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Estevan Regional 4-H Show and Sale sees a lot of talent

Story of two dinosaurs. Estevan residents help Dundurn set a world record. PAGE A3

By Ana Bykhovskaia

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The Estevan Rotary Regional 4-H Show and Sale that took place July 4-6 at the Estevan Exhibition Grounds had another successful year.

About 70 kids from the Browning, Crossroads, Benson, Steelman and Outram-Madigan 4-H Clubs were part of the event and showcased their skills and animals.

With only four senior members (16-21 years of age), most participants were 15 and under.

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The show part of the event, judged by Garrett Liebreich of Radville, saw a lot of talent, while the auction on Thursday had great support from the community.

This year’s grand champion steer was raised by Brenna Fornwald of Steelman 4-H Beef Club. The 1,390-pound animal was purchased by Greening Trucking Ltd. at $8 per pound. Leelynn Fornwald of the Steelman Club had the reserved champion steer, weighing 1,275 pounds. It was bought by Certified Energy Services at $7 a pound.

went extremely well. The weather was great. And it was a great group of kids displaying their 4-H projects for the year, really can’t ask for any more than that,” Kristen said in an interview with the Mercury.

“Prices were down a little bit in comparison to some previous years, but we’ve been extremely fortunate to have the businesses, local community around Estevan and surrounding areas to support these kids in their steer sales. It may have been down, but it was still a good sale and we’re so thankful for the businesses that show up every year. We had some new ones this year too, so that’s always exciting and promising to have some new buyers that are willing to invest in these kids and their future,” Kristen said. She remarked that kids learned a lot from the event. They learned about how sales work and how to accept it even if prices are not where they expected, and they also learned a lot from the show part of it, as the judge they had this year was experienced and was able to provide a lot of good advice to the kids.

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The auction was conducted by Mack Auction Company, with many local businesses and individuals present to bid on 68 steers available for sale this year. The average sale price was around $4 per pound.

Kristen Fornwald, 4-H District 1 president, said the prices were down a bit this year, but the event went really well overall.

“It was a fabulous event.

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“I think he did an excellent job with the kids, he was very descriptive in his comments for the kids. And he also took some time and talked to the kids one on one, which is really important for them to be able to really get something out of it,” Kristen said.

She also noted that for most people, 4-H activities are a family and often a generational involvement, which is an important element of 4-H as well.

“In the Steelman club, we have 11 kids, and we have five families, I believe. We all stick together and do it together. And then in Steelman, Benson and Outram clubs, there are a lot of second or thirdgeneration 4-Hers, so it’s definitely a family affair,” Kristen said, adding that parents and grandparents of participating 4-H members made up most of the audience at the Estevan Regional 4-H Show and Sale as well.

Outstanding 4-H members were also recognized on Thursday during the awards portion of the event.

Cloverbuds awards were presented to Parker Adderley, Sawyer Desautels, Leelynn Fornwald, Easton and Nate Hale, Audree Jutras, Mackenzie Mann, Kiyah, Sophie and Wyatt Mantei, Phalyn McIntyre, Laine and Leighton Petterson, James Pick, Daniel Sinclair, Brooke Tanner and Mason Young.

The grand champion female was raised by Cayden Lischka, and the reserve champion female award was presented to Brenna Fornwald.

The champion yearling heifer award also went to Brenna Fornwald, and the reserve champion yearling heifer went to Peyton Adderley. The champion continuation female award was won by Cayden Lischka and the reserve champion went to Sasha Mantei.

The best homegrown steer was raised by Brenna Fornwald. The team grooming award went to Braxton Shier, Brenna Fornwald and Rowyn Shier.

Cloverbud, junior, intermediate and senior judging awards were presented to Kiyah Mantei, Britt Fornwald, Kail Hilstrom, and Owen Goetz and Sasha Mantei.

The high individual judge overall award was presented to Kail Hilstrom. High individual judge oral reasons went to Gage Goetz, Hugh Ross and Sophia Fleck.

The junior showmanship award went to Britt Fornwald. The intermediate showmanship award went to Brenna Fornwald. Senior showmanship went to Owen Goetz. And overall showmanship was presented to Brenna Fornwald. Grand aggregate buckle was also presented to Brenna Fornwald as well.

The group of five steers award went to the Steelman 4-H Club, and the 4-H motto award was presented to Brooke Tanner, as well as to Laine and Leighton Petterson.

Kristen thanked everyone involved and businesses and individuals that supported their annual event.

“I would like to thank the community, the Estevan Exhibition Association for allowing us to use the grounds; it’s a beautiful facility, and we’re really fortunate to be able to use utilize it for the show and sale; Mack Auctions for letting us use their sound truck for achievement day and running our auction sale. Also, to all of the 4-H clubs, the leaders, kids, the families, there’s a lot of volunteer hours and time that goes into putting it all together … We couldn’t do it without them,” Kristen said.

Brenna Fornwald, who raised the 2023 grand champion steer, pictured here with buyers Greening Trucking, and other members of the Steelman 4-H Beef Club. Photo by Anastasiia Bykhovskaia

Submitted by Darcy Calder

Well-known Estevan author Marie Donais Calder, her family and friends had a reason to celebrate recently, as part of the local pathway system was named after her.

On July 6, Calder’s close circle gathered at a newlyerected sign on a northeast segment of the walking path at the intersection of Spruce Drive and Bannatyne Avenue.

This honour was bestowed upon Calder due to her significant contributions to Estevan. She was instrumental, along with Estevan’s Lester Hinzman and others, in the conception of the Estevan Soldiers’ Tree war memorial, located next to the Estevan Court House.

The first project led to the realization that the Royal Canadian Air Force tragedy of Sept. 15, 1946, in which 21 airmen died, was virtually unknown. So, Hinzman and Calder decided to take matters into their hands to honour these brave young Second World War airmen.

named after local author

They set about to have a monument built with all 21 faces carved into it. The 15 Wing Moose Jaw RCAF was able to provide them with 17 of the 21 men’s photos, and the project was eventually accomplished. It took Calder almost two years to track down the missing four images, and the Canadian media was instrumental in helping her with the search.

While she was working on the project, Jack Perry, the son of one of the fallen pilots, contacted her and she realized the 21 lost souls needed a book dedicated to them. So, using the research about the tragedy and all she learned from the families of those airmen, Calder wrote her 26th novel – Together Forever in the Clouds.

While her eyesight was declining, she accepted the assistance of others to aid her with the voluminous amount of research. They found members of all 21 families and Together Forever in the Clouds was released. But there was still more work to do.

Calder set out with committee members to build a memorial cairn near the crash site. SaskPower donated the land, and the City of Estevan and the Rural Municipality of Estevan prepared the site and agreed to maintain it. With the help of numerous organizations and individuals, they also or-

ganized a three-day celebration for the 21 families.

Craig Bird with the South East Military Museum was instrumental in having 21 banners created and displayed around the city. These banners are now on permanent display at the Wylie-Mitchell Air Cadet Hall.

A song written by Calder was played for the families at the banquet. Curtis McGillivray created a YouTube video of this gathering entitled Together Forever in the Clouds. Calder says honouring those who have and who continue to serve is her passion. Her 25-book Other Side series chronicles

life in post-Second World War Allied-occupied Germany. Calder also enjoys writing for children, and her fourth children’s book will be released this fall.

A walking path sign may have her name inscribed upon it, but Calder points out, “The sign represents all those who have assisted me over the years as I spread the word that freedom is not free. I would encourage you to thank all those who presently serve us and to honour the lives of those who served us in the past.”

Calder’s books are all available locally from her as well as from A&A Jewellery. Together Forever in the Clouds is available at Henders Drugs.

Calder and her husband Darcy have lived in Estevan for 45 years. Calder taught at Westview, St. John’s and Scotsburn Schools.

“Marie’s family would like to thank the city council and parks and recreation for this. They would like to remind you that in Estevan, you can ‘follow your path,’” the family wrote.

Rapid-access counselling expanded to serve children and youth in southeast Saskatchewan

By Greg Nikkel of the Weyburn Review

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $1.7 million in new annual funding to Family Services Saskatchewan to expand its free, rapid-access counselling services to children, youth and their caregivers across the province.

Weyburn, Estevan, Carlyle and Oxbow are the newest communities to launch these services through the Envision Counselling and Support Centre, as a member agency of Family Services Saskatchewan.

Young people can access support for mental health challenges, ranging from stress and depression to family conflict, addictions and domestic violence.

“Today’s expansion of rapid-counselling services to children and youth is an important part of our commitment to address mental health issues in Saskatchewan,” Education Minis-

ter Dustin Duncan said on behalf of Mental Health and Addictions Minister Everett Hindley. “The ability to quickly connect young people with the health services they need is crucial for improving the well-being of our communities across the province.”

The Rapid-Access Counselling Program will be provided by Envision in all four communities. Children and youth will be connected to any additional or ongoing support they may need.

“We are so pleased about the expansion of our rapidaccess counselling program,” Envision Counselling and Support Centre executive director Lynda Rideout said. “The ability to now offer this service to children, youth and their caregivers in our communities is a true blessing and will have a significant impact on the well-being of Saskatchewan as a whole. We are extremely grateful for the support from Family Services Saskatch-

ewan and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health.”

She noted that Envision held focus groups in the four communities where they have offices, as well as a survey to southeast area residents, to get feedback on what services are lacking in the southeast.

“We heard a very loud

call for services geared toward children and youth in our region. We are very pleased that the Saskatchewan Health Authority has provided us funding for the expansion on our rapid-access counselling program,” said Rideout, adding that Envision has hired a counsellor to help provide the

rapid-access counselling services.

“Our goal is to provide early help to reduce the impact of problem, to prevent them from getting worse. Young people can access support for issues that range from stress and depression to family conflict, addictions and domestic violence. Reaching out to counsellors is a big step, and having affordable accessible support when you need it is crucial to keeping individuals and families safe,” she said.

Rideout explained the counselling can utilize a variety of methods, such as interactive approaches using play and art therapy, and integrating neuroscience with informed perspectives.

“We can also provide inthe-moment support for deescalating high-risk circumstances, and provide guidance to families who may benefit from more specialized or intensive sessions,” she added.

Duncan noted as the education minister, they hear

from their stakeholders that they feel they are trying to provide mental health services on their own.

“Certainly, we do provide funds to school divisions, but this is a signal to our school divisions that they’re not expected to do all this on their own when it comes to young people in the province, so this is a great way for the Ministry of Health to partner with us as a system that deals with young people each and every day,” said Duncan.

In total this year, the province is providing Family Services Saskatchewan with $3.2 million in annual funding: $1.7 million in new funding for expanding rapid access counselling services to children and youth, and $1.5 million to provide ongoing services to adults and families in more than 20 communities.  Please check www.counsellingconnectsask.ca to find services near you or book a virtual session through the website.

Council approves bylaw allowing sale of fireworks

Consumer, low-hazard fireworks can be purchased from licensed commercial businesses in Estevan.

Estevan city council gave second and third readings to a bylaw to allow for the items to be sold during the June 26 meeting. The previous bylaw did not allow for the sale of fireworks.

As per the bylaw, a busi-

ness will be able to sell or offer the fireworks if they have obtained a permit from the federal Department of Natural Resources, and if the vendor is 18 years of age or older.

Fireworks still can’t be ignited within city limits.

High-hazard fireworks, flying lanterns and/or pyrotechnics won’t be available in the city.

We would like to thank the Estevan Legion, Co-ops, Estevan Motors and everyone who made the Legion supper possible, all who donated in anyway, time or financially.

We want to thank the Co-ops for BBQ and for it’s donation to the Cancer Society in Leigh-Ann Tessier’s name. She truly enjoyed being part of the Co-op family for 18 years. we would like to thank Hall’s Funeral Home for their service. We want to thank everyone for their warm wishes and prayers. for Darrel’s recovery.

The Estevan community has been amazing.

Sincerely:

The McGillicky And Tessier Families

First reading for the bylaw was given at a meeting earlier in the month.

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Council approved a request from the Estevan Tap House Wolves senior men’s baseball team to allow for a beer garden during the Jack Harbourne Memorial Tournament, which will be held in Estevan July 29 and 30 at Lynn Prime Park.

Eight teams will be playing in the competition, which will crown the champions of the Saskota Baseball League. Plenty of fans from

the southeast are expected to spend two days and one night in Estevan. The tournament was held in the Energy City for the first time in many years in 2022.

Council also gave the green light for the Downtown Business Association to hold its downtown street dance on July 22. The event will take place in the 1100-block of Fourth Street and the Tower Café parking lot from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Live entertainment will be courtesy of the Har-

reson James Band and Long Live the Glory.

Coun. Shelly Veroba noted that last year’s event was very well attended and there weren’t any problems. She thinks it’s a good idea to host it again.

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Council will allow the residents of Hawkes Bay to have a block party this summer. The road will be closed to vehicle traffic on Aug. 19 to allow for the bash, which is for residents and invited guests.

Residents will borrow wooden barriers from the city to close off the bay to vehicular traffic during the event, along with up to 10 wooden picnic tables if they are available.

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Council granted a reduction in rental fees for the Estevan Bruins Sportsman’s Dinner that was held at the Power Dodge Curling Centre on May 25. The equipment rental portion for $1,889 was waived. The Bruins will still owe $1,200 for renting the curling rink and $800 for set up and take down.

In the inquiries portion of the meeting, Coun. Travis Frank asked about the map for the integrated pathway and sidewalk system. While a digital map is now available, he noted he spoke with an older couple who wouldn’t be using a map, and so they would need something for everyone to view.

Weyburn-Big Muddy MLA and Education Minister Dustin Duncan announced funding to expand rapidaccess counselling for children and youth through Envision Counselling.

Photo by Greg Nikkel of the Weyburn Review

Marie Donais Calder, middle, her family and friends gathered by the new sign at pathways on July 6. Photo courtesy of Darcy Calder

Estevan dinos help set Guinness record in Dundurn

By Ana Bykhovskaia

Estevan’s Caroline Saxon and Joanne Choma were a part of the Dino Challenge on Canada Day in Dundurn and said that it was one of the funniest days of their lives.

On July 1, a quaint Saskatchewan town witnessed an extraordinary gathering as people of all ages, donning inflatable-dinosaur costumes, flocked to the streets in an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record, breaking the previous one claimed by Portland, Ore., with 380 participants the previous year.

The unofficial number for Dundurn’s Dino Challenge is 1,163 dinosaur-wearing costumed people.

The event was organized by Dundurn’s Big Mur’s Tavern owner Gary Grady, who hosted the festivities in front of his establishment, which became a real attraction for people from all over the world.

What started like a joke for Saxon and Choma quickly grew into a real adventure.

“I was coming into work Monday morning, [and I heard an interview with] a guy from Mur’s Tavern, and they were talking about this thing happening on Canada Day,” Saxon shared. “So I’m thinking ‘Wow, they are going to try to break the Guinness record and the kids love dinosaurs nowadays, so it would be wonderful to take my grandkids there.’

“But my one grandson went to B.C. with his dad, his two sisters went to Manitoba with my daughter and my other three grandsons were stockcar racing on Saturday. So, I said to Joanne, ‘Let’s take your little guy.’ But he was in Denver, Colorado. So, Joanne, you’re coming with me.”

The costumes were ordered Tuesday and came in just in time on the Friday morning.

“She [Saxon] phoned me and asked, ‘What are you doing on July 1?’ Going to the parade in Bienfait, that’s what we always do. ‘We’re going to Dundurn,’ she said. I started to laugh. And I laughed, and I laughed. Came Wednesday,

and I laughed. Thursday, I laughed,” Choma shared, noting that only when the costumes came in, she realized it was indeed happening.

“It was the best day ever,” Choma said laughing.

“Everybody was just having so much fun,” said Saxon. “My jaws were so sore from just laughing. And we met all kinds of people there.”

To set the record, people just had to show up in Dundurn, wearing an inflatable dinosaur costume, and register.

“It was a lot of fun,” Saxon said. “And when you do something like that, everyone can participate and it’s so hilarious.”

“It was just 50 bucks [for a costume] and get yourself there,” Choma noted.

Many participants were accompanied by their families and friends, so the crowd that gathered at Dundurn that day was even bigger. Dinos got bracelets and received a meal and a drink with them. There was a DJ playing hits, and beer gardens on site, and Saxon and

Choma both said they were really impressed with the organization.

“It was very well organized. They had water stations. They had first aid stations, and the police were there. The registration went smooth,” Choma said.

“And they had a nice big green area and lots of room to sit in the shade … And boy they played good music,” Saxon added. “And when it was over, they played Jurassic Park.”

Not only did people get to partake in setting a record, but it seemed that participants and spectators got to enjoy the day and have fun without any serious efforts.

“If you watch videos online, you see people dancing, and everybody thinks their dance moves were so cool, right? But because everybody had costumes on, it don’t matter how good your dance moves are. When you’re in this, you can be a stick out there dancing, and you would look just as good,” Choma said.

The event attracted people not only from all over

Saskatchewan but from all over Canada, the U.S. and across the ocean.

“We met that group, they were from England, from Liverpool. He said he heard about it over there, and he told his friends that’s it, he was going,” Saxon shared.

“Three couples came,” Choma added. “And there was somebody from Cork [Ireland], from Wales. Northwest Territories were there, someone from B.C. drove all the way there.”

The dino crowd got some heat and then was rained on. They rode in an old dino hauler bus and had to wait in a long line to register, but the only real challenges Saxon and Choma noticed were getting into the costumes and then spotting each other in the crowd of over 1,100 dinosaurs with about 70 per cent being identical T-Rexes. Other options included triceratops, apatosauruses, velociraptors and pterodactyls.

While the number of registrations is almost triple the previous record, the organizers await confirmation from the Guinness Book of

World Records, which will validate their triumph over Portland’s accomplishment.

Grady explained that all relevant data, including numbers and photographs, will be mailed to the organization, with a decision expected within the next month.

In an interview with SASKTODAY.ca, Grady emphasized that the event aimed to promote Big Mur’s Tavern and showcase the charming town of Dundurn, and it seems that the trick worked.

“I have another pitstop now,” Saxon said. “If I’m going to or from Saskatoon one day, I will literally stop in there and have a beer at his tavern.”

The organizers plan to hold the event again next year to surpass their record, and those who joined it this time are already looking forward to the next dino gathering.

“As we were leaving, somebody yelled out, ‘We’ll see you next year and we’ll do it all over again.’ So if they do, it will be bigger,” Choma said.

Event will help local family with medical needs

By David Willberg

An event is being organized that will help Vince Burkholder and his wife Bev of Estevan with their mounting medical expenses.

The fundraiser will occur at Jesus Our Light International Ministries (JOLIM) Church, located in the 1300 block of Seventh Street on July 15, starting at 10 a.m.

People who attend will enjoy a barbecue burger or hotdog, served with a soft drink and chips. Also, there will be a bake sale, homemade perogies and cabbage rolls with all the fixings. Face painting by Alyssa Harrison will begin at 1 p.m. And there will be a raffle table and a donation box.

The Burkholders attend the church, and “they are a couple that is always will-

ing to lend a helping hand whenever and however they are needed,” states a poster for the event.

Vince requires kidney dialysis three times a week since he only has one kidney that is working, and it is functioning at a lower percentage. He is on the transplant list, but it might take him three to five years to receive a new kidney.

“Not being able to work has put a strain on their finances,” the poster states. “This fundraising has been put together so we could all come together as a community, family and friends to support them in their time of need.”

Vince Burkholder noted it was Wanda Boire, who suggested having the fundraiser. The Burkholders were hesitant at first, but Boire

was adamant that something should happen.

“She knows how our finances have been the last couple of years,” said Burkholder.

Burkholder has been on

dialysis since April 2020. A diabetic, he was diagnosed with kidney issues in 2018, when they found out he had one kidney functioning at more than 30 per cent. In the next two years, it dropped

below nine per cent, at which time he had to begin dialysis. In the first year, he had to go to Regina, since there wasn’t an available spot at St. Joseph’s Hospital, and he also had eyesight issues, which resulted in additional trips to the Queen City.

Burkholder estimates he made more than 40 trips to Regina that year.

He finally found a seat at the dialysis unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital in November 2020.

After 2 1/2 years of waiting, he is on the waitlist for a kidney transplant, but the surgeon told him he’d have to keep waiting for a transplant because his blood is Opositive.

Burkholder encourages people to get a physical every year and to have their kidneys checked out. They

don’t necessarily know if something is wrong, and if their creatine levels are high, it could prove fatal.

“Your kidneys are one of the most important things in your body.”

Burkholder is impressed with the support from the community over the past few years.

“We have lots of stuff for our raffle table that people have donated. We don’t even know the people. They must have met us some place … and I guess they remember me,” he said.

Burkholder expressed his thanks to Boire for setting up the fundraiser at the church, and the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital for their care.

“It’s great to have a dialysis clinic here. I thank all of the nurses at St. Joseph’s for what they do,” he said.

Vince and Bev Burkholder will be the beneficiaries of a fundraiser on July 15. Photo courtesy of Vince Burkholder

Caroline Saxon, left, and Joanne Choma, third from right, of Estevan, met tourists from Liverpool, U.K., who came to Dundurn to partake in setting the Guinness World Record in the Dino Challenge on July 1.

Photos courtesy of Caroline Saxon

Caroline Saxon and Joanne Choma of Estevan were among 1,163 inflatable dinosaurs who gathered in Dundurn on Canada Day.

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Saskatchewan should be pleased with progress on organ donations

It was an announcement through a Government of Saskatchewan news release that would be easy to miss because of the early summer timing when so many of us are on vacation.

But it was definitely worthy of our attention.

The provincial government said Saskatchewan had record-high numbers of organ and tissue donations. From April 1, 2022-March 31, 2023, there were 46 adult kidney transplants, the second highest ever to be performed.

There were also 276 patients who donated ocular tissue, which helps to enhance sight.

These two numbers should be viewed as encouraging signs.

We are a province with a well-earned reputation for generosity and volunteering. Yet when it comes to organ and tissue donation, we have often lagged behind other provinces, for whatever reason. It’s not because we’re selfish or we don’t know the value of organ and tissue donation. There have been many articles and campaigns about the need for donors.

So, when we see stats that show we had higher numbers of transplants, it should bring a measure of satisfaction. Not necessarily celebration or joy; we have to remember that these donations often occur after someone has

died. Some occur while the donor is alive, but others cannot.

And it’s not always an easy conversation. A discussion about organ donation becomes a reminder of death, and that’s a taboo topic for many of all ages.

We’ve had those times in which something has happened to cause a sudden surge in the number of donors, such as the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy. We marvelled at the story of Logan Boulet, one of the players who died in the collision. Boulet had just committed to being an organ donor, and his parents offered to donate his organs so that the lives of six people, almost certainly total strangers, could be saved.

After Boulet’s story hit the news, we had a surge in the number of donors. It was a reminder for those who had been thinking about organ donation that they needed to take action. And it inspired others who hadn’t given it serious thought that they should become a donor.

Even Sports Illustrated wrote a cover article on the Logan Boulet Effect to mark the one-year anniversary of the collision.

But as time has worn on, our attention has drifted elsewhere, and we’ve had other issues in the news. Organ donation has shifted to the backburner. Every once in a while, some-

thing will come along, such as the government’s news release last week, and we’ll think of organ and tissue donation once again, and hopefully, a few people will register. But then our thoughts will turn to more pressing things.

The government news release noted that studies show 90 per cent of Canadians support organ and tissue donations, but only 32 per cent have registered. That’s a pretty believable number.

You can’t make it mandatory. There are those who for various reasons, such as religious beliefs, don’t support such donations. But the time is overdue to make it an opt-out, rather than an opt-in proposition.

If you don’t want to be a donor, then you could go through the process of declaring your desire. If you want to donate, well then you don’t have to do anything once you are of a certain age.

Not everyone who wants to be a donor will actually be able to, for a variety of reasons. We have a long list of people waiting for a transplant, who can use it to extend their lives. Making it easier to be a donor is better for Saskatchewan.

Until it becomes an opt-out decision –which might never happen – we need as many people as possible to take the time to register to be a donor.

Beyond colour, beyond emotions, beyond Van Gogh

I recently had a chance to visit Regina’s Beyond Van Gogh immersive show at the Viterra International Trade Centre, and that experience went beyond my expectations.

I don’t remember the last time when I felt so inspired and fulfilled.

This beautiful show gave me goosebumps, made me laugh and made me cry, made me feel like flying, made me feel happy, took me on an adventure and filled with colours and emotions.

I usually don’t expect much from contemporary interpretations of classical artists. I guess when it comes to any kind of art, I’m pretty conservative: it was once perfected and then survived hundreds of years, thousands of critics and millions of readers/spectators/viewers, so it must be indeed unique and perfect. And attempts to modify or rediscover it, to my taste, are usually less impressive than the original piece of art.

Besides, often when people work with pieces by influential classical artists, the name in itself is enough to attract a crowd. But since the artist is not here, there is usually not much exhibitors can do to make it different.

Well, Beyond Van Gogh is very different. It’s alive. It takes you on a journey through his art, it picks you up in the air and then submerses you into the universe of stars the way he saw and felt them.

I’ve been to a Van Gogh virtual show before, where instead of paintings guests were surrounded by big digital lit-up copies of his art. The space was filled with his works, but it was a steady display. It was beautiful (especially keeping in mind that it’s impossible to see the most impressive

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works of any big-scale artist in one place), but that show was nowhere close to what I experienced in Regina.

The exhibition starts by taking guests through his life. Don’t get discouraged in that first area; it’s going to get way more interesting in the second space, but it’s important not to skip this introduction. It allows guests to learn about Vincent Van Gogh’s life journey, his vision and feelings, and his struggles, which helps to understand and sense his art deeper.

His bio strikes a chord. This Dutch post-impressionist painter has never found success during his life. Today, even those who have zero interest in art, would at least know The Starry Night and probably have seen reproductions of his Sunflowers. He had a remarkable and tremendous talent, and very little security. He signed his paintings “Vincent”, as he was worried that Van Gogh would be too difficult for French people to pronounce.

He lived in poverty and struggled with depression. With no money to hire models, he painted whatever was around him. And that world, filled with colours and reproduced with confident solid brush strikes, is like a parallel universe he visualized.

He created over 2,000 unbelievable pieces within 10 years with a third of them being oil paintings. People in his portraits are not just individuals, they are prototypes, they are characters with a ready-

to-be-told story hiding in their eyes. His still-lifes and landscapes are dramatic and impulsive, and also carry their own stories to share.

He was only 37 when he took his own life. What always struck me was how a person struggling with severe depression could create this beautiful full-of-colour world.

Most of his paintings I’ve seen in museums and art books felt happy to me. Not absolutely happy, and not careless, but happy. The exception would be most of his self-portraits with that sorrow in his piercing glance.

Van Gogh started as an art dealer, and even though he was painting since his early years, he didn’t turn to it full-time until later in life.

Throughout his life, he was commercially unsuccessful; he was considered a madman and a failure. His misunderstood genius was discovered only when it was too late. That sense of injustice was something that stuck with me since I saw his painting for the first time in St.-Petersburg’s Hermitage (along with fear caused by his ear episode).

Today, Van Gogh’s works are among the world’s most expensive paintings to have ever sold.

His story is a lot to take in, his art is much more.

Beyond Van Gogh takes you through his journey and brings his art to life, wrapping you with it and allowing you to feel it. So if you haven’t done so, I do recommend such an outing.

P.S. A life hack I learned when it was too late for me, but it still may help you: it’s about $10 cheaper to go on a workday, and it’s also a bit cheaper if you buy your tickets online.

It’s fun being a fan again

David Willberg Willberg’s World

If you don’t know me, please don’t hate me for the following confession.

I’m a die-hard B.C. Lions’ fan.

Yes, I know I’ve now spent more time living in Saskatchewan than in B.C (by approximately 350 days). But in the end, when it comes to CFL allegiances, Saskatchewan just can’t compete.

My first CFL game was in Vancouver while visiting the city for Expo ’86. My first Grey Cup was the 1987 championship game between the Edmonton Eskimos and the Toronto Argonauts, which is, for my money, the best football game ever played in Vancouver.

And then there’s my most cherished football memory: the B.C. Lions beating the Baltimore CFLers in B.C. Place in the 1994 Grey Cup. Actually, it’s my favourite non-local sports memory that isn’t a Team Canada hockey gold medal at the Olympics, Canada Cup or World Junior Hockey Championships.

(Hey, I’m a Vancouver Canucks fan. We don’t celebrate championships).

And the players on the ’94 Lions will tell you they felt like Canadians going against the all-American boys from Baltimore.

Anyways, it hasn’t always been easy being a Lions’ fan. Not so much from a team success perspective; the Lions won more Grey Cups (five) in 27 seasons from 1985-2011 than the Riders won (four) in their entire 112-year existence. (B.C. also won one in the ‘60s).

Granted, the Lions are in the midst of a 12-year Grey Cup drought, the longest in my lifetime, but Rider fans can do a 12year championship withdrawl standing on their heads.

But the support for the Lions hasn’t always been there. That’s where I envy Rider Nation. Attendance for the Green and White isn’t the greatest now, but Rider fans are always supporting their team. If the Riders plead poverty, Rider fans will be there, although I doubt we’ll be seeing Save Our Rider telethons anytime soon.

And Rider fans travel well. There’s always a healthy contingent of Rider fans at games.

But the Lions? We’ve had some dark days. The glory days, from a fan-support perspective, of the 80s were followed up by lean years in the ‘90s. B.C. was drawing 45,000 fans for games in the magical year with Doug Flutie as the quarterback in 1991. By the end of the following year, there was talk the team might fold.

Then in 1996, less than two years after the glorious triumph over the Americans in the Grey Cup, the Lions were in receivership until David Braley bought the team and saved professional football in B.C.

Since about 2013, interest in the Leos has been pretty lukewarm, and ticket sales and merchandise sales were dwindling even before COVID-19 hit. The Lions weren’t in the financial duress of 1996, but it wasn’t a stellar picture, either.

The club has been through a resurgence of sorts the past couple of years. It started with new ownership. It’s made a big difference having people in charge who are local with fresh ideas and a passion for the club.

And then there was the Nathan Rourke factor. People were thrilled to watch a B.C.-born quarterback who could pass for 400 yards and four touchdowns while rushing for 70 yards and another score or two. He was scintillating to watch and had people outside of B.C. rooting for the Lions.

But Rourke is gone to the NFL, possibly never to return. Yet the Lions are still winning and the people are still passing through the turnstiles. Football is still fun in Vancouver, and Lions games are still a place people want to go for the first time in over a decade.

Yes, games are still in B.C. Place instead of a truly open-air stadium, but fans want to go there now.

As much as fans of other teams don’t want to hear it, the league is healthiest when the Lions, the Montreal Alouettes and Toronto Argonauts are strong. This doesn’t mean I want to see two of those teams in the Grey Cup each year, but healthy large markets mean more revenues, higher TV ratings and better corporate sponsorship deals.

A Saskatchewan-Hamilton Grey Cup? That’s fine with me. But strong teams in big markets make the league healthier.

Hopefully the Lions will be back in the Grey Cup this year for the first time in a dozen years. And hopefully there’s a playoff win over the Riders along the way.

But at least I know Rider fans will still root for their team right up until that crushing final defeat.

By David Willberg

A chance encounter in southwest Saskatchewan resulted in a cyclist who is travelling across the country spending time in Estevan.

Jurjen Weerman, who hails from Lucknow, Ont., stayed in the Energy City on June 19, seeing what Estevan has to offer before resuming his journey, known as the Great Cross-Canada Tour. He was invited to Estevan by a new-found friend, Antoine Legendre, who resides in the Energy City.

Weerman started on May 27 in Jordan River, B.C., which is a small community on Vancouver Island about 80 kilometres northwest of Victoria.

“It’s right on the ocean, and that’s where we baptized the rear tires of the bicycle,” said Weerman.

The journey is expected to end on Aug. 31 in St. John’s. As of Thursday afternoon, he was three days ahead of schedule.

“The wind has been very favourable at the moment,” he said.

The total distance is 8,700 kilometres.

Weerman has spent some time cycling in the U.S. as well during this expedition. He expected to cross the international border on June 24 at Emerson, Man., and return to Canada at Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. The reason, he said, is for safety reasons, because he has been on Highway 17 in northern Ontario a couple of times, and it’s not very friendly for cyclists.

“So far the journey has been amazing. I have been meeting great people. People stop while they are driving and they offer you food and they offer you drinks. They want to know where you’re going to and where you come from. The weather has been fine so

far. We had a little bit of rain,” said Weerman.

The journey isn’t about seeing the country, either. Weerman is raising money and awareness for two health-related causes: the Children’s Hospital at the London Health Sciences Centre and the Wingham District Hospital in Wingham.

“In 2012, I had four heart attacks, and then the guys in Wingham Hospital helped me out extremely, because I’m still walking around. So, there’s a lot of gratitude going to them for helping me out so quickly and getting me back on my feet.

“The children’s hospital is close to my heart. I love them. I have a new grandson and there’s another one coming, and then you think if they need some specialized help, you hope there is a hospital that has the means to do that.”

A co-worker has a newborn who had to spend a week in the children’s

hospital with some kidney problems, he said.

As of Thursday morning, Weerman had cleared the $7,000 mark, and he has a $10,000 goal.

Weerman had the inspiration for the ride in 2005, when a member of a church in Lucknow was going to cycle in a tour across the country. He thought it would be a great adventure, but he had a young family with kids in school, so he didn’t have the financial means to do it.

“The idea has always stuck in my head, and it stayed there. I’m at the point where the kids are out of school and they have their own lives now, so it’s just me and my wife,” he said.

He decided if he was going to cycle across Canada, he has to do it now, because he wasn’t sure if he would be capable of doing it once he’s retired. His employer has been understanding, and Weerman has been able to work on the road.

While he was staying in Val Marie, Weerman met Antoine Legendre of Estevan, who was riding a motorcycle. They started talking and Legendre invited Weerman to spend a night in Estevan. Weerman didn’t know exactly where Estevan was, but saw it was on his route, so he kept cycling and stayed at Legendre’s place. If not for Legendre, he would have likely cycled through the Energy City. He was impressed with the community, saying it’s a nice, mid-sized city.

“You have all the stores

you want and the houses are looking fine, and Antoine was saying it’s affordable to live there.”

Legendre gave him a tour of the city, and they had supper and breakfast at local restaurants. Weerman also grabbed some groceries before setting out again.

“Antoine’s an ambassador for Estevan. If all the people of Estevan are like that, then it’s a good place to be.”

Legendre said Weerman was staying in the campsite next to him when they met. After hearing Weerman’s story, Legendre wanted to help.

“He told me all about his project and his story. We keep in touch ever since,” said Legendre.

He views Weerman as a unique individual who has a lot of courage to embark on this fundraiser.

“Not every day is easy. One thing that I thought was very interesting when he was talking about his adventure is some days are a grind. Some days the wind is in his face, and it is cold or it is raining. He came across as the type of guy who, no matter what, he’s going to do it, and he’s a very methodical guy.”

He has a list and a breakdown for how far he has to travel each day.

People can visit strava. com/athletes/82176554 or his GoFundMe and YouTube pages for the Great Cross-Canada Cycling Tour for more information

“The more people we reach together, we are super strong,” he said.

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goofball. My favourite things to do is playing fetch and tug of war. I’m also a big fan of the snow! The staff at the shelter say I’m a good learner, and will thrive with someone who can help me reach my full potential. With proper introduction I could get along with dogs

Jurjen Weerman and his new friend Antoine Legendre spending time together in Estevan.

Photo courtesy of Jurjen Weerman

Jurjen Weerman was recently in Estevan as part of his cross-country cycling fundraiser.

Photo by Antoine Legendre

BUSINESS

Estevan gearing up for the glow street dance

By Ana Bykhovskaia

The date is set, the bands are invited, and it’s time to get the tickets.

The Estevan Downtown Business Association’s third street dance is July 22. It features the Harreson James Band and Long Live the Glory, fronted by Estevan’s Jesse Gibson, as the opening act

The big party will once again take place in the 1100-block of Fourth Street and the Tower Café parking lot, which will be turned into one big dance floor for the night. Security and police will ensure the public’s safety during the event. Food and drinks will be available in the area.

Robert Godfrey with Lemon Wedge Marketing, which is a part of the DBA, said things are coming together really well for the street dance. Everything will be pretty similar to previous events; except they hope to grow it much bigger and are trying to turn it into a glow party.

“We’re really happy to have pretty much everything in place. All the hard work is done. Basically,

now we’re just focused on selling some tickets, and getting people ready to be a part of the biggest party in the city on July 22,” Godfrey said.

“We’re calling the event a glow party, so we want to encourage everyone to wear your bright outfits. If you’ve got some glow sticks, put them on. We really want to show the glow, and for it to

really be nice and bright and exciting this year.

“Our staging and lighting companies are going to be putting together a bit of a light show as well,” Godfrey added.

“And we want this to be our biggest one ever.”

When it came to bands, the DBA wanted to make the night fun and entertaining, while also show-

casing some local and Saskatchewan talent.

“We had a focus on showcasing Saskatchewan talent, so we contacted some people in the Saskatchewan music industry and asked for some names of different up-and-coming acts that do a really good job. And one of the ones that were suggested to us was Harreson James. Harreson performed

at the Grey Cup festival a number of times last year to rave reviews, so we were really excited to be put in touch with Harreson,” Godfrey shared.

“He has a really unique act. It is a multi-genre performance with a bit of country, a bit of rock, some pop as well. So, it caters to a number of different audiences. He also has a great band that accompanies him, and we thought it would be a perfect fit for this event.”

The DBA was also excited to get a talented local musician in Gibson and his band to join them as an opening act.

“We’re really looking forward to being able to showcase them,” Godfrey said.

“Long Live the Glory has performed at the telethon the past couple of years, they’ve done performances for the humane society’s Whiskers and Wine Gala. They also performed at a couple of Bruins games this year, and they do an amazing job. So we’ve got two really good acts. They’re both from Saskatchewan and it’s really exciting to have Long Live the Glory with Jesse being born and raised in Estevan.”

He also noted that in all the years they’ve organized the event, they have had no incidents, and are grateful to the community for keeping it safe for everyone.

“We want to thank the community for keeping this fun,” Godfrey said.

He added that businesses that would like to get involved as sponsors can reach out to the DBA through Lemon Wedge Marketing at 306-461-5374.

“If there’s any businesses that want to get involved this year, we’re really happy to offer some sponsorship. It will be a great way to promote your business, show your support of the Downtown Business Association, and have a captive audience to show off your business or products,” Godfrey said.

The event capacity is 2,000 people, and the organizers hope to see the crowd numbers getting closer to that mark. The event will start at 9 p.m. and will go until 2 a.m. with the last call at 1:30 a.m.

Advance tickets are $25 and are available at Henders Drugs. They will be $35 at the door.

Province increases funding for construction-related trades at Southeast College

By Greg Nikkel of Weyburn Review

The Government of Saskatchewan announced continued support for skilled trades training through a $2.5 million investment into pre-apprenticeships training, at a news conference held at Southeast College’s Weyburn campus on July 5.

This funding will support a targeted expansion of more than 200 additional pre-apprenticeship skills training seats in construction-related trades, including 36 new spaces at Southeast College.

“As Saskatchewan continues to grow economically with record investments, population increases, and job gains, we need to ensure the province has the skilled and flexible trades workforce available to facilitate this growth,” Minister of Immigration and Career Training Jeremy Harrison said. “This targeted seat increase will ensure more learners have the opportunity to train and develop the technical skills required to support Saskatchewan’s booming construction industry.”

This seat increase applies primarily to approximately 20 construction-related trades including, but not limited to, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, welding, construction trades labourers and heavy equipment operators. These programs are currently delivered at the regional colleges, Dumont Technical Institute, and the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies.

At Southeast College, the new seats will be in the electrical, plumbing and pipefitting, and welding programs, along with the heavy equipment operators program.

“Investments to boost the number of training seats for skilled trades are crucial in Saskatchewan, particularly for Southeast College, given the significant number of infrastructure projects underway in the southeast region,” Southeast College President and CEO Vicky Roy said.

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$2.5 million will add more than 200 seats in construction-related pre-apprenticeship training programs in our province, providing interested learners with the opportunity to access meaningful career paths. By ensuring a skilled and flexible trades workforce, Southeast College will support Saskatchewan’s booming construction industry and facilitate the province’s economic growth. We are grateful to the Government of Saskatchewan for their commitment to advancing progress and creating a prosperous future for our province.”

Saskatchewan’s post-secondary trades training system is currently producing sufficient supply to support the ongoing replacement of workers in the construction sector. However, investments to bolster the number

of training seats for skilled trades is needed to keep pace with the significant number of infrastructure projects underway in the province.

This new funding, provided to training institutions across the province, ensures interested learners can access this programming and start on a path to a meaningful career. The Government of Saskatchewan will continue to provide programs, services and innovations for job seekers and employers, advancing progress toward Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan goals of 1.4 million people and 100,000 new jobs by 2030. The province is focused on working with employers and job seekers to ensure the province can recruit, train and retain the labour force Saskatchewan needs to support its growing economy.

SE College CEO-president Vicky Roy spoke about the announcement of funding for trades, with 36 new seats to be available at SE College.

The 2022 edition of the Estevan Downtown Business Association’s street dance saw over 1,000 people enjoying the summer night in the southeast. File photo

OTS mixed golf tournament sees lots of interest

The Estevan Oilfield Technical Society hosted another successful networking sports event on Saturday.

Eighty people registered for their mixed OTS golf tournament at Hidden Valley Golf and RV Resort. Unlike other sports activities organized by the OTS for people involved in the oilfield, this one, while still competitive, was more laid back and fun.

Estevan OTS president Tony Sernick said the day was joyful and fast.

“It was excellent. The weather was beautiful. It was hot, not windy. We got done in about 2 1/2 hours,” Sernick said.

“It is more of a fun event. Although we golf and we do keep score, that really doesn’t matter. It’s just about getting out with friends and making new ones.”

It was a nine-hole bestball event, in which everybody tees off, then the respective tandems pick whichever tee shot was the best and plays from that one.

Chad and Erin Farr claimed the OTS mixed champions’ title with a score of 26. Brad and Sandra Dutton’s team came in second with a 28, and Riley and Jennifer Tetreault were third with 28.

Sernick noted that interest in the event was higher than their capacity, so they expanded their entries. And with such demand he was certain

that they will continue with the OTS mixed golf tournament next year.

Now that the OTS curling, trap shooting and two golf tournaments are all in the books for 2023, the board will take a break and will soon start preparing for the next season. Another event might come up this year, Sernick hinted, but he said they’ll save it “under wraps” for now.

Sask. oil and gas emissions continue to drop

Saskatchewan’s oil and gas industry continues to drive down greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), according to a June 27 news release from the provincial government.

In 2022, provincial emissions from venting and flaring at upstream oil facilities decreased to 3.9 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent

(Mt CO2e) – a reduction of 64 per cent below 2015 levels (or 7.0 Mt CO2e).

“We have seen the industry make significant efforts over the last few years to install combustion equipment at oil wells and facilities where previously gas was vented,” Energy and Resources Minister Jim Reiter said. “This comes at con-

siderable expense for some of the companies and we thank them for taking these steps to protect our environment.”

Venting emissions involves directly releasing methane, a potent GHG, to the atmosphere, while flaring means burning the gas, which generates carbon dioxide but greatly reduces

the methane content. Declines in emissions are also due to the repurposing of produced gas to generate energy, which in some cases was used to power equipment that a company may use on site.

More vented and flared gas was also collected in 2022, due to additional infrastructure projects coming

online that expanded gas collection infrastructure in Saskatchewan. Emissions from venting and flaring activities also dropped from 13 per cent and 10 per cent, respectively, from 2021 levels.

The Oil and Gas Emissions Management Regulations came into effect in 2019, with regulated limits

in effect for 2020, to reduce GHG emissions from the upstream oil and gas sector by 40-45 per cent by 2025 from 2015 levels. The news release states that results in 2022 continue to demonstrate Saskatchewan’s regulatory leadership and the innovation of the upstream oil and gas sector in reducing GHGs across the province.

Southeast organizations receive CIF grants

Numerous communities from southeast Saskatchewan will receive support from the Community Initiatives Fund’s February and April allocations.

A total of 354 grants, totalling more than $4.5 million, was announced on Aug. 14. These grants will contribute to the wellbeing of 143 communities.

DRILLING REPORT

Through its Community Grant Program’s April commitment, CIF approved $3,561,484 in support of 142 grants, for projects that contribute to the wellbeing of communities, families, and children and youths.

The Estevan Area Literacy Group will receive $11,375 for its Literacy Matters initiative.

Also, the Cornerstone Family and Youth Centre in Carlyle will receive $22,500 for its community programming and education, the Carnduff Kid Centre will get $10,000 for its program, and the Lampman Family Centre will receive $18,000 for a Health Rural Family Project.

These projects provide

opportunities for children and youths to gain the knowledge, skills and supports to develop positive mental health, self-esteem and healthy lifestyle behaviours, and ensure families have access to support and resources to create healthy and caring environments.

Additionally, 212 Summer Grant programs were approved totaling $942,263 to support camps and day programs offering positive recreation, arts, culture and learning opportunities for children and youth during the summer months.

The City of Estevan will receive $5,000 for its summer playpark program; the Estevan Area Literacy Group will get $4,900 for

Nature Smarts; and the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum (summer arts camp), the Estevan Early Years Family Resource Centre (summer camp); Souris Valley Museum (summer education and programming), and Souris Valley Theatre (summer youth drama camps) will each receive $5,000.

Also, the Rural Municipality of Benson will receive $3,120 for its summer camp program; the Cornerstone Family and Youth Centre in Carlyle will receive $5,000 for its summer program; the Town of Carlyle will get $5,000 for a summer pool program; the Southeast Regional Library in Manor was allocated $1,200 for its summer program;

the Southeast Regional Library in Midale will get $1,440 for its summer reading club; the Town of Midale will get $5,000 for its keeping Cool in the Pool program; the Expressway Family Centre in Oxbow will receive $5,000 for community summer programming; the Oxbow and District Recreation Board will get $3,584 for a summer pool project; and the Town of Redvers will get $1,640 for its summer pool program.

The CIF is a special purpose fund created through the Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan Corporation Act and managed by a government-appointed board of community volunteers.

From left, Lori Naka, Carl Henneberg, Sheldon and Brenda Beatty, Barbara Connely and Ken Mehler were a part of the OTS mixed golf tournament. Photo by Anastasiia Bykhovskaia

From left, Chad and Erin Farr claimed the OTS mixed champions’ title, Brad and Sandra Dutton’s team came in second, and Riley and Jennifer Tetreault were third. Photos courtesy of Tony Sernick

Scholpp wins modified tour feature race in Estevan

By David Willberg

Some of the top modified race car drivers in North America were at the Estevan Motor Speedway on Monday night, yet it was a local favourite who reigned supreme.

Estevan’s Kody Scholpp won the 30-lap feature race for the Dakota Classic Modified Tour. Scholpp started on the outside of the front row, took the lead and outlasted the 25 other drivers to win in convincing fashion.

The mod tour was making its first appearance at the Estevan Motor Speedway since 2019. Restrictions for cross-border travel associated with the COVID-19 pandemic made it impossible for the track to host a tour stop in the past three years. Estevan had been a fixture on the mod tour from 2000-2019, to the delight of local fans.

The tour stop brought 45 modifieds and 29 stock cars to Estevan.

The top two drivers from each of the four heats in both the modified and the stock car divisions advanced directly to the A-main races. There were two B-main races in the stock car class, with the top six drivers from each moving onto

the feature, and there were three B-mains for the modifieds, with the top four from each of those qualifiers punching their ticket to that feature.

And while there was a large number of drivers from across the U.S. in Estevan to race on Monday night, there were several local drivers and other familiar faces in the feature races.

Finishing second behind Scholpp in the modified feature was Jason Wolla of Ray, N.D., who won a feature in Estevan earlier this year. Travis Hagen of Williston, N.D., who won the speedway’s modified track championship in 2019, was fifth.

Tim Ward of Harcourt, Iowa, was third and Ricky Alvarado of Delta, Col., was fourth.

Aaron Turnbull of Estevan had to go through the B-main to make it to the feature. He started 22nd and wound up eighth. Steven Pfeifer of Minot, who also races regularly in Estevan, started the feature on the pole but fell back to 11th.

Joey Galloway of Arcola was 17th and Les McLenehan of Estevan was 20th.

In the stock car feature, Rob VanMil of Barnesville, Minn., was

first for his second feature win in three races. Trent Grager of Sykeston, N.D., was second, followed by Jordan Zillmer of Cleveland, N.D., in third, Daniel Eckblad of St. Peter, Minn., in fourth and Shawn Strand of Mandan, N.D., in fifth. Adam Goff of Minot, who is currently tied for top spot in the speedway’s stock car standings, was eighth.

Chase Davidson of Estevan was the top local driver in ninth. Brendon LaBatte of Weyburn was 12th, Kyle Scholpp of Lampman was 13th, Chris Hortness of Estevan was 15th, Gary Goudy Jr. of Stoughton came in 21st, Austin Daae of Estevan was 22nd and Jeremy Swanson of Estevan was 23rd.

Estevan was the third of six stops on the tour. Drivers headed to Williston, N.D., on Tuesday. After the Estevan race, Ward had 115 points to lead the modified standings, followed by Hagen with 114, Kody Scholpp with 107 and Alvarado with 106.

VanMil had 119 points to lead the stock car division. Grager was one point back.

The tour is slated to have races in six different communities over a six-day span.

Four Viragos set to compete at football nationals

Four members of the Estevan Kinette Club Viragos are going to be competing at the Football Canada national women’s U18 championships in Ottawa from July 23-29.

Hailey Tangjerd, Ava Salminen and Rylee Briscoe will be part of Team Saskatchewan at the event, while Aurora McCutcheon will be on the Indigenous entry, which will have players from throughout the country.

Tangjerd is the most experienced of the four, having played for Team Saskatchewan in 2022.

“I definitely enjoyed it a lot last year,” said Tangjerd. “It was a great opportunity. I met so many wonderful people and had a lot of fun.”

Tangjerd was a linebacker last year and is expected to play cornerback and linebacker this year. She and the other athletes had to go through two rounds of tryouts and a selection camp to make the team.

The time spent with Team Saskatchewan last year not only helped her as a player but as a coach. She volunteers with the Estevan Power Dodge U11 Cudas program.

“That helped me to understand how to coach the playbook so much better and helped me understand the importance of teamwork and hard work, especially training beforehand, and things like hydration and eating. I did not realize how important that was,” she said.

She encouraged her Virago teammates to try out and is glad to see a few did. There are also a lot of friends she made through last year’s experience, and she is looking forward to having new teammates this year.

Salminen said she thought she had a good start at the first tryout, and then punched her ticket for

the team with her second tryout.

“My co-ordination was good and I was trying to be a good teammate and not get frustrated with myself,” said Salminen, who expects to be playing on the offensive and defensive lines.

Team Saskatchewan will have a couple of practices together to get to know each other. Then they will fly out

to Ontario for the tournament.

Salminen is excited to have fellow Viragos on the team.

“It’s nice to know somebody on the team, so you don’t just go without knowing anybody, and then it’s just nice because we play on the same team at home, so being able to travel together is a nice opportunity.”

She expects this experience will help her as a player, as it’s a great chance to further push herself if she wants to play post-secondary football. Coaches have experience working at a high level.

As for Briscoe, she said Tangjerd talked a lot about the opportunity of being part of Team Saskatchewan.

“This is my last year to be able to try out, so I thought I would give it a chance,” said Briscoe, who expects she will primarily play at receiver but could also play running back.

On the Viragos, she has usually played running back but has also lined up at receiver, so she doesn’t expect it will be too much of an adjustment.

It’s been an incredible experience and she is quite excited to be on the team.

“I’m very proud and ready for everything to come,” she said.

Once she started talking to the other hopefuls at the selection camp, she was able to learn more about them and make some friends.

Briscoe has played with the Viragos for a few years, and she is grateful for the time she spent with the program and the work of the coaches to help her improve.

“I have learned so much from my teammates,” she said. “I started football knowing absolutely nothing, and the Viragos have developed me and helped me get better.”

The experience with Team Saskatchewan will further her abilities, too.

McCutcheon, who is from Bienfait and is a member of the Pheasant Rump First Nations, has been invited to the national camp for the team that will compete in Ottawa. Her primary position is quarterback and she can also play running back. There is pressure in potentially serving as the team’s quarterback, but McCutcheon likes what she has seen so far.

“The team looks good,” she said. “We have a lot of young players coming from all over.”

This marks the first time there will be an Indigenous team at the national event, and McCutcheon said there is pride in being selected for the camp. She is one of three players from Saskatchewan. McCutcheon is grateful to the Viragos program for helping her develop as a player.

“It has helped a lot with my skills, like running, catching, sportsmanship and throwing,” said McCutcheon, who believes this experience will help her lot and open doors for her as a player.

Also selected was Ella Schenher from Weyburn, who played with the Viragos in their first season.

Saskatchewan will open on July 23 against Alberta, while the Indigenous Team will play that same day against Ontario.

At the first-ever event in Regina in 2022, Alberta defeated Saskatchewan in the final.

Estevan’s Kody Scholpp celebrates after winning the Dakota Classic Modified Tour feature race at the Estevan Motor Speedway on Monday night. Photo courtesy of Byron Fichter Photography

From left, Hailey Tangjerd, Ava Salminen, Rylee Briscoe and Aurora McCutcheon will play at the upcoming national women’s U18 football championships in Ottawa.

Photo courtesy of Kevin Mortenson

Twins go

three-for-three

Kade Phillips slides safely into second base during the Southeast U18 AAA Twins’ 6-5 win over the Swift Current 57s on Saturday afternoon at Lynn Prime Park. The Twins won all three of their games on the weekend. First, they defeated the Regina Wolfpack 6-2 on Friday night. Then they had the close win over the 57s, scoring the winning run in the bottom of the seventh and final inning, and then they crushed the 57s 15-4, with the mercy rule being invoked after six innings.

Estevan armwrestler wins bronze at nationals

By Ana Bykhovskaia

Estevan resident Desiree

DaSilva came in third in her category at the Canadian Armwrestling Championship that took place in Cape Breton, N.S., from June 30-July 3.

DaSilva, who moved to Estevan from Moose Jaw about a year ago, said she was excited to claim a spot on the podium, especially since she hasn’t been into the sport for all that long.

“I’ve only been armwrestling for about a year and a half, so to come this far in such a short period of time makes me feel like my hard work is paying off,” DaSilva shared in an interview with the Mercury.

Even though she wasn’t the most experienced competitor at nationals, DaSilva placed third in the 60-kilogram ladies’ class. She received sponsorship from Estevan’s Conquest Equipment to go

to nationals and was grateful for that support.

Her interest in the sport came from a friend who’s been armwrestling for years, DaSilva said. She followed the circuit, supported people, and was involved that way. And one day she decided to try it herself.

“One day it was, ‘Do you want to try?’ It cost $30 to enter into a tournament and I said, ‘Why not? It’s $30, and I’m here already,’” DaSilva recalled. “That was in February 2022 in Lethbridge, that’s where my first tournament was. I didn’t go in practices or anything, I just figured I’d try.”

Since then she started practising more and partook in several other competitions.

To enter nationals, armwrestlers had to join and place in provincials. In Saskatchewan, this year’s provincials were held in March in Moose Jaw, and DaSilva placed first with her right arm and third with her left, which opened a way to the next level.

DaSilva said 550 armwrestlers partook in nationals in Nova Scotia. Joining her on Team Saskatchewan were Solomon Latimer, Peyton Pickering (who placed first and second in the girls’ 1418 60-plus-kg class, and third in ladies’ 80-kg category), Monica Oeschger (placed second in ladies’ 70-kg category), Kylee Leier, Samantha Larocque, Paul Avanthay, Steve Gaber and Sheldon Short.

DaSilva noted that the atmosphere at the event was very welcoming.

“It’s like a big team atmosphere. Armwrestling is one of those sports where you can go

up to the table and lose, and then after the person that you went against will show you how to beat them. Everybody is so teamoriented … everybody shows you what you did wrong and explains how you can get better. And it’s just a good vibe, people give you the sense of community and belonging. I would say it’s 70 per cent of armwrestling alone,” DaSilva shared.

She noted that while there are not too many women in armwrestling, there are actually more than one would assume.

“There were about 50 entries in the ladies’ classes. So 50 ladies in Canada is not a lot when you think about it, but at the end of the day, 50 ladies that are armwrestling [at nationals] is a lot,” DaSilva said.

Placing in nationals opens doors to the world competition, which is in Kazakhstan in September. DaSilva said she is not sure if she is going yet, as she wants to train more.

“But it’s something that’s not far from my mind,” she added.

Not that long ago, DaSilva started an armwrestling group in Estevan and got more people involved that way. It’s free for anybody to join, and they practise on Tuesday nights out of DaSilva’s garage.

“It’s for anybody who’s interested in armwrestling, age doesn’t matter. It’s for men and women; it’s open to anybody. We’ve had people that come once or twice just to see what it’s like as well,” DaSilva said. “There’s about 10 of us now.”

Armwrestlers from the Es-

Estevan U11 AA Brewers win league title

The Estevan Brewers are the champions of Baseball Regina’s U11 AA league.

The Brewers defeated the Balcarres Broncs 4-1 in the league final Sunday afternoon.

Starting pitcher Nash Cameron allowed four hits and one run over six innings. The Broncs’ lone run came in the first inning.

Dane Johnson hit an inside-the-park home run in the bottom of the first to tie the game. Kane Massier hit a triple in the second inning to give the Brewers the lead.

Estevan didn’t commit an error during the game, either.

The Brewers also defeated the White Butte Broncos 13-3, the Regina Buffalos 12-9, the Swift Current 57s 15-4 and the Davidson Cardinals 13-0 during the weekend. The win over Davidson was in the semifinal.

Estevan was the top team in the regular season as well with a 24-2 record.

The Brewers will compete at provincials next weekend in Moose Jaw.

tevan area get together for table time and work on their skills and strength. DaSilva also dedicates time to gym training to strengthen grip, arms and back.

“It’s not just your forearm, it’s your whole body that needs to be trained in order to arm wrestle,” DaSilva explained.

If anyone is interested in

checking out the sport or the club, the local club can be contacted through either the provincial Saskatchewan Armwrestling Facebook page or local South Sask Border Brawlers group on Facebook. Club members also will be at the Downtown Business Association’s night markets in Estevan on Thursdays.

Photo by Anastasiia Bykhovskaia

Estevan resident Desiree DaSilva, right, claimed third place at the Canadian Armwrestling Championship that took place in Cape Breton, N.S.

Photos courtesy of Desiree Marie DaSilva

Desiree DaSilva won a bronze medal in the 60-kilogram ladies’ category during the 2023 Canadian Armwrestling Championship.

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One person assessed by EMS after grass fire near Estevan

Estevan fire crews responded to a grass fire on Saturday.

The emergency call came in at about 11:30 a.m. from a property southwest of the city.

Firefighters responded and confirmed that there was an active fire burning in a small area in a yard.

“Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire, so there was just some mi-

nor property damage in the yard. One person on scene was assessed by EMS. No injuries that I’m aware of, I think they were just fatigued from the situation,” said Estevan Fire Chief

Estevan police make arrests for drug possession and trafficking

At around 3 a.m. Monday morning, an Estevan Police Service member located two individuals in a vehicle in the downtown area.

Both were arrested for possession of methamphetamines and possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking. A number of items were also seized as proceeds of crime. The driver of the vehicle is also being investigated for driving while impaired by drug. An investigation is ongoing.

Officers responded to 86 occurrences from July 6-9.

They issued a number of tickets under the Traffic Safety Act for offences including speeding and creating unnecessary noise with a motor vehicle.

One of the cases was a minor accident that occurred in the north end of the city on Thursday. A vehicle was cut off by another vehicle and had to hit the curb in order to avoid striking the other vehicle. Minor damages were caused due to the impact with the curb. The matter is still under investigation.

Other calls for service included fraud complaints, harassment and taking a motor vehicle without consent. The latter occurred Thursday, when police received a report of a youth driving a parent’s vehicle without a driver’s licence and without the parent knowing they had possession of the vehicle. Police had the opportuni-

ty to speak with the youths involved and warn them about the consequence of taking an automobile without permission.

Police are also investigating multiple assaults that are alleged to have taken place on Saturday night. One person has been charged and two others are being investigated.

Police also have laid charges against an Estevan individual for public mischief and another person for obstruction.

Police charged a local individual for impaired driving after he was stopped on King Street Friday night. More than 50 mandatory roadside breath tests were also completed over the weekend.

Rick Davies. “Sounds like the fire got away from a burn barrel.” Crews were on scene for about an hour. While there were no fire bans in effect in the Estevan

area as of Monday, southern and central Saskatchewan had an extreme fire risk on the weather index. Davies noted that residents should be very careful if doing anything that may result in a fire.

“People should begin to be a lot more cautious. It is fairly dry. We’ve been in the extreme for quite a while for our potential for fires. The southeast corner is up there,” Davies said.

You Are Not Alone

On the fifth day of a nine-day motorcycle trip to Wisconsin, my clutch cable broke in the middle of nowhere. I was alone and not sure what to do. Typically, my first response would have been anger at the fact that my holiday was ruined or worry about how I was going to get home. However, this time was different.

After looking at Google Maps, I made my way to the nearest little town and found an O’Reilly Auto Parts store. The manager said, “We can fix this!” Not only did he sell me a cable repair kit, but he also called a buddy of his to come over and install it for me. Within two hours, my motorcycle was patched up and I was back on the road.

Another factor that made me feel better was that someone was waiting for me. My favourite motorcycle journalist, a man named Peter Egan, had invited me to his house just outside Madi-

son, Wisconsin. When my bike broke down, I called to tell him that I would be late and he said, “If you need me to get parts for you, just let me know”. His willingness to help was reassuring.

Eventually, I made it to Peter’s house. After a great afternoon of visiting and storytelling, I loaded up to start the 1,400-kilometre ride back home. Peter said, “If you have any more trouble, call me. I will come and get you.” After three days of riding, I made it home safe and sound. The repaired clutch cable held together, and everything was fine.

Reflecting on this experience, I wondered why I reacted so calmly

when I was in such big trouble. The answer is obvious. I did not panic because I did not feel alone. Everything seemed fine because I had help. Life is scary when you feel alone. Worries and fears pile up when you think that you are responsible for everything by yourself. Too often I live a panicked and fearful life because I forget that I have help. The good news is that we are never alone. We have a God who loves us, cares for us and is with us.

Ephesians 3:20 reminds us, “God can do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us”. That changes everything.

The Knights of Columbus won the playoff championship in the beaver baseball division defeating the Legion 19-18 scoring 13 runs in the final two innings with Greg Stubel showing the way by scoring the winning run and pitching the final three innings of the game without allowing a run. Front row, from left, Michael Shier, Bruce Fahlman, Grant Ness, Greg Stubel, Daryl Mack and Ken Walliser Back row, Ron Rienhart (coach), Randy Alexander, Tony Litsas, Keith Wallieser, John Davis, Barry Nofield, Drew Piwarczyk and Dave Donachie (coach).

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You’re going to lose access to local news on Facebook and Google.

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MAYOR’S MESSAGE

Please get your tickets for the DBA Street Dance July 23, 2023. It will be a great event with good music and fun in the streets. Also Souris Valley Theater has Ranchers and Rustlers II – The Big Heist running for another week, if you haven’t seen it try and attend this fantastic show.

CONSTRUCTION BULLETIN

The City of Estevan is undertaking construction for the Watermain replacement. The affected area includes all of Mcleod Avenue. Property access and parking restrictions are to occur. This work will commence June 5, 2023 and will take approximately eight (8) weeks to complete (subject to weather)

City of Estevan will perform this work within the current Bylaw regulations and specifications.

Safety

Construction site could be dangerous. If you have children, please ask them to keep a safe distance from the site. We will take every precaution to ensure public safety, but we need your assistance to constrain the natural curiosity of younger children. Please DO NOT attempt to go close to areas affected.

2023 Property Tax Notices

2023 Property Tax Notices were mailed out Thursday, June 8, 2023.Please contact City Hall if you did not receive your property tax notice or need to update your mailing / contact information.

2023 Taxes are due: July 31, 2023

Penalties are accumulative, applied the 1st of each month starting August 1, 2023 as follows:

August .5%, September 1%, October 1.5%, November

2.5%, December 3.5%

Arrears Penalty of 10% will be added to all outstanding amounts on January 1, 2024

Payment Options:

• In person at City Hall, Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

➢ Payments accepted by Cash, Cheque or Debit

• Mail to: 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, SK S4A

0W7

• City Hall Drop Box – located at main entrance at City Hall. Cheques only please.

• Payment can also be made on-line / or at your financial institution.

• Pay via credit card through a third-party service provider called Plastiq.

Customers using this service will be charged a 2.5% service fee per transaction by the provider.

o To pay via Plastiq please visit their website at www.plastiq.com you will need a credit card as well as the 12 digit roll number (don’t include the decimal, but use all the numbers) that is found on the top right hand portion of your Notice of Property Tax Levies

Interested in pre-paying your taxes monthly?

The City of Estevan offers (TIPPS) tax installment payment plan service. TIPPS allows property owners to pre-pay their property tax bill in 12 monthly installments making budgeting easier with no added fees or penalties. Monthly withdrawals are made on the first banking day of each month.

TIPPS applications forms are available at City Hall or by visiting our website at www.estevan.ca

The best time to start would be August 1, 2023 to prepay for 2024.

Contact City Hall 306-634-1800 for more information.

The City of Estevan will be flushing watermains to ensure good water quality for all users of city water. This work includes the turning of main water valves around the city and flushing large quantities of water from various hydrants in each area. During this process you may notice a substantial drop in pressure, this will be brief. As well, discoloured water is possible during the days, please run a faucet (bathtub is best), for a few minutes until the water is clear again. Please contact City Hall at 634-1800 if issues persist. Thank you for your understanding during this important maintenance!

(2) Monday -Friday July 10-14

Area bounded by King Street on the North, CPR Railroad on the South, 14th Ave on the West, and Kensington on the East (includes 7th Street, 8th Street, 9th Street, Centennial, Trojan, and Soo Industrial regions)

(3) Monday- Friday July 17-21

Area bounded by Kensington on the West, Sawyer Road on the East, North and South City Limits (includes Glen Peterson Industrial Park, East Industrial, Southeast Industrial regions, and properties along Hwy 39E Service Road)

Theft or Vandalism

If you see any act of vandalism, theft or anyone suspiciously tampering with equipment, signage or barricades, please contact 306-6341800, or after hours call Police.

Questions and Concerns

The City of Estevan, Engineering Services apologize for any inconveniences that this work may cause. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience. If you have any question or concerns, please call at 634-1800 or approach the supervisor or foreman on site.

so Souris Valley Theatre has Ranchers and Rustlers II - The Big Heist running for another week.

you haven’t seen it try and attend this fantastic show.