Estevan Mercury 20211117

HENDERS DRUGS

Want some

FRUIT CAKE??

EXCLUSIVE

BLACK FRIDAY NOVEMBER 26, 2021

1220 4th Street, Estevan

306-634-3666

Mon. - Fri. 9am-9pm | Sat. 9am-5pm Sun. & Holidays 12pm-4pm

EXCLUSIVE

BLACK FRIDAY NOVEMBER 26, 2021

HUGE SAVINGS

FIND GIFTS

DOOR

EVERYONE ShopFOR local withCRASHERS ON YOUR LIST! the Mercury.

Your best guide to Black Friday shopping inside the paper.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2021

READ IT ONLINE AT

Midale couple recognized as Outstanding Philanthropist for supporting dozens of charities Estevan remembers.

Energy City pays tribute to veterans.

PAGE A3

Volunteers needed. Salvation Army rolls out Christmas campaigns.

PAGE A5

What’s up in agriculture?

It’s 4-H Month in Saskatchewan.

PAGE A12 - 13

Provincial recognition.

Music association awards local volunteer.

PAGE A16

By Ana Bykhovskaia The South Saskatchewan Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the National Philanthropy Day (NPD) committee recognized Midale's Dave and Tami Piper as the 2021 recipients of the Outstanding Philanthropist Award.

The couple, which has been supporting various charities for over 15 years, said they didn't see the award coming.

"We're thrilled. We're so surprised that someone would want us to be part of that, to be recognized. And it's not something we thought about or worried about. We're just very, very proud of the fact that we were thought of, just ecstatic about it actually," Dave said in an interview with the Mercury.

Dave was a teacher for 30 years and education, as well as care for the community, were always a big part of his life. Tami was a stay-at-home mom, busy raising two boys, Dylon and Nathan, pouring her love and time into each day of their upbringing.

Dave and Tami started supporting different organizations back in 2003. Dave said a personal tragedy, and several more following, stimulated them to get more involved.

"A lot of who we have given to is something that possibly happened in our own family: cancer, Alzheimer's, Heart and Stroke, mental health, things like that. So we just decided that we would contribute to those, and a lot of other ones that just seemed like something that was a really good idea," Tami said.

Dave survived cancer in 2003, then in 2006, Dave and Tami's son, Dylon, passed away suddenly. In 2008, Dave's mother-in-law had Alzheimer's. All those family tragedies enlightened the Pipers to give even more and they just kept going from there.

"We have a lot of empathy for people. And if something comes up in the newspaper or on television

Download the McDonald’s App! Use your app and get 5000 reward points to use towards all your McDonald’s favourites.

Dave and Tami Piper of Midale, left, were recognized as 2021 Outstanding Philanthropist award recipients. Also pictured were their son Nathan and his wife Suzy. Photo by Alice Dumba that catches our attention, we'll see if there's something that we can do to help," Dave said. "We've been very blessed.

And we just felt it was our responsibility and our duty to share what we have with other people who were less fortunate. And we're still going, we're still doing it. We're taking a little bit of a break right now with COVID, but hopefully, sometime in the near future, we'll be able to continue in some capacity doing the same thing."

So far, they've supported over 35 charities, giving to causes in which their family was personally affected and to others that were in need.

They continue to give as much as they can, understanding life is precious.

They both keep an eye on organizations in need, do their research on them and then get in touch with those they would like to support.

"I usually phone whoever's in charge and tell them what we would like to do.

And if they think they can fit our donation into their plans, based on what we want, then

we co-operate and everybody has been so good," Dave explained.

There are many charities and people who extend their gratitude to Dave and Tami Piper for their kindness and generosity, for creating a safer and happier place, and for inspiring others by their humbleness.

"Dave and Tami are extraordinary people! They give with their heart, never expecting recognition, only ever wanting to make an impact in the community.

Their sponsorship has made a lifelong transformation for individuals with sight loss. We are deeply grateful for their commitment to CNIB guide dogs," said Christall Beaudry, executive director of CNIB Saskatchewan.

"Congratulations Dave and Tami for being recognized as this year's Outstanding Philanthropists in southern Saskatchewan, Your support helped many cancer patients get to and from their cancer treatments and you inspired kids on the meaning of philanthropy at their Relay for

Life event. Thank you for your thoughtful generosity and for making a difference in the lives of people living with cancer," said Andrea Seale, CEO, Canadian Cancer Society.

"Congratulations Dave and Tami on receiving the Outstanding Philanthropist Award. Your support of the Alzheimer Society has been transformational in helping people living with dementia to live their best lives. Thank you for your commitment to our cause and many others across Saskatchewan. Dave and Tami Piper are very deserving of this award," said Joanne Bracken, CEO of the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan.

Being raised by caring parents and recently celebrating their 43rd wedding anniversary, plus their son Nathan's wedding, the couple continues to brighten spirits across the country. Dave said that thanks to the kindness of Tami's parents, they have the resources, and they have the time to help others now that they’re retired.

A2 » TROFIMENKOFF

GET FREE FOOD!

McDonald’s Estevan 1310 6th St. Estevan, SK MCDESTEVAN

Custom Order Your Ford Get a

FACTORY ORDER BONUS**

on select new Ford models

Built For You

By You

118 Souris Ave. N., Estevan ends November 30, 2021

Find out more at www.senchuk.com

Find out more at [Dealer URL]

306-634-3696 www.senchuk.com

A2 November 17, 2021

www.SASKTODAY.ca

Family grateful for support after house fire

By Ana Bykhovskaia A local family is dealing with the aftermath of a serious house fire that occurred on Remembrance Day, consuming the entire basement and leaving the rest of their property badly damaged.

The Makaruks have moved into a rented apartment after staying in a local hotel this past weekend, as their house wasn't suitable to live in after the fire, and they are currently trying to get back on track. Hanna Frolova spoke to Mercury about the accident.

"Everything happened really fast," she said. "Maybe half an hour it took for that fire to burst into a blaze."

Thursday morning, Frolova took their two sons, Stanislav and Arthur Makaruk, to hockey, and returned home to spend some time with the youngest, Edward Makaruk. Her husband Vitaliy Makaruk was gone hunting since early in the morning.

She was in the kitchen on her phone, her son was playing inside, a dog slept nearby and a cat was somewhere in the house when she caught a slight smell.

"I first thought it was my phone. I have an old phone, so I thought it was done. It was a slight smell of melted plastic," Frolova recalled.

"But the phone didn't smell.

There was no smoke smell or fire on the main floor at all."

Frolova went downstairs to check the basement. She came to the teenager's room and instantly she knew something was going on in there.

"The door to his room has glass in it, and you usually can see the light through it, because there is a window right across. But I couldn't see anything. The room was black, but there was no fire or smoke coming out of it," Frolova said.

The door was locked, and Frolova immediately called her son to check if he knew what could be burning. He didn't, so she told them to stay at the hockey rink. Then she dialled her husband to let him know there was a fire in the house. Shocked, she couldn't remember the fire station number and wasn't sure where to call, so she dialled the Estevan police, whose number was saved in her cell, and asked them to get some help out.

"I knew that it was bad, and I had to get out of the house. The smoke started getting into the main level.

When I turned towards it, it burned my face and upper airway. The smoke was very sharp … I told the son to run outside. He got out barefoot. I grabbed his shoes, the dog ran outside too. And I realize that I can't find the cat, because there is too much smoke upstairs, and I can't risk it.

I couldn't see anything. My purse with everything was probably within arm’s reach, but I couldn't see it," Frolova shared.

She ran outside, counting the moments before the first responders' arrival, and hoping for a miracle.

Later, when the fire was finally extinguished and the family was allowed to go back into the house, they found that the fire consumed or melted appliances, electronics, clothes, bedding, carpet, construction materials and furniture, and the plastic in all of those was probably what resulted in that heavy sharp smoke.

Police, Emergency Medical Services and firefighters arrived at the scene, and Vitaliy, who was heading back when the fire started, made it to the scene at about the same time.

"There was extensive damage that was caused to

A fire destroyed the basement in Makaruk's house on Alice Road. Photo submitted by Hanna Frolova the home. Crews were able to make an aggressive push into the house and keep the majority of the fire damage to the room of origin in the basement suite area," said Estevan Fire Chief Dale Feser. "There was a lot of smoke damage as well as heat damage to the remainder of the home."

The family cat didn't make it out of the fire. Firefighters spent over three hours battling the fire but eventually, they were able to successfully suppress and extinguish the fire without any damage to any adjoining residences, Feser said.

"They were trying to put the fire out for a long time, and I knew it was bad news …

The fire downstairs must have been really bad," Frolova said.

The insurance company started an investigation of the cause of the fire. Feser said firefighters on their behalf were looking at some electrical items that were plugged in the outlets in that bedroom.

Frolova noted that it seems that it might have been a charging cord plugged into a lamp, sitting on a chair. While there was nothing plugged into it, she was later told that even just being plugged, it may overheat as it's still working.

"Just a gentle reminder that when you're looking at electrical components, you want to make sure that you're not overloading any circuits.

You don't want to plug in power bars into power bars or into extension cords. You don't want to use any extension cords, or any phone charging cables, that are showing signs of damage, because those are all fairly good ignition sources, especially if it's around some fairly easy combustible items."

Feser thanked all first responders involved with the residential fire as well as some locals that stepped in to help. Frolova said neighbours brought in some hot beverages and doughnuts, family friends picked up the kids, and many other people were helping them out as much as possible.

She thanked their neighbours Roger and Donna, who took care of the younger kid while they were dealing with the fire. Other neighbours took their dog, family friends picked up the other two kids from hockey, and another family brought a jacket and shoes for the boys.

Frolova said they were surprised and fascinated with the outpouring support they received from people of Estevan and further, some of whom they barely know. They thanked Estevan Police Service, firefighters and everyone involved with their situation.

"We are so grateful for so many good people, for any support including moral," Frolova said. "We thanked many people personally, but there were so many people involved that we didn't get to all of them yet. We are very grateful to all of our friends, acquaintances, and people we don't know that responded so fast. We didn't expect such support, we couldn't even have hoped for it, because we understand that everyone is having difficult times now," Frolova said.

The Red Cross placed the family in the Days Inn

for a few days and provided them with some help. The hotel eventually helped the family get an apartment for rent, which they are also grateful for.

"It's difficult to quickly find accommodation. More so that we have a dog, and there are five of us," said Frolova.

When it was safe to do so, the family was allowed to come into the house.

"It was very scary," Frolova said.

The newly renovated basement was largely gone, and the main floor, while not destroyed by fire, was badly damaged by smoke and heat.

The family made Estevan their home 10 years ago. They purchased the house in 2013 and since have been renovating it a little bit at a time themselves.

Frolova works from home, and her work equipment was also damaged. They tried recovering some of their belongings, clothes and groceries, but everything was saturated with smoke and was unusable.

Realizing how difficult the situation is, their friend Irina Vlezko started a GoFundMe campaign for the Makaruks family on the day of the fire. While the Makaruks hope the insurance company will be able to help them promptly, they still need to buy all the necessities and keep going while the situation settles.

As of Tuesday morning, the campaign had raised $2,850 of its $30,000 goal, with 32 donations.

You can visit https:// www.gofundme.com/f/makaruk-family-need-help-afterhouse-fire to help the family.

Frolova said they are grateful for the help, and she also pointed out that maybe their story will make people more aware of the danger charging cords may carry.

Trofimenkoff awarded for their legacy of giving « A1 “It’s just important because we’ve been so darn lucky for most of our life. And we’ve been given the opportunity to help other people. We just want to leave something behind rather than bills … Not everybody can be Jim Pattison or Bill Gates. But it’s possible to be a philanthropist without having to give away millions of dollars. You can do what you can do, and that makes you a mini philanthropist. So we just like to encourage other people to do the same,” Dave said.

The family that lives life with a kind heart added they hope others would get inspired by their example and would join them in giving back.

"One of the reasons why we felt this was something that we needed to do was charities within the last three years, especially with COVID, have taken a real beating. And getting our word out will encourage people to start volunteering again, and start donating, and start giving their time. It's needed. It's very badly needed," Dave said. "Charities are really

hurting and I think it's important that people are aware that we need to start getting back to normal, and that includes starting to do a bit of giving."

Another local couple has been recognized for their commitment to giving by the AFP South Saskatchewan Chapter.

The late Irma and Tom Trofimenkoff are among the honourees in the Outstanding Legacy Philanthropist category. The Trofimenkoffs were married 47 years and called Estevan home. Tom Trofimenkoff died in April 2020 and Irma passed away four months later.

"They travelled to more than 50 countries throughout their lifetime, but the couple never lost their love for this province and the people who live here," the AFP South Saskatchewan chapter said in a Facebook post.

The Trofimenkoffs were described as humble, generous and caring souls, who dedicated their estate to supporting various charities.

Late last year, it was an-

306.634.2321 | orpheumtheatre.ca

Friday, Nov. 19 - Tuesday, Nov. 23

Eternals (2D)

nounced that the Trofimenkoffs had made a significant donation to the new Estevan Regional Nursing Home committee through their estate.

The nursing home committee called the couple their "Christmas angels."

They have also supported the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation, who directed their support to several different aspects of the hospital; the St. Joseph’s Health Care Auxiliary, who used the money for a head start on fundraising for the refurbishment of an x-ray suite; and the Hospitals of Regina Foundation (HRF).

"Through their lifelong support and generous legacy

gifts, they continue to make a difference for the community," AFP South Sask. said.

The Outstanding Legacy Philanthropist award category is presented by the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation.

Each year, the AFP's Saskatchewan Chapter uses National Philanthropy Day on Nov. 15 as an opportunity to recognize the many meaningful contributions to philanthropy in the community. This year, the winners were awarded on Oct. 15, and the AFP has been celebrating these winners virtually from Nov. 15-19 with photos, videos and stories online.

City of Estevan looking for community input on downtown The City of Estevan, along with George Harris Collaborative Inc., is looking for input into the city revitalization plans from businesses, social groups and members of the community.

Everyone is welcome to join city staff and members of the George Harris Collaborative team on Nov. 23 from

6-9 p.m. at the Days Inn to hear more about the project to enhance Estevan’s downtown. The open house style gathering aims to gather input on how people use the downtown core, what are the opportunities and challenges, and what would the community like to see included.

"The downtown has

7:00pm

PG Violence, Coarse Language, Sexually Suggestive Scene

Ghostbusters Afterlife 7:30pm

Make your home cozy and pretty with a natural gas fireplace.

PG Violence, Coarse Language

good bones. With the help of the people of Estevan, we can build on this to make downtown a desirable and memorable destination, with something for everyone," said landscape architect Patty McKee, upon visiting Estevan last week. "A road is something you drive on. A street is somewhere you stroll down."

To help collect citywide input, November 17th’s edition of the Estevan Mercury will include a 5 by 7 printed insert that, on the

back, includes questions. We ask that you bring this with you on Nov. 23 if you are able to attend the community engagement session or drop off the card, with your input, at the leisure services office inside the Estevan Leisure Centre, or at city hall.

The City of Estevan would like to thank the community and business owners for all their support early in this project and look forward to seeing everyone’s input contribute to positive changes in the downtown core.

Shop - Order Book an Appointment At Local Businesses ONLINE!

St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation is Presenting On Sunday, Nov. 21:

How the Grinch Stole Christmas @ 11am Elf @ 2pm Admission & Popcorn by donation!

Estevan's Irma and Tom Trofimenkoff were recognized for their legacy of giving. Photo submitted

306.634.5172 • johnsonplumbing.ca

estevanchamber.ca

Your LocaL Hearing impaired Hearing SpeciaLiSt

Landon Woodruff

COMMUNITY g

g

A3

| Wednesday, November 17, 2021

g

Full Hearing Tests

g

Hearing Aids And Repairs 60 Day Trial Period

Batteries And Assistive Listening Devices

g

Third Party Billing

1-306-634-0193 #130-1175 Nicholson Road dunlophearing@gmail.com

Estevan area residents gather at cenotaph for Remembrance Day service Estevan area residents vowed “We will remember them,” during the annual Remembrance Day service hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion’s Estevan branch on Nov. 11.

For the second straight year, the service was held outdoors as opposed to the traditional indoor setting of the Estevan Comprehensive School, due to concerns related to COVID-19.

But unlike last year, the public was able to gather to watch the ceremony. A large crowd opted to brave the cold, windy conditions and the light snow, and showed up for the service, rather than watching the ceremony online.

Last year’s event was by invitation only.

There were also more wreaths placed at the cenotaph than a year ago.

The ceremony was also shorter than normal, but still featured many of the traditional components, such as prayers, The Last Post, two minutes of silence, Reveille, the

playing of Amazing Grace on the bagpipes, the reading of In Flanders' Field, and the Act of Remembrance. Wreaths were laid at the cenotaph, although more were scheduled to be in place before the ceremony began.

The 70 kilometre per hour winds were knocking the wreaths around.

This year also marked the 100th anniversary of the poppy.

“I was quite happy with how everything went today,” said local Remembrance Day committee chair Troy LeBlanc. “I was very happy with the turnout, even with the weather the way it was.”

He wasn’t surprised to see that many people present.

“I know that a lot of people take the time in Estevan to come out and commemorate those who served,” said LeBlanc.

Those who attended sported a poppy, which they purchased from trays in the community. The legion will use the poppy sales to support local veterans’ causes.

The Southeast Military Museums, which are split between the Estevan Legion and a site northeast of Estevan, were open to the public in the afternoon.

A digital poppy drop was slated to be shown at the cenotaph in the evening, followed by the Salute to Estevan Veterans PowerPoint presentation that has been part of the Remembrance Day service when it has been held indoors, but weather conditions halted those plans.

The PowerPoint presentation did happen at the Military Museum.

LeBlanc said he hopes they can return to an indoor service next year, but he recognizes the impact of having an outdoor service at the cenotaph.

“It just feels right just doing it right at the cenotaph, and even with the inclement weather and a few technical difficulties, we still did what needed to be done in making sure that those who served our country were remembered,” LeBlanc said.

Angela Durr played Amazing Grace during the service.

Wreaths were placed at the front of Estevan’s cenotaph during the Remembrance Day service.

Willie Forrest and Jim (Frosty) Forrest laid a wreath during the service.

Community Hamper Association working to ensure everyone in Estevan has festive Christmas

By Ana Bykhovskaia The Community Hamper Association started accepting applications and referrals for Christmas hampers on Nov. 1.

They are also now accepting applications for Christmas gifts for children through their Angel Tree program.

In most cases, people apply for both programs at the same time, but Char Seeman, who is the co-chair of the association with Heather Woodhouse, said if people only need one or the other, it's also an option.

Christmas hampers are filled with everything a family may need for a festive dinner. They are made depending on the family size and will be available for pick-up right before Christmas.

Ever y year they are provided free of charge to all families that may need some help, to ensure every house in the community can indulge in the Christmas spirit, no matter the state of the economy or any other

circumstances.

The parallel Angel Tree program allows parents to choose gifts for their kids, from newborn to 16 years of age, at the pop-up Christmas Toy Store, so every child in Estevan and area would have something special under the tree to unwrap on the holidays.

So far, the demand for hampers has been on par with the previous year, Seeman said, and maybe slightly lower.

"We're already getting quite a few applications. I think it's going to be a busy year," Seeman said.

W hile some people tend to wait until the very end to apply, Seeman said they have a hard deadline set for Dec. 1, so all applications must be in by that time.

Last year the association filled a record 400 hampers, and Seeman said that if the tendency remains and they end up with a little less, it will only speak to the fact that some people went back to work, which is always "a good thing." But one way or the other, with the help of

the community they always make sure that they meet any demand.

To col lect gif ts f or the kids, the Community Hamper Association sets up Angel Trees in different businesses in Estevan.

People can pick a little angel off the tree with the age and gender of a kid, and then get an appropriate gift and drop it off with volunteers at the tree. Or they can just bring toys or other items that would make a great gift for a child. People can also donate towards Christmas hampers at the same locations.

Angel Trees will appear on Nov. 30 and will run through Dec. 11. They will be located at Walmart and Your Toy Store and More.

The latter is up already, so donations can be dropped off there.

W ith the pandemic still ongoing, the pickup of hampers and toys will be organized in the same way as it was last year.

"We're going to follow the same protocols as what we followed last year. With the pandemic still going

Char Seeman, Jolie Bayda and Shelley Dayman hope to see excellent support for the Community Hamper Association and the Angel Tree this year. File photo on, everything will be done the same, everything will be done by appointment.

There'll be no delivery of hampers, they will all be picked up," Seeman said.

The hampers will be set for pick up at the Salvation Army, and the toy store will once again be set up in the basement of St. Giles Church. All people regis-

tered for the programs will receive phone calls once the dates for those are set.

Communit y groups, businesses and individuals usually get together this time of the year to support the Community Hampers Association's initiative and ensure the wellbeing of the entire community.

To register, people can

GIFTS FOR ALL! Puzzle & Games

Hot Chocolates

Teas & Coffee

1217 4th Street, Estevan • (306) 634-3613

just call Seeman at 306421-9182, Woodhouse at 306-421-2457 or the Salvation Army at 306-634-2074 to provide brief information about their family and children who would need Christmas gifts.

"Ever y thing c an be done over the phone and we fill out the paperwork," Seeman said.

EDITORIAL A4

| Wednesday, November 17, 2021 | www.SASKTODAY.ca

Staff SERVING CANADA’S SUNSHINE CAPITAL Publisher / Sales

Deanna Tarnes - dtarnes@estevanmercury.ca

Sales

Kimberlee Pushie - kpushie@estevanmercury.ca

Editor

David Willberg - dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca

Editorial Staff Ana Bykhovskaia - abykhovskaia@estevanmercury.ca

Production Manager

Ana Villarreal - avillarreal@estevanmercury.ca

Administration

Vaila Lindenbach - admin@estevanmercury.ca

Volume 116 Issue 25 Contact us: (306) 634-2654 68 Souris Avenue N. Estevan, SK S4A 2M3 www.estevanmercury.ca @Estevan_Mercury facebook.com/EstevanMercury

Subscription Rates:

In Saskatchewan - $80.75 In Canada - $90.75

EDITORIAL

Speak up when given the chance What do you think of Estevan’s downtown area?

Two or three years ago, that question might not have elicited the most favourable or encouraging of answers. There were businesses down there, good ones, too. They had, and continue to have, great owners. And some of them had been fixtures in the downtown for decades.

But some of the storefronts weren’t exactly appealing to look at. There were quite a few vacancies. It was fairly easy to find a place to park. Not exactly what downtown was known for in the past, when there wasn’t a vacancy to be found on Fourth Street, and there was a variety of businesses to choose from.

But we’ve seen a turnaround in downtown. A number of businesses have opened up shop in Estevan, showing confidence in the city in the midst of a pandemic and amid other economic factors causing uncertainty.

Many of these new businesses look great, too. They have bright, creative storefronts that will grab your attention, regardless of whether you’re a local resident or from out of town.

The storefront improvement incentives offered by the City of Estevan have proven popular with a number of entrepreneurs.

Fourth Street and Fifth Street look a lot better than they did a few years ago, not just because there are fewer vacancies and more

vehicles down there, but because the overall appearance is better.

The Downtown Business Association’s outdoor markets on Thursday nights were a boost this past spring and summer, with weekly sales that attracted vendors, musicians and people looking for items.

It’s great for us to have a better looking downtown, but it’s also important for the City of Estevan to continue with downtown revitalization efforts, rather than saying “good is good enough.”

Last year the city contracted out Doug Griffiths and 13 Ways Consulting to provide guidance as Estevan tries to diversify its economy. That was a big step forward. And one of the things that Griffiths will tell you is the importance of having a vibrant downtown.

The city has also contracted out George Harris Collaborative to work on downtown revitalization and now they’re looking for the public’s feedback on what people want to see downtown.

We’ve lamented the lack of feedback from the public in the past when the city has asked for people’s opinions. We’ve seen it when the city has asked for input on the budget, but they’ve only had one or two responses, if they’re lucky.

Attendance hasn’t always been great, either, when the city has had open houses.

Sometimes, it seemed like there were more placards than people present.

When the city asks for your feedback, take advantage of the opportunity. Perhaps you’re going to have an idea they haven’t thought of before. Other times, maybe you’ve been able to devise the proverbial better mousetrap.

And there are some bright, creative people in our community who have some great ideas that could be applied to downtown.

The city is going to have an open house on Nov. 23 so that George Harris Consulting can receive feedback from the public. We hope to see a good crowd at the event, and we hope that people come ready to share their thoughts and vision for downtown.

And we hope that everyone is taking notice of the changes and improvements that are happening downtown, and they don’t believe the enhancements to downtown are limited to a couple of business.

We hope that efforts to improve Estevan’s downtown are only in the beginning stage, and that we’ll talk about how much better downtown looks two years from now.

And we hope that people realize the importance of making their voice heard. After all, if they ignore opportunities to express their thoughts to the city when given the chance, then perhaps at some point those opportunities won’t occur again.

How far can saying "sorry" get us?

Published weekly by Prairie Newspaper Group Limited Partnership, 68 Souris Avenue N., Estevan, SK S4A 2M3.The Estevan Mercury is owned and operated

by Prairie Newspaper Group Limited Partnership, a subsidiary of Glacier Media Inc. Advertising rates are available upon request and are subject to change without notice.

Conditions of editorial and advertising content: The Estevan Mercury attempts to be accurate in Editorial and Advertising content; however, no guarantee is given or implied. The Estevan Mercury reserves the right to revise or reject any or all editorial and advertising content as the newspaper’s principals see fit. The Estevan Mercury will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of an advertisement, and is not responsible for errors in advertisements except for the space occupied by such errors.

The Estevan Mercury will not be responsible for manuscripts, photographs, negatives and other related material that may be submitted for possible publication.

All of the Estevan Mercury’s content is protected

by Canadian Copyright laws. Reviews and similar mention of material in this newspaper is granted on the provision that The Estevan Mercury receives credit.

Otherwise, any reproduction without the permission of the publisher is prohibited. Advertisers purchase space and circulation only. Rights to any advertisement produced by The Estevan Mercury, including artwork, typography, photos, etc., remain the property of this newspaper. Advertisements or parts thereof may not be reproduced or assigned without the consent of the publisher.

I still remember one commercial I caught on TV in my first year in Canada.

It was a Tim Horton's ad, where the ducks were flying and saying "Sorry, sorry, sorry." It was a video built on "the most Canadian things" (at least that's what I was told back then, as I had no idea that "eh" wasn't rude or what a toque was).

Even before coming to Canada, I tended to apologize excessively. "I'm sorry, can I sneak by?"

"I'm sorry, what's the time?" "I'm sorry, I think you dropped something," but I always felt like an odd person because of that. After settling here, it became even worse as I would catch this habit from people around me.

Canadians say "sorry" a lot. This Canadian streak is covered in many shows and had many reasons to become a stereotype. We hear "sorry" at the stores and at the post office, in lines in Timmies and at the gym, at the bank, at work and at home. People use sorry when they want to express their opinion, and just as a sentence starter.

I think my "most Canadian" interaction happened at the airport in Toronto. I was flying out of Canada, standing in line to board with my carry-on suitcase. For one moment, I let the handle on the bag go, and since it wasn't packed properly, it right away fell on a lady standing behind me in line. I turned to her to say how sorry I was, but she was faster. She went, "Oh, I'm so sorry."

I froze for a moment and then burst out laughing. Of course, I also apologized afterwards, but I couldn't believe that the first reaction of a person who got hit by a bag (and in the rest of the world, would naturally get irritated or even angry) was to apologize "for not catching it," she explained.

We had a good chat, and this episode stayed with me for many, many years.

Ana Bykhovskaia Twenty Lines About…

One may argue that saying "sorry" over a hundred times a day is a tradition or even a part of the culture. There is no doubt that being polite and caring is a big part of what Canada and Canadian values are. But what about all those extra "sorry's" we sprinkle around all the time? Where do they get us and what are they actually good for?

I recently came across an interesting TED talk about saying sorry, in which Canadian sociologist Maja Jovanovic shares the results of her long-term research on apologies and their role in society. While she definitely recognizes the importance of "sorry" in conflicts and other human interactions, she also points out that saying "I'm sorry" turned into "our habitual way of communicating."

Jovanovic argues that unneeded "sorry's" diminish us, make us seem smaller and often disregard our achievements. Besides, she states, apologies, where they are not necessary, affect our self-esteem.

This talk also made me think about how Americans portray Canada and Canadians in sitcoms, movies, etc. The country is often represented as a little brother that's a bit off, and its people are odd fellows that are trying to take care of everything else around them but not themselves.

Jovanovic noticed that women tend to apologize for everything way more than men.

But I'd say in Canada, all people apologize more

than any other place I've been to before. She assumes that women are more apologetic because we've been "socialized into thinking that it's not ladylike, not feminine, to be bossfull." Besides, she argues that women have been conditioned to always worry about how others might feel. While it's more relevant to women than men, again, I feel that here it's been the case for everyone, just to a different level.

At first sight, it seems that this apologetic communication strategy doesn't hurt anything.

But think how much further everyone would get if they believed that what you are doing is right and doesn't need a preceding apology.

After watching that talk I analyzed many situations I've been in or witnessed and realized that most of my "sorry's" don't do much good.

They don't make others feel better or more involved with what I'm trying to say. They don't make me feel better either, as most times it appeared like I was trying to hide behind that word, doubting myself.

Jovanovic suggests that instead of saying sorry we should learn to say thank you or other appropriate words, still polite and caring, but less diminishing phrases. Not only should we do it ourselves, but we also should help others to get out of that habit by reminding them not to apologize where there is no apology needed.

It sounded like something that may come out pretty bald, but I tried practising it a couple of times over the weekend, and you know, the conversations turned out more positive and constructive than if I'd keep using the apologies in the capacity of glue.

I do believe that we always will need to say "I'm sorry," but there are also so many other words that may fit better, allowing all of us to grow stronger and more confident.

Roxanne Stevenson

OP-ED A5

Owner, REALTOR® 306.421.8803 | 306.634.1020 Specializing in Residential Real Estate & Property Management.

| Wednesday, November 17, 2021 | www.SASKTODAY.ca

David Willberg Willberg’s World

The six-year-old me gets excited For whatever reason, movie and television series reboots are all the rage in the entertainment industry right now.

We’ve had a few series that are connected to what was a big hit in decades past. Remember a few years ago when The Conners relaunched, more than two decades after Rosanne wrapped up? Of course, they lost their big star when Rosanne Barr was turfed after some rather unfortunate comments, but the show had kept going.

Others didn’t fare as well. Remember The Muppets reboot?

Or the relaunch of Murphy Brown?

I think we’re getting a Frasier resurrection next year. I was a big fan of Frasier, just like I really enjoyed Murphy Brown and Rosanne. But I didn’t watch the new Murphy Brown episodes, I haven’t watched The Conners and I probably won’t watch the new Frasier.

Sometimes, it’s best to go out when you’re still churning out a great product, and then continue to entertain people each day once the show is in syndication.

The six-year-old child in me got a boost last year with Transformers: Cybertron on Netflix. Great series. Middle-aged me didn’t enjoy this version of Transformers as much as six-yearold me enjoyed the classic Generation 1 cartoon in the 1980s.

But the plot and the animation for Cybertron is far advanced from Generation 1.

Six-year-old Dave gets another reason to be excited this coming weekend with the release of Ghostbusters: Afterlife.

When I was a kid, Ghostbusters was an awesome movie. The ghosts, the music, the proton packs and the characters – all really cool. And then you had the attack of the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man at the end.

I don’t know about the rest of you, but when I think of potential causes for the extinction of humanity, Mr. Stay-Puft wouldn’t have been at the top of my list.

For many in my generation, Ghostbusters was the introduction to the comedic genius of Bill Murray and Dan Ackroyd.

As a bonus, the movie has held up pretty well over time.

Five years later, we had Ghostbusters 2, which was fine, but not as cool as the first. But hey, the odds of a sequel matching the original are about the same as 50:1 longshot winning the Kentucky Derby. It happens, but it’s rare.

A reboot came out a few years ago, with an all-female team. It had its moments, but it didn’t have Bill Murray in a starring role.

Now we’re going to have Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Thirtytwo years after Ghostbusters 2. You could call it a sequel, but when it’s 32 years after Ghostbusters 2, it feels like a reboot.

The reviews sound good. You have most of the characters from the 1984 classic, which the exception of Dr. Egon Spengler (portrayed by the late Harold Ramis).

There’s the intrigue associated with the special effects for this particular movie, regardless of whether Mr. Stay-Puft makes an appearance.

It’s a movie that I’m looking forward to seeing in the theatre. Whether I’ll make it to the theatre, well, that’s another story.

The last 20 months have been understandably tough for theatre owners. They couldn’t open for months. Then, when they could, the offerings were limited. They could only show classic movies so many times.

A lot of new releases were pushed back months or even a year. We’re only starting to see marquee movies once again.

And as home entertainment technology evolves, and as streaming services continue to offer more quality movies as original productions, it becomes even more difficult on the theatre companies.

We’ve realized in the past 20 months that going to the movies was a wonderful luxury. It could be a great night out, but it’s still a luxury.

The theatre owners that survive will need to adapt and evolve, and embrace new technology. The Orpheum Theatre in Estevan is a good example of a theatre that has done just that.

Some people want to go to the movies, but can’t because they decided against the COVID-19 vaccine, for whatever reason. Others are leery about going out to anything with indoor crowds, because of concern of catching the virus. If you’re vaccinated, and willing to go out, well, then enjoy the night out.

Showing proof of vaccination is pretty easy in Saskatchewan.

If there is a movie that you want to see, and you can make it work, then go.

My six-year-old inner child will likely enjoy Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Hopefully, middle aged me will enjoy it, too.

Pro-life views are being silenced The editor: The audacity and arrogance of our federal government never ceases to amaze and alarm me.

W hile Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his minions feed us a consistent rhetoric of care and concern, they are gradually taking away our freedoms. Many of us are like sheep and go along with any new proposal. Of course, sometimes we are often not even aware of the latest efforts to take care of us.

Mr. Trudeau has been dubbed by Campaign Life Coalition (CLC) "as the most rabid pro-abortion prime minister in Canadian history." In my opinion, this is the heights of hypocrisy as he has called himself a "devout Catholic." His agenda includes using our tax dollars to support/promote abortion in Canada and in many other countries in the world. He is also doing his best to silence the pro-life voice.

For example, I refer to the attestation that a group has to sign in order to

receive funding to hire summer students options available to them during pregthrough Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) nancy and offer support throughout program. Originally, this attestation their pregnancy and beyond. Without said that in order to receive funding, the charitable status, which enables CPC to employer must agree with the govern- provide tax receipts to generous donors, ment's position on abortion, LGBT many of these organizations will die. It rights, etc. The wording of the attestation seems that the Liberals will stop at nothhas since been softened to make it more ing until the very values and principles palatable, but its intent is the same. that guide the pro-life movement in our Any pro-life candidates wanting to country are gone. run for election to the House of ComAll this makes me worry what is mons for the Liberal Party need not ap- next? Are churches going to have to ply. Candidates for the Liberal Party are promote abortion or lose their charitable all required to be pro-abortion. The New status?

Democrats, the Greens and the Bloc You may or may not agree with my Quebecois parties are all pro-abortion. points of view. However, I sincerely hope This results in the near impossibil- that, as a person who respects human ity that a pro-life bill would be intro- life from conception to natural death, duced into Parliament, let alone passed. my right to express my points of view The latest threat to the pro-life will be respected and protected. I fear voice is that the Liberal government that soon that even that basic right will plans to no longer provide charity status be taken away. to anti-abortion organizations. One of

these is Crisis Pregnancy Centres (CPC) Colleen Reed, which counsel women of life-affirming Kenosee Lake

Salvation Army calling for volunteers for annual kettle campaign

By Ana Bykhovskaia The Salvation Army in Estevan is getting ready for their busiest time, which also helps them to support anyone in need in the area through most of the year.

Their annual kettle campaign is set to kick off on Dec. 1 and will run until Dec. 24. Kettles will be out at Southern Plains Co-op’s Estevan grocery store, Walmart and No Frills from Wednesday to Saturday, and in the Estevan Market Mall and at SLGA’s Estevan Liquor Store on Saturdays.

"We are in need of volunteers for our kettle campaign again this year, whether that be a group or business or just individuals," said Ronza Reynard, the director of ministry for the Salvation Army in Estevan.

The Salvation Army is now working on the schedule for their kettles, and people can call their office and ask for Lynn to book two-hour shifts for their businesses or for individuals.

"Last year, we had such a successful time with it. We were able to fill all of our spots. And that's exciting when we weren't sure if we're going to be able to, just because of how things were. But it was very successful, we had a full season and we're hoping to have that again this year," Reynard said.

People can also expect to see letters in their mailboxes near the end of the week of Nov. 15.

The goal for the kettle campaign this year is $20,000 and for the mailouts, it is $70,000.

"This is a big fundraiser for us.

The money that we collect from all of our communities surrounding Estevan, including Estevan, it all stays here, and it helps us with all of our programming throughout the year. Whether that be through our food bank, our back-toschool backpack program, our school lunch program, sending kids to camp, and then just when people come to us for a need, we can help fulfill that with the funds that we raise at Christmas time," Reynard explained.

"And the community supports us so well. They know what we're doing in

Lynn Rosso, left, and Jane Anne Ireland from the Salvation Army are looking forward to the kettle campaign. File photo our communities and how we're helping people. It's great that they turn around and help us during this very busy season.

We appreciate that."

The Salvation Army also expects a few food drives to be happening in the community to raise donations for the organization. On Dec. 9, Southern Plains Co-op and Golden West Radio will host a Blow Away Hunger food drive at the Southern Plains Co-op’s Estevan grocery store. GFL Environmental also plans to have an initiative, collecting any kind of non-perishable food items.

"I know they've had a number of businesses already inquiring about that.

So that's exciting because that's a really big one. They're going to be running that in December," Reynard said.

After a year of a break, there will also be the Teddy Bear Toss in partnership with the Estevan Bruins on Nov. 23.

"We didn't have that last year, so it's exciting to have it back. It really helps us.

All the teddy bears that we get during the Teddy Bear Toss, we take them to the nursing homes and hand them out to seniors every year. It's always nice to

be able to do something for the people in some of these nursing homes in the surrounding areas. We do the ones in Estevan plus some of the outlying areas," Reynard said.

The holiday train was put on hold again this year, but outside of that, all the fundraising efforts for the Salvation Army will look as they were pre-pandemic.

"We will be out there, people will see us everywhere again. It's getting back to a little bit of normal," Reynard said.

"People look forward to seeing the kettles and hearing the bells."

She added that they don't ring the bells as much, so it would be comfortable for people working at the locations, but they will still bring in the Christmas spirit.

"People still look forward to seeing the Christmas kettles out. It's just a tradition. It's part of the Christmas season.

We're always excited for Christmas," Reynard said.

The kettles will be out from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday to Friday, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays. To book a slot to volunteer with the kettle campaign, call the office at 306-634-2074.

Promote your Christmas gifts where your customers read their local news.

We have holiday packages to suit all budgets.

PRINT | DIGITAL | SOCIAL *we can help with your Facebook page too!

Contact Deanna today.

306.634.2654

IT TAKES MORE THAN A SIGN.

BUSINESS A6

Josh LeBlanc

| Wednesday, November 17, 2021 | www.SASKTODAY.ca

REALTOR ® 306.421.6778

Local non-profit teaches all about combat sports

By Ana Bykhovskaia Did you know that Estevan has its own hub for martial arts adepts?

The Estevan Combat Sports and Fitness (ECSF) has been around for over a decade, teaching kids and adults jiujitsu, muay Thai, mixed martial arts, kickboxing and more.

The non-profit organization, run by a small group of dedicated volunteers, has wandered around Estevan for a while until they finally found their permanent location at 1320 Seventh Street.

"We've been all over town and had some good help. We've done that out of oilfield shops back in the day, and church gymnasiums, and we were even stationed in a classroom in (Estevan) Comprehensive School for a while. It wasn't being used for anything else, so we were in there. It was a little tight. We've bounced around from place to place and found a home here," said the current ECSF president Tyson King.

The core group of people who have an interest and passion for martial arts ensured the organization survived all the storms. Even the pandemic, which closed the gym for many long months, didn't affect their

love for these rarer kinds of sports.

"There's certainly a core group of regulars who have a deep interest in it and a passion for it, and always stick with it. And then especially in Estevan we get lots of faces coming through, whether it be for work or people that have moved away over the years, and then come back to visit family.

Whenever they come, they'll message ahead and they'll come and visit. It's a good sport for people stopping by for a night or two," King said.

Unlike most other local sports organizations, the ECSF covers all age groups from kids to adults. They start kids at about six years of age.

King started that program some time ago and says it's now solidifying into a good, strong curriculum.

He pointed out that in their practices, they make the main accent on self-defence.

"We come from a more self-defence prioritized system, where we're just looking to learn some skills that lead to a little confidence and a little bit of self-assurance. Because you never know," King said.

He explained that the bully-proof program they offer for the kids "is purely learning

The youth jiu-jitsu class was awarded some well-deserved new belts last Tuesday.

Photo submitted by Tyson King to be aware and learn to react to any kind of situation that might come up on the playground or wherever else you might be."

And as the kids' program keeps growing, King said he finds more and more joy in training the youths.

"I've been running the kids' program for five years now, maybe six. And I think

every year I get more invested with the kids' program, and less invested in my own training.

Just seeing some of the kids that have been here for almost five years now coming up through it and with it, and growing bigger, growing up. It's becoming the best part of the whole thing," King said.

There is also a variety of practices for adults of any age.

Coach Tyson King is warming up with the youngest group to proceed with jiu-jitsu practice.

Photo by Anastasiia Bykhovskaia

“With help from The City of Estevan Economic Development tax incentives, I was able to open Michael's Coffee Shop & Bakery in a second location where we had enough space to expand our business into the field of coffee roasting. This in turn has opened up exciting new opportunities for growth and market development serving coffee in the whole southeast corner of Saskatchewan.”

"Our adults come in for anything from kickboxing, which is definitely more fitnessoriented. Yes, you're learning punches and kicks and elbows and knees, and that stuff's great, but for the most part, you're just hitting pads and learning techniques, mostly just moving around, getting some good exercise … And then the wrestling and jiu-jitsu program is even more hands-on. They are mats, definitely focused on just learning some things that can really come in handy in any situation," King said.

Both kids and adults partake in tournaments and competitions, but King said medals and belts are less of their goal than life skills they teach their members.

"We are glad to take them to tournaments and let them compete against all the other kids from all over Saskatchewan and Manitoba and you name it.

But we'll never be a gym that's after medals and trophies. We just want the kids to go home with full confidence and selfawareness," King said.

The kids' programs run in two three-month semesters starting in September and March, and adults programming is ongoing throughout the year with memberships and punch cards available.

King has been with ECSF since 2011, but the group existed even before that.

"I was in Saskatoon. I was doing competitive judo with an Olympian. And I think what got a lot of people started from around here is when the MMA fights would come to town. Some guys I knew from Estevan approached me … to say that I should come up. Back when those events would come to town more regularly, it was good for getting the interest," King recalled.

Chris Bezaire, Amber Burt and Dallas Fonstad alongside King help the ECSF progress and succeed on a regular basis. These volunteers come to the gym after their day jobs to keep the Estevan martial arts going, and are always happy to see interest in these unique sports.

Estevan jiu-jitsu fighter Chase Foord claimed this belt in 2015 and gifted it to the Estevan Combat Sport and Fitness for display.

FREE

- Michael Ellis

Michael’s Coffee Shop & Bakery

Hey Home-Based Businesses!!

DO YOU EVER THINK ABOUT EXPANDING? Interested in how these incentives can help your new or existing business?

Visit www.estevaneconomicdevelopment.ca

Richard Sadick

Economic Development and Coal Transition Coordinator (306) 634-1843 • (e) r.sadick@estevan.ca

NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

Call the Southeast Business Start Up!  Resource Centre  Consultation & Support  Business Planning  Grant Writing Support  Co-Work Space

JEFF TAYLOR 403A 9th Ave, Estevan • (306) 634-3895 www.southeastbusinessstartup.ca Space provided by

ENERGY A7

| Wednesday, November 17, 2021 | www.SASKTODAY.ca

Prairie Lithium drills first targeted lithium well Prairie Lithium Corporation, a Regina-based lithium technology development company, has shown strong results in extracting lithium from Saskatchewan oilfield brines.

“Global demand for lithium is expected to grow fivefold by 2030, and Saskatchewan is well-positioned to make the most of its potential,” Energy and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre said. “Our energy and mining sectors are attracting investment, creating high-quality jobs and building on our traditional strengths.

It’s exciting that lithium from Saskatchewan oilfield brine will power electric vehicles of the future.”

Lithium is used primarily in portable electronic devices and electric vehicles.

Since 2020, Prairie Lithium has been using proprietary technology to extract lithium from subsurface brine water.

While drilling, the project supported over 100 jobs from 40 different companies.

In Emerald Park, the company established a pilot project processing facility, which has

successfully extracted 99.7 per cent of lithium from the brine in a matter of minutes.

This fall, Prairie Lithium concluded drilling its first-ever dedicated lithium brine well in the Torquay area — the first well of its kind drilled in Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan supports the development of the lithium sector and lith-

ium extraction technologies.

The Ministry of Energy and Resources’ Saskatchewan Geological Survey subsurface brine sampling program, which began in 2011, has also been instrumental in increasing sector interest in pursuing lithium projects in Saskatchewan.

To date this year, subsurface mineral public offerings, which target minerals

including lithium, have raised over $4.2 million in revenue for the province.

“The support that we have received from the Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund and Saskatchewan Petroleum Innovation Incentive have been critical to the development of our direct lithium extraction technology,” Prairie Lithium president and

• • • • • Serving Southeast Saskatchewan for 38 years • • •

which forms an area of mutual interest for lithium exploration.

Lithium is identified as a critical mineral in the CanadaU.S. Joint Action Plan on Critical Minerals Collaboration.

Of the 31 minerals identified and considered essential for modern economies and which also have applications in clean and digital technologies, Saskatchewan currently produces three (uranium, potash and helium), and 22 of the 31 critical minerals listed are found in the province.

Prairie Lithium’s dedicated lithium well is being drilled near Torquay. Photo supplied by Prairie Lithium

Highways were closed for several hours on Saturday morning Highways in the Estevan area were closed for several hours on Saturday.

According to the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure’s Highways Hotline, the routes were shut down at 7:10 a.m. Saturday, after a system bringing freezing rain struck the Estevan area. Snow and high winds added to the problems.

A couple of highways reopened at 12:05 p.m., and the rest were listed as open at 12:35 p.m.

Once they opened again, highways were described as "winter conditions exist," as they have "icy and slippery sections" and are "wet subject to freezing."

Portions of Highways 9, 18, 39, 47 and 361 were closed due to the storm. Also closed was the truck bypass north of Estevan.

The City of Estevan

CEO Zach Maurer said.

Prairie Lithium qualified for both the Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund and Saskatchewan Petroleum Investment Incentive, a research and development incentive that targets oil and gas innovations, pilot projects and commercial scaling projects, based around transferable oil and gas royalty and freehold production tax credits.

Prairie Lithium also recently signed an agreement with Saskatoon-based DEEP Earth Energy Production,

asked motorists to exercise caution when driving around the community.

Members of the Estevan Police Service handled multiple calls due to the weather system.

Police were called to Kensington Avenue just north of the Estevan Comprehensive School to a semitrailer unit that had been southbound and unable to get up the hill.

The unit was blocking northbound traffic and was described by the EPS as a hazard. Police tended to traffic at that location for two hours before the semi unit was moved out of the way with the assistance of a tow truck.

The EPS also assisted RCMP members at a collision on Highway 39 west by the truck bypass. There were no injuries and the

damage was minimal. One of the vehicles was from out of province.

Area residents didn’t have much of a reprieve from the challenging conditions.

Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for much of the province on Sunday, with the harshest weather expected Tuesday.

The area southwest of Highway 16 was expected to see strong winds throughout the day, Environment

Canada said, with peak gusts in excess of 90 kilometres per hour expected.

Near Highway 16, a band of freezing rain is likely to develop, making travel slipper y for a few hours throughout the day.

Areas north of Highway 16 are expected to see heavy snowfall, with 10-30 centimetres expected.

A fog warning was in effect on Sunday and Monday as well.

212214 Midale Petroleums Vt................................... 5-11-11-14 212867 Crescent Point Hz........................................... 8-33-7-10 212915 Crescent Point Hz............................................. 5-3-8-10 212967 Triland Energy Hz............................................. 4-31-6-4 211021 Hummingbird Energy Hz.................................. 5-8-7-14 209210 Allied Energy Hz............................................. 4-16-5-13 210161 Tundra Oil & Gas.............................................. 4-14-1-7 210171 Tundra Oil & Gas Hz......................................... 4-14-1-7 210252 Crescent Point Hz........................................... 3-11-1-13 210889 Whitecap Resources Hz................................. 2-11-2-16 212569 Whitecap Resources Hz................................. 2-11-2-16 211349 Burgess Creek Hz........................................... 2-11-6-32 211129 Allied Energy Hz........................................... 15-18-6-15

212360 Adonai Resources Hz..................................... 14-6-2-32 212015 Pemoco Ltd. Vt............................................. 15-10-9-33 • Fire Extinguisher Sales, Services & Rentals • Gas Detection Sales, Services & Rentals • Breathing Air Refills & Hydro Testing • SCBA/SABA Equipment Sales & Services • Rentals • Fit Testing • Safety Air Trailers & Safety Personnel • Calibration Gases & Accessories Sales • New & Reconditioned Equipment • First Aid, Eyewash & Burn Kit Services • Signage • Safety Glasses, Gloves & Hearing Protection • Gastec & Rae Pumps/H2S Detection Tubes

206625 Vermilion Energy Hz....................................... 13-24-1-4 211991 Royal Helium Vt.............................................. 1-18-9-21 212016 Pemoco Ltd. Vt............................................. 13-34-8-33 210222 Crescent Point Hz........................................... 2-11-1-13 212028 Allied Energy Hz............................................. 2-34-5-14 213171 Ferret Energy Hz............................................... 4-27-7-9

Rig Report

Authorized Sales & Service & Warranty Centre for:

AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR

www.skyliftservices.com

23 new licenses issued to Monday, November 15, 2021

212286 Whitecap Resources Hz................................... 14-2-6-6

All types of hoisting-tip heights to 350’ 15 – 245 Ton Mobile & R.T. Cranes 27 – 45 Ton Pickers 15 Ton Carrydeck - 3.2 Ton Mini Crawler Tractor Trailer Units Pile Drivers, Telehandler Office Trailer Rentals Manbaskets & Concrete Buckets

306-634-5555

Drilling Licenses

212245 Whitecap Resources Hz................................... 3-10-6-6

CRANES & TRUCKING

Frontier Place, Estevan

thrutubing.com | 306.634.4001

Troye Carson • 306-421-3603 tcarsonsafety@sasktel.net

Preston Majeran • 306-421-6609 pmajeransafety@sasktel.net

210688 210811 205073 207462 209758 209508 208864 200234 207287 205591 203922 197376 204721 203591 189518 197375 209222 185538 193211 198744 202024 11A411 178285 204909

Alliance Drilling.....Midale Petroleums.................15-31-5-8 Stampede Drilling.......Villanova Energy...............14-18-6-5 Horizon Drilling...... Allied Energy......................... 4-165-13 Ensign Drilling......Whitecap Resources.............14-21-1-12 Horizon Drilling...... Allied Energy........................8-27-6-14 Stampede Drilling.....Anova Resources....................3-6-7-6 Stampede Drilling......Anova Resources...............15-36-6-7 Stampede Drilling.....Tundra Oil & Gas...................9-18-1-6 Whitecap Resources.....Ensign Drilling..............14-21-1-12 Alliance Drilling.........Midale Petroleums................5-24-5-9 Stampede Drilling.....Tundra Oil & Gas...............14-27-1-5 Stampede Drilling.....Pemoco Ltd........................3-22-9-33 Ensign Energy........ Crescent Point......................5-22-1-16 Horizon Drilling.......Vermilion Energy....................13-3-1-3 Stampede Drilling.....Crescent Point......................1-16-7-9 Stampede Drilling....Pemoco Ltd.........................9-21-9-33 Precision Drilling... Crescent Point......................3-19-10-6 Precision Drilling... Crescent Point....................13-30-10-5 Stampede Drilling.. Crescent Point........................9-20-5-7 Ensign Energy....... Crescent Point......................7-21-1-14 Ensign Drilling...........Tundra Oil..........................3-18-2-30 Precision Drilling.....Whitecap Resources............8-25-6-14 Precision Drilling.....Whitecap Resources............12-4-6-12 Horizon Drilling.....Vermilion Energy...................13-24-1-4

Highway 361 West (South Yard), P.O. Box 518, Lampman, SK, S0C 1N0

• Collision Repair • Frame Repair • Glass Repair • Glass Replacement • Custom Paint • Sikkens Paint • Camper/RV Repair • Complete Autobody Repair & Painting • Courtesy Cars Available • Journeymen Technicians

You Bend ‘Em, We Mend ‘Em Lance Mack & Yansey Hagel

1010 6th Street, Estevan Phone: 306-634-6060

A8 November 17, 2021

www.SASKTODAY.ca

www.SASKTODAY.ca

Supporting local healthcare right here at home this holiday season!

Festival of Trees ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

ESTEVAN, SASKATCHEWAN

November 17, 2021 A9

5TH STREET AUTOBODY

SPORTS

Don’t Cuss! Call US

306-634-7101

A10 | Wednesday, November 17, 2021 | www.SASKTODAY.ca

601 - 5th St. • Estevan, SK

Speedway salutes award winners and other achievements The Estevan Motor Speedway recognized its award winners, its volunteers and those who have made tremendous contributions to the track during the organization’s annual awards night earlier this month.

The speedway added two new people to its prestigious Wall of Fame: Lynn Trobert and Ed Turnbull.

Trobert has been a dedicated volunteer at the track since 2001, which was the speedway’s second season. It started when she was called and asked if she would be interested in volunteering. That first year, she was among the workers in the parking lot.

In her acceptance speech, Trobert described the track as her happy place, and said she still loves to be there.

Trobert is currently on the track’s executive as the treasurer, and spent a few years as the president.

She currently works the front gate. Race weeks are always busy, making sure the volunteer positions are filled. And she’ll do whatever else needs to be done.

Turnbull is well known to local race fans as a driver, but has been a big part of the speedway since the current track opened in 2000, serving as the president and on other board positions.

Turnbull recalls he attended a few races at the old track along Highway 18, across from where the Hidden Valley campground is today. He said he was hooked, as he loved cars and engines, and was an avid dirt biker. After graduating high school, he bought a partially built stock car.

He raced at that old track once, and then competed at the new track at the old airport on Highway 47, until it closed due to mining activity.

Turnbull continued to race in North Dakota.

In 1999 a group was put together to begin construction of the modern Estevan Motor Speedway, working with the design from other tracks where he had competed. He also looked after earthworks and undergrounds.

He is still a volunteer and driver at the track.

As for the track champions,

in the High Energy Performance IMCA Hobby Stocks, Landon Runge was the champion and Connor Hansen was the runner-up. Ty Saxon was the top rookie.

Leevi Runge was the champion in the Energy Electric IMCA Sport Mods, and Kyle Scholpp was second. Keenan Glasser was the rookie of the year.

Gregg Mann captured The Floor Store IMCA Stock Car Class, finishing ahead of Chris Hortness.

In the Kendall’s Auto Electric IMCA Modifieds, Kody Scholpp won the track championship, and Tyson Turnbull was the runner-up.

Ryder Raynard won the Goudy Transport Slingshots for the fourth straight year, followed

by Cash Saxon. Kolby Fichter was named the top rookie.

The speedway also recognized its tech team, consisting of Dave Millman, Mark Tribiger and Jim Mann, as its Volunteers of the Year. Scholpp took home the sportsmanship award, and Dexter Saxon was named the most improved driver.

Lynn Trobert, third from right, was joined by Les McLenehan, Dennis Trobert and Norman Trobert after joining the Wall of Fame. Photo submitted

Ed Turnbull, third from left, gathers with members of his family after being inducted into the Estevan Motor Speedway’s Wall of Fame. Photo submitted

Bruins sweep weekend doubleheader with Weyburn The Estevan Bruins continued their dominance of their Viterra Division rivals, picking up three wins in a five-day span last week.

Estevan defeated the Melville Millionaires 4-1 last Tuesday, and then won twice over the Weyburn Red Wings: 8-0 on Friday and 3-2 on Saturday.

Melville came out strong, with Alex Liskowich opening the scoring 1:46 into the first period. The Mills had the edge in play early, but the Bruins started to carry the play late in the frame.

Eric Houk scored 2:21 into the second, and Mark Rumsey added a goal less than three minutes later to give the Black and Gold a 2-1 lead after 40 minutes.

Olivier Pouliot scored a spectacular goal 7:28 into the third for a 3-1 Bruin advantage, and Houk scored once more into an empty net.

Boston Bilous made 20 saves for the Bruins. Melville’s Jared Thompson had 48 saves, including 25 in the third period.

Rumsey had two goals and three assists for the Bruins on Friday, and Caelan

Fitzpatrick also scored twice.

Prescot Senger, Mikol Sartor, Eric Pearce and Keagon Little also scored for the Bruins, who outshot Weyburn 58-17.

Bilous made 17 saves in the victory.

The game was delayed by about 30 minutes with 8:34 to play in the second period, after Bruins forward Zachery Burns was checked from behind into the boards

by Weyburn defenceman Nick Dobson. Dobson was assessed a five-minute major for checking from behind and a game misconduct.

The Bruins said Burns had to be stabilized by doctors and EMTs, and was carried off the ice on a stretcher. He was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital, checked and released later in the night. Burns received loud cheers from his teammates when he entered the dressing room after the game.

The Bruins said Burns suffered a concussion and other injuries and will miss time.

“However, we feel fortunate that the result was not worse and the Bruins sincerely appreciate all the

The Estevan Bruins faced the Weyburn Red Wings Friday night at Affinity Place. concern and well wishes sent to us since the incident,” they said in a news release.

The Bruins thanked their team trainer and doctor, Weyburn’s trainer, local physician Dr. Ryan Cormier and his fellow staff on hand, the local EMTs, volunteers and the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital for the rapid response and safe treatment of Burns.

Head coach and general manager Jason Tatarnic said the veteran leadership on the Bruins was important during the extended break, because it was a very emotional situation for everyone. Estevan was leading 3-0 at the time.

“That could have gone

either way. So, they were mature, they handled it very well, they went out and played that eight minutes. We got through it and we were able to come and regroup after the period was over,” said Tatarnic.

Tatarnic said it’s important to get those types of hits out of the game.

Burns was playing his first game for the Bruins. He was acquired from the Drumheller Dragons of the Alberta Junior Hockey League earlier in the week. The Bruins gave up forward Kasey Hiemstra, who was previously acquired from Drumheller for veteran forward Griffin Asham-

Moroz.

But Hiemstra was unvaccinated, and couldn’t play for six weeks.

“We don’t want to keep kids out of hockey for a month and a half, so it was a mutual decision that he had to go back to the Alberta league with their protocols,” said Tatarnic.

Burns was playing well before the hit, Tatarnic said.

“He’s a big kid who skates well, and has good hands. He’s a really good hockey player. I’m really excited to have him here, and I know we are as a group and it’s a very nice addition for us,” said Tatarnic.

Saturday’s game was easily the closest this season between the Highway 39 rivals.

Estevan won the first three meetings by a combined score of 19-4, but faced a resilient Weyburn team, who had just 14 players dressed and has already started trading some of their veteran players.

Pearce opened the scoring 1:40 into the second period, and Rumsey doubled the advantage midway through the frame.

Former Bruin Nikolas Sombrowski scored late in the second to pull the Wings to within one, and Braden Birnie tied the game in the third on a Wings’ two-man advantage.

Rumsey scored the winner 7:21 into the third.

Cam Hrdlicka made 25 saves to get the win for Estevan, while Dazza Mitchell had 27 stops for Weyburn.

Estevan is now 10-0 against Viterra Division opponents this season.

The Bruins will venture to Flin Flon on Nov. 19 and 20 for games against the Bombers, and then host the Yorkton Terriers on Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. during the Bruins’ annual Teddy Bear Toss game.

Estevan Bears come up short against the Hounds

The Estevan Eclipse Downhole Solutions U18 AAA Bears once again put a scare into a strong opponent, but came up short in a 7-4 loss to the Notre Dame Hounds Sunday afternoon at Affinity Place.

Carter Onrait and Kole Keen scored to give Estevan a 2-0 lead in the first period, but Notre Dame scored once before the frame was up.

The teams traded goals early in the second, with Marshall Light and Tucker Buhay scoring to give Estevan a 4-2 lead, but Notre Dame tallied twice before the period was out to tie the game, and then the Hounds added

three in the third.

Van Eger had two goals and an assist, including Notre Dame’s fourth goal late in the second.

Jackson Miller had 34 saves for Estevan.

The game was the Bears (5-10-4) last on home ice before the Christmas break. Their next 11 games will be on the road, starting with games at the Battlefords Sharks on Nov. 19 and 20.

• • • The Estevan Apex U18 AA Bruins picked up another win Sunday, defeating the Regina Rangers 3-2 at Affinity Place.

Kaden Chrest scored the winning goal with four seconds to play.

The two teams were tied at 1-1 after the first period, with Turner Knockaert scoring for Estevan, and the Rangers led 2-1 through two.

Mason Fichter had a goal for Estevan early in the third to tie the game.

Ty Fehrenbach made 29 saves for the win.

The U18 AA Bruins (13-1-0-1) will visit the Prairie Storm on Nov. 22 in Emerald Park.

• • • The Estevan Meter U13 AA Bruins split their games during the

past week.

Estevan played their first league game in a few weeks when they defeated the Moose Jaw Warriors 5-2 last Wednesday.

Moose Jaw led 2-0 after the first period, but Estevan stormed back with five goals in 11 1/2 minutes in the middle frame. Cameron Milbrandt and Jayden Chernoff scored to tie the game, and then Nathan Gardiner scored three times in less than a minute to build the three-goal lead. Gardiner also had two assists.

Myles Lequyer had 21 saves to get the win.

Estevan then lost 7-1 to the Swift Current Broncos on Sunday – their first loss in league play this season.

Boston Tait had the Bruins lone goal, and according to the box score, it came with one second remaining in the third period to spoil the shutout for the Swift Current goaltender.

Easton Pushie made 18 saves for Estevan.

Estevan and Swift Current were to meet on Saturday, but the game was postponed.

The U13 Bruins (5-1) next game will be Nov. 19 when they visit the Weyburn Wings.

GET YOUR VEHICLE

WINTER READY FREE winter tire switch over (on rims), with an oil change Offer valid until November 30

118 Souris Ave. N., Estevan

306-634-3696 www.senchuk.com

www.SASKTODAY.ca

November 17, 2021 A11

Carlyle Cougars win Estevan U15 house tournamen The Carlyle Cougars were the class of the 12-team U15 house tournament hosted by the Estevan Minor Hockey Association.

The Cougars defeated the Weyburn Wings 8-0 in the gold medal game of the competition, which was held from Friday to Sunday at Affinity Place, the Power Dodge Arena and the Bienfait Memorial Arena.

Carlyle defeated Yorkton Choice Vending 14-1 and the Flin Flon Bombers 5-3 in the round robin. Then they edged the Swift Current Blades 7-6 in the quarter-

final and routed the Melville Ice 11-1 in the semifinal round.

Flin Flon blanked Melville 7-0 in the bronze medal game.

As for the Estevan teams, the Estevan Knights lost 4-2 to the Yorkton Terriers in their opening game, and 6-3 to the Esterhazy Flyers. The Knights recovered to shut out the Indian Head Chiefs 7-0 in their final game.

The Estevan Bears lost 5-0 to Swift Current and tied the Oxbow Huskies 4-4 in their round robin match-ups. The Bears hammered Yorkton Choice Vending 11-1 to close out the tournament.

The Carlyle Cougars gather after winning the U15 house tournament organized by the Estevan Minor Hockey Association. Photo submitted

Elecs volleyball team competes at regionals The Estevan Comprehensive School (ECS) Elecs senior boys and girls volleyball teams competed at 5A regional tournaments this past weekend.

Estevan hosted the senior boys tournament on Saturday, and placed fourth out of the four teams entered.

Estevan’s closest game was against the Weyburn Comprehensive School Eagles, a match that Weyburn won 2-1 (25-22, 17-25, 16-14).

Estevan then dropped a

2-0 (25-11, 25-11) decision to the Swift Current Colts and a 2-0 (25-17, 27-7) score to Yorkton Regional High School Raiders. The top two teams after the round-robin, Yorkton and Swift Current, advanced to provincials.

Coach Kevin Perkins said they have many players returning next year and hope to be a much stronger team.

The senior girls competed in Weyburn, also on Saturday. Their first match against

Water polo athletes compete in Regina The Estevan Sharks water polo club’s 15-and-over team played its first tournament since February 2020 earlier this month.

The Estevan group of Logan Dalziel, Lucas Dzeryk and Tristan Threinen had a few players from Saskatoon and Regina join them to make a full roster. Playing under the Sharks team name, they had a great tournament.

The Sharks went 2-1 in the round robin and advanced to the final against the Weyburn Hurricanes. Estevan lost 7-5 to Weyburn to start the tournament, then defeated the Regina Armada Orange 8-4 and the Regina Armada Grey 5-3.

Weyburn won the final 8-4.

Dzeryk and Dalziel each had six goals in the competition, and Threinen finished with four.

Rachel Tober and Mahlyn Bomberak joined the Armada White team in the 15-and-over open women's division. They were happy to join in the action with the older girls. Bomberak scored one goal for Armada White. The team had fun and won two of their four matches.

The open Sharks division will hit the water again on Nov. 21 in Regina for another weekend tournament.

Later in the day on Nov. 7, the U15 division took to the water in their second tournament of the year.

The Sharks boys team of Tyler Gillies, Marvin Blue, Keegan Mennie-Kindlein and Shiven Sangar had two Weyburn Hurricanes players join them. The boys finished fourth in their division. Sangar set up plays and played strong defence.

Gillies was the high scorer, with 13 goals over the tournament.

Blue shined with the lone goal for the Sharks in two separate matches, and Mennie-Kindlein scored his first goal of the season.

The Sharks girls also had two Weyburn players join their team. Rachel Tober, Mahlyn Bomberak, Jennika Linthicum and rookie player Jillian Rosengren won all round robin games easily.

In the final, the two Armada teams joined forces to take on the Sharks team. The main purpose of the game was player development.

The Sharks fought hard, but in the end lost 8-6. Bomberak had 37 goals over the course of the tournament, and Linthicum and Tober each added 17 goals.

The U15 bantam division is in Regina again on Nov. 28.

CONSIGN YOUR

Equipment / Vehicles & RV to the Online Mack Auction Sale!

Weyburn was delayed due to unfavourable road conditions in the morning, and Estevan lost 2-0 (25-20, 25-14).

ECS recovered to defeat Swift Current 2-0 (25-23, 2513) but then dropped another 2-0 (25-22, 25-19) decision to Balgonie, who went on to finish first at regionals.

Estevan finished the tournament with a 2-0 (25-16, 2523) win over Yorkton Sacred Heart to wind up third.

Head coach Tamara Franklin and assistant coach Kourtney Kobitz said they had a difficult bracket to compete in at regionals. Since Swift Current is hosting provincials this year, only the top two teams qualified for provincials.

This year’s senior girls team was quite strong with five Grade 12s, a couple of Grade

Katelyn Zukewich from ECS hits the ball over with Weyburn blockers Saturday in Weyburn. Photo by Greg Nikkel 11s and some Grade 10s. For the first weeks in September, they needed to have everyone play to see where they would best fit on the court.

ECS won tournaments in

1 Friday, DAY ONLY November 19 100” Febe HOT Fabric Sofa $ Shilo Dining 5-Pce Table & $ 4 Chairs

1929.95

up to

30% OFF up to

Where: 67 Devonian Street Estevan, SK

BUY

859.95

SOFAS

Sale Closes: Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 @ 10:00 am

continuing to work with youth athletes. She believes the team was strong due to the continued participation and development of players through club volleyball.

Sneak Peak!

70% OFF

Sale Opens: Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021 @ 8:00 am

Yorkton in October and Swift Current in November.

All girls played club volleyball during the lost COVID season, and Franklin commended the club coaches for

25% OFF

when you buy the matching loveseat or chair at our ticket price

BEDROOM & DINING Furniture Sectionals & Recliners

Day ‘N Night NOW 3-Pc. Izzy $

ONLY

2989.95

Fabric Sleeper Sectional

749.95

Tranquil Smooth $ Top Queen Set

Save $1149

40% OFF $999 MATTRESS SETS

30% OFF up to

10% OFF

or more

Home Entertainment Furniture Home Accent Furniture & Rugs

Limited Time! Exclusive Black Friday Financing Offer:

0% interest and no monthly payments for 2 YEARS on all purchases in store and online. (taxes, fees, and other charges are due at time of purchase. see store for details)

400 King Street in the Estevan, Market Mall

306-634-7211 Call 306.421.2928 to consign today!

**some exceptions apply

AGRI NEWS A12 | Wednesday, November 17, 2021 | www.SASKTODAY.ca

4-H is a wonderful program for youths Glenn Gress’ time as the president of 4-H Saskatchewan has come to an end, but he remains a champion for the organization that teaches so much to youths.

Gress spent four years as the president. D uring that time, 4-H members and leaders accomplished a lot, even during the pandemic.

“We worked through it, with all the provinces and 4-H Canada, and in Saskatchewan we came out, actually, in pretty good shape,” said Gress.

Clubs in the province kept going with a lot of virtual activities, or by following the government regulations in place to have face to face sessions.

In district 1, which includes the southeast, the clubs are doing really well.

Some new members have joined, and none of the clubs lost members.

“We all stick togeth-

er, and there are a lot of good people who like the program,” said Gress. “The 4-H program is a very good program, and the younger generation (of adults) that was in 4-H is starting to have kids, and they are putting their kids into 4-H, which is bringing the numbers back up again,” said Gress.

A lot of clubs are a couple of months into the 202122 season, and have been working on many things they would normally do, such as selecting their steers for the show and sale next spring or summer. He hopes that 4-H will continue with activities they have had in the past, such as in-person public speaking rather than virtual competitions.

“As you know, public speaking is a very important part of the 4-H program,” said Gress.

He’s also seen some positive initiatives for clubs

Glenn Gress in the region and elsewhere in the province.

The Crossroads 4-H Club has started an archery program and is looking to start a soccer program. Archery ranks among the most popular programs for Saskatchewan 4-H. The Browning 4-H Club has a light horse project, which allows kids who do

While his four years as president are finished, Gress said he will remain involved with 4-H and an advocate for the organization. He’s still on the board of directors at the provincial level, and is a representative for the southeast region.

And he’ll still be active at the local level with the Browning 4-H club.

“If you’re interested in the 4-H program, just look up Saskatchewan 4-H and there are so many different projects and so many different clubs around,” said Gress.

“Please feel free to contact any of our organization, or Saskatoon, and they’ll get you a name that’s in your area that if you want to join a 4-H club, please do.”

Their motto is “Learn to do by doing,” and Gress said that not only do kids get to learn from the leaders, but the leaders learn from the youths.

Celebrating 4-H Month in Saskatchewan and Canada November is 4-H Month in Saskatchewan and across the country each year, and 4-H is celebrating the occasion.

The organization held Show Your 4-H Colours on Nov. 3, as part of 4-H Month, with youth members, volunteer leaders, alumni,

and supporters showing their pride in being part of this 108-year-old community.

This annual celebration was an opportunity for the 4-H community to wear their 4-H green and come together to showcase the positive impacts the 4-H program is making in

Canada and abroad.

Together with national Show Your 4-H Colours partner, BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada, 4-H encouraged people to join the fun and come together to spread awareness and support the great things 4-H members are doing in their

4H KID OF MONTH presented by

communities, country, and around the world.

One way 4-Hers will celebrate throughout the month of November is with a limited-edition fundraising t-shirt available on the 4-H Canada Store. Sales of the Inspired to Lead t-shirt raise important funds to support the 4-H movement.

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is disappointed with the Sask. Growth Coalition campaign, as RMs have growing concerns with tax arrears.

At the SARM 2021 Midterm Convention, three resolutions were passed by over 1,000 delegates and 256 RMs, asking the Government of Saskatchewan for legislation that permits stronger tax

4-H Member of the Month: Karissa Elliott happened if she was part of another organization.

Name: Madeline Christensen Club: Alameda 4-H Club Age:17 Age group: Senior Years of Experience: 12

“I’ve been able to meet lots of people from all around Canada,” said Christensen.

Madeline Christensen is a proud 4-H member, and she wants other people to know it.

Christensen is in her second year as a 4-H Saskatchewan ambassador. She described it as a big opportunity that she has really enjoyed.

“It’s something that I wanted to do for a really long time, and I’ve gotten to meet so many people from that, too,” she said.

She gets to promote 4-H throughout the province.

If somebody is interested in joining 4-H, she’ll let them know what it’s all about, how to join and who to approach. Or she’ll go to schools and events throughout the year to tell them about 4-H. Thanks to 4-H, she has been able to try different things and meet people from across the country.

These are opportunities that she says wouldn’t have

Recognizing local 4-H clubs and their importance to our youth.

“I have been to lots of provincial curling events. I’ve been to provincial curling for about three years. And I’ve been able to do some Agribition stuff for team grooming and showmanship, and this year’s I’ll be heading up there as part of the 4-H Saskatchewan judging team. So there are lots of different opportunities throughout the province,” she said.

4-H has been a big part of her family. Her father is a project leader within the Alameda club, and her sisters have been members. And she loves to be out on the farm.

It’s a program where you get to learn a lot, and be around like-minded people.

LE A S R E T L I F rough April 15 OI L & Save n now th10% off o John Deere Oil Save 10% & Coolant

John Deere Oil & Coolant

SaveFilters 12% John Deere

enforcement tools for municipalities on unpaid taxes from oil and gas companies.

SARM strongly disagrees with the SK Growth Coalition on municipal taxation and supports its members’ resolutions regarding unpaid taxes.

“The growing number of tax arrears is concerning to SARM,” said president Ray Orb. “Just as concerning as

Christensen has also enjoyed a lot of activities at the club and district level, and she has met a lot of people.

o

Save 12% off

Four dollars from the sale of each t-shirt will go directly to 4-H provincial organizations to provide meaningful opportunities for youth across Canada with all remaining proceeds going to the 4-H Foundation. As 4-H Canada’s Community Engagement & Communications Pillar partner, BASF

has stepped up to demonstrate their commitment to mobilizing Canadians to wear green, celebrate, and give back to 4-H, through the purchase of over 600 Show Your 4-H Colours limited-edition t-shirts which will help to further support provincial 4-H organizations across the country.

SARM disappointed with Growth Coalition Campaign

E L A S R E T FI L IL & April 15 h g u o r h t w n no

Drive 00

not have horses or access to horses to join and use a horse from the club.

“We have a lot of urban kids that are coming out and doing the project,” said Gress.

An urban project in the inner city of Saskatchewan was launched earlier this fall, and has been doing really well. Thirty-five kids were

part of the club.

“Now we are trying to launch it in other parts of the province for urban kids who will learn a little bit about agriculture,” said Gress.

An urban club would run a program for three months, and then start another.

Gress noted that for 4-H in Saskatchewan, about 100 different projects are available.

“Anything that you want to do, in 4-H, you can do it as a project. There are so many different outdoor clubs, gardening clubs, and anything that you can think about, you can do in 4-H. The horse club and the beef club are … two of our major projects, but there is a lot of different projects in the 4-H program that yoau can do, as long as you can find leaders and clubs that will let you try them and do them,” said Gress.

Rural Municipality of Coalfields No. 4 423 Main St., Bienfait, SK • 306-388-2330

4H

the arrears are the SK Growth Coalition’s recommendations and tactics. At a time when the business community, including rural municipalities, should be showing a united front to resist the federal Liberal government’s assault on the oil and gas industry in Saskatchewan, this coalition has chosen to unilaterally propose changes that would cause a property tax shift to agricultural and other rural property owners in this province.”

SARM also noted there may be differences time to time between municipalities and industry on taxation, but there is a balance that is necessary to ensure fair rates and proper infrastructure within RM’s.

“There are enough challenges in our current environment, and not working together only makes things more difficult,” says Orb. “We have a long history of supporting industry in Saskatchewan, and a lot of Saskatchewan’s major economic activity occurs in RM’s.”

Engaging our youth Enhancing their skills Empowering our communities

off

off

John Deere Filters

Dr. Robert Kitchen MP www.nelsonmotors.com www.nelsonmotors.com REDVERS ESTEVAN AVONLEA REDVERS ESTEVAN OXBOW OXBOW RADVILLE RADVILLE Larsen 118 Malmgren Drive HwyDrive #18 West Ave Ave 28012 Nelson IndustrialRd Drive 12 Larsen Rd 118 Malmgren Hwy #18501 WestAnderson 501 Anderson (306) 452-3418 (306) 634-6422 (306) 483-5115 (306) 869-3000 (306) 452-3418 868-5000 (306) (306) 634-6422 (306) 483-5115 (306) 869-3000

Souris-Moose Mountain

1-866-249-4697 • www.drrobertkitchen.ca

www.SASKTODAY.ca

November 17, 2021 A13

Agriculture company supports a fire department From left, Amy Woodard with Top Notch Farm Supply and the 737 Fire Department, 737 Fire Chief Glen Walkeden, Brad Hansen with Top Notch Farm Supply and 737 Deputy Fire Chief/Top Notch Farm Supply representative Brian Woodard participated in a recent cheque presentation for $10,000 from Top Notch to the fire department. Top Notch Farm Supply is a family owned and operated crop input supplier based out of Fillmore with another location located near Colgate. The 737 Fire Department is a volunteer fire department that serves the RM of Lomond and the RM of Souris Valley. The fire department used the donated money to purchase a new Kubota side by side and trailer, which is used in rough terrain and limited access areas. Photo submitted

Bringing the cows home with Russell Bayliss and Kathy Kyle Submitted by Gord Paulley

R ussel l Bay liss and Kathy Kyle are cattle ranchers and have a 500-plus cowcalf operation.

Their ranch is located 12 kilometres northwest of Carnduff. Every October these ranchers have a series of old-fashioned cattle drives. Their livestock is moved by horseback from pastures located as far as 75 kilometres from home.

The move home usually happens in stages over seven days; this year, due to the drought an extra move day was required.

Sixty-six different cowboys and cowgirls participated in the October cattle drives this year, from ages seven to 70. Bayliss and his 14-year-old son Morgan are the crew chiefs, with Kyle and 17-year-old daughter Jillian preparing the meals.

Bayliss believes that bringing the cows home the old-fashioned way reduces their stress compared to trucking, and allows him to have a really good look at

Russell Bayliss had an old-fashioned cattle drive once again this year. Photo by Dwayne Henderson the condition of each of the cattle. Bayliss is encouraged to see the way that friendships and confidence grow as a result of the hours spent on the trail. He wants the riders to remember how it was done in the old days.

Alameda resident D wayne Henderson par-

Proud supporter of 4H 110 Frontier Street, Estevan, SK 306-634-7276 • www.turnbullexcavating.com

ticipated in this year’s cattle drive and it was his first in 12 years. “ I absolutel y had a blast,” he said, “but I was a little stiff and sore for a few days.”

Kathy, who is also an ordained United Church minister, is in charge of the

meals and refreshments.

“Jillian and I bring out lunch in a very cool van one of the cowboys gave us, which was reclaimed from SGI. It was given to us decaled as the Bar MW Bayliss Chuckwagon.”

Their essential crew member is 66-year-old Sharon Hubbard, who drives the truck and trailer following the cowboys on every single chase. Russ remembers telling Sharon when she first took on this role 10 years ago, “I am in charge of the cows, you are in charge of every cowboy, dog and horse behind me.”

He is happy and not surprised to report that Hubbard has never lost a dog or a child. She spends her trail days doling out refreshments, snacks, switching horses in and out of the trailer and visiting with all who join her in the truck for a rest or a warm up. Rounding out the crew, Kyle reflected that “We have older friends and relatives on the crew that move the trucks and trailers from the pastures to the end point. It is a multi-faceted

Learn to do by doing. www.skyliftservices.com 306-634-5555

series of days.”

Kyle grew up in Saskatoon and never dreamed she would become a rancher.

But she did and she loves it.

Added her husband, “Cattle and ranching is a great way to make a living.” A cattle roundup requires co-operation and teamwork and the youngsters really learn good lessons for life.

Their older daughter Gina, who is currently tackling theatre school in Victo-

ria, B.C., was well prepared for the long hours, judging by the sun-up to sun-down days she spent on a horse while part of the chase crew.

It has given the family a lot of joy to see their life together and with their crew documented by local photographer Liz Griffin during the last two years. They are in the process of creating a coffee table book about ranching; it will feature Griffin’s amazing photography.

Recognizing the importance of 4H in our youth.

BILLESBERGER LAW FIRM 1017 Third Street • Estevan, Saskatchewan.

Phone: (306) 637-3710

BRANCH OFFICES: MIDALE: Tuesdays 233 Main Street • 458-2277 LAMPMAN: Fridays • R.M. Building • 487-2880

Acknowledging the importance of 4H in our communities and youth.

Lori Carr, MLA Estevan Constituency Office

306.634.7311

loricarrmla@sasktel.net

LANE REALTY ESTEVAN - 159 ACRES: 137 cult., Bungalow w/detached garage, 3 SOLD bed, 1¾ bath, good outbuildings KIPLING - 148 ACRES: 60’s Bungalow w/addition and attached SOLD garage, on Hwy. #48, Gooden Shed KIPLING - 159 ACRES: 125 cult. (grass), 193,600 assess., fenced, dugouts, barn, 2 surface leases, South of Kipling STOUGHTON - 120 ACRES: 91 cult. acres, located directly adjacent to Stoughton SOLD

For all your buying or selling needs contact Jason Beutler

Acknowledging the importance of 4H clubs.

Congratulating all the families involved in the 4H program!

Carnduff, Sk. (306) 482-3244

Proud to support our communities.

PHONE: (306) 569-3380

LANE REALTY

Saskatchewan’s Farm & Ranch Specialists™ PH: 306-569-3380 EMAIL: lanerealtycorp@sasktel.net WITH OVER 39 YEARS IN THE BUSINESS!

www.lanerealty.com

Thinking about Moo-ving?

Recognizing the importance of 4H.

#1 322 4th Street | 306-634-2222

Amanda Mack REALTOR® 306.461.9363

LEGAL

LEGAL AUDIOLOGI

CLASSIFIEDS Barristers & Solicitors

Barristers & Solicitors

Paul Elash Q.C. Aaron Ludwig, B.Sc., LL.B. Genevieve Schrader, B. Mgt., J.D.

Paul Elash Q.C. “Your ears deserv Aaron Ludwig, B.Sc., LL.B. an audiologist” Genevieve Schrader, B. Mgt., J.D.

Gainsborough: Thursday a.m.

Carnduff: Thursday p.m.

1312- 4th Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0X2

(Across Walmart) Gainsborough: Thursdayfrom a.m.

Carnduff: Thursday p.m.

306-636-EARS (32 13124th Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0X2

#5 - 418 Kensington Ave.

November 17• , F2021 | 634-6901 www.SASKTODAY.ca P. 306-634-3631 . (306) • www.kohalyelash.com A14 | Wednesday,

Obituaries

Obituaries Joseph Baniulis 1926 - 2021

Joe Baniulis passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital, Estevan, Sask. on Monday, November 8, 2021 at the age of 95.

Joe will be forever loved and remembered by his sons: Wendell, Gene (Margaret), Lorie (Bonnie Shewchuk) and Barry (Rosemary); daughter-in-law Faye Schmidt; grandchildren: Jennifer (Geoff) Nunns, Michelle (Mandeep) Bhatti, Christopher Baniulis, Lisa (Chris) Kelly, Trisha Mattson, Todd (Kim) Baniulis, Miranda (Charles) Thompson, Mitchell (Sheryl) Baniulis, Alex (Kim) Baniulis, Ian, Heather, Logan and Kyle Baniulis, as well as numerous great grandchildren, and his sister Alfreda Gregor.

He was predeceased by his wife Betty Baniulis; sons: Darryl (Cheryl) and Reginald; great grandchildren: Amery Baniulis and Declan Kelly; parents: Alphonse and Elee Baniulis; one brother, and

In MeMorIaM

Doris Walliser passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov 6, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Estevan, SK at the age of 92 years.

Doris’s memory will be forever cherished by her loving family: son Curtis (Wendy) and granddaughters, Ashley (Tyler) Olson (great grandchild Sade) and Janessa (Kevin) Moffat (great grandchildren, Logan and Collins); son Garth (Elaine) and grandchildren, Marnie (Kevin) (great grandchild Calder and Paige), Amory (Dawn) (great grandchildren, Porter and Braxton), Evan and Wesley; son Rodney (Karen) and grandchildren, Landon, Carson and Rachel; son Perry (Debbie) and grandchildren, Carter (Carly) (great grandchild Huck and Hana), Jackson (Sierra) (great grandson Audie) and Jolie (Klae) Bayda; son Blake (Candice) and grandchildren, Jenna and Bruin; sistersin-law, Rita Walliser and Kay Walliser and many nieces and nephews.

Doris was predeceased by her husband Anton; parents, Philip and Carrie Christenson; brothers, Floyd and Walter (Jean); sisters, Gladys in infancy, Edna (Jim) Bourquin; Anton’s parents, Jacob and Matilda Walliser; his siblings, Emily (Metro) Katrusik, John (Laura); Mike, Ralph (Rose), Ole (Helen), Jake (Marie), Ella (Joe) Pryznyk, Rose (Mel) McNutt and Joe. The Funeral Service was held on Friday, November 12, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Estevan, SK with Intern Pastor Sharon Kane officiating. Interment took place at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan, SK. The lunch reception was held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Estevan, SK. For those who were unable to attend the service, a video recording of the service will be available on Doris’s tribute page at www.hallfuneralservices.ca for 90 days.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation (designate to Unit A), 1176 Nicholson Rd., Estevan, SK S4A 0H3 or to Creighton Lodge,1028 Hillcrest Dr., Estevan, SK S4A 1Y7 in memory of Doris.

Hall Funeral Services in Estevan provided care to Doris’s family – Yvonne Clark, Funeral Director.

In loving memory of

MARILYN DUPUIS (JARDINE)

who passed away November 12, 2020.

In life we loved you dearly In death we love you still In our hearts you hold a place no one can ever fill.

If tears could build a stairway and heartache make a lane We’d walk the path to heaven to bring you back again.

Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same.

But as God calls us one by one the chain will link again.

Dearly missed and loved by her husband and family.

1A TRUCK DRIVERS REQUIRED:

SINCE 2008

sales@ Integritybuilt.com 1-866-974-7678 www. integritybuilt.com

Feed & Seed

Late model winch trucks and trailers; dump trucks and pups. Hauling heavy equipment, gravel, and camp shacks.

Wage negotiable.

Clean drivers abstract a must.

Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www. brydenconstruction andtransport.ca HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS REQUIRED: motor scrapers, dozers, excavators, graders, rock trucks. Lots of work all season.

Camp job; R & B provided. Competitive wages. Valid drivers license req’d.

Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www. brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

In Loving Memory of Moe Snider 1954-2013 Your memory we will treasure.

Loving you always.

Forgetting you never.

You’re my Life.

Love your wife Lynda, Lennie, LeAnne and Kyle, Grandchildren Karson and Kylie, and brother Reg

Winter Road Haul 2022 Class 1 Drivers needed for deliveries in MB & NW Ont.

(800) 665-4302 ext. 251 or email:

orderdesk@ penneroil.ca

In Memory of Donald Cook Who passed away November 19, 2020 He is lovingly remembered and missed by his Wife, family and friends

We Only Wanted You They say memories are golden well maybe that is true.

We never wanted memories We only wanted you.

A million times we needed you a million times we’ve cried.

If love alone could have saved you you never would have died.

Career OppOrtunities

Built with Concrete Posts Barns, Shops, Riding Arenas, Machine Sheds and More In Loving Memory of Gail Lafrentz October 16th, 1957 November 13th, 2016 We will never forget someone who gave us so much to remember you are greatly missed and love

By Allan Amber Treloar and family Brittney St. John and family

Notices / NomiNatioNs PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. 51 local community newspapers, distributing to over 450 communities, including 14 cities. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly. Call 306-649.1405 or visit www.swna.com for details

Integrity Post Frame Buildings

Edith Pierrard 1928 – 2021

Doris L. Walliser 1929 – 2021

Farm ServiceS

Paula Zimmerman December 8 1935 November 16 2008 Those We Love Must Someday Pass Those we love must someday pass beyond our present sight...

Must leave us and the world we know without their radiant light.

But we know that like a candle their lovely light will surely shine to brighten up another place more perfect... more divine.

And in the realm of Heaven where they shine so warm and bright.

Our loved ones live forevermore in God’s eternal light.

Missed by your family

brother-in-law Jim Gregor.

In keeping with Joe's wishes, cremation has taken place, and a celebration of his life will be held during the summer of 2022.

Those wishing to make donations in Joe's memory may do so directly to the Canadian Mental Health Association, Saskatchewan Division, 2702 - 12th Avenue, Regina, Sask., S4T 1J2, or online at https:// sk.cmha.ca/get-involved/donate/ Hall Funeral Services in Estevan is caring for the Baniulis family - Dustin Hall, Funeral Director.

Edith passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, November 5, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Estevan, SK at the age of 93 years.

Edith is survived by her companion Gene Landry; her children and their families: son Gordon (Faye) Veroba and grandchildren, Stewart (Shelly) Veroba (great grandchildren, Tyler, Ethan and Erica (Arrol) (great grandchildren, Colton, Ava and Rylan), Steven (Kathy) Veroba (great grandchildren, Alicia (Travis) (great greatgrandchild Luna), Stephanie (Christian) Dukart (great grandchildren, Haley (Matthieu) (great greatgrandchild Tori), Jacob and Braxton), daughter Kathy (Randy) Waldner and grandchildren, Tracey (Joe) Coelho (great grandchildren, Emily, Marcus and Eric), Michael (Eva) Waldner (great grandchildren, Benjamin and Matthew), son Darrel (Joyce) Veroba, Sr. and grandchildren, Darrel (Katka) Veroba, Jr. and (great grandchildren, Staussi and Luxee), and , daughter Sherry (Mike) Bouchard and grandchildren, Corey (Carrie) Curtis (great grandchildren, Ethan and Chase), Crystal (Chris) Churchill (great grandchildren, Nicholas and Lylah), son Tim (Cindy) Veroba, daughter-in-law Tamara Veroba and grandchildren, Conner and Ali Veroba. Edith will also be missed by her 2 sisters, Joan Mooney and Sheila Riess.

Edith was predeceased by her husbands, Henry Veroba and Joe Pierrard; son Rodney Veroba and parents, Ernest and Gladys (nee White) Klatt; brothers, Raymond, Don and Glen and sisters, Audrey and Jean.

The Memorial Service for Edith was held on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, SK with Sandy Dalziel officiating. The lunch reception was held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Estevan, SK. The private family interment took place at Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Parish Cemetery, Lampman, SK. For those who were unable to attend the service, a video recording of the service will be available on Edith’s tribute page at www.hallfuneralservices.ca for 90 days.

In memory of Edith, memorial donations may be made to Creighton Lodge, 1028 Hillcrest Dr., Estevan, SK S4A 1Y7.

Hall Funeral Services in Estevan provided care to Edith’s family – Yvonne Clark, Funeral Director.

www.suncount

P. 306-634-3631 • F. (306) 634-6901 • www.kohalyelash.com

AGPRO SEEDS: BUYING HEATED, DAMAGED CANOLA. On farm pickup, prompt payment!

TOP PRICES PAID IN SASK. Phone: 306-873-3006 or Visit AGPRO website for bids: agproseeds.com

Card of Thanks Thank you to Lyle LeBlanc of Bienfait for the excellent job of cleaning and framing my deceased husband’s (Nicholas Weinrauch) war medals.

You do a great job for veterans who fought for our freedom and county.

Sincerely, Rose Weinrauch and family

HealtH ServiceS

Allan Brown January 27, 1935 November 20, 2021 Loving thoughts, Secret tears Treasured memories keep you near!

Love Simmie and Family

Wanted WANTED: Collector paying top prices for old service station/general store advertising/dealership signs. Electric and visible gas pumps, globes, oil cans, clocks, coke machines. Anything related to Red Indian, White Rose, North Star, Buffalo, B-A, Texaco, Good Year, Ford, Dodge etc. 306-2215908

GET UP TO $50,000 from the Government of Canada. ALL Ages & Medical Conditions Qualify.

Have a child under 18 instantly receive more money. CALL SASKATCHEWAN BENEFITS 1-(800)211-3550 or Send a Text Message with Your Name and Mailing Address to 306-992-5527 for your FREE benefits package.

Notices / NomiNatioNs Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com.

Hiring Class 1A drivers to transport RV’s throughout N. America.

Health / dental insurance, excess miles, monthly bonus. Must be able to cross the border. For more information visit roadexservices.com or email recruiting@roadexservices.com Put your pickup truck to work! Hiring 1 ton owners to transport RV’s throughout N. America. Pick up in Indiana, delivering to Western Canada. Paid per loaded mile, insurance and authorities are through us. Discounted fuel cards and subsidized health insurance.

Driver must be at least age 21 and able to cross the border. For more information visit roadexservices.com or email recruiting@roadexservices.com

LAND FOR SALE

FARMLAND WANTED I am currently PURCHASING single to large blocks of land.

NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS Saskatchewan born and raised, I know land, farming and farmland and can help you every step of the way.

Doug Rue, for further information 306-716-2671 saskfarms@shaw.ca www.sellyourfarm land.com

www.SASKTODAY.ca

November 17, 2021 A15

Flashback Nov. 12, 1986 Pictured are five Estevan Junior High students who took part in Remembrance Day ceremonies at the school in 1986. From left, Stacey Kazakoff, who read a prayer; Nicole Chamney, who played Reveille and the Last Post on the trumpet; Kevin Perkins, who took part in the laying of the wreath; Rob Lachambre, who read the poem In Flanders Fields; and Tammy Matvenko, who also took part in the laying of the wreath.

Wildland fire threatened property by Shand Power Station Estevan firefighters had a busy week with several calls for service.

Crews were called to a wildland fire occurring by the Shand Power Station. The call came in on Tuesday at about 2:30 p.m. The fire was approaching the SaskPower property.

When firefighters made it to the scene, the fire was still actively burning, and the SaskPower emergency response team was already working trying to contain it.

"We thank them for their assistance," Estevan Fire Chief Dale Feser said. "Crews brought the fire under control and extinguished it without incident."

The cause of the fire is still

under investigation but Feser said it doesn't seem suspicious.

"It doesn't appear to be anything as far as incendiary or human as the cause of the fire.

We're still working with them up there just to try to figure out what exactly had gone on."

Another call for service came in at about 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Fire crews were called to a report of a structure fire, occurring on Highway 18 west about a kilometre out of the city. It turned out that it was a controlled burn that was earlier reported to the provincial controlled burn line. From the viewpoint of the 911 caller, it looked like a shop was on fire, but in reality, the controlled burn was occurring behind the shop. With no emergency Head Office Box 5054, 2500 Victoria Avenue Regina, SK S4P 3M3 Canada

occurring, crews returned to the station.

On Thursday afternoon, firefighters were dealing with the house fire (for more see PAGE A2), another call came in. An ammonia alarm went off at the curling rink. Some firefighters broke away from the first call to attend to the second one.

Upon arrival, it was found that staff was doing some calibration of the ammonia detection system. There was no emergency occurring and firefighters returned to the

house fire scene.

The same day at about 7 p.m. fire crews also responded to a residential fire alarm occurring in the north-central area of Estevan. It was quickly found that it was a cookingrelated incident, and there was not enough smoke remaining in the building to warrant any ventilation.

"The homeowner was reminded that they have to be the first point of contact for these particular types of calls.

There were actually several calls to this particular location here

in the last month, so they will be charged for a preventable false alarm fee, as per the city policy," Feser said.

"Usually, the homeowner or business will get one freebie, if you will, where they'll be informed of the corrective action to make sure that there's no premature dispatching of the fire department. And if the same thing occurs afterwards, they will be charged accordingly."

The second false call within one month results in a $300 fee, the third will cost $325 and

all consecutive ones will result in $350 fees.

On Wednesday afternoon, the EFRS also distributed free rapid antigen tests.

Feser said that it was really busy at the station, and they gave out all 360 kits they received from the province.

"We are currently out of stock. I don't know when we're going to be getting any more stock at this time. However, we'll make sure everybody's aware of when the next rollout will be or distribution day will be," Feser said.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday, November 30, 2021 @ 7pm Days Inn, Estevan

Estevan Bruins Host of the 2022 Centennial Cup

Director of Marketing and Operations Location: Application Deadline:

Estevan, Saskatchewan November 24, 2021

POSITION SUMMARY

Liquor Permit Advertising Form Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997, Notice is hereby given that Local Buzz Liquor Store Inc. has applied to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) for a Special Use Home Delivery permit to deliver alcohol in the name of the business known as Local Buzz Liquor Store at 126 4th St Estevan SK. Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice.

Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address, and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds, and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious or competitionbased objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing.

Reporting to the Board of Directors of the Estevan Bruins, as a member of the management team, the Director of Marketing and Operations is responsible for all marketing, fundraising, community engagement and gameday operations. The successful applicant will be a dynamic, energetic, community minded team player with exceptional communication skills. As the host team for the 2022 Centennial Cup, the Director of Marketing and Operations will work with the host committee to ensure a successful event.

Interested in working in the PR and communications field?

PUBLIC RELATIONS CERTIFICATE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES MARKETING/SALES • Manage sponsorship, seeking out new sponsors managing sponsor relations, • Promotion, including ticket sales, branding and merchandize management, • Lead Public Relations and promote the team at games and events through team social media, website, team App and with local media, • Maintain regular communication and relationships with the City of Estevan/ Affinity Place.

Offered 100% Online

GAMEDAY OPERATIONS • Manage all aspects of and ensure preparation for home games including all materials, advertising, staff and volunteers • Create ‘Gameday Timeline’ and scripts for team, officials, staff, City and volunteers to follow, • Manage 50/50 and game sheets for all home games.

FUNDRAISERS • Organize and plan fundraisers including functions, dinners, chase the ace, etc.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT • Organize and plan team-led community and school events.

To apply for this position, please forward cover letter and resume to:

president@estevanbruins.com Only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Write to: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Box 5054 REGINA SK S4P 3M3

For more information on the Estevan Bruins and the City of Estevan check out the following links

Learn more. uregina.ca /cce

www.estevanbruins.com or www.estevan.ca

Kin Canada Kinette Club of Estevan

CALL FOR BOARD MEMBER The Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research invites applications for the following: MEMBER, GDI BOARD OF GOVER

Eastern Region III - Fort Qu’Appelle, Lestock, Weyburn, Estevan – (South Eastern part of the province)

Overview: The GDI Board of Governors has representation from the (12) Regions of the Organization, who are ratified by the Provincial Métis Council (PMC) of the Métis Nation— Saskatchewan (MN—S). The PMC Member who is assigned the Education portfolio sits as the Chairperson of the Board of Governors. All persons selected to the Board of Governors will be for a period of three years. A member who is an employee/staff person/manager of an affiliated organization of the MN—S shall not be permitted to sit on the Board of Governors of the Institute.

Responsibilities: The Board of Governors oversees the Gabriel Dumont Institute and is responsible for its operation and governance in all matters, including: to adopt policies for the effective operation of GDI; to formulate a strategic plan and to oversee its implementation; to approve annual budgets, audits and programs; to function as ambassadors for GDI and to encourage students and potential students in their study and career plans; to represent GDI to all levels of government, persons of Métis ancestry and to the public generally; and to appoint a Chief Executive Officer to be directly responsible for implementation of policy and the day-to-day management and operations of GDI. Qualifications: All appointments to the Board must be of Métis ancestry with knowledge of the cultural, historical and social circumstances of Saskatchewan Métis. Ideally the collective skills on the board will represent a number of different disciplines and perspectives. Some of the preferred skill and training areas include education or postsecondary education; finance and administration; business; human resources (personnel); law; and communications. This will ensure a wide range of skills and perspectives are available when decisions are considered.

NOV. 20TH 10-4

wylie mitchell hall

$5 aDmiSSiON

Process: Candidates can apply directly to the MN—S region or the Institute who in turn will forward the application to the appropriate MN—S region for consideration. The MN—S region then submits the name of their selected representative forwarded from a duly called and administered regional council meeting. The name of the new board member is then sent to the PMC for ratification. Finally, the name is forwarded to the Minister of Advanced Education, Employment and Labour for final approval.

PROcEEDS GO tOwaRDS thE St. JOSEPh’S

hOSPital FOUNDatiON aND FEStiVal OF tREES

Starting Date: 2022 (Once process is complete – 3-year appointment with the possibility of renewal) Deadline for receipt of applications: November 30th, 2021 Please submit resume to one of: Marg Friesen, Regional Representative Metis Nation Saskatchewan Box 1581 Indian Head, SK S0G 2K0 Phone: (306) 695-3425 mail: margfriesen@mns.work • admin_eriii@sasktel.net

Rhonda Pilon, Executive Assistant Gabriel Dumont Institute 917 - 22nd Street West Saskatoon, SK S7M 0R9 Phone: (306) 657-2241 Email: rhonda.pilon@gdins.org

The Gabriel Dumont Institute has permission from the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission to hire affirmatively.

-

proof of vaccination or negative test within 72 hours required as per government mandate

-

masks must be worn indoors

A16 November 17, 2021

www.SASKTODAY.ca

Heather Barnstable’s volunteer efforts with music festival recognized on provincial level

By Ana Bykhovskaia Estevan's Heather Barnstable said she felt "humbled" when the news about her recognition as a volunteer came in last week, as the Saskatchewan Music Festival Association awarded her for her work with the Estevan and District Music Festival.

"I'm very humbled to be recognized for my effort …

I'm just trying to do my part and in a small way to give back to the community," Barnstable said.

She explained that once she knew she wanted to give back to the community, she tried finding something that first fits her interests, but is not too time-consuming.

W hile the weeks of the festival and ahead of it are really busy, there is not that much work throughout the year, she said. And the festival itself is a joy for her.

"I enjoy it because you meet new people through it … And I love music. I was a

teacher in the public system here in Estevan for 20-some years, so I often was involved in the festival as a participator. So I thought it was a good fit for me ... And I do enjoy going to the festival and just listening to the competitors. There's some really good, good music that happens here in Estevan, and probably one of the biggest things is I like to see kids develop their talents because if they can learn to get up in front of the audience and control their nerves when they're young, they're more likely to be able to do that when they're older," Barnstable explained, adding that many of the local talents who partook in the festival continued professionally with various music careers, which is also always exciting to see.

Each year the Saskatchewan Music Festival Association chooses volunteers that have contributed to music festivals in the province over the years to recognize

their work.

Barnstable has been involved with the Estevan and District Music Festival for many decades. She's been in the committee for the past nine or 10 years, but before that she's been a part of it, volunteering, entering classrooms where she taught music, accompanying participants, sending the piano students there and more. Her engagement with the festivals started about 50 years ago when she participated in it as a youth.

In her retirement years, Barnstable had more time to be able to commit to the committee. For the last three or four years, she's overseen finding volunteers, who would come to sessions to announce competitors or be a secretary for an adjudicator, writing out certificates, collecting music, being at the ticket booth, etc.

"My job is to contact these people and set up the times and the schedule and so on for the two weeks,"

Barnstable explained.

And before that, she was a committee member for friends of the festival, where she had to find people and businesses that would sponsor or donate money to keep the event running as far as scholarships and other expenses.

Barnstable chose music as her way to contribute to the community, but she noted that without volunteers Estevan wouldn't have nearly as much as it has to offer in terms of entertainment, events and activities, and she believes everyone can find a way to help keep the community life going.

"If ever ybody would just pick up interest of theirs and just donate some time and effort to it, that's how we get to have these things in our community," Barnstable said. "I would like to encourage people to get involved with something they're interested in. It's really rewarding and helps the community."

Heather Barnstable was recognized for her volunteer work with the Estevan and District Music Festival. Photo submitted

Grand opening for Estevan’s pathway project A grand opening was held for Estevan's new interconnected pathway system on Friday afternoon.

Representatives from the City of Estevan and the Government of Saskatchewan gathered for the ribbon cutting on a pathway at Estevan's west entrance. The federal and provincial governments provided funding for the pathways, allowing the work to proceed.

Funding covered most of the cost.

Estevan MLA Lori Carr said she has seen a lot of people out walking on the pathways, including some she hasn’t seen before.

“That doesn’t mean they haven’t been walking, but it’s just more visible now, and it’s really nice to see,” said Carr,

who has walked on a few of the new trails.

She loves the way the pathways and sidewalks have connected the entire city.

The addition that stands out the most to her is the sidewalk and pathway on Kensington Avenue, because it was likely the most dangerous area for people who were out walking.

“To have that pathway there is really, really important,” said Carr.

The pathways have also allowed her to see some areas of the city for the first time, such as the northeast, because there wasn’t anywhere to walk previously north of the schools and the houses.

Carr said people have been really positive about the project. They understand the impor-

tance of funding from different levels of government, and they’re excited to have something new to do outdoors.

“This really did add to that for them, having the opportunity to enjoy these pathways,” said Carr.

Mayor Roy Ludwig and other representatives of council and the city have repeatedly praised the project, the design of the pathways and sidewalks and the amount of traffic they have generated.

The support from the other levels of government was announced for the pathways earlier this year. A sod-turning celebration was held in July and after that, construction occurred on pathways and sidewalks throughout Estevan.

From left, Councillor Lindsay Clark, Estevan MLA Lori Carr, Mayor Roy Ludwig and Councillor Tony Sernick participate in the ribbon cutting for the pathway project.

Finding the way home As Mark Gubin sat on the roof of his art studio watching low-flying airplanes pass over and land at Milwaukee’s Mitchell international Airport, he thought about painting a sign to welcome travellers to Milwaukee. Then he had an even better idea.

He grabbed a paint roller

and in six-foot-tall white letters he wrote, “Welcome to Cleveland!”

The sign on the roof did not bother the pilots. They had radar, GPS and ground communication that assured them they were landing in Milwaukee as planned. However, for more than 40 years, Gubin’s mislead-

ing sign has caused a great deal of trouble for the flight attendants.

Routinely, people still look out the window, see the message on the roof and then panic thinking that they somehow got on the wrong flight.

The difference between the pilots and the passengers is

Our 1st year “Rolled Right By”!

Join us to Celebrate Our Anniversary!

November 20th • 12-5pm

Come & Go Free Workshop (while supplies last) Drinks & Appetizers Goodie bags for the first 10 customers Gift with purchase of $100 Gift Basket Giveaway

1207 4th Street • 1.306.421.8670 www.jewelsandjemsfurnitureredesigns.com/

simply knowledge. The pilots are certain about their path and where they are heading, while the passengers are unsure.

One of the blessings of faith is that it gives us knowledge so that our lives have purpose and direction. In fact, on the night of his crucifixion, Jesus said to his followers, “Do not let your hearts be troubled.

You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going” ( John 14:1-4).

Tim Pippus of the Estevan Church of Christ The city of Milwaukee does not allow big misleading signs along the airport’s flight path anymore, but Gubin’s sign was grandfathered in and remains to this day. By now, most people are aware it is a joke and are not confused by it any longer. However, flight attendants are still quick to reassure confused passengers that they are on the right flight

and are headed to the proper destination.

Our enemy would like us to become confused and lose our way. Do not let that happen. Keep reading the Bible, praying, and trusting. God will direct you home.

“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” ( John 14:6).

Tired of Silent Nights?

WE OFFER: Full Hearing Tests Hearing Aids & Repairs 60 Day Trial Period Batteries Assistive Listenin Devices 3rd Party Billing Ear Wax Removal If hearing difficulties have holiday gatherings less enjoyable for you over the years, let us help!

1-306-634-0193

#130-1175 Nicholson Road dunlophearing@gmail.com

Seriously GREAT flooring.

Seriously GREAT flooring people.

FACES

306-634-5588 104 - Hwy. 47 S. Estevan, SK

A17 | Wednesday, November 17, 2021 | www.SASKTODAY.ca

www.floorstoreestevan.ca

306-453-2519 Bay #1 - Hwy. 13 Carlyle, SK

Honouring service The Royal Canadian Legion’s Estevan branch held its Remembrance Day service on Nov. 11 at Estevan’s cenotaph. The ceremony featured many elements of the traditional service, including the laying of wreaths. Many people gathered to watch despite the strong, cold winds. Photos by David Willberg

A crowd gathered to watch the service.

Troy LeBlanc with the legion reflected on the importance of Remembrance Day.

Legion president Jim (Frosty) Forrest read the Act of Remembrance.

Estevan MLA Lori Carr was among those to lay a wreath.

Capt. Craig Bird lowered the Canadian flag to half-mast.

Kathryn Gilliss placed a wreath at the cenotaph on behalf of the Government of Canada.

Mayor Roy Ludwig pauses after placing a wreath.

presents your

Saskatchewan Estevan Chapter

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD FREE SWIM CHASE THE ACE

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, SASKATCHEWAN ESTEVAN CHAPTER FUNDRAISER

at the RM of Estevan Aquatic Centre.

Courtesy of the Estevan The Lions

Every Saturday from 3:00-5:00.

50/50 ONLINE RAFFLE

50% of Sales to a Max Prize of $50,000 Only 10,000 tickets will be sold!

Ticket Sales - Oct 1 - Nov 24, 2021 Draw November 24/21 at 3:00 pm

Draw Location : 1582 Dieppe Crescent, Estevan, SK S4A 1W7 Draw will be made by Random Number Generator

November 20 @ Leisure Centre

Gym Time (7-9pm)

Gym Time (7-9pm)

November 26 @ Leisure Centre

November 27 @ Leisure Centre (Multipurpose Room)

Open Art Night

Guided Art (7:30-9:30pm)

Yoga @ 7:30

Tickets:

1 for 3 for 8 for 20 for

$10 $25 $50 $100

Fundraiser Announcement!

You don’t want to miss this one...

Tickets available at: • Murray GM Estevan • A&A Jewellery • Estevan Market Mall from Nov. 15-25

Craft Night

Draws every Tuesday @ 6:15 on Facebook live

www.EstevanBruins.com/ChaseThe Ace Lottery License #LR21-0026

Ticket prices: 1 ticket for $10 • 2 tickets for $20 5 tickets for $50 • 10 tickets for $100 Proceeds towards Habitat Estevan Build #3 in 2023 at 1011 Hillcrest Drive, Estevan Only people in Saskatchewan at the time of purchase may participate in the raffle.

GO TO www.habitatraffle.ca to Buy Tickets Lottery Licence # RR21-0276

November 19 @ Leisure Centre

Estevan Bruins

1. $5,000 CASH 2. Festival of Trees Signature Christmas Tree ($3,500) 3. $2,000 Cash 4. $1,000 Floor Store gift card ($1,000) 5. $1,000 in gift cards to local Restaurants ($1,000) 6. One Table to Festival of Trees Gala 2022 ($1,000) 7. $1,000 credit for Winter Tires at ($1,000) 8. $1,000 cash presented by Estevan Meter ($1000)

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

22.

• Jenny Joans • Henders Drugs • Coldwell Banker Choice Real Estate • Your Toy Store & More

65” Smart TV ($750) Kayak & Canadian Tire gift card ($750) Cooler & Co-op gift card ($520) Estevan Leisure Centre Facility Pass ($500) Pizza for a Year at ($500) The Rock Pot Set ($500) Estevan Motor Speedway prize pack ($200) Estevan Bruins fan package ($200) $100 Petro Canada gift card ($100) $100 General Store gift card ($100) $100 Boston Pizza gift card ($100) ($120) Poutine for a Year at Wireless Headphones from ($139) $100 Sportchek gift card ($100)

1st Prize - Traeger Grill Pro 22 ($850 value), this comes with a gift basket filled with spices and sauces.

Donated by McComb Auto 2nd Prize - Meat Package ($500 value).

Donated by the Co-op.

3rd Prize - $550 cash $10/ ticket • License # SR21-0761 • 2563 tickets printed Draw date is December 7th, 2021 at 1210 - 7th Street, 6 pm

toasty toes sock drive

Socks are one of the most requested items by charitable organizations, yet one of the least donated items.

Gym Games Night Gr 7-12 (5:30-11pm)

Donations of new pairs & packages of socks are being accepted at Donate until Nov 27, 2021

PROMOTE YOUR FUNDRAISER/ EVENT ON THIS BULLETIN BOARD FOR FREE, COURTESY OF THE ESTEVAN MARKET MALL! Email dtarnes@estevanmercury.ca

Brought to you by the Estevan Market Mall - Where Community Happens 400 King Street • 306.634.2444

Dollarama • Eclipse • Marks • Nutters • Peavey Mart • Pet Valu • Sask Liquor • SaskTel • Sobeys • SportChek Star Gift • Studio C Fitness • The Brick • The Co-operators • The Source • Tim Horton’s • Warehouse One

A18 November 17, 2021

www.SASKTODAY.ca

City of Estevan welcoming new marketing manager

By Ana Bykhovskaia Jacquelyn Massey-Rounds has joined the City of Estevan team as the new marketing manager.

She moved to Estevan from southwestern Ontario last month and started the new job on Oct. 18, and so far, her experience in the Energy City has been nothing but positive.

"It's been really great. Everybody here is really friendly and super helpful. It's been a lot easier to adjust than I thought it might be," said Massey-Rounds in an interview with the Mercury.

With Christmas around the corner, Massey-Rounds had to quickly jump into many tasks the city always has before the holiday season.

"There's quite a bit to do marketing-wise, so I'm spending part of my day trying to learn the position and part of my day trying to keep up," Massey-Rounds said.

One of her first big projects is downtown revitalization, but there are several other plans and activities the city aims at developing for the residents in the near future.

"We've got a bunch of stuff coming out for Christmas, and we're planning for some new things

in the new year to try to get the community out a little bit more.

And I have some plans to work with other people in the community on things. And then a part of my job is working with different departments, so it's a little bit of balancing on me learning all the different departments at the same time," MasseyRounds said.

"And the big thing is I'm working on the downtown revitalization project that's coming up. We've had people that are working on that, they were here just last week, and we'll be doing a community engagement in a couple of weeks. So yeah, that's really exciting."

Massey-Rounds has extensive and diverse experience in marketing. She had been a marketing manager for the Blyth Festival Theatre, as well as for a municipality.

She also has had and has her own business in marketing consultation and graphic design.

Massey-Rounds, her husband and their three children drove to Estevan from Ontario about a week and a half before she started the position. With the U.S. border being closed at the time, the trip took about 30 hours but allowed the family to explore northern Ontario a bit.

They haven’t spent too much time in Estevan, but they already found some benefits of living in a community the size of Estevan in Saskatchewan as compared to Ontario. While the population is denser there and there are more cities in close proximity, it doesn't necessarily serve the needs of a family with children in the best way.

"Ontario is different, there's less space between communities, and it's a lot shorter distance to drive into the next city. But then you also have the downside – they expect you to drive into the city for things. The example I keep giving is my daughter wants to do gymnastics. At home, we would have to drive 40 to 50 minutes to take her to gymnastics, often in Ontario snow in the wintertime, so you have the potential of her not making it to about half of her classes. Whereas here there are community groups, such as gymnastics and taekwondo, where families can appreciate having it a lot closer. We're really looking forward to that with three kids," Massey-Rounds said.

She added that her hobby, which also was a part of her business, is photography. While she is here, she said she is taking a little bit of a break from the business side of

Jacquelyn Massey-Rounds moved to Estevan from Ontario with her family to take on the position of the new marketing manager for the City of Estevan. Photo submitted photography and isn't doing actual sessions for some time, which opens room for new opportunities.

"Before I go back to doing more photography professionally, I have the benefit for the next little while of being able to dabble more from the hobby perspective, capturing landscapes side of it as opposed to the people. I'm excited about that."

Massey-Rounds said Estevan

has been very welcoming as they've been exploring the community, which has been really helpful, and they look forward to becoming a part of the community.

"My family and I are really excited to be here. And we're already enjoying everything that the city has to offer. And we're really excited to be part of the city as it grows and changes," Massey-Rounds said.

City Hall: 1102 4th Street 8 am to 4:30 pm | (306) 634-1800 Leisure Office: 701 Souris Avenue 8 am to 4:30 pm | (306) 634-1880

A Message From The Mayor

Please stop by the Estevan Shoppers Mall for the Festival of Tress Event – there will be raffles and prizes and please stop by to see all the lovely trees and support the Hospital Foundation efforts.

CITY OF ESTEVAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEMBERS AT LARGE

CITY OF ESTEVAN DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The City of Estevan is looking for 6 individuals who are interested in serving as a member at Large on the Economic Development Board. This opportunity will permit you to join in the exchange of ideas and information that becomes a part of our strategic plan and development as well as participate in the decisionmaking process of this organization serving Estevan.

The Board meets on a monthly basis at City Hall and new members will commence their role January 01, 2022 and serve a two year term.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Economic Development Board, please submit a letter with your past and present experiences that would be relevant to this board and your qualifications that would help lead the community.

Forward your application to: Jeff Ward, City Manager 1102 4th Street, Estevan, SK, S4A 0W7 Email : j.ward@estevan.ca Applications will be considered and chosen at the discretion of the board of directors based on best fit for the Community Strategy and applications received.

AQUATIC SCHEDULE

The City of Estevan is recruiting new candidate(s) for appointment to the City of Estevan Development Appeals Board (DAB). The DAB hears appeals on matters related to land use and building within the City.

DAB decisions shape the community and affect the lives of developers, neighbours, citizens and businesses. It is important for the public to have confidence in the quality of these decisions and the decisionmaking process.

To be eligible, candidates shall be a minimum of 18 years of age and a resident of the City of Estevan. Applicants cannot be an employee of the City of Estevan. Appointments are for a period of two years.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a letter describing their experience on previous positions on boards and other organizations along with a willingness to serve their community. Other factors include a flexible meeting schedule to attend hearings as they arise (typically in evenings) and the ability to make decisions with fairness, objectivity and impartiality. Some familiarity with chairing a meeting and land use related bylaws would be an asset.

Deadline for applications is November 26, 2021 at 4:00 PM. Please mail, fax or e-mail your application to: City Clerk, City of Estevan 1102, Fourth Street, Estevan SK, S4A 0W7 or cityclerk@estevan.ca

ESTEVAN LEISURE CENTRE - 2021

EFFECTIVE - August 30 - December 18, 2021 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

LANE SWIM

LANE SWIM

LANE SWIM

LANE SWIM

LANE SWIM

6:00am-6:45am 7:00am-7:45am 8:00am-8:45am

6:00am-6:45am 7:00am-7:45am 8:00am-8:45am

6:00am-6:45am 7:00am-7:45am 8:00am-8:45am

6:00am-6:45am 7:00am-7:45am 8:00am-8:45am

AIS

PROGRAM RENTALS

AIS

9:00am-9:45am

AIS

9:00am-9:45am

STARFISH PLUS

6:00am-6:45am 7:00am-7:45am 8:00am-8:45am

AIS

9:00am-9:45am

9:00am-9:45am

AIS

9:00am-9:45am

11:00am-11:45am *ONLY SEP22-NOV24

Saturday

PROGRAM RENTALS

DUCK PLUS

11:00am-9:45am *ONLY SEP22-NOV24

AFTERNOON 12:15pm-1:00pm 1:15pm-1:00pm

LANE SWIM

12:15pm-1:00pm 1:15pm-2:00pm

12:15pm-1:00pm 1:15pm-2:00pm

12:15pm-1:00pm 1:15pm-2:00pm

LANE SWIM

LANE SWIM 12:15pm-1:00pm 1:15pm-2:00pm

12:15pm-1:00pm 1:15pm-2:00pm

12:15pm-1:00pm 1:15pm-2:00pm

FAMILY SWIM

SURF & SWIM

SURF & SWIM

SURF & SWIM

SURF & SWIM

SURF & SWIM

PUBLIC SWIM

PROGRAM RENTALS

LIONS FREE SWIM

1:15pm-3:00pm

PUBLIC SWIM

3:00pm-5:00pm

LANE SWIM

3:00pm-3:45pm

PROGRAM RENTALS

LANE SWIM

3:00pm-3:45pm

PROGRAM RENTALS

3:00pm-3:45pm

PROGRAM RENTALS

3:00pm-3:45pm

PROGRAM RENTALS

LANE SWIM

3:00pm-3:45pm

LANE SWIM

1:15pm-3:00pm

3:00pm-5:00pm

EVENING LANE SWIM

5:15pm-6:00pm *STARING OCT 25

PROGRAM RENTALS

PROGRAM RENTALS

DEEP WATER POWER

LANE SWIM

8:00pm-8:45pm

9:00pm-9:45pm

PROGRAM RENTALS

PROGRAM RENTALS

LANE SWIM

9:00pm-9:45pm

PROGRAM RENTALS

PRIVATE BOOKING AVAILABLE

5:15pm-6:00pm

LANE SWIM

FAMILY SWIM

PUBLIC SWIM

PUBLIC SWIM

LANE SWIM

4:00pm-6:00pm 6:00pm-6:45pm

7:00pm-9:00pm

6:00pm-7:00pm

7:00pm-9:00pm

Stat holidays will not have classes on Monday Oct. 11, and Thursday Nov. 11. *Pre-booking is required for Lane Swim and Deep Water Power.

!

Schedule Subject to Change. Please visit www.estevan.ca for updates on closures and cancellations. Proper footwear and exercise wear is required to participate. Please note during school breaks, (Teachers convention, Spring Break and Christmas Break) Fitness, Aquatic Centre and arena schedules may vary. Please visit our live schedules at www.estevan.ca

PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY MOTORIZED VEHICLES PROHIBITED ALL DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH Please Share this Space AND KEEP IT CLEAN

Festival of Trees ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

ESTEVAN, SASKATCHEWAN