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“He is a miracle” – seven-year-old Easton Daae recovering from farm accident A real connection. Real Life XL Skills brings horses and people together. PAGE A3

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Michael and Lauren Daae with their seven-year-old son Easton in the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon. Easton was injured in a farming accident in early July. Photo submitted

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“Every day Easton is showing just how resilient and tough he is,” Lauren Daae says about her sevenyear-old son, Easton. Easton Daae sustained serious injuries in an accident at a farm site west of Torquay in early July. He spent more than a week at the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon before returning home on July 15, with a large crowd of people waiting to greet him – a reflection of the support the family has been receiving since the accident. Lauren Daae says the accident occurred at approximately 2:15 p.m. on July 6. A sprayer tire had been leaned up against a wall. The tire was the first thing that Easton’s father Daniel knew he would have to deal with, however he was delayed in ar-

riving and in the meantime, Easton and his cousin, 10-year-old Layne Daae, were brought to the yard. Shortly after arriving at the farm, Lauren said the boys were playing together in the shop. Layne recalls seeing Easton walking towards the tire. Layne had turned around and a moment later looked back and watched as the tire, which weighed more than 1,200 pounds, landed on and crushed Easton facedown on the concrete floor. “The giant had tipped over, landing flat on its side with Easton’s body completely underneath,” Lauren said. Layne immediately tried to lift it, and then ran to get help from his father Michael and uncle Darwin, who were in the shop. Easton’s two uncles managed to lift the tire as Layne pulled him out

from underneath. Neighbour Allan Terrett was also there to help out. They called 911 and tried to keep Easton from moving, as he was still conscious and very distraught. An ambulance arrived at the scene and transported Easton to the Weyburn General Hospital, where they were soon met by the STARS Air Ambulance. STARS landed at the Regina General Hospital, and he remained in emergency until 1 a.m., when he was airlifted to Saskatoon. Lauren travelled with him for the entire trip and Daniel followed in a vehicle. Easton sustained small fractures to his pelvis, and fractures to the left side of his face and upper jaw. He lost one front adult tooth and chipped the other. “It is an absolute miracle that none of his vital organs were dam-

aged; despite his left eye socket being fractured, he received a report of 20/20 vision,” said Lauren. All of his vitals have remained consistent and everything is slowly returning to normal function. “We are enjoying more of his personality coming through, each day,” Lauren said. While there have been hard moments, the improvements and good reports have been “mind-blowing,” Lauren said. “There is no doubt that he is a miracle,” Lauren said. The biggest challenge right now is slowing him down enough to heal. Lauren said Easton zips around on his crutches and wants to get right back to summer. His trademark big appetite is back, he’s giving lots of big hugs and wearing the merchandise A2 » COMMUNITY

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A new kidney has made a big difference A local man is grateful for a new lease on life that he has received since an organ transplant earlier this year. Kevin Toombs was only born with one kidney and it was located in the front of his stomach. After being healthy for most of his life, Kevin spent the last 12 years as a patient of the chronic kidney disease program in Regina. In a write-up, Kevin said Dr. Bonnie Richardson and her team did their very best to keep him off of dialysis but in September 2019, Kevin’s kidney was no longer working on its own.

Kevin started peritoneal dialysis in October 2019. He then experienced added complications where the dialysis still could not release the toxins in his body, so Kevin’s legs and arms would jump 24 hours a day. He went over a year without proper sleep and nutrition, and eventually he became restricted to home, completing nine hours of dialysis a day. Then COVID-19 hit the entire world and his family had to keep their distance due to his compromised immune system. Kevin’s sister Tammy came for ward to donate

a kidney, then his brother in law Jerry Mossing from Cochrane, Alta., tried as well, but both were unsuccessful due to medical conditions they found during the screening process. This turned out to be a blessing in itself. One of the doctors said that instead of Tammy and Jerry trying to save Kevin’s life, by having these tests done, he saved their lives. Then Kevin’s wife Kim was going to try to donate, but once he got on the kidney transplant list, the call finally came, they had found a donor match for Kevin.

Kevin Toombs and his family gather for a group photo during a get-together July 24 in Estevan. Photo submitted

On Feb. 25, Kevin had a successful kidney transplant at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon. He spent two weeks in the hospital due to some complications but the dedicated doctors and nurses of the transplant team made it possible for Kevin to return home. Kevin and Kim were honoured to have met Rhonda and Curtis Fuluche from Fishing Lake. Rhonda received the other kidney from the deceased donor. Kevin has stayed in touch with Rhonda through their journey together, going over their numbers, sharing gifts from one another or just sending a text wondering how things are going. July 27 was the family’s day to celebrate Kevin’s new journey in life. Kevin’s sister Lena and brother-in-law Jerry had special t-shirts made for this family photo. Rhonda wanted to be here this weekend to celebrate with everyone but was unable to attend due to prior commitments. Kevin would like to thank all his family, friends, neighbours and co-workers for all their love, support and kind wishes. It definitely got Kevin through the tough days. Special thanks to His

Kevin, Jesse and Kim Toombs. Kevin was the beneficiary of an organ transplant earlier this year, Photo submitted niece Marni and Cintia who live in Saskatoon for all their help looking after Kim and the special care packages they kept dropping off at the hospital. Kevin would also like to thank his wife Kim who was by his side for the entire two weeks, taking care of his every need. It meant a lot to have her up there with him.

Kevin plans on returning to work at Westmoreland Coal Company in September and looks forward to getting back to a normal life with his wife Kim and son Jesse. Kevin’s family urges people to consider adding their names to the Saskatchewan Organ and Tissue Donor Registry, because donors save lives.

Community has supported Easton Daae since accident « A1 for the Colorado Avalanche – his favourite hockey team. The family has two appointments booked so far for early August, which means they’ll be making multiple trips back to Saskatoon. He has had no operations or surgeries, but Lauren said that is still a possibility for his facial fractures. The dental work needed will be addressed after they find out how his jaw and face are doing. “All of his healing thus far has been miraculous and we have no reason to doubt that will continue,” said Lauren. The family created a Facebook page named Our A n c h o re d Av a l a n c h e – Easton’s Story, shortly after

the accident. As of Sunday morning, it had 1,185 likes. Lauren said the Facebook page was started because they couldn’t keep up with letting everyone know about his progress individually; they had no idea so many people would be touched by his story. The name Anchored Av a l a n c h e c o m e s f r o m Easton being such a big Avalanche hockey fan, mixed with the fact they were suddenly swept over by this tragedy. “Just days before, he was singing … ‘in times like these you need an anchor.’ Our faith has brought us through this nightmare with a deeper trust in God’s plan for Easton’s life,” she said. The Jim Pattison Chil-

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heavy for everyone on scene. They’ve expressed their relief from the updates we shared in the days following.” Lauren said the family has been overwhelmed by support. It will take a long time for them to catch up on messages, if they ever do. “They all feel like he’s their boy. People are uniting in prayer and love, and seeing those prayers answered,” she said. Lauren doesn’t know how many people came to greet Easton for the final kilometres of his journey home on July 15, but she guessed there was around 15 vehicles, and 50-60 people. “It was a truly special time, though surreal. They were honking horns, waving signs and balloons. We were full of tears and smiles - you could see the relief on everyone’s face as they saw Easton riding in the front seat. We felt we were bringing their boy back to them, many

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The support for Easton has extended beyond the Estevan area. His favourite Avalanche player, hockey superstar Nathan MacKinnon, sent him a personal video to encourage him while he was still in hospital, telling him “I’m definitely praying for you, and you’re in my heart for sure.”

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The horses at Real Life XL Skills help bring personal and team growth to clients By David Willberg Jessica Klarholm hopes the horses at Real Life XL Skills have brought “blessings upon blessings” into her life, which is why she sought out a way to make the gift of horses available to more people. She opened Real Life XL Skills, which offers equineassisted learning at a site about five kilometres east of Bienfait, adjacent to Highway 18. They work with horses and people in a large outdoor riding arena, and they have an indoor barn classroom for when the weather doesn’t co-operate. The company delivers skill development programs for personal and team growth. The programs are designed to fit a person’s individual life. When someone shows up and chooses to be engaged, Klarholm said they leave with better life skills like communication, boundaries, assertiveness, problem-solving, confidence and more. “The extra cool part is that the horses are the ones teaching the humans. Not me,” said Klarholm. “And it’s because they’re prey animals. So they have strong instincts and they react to stimuli in the moment, which allows people to really see how they’re representing themselves, and what happens if they change something that they are doing or feeling, because the horse will then change as well.” Programs are offered for males and females of all ages. They run adult skill development for those 18 and up, youth skills development for those eight to 18, and a pony playdate for children eight and under, which teaches safety, body language, grooming and leading, and ends with a craft or activity.

“We recently launched a program called the Family Herd Series, which is a fivesession program that dives right into the connection, communication and teamwork skills that help build a strong family foundation.” As a working mom with a family who also works shift work, Klarholm believes the skills in these programs are needed to lead healthy, satisfying lives, so she is working on a self-love series that she can’t wait to make available “for the wonderful women in this community.” Four horses are active in Real Life XL Skills. Lizzie is a 26-year-old quarter horse mare who Klarholm describes as the tallest horse on site and possibly the wisest. “Twenty-six horse years is equivalent to about 75 human years,” said Klarholm. Katrina is a 20-year-old Welsh pony mare who stands eye level with most of the 10-year-old kids. She has what Klarholm described as a very sweet personality that allows people to gravitate towards her. Gator and Sid are both miniature horses who are under 34 inches tall and are very popular with the little kids. “Those two boys have a laid-back personality, and they’re just phenomenal with the little kids for the pony play days.” Each of the horses has their own personality, their own background and their own teaching style. Up to eight people can participate in a program at a time. Klarholm’s background with horses dates back to the 1990s, when her parents brought home a little black Welsh pony for her and her

sisters. His name was Nikki and he made such an impression that Klarholm never stopped being around horses. “I have had the privilege of owning and knowing numerous great horses in the last two decades. I’m a proud 4-H and ECS Rodeo Club alumni. And fortunately for me, there is a strong horse community around Estevan, so I have had many lessons, clinics and experiences that keep my fire stoked, so to speak. “And I have surrounded myself with top-notch horsemen and continually expand my knowledge of the horse, particularly their welfare, and then my skills as a handler, rider and owner.” People who have gone through the Real Life XL Skills programs often don’t have experience with horses. Two weeks ago, Klarholm noted a little girl who was there fell in love with one of the miniature horses. But other people who come have reservations. “Horses are big animals, and they’re not really well understood unless you’re already immersed in horse culture. The grooming of the horses is a big part of making a connection with them, and it’s the perfect way to work through any fears that new people have. At the beginning, I always love explaining the horse’s body language, because you can see the light bulbs going on in people’s minds as they realize horses communicate with us.” Some people are surprised with all the learning involved, while others have had a hard time explaining how much it has helped with their personal growth. “The horses enjoy working with the people, too,” she said.

Young people have experienced the benefits of Real Life XL Skills programming. Photo submitted

The business opened in the spring of 2019, after Klarholm gained her certification, and she had her first clients that spring. It was shut down for a considerable amount of time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and only reopened in June of this year. Real Life XL Skills works with the weather in mind. When it’s hot outside, like it has been, they have a session in the morning and another in the evening, after it cools down. The company has also partnered with the Estevan Exhibition Association so they are planning to offer programs throughout the winter at the association’s indoor arena in Estevan. Klarholm believes this business is what she is called to do, and she looks forward to the impact she and the horses will have. Upgrades are happening to the barn and the outdoor arena to extend hours. “This is what I will do for the rest of my life,” she said.

Jessica Klarholm loves horses, and she hopes the horses at Real Life XL Skills can be a blessing to others. Photo submitted

Local musician releases his latest single Estevan-based singersongwriter Jeff D. Michel is looking forward to the release of his next single, Cabin in the Woods. In a news release, Michel said he drew inspiration from his time spent with family at his parents’ summer cabin when he sat down to write the song. It’s the second track to be released from his upcoming album, Back to the Moon. Cabin in the Woods reminisces about both the fond memories that often accompany a cozy summer hideaway and the emotion one feels when the time comes to hand the keys over to a new owner. The song will be released to Canadian markets and all digital/streaming services on July 30. Michel noted the artwork he chose for the single was sketched by his mother, Elizabeth, once the cabin was moved and in place in the late 1970s or early 1980s. Cabin in the Woods follows the successful release of Michel’s first single, Just Another Winter, in October 2020, which was featured regionally in Canada and received airplay in the U.S. Michel’s forthcoming

Cabin in the Woods is the latest single for local musician Jeff Michel. Photo courtesy of Jeff Michel. 13-track offering, Back to the Moon, contains contributions from friends Mike Davis and Lindsay Arnold, who are Michel’s bandmates in Hook & Nail, as well as Nashville pedal steel legend Steve Hinson. Back to the Moon is an eclectic mix of country-tinged folk/roots songs, and explores themes of aliens, loss, winter whimsy, dragons, prairie storms and the wisdom gained as one grows older. Back to the Moon will be his second individual full-

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Do we really want a fall federal election? The speculation has been rampant in recent months as to whether Canadians will be going back to the polls this fall. In fact, pundits have been waiting for an election to be triggered since the early spring, before the federal budget was handed down. The federal Liberals survived that confidence vote, and other confidence votes, and now we’re into the summer months. You can’t fault the Liberals for wanting a vote. Governing parties have done very well in pandemic elections. We’ve seen provincial elections in which the New Democratic Party in B.C. and the Progressive Conservatives in New Brunswick grew their support from a minority to majority government. And, of course, we saw the Saskatchewan Party win another convincing majority government during a pandemic-era election in this province. In fact, the only governing party to see its support slide in an election during the pandemic was in the Yukon Territory. It is incredible that despite all of the calls for people to stay home, we’ve had five provincial elections and one territorial election in the past 17 months. And not all of them were scheduled. This is why Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants an election. While we’ve all found at least one or two reasons to be frus-

trated with the way in which the feds have handled the last 17 months, we also have to remember that the government had to be reactionary. They had no real opportunity to plan for this. They had to make decisions while contending with a virus that we knew little about. And at times, it has showed in their decisions. But for those who lost their job for a reason that had nothing to do with performance or ability, they needed a way to pay the bills. And the government provided that means, even if there were mistakes along the way. The polling data has been favourable to the Liberals, with some indicating they might be in position for a majority government. And so if you’re Justin Trudeau, and you’ve shown an ability to be a strong campaigner in the past, you want to be out on the campaign trail. Support for the Conservatives has been lower, but you have to wonder where they have lost votes. If it’s in rural ridings in the Prairies, where they have lots of wiggle room, then it might not be so bad. They captured 84.4 per cent of the popular vote in Souris-Moose Mountain in the last federal election. Even if that support slips to 50 per cent, because of the rise of more right wing voting options, or anger with Tory leader Erin O’Toole’s proposed carbon pricing, that’s

still a Tory victory. (And it’s unlikely the Tories would see their support slip by that much). If the Tories are losing ground in the bigger cities, well, that would be a bigger issue. It’s unlikely the Liberals will make gains in Saskatchewan, unless one of the Regina or Saskatoon ridings turns red. The federal Liberals decision to snub Saskatchewan’s carbon price system, while allowing a similar scheme in New Brunswick to proceed, should only further infuriate people in this province. The other question is whether Canadians want to be back at the polls. Our last election was two years ago. The government has been so focused on COVID that it hasn’t been able to do much else. And while COVID numbers are down, you have to wonder if Canadians will be excited by the thought of a federal election during a pandemic. The current government will eventually be toppled. That’s what happens to minority governments. The two minority terms under former prime minister Stephen Harper lasted a remarkably long time, at 32 months (before Harper called an election) and at 30 months (before the opposition parties triggered an election). Historically speaking, this minority government has outlived its shelf life.

Estevan remains a great baseball city It was one of those things that I didn’t realize how much I missed it, until I was down there, surrounded by the people. Estevan hosted the Baseball Sask. U13 AA Tier 2 championships this past weekend. Some pretty good young athletes were in Estevan for the weekend, trying to win an elusive provincial championship, and to do so while having a good time with their buddies. Events like these are not only a good showcase of minor baseball and the facilities we have, but they’re great for the community, too. They bring a lot of people to Estevan, and they give us a chance to display our great hospitality. I’ve been to lots of provincial ball championships before. I’ve seen some of the most notable victories in the recent history of minor baseball, including the Western Canadian U18 AAA title won by Estevan on home field in 2008, and the gold medal victory for Team South East at the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games. These are highlights of my career. And there have been numerous provincial titles for Estevan teams, some of which were won at home. So you might think these events could be old hat for me. But there was something special about being at the U13 tournament this past weekend. I was more than happy to be at Mel Murray Cactus Park when several diamonds were in use at once, with fans watching and cheering on these young players. I didn’t get to spend nearly enough time down there, but I enjoyed what I did see. It helped that minor baseball paid tribute to a couple of people who have been part of the sport

David Willberg Willberg’s World in the community for a long time. If you were wondering about the new name of the facility, minor baseball recognized Mel Murray for his many years of contributions. Frankly, I can’t think of a more deserving person. Mel was a big part of ball when I first moved here; he was inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006 for his contributions to ball in the community. And while he’ll always be quick to share the recognition with the many other people who have been involved with minor ball in Estevan, anybody who’s had anything to do with minor baseball in Estevan over the last 30-ish years will tell you this is well deserved. When he retired from minor ball after winning the Western Canadian title in 2008, I missed seeing him at the ball diamonds. Fortunately, he’s taken an active role in baseball again by looking after Mel Murray Cactus Park. The other honouree is Kent Phillips, whose involvement with minor baseball started about the same time I arrived here. When he tossed out the ceremonial first pitch during the opening ceremonies Friday night, it was the latest recognition for his commitment to minor baseball. He’s been there as a coach, a member of the executive and other roles. Minor ball named their volunteer of the year award after him. And there’s a generation of kids who passed through minor

ball who will tell how much Phillips helped with their development while encouraging them to have fun and love the game. In communities of this size, it’s ultimately the volunteers who make things happen. So when you get the opportunity to recognize them, it’s important to do so, even if they would prefer to share the attention with others, or defer the honour to someone they view as more suitable. We’ll get another shot at hosting some pretty primo ball next month, with provincial tournaments at the U15 and U11 levels. Once again, these will go beyond baseball tournaments; they will serve as showcases for Estevan. Estevan has long been ambitious with its baseball events. I recall that in 2004, we had the Western Canadian U13 and U15 AAA boys events, along with the U15 AAA girls competitions. We were among the first to host all three events together, and certainly the first for a community this size to have all three events. When we’ve had provincial events in the past, it often hasn’t been enough to have just one provincial tournament; we would usually have two or three at the same time, and in many cases, one of these tournaments would end with Estevan players pouring Gatorade on the coach after winning the championship. Other times, the local team’s season would end with that tournament, but only after the kids had a great time and learned a lot about the game and life, which is really what kids’ sports are all about. And people would leave Estevan, raving about the great facilities and the great people we have, and the great time they had, regardless of the result.

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Conservative MP’s say federal government should treat Saskatchewan fairly The editor: We are writing to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to demand fair treatment for the people of Saskatchewan. For some time now, the federal government has accepted New Brunswick’s plan to comply with the carbon tax. The New Brunswick plan provides relief to consumers from the tax with a rebate. In light of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling, Saskatchewan submitted a similar plan. Yet despite the fact that the Trudeau government accepted New Brunswick’s proposal, the Minister of the Environment rejected Saskatchewan’s concept. This is a double-standard that is complete-

ly unjust. One of the fundamental principles of Confederation is the fair treatment of the provinces by the federal government. Denying our province the same benefits that have been granted to another sets a dangerous precedent. The federal government is effectively saying that the people of Saskatchewan must bear the full impact of their tax, while people in New Brunswick are protected from its full effect. This is grossly unfair. The excuse that the federal government is planning on moving the goalposts on its carbon tax in 2023 is completely illegitimate. At the very least, the Liberals should accept Saskatchewan’s plan until such time as they

change the rules for all provinces. Instead, for the next year and a half, they are denying the people of this province the same benefits that the people of New Brunswick enjoy. The Saskatchewan Conservative caucus represents the elected will of the people of this province. Every single electoral district chose a Conservative to represent them in Ottawa. We have a democratic mandate to fight for our great province and speak on behalf of the people of this great province. Conversely, voters in this province utterly rejected their platform and Trudeau’s record as prime minister. He has no mandate to impose arbitrary rules on this province over the objections of its

provincial government and against the unanimous opposition of its elected federal MPs, especially when he has granted concessions and accommodations to other provinces. We are calling on the Liberals to put a stop to the provincial favouritism, and accept Saskatchewan’s proposed implementation of a carbon tax. Canada deserves a prime minister that unites Canadians, not one that sows division. Do the right thing, treat all provinces fairly, and accept Saskatchewan’s carbon tax implementation. Saskatchewan’s Conservative MPs

Construction underway on city’s pathway expansion Construction of the widely anticipated Estevan pathway project, which will connect existing pathways and sidewalks to loop throughout the city, is now underway. The pedestrian corridor expansion project will include a total of 13 kilometers of paved, multi-use pathways and sidewalks that will connect to the existing pathways in Estevan. A ground-breaking ceremony was held on July 20 adjacent to Kensington Avenue, which will have a long-awaited sidewalk. Mayor Roy Ludwig, Estevan MLA Lori Carr and representatives of the City of Estevan and Carr’s office were in attendance. “We are very excited today to be able to start the pathway system,” said Ludwig. “We could not have done this without the support of the federal government and the provincial government.” This project is supported by the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The federal government will supply $1,517,600, the province will provide $1,264,540, and the city is to be responsible for $1,011,860. “We’ve been working on this file for a number of years, and thanks to Minister Carr’s efforts, and the federal government, today we were able to make this announcement,” said Ludwig. The mayor said the pathway system will be

a legacy project for the present council. Carr, who is also the minister for Social Services, noted the provincial government received over $6.2 billion in applications for this program, but was only able to allocate about $900 million. “Those dollars were pretty hard to come by, so I’m pretty excited that we were able to get this program on the list for the city of Estevan. I think for the people of Estevan, it will be great the way the pathway system is going to join up around the entire city,” said Carr. Water and wastewater facilities were among the others to receive funding through the program. The Estevan pathways were classified under the community and culture component. “I think when we were looking at things, and health and wellness comes into play, the City of Estevan really promoted the project, and when they did their application, they showed how it was going to have that connectivity around the entire city,” Carr said. “Obviously it can be used by people of all ages, so it definitely helped with that.” Carr noted that when she was on council, from 2003-2009 and again from 2012-2016, this was one of the projects they were looking at. The mayor said the community has been very receptive to the pathway project, because it will connect the existing pathways, and make

City of Estevan parks and facilities manager Rod March, Estevan MLA Lori Carr, Estevan Mayor Roy Ludwig and city manager Jeff Ward participated in the sod turning ceremony for the city’s pathway expansion project. them that much better. The project is moving forward, because they want to be finished by the end of the year. “Right now … we’re doing utility locates all around,” said Rod March, the city’s manager of parks and facilities. “Our concrete guys are … ready to start on the ( July) 26th. The asphalt guys have started today on the north side of the city by scraping off the overburden. The fence line has been put in on the north side.”

It will be completed in sections to ensure they don’t interfere too much with traffic flow and pedestrian safety over the next three months. The first area to be tackled will be north of Spruce Drive from Souris Avenue North to Kensington Avenue. Construction will take place over the next few months. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to pay attention to traffic disruptions as some roadways and pathways will be impacted.

Communities receive funding through CIF grants Several community projects in the Estevan constituency have received support through the Community Initiatives Fund (CIF). Estevan MLA Lori Carr, who is also the minister responsible for Social Services, said the riding was “very, very fortunate” with this latest round of CIF grants.” The Town of Midale received $5,000 for a program called Keep Cool in the Pool, which is offered for children at the Midale Swimming Pool. “The pool is in absolutely pristine condition. They’ve got new pumps in there and a bunch of different stuff,” said Carr. The Southeast Regional Library’s Midale branch received $800 for its summer reading program. The Estevan Family Resource Centre received money for two initia-

tives: $25,000 for crisis counselling and support services, and $5,000 for summer discovery camps. The Estevan Area Literacy Group received $14,200 for the Hello Literacy program, and $4,500 for the summer Nature Smarts program. Both benefit families in the region. Receiving $5,000 each were the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum for the summer education and programming, the Souris Valley Museum received $5,000 for summer educational programming, the Souris Valley Theatre received $5,000 for the summer youth drama camps. “You can truly see that with the Community Initiatives Fund, they are funding a tonne of programs for youth for all of these summer programs that happen within the city of Estevan and the surrounding area.”

The Saskatchewan Veterans Service Club Support Program provided $25,000 to the Royal Canadian Legion’s Estevan branch to improve accessibility at the legion hall. It’s the most that a project can receive. “There’s always improvements that can be done on a building that size. So far, we’re hoping to keep that as annual funding, so maybe next year they’ll be able to apply again and get funding,” said Carr. CIF grants aware awarded annually to programs that contribute to the wellbeing of children and youth, families and communities. These programs provide opportunities for children and youth to gain knowledge, skills and supports to develop positive mental health, self- esteem and healthy lifestyle behaviours, and ensure families have

Estevan MLA Lori Carr and Midale Mayor Allan Hauglum at the Midale Swimming Pool. Photo submitted access to supports and resources to create healthy and caring environments. CIF is a special purpose fund

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The son has joined his father at Blischak dental By David Willberg A very familiar face has joined the staff at the Blischak dental office in Estevan. Dr. Cole Blischak has joined his father Dr. Gale Blischak at the office. Cole graduated in June from the dental school at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) and started at his father’s practice a month later. “It ’s good to have a mentor that you already know,” Cole told the Mercury. “I’m familiar with the staff and everything, and how things work here. It’s a

smooth transition.” Gale said Cole has been a good addition. It’s been a lot of learning for both so far, as Gale is certain there are some things Cole can teach him, but Gale believes there are things Cole can pick up from him, too. Cole enjoys the attention to detail that is required in dentistry, and he also appreciates the fact that dentists will never be replaced by robots. “You’re always going to need a person there,” said Gale. “You can’t just pull up into a machine and get your

dentistry done.” “There’s the stability and predictability. I know I’m not going to be out of a job next month,” added Cole. Since he arrived, Cole has been learning the ropes of the office, and now that the public health restrictions have been lifted, he’s working in a setting not affected by COVID-19 for the first time in his career. Cole has a bachelor of science in geology that he earned in 2016. He was planning to work in the oilpatch, but then the price of oil plummeted. He needed an

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internship at a company to get a job in his desired career path, but that was going to be tough. It was during his third or fourth year that he started to think about a career other than geology, and viewed dental school as a better option. But it ’s a highly competitive school to get into, and he had to go back to school to get some prerequisite courses. “Then it’s an application process and an interview process and an aptitude test, and all that kind of stuff,” said Gale. The U of S is home to one of 10 dental schools in Canada. Dental school was a good experience, Cole said, but it was stressful, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020. “It’s a tight-knit group,”

said Cole. “When we started out, there was 28 of us. And then at the start of third year, we got six more international students. It’s a really small class size, so you get to know everyone, and you’re seeing them all day, eight hours and 10 hours a day, and you’re studying with them after.” The academics are tough and stressful, but the students help each other out. Gale said he didn’t put any pressure on his son to become a dentist. Cole made the decision on his own. “I never did want the pressure to say ‘Because I think you should do this or you should do that. He had to find this himself,’” Gale said. Since he’s been back in Estevan, Cole has seen people he hasn’t encountered very often, if at all, in the past five or 10 years, since he was

only in the city during the summer months. His dad’s patients remember him from when he was young. Gale graduated from dental school in 1987. He worked as an associate in Weyburn for a year and a half, and came to Estevan in 1988 when the opportunity came up to have the dentist office. The majority of his practice has been on his own, but he has had some associates over the years. “There aren’t a whole lot of parent-child dentist tandems,” said Gale. “There’s a lot more lately, but it was fairly rare before.” Gale says it’s been an interesting dynamic with patients coming to the office, and seeing the last name Blischak twice on the door and the sign. But they’re excited to have Cole here.

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Lampman welcomes a new business By Josie Hlohovsky Just off of Main Street, at 102 Railway Avenue in Lampman, a blue building sits tucked beside an alleyway and behind an old business. Scratch Baking, Cater-

ing and Eatery is a new business opening in Lampman, and Ashton Adderly, a southern Saskatchewan local, is the owner and entrepreneur. Starting her career by going to Farmer’s Markets in Lampman and then Es-

tevan, Ashton is an entrepreneur, mother and baker. She opened Scratch with her family’s support, and it has recently finished its opening week. The grand opening was a week of special meals and

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treats to celebrate the bakery’s opening. It was an entire week of different specials every day from July 20-24. From a Taco Tuesday to Winner Winner Chicken Dinner on Saturday, Scratch Bakery had something new to offer. “ We’ve done donuts, we’ve done lunches, and we’re doing a supper. We’ve got soup and sandwiches and pies,” Adderly lists. “This whole week has been crazy.” Their regular array of goods is impressive as well. “ We do all sor ts of treats, baking wise, like cakes and cinnamon buns and pies and slices and cookies,” she says. “We have an ice cream machine that’s not quite yet running, but hopefully soon. And then we’ ll be doing lunches and suppers.” They also offer catering for weddings and other events, and they sell local, farm-raised beef from their family farm. Scratch Baking, Eatery

and Catering opened soon after the public health measures were lifted, and managed to avoid the full force of the pandemic and its ensuing restrictions. “We opened after all the restrictions were lifted, so that was good,” she says. “It just happened to work out. It (the pandemic) didn’t really affect us at all, because we didn’t open until after. “And I’m really hoping they don’t go backwards on that,” she said with a laugh. “We were lucky that it didn’t really affect us.” Adderly decided to start her business after being laid off from her previous job. “A couple years ago, I was working in the oilfield, and got laid off because it got slow, and just decided that this was gonna be the next best thing for me,” she recalls. It was also an opportunity for Ashton to reconnect to old pastimes and family hobbies. “I just always used to

bake with my grandma, and we’re using a lot of her recipes.” Adderly used to practise her craft by going to the Farmer’s Market, in both Lampman and Estevan. “Just so many people wanted stuff.” Laurel Fornwald, Ashton’s mother, says she, along with her sister, Ashton’s aunt, works with Adderly and a few high school graduates at Scratch. “I’ve got my mom and my aunt is also here, helping bake,” Adderly explains. “I’ve hired a couple graduated kids, I’ve got two of them. Then it’s my mom and my aunt and then myself.” More information can be found on their Facebook page. Ashton plans to continue her business for as long as she can, and is excited for what the future holds, pandemic or not. “I think we’ll just stick with this for now. It’s going good.”

Missing Oxbow man found dead An Oxbow man who went missing earlier this month has been found dead. The Carnduff RCMP announced on July 22 that Nathan Rubbert had been located the previous evening in the Oxbow area. He had last been seen at an Oxbow residence on July 18. The RCMP released a missing person report on July 20. His death is not believed to be suspicious. “Our thoughts are with his family who have asked for privacy during this difficult

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Free to Be Fit Allan Crawford takes a swing during the Free to Be Fit classes hosted by Limitless and Encompass Fitness at the Chamney Family Running Track and Panteluk Athletic Field last week. Sessions were held for local youths and for the Estevan Diversified Services’ adult participants. Each day a different activity was offered to encourage people with intellectual disabilities to be physically active while having fun.

SaskPower to restore former generating station site S a s k Po w e r h a s a n nounced that it is going to restore the site of the former Estevan Generating Station, removing contaminated soil and the remaining exposed concrete foundation. The Estevan Generating Station was developed by the Town of Estevan in 1911. The plant was then converted to a lignite coal-fired opera-

tion in the early 1930s after being purchased by Dominion Electric in 1928. SaskPower bought the plant in 1948. By adding five boilers and four turbine generators, the plant operated with a total capacity of 70.4 megawatts. The station remained open until 1992, when the

addition of the Shand Power Station eliminated the need for its generating capacity. Facility decommissioning began in the spring of 1994. The Estevan Generating Station used lignite coal and diesel fuel. When it was decommissioned, the power plant building was demolished and tanks and other

hazardous materials were removed. Beginning in August, SaskPower contractors will be removing contaminated soil on the Souris River shoreline and removing exposed concrete foundations. This work will improve the shoreline slope and prevent soil erosion into the river. The area will be reseeded once the

work is complete, which is expected to be in September. SaskPower says there will be minimal impact to area residents.

Those using the gravel access roads to access the city landfill may experience slight delays or notice work occurring nearby.

Province announces $13 million for skills training The Government of Saskatchewan has announced approximately $13 million in new funding for Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) to deliver education and skills training programs to help grow a skilled workforce in Saskatchewan. This funding allows both institutions to deliver a variety of education and skills training programs in support of the government's commitment to engage with under-represented groups, create jobs in long-term care and in-

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Make a craft at the playparks program every weekday morning

Enjoy a delicious lunch with a beautiful view at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course, everyone welcome

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junior camp July 13-16 – were day camps. “It seems that we get more and more support every year,” said Bissonette. “Our registrations had record numbers.” The final teen camp had 31 campers, more than double the 14 registrations from last year, he said. As for the evening teen camp, it was offered for the first time, with sessions from A15 » BIBLE

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Souris Valley Museum presents:

Little Time Travellers ( August 3-5) Wild, Wild, West ( August 3-6) Rock & Roll Camp (August 9-13) Paleontologist Camp Sr. ( August 16-20) Wizards & Warlocks (July & August 9-13) Paleontologist Camp Jr. (July 26-30 & August 23-27) I Have a GREEN Thumb (July 26-30 & August 23-27) Moving Through History (August 19-20)

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Upcoming Programs in Fall/Winter: No School Day Workshops (Ages 6-10) I Am Series (Ages 3-5) Young Historical Society (Ages 6-10); for more details please visit www.sourisvalleymuseum.com and follow us on Facebook.

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A party in the park Woodlawn Regional Park hosted a party on the beach at its Boundary Dam location on Saturday night. Cover band Rustic played classic rock and country music to the delight of more than 1,000 people who gathered to watch the show. It was the latest live entertainment to be held in the Estevan area this month, now that provincial public health restrictions have been lifted. Photo by Impact Creative Digital Services.

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Always a good experience Teal Bramham and Ava Bramham were at the Hillcrest Playpark on Friday afternoon to enjoy a dip in the park’s paddling pool. It was another hot summer afternoon in Estevan, so young people were eager to go swimming at the paddling parks. Playparks are among the activities to experience for young people in Estevan every summer. Photo by David Willberg

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SUMMER Find the turkey vultures nesting near the nursing home Go camping at Woodlawn Regional Park

Go to movie at the Orpheum Play in the bouncy houses & bumper cars at Mainprize Park Aug. 28

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Take the family mini golfing at Hidden Valley Golf & RV Resort

Drive to Roche Percee and see the rocks Take photos for the Estevan Mercury photo contest (coming in Augsut)

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Try a variety of Saskatchewan craft beer Go for a drive and find the swinging bridge Sign the kids up for Summer Theatre Camp with the Souris Valley Theatre!

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A great time awaits in Estevan The restrictions have been lifted, we’re Regional Park’s Boundary Dam beach site on as close to normal as we’ve been since early the weekend that saw many people have a March 2020, and that means we can enjoy great time. even more activities than before. We’ve also had other events in the area, It’s been more than two weeks since the other opportunities to enjoy live music and mask mandate, the crowd limitations and the other chances to come together and have a social distancing mandate ended, but it seems great time. like much longer than that. We’ve been waiting And we have all sorts of great expeto get out and do things, to have fun and enjoy riences for you to enjoy the rest of our summer. the summer. And there has been no shortage of things For most of the past 16 to do. months, we had to worry There was the Lockdown End Party on July about the pandemic regu17, when more than 1,500 people flocked to lations, and a lot of them downtown Estevan for one sensational street put a crimp into what we dance and live music. It showed that we haven’t could do. But regardless lost our ability to come together and have a of restrictions, there’s great time. lots for us to enjoy. TO The Estevan Motor Speedway had a douAre you into sports? bleheader on July 16 and 17 that brought the There’s no shortage of Western Canadian Late Models to town for their great youth and adult annual visit. sports to watch each sumThey didn’t disappoint, and it was great to mer, and we are blessed see so many people in the stands, especially with numerous great golf for the first night. courses to play and challenge It was the first time since 2019 the speed- all skill levels. way didn’t have to worry about crowd restricDo you need to get out on the water? tions. There are lakes are rivers for you. Several The Orpheum Theatre pleased that it can now have more in itsprovide two great fishing, boating A week later,is the Trackside Motocross large people reservoirs theatres. Association had their turn to put on a great and water sports. We’ve seen a surge in the show for the community with a doubleheader popularity of kayaking and canoeing in the of their own. southeast. Estevan Minor Baseball hosted the BaseIf camping is your thing, then you’re in ball Sask. U13 AA Tier 2 championships from luck. There are numerous campgrounds for July 23-25, with eight times coming to our city. you to enjoy, regardless of whether your Not only was it great to see all of the activity at definition of camping is parking a big RV and our ball diamonds, but we welcomed hundred having all of the luxuries of home (including a of people to Estevan for the three-day event. satellite dish), or roughing it in a more rustic And there was a concert at the Woodlawn setting.

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We’re also blessed with an abundance of cultural amenities. If you want to head indoors, you can check out some of the museums, many of which are open on a seasonal basis during the summer and are free to access. You can find art galleries, libraries and other services throughout the summer as well. If you’re in Estevan, you can take the Tourism Estevan Guided Historical Walking Tour through our great downtown, embark on the Backroads of Estevan Tour, go for a walk on one of our pathways, or visit one of our many parks. If you have kids, then the this city’s playparks program is perfect. You can enjoy a nice meal at one of our many excellent restaurants or you can eat outdoors on a patio. If you’re not from Estevan, there are some great hotels ready to accommodate you. And you can always shop at one of our great local merchants. If you’re outside of Estevan, you’ll find plenty of fun activities as well. Just because you’re in a small town doesn’t mean you won’t find great shops, quality restaurants, quality attractions or amenities to keep people of all ages entertained. We’re proud to bring you our 101 Things to Experience in Estevan This Summer special. Perhaps the toughest part was limiting it to 101 Things to Experience; we could have listed far more.

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Go see Lignite Louie at the Souris Valley Museum Plan to go Glow Golfing at Mainprize Park Aug. 2 Fish for largemouth bass on Boundary Dam Reservoir

Go out for ice cream Take a break from social media

Ride the waterslide at the RM of Estevan Aquatic Centre

Observe the soldiers tree Shop at one of the many stores in the Estevan Market Mall

Ride your bike on the trails Check out the renovations going on at the Estevan Market Mall Listen to live music, shop and eat at the Night Markets on Thursdays

Save big on Shop Estevan Day Aug. 21 Visit shopestevan.ca for details! Finish that scrapbook you started with supplies from The House of Stationery

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Activities out on the water were a popular part of teen camp. Photo submitted « A11 7:30-10:30 p.m. each night. “It was kind of like a youth group during the week, and we had some teens that loved it, so we can’t wait to try it again next year,” said Bissonette. While he didn’t have exact numbers, he believes about 80 kids attended the squirt camp, the junior camp was around 40. The evening teen camp started with 10 registrations, but more people came as the camp progressed, and they finished with about 15. The beginner camp, which was an opportunity for really young kids to try a camp out for the first time, attracted about 30 people. The team at the EBC missed having the overnight element with the kids during the other camps, but they were glad the teens could stay in the cabins. About 20 people served as cabin leaders during the camp season, although not all were there throughout.

A typical day featured a lot of the skills training, including archery, canoeing, crafts, roping and kendama. Air soft guns were a popular activity with older kids. Children loved scaling the rock climbing wall that has been seen in the community in the past. Two chapel services occurred each day, and there was a big water fight in the afternoon to help the kids cool off. Teen camp offered kids a chance to go to the beach and go tubing, which proved to be popular. Bissonette said the EBC was worried the public health restrictions would be a problem this year, but they were able to pull off the different camps, with the only restriction being wearing masks when indoors for the first week. “We had all the campers stay within their groups if they were going inside their cabins. They never went in with anyone else,” said Bissonette.

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A Message From The Mayor

Everyone have an Enjoyable and Safe Long Weekend.

2021 Property Tax Notices were mailed out Monday, June 28, 2021. Please contact City Hall if you did not receive your property tax notice or need to update your mailing / contact information. 2021 Taxes are due: July 30, 2021

2021 Property Tax Notice

2021 Storm and Sanitary sewer main jetting Beginning Monday, June 14, 2021 and continuing to Friday, August 27, 2021, the Public Works Service Division will be carrying out a Domestic Sewer Main Flushing/Jetting Program between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with the occasional carry over to 6:00 p.m. During the periods of jetting, residents are advised to securely cap basement floor drains.

Penalties are accumulative, applied the 1st of each month ...starting August 1, 2021 as follows: August .5%, September 1%, October 1.5%, November 2.5%, December 3.5% Arrears Penalty of 10% will be added to all outstanding amounts on January 1, 2022 Payment Options: • In person at City Hall, Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm • Payments accepted by Cash, Cheque or Debit • Mail to: 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0W7 • City Hall Drop Box – located at main entrance at City Hall. Cheques only please. • Payment can also be made on-line / or at your financial institution. • Pay via credit card through a third-party service provider called Plastiq. Customers using this service will be charged a 2.5% service fee per transaction by the provider. • To pay via Plastiq please visit their website at www.plastiq.com you will need a credit card as well as the 12 digit roll number (don’t include the decimal, but use all the numbers) that is found on the top right hand portion of your Notice of Property Tax Levies

2021 Program Area will encompass all streets North of 6th Street, and East of Souris Ave within City limits including: Hwy 47 Service Road Drader Street Princess Street Edward Street Albert Street Isabelle Street Eva Street Henry Street George Street King Street Smith Street Souris Avenue Victoria Avenue Alexandra Avenue Arthur Avenue

Interested in pre-paying your taxes monthly? The City of Estevan offers (TIPPS) tax installment payment plan service. TIPPS allows property owners to pre-pay their property tax bill in 12 monthly installments making budgeting easier with no added fees or penalties. Monthly withdrawals are made on the first banking day of each month. TIPPS applications forms are available at City Hall or by visiting our website at www.estevan.ca The best time to start would be August 1, 2021 to prepay for 2022. Contact City Hall 306-634-1800 for more information.

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A hundred reasons to celebrate A Midale resident recently celebrated her 100th birthday. Norma Barber hit the century mark on July 17. A resident of Mainprize Manor, her family and friends joined her that day to mark the occasion at the 39ers Senior Centre in Midale. A 100th birthday party was held for her the day before at Mainprize Manor. Barber was born in Scottsguard, Sask., on July 17, 1921. She was the youngest of eight children born to Ernest and Ida McIlmoyl. Barber was educated through Grade 12 in Frobisher. She worked in Oxbow, where she met her husband Melvin Barber. They moved to North Portal, where he worked with the Canada Border Services Agency. They had two sons, three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She says her secret to long life is to not think about being old, and to just keep getting up and stay going.

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Hill View Manor converts five rooms for assisted living Hill View Manor is looking to welcome a different type of resident. T h e p e r s on a l c a re h om e opened in Estevan in 2002, providing a home to its residents. Its 40 units are divided into four separate pods of four, allowing for lots of interaction among those who call Hill View Home. Thirty-five of its units are currently occupied, and now Hill View wants to have assisted living for those other five suites. Manager Eunice Massett said those who reside in the assisted living sites should be able to bathe themselves independently. They would be able to access the walkin tubs and showers at the lodge, unless they have a shower in their room. They would be responsible for their own laundry and bedding, but can use the manor’s washing machines and driers. And they’re

responsible for getting their own medication ordered and picked up, and booking doctor appointments. “ With this assisted living, there’s no medical. But if I see one of them that’s got a cold or a fever or something, as a nurse, I’m not just going to walk past them. I’m going to help them as much as I can,” said Massett. Assisted living residents would also have to supply their own furniture. But they would have full access to weekly housekeeping, recreation activities, all of the meals and snacks, the kitchen, the library and hair salon, although they would have to book hair appointments with stylist Joyce Halladay, who comes in each week. “If in time that person’s care needs increase – they need full care, they need the medical – then they can just transition over to that care.

It would be more money for them, but at least they’re here and settled,” said Massett. A move can be very difficult on an elderly person, so the less moving a senior citizen has to do, the better it is. “Especially when they leave the first home and come into a place like this, you’re moving in with 40 strangers,” said Massett. “You get to know them after, and some of them you may already know, but you’re grieving your home, your chesterfield, your favourite dishes … and your independence. You’re leaving that behind. It’s a really, really hard process.” She is proud of how the residents handle the move, because they accept they need to be there, and they’re strong and brave. “They just impress me, that generation,” said Massett. Some of their residences are

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Estevan’s Maximus Wanner selected by the Edmonton Oilers in NHL Entry Draft You can add another name to the list of NHL prospects and players with local connections. Estevan’s Maximus Wanner was picked in the seventh round, 212th overall, by the Edmonton Oilers in Saturday’s portion of the NHL Entry Draft. Wanner, 18, played his developmental hockey in Estevan through the 2015-16 season. He was optimistic but not overly confident he would be drafted. In fact, he was playing golf in Moose Jaw on Saturday when he was contacted by Tyler Wright, the Oilers director of amateur scouting, and informed he had been drafted. “(It was) halfway through the round, and obviously I didn’t shoot as well after I got the call,” Wanner said with a laugh. “It was hard to focus.” Then the congratulatory text messages started to roll in. “I was pretty pumped. It’s every kid’s dream to get drafted into the NHL,” said Wanner. He had a couple of conversations with the Oilers prior to the draft that were fairly promising, but he was trying not to get his hopes up. Wright also spoke with two or three other teams before the draft.

Estevan’s Maximus Wanner, pictured here with the Moose Jaw Warriors of the Western Hockey League, was selected in the NHL Entry Draft by the Edmonton Oilers. Photo by Keith Hershmiller During the sixth and seventh rounds, he started following the draft more closely to see the results. He said the Oilers like his size at 6’3” and 185 pounds, and they’re impressed with his skating ability for a big defenceman.

His status as a drafted player, and the compliments he has received, will provide a boost in confidence. He’s also looking forward to playing for a Western Canadian team.

“They’re a really nice organization, and I always liked watching them growing up,” said Wanner. Wanner is grateful to his parents, Cory and Cecilia, for their contributions to his career. “They sacrificed all of their weekends, all of their vacation days, to take me to hockey and book hotels. It was tremendous the sacrifices they made for me.” He’s also had excellent support from the Estevan Minor Hockey Association. “I had good coaches all growing up, and very good programs. It was really nice being able to grow up in Estevan and learn to play hockey.” He has made friends for life through local minor hockey circles. After leaving Estevan in 201617, he joined the Prairie Hockey Academy for his second season of U15 hockey and his first year of U18 hockey. Wanner split the past two seasons with the Moose Jaw Warriors U18 AAA hockey team and the Warriors of the Western Hockey League (WHL). He also played two games for the Estevan Bruins in the 2019-20 season.

Last season he had four goals and an assist in five games with the U18 Warriors, and four assists in 18 games for the WHL Warriors. He was ranked 223rd overall among North American skaters for this year’s draft. In recent years, other southeast products have joined NHL organizations. Estevan’s Cole Fonstad was selected in the fifth round by the Montreal Canadiens in 2018. Another Estevan product, Brayden Pachal, has been part of the Vegas Golden Knights organization the past two seasons. Both Fonstad and Pachal won a Western Hockey League title with the Prince Albert Raiders in 2019. Oxbow’s Tanner Jeannot spent much of the past NHL season with the Nashville Predators, recording five goals and two assists in 15 games. And brothers Haydn and Cale Fleury, both defencemen, of Carlyle were selected by the newest NHL team, the Seattle Kraken, in last week’s expansion draft. Haydn played last season with the Carolina Hurricanes and Anaheim Ducks, while Cale was with the Canadiens organization.

Estevan hosts U13 AA Tier 2 baseball provincials Some of the top young baseball players in the province were in Estevan on the weekend for the Baseball Sask. U13 AA Tier 2 provincial baseball tournament at Mel Murray Cactus Park. Eight teams competed in the event, including the Estevan Brewers – comprised of players from the house league teams in Estevan Minor Baseball. The Brewers dropped the three games they played in their round robin: 15-2 to the Melfort Selects on Friday afternoon, and then 11-6 to the Saskatoon Blue Jay Mud Dawgz and 18-1 to the North Battleford Beavers on Saturday. (Further information on the games was not available). Members of the Brewers were Logan Piper, Tanner Gillespie, Halen Lesy, Talon Williamson, Connor Paton, Chayse Zohner, Keith Daae,

Ayden James McKenzie, Aidan Turner, Quintin Sliva, Boston Tait and Jaxon Smith. The Maidstone Lakers defeated the Beavers 8-2 in the final. The other teams entered were the Saskatoon Cardinals, the Nipawin Giants and the Kindersley Royals. The tournament featured a round robin with the eight teams divided into two pools of four. The top two teams from each pool advanced to the semifinal round. In addition to the games, opening ceremonies were held late Friday afternoon, and then a skills competition happened in the evening. In a message to the Mercury, Estevan Minor Baseball president Joe Williamson said they received rave reviews, including one from Donna Iverson, the U13 director for the Beavers. It reads:

The Estevan U13 AA Brewers competed at a provincial tournament held in Estevan on the weekend. “We had the privilege of being in the U13 provincials in your community this weekend. We just want to say thank you for hosting

and doing such an amazing job. The sportsmanship your team extended to our players is to be commended as well. Thanks again

for a job well done.” Estevan will host provincials at the U11 and U15 levels from Aug. 13-15.

Minor baseball pays tribute to Kent Phillips Este van Minor Baseball (EMB) recognized one of its long-time volunteers Friday. Kent Phillips, who was president of the EMB from 2009-2017 and served in other capacities, tossed out the ceremonial first pitch during the opening ceremonies for the Saskatchewan U13 AA Tier 2 championship. A large sign honouring Phillips was mounted on the announcers’ booth Wall of Fame. In a bio, it was noted that Phillips’ involvement with Estevan Minor Baseball began 21 years ago. After watching his oldest son Brendan play his first year of baseball at the senior mites level, Phillips decided he wanted to get involved. The next season he volunteered as a coach and never

looked back. Throughout his 21 years, Phillips was involved on many levels. He coached all three of his sons in the house league program, along with their respective AA and AAA teams with much success. He was also active in organizing and volunteering at the provincial and Western Canadian tournaments held in Estevan. And he was a volunteer at the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games in Estevan. “One project that was very important to Kent was converting one diamond in each of the mosquito, peewee and bantam levels to grass infields at Cactus Park, and in partnership with the city, EMB was able to have this project completed in 2016.”

Although his first love is coaching, Phillips was vice-president of EMB for seven years and president for eight, from 20092017. He also served as Saskatchewan Baseball Association director for the last nine years. In 2016, he earned the Joe McDonald Award of Merit recognizing has many years of volunteering for minor baseball. His company, Performance Pump Service, received Saskatchewan Baseball’s Patron of the Year Award. In 2018, he was selected as the inaugural recipient of the Kent Phillips Volunteer Award from EMB. As a coach, he won a silver medal at Westerns Canadians in 2006 and gold at bantam AA provincials in 2012

Kent Phillips threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the provincial U13 AA Tier 2 baseball championships in Estevan.

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Tournament wrapped up the U14 softball season A tournament was held at the Pleasantdale Softball Diamonds on July 17 to wrap up the season for the under-14 division. A round-robin was used for the four teams entered. The Estevan Sliders went 3-0 to win the tournament. The Estevan Rebels (2-1) were second, the White Bear First Nations Treaty 4 (1-2) came in third and the Carlyle Cardinals (0-3) finished fourth. Organizer Mike Keating said it was a great day of softball and the best way to end the season. There were games held throughout the day. An opening ceremony was held during the day, with Meagan Casemore singing O Canada. Food was available on the site throughout the day, and the players received medals.

The four teams entered in the U14 softball tournament at the Pleasantdale Softball Diamonds gather for a group photo. Photo by Mike Keating

Mel Murray’s name now attached to Cactus Park Mel Murray was a big part of baseball in Estevan for decades. He taught the game to kids and helped them find their passion for the sport. He guided teams to provincial titles, and he was inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006. Now he has earned another recognition. Cactus Park, whic h includes several baseball diamonds and youth soccer pitches, has been renamed Mel Murray Cactus Park. Estevan Minor Baseball president Joe Williamson recognized Murray during Friday night’s opening ceremonies for the Baseball Sask. U13 AA Tier 2 cham-

pionships. “I’m very honoured and very humbled,” Murray told the Mercury moments after the ceremony. But he was quick to point out that it was initially named after the Manalta Coal Co. that was a big part of the community. Tim Jenish, who was the company’s general manager, provided all the equipment needed to build the park, and the union members did the work at the park. And while Murray ’s name is attached to the park, dozens of volunteers have tended to the park over the years. “If it wasn’t for Estevan and the good community it is, I don’t know if this would

have ever happened,” Murray said. He also credited longtime minor baseball supporter Barr y O’Handley for initially suggesting to Estevan city council that Murray’s name be attached to the park. Murray started coaching 33 years ago when his son Brian was six years old. He would guide teams to provincial titles, reached numerous Western Canadian titles, and won a Western Canadian championship in 2008. “I had lots of fun, and I have my baseball wall that I set out in my garage and look at, and I say ‘I remember this,’” said Murray. Murray retired from coaching minor baseball in

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Tony Heath, left, and Ron Dunville were the captains of the Veterans Team that won the Figgy Messer Price Cup recently. Photo submitted After a two-year absence, the Figg y Messer Price Cup made its return to the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course on July 17 and 18. It was an invitation tournament, with the goal being to fill the teams with friends of Rod Fagerheim, Pat Messer or Dave Price – the three long-time golfers the tournament is named after. Both teams had some new additions since the last

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Mel Murray was saluted by Estevan Minor Baseball president Joe Williamson during the opening ceremonies for the Saskatchewan U13 AA Tier 2 baseball championships. It was announced that Cactus Park has been renamed Mel Murray Cactus Park. 2008. His last game was a memorable one, as the Estevan Murray GM Blazers team that he was guiding won the Western Canadian midget AAA championship that was held in Estevan. It was also his last season as the president of minor baseball. Once his grandson in Yorkton started playing baseball, Murray started paying attention to the game again. In 2019, he wasn’t happy with the appearance of the ball diamonds at Cactus Park, so he volunteered to help out with the maintenance. “It ’s back to normal now. Even other teams are saying ‘You’ve got a heck of a complex here.’ It’s nice. And that’s what you want to hear,” said Murray. Now that he’s retired from working at the mines, volunteering at the park has

kept him busy. He works from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day. Murray was in charge of lining the diamonds for the provincial tournament in Estevan last weekend. “I brought back some of the old guys that I worked with (more than) 10 years ago,” said Murray. His family – wife Irene, son Brian and daughter Melanie – have been very supportive over the years, allowing Murray to spend so much time at the ballpark and involved with minor baseball. Local businesses and the City of Estevan have also been very supportive of the sport. He says he loved every day that he was a coach, because the kids kept him feeling young. “Sometimes the parents would say ‘You’re just like another kid out there,’ be-

cause I just enjoyed it. When they were young, I’d go have Freezies with them and milkshakes, and we just had a good time. They did something wrong on the field, we talked about it, but after the game, we’d go do things together,” said Murray. To this day, when he sees some of the players he coached, they will call him “coach,” and remember the great times they had together. Estevan Minor Baseball president Joe Williamson paid tribute to Murray ’s contributions. “Anybody that knows the man that we renamed this (park) after … knows how important he is to baseball and the city. I didn’t know Mel until three or four years ago. If any town has a guy like this, you’re lucky. I’m glad that now I can consider him a friend.”

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Salvation Army’s backpack program returns The Estevan Salvation Army is accepting registrations for its annual backpack program. The initiative, which has been running for nearly a decade, will provide a backpack filled with school supplies for children in lowerincome families. Registrations were accepted starting on July 20, and the deadline to apply is Aug. 13. “It ’s really geared to those with a low income and those that need the assistance at this time of the

year,” said Ronza Reynard, the director of ministry at the Salvation Army. “Every year it ’s a very successful program.” Two years ago, the ministr y filled just over 100 backpacks. That number dropped to just above 50 in 2020. “We think the number was down just because so many people had leftover stuff from the school year being shut down early due to COVID,” said Reynard, who expects to see the num-

ber of applications up again this year. The Salvation Army likely won’t be able to supply

everything that a child would need for school supplies, but their objective is to offset some of the cost of going back to school. The biggest expense would be the backpack itself. Each backpack will include binders, paper, pens, crayons, pencils, pencil crayons, a pencil case and glue. They can’t tailor backpacks for each individual grade, because that would be difficult to organize. “Even with every grade, different schools want dif-

ferent things,” said Reynard. The Salvation Army receives good feedback on the backpack initiative every year. Green for Life Environmental has stepped forward as the full sponsor for this year. The community has always supported the backpack program, and if they have something they want to drop off, like school supplies or new backpacks, the Salvation Army will accept them. “ We also keep a few extra on hand. If there’s new families that move into

town, and they’re restarting, and they need the extra help (we’ll be there),” she said. The Salvation Army is here to meet the needs of people in the community. They believe some people need assistance with back to school shopping each year, just like they saw a need for the lunch program at Westview School last year. “We’re always looking for ways to improve what we’re doing with the support that we get through the community,” said Reynard.

Midale looking forward to Pioneer Echoes weekend The Souris Valley Antique Association (SVAA) is looking forward to welcoming people to Midale for the upcoming Pioneer Echoes weekend July 31 and Aug. 1. The event will begin with a pancake breakfast on July 31 in downtown Midale at 7:30 a.m. Once the breakfast is finished, the attention will shift to the town’s antique village, where they

will have a concession stand open. Buildings such as the blacksmith shop, the church, the hall and the school will be open for people to view. A live blacksmith will be present. Vendors will also be present, selling farm toys, honey, homemade knives, wood signs, antique parts and Nor wex soaps. Food trucks will be on the site.

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Obituaries Freda Augusta Littlejohn 1923 - 2021 Freda Littlejohn, late of Estevan, Sask. and formerly of Lampman, Sask. died at the Lampman Community Health Centre on Friday, July 16, 2021 at the age of 97. Freda is survived by her loving family - daughters: Sandy Hanrieder (Robert Duncan), Cindy (Norm J.) Mack and Jacie Samson; daughter-in-law Judy Littlejohn (Kevin Brady); grandchildren: Jeff Littlejohn (Andie), Derek Littlejohn (Kendra), Janelle Wildeman (Scott), Darren Littlejohn, Todd Littlejohn (Kirstie), Tricia Wagner (Ryan), Tiana Penner (Nolan), Danae Tomiski (Brad), Ryan Hanrieder, Lisa Biberdorf (Jordan), Reagan Hanrieder, Kimberly Deschamps (Jeff), Evan Mack (Sarah Littman), Tyrone Samson (Cassandra) and Ian Samson (Brittany), as well as 21 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother William (Evelyn) Boehme; sisters-in-law: Darlene Boehme, Gloria Boehme, Eileen Rosner and Mildred Pott, very good friend Marion Mack, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Freda was predeceased by her husband Elmer; son Tom and son-in-law Mark Hanrieder; her parents: Arthur and Emma Boehme; Elmer’s parents: Wilfred and Minnie Littlejohn; brothers: Arthur (Margaret), Frank (Minnie), Carl, Herman and Alfred; sisters: Elsie (Bill) Petruic, Martha (Allan) Courtice, Anne (Bob) Caskie and Ella (John) Donison; sisters-in-law: Carolyn (Earl) Willock, Lorraine (Oscar) Schindel and Doris (Cecil) McCurdy; brothers-in-law: Ed Rosner, Ray Pott and Wilfred (Gladys) Littlejohn. The Funeral Service was held on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, Lampman, with Intern Pastor Sharon Kane officiating. Following the Funeral Service, a luncheon was held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Lampman, after which the interment took place at the Browning Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations in Freda’s memory may be made to the Creighton Lodge Trust, 1028 Hillcrest Drive, Estevan, Sask., S4A 1Y7 or the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 330), Box 96, Lampman, Sask., S0C 1N0. Hall Funeral Services in Estevan provided care to Freda’s family - Dustin Hall, Funeral Director. Thank You We would like to extend our sincere appreciation for the care and compassion provided to our mom by the doctors, nurses, and staff at the Arcola Family Health Center and the Lampman Community Health Center. Many thanks to Dustin Hall and staff, Intern Pastor Sharon Kane, Maureen for playing the piano, Kim, Andie, and Carla for reading scripture, Judy for reading the eulogy, and Lisa for making the power point to honour grandma. Also, thanks to the Legion Ladies Auxiliary for the lunch and all the family and friends who helped celebrate mom’s life. We greatly appreciate the gifts of flowers and food that we received, and a special thanks to L&C Trucking for providing a meal to our family following the funeral. We appreciate all your support during this difficult time, Sandy, Cindy, Jacie, Judy and families

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The Estevan U18 AA Brewers completed an outstanding regular season by sweeping a double header on the weekend. The Brewers defeated the Parkland Expos 14-6 and 6-2 on Saturday, and the Regina Paces 11-1 and 6-4 on Sunday, to finish the regular season with a 22-2 mark, first in the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League’s AA circuit. They won their final 16 games of the regular season. The first game saw the Brewers score four in the sixth to pull away in what was a 9-6 game. Kaleb Bechtold had four runs, four hits and three runs batted in (RBIs). Justin Linthicum came on in relief and didn’t allow a run in four innings of work. Colby Cuddington had two runs and a hit in the second game against the Expos. Tayce Miller gave up five hits and two runs in a complete game, seven-inning effort. The Brewers scored five in the fifth in a five-inning win during the first game against the Pacers. Riley Nevin scored twice and had three hits. Daylen Babyak surrendered a run on three hits in five innings of work. The Brewers rallied from an early 4-1 deficit to take the second game against the Pacers. Nevin had three hits and two runs for the Brewers. Bechtold allowed four runs in seven innings, but none after the first inning.

An announcement has yet to be made on the league’s postseason schedule. • • • The Southeast Performance Pump U18 AAA Twins won their first game of the weekend but then lost the next three. The win was a 13-3 victory in six innings against the Moose Jaw Canucks. Moose Jaw led 3-0 after the top of the second, but the Twins scored five in the second, and pulled away, finishing the game with four in the sixth. Dylan Frey led the attack with four hits, three runs and three RBIs, and seven players had multi-hit games. Kaiden Lyons gave up three runs, none earned, and struck out 13 in six innings. The next game was a 4-3 loss to the Canucks. Carter Beck had two hits, two runs and an RBI for the Twins. Mitch Himmelspach gave up two runs, one of them earned, and struck out nine in five innings. Two more close losses followed Sunday at home against the Saskatoon Cubs. The first, a 17-16 decision, saw the Twins score six in the bottom of the seventh to make it interesting. Lyons led a balanced attack with three hits, two runs and an RBI. Nine players scored a run for the Twins. The next game was a 6-5 loss. Lyons had two hits, two runs and an RBI. The Twins will finish the regular season by playing five games in five days, including

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a home game on Aug. 1 at 1 p.m. versus the Swift Current 57s. • • • The Southeast A’s concluded their regular season with a pair of victories at the Swift Current 57s on Sunday, to finish with a 17-5 record in the regular season. Kade Phillips two hits, including a home run, in an 11-5 win to start the doubleheader. Nathan Yunick struck out eight in 6 1/3 innings of work. The A’s scored five in the sixth and four in the seventh. The second game saw the A’s score six in each of the fourth and fifth innings. Phillips knock in four, and Phillips, Yunick and Jacob Mayer notched three hits each in a 16-7 victory. Phillips struck out 13 in 5 1/3 innings of work. • • • The Estevan TS&M U13 AAA Brewers split a weekend doubleheader against Yorkton at home Caden Dorrance led the offence in the first game with two hits and three RBIs. In the bottom of the 7th the Brewers were down 7-6, but Broden Henry stole home to time the game, and Cruz Symons hit a sacrifice fly to score Kris Phillips for a walk-off win. In Game 2, the Brewers started off strong with a first inning home run from Reese Copeland, but couldn’t sustain the momentum. The Brewers record on the season is 11-4-2. Next action is Aug. 8 at home versus the Moose Jaw Canucks.

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Flashback Wednesday July 31, 1991 Members of the Vilcu Karate Klub performed very well at the Montana State Open Kempo Karate Championships in the summer 1991. Taking part were, front row, Michael Adderly. Back row, from left, sensei Harold Vilcu, Jessie Bradley, Isaac Vilcu, Everette Lequyere and Jason Adderly.

Firefighters had four calls in two days Members of the Estevan Fire Rescue Service (EFRS) had two calls each of July 21 and 22. A single-vehicle incident occurred in northcentral Estevan at about 11:45 a.m. on July 21. Once crews arrived on scene, they saw the vehicle left the road and went down a portion of an embankment. “The vehicle remained upright, and EMS treated and released the driver on scene,” said Estevan Fire Chief Dale Feser. Firefighters assisted with traffic control, isolated the vehicle and ensured the vehicle – with a hot exhaust and catalytic converter – did not start on fire in the vegetation. Once the scene was deemed safe, it was turned back over to the Estevan Police Service so officers could investigate the cause of the incident. At approximately 10:30 p.m. that night, crews were called to a report of a residential fire alarm that was occurring in northcentral Estevan. Just before arriving on scene, the fire department was told that the homeowner said it was a cooking-related fire alarm. There wasn’t enough smoke to warrant ventilation on the fire department’s behalf. Crews returned to the fire station. The following day, firefighters were called to a grass fire north of the city. Feser said they received the call at about 4 p.m. When crews arrived on scene, they found that the fire had started in a ditch, and was progressing towards a field. Firefighters were able to

quickly knock down the fire and prevent it from entering a field, and extinguished it without incident. Feser said the fire appears to have been started by the careless discarding of a cigarette or something similar. “We just want to remind the public that it is dry out there, so any time you’re having a cigarette or using any other tobacco products or smoking materials, you want to dispose of them properly in an ashtray to prevent any unnecessary fires,” said Feser. Later in the day, at approximately 9:30 p.m., fire crews were called to a commercial fire alarm at a business in downtown Estevan. Firefighters didn’t find any visible smoke or flame coming from the exterior of the building.

The key holder showed up to provide access, and after performing a sweep of the structure, crews didn’t find an emergency occurring, so the site was turned back to the property owners. It appears a faulty heat detection device was the cause of the alarm, Feser said. Firefighters held their regular training exercises on July 20 at the fire hall. They participated in a vehicle extrication and stabilization situation, in which a vehicle crashed into the rear of a school bus. “ The school bus, or whatever the vehicle, actually rides up on top of the hood and possibly on the windshield assembly. We were really focusing on proper stabilization before we can start any extrication if required,” said Feser.

PROPERTY FOR SALE BY PUBLIC TENDER Under the Provision of The Tax Enforcement Act the Rural Municipality of Coalfields No. 4 offers for sale the following properties: • Lots 8 – 10 Blk 6 Plan I818 Located in Hirsch; includes three 25 x 120’ lots and 1929-built, 864 sq. ft. house with out-buildings. • SE Sec 17 Twp 01 Rge 06 W 2 160-acre parcel including: 130 acres of non-arable land, 30 acres of waste land, and 1965-built, 1144 sq. ft. house with out-buildings TENDER REQUIREMENTS Bidders are required to review the complete tender documents for information regarding conditions of sale and responsibilities of the purchaser regarding property condition. This information is available by contacting the RM Office in-person at 423 Main Street, Bienfait, SK; or by email at rm.04@myaccess.ca Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20% (percent) of the tender amount. The deposit shall be made by way of a certified cheque, bank draft, or money order payable to the Rural Municipality of Coalfields No. 4. The successful bidder(s) will have 30 days to provide the payment in-full to complete the purchase. The deposit will be forfeited if the successful bidder does not finalize the agreement for sale within 30 days. Tenders must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to: Rural Municipality of Coalfields No. 4 Tax Title Property Tender PO Box 190, Bienfait, SK S0C 0M0

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Tenders must be received by 4:00 p.m. on August 16, 2021. Highest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted. For further information contact the undersigned. Dated this 28th day of July, 2021. Holley Odgers, Administrator 306-388-2323 ext. 4

Public Notice Rural Municipality of Estevan No. 5 Notice of Intent to Amend Zoning Bylaw Pursuant to Section 207 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007, the Council of the Rural Municipality of Estevan No.5, hereby gives notice of its intention to amend Zoning Bylaw 5-2014 as follows: Bylaw 2021-12 Map Change:

Map Change: To rezone Lot 15, Blk/Par D, Plan 102132908 within NE 18-2-7 W2M from High Profile Commercial / Light Industrial District (HPCI) to General Industrial District (IND1) as indicated in bold on the map. Intent: To rezone land legally described as: Lot 15, Blk/Par D, Plan 102132908 Ext 0 within NE 18-2-7 W2M from High Profile Commercial / Light Industrial District (HPCI) to General Industrial District (IND1). Reason: The R.M. received an application from a developer and rezoning of the parcel allows the appropriate zoning to accommodate the development of an auto wrecker as a proposed discretionary use the General Industrial District (IND1).

Public Inspection: Any person may inspect the proposed bylaw at the R.M. of Estevan Municipal Office at #1, 322 – 4th Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan between 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at cost. Public Hearing: Council will hold a public hearing to receive submissions, written or verbal, on the proposed bylaw at 11:00 a.m. (local time) on Wednesday, August 25th, 2021 in the Council Chambers of the R.M. of Estevan No. 5, #1, 322 4th Street Estevan, Saskatchewan. Dated at Estevan, Saskatchewan this 28th day of July, 2021. Michelle Dickie, Administrator

The value of rest I did not feel tired. I was busy. There was a lot going on, but I thought I was fine. Then, last week, Sara and I rented a cabin by a lake, and I spent most of the first two days doing nothing. As soon as I stopped doing a bunch of stuff, I realized how worn out I was feeling. Many people live this way. They fill every moment with activity and run from one event or task to the next. Oddly, that pace can be maintained as long as you do not slow down. If you keep piling things on your “to do” list, then you never really realize how tired you are becoming. There are other signs though. As people begin to wear out, the first thing to go is their attitude. We become easily

irritated. Little things cause us to lose our temper. We have no patience with anyone, even those we love the most. Small tasks and minor demands on our time seem like huge inconveniences. Any of those responses is a sign that you are overworking or overstressing yourself. While we have been trained to think in terms of being productive and getting things done, it is good to remember the value of rest. Rest is not just doing nothing. Rather, it is a key component in doing all your other tasks well. On the seventh day of creation, God rested from all his work (Genesis 2:2). God commanded that his people observe a weekly day of rest called the Sabbath (Exodus 20:10). Even

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Tim Pippus of the Estevan Church of Christ Jesus took time to be alone and he did not heal everyone that needed healing (Mark 1:35-39). You cannot keep going and serving without looking after yourself. My favourite analogy here comes from the safety instructions on airplanes; if the cabin depressurizes, put your oxygen mask on first and then help others. If you pass out from lack of oxygen, you are no good to anyone. The good news is that you do not need to wait until your next vacation to slow down. You can find something to be joyful about today. You can give yourself a break. Rest is essential, not optional. “This is the day which the Lord has made; Let’s rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24).

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ESTEVAN NO. 5 PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act, that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 28th day of September 2021, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land. Note: A sum for costs in an amount of $7.50 required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Assessment Part of Lot Number Part of Section 000109400 SW 09

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Total Arrears

151503511 142688627 142688571 150651839

509.03 4,027.19 34,317.24

135023521 134477220 140580121

489.30 1,280.46 4,176.61

146311905 146311882 153700084 146311893 147955337

2,309.86

144315277

11,050.99

106790294 106790317 106149540 139939464

1,490.27

5,564.05

664.54 4,910.54

147520874 148099876 147819482 147819538 150855475 150855431 150855419 147520885 152759953 149475606

693.32 721.72 560.74 534.73 744.18 724.86 628.04 710.85 325.12

149475594 149479352 150855497 143729208

725.62 726.63 508.51 2272.34

142186079 142186091 142186125

489.48

142186114

211.21

142186103

362.55

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652.94 608.70 517.20 715.12 1070.70

211.23

1085.70

1873.31 1078.20 1070.70 4879.46 4848.93

150647654

1399.74

142862520

151.95

146059768

3100.26

152448082

2253.66

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Play Ball The Mel Murray Cactus Park was a busy place on Saturday. Not only were the U13 AA Tier 2 provincial championships happening, but the Estevan TS&M U13 AAA Brewers had a home game against Yorkton. Large crowds turned out to watch both games.

Caden Dorrance hold a Yorkton baserunner close to first base.

Quintin Sliva gets ready to bat for the AA Brewers.

Chayse Zohner was excited to score for the Brewers AA team.

Cruz Symons waits for the pitch.

Connor Paton waits for a pitch.

Logan Kolenz waits for the ball to come his way.

Keith Daae pitched for the AA Brewers.

The U13 AAA Brewers were eager to play Yorkton in a league game.

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