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Salute to Minor Hockey. Applauding those involved with Estevan-area youth teams.

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It’s really mid-February?

‘The best one yet.’ Estevan Humane Society fundraiser was a big success.

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Agri News. Find out what’s happening in the agriculture sector.

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Luke Elliott pushed Payton Klyne on one of the swings in Dennis Moore Centennial Park in Estevan on Saturday.

Estevan has experienced a swing in temperatures for more than a week, allowing people to get out and enjoy outdoor recreation activities in the community. The temperatures are supposed to return to more traditional mid-February levels for a couple of days this wee k, but warmer temperatures are in the forecast again for the Family Day long weekend. Photo by David Willberg

Sustainable energy centre for Estevan taking shape with new supervisor in place

By David Willberg

Champions of Learning. Paying tribute to those who work in Estevan’s schools.

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The Southeast College continues to make progress with its Centre of Sustainable Innovation, which will be located at the college’s Estevan campus.

Last week the college announced the hiring of Darcy Nolte as its new vicepresident, innovation and strategic development, putting him at the helm of the centre. He will begin his new role on Feb. 21.

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Nolte said the college is in the midst of talking to the City of Estevan, stakeholders, the coal transition centre, the local innovation council and Innovation Saskatchewan about courses that could be offered.

They hope to start offering classes in the fall of 2023.

“Right now, we’re looking at alternative energy, so wind, solar and that kind of thing,” said Nolte. “We’re also looking at lithium development

policy, potash upgrading and SMR [small modular reactor] products, like SMR training, not on the engineering side of things but on the operation side of things.

“There are so many things right now that are out there. We’re being approached on a weekly basis by different organizations to offer different programs.”

Some courses already offered at the college could fit with the mandate of the sustainable energy centre, including industrial mechanic, which Nolte said could fit on a maintenance side of things for SMRs. They offer power engineering, which he believes would also fit with SMRs. A solar unit acquired a few years ago with a 100-kilowatt system will be repurposed as a training product for solar installation and maintenance, along with research.

Estevan is recognized as a very forward-thinking

community, he said, and city council and innovation council are very entrepreneurial in their mindset.

The primary staff for the centre is in place right now.

As the program progresses, Nolte predicts there will be

an opportunity for instructors, researchers or custodial people.

Nolte said he would not be one of the instructors, as he will be occupied with his new role.

The centre will be located in a designated area on the second level of the college’s Estevan campus. Some classes will require smaller numbers, because it’s more one-on-one and hands-on instruction, while others can have larger sizes.

There is a vision to add a stand-alone innovation centre in Estevan, and also to expand it to the other five campuses in the Southeast College system. But for now, the focus is on the Estevan campus.

“As we move forward with some of the thoughts and vision that we have, it will necessitate a standalone, sustainable innovation centre building,” said Nolte.

Darcy Nolte is the new vice-president of innovation and strategic development at Southeast College.

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Estevan city council approved a new policy at Monday night’s meeting that governs the walking track at Affinity Place.

In a memo to council, city program manager Erin Wilson included several new guidelines for the track. No equipment would be allowed, including hockey sticks, balls, pucks, pylons, mats, weights or skipping ropes. Walking poles would still be allowed.

Walking or jogging will be permitted on the track, but not sprinting or racing. No wheels will be permitted, either, other than strollers or walkers.

Proper footwear will be needed, and people will have to be mindful on the track of its multiple uses. She also noted that patrons and/or spectators are not always paying attention during games and practices.

The new guidelines will be posted at Affinity Place.

Also, for the Estevan Minor Hockey Association and minor sport groups scheduled in Affinity, they must follow all posted

guidelines, and the walking track will have no access to teams on Mondays and Thursdays from 4-9 p.m.

These days will be promoted as quiet times for the community to use, free from dryland training and additional fitness programming.

“If a game is scheduled for these days in Affinity, EMHA will be allowed to access the track for the maximum of a 15-minute warm-up only.”

The city will communicate information to the best of its ability to potential walkers in these situations.

Pregame warmup times on the track will be a maximum of 30 minutes.

Teams must be accompanied by a coach or trainer and/or guardian over the age of 18 years. No team will be allowed in the north ice level space, due to the electrical panel and Zamboni room; this area is for staff only.

This marks the first time there has been a policy for the walking track since Affinity Place opened in the spring of 2011.

Mayor Roy Ludwig said the city has received quite a bit of feedback about the policy, and council had time to go over the document.

Coun. Kirsten Walliser said it was a good first step and the document tries to meet the needs of the different groups.

“I want to reassure people that it’s not set in stone, that as we explore this policy and put it into use, we still want feedback from the community and we can always make tweaks later on,” she said.

Coun. Shelly Veroba voted against the policy,

saying it would be difficult to enforce and would create confusion for warm-up times for EMHA teams.

Other members of council voted in favour of the policy.

Wilson noted the track is often very busy, especially during the win-

ter months. The space is shared by hockey and skating families, as well as fans during practices and games. It is also a popular location for people to come in and participate in fitness and sports training programs.

“Even though the arena is large, the track space is not very wide so it can certainly fill up quickly,” Wilson wrote. “Concerns have been raised regarding the use of the walking track. This involves the liability and safety concerns with multiple groups with multiple activities.”

The issue of the walking track was brought forward just before Christmas, with Megan LeBlanc, who has used the walking track and concourse for her fitness business, voicing concern that she had been told she wouldn’t be allowed to use the area for her classes for much longer.

She noted she was told there had been a complaint, even though nobody had ever complained to her.

At the time, council said a policy would be coming.

Nolte has background in the oil and gas industry

Nolte is no stranger to the college, as he has been working there for over four years.

“I started as a part-time co-ordinator for industry, and it’s just been a learning experience. I come from oil and gas,” said Nolte.

He has been co-ordinating the college’s strategic business development and training programs and manages its facility operations. Additionally, he led the powerline technician apprenticeship program and helped create a memorandum of understanding with the University of Regina for new programming and applied research initiatives in 2022, and he obtained $200,000 from the

Municipal Coal Transition Funding Committee.

Nolte said they are sorting out how the partnership with the U of R will look.

The time at the college has helped prepare him for this new role.

“In the oil and gas industry, I wasn’t a vice-president, but I was at a fairly elevated position with an oil and gas company, but I’ve prepared for this based on past experience,” he said.

Nolte started his career working in heavy construction with Ledcor and PCL over 35 years ago. He worked predominately in the oil and gas sectors, both on tools as a pipefitter, then as a lead tradesman

which quickly evolved into a larger project supervisory role as a superintendent. Beginning in northern Alberta, he worked for an oil and gas producer in various operational and maintenance roles. He had access to great entrepreneurial colleagues who helped him learn and grow.

As part of his various operational and management roles, Nolte completed a process operations certificate from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, which led him to transfer to seven different areas before landing in Saskatchewan in 2011 as the senior operations superintendent in charge of Saskatchewan and south-

east Alberta field, with 162 employees.

Nolte believes there is a natural connection between work in the oil and gas industry and sustainable innovation.

“At a high level, it might appear ironic, but my experience in the oil and gas world is we are always innovating, always trying to do better, always trying to make things better and reduce emissions and reduce costs, that kind of thing,” said Nolte. “That’s prepared me for now, where we’re going to work with oil and gas. That’s our plan.

“We’re not about getting rid of hydrocarbons. That’s not our belief, but we have to work with organizations,

with oil and gas, as well as all of our partners to step into the next chapter of what hydrocarbons look like.”

Nolte said Southeast College president and CEO Vicki Roy had the vision for the sustainable innovation centre. He described her and the team in strategic development as being “very entrepreneurial”.

“This is a great fit, and I’m really excited. We have a colossal sense of urgency, we want things to happen right away, so you might see things happen sooner than later. But we also have to take a measured approach to how this looks, because we want it to be

sustainable; we don’t want it to be a flash in the plan and here and gone.”

Roy welcomed the news of Nolte’s new role.

“Darcy has established many successful partnerships with businesses and industries during his career, making him an ideal candidate for this strategic position,” said Roy. “His experience in the energy sector, background in agriculture, long-term relationships with stakeholders and partners in our region, a strong network, and knowledge of the southeast region will be extremely valuable in overseeing the newly announced Centre for Sustainable Innovation and the first branch on the Estevan campus.”

South East Cornerstone victimized by a hack

The South East Cornerstone Public School Division has notified parents about a hacking incident that occurred recently.

In a letter to parents issued Friday afternoon, di-

rector of education Keith Keating said the division experienced a “cybersecurity incident” on Feb. 8 in which an unauthorized third party gained access to the network.

“The intrusion appears to have been discovered quickly, which allowed us to immediately deploy countermeasures to prevent further unauthorized activity. Unfortunately, those measures have resulted in reduced functionality and service disruptions to a number of systems across our physical and virtual schools,” Keating wrote.

The school division says

it has retained leading third-party cybersecurity experts and engaged external legal counsel to assist it in containing, investigating and recovering from this incident as quickly as possible. The incident has been reported to the RCMP, and Keating said the division will be cooperating fully with their investigation.

“Although our investigation is still in its early

stages, and will involve a thorough review and validation of any and all affected systems and data, there is currently no indication that any personal information of our students has been impacted,” said Keating.

South East Cornerstone said it would notify the public as it learns more, or if any student data is found to have been impacted.

“We understand your

concerns and sincerely regret any inconvenience or distress this incident may cause you. We are treating this situation as a top priority and are working diligently to investigate and recover all affected systems as quickly as possible.”

If anyone has any questions or would like to discuss the situation further, they are asked to email the division at ContactUs@ secpsd.ca.

For the first time, Estevan city council has adopted a policy for the walking track at Affinity Place.

Police and Crisis Team officer sees the difference the unit has made in the community

By David Willberg

The Estevan Police Service member who is part of the Police and Crisis Team (PACT) has seen the difference the unit has made since it started nine months ago.

Health workers Rebecca Antosh and Stacy Murphy have joined EPS Const. Deanna Conquergood to be part of the team. The unit started serving the community last May.

“Basically they [Antosh and Murphy] work opposite to each other,” said Conquergood. “My schedule right now overlaps the two of them and their schedule, so sometimes they’re working here without me, and they’re having to rely on patrol members to take them where they need to be.”

Funding for the PACT unit in Estevan was announced in the 2021 provincial budget.

Being part of PACT has been a learning curve, Conquergood said. The types of calls they respond to are traditionally handled by patrol members, but the EPS has seen an increase in call volumes for mental health, addictions and those who need a little more assistance in life.

“It seems like the police are kind of the last resort that people turn to for help, because they don’t know where they can go,” said Conquergood.

Dedicating a member to mental health calls frees up patrol members to respond to other calls for service, she said.

“Having the assistance of the health workers that work out of our office alongside me, I think has elevated what we can offer for services, because they have connections directly to mental health and addictions services with the health authority,” she said.

PACT members will connect people to the Envision Counselling and Support Centre and other services in the community.

“We are still in the process of seeing what else Estevan has to offer to help people get through life every day,” she said.

Conquergood works on a shift rotation, like she did when she was a patrol member. Her hours are from 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m., unless she has to cover off for other resource shortages.

Murphy and Antosh have varied schedules, so she might work with one of them for three days and the other for two during a five-day shift rotation.

“I do work with both of them, just sometimes I might not work with the one for a couple of weeks because of how the schedules line up,” said Conquergood.

If Conquergood is on a day off when a call occurs that requires the PACT team’s assistance, then a patrol unit member will accompany the PACT member.

Other police agencies in Saskatchewan now have a PACT team, and they handle a lot of simi-

lar calls to Estevan, Murphy said.

The calls will normally come in through dispatch rather than the PACT office. Conquergood cited the example of a disturbance or a well-being check as something they might respond to. They will often respond alongside patrol members.

“If it appears that it’s something that is not criminally involved, or it’s not an emergency … where there’s an arrest or somebody has to be transported or taken away from the scene right away, then we’ll just step in and take over the call,” Conquergood said.

The PACT team will figure out what’s happening with the individual, whether it’s mental health or addictions related, or if there’s another reason for the call. Somebody might need someone to talk to and get connected to support services somewhere

through health or a community support group.

The PACT team might remain for an hour or two to talk to the person.

“Sometimes there will be a follow-up to a particular call that we will do, either later in the day or the next day, or if it’s something where the health partners have been able to set them up for an appointment, we’ll keep tabs on whether or not the individual made their appointment or if they’re needing assistance for that appointment,” said Conquergood.

Follow-ups don’t take up a lot of their time, but occasionally they will get requests from an individual’s support service, because they’re having a hard time tracking down the client.

“Typically … we’re dealing more as the first response part, and then follow-ups we’ll leave more to … the support

services that a person gets connected to,” said Conquergood.

It’s nice to have a health partner who has a connection to services, she said, and the PACT team wouldn’t work if it was just police officers.

Conquergood doesn’t have a degree or background in social work, but she has participated in training and courses offered by the Saskatchewan Police College to help people in crisis. Since starting as the PACT officer, she believes she has done three or four online courses to further her understanding about mental health and addictions, helping her communicate with the people who call PACT.

Police officers are being encouraged to learn about these issues more and more, she said.

Conquergood said she wanted the role with PACT because she has seen

the increase in the number of mental health calls.

“I do have a health background. I did work as a paramedic for 14 years before I came into this position, so you do work closely with health-related professionals, whether you’re on the law enforcement end of things or the health end of things.

You’re working with the police service.”

It’s good to be working together to communicate, share, promote help and better the lives of individuals in the community, she said.

If it relieves the pressure on emergency rooms, if it reduces the number of people in doctors’ offices, if it reduces the number of calls for the EPS, and if people can be connected with someone who will give them their coping mechanisms, then Conquergood believes PACT is providing a positive service to the community.

Aboriginal storyteller visits Estevan Public Library

The Estevan Public Library marked Aboriginal Storyteller Month by bringing in writer and filmmaker Louise BigEagle on Saturday.

Originally from the Ocean Man First Nations and now residing in Regina, BigEagle showed her documentary To Wake up the Nakota Language, which is based on the efforts of her late uncle Armand McArthur of the Pheasant Rump First Nations. She noted her uncle wanted to share a love for his language and also create awareness, because not many people speak the language in this province.

“He just wanted people to learn it so that when he leaves, his legacy will

be there and the language would also be there around Saskatchewan,” said BigEagle.

She was in Weyburn earlier in the day, and said it’s important to make presentations in relatively close proximity to Pheasant Rump.

“We’re all very close together, and I think to build partnerships, relationships and healthy relationships, it’s a good opportunity to just share these stories and have people ask questions that they may not think to ask or want to ask,” said BigEagle. “I’m here to share what I know and also learn from others and answer questions of what they may want to know in terms of this film.”

Prior to the start of the film, BigEagle talked about herself and her background. Then she answered questions after the documentary was finished.

The Nakota community isn’t a large one, she said, so people often have questions. BigEagle believes there are likely less than “two handfuls” of speakers left in Saskatchewan.

“To me, I think that’s very important. That should be important, not just to Indigenous people, but to Canadians in general because it is a big part of our history,” said BigEagle.

Other films released by BigEagle include Sounds of the Sundance, dedicated to those who attended

residential schools, and the documentary I Am a Boy, which was created as part of the Regina Indian Industrial School Media Project. She has also worked with the short language documentaries at the Wanuskewin Heritage Park in Saskatoon that were released last summer. She will be making another National Film Board documentary this summer.

Short stories and poems by BigEagle have also been published.

BigEagle said she hasn’t had a film released recently, but thought this would be a good time to get out and speak to communities in honour of Aboriginal Storyteller Month. She hopes people will take the opportunity to attend as many events as possible, and she is glad libraries are hosting these sessions.

“Aboriginal storytelling is a part of our traditions and cultures, it’s also a part of Canadian heritage. It’s a huge part of Canadian heritage and everybody should celebrate that, and not just Indigenous people but non-Indigenous people as well. It’s a place to learn and it’s a place to share as well. There’s some things that Indigenous [people] may not know that can be shared at these events.”

Something that is shared at these gatherings can be carried on, she said, because people can leave an event and share it with those who weren’t able to attend.

Const. Deanna Conquergood, Rebecca Antosh and Stacy Murphy are part of the Police and Crisis Team for Estevan. Photos courtesy of Deanna Conquergood

Louise BigEagle was at the Estevan Public Library for Aboriginal Storyteller Month on Saturday.

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End of an era for Estevan

For the first time in decades, Estevan does not have a government-owned liquor store.

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The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority store shut down on Friday, about 3 1/2 months after the provincial government announced it was exiting from liquor stores. Some outlets in Saskatchewan have already shut down, while those that are still open will be shuttered by the end of March.

The Estevan store seemingly closed with a whimper. We’re pretty sure it was the same way throughout Saskatchewan. If you walked into the store this year, you would have been greeted with a lot of empty shelves.

If you were looking for a top-selling item, like a macro brewery beer, a popular wine, a high-volume sales vodka or another spirt, you might have been in luck.

If you were looking for something a little less mainstream, you might have had a tougher time finding the desired product.

The Saskatchewan area that had beer and wine and other drinks from across the province? It had diminishing stocks for a while.

There’s an argument to had about a government’s place in the sale of alcohol. There are a lot of people who think government should be competing with private businesses when it comes to booze. Others think this is another area in which the government should stay away.

It obviously needs to be involved with

the regulation of alcohol. Nobody would dispute that assertion. But direct sales to the public? Some will say that’s a different story.

The last few months have been particularly tough on the employees who worked at the liquor stores in Estevan and elsewhere.

Generally, they were really good in Estevan. They were cheerful and friendly. You could tell they liked their jobs and they were proud of their work. Many of them had been with SLGA for a long time.

If a lineup started to form, a staff member would drop what they’re doing to help out until everyone had made their purchases.

The selection might not have been as good as some privately-owned business, especially when it came to options for lesspopular products. But if you wanted something, they would try to bring it in.

You would hope that none of the customers lost their temper with the staff members in the last couple months because of the limited selection. The SLGA employees have had the uncertainty of eventual unemployment. The last thing they needed was someone dumping on them because the wine or beer they wanted wasn’t available.

You hope that the employees will be able to find work elsewhere, if they haven’t done so already.

It is worth noting that while the Estevan store is closed, the employees will

keep working until early March, preparing the store for its next occupant. Will any of the employees leave between now and early March if the right opportunity comes along? Nobody should fault them if they do.

It will be interesting to see what happens to the building that housed Estevan’s SLGA locatoin. The natural expectation is that whoever purchases the Estevan liquor store permit would move into that location. The building opened in 2005 and is in good shape. It’s big, it’s bright and it’s easy to envision another retailer setting up shop in there.

The provincial government said when they decided to close the provincial stores, there were a lot of buildings that aren’t in good shape, and to bring them up to snuff would put the stores in a financial deficit position.

The Estevan store, at least at first glance, didn’t need a ton of work.

But the ownership of the building is shifting back to the proprietors of the Estevan Market Mall. The building could be home to a liquor store. Or it could be used for something else.

We’ll get to have the fun of speculating who will purchase the retail permit for Estevan and what will go in there and what they will offer.

But it’s also important to remember that people lost their jobs, both here and elsewhere. And that’s the sad part about this story.

Could St. Valentine have fixed today’s issues?

This week was St. Valentine’s Day – a tradition that started in Rome, or maybe elsewhere, with a romantic but sad story, or several stories, at least one of which came to an end on Feb. 14, 269 AD.

Hundreds of years later, around the 14th-15th centuries, the memories about St. Valentine, or St. Valentines and even one Valentine, grew into a celebration of romance and love that not that long ago spread across the globe. (Look it up, if you are curious about the story, or stories; it’s pretty peculiar, and I find something new every time I Google it.)

Ahead of today’s international lovers’ festival, I came across an interesting article. It was dedicated to a contemporary habit, which probably no St. Valentine, or even a dozen of them, could have fixed. It’s called phubbing.

The term was new to me, as it probably is to most people since the phenomenon is definitely an attribute of the 21st century. Phubbing comes from two words – phone snubbing. It is an act of ignoring a partner in favour of using a smartphone. The phone can be used to surf social media or the internet or for work, to look up the news or play solitaire, to text someone who’s not present or to check emails. It usually covers anything but speaking on the phone. (I’m assuming spending a night talking on the phone in the presence of another person at a restaurant, for example, is just too rude to use anything but swear words for it.)

The term phubbing was created in 2012, but unlike the phenomenon, it didn’t become as widespread over the past 10 years. However, the effects phubbing has on our relations are getting more and more researched.

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The article I came across said that an online survey conducted in Turkey and described by Psychological Reports found that people who experience phubbing are less satisfied in their relationships and evaluate its quality as lower.

Phones became an integral part of our lives, which pretty much turns us into cyborgs (by definition, individuals whose physical abilities are extended beyond natural human limitations by mechanical elements connected to the body; read – smartphones glued to our hands).

We use them to communicate, shop, bank, find gifts or inspiration, plan holidays, take pictures and confidently navigate through the world and life. We use them for work and recreation. We use them a lot, and often don’t notice the price tag benefits they give us come with.

I know that if I forget my phone somewhere, I feel really uncomfortable. Some people actually develop fears of leaving phones behind, running out of a battery, or just feel addicted to their smartphones. On top of it, phones strongly affect how we communicate. While they help us stay connected no matter where we are, they also drive us apart when we are close by.

Not only does turning focus away from the surroundings make face-to-face interaction shallower, but it also hurts the other person.

Research connects phubbing to depression and family conflicts. It results in higher levels of dissatisfaction in romantic relationships. And while the conducted study showed that it wasn’t directly affecting the level of life satisfaction, indirectly people who are happy in their romantic relationships are usually more satisfied. So apparently the price we pay for connection with our phones might be indeed significant – the connection with our loved ones.

That thought made me pay a bit more attention to my own behaviour as well as to the world around me.

Due to St. Valentine’s falling on a Tuesday this year, some places had a lovers’ day menu and special events ahead of time. I was away from my hubby, which gave me an opportunity to observe life around me, and I caught a few St. Valentine’s celebrations.

Twice I ended up in restaurants, decorated with pink and red and filled with hearts of all sizes, surrounded by couples of all ages. And a lot of them were doing it. And I wish that by “it” I mean cuddling or kissing. (I’m not a big fan of public display of feelings, but hey, it’s St. Valentine’s Day). But no, they were phubbing.

I felt as if I was one of those ancient Valentines – I wanted to go above and beyond to help people to enjoy their love, but in this case, it might have been illegal.

I assume that to become a metaphorical St. Valentine of the 21st century, I’d need to pretend that I’m a hostess, confiscate all smartphones upon entering and give people something relaxing instead, so they could celebrate their love and sincerely enjoy their time with their partners.

The value of a good walking track

David Willberg Willberg’s World

Since Affinity Place first opened to the public nearly a dozen years ago (yes, it’s been that long), the walking track has been a valuable amenity.

Regardless of the season, it’s been a place where people of all ages and fitness levels could gather to exercise. Perhaps they’re looking for a nice leisurely stroll while they socialize with friends. Perhaps they’re speed walking. Or maybe they’re incorporating the track into a jog that will see them run up and down the stairs for each section.

It’s been a well-utilized part of Affinity Place.

And there hasn’t been much talk about it. The only issue that I can recall came a few years ago, when there was speculation the city would start charging people to use the track, a discussion that ended fairly quickly. The city would have needed to have a staff member watching the track at all times, and if people had to purchase a monthly leisure services membership to use the track, the number of users would have declined dramatically.

The Affinity Place walking track is a rarity for municipalities: a recreation amenity that is used regularly, requires little maintenance other than cleaning, is free to use, and is popular and appreciated by users.

The track came up late last year at Estevan city council. The issue was a complaint about fitness classes happening on the track and the concourse level. Estevan city council decided it needed a policy for the track.

I’m not sure why we suddenly need this when it has been a problem-free area for more than 11 1/2 years.

Some of the items shouldn’t require a policy. No wheels on the walking track, except for strollers and walkers. (Then again, it should be common sense to have a no-wheels policy on the Chamney Running Track near the Estevan Comprehensive School, but I’ve seen a growing number of boneheads using bicycles on that track, despite the damage that bikes cause over time).

Proper footwear is required. Again, it shouldn’t be posted. No sprinting or racing. Makes sense for a two-lane surface.

Perhaps the biggest change might be to have no equipment allowed, iincluding hockey sticks, balls, pucks, pylons, mats, weights or skipping ropes. This was one of the issues that came up at December’s meeting.

There isn’t a lot of room on the track and the concourse area, but I think there should be enough space to run certain exercises next to the track with pylons or light weights, as long as they don’t inconvenience other users.

There are also new guidelines for Estevan minor hockey teams and when they can and can’t use the track.

The walking track is particularly valuable during the winter months. I’m sure that the people who use it regularly really missed it when it was shut down for two weeks during the recently curling provincials. And there isn’t a true alternative for the users during the winter months. It was too cold to walk during the coldest days, and a lot of people aren’t keen to walk outdoors when it’s -5 C, either.

Many of the people who use the track for walking likely aren’t going to feel comfortable in a gym, no matter how hard a gym will try to be welcoming.

There are a lot of people who need the track for winter jogging, too.

During the summer months, people have options for walking, including the track near the Estevan Comprehensive School or the city’s pathway system.

It’s a balance the city needs to maintain. You need to have a place where people feel comfortable to walk casually, but you also have to remember that there are other people need the track for a more vigourous workout.

Ultimately, it’s incumbent on users to respect each other. It can mean staying out of the way of others, remembering that there are just two lanes on the track. Sometimes, you have to watch out for slower people.

Sometimes, it means remembering that you might need to walk single file so you don’t slow down the joggers.

And sometimes it means remembering that there are those slower than you on the track.

If there is a problem, take it up with that person in a courteous, friendly manner before griping to the city.

Humane society’s Whiskers and Wine Gala was ‘the best one yet’

By David Willberg

The Estevan Humane Society is thrilled with the response from the community for its annual Whiskers and Wine Gala.

A sold-out crowd of nearly 200 people filled the Estevan Exhibition Association’s hall Saturday for the fundraiser. They dined on a prime rib supper from EB’s Catering, enjoyed live music from groups Long Live the Glory and Tyler Lewis, and supported the humane society through live and silent auctions.

This was the seventh time the gala has happened, and Estevan Humane Society board president Tayja Lakusta said it was “the best one yet”. People told her the prime rib from EB’s was the best they ever ate. The musicians had the crowd dancing in the aisles and the auctions were well supported.

“People were very generous and it was a very good night,” said Lakusta.

Long Live the Glory plays rock music form the 1990s and other eras. It is fronted by Estevan’s Jesse Gibson, who has been enrolled at Regina’s School of Rock. He met the other band members while at the school.

“We always try to have one of the performers be more local. It’s just nice to spotlight them when it’s somebody local. Why not support someone local if you can? It’s nice to be able to have that opportunity. We have such great local talent

to be able to choose from … every year,” she said. Lewis, who is from the Rockglen area originally, performed on stage with friends Dean Person and Damon Tupper.

Lakusta noted one of the board members had heard Lewis previously and thought he would provide great entertainment for Whiskers and Wine.

“We knew he’d be good, but he’s just at a different level in person,” said Lakusta. “It was the classics you never get tired of.”

The silent auction featured roughly 45 items and people were pleased with the number of items they could bid on, Lakusta said.

A live auction included a Traeger smoker from McComb Automotive Supply,

autographed jerseys from the Estevan Steelhaus U18 AAA Bears and the Estevan Bruins hockey teams, and a quilt created by perennial supporter Angela Denys.

“Angela usually gives us a quilt every year, and she never disappoints us in what she gives us,” said Lakusta.

“They’re always so beautiful and just so well made.”

Lakusta did not have an immediate number on how much money was raised, but she believes it was their most successful year ever.

Proceeds from the gala will be directed towards renovations at the humane society’s animal shelter. Lakusta said the organization is planning on some work this spring.

“Right now, we’re focusing on trying to add enrichment to the animals we have

down at the shelter. With cats, it’s climbing walls, and just things to make their stay with us a lot more enjoyable and a lot more natural,” said Lakusta.

She noted they have a couple of animals who have been at the shelter for some time, and the humane society wants to find them a fur-ever home.

The humane society hopes to remake the rooms for the dogs and add a couple of kennels. Work could begin once the last of the snow melts.

The humane society currently has a comfortable number of pets, she said, and nowhere as many as what they had last year. Lakusta estimates they have 50-60 cats and seven dogs, but the dogs will need to be adopted or fostered out in time for the renovations.

Southeast showing support for 15-year-old from Glen Ewen area

A number of fundraisers have been happening in southeast Saskatchewan for Kyla Dyer, a 15-year-old girl from the Glen Ewen area who has a rare disease.

Kyla, the daughter of Amy and David Dyer, has been diagnosed with aplastic anemia, a condition that affects bone marrow. She will require a bone marrow transplant.

“Kyla enjoys riding horses, practising her trick riding, spending lots of time with her kitties and hanging out with her cousins and friends,” states a bio on her for an upcoming fundraiser.

On Feb. 19, a fundraiser will be held for the Dyer family at the Lampman Community Complex, starting at 10 a.m. There will be a breakfast, a live auction and a raffle table. All money will be forward-

ed to her family to help with medical costs.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for those 12 and under, and $5 for children five and under.

“Lampman and area stands by and supports Kyla and her family through this difficult time.”

The live auction will have a variety of events, ranging from jewelry to food, signs to sports passes and more. Gift certificates and gift cards will also be available. The raffle table will feature baking, toques and more.

The auction is expected to begin at 2 p.m. at the curling rink.

Janice Bernier, who is a family friend, is one of the organizers of the benefit. She noted that Kyla had a couple of good days recently but still has a long road ahead of her.

People are asked to come out and enjoy the breakfast and the auction. An online auction was held

last week for the Dyer family and it received excellent support. Also, a supper and dance was held for the Dyers at the Glen Ewen Communiplex on Saturday night. A trust fund has been set up for the Dyers at the Oxbow branch of the Affinity Credit Union.

On Dec. 1, 2022, Kyla was treated at the Galloway Health Centre in Oxbow for headaches, and she was transferred to Regina, where a CT scan, bloodwork and a chest x-ray occurred. The results showed her bloodwork was very low and she was sent to Saskatoon for further testing,. More bloodwork and a bone marrow biopsy occurred. A blood and platelet transfusion were needed. Tests revealed treatment in Saskatoon is needed.

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Kyla Dyer, age 15, has been diagnosed with a bone marrow condition.

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Tyler Lewis, left, performed with Dean Person and Damon Tupper at the Estevan Humane Society’s fundraiser.

Economic benefits of irrigation discussed

Local producers and others had the opportunity to hear about the economic benefits of irrigation during a meeting held at the Days Inn Estevan on Feb. 8.

The session was organized by the Saskatchewan Irrigation Projects Association (SIPA), which is a producer-based organization, and the Southeast Sask. Economic Partnership (SSEP), which is trying to further diversify the economy of the region.

Julie-Anne Howe, who is the vice-chair of SIPA, said she was pleased with the attendance and the number of RMs who showed an interest.

“This was an introductory meeting to allow the RMs around the Rafferty and Alameda Dams to learn about irrigation and process of irrigation development, and the economic impacts of developing irrigation in their RMs and the GDP spinoff,” said Howe.

Those who were present learned what SIPA does, how it helps facilitate irrigation development in the province, and how it connects irrigators and RMs with the right people to get the process going.

An agricultural producer south of Moose Jaw, Howe talked about the impacts of irrigation for her opera-

tion. Also, Kara Drury with the Ministry of Agriculture discussed the irrigation process from the government side.

“Irrigation is really the linchpin for my operation, because I can pressure so I have water and timely water to irrigate my crops, which guarantees that I have feed for my cattle, as I am a cow-calf producer,” she said. “Without irrigation, I would not be able to sustain my cows on my land base, and I would be very limited on the types of crops that I am able to grow.”

Having a guarantee of

water really increases her options for growing different crops on the land, and she not only grows feed and forage for cattle, she can sell and provide feed for other operations locally as well, which can have a significant economic impact.

“The fairly long-term drought that we had locally has really impacted people’s ability to secure and assure themselves that they do have feed for the following year,” she said.

Economic impacts for the Moose Jaw area of the Baildon Irrigation District were estimated to be a GDP input of $247 million

with 88 jobs, according to an economic analysis by Jillian Brown in 2022.

Howe said the meeting in Estevan was a great introductory gathering. People are definitely interested because they want to achieve growth and security in Estevan, and they want to know how irrigation can fit into the local economy.

Many of the RM council members are producers themselves, too, she said.

Estevan has the opportunity to develop transportation hubs and food hubs to move beyond Saskatchewan to eastern Canada and the U.S., she said.

“Irrigation is a really great tools for farmers to have security because they know they will have a crop,” she said.

Howe said the next step will be to decide their interest in irrigation through process decisions that need to be made by RMs and individuals; make decisions on the water supply and security through the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency; and do some investigations on soil types and suitability to see where irrigation is a potential fit.

Then they would need to do an individual economic impact analysis to see how

it would fit within their RMs and operations.

She also pointed out that conversations were held with the SSEP about the next steps for further irrigation workshops with individuals who are interested.

“It’s a multi-year process, because it’s a significant investment for the individuals, so coming to have the idea and bringing a voice together takes a little bit of time, and then the actual approval process and development process takes 18 months itself once you’ve decided to move forward,” said Howe.

Money Matters: common investment terms to know

The importance of investing is undeniable.

That value was especially

apparent throughout 2022, when inflation took centre stage. As the cost of living

rises, investors can more capably handle that spike because they’ve been grow-

ing their money through various investment vehicles. With so much to gain from successful investing, novices may benefit from a rundown of common investment terms.

•Bear market: A bear market is a market in which stock prices sharply decline over a prolonged period of time. Bear markets may be inspired by an array of factors, including rising unemployment.

•Bonds: Bonds are a low-risk investment that attract novices who are not yet certain of their risk tolerance. Bonds are loans to governments and even corporations that pay interest to the individuals who invest in them.

•Bull market: The opposite of a bear market, a bull market refers to a market in which stock prices are rising.

•Diversification: Diversification is a savvy investment strategy in which investors spread out their investments so their portfolio is as diverse as possible.

•Dividend: A dividend is a payment made to a shareholder in a company.

•Mutual funds: Mutual funds are a popular way to invest. With a mutual fund, money is raised by an investment company and is then invested in a portfolio that includes stocks, bonds, options, commodities, or money market securities.

•Share: A share is a unit of ownership in a company or in an asset. Shareholders are eligible for benefits, including payouts, when a company makes money.

•Stock: Stocks are longterm investments that

represent an ownership stake in a company. Most investors invest in common stocks, which are not subject to the same conditions as preferred stocks. Preferred stocks tend to be less volatile than common stocks, though that security also makes them less profitable when the stock performs well. Knowledge of these basic investment terms can serve as a good foundation for novices who want to begin investing. As investors become more comfortable, they can expand their knowledge even further.

A meeting was held in Estevan last Wednesday to discuss the potential for irrigation in the area. Photo courtesy of Jazmyn Mose s

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SaskPower releases feedback from SMR engagement

SaskPower has posted a report on its website regarding the engagement sessions it held for the small modular reactor (SMR) development project. The “What We Heard” report covers activity from September to December.

The Crown corporation reported there were 38 municipal information sessions, 481 people who attended in-person community events, 183 participants for an online engagement hub, 193 virtual project briefings and 659 views from online learning events.

Eight events were held in six communities in the Estevan study area. In addition to the Energy City, sessions were held in Alameda, Carlyle, Lampman, Oxbow and Weyburn. Drop-in events were in Outlook and Lucky Lake for the Elbow area.

“From October to December 2022, we also attended a variety of local events to reach a wider demographic within the study areas – we called these pop-up events,”

SaskPower wrote. “Project team members were stationed at a table and readily

available to share information or answer questions.”

These were in Estevan, Loreburn, Outlook and Lucky Lake.

A virtual open house was held on Dec. 7, 2022, to provide information about the project, allow people to learn from industry experts and ask current nuclear host community leaders questions about their experiences.

Over 800 people registered to access the virtual open house site, and over 400 participants attended the live event.

“Having informed voices available to Saskatchewan was helpful, as each speaker brought their own expertise and experience and answered many questions from attendees.”

Nearly 200 people participated in an online engagement hub.

Engagement with Indigenous people has occurred and will continue, SaskPower said.

Throughout the engagement activities, SaskPower said it heard a wide variety of comments. They ranged from people who are highly enthusiastic about the potential for

emissions-free nuclear energy, to concerns about nuclear safety and the impacts of nuclear power on the environment. Others were interested in learning more about power supply options and the decision-making process.

“Most of what we heard were questions,” SaskPower said. “A comprehensive list of questions and answers are being compiled in a companion document that will be published shortly.

Comments and questions from the engagement activities were collected and grouped by theme.

The most recurring theme was nuclear energy and SMR

technology, which received 144 questions. Power supply options; water use; siting and location; waste; process and timeline; power needs and energy transition; public health, safety and risk management; project and electricity costs; and employment and training rounded out the top 10.

In the Estevan study area, SaskPower said participants prioritized job generation and economic opportunities in the area, given the federally-regulated phase-out of conventional coal by 2030. Some expressed a desire to retrain coal workers and provide educational opportunities for young people to work in nuclear power.

“While some commenters emphasized that they wanted to keep existing coal jobs, others saw an opportunity to transition and diversify the economy,” SaskPower wrote.

Comments on siting included a request to build the facility on SaskPower land and to prioritize Estevan over Elbow because of its proximity to the United States for selling power across the border.

“Some felt the Boundary Dam area would be better than … Alameda Dam because of pre-existing industry and deeper waters,” SaskPower said.

Participants prioritized

recreational uses of all three water bodies in the study area, SaskPower said, focusing on fishing and ice fishing. They mentioned the importance of the bass in Boundary Dam and the year-round presence of geese because of the warmer water temperatures created by the coal power plan.

SaskPower said other issues that came up in the Elbow study area included lake water and the environment; socioeconomic impacts; and amenities, services and infrastructure.

A decision on the location for the SMRs is expected to occur next year, but the final decision on SMRs in Saskatchewan isn’t expected to occur until 2029.

“For SaskPower to be able to make that decision, there is a substantial amount of regulatory and planning work that must be done now,” said Scott McGregor, a consultant for media relations and issues management for SaskPower.

“Customer engagement is incredibly important and a critical element of our SMR development work.”

More engagement opportunities will occur in the future, he said.

February’s Sask. land sale eclipses $3 million

The Government of Saskatchewan’s latest Crown petroleum and natural gas public offering, held on Feb. 7, has raised more than $3.1 million in revenue for Saskatchewan.

The February sale is the final public offering scheduled for the 2022-23 fiscal year, bringing the total amount of revenue for 2022-23 to more than $49 million.

Of the 54 parcels posted, 48 received acceptable bids covering 6,651.74 hectares. The average bonus bid was $466.09 per hectare.

Overall, the Lloydminster

area saw the most interest, bringing in $1,798,538.17 for 12 leases and four exploration licenses, totaling 3,891.32 hectares.

The southeast region brought in $981,870.64 for 26 leases totaling 1,819.14 hectares.

The highest bonus bid received on a lease in this offering is $270,891.76 for a 243.43-hectare lease located southwest of Lashburn. Synergy Land Services Ltd. was awarded this lease.

An exploration license, totaling 582.75 hectares, received a bonus bid of $611,882.25 or $1,050 per hectare. This license is located northeast of Lloydminster and within the Northminster Sparky Oil Pool. The successful bidder was Metropolitan Resources Inc.

A parcel posted 16 kilometres east of North Portal received the highest dollar per hectare bid of $3,156.67. Vermillion Energy bid $101,581.64 for the 32.18-hectare lease. This parcel is located within the Northgate-Frobisher beds oil pool.

The highest bonus bid in the southeast was $139,443.95, or $2,162.76 per hectare, for a 64.475-hectare lease that is located 19 kilometres east of North Portal, also adjacent to the Northgate-Frobisher beds oil pool. Vermillion was awarded this lease.

In the Lloydminster area, 16 leases for 3,114.025 hectares were posted, and 12 of them were purchased, covering 2,304.27 hectares, for a total of $672,212.17, or 291.72 per hectare. Four licences were also posted for 1,587 hectares, and all four were sold for a total of $1.12 million, or $709.70 per hectare.

In the Kindersley-Kerrobert area, the total bonus received in this area was $319,881.76, an average of $339.84 per hectare.

Seven leases for 957.496 hectares were posted, and six encompassing 941.275 hectares were sold for $339.84 per hectare.

The highest bonus bid received on a parcel in this area was $196,705.86, or $757.33 per hectare. This 259.736-hectare lease was awarded to Prairie Land & Investment Services Ltd.,

Conceptual designs of how the small modular reactor facilities would look. File photo

and is located 27 kilometres northwest of Elrose, adjacent to the Tones Viking

Formation gas pool. The next sale is scheduled for April 4.

Cassidy Ross receives prestigious ag scholarship

By David Willberg

A graduate student who hails from the Estevan area is one of a few students from across North America to receive a prestigious agriculture scholarship this year.

Cassidy Ross, who is studying at South Dakota State University, is a recipient of a $3,000 Lallemand Forward Scholarship, awarded to students pursuing a degree in veterinary science, agriculture or related field.

“It was really cool getting the news,” she told the Mercury. “Especially with it being so wide ranging.”

Ross submitted an essay as part of the scholarship application, and she said she was pretty proud of the document. While she didn’t receive any feedback for why

she was selected, the scholarship received “a significant amount of weight”, she said. Applicants were asked to select an issue in agriculture today. She picked mental health.

The selection committee was also pleased she showed strong career goals and ideas for her future, she said. Ross is in her first year of studying animal science with a concentration on ruminant nutrition for beef cattle. She has about a year and a half remaining, so the $3,000 prize will be a big help.

“It never hurts to have a little bit of financial help, especially with me being in school for so long. It definitely relieves a little bit of stress,” said Ross.

Before she started studying at South Dakota State, Ross obtained a bachelor of

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science in agriculture at the University of Saskatchewan, with a major in animal science and a minor in ag. business. She graduated in 2022.

“I’m very much enjoying my studies down here, and I’m learning a lot,” said Ross. “One thing about a master’s degree versus just an undergrad degree in animal sciences is I’m learning everything that’s going to be attributed to what I’m doing in the future. So it really gives a little bit of extra reason to study hard and just really understand the things that I’m learning.”

Ross initially wanted to become a veterinarian when she enrolled at the University of Saskatchewan. After

her second year at the U of S, she decided it was not the career for her.

“It wasn’t what I was passionate about, it wasn’t something that I wanted to do, so it was a little bit of a crisis for me, actually. I did

some research, and I found ruminate nutrition consulting for ranches and feed lots, and it was something that I was very interested in.”

An internship in the summer of 2021 convinced her it was the career path she wanted to take.

“I’ll be working directly with producers and cattle, and that’s one thing I wanted to do,” said Ross. “That’s one thing that drove me towards veterinary medicine when I wanted to possibly be a vet.”

She wants to obtain a PhD in ruminate nutrition, which means she will continue with her studies for a few more years. Then she will venture into nutrition consulting.

Ross hopes to one day return to Saskatchewan once she is finished with school.

“Saskatchewan is home,” she said. “I definitely want to return to Saskatchewan, or Canada for sure.”

Her family is well known

in the local cattle community, and Ross gives them lots of credit for their support and helping her find a love of animals.

“It definitely started my passion, specifically for cattle and cattle feeding, and it has definitely given me a boost that dad [Chad] has been so well known and has helped me get my earlier jobs during my summers at university, and definitely gave me a boost. I’m thankful for that.”

This is the seventh year of the Lallemand Forward Scholarship program, which has provided US$109,500 to students since its inception in 2015.

“Cassidy’s clear vision for her future career stood out among the graduate students who applied,” said Mike Steilen, director of marketing for Lallemand Animal Nutrition, North America. “All five winners are rising stars, and we look forward to their contribution to agriculture and food production.”

Member of the Month: Wyatt Thompson

Name: Wyatt Thompson Club: Carnduff & Area 4-H Beef Club

Age: 16 Age group: Senior Years in 4-H: Nine

Wyatt Thompson has always enjoyed working with and showing cattle, so joining the Carnduff & Area 4-H Beef Club was a perfect move for him. Thompson is from a cattle family. The Thompson Cattle Company has around 600 head in the Carnduff area. His father, his brothers and other members of his family have been involved with 4-H in the past.

When Wyatt Thompson reflects on his highlights from his time in 4-H, he immediately turns to cattle-related activities.

“We’ve been able to go to the Brandon Winter Fair a couple of times with a bunch of our club members and spend week there showing cattle, learning how to clip our own animals and just helping a whole bunch of younger members out,” said Thompson. Club members have also been to Agribition in Regina, where they entered some grooming teams at the cloverbud, junior, intermediate and senior levels.

“I’ve learned how to halter break cattle, how to properly scratch cattle. Just keep your distance. How to tell … what you want to look for in cattle and when to treat a calf or a cow,” he said.

And he knows how to pick out a steer or a heifer for the future.

“We do these demo days where we just get all of our members out and bring in some calves. If there are younger members and other members that are having trouble with their steers, we get them out to help with their steers,” said Thompson.

He has been to regional 4-H show and sales before, allowing him to meet members from other clubs while having a good time.

Thompson has also been part of the 4-H public speaking program, which has taught him how to write and deliver a speech.

He recommends 4-H to other people, especially for those looking to get into the cattle sector, because they will learn how to have a successful heard in the future.

Thompson wants to have a herd of his own and share his experiences with future 4-H members.

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Cassidy Ross, right, who hails from the Estevan area, has received a financial boost as she continues her studies in animal science. Photo courtesy of Cassidy Ross

Flashback –

Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1969

Competing in Southern Sask. Consols playdowns in mid-February of 1969 in Swift Current was the Dale Wetsch rink from Estevan, winner of District 3-D. From left, Dale Wetsch, skip; Ray Frehlick, lead; Art Lundquist, second; and Peter Shykitka, third. The scoreboard in the background shows the score by which Wetsch defeated Larry Klaus of Weyburn in the district final, thus winning the crests they proudly display. City

MAYOR’S MESSAGE:

I hope you celebrated Valentine’s Day by taking your significant other to one of our local establishments for an enjoyable evening.

GUARD/MATRON

The Estevan Police Service is seeking applications for a casual Guard/Matron position. Guard/Matrons provide constant observation of persons held in custody at the Estevan Police Service Detention Center. Hours of work can vary and will include night shifts. Length of shifts vary from three to eight hours to a maximum of 40 hours per week. Successful applicants may also be called upon on short notice. Training will be provided.

Application packages can be picked up in person or downloaded from our website at www. estevanpolice.ca

Completed packages are to be forwarded to the attention of;

Murray Cowan

Deputy Chief of Police

Estevan Police Service

301-11th Avenue

Estevan, Saskatchewan

S4A 1C7

306-634-4767

Anyone interested in this position may also contact Fern THIESSEN fthiessen@estevanpolice.ca or call 306.634.1510 for further information

The Estevan Police Service is seeking applications for the position of Police Constable. The Estevan Police Service offers a competitive salary and benefits package, ongoing professional development, and a range of career opportunities.

Currently serving and trained Canadian police officers are encouraged to apply.

All candidates must possess minimum qualifications, including the following:

18 years of age

Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent

Excellent physical condition and health with no medical conditions that would prohibit your ability to safely complete recruit training and perform all aspects of police work

Canadian citizen, landed immigrant, or have a permanent residency at the time of application

Valid driver’s license (unrestricted for a minimum of one year) and good driving record

Good moral character Exemplary employment record

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

Computer skills

For more information on the requirements, selection process, and the application package, please visit our website, www.estevanpolice.ca (Employment Opportunities). A fully completed Personal Disclosure Form must accompany each application. Please submit completed packages, including an up-to-date resume, in a sealed envelope to:

Chief of Police

Estevan Police Service

301-11th Ave.

Estevan, Sask.

S4A 1C7

Thank you for your interest in the Estevan Police Service. No phone calls, please.

Only successful candidates will be contacted. The closing date is March 31, 2023.

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Traffic Bylaw 2016-1963

Depositing Substances

53. (1) No person shall deposit any natural substances on any highway, public sidewalk, boulevard or ditch within the City of Estevan

(3) The occupier of property in the City of Estevan shall remove any snow, ice or other obstruction from the public sidewalk adjacent to such property within twenty-four (24) hours of the time such snow, ice or other obstruction appears on such public sidewalk.

* In the event that this subsection is not complied with, the City may remove such snow, ice or other obstructions at the expense of such occupants or owner, and in the event of the non-payment of such expense, such expense may be charges against the property as a special assessment to be recovered in like manner as and with the taxes.

Saluting all Minor Hockey Minor Teams

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Coaches: Aaron Ludwig, Kaila Jutras, Jeff McIntyre

Rhys Deatherage, Bodhi Lesy, Levi Ellis, Hunter Ludwig, Tyson Bonokoski, Daylen Gagnon, Hudson Ludwig, Phalyn McIntyre, Audree Jutras

Back

Coaches: Stephen Truman, Anthony Melle, Andrew Tait, Missing: Nick Neurauter

Edward Makaruk, Morrison Reid, Theodore Truman, Oaklen Michael, Nash Biggs, Noah Salkeld, Kellen Melle, Calum Neurauter, Max Meili Missing: Stellan Roy-Wilson

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Estevan U7 Avalanche 2022-2023

Back Row: Josh House, Dustin Ng, Carter Walliser

Front Row: Parker Almond, Banks Ng, Everett Mittelhotz, Agamvir Gujjar, Hudson Gonas, Huck Walliser, Tenley Mack, Kersey Wilson, Hunter House, Nate Hale

Estevan U7 Bruins 2022-2023

Back Row: Kyle Garagan (Coach), Payden Benning (Coach)

Front Row: Conard Horrocks, Carter Wheeler, Kendall Bakke, Finn Garagan, Miya Cederwall, Drey Benning, Harrison Eskra, Kendrick Assoumbang, Jett Curtis Inset: Madelynn Wock

Estevan U7 Leafs 2022-2023

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Estevan U7 Hawks 2022-2023

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Lori Carr, MLA Estevan Constituency Office 306.634.7311 loricarrmla@sasktel.net

Estevan U7 Sharks 2022-2023

Back: Coach Brandon Frank, Coach Greg La Rose, Coach Chris Hammett

Front: Huxton Wall, Griffey La Rose, Jackson Faris, Braylon Gagnon, Rylan Frank, Maximillian Bauer, Wells Dzuba, Emrie Hammett

Estevan U7 Wild 2022-2023

Back: Coaches: Adam Himmelspach, Elijah Klotz

Front: Grayson Merritt, Sawyer Klotz, Maddox Griffin, Cooper Himmelspach, Mary-Joanne Paton, Violet Garrioch, Kaleb Swayze, Tyce Emmel, Ryker Wilhelm

Missing: Coach Curtis Westling Inset: Rogan Westling

Estevan U9 Canucks 2022-2023

Back: Greg Kingson (Coach), Dan McLellan (Coach), Stephen Truman (Coach)

Middle: Clara Schell, Thane Abbot, Lennix Laich, Jackson Enns, Kasey Harris, Rider Garrow

Front: Archer McLellan, Dylan Symons, Madden Kingdon, Emma Salkeid, Sullivan Truman, Elijah Vanstone

Estevan U9 Flames 2022-2023

Back: Coaches Brian Molstad, Devin Aspinall, Jesse Reed

Middle: Cameron Thomas, Kalen Aspinall, Ella Biette, Claire Assoumbang, Lincoln Molstad, Alex Reed

Front: Kylie Henry, Michael Lalonde, Jake Biggs, Kipton Caissie, Isaac Brandow, Rowan Pinel

Estevan U9 Hawks 2022-2023

Back: Assistant Coach Kraig Meley, Head Coach Jordon Blanchette, Assistant Coach Greg La Rose

Middle: Nevaeh Fedyk, Liam Maley, Kaysen Mehler, Emris Orlowski, Aria Marchuk, Slade Lesy

Front: Christian Mayer, Declan Irvine, Zayne Mehler, Bauer Blanchette, Camden Lukasta, Melky La Rose

Estevan U9 Jets 2022-2023

Back: Coaches: Matt Bakke, Josh House, Kevin Wolenksy

Middle: Declan Grimes, Bryson Paulhus, Aria House, Preston Siever, Charlie Krieger, Jaxon Goudy, Jaxon House

Front: Bryden Rosengren, Maddyn Wolenksy, Harper Bakke, Jace Peterson, Brae Wolensky, Luke Bonokosk