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SEIU Upcoming budget OK’d by council rejects contract offer

By Jordan Baker

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The Services Employees’ International Union (SEIU) has solidly rejected the South East Cornerstone Public School Division’s final offer of a proposed contract and has now requested the services of a conciliator.

After soundly rejecting the latest offer by a significant margin, about 260 Cornerstone employees are looking for a new direction to negotiations, said SEIU-West president Barbara Cape, who spoke with the Mercury on Jan. 26 following the tabulation of the votes.

Although she was not able to reveal the exact voting numbers or percentage, Cape said the rejection margin was significant and the voter turnout among the membership was also strong as they realized “the seriousness of this situation to the membership.”

Cape gave assurances that while the vote gave the union members a mandate to strike, they were still a long way from taking any work-related action.

“This application for a conciliator is just Step 2 in a long process,” she said.

Shelley Toth, chief financial officer for Cornerstone, said that they too, had forwarded a letter to the provincial Labour Minister requesting the appointment of a conciliator because the offer that was rejected, had been Cornerstone’s final.

What could make the situation a little messy is the fact that a good faction of Cornerstone’s other ⇢ A2 SEIU

At a special budget meeting on Monday evening, Estevan city council approved the budget proposal with only minor changes.

The budget will see the City cut one per cent from its general operating budget, reducing it to $23.2 million in 2015, while coun-

cil approved accumulating another $5 million in debt, and investing another $7.9 million in capital spending to cover a number of projects the City has either previously committed to or must complete in 2015.

Among those projects is a $5 million refurbishment of runways and taxiways at the Estevan Municipal Airport. The province has committed 60 per

cent of that project’s cost through the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program, and that funding expires in August.

Another $1.2 million will be put toward completing roadwork on Sixth Street and Souris Avenue, which had been committed to previously as part of the Highway 47 North road repairs.

Council approved a

seven per cent increase to the mill rate, moving the City to 11.8 mills, along with a new library levy of 0.35 mills and a continuation of the health levy, set at 2.55 mills.

The mill rate increase will mean about $120 in additional tax payments for a typical household in the coming year. The library levy set at 3.18 per cent, will equate to roughly $70

per year for the same household. Those figures are based on a residential property valued at $280,000.

There were questions raised by council about the need to continue the health levy. It was set to raise the City funding of $1.3 million for the Hearthstone Campaign and a new nursing home in Estevan. With Hearthstone reaching its ⇢ A2 Council

Spirit of Burns The Drewitz School of Dance put on a show during Robert Burns Night at the Wylie-Mitchell Hall on Jan. 24. Photo by Alex Coop.

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Construction pace in RM slowing down The construction pace in the RM of Estevan slowed down considerably in 2014 compared with the frantic record-setting rate of 2013, according to figures released by the rural municipality last week.

The pull back in the RM reflected the same situation that existed in the city of Estevan for the past two years.

Bill Fowler, engineer-

ing services manager for the RM of Estevan, noted the building permit value in the local rural municipality amounted to just under $10.76 million this past year while in 2013, the construction evaluation was just over $35.86 million.

In 2014, the RM issued 34 building permits compared with 53 in 2013 with 16 of the 2014 permits

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being for residential dwellings, while 26 of the permits were for residences in 2013.

The 16 residential permits issued in 2014 carried a value of $3.94 million, while another eight permits were granted for residential accessory buildings valued at just over $557,000. Ten permits were for commercial facilities valued at $6.25 million.

The RM also issued

three development permits for farm building in 2014, all of which were post frame structures.

The value of the 26 residential construction projects in 2013 amounted to $8.62 million and another 11 permits were offered up for accessory buildings, valued at $1.1 million. The 16 commercial buildings that went up in the RM

of Estevan in 2013 had a permit value of just under $26.15 million.

In 2013, the RM issued six development permits for post frame buildings.

As reported in last week’s issue, building permit values also dropped within the city of Estevan, moving down from $58.8 million in 2013 to just under $35 million in 2014.

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Council amends rate increase for trash pickup ect itself, and will be reimbursed $3.2 million later. Because of that, the debt was considered necessary.

Ludwig said this is a one-year situation for the City, and they don’t expect to find themselves in a similar situation next

“It was a tough decision, because this council is committed to debt reduction.”

– Mayor Roy Ludwig regarding the issuance of new debt “It was a tough decision, because this council is committed to debt reduction,” said Ludwig, who noted there is now a “blip” in that plan. “This was a turning point this year. The focus will be resumed on debt reduction.”

The word from the City was that for the majority of capital spending in 2015, the City’s hands were tied, either legally, legislatively or because funding was about to expire. Additional borrowing has been designed to cover those costs.

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year. “ We b e l i e v e w h a t we’re forecasting now will happen. The focus will be riveted on debt reduction, and we absolutely see that

happening moving forward,” added the mayor.

However, City Manager Amber Smale noted there are new landfill regulations expected in 2016, and they don’t know what those might mean. She also noted the City has submitted a number of applications to the federal New Canada Building Fund seeking funding. If one or more of those are approved, the City will have to act and be able to fund its third of the project.

While the City is hopeful for funding, Smale said even if a project is approved, it may not have to be completed in 2016.

She expressed some caution about saying never, noting, “You don’t

Mayor Roy Ludwig want to say in the next five years you don’t have to take out debt, because you might.”

One fee increase that came under scrutiny was the proposed increase in garbage and recycling

A1 unionized non-teacher employees, who are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees have already agreed to a contract that was similar in time and scope to the one that has now been rejected by their SEIU counterparts.

The offer presented to SEIU was a two-year deal with a two per cent hike in wages for each of those years. The last contract expired in August, 2014.

The two unions represent employees such as bus drivers, administrative support services, cafeteria staff, caretakers and maintenance staffers as well as educational assistants,

among others.

“Disruption of service would be the last resort, but we don’t want to see people treated unfairly either,” said Cape.

Toth said she and others in her department were not aware as to how long it will take for the ministry to appoint a conciliator so the two sides can get back to negotiations. Until then, the employees will continue to work under the details provided in the previous contract.

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Toth said both sides will have to remain in “waiting mode” until they hear from the Labour Ministry regarding their dual request for the appointment of a conciliator.

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qualified people. Other industries are paying more for qualified people so we’re losing them to other interests,” said Cape.

“We still have a number of avenues to go down yet, that’s why I can give assurances there will not be any job action … yet.”

Cape said SEIU and Cornerstone have now exchanged correspondence regarding the latest outcome and she said she is certain that other school divisions, like Chinook, in the southwest area, which is also in a bargaining position, are keeping a close eye on what transpires at Cornerstone.

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fees, which were recommended to increase from $5 to $10 per month.

Coun. Greg Hoffort asked why that service fee was set to double.

The fee was increasing because the City wasn’t breaking even on the program, which is contracted to Regens Disposal Ltd. Hoffort suggested a smaller increase in 2015 would be more appropriate with the potential to go up to $10 in future years, if or when, it’s deemed necessary.

Council ultimately decided that fee would increase to $8 per month.

The landfill tipping fee, however, was set to increase from $5 to $10.

Water consumption rates will also be increasing by 10 per cent.

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A1 $8 million target at the end of 2014, there was a question regarding the need for that levy to continue.

Mayor Roy Ludwig noted it was continuing because the $1.3 million hadn’t yet been raised, even though it had been committed to and tabulated in Hearthstone’s grand total.

Looking at debt, the City is projecting to make principle payments of $3.76 million in 2015, and continuing on a similar schedule over the next five years. By 2019, the City expects to have less than $14 million remaining to pay.

With $5 million in new debt the City is adding this year, City Treasurer Jeff Ward noted Estevan would net increase the public debt by about $1.3 million, factoring in debt payments.

Ludwig said council has been deliberating all year about the City’s debt load. This debt issuance is in large part because of the $5 million project at the airport. The City must finance the proj-

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People had no trouble finding a partner and dancing to the music on Jan. 24 during the Robert Burns Night at the Wylie-Mitchell Hall in Estevan.

Members of the Drewitz School of Dance, under the direction of Lorie-Gay Drewitz Gallaway, danced to the pipes and drums.

For the first time in the event’s history, the PPCLI Pipes and Drums were accompanied by the Kilted Wind Pipe Band, which consists of former army cadet members.

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The music was loud, the cheeks were rosy and the spirit of Scottish poet Robert Burns was alive and well at the Wylie-Mitchell Hall in Estevan.

The 37th Burns Night, sponsored by the 2901 Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Elks Army Cadet Corps in Estevan provided hundreds of Estevanites with plenty of food and entertainment.

“I look forward to this every year,” said Troy LeB-

lanc, president of the Estevan Royal Legion. “It’s a tradition where I get a little bit of taste of home.”

The PPCLI Pipes and Drums once again delivered the bagpipes and drums, but for the first time, the Kilted Wind Pipe Band, which consists of former army cadet members, accompanied them.

“They were quite fired up,” said retired Capt. Robert Rooks, who was the night’s Master of Ceremonies.

Rooks reminisced about the first Burns night

in 1977 and acknowledged the exponential growth of the event.

“It’s become more of a family night out,” he said, adding it’s an ideal event for the pipers to prepare for during an otherwise quiet section of the year.

“It’s a perfect event for the middle of winter,” Rooks said.

The Drewitz School of Dance, under the direction of Lorie-Gay Drewitz Gallaway performed several times for the packed facility and was met with a round of applause each

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Following the ceremonial procedures that kick started the event, the Estevan Elks, represented by Ray Walton, presented the cadets with a cheque for $3,000.

Dyana Wright read the Immortal Memories of Robert Burns, noting how in Russia, he was also known as the “People’s Poet.”

“His voyage in life was a grand one,” she said.

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Canvassers ready to assist

By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca

Canvassers for the Heart and Stroke Foundation are ready to go doorto-door.

Following a brief meeting at the Estevan Public Library on Jan. 25 lead by the foundation’s campaign co-ordinator for Estevan, Tamara Bloor, canvassers were provided with their donation kits and some additional resources.

“In the past, one of the things canvassers gave us feedback on was that they wanted information prior to going out on their route so they can answer any questions citizens around town may have,” Bloor said.

She noted residents

have inquired about how money is used.

Bloor said examples of the money going back into the community can be seen in Estevan.

“It’s nice to be able to say we have two automated external defibrillators in Estevan placed here by the Heart and Stroke Foundation,” she said.

According to Bloor, about 60 per cent of the campaign’s needs have been filled in Estevan when it comes to canvassers. She said she’s working closely with Estevan Comprehensive School to recruit students by February. Canvassing would go towards their community hours.

“We’re definitely accepting new and old can-

First-time canvassers Christine Stephany (right) and Roberta DeRosier (left) were at a meeting organized by campaign co-ordinator Tamara Bloor (centre) for the Estevan branch of the Heart and Stroke Foundation. vassers alike,” she added.

At the moment, Nutter ’s Bulk and Natural Food is the lone business that is selling red paper hearts. Nutter’s donated healthy snacks for the

meeting as well.

Bloor acknowledged the partnership with the Estevan Bruins and praised them for their support. A total of $14,605 was raised through the

jersey, silent and online auctions.

“It’s fantastic, I really believe people got behind the cause because of Nick Egan,” Bloor said. “He was coached by many

individuals and a lot of his teammates still live in the city.”

The former Bruins defensemen passed away early August, 2014 after suffering a heart attack.

Social housing will link rent with income

By Jordan Baker editor@estevanmercury.ca

The provincial government is getting out of the affordable housing business after an announcement last week that it would move exclusively to its social housing programs.

Beginning March 1, anyone who applies for government-owned rental housing in urban centres will only be eligible for the Social Housing Rental Program, as the Affordable Housing Rental Program will be phased out.

The biggest changes for those enrolled or seeking to enroll in the programs will come down to who falls into the top priorities and how much rent will be paid by those in the program.

Under the new social housing program, tenants will pay a rent of 30 per cent of their household income.

That scale gets away from rent in the affordable housing program that was fixed and tied more closely to the market rental rates, where the rent was set slightly below.

In Estevan, there are already 255 social housing units. It is the other 42 affordable housing units that will be subject to the change. Those living in af-

fordable housing are being encouraged to transition to social housing, which they will have to apply for.

Those who remain in affordable housing will see their rents increase, with the government submitting its first notice to raise rents by $100 per month beginning in 2016.

Once an affordable housing unit is no longer

“The social housing program targets the greatest need,” said the minister, who added that the rent set at 30 per cent of income may be adjusted to account for seniors, people with disabilities and the size of the family.

Looking at Estevan’s 42 affordable units, Harpauer said that because of the design of the programs,

“For our existing units across the province there will be one program when you go to apply. It will be easier to understand. It won’t be as confusing as having these two different programs.”

– Donna Harpauer occupied by the current tenant, it will move into the social housing program.

Donna Harpauer, social services minister and minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, told the Mercury last week that change is intended to ensure the most needy are able to access the program.

some of the residents with higher income levels may move out of those units, which would free them up for greater social housing in the city.

“We’ll be monitoring as we go forward as to how successful this is in freeing up units for those more in need,” she said.

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able housing program, acceptance was based on a first-come, first-served basis, where income was the primary criteria for acceptance. Prioritization of applicants will now be based on a myriad of circumstances, including the safety and condition of the household’s existing dwelling, whether the current home is overcrowded, and further consideration for those who are homeless or victims of domestic abuse.

David Forbes, NDP Social Services critic, noted that social housing was important to serve the most vulnerable, but said eliminating the affordable housing units may leave too many struggling people without options.

“There are a lot of families that are working, but struggling to make ends meet, and they need that affordable housing option,” he said.

“This government should have been trying to build enough affordable housing to give families a fair shot at success. Instead, they’re trying to duck this responsibility, and that’s so out of touch with what Saskatchewan needs.”

About half of those living in the affordable housing program would see rent

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decreases if they transition to social housing. The other half would see an increase.

“Some may be taken right through to the max rent because their income, quite frankly, is higher than our social housing program allows,” said Harpauer.

The NDP, however, expressed concern that thousands of struggling low-income families who have previously qualified for affordable housing will have nowhere to turn.

The government said that about 600 of the 2,700 units in the Affordable Housing Rental Program have what they deem “sufficient” income to afford housing on the market.

About 15 of those households have incomes that exceed $100,000 per year.

The social housing program will accept household incomes as high as $55,000.

“I think we are responsible for the most vulnerable,” said Harpauer.

The move to one program is also one of efficiency and simplicity.

“We’re trying to collapse the affordable housing programs,” Harpauer noted. “For our existing units across the province there will be one program when you go to apply. It will be easier to understand.

It won’t be as confusing as having these two different programs.”

These changes don’t impact the affordable housing incentive programs the government has with developers.

“The government introduced a lot of programs to stimulate growth of housing within our province, both in direct building and also in incentives for developers to build more affordable housing,” said Harpauer. “That’s because we had such a crunch, and you definitely experienced it in Estevan of low vacancy. We’re now looking at a much healthier market, pretty much across the province.”

A report released last fall and reported in the Mercury found vacancy rates had increased in nearly every city in Saskatchewan and were above three per cent. In Estevan, the vacancy rate increased from 1.8 per cent to more than 12 per cent in just a year.

Harpauer said the province’s focus will move to making their existing units more affordable rather than increasing how many affordable units will be under the umbrella of the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation.

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Emphasis on drugs continues EPS strategic planning meeting outlines next steps

By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca

The recent large seizure of guns and drugs by police across Saskatchewan and Alberta hasn’t hindered the Estevan Police Service’s plans to put an end to the drug activity in Estevan, a point of emphasis that Estevan police Chief Paul Ladouceur has stressed since he took over as police chief in March, last year.

“We know some of that spinoff is making its way to our community,” he said, referring to the bust known as project FORSETI that put a large dent into the criminal operations performed by the Hells Angels and Fallen Saints.

A slight delay, however, is all that’s been accomplished Ladouceur said, and it won’t be long until new suppliers fill the void. “(Saskatoon Police) did a fantastic job, it was a fantastic sweep and it definitely put a dent in it, but now who’s going to come out of the woodwork to fill that gap is the question we have to be ready for,” Ladouceur said. “It’s no different from when a pizza shop closes, another one is waiting on the back door step.”

Last week’s strategic planning meeting outlined where police currently stand when it comes to establishing new resources and networks to combat the transient drug activity

in the Energy City, and the police chief said everything is going according to plan.

“We’re right on target for where we want to be in 2015,” he said.

“I think if anything, it makes people more cautious and secretive in their activities because they’re aware police are on to them and actively investigating

“I think if anything, it makes people more cautious and secretive in their activities because they’re aware police are on to them and actively investigating them,”

– EPS Chief Paul Ladouceur

According to Ladouceur the new drug intelligence unit has been finalized and will now begin to work closely with neighbouring agencies in and out of the province.

The new Containment Warrant Entry Team, whose formation began last September, is in the midst of a selection process.

Potential candidates recently finished the physical component of their training. A shooting exercise and a vigorous interview process will follow, both of which will be completed by the end of February when the team is finalized and ready to enter the field.

Ladoucuer said criminals are well aware of the increased emphasis on drugs and when a large bust like the one in Saskatoon takes place, it makes them assess the situation more closely, but doesn’t deter them from making moves.

them,” he said.

Ladouceur attributed some of the drive drug traffickers and suppliers have despite large seizures to the expanding capabilities of the Internet and social media.

“It’s quicker to replace those spots today with the Internet and cellphones,” he said. “(Criminal) networks are far better today than they were 50 years ago when it comes to trafficking and accessing products.”

Items like throw phones and pay-as-you-go phones are popular items of a prominent drug supplier’s repertoire, allowing them to remain largely undetected. Ladouceur said police continue to develop their digital and technological capabilities as well, with some of that development aimed at social media.

Monitoring social media activity is a part of the police routine, but Ladouceur said covering it all is nearly

impossible.

“Obviously we have our techniques … but we will rely on the public to inform us if they see something out of the norm,” he explained, noting a social media picture of someone holding a gun, for example, is an item he would expect would be reported to the police if they hadn’t caught sight of it already.

“If people don’t think we’re not monitoring those things they’re dreaming,” Ladoucuer said.

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According to SGI figures, there were 381 offences related to either alcohol or drug use while driving, and those included 38 zero blood alcohol content (BAC) offences for new drivers, 79 low BAC offences, between .04 and

.08, and 264 high BAC Criminal Code charges.

For drivers under 19 years of age, and for all drivers in the graduated driver licensing program and motorcycle graduated licensing programs, there is a zero tolerance policy regarding alcohol and drug use.

During December, police also issued 1,847 speeding tickets along with 135 tickets for cellphone

use while driving and 171 tickets to people no using a seatbelt, car seat or booster seat.

Given the numbers, SGI noted in a press release that everyone should plan a safe ride home by choosing a designated driver, calling a cab, friend or family member and using a designated driving service.

SGI also has a SafeRide app to help keep track of all available options.

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Budget is about debt, programming Now that we’ve all digested the City of Estevan’s budget proposal and city council has voted to approve it, it’s clear to the Mercury, this budget consists of good and bad.

The bad encompasses the two things that stand out the most: the mill rate increase and the debt issuance. The good is less obvious, but it involves programming and a plan that goes beyond the next fiscal year.

First, though, the bad.

A seven per cent increase to the mill rate is a fraction of the increases seen in the past two years, but it will still leave taxpayers dreaming of what a year might be like with a jump of less than five per cent.

As City Manager Amber Smale said about running the city without a tax increase in a growing city that still needs to play catch up, it would mean cuts to programming. It would mean projects would go another year uncompleted. The City’s expenses are going up, but it’s still nice to see a slight decrease in spending from the general operating fund.

Taking on $5 million of debt is more of a head scratcher. The City and mayor

Prairie Perspective MURRAY MANDRYK Murray Mandryk is a political columnist with the Leader Post

Some good economic news,maybe By now you’ve likely had it with the bad news and may be in the mood for some good news.

After all, it’s been a typical Saskatchewan winter where the warm spells don’t last long enough and the cold snaps seem to go on and on.

There is still lots to grumble about on coffee row over a crop that took forever to get off and just as long to get to market.

Heck, the railways have hardly gotten the 2013 crop — the bumper crop that should have sold for solid prices — to market.

And now there is all this talk about lay-offs in the oil patch because of crude falling below $50 US a barrel. Certainly, a provincial government scrambling for cash is looking at every way to make up for lost revenue. Besides less for roads, schools

have been touting a rigid plan to pay off an escalating debt at a pace of between $3 million and $4 million each year, so most of us are left asking why?

With the debt payments the City will be making this coming year, the net increase to the debt will be about $1.3 million and is expected to put the City one year back from its previous debtfree target.

What is it that steered the City off the debt payment tracks and back onto the debt accumulation? Well, there are a number of things the City must do in order to be considered “legislatively” or “legally” compliant.

That includes work at the Estevan landfill, some of which Mayor Roy Ludwig noted has been put off year after year.

Some of this new debt is the cost of tardiness and buck passing, and we hope the result is some lesson learning. Savings from years ago don’t do anybody much good today, when the best option is more debt.

While we still may be suffering because of previous councils and administrators who are no longer in charge, we expect the current leadership to move

beyond the oversights and decisions made in the past.

At some point, we must all grow tired of playing catch up and will expect our leadership to get us into the position we want to be in. That brings us to the budget’s positives.

What we really want to see from the City is a plan, and we’re beginning to see that take shape, first with the unveiling of the City’s five-year strategic plan, and second with the roll out of an infrastructure management and renewal system.

It’s not easy to get excited about a manhole replacement program, but it’s stuff like that that will put us on a more sound course forward.

This programming also may go a long way to preventing further last minute costly infrastructure work that we’ll be seeing in 2015. We’re seeing more debt because work has to happen now. The City has no option but to tender work and complete it.

The roll out of the City’s planned programs we hope will truly put the City of Estevan on a path to better, more organized and more transparent management.

and hospitals, there are even rumours the government might be considering ending the sales tax exemptions on fertilizers, seed and farm equipment.

Well, how about the good news this economic downturn might not be so bad, or so long.

Or so says Saskatchewan’s leading statistician who has gotten pretty good at seeing trends before the rest of us do.

“2015 is not going to be the crunch year,” said Doug Elliott, author of Sask Trends Monitor and a guy who has been watching the numbers closely for 35 years now. “It (the economic crunch) will be 2016.

“I think it takes about a year for it (oil prices) to trickle into the economy. It’s almost immediate for government revenue, but it takes a longer time for the provincial economy to be effected” If you work for government, this is not great news. Nor, is it exactly great news for the rest of us who occasionally rely on the roads, schools and hospitals government builds and maintain. Avoiding the budget hit will be difficult land Elliott notes the value public building permits already tell a 44 per cent decline to $210 million in 2014 from $378 million in 2013.

But while in the past one might have expected this to send Saskatchewan into an economic tailspin accompanied by job and population loss and “have not” status, the new Saskatchewan seems far more capable of weathering the downturns.

Just consider the last 10 years since this

economic boom/upswing started.

Elliott said Saskatchewan really started to take off in about 2005-06 when it was clear that oil and potash numbers were turning around the economy from its dependence on even more unpredictable agriculture.

In fact, since 2005, Saskatchewan has produced 92,000 more jobs, about 9,200 or 1.8 per cent more a year.

And, that job growth has been pretty consistent. Just look at the yearly percentage increase in the number of working people in Saskatchewan: 2006, 1.8 per cent; 2007, 2.4 per cent; 2008, 1.7 per cent; 2009, 1.3 per cent; 2010, .9 per cent; 2011, .3 per cent, 2012, 2.1 per cent; 2013, 2.4 per cent and 2014, 1.9 per cent.

But Elliott says we should pay special attention to the 2010-11 numbers when job growth slipped to .9 and .3 per cent after the market meltdown in October 2008 and slide in 2009. After that, it nicely recovered in 2012, ’13 and 2014.

If this is any indication, it may mean the overall impact of this oil slide may not really hit until 2016. And by that point, it’s quite possible oil prices will have recovered.

Admittedly, some in the oil patch already facing layoffs will find little comfort in this. No doubt, some rural communities are already feeling the crunch.

But Elliott believes Saskatchewan will ride out this storm much more easily.

If so, it would be a welcomed bit of good news.

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We need more candidates like them Come on now, confess, you are not that excited about the upcoming federal election. Whether it’s held this spring or in the fall, the adrenaline factor is about minus four.

Sure there will be the Trudeau factor, but the cute guy is struggling to find a platform and probably doesn’t care that he can’t find one. Enough voters will swoon in his favour just like their grandmothers did when his Dad, Pierre the Magnificent rode in on a canoe.

Stevie Wonder, that Harper boy is still Stevie. We all know what makes him rotate. Tommy Mulcair, Quebec’s almost favourite socialist will try to buck the trend and the Bloc Heads and Greenies will be relegated to back benches, as before. The only change will be the fact that there will be about 30 more drones in the Common House than there were before.

This makes me long for the Rhinoceros Party.

Now there was a team where you were totally assured your vote was going to be wasted, but you would have a rip roaring good time if even one of them got elected.

The Rhinos were on the political scene for 30 years but, alas, they never had an elected MP. This is the party that could dominate the headlines with their zany platform and policy ideas, whenever they felt in a boat-rocking mood, which was often.

Rhinos, unlike Trudeau, had lots of policy ideas and they spread them liberally from 1963 to 1993, and then, like many good things, they ended their circus and Canada is poorer for it.

The Rhinos wanted to take Canada off the gold standard in favour of the snow standard.

They wanted to have an official count of the Thousand Islands, to make sure the Americans hadn’t stolen any.

They figured Canadians should move their cities closer together to save money.

Rhinos said that once they were elected as government, they would repeal the law of gravity and provide higher education by building taller schools. They would then pave the Bay of Fundy to provide more parking spaces for Maritimers and change Rue Ste - Catherine in Montreal into the world’s longest bowling alley.

This is the party that wanted to abolish all laws to end crime and were willing to provide an edict to tear down the Rocky Mountains so that Canada could have the world’s biggest gravel pit, while allowing Albertans to see the Pacific sunset.

The Rhinos wanted to ban guns and butter — both killed, and they would reform Loto-Canada by replacing the major cash prizes with Senate appointments.

They wanted to annex America, making it our newest Territory and would rule that all mosquitoes would be bred to hatch in January so the little buggers would freeze. They wanted to replace our currency with bubble gum, which was much easier to inflate and deflate. They figured our national debt should be relegated to a Visa card with minimum monthly payments.

They even wanted to declare war on Belgium because a Belgian cartoonist killed a rhino in one of his strips.They would cancel the war if Belgium delivered a case of mussels and a case of Belgian beer to the Rhino “hindquarters” in Montreal. The Belgians loved the joke and their embassy staff actually delivered those goods and averted the pretend war.

I wish our current politicians were as inventive and fun-loving as the Rhino candidates who lobbied for the word “fun” to be inserted into every piece of legislation and Acts of Parliament. Crazy? Yes. Stupid? Nope.

Norm Park

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Reader wants summer ice full-time The Editor, On the debate of summer ice in Estevan, and with regards to what Councillor Hoffort said and I quote, “Affinity Place was meant to be a facility for everyone in Estevan” and said there are many who haven’t stepped foot inside the doors yet because there hasn’t yet been a reason for them to. Diversifying the entertainment in Affinity Place, he added, should be a priority. Come on, really!

There have been sportsman dinners with some big name celebrities, trade shows pertaining to camping and recreation, etc., numerous concerts of all music genres. I am sure there are some events I have not even mentioned, so if these people have not set foot in this amazing facility yet, well, they probably won’t, no matter what you make the facility available for.

I believe Affinity Place was built in foremost as a hockey/skating facility, and you should take advantage of that opportunity.

I think the City is missing out on utilizing the ice

surface in the summer for a summer ice hockey rec league. Many other cities have a league, so why can’t we? The city is missing the opportunity to have different age groups of three-onthree tournaments. There are so many young talented local hockey players that have to travel all over to find a team to play AAA summer hockey that the opportunity to have local teams would be so awesome if there was summer ice. The opportunity for said teams to house a summer AAA tournament or a summer tournament would be a great fundraiser for our local AA minor hockey organization and teams to get a head-start for upcoming fall expenses instead of canvassing your local businesses. Again another winwin situation for the city!

With such an amazing facility and all the new hotels and restaurants, that presents Estevan with the perfect scenario! Why have your local sports teams and families having to travel out of town spending money elsewhere when you could be having all that money coming into our

economy, especially with the slowing down of the oil industry as of late.

I personally would hate to see the ice unavailable for summer hockey schools, which would cause local families and their money to have to travel and be spent elsewhere.

The amount that comes into your local economy from out of town attendees during the schools I think is a good lump sum spread out through campsites, hotels, restaurants and grocery stores.

I really think with the oil boom on a low, you, as a city, would want to keep local money local and draw in what you know is a for sure cash flow in events that are already working and add to them, not take them away. You have one of, if not the best facility, in this area! Why not take advantage of it and at least try for a year or two with full summer ice!

I do not own a business in Estevan nor do I live in Estevan, but my children attended the summer hockey school, and we have been that family that travelled out of province

for AAA summer hockey.

I just think the facility needs to be used firstly for its purpose of being an ice arena and enhance that first. I realize that many are not sports-minded in Estevan and want to see more venues, but these people that are commenting they want to see more, here are a few questions for you: Have you taken part or attended in any of the other great things our community has to offer like our art gallery or the Souris Valley Theatre, or football, broomball or baseball teams’ games? How about Koncert for Kids, the ECS drama shows, or any of the other cultural events that have been put on? I did not think so, just my point … those that have not used the facility as of yet … probably will not in the future either, no matter what you bring in.

Remember the old saying, “Build it and they will come!” Well it is built, Estevan, and those that have come like it, and those that haven’t are missing out!

Kevin Pastachak Bienfait

Pro-Life Association wants mandatory parental consent The Editor, When the Supreme Court of Canada struck down our country’s existing abortion regulations on January 28, 1988 they never envisioned that over twenty-five years later preborn children would still have no legal protection.

They ruled the laws at the time were unconstitutional and placed the responsibility on Parliament to enact new ones that protected fetal rights at some point.

Why is the government not acting on the instruction of the Supreme Court? Will Canada ever become a nation that pro-

tects its vulnerable citizens in the womb? What can the people of Saskatchewan do to limit the harm of abortion?

Of course prayer is number one on our list of actions. We should be praying for our elected lawmakers, both here in Regina and our federal lawmakers in Ottawa. We should also pray for women in unplanned pregnancies.

Pray that they would seek alternative options and that they receive good counsel and support. But there is more we can do!

Right now there is an active campaign building support for parental con-

sent for abortion legislation in Saskatchewan.

Why parental consent?

In this province a young teenager cannot enter the workforce without her parent’s consent.

Consider also that a young teenager cannot get a tattoo or have her tongue pierced without her parent’s consent.

But, when a young, teenage girl becomes unexpectedly pregnant, and is uncertain about what to do, she can request and receive an abortion without any knowledge of her parents.

A parental consent law will not stop all abortions but it will be a step in the right

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Parental Consent Laws in Texas have brought about a significant reduction in abortions.

Please visit www. sk.parentalconsent.ca where you will find tools to engage your family, friends, co-workers and most importantly, Members of the Legislative Assembly. As another January 28th passes join us in building support to save some as we continue working to save all those God has created in His image.

Colette Stang President, Saskatchewan Pro-Life Assoc. Inc.

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“It’s a matter of timing, and it just seemed right to us to make this move now.”

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Dayman Trucking units going on the auction block The time is right, said Kip Dayman, so the Dayman brothers are getting out of the trucking business … for the most part anyway.

Dayman Trucking, an Estevan landmark company since 1955, is placing 45 pieces of their major equipment, consisting of tractor and trailer units mostly dedicated to oil industry use, on the auction block.

“Ritchie Auction is handling the sale, it will be on March 23,” said Kip, a spokesman for the company whose major shareholders are his three brothers and himself. Another brother, Allan, got out of the shareholder scene a few years ago.

“We’re sort of the old guys in the industry now, but we’re still too young to totally retire, so we’re going to keep dabbling in the business. We’re keeping our leased property and buildings. We have a rental service and a storage service, so we’re not going away,” he said with a laugh.

The business, started by their father in 1955, was taken over by the sons, Kip, David,

Bill, Kelly and Allan in 1982.

“It’s a matter of timing, and it just seemed right to us to make this move now,” Kip explained.

“We looked at selling to another company three years ago and then the deal didn’t work out, so this time we’re going this route,” he said. “We’re keeping our loader and booms and a few other items, so we’ll work on it. We’re sticking around and not leaving Estevan.”

With a main garage and other facilities spread out in a 10-acre yard on the eastern outskirts of the city, the Dayman name will continue to resonate in Estevan.

In many respects, the company will remain alive serving a variety of needs, but the spokesman said he could not comment yet on other impacts the sale will bring, which would include staff and logistical details regarding their future endeavours, since a lot of that has not been worked out yet.

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Report questions shipping hospital laundry out The plan to privatize hospital laundry services will have an overall negative impact on local economies in Saskatchewan said the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives in a release issued last week.

The decision to close five regional laundry services, including one in Weyburn, and centralize the service by using the Alberta-based K-Bro Linen will decrease the income of Saskatchewan residents by between $14 million and $42 million over the next 10 years, when compared with public options, said CCPA. The provincial government announced a few months ago that this process was to be undertaken as a cost-saving measure in the health industry since most of the major laundry facilities were aging and becoming inefficient.

The laundry plant closure in Prince Albert alone will result in 74 jobs being lost in the region and will cause a decline in labour income of $2.5 million in the region and a decline in regional GDP of $3.7 million.

Privatization redistributes income away from workers and other provincial residents in favour of the private corporation whose shareholders reside outside Saskatch-

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ewan, said the CCPA in a release.

The report on which the CCPA based their reaction was written by University of Winnipeg economists Hugh Grant, Manish Pandey and James Townsend. The report concluded that privatization garners limited short-term savings, but in the long-term, the costs borne by Saskatchewan residents will be significantly higher.

The report indicated that immediate savings will be outstripped by ensuing loss of employment and income by Saskatchewan residents, to the tune of about $30.5 million over 10 years when compared with retention of the best public laundry service option.

The K-Bro proposal entails a total wage of $2.2 million which implies a wage average of $8.35 per hour, which is well below Saskatchewan manuAlberta’s minimum wage facturing sales in November rate. The report cited a of last year bucked the namore realistic wage rate tional trend according to a of $13 per hour, therefore report released by Statistics implies the employment Canada on Jan. 20. of only 84.6 people in On a year-over-year the K-Bro plant which is basis, sales were up 6.2 per well below the nearly 132 cent in the province, while that the 3sHealth analysis nationally sales were up 2.6 determines is warranted per cent. to do the Saskatchewan Saskatchewan had the health care laundry. highest percentage increase With that in mind, among provinces. On a the authors concluded month-over-month com-

that the K-Bro contract will have to be renegotiated soon after it goes into effect with the upward prices being placed into the mix.

CCPA also pointed out that placing the contract with a single-source, single-plant outside the province lends itself to certain risks and such a service to be provided outside the province has never been tried before. They raised the question of emergency and back-up service in the event of delivery failure(s) from the Alberta facility.

Manufacturing sales increase in Saskatchewan parison, sales were up 2.2 per cent in Saskatchewan.

Nationally, sales dropped by 1.4 per cent.

“We have a thriving manufacturing sector in Saskatchewan which has helped offset some of the challenges faced in other areas of the economy,” said Bill Boyd, the province’s economy minister. “It is that diversity that helps to balance our economy compared to other resource-

based provinces.”

Manufacturing sales totaled $1.4 billion in November, setting a new record for the month.

“As the figures come in for 2014, it is very likely manufacturing is set to have a record year for sales,” Boyd said. “The fact is, the Saskatchewan economy performed well last year in the areas where it counts — jobs, population and growth in our key sectors.”

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Planning for another growing season

By Brenda Stefanson PAg Regional Farm Business Management Specialist Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, Watrous

As you make annual cropping decisions on your farm, you are confronted with volatility in commodity prices and farm input expenses. A key piece of knowledge in your cropping decision is your cost of production. By calculating and understanding your farm’s cost of production, you will be able to make more effective management decisions regarding: the most profitable crops for your farm, the cost effectiveness of farm inputs and whether

to purchase or lease additional farm land.

Knowing the cost of production will help you determine the break-even yields and prices on your farm. This information will help you set price targets for your marketing plan. It is important to remember that the cost of production on your farm will not be the same as on your neighbour’s farm. Include both variable and fixed costs in your calculations. Variable costs, for example the cost of seed, fertilizer, chemical, and crop insurance premiums, are costs that change according to what you are producing. Fixed costs tend to remain the same regardless of your cropping mix.

Fixed costs include things

like the phone bill, accounting costs, depreciation and property taxes.

Having a good understanding of your cost of production will help you to improve the overall profitability of the farm, identify which enterprises or products are the most profitable, and develop an effective marketing plan.

Each year, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture publishes a ‘Crop Planning Guide’ to assist farmers in estimating their cost of production for the various crops. The guide contains an estimate of variable and fixed expenses for an average sized farm in each of the soil zones.

The general assumptions are stated at the front of the

guide and the crop prices used are farm gate price estimates based on the information available in December of the previous year. Prices become outdated quickly, so producers should continually adjust these figures as changes impact the markets.

It is important to remember that the figures used are estimates based on recommended production practices for that soil zone and are meant to be used as a guide. To make the best use of the Crop Planning Guide, do your calculations on the worksheet supplied in the publication or use the downloadable spreadsheet available on the website.

Entering your own costs, yields and price estimates

will give you a more accurate calculation of the cost of production on your farm. Updating the calculations as more information is available will help you determine your target price for your marketing plan.

In addition to the published crop planning guides, a number of on-line calculators are available on the Ministry of Agriculture website. These planners are Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and may be useful in making farm management decisions. To find these calculators go to www.agriculture.gov.sk.ca and click on ‘On-line calculators’.

The calculators cover a wide range of topics including: • Farm Machinery

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Custom Rental Rate Guide Calculator • Forage and Crop Nutrient Calculator • Bale Grazing Calculator • Hay Share Calculator • Feed Value Calculator Knowing your breakeven yields and prices won’t guarantee a farm profit but it does keep you on target when used in decision making and can greatly improve your chance of success.

Pick up a Crop Planning Guide at the Ministry of Agriculture Regional Office near you, on-line at www.agriculture.gov. sk.ca or contact the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-457-2377.

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“The rapid decline of oil prices over recent weeks is taking hold,” said Mark Salkeld, president and CEO of PSAC. “There is enormous pressure on services companies to cut costs even in the face of slim margins.

They are responding and some difficult times may lie ahead in the immediate term, but companies are focusing on what can be done now to keep key personnel, enhance efficiencies and optimize operations.”

On a provincial basis for 2015, PSAC now estimates 4,187 wells to be drilled in Alberta, down from 5,740 wells in the original forecast.

The revised forecast for Saskatchewan now sits at 2,679 wells compared to 3,365 wells in the original forecast, and Manitoba is forecasted to see 364 wells or a decline of 66 in well count for 2015.

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pected to be drilled in British Columbia, with PSAC’s revised forecast now at 415 wells for the province down from 555 in the original forecast.

“The impacts of the current downturn have sent ripple effects throughout Canada, this is not just effecting our industry negatively,” added Salkeld. “We have been through this before and will get through it, but how long the pricing environment persists is a real unknown. Although people may appreciate the dollars they save at the pump, the negative impact to investment portfolios, other industries, and government coffers is serious.”

The Petroleum Services Association of Canada is the national trade association representing the service, supply and manufacturing sectors within the upstream petroleum industry. PSAC represents a diverse range of nearly 230 member companies, employing approximately 70,000 people and contracting almost exclusively to oil and gas exploration and production companies.

Domestic sales of refined petroleum products were 9.4 million cubic metres in October 2014

Crude sales up, production down for October Oil production in Canada has seen sales increases and production declines, according to new figures released by Statistics Canada.

Domestic sales of refined petroleum products totaled 9.4 million cubic metres in October 2014, up 267,000 cubic metres or 2.9 per cent from the same month a year earlier.

Refinery production in October totaled 8.4 million cubic metres.

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January 28, 2015 A11

PandaCorn bringing musical dichotomy to Estevan

By Jordan Baker editor@estevanmercury.ca

For a project that was intended to get a pair of musicians out of their comfort zone, Megan Nash and Brodie Mohninger have grown rather comfortable as PandaCorn.

The Moose Jaw band, which also features drummer Ryan Schnell, will be opening the 2015 season of the Southern Plains Co-op After Dark concert series at the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum on Friday night.

Mohninger is a guitarist with an ear for the age of 1970s rock, while Nash is well known as a singersongwriter, more country than swinging rock to the beat of a kick drum.

“Every project takes on a life of its own after awhile. The initial concept was to take ourselves out of our comfort zone and now it’s become comfortable, which is kind of funny,” Mohninger said about initially teaming up with Nash.

Formed in 2012, the band released their first EP, Synthesis of Opposites, this past November.

PandaCorn’s sound is straight dance rock, but to create a more distinct sound, the band added a prominent synthesizer.

Mohninger noted much of their fast, guitar-laden sound has been done to death, but the addition of the synth gives them

something different to help them stand out, as do the costumes they often wear, that of a panda and unicorn.

It’s the combination of those animals that gave them their name.

Mohninger and Nash were playing a Halloween show together as part of Nash’s solo act and the two costumes they had were a panda and a unicorn. During last week’s interview with the Mercury, Mohninger said the costumes may not make the trip to Estevan.

“It’s part of the symbology of it, because the band started and the costumes were an easy way for us to differentiate ourselves from our previous projects. The idea (is that) the songs are being co-written by the two of us, hence the two animal names morphing together as well.”

That the songs are written by both a man and woman plays into the subject matter of the tracks. While their music has a rhythm, a rock beat that would encourage a crowd to get up and dance, Nash and Mohninger also address gender issues and the perspectives of men and women in the modern world.

In the song Velveteen Daddy, it’s Mohninger lamenting the role of being a stay-at-home father and Nash proclaiming her desire to bring home the

Moose Jaw-based band PandaCorn will be performing at the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum on Friday night. Bandmates Megan Nash and Brodie Mohninger have both previously appeared at the EAGM but on separate occasions. Photo submitted bread and the bacon. The song further explores what it means to be a family addressing issues of disconnectedness in a wailing chorus, all to a relentless drumbeat.

It’s that drumbeat that really guided the band’s sound in the beginning.

When they first demoed some songs, the music was played to a drum machine. They didn’t have a drummer. That initial lack of drummer meant the dance beats kicked out by the drum machine found their way into the music.

“Being accommodating for dance beats is something that definitely

came out of those original arrangements and what we were doing with the synthesizers influencing the sound and tonality,” said Mohninger.

Nash had a synthesizer lying around and started playing it, while

Mohninger played the guitar sitting down á la Jeff Healey, which meant a different style than he typically played. “ We w e r e p u t t i n g more emphasis on what we were writing and honing in a lot on lyrics and coming

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That installation of limitation, he noted, was a way for them to focus on certain elements they weren’t focusing on for their other projects.

“There was some sort of consensus that the way the tunes would be arranged was with a three piece in mind. I’ve been in a lot of guitar-based, drum trios, and to me it’s a bit of a tired sound. It’s been done. It’s really hard to make that an original thing,” said Mohninger.

“The synth played really well into that, and synthbased music tends to lend itself to more of that kind of a genre.”

PandaCorn will be the first band to perform at the EAGM in 2015. Doors for the concert open at 8 p.m. on Dec. 30. PandaCorn’s EP Synthesis of Opposite is available to stream at pandacorn.blogspot.com

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Yorkton talent Ashley Arnett, completed a North American tour of Hair in the spring of 2014 and played Toronto and other area theatres in the production of Snow White this past fall while Devra Straker of Saltcoats starred in A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline at the Globe Theatre in Regina in 2013.

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Sweet Beginnings BRIDAL SHOWCASE Did you know?

The timing of when a couple cuts the wedding cake can have a specific meaning. Long ago, the cake was usually cut at the very end of the reception and would signal to the guests that it was the end of the festivities. Today, cutting the cake is an unspoken signal that represents that the formal wedding is nearing a close, and guests who would like to leave can do so without worry of being rude. Many couples will cut the cake right after dinner as a courtesy to older guests who may want to get started on their trips home. This affords them the chance to make an earlier exit, rather than staying through the dancing that could extend into the wee hours of the night or missing the cake entirely.

Cutting the cake mid-reception also serves another practical purpose for couples who are paying a photographer by the hour. Photographers typically go home after the cake-cutting, so a mid-reception cutting can save couples a substantial amount of money.

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Sweet Beginnings BRIDAL SHOWCASE Modern trends in wedding videography

A couple's wedding day is often a whirlwind for the bride- and groom-to-be. Happy couples hope to remember every little detail, but that can be difficult when so much is going on. That is why many brides and grooms hire videographers to preserve the memories of their weddings.

Couples who fail to capture their ceremony and reception on film may feel like they missed out once their big day has come and gone. As a result, a professional videographer can be a wise investment.

Today's wedding videos have come a long way from their poorly produced predecessors. Gone are the potentially cheesy soundbites and elevator music. Many of today's videos are artfully edited and highly cinematic productions that could have couples wishing they were viewing videos in theaters. The following are some wedding video trends popular among today's couples. · Brief clips and highlights: Few people want to sit through their entire wedding day frame-by-frame. Montages of key elements of the day are much more popular than a chronological unfolding of the ceremony and reception. Some videographers like to show snippets of what's to come at the start of the wedding video, then go into more extensive segments later on. · Special filters or film: Filters and lighting effects can give a wedding video an entirely different feel. For example, filming in 8mm can lend a grainy touch to the video and make it seem ethereal or even part of a home movie collection. However, few people want the stark reality of a high-definition camera that highlights every flaw. · Film chapters: Dividing segments of the video into different chapters allows viewers to fast forward to the parts they want to see and pass those they can skip. This saves the hassle of having to watch the video in its entirety. · Cinematic styling: Instead of a stationary camera on a tripod, this method of filming incorporates different angles and close-up shots to give the video a modern feel.

It's shot more like a movie than a documentary, allowing viewers to feel as though they're really experiencing the event. · Artistic, indy feel: Film buffs may want a wedding video that breaks the mold. Ask videographers to create something that would fit in at the Sundance or Tribeca film festivals. · Same-day editing: Want to revisit the ceremony at your wedding reception? Some videographers will edit portions of the ceremony and preparations for the big day in the time between the ceremony and reception. This gives all guests, including those who may not have been able to make the ceremony, the chance to view the nuptials. · Unobtrusive technology: This trend relates to the equipment used to capture wedding memories rather than the actual finished product. No one wants their view of the ceremony or reception to be marred by a big, bulky camera. Smaller video cameras enable videographers to seamlessly blend in and perhaps capture shots that larger cameras could not.

Preserving wedding memories takes on new meaning when couples explore the growing trends in wedding videos.

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Wedding guests are usually anxious to head to the reception, where they can let loose and party. Music is an essential component of a lively and fun wedding reception, and there are some musical miscues couples should look to avoid to ensure the music is not memorable for all the wrong reasons. · Blocks of silence: Nothing makes time seem interminable more than silence. Always have a constant flow of music to avoid awkward silences. This includes the time guests are waiting prior to the ceremony as well as when they’re entering the cocktail hour. Music will help everyone feel comfortable, and it creates a pleasing atmosphere, so make sure music plays throughout the festivities. · Second-guessing a professional: In an effort to curb costs, some couples provide their own playlists via an mp3 player or a streaming service for the music. This is often a mistake.

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not have to worry about managing music on top of your many other wedding day responsibilities. A band or deejay usually also serves as the emcee for the event, announcing key moments of the reception as well as getting guests up on the dance floor. · Playing only one type of music: Playing too many songs from one genre of music will alienate some of the guests who simply are not interested in that type of music. Professional deejays or performers know how to offer a great mix that will appeal to the masses, and they are often well worth the cost. Try to span different decades and genres to keep as many of your guests on the dance floor as possible. · Failure to make a song list: Some songs you may feel are essential to the wedding and others may be on a do-not-play list and are associated with negative memories.

Band leaders and deejays are not mind readers. Give your band leader or deejay ample time to review your

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Avoid very long songs, as the mix of music should be upbeat. The wedding isn’t the time to play “American Pie”

by Don McClean, Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” or Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Free Bird.” · Inappropriate lyrics and volume: Keep the music at an acceptable volume, and avoid songs with suggestive language or curse words that are inappropriate in a family setting.

Music is a key element of any good party, including a wedding reception, and it’s essential that couples take steps to avoid any musical miscues.

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The Bruins went into a three-game road trip over the weekend looking for six points, but they finished on Sunday settling for four.

The Bruins were 2-1 on the weekend road trip, losing the opening game 6-3 to the Battlefords North Stars (2214-6-1) before beating the La Ronge Ice Wolves (1422-3-4) 3-2 in a shootout and the Humboldt Broncos (16-21-5-0) 4-3 in overtime.

Head coach Chris Lewgood was happier with the team’s play in the latter part of the weekend, but said at this time of year, nobody can take a night off.

He said the Bruins aren’t looking for moral victories at this stage of the game. They need points.

They currently sit third in the Viterra Division, and with two fewer games left than both Weyburn and Melville, who sit a few points ahead in the division, time is running out to improve their position.

“The moral victories and lessons learned are good for the first part of the year, but this time of the year we need points. We need wins,

On a northern road trip over the weekend, the Bruins recorded two wins and a loss. Lynnden Pastachak skates around a defender in a game earlier this season.

(File photo) and coming out on top is so important,” said Lewgood.

The Bruins opened their road trip on Friday with the first goal against the North Stars. At the midway mark of the first period, Ryan Duret gave the Bruins a lead that would be short lived.

Two minutes later, Matthew Saharchuk tied it and before the period ended, the North Stars took the lead with a power play goal.

Tyler Gutenberg got the start for the Bruins.

Keegan Allison got the Bruins back to even six minutes into the second, but again, the North Stars scored

an answering goal shortly after. Jordan Townsend pulled Battlefords to a 4-2 lead before the end of the second.

The Bruins had another hot start in the third when Charles Manley got them to within one. Like the previous two goals the Bruins scored, the North Stars answered in definitive fashion.

Less than a minute later, Townsend scored again to add an insurance marker.

Bryce Hall rounded out the scoring for the North Stars with less than 10 minutes to play, putting the Bruins away with a three-goal cushion.

“I don’t believe we played to our potential this weekend. Especially Friday’s game, there was a little bit of an expectation that someone else was going to do the work, and as individuals, I think, everyone has to take ownership of that,” said the head coach.

Heading into La Ronge, Tyler Fuhr was between the posts and stopped 27 of 29 shots going all three periods, five minutes of overtime and turning away another four of five shooters in the shootout.

Bruins defenceman Jake Tesarowski scored his first goal of the season just

1:41 into the game against the Ice Wolves. That goal was assisted by Keaton Longpre and Keegan Allison. The Bruins wouldn’t score again until the third.

Before that would happen, Jared Iron and Tyler Pickett gave La Ronge a 2-1 lead in the second period.

Defenceman Zach Douglas would tie the game for the Bruins early in the third, and the teams remained tied through 65 minutes.

As the first shooters, Douglas and La Ronge’s Joel Blacquiere each potted goals in the shootout, which would go another three full rounds before Chase McKersie put it away for the Bruins.

The following evening in Humboldt, the Bruins found themselves in a hole in the first. Jarrett Fontained scored a shorthanded goal for the Broncos less than three minutes into the period, and that was followed up by Trevor Posch’s power play goal 10 minutes later.

“On Saturday, and better yet, on Sunday, I thought Sunday’s game was overall a good effort,” said Lewgood, noting the team came out a

little slow. “As the weekend went along, we seemed to get more life. Going forward we need to play that way more consistently.”

McKersie got the Bruins on the board just 28 seconds into the second, and Lynnden Pastachak posted his ninth of the year to tie the game six minutes later.

In the third the Broncos regained their lead, but with less than eight minutes to go, Kurt Sonne notched a power play marker to tie the game and eventually send the two teams to overtime.

Two minutes into the overtime period, the Broncos were called for too many men on the ice. That proved to be the opportunity the Bruins needed to get their first lead and the only one in the game that mattered.

A little more than a minute into the power play, RT Rice scored the game winner, with assists going to Manley and Allison.

Tyler Fuhr was in goal for the win as the Bruins outshot the Broncos 27-20.

The Bruins next home game is tonight at Affinity Place against the Flin Flon Bombers. Puck drop is 7:30.

Summer Games gets $25,000 bump up from Holy Family

By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca

The Saskachewan Summer Games spirit continues to keep rolling into Estevan by evidence of the latest donation to the cause made by the Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division on Jan. 21.

The two Estevan representatives on the Holy Family board of trustees, Karen Melle and Bev Hickie, paid a visit to the Games headquarters to deliver the first of what will be five cheques totaling $25,000 for the construction of a new track on the Estevan Comprehensive School grounds. The track will be one of the focal points for the 2016 Games being hosted by the Energy City.

“The supporters keep stepping up,” said Kelly McConnell, co-chair of the Friends of the Games Committee. “We have not received any negative responses anywhere.”

“Our Holy Family students from Estevan attend ECS,” said Melle. “The Comp is their high school home and they will be using the track long after the Games are over.”

The two trustees said it was just a matter of figuring out what level of support the separate school division could provide and they based some of their computations on what had already been provided for the track construction by the South East Cornerstone Public School Division earlier.

“Once we arrived at a figure, the vote was unanimous,” said Hickie.

The Games co-chairman, Brian Smith was on hand to talk about the progress being made on the construction side of the new track project.

“Nothing much can be done over the

winter. The last major work we got done before winter set in was the placement of asphalt and all that was done except for a bit on the east side, which will be needed for a walking path leading to the track. The rubberized track will be laid in the spring and the lines will go on then, too,” he said.

Once spring arrives, there will be time and materials set aside for landscaping with the addition of some topsoil to place on the newly settled construction site. Proper drainage will be re-established and grass seed will be applied in the area that is to be reclaimed.

A storage shed is also in the plans, said Smith.

“It will be about the size of a two-car garage and it will be used to store track and field equipment. A concrete pad will be poured to accommodate that addition and more will be poured at the trackside finish line where cameras and judges’ stands will be located.

“We will have all this done in 2015 and we hope to be able to pull off a mock event by fall just to test everything out,” said Smith. “Of course all, of this is weather permitting.”

The old track that had been left to waste for several years is now a part of history and the new $1.3 million replacement is more than halfway home. That price tag includes all the above noted accessories.

“Local companies have stepped up, as Kelly said. With cash donations as well as work-in-kind donations, we’ve picked up about $1 million of that need.

“The major issue last year, once we got going on the track was the geo-technical planning. We had higher groundwater levels than what we anticipated so we needed

Bev Hickie and Karen Melle of the Holy Family School Division flank Saskatchewan 2016 Summer Games Friends of Games Committee co-chairwoman Kelly McConnell who accepted the first payment of a five-year $25,000 pledge made by the Roman Catholic separate school division toward the construction of a new track at Estevan Comprehensive School, which will be used extensively during the Summer Games. stronger drainage and more backfill just to beef everything up. The additions to the drainage system added about another 10 per cent to the cost. Labour and engineering needs were met, and we’ve learned how good drainage is vital for tracks like these so we naturally wanted to do it correctly. The additional landscaping that will go in as we near the finish will slope to the drainage and the football facility will benefit from a new drainage ditch too,” Smith added.

McConnell said she was very pleased to see Holy Family getting involved in the project and the successful hosting of the Summer Games in Estevan. The school sys-

tem has two elementary schools in Estevan with about 500 students. Holy Family also administers to separate schools in Weyburn, Radville and Wilcox.

“We see this facility as a very positive legacy of the 2016 Summer Games, which will last for generations to come. It will not only be a benefit to the students of our school division, but to the community as a whole,” said Hickie and Melle, noting the track will probably be used by power walkers in the spring and summer and other athletes during their training sessions and that could even include Holy Family’s elementary school athletes for special events.

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It has been more than 30 years since the Estevan Comprehensive School has found itself on the winning end of the McLeod Series, but this year’s senior boys basketball team is hoping that drought will come to an end.

Heading into the 80th year of the contest, which pits the senior boys and girls basketball teams from the comprehensive schools in Estevan and Weyburn against one another in a head-to-head, home-andhome, total-points series, Weyburn boasts a 42-37 record thanks to the threedecades-spanning winning streak.

The boys want to do their part when the series starts in Weyburn Feb. 4, and when it comes to playing against the Weyburn Eagles, they have some momentum in their cor-

ner. To start the basketball season, the Elecs first two games against the Eagles saw them fall by 20 and 16 points, respectively.

Since then, the Elecs won the last two meetings by the same point margin.

Head coach Shane Ross said the team was shortstaffed during those first two games against the Eagles, and he’s hopeful it’s the latter result that will be seen during the McLeod Series.

“The big thing is taking it to another level or seriousness,” said Ross, who noted maintaining focus throughout the 40-minute games will be vital.

Like the senior girls, the boys are a young team.

They only have two Grade 12 students on the team.

The head coach doesn’t want that used as an excuse. He said he doesn’t want to hear players talking about being better in two years and winning

Carter Kuchinka dribbles the ball up the court during the Energy City Tournment in early January. The Elecs went undefeated. then. He wants to see the team rise to the opportunity this year.

“These guys have played a lot of basketball, so they’re all talking about how good they’re going to be in two years. That’s fine, but I’ve been trying to sway them to see how

good we can be right now.

Let’s focus on right now,” said Ross.

Focusing on right now can be difficult for young players caught up in the midst of a 30-year drought with just one or two chances to be the team that stops it. But assistant

coach Dustin Wilson, who himself played and lost in the McLeod Series when he attended ECS, said the team can be loose.

“They’re embracing it, and they’ve really got nothing to lose,” he said.

“Other teams went through and didn’t make it happen.

They understand the opportunity that’s in front of them.”

“There are always those myths and rumours about how big it is. It’s going to be easy to get them up for this game,” said Ross, who noted many have had older brothers or sisters, even parents play in the series.

Wilson began coaching junior teams at ECS five years ago, and as someone who grew up in the tradition, impressed upon the players at that time that winning the McLeod Series is a noble goal.

“I’ve been talking about the McLeod Series since a lot of these kids were in Grade 9. They know the goal we’ve put forward,” he said.

The coaches said in the previous match ups against Weyburn, the intensity level has picked up. They expect nothing less during tip off next Wednesday.

Confidence, expectations at high levels A YOUNG ROSTER HAS FLOURISHED UNDER HEAD COACH JESSIE SMOLIAK

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One half of the Estevan Comprehensive School’s senior basketball program is physically prepared, according to the girl’s head coach Jessie Smoliak, but further preparation is required before the annual McLeod series begins.

“It’s all about the mental preparations now,” she said. “For this team, Weyburn is a mental thing, so rather than being tense heading into the tournament, I want them going in more relaxed and focused.

“That’s my number one focus with the girls,” Smoliak said.

Practices have contained a lot of intensity as teammates have pushed each other to play hard, Smoliak explained.

When it comes to slowing down Weyburn’s quick backcourt, an emphasis has been placed on making sure they’re contained on the defensive end. The team’s head coach said everyone has bought into practising as hard as they play each game and praised the leadership coming from the older players, which this year

accounts for only half of the overall roster.

“They’re leading by example and working with the younger ones and pushing them to be better,” Smoliak said, pointing out how Kristen Skjonsby, one of the six returners from last season, frequently encourages her point guard Tatianna Dutka to elevate her play on a daily basis.

With four players in Grade 9 making the jump from elementary school basketball to high school level of play, Smoliak said she’s glad to see leadership qualities emerging from her players, which

she added will ultimately help the younger players be prepared for the McLeod series, a tournament known for its bustling atmosphere on and off the court.

“It’s still a huge jump for them,” she said.

Smoliak is confident, however, the younger players won’t suffer from the deer in the headlights effect during the McLeod series.

The team’s head coach has worked with a number of the Grade 9 players in other circumstances outside of high school, but noted a lot of the younger players’ improvement to

the senior players.

“Besides pushing them during practices, the seniors have been explaining to the younger players what the series is like and making sure they’re ready,” she said.

It’s been four years since the girls’ team won their division in the tournament, but it’s been 32 years since both the girls and boys’ teams won their respective divisions with the highest point totals.

“We want to break the streak,” Smoliak said.

“It’s very important to us this year.”

A loud crowd often

accompanies the McLeod series, but this year, Smoliak said she hopes every seat is filled.

“We would love to see a big crowd cheering us on,” she said.

The senior girls basketball team has claimed victory on multiple occasions this season, the most memorable one perhaps taking place in Swift Current, where they took championship honours at their tournament, besting squads from Yorkton, Swift Current and Moose Jaw on their way to an undefeated tournament record.

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A power play goal opened up the scoring with less than four minutes to go in the first period, as the Bruins’ Kale Martens slid one past Argos goalkeeper Scott Kasaboski, assisted by Peyton Stevenson and Matt Bill.

That momentum seemed to carry over into the second period, as Cole Piche batted in his fifth of the season off a pass from Colton Gingras and Erik McKersie. Kolten Ganson slithered his way past Kasaboski to make it 3-0 for the Bruins, until Marshal Ryan answered back for the Argos a minute later with a goal of his own.

The Bruins capitalized on a power play opportunity halfway through the third period, followed by Marshall Ryan’s second of the game. The Bruins’ Kolten Ganson scored an unassisted goal with less than a minute left in the game to raise their goal total to five.

The Bruins’ final game of the regular season will be on Jan. 31. Their regular season matchup against the Lumsden/ Bethune Lions was postponed due to weather conditions.

The Weyburn Drillers couldn’t contain the Estevan PowerTech Panthers on Jan. 23, and as a result fell 6-1.

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The Weyburn NOV Drillers paid a visit to the Affinity Centre on Jan. 23 but couldn’t contain the Panthers, who walked all over the visiting team 6-1.

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Chargers Lose Steam

The Estevan Power Dodge Chargers fell 6-0 against the Parkland Lions on Jan. 25 in bantam A play.

Strong second lifts bantam AAs to victory There was no shortage of goal scoring on Jan. 25 at the Affinity Place as the TS&M Bruins faced off against the Melville Millionaires.

The Bruins managed to hang on to win 7-5.

J.D Gervais opened up the scoring with an unassisted goal on Mills goalie Tyler Harasymuk in the first period. Luke Nkwama replied shortly after with

his 11th goal of the season assisted by Jevon Schwean.

Bruins’ Cole Fonstad, however, blasted one past Harasymuk right before the end of the first.

The second period was a high-scoring affair, with a total of 9 goals being scored, however, it took nearly seven minutes for the scoring action to begin.

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goalkeeper Cody Levesque assisted by Luke Nkwama.

Less than 30 seconds later, Colton Schell answered back with a goal of his own, followed shortly after by a goal from teammate Kade McMillen. The Bruins scored twice more in the period, one of those goals coming from Fonstad, who notched his 33rd of the season.

The Mills continued to show signs of life in the third period. Tyson Stadnyk rifled an unassisted goal past Levesque and continued to battle until the very end, until Kersey Reich netted his 10th of the season with 45 seconds left in the game.

On Jan. 16, the Bruins fell to the Regina Monarchs 4-3 at home, despite 48 shots on goal.

The Bruins final regular season game will be away from home against the Swift Current Kabos on Jan. 31.

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Up off the trailer and onto the foundation. This 834 square foot duplex built at SRI, was lifted into place by Skylift Services last week. The home will be used by two Estevan Diversified Services employees and replaces a one-person residence on Third Street that had also been owned by EDS but could no longer be used.

EDS duplex eases housing strain, a little bit

By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca

The housing situation for Estevan Diversified Services employees improved significantly this past week with the arrival of a newly built duplex that was lifted onto its foundation and was being prepared for occupancy soon, in the 1400 block of Fifth Street.

Carol Cundall, spokeswoman for EDS, said the duplex will be home for two EDS employee/clients who will have individual units including separate living environments and a basement that will house their laundry facilities as well as storage capacity. A fire wall will separate the two units.

The duplex replaces a single residence

that had been located on the same site, but had to be demolished since it no longer met safety and other requirements.

Using a good portion of the funds they have received from the United Way, EDS was able to accommodate the purchase and placement of the home that was built by SRI Homes Inc., in Estevan and delivered to the site, for about $200,000.

“We now have three group homes and one group living residence in Estevan, plus this one now. EDS also owns one eight-unit apartment building that is used for our employees,” said Cundall.

“We still have a waiting list. Social housing and low-income housing in Estevan is still very difficult to come by. We are budgeted for $457 per month, that’s the allocation so that makes it a pretty

tight situation to be in, in our community.

It’s difficult because we want to provide comfortable accommodations,” she added.

The SRI constructed home is being paid for out of EDS resources. The United Way funds were targeted toward this particular goal for some time.

“The house that was there before, had one person in it. Now we have a new home and it’s for two people,” she said.

The intention is to build a deck later on to allow for some additional outdoor space for the two residents.

Cundall said there are 58 employee/ participants in the EDS program and there is a waiting list of about 15, with five of them being more immediate.

“We have people needing and wanting to get into the program, but because

of the housing situation, we can’t bring them in. There are about 10 of them. Then we have five who are in the program now and in need of some kind of decent housing. Our board has approved a motion to seek another group home project but we certainly can’t afford to build a new one and it’s even difficult to find a lot in the city where it could be built. We do want to ease the wait list.”

Cundall said the new quarters that were lifted onto the foundation by Skylift Services, would be seen as a positive addition to the neighbourhood since the new structure replaces an older home that could no longer pass basic requirements.

“It will give a couple of our employees more independence too, and it’s close to their work,” she said.

Locals band together to help northern neighbours

By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca

The population in northern Canada may be small, but it doesn’t minimize the fact that some need assistance in order to maintain a normal, healthy life.

The Helping Our Northern Neighbours campaign, an initiative founded by Jennifer Gwilliam, has developed a prominent chapter in southeast

Saskatchewan. Aimed at helping families within Canada’s isolated northern communities, HONN connects people interested in donating care packages full of essential items like food and toilet paper and ensures they get to where they need to go.

“It’s really sad that there are people in Canada that grow hungry,” said Katrina Ann, co-ordinator for HONN’s southeastern Saskatchewan chapter,

noting how frozen fried chicken and a head of cabbage can easily empty a family’s wallet in some of those northern communities, where a combination of low income, high food prices and unemployment cause great hardship.

Ann, who recently took on the role of co-ordinator, said there are many ways people can help, and that specific drop off points will be announced in the near future on their Facebook

page.

“It’s always been tough to ship items up north,” she said. “People are getting very creative and now some are sending it to certain reliable individuals who then ensure the packages get to where they need to go.”

Ann noted anyone who wants to make a cash donation, or a donation of any sort can contact her through the chapter ’s Facebook page or e-mail her directly.

“I’ll make sure it gets

there,” she said.

Families or certain individuals from northern communities can be sponsored, allowing sponsors to monitor their progress and ensure the care packages arrive at specific locations.

“I’ve personally asked for a family, and sometimes I just ask them ‘what exactly do you need?’”

The main HONN group on Facebook has nearly 12,000 members and has grown exponentially in just

a few months. In less than a week, the Saskatchewan chapter, which is overseen

by Megan Clarke out of Regina, has already amassed 250 members.

The group’s next step is to obtain a charitable organization status.

Drop off points will be established in Estevan and Carlyle, until then, anyone interested in donating can email Ann at poierk@ yahoo.com or call her at 306-471-8060.

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60 and over happenings Overheard in the coffee shop: “Last night my wife and I had words. I didn’t get to use mine!”

The club wishes to extend sincerest sympathy to Pat Parent on the loss of her dear husband Bert.

Reminder: the next meeting is Feb. 5 at 12:30 p.m. Cards are to follow.

A jam session will be held Feb. 8 starting at 11:30 p.m. and running until 4:30, for the benefit of our out of town friends.

Bridge winners were: First Clara Weinrauch Second Helen Parish

Third Doris Heidinger Cribbage winners were: First Irene Armstrong Second Lorna Stubel Third Grace Carlson A man and a wife decide to take a grandma out hunting in the woods. Suddenly a huge bear rushed into their camp. Grandma grabbed a frying pan. The wife screamed at her husband, “Aren’t you going to do something?”

“Why?” he answered.

“That bear got himself into this mess. Let him get himself out.”

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Summer Games manager hired The 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games now has a Games manager.

An announcement Tuesday identified Nicole Clow as the new head of the local effort.

Clow has previously been involved in the Saskatchewan, Canada and the North American Indigenous Games in many different roles.

“Nicole’s experience as an athlete, a coach, a volunteer, administrator, mission staff, and Chef de Mission over the past decade made her a very attractive applicant for this position.

Her knowledge and passion for all things Games will make her a very valuable asset going forward,” said Co-Chair Brian Smith in a press release.

While studying for her Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of Regina, Clow spent time as an intern for the Saskatchewan Games Council. That experience launched her career with Southeast Connection Sport, Culture and Recreation District. While in that role, she worked with athletes, coaches and administrators across the province.

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Estevan Mercury

Obituaries

Obituaries

Edward Schell 1928 - 2015 Edward Schell, late of Estevan, SK passed away at the St. Joseph’s Hospital Special Care Home on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at the age of 86 years.

Edward’s memory will be forever cherished by Joy, his wife of 55 years, Estevan, SK; children, Curtis (Tracy) Schell, Calgary, AB, Jackie (Dean) Jones, Balgonie, SK, Greg Schell (Anne Grothem) of Shawnigan Lake, B.C., Kim Schell (Gene Friesen) of Okotoks, AB and Becky (Pat) Kelly of Estevan, SK; grandchildren, Aaron (Courtney), Erica (Jeff), Jade (Jason), Sarah (Bryan), Ariel (Henry), Haley (Sean), Carter, Brady and Ben; great grandchildren, Tianna, Noah, Brooke, Aria, Owen, Molly, Cydnee, Nico, Lennox and Laila; siblings, Kay Himmelspach, Isabelle Jenish and Raymond Schell, as well as

numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Angela Schell; siblings, Annie (Chris) Meckler, Jake (Louise) Schell, Clara (Jake) Wanner and Pete (Appolonia) Schell; brothers-inlaw, Adam Himmelspach and Casper Jenish.

The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Estevan, by Rev. Brian Meredith. Interment took place at the Estevan City Cemetery.

Those wishing to make donations in Edward’s memory may do so directly to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation (designate to Long Term Care), Box 5000 203, 1176 Nicholson Road, Estevan, SK, S4A 2V6.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Thank You The family of Ed Schell would like to extend sincere thanks to the nurses and staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital Special Care Home for their compassionate care, Father Brian Meredith for celebrating the funeral mass, the organist and choir for the beautiful music, Knights of Columbus for providing an honour guard, the CWL for providing the luncheon and Hall Funeral Services for your guidance at this time. Also, a special thank you to all family and friends for their expressions of sympathy and understanding in so many ways. Your kindness will always be remembered.

-Joy Schell & family

Jacob Wanner 1917 - 2015 Jacob Wanner passed away at Hill View Manor, Estevan, SK on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at the age of 97 years.

Jacob is survived by his children, Ron (Dorothy), Harvey (Coral), Ken (Robin) and Eileen; grandchildren, Debbie (Greg) Henders, Kelly (Diana) Wanner, Cory (Cecilia) Wanner, Niki (John) Sanktjohanser, Reagan Wanner (Jesse Klinkhamer), Kurtis (Valerie) Wanner, Stacey Wanner, Dax (Kyla) Head and Travis (Michelle) Head; great grandchildren, Lindsay, Brandon and Jamie Henders, Taylor and Dustin Gervais, Priscilla, Daniel, Ethan, Clare, Morgan, Max and Addison Wanner, Liam and Luca Sanktjohanser, Parker Wanner, Kieran, Nolan, Aly and Emmerson Head; sisters-in-law, Lenore Wanner, Jean Wanner, Katie Himmelspach, Isabelle

James (Jim) Coulter 1928 - 2015 Jim was born December 28, 1928 to David and Grace Coulter, he passed away Jan 16, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Estevan at the age of 86 with his family at his side.

Jim grew up on a farm near Virden, Manitoba along with four brothers.

In 1956 Jim moved his young family to Estevan where he would work in the oilfield. A few years later he and George McGillicky started Coulter & McGillicky Sales & Service.

They ran a very successful business until retiring in 1997.

Jim was a builder and a fixer, there was no job he wouldn’t tackle. He built things as small as bird houses to large oilfield treaters and his own houses.

Jim was a quiet, active man, he loved to spend time with family & friends. He was always ready to hunt, fish, golf, curl and play cards. He was a great host, always making sure you had a beer, coffee, tea or drink of your choice in your hand and never a shortage of food to go with it.

Jim is survived by his wife Marlene Coulter, Estevan, SK; Children-Darleen Duce (Doug Perry) Estevan, SK, Garry (Laurie) Coulter, Bonnyville, AB, Donna (Duane) Ehrmantraut, Comox, BC, Hal (Sheila) Coulter, Lloydminster, SK, Ronald (Donna) Coulter, Estevan,SK, Della (Russel) Guenther, Calgary, AB and Kelvin (Roni Sue) Coulter, Este-

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Obituaries

Robert Hammermeister 1923 - 2015 Robert Ronald Hammermeister, late of Estevan, SK and formerly of Frobisher, SK passed away in Estevan on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at the age of 91 years.

Robert’s memory will be forever cherished by his wife Erma Hammermeister; children, Helen (Roy) Humphries, Nina (Greg) Ollenberg, Carol Golanski, Esther Hoffort, Robert Jr. (Michelle) Hammermeister, Norma Biberdorf and Rita Jacob; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings, Erna Wilhelm, Lily Rode, Harry (Marilyn) Hammermeister and Hertha (Kuno) Freitag; sisters-inlaw, Giesla Hammermeister and Walda Hammermeister, as well as numerous nieces and nepe-

hws.

He was predeceased by two grandchildren and one great grandchild; his parents, Frederich and Adeline Hammermeister; brothers, Fred Hammermeister and Harold Hammermeister; sisters, Irma (Robert) Neumann and Minnie (Arthur) Pehl and brothers-in-law, Sam Rode and Henry Wilhelm.

A Funeral Service was held on Friday, January 9, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Pastor Jason Schultz officiating. Interment took place at the Frobisher Cemetery.

Those wishing to make donations in Robert’s memory may do so directly to Creighton Lodge, Estevan, the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Lung Association of Saskatchewan.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Thank You The family of the late Robert Hammermeister Sr. would like to thank family and friends for their condolences, prayers, flowers and food on the passing of our husband and dad. Special thanks to Dr. Horri and staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital, the Legion ladies for a beautiful luncheon, pallbearers for their services, Pastor Jason Schultz for a wonderful service, and Hall Funeral Services for all their guidance and help with the funeral arrangements.

Thanks to all!

-Erma & family

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What is the difference between and audiologist and a hearing aid practitioner?

Audiologists are health care professionals in the areas of hearing and balance. Hearing aid practitioners (HAPs) share a portion of this scope of practice concerning hearing assessment and hearing aid fittings. The level of training between the professions varies with most HAPs having completed a two year correspondence course, while audiologists have completed an undergraduate degree and a master’s degree (at minimum) lasting 6-8 years. Audiologists work in a variety of work settings including private practice, public health, education systems, hospitals, universities, and hearing aid manufacturers. Another difference is the age range of clientele with audiologists being the only profession of the two to deal with the pediatric population (birth and up).

The Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) has recently released a position paper on this topic. It can be viewed at http://sac-oac.ca/sites/default/files/ resources/AUDs-HIPs-PositionPaper_EN.pdf . Audiologists are regulated in Saskatchewan through the Saskatchewan Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (SASLPA).

len, Rayell Arndt and granddaughter Aubree.

Jenish and Joy Schell; brotherKay loved spending time with in-law Raymond Schell, as well her family and received great as numerous nieces and nephpleasure in visits from her chilews. dren, grandchildren, great grandHe was predeceased by his children and friends. Kay enloving wife of almost 73 years, joyed a good joke, coffee with Clara Wanner; parents, Alphonse friends and was and excellent and Mathilda Wanner; sibcard player. Kay lived her life to lings, Ida, Chris and Joe Wanner; If you have a question regarding hearing or hearing loss, please feel the fullest, always giving good brothers-in-law, Chris (Anna) advice such as “do what you free to contact Sun Country Hearing by phone at 306-636-EARS Meckler, Jacob (Louise) Schell, want, you will anyways!” Kay (3277).

Pete (Appolonia) Schell, Adam was a teacher, a wife, a mother, a Himmelspach, Edward Schell grandmother, a friend; she loved and Casper Jenish. people and people loved her.

Prayers were held on Wednes In the summer of day, January 21, 2015 at 7:00 2013 Kay moved into p.m. in the Chapel of Hall FunerHill View Manor, where al Services, Estevan, with Mr. she enjoyed the care and comDoug Third officiating. The FuKathleen Anne Wood (Story) pany of those around her. neral Mass was celebrated on June 12, 1929 - January 2, Kay passed away peacefully Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 2015 at Hill View Manor with family by #105 - 418 Kensington 1:30 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Kathleen was born in Arcola her side.

R.C. Church, Estevan, by Rev. Avenue, Estevan, SK Union Hospital, the fourth child A funeral service was held on Brian Meredith. Interment took of Caroline and William Tud- January 10, 2015 at St. Paul’s (306) 636-EARS (3277) place at Souris Valley Memorial hope.

Kathleen attended United Church, Estevan, with Jacquie Mvula Gardens, Estevan. in Wordsworth CarAlvarez &school Marsal Canada and Inc., in its capacity as Court-­‐appointed R eceiver Rev. Brenna Nickel officiating.

Weekly Hours: Tuesday to M.S. R. Aud. Those wishing to make donalyle and then Normal School in Pallbearers were: Jared Story, Thursday 9:00 - 4:00 tions in Jacob’s memory mayM doanager and ( the “ Receiver”) o ver all o f t he a ssets, u ndertakings a nd Clinical Audiologist/Owner Moose Jaw. Lucas Story, James Dunbar, Patso directly to the Hill View ManIn 1952 Kay married Ralph rick Pukas, Duane MacKenzie, properties of Dand o Athey ll Industries ltd. Bill and P & O Assets Ltd. (collectively or Activities Fund, 1401 - 1st Story had two sons, Mann.

Street, Estevan, SK, S4A 2W7.

Robert and Clayton.

Ralph andhereby Those wishingotoffers maketdonareferred t o a s t he “ Company”) i nvites o purchase the Funeral arrangements were Kay farmed in the North Portal tions in Kathleen’s memory may entrusted to Hall Funeral Servicdistrict untiltitle Ralph passed away ido to theand Hillview Receiver’s right, and interest n tso he directly property assets of the es, Estevan. in a farm accident in 1980.

Manor Activities Fund, 1401 - 1st LegaL/PubLic Notices LegaL/PubLic Notices Thank You 1982 married Company on Inan “as Kathleen is, where is” basis.

Street, Estevan, SK, S4A 2W7.

We, the family of Jacob WanHenry (Bud) Wood and they Funeral arrangements were ner, would like to thank all of our made their home in Estevan. entrusted to Hall Funeral Servicfamily and friends for flowers, Kay was predeceased by her es, Estevan.

The property a nd a ssets a vailable f or sale food, visits, and donations.

A speparents William and Caroline Thank Youinclude: cial thank you to Eunice and the IN THE MATTER OF THE RECEIVERSHIP OF Tudhope and siblings Dorothy, The family would like to thank: for be- Robert and Douglas, her first The Hill View staff at Hill View Manor Manor staff for the P&O ASSETS LTD. ing caregivers and friends for husband Ralph Story and secexcellent care and bdedication m anufacturing f acilities a nd o ffice uildings l ocated a t N isku, Jake. Thank you to Doug Third•for Land, ond husband Bud Wood. they showed towards Kay. Hall CLAIMS NOTICE prayers, Rev. Brian Meredith for AB She isEsurvived

by Sher sons, Funeral Services for their guida nd stevan, K the Funeral Mass, the CWL for Bob (Daryl) Story, their daughter ance and excellent service durlunch and the choir for singing.

Robin Storymand TJ • Welding, etal grandson fabrication, andblasting and painting quipment ingsthis difficult time. Rev. Brenna By eorder of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, Judicial Klyne, Clayton (Lorna) Story, their Nickel and Kaye Hemus for their Centre Calgary (the “Court”), an order was granted children Jared (Rosalie) Story to utilized by the company manufacture oil and rigs alland other of oilfield dedication and prayer on February 6, 2014 appointing Alvarez and Marsal and daughter Ava, Autumn (Stethe parishioners at St. Paul’s equipment including brakes, sheers, ptheir lasma cutters, Canada lathes, Inc. as Receiver and Manager (the “Receiver”) ven) Dawson and sons Eli and United church for generosity van, SK; Marlene’s children, ByBrooks, Kaitlin Story (Martin Cor- and help towards Kay. The Unitof P&O Assets Ltd. (“P&O”). A copy of the Receivership ron Irwin, Neil (Tri- welders, and other related edtools and equipment coran) and daughter Jayda VelasChurch Ladies and Gentlesha) Irwin; GrandchilOrder may be found on the Receiver’s website at: www. quez, Lucas Story (Brooke Lin- men who prepared and served • Rolling including trucks, tractors, loaders, trailers and forklifts dren and great grandchilalvarezandmarsal.com/doall. dell) andstock daughter Alyssandra. the wonderful lunch.

To Emily dren- Darrell Duce; Collin Duce; She is alsoincluding survived bybox her and Gillies and bthe United • Inventory shale ins, pipe Church tubs, pipe racks, steel, Colleen Rancier-Randy, Ryan stepchildren Peter (Judy) FurhChoir. Sandy Dalziel for her and Riley Rancier; Craig CoulBy further order of the Court dated January 12, 2015 (the mann and sontJake, Kenp(Lois) kindtanks, words. w Toelding supplies and ubing, umps, friendship boilers, and flock ter; Bobbilee Persley - Monty hydraulics, “Claims Notice Order”), the Receiver has been directed Furhmann, their children Cody the many family and friends who Coulter, Mathew and Shelby miscellaneous (Carolyn), Kristine,pand Austin, arts.

to publically advertise that the Receiver may become showed us kindness and comPersley; Chad Levesque - Cody, Bonnie Arndt and her children passion, the gifts of food, cards, authorized to make distributions from the remaining assets Carey, Jamie and Dani Levesque; • Intellectual p roperty r elating t o t he m anufacture o f drilling rigs and Jesse (Lisa), Brianne (James) Alflowers, phone calls and visits. of P&O to certain creditors of P&O after February 23, 2015 Kimberly Coulter-Teanna Hubbard; Luke Coulter; Carla other oilfield products. (the “Claims Notice Date”) and thereafter seek an order Kostuik-Anna and Evan Kostuik; for its discharge and return of the balance of the assets to Lance Ehrmantraut; Chelsea P&O. A copy of the Claims Notice Order may be obtained Coulter-Rylee Coulter; Shawn All sJenales will be subject to a standard terms nd conditions hich from theare Receiver and may also be found on the Receiver’s Coulter; Mitchell Coulter; Sask. and aClinton (Lexine) w nifer McLean-Presley and Parks website.

Chess of Saskatoon, Sask.; included in the Sale Information Package.

McLean; Jessica Langedahlsiblings, Joe (Heidi) Chess of Kohl and Miley Langedahl; Chesa Rosetown, Sask., Grace Cook

Any Person who has a Claim of any kind or nature Guenther; Riley Guenther; Maof Swan River, Man., Joanne son Coulter; Drake Coulter-Max whatsoever against P&O may provide the Receiver, on or Chess of Victoria,a B.C. and To o btain f urther i nformation a nd/or t o r eceive s ales i nformation package Coulter; Chance Coulter; step Amelia Egilson of Swan River, before the Claims Notice Date, with its name, address, the granddaughters Tracy please Irwin and contact: as well as numerous nieces full particulars of its Claim (including, without limitation, Courtney Irwin. He is also surand nephews. the quantum of such Claim) against P&O and copies of all Jill Strueby vived by one brother Maurice as He was predeceased by his supporting records in respect thereof to the address below: well as numerous nieces and wife Audrey Chess; parents, (403)-­‐538-­‐7522 nephews.

Emry and Anna Chess; brothPredeceased by his parents Daer Emery (Ethel) Chess and Alvarez & Marsal Canada Inc., Alvarez & Marsal Canada Inc. vid and Grace; siblings-Robert, brothers-in-law, Johnny EgilReceiver of P&O Assets Ltd. Dave and Frank Coulter. son and Ralph Cook.

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es. Funeral Service was held 1:00 p.m. at Souris Valley MeSuite 570, 202-6th Ave SW Jan. 20, 2015 at St. Paul’s United Alberta T2P 2R9 morial Gardens, Estevan, folCalgary, Calgary, AB T2P 5E9 John Chess Church in Estevan with Sandy lowed by a Celebration of 1921 - 2015 E-mail: jstrueby@alvarezandmarsal.com Dalziel officiating. Interment folJohn’s life at 2:00 p.m. at Liv John Michael Chess, late of lowed at Souris Valley Memorial ing Hope Community Church,

Estevan, Sask. passed away Gardens.

Estevan, with Pastor Scott DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE REMAINING ASSETS OF at the Estevan Regional NursTHANK YOU Harrison officiating.

P&O, DISCHARGE OF THE RECEIVER AND RETURN OF ing Home on Sunday, January The family would like to send a Those wishing to make doTHE BALANCE OF THE ASSETS TO P&O MAY BE MADE 11, 2015 at the age of 93 sincere thank you to everyone nations in John’s memory may years.

WITHOUT REGARD TO ANY CLAIMS NOT PROVIDED TO for their kind words, flowers, food, do so directly to the New John’s memory will be forevcards and donations. A huge THE RECEIVER PRIOR TO THE CLAIMS NOTICE DATE. Estevan Regional Nursing er cherished by his son David thank you to Dr. Tsoi and Dr. Home, 1201 - 2nd Street, (Yvonne) Chess of Estevan; Christie and all the nurses who Estevan, Sask., S4A 0M1. grandchildren, Nicole (Dave) cared for him in his final days Funeral arrangements were Lunn of Winnipeg, Man., at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Thank entrusted to Hall Funeral SerLandon Chess of Regina, you to Hall Funeral Services and vices, Estevan. to Officiant Sandy Dalziel for the beautiful service and the support when we needed it most.

Thank you to Dustin Hall and Linda Holden Beahm for their solos . Thank you to Mason Coulter, Drake Coulter, Kim Coulter, Lance Ehrmantraut, Carla Kostuik and Vern Becker for their contribution to the service and to the ladies who prepared and served the lunch following the service.

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Community pasture management deal signed An agreement has been reached between community pasture shareholders and the Nature Conservancy of Canada in Saskatchewan.

The agreement will help guide future management and long-term conservation of Saskatchewan’s community pastures, said the partners.

Nature Conservancy of Canada and Lone Tree Community Pasture shareholders signed the pilot partnership agreement to work together to develop a guide for future management and long-term conservation of community pastures.

After more than 75

years of conservation management by Canada’s federal community pasture system, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is transferring these pastures to Saskatchewan.

Under the agreement, NCC staff in Saskatchewan will work with Lone Tree’s community pasture manager and shareholders to develop best practices for pasture management and long-term land conservation. In efforts to balance livestock production with long-term conservation, it is hoped this partnership will help foster rapport with other community pasture shareholders and

NCC staff.

Lone Tree is a southern Saskatchewan community pasture that covers 33,697 acres and is operated by 15 shareholders who collectively graze 1,130 head of cattle.

Across the province there are 1.8 million acres in 62 community pastures that are being turned over to the Saskatchewan government by the federal government.

NCC is not only working with Lone Tree but with several other provincial business, Crown and nonprofit partners, to develop long term land conservation projects in Saskatchewan.

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Mark Wartman (left) regional vice-president of Nature Conservancy of Canada; Saskatchewan and Clint Christianson, Lone Tree Community Pasture representative after signing the agreement. Photo submitted by NCC.

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The Estevan Tarpon Storm tied Radville in the boys Peewee Division on Jan. 24, with a final score of 3-3.

Estevan lost to the Regina Rampage 6-0 on Jan. 25 at the Civic Centre in Peewee girls action.

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Saskatchewan celebrates curling Last Wednesday was officially proclaimed Curling Day in Saskatchewan.

Curling Day in Saskatchewan encourages people to enjoy healthy, active living while playing, watching or learning about their provincial sport. Students from Westview School did just that as classes headed to the Power Dodge Curling Centre to learn the game and throw some rocks.

Curling was designated as Saskatchewan’s official sport in 2001.

Today, it is enjoyed by more than 20,000 residents in more than 150 curling clubs across the province.

“Curling is one of Saskatchewan’s most popular pastimes and is something that can be enjoyed by citizens of every age and ability,” Parks, Culture and Sport Mark Docherty said. “Schmirler, Richardson, Holland… Saskatchewan has a rich history where curling is concerned and our government is proud to celebrate and support the growth

of our provincial sport. That’s why we offer programs such as the Community Rink Affordability Grant, so that curling rinks across Saskatchewan may continue to serve as favourite gathering places within our communities.”

CurlSask, who submitted the proclamation for Curling Day in Saskatchewan, hopes that this day will encourage more people to head to their local curling club and experience all that the sport has to offer.

“CurlSask is pleased that the government has declared a provincial day of curling as it will provide us with a chance to recognize and grow our provincial sport,” CurlSask President Marg Mayotte said. “This day gives CurlSask an opportunity to promote awareness and increase participation in Saskatchewan’s curling clubs.”

Last week was the first time Curling Day in Saskatchewan was celebrated across the province, and it reflects Canada’s nationwide

declaration of 2015 as the Year of Sport. Declared by His Excellency David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, Year of Sport celebrates the role sports play in our Canadian identity. By encouraging citizens to support and participate in sports within their communities, Year of Sport highlights Canada’s role as a leading sport nation and recognizes those individuals who have left their legacy through athletic excellence.

The Community Rink Affordability Grant Program awards indoor ice facilities, including curling rinks, with a $2,500 grant per ice surface to help offset the costs of facility upgrades and maintenance fees. In September, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that it would offer the Community Rink Affordability Grant Program for the third year in a row. To date, the government has invested more than $4.8 million in the program.

On the Rocks Students from Westview School took to the Power Dodge Curling Centre last week to get a little time at the rink, throwing rocks and learning some of the finer points of Saskatchewan’s game. For some of the students, it was their first time curling.

Photos by Jordan Baker

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Redhead Equipment currently has exciting, permanent career opportunities available throughout Saskatchewan. We are looking for experienced Parts Staff and Service Technicians to join our teams in Lloydminster, Melfort, Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon and Swift Current.

Parts Staff

This position is responsible for the identification, sourcing, logistical analysis and sale of parts to the agricultural, construction and heavy trucking industries.

Qualified candidates will possess the following skills/qualities: - Minimum 3 years’ experience in parts sales - Demonstrated experience in construction/agricultural equipment and/or heavy duty truck products - Excellent communication and sales skills, with strong organizational abilities - Works well with others in a team environment - Ability to quickly source information from internal databases and online resources

Service Technicians

This position is responsible for the inspection, diagnosis, repair and service of agricultural, construction or heavy trucking equipment.

Qualified candidates will possess the following skills/qualities: - Overall mechanical ability - Experience and/or formal trade training - Strong computerized diagnostic skills using OEM specific programs - Proficiency reading and interpreting hydraulic & electric schematics - Commitment to customer service and pride in quality workmanship - Consideration will be given to candidates with 3rd year apprenticeship, but preference will be given to those with Journeyman status Redhead Equipment offers an industry leading compensation package, RRSP plan, advancement opportunities, on-going training and a positive work environment.

If this sounds like a perfect fit with your experience and knowledge, we want to talk to you! Please forward your resume today indicating the position title and location to:

careers@redheadequipment.ca

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter via email to: careers.Estevan@westmoreland.com or fax to: 306.634.7058.

We thank all candidates for ther applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

1-800-667-7710 redheadequipment.ca

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Workshops for those dealing with chronic conditions Arcola will be the setting for the first of a series of workshops designated for people who are dealing with chronic conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), stroke, kidney disease, depression and diabetes, among others.

The workshops, entitled LiveWell with Chronic Conditions begins Feb. 11 at the Golden West

Lodge in Arcola and will continue on each Wednesday from that Feb. 11 date to March 18 between 1:30 and 4 p.m.

There is no charge for these workshops that are delivered by the Sun Country Health Region.

Future workshops will be held in several different locations within the region. They will be noted on the Sun Country Facebook page as they are

scheduled.

The workshops will allow people with different chronic conditions, their families and caregivers, to attend the sessions together and learn the skills needed to manage the conditions and improve their quality of life.

Workshops are led by teams of trained volunteers and delivered to groups of 12 to 16 people, once a week for six consecutive

weeks.

“Participants are encouraged, to build mutual support and confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives,” said Wanda Miller, regional director of primary health care for Sun Country. “ L i v e We l l w i t h Chronic Conditions workshops provide an opportunity for individuals with

chronic conditions to come together to learn, share and help each other to maintain an active and fulfilling life,” she said.

Participants learn relaxation techniques such as positive self-talk, breathing exercises and guided imagery for symptoms management; problem solving, goal-setting and decision-making; nutrition; appropriate exercise for maintaining and

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improving strength and endurance; appropriate use of medications; how to communicate effectively with family, friends and health providers; how to evaluate new treatments and how to manage difficult emotions such as frustration, fear and anxiety.

Those wishing to participate are asked to register in advance of the workshop by calling Sun Country at 306-842-8711.

1102 4TH STREET ESTEVAN, SK 306 • 634 • 1800

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Thinking about building?

Energy City Film Circuit The Overnighters Saturday January 24, 4pm at the Orpheum Theatre

Residential

Commercial

GLEN PETERSON INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS PARK

‘SINGLE FAMILY’ RESIDENTIAL LOTS FOR SALE ‘ ROYAL HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION-PHASE 3’

Art Action Camp (Ages 6 - 12) February 17, 18, & 19, 9am - 3pm $100.00 (supplies and lunch included)

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WINTER AT THE ESTEVAN ARTS COUNCIL? Contact us for more information on our programs

306-634-3942

www.estevanartscouncil.com

Property Tax Reminder

January 2.5% Discount

For the month of January, the City of Estevan will be offering a 2.5% discount on the municipal portion of your property taxes. Please prepay your taxes in full based on last year’s levy amount to receive a 2.5% discount.

Please note: Your discount will be calculated at the time of payment.

City of Estevan bylaw 89 1294 Section 34 (c): “No person shall deposit any substance on any highway, public sidewalk, boulevard or ditch within the City of Estevan”

CALL 306-634-1821 FOR FURTHER DETAILS Parking on Public Streets

Residents are reminded that the Traffic Bylaw 89-1294 prohibits parking unattached trailers on any City Street or blocking sidewalks.

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PARKING AN UNLICENSED MOTOR VEHICLE

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No person shall park a vehicle on any highway for more than twenty-four (24) consecutive hours.

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.

City of Estevan bylaw 89 - 1294 Section 34 (e): “The occupier of property in the City of Estevan shall remove any snow, ice or other obstruction from the public sidewalk adjacent to such property within twenty-four (24) hours of the time such snow, ice or other obstruction appears on such public sidewalk. In the event that this subsection is not complied with, the City may remove such snow, ice or other obstruction at the expense of such occupant or owner, and in the event of the non-payment of such expense, such expense may be charged against the property as a special assessment to be recovered in like manner as and with the taxes”.

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JoshLeBlanc REALTOR ®

Eastend Mobile

16 West Valley Mobile Home Pk 1520 sq. ft.

3 bedroom 2 bathroom $215,000 MLS®#506987

www.joshleblanc.ca 306-421-6778

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n Downtown Esteva

1231 4th Street 1500 sq.ft. Located in downtown Estevan Many upgrades including paint, flooring, staircase and plumbing. $209,900 MLS®#521633

w Hillcrest Bungalo

Hillside Bungalow

Frobisher Mobile

low Lampman Bunga

206 2nd Street, Frobisher 1280 sq.ft.

4 bedroom 2 bathroom $169,000

112 Grove Street, Lampman 1112 sq.ft.

4 bedroom 1 bathroom $157,000

MLS®#504209

MLS®#511854

r Lampman Modula

Commercial Land

413 1st Street 992 sq.ft.

4 bedroom 2 bathroom $299,900

506 King Street 988 sq.ft.

3 bedroom 2 bathroom $289,900

101 Carrol Street, Lampman 1144 sq.ft.

3 bedroom 2 bathroom $230,000

RM of Estevan No. 5

MLS®#519491

MLS®#520116

MLS®#514843

MLS®#521619

se Eastend Townhou

y Trojan Two Store

SE Bungalow

Parcel C is available for sale! 5 acres.

1/4 mile S of town. Power, phone & gas nearby.

Seller is willing to sell additional 45 acres if interested

$229,900

y Hillcrest 1¾ Store

#2 - 702 Fourth Street 1068 sq.ft.

2 bedroom 2 bathroom $229,900

301 Third Street 1232 sq.ft.

3 bedroom 2 bathroom $225,000

348 Petterson Drive 1600 sq.ft.

3 bedroom 3 bathroom $549,900

614 1st Street A 1935 sq.ft.

7 bedroom 4 bathroom $499,900

MLS®#521628

MLS®#516388

MLS®#521613

MLS®#521067

vel Pleasantdale bi-le

Bienfait Business

2002 Mayfair Bay 1040 sq.ft.

4 bedroom 2 bathroom $364,900

424 Main Street, Bienfait

MLS #521559 ®

Bienfait bi-level

low Westview Bunga

$359,900

245 Main Street 1228 sq.ft.

4 bedroom 2 bathroom $345,000

1917 1st Street 912 sq.ft.

3 bedroom 2 bathroom $322,900

MLS®#506703

MLS®#517391

MLS®#522088

Long established chinese restaurant, been in business 24 years. Business main floor, living space 2nd floor, single detached garage, equipment list upon request.

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