned, in five innings of work. The second game was a 3-2 nail-biter victory. Bendtsen and Stewart each had a
run and two hits. Starter Tayce Miller surrendered just two runs, one earned, and struck out eight in a complete game. The Brewers two games at the White Butte Broncos on Sunday weren’t as close. Up first was an 18-8 victory in which the Brewers scored 11 in the second inning. Hunter Siever had four hits, three RBIs and two runs. Kaleb Bechtold gave up eight runs, six earned, in five innings. The second game was a 3-0 contest until the top of the seventh and final inning, when the Brewers scored seven times. Tallan Howie and Logan Romaniuk each had three hits and two runs
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From left, William Vansickle, Reece Donovan, Taysen Holt and Preston Erickston were the top team entered at the Estevan Lions Club’s CNIB Charity Golf Classic on Thursday. A total of 103 golfers entered the competition at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course, and raised more than $11,000 for the CNIB. Golfers teed off on the first hole and putted on the 14th hole while blindfolded, giving them an idea of the challenges faced by blind golfers. Also at the event, long-time tournament chair Bob Abernethy was presented with a certificate in honour of his many years of dedication. Photo submitted
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less game. Callum Hollinger and Kieran Stewart each had three hits and two RBIs, and Hollinger also scored three times. Kaiden Lyons gave up one unearned run in 4 2/3 innings for the win. The next game saw the Twins down 13-4 entering the bottom of the seventh, but they scored five times to make it interesting in a 13-9 loss. Levi Cooley, Bryson Andres and Stewart each had three hits. Cooper Walbaum pitched five innings in relief, giving up five runs, four of them earned. On Sunday, the Twins were swept by the Parkland Expos. The first game was a 4-3 defeat. Carter Beck had two hits, a run and an RBI. Starting pitcher Mason Fichter gave up four runs, but only one was earned, in five innings. The other game was a 7-5 loss in eight innings – a game the Twins led 3-0 after three innings. Beck had two hits, two RBIs and a run. Stewart surrendered three runs, just one earned, in six innings. The Twins (7-13) will host the Regina Athletics on July 14 at 7 p.m. at Lynn Prime Park. Then they will host the White Butte Broncos on July 18 at 1 p.m. at 4 p.m., also at Lynn Prime. • • • The S outheast U15
Cade Bendtsen smiles after getting on base Saturday against the Saskatoon Athletics. Photo by Anastasiia Bykhovskaia AAA A’s went 3-1 on the weekend, sweeping the Assiniboia Aces 16-6 and 14-4 on Saturday in five-inning games, and splitting with the Regina Expos on Sunday, winning 11-5 but losing 11-10. The A’s set the tone early against the Aces, scoring six in the first and five in the second. Kade Phillips, Nathan Yunick and Axton Martin hit home runs. Sutter Baily gave up one unearned run in three innings. The A’s scored six times in the fifth to beat the Aces in the second game. Ty Fehrenbach hit a home run in the win. Draven Naviaux gave up four runs, two unearned, for the Twins. In the first game against
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Please get out and enjoy our Play Parks programming while keeping cool. 2021 Storm and Sanitary sewer main jetting
2021 WATERMAIN FLUSHING SCHEDULE The City of Estevan will be flushing watermains to ensure good water quality for all users of City water. This work includes the turning of main water valves around the City and flushing large quantities of water from various hydrants in each area. During this process you may notice a substantial drop in pressure, this will be brief. As well, discoloured water is possible during the days your area is scheduled for this work (see schedule below), please run a faucet, (bathtub is best), for a few minutes until the water is clear again. Please contact City Hall at 634-1800 if issues persist. Thank you for your understanding during this important maintenance! (6) Monday -Friday July 12-16 Area bounded by King Street on the North, CPR Railroad on the South, 14th Ave on the West, and Kensington on the East (includes 7th Street, 8th Street, 9th Street, Centennial, Trojan, and Soo Industrial regions) (7) Monday- Friday July 19-23 Area bounded by Kensington on the West, Sawyer Road on the East, North and South City Limits (includes Glen Peterson Industrial Park, East Industrial, Southeast Industrial regions, and properties along Hwy 39E Service Road)
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS- Municipal Insurance The City of Estevan invites proposals from individual firms to act as the City of Estevan Insurance Broker and provide Municipal coverage as well as Airport insurance for a three year term.
A copy of the existing Insurance Policy requirements of the City of Estevan can be obtained for your review. This would include a list of buildings and equipment included under the General Insurance Program. Please review the existing Policy and provide the following: • A proposal for coverage based upon our needs that you identify including pricing of the proposal. • A list of Insurance Companies that your company would propose to place our insurance requirements with. • The response time that your Company proposes that it will respond to insurance inquiries from the City. If you have any questions regarding the Insurance RFP please contact Judy Pilloud at 306-634-1852 or cityclerk@estevan.ca. Detailed proposals must be submitted to the undersigned on or before September 7, 2021 : Attention: Judy Pilloud, City Clerk City of Estevan 1102 - 4th Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada S4A 0W7 And must be clearly marked RFP- INSURANCE PROPOSAL
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The City of Estevan is hosting an auction for five (5) available skyboxes inside Affinity Place. The auction is slated for Thursday, July 15th at noon. Bidding starts at 12:15 pm. Mack Auctions will lead this ‘auction by choice’ styled event. Skybox numbers 9, 12, 13, 23 and 24 are available for bid.
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Souris Valley Museum started successful camp season ally enjoy and learn,” Veneziano said. The museum has a jampacked summer with eight weeks of camps of different themes and for different ages. Programming is suitable for children ages three to 15. The first camp started on June 29, and the programs will continue throughout the rest of the summer. The registration for the remaining camps is still open through their website at sourisvalleymuseum.ca or over the phone. Currently, the groups go as big as six to eight participants. Camps are filling quickly, but if some people are interested in something and it isn’t available online, parents are encouraged to call the museum to check if they can already accept more students. “We encourage everyone to give us a call and we can maybe put them in later on.” The second camp took place July 5-7. It’s called Little Time Traveller and allowed younger participants to check
By Ana Bykhovskaia The Souris Valley Museum has already started the in-person summer camp season but they are still accepting registrations for July and August programs. The first camp, School’s Out, saw kids celebrating the end of the school year, playing and doing crafts at the museum last week. After having a year of virtual programming, executive director Mark Veneziano said they are looking forward to seeing their patrons in person more this summer. “The museum is really excited that we’re able to offer our summer camps in person this year. We were grateful for those who took part in our virtual camps last year. And we’re really, really excited to have in-person camps this year, allowing kids to come out and socialize in a safe environment, play games, make some crafts and learn a little bit about the history as well. “Our goal here is to make history fun for the kids to re-
Kids had a lot of fun at the Little Time Travellers camp as they visited the dinosaurs, explored the Stone Age and visited Ancient Greece. out the museum’s time machine and learn about the past of the region. Another analogical camp will be offered August 3-5. Wild Wild West Camp for kids ages six to 10 started on Monday as well and will have participants learning about the challenges that pioneers faced daily. A similar camp will be offered again Aug. 3-6. July 12-16 and Aug. 9-13,
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the Rock’n’Roll camp will send students ages six to 10 on a musical trip through time and genres. July 12-16, the museum offers Camp Rewind, another program for six to 10-year-old kids that will allow participants to put life on pause and rewind as this camp is for those who are interested in how things were done in the past. This season the museum offers a good mix of popular
programs and new products. “Kids love dinosaurs, so we have actually introduced two new camps based around dinosaurs, which are Paleontology Camp Junior and Paleontology Camp Senior. So they’re going to be learning about dinosaurs and what a paleontologist does.” “We have some brand new camps as well as some old camps resurfacing. A few years ago, we did offer Rock and Roll camp. It is back for the summer actually by popular demand, a lot of people were asking about it. So we are going to be rocking through the ages and decades in this camp. That one is always a fun one,” Veneziano said. Paleontologist Camp Senior will take place July 19-23 and Aug. 16-20, and will see kids ages eight-12 participating, and the similar camp for juniors is for kids ages five to eight and is scheduled for July 26-30 and Aug. 23-27. On July 19-23 or August 9-13, Wizards and Warlocks camp will see children ages six-10 learning about wizards,
witches, and warlocks from old tales. On July 26-30 and Aug. 23-27, the museum will offer an I have a Green Thumb program for kids ages six-10, where students will learn about the value of gardening and gardening practices of pioneers. Moving Through History camp for students ages nine to 15 is scheduled for Aug. 19-20. It will allow campers to move through history by learning about how people travelled either by walking, boating or driving. Campers will have a chance to learn about the vehicles in the museum’s collection and to create the car of the future. All camps assume a good mixture of games, crafts and learning through indoor and outdoor activities. Instead of using the activity room, the museum now has camp participants using the main area of the museum to allow for better spacing to ensure that everyone’s safe. “It’s going to be a really fun, fun summer,” Veneziano promised.
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Estevan Rotary -H Regional Show and Sale became one of the first big public events in a long time By Ana Bykhovskaia Southeast Saskatchewan 4-H clubs held a successful Rotary 4-H Regional Show and Sale on July 6-8 at the Estevan Exhibition Grounds. The show part of the event went as planned, while the final sale portion was pushed back an hour and held indoors due to the thunderstorm that hit the area Thursday night. Despite the challenges created by weather, the sale saw about 100 buyers registered and high bids. The grand champion steer, raised by Brenden
Lischka, weighed 1,318 pounds and was bought by Turnbull Excavating Ltd. The reserve champion steer, raised by Brenna Fornwald and weighing 1,470 pounds, went to E. Bourassa and Sons. The highest bidder, raised by Casie Brokenshire and weighing 1,260, went to Southland Pulse at $7.25/ pound. Many other local businesses and individuals also used the opportunity to get themselves a great buy while also supporting the kids. Brandice Petterson, who is a spokesperson for the show and sale, said everything went as close to how it
usually would as possible. The main challenges were posed by the weather, however, they found a way to overcome those issues. “I think it went really, really well being that we weren’t able to have the show and sale last year. The kids had a great time. And I feel we had a really good turnout for the sale,” Petterson said. Regional 4H clubs started gathering at the Estevan Exhibition Grounds as early as last Monday. The Benson 4H Club had their achievement day on July 6 alongside the Steelman Club, so their steers were brought in and weighed at
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turn and then Browning and Crossroads Clubs participated in the regional show and sale as well. A lot of bellowing could be heard in the area, as the animals brought for the show and sale stayed at the tie-outs at the Exhibition Grounds throughout the week. “For the most par t, steers normally stay till Friday morning. Some will leave Thursday after the sale. They’re in there in the cattle barn for the day. They get shown in the little ring, and then in the evening, they go to tie out,” Petterson explained. There were a few changes in comparison to previous years, but in general the Rotary 4-H Show and Sale went almost as usual. And the kids
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The 11 years that Keara Christensen has put into 4-H have been thoroughly enjoyable. Christensen is in her final year as a member of the Browning 4-H Club. She has met people she wouldn’t have encountered otherwise, made new friends, had great experiences and has put in a lot of time with her animals. “It all just comes together at the end of the year (at the annual sale) and it’s just a huge relief and a payoff,” said Christensen. She’s happy to spend time in the barn with her animals. “They’re different every year, so it’s always a new challenge that I get to do,” she said. Getting to work with the younger members of the club has also been rewarding. There are a lot of young
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She would recommend the 4-H experience to others, and she hopes to remain involved with the club in some fashion. “I was asked to come back and help both my club and another club … so I’m hoping to come back for the show and sale next year and help out,” she said.
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performed great. “I feel it went just like it normally goes on the kids. There was no part of the show that they weren’t able to do. As for the show, the only part we didn’t hold was the awards that we would normally do before the sale. But we were able to do all the regular show classes and the kids were able to do it like they normally do. So that was great that they didn’t have a whole bunch of extra things that they had to worry about or deal with,” Petterson said. When it came to the sale they had to make a few adjustments due to the weather. It was postponed for about an hour to try and let the rain let up. It was also held inside the indoor riding arena so that participants wouldn’t be stuck in the rain. “It was a little hard just to get the animals between the barn and where they were showing them just because it was so rainy and still windy. But it did calm down enough that we were able to make the trek across the show ring to get in and out of where they sell them without really any trouble. So that was good,” Petterson said. The sale prices were up a bit this time, and Patterson assumed that it was due to a break they were forced to take due to the pandemic last year. But the main thing for the clubs was just the ability to host the show and sale. “ We were just super pumped that we got to actually do this. And I feel that it went off without a hitch. The kids were able to just do what they normally do, show their steers and get to bring it to town because there’s a lot of work put into these steers. And that’s the highlight for them is to get to take them to town and show off their hard work to friends and family. So I feel it went really, really well,” Petterson said.
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The program will be evaluated throughout the eight weeks. Changes may arise to suit demand or other opportunities. “ We m o d e l l e d t h i s program after hearing of a similar program on Vancouver Island,” said Rebecca Westling, destination marketing and communications consultant. “The program there has expanded to have sponsors, partnerships and has seen people travelling across the Greater Victoria area in search of the prized rock.” Westling welcomes residents and visitors to come to the community and try to find the rocks in Estevan.
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Local family voices concerns about police building By David Willberg A local family appeared before Estevan city council at the June 28 meeting to discuss the recent expansion of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) building, and how it has affected their home. Joel and Leah Moriarty, who reside in the house east of the police station, said they have lived there for 10 years. When construction started on the project in the spring of 2020, they were told by the contractor, the site manager and the police administration of the day that there would be communication, and if anything went wrong, to let them know. Leah Moriarty outlined to council the challenges they have encountered with their fence, Styrofoam and other debris, scaffolding and lighting. On the fence, she said a hole was dug for the basement, but the actual basement is about one-third the size of that hole, and on the side closest to the police station. The hole was so close to the Moriarty’s property that one could see fence posts that were dug in, exposing them. Eventually the fence fell over, and while it was rebuilt, it toppled again. The west side of their house, where they have their fire pit, barbecue, lawn furniture and children’s toys, were covered in concrete, and their walls had spillage.To address this, the contractor sent someone over to clean it, but Moriarty said you could see where it was wiped, and it remained until the city had someone clean it. Since there was little room between the exterior of the new police station and the Moriarty’s fence, Leah said the scaffolding barely fit. At one point, the scaffolding blew over in strong winds.
And Styrofoam was everywhere on their property. During the process, Leah said the family would have to pick up debris from their yard. The Styrofoam issue was particularly apparent at the end of the winter, when the snow was melting. When the police station’s roof was added, it created one of the biggest safety issues, she said. Pieces of metal – scrap, screws, tin – were in their yard and on their concrete. “This is where our kids play,” Leah said. “We couldn’t send our dog out. We had to go out with our kids because it was a safety issue.” Joel used his broom or a magnet he ran along the concrete to pick up debris. Moriarty also voiced frustration with three LED lights on the side of the building that are so bright that she said they have to add tint to their windows to sleep at night. “When you sit around the fire, you pretty much have to wear sunglasses because it’s so bright,” said Moriarty. Mayor Roy Ludwig suggested placing shades on the LED lights so the light goes straight down, rather than into the Moriarty’s home. She reached out to former Police Chief Paul Ladouceur on numerous occasions with her concerns. Early on, measures were taken. Another time, she didn’t hear back from him, but the needed work was completed. But she didn’t get a response in March. Moriarty did say that some of the city employees have taken care of quite a few concerns already, but there are some they can’t look after. “There’s always something that comes into play with the building beside us,” said Moriarty. When they were shown
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the plans at the outset, they didn’t realize how big it was until it was completed. And when they talk to people around town, or when they have people over, they want to talk about the building. “We are caught between two commercial buildings, and now you can barely see our house, until you drive by, because we are set further back from the two,” said Leah. Nothing was wrong with their property before the police expansion began, and she found it disheartening they had to ap-
I talk to a lot of people each week and I have noticed a trend: bad news seems to be 10 times more common than good news. Now, if you think about it, that is not true. In fact, most people are blessed beyond measure. However, we tend to notice and talk about the aspects of our lives that we dislike rather than focusing on what is good and right. We need to change this pattern. Too often, we worry, fret, and wring our hands about what might go wrong, and then when it all works out, we barely notice. Instead, we often ignore the good outcome and move on to worrying about the next thing on our
most of it has been done to your satisfaction, but I think there’s still a few things that need to be rectified,” said Veroba. Moriarty said once they contacted Ward and Mayor Roy Ludwig, things have gone quite smoothly. “It’s been a long year, and we never expected that this would happen, and now it’s just greater than what we ever thought it would be. Now we wanted you to hear it from us and how it affected us and our kids, and on a greater scale.”
Tim Pippus of the Estevan Church of Christ list. That is a hard way to live. It is worth remembering that, in the Old Testament, God prescribed 12 different feasts and celebrations for his people. Some, such as the Sabbath, occurred every week. Others were once a year and one was celebrated every 50 years, but the point was the same: at prescribed times, God wanted his people to stop and be thankful for what
they had received from Him. He ordered that they hold festivals so that they would have a chance to share with each other and express their joy. Celebrations were part of their calendar and they contributed to the rhythm of their life. We need to make a point of celebrating good things. It is too easy to overlook what we have and only think about what is missing.
Fortunately, you can make this change immediately. You do not need to wait. You do not need any special skills. You just need to make the choice. In doing so, you will not only change your perspective, but you will also help others see the good that is around them as well. Jesus said, “In this world, you will have trouble” ( John 16:33). We cannot get away from that, but we do not have to focus on it either. “With all my heart I praise the Lord, and with all that I am I praise his holy name! With all my heart I praise the Lord! I will never forget how kind he has been” (Psalm 103:1-2).
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apologized to them. “I understand the length of time and what you’ve gone through in this time. It takes over your life, because all of a sudden, there’s something going on. Certainly taking what you said today into consideration, I’m sure we’ll have some discussion, and hopefully we’ll have something right here.” Veroba said after further discussion, they might have to talk with the couple to find out what else is needed. “I know we got some things here. It seemed like
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pear before council to remedy the situation. In one of the meetings, she said city manager Jeff Ward asked them about adequate compensation. She suggested the city could purchase the property, or giving them a property tax reduction for the next couple of years. Councillors Shelly Veroba and Lindsay Clark, who are the city councillor representatives on the Estevan board of police commissioners, spoke to the couple. Clark
The RM of Coalfields No. 4 in Bienfait, SK is currently accepting applications for an experienced equipment operator. This is a temporary full-time seasonal position and is a Union position. Rate of pay will be as per Union Contract. Employment to start immediately and continue until approximately October 31st, 2021. Normal hours of work are from 7 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday. The RM offers competitive wages, a pension plan and group insurance benefits. Qualifications: • Experience operating equipment such as a tractor & mower, grader, backhoe, skid steer, tandem axle truck, or other equipment will be considered an asset • Must be prepared to work at various jobs as delegated by the RM Foreman • Must be able to work with other employees in a team environment • Must be punctual and responsible • Must submit to and pass a Drug and Alcohol Test and a Medical/Physical Examination • Valid Class 3A license is preferred • Valid safety tickets for WHMIS, First Aid and Ground Disturbance will also be considered an asset Applications close Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 4:00 pm. For more information please contact RM Foreman, Marty Johnson, at 306-461-6650. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. Please submit resumes, including certifications, references, valid Driver’s License and current Driver’s Abstract to the RM Office by mail, email, fax, or in person at: 423 Main Street, Bienfait. Indicate ‘Temporary Seasonal Employment Opportunity’ on your submission. RM of Coalfields No. 4 423 Main Street, PO Box 190, Bienfait, SK, S0C 0M0 Email: rm.04@myaccess.ca
Job Posting for an Experienced, Full-Time Grader Operator The RM of Coalfields No. 4, Bienfait, SK, is currently accepting applications for an experienced Full-Time Grader Operator. This is a Union position and rate of pay will be as per Union Contract. Employment to start immediately. Normal hours of work are 7 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, April 1st to October 31st and 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday, November 1st to March 31st. The RM offers competitive wages, a pension plan and group insurance benefits. Qualifications: • Experience operating a grader is essential. Experience operating other equipment such as a backhoe, skid steer, tractor, mower, tandem axle truck, or other equipment will be considered an asset • Primary responsibility will be grading roads; however, must be prepared to work at various jobs as delegated by the RM Foreman • Must be able to work with other employees in a team environment • Must be punctual and responsible • Must submit to and pass a Drug and Alcohol Test and a Medical/Physical Examination • Valid Class 3A license is preferred • Valid safety tickets for WHMIS, First Aid and Ground Disturbance will also be considered an asset Applications close Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 4:00 pm. For more information please contact RM Foreman, Marty Johnson, at 306-461-6650. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. Please submit resume, including certifications, references, valid Driver’s License and current Driver’s Abstract to the RM Office by mail, email, fax, or in person at: 423 Main Street, Bienfait. Indicate ‘Grader Operator Employment Opportunity’ on your submission. RM of Coalfields No. 4 423 Main Street, PO Box 190, Bienfait, SK S0C 0M0 Email: rm.04@myaccess.ca
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Rotary -H Regional Show and Sale
Kail Hilstrom brought his 1,355-pound solid steer for sale.
Caelem Desautels needed a bit of help showcasing his yearling.
Many kids from all across the area brought their steers out to the 4-H Rotary Regional Show and Sale July 6-8. The three-day event came to an end with a well-attended sale with dozens of local businesses and private people showing their support through purchasing the animals. Photos by Anastasiia Bykhovskaia
Nigel Mack of Benson 4-H with his 1,280-pound steer.
Britt Fornwald of Steelman 4-H did her best showing off her calf.
Despite the rainstorm, many people and business owners came to 4-H Rotary Show and Sale last Thursday.
Casie Brokenshire helped Brody Hogg showcase his little calf that had a matching handkerchief.
Rhett Wheeler was proud to take his 1,348-pound steer out for a show.
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Night Market presented by the Downtown Business Association Every Thursday night Vendors | Live Music Food Booths
This coupon does not expire and is good for: 16” Pepperoni, Canadian, Hawaiian or Cheese Pizza at Michael’s in Estevan
Estevan Royal Canadian Legion
5th Annual Truck Raffle 1st prize: 2021 Ford F150 XLT 2nd prize: $10,000 cash 3rd prize: $5,000 cash 5 Early Bird Bonus Draws of $1,000 ea Draw date: Dec 31, 2021 @10 pm Early Bird Draw: Oct 2, 2021 @ 8 pm Tickets: $100.00 ea purchase at Senchuk Ford Sales or Legion Office
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The Catholic Women’s League
St. John the Baptist, Estevan 50/50 Raffle Up to $5,000 to be won Draw Date: October 5, 2021 Ticket Price; $10.00, each E-transfers accepted. Call Anita at 306-421-7538
ESTEVAN FARMERS MARKET
every Saturday from 8:30am - 1pm in the Estevan Market Mall parking lot.
September 9 11.30AM-1.30PM In support of the Family Center in Estevan!! Hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks by donation! Hope to see you there!
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Ardene Dollarama Eclipse Marks Nutters Peavey Mart
9:30-10:45am - Slow and Steady Saturday at Fresh Air Fitness Yoga Platform - DONATION BASED CLASS with money raised going towards Fresh Air Fitness
CASH RAFFLE 1st Prize - $500 sponsored by The Floor Store 2nd Prize - $250 sponsored by Murray GM 3rd Prize - $100 sponsored by Great Canadian Oil Change Buy tickets @ www2.rafflebox.ca/raffle/goldeneelssc
3rd Annual Charity BBQ
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Showing support for STARS Estevan area residents had their opportunity to show support for the STARS Air Ambulance on July 2. The Pegasus Project rolled into Senchuk Ford Sales as part of its provincewide tour to raise funds for the purchase of a new helicopter for Saskatchewan. A custom-built 1968 Ford Mustang 427 Fastback car was brought to Estevan; the car will be sold off at the 2022 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz., with all proceeds going to STARS in Saskatchewan. There was also memorabilia available for support-
ers to bid on, and people could purchase copies of Crossroads, the new book by Kaleb Dahlgren, a survivor of the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy. Other highlights included a show and shine, a bouncy castle and the Elephant Ears food truck. The Estevan branch of the Royal Canadian Legion presented a cheque for $4,000 during the day. The money was raised through the legion’s annual truck raffle. A total of $13,535 was raised for STARS through the fundraiser at Senchuk Ford.
local news & stories Royal Canadian Legion Estevan branch president Jim (Frosty) Forrest presented a cheque for $4,000 to Aurora Marinari from the STARS Air Ambulance.
Brunch
IS BACK!
Epic French Fries Board
Nathan’s Double Dog
2 six inch Nathan’s Hot Dogs butterflied and grilled to perfection topped with mustard, grilled banana pepper & caramelized onions. Served best with cajun fries. Add cheese and/or bacon for $1.50 each.
NEW
EVERY SUNDAY AT TOWER CAFE & 1124 FROM 11AM – 2PM.
Tator Tots Wedges Cactus Cut Potatoes Waffle Fries Sweet Potato Fries Curly Fries Onion Rings Meat Sauce, Cheesy Sauce, Gravy, Sour Cream, Chipotle Mayo, House Ranch, Dill, California Extreme & Maple Bacon
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NEW SAVORY SANDWICHES • Chicken Caprese • Chicken Bacon Ranch • Turkey & Pesto • Ultimate Beef & Cheddar
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SUMMER FEATURES MENU
Fresh Berry Salad – Mixed greens, strawberry, walnuts, red onion and feta cheese with Raspberry Vinaigrette.
WING WEDNESDAYS $ 1495
TUESDAYS 9
2lbs, 2 flavours
10” TUESDAY
$ 95
Introducing our New Pastas: Capellini and Gnocchi
Capellini – angel hair spaghettini cooked to perfection tossed in creamy tomato basil sauce. Gnocchi Marinara – potato dumplings boiled and tossed in a pan with garlic, chili peppers & our tomato marinara and shredded parmesan • Lasagna Bolognese
THURSDAYS $ 1350
• Fettuccini Alfredo
STEAK DAY
• Spaghetti & Meat Sauce
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Greek Horiatiki Salad – All the tastes of Greece topped with a large slice of feta and extra virgin olive oil and oregano.
MONDAYS MONDAY NIGHT PASTA SPECIAL
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Get a delicious, certified angus beef steak seared and done to your perfection, fries, salad & garlic toast
FRIDAYS
It’s time to relax and spend your weekend at Willy’s The Tap House, your local watering hole where you can enjoy good times, cold drinks and spend that much needed time with friends and family over the best gourmet pizza around.
Buffalo | California Extreme Carribean Jerk | Dill| Extreme Garlic Honey Mustard | Hot (Suicide) Lemon Pepper | Orange & Ginger Salt & Pepper | Seasoned | Sweet Chili Sweet & Sour | Szechwan | Teriyaki Thai | Salt & Vinegar | Maple Bacon
SATURDAYS 1/2 PRICE BURGERS (Willy’s The Tap House & Eleven24)
Basket of Ribs’n Chips @ Willy’s The Tap House Beer Battered Haddock @ Eleven24
ESTEVAN’S BEST PIZZA 2 - 12” family pizza special .........
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DECK IS OPEN 1124 4th Street - 306.634.2220 Order online at towercafe.ca
Monday – Saturday 11AM – 11PM Sunday 11AM – 10PM