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Fire in apartment complex claims life By Jordan Baker editor@estevanmercury.ca
Estevan fire crews responded to a call of heavy smoke inside a three-story apartment complex in the early morning of Dec. 10. The Estevan Fire Rescue Service reported Michael Muir, 40, was found unresponsive and in full cardiac arrest. Estevan Fire Chief Shane Code said as soon as the fire service’s search team accessed his suite, Muir was found immediately and was
extracted from the unit. Paramedics and members of the fire service attempted life saving measures in the front yard of the complex before he was sent by ambulance to St. Joseph’s Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. When fire crews arrived at the scene on Perkins Street just prior to 2 a.m., most residents of the building were outside. With the assistance of the Estevan Police Service, crews went door to door ensuring a complete evacuation of the building, making forcible access when there was no answer.
Code said while they haven’t determined the cause, it appeared the fire originated in the kitchen and was extremely hot. “There were high enough heat conditions that products were melting in bedrooms well removed from the heat source, which originated in the kitchen,” said Code. After its investigation with the Office of the Fire Marshall into the origins of the fire, it was deemed accidental. It was determined the incident was the result of an unattended cooking fire that spread throughout the kitchen creating a substantial volume of smoke and hot gases.→A2 Kitchen
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Liam Knowles was beside himself with happiness as he got to chat with Santa at the Estevan Shoppers Mall on Saturday during the Lunch with Santa promotion. Photo by Norm Park.
Holiday Train to arrive in Estevan today The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train will be making its annual stop in Estevan this afternoon at three o’clock. The musical performance this year will feature Kira Isabella, and the Estevan Salvation Army will be on hand with its Christmas Kettle accepting donations as well as non-perishable food items. This is the 16th year of the program that raises money, food and awareness for food banks and hunger issues across Canada and the
United States. Since its launch in 1999, the Holiday Train program has raised close to $9.5 million and 3.3 million pounds of food for North American food banks. The U.S. Holiday Train has been travelling across the U.S. Northeast and Midwest before its final show this evening in Weyburn. Each Holiday Train is about 1,000 feet in length with 14 rail cars decorated with hundreds of thousands of technology-leading LED lights
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The team behind the Aquistore project, have become accustomed to waiting. The carbon capture demonstration project has been in the works since the carbon capture unit was officially planned. That $1.4 billion project saw the fruits of its labours harvested as farmers across the southeast were taking out the 2014 crop from the fields at the start of October. Still, the team behind the $26.5 million project waited. Hopeful they would receive liquefied carbon dioxide from Boundary Dam Power Station by the end of the year, Kyle Worth, Aquistore project manager, said they are now expecting to receive CO2 sometime in the spring. While they wait, Cenovus Energy is accepting all of the CO2 captured by Boundary Dam’s retrofitted Unit 3 power terminal via a pipeline to their enhanced oil recovery fields around Midale. The Petroleum Technology and Research Centre, which operates Aquistore, held an open house at the Saskatchewan Energy Training Institute in Estevan last Thursday, →A4 Project
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Donation Drive One Step Closer The president of the Estevan Catholic Women’s League, Elizabeth Olson, presented a $5,000 cheque to Hearthstone committee chair Vern Buck. The donation helped the Hearthstone committee inch closer to their goal of $8 million, which is being raised for a new Estevan Regional Nursing Home. About $7.94 million has been raised so far. From left to right, Tania Andrist, resource development coordinator, Vern Buck, Elizabeth Olson, Martha Walliser, Catholic Women’s League member, Irene Demas, treasurer, and Don Kindopp, Hearthstone Foundation president.
Lynyrd Skynyrd to play in Estevan Lynyrd Skynyrd is set to be the next band to play the main stage at Affinity Place in a concert on March 13 in the band’s only stop in Saskatchewan. The band that popularized southern rock in the United States rose to prominence in the 1970s with iconic hits such as Free Bird and Sweet Home Alabama. Led by core members Gary Rossington (guitar), Johnny Van Zant (vocals) and Rickey Medlock (guitar), Skynyrd’s most recent album continues to build on the legacy that began over 35 years ago in Jacksonville, Florida. Joining them in the studio and on the road are new bassist Johnny Colt (Black Crowes, Train) guitarist Mark “Sparky” Matejka (a “Nashville cat, just a pickin’ fool,” according to Rossington), and keyboardist Peter Keys, who replaced Powell on the God & Guns tour. With a catalog of more than 60 albums, sales beyond 30 million worldwide and their beloved classic American rock anthem Sweet Home Alabama having sold over two million ringtones, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd remain a cultural icon that appeals to multiple generations. “Lynyrd Skynyrd has grown with the times and is a modern band, carrying a steely mantle forged in the sweaty confines of the Hell House in Jacksonville decades earlier,” said a press release. “The triple guitar assault has never sounded more on point, with passionate musicality, expert harmonics and of course, plenty of attitude to burn. There’s a reason this is one of the most beloved bands of all time.” Tickets for the concert go on sale Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at Henders Drugs in Estevan and Ticketmaster.
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Kitchen fire deemed accidental ← A1 Code said the fire had less flame and more heat because it lacked oxygen. “Fires live and breath and grow depending on what oxygen they get. What had happened was that it was locked up in a suite. There was clearly flame. There was clearly burning. We had heavy charring conditions inside the suite,”
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said the fire chief. He was part of the first fire unit that arrived on scene, though EPS members were already on scene, going door to door throughout the building to evacuate any residents who hadn’t yet exited their apartments. “We went through and knocked on doors, made sure everybody got out,” said Code. They found three units in the entire facility were locked, and one was the fire unit. “We made an informed guess based on fire conditions and where it looked like the heaviest smoke was. We went into three units on the second floor and got everybody out except for the one victim,” said Code. Fire services members found soot throughout the suite in each of the rooms. After the victim was extracted, firefighters grabbed tools and hose lines and re-engaged the fire. To combat the fire, the team had to ventilate the building, so they knocked out a hole and pushed the air and gases out of the side of the building.
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The family of Ken Cugnet wishes to thank our community - neighbours, family and friends - for your care and concern as we continue our life journey without our beloved Kenney. We have been overwhelmed by the kind words, the stories and the expressions of thankfulness for his life and contributions. We would also like to thank you for the flowers, food and donations in memoriam. Special recognition to Rev. Mohandas Barnabas of Grace united Church, Tamara Seghers and the Fletcher Funeral Home team for their guidance in helping us celebrate Ken’s life in a very meaningful service and internment. We thank St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church congregation for their generosity in allowing us to use “their home” - the church as well as McKenna Hall to hold the funeral and the reception following. Thank you to Colleen Weimer, Grace United Church Choir, Darrell W. Herauf, Ron Mastel and Sara Goddard for providing music that we have been told by those in attendance left them “feeling quite moved”. We remain thankful that Ken was a part of our lives. We remain thankful that we live in a community that provides friendship and support. Jo, Dan, Tana, Craig, Tim, Leyna, Matthew, Jennifer, David, Isabelle, Kingston, Kensington, George, Josephine
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Inside Aquistore
Project looks at future implications ⇢ A1 outlining what stage the project is at, while demonstrating the many kinds of surveillance of the earth above ground and below that the project is set up to monitor. “We’re still working toward CO2 readying the site. Some of the gauges and the monitoring equipment is being calibrated so we can measure everything when CO2 injection begins,” said Worth in an interview at the open house, noting most of that calibration is ongoing with the down-hole pressure and temperature gauges. “Our baselines are all complete.” The decision to begin injecting CO2 into the project’s injection well will be one between SaskPower, who captures the carbon dioxide, and Cenovus, who is the buyer of the CO2 for an undisclosed price. Worth and the Aquistore team don’t know when that will be. Their job is simply to be ready for when the time comes. “We are commissioning the down-hole fluid recovery system,” noted Worth, who said what they are recovering is brine ‑ “a very salty brine.” The fluid recovery system will take samples from the reservoir that has brine in it, and that will allow the PTRC to know what the geochemistry is prior to and following CO2 injection. “That will help you understand the migration of the CO 2. When there are chemical changes, you then know the CO 2 has
Aquistore project manager Kyle Worth provided a project update during an open house last Thursday at the Saskatchewan Energy Training Institute in Estevan. While the team was hoping to begin injecting carbon dioxide for storage this year, but that schedule has been pushed back until the spring. reached that fluid recovery system, and you’re able to then validate your reservoir simulation models because we’ve made a prediction with the simulation.” By taking samples and confirming there is CO 2, the team will then have two pictures, one from the simulation and one that is happening in the real world. “We can go back and see, did it match our prediction? No? Well, then there must be some assumptions that we made incorrectly in the simulation. We’ll go back, recalibrate the simulation and then run it again.” What they want to be able to do is accurately predict what the carbon dioxide will do once it is injected into the porous
“That will help you understand the migration of the CO2. When there are chemical changes, you then know the CO2 has reached that fluid recovery system, and you’re able to then validate your reservoir simulation models because we’ve made a prediction with the simulation.” – Kyle Worth
layer of sandstone they are sending the CO2 to for storage 3.4 km below the ground. If they can do that, there may be a future for carbon dioxide sequestration. There are a lot of people hoping that carbon
capture, as demonstrated at Boundary Dam, will provide a future for coal power, but where companies in Saskatchewan are able to use captured carbon dioxide for enhanced oil recovery, that isn’t an option in many other parts of the world. Something
has to be done with carbon dioxide that is capture, and the Aquistore project may provide one of the best answers to the question: What is to be done with that excess CO2? So, Worth said, they are trying to confirm and validate their predictions. The more that’s known about what the injected CO2 will do below the ground, the more predictable it is, the more comfortable the world will be with this type of project. After the first injection, the team will be collecting constant samples from the observation well, which was drilled about 150 m from the injection site. The Aquistore team is guessing that migration of CO2 to that second well will take a few weeks. “When you begin injecting, you are increasing pressure, and we have down-hole pressure and temperature gauges on the observation well. The first change we should see is a pressure change due to the injection of the CO2. You will see that injection effect on pressure happen fairly quickly,” said Worth. Those pressure changes will be small, but the monitoring equipment is incredibly sensitive to any environmental changes that will be occurring. Worth noted the pressure that they will be injecting at is watched and regulated. If they were to inject at a higher pressure, he said there could be some unnecessary issues. There are also pressure
monitors around the well’s seal, and Worth said they shouldn’t be seeing any changes. “That’s one mechanism we will use to ensure there’s no out-of-zone migration.” The team took precautions regarding the integrity of the wells, one in particular being the use of CO2-resistant cement. Were they to encounter any issues with the system, Worth said they are monitoring the entire grid thoroughly enough that those problems could be remediated. “We’re monitoring them closely enough to ensure that we’re aware of any issues that might be occurring and then be able to address them and fix them,” he said. But Worth isn’t expecting any issues, and the team is trying to look down the road, way down the road, to see what the implications of this project will be, not for decades, but for thousands of years. “As the project progresses and we gather more data to validate models, then we update models and it’s a bit of a re-iteration process. You gather more data, your data gets better, which then helps your models get better, and you re-iterate that to get the best prediction, because we can’t operate this type of project for 5,000 years,” said Worth. “But we want to make the best prediction we can to say, this is what we think is going to happen in 5,000 years.”
Special Trees (Left) Mary Antonenko was happy to stand beside the brightly decorated tree in the Estevan Shoppers Mall that she helped decorate for the Ovarian Cancer Awareness team. This tree and 19 others were sold via a silent auction process with the donated trees being purchased and then delivered to the successful bidders. Funds were directed back to the various non-profit/charitable organizations and schools that decorated them.
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With baseline data, team will look for change By Jordan Baker editor@estevanmercury.ca
The Aquistore project is laid out in a grid of instrumentation about six square kilometres above the injection site. Located just west of Boundary Dam Power Station and the carbon capture unit that will be sending some carbon dioxide to the Aquistore’s demonstration site next year, the project is ripe with monitoring equipment listening to the delicate and natural fluctuations about 3.4 km below the earth as well as on the surface. During an open house at the Saskatchewan Energy Training Institute last week, members of the project’s science and engineering research committee (SERC) explained what sort of baseline data they’ve gathered over the last two years and how that will help them tell the story of what happens in and around the deep saline aquifer after they begin injecting CO2 into the sandstone formation. The monitoring systems include soil, gas, groundwater, seismic and surface deformation. The team has a group of five industry experts, one in each area, that make up the SERC. This team has been meeting regularly for many years. Chris Hawkes, associate professor of civil and geological engineering at the University of Saskatchewan, has been involved since the Petroleum Technology Research Centre started the project in 2009. Two wells were drilled for the project, an injection well 3.4 km deep and an observation well 150 m away. Once CO2 is injected, the team expects it to take weeks, and hopefully not months, to migrate that distance over to the observation site. “There is a bunch of monitoring activity that is specific to watching for a breakthrough, the arrival of CO2, at the observation well. There are samples being collected at the observation well continuously while
Chris Hawkes, a geological engineer at the University of Saskatchewan and one of the PTRC’s Aquistore experts, was on hand at last week’s open house to explain the network of monitoring and listening devices attached to the carbon sequestration demonstration project. we’re looking for that CO2 to arrive,” said Hawkes. He said the data collection effort following that first injection will be an intense one as they wait for the migration to reach its first milestone. “We’ve had baselines for about two years now,” said project manager Kyle Worth. “A lot of the technology is looking at the difference, and then you try to determine whether that difference is associated with the CO2 or not.” Regarding seismic monitoring, Hawkes said the equipment does a few different things for the research team. They have been passively monitoring the site for awhile, they have already mapped the disposition and properties of the rocks below the site. That gives them the baseline information, a picture of what normal conditions are. “The neat thing is that introducing a different fluid like CO 2 into a rock, that changes its acoustic
properties, so the reflecting acoustic signal will actually change as CO 2 propagates throughout the rock we’re injecting into,” said Hawkes. “One of the useful outcomes of the seismic monitoring program is to allow us to track the movement of the CO2 in the subsurface.” Seismic monitoring will occur from three seismograph stations along with geophones spread over a 2.5 km by 2.5 km grid around the site. The finer sounds will be picked up more sensitive equipment attached to the observation well. An event of -1 on their scale is equal to that of someone firing a rifle, -2 is equal to dropping a dictionary on the floor, and -3 is equal to snapping a stick. “That is the kind of thing that, logically, we would expect to see here,” said Hawkes, who noted those negative events have been monitored in the Weyburn and Midale oilfields where enhanced oil recov-
The team behind the Aquistore project is expecting to begin receiving carbon dioxide to send into the injection well sometime in the spring.
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ery has been ongoing for more than a decade. While geophones are typically attached to stakes for temporary seismic monitoring, these ones have been set about 20 m deep in the ground for a much longer period of time. “One of the upsides of that is better quality data because it gets them away from the noise of the ground surface, and it means that when you come back and do a survey one year later, what you’re looking for is how that acoustic signal has changed. If the same geophones are in the same ground at the same spot, that means any change is going to be a reflection of what’s really changing in the sub-
surface,” noted Hawkes. The team will run seismic surveys annually, returning to the site once CO2 injection begins to see what’s happening below the ground. Regarding the seismic response, Hawkes said they don’t expect to detect any change. For monitoring surface deformation or ground surface uplift, the PTRC uses a Differential Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (DINSAR) satellite orbiting Earth to send a signal to the surface, and records the time it takes the signal to return to the satellite. A longer or shorter time of travel will determine if the ground in the area has raised
or lowered, and it will detect changes to the millimetre. Hawkes said they have found the ground at the Aquistore site has been moving upward very slowly. “It has nothing to do with CO2, it’s just the fact that this part of the world used to be covered with glaciers,” he said. “Even though those glaciers are long gone, the surface is rebounding.” That raise in elevation they would expect to be consistent, and after injecting CO2, what they would be looking for is any deviation from the pattern they’ve already seen. With data from 2012 to 2014, the PTRC has lots of information to identify what is normal for the ground and below the ground at the Aquistore site. Once CO2 is injected for the first time, they will see exactly what that means for the rock formations below the surface, the soil and water above it, and whether or not this is a feasible storage option for countries looking to extend the life of coal power by capturing its pollutants.
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Not all is negative It could be a well disguised blessing. The rapid descent of the price of oil in the global marketplace is being marked as a disaster for a host of producers, but is the slide really that difficult to comprehend? It’s not as if it was unexpected. The trend of global oil production outstripping demand has been a fact-of-life for several months, so something had to give. A 250 per cent hike in price over eight years, followed by a 50 per cent drop, is part of the expectation. While those embedded in the Alberta oilsands world of highly priced recoveries do have something to worry about on a grander scale. We can look beyond oilsands and see a Bakken play and traditional oil-gathering systems, still working effectively. Naturally there may not be the same profits that have been enjoyed for the past seven or eight years, but there is still a tidy sum to add to the positive side of the ledger with oil prices between $50 and $60. Sticking with the positive theme, our oilpatch friends may read recent developments as a prime opportunity to do a little consolidation in their backyards. With lessened activity in the patch, the opportunity also arises for some sensibility to return to municipal housing markets on both the rental and purchase fronts. A little price competitiveness will hurt no one and benefit many, just as lower prices at the gas pumps will allow us to direct our earned dollars in a few other directions that were denied us before as we placed all our money and attention on housing, gas and food. A little stability on the population front might benefit us after 10 years of scrambling to keep up with growth.
Prairie Perspective MURRAY MANDRYK Murray Mandryk is a political columnist with the Leader Post
Oil price leaves questions It wasn’t a great fall session for Premier Brad Wall’s Saskatchewan Party, although it wasn’t exactly a horrific one, either. Similarly, it wasn’t a great fall session for rural voters, although rural Saskatchewan has certainly had worse ones. The problem for both is likely the unknown — and certainly the one big unknown is falling oil prices — and how much of an impact the lost government revenue will have on accomplishing the things that still need to be accomplished. And, clearly, what Wall and his government learned this fall session is that for however much they think they might have accomplished, there is always a lot more to do. Consider the array of health care problems the NDP Opposition brought before the legislature this fall. Most of them are related to nursing home care and some of those care homes are in rural Saskatchewan. To lay all the blame at the feet of the Wall government isn’t right. There have been problems in nursing homes for
With a population of around 13,000 and 1,000 or more shadow residents within the Energy City, our inability to stay abreast of the growth has been well documented. With the impending slow down in the patch, we may see a few hundred of those shadow citizens returning to the places they call home. These are the temporary employees who never intended to live here permanently anyway. They called somewhere else home and were only here for the big bucks. For the most part, they have been the ones who purchased housing, raised families, bought and licensed vehicles and paid taxes elsewhere. They’ll be leaving us now. Alleviating a little pressure on local taxpayers, might be a good thing. Giving the working poor a bit of a chance to catch up, is a good thing. Levelling off some of the big wage jobs, could be a good thing, too. With oil at $55, the era of the $150,000 rig hand may be over, at least for a year or two. Those with seniority, higher skill levels, better educations and no booze or drug records, will keep the jobs. Others will drift away, just as they drifted in. The serious players, the real contenders, the true business enterprises and citizens, will stay the course, as they have in the past 80 years. The Energy City will continue to be the Energy City, except we will be allowed to grow a little more slowly and carefully and with more consideration for our fellow citizens who chose to make Estevan their true home. A little slow down, is not a bad thing. It just has to be managed with skill. We’ve done it countless times before. It will be done again.
decades in this province, many of them, the direct result of the fact that nursing home now means dealing with Levels 3 and 4 residents that have far greater challenges. And to Wall’s credit, there would seem little doubt that he and his government are taking the challenges seriously. Responding in the last question period of the fall sitting to the death of Fern Chingos, a 65-year-old North Battleford woman who died in a Saskatoon care facility after being given pain medication to which she was allergic, a solemn Wall said such troubling health issues like this were precisely why his government hired more nurses, more doctors and spent millions of dollars on health care projects after assuming power in 2007. “Both sides seem earnest in wanting a commitment to optimum care for seniors,” Wall told reporters later. This is true, but it is his Sask. Party that’s in government right now. And continuing to blame the problem of the supposed “infrastructure deficit” left behind by the previous debt-plagued NDP administration seems to have run its course after seven years in power. Moreover, nursing home care was an issue in which Wall took ownership of a year ago when Health Minister Dustin Duncan sent every health district CEO to every nursing home in the province on their fact-finding mission. What they returned with was a picture that Duncan clearly didn’t like. But a year later, the picture hasn’t gotten much
better. Instead, the Sask. Party government found itself owning a big problem that became one of a series of problems, which ultimately became a re-occurring theme this fall session. Falling oil prices, SaskPower ’s smart meters catching fire, and excessive sums spent on consultants, including the $40-million given to John Black and Associates for Lean health care, were also re-occurring themes this session. Add to this list another potential problem that the Wall government postponed at the last moment. A new Surface Rights Act setting out drilling regulations for oil or gas companies on private property was supposed to be introduced. It never was. Wall explained at session’s end that it was largely due to the drop in oil prices, a puzzling answer until you think about. Any changes to the current system in favour of land and ranch owners will not go over well with oil companies. Even worse, from a political perspective, it may provide oil companies with an excuse for discontinuing exploration, something that the Wall government surely doesn’t want to happen. This may be a bit of a reprieve for rural Saskatchewan landowners but hardly a victory. Many of them want to see greater restrictions on access to their proper than currently exist. All in all, it was just one more thing that made for a not-so-great session for either the government or rural Saskatchewan.
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We know when and how to laugh Comedy is contagious yet it’s a very serious business. Making people laugh can mean big bucks for those who do it best. But, there is a dark side to commercial comedy the great unwashed public, don’t get to see. Nor do we want to see it. Critics abound in the comedy world. You know even I can be one. I, along with millions of other viewers, love to watch The Big Bang Theory sitcoms. The premise alone makes me laugh and the show has legs, it’s been around for a while and isn’t stale yet. What it does suffer from though, is one of the worst laugh tracks in the business. For beginners, comedy sitcoms that have any redeeming value, don’t require laugh tracks and why the producers/ directors of Big Bang insist on inserting phony audience howls, is beyond me. I don’t need to be told when to laugh when I hear or see something funny. So I was wondering dear diary, do you find yourself laughing out loud at a clever editorial cartoon or a comic strip? I know I do on occasion. I’m not a regular reader of the New Yorker magazine, but when I get to scan it, I can be guaranteed at least four genuine chuckles as I wander through their one-panel cartoons. Years ago the Mercury used to receive a magazine published in Poland. It was written in English, but was definitely Polish in its style, including a batch of totally clever cartoons that evoked laughter more often than not. Some of them didn’t even need the usual cutlines or joke lines under them. They were purely visual. And speaking of visual, slapstick comedy is pretty well visual laughwork isn’t it? Pratfalls and drink spitting or clumsy goofiness always drags a chuckle out of most of us, whether it be the old style Peter Sellers Pink Panther movies or a Duck Dynasty road trip on so-called reality TV. There are so many genres of comedy it’s no wonder stand-up comedians can end up in a dark corner sobbing and blubbering. In a recent interview, Canada’s Martin Short said he figured that Canadian comedians, and there were many of them based on a per capita measurement, enjoyed more success than almost any other breed. He attributed that to the fact we had the advantage of sopping up a lot of traditional English ways and means and comedy, along with our own brand as well as the American influences. The hybrid Canadian comedians end up excelling because they are able to use borrowed and learned situational comedy and bend it to be self-deprecating, farcical (like the Brits do so well) or observational and satirical (like the American funny people do) or we use our natural ability to use hyperbole or ridicule to get our comedic points across. The Brits use a lot of droll humour to make us laugh. Canadians can combine that with a lot of anecdotal or deadpan words and movements. Mix that all up and you have crazy Canuck comedians who deliver a special brand of funny. There is dark comedy too and even comic relief in otherwise gloom and doom serious movies. There are tonnes of cleverly talented people engaged in the laughter business these days and that’s why we really don’t need laugh tracks. We know the drill. When something funny hits us, we have a tendency to laugh. It’s pretty natural. We shouldn’t require coaxing or coaching should we?
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Support, programming comes from partnership The Editor, What does the money raised by United Way Estevan provide for the Canadian Red Cross? The Canadian Red Cross is very fortunate to be one of the member agencies of United Way Estevan. The United Way is our main partner of all the partnerships we hold in the city of Estevan. The funding that we receive goes to help us maintain all of the programs and services that we administer in the City of Estevan. We continue to deliver and promote through our RespectEd program, school based curriculum programs, which include bullying awareness and prevention to help our children come to school in a safe and caring environment. We also promote and make available the healthy dating relationship and abuse awareness for the younger grades. Health and Safety education is delivered through those who teach the babysitting course, water safety and first aid and CPR training. The schools are also made aware of the Piece by Peace curriculum which they have access to through our website, where they can download and use the materials through the year. Students and teachers explore global peace issues and are encouraged to take what they learn and use it in their own community to promote peace and caring. The money that we receive also goes to help in the administration of the local Leisure Centre pool. Helping to administer swim programs through the schools, lifeguarding, which is now available through the Red Cross so that we can maintain quality water safety at the local pool.
We have a Disaster Management program which the funding helps with. We can train volunteers to keep up to date with helping people through disasters. Whether that is a house fire, flooding or train derailments, or any other major event. We then move from relief to recovery. The Canadian Red cross offers 72 hours of emergency assistance to those affected by disaster. Without the support of the United Way, this would not be possible. There have been a great number of people who have been helped in the Estevan area through this program. We work with the business community through vendor agreements which allows the people to keep the money in Estevan and helps the business community when disaster strikes. The funding through United Way goes in to help with the training of volunteers through various courses, most of which are now on-line. Lastly a portion of the funds does go towards the paying of a staff member to help co-ordinate and administer the programs in the area, through the Community Outreach Coordinator position. Without this funding, this position would not be available and your nearest individual would come out of the Regina office. This funding helps us keep a local individual to stay in contact with the community through partnerships and relationships which are invaluable to both the Red cross and the community. Thank you once again United Way for your support of Red Cross as a member agency. George Barker, Community outreach co-ordinator Red Cross Saskatchewan
MP touts summer jobs program The Editor, For many employers, it’s already time to start thinking about recruiting students this summer. Through the Government’s Canada Summer Jobs program, small businesses, public-sector and not-for-profit organizations have our support in creating jobs for secondary and post-secondary students. By hiring students, employers benefit from the fresh perspective and
new ideas they bring to the workplace. Young Canadians will gain valuable, onthe-job experience. Investing in students benefits our community, economy and society as a whole. It’s a win-win for both students and employers. The employer application period for Canada Summer Jobs 2015 is now open. Applications are available at servicecanada.gc.ca/csj and must be submitted by Jan. 30, 2015. Since 2006, the Government of
Canada has helped over six million young Canadians receive experience, training, and skills needed for better jobs. I strongly encourage employers to apply for funding and give students the opportunity to develop the skills and gain the work experience they need to be successful, now and in the future. Ed Komarnicki, MP Souris-Moose Mountain
Family and Friends want to educate The Editor, Estevan Family and Friends is a local group of volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. One of our three major goals is to educate the public. For the most part, anyone who has not had the opportunity to personally know someone with a disability has no idea what they are capable of. Often they see the disability first, and we want to get the message out there that, just like anyone else, they are
people first. They are people who have their strengths and weaknesses, just as we all do. Another goal of our organization is to advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. The people we support have the same rights and freedoms as any of us do under the Canadian Charter. We support their decisions to exercise their freedoms of choice to live, work, and enjoy recreational opportunities in our community. Our final goal is to help increase the quality of life for those we serve. Often
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EPS focusing on impaired drivers By Jordan Baker editor@estevanmercury.ca
Estevan police gave special attention to impaired drivers over the weekend. The Estevan Police Service conducted a major blitz on Dec. 13 with impaired drivers being their primary target. Numerous officers were called in for the initiative that ran from 7 o’clock Saturday night to 3 o’clock the next morning. Various spot checks were set up throughout the city with officers posted on the main thoroughfares around Estevan’s core, particularly on Fourth Street, Kensington Avenue, 13th Avenue and Fifth Street.
Other officers were on patrol across the city looking for driving behavior that may signify an impaired person behind the wheel. More than 600 vehicles were checked during the blitz, and police arrested and charged two individuals with impaired driving. Several roadside screening tests were conducted and a number of traffic tickets were issued for other offences. As a result of the blitz, the police have also initiated two drug investigations that are ongoing. There has been no question the number of impaired drivers caught by EPS members over the past several years has been high, and EPS
The Estevan Police Service initiated a blitz on the weekend targeting impaired drivers in Estevan. EPS Chief Paul Ladouceur noted the number of impaired drivers is still too high for a city of Estevan’s size. Photo submitted. Chief Paul Ladouceur said in a Sunday press release the numbers police continue to see don’t inspire much hope. Within the past six months, EPS has charged more than 45 motorists with impaired related offences.
“These numbers are unacceptable in a city the size of Estevan,” Ladouceur said in the release. “Impaired drivers put our community at risk. In this day and age it is unacceptable that adults are choosing to drive drunk.”
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“Impaired drivers put our community at risk. In this day and age it is unacceptable that adults are choosing to drive drunk.” – EPS Chief Paul Ladouceur As the holiday season continues over the next few weeks, the police are reminding those who are hosting gatherings, along with local businesses, that serve alcohol have a role to play in reducing the prevalence
of impaired driving in Estevan. Ladouceur noted that in some cases, those who are hosting make by on the hook civilly if they don’t have proper safeguards in place for their guests or they don’t control the amount of alcohol they are serving. Still, Ladouceur puts the responsibility first and foremost on the people making the decision to drive after they have been consuming alcohol. “People spend a great deal of time preparing for a night out,” said the chief. “They attend the bank to obtain cash, purchase snack foods, head to the liquor store to buy alcohol, but don’t take the time to plan a safe way home. People have no issue spending $50 or $100 for a night of drinking but want to save $10 on cab fare.” EPS members will be continuing to focus on impaired drivers for the remainder of the holiday season, in the hopes that increased enforcement and visibility may begin to curb the illegal driving behaviour of too many people in the Estevan area.
RCMP warn residents of fraudulent letter The Estevan RCMP detachment is warning residents of a scam circulating across the city. The RCMP said there is a fraudulent letter being sent to residents in this area wherein the addressee is advised that there is a large sum of money being held for them at the Bank of Europe. The author of the letter claims that they want no money initially but requests that the addressee send via fax all atheir personal details and then asks to be contacted by phone for further instructions. The letter states, “You will not spend any money until we finalize this transaction.” RCMP are advising residents that this is a scam and to not respond to any requests.
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Issued building permits valued at $34.4 million The latest building permit report from the City of Estevan shows that the City won’t quite have as strong a year as in 2013, but makes it clear the building pace was hot in 2014. The building permit report was filed with city council at the Dec. 8 regular meeting, and it shows
there have been more permits distributed this year than last, 155 versus 119, though the value has dropped the year previous, largely due to an explosive November last year. In that month, issued building permits valued $14.8 million, bringing the 2013 total over the $50 million mark.
This past November was much more modest, resulting in a $2.1 million value, bringing 2014’s value of building permits to $34.4 million. That value was split evenly between single-family residential, $817,716, and multi-family permits, $816,800. There have been 72
single-family building permits issued this year, along with another 12 multi-family, accounting for 36 total units. *** Along with the completion of Trimount Devleopments’ Dominion Heights Phase 3, the traffic control signage will be installed in the subdivision
north of Wellock Road. Council approved the recommended placement of stop and yield signs. *** A report from Helen Fornwald, City safety co-ordinator, noted the City was put on alert by SaskPower that its operation allowed an ash pond to spill into the Boundary
Dam Reservoir. She said water quality was monitored and there was no risk presented to public drinking water. *** A regular council meeting was scheduled for Dec. 22, but that meeting has been cancelled. The next regular sitting of city council will be in 2015.
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They’ve waded through a series of challenging years and have set their sights on a more stabilized and promising future. The board and staff at the Estevan Humane Society’s shelter have a proven record of success and they’re not about to lessen their influence and service within the community when it comes to rescuing and sheltering the less fortunate animals within the city. “We have about 40 cats and kittens in the shelter right now,” said Marlene Moore, president of the society. That number is not bad for this time of year. They have had a good year for feline adoptions, including the placement of 11 feral cats at nearby farms. The dog population is at eight, which is about normal. “Over the past year we’ve housed 273 animals and had 118 adoptions,” Moore said, referring to the fact the shelter also serves as a pound for the City of Estevan, where dogs and cats that have strayed from their owners are returned in an orderly fashion, often with licence fees or fines attached. In return, the City provides funding for the shelter on an annual basis. The society operates on
a no-euthanization mandate unless it is deemed absolutely necessary due to definite safety or health situations. The real challenging years began in 2011 when the shelter suffered from the flood waters that hit the valley bottom hard. That’s where the shelter is found on the south side of the city. Another flood in 2013, worsened the conditions and Moore said she discovered black mould creeping up the walls when some baseboards were removed to check on damage. The entire building had to be re-sanitized and drywall, up to two feet in height, had to be replaced. The repainting is just now getting completed. In the midst of all this, the shelter lost a most valuable employee with the death of long-time manager Judy Martin and the departure of some long-time volunteers. Moore said those losses are still being felt. “The drywall and replacement work took about $45,000,” said Moore, noting the costs were shared between the City and the Humane Society. A lot of the excavation and ground work was donated by Turnbull Excavating (Tyson Turnbull) and Hank’s Maintenance, who rode in to the rescue, she said. “Our staff and board have done a good job of adopting the cats and kit-
Realty firm partnering with Humane Society The cause is a solid one and that is why Re/Max Blue Chip Realty in Estevan is partnering with the Estevan Humane Society in their drive to make a difference for the abandoned animals during a difficult time of the year. Re/Max spokesman Doug Jonassen, said the local realty company personnel are spearheading a drive to obtain some much-needed food and materials for the society and any cash donations sent directly to the local shelter are eligible for tax deductions. The society will provide them with a receipt. Rhonda Blanchette of Re/Max Blue Chip is coordinating the effort for the company and noted that the deadline for donations s 5 p.m., Dec. 22. The society is in need of larger pet kennels, plus as many as nine cat kennels. They also need beds, food and pet toys along with grooming equipment and supplies for both cats and dogs, since the shelter requires continual replacements for well-worn equipment that is used daily. The shelter staff also noted they can use clean used blankets and towels as well as bleach, paper towels and other basic cleaning supplies.
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In the meantime, the staffers that include Brittney Waliko, Elizabeth Murphy, Tianna Threinen and Cara Flaman have been ensuring the animals are kept safe and secure
and properly cared for each day. “Keeping the kennels in good condition is a big job. Re-welding has to be done regularly. The dogs can be hard on them,” she explained. “We need about nine more cat kennels to be at the level we want to be. That could cost up to $14,000,” she said. “We have to check out what can be done within our budget.”
Moore explained that the kennels are built specifically for shelters such as theirs, designed so they can be cleaned quickly, and efficiently and are mobile enough to move easily from one site to another. So with the major glitches hopefully behind them, the society’s volunteer directors as well as employees, are optimistic about the future and the service they can provide to the citizens of Estevan.
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Pretty Tough on full display at camp By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca
“We cannot succeed when half of us are held back,” are the famous words of female education and human rights activist Malala Yousafzai, and her message of gender equality was a focal point for discussion during an overnight sleepover camp for girls called Pretty Tough: A Celebration of Beauty and Strength, organized by Envision Counselling and Support Centre The event was spearheaded by Envision counselor Lorelei Lachambre, who arranged for some of the extra funding Envision received from the Quota Club of Estevan to go towards a two-day rental of the Metochos Camp where the sleepover was held. She said this was Envision’s first time running the camp and the idea of running a two-day camp for girls was a “no-brainer,” considering her previous experience running a variety of leadership camps. “The camp is for teenage girls coming together and talking about girl power, self esteem and body image,” Lachambre said. “We had a big discussion about feminism and why we should support it, what it means to them and why equal rights for women are important.” The event ran Dec. 12 and 13 and included a number of activities for the 16 girls in Grade 9 and 10 who attended. Following some introductory games on Friday, Envision art therapist Allyson Fisher paid a visit and made a big presentation about expressing oneself through art. Owner of Encompass Fitness in Estevan, Brady Johnson, came in to teach the girls some empowering yoga and talk about the importance of being active. “Fitness is about keeping active physically, mentally and spiritually,” she told her audience on Saturday morning after the girls had breakfast. All the food was funded through the Access Communications Children’s Fund. Johnson recited some personal stories and experiences she endured as a young girl and stressed the importance of setting goals. “Women empowerment is important,” she said after her presentation. “I’m really happy to be a part of this.” Envision counselor Skylar Gunderman also made a presentation about self-care, dealing with stress and selfesteem, which was followed by a discussion led by cyber violence project co-ordinator Juli Dzuba about the many issues surrounding cyber violence. Lachambre wrapped things up with a presentation on body image. Lachambre said there were initial concerns surrounding
Envision’s project co-ordinator Juli Dzuba speaks to a handful of young girls from the Estevan Comprehensive School about cyber bullying during an overnight sleepover camp for girls, called Pretty Tough: A Celebration of Beauty and Strength, organized by Envision. the number of girls who would sign up. “It’s not an easy sell,” she said. “It’s not like basketball camp where you go in and develop a certain skill.” The turnout, however, was close to the maximum number of girls the camp was able to hold, which was 20. A big highlight from Pretty Tough, Lachambre said, was the girls’ retelling of popular Disney movies that involved damsels in distress, but rather than act out the princess in peril scenario, they flipped things around and turned the female characters into the heroes. “The girls really get it,” she said about the young group’s understanding of feminism. Avery Wheeler, a Grade 10 student from Estevan
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By Nadia Mori, PAg Regional Forage Specialist, Watrous Regional Services Branch As land prices are climbing and forage acres are dwindling due to flooding or alternative land uses, producers place higher expectations on the productivity of their hay stands. A high quality forage stand starts with a seed blend matched to the environmental conditions as well as the end-use goal of the hay to be produced. Establishing and maintaining a high percentage of legumes like alfalfa in a hay stand allows the production of high protein hay and reduced nitrogen fertility requirements. Just as important as choosing the right seed blend is the implementation of a strong fertility program at the time of seeding and during the stand production span. The importance of providing sufficient fertility to a hay stand becomes apparent when considering the quantities of nutrients exported with each hay crop removal. A grass stand producing an annual yield of 3 tons per acre equals the removal of 90-120lbs of N, 25-35lbs of P2O5, 120-140lbs of K2O, and 10-15lbs of S. Harvesting a 5 tons per acre alfalfa hay crop is equivalent to removing 260-320lbs of N, 60-80lbs of P2O5, 270-
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production. If left unfertilized, the stand productivity is expected to decline to about 1.25 tons per acre per year. The addition of another 50lbs of actual P, 30lbs of actual K and 10lbs of S would be expected to help maintain the current production levels of 2 tons per acre per year for another three years. Please keep in mind that this scenario is used as an example and that actual amounts of fertilizer should always be based on a soil test. Where pure grass stands are fertilized, the main focus will be on the addition of nitrogen. The expected yield response of grass stands to the addition of nitrogen depends on soil zone and moisture conditions in the year of application. In the dark-brown soil zone it is expected that for each pound of nitrogen applied, dry matter yield increases between 15 to 25lbs. In the black soil zone, each pound of nitrogen is expected to increase dry matter yield by about 20 to 30lbs. Nitrogen fertilizer does not just increase the yield of a grass stand but also boost the protein content of the grass. Please keep in mind that fertilizer responses always depend on species present, soil type, and moisture conditions. Fertilizer is only one piece to the puzzle of a healthy stand and is not a substitute for good management. For more information, contact your local Regional Forage Specialist, or call the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-457-2377.
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and liaison representatives for the event that will celebrate the accomplishments of women in four categories, including young achievers, contributors to the workplace and community and outstanding entrepreneurship. The event lost a major funding partner last year when SaskPower announced the discontinuation of their traditional funding, but Hall said some fresh sponsorship has been found, and is being found, and will be announced soon. In the meantime, adding the Oilwives to the organizational mix will serve as a positive step. “We’re there,” said the Oilwive’s past president Cindy Beaulieu, who will work with current president Bobbi Jo Davis to ensure the Oilwives will fit in as needed. “There is a successful format there, so we’ll be able to follow that. We’ve made a one-year commitment for sure and if it works out we’ll probably be able
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Community safety officers not in Estevan’s near future By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca
A pilot program that provided the community of North Battleford with an alternative for addressing low-risk crime will not be making its way to Estevan any time soon. Called the Community Safety Officer (CSO) program, it’s designed to free up the RCMP and municipal police and allow them to focus on higher impact needs in the community. The Government of Saskatchewan recently
gave communities in the province the green light to apply for the program. Several unanswered questions and a lack of an established CSO presence in southeast Saskatchewan, however, are some of the reasons why the Estevan Police Service and RCMP aren’t applying for a CSO yet. “We have to be cognizant of the fact that a community safety officer wouldn’t replace an existing peace officer,” said Paul Ladouceur, Estevan’s police chief. “It’s always
good to save money and do things more efficiently but we also have to keep our pulse on public safety. “I’m cautiously optimistic and I want to see it roll out in other communities.” He added the CSO program will be presented to the police commissioner and options will be explored for potential future implementations of the program. “I’m never going to say never, but do I see it in the near future? Probably not,” he said.
A lack of adequate staffing has been a minor concern for the Estevan Police Service in the past according to Ladouceur, but he noted the Commissioner’s board has recently done a good job of ensuring their numbers aren’t stretched too thin. For this reason, along with the fact that CSOs would be dealing with a large number of traffic stops, which also happens to be one of the most potentially dangerous scenarios for law enforcement, next to domestic disputes, are why local police
will continue to monitor the program’s progression from the sidelines. “All we have to do is look around where most officers are injured and its usually within these scenarios,” he said, noting the recent death of Kamloops’ RCMP Corporal Jean-René Michaud, a 13-year member of the force, who was shot while conducting a traffic stop. The importance of making sure CSO’s are dealing with low-risk crime and are properly informed and equipped with appro-
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According to recently released Statistics Canada figures, primary energy production in Canada rose 3.3 per cent in 2013 to 17,912 petajoules. This followed a 3.4 per cent increase in 2012. One petajoule equals roughly the amount of energy required to operate the Montreal subway system for one year. Crude oil (44.1 per cent) accounted for the largest proportion of primary energy production in Canada in 2013, followed by natural gas (34.1 per cent), primary electricity (9.7 per cent), total coal (8.6 per cent) as well as gas plant natural gas liquids (3.5 per cent). This was the fourth consecutive year in which crude oil accounted for the largest share of primary energy production, replacing natural gas. Primary energy production corresponds to the production of crude oil, natural gas, primary electricity, total coal and gas plant natural gas liquids. Exports of Canadian energy and energy products increased 3.5 per cent in 2013 to 11,623
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petajoules. In 2013, 58.7 per cent of primary energy produced in Canada was destined for export markets, primarily the United States. Canada exported 75 per cent of its crude oil production in 2013 and 52.4 per cent of its marketable natural gas. Imports of energy decreased 9.9 per cent in 2013 to 3,338 petajoules. Crude oil accounted for 43.9 per cent of imports, followed by natural gas (31.1 per cent), as these two commodities combined for three-quarters of energy-related imports. Canada’s energy consumption increased 2.2 per cent to 8,289 petajoules in 2013, following a 1.5 per cent decrease in 2012. Energy use, final demand, increased in five of six sectors: public administration (+6.0 per cent), agriculture (+5.0 per cent), residential (+4.8 per cent), total transportation (+2.3 per cent) and total industrial (+2.1 per cent). The lone area to experience a decline was the commercial and other institutional sector (-1.2 per cent). Within the total industrial sector, energy consumption increased in total mining, oil and gas extraction (+3.5 per cent), total manufacturing (+1.4 per cent) as well as forestry and logging and support activities (+0.1 per cent). Meanwhile, it declined in construction (-1.2 per cent).
The share of total transportation in 2013 continued to be dominated by energy consumption in retail pump sales (62.6 per cent), followed by road transport and urban transit (16.1 per cent). Pipelines accounted for 5.2 per cent of consumption, while railways made up 3.5 per cent. Refined petroleum products (38.8 per cent) were the main source of energy consumed in Canada in 2013, followed by natural gas (32.6 per cent) and electricity (20.9 per cent). Ontario, Alberta and Quebec continued to account for most of the energy consumed in Canada. In 2013, their combined share of total energy consumption was 75.1 per cent. Alberta has been increasing its share of energy consumption in Canada since 2009. Four provinces recorded lower energy consumption in 2013 compared with 2012. New Brunswick (-14.4 per cent) led the declines, followed by Prince Edward Island (-13.1 per cent), Newfoundland and Labrador (-8.2 per cent) and Nova Scotia (-3.9 per cent). In turn, energy consumption increased in six provinces in 2013, led by a 6.9 per cent gain in Saskatchewan, followed by Alberta (+4.4 per cent), Manitoba (+2.9 per cent), Ontario (+2.4 per cent), British Columbia (+1.5 per cent) and Quebec (+1.5 per cent).
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Streaking back for another run of popularity The once lost art of streaking that was prevalent as an unofficial social sport in the 1970s, is apparently back in vogue in the Energy City. Estevan Police Service officers responded to a call just before midnight on the night of Dec. 13, regarding the appearance of two males in their birthday suits, making an appearance near the Estevan Court House. The callers indicated the two unclad streakers were heading down the lane right near the police station and since one officer had just parked a vehicle in the garage, he stepped out to engage in some surveillance and sure enough, he spotted the two nude men who took off on the run when he called out to them. Since the men were not wearing any shoes, police found it rather easy to track them down. At this point the story got a little fuzzy since police stated the two were “dealt with accordingly,” after they had been correctly identified. It was believed that neither one had proper identification on their person, and in fact, had nothing on their person, including clothing, at the time of the arrest. Police spokesman Const. Craig Bird later informed the Mercury that the two men aged 24 and 25 from Regina and Bienfait had taken the trek on a dare and since there were no other repercussions other than cold
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Senior girls coming off big weekend win By Jordan Baker editor@estevanmercury.ca
The Estevan Comprehensive School student body has something to cheer about heading into the holiday break with the ECS senior girls basketball team coming off a big win on the weekend. The team is coming off a high, taking championship honours at a tournament in Swift Current, besting squads from Yorkton, Swift Current and Moose Jaw and their way to an undefeated tournament record. The championship game saw the Elecs down Moose Jaw Central 56-53. Kristen Skjonsby and Tess Lindquist, who posted 24 points and 18 points, respectively, led the team in the final game. This victory is hot on the heels of a stand-up showing the weekend prior, where the Elecs won the B final in Caronport with a 64-59 victory over their rival Weyburn Eagles in the last game. Coach Jessie Smoliak said the team is young this year, but whatever they lack in experience they make up for in an unselfish eagerness to get the job done. “They played really well together as a team,” Smoliak said about he
The Estevan Comprehensive School’s senior girls basketball team won their tournament in Swift Current over the weekend, a strong showing coming off their B Final victory in a tournament the weekend before. weekend performance. “They passed really well together. The weak side was always open because the girls had quick passes, and they worked the ball around on offence.” In their first game on Friday night against Yorkton Regional, the girls came away with a 49-43 win. Skjonsby had 20 points and six assists. Lindquist posted eight points and was a beast in the paint, recording double digit totals in both offensive and defen-
sive rebounds. Saturday saw the team square off against Swift Current Comprehensive, who they toppled 61-56. In the victory that propelled them to the A final, Skjonsby scored 18 points with nine defensive rebounds, and Lindquist had 14 points and nine defensive rebounds. Kourtney Kobitz posted 10 points, while Macy Earl had eight points, four assists and 10 defensive rebounds. “We knew in the semi
finals against Swift Current we had to be on the boards. We had to rebound, and we did. We out rebounded that team,” said Smoliak, who added the points the team scored off the bench were vital for the team over the weekend. The senior team this year is full of youth and includes four Grade 9 students. The coach hopes that finding some early success this season will mean big gains for the psyche of the team going forward.
Girl’s basketball team face big challenge The Estevan Comprehensive School’s junior girls basketball team was confronted with a number of big lineups and senior players during their annual junior invitational tournament on the weekend, and despite the heightened challenge, still kept games very close. The Elecs lost their first game to Radville 43-41. Mackenzie Park scored a team high 10 points for the host team. The next day, they took on Weyburn Comprehensive School and lost another heartbreaker 51-48. Jasmine McKnight poured in a game high 22 points for the Elecs. Head coach of the Elecs, Kevin Kobitz, said a number of Grade 11s and Grade 12s were playing on the other teams, which resulted in some mismatches on both ends of the floor. Only two Grade 10s are on the Elecs’ roster, one of whom wasn’t playing on the weekend. “The girls did very well considering the competition they faced,” Kobitz said. “We absolutely could have won both of those games.” Assistant head coach for the junior girl’s team, Melissa Holman, said the older players they faced should set a new standard for how the play against other teams their age. “They came across some big girls on the court, hopefully they can use that experience and improve,” she said. The Elecs finished their weekend play with a 33-26 win against Weyburn Junior High. Sammy Wade led the way with nine points. “We were able to run some plays and I saw some great individual talent developing over the weekend,” Kobitz said.
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The Elecs’ Jasyn Monteyne lines up a shot during their invitational tournament on Dec. 18. He noted, however, that their shooting was something that would have to improve. “The team gave all their effort though, which I was really proud of,” he added. Gladmar, who defeated Radville in the final game by a score of 39-36, won the invitational tournament. The ECS junior girl’s basketball team is now preparing for their next tournament in Canora on Jan. 16 and 17.
“This win really just shows the girls that we can do it against competitive teams,” she said, noting the teams they played in the team compete in the 5A or 4A category, above where the Elecs play in 3A. “It was a competitive tournament, which was great. It is definitely a step up from elementary basketball. They’re not selfish at all. They work really well together and support each other on the court and off the court.”
With this success the girls are starting to set their sights on their future in 2015, which includes qualifying for provincials, HOOPLA, and snapping a multi-decades-long drought in the MacLeod Series. “We want to take the MacLeod Series this year. I know the girls are very focused to win the MacLeod Series on our half and the boys are too,” said Smoliak. A basketball rivalry dating back 80 years, the MacLeod Series manifests itself each winter between the ECS senior boys and girls teams squaring off against their Weyburn Eagle counterparts. Smoliak said the teams are looking forward to this year’s four-game match in February that will consist of a home-and-home series for both the boys and girls teams. After winning the series consecutively for a number of decades, ECS has been in a 31-year victory drought. They hope to put an end to it in 2015. The series starts Feb. 4 with the girls and boys in Weyburn and will be followed up with games at ECS the next week. Before that, the senior girls squad will head to a tournament in Weyburn on Jan. 9 and 10.
Bruins lose a pair at home With a pair of losses to finish last week, the CanElson Drilling Estevan Bruins are sitting in third in the Viterra Division with a little more than 20 games left in the schedule to catch up. The Bruins struggled to find the back of the net in a pair of contests at home last week, first being shutout by the Melfort Mustangs 4-0 on Thursday and then suffering a 2-1 shootout loss to the La Ronge Ice Wolves the next night. The Bruins are now eight points behind the Melville Millionaires for first place in the division and six back of the Weyburn Red Wings for second. The scoresheet wasn’t very kind to the Bruins in their tilt against the Mustangs. The Bruins recorded nearly as many penalties as they did shots, as they were outshot 30 to 13, and were penalized for 12 individual infractions. The Mustangs got on the board early in the first with Justin Boyer potting his first on the night about five minutes into the game. He scored a second goal on the power play about seven minutes later just as the penalty clock was ticking down for Wyatt Garagan who went off for high sticking. ⇢ B2 Bruins
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Gold rush in the water for the Sharks Two golds and one silver. Not a bad haul for one weekend in Saskatoon. The Estevan Sharks Water Polo club sent two full teams, the Atom Sharks and the Bantam Girl Sharks, to the provincial tournament in the Hub City. They also had two boys join the EsteToon team, the combined Estevan and Saskatoon team, to add to the fun and success. Despite being the smallest club in terms of membership at the tourney, the Estevan swimmers couldn’t be topped, carrying home gold medals in the Atom and Bantam Girls competition, while the EsteToon team captured the silver. “This was huge for our club as we are the smallest in the province and for us to win was very exciting,” said Melanie Dzeryk, spokeswoman for the Sharks after
they recorded their unprecedented feats. In the Atom division, the team came out of round robin play with one win and a tie coupled with one loss, which put them in third seed going into the finals. “They regrouped on Sunday and found their groove and came away with a huge win against the Weyburn Hurricanes in the semi-finals and then with the great defensive plays of Cameron Gillingham and Logan Dalziel, they flew into the lead with eight goals from Lucas Dzeryk and won the gold against the Saskatoon Pirates, 9-6,” said Dzeryk. Coaches Mona Hack and David Dzeryk said they were very proud of the team since six of the eight players were in their first year of competition. This bodes well for the future, they suggested.
On the female side, in the bantam division, the Sharks dominated throughout the entire tournament. They emerged from the first day of play with three straight wins and advanced directly to the semi-finals against the Hurricanes where they recorded an impressive 15-8 victory. That win took them to the gold medal game. The challenge was made even more difficult as they had to fight off exhaustion due to the fact they were short in numbers and were forced to play without substitutions against the Regina Armadas. However, it appeared as if they refused to use exhaustion as any kind of reason to slow their pace as they outlasted the Regina team 10-4 with Teaghan Hack leading the charge with several goals. This team that has gone undefeated in tournament
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The Estevan Sharks water polo club came away from provincial competition in Saskatoon with two gold medals following some tough games in the pool in the Atom and Bantam girls division. The combined Saskatoon-Estevan boys team grabbed a silver medal in the tournament. Pictured here, Atom Sharks-front: Dylan Pryznyk, Logan Dalziel, Christian Baniulis, Joshua Heleta. Back: Mona Hack (coach); Cameron Gillingham, Maria Baniulis, Katrina Heleta, Lucas Dzeryk, David Dzeryk (coach)
⇠ B1 Mustang defenceman Riley Boomgaarden stretched the lead for the road team 15:39 into the second, while Boyer completed his hat trick with another power play goal 11:21 into the third. A number of fighting majors were handed out in the third period as well with the Bruins’ Lynnden Pastachak throwing fists with Dakota Boutin, and Josh Rieger going toe-to-toe with Sheldon Argent. In net for the Bruins, Tyler Fuhr turned away 26 of 30 shots. Fuhr also got the start for the Friday night game, and while he found himself a little busier, stopping 35 of 36, the Bruins made sure Ice Wolves goaltender Austin Rediron was peppered more than the Mustangs keeper the night before. The Bruins had a better start against La Ronge, with winger Taylor Ross potting his third on the year just under three minutes into the game. While the Bruins posted 29 shots, the remaining traffic put toward Rediron was turned away for the next 57 minutes. Though the Bruins couldn’t stretch
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These members of the Estevan Sharks U14 took home gold medals at the provincial water polo championship in Saskatoon over the weekend. Back row from left, Kim Marshall, coach, Taeghan Hack, Charlotte Andrist and Emily Marshall. Front row from left, Mikayla Hack, Alex Andrist and Josie Andrist. Photos submitted
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play this year, is now casting their eyes toward the second half of the season with their coach Kim Marshall. Logan Marshall and Matthew Getschel, members of the EsteToon squad played well and helped the squad advance to the second round of action by winning one and losing once in the first round of play. They then defeated the Hurricanes 1410 in the semi-final but came up short against the Armadas by a 12-6 count in the gold medal game. Getschel started in goal for all the games and did a remarkable job of keeping the opposing players off the score sheet on several occasions. The Sharks are now slated to take a brief Christmas season break but will begin workouts again in January and will return to regular practice and tournament play early in the new year.
their lead, they manage to keep it through the first period and all of the second. The Ice Wolves, however, got on the board right out of the gate in the third period, with Cole Porter knocking in his eighth of the season, with assists going to Joel Blacquiere and Dave Randall. The teams would remain deadlocked through the third period and a five minute overtime frame before moving to a shootout. In the first round, the Bruins’ Zach Douglas and Ice Wolves’ Blacquiere both scored, followed by a scoreless second round featuring Keegan Allison for the Bruins and Randall. In the third round RT Rice failed to score for the Bruins while Jared Blacquiere knocked in the game winner. The Bruins have now lost five shootouts on the season, the most in the SJHL. The Bruins have a final game before breaking for Christmas. On Dec. 18 they host the Kindersley Klipppers. After the break, the will welcome the Red Wings on Dec. 30 as part of the rivals’ annual home-and-home series on either side of the New Year.
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Brooklyn Dukart fires a shot on goal in first period action.
Taylor Colbow moves in on the Prairie Storm net. Photos by Norm Park
Panthers move up with two weekend wins Moving from third place to at least a tie for first-place in the Saskatchewan Hockey Association’s Female Midget AA division, was a huge lift for the Estevan Power Tech Panthers on the weekend. The Panthers scored a couple of home ice victories, including an impressive 5-2 decision over the once first-place Regina Capitals on Sunday after warming up with a 3-0 blanking of the fourth-place Prairie Storm on Saturday night at Affinity Place. What’s even more promising is the fact that with 14 games played, the Panthers have three games in hand over the Capitals heading into the Christmas break. Brianna Cote recorded the shutout for the home team, stopping all 36 shots, some
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On Sunday, the Panthers rolled to a 3-1 first period lead against the first-place Capitals and added two more in the third, which was answered by one Capital tally, following a scoreless middle frame. Megan LeBlanc scored the opening goal within the first five minutes, with Chapman providing the assist. Kamryn Friars added a power play goal about four minutes later and within another minute, Jenna Kreklewich made it 3-0 before the Caps came back with a goal off the stick of Irelyn Heward. Dukart and Brooklyn Chicoine added to the Estevan lead in the third period before Kacey Hall finally tallied for the Regina team with less than a minute to play
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Estevan Westmoreland Atom AA Bruins outscored Bruins lose back-to-back in Swift Current twice The Estevan Westmoreland Bruins lost back-to-back games on the weekend against the second-seeded Yorkton Sherring Gold Terriers. On Dec. 12, the Bruins fell 7-4 despite a strong two-goal performance by Josh Romanyk. Jackson Berezowski had a hat trick for the Terriers, who went two for two on the power play. The next day, the Bruins got off to a red-hot start, and opened the game up with a 2-0 lead in the first period following goals by Cody Davis and Alex VonSprecken. Less than a minute later, however, Yorkton responded with a goal by Ryder Korczak. The Terriers scored three more
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goals before the end of the period, one of which was shot by Tanner Hoffman, who finished with a hat trick. The second and third periods belonged to the Terriers, who controlled the remainder of the game with a flurry of shots on net. A lone goal by Estevan in the second, scored by Austin Fleck, raised the road team’s goal count to three, but the Bruins ultimately lost 10-3. On Dec. 9, they faced off against the Weyburn Youngfellow Wings in Estevan and despite a late rally in the third period, the Bruins fell 3-2. Ethan Ernst scored all three goals for Weyburn, two of which were unassisted.
The Estevan Atom A&S Bruins didn’t fare that well in their weekend visit to Swift Current, losing twice to the Broncos by scores of 8-2 on Friday and 7-4 on Saturday. Hayden Lavoie and Kaden Chrest notched goals in the first and third period for the Bruins in the Friday night opener while Anthony Wilson, Rylan Williams and Rohan Priebe notched two goals apiece for the Broncos who took a commanding 5-1 lead going into the second period and then coasted to the victory with two more in the second frame, before finally finishing with a lone tally in the third period.
Rylan Silzer was the top point-getter for the home team as he recorded no fewer than five assists. Carson Sabine and McKale Paul were the other Bronco scorers in a game that saw Jared Steinley earn the win in goal for the Broncos. The Bruins made it much closer in the second game with a three-goal outburst in the third period after falling behind 4-1 in the opening 20 minutes. Kayden Chrest scored a couple of goals about seven minutes apart, to help narrow the gap for the Bruins while Nathan Wagstaff notched one goal and added an assist for a two-point game. The other
Estevan goal was scored by Boden Dukart. Mason Fichter had two assists to complete the Bruin scoring. Rhett Dekowny scored twice for Swift Current, while Priebe had one goal and three assists. Also scoring for the Broncos were Wilson, Sabine, Dayne Feicht and Paul. Feicht also recorded an assist for the home side who took a 6-1 lead into the third period only to see the Bruins roar back with the three goal burst that left the visitors a few goals shy of their objective. Estevan took six of the 11 minor penalties handed out in the second contest.
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Bantam Bruins take a home ice split on the weekend By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca
The Estevan TS&M AA bantam Bruins perhaps played one of their best games this season on Saturday night as they demoralized the visiting Saskatoon Stallions by a 7-2 count. The magic didn’t last however, as the second game of a weekend home ice stand saw them lose to the Notre Dame Hounds in a frustrating fashion that ended up with the Hounds doubling up the Bruins 6-3. “We outshot them 4018, yet look at the score,” said a disappointed coach Tom Copeland, referring to the Sunday contest. So to say the loss was a frustrating one, was a big understatement. “They (Notre Dame) usually play a good defensive game, but we should be able to overcome that in the future. We had enough shots, our guys started to press when they got behind and that only made it worse.
Cole Fonstad of the Estevan TS&M Bantam Bruins swept in on goal against the Saskatoon Stallions on Saturday night en route to a 7-2 victory in AA action. Photo by Norm Park They tried to push it up front, almost desperately and it just didn’t work,” Copeland added, noting that the
Canada West loses first game Canada West got off on the wrong foot during the opening of their World Junior A Challenge tournament on Sunday in Kindersley. The team comprised of players from the Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba and B.C Junior A hockey leagues fell 3-2 to Denmark in their first contest. Goals were scored by the BCHL’s Gabe Bast and Tyson Jost. Canada West will attempt to play out of Group B, where they are slotted along with Denmark and Russia. Canada East is in Group A with Switzerland and the United States. Canada West’s complete the two-game round robin schedule on Tuesday night facing off against Russia. Results were not available at press time. Quarterfinals for the tournament will be played today, while semi-final games will go Thursday and the gold medal game will be played on Saturday.
Hounds were beatable, but not on this particular night. What was good for the team, was the Saturday night dominant performance against the Stallions who just couldn’t keep up with the relentless Bruin pace in a contest that was well in hand by the end of the second period. The Bruins took a 3-1 first-period lead on goals by Mason Strutt, Carson Benning and Ethan Smith. Ryder Pierson, Hayden Cutler and Cole Fonstad, notched the second-period goals to add to the Estevan lead with Jake Palmer topping it off with a third-period tally that sealed the deal early. Luke Dyer and Nicholas Clay were the goal getters for the Stallions. Cody Levesque took the victory in net, stopping 26 of the 28 shots sent in
his direction in a game that saw the Stallions start out strongly but then withered under relentless forechecking pressure by the Bruins. “The Saturday game was a good one for us. The scoring was spread out. It showed we have a balanced attack when you get production like that from the second and third lines. I didn’t have to do any knit picking on details either. The guys focused on their transition game. Some have already been coached on this so we’re not having to teach it to all of them. At this stage in their development, the transition game becomes important and they were getting it. Then, on Sunday, they just didn’t respond. They’ve been guilty of that before. They just lacked the energy to finish things off and then got frustrated. But
we have some good guys, some veteran leadership on the team. I know they can respond positively,” Copeland said in summing up the weekend that featured both poles on the emotional scales. Strutt added two assists to go along with his goal on Saturday night, as did Fonstad. Palmer also had a first period assist to add to his third period marker. Also gathering assists were Kersey Reich, Jorden Stein, Dawson Schaff and Hayden Cutler. On Sunday, Reich, Dawson and Schaff were the goal scorers as the Bruins scored once in each period. Trey Stocker provided two assists on Bruin tallies while other assists came from J.D. Gervais, Kade McMillen and Stein. The Hounds took a 2-1
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“If it sounds right when I hear it, I write the notes down and try it out later.”
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Rebecca Duncan, a student at Pleasantdale School in Estevan, is not one of those kids who hangs out and complains about being bored or is content to aimlessly text or tweet. She’s much too busy to fall into those traps. The 10-year-old plays piano, violin and guitar. She loves swimming and is a member of both the synchronized and speed swimming teams when she isn’t on the basketball or volleyball courts or even the football field. She also likes to dance, so her parents Margaret and Bruce slot some time for her there, too. Oh, yes she also likes to sing. In fact, she enjoys singing most of all. She proved her prowess with the vocal chords recently by capturing the gold medal awarded by the Royal Conservatory of Music for being the top young vocalist in the province in her age and class category. “I was surprised, really really surprised when I got that,” she said, her bright eyes sparkling through her dark framed glasses. She’s been singing ever since she could remember and is a well known participant in local fundraising events such as the United Way Telethon, junior choir and school choruses. “When mom gets a break from teaching piano lessons, she’ll get me and we’ll practice singing and maybe do a little piano too,” she said, describing her daily routines, which often aren’t routine at all, but rather spent scurrying from one class or one game to another. She also contends with two younger siblings, another challenge … but not really. Capturing the gold medal during the Royal Conservatory tests was no easy feat, but the hours she has spent with her vocal coach, Meagan Miller, over the past year paid off. The gold medals are awarded to candidates in preparatory A and B classes and in Grades 1 through 10 who achieve the highest mark in their respective province or designated region. In Rebecca’s case, it was all of Saskatchewan. She and her family and Miller traveled to Regina to accept the award. “I felt a few butterflies in the tummy just before, but after I started singing, it was all right,” she said, referring to the test that was taken in Estevan. She scored a near perfect 94 per cent. “I think I messed up a word in the German song, but I just kept on going,” she giggled. She didn’t think she fooled the adjudicator though. “But I really don’t know that language, so I’m not sure what happened,” she added with another smile. For the Conservatory test, she had to
sing three numbers, one in German, one in French and one in English, while the adjudicator marked the height and depth of her vocal range as well as testing her musical knowledge and memory. Learning the songs was a task in itself. Her mom led the way by having her add a little bit each day, or each rehearsal. By layering in the lyrics, she became familiar with each of them. “They challenged me, but they weren’t really hard,” she added with an affirmative nod of the head. After the butterflies subsided, she said she felt a wave of excitement just in the fact that she was finally taking the test and wasn’t totally intimidated, besides her mom, who was accompanying her, was right there. Rebecca is completing her Grade 1 level vocal and she is also at Level 1 in piano theory and is well advanced with that instrument. She is also enjoying her violin lessons and those exams are looming on the nearby horizon. She really doesn’t get tired. OK, there are some days she’ll attack her music lessons with a little less vigour than others, she admits. Again, mom is there to ensure the practice sessions are completed. Rebecca is working at writing some music for piano and voice, too. She said she doesn’t sing along when she plays the piano though. They are still separate entities. She is branching out into this musical composition world though, writing down the tunes that bounce into her head as she further explores her emerging musical world. She composed one song for her grandmother’s birthday, reported her grandmother, Betty Ribling. “If it sounds right when I hear it, I write the notes down and try it out later,” she explained. The Royal Conservatory of Music is one of the largest and most respected music and arts education institutions in the world that provides a definitive standard of excellence in musical education through its curriculum assessments, performances and teacher education programs. Taking this musical adventure in stride, Rebecca said that after she finished her three songs, she wasn’t so sure she had even made the Conservatory’s stringent 80 per cent pass mark. So earning the gold medal was, indeed, a very pleasant surprise. One final question was posed. Why do you prefer singing over all the other musical pursuits? “Well, for one thing, you don’t have to carry any instrument all over the place,” she replied with a big smile. It was a perfect response from a 10-year-old, diminutive in stature, but growing ever larger on the musical scales.
Rebecca Duncan with her voice teacher Meagan Miller.
Rebecca Duncan with her grandmother Betty Ribling after her gold medal presentation.
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Two new exhibits coming to EAGM in 2015 The Estevan Art Gallery and Museum is preparing for a couple of new exhibitions to kick off the 2015 art season in the Energy City. Opening first on Jan. 8 will be Quixotic, an exhibit by artists Susan Bozic and Evan Tyler. Quixotic brings together bodies of work by Bozic and Tyler, who both use store mannequins in their photographic performance works. Bozic’s The Dating Portfolio sees the artist engaged in various romantic situations with Carl, a handsome but stoic mannequin. We are witness to a series of clichéd dates, but it becomes clear that for all the fun, sexiness and glamour, this partnership is wrought with imbalance and inauthenticity. At the Spa follows Evan Tyler’s mannequins,
Ashley and Natalia, during a spa session in Regina. A space intended to create an atmosphere (and sell) dreams of sophistication, health, luxury, mystery and the pursuit of beauty, their presence suggests a level of pretense. As the title of the exhibition suggests, both artists employ the idealistic forms of mannequins to suggest the unattainabilty of the things we desire, and the commodity of happiness. Quixotic will be available at the EAGM until Feb. 28. Meanwhile, I’ll Show You Mine, If You Show Me Yours: Love in the Modern Age explores the intersection between interpretation, invention and expectation when it comes to Internet dating. The exhibit includes the works of Sean Fader, Belinda Harrow, Shannon
Yashcheshen and runs from Jan. 15 to March 6. Each artists’ series in this exhibition, while examining different aspects of this world wide phenomenon, is tied to using the personal to explore an experience that is niche yet universal at the same time. Whether in rural Saskatchewan or one of the largest urban centres of the world, regardless of age, race, gender, or sexual orientation, people are talking about this experience. Using three artists who media, perspective and experiences differ, I’ll Show You Mine, If You Show Me Yours: Love in the Modern Age casts a broad net to initiate a conversation on a topic that is no longer taboo but rather more of the norm. There will be an opening reception for both of these exhibitions on Jan. 15 beginning at 7 p.m.
Art Matte, proud grandfather of Nicholas Matte and long time Estevan resident until his death earlier this year, was always excited and looking forward to the day that we could announce Nick’s graduation from the University of Toronto with his PhD. After ten years of study as an interdisciplinary historian specializing in transgender medicine and activism, Dr. Nicholas Matte was thrilled to be joined by many loved ones, in body and spirit, on Friday, November 21, 2014, to celebrate this very special day.
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Susan Bozic, He let me pick the movie, C-print, 2005. Image courtesy of the artist
60 and Over Club Notes Shirley Graham Santa lifted the little girl up on his lap and asked “what would you like from santa little girl?” She loudly explained “DOWN”! Cribbage winners were: 1st Lyle Dukart 2nd Gary St. Onge 3rd Gordon Loustel My wife was hinting what she wanted for
Christmas. “Something that goes from 0 to 150 in three seconds…” “I bought her a scale, and the fight started!” This is my last chance to get all these “Christmas” stories in, so bear with me. The following is sung to the tune of Santa Claus is Coming to Town: You better not fret, you better not jeer, We’re going to upset tradition this year, Santa’s wife is coming to town, she’s driving the sleigh; she’s running the trip,
She’s wearing the pants and cracking the whip, Santa’s wife is coming to town. She won’t need any reindeer, to pull the sleigh because She wants to show that she’s in charge, So she’s using “Santa Claus” so what’ll we get instead of a tree, The biggest “old bag” you ever did see, Santa’s wife is coming to town. My wish to all, especially my good friends at the 60 and Over Club, is for a very happy holiday season. See you next year!
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We worship because we need it “Google maps” has a “satellite” feature that allows people to see the earth from the air. Take a guess as to what most people do with that feature. If you said, “They use it to look at their own town” you would be close. More specifically, most people use it to look at their own house (At church when I asked “Who has done this?” 80 per cent of the people raised their hands. Those who didn’t don’t use the internet!). Why would you look at your own house? You know what your house looks like! In fact, you are probably sitting in your house while looking at a satellite picture of it! Why do we do things like this? We do it because we are the centre of our own worlds. In other words, I am the most important person to me! I care more about my problems than anyone else’s. My thoughts and ways of doing things are more
“right” than yours because they are mine. Think about this: Who do people talk about most often? Themselves! Left to our own devices, everything revolves “me”. That is why worship is important! Worship is the mechanism that breaks my preoccupation with myself and helps me focus on God. Worship, both private and public, is the thing that kicks me out of the centre of my life and puts God there. When that happens, suddenly I have new values and new goals. More than that, I have a new way of measuring success. Everything changes when we worship. Jesus even modelled this truth for us. In Luke 22 we find him in the Garden of Gethsemane on the night before his crucifixion. He does not want to die. In fact, he is praying for a different way. However,
his prayer and his worship ends where all worship times should end; “Not my will, but yours be done!” (verse 42). Worship was the thing that allowed even the Son of God to refocus and put God’s will at the centre of his life and that is what it ought to do for us as well. As someone once said, “Worship is not our time to rest up and get re-energized so that we can rejoin the rat-race. Rather, worship is the thing that allows us to ignore the rat-race altogether!” Worship puts things in their rightful place. Why do we worship? We do not worship because God needs it; we worship because we do!
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Advent & Christmas Services Thursday, December 18 7:15 p.m. • Service of Lessons and Carols Sunday, December 21 10:30 a.m. • Children’s Christmas Program Wednesday, December 24 7:00 p.m. • Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Thursday, December 25 10:30 a.m. • Divine Service with Holy Communion
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Candlelight Christmas Eve Service Wednesday, December 24 8:00 p.m. Holy Communion CHRISTMAS DAY Thursday, December 25 10a.m. Holy Communion Service of Lessons & Carols Sunday, December 28 10:00 a.m. Pastor Stewart Miller Everyone Welcome! 738 - 2nd Street, Estevan SK Church Office: 306-634-5684
Christmas Day - December 25 10:30 a.m. New Year’s Eve - December 31 7:00 p.m. New Year’s Day - January 1 10:30 a.m.
Greetings from Father Brian Meredith The Roman Catholic Community wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. For more information call 306-634-2190 109 - 12th avenue, estevan, SK
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Obituaries
Donald Edwin Dubray February 3, 1958December 3, 2014 Donald Edwin Dubray, of Bienfait Saskatchewan, formerly of Brandon, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. Donald was born at Russell, Manitoba on February 3,1958. His memory will live on forever in his wife La Vine Hinzman, brother-in-law Lester Hinzman, LaVerne Hinzman (Linda). His stepchildren Angela Fornwald, her children Bryla and Chayton; Robert Fornwald; Christine (Kevin) Mack, children, Taylor, CaliMarie and Leland; Lee Lesy. Don was a very special man with an amazing sense of humor. Don will be missed much and loved beyond words. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com
Clayton Wheeler 1943 - 2014 The family of Clayton Adam Wheeler of Estevan, SK, sadly announces his passing at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Estevan on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at the age of 71 years. Clayton’s memory will be forever cherished by his wife Virginia Wheeler; son Dacan (Roxanne) Wheeler and their children, Dalan, Paige, Brooklyn, Taylor and Araya; daughter Treena (Jim) Pylychaty and their children, Travis (Tiarra and their children, Paizlee and Dierks), Riley, Carlin and Krislyn; sister Roselyn Babcock; mother-in-law Gladys Pukas; inlaws, Josephine (Danny) Longney, Patrick (Isobel) Pukas and Andrew (Bonnie) Pukas; step brother Gerald Gervais; step sister Madeleine Hill, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Floyd Wheeler; mother Fran Wheeler-Gervais; step father George Gervais and step brother Marcel Gervais. In keeping with Clayton’s wishes, a private family funeral service was held and interment took place at the Estevan City Cemetery. Those wishing to make donations in Clayton’s memory may do so directly to the New Estevan Regional Nursing Home, 1201 2nd Street, Estevan, SK, S4A 0M1. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Thank You The family of Clayton Wheeler would like to extend their appreciation to Father Brian Meredith for being at Clayton’s bedside for anointing and for spiritual guidance. Thank you to Dr. Tsoi, Dr. Horri, Donna Kitchen and the nursing staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital for all your care and attention. A special thank for Hall Funeral Services - Dustin Hall, Victor Frank and Shirley Petterson, for every detail for the planning and celebration of Clayton’s life. For Robin, Sylvia and the staff of Houston Pizza who showed such kindness and compassion through our difficult time. With great sincerity we extend our gratitude to family, friends, oilfield personnel, St. Mary’s School staff and the Holy Family Catholic School Division for their acts of kindness through floral tributes, masses, cards and food. For all these gifts we are eternally grateful. May God bless you and best of wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in 2015. -Virginia Wheeler, Dacan and Roxanne Wheeler, Treena and Jim Pylychaty and families
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Helen Irene Marriott March 23, 1922 November 29, 2014 Helen Irene Marriott (nee Stromgren) of Estevan passed away accidently at her home on Saturday, November 29th, 2014 at the age of 92 years. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and still found time to be an avid card player and made time to actively serve in several organizations: a Founding and Charter Member of Estevan’s Oil Wives Club, past-executive member of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary, the St. Joseph’s Hospital Ladies’ Auxiliary, St. John the Baptist Church CWL, Trinity Lutheran Church Circles, the local Senior Centre as well as several Bridge Clubs. She worked hard to help support her large family, and wore many hats in the working phase of her life. She was a waitress in several Estevan cafes, worked at Perry’s Hardware and then later she worked in local dental offices and finally in an optometrist’s office. Helen and her twin sister Hazel were born March 23rd, 1922. They lived on the family farm ten miles north and three miles west of Estevan and attended the local rural school. She married Anton Hagel June 25th, 1943, and five daughters and a son followed. After Anton’s death in December 1963 she worked very hard to raise her family on her own. She faced many challenges including learning to drive a car and succeeded. This was something she did right up till her passing at 92 years of age. She met Ray Marriott and they were married December 29th, 1984. Ray passed away in October 2001. Helen was an avid fan of all sports. She loved curling and cheering for the Riders. Hockey was extra special as many Bruins lived in her “home away from home”. All over the country there are relatives and complete strangers who have enjoyed great home cooked meals and a welcome place to stay. She loved her family dearly and all felt special in her eyes, and she continuously shared her talents with all the handmade crocheted and knitted goodies they received. She will be greatly missed at family gatherings. Helen is survived by her children, Phyllis (Gary) Katrusik, Donna Sinclair, Gail Fox, Diane (Jack) Olson-Messham, Margaret (Garry) Moore and Ron (Bev) Hagel; twenty-two grandchildren and thirty-nine great grandchildren; twin sister Hazel Baker and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husbands, Anton Hagel and Ray Marriott; a daughter Sharon (in infancy); son-in-law Rick Olson and grandson Bradley Olson; parents, Peter and Annie Stromgren; and siblings, Gladys Saxon, Olive Bohan and Wilfred Stromgren. A Heartfelt Thank You from the Family The family of Helen Marriott would like to thank all of our family and friends who sent flowers, food, cards, phone calls, emails, tributes and donations in her memory. Special thanks to Emergency Services Responders, Estevan Police Service, Dr. Akinsete, and St. Joseph’s ER Hospital staff. Their caring efforts were greatly appreciated. To Halls Funeral Service, thank you Doug Third for your words and prayers, Dustin Hall for your beautiful voice and music, and everyone else for your help at this difficult time. Thanks also to Pastor Stewart Miller, the Trinity Lutheran Church Singers and Choir, the readers Michelle Olson, Marsha Getz, LauraLee Katrusik, eulogist Rhonda Bashnick, the pall bearers John Ross, Troy Tilbury, Randy Nimmo, Kirby Bashnick, Greg Himmelspach, and Gary Katrusik Jr. We were touched to see the Oil Wives Club and Hospital Ladies Auxiliary honour guards. Also thanks to the ladies of Trinity Lutheran Church who prepared the lunch. She loved us all and will be greatly missed. In Helen’s memory consider donations in lieu of flowers to the St. Joseph’s Health Care Auxiliary or to Trinity Lutheran Church.
Lynn Karst 1929 - 2014 Lynn Karst, late of Estevan, passed away accidentally on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at the age of 85 years. Lynn’s memory will be forever cherished by his wife Lois Karst; son Dale (Karen) Karst; daughter Karen (Doug) Percival; grandchildren, Celestine (Corey) VanEnglen, Cole (Nicki) Karst (and their daughter Hadley) and Jenny Wiggett; siblings, Joyce Yelich, Albert (Adella) Karst and Elaine (Ron) Mann and their families, as well as numerous friends. A Funeral Service was held on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Estevan, with Rev. Brenna Nickel officiating. Interment followed at the Estevan City Cemetery. Those so wishing may make donations to a charity of choice in Lynn’s memory. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Thank You The family of Lynn Karst would like to thank the RCMP, Estevan City Police, St. Joseph’s Hospital Emergency staff and Victim Services following Lynn’s accident. The support and condolences offered by many friends and family during this time have been greatly appreciated. Many flower arrangements, food baskets and baking were received and were also appreciated. Monetary donations have been forwarded to the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation. We would also like to thank Senchuk Ford for their generosity. Thank you as well to Reverend Brenna Nickel from St. Paul’s United Church; Trinity Lutheran Church for the offering the use of their facility and the ladies of St. Giles Anglican Church for providing the luncheon following the funeral. Thank you to Hall Funeral Services for the funeral arrangements and guidance. Thank you to Ray Frehlick for speaking at the funeral and relating some of Lynn’s oilfield history. His words confirm what we all know to be true - Lynn was a one of a kind guy.
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St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
“Equipping God’s people to think biblically, to live godly, and to serve effectively – influencing our world for Christ”
Isabelle & Souris Reverend Randy Kleemola Phone: 306-634-2024 email: st.peters@accesscomm.ca
1202 - 2nd Street Phone: 306-634-3761
Pastor: Josh Permann Sunday:Worship 11:00 a.m. Weekly: Prayer Meeting
www.estevangospelchapel.ca An Associated Gospel Church
St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church Corner 12th Avenue & 2nd Street
Phone: 306-634-2190
Fax: 306-634-6845
Pastor: Father Brian Meredith MASSES: Saturday: 7:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
St. Giles
Anglican Church Parish of Estevan 317-12th Avenue
Sunday Worship: 8:00 & 10:00 am September - May Children’s Sunday School: 10:00 am The Rev. Mark Osborne ALL ARE WELCOME! Church Office: 306-634-4113 www.estevananglican.com
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ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH
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Corner of 14th Avenue & 3rd Street Phone: 306-634-2885 – Fax: 306-636-2611
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St. Joseph’s Prayer Centre Everyone welcome to join our daily prayers, inspirational Bible DVD viewings and lively discussions 2 - 4 pm Monday - Friday Series topics change monthly Call for more information 1033 3rd Street Estevan
306-634-9191
1302 - 8th Street, Estevan
Tim Pippus
Office: 306-634-3116 Sunday Services:
Bible Class - 10:00 a.m. – Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship - 7 p.m. Wednesday Meeting - 7 p.m.
Free Clothing Outlet
First & Third Thursday of Each Month - 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
THE SALVATION ARMY
ESTEVAN COMMUNITY CHURCH 1107 - 4th Street Phone: 306-634-2074 www.facebook.com/salvationarmyestevan Youth Program Wed. 6:30- 8:00 pm
Pastors: Lieuts. Brian & June Bobolo SUNDAY: 11:00 a.m. Worship Service with Children’s Program
Church of God
Pursuing God Building Relationships Impacting Lives
1920 Wellock Road, Estevan • (306) 634-7955 www.estevancog.com Estevan Church of God 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship with Children’s Ministries & Nursery.
7:30 p.m. Fridays theGROVE Youth Ministries
Please call us or visit our website for more information about other ministries and events.
Trinity Lutheran Church E.L.C.I.C.
Sunday Worship & Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
Come and Worship With Us
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Church Office: 306-634-5684
ALL ARE WELCOME email: trinity.luth@sasktel.net • www.etlc.ca
His Glory Bible Church
(Light of Life Ministries International) Join us in Glorious Praise and Worship With: Pastors Dr. and Mrs. Jimi Akinsete Where: Westview School When: 10am on Sundays Experience Healing, Deliverance and Breakthroughs
Sunday Worship 10:30am
Nursery and Children’s Ministries available Sunday School at 9:30am Friday Night Youth 7:30pm (Gr. 7-12) Children’s Clubs - Wednesdays: 7:00-8:00pm
140 King Street (accross from Staples) www.estevanalliancechurch.com /estevanalliance 306 634 2601
Lead Pastor: Rev. Jim Kedge
Pastor: Waylon Klix
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ORLOWSKI LAW OFFICE Barrister & Solicitor
Stephen J. Orlowski, B.Ed., LL.B.
Barristers & Solicitors Paul D. Elash, B.A., LL.B. Aaron Ludwig, B.Sc., LL.B.
1215 - 5th Street, Estevan
Phone: 306-634-3353
Fax: 306-634-7714
orlowski.law@sasktel.net
Branch offices at: Arcola Redvers Carnduff Arcola Agencies Carlsen Bldg. Carnduff Agencies Bldg. Wednesday A.M. Wednesday P.M. Thursday P.M. Phone: 306-455-2277 Phone: 306-452-3377 Phone: 306-482-4077
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Reynold Bert Certified Financial Planner
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Authorized Dealer Darrell Zimmer Ph. 306-584-2713
Hearing Services • Hearing Assessment • Hearing Aids
• Batteries • Industrial Testing • Repairs
• Ear Wax Removal • Custom Hearing Protection
Jacquie Mvula, M.S., R Aud Clinical Audiologist, Owner
#105 - 418 Kensington Avenue, Estevan, SK • (306) 636-EARS (3277) Across from the Co-op Gas Bar • Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 - 4:00
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Careers
HYDROVAC OPERATORS WANTED AND SWAMPERS HYDROVAC OPERATORS
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For more information call: required Ground Disturbance Trevor at: 306-483-7777 or • Operators must possess at least class Kim at: 306-483-7722 3A driver's Email resume to: license • Living accommodation available extremeexcavating@hotmail.com or fax to: 306-483-2082
You must love working with people and have great communication skills. Full time hours
Enthusiastic person needed to join our progressive dental team as a
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December Sunday
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Experience something more. 400 King Street, Estevan, SK 306-634-2444
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NOTICE OF STATEMENT OF DISSOLUTION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS take notice that the members of The Benson Recreational Co-operative Association on the 14th, day of November, 2014, passed a Special Resolution authorizing the voluntary dissolution of the said co-operative under the provisions of The Co-operatives Act, 1996 and the resolution was approved November 20, 2014, by the Registrar of the Co-Operatives pursuant to Section 162 of the Act. Further take notice that: Laureen Keating of Benson, Saskatchewan, Michelle Lemcke of Benson, Saskatchewan and Chantel Walsh of Estevan, Saskatchewan, were appointed Liquidators and hereby serves notice to any person indebted to the co-operative to make payment the Liquidators, and any person possessing property of the co-operative to deliver it to the Liquidators within 30 days of this notice. Additionally, persons having claims against the co-operative are hereby notified that such claims accopmpanied by proof of claim must be filed with the Liquidators within two month of the date of this notice after which time the property of the co-operative will be distributed in accordance with the resolution to dissolve, having regard to the claims of which the Liquidators have notice.
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Our hours for the Holiday will be: December 24th - closed at 4pm December 25th - closed all day
Monday, December 22
All Massana PJ’s
Moccassins all $15 off
Mens and ladies clothing, shoes, accessories and more!
Pre - Boxing Day Sale • One Day Only
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December 26th - closed all day December 27th - open 10am - 6pm
All sales final, credit on account for returns with receipts and must have tags
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• Brand Name Fashions • Accessories & so much more December 28th - closed all day December 29&30 - open 10am - 6pm
Merry Christmas! And a Happy New Year! Have a safe and wonderful Christmas holiday from all of us, Pat, Susan and Staff
December 31st - open 10am - 4pm January 1st - closed all day
(Sisters Trends will be closed Dec. 25, 26 for family time)
Career Opportunities
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306-634-2654
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for 160 papers, Abbott, Brooks and Petterson. Earn $32.00 each delivery.
for 160 papers. 1200 & 1300 blocks of 7, 8 & 9 Street. Earn $43.20 each delivery.
Papers are delivered to your door for delivery to your customers. No collecting. We have a monthly $100 draw for all our carriers. If interested in becoming a part of our newspaper carrier force please call Gayle at
306-634-2654
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Merry Christmas!
CITY PAGE 1102 4TH STREET • ESTEVAN, SK 306 • 634 • 1800
Parking on Public Streets
Residents are reminded that the Traffic Bylaw 89-1294 prohibits parking unattached trailers on any City Street or blocking sidewalks.
24.
PARKING TIMES
(a) No person shall park a vehicle on any highway for more than twentyfour (24) consecutive hours.
15.
LOTS FOR SALE CITY OF ESTEVAN GLEN PETERSON INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS PARK
PARKING AN UNLICENSED MOTOR VEHICLE
No owner of a motor vehicle shall permit the vehicle to be parked on a highway unless there is displayed thereon a licence plate for the current year issued by The Highway Traffic Board of the Province of Saskatachewan or by the government of another province, state or country Please contact Judy Pilloud City Clerk 634-1852 if you have any questions regarding either of these bylaws in full. Property Tax Reminder
The City of Estevan reminds property owners that the due date for payment of 2014 property taxes is December 31, 2014. Please be advised all outstanding Property Tax Accounts as at January 1, 2015 will have a 10% Penalty added. 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 be made on-line / or at your financial institution TIPPS The City of Estevan now offers (TIPPS) tax installment payment plan service. TIPPS allows property owners to 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 and will begin January 1, 2015. TIPPS applications forms are available at City Hall or by visiting our website at www.estevan.ca . How do I apply for the TIPPS Program? · Any outstanding Property Tax amounts must be paid in full, prior to the start of the TIPPS Program. · Complete the application form and return it with a void cheque or pre-authorization form. Please submit form prior to December 31, 2014 for the 2015 Tax year. · If you pay Principal, Interest, and Taxes (PIT) to a mortgage company, you must end this arrangement before joining TIPPS.
‘SINGLE FAMILY’ RESIDENTIAL LOTS FOR SALE ‘ ROYAL HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION-PHASE 3’
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