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City outlines new strategic plan

By Jordan Baker editor@estevanmercury.ca

The City of Estevan wants everyone to know its vision for “Our Estevan.”

The City has been developing a corporate strategic plan and at the regular council meeting on Jan. 5, the plan, dubbed Our Estevan, was laid out.

The plan has been designed to aid the City in planning over the next five years through 2019 and will be an all-encompassing document. It will provide guidance on all aspects of City management, from internal and external communications to electronic work orders and establishing quality control parameters for infrastructure projects.

City Manager Amber Smale said one

aspect in particular is the focus on human resources.

“People are often overlooked, but you can’t do anything without them,” she said.

“They are your asset and you’ve got to treat them like they are your asset. I’m fully supportive of staff development and training and leadership. Without that, there’s no motivation.”

In the fall of 2013, the City retained the services of HJ Linnen Associates of Regina to co-ordinate the City’s corporate strategic planning process. That process included a preliminary planning and research phase prior to consultation with community leaders, city council, and City management and the unions as well as ⇢ A2 Strategic

SEIU voting on Cornerstone’s final offer

By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca

Leading The Way In action at Affinity Place on Sunday, the Estevan Power Tech Panthers were led by Megan LeBlanc who scored twice en route to a 3-0 victory over the Moose Jaw Mavericks.

Faced with no other option than to take it to their membership for a vote, the Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU-West) fired a warning shot across the bow of the South East Cornerstone Public School Division this week.

Barb Cape, president of SEIU-West, which represents about 300 employees in the local public school division, said their negotiating team was handed a final, take it or leave it situation by the public school division just before the Christmas break.

With no other outstanding issue other than wages on the table, Cape said the members will be asked to either accept or reject a two per cent wage increase for the first year of a two-year contract offer and another two per cent hike in the second year.

“They’ll vote next week on the offer, and it will take a day or two to gather and tabulate the results,” Cape said.

Cornerstone is the only school division in the province that has reached this point in the negotiation process, she added. SEIU has prepared their opening presentations for the Chinook public division and Holy Family, the other local school division operated by the Roman Catholic system, is not yet in negotiations with either SEIU or the other service union, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). That union recently closed a negotiated deal with Cornerstone that is close to what is being offered to their SEIU counterparts, according to Cornerstone spokeswoman, Lynn Little, the division’s director of education. ⇢ A2 Trying

Farm family event expanding for 50th anniversary bash The Farm Family of the Year dinner and awards event is bigger than ever this year in recognition of its 50th anniversary.

Alf Tide, now entering his 10th year as the co-ordinator of the annual show and shine of the agriculture and ranching community, said the 50th anniversary dinner will be held at Affinity Place on March 12 this year, allowing it to temporarily expand to accommodate 500 or more people.

The dinner will feature the musical

stylings of Brad Johner and the Johner Boys and a motivational address by Chris Koch, an Alberta-based farmer who works the fields even though he has no arms or legs.

Koch was featured in a Mercury article last year while he was temporarily employed on a nearby southeast Saskatchewan farm.

Koch, who has appeared on Oprah Winfrey’s talk show and has been featured in other articles and broadcasts, brings the message that “If I can …” to his audiences.

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Brad Johner, a native of the EstevanMacoun-Midale area, is an award-winning country and western performer with five CDs and several Canadian Country Music awards behind his stylings. He was part of the Johner Brothers duo at the start of his career, being joined by brother Ken for several years before he launched his solo career. Now he’ll be on stage with his four sons who not only serve as a backup band, but also can form a musical group of their

own, which they have done several times when they haven’t been working with their father.

Tide said the highlight of the night continues to be the presentation of the Farm Family of the Year Award, a regular feature of the dinner since 1985.

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Strategic plan will be ‘living document’ ⇠ A1 workshops with council and City managers to create a new vision for Estevan and strategic priorities. The final draft plan is now being presented to management, council and community leaders.

“They developed a process they wanted to take us through in actually coming to some clearer understanding and some goal setting around what we needed to do as a corporation,” said Smale.

What the City originally planned on doing was to cre-

ate a community plan, but the decision was made to explore what the City should be doing corporately.

“It became obvious that we all have the same viewpoints of what we needed to do,” Smale said about the various managers at the City. “Consensus came very quickly.”

From that consensus, HJ Linnen developed some themes for the City on which to base the five-year vision.

That is further broken down into goals for each vision and what activities will support those individual goals.

Top farm family will be announced ⇠ A1 All three regional 4-H clubs will send one public speaker to the podium to address the audience as well.

“Nominations are open for Farm Family, and the nomination forms are available at the Chamber office in Estevan. Tickets for the event are also available there as well as at any of the three farm implement dealerships in the city, Nelson Motors and Equipment, Red Head Equipment and E. Bourassa and Sons,” said Tide.

Nominations will close on Feb. 20 and any grain, livestock or mixed farming operation within the 10 surrounding rural municipalities (about a 60 mile radius) are eligible.

“Farming expertise, community leadership and volunteerism are traits the judges usually look for,” said Tide, in commenting on the past nominations and winners.

Last year’s Farm Family of the Year was the Ashworth Farm and Ranch, Kelly and Janice Ashworth, of Oungre.

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“I like to refer to it as a living document.

It’s not set in stone. It’s going to change over time. I’m really taking implementation of it on an annual basis, what we can achieve based on our resources,” said the city manager.

The City will be following their progress on the balanced scorecard that includes non-financial performance markers.

“I want it to be results oriented. I’m not a target person,” said Smale. “I want to see that we’ve actually achieved the outcome.”

That vision consists of four strategic pillars: communication, finance, human resources and infrastructure.

The goals within the pillars note “We will build a comprehensive communications and engagement culture that is proactive, effective and responsive to the organization and people of Estevan; we will develop

and maintain an operationally sustainable financial system; we will optimize the personnel capacity of the City of Estevan; We will develop a comprehensive infrastructure management and renewal system.”

“A lot of what the City needs right now is foundational pieces, the policies and the processes in place that we can work from,” said Smale after Monday’s council meeting.

For 2015, that will mean the focus is on developing those policies, and Smale said there will be particular focus on financial operation.

As she pointed out, “That’s what’s going to drive our ability to deliver on the other ones.”

And changes will be seen almost immediately with the release of the 2015 budget this month.

“There’s a lot of information with this budget,

and it’s going to be handled quite a bit differently than it has been in the past. It’s developed around the strategic plan. It outlines the objectives that we’re going with for this year,” noted Smale.

She added, there will be no budget implications for 2015, and she said they will be inviting the public to participate in the budget process in an open meeting later this month.

What the City will be exploring in the first year of the plan is developing and sustaining an operationally sustainable financial system, optimizing personnel capacity of the City of Estevan, building a comprehensive communications and engagement cultures that is proactive, effective and responsive to the organization and people of Estevan and developing an infrastructure management and renewal system.

The City began a corporate re-organization last summer that began with the City defining what their core services are and what activi-

ties support them.

“Our next step then is developing the roles and responsibilities that go with those activities and then realigning our resources to go with that,” said Smale. “A lot of what we do doing the corporate re-organization will feed into those other elements of the plan.”

She explained, the process mapping will feed into their work order system, which will, in turn, feed into the way they communicate internally. Externally, Smale said she wants to centralize information so there is a freer flow of information to the public and red tape is eliminated.

That will begin with this year’s budget, which Smale said follows more of a public consultation model.

She said there will be a good test for the City in how they consult with the public because next year they will be looking at developing an official community plan, something she noted was more than just a land-use planning document.

Trying to avoid strike action ⇠ A1 SEIU members include workers engaged in such positions as bus drivers, food service, teacher assistants, library assistants, administrative support staff and facility maintenance employees.

“We had held about seven or eight bargaining sessions with Cornerstone and we thought we were going in the right direction, and then we received this take it or leave it, final offer,” said Cape. “I know there is a lot of pressure on the school division by the Ministry of Education, and the timing of this offer is interesting, but I believe, coincidental.”

Cape went on to say, “the two per cent is below the annual cost of living index and the language in the contract needs improvement, but they felt this final offer was the way to go.

To be honest with you, I haven’t talked with our negotiating team yet, but I feel it’s difficult when you force an offer on the employees at this point in the process.”

Cape provided some assurances that whatever the results of the vote are, strike action probably wouldn’t be the first or preferred option.

“We would probably choose mediation or ask for it,” said Cape, and Little echoed that sentiment of mediation or conciliation as being preferred over a strike.

“I don’t think this group of employees has ever struck before, so I don’t see them wanting to do it right away, but I have heard rumblings of discontent with the offer and its timing,” said Cape.

She added, “good faith negotiations require more than a few meetings to find and meet the needs of the employers

and employees. I don’t think enough effort was expended on this contract, before they gave our union a take it or leave it situation.”

By looking for other immediate options, other than strike, Cape said SEIU could provide assurances to mothers and fathers of students that there are a number of steps that would have to be taken before they picked up picket signs and removed themselves from the workplace. She said the Labour Ministry has to be notified as well as the Education Ministry and the school division.

Little said strike action would probably not “shut the system down, but at the end of the day, student safety and welfare is the priority. But, I believe we’re a long way off from that at this stage. I definitely hope this will be resolved.”

Cape agreed that any strike action would not be imminent, but if it was deployed, it would eventually impact the school division negatively since they would be without janitorial and utilities service, library assistants, education assistants, front office and administration support personnel on several fronts.

“This is just a heads up to the division so they can be aware and that no one is caught off guard,” said Cape.

Little said the division’s bargaining team had felt they were down to the point where they were near the end of the negotiation and therefore provided the SEIU negotiators with their final offer on Dec. 19.

“It’s very similar in nature to the offer made to CUPE that was ratified,” said Little, referring to the other union in the school division that has employee members who provide similar services as the SEIU members.

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To celebrate the success of the Hearthstone Community campaign, volunteers, donors, and members of the public are invited to a Media Event and Wind-Up. Monday, January 12, 2015 at 3:00 pm Affinity Credit Union 833 4th Street, Estevan The New Estevan Regional Nursing Home committee appreciates the many community members who have contributed to the fundraising campaign, helping to reach the goal of $8 million. If you made a donation, please join us.

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While the City of Estevan is not in the business of drilling for oil, many of the businesses in the Energy City are. With the price of a barrel of oil considerably less than it was just six months ago, there is uncertainty about what it means for Estevan as a business community and a municipality.

Eyes at all levels are being fixated on the commodities markets to see what the price of oil will mean for spending in the coming year.

Speaking with the Mercury as the calendar moves to a new year, Mayor Roy Ludwig noted the City benefits from a healthy oilpatch. Still, the current prices more reasonably suggest caution than they do fear.

“Since oil is one of the major backbones of our area, we’re very concerned about where the price of oil is, and we’re hoping that within the short term, and I say within six months to a year, it will be back up to some level that our oil companies will find workable and satisfactory,” said Ludwig.

“It is something that council is very aware of and we will continue to watch those prices daily with some concern.”

The mayor noted oil is a significant part of the revenue stream at the provincial level, which cities ultimately feed off through the province’s revenuesharing model. He added that may be in the back of everyone’s mind as council begins making budget decisions this month.

“We’re watching it very closely. If it will have a negative impact, and I know in some areas it already has, we’ll have to adjust accordingly,” said the

Meanwhile, the City has seen a slew of management changes in the past two years and Estevanites can expect some more stability at City Hall.

With a team of many new faces, it’s now a time for the City to begin moving forward.

Ludwig said council expects that momentum to only build over time. “ We ’ r e l o o k i n g a t t h e change in personnel in a very positive fashion,” said Ludwig, who noted most of the changes have been the result of retiring or moving on to new opportunities. The one standout was the dismissal in October 2013 of City Manager Jim Puffalt.

“It’s a changing of the guard,” added Ludwig.

Puffalt was replaced by Amber Smale, who came to Estevan from the City of Regina.

“She’s in favour of change, not just for change’s sake but to make positive change. After we hired her, of course, we’ve had several changes on the managers,” said Ludwig.

New managers were brought in at public works and parks in the past year. They followed the introductions of a new City treasurer and leisure services manager in 2013.

Retiring police and fire chiefs have led to the newly installed Shane Code helming the Estevan Fire Rescue Service and Paul Ladouceur leading the Estevan Police Service.

“These new people who come in, they’re experienced.

They know what they’re talking about. They bring not only a fresh face but also new ideas,” said Ludwig, who noted those ideas and attitudes rub off on councillors and the ultimate decision makers in the community. “They have different

“We have to balance our needs as far as infrastructure, roads, sewer and water, and not only that but our water treatment plant, our water plant and all of the other necessary things that we have to keep running efficiently. It’s a tough balancing act.

– Mayor Roy Ludwig mayor. “We’ve gone through these cycles before. The oil business tends to be cyclical to some degree, but we’re hoping it will stabilize.”

perspectives on where they feel we should be going, and it’s beneficial to the City.”

The mayor said council is doing its best to execute the ideas

Mayor Roy Ludwig and priorities of the new management that has come in but noted there are generally financial sensibilities on the line that need to be taken into account.

“Council is trying their very best to support our new people in the areas they’d like to go as much as we can within our financial plan.”

Ludwig reiterated that council’s focus in 2015 will be paying down the City’s debt, as per the schedule previously set out by treasurer Jeff Ward, while at the same time continuing with a plan for growth.

“We have to balance our needs as far as infrastructure, roads, sewer and water, and not only that but our water treatment plant, our water plant and all of the other necessary things that we have to keep running efficiently. It’s a tough balancing act. The focus will be narrowed down on what do we really have to do moving forward and where

can we maybe leave it for a year or two?”

Regarding things like equipment, Ludwig said there may be a directive to get as much utilization out of a tool rather than seeking an immediate replacement.

“We’ve communicated that to our managers that they have to take a hard look at all of the areas under their purview with the intention of saving monies wherever we can,” said Ludwig.

For all the talk of belt-tightening and penny-pinching by the City administration, Estevan has remained a bustling prairie city.

Ludwig mentioned the completion of the carbon capture project at Boundary Dam Power Station as a marker of hope and progress in the Energy City.

“It’s, from what we understand, a very successful project,” noted Ludwig. “The project, although it won’t be without a few start up hiccups, is running

better than expected. We’re optimistic about where that will take us as far as the future of coal in our area and its impact worldwide.”

Considering the project’s completion just three months ago, Ludwig said it’s preliminary to say anything about the potential for future carbon capture projects at the remaining generating units at the local power plant, but there is a hope that Unit 4 will follow where Unit 3 left off.

“It’s our understanding that as they get the process streamlined it will make way because as the next units are put online, they will become cheaper as the process gets better known and they work the bugs out,” he said.

“We’re just happy the province has agreed that coal will continue to be in the mix because as Premier Wall has said, it’s good to not have all your eggs in one basket.”

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Sun Country CEO views 2015 with optimism Arrival of CT scanner and other services eagerly anticipated

By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca

It was a busy year with enough positive events happening to make it a successful 12-month run of progress in the Sun Country Health Region.

Beginning with the announcement that the region will be home for a computed tomography (CT) scanner this spring, there was a series of happenings that made the past year one where health care took some major leaps forward.

Marga Cugnet, president and chief executive officer for Sun Country, pointed out the CT scanner announcement that came in June blended in nicely with the knowledge that physician recruitment and retention programs had enabled the region to fill most, if not all, the health coverage gaps in the two major cities in the health region, as well as most of the rural health centres.

There were bumps along the road in filling all the rural needs, but there is now an emerging sense of stability within that file.

“The planning and renovations to accommodate the CT scanner at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Estevan, is underway and we should be able to get going on installation and use by this spring. The community and the Ministry of Health are currently in negotiations regarding operating cost coverage and the capital costs we know, are being covered by the community,” said Cugnet, who added more imaging technicians are being recruited to operate the scanner since there currently is only one person on staff at St. Joe’s fully trained for CT scan operations.

“There will be another ultra-sound technician added to the one technician who was away for awhile on maternity leave, so that service will be restored soon in Estevan,” Cugnet said.

On the physician recruitment file, the CEO said now the roster is pretty well filled, the communities can focus on the retention part of the plan.

“There is the need to support them to ensure they have what they need. In the meantime, one more doctor is currently taking the Saskatchewan assessment exams and should be setting up a practice in Estevan soon,” Cugnet added.

With a couple of new rural long-term care facilities now completed and occupied, and the construction of a new hospital/health care centre well underway in Kipling, the stage is being set for the next round of major capital projects in the region.

A new general hospital is on the planning board in Weyburn and a new regional nursing home in Estevan is also in the immediate mix. In both cases, the need to replace aging facilities, well beyond their “best before” date, is obvious.

In both instances, local fundraising efforts have been successful and concluded with over $20 million being raised for the Weyburn hospital and over $8 million in Estevan for a new regional nursing home.

“There are a lot of discussions going on regarding staffing ratios at long-term care facilities and long-term care in general. We’ve all seen and heard those concerns that were raised in the legislature building. Long-term care is going to be a big discussion in 2015 with regards to getting and providing proper care on a consistent basis,” Cugnet said.

Another provincial item that affects Sun Country is

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“The proposal is to have two doctors assigned to Estevan in the first year under the family physician residency program, and ultimately to have four physicians in Estevan and four in Weyburn working within the residency program.” – Marga Cugnet the winding down of the Lean practices contract with John Black and Associates, the American-based company that was given a $39 million contract to implement Japanese-styled assembly line techniques to health-care services over a four-year period.

That contract is being wrapped up sooner, rather than later, with March 31 being the end-date for the contractor. But that doesn’t mean Lean technology and methods are being abandoned. In fact, Cugnet pointed out, Sun Country has its own Kaizen promotion office and Lean co-ordinator and enough people already trained in delivering Lean systems to the 2,200 or more Sun Country employees, to keep the program moving forward. She said there are about five Lean leaders in

the health region who are completely certified and another 20 or more who are in training and should be able to wrap up their certification before the JBA contract expires in three months.

“There are transition plans in the province for this training, so everything is just being moved up so the Lean program is sustainable,” said Cugnet.

A physician residency program that will see Sun Country partner with the University of Saskatchewan’s medical program will move forward in 2015, too.

Cugnet said she figured that by June of this year they should find out if the local proposal to accept doctors under the residency program, will be successful.

“The proposal is to have two doctors assigned to Estevan in the first year under the family physician residency program, and ultimately to have four physicians in Estevan and four in Weyburn working within the residency program. It’s quite doable since we have more local physicians getting the background training they’ll need to keep working with the resident doctors.

Dr. Tsoi in Estevan is working closely with the U of S on this file, and so far the word coming from the Dean of the U of S program is pretty positive, and they appear to be on board with the plan,” said Cugnet.

Sun Country’s health facilities underwent close scrutiny by the independent national accreditation committee in the past year, and passed the assessment requirements with a 95 per cent compliance rating. An auditor’s report on the information technology system was also undertaken.

“The pharmacy services assessments at St. Joe’s and Weyburn General were pretty positive, too,” the CEO added.

“On the financial side, the budget is showing a small surplus at this point. A very small surplus considering the size of the overall budget ($147 million), and we don’t know what will be in the provincial budget that will come down in March. We have our concerns. We don’t want to lose jobs. We’re in good shape so far, but there are always unexpected things,” she said.

The CEO explained one of those unexpected events that have to be accommodated for even though they aren’t acknowledged or accommodated in the existing budget is the global planning for such things as having to handle a regional case of Ebola, the disease that is wreaking havoc in western Africa.

“With all the travelling we have now, we have to ensure our key staff members are trained and protected.

They have to prepare protocols to follow in the event we have a reported case. Protection equipment and materials have to be purchased and available, and we have to find funds for all that within the current budget. So these are the type of things I’m talking about when we discuss unexpected or unplanned events.”

In previous years, regional floods and recovery systems, including the need to renovate health-care centres following water damage, have also added unexpected expenses to the local budget that aren’t always covered with provincial recovery plans.

“We’re seeking a stable year in 2015. The CT scanner will be a big addition. The other projects we’ll move along, including a pediatric physicians attending the region on a regular basis, if we can arrange it. Implementing more Telehealth conferences between patients and doctors is another one. Those are things we can keep working on,” Cugnet said.

Sask. sets natural gas consumption record Saskatchewan’s thirst for natural gas hit an all-time high as temperatures did their best to reach new lows.

A new record for daily natural gas consumption in the province was set as of Monday morning due to the extreme cold temperatures over the weekend, along with high natural gas consumption and new customer growth, according to a SaskEnergy press release.

In the 24-hour period beginning Sunday, Jan. 4 to Monday, Jan. 5, TransGas,

the natural gas transmission subsidiary of SaskEnergy, delivered 1.27 PetaJoules (PJ) of natural gas to its customers in Saskatchewan.

This is a two per cent increase over the previous record of 1.24 PJ/day, which was set on Dec. 6, 2013. A PetaJoule is a unit of measurement equivalent to one million GigaJoules of natural gas – the average home in Saskatchewan consumes about 105 GigaJoules of natural gas annually.

SaskEnergy said record-setting and near record-setting usage days are happening more frequently as the Crown corporation adds new customers. Since the previous record was set, SaskEnergy has added over 7,300 new customers – homes, businesses and industry – to its distribution system.

“SaskEnergy’s system is designed around this increased growth, ensuring additional capacity so that even on peak record days the system is able to provide

more natural gas than required,” said the release.

“SaskEnergy and TransGas employees work throughout the year to inspect, maintain and upgrade the province’s natural gas system so that it can operate safely and efficiently regardless of weather conditions. The system is continuously monitored to manage peak demands such as the extreme winter weather conditions that occurred over the weekend.”

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Ultimately, she said she felt she can advocate more for the community and constituency at the provincial level than she can from Estevan’s council chambers.

“That’s the next level I’m ready to go to to help out our city,” Carr said.

She said one of her biggest concerns and a focus were she to be representing the southeast as MLA would be infrastructure and advocating for the flow of provincial funding into Estevan.

She also noted when it comes to health care, she would like to see St. Joseph’s Hospital utilized more fully.

With two individuals already seeking the nomination, and the hope of

By Jordan Baker editor@estevanmercury.ca

Estevan is just a couple of weeks removed from learning Estevan MLA Doreen Eagles would not be seeking another term as the Sask. Party representative at the provincial legislature, and already there are two vying for the slot.

Lori Carr, an Estevan native and city councillor in her third term, announced last week she would be seeking the party nomination for the Estevan constituency. Her announcement follows that of her fellow City legislator, Mayor Roy Ludwig, who announced his intentions to go after the Sask. Party nomination immediately after Eagles’s announcement.

Carr served two terms on City council before a one-term hiatus. She later returned to council in the 2012 municipal elections.

She has been a member of Eagles’s executive team for a number of years. She has been involved as the membership chair and is currently treasurer.

“I love the job that she does. It’s something that I want to do,” Carr said about working within Eagles’s sphere.

“I’ve learned by being there and being part of the process.”

Carr said she has taken a number of things away from her time observing how Eagles has handled the MLA position, from how to treat a constituency to regularly speaking face to Lori Carr face with the people a politician serves.

The Estevan constituency reaches north to Benson, running for the Sask. Party east along highway 18 to Frobisher and as far west as Rad- in an expected Spring 2016 ville, encompassing Midale, Halbrite, Torquay and Oungre. provincial election, the Carr said the regional perspective and awareness of nomination race is startmore rural concerns is vital in a constituency that covers ing to shape up like that of the geography that Estevan’s does. the Conservative Party Carr sits on a number of boards as a city council- process in Souris-Moose lor and is also on the board of the Sun Country Health Mountain.

Region where she is the vice-chair. She also spends time Seven Conservatives with the air cadet program in Estevan, calling it a great from around the federal youth program she sees as important in guiding young riding, including Carr, put people. forward their interest after With a background in financial planning, Carr said she current MP Ed Komarnicki has always had an interest in politics and her ambitions announced he would be rewould be to find where she is best suited in a provincial tiring from federal politics. role, including the pursuit of cabinet positions.

E s t e v a n ’s R o b e r t “Politics have always been a big part of my life,” said Kitchen eventually won the Carr, who noted her father was involved in campaigns nomination for the federal while she was growing up. “I guess it just became a part Tories in November.

Estevan continues to see influx of people According to Saskatchewan Ministry of Health figures, Estevan’s population sits at 13,513 with men continuing to outpace women in the community.

Estevan is also proving to remain a young community, a place for people to come and start their careers. Breaking the population up in five-year age categories, the groupings with the highest population are 20 to 24 with 1,024, 25 to 29 with 1,270, 30 to 34 with 1,153 and 35 to 39 with 1,024. No other age category cracks 1,000 people and all figures are considered accurate as of

June 30.

The newly released numbers are part of the Ministry of Health’s covered population report, which identifies how many health cards are in communities across the province and will show a population statistic at odds with census numbers.

Looking at the gender gap in the various age groups, it’s clear men take the majority of available jobs in the community.

Looking at working age people between 20 and 45, there are a lot more men than women in Estevan, by nearly 10 per cent in many age groupings.

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It’s in the senior community where men find themselves in the minority.

Estevan women outnumber men in every age category over 65, none more starkly than the 29 women in Estevan over 95 years of age compared to only three men in the same age bracket.

The ministry’s 2013 population numbers in Estevan were 13,115, so their updated figures show an increase of three per cent.

That’s significant growth, but not quite the pace the Energy City saw in the 12 months prior to that, when the Ministry of Health’s figure rose by 5.3 per cent between 2012 and 2013.

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Keeping the mind open on alternatives There have been several opinion pieces, occasional editorials and a number of letters being written to editors lately touting the supposed need to rid the world of fossil fuels to power our industries and homes in favour of renewable resource-driven alternatives.

Some of these missives have pointed to the recently opened Boundary Dam Unit 3 clean coal project as one worthy of derision as a failed experiment.

We say, hold on just a minute.

While renewable energy sources do hold some advantages, they also come with a host of negatives that would need to be addressed before we change horses.

In defense of BD3, let us remind the nay sayers who point to the $1.4 billion cost when extolling the virtues of their replacement plans, that there are plus factors.

About half of the BD3 cost was attributed to the replacement of an aging generator and its auxiliary components. The old was replaced with a new unit capable of producing about 120 megawatts of electrical power. That power has a value, just ask those of us who pay SaskPower bills every month. Cost recovery, eventual profit.

The captured gas is being sold for anywhere between $28 and $50 per tonne. Cost recovery and eventual profit.

Boundary Dam employs hundreds of people who recycle their paycheques into local and regional businesses and industries. Cost recovery and business balance.

So to state outright that BD3 is a loser on the economic front is just plain wrong. It needs to be amortized, for sure, as do all projects.

So let us ponder the alternatives.

Wind turbines.

They cannot be used for base power load production. Maybe someday but not yet.

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

This could be lean year The Christmas Day meal for the Regina Pioneer Village resident consisted of prepared two cold cut slices including bologna, soggy macaroni salad, an apricot, milk and a roll.

And since it was first posted on social media, there have been equal parts justification and apology from both the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region (RQHR) and the Saskatchewan Party government.

In fairness, the haunting image of the extremely meagre supper taken by a family relative was a second offering after an early Christmas dinner that did include turkey and mashed potatoes.

All of us have, at one time or the other, opted for such a less nutritious supper. Or at least that would certainly seem the case for any number of Sask. Party supporters, who upon seeing images of the meal now profess their love of bologna. One wonders how many of them ate bologna on Christmas Day. There again, the way that this image has been flashed around the Internet by

Where are the blades and structures being built? Who assembles? How many wind turbines would it take to generate 800 megawatts of power every hour of every day 365 days a year?

Solar panels.

Again, from where? Who builds, what are the costs and who controls the materials required to build and install them? And again, how many would we need and can we count on them to produce a minimum of 800 megawatts of power 24/7, 365?

How much farmland would have to be taken out of production to accommodate tens of thousands of wind turbines and sunshine panels?

Geothermal and biomass show more promise due to their capabilities of producing base loads on a cost competitive scale, something that wind and solar haven’t been able to prove yet.

Geothermal doesn’t require a big employee base. Take that as a positive or negative, depending on what side of the employment/ economy debate you wish to take.

Biomass could make use of many existing plants using renovation expertise. Fuel costs would be low.

Nuclear, we feel, is still an uncomfortable and very pricey option, generally recommended for those areas where base fuels are not readily available at reasonable cost. Costly to build and four times the cost to shut down with no place to store the leftovers.

Fukushima. Need we say more?

But we do have their fuel source here if we want it. We also have gas, coal and oil … those aforementioned non-renewable fuels we’ve learned how to clean and use responsibly.

If we’re really serious about greenhouse gas eliminations, let’s start by reducing airline flights by 40 per cent. Those transatlantic flights are the biggest problem every year.

So let’s debate and explore, but we need to do it with open minds, not as paid advocates for a particular business interest.

the NDP Opposition and their supporters, one would think this is the daily reality in Saskatchewan care homes by decree of the government.

But whether in the right context or not, there is something about the image of that meal, fed to a resident of an old folks’ home on Christmas Day, that spells big political problems for Premier Brad Wall’s government in 2015.

In fact, it begs some serious questions: First, given that we’ve just shelled out $40-million (which doesn’t include the millions spent on lost work days for training) to a U.S. consultant to tell us what’s wrong with our health-care system, wouldn’t such problems be addressed?

Health Minister Dustin Duncan announced in the dwindling days of 2014 that his government was cancelling its contract with health efficiency expert John Black and Associates (JBA) three months early, saving $3 million.

The government downplayed the early cancellation as nothing more than the reality that JBA has now trained enough locally-trained “lean” efficiency experts that its services are no longer needed.

But the end of the JBA contract doesn’t end the debate over its value, and the Christmas supper at Pioneer Village is a glaring reminder.

Second, shouldn’t a health efficiency expert have addressed this? Surely, a $40-million consultant would recognize there is something very wrong with feeding seniors low fibre, high fat, high salt, high

cholesterol meals that, in the end, likely adds to the costs of the health system.

Well, the problem is that not only did JBA have any capacity to offer such expertise but such expertise was in no way part of JBA’s mandate. The problem with JBA is that its expertise is confined to the delivery of acute care hospitals … or better put, U.S. for-profit hospitals that are standalone entities.

That the government chose to hire an efficiency expert with no particular understanding of the integrated nature of Canadian health care delivery, which includes nursing home patients who may wind up in hospitals if issues like diet and care are not taken seriously, has been a huge problem.

This takes us to the third question: Is lean only going to be about cost savings at the expense of patients and the seniors?

The Wall government has already made it crystal clear to all of us that 2015 will be a year of serious belt-tightening with oil at slightly more than half its value of nine months ago.

However, Wall is framing the belttightening as “non-essential” government travel and hiring.

That surely does not mean feeding seniors cheap cold cuts on Christmas Day. But every time such news breaks, people are going to be asking about the $40 million spent on “lean” efficiency.

They might even spend a lot of time in 2015 wondering about all the money frittered away in the previous good seven years.

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Letters to the Editor Goodale responds to criticism

Who can we believe?

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How come socalled celebrities get to be considered experts on subjects they know little about, yet are taken seriously?

Neil Young, Miley Cyrus, George Clooney, Don Cherry and so on. When they get away from their known professions and branch out into other sectors, they generally just make themselves look foolish, but their loyal followers shake their heads up and down with acknowledgement of their wisdom.

In fact, some of these people became celebrities only because they keep talking about things they didn’t know anything about. Example, Al Sharpton. I’ve often wondered … who is he and why do people listen to him?

Of course, I wonder that same thing about Stevie Wonder, that Harper boy and Justin Trudeau, the wonder child, and Thomas, I’m mad about everything, Mulcair and Pauline, I’m right behind you, Marois or Danielle, I think I’m a Conservative, kind of, Smith.

At least these folks have to get elected before we are instructed to listen to them.

A couple more questions.

Are those who hack into computers actually paid to do what they do? Is it now considered to be a legitimate profession? If they call it gathering or harvesting information, does it get the legal green light? If they do it under the guise of surveying consumer/voter/political results, do they get recognized as being on the right side of the law?

Speaking of hackers and 15 minutes of fame, where is Julian Assange now? Is he still living the good life in Russia?

One more question for you, dear diary, and then you can run off and do something important.

Are you not getting tired of political leaders who keep blaming the previous administration for the faults in the systems they use to operate their governments?

“We’re in this current economic mess because the previous administration let us down,” they all say. And 10 years after the fact, they’re still saying it and they’re all guilty.

In Saskatchewan, Blakeney and friends had to clean up after Thatcher, Devine cleaned up after Blakeney and Romanow cleaned up after Devine and Wall is cleaning up after Romanow/Calvert and the wheels go round and round. None of them are willing to take complete ownership of their decisions. Instead, they claim they are being forced into their particular actions because the previous team screwed up.

And when they finalley profess to take ownership, what do we inevitably hear?

“Oh, we’ll turn things around in the second half.”

Business CEO’s, the guys who take millions in salaries from investors, find themselves uttering those words, just like the politicians. They need to protect their gold and the only way they can do that is to make sure the fickle investors don’t leave them. As a result, the dividends and stock options keep flowing, even if the company isn’t.

In the political world, the investors are the voting public. They need to be told what they want to hear. Therefore, you can count on things “turning around in the second half,” even if they aren’t.

The only time I believe things can be turned around in the second half is when I’m listening to Corey Chamblin talk about the Roughriders on game day. He, I can believe because his job is on the line. For all the others, it’s only gamemanship and you and I, dear diary, are the suckers.

And that’s my cynically positive message for today.

Now get to work.

Norm Park

All Things Considered

The Editor, In his recent letter to your newspaper, Gerry Ritz seemed caught in a time warp and full of invective. He’s entitled to his own opinion but not his own facts.

On federal transfer payments to provincial governments to help finance valuable social programs, when the federal government changed in 2006 those transfers were at an all-time record high. For health care in particular, the previous Liberal administration implemented the 10-year, $40-billion Canada Health Accord – to which the Harper government has added not a single penny.

On tax breaks for families, it was the previous Liberal administration that established both the Canada Child Tax Benefit and the National Child Benefit Supplement, which together provide more than $10-billion in financial support every year to low and middle-income families. That’s a strong, progressive and principled foundation upon which to build for the future. And we will.

As for Mr. Harper’s “Income Splitting” scheme for wealthier families, the most telling criticism came from none other than the late Jim Flaherty who depicted this measure

as both expensive and unfair. It will cost $2 billion every year, but benefit fewer than 15-per cent of households.

Meanwhile, the Harper government has imposed new Conservative taxes on Saskatchewan’s credit unions, on a wide range of consumer goods (from children’s tricycles to cosmetic wigs for cancer patients), and on every employer and employee through an extra $5 billion in job-killing employment insurance payroll taxes.

And on the topic of “the Conservative record,” we would be happy to make that the issue in the next election.

A great many Saskatchewan voters might well ask: * Why did the Harper government design and impose such a deficient graina handling and transportation system, which is totally controlled by the railways and grain companies, leaving farmers as “captive shippers” with no competitive alternatives and no legal recourse when the system fails – as it did last year at a cost to farmers of $5 billion? * Why has the Harper government failed to achieve a single inch of new export pipeline capacity for western energy products? * How is it that two of the worst food safety scandals in Canadian his-

tory (E-coli and listeriosis) occurred on this government’s watch – resulting in Mr. Ritz being stripped of his responsibilities for food inspections? * Why has this government so abused Canadian veterans, lapsing promised funding, closing service centres, slashing support staff, delaying help for psychiatric conditions, increasing health-care premiums and dragging vets through the courts to clawback their pensions? * Where is the ethanol plant that Conservatives promised for the Prince Albert district? Where is that pasta plant they promised for Regina? Where is the $800 million per year in new Equalization payments they promised to all of Saskatchewan? * After solemnly pledging never to tax income trusts, why did the Harper government impose a lethal 31.5 per cent Conservative tax on trusts, which slashed the savings accounts of some two million ordinary Canadians by $25 billion.

The list goes on. It’s odd that Mr. Ritz forgot to mention these cornerstones of the Conservative record.

Sincerely, Hon. Ralph Goodale, PC, MP Wascana

Providing support for the disabled The Editor, Estevan Diversified Services is a community-based nonprofit organization that provides residential and vocational supports for adults with intellectual disabilities. The residential supports depend on the needs of the individual. We provide a full range of supports.

We have four group homes, an apartment building as well as independent living supports. We have a day program as well as operating SARCAN recycling. In the day program, we focus on life skills, literacy skills, confidential paper shredding and woodworking. We modify the program to meet the needs of the individual.

This has been an exciting year for EDS as we are partnering with the Estevan Comprehensive School to develop a human rights handbook using clear language and artwork from the ECS art department. We will be having the launch of the handbook in the spring of 2015.

We are always looking ahead and we are in the process of planning with the Ministry of Social Services to operate

two additional group homes. This is a necessary project for us to move forward.

Housing and a lack of affordable housing is an issue in Estevan. If you have limited finances, it becomes even more of a challenge to afford shelter.

This year, with the support of United Way Estevan, we will be building a social, low-income housing duplex. One hundred per cent of the funds received from United Way Estevan will be put toward this project. The duplex will provide housing for two individuals in the community at an affordable rent.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the United Way for its continued support of adults with intellectual disabilities.

Thank you for supporting this worthwhile project.

Carol Cundall Executive director, Estevan Diversified Services

A call to return to long form census The Editor, Eliminating the long form census was a costly mistake and it’s high time Parliament fix it and restore it by passing Bill C-626.

In 2011, Stephen Harper replaced the traditional long form census with a voluntary survey that cost taxpayers more — $22 million more — and produced inferior data. Its numbers were unusable for 25 per cent of our towns and weren’t comparable to past surveys.

Worse still, groups like rural residents, the poor and youth were undercounted

because of low response rates. That bias not only compromised the census, but it damaged other surveys, which rely on census data to correct their sampling.

These errors make it harder for businesses to understand markets, governments to deliver services and researchers to get facts.

The census is used to design better public transit through its data on commuting patterns. It helps determine where religious groups, minorities and immigrants live, which tells

us what services and businesses could succeed in their neighbourhood. It is the only source of data on small communities’ skill needs and labour shortages.

Groups like the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Federation of Independent Business and the Canadian Medical Association have been calling for a fix.

That’s why I proposed C-626 to restore the long form census. It would save money and produce better data for everyone. This bill also ensures the census

produces quality data that is comparable over time, and empowers the Chief Statistician to protect the integrity of the survey design and data collection process.

Canadians need the basic data that is essential to good planning. I hope Members of Parliament will vote to pass C-626 this winter so that we can stop paying more for less.

Yours sincerely, Ted Hsu, MP Liberal Party of Canada Science Critic

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The Estevan Fire Rescue Service will be hard at work establishing its identity in 2015, specifically when it comes to its rescue services, as continued population growth could result in potential gaps in service

if not all forms of rescue are properly accounted for, according to Estevan fire Chief Shane Code.

“2015 should be the year we prepare for 2020,” said Code. “This year we have to start taking account of where the city is growing and going and what (the city) will expect from

“There is going to be a vibrant and healthy discussion in the New Year about what we can do and what we should be doing moving forward.”

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their fire service.”

One of the 17 bylaw articles that outline responsibilities of the Estevan Fire Rescue Service states they must perform rescue services. The fire department has, for a long time, performed rescue services to the best of their abilities and even expanded them with items like the recently upgraded hazardous materials trailer. Though still capable of fulfilling the duties necessary to operate at a high level, Code said the fire department and the City will need to analyze the approximately 15 different types of rescue involving automobile, con-

fined spaces and low and high angle rescues, and establish which ones the department must train and provide funding for.

“There is going to be a vibrant and healthy discussion in the New Year about what we can do and what we should be doing moving forward,” Code said.

“How do we ensure that we’re equipped, trained, funded and prepared in the all encompassing dragnet of ‘rescue’?”

Deputy fire Chief Dale Feser said nearby partners could provide options for expanding the department’s reach when it comes to rescue.

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The Estevan Fire Rescue Service is entering a significant planning phase that will shape the department’s future in Estevan.

“We could potentially look to mutual aid partners within our response areas like mine rescue teams and Sask Power emergency response teams for a consolidated effort to overcome some of those issues as well,” Feser said.

Code noted he would like to see council become more involved with setting service levels for the Fire Rescue Service, some of it that can be based on the public’s existing awareness of their services.

“I don’t think it works that way right now,” he said. “We respond when called, council knows we’re there to fill in the gaps when we need to, and that’s fine because we want to be there to help, and the public is going to call for anything and everything.”

To address the push for increased fire safety awareness and a better understanding of what the fire department does, Code recently created a Twitter page for the Estevan Fire Rescue Service, complementing their existing Facebook page, which is operated by Feser.

As the population in Estevan grows, so does the potential for more false alarms, which Code said is easily in their top three types of calls. The heavy presence of industrial facilities and the increasing number of renters who perhaps don’t fully understand their fire alarm systems, he said, could be contributing factors to the problem.

Kitchen fires, Code added, account for about

45 per cent of calls.

The increasing population also requires a closer look at the workload a volunteer-based fire department has.

“It’s a given that if we continue to grow, eventually full time staff, or at least more full time staff, are in the cards,” Code said. “But first the foundation has to be laid of making the best possible use of the staff you got, which is not to be confused with their level of commitment, training or capacity. That’s from a management standpoint, looking at deployment patterns and discovering what can be dealt with by duty crews.”

Discussion and planning is going to be a big part of the Fire Rescue Service’s future, but large strides were made in 2014 toward their goal of becoming leaders in southeast Saskatchewan. Capt.

Kyle Luc was elected to the national board of directors for the Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association in March, while his partner Capt. Charles Olsen, was appointed to the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation as a Saskatchewan director. Alongside the two captains, Feser, who has been with the Estevan Fire Rescue Service for about 10 years, was appointed by his provincial peers to the Saskatchewan Association of Fire Chiefs as a zone director for Division 3.

“We met and exceeded our expectations,” Feser said. “We wanted to put Estevan on the map and I think we did that.”

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Daycare request denied Estevan City council denied a request from a daycare to change the tax rate for the organization to a residential rate from a commercial.

The Hillcrest Early Learning Centre requested a change in how they are taxed in a Dec. 8 letter to council. The non-profit organization was looking to have its property taxes issued as though they were a residential property rather than a commercial one.

The daycare has been operating in the city since December 2011 and noted during that time the Estevan Daycare Co-operative has been receiving an alteration to their taxes so they pay a residential rate.

This issue came up at council earlier this year, when the Daycare Co-operative was again requesting the tax reallocation.

Though council was split about how to procees, on Aug. 25, council voted 4-3 in favour of allowing the co-operative to have their rate reduced for the daycare’s current fiscal year.

That decision was made with the caution that the daycare should not expect the same reduction in future years.

The Hillcrest Early Learning Centre was requesting their facility to be taxed at a residential mill rate as well as asking for their previous tax years to be reassessed at the reduced rate.

City Manager Amber Smale said the City could not retroactively change the tax rates for previous years, leaving council to decide how to proceed in 2015.

After some discussion around the council chambers the request was denied.

Coun. Brian Johnston noted that if council has denied future tax reallocations to the Daycare Co-operative, then council’s “hands are tied” and all future requests of this nature from similar non-profits would have to be denied. *** Council approved Estevan’s water treatment plant manager Kevin Sutter recommendations for

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chemical tenders in 2015.

The tenders were awarded for the supply of aluminum sulfate, liquid chlorine, KMnO4, ammonium sulfate, HSF acid (fluoride), and sodium hydroxide solution.

For all tenders, with the exception of the aluminum sulfate tender, Sutter recommended the lowest bid. Regarding the aluminum sulfate tender the lowest bid was an Americanbased company, but Sutter said the bid didn’t include other fees like duty, taxes and brokerage fees.

Council approved his recommendation for the second least expensive bid. *** Regens Disposal Limited filed the November cart report with council, which included information on the collection of both trash and recycling material over that month. About 3,550 recycling carts were emptied for a total of 36,160 kilograms, while 12,278 trash carts were emptied, contributing about 228,740 kg of trash to local landfills.

Intersection safety a focus SGI and its law enforcement partners are continuing with month-long traffic safety focuses for 2015. In January, the province-wide focus is on intersection safety.

“Intersection collisions have increased year-overyear. Too many people are being hurt and killed on Saskatchewan roads and it needs to stop,” said Andrew Cartmell, President and CEO of SGI. Nearly 40 per cent of Saskatchewan crashes happen at intersections.* The most common contributing factors are inattentiveness, failing to yield, driving too fast for road conditions, following too closely and disobeying traffic lights.

Collisions at intersections have a high risk of serious injuries or even death,

making intersection safety a priority for enforcement. The collisions at intersec tions that can be most dangerous are a result of a driver turning left into on-coming traffic, or collisions at a right angle. In 2013, there were more than 11,000 collisions at intersections across the province, resulting in 47 deaths and injuring more than 3,500 people.

Road users can prevent collisions at intersections by following the basic steps of IPDE: • Identify real and potential hazards when approaching an intersection by scanning the intersection well in advance, checking crosswalks, checking your blind spots and keeping an eye out for traffic that may be coming from blocks ahead.

• Predict what will happen should you encounter a real or potential hazard.

• Execute that decision – follow through.

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Foord wraps up one presidency, while advancing file on another “We try to get the local boards to see things more globally and yet we always have to keep fixed on the fact that no matter what we see in the issues, it’s still about the kids, always will be.”

By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca

She’s in the middle of an exciting run of educational administration challenges, and Janet Foord is enjoying the experience, if not all the required travel.

Foord has just recently completed a full term as president of the Saskatchewan School Boards Association, and is in the mid-term of the presidency of the Canadian School Boards Association. That term expires this summer and there is an expectation that Foord will seek one more one-year term at that helm before stepping aside, if the CSBA electorate decide to keep her there.

Foord, who represents Estevan at the South East Cornerstone Public School Division table said she was very pleased to see some concrete results coming from the 28 school divisions at the provincial level before she stepped down.

The agreement to focus on two major issues; reading skills and First Nations/Métis educational programming provincewide, was something to be celebrated.

“Before we had pockets of excellence but there were several programs going in different directions, and now we have two main topics to focus on and the Ministry of Education is onside.

We challenged them and they accepted it as an opportunity

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Janet Foord to have us all pulling in one strategic direction,” said Foord in speaking with the Mercury during a year-end interview on Dec. 31.

These two items, however, do not preclude school systems pursuing levels of excellence on a whole host of other projects too, it’s just that they have all agreed to focus on these two across the province.

“The concept came from listening to all the boards and the s t a f f w e r e being asked t o p a rticipate.

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many positive initiatives happening out there it was difficult to narrow it down. But then, all 28 directors of education got together in the same room and started sorting it out, and thanks to them, they came up with these two. Change is tough for school boards and directors and the ministry, so they get full credit.

A lot of people had to let go of things to get these priorities established,” Foord added.

There is no finish line timetable set as yet since the individual school divisions are setting them at a pace that is practical for each one.

“The beautiful thing about this, is the fact this fits in with the Premier’s growth strategy regarding First Nations outcomes,” said Foord.

“I’m proud to have been a part of it and proud of the fact

that all our provincial boards of education came together to ensure it happens.”

A second highlight of her time in office at the provincial level, was the launching of the Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Program, first in some Saskatchewan schools and later across Canada. This program is now in the hands of a steering committee comprised of big and small businesses, private and public, as well as educators.

“It’s expanding this year and the SSBA executive put that one on the table, and between 15 and 20 school divisions in Saskatchewan have picked up on it.”

Foord said she may seek a second-year as the leader of the Canadian board, simply because there were some projects t here she’d like to see move forward before she quits that portfolio.

“Although they are both presidencies,” she said, referring to the dual roles, “they are actually quite different, but with some similarities, at the Canadian board table, we get to see the emerging trends in education and we also deal with the broader advocacy roles we have to play in bringing issues to the table for all provinces to consider. Canada-wide, the needs are often similar to what

the provincial needs are and it’s not always about money. It might be government contracts with education and that includes First Nations government, it’s about new learning skills being taught, student health and wellness and 21st century learning skills and equipment,” she said.

“On the Canadian front, the CSBA attempts to bring the trends and best practices and ideas from across the provinces to the local tables for consideration. We try to get the local boards to see things more globally and yet we always have to keep fixed on the fact that no matter what we see in the issues, it’s still about the kids, always will be.”

Foord said the Canadian board or sectors of it will meet via conference calls but they will have a few face-to-face sit down sessions. The next one will be in Toronto and this spring they’ll have another in Victoria. The CSBA head office is located in Montreal.

“The 2015 annual conference is scheduled for Saskatoon, and that’s just the luck of the draw and has nothing to do with me being president,” she said. It also marks the 100th anniversary of the SSBA. “So I’ll get to bring greetings to the delegates who will be in our backyard.”

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The Saskatchewan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Saskatchewan SPCA) announced they will not renew their contract with the Ministry of Agriculture for enforcement of The Animal Protection Act, 1999.

The Saskatchewan SPCA will be focusing on programs and services related to education and the prevention of animal cruelty.

“We want to thank the Saskatchewan SPCA for their many years of work in enforcing The Animal Protection Act,” Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said. “We wish them the best as they enter this new chapter focusing on education and prevention.”

The Saskatchewan SPCA has been enforcing The Animal Protection Act, 1999 for 40 years. The current two-year contract expires on March 31, 2015.

“Animal welfare is and always will be a priority for us,” Saskatchewan SPCA Board of Directors President Constance Roussel said. “However, after much discussion our board felt that we can better serve the animals and the public by focusing on education and prevention.

We thank the ministry for working with us through this transition and look forward to continuing to work with them under our new focus.”

The Ministry of Agriculture is exploring other options for delivery of investigative services.

“The humane treatment and well-being of animals continues to be a priority for us,” Stewart said. “Our ministry will continue to work with all parties involved to ensure a smooth transition.”

“We will now be able to focus our resources on the prevention of animal cruelty,” Roussel said. “We are confident that this is the best decision for our organization and the welfare of animals.”

The Saskatchewan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a charitable organization dedicated to animal welfare. Established in 1928, the Saskatchewan SPCA is governed by a volunteer board of directors, with the head office located in Saskatoon.

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Bicentennial is here for Father of Confederation

By Arthur Milnes Special for the Mercury

For better or for worse, Canadians have traditionally not done a very good job in honouring our heroes, particularly past political leaders.

Unlike our American and British cousins, and peoples in many other nations, we have been collectively hesitant to do so.

Until now that is.

With the bicentennial of the birth of Canada’s Father of Confederation, Sir John A. Macdonald on Jan. 11, being marked across Canada and in his home Canadian community of Kingston this month, the tide is turning.

From Prime Minister Stephen Harper on through historians, playwrights, historical societies, students and so many others, Canadians are uncharacteristically pausing to consider the life and legacy of an immigrant to our shores who went on to found and then transform a great nation.

And that is a good thing, because in considering the story of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canadians are realizing that in our first prime minister we were very fortunate to have such a skilled man on the scene when our young nation needed leadership most. And in Sir John A. Macdonald we had a leader who would have ranked as front bench material anywhere in the world.

Before Macdonald, joined by Cartier, Brown, McGee and select others, got to work, what was to become Canada, to use a modern phrase, was a failed state. So rife with division was it that we could not even pick a capital city. Divided by race, religion, geography and so much more, no betting person back then would have laid down serious money and backed our future.

But Macdonald of Kingston did.

“We are a great country and shall become one of the greatest in the universe if we preserve it,” he said. “We shall sink into insignificance and adversity if we suffer it to be broken.”

This wily politician, a man who reeked of humanity and all its juices, played the key role in bringing the Fathers of Confederation to the table. Once he had them in his pocket, he went on to extend his vision for Canada all the way to the Pacific coast.

By the time he died in 1891, in office still as prime minister after 19 years, Canada was a transcontinental reality, united by a band of steel. The CPR was a feat of engineering and raw political will that still boggles the mind and continues to spark the Canadian imagination.

By advancing his vision, Macdonald – through six majority victories and while experiencing political ups and downs that would have crushed a lesser man and leader – forever ensured the existence of a distinct nation, separate from the United States, on the northern half of our continent.

If that isn’t greatness I don’t know what is.

Were there mistakes made on the road to cementing the Canadian nation? Absolutely. Building the CPR came at great cost to Chinese labourers and Aboriginal peoples. The execution of Louis Riel left divisions that still haven’t fully healed. The Pacific Scandal makes the Watergate break-in, by comparison, seem like an amateur sideshow.

And on the personal front, our Father of Confederation’s drinking would not be tolerated in today’s less forgiving times. But historians and commentators largely agree that Sir John A. had it right when he told the Canadians of his day that “this country prefers John

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Upon his death it was his most worthy political opponent, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, who summed Macdonald’s continuing challenge to Canadians best. It is one we still must rise to in our own time.

“Before the grave of him who, above all, was the Father of Confederation,” Laurier told a hushed House of Commons in June of 1891, “let not grief be barren grief; but let grief be coupled with the resolution, the determination that the work in which the Liberals and Conservatives, in which (George) Brown and Macdonald united, shall not perish, but that though (a) United Canada may be deprived of the services of her greatest men, still Canada shall and will live.”

Perhaps Canadians are turning a more mature page in taking time to pay tribute to Sir John A. Macdonald. We are debating, discussing him in our schools and finally, and most importantly, embracing the Macdonald legacy.

It is very hard to separate the Macdonald story from that of the Canadian community that defined him most, as he in turn defined it. I speak, of course, about Kingston, Ontario.

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Babies of

2014 Ari Glenn Beaulieu April 29, 2014 – Son of Alicia & Cole Beaulieu.

Ellie Chrystine Bath May 30, 2014 — Daughter of Melinda and Justin Bath

Mila Ulbrich May 23, 2014 – Daughter of

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Aspen Elizabeth Cossette April 19, 2014 – Daughter of Jolene & Aaron Cossette

Dylan Symons September 14, 2014 – Son of Lee & Tasha Symons

Gavin George Tinant March 27, 2014 — Son of Blair & Devon Tinant

Harper Aisling Ann Eskra April 23,2014 — Daughter of Shelagh & Aaron Eskra

Halle Lyn Turnbull December 1, 2014 — Daughter of Aaron & Taunia Turnbull

Bria Angela Stepp July 23, 2014 — Daughter of Cory & Michelle Stepp

James Arthur Bernard Hilliar

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Erin Renee Norman — November 23, 2014 Daughter of Josh & Janelle Norman

Aria Rose House — April 12, 2014, Daughter of Josh & Nikki House

Carter Allan Austin — January 23, 2014, Son of Jeff & Jana Austin

Madden Barry Kingdon — November 29, 2014 Son of Greg & Stephanie Kingdon

Emma Angeline Grobbink — May 15, 2014 Daughter of Jessica Young & Mike Grobbink

Presley Ann Mehler — March 18, 2014 Daughter of Jamie Mehler & Melissa Schachtel

Kade Lee Rosner — June 5, 2014 Son of Mandi & Kelly Rosner

Ivy Anna Rolyn Eskra — May 1, 2014 Daughter of Curtis & Tara Eskra

Ava Jean Story — August 13, 2014 Daughter of Jared & Rosalie Story

Averi-Ann Louise Wyatt ­— November 26th, 2014 Daughter of Tyler Wyatt & Chrystal Schad

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Police warn citizens of rental scams Estevan Police Service members issued a warning to the general public regarding a classified advertising scam where the supposed seller is attempting to rent homes and apartments.

The ads contain e-mail addresses and contact numbers. The calls begin with a dialogue with the supposed home or apartment owner who asks questions similar to those a person might be asked when applying for a mortgage or loan. This is done in an attempt to make the event appear more realistic.

The scammer hopes to get the person to send advance cash or a first-month rent to the person in exchange for the keys that will be shipped back to the hopeful renter.

The keys never arrive.

“If you see or hear any of these ads for a home for sale or rent, check with a realtor and check the accuracy of the ad,” the police said.

EPS members also report they located and ar-

rested a 34-year-old Estevan woman on Dec. 29 who was wanted as a result of an ongoing investigation noted last week, involving drug offences in the city.

The woman was charged with being in possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. She was released from custody on several conditions and now has a Feb. 23 court date.

On the day of Dec. 30, EPS members reported that their activities were slowed substantially due to the extremely cold weather conditions. The cold weather even kept the lawbreakers inside. EPS did take one RID (report impaired drivers) call regarding a pickup entering the city on Highway 39.

The vehicle in question was identified and stopped but the driver showed no signs of impairment.

The night of Dec. 31 was a different story though, cold weather or no cold weather.

A series of calls and events kept city police busy

throughout New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, beginning with some charges being laid against a 41-yearold woman who refused to comply with a breathalyzer examination. Due to the previous impaired driving convictions and possession of marijuana convictions, she was held in custody and then later released after she received a court date.

A report of a man suffering from a cardiac arrest at a cabaret in the Wylie-Mitchell Air Cadet Hall, prompted police and emergency medical team response. The EMS personnel quickly determined the man’s vital signs and transported him to St. Joseph’s Hospital for ex-

amination before he was transferred to Regina General Hospital for further treatment.

A domestic dispute in the central part of the city was the next call responded to by police on Dec. 31.

The dispute had, apparently, turned into a physical confrontation but police determined there were no visible signs of injury. The woman involved in the dispute was under court-ordered conditions to not consume alcohol, so she was taken into custody and lodged in cells for the night.

A lounge on the northeast side of the city was the subject of the next stop for city police that same night.

They learned that a woman had fallen and struck her head in the fall and was unconscious. After emergency medical members checked her condition and cleared her, she was arrested for being intoxicated in public and was lodged in cells until sober.

The next call came from

a northside lounge where a woman was refusing to leave after being asked to do so. When police arrived, she resisted their efforts to place her under arrest. Further checks on the woman revealed she had a probation order placed against her so she was charged under the Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act as well as the Criminal Code for resisting the arrest as well as for being in breach of the probation order.

Another domestic disturbance, involving three people, drew police to the west side of the city. Two people had suffered injuries as a result of the dispute so emergency medical personnel were called to check out their condition. An investigation into the incident remains active.

On Jan. 1, EPS received a report of two young people stealing mail from residential mail boxes in the Westview area of the city. The two young people were identified and arrested and charged

with multiple counts of theft of mail.

Police noted the parents of the young people involved in the events were supportive of the policing action and assisted them in locating the missing pieces of mail.

On Jan. 5, during the day shift, EPS members, acting on a report from the bylaw enforcement team, visited a property owner with instructions to remove a counch that he had discarded on a boulevard in the north central area of the city.

The property owner, who lived near-by was directed to remove the couch immediately.

EPS members attended to a number of Traffic Safety Act violations as well as several Vehicle Equipment Regulation Act violations which led to charges that included drivers proceeding through an intersection against a red light, unlawful window tints and driving past a school bus while its stop arms and flashers were activated.

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Carter James Prette — June 30, 2014, Son of Angela & Brian Prette

Noah Tyler Hoffort — July 18, 2014 Son of Michael & Kristin Hoffort

Kase Jared Luc — November 23, 2014 Son of Kyle & Jenna Luc

Darion Brian Trevor Mitchell — March 25, 2014 Son of April & Cory Mitchell

Logan James Dupuis — August 14, 2014 Son of Megan & Jeff Dupuis

Embry Carlene Kuntz — October 28, 2014 Daughter of Savanna and Matt Kuntz

Jace Axel Peterson — September 13, 2014 son of Brian and Morgan Peterson

Asher Nyeste — April 19th, 2014 Son of Meegan Christofferson & Wes Nyeste

Taylor Rose Curtis — September 16, 2014 Daughter of Rob & Wendy Curtis

Riele Emily Rose Thieven — December 22, 2014 Daughter of Brea and Mike Thieven

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The Bruins fell 4-0 to the Kindersley Klippers on Friday at Affinity Place. Earlier in the week, they swept a home-and-home series against the Weyburn Red Wings, winning 6-2 on Dec. 30 and 3-2 in a shootout on Thursday.

The Bruins (12-18-15) are in third place in the Viterra Division, one point ahead of the Yorkton Terriers, who have two games in hand.

On Friday, the Bruins outshot the Klippers 42-30, but couldn’t convert on their chances.

“I think we outshot them for the whole game and I actually think we outchanced them, believe it or not. They capitalized on their opportunities better than we did tonight. We (played) against a good team that buries their opportunities and (has) a goaltender that limits yours. (Evan) Weninger was outstanding tonight. We made mistakes that cost us, but I thought we played pretty well. You can’t play better and lose the game 4-0, you know what I mean? It’s one of those games where you just gotta put it behind you,” said Bruins head coach Chris Lewgood.

“We’ve gotta learn from our mistakes here.

There were mental breakdowns that cost us, and to be an elite team in this league, you’re going to have to learn how to beat the other elite teams. We’re a ways away from that right now and it showed tonight. 4-0 is 4-0, whether you work hard and get chances or not.”

Kindersley’s Marc Dubeau opened the scoring in the final minute of the first period, putting in a rebound after a turnover by Charlie Manley.

Eight minutes into the second, Landon Gross beat Bruins starter Tyler Gutenberg from the slot to make it 2-0.

Shaun MacPherson ripped a high wrist shot from the point into the net seven minutes later.

Hayden-James Berra rounded out the scoring 98 seconds into the third on a scramble in front of the net.

“I thought we could’ve gone a little harder to the net and we could have been a little better on the walls in the D zone. Those were two things that I thought we lacked today as far as effort and determination. We just gotta be willing to get a little grittier, get a little nastier and make things happen,” said Lewgood.

Jason Duret missed the game with an injury and is considered day-to-day.

On Thursday, Weyburn scored first late in the second period when Manley lost the puck in the neutral zone and Brendan McKay fed Braden

Local product Brayden Pachal, a 15-year-old defenceman, was called up for his third SJHL game of the year on Friday.

Mellon on a 2-on-1 the other way.

Seven minutes into the third, Duret sent a behindthe-back centring pass to Lynnden Pastachak and he banged it home to tie the game.

At the 12:33 mark, McKay put in a rebound on a power play to put Weyburn

back on top.

However, barely three minutes later, Bruins defenceman Josh Rieger forced overtime with a power play goal of his own.

“The puck went deep and (Kurt) Sonne came around the net and found me in the slot. I was backing up to get out of there.

Bruins forward R.T. Rice tries to get past Klippers defenceman Shaun MacPherson during Friday’s 4-0 loss.

I was a little too far in. He found me and it went off the Red Wing’s stick and got in the top of the net somehow, some way,” Rieger said.

“We all stayed positive on the bench. We knew we weren’t out of it until the buzzer goes. They are a good team, but we can play with them, we can play better than them. It just depends how we come, and we came tonight, that’s for sure.”

Zach Douglas scored the shootout winner.

“The points were very important in this game. It was disappointing to give up one, but the bottom line is the guys showed a lot of courage and resiliency in coming back,” said Lewgood.

“There was no question in our room, everybody understands how important these games are here against the divisional teams, and against Weyburn specifically. I think you could feel it in the building today. I think there was a lot of tension in the air and excitement.

It seemed like a playoff atmosphere almost, and that results from the importance of the game,” he added.

“We did a lot of things

well. I think we made some mental mistakes and had some breakdowns, but I thought overall we worked really hard and controlled the puck very well. We did a lot of good things with the puck. Ultimately, we should shoot the puck a little more, but we got some quality pucks to the net. I think we could have done maybe a little better job of banging in some rebounds.”

Shots on goal were 4033 for Weyburn.

Meanwhile, with the SJHL trade deadline coming up on Saturday, Lewgood said he’s not expecting to be busy.

“I don’t foresee a lot of movement here at the deadline. There’s been lots done already and there’s going to be some off-season activity.

Sure, we’d like to improve our team if something came up, but as far as the guys here, there’s not a lot we’re looking to send down the road, that’s for sure.”

He added that despite dealing 20-year-old defenceman David Robertson last month, he is not interested in trading the team’s other overagers, forwards R.T. Rice and Wyatt Garagan.

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Bruins alumni come out on top The Estevan Bruins alumni won their fifth Challenge Cup in six years on Thursday in Weyburn.

The Bruins won 6-4 in the annual New Year’s Day classic against members of the Weyburn Red Wings alumni.

It’s the second straight year the Bruins have won the event.

“It’s good to come out every year and see lots of old faces from years past,” said Lorne Tytlandsvik, who scored twice and is an annual participant in the game.

“It’s good to see some guys we played against, even in senior hockey or in junior hockey. It’s just a lot of fun to be able to go out, have a good time and have a couple of drinks after and enjoy the good company.”

Tytlandsvik’s back-to-back goals in the second period of the two 30-minute period contest put the game out of reach.

“It was a pretty fast-paced game.

I think for a bunch of old guys coming back to play hockey, it was maybe two steps behind out there, but it was fun, definitely,” he said.

Tytlandsvik’s old teammate, Dominic Cote, scored twice in the first period.

Chris Hammett and Darnell Glass also scored, putting the Bruins ahead 4-1, only for the Red Wings to strike back with two quick goals late in the frame, making it

4-3 at the break.

Cote, also a perennial alumni game performer, said everyone enjoyed the day.

“It’s a lot of fun playing with some old teammates and playing against some guys we played against in Weyburn. Even though there’s no hitting or anything out there, I think everybody had a lot of fun and the pace of the game was really fast.

“With the Bruin alumni, we’ve got a good group of guys and it’s fun to get everybody together and have some laughs.

It’s been a good day.”

Tytlandsvik’s goals in the second period put the Bruins ahead 6-3. Boyd Dennis later scored for the Wings on a give-and-go to close out the scoring.

Tytlandsvik plays senior hockey with the Bienfait Coalers and he said aside from the obvious difference that there is no hitting, it was still competitive.

“It’s a little bit more laid-back I guess, but pace-wise, there were guys on Weyburn that definitely looked like they played college hockey, so they’ve got a few steps on a few guys. There was definitely a lot of good puck movement.”

Although the rivalry isn’t as heated as it used to be for the alumni, it still exists.

“It’s always good beating Weyburn.

It doesn’t matter what you’re doing, it’s a lot of fun beating them,” Cote smiled.

Dominic Cote of the Estevan Bruins alumni tries to keep the puck away from Weyburn’s Mark Schneider during the annual alumni game on New Year’s Day.

Kitz rink finishes fourth at curling provincials The Chaelynn Kitz rink finished in fourth place at the provincial junior women’s curling championship held in Humboldt Jan. 1-5.

The team includes skip Kitz (Oxbow), third Angela Hookenson (Lampman), second Taylor Marcotte (Torquay) and lead Halynne Lamontagne (Oxbow), as well as fifth Rachel Erickson (Maryfield) and coach Shane Kitz (Oxbow).

With the competition being a round robin format, Kitz faced Team Kerr from Regina in their first game. This was a very close matchup, with Kitz scoring three in the ninth end to put them up one coming home without hammer. Kitz stole two in the 10th end to capture their first win of the competition.

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Kitz’s second game was against defending provincial champion Team Streifel from Saskatoon. Streifel scored one in the first, Kitz blanked the second, Streifel stole one in the third end and Kitz blanked the fourth. In the fifth end, Kitz managed to score her deuce to tie the game up at 2-2. In the sixth end, Streifel had a draw for a single, but was a bit heavy on her draw and Kitz stole two. Streifel got two back in the seventh, stole two more in the eighth and stole one in the ninth. Streifel ran Kitz out of stones in the 10th end, giving Streifel the win by a score of 7-4.

Kitz’s third game of the round robin had her facing Team Corbin from Moose Jaw. Kitz was in control of this game from the

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Team Kitz’s second matchup of the day had them playing Team Thompson from Regina. Once again, Kitz and her team came out very strong, scoring one in the first and stealing two more in the second. Thompson counted one in the third and Kitz rebounded with two more in the fourth. Thompson counted a single in the fifth to make it 5-2.

Kitz blanked the sixth, gave up a steal of one in the seventh end and blanked the eighth end. In the ninth, Kitz made a delicate tap back shot on her last stone to count three making the score 8-3. Thompson shook hands after the ninth end giving Kitz the win.

In the final round robin game Kitz played Team Anderson from Hanley. This was a very low scoring matchup with points

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Team Kitz faced Team Mitchell from Saskatoon in the A2 vs B2 game. This was not the team’s strongest game and they fell behind early by a score of 5-1 after four ends of play. Kitz managed to score a deuce in five, with the sixth end being blanked.

Mitchell scored three in the seventh end. Kitz followed with a single in eight and a steal of two in the ninth, putting them two down playing the 10th end. Kitz was lying two points for the tie, forcing Mitchell to throw her last rock for the win by a score of 9-6.

With this loss, Kitz’s run for the provincial title came to an end.

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Mulligan aims to please members His last name may be Mulligan, but if all goes well, he won’t need one in Estevan.

The executive of the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club announced in late December they had hired Kyle Mulligan as their new general manager and head pro.

Mulligan, who had held the same position at Golf Kenosee since 2012, is now settling into the new digs.

The new GM is passionate about making the course a good experience for the people who play it, and that’s something the

executive was looking for.

“What I’ve learned most in my career is making a memorable experiences for your customers and members, and to try to create a facility where everyone in the community feels welcome and can come in, whether it be for recreation for their family or a meal,” he said.

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“In my opinion, it’s a marketing dream. It’s a match made in heaven. I think it was destined that I was going to be a golf professional. It’s an easy ice-breaker,” he laughed.

Mulligan described himself as a good communicator and said he has always been passionate about the game.

“I enjoy being involved with in the community, being involved with men’s night and ladies’ night and all those things. I enjoy

Kyle Mulligan meeting the people that come through the door every day and servicing the people that come in. I love being at the golf course.

It’s been a passion I’ve had since I was a young boy.”

Mulligan added that there are unique challenges in each city and that the Estevan job will differ from his past gigs in some ways.

He added he wants to be an active member of the community.

“Every city you work in, every golf facility you work at, there’s different challenges and different things that are important to the community and the golf course. Having been in Lloydminster, where it’s an oil and gas and agriculture community, will be similar to what it is in Estevan. I have a very keen passion for

hockey. I’ve coached Junior A hockey in the past and bantam AAA in Lloydminster. I’m looking forward to being involved and being a part of the community, and not just being the general manager of the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club.”

While he is excited for his new opportunity, Mulligan is also grateful to the people who hired him in Kenosee.

“My time at Golf Kenosee was a great opportunity and I thank the members and shareholders there. They treated me very well.”

Midgets collect two wins over weekend The Apex Bruins midget AA team got off on the right foot last weekend with a 4-0 win over the fifth place Regina Rangers.

The Bruins hosted the Rangers at Affinity Place on Saturday as the teams returned to regular season action following a break for the holidays.

Cam Lavoie recorded his first shutout of the season for the Bruins, turning away 27 shots, including a 12-save performance in the third to keep the Rangers’ shooters at bay.

The teams made it through a scoreless first period before Estevan broke the stalemate open nearly 14 minutes into the second on a goal by Mitchell Morrison.

Kale Martens and Josh Giblett picked up assists on what would become the gamewinning goal.

Once they scored, the Bruins didn’t waste time stretching the lead as a minute and a half later Marc Shaw gave the home team a cushion on a marker assisted by Josh Skjonsby and Cole Piche.

With just 33 seconds left in the middle frame, Giblett picked up another assist on a Wyatt Bayliss goal, which left the Bruins with a 3-0 lead heading into the third.

In the third period, the Bruins recorded one final tally on a goal by Colton Winton.

The Bruins hosted a second game on the weekend as the Melville Millionaires also made the trip to the Energy City for a Sunday contest. The Millionaires sit one spot back of Estevan in the standings and the Bruins let them know why, hammering the road team 9-4.

Over the course of the game, it was the Bruins’ power play that was the stand out, as they made the Millionaires pay dearly for the seven penalties they took, scoring five goals. The Mils on the other hand scored once on seven attempts.

It was the Millionaires who got on the board first when Brooks Fleury scored just over seven minutes into the game. They maintained the one-goal advantage until the 17:05 mark of the opening period, when Skjonsby tied it witht eh Bruins’ first power play marker.

Less than three minutes into the second, Shaw gave the Bruins the lead on another power play goal. Melville got one back, but shortly after, the Bruins scored three unanswered from Skjonsby, Giblett and Erik McKersie to give the home team a 5-2 lead going into the third.

Brady Long stretched that lead early in the final period before the Millionaires got two back.

Peyton Stevenson sucked any life the opponents had however, scoring 34 seconds later, and in the final three minutes, the difference was stretched further with McKersie’s second of the game and another power play goal from Matt Bill.

Landon Audet was in goal for the Bruins stopping 29 of 33 shots.

Prior to the break on Dec. 30, the Bruins were in eighth place with a 9-10-2 record and were invited into the provincial playoffs as the eighth and final team set to face the first-place Regina Capitals.

That two-game, total-goals series must be completed by Jan. 18.

Apex Bruin Mitchell Morrison moves the puck through the neutral zone during regular season action at Affinity Place over the weekend.

Brown, Pat Canadians lose Mac’s midget AAA final Several Estevan Bruins prospects, including local product Tyran Brown, were on the Regina Pat Canadians team that reached the final at the Mac’s midget AAA hockey tournament in Calgary on New Year’s Day. The Pat Canadians lost 2-1 to the Cariboo Cougars from Prince George in double

overtime, on a goal by Chase Dubois.

Aside from Brown, a 15-year-old forward, other Bruins prospects on the team were forwards Matthew Chekay, Conner Chaulk and Riley Woods, defencemen Jake Tesarowski and Jake Heerspink, and goalie Curtis Meger.

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SJHL introduces annual draft It has been hotly debated at Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League meetings for years, and the league has now decided to make it happen.

Starting this summer, the SJHL will hold a draft in which Saskatchewan prospects who have completed their bantam hockey are eligible.

Under the current system, players can be added to a team’s 50-man protected list on their 15th birthday, and the team that lists the player first gets his SJHL rights.

Now, those players’ rights will be determined by who picks them in the draft.

Players who live di-

rectly in one of the 12 SJHL centres will continue to be protected by that team automatically and not included in the 50-man list.

SJHL president Bill Chow said the matter of the auto-protects was one of the main concerns coaches and governors had.

“We’ve talked about different scenarios and one of the concerns was the local players being protected, being able to still protect them under the rules we currently have and then moving forward into the draft. I think that’s eased some concerns in that regard.”

Chow said the draft,

“When it comes to recruiting and retaining players, we just felt like in similar other drafts, you allow the teams to then have the opportunity to recruit and retain that player over a period of two to three years”

— Bill Chow

Bill Chow which was announced on New Year’s Day, had been approved at one of the governors’ meetings in 2014.

The 2015 draft will take place during the league’s annual general meetings in early June. It will consist of six rounds, with teams drafting in reverse order of the previous year’s standings.

Teams must have an open spot on their 50-man list to draft a player. Players who go undrafted can be listed by any team on their 15th birthday. Draft picks can be traded at any time of the year.

Chow said one of the biggest benefits to holding a draft is allowing teams to establish a long-term relationship with their prospects, helping them convince their youngsters to play for them.

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Once players complete their years in bantam hockey, they will now be eligible to be drafted in the SJHL. File photo cruiting and retaining players, we just felt like in similar other drafts, you allow the teams to then have the opportunity to recruit and retain that player over a period of two to three years before they actually have to play for you.

It’s a different relationship than we have currently.

“It’s a little bit more exposure for the league and teams in that regard. Still having (undrafted) kids going to spring camp, it allows you an opportunity to then learn more about the player, learn more about the family and then when it comes to drafting that player in June, whether that’s what your choice is or not. I just think it’s a better opportunity to build some relationships.”

The Manitoba Junior Hockey League holds a draft, while the Alberta Junior Hockey League and British

Columbia Hockey League do not.

Chow said there was a committee of SJHL coaches that put the details of the draft together.

“So a lot of the teams had input into the draft and how they would see it work.

I don’t really see that there were any concerns. I think a lot of those concerns have been dealt with,” Chow said.

One potential worry is that top prospects may not want to play for the team they’re drafted by and could end up leaving the province.

“That happens in other leagues and other situations and that’s where the teams have to do their homework.

If that’s the situation, that’s where the team has to sit down with the player and his family and discuss what’s going to be in the interest of both parties. There’s a chance

of a player being listed right now by a team in the current situation and not liking where he’s going. I think it’s up to the team and player and family to figure it out.”

Chow added that teams also have the option of trading top prospects who don’t want to join their club, and getting a large return.

The president said it will take a few years to see whether the draft is working out, and it’s not a situation where a decision can be made after one or two years.

“In order for it to really fly, most kids will get drafted and we’re not going to see them till they’re 17 or 18, so you’re going to have to see it go three to five years to see if it works. To give it a true test, you’re going to have to go to that three-to-five-year mark to see the pros and cons of it.”

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Bantams struggle against league’s best The Estevan TS&M Bruins had a weekend they’d prefer to forget following losses to the Regina Pat Blues and the first-place Yorkton Terriers.

The bantam team got off on the wrong foot just 23 seconds into the first period against he Blues,

who sit one spot ahead of the Bruins in the south division standings.

Carson Denomia opened the scoring for the Blues and seven minutes later, the Blues were up 2-0.

A third goal was finally answered by the Bruins when Kersey Reich scored

Two locals to play football in Texas Estevan Comprehensive School Elecs football players Kolby Dyck and Levi Pick are among 36 players from across Saskatchewan chosen to play football for the South Saskatchewan Selects 16-andunder team in Texas.

Tryouts were held in Moose Jaw on Dec. 6-7.

The club sends three teams — under-16, under-14 and under-12 — to San Antonio for the President’s Day International

Bowl, which takes place Feb. 14-15 this year.

The tournament will feature teams from Canada, the United States and Mexico.

The South Sask. Selects program will provide them with off-season training and competition, which will help them to develop and continue on their football paths.

Pick is a star running back for the Elecs, while Dyck is a key receiver.

with 5:30 left in the first.

The second period was all Regina, as they stretched their lead to 5-1, and in the third period, the Bruins mounted a comeback attempt.

Jake Palmer scored on the power play in the first two minutes of the final period. Hayden Cutler picked up an assist.

Before the midway point in the third Mason Strutt inched the Bruins a little closer pulling the black and gold to within two.

The Bruins couldn’t continue the pushback however, and the Pat Blues posted an empty netter to put the game away at the 18:18 mark for a 6-3 final.

Cody Levesque was in net for the loss stopping 33 of 38 shots.

The next day in Affinity Place the Bruins c o u l d n ’t h o l d o ff t h e league leading Terriers, who have a 20-1 record.

Reich opened the scoring for the Bruins, and after the first period,

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unanswered goals in the third, as the Bruins went down 11-2.

The Terriers were two for three on the power play.

Callum Spearing was in net for the loss.

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The Official Community Plan contains a vision, mission and statement of objectives for the future development of the municipality and contains policies to guide growth. The objectives and policies will address the future requirements for agricultural, resource, industrial, residential and commercial development. Policy on municipal services and environmental management and inter-municipal cooperation are also addressed.

The Zoning Bylaw is a regulatory document which implements the policies set forth in the Official Community Plan. The Zoning Bylaw will divide the municipality into separate zoning districts based on existing and intended future land uses.

The Zoning Bylaw will contain regulations and standards that govern the size and subdivision of parcels, development standards for principle uses, discretionary uses, and accessory uses. The Bylaw will be administered through a system of Development Permits and a comprehensive review procedure.

Examination of Bylaws

Any interested person may inspect the bylaws at the RM office at 322 – 4th Street, Estevan, SK, between the Hours of 9:00 a.m.- Noon and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.. Copies of the bylaws are available at cost. In addition, the Bylaws and Maps can be found on our website at: www.rmestevan.ca under “Planning”.

Public Hearing

Council will be holding a public meeting on, Wednesday, January 28th, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at RM Council Chambers, 322 – 4th Street, Estevan, SK, to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaws. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing, or delivered to the undersigned prior to the hearing.

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The Estevan Salvation Army food bank is bracing itself for a bit of a struggle during the upcoming months between March and August.

Salvation Army Lieutenant Brian Bobolo said food donations at the end of 2014 were lower than it was in 2013, and as a result the food bank will likely be handing out hampers with some absent key items. He added food donations were down overall in 2014.

“By May or June we’ll have to make a bit of a push,” he said.

Usage of the food bank was on the rise last year despite the drop in donations, with the usual

spike during the summer when many newcomers arrive to the area.

Interestingly enough, the trend continued into the fall. aolo said this might be linked to the drop in oil prices.

“There may be cutbacks with certain employers here and there, so people are using the food bank a little bit more,” he said. “We’re planning ahead for that as well.

He noted the support from the corporate community is still strong and that cash donations in 2014 reached $96,200, surpassing their goal of $95,000. Donations to the Kettle Campaign in 2014 amounted to $38,500, while other direct donations tallied up to $57,700.

Both totals were slightly

“If we need more shelving units, rather than buy them we build them ourselves, or if we need a new refrigeration unit, we might wait until one is donated.

- Brian Bobolo

The Estevan Salvation Army saw a drop in overall food donations, but met its goals for cash donations in 2014. above their goals for the year.

Bobolo emphasized that 93 per cent of all the money that is donated goes to front line services, and added that efficient spending is a big part of how the Salvation Army operates.

“We make careful use

of our equipment and supplies,” he said. “If we need more shelving units, rather than buy them we build them ourselves, or if we need a new refrigeration unit, we might wait until one is donated.

We’re always looking to cut back because every dollar begins to add up and

throughout the year, you can save a few thousand.”

Char Seeman, co-chair of the Estevan Christmas Hamper Association, said 174 Christmas hampers were handed out in 2014.

She said toy donations were down significantly last year and that the Estevan Fire Rescue Ser-

vice spread awareness of the Angel Tree program, which collects toys for children to ensure they have presents to open on Christmas day.

“Thank goodness for them, because there’s no way we would have had close to enough toys,” she said.

Highland dance exam results revealed Students from the Drewitz School of Dance who are absorbed in Highland dance skill development were examined in late November of last year with the results being released just prior to Christmas.

The students, under the direction of head instructor Lorie-Gay Drewitz-Gallaway, took the SDTA Highland exams under the scrutiny of examiner Sheena McDonald from Glasgow, Scotland.

Students were exam- Dancers performed at the Robbie Burns event in January of 2014. File photo ined in medal, national and Fleck.

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Bronze medal – Highly Alexander.

Scottish Award 4 medPre-bronze fling – commended – Madison Commended – Colesey al – Commended – Hunter Highly commended – DesZandee.

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Destiny Adams and Tiana Bokhorst. al – Commended – Hunter Commended – Marley Seeman.

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It was also noted that Kiera Baryluk successfully completed her associate member SDTA medal exam during the testing period.

The Drewitz School of Dance instructional and management team extended their congratulations to all the students who were engaged in the examination process.

The senior Highland dancers from the Drewitz School of Dance successfully completed their examinations under the watchful eye of examiner Sheena McDonald. Tamira Krall, Madison Frehlick, Kelsey Romanyk, Kia Rosenbaum, Michelle Fergusson and Mia Hanson were the successful dancers.

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Local groups see boost from gaming grants More than 700 groups and organizations across the province are receiving almost $1.5 million through the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA)’s charitable gaming grant program.

Estevan groups will see $5,280.62 siffoned their way, with the Estevan Elks Lodge No. 113 receiving $1,282.94, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 60 receiving $3,681.73, the Estevan Kinsmen Club was provided $235.90 and Smile Services was granted $80.05.

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Stoughton’s Legion branch No. 133 received $561.83 and the Lampman and District Lions club received $1,107.03.

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Obituaries BOLES Clara Doreen Clara Doreen Boles passed away peacefully on December 30, 2014 in Chilliwack, BC. She was born in Robsart, SK in 1923.

She leaves behind a dear husband Harvey and a favorite brother Frank Nelles of Calgary, AB, a deceased mother and father, 6 sisters, 4 brothers and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Clara took her nursing career in the Grey Nuns Hospital in Regina, SK. Awaiting graduation and final exam, she worked in the operating room at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Estevan, SK. She then took a P.G. in surgery at the Vancouver General and worked as OR Supervisor at Edmonton (Grey Nuns) and Children’s Hospital in Calgary, AB. On retiring, she returned to Estevan, SK with her husband Howard Symons.

Together they owned and operated Cathedral Insurance in Estevan, SK until his death in 1976.

She later married Harvey Boles and lived happily in Chase, Nanaimo and Chilliwack, BC. Private family arrangements to be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawnmtcheam.ca Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home 604-793-4555

Christian Bouchard 1980 - 2014 It is with broken hearts that the family of Christian Thomas Bouchard announces his tragic passing on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at the age of 34 years.

Chris will always be loved and remembered by his soulmate Carrielynn; son Kohlter; parents, Brian and Lynda; siblings, Nicholas (Kristina and children, Raelyn, Dallas, Evan and Kenedi) and Dallas (Kathy and children, Jasmine and Karlee); grandmothers, Mabel Bouchard and Clara Addy; mother-in-law (Nana) Dee; sister-in-law Donna (children, Wyatt and Rhett), as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and “the brothers”.

He was predeceased by his grandfathers, Emil Bouchard and Thomas Addy; uncle Lawrence Bouchard and father-in-law Gordon Walker.

A Prayer Service was held on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Mr. Doug Third officiating. A celebration of Chris’ life was held on Friday, December 12, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Wylie Mitchell Hall, Estevan.

Interment will take place at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan, at a later date.

Those wishing to make donations in Chris’ memory may do so directly to the Deep South Wildlife Federation, PO Box 129, Ogema, SK, S0C 1Y0.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

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Dorothy Folkerts 1927 - 2014 Dorothy Wilhelmina Folkerts passed away peacefully on December 22, 2014 in Estevan, SK at the age of 87.

Dorothy was born on December 18, 1927 in Willmar, SK, living the majority of her life in Frobisher, SK. She is survived by her son Bernard Folkerts (Fran) of Frobisher, and their children Todd (Cindi), Ryan (Angie) and Aaron (Karen) and daughter Judy Ostafie (Neil) of Regina, and their children Janelle and Drew, as well as numerous precious great grandchildren, niecbrothers-in-law and many close

es, nephews, friends.

Dorothy was predeceased by her parents, Lilian and Wilhelm Winter; husband Carl Folkerts; siblings, Eleanora, Clara, Gustie, Wilhelm, Bernice and Kathleen, as well as many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and several beloved pets.

Dorothy lived a vibrant, full life, and was very active in her church and community. She had a special gift for music, and readily shared this talent in many capacities.

At Dorothy’s request, the memorial service and burial will be held at a later date, to be announced. Dorothy’s family would like to send a special thank-you to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Long Term Care staff for the exceptional care given to Dorothy throughout her last years. She always felt safe, loved and very much at home there.

Those who wish to make a donation in memory of Dorothy may either contribute to St. John Lutheran Church in Frobisher, or to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation (Long Term Care) in Estevan.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Edna Deland 1929 - 2014 Edna Cecilia Deland passed away at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home, Estevan, Sask., on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at the age of 85 years.

Edna is survived by her husband Roland Deland of Estevan; children, Leonard (Ellen) Thievin of Estevan, Elizabeth Olson of Estevan and Bob (Lynne) Thievin of Thorsby, Alta.; grandchildren, Michelle (Roy) Shulda (children, Ally and Brianne) of Estevan, Renee (Rod) Scholpp (children, Ryder and Sienna) of Lampman, Sask., Shaula (Duane) Garton (children, Lincoln and Madison) of Lampman, Jannelle Thievin (Jordan Claypool) of Asquith, Sask., Rebecca (Brenden) Tarasoff (children, Ayla and Emma) of Saskatoon, Sask., Louis Thievin of Thorsby and Levi (Nicole) Thievin (children, Liam and Logan) of Calmar, Alta.; siblings, Sr. Mary Ludwig, Sr. Elizabeth Ludwig, Albert (Ivy) Ludwig, Lorraine (Tom) Tardi, Jerome (Faye) Ludwig, Catherine (Armand) Hoffort, Christine (John) Diemert, John Ludwig, Anne Welch and Josephine (Doug) Pettigrew; in-laws, Paul & Bertha Thievin, Matt Karcz and Bernadette Thievin, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her first husband, Roger Thievin; daughter Lucille Thievin; son-in-law Bryce Olson; parents, Henry & Catherine Ludwig; sisters, Sr. Gertrude Ludwig and Elsie (Paul) Madden, as well as numerous in-laws.

Prayers were held on Friday, December 19, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Mr. Doug Third officiating. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Estevan, by Rev. Brian Meredith. Interment followed at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan.

Those wishing to make donations in Edna’s memory may do so directly to the New Estevan Regional Nursing Home, 1201 2nd Street, Estevan, Sask., S4A 0M1.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Thank You The family of Edna Deland would like to thank everyone who sent flowers, food, cards, phone calls, e-mails, tributes and donations in her memory, and to those who requested Masses for the repose of her soul. Special thanks to Marge Breisness and all the staff of the Estevan Regional Nursing Home for your caring and compassion. Thanks to Doug Third for your words and prayers, and to Father Brian Meredith for mom’s celebration of life Mass. Thank you to the adult altar servers, to Stacy Grunert and Sandra Bazin and the funeral choir, and to the CWL honour guard at St. John the Baptist Church. Thanks to the readers, Renee Scholpp and Jannelle Thievin and the eulogy presenter, Michelle Shulda. Thank you to the pallbearers, Roy Shulda, Rod Scholpp, Duane Garton, Brenden Tarasoff, Ryder Scholpp and Lincoln Garton. Thank you to the CWL who provided lunch after the service. Thanks to Dustin Hall and staff of Hall Funeral Services for their compassion and professional service that they provided at this time.

Ghyll Rasmussen 1920 - 2014 Ghyll Noel Rasmussen passed away at Hillview Manor, Estevan, SK on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at the age of 94 years.

Ghyll’s memory will be forever cherished by his children, Lynda (Vince) LaBonte, Denis (Gail) Rasmussen, Cindy (Harvey) Sikora, Karen (Bryan) Gibbs, Vicky (Allan) Wanner and Keith (Tammy) Rasmussen; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and his sister Elva Rorke.

He was predeceased by his wife Helen Ruth Rasmussen; sisters, Pearl and Goldie and brother Bert.

A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Carmella Mack officiating. Interment followed at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan.

Those wishing to make donations in Ghyll’s memory may do so directly to the Lung Association of Saskatchewan, 106 - 438 Victoria Avenue East, Regina, SK, S4N 0N7.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Thank You The family of Ghyll Rasmussen would like to convey their appreciation to the management and staff of Hillview Manor for their years of care and friendship to our father. We would also like to thank Hall Funeral Services, who made the funeral arrangements comfortable and effortless. Thank you to family and friends for their well wishes.

-The Rasmussen family

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Estevan Comprehensive School student Lauren King was appointed as Estevan city council’s student at large, representing the interests of her peers in council chambers. King was sworn in by Mayor Roy Ludwig during council’s regular meeting on Jan. 5.

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Flora Jeanette Whitfield Mrs. Flora Jeanette Whitfield, 84, of Hillview Manor, Estevan, and formerly of Alameda and Carlyle, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2014.

Jeanette was the second daughter born to Fred and Flora (Hitchcock) Krieger and took her schooling in Alameda and St. Michael’s Academy in Brandon, MB. She was feisty and enjoyed picking fights with her brothers! Sister Rose was one of her teachers. Jeanette’s favorite saying was, “Oh well, no one will see it” but Sister Rose’s reply was, “Yes, but God will.” Those words would stick with Jeanette the rest of her life. She specialized in sewing and went on to work in the custom made drapery department for the Robert Simpson Company in Toronto, ON. After working for eight years, Jeanette returned home for a short visit before heading for Vancouver. It was at this time she realized the family needed extra help. Her brother Harold, who had both limbs amputated had to be driven to Winnipeg for prosthesis and she was elected to be his driver.

In the summer of 1957, she drove her parents, Harold and an aunt to Vancouver to visit her brother Shirley and family. On the way home they visited relatives in Kamloops and Osoyoos. During the time she was home, she was lucky to meet Newton Whitfield. He enjoyed dancing as much as she did. By Christmas, Newton and Jeanette were engaged to be married. The wedding took place on July 12, 1958.

In the spring of 1958, Newton purchased Irvine and Esther Truscott’s farm three miles north of Alameda on #9 highway. The couple operated a mixed farm and in 1966 joined the Canadian Charolais Association, registering their farm as “J.N. Charolais”. The sign brought many visitors to the door that would become lasting friends. In 1978 Newton and Jeanette flew to France to visit “Charolais friends” and to learn more about the breed. They continued to raise and show Charolais cattle until October of 1986 when a dispersal sale took place.

Jeanette enjoyed curling, going to bonspiels, cooking for family gatherings and golfing. Many trips were taken and several cruises were enjoyed. In the spring of 1988 their lives changed forever. While driving to Yorkton, the couple hit black ice and rolled their vehicle. Newton had the seventh vertebrae in his neck dislocated. The next seventeen weeks were spent at Wascana Centre in Regina. With many hours of hard work and dedicated therapists, Jeanette was able to bring Newton home one day after their 30th anniversary. Due to cold temperatures and snow Newton and Jeanette left for Mesa, Arizona on December 4, 1988. Norma Hewitt, a friend from Carlyle, helped them find a home in Brentwood West. After renting for two years, they later purchased their own home that they enjoyed for eighteen years.

Newton and Jeanette sold their farm in 1998 to Jack and Diane Truscott and moved into Prairie View Lodge in Alameda. On May 29, 2000 they took up residence at #10 Lions Pride Estates in Carlyle. They made the right decision and remained very happy with this home.

In November 2013 due to ill health, Jeanette and Newton moved to Hillview Manor in Estevan.

Jeanette is survived by her brother, Cecil Krieger; her much younger sister, Audrey Kellington; also numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Newton on November 28, 2014; parents, Fred & Flora (Hitchcock) Krieger; sister, Donalda; five brothers, Harold, Guerden, Shirley, George, and Howard; brother-in-law, Keith; three sisters-in-law, Marjorie, Barbara, and Greta; nephew, Layne; niece Merlyne.

A Funeral Service was held at the Alameda United Church, Alameda, SK. on Monday, December 29, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Mrs. Sandy Dalziel officiating. Burial will take place at the Alameda Cemetery at a later date. Donations in memory of Jeanette may be given to the Alameda United Church, Box 231, Alameda, SK. S0C 0A0.

Arrangements in care of Redpath Funeral Home - Oxbow (483-2401), Neil Redpath & Kurt Ardron. To send condolences to the family, please visit: www.redpathfuneralhome.com

Lillian Gedak 1923 - 2014 Lillian Marie Gedak, age 91, a long-time resident of Estevan, passed away at the Weyburn Special Care Home on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at the age of 91 years.

Lillian Marie Johnson was born on May 15, 1923 to Jonas and Anna (Cook) Johnson of Crosby, ND. She was raised on the family farm north of Crosby with her siblings Herman, Earl and Ruth.

She met the love of her life Mat Gedak, at a dance and married him on June 17, 1942. They made their home in Estevan and raised six sons. Lillian worked in their family business, Gedak’s Farm Equipment, for many years. She enjoyed several hobbies but especially loved music & singing. She was a long-time member of the Sweet Adeline’s and volunteered her time for the Hospital Auxiliary. She was awarded a lifetime membership by the Auxiliary in 2013. Lillian’s greatest pride & joy was her family. Sunday morning breakfast was her favourite time of the week when family would all gather at her place to visit & catch up. She loved all the phone calls and letters from those who lived further away, and always kept everyone up-to-date on what was happening. Lillian always had a smile for anyone she met, and knew how to make everyone feel comfortable, cherished & appreciated.

Lillian was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Maternis (Mutsy) Gedak; as well as her parents, Jonas & Anna; siblings, Herman (Selma), Earl (Marie), and Ruth (Tony) Homdrom; and daughters-in-law, Jo Ann and Norma.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sons; Vince (Darlene), Ric, Ken, Dan (Phyllis), Greg (Kathy), and Dave (Kathy); fifteen grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; special friend Lil Hahn, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Lillian will be greatly missed & lovingly remembered by family and friends as a kind soul with a gentle touch and a loving heart.

Prayers were held on Friday, December 5, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Mr. Doug Third officiating. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Estevan, by Rev. Brian Meredith. Interment followed at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan.

Those wishing to make donations in Lillian’s memory may do so directly to the St. Joseph’s Health Care Auxiliary, 1176 Nicholson Road, Estevan, SK, S4A 2V6 or the New Estevan Regional Nursing Home, 1201 - 2nd Street, Estevan, SK, S4A 0M1.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Thank You Thanks very much to Fr. Brian Meredith and Doug Third for their parts in leading our mother’s services, to the organist and choir for the lovely music, the CWL ladies for the luncheon provided after the mass and the St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary for your honour guard. Also, thanks to those who extended their support at this time in so many forms - phone calls, visits, food, flowers, cards, memorial donations, and attendance at the prayer service and funeral mass. A very special thank you to the staff at the Weyburn Special Care Home for your compassionate care and for making mom feel at home. Everyone’s kindness is greatly appreciated and will always be remembered.

-The families of Lillian Gedak

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OTS Oilmen’s Technical Society Annual General Meeting Wednesday, January 14 7:00 pm Taylorton Room Days Inn

Everyone is welcome to attend Please contact Brett Campbell for more information

306-421-4477

Tony Schoff 1929 - 2014 Anton “Tony” Albert Schoff, late of Estevan, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Estevan, on Friday, December 5, 2014 at the age of 85 years.

Tony’s memory will be forever cherished by his children, Melvyn (Kim) Schoff, Wes (Donna) Schoff, Sheila (Mike) Gedak, Steve (Roseann) Schoff and Shelly (Joel Dyer); daughter-in-law Niccole Schoff; 16 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren; siblings, Marion (Robert) Makellky, Ralph (Yvonne) Schoff, Kay (Ken) Clarke, Irene (Albert) Daniels, Edward Schoff and Louise (Bill) Schindel; sisters-in-law, Joyce Schoff and Aileen Schoff, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife Hazel Schoff; son Jeff Schoff; great granddaughter Kristina Grulich; parents, Joseph and Marion Schoff; stepmother Phyllis Schoff; brothers, Joseph Schoff and Jacob Schoff and sister-in-law Judy Schoff.

Prayers were held on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Mr. Doug Third officiating. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Estevan, by Rev. Brian Meredith. Interment followed at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan.

Those wishing to make donations in Tony’s memory may do so directly to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation, Box 5000-203, 1176 Nicholson Road, Estevan, SK, S4A 2V6.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Thank You The family of Tony Schoff would like to express their appreciation to everyone for their love and support during this difficult time. Thanks to Fr. Brian Meredith for celebrating mass for Tony and Doug Third for the meaningful prayer service. Thanks to the choir for the beautiful music, the CWL for serving lunch. A special thanks to Dustin Hall and the staff at Hall Funeral Services for your care and guidance. A special thank you to Mindy Heinz for giving the Eulogy and to Ashley Gedak and Katrina Saccary for reading the scriptures. Thank you to the pallbearers: Devyn Schoff, Krista Grulich, Skylar Schoff, Blair Gedak, Kaleena Prokopetz, and Andrew Dyer. Thanks to everyone for the phone calls, visits, prayers, cards, flowers, food and donations in Tony’s memory. Your kindness will always be remembered!

-The Schoff Family

This week’s

New Arrival Brandow: Born to Todd & Melanie Brandow (nee Hallborg), on December 26, 2014, a daughter, Cambrie Elandra Faye Brandow, Proud grandparents are Gary & Faye Brandow and Milton & Gina Hallborg.

Submit your child orgrandchild’s birth announcements for no charge by emailing information to classifieds@ estevanmercury.ca or by calling 306-634-2654

Your Guide to Area Faith Lutheran Church

ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH

Office 1132 4th Street • 306-634-3773 Sunday Service 10:30 am Nicholson Centre Pastor Dan Krauss and Joshua Lowe Phone: 306-471-8130 All Are Welcome Faithlc.ca

Sunday Worship 10:30am Nursery & Children’s Ministries Available Sunday School at 9:30am

Friday Night Youth 7:30 pm (gr 7-12) Children’s Clubs -Wednesdays- 7-8 pm

306.634.2601

PaStorS: rEV. JIM KEDGE & WaYLoN KLIX

E.L.C.I.C.

Sunday Worship & Sunday School - 10am PASTOR STEWART MILLER

Coffee & Fellowship after Worship 738 - 2nd Street, Estevan Church Office: 306-634-5684 E: trinity.luth@sasktel.net Website: www.etlc.ca

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Minister: Rev. Brenna Nickel stpaulsuc@sasktel.net Website: stpaulsestevan.ca

306-634-2885 • 1418 3rd St. Estevan

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Trinity Lutheran Church

rEaL LIFE

www.estevanalliancechurch.com /estevanalliance

140 King Street (across from Staples)

Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School • 11:00 am •

rEaL GoD

Sunday Service at

Tim PiPPus Sunday SErvicES: Bible Study - 10:00 a.m.

Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Bible studies on any subject can be arranged at your convenience.

Please call us.

THE SALVATION ARMY

ESTEVAN COMMUNITY CHURCH

Followed by coffee time

1107 - 4th Street Phone: 306-634-2074 www.facebook.com/salvationarmyestevan

100 King Street, Estevan, Sask • (306) 634-8133 • www.livinghope-ca.org

Pastors: Lieuts. Brian & June Bobolo SUNDAY: 11:00 a.m. Worship Service with Children’s Program

10:00 am

Live Russian Translation

Estevan Gospel Chapel 1202 - 2nd Street Phone: 306-634-3761

“Equipping God’s people to think biblically, to live godly, and to serve effectively – influencing our world for Christ”

LC-C Isabelle & Souris Reverend Randy Kleemola Phone: 306-634-2024 email: st.peters@accesscomm.ca

9:30 a.m. - Bible Study 10:30 a.m. - Divine Service with Holy Communion Sunday School

www.estevangospelchapel.ca An Associated Gospel Church

A Congregation of LUTHERAN CHURCH - CANADA

St. Joseph’s Prayer Centre Everyone welcome to join our daily prayers, inspirational Bible DVD viewings and lively discussions

2 - 4 pm Monday - Friday Series topics change monthly Call for more information

1920 Wellock Road, Estevan • (306) 634-7955 Estevan Church of God • www.estevancog.com 10:30 a.m., Sunday Worship with Children’s Ministries & Nursery.

7:30 p.m. Fridays theGROVE Youth Ministries.

Please call us or visit our website for more information about other ministres and events.

His Glory Bible Church

(Light of Life Ministries International) Join us in Glorious Praise and Worship With: Pastors Dr. and Mrs. Jimi Akinsete Where: Westview School When: 10am on Sundays Experience Healing, Deliverance and Breakthroughs

St. Giles

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

Sunday Worship

Pastor: Josh Permann Sunday:Worship 11:00 a.m.

Weekly: Prayer Meeting

Pursuing God Buiding Relationships Impacting Lives

1302 - 8th St., Estevan Office Phone: 306-634-3116 Email: estevan.cofc@sasktel.net

Anglican Church

Parish of Estevan

317-12th Avenue

Sunday Worship: 8:00 & 10:00 am September - May Children’s Sunday School: 10:00 am The Rev. Mark Osborne ALL ARE WELCOME! Church Office: 306-634-4113 www.estevananglican.com

St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church Corner 12th Avenue & 2nd Street

Phone: 306-634-2190

Fax: 306-634-6845

Pastor: Father Brian Meredith MASSES: Saturday: 7:00 p.m.

Sunday: 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

1033 3rd Street Estevan

306-634-9191

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‘Em WE mEnd ‘Em Owners - Lance Mack & Yancey Hagel

Call 306-634-6060

www.estevanmercury.ca

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Sask. Chamber looks forward to 2015 The provincial business community was put to the test in 2014 and showed the amazing resilience this province was built on, the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce said.

The year started with a crisis in rail transportation, then mid-year saw an overhaul of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program that surprised many businesses around the province, especially in southeast Saskatchewan, that continues to struggle to find enough employees to satisfy all the job opportunities in the region. The year ended with an oil price plunge that will have a spiraling economic impact in the coming year. There were also some very important legislative and policy changes by the provincial government that were welcomed by business and the provincial Chamber of Commerce.

“Last year threw a couple curve balls, but we also saw some major successes. In the coming year, we anticipate the full implementation of the Environment Code and

Employment Act, both of which were very positive pieces of provincial legislation, which passed in 2014,” said Saskatchewan Chamber CEO Steve McLellan in a press release. “The Saskatchewan Chamber worked hard to see these progressive pieces put in place and we know our businesses will feel the benefits over the long term.”

The Chamber began 2014 with a focus on infrastructure. The enablement and expansion of PublicPrivate Partnerships (P3s) is an effort that the Chamber has promoted because they feel the structure it offers a viable solution to some of the province’s infrastructure deficit. In that light, the Chamber hosted its second annual Saskatchewan P3 Summit, bringing more than 335 people from across the country together to learn from the experts in the field.

Also regarding infrastructure, the Chamber commissioned the Conference Board of Canada to conduct an analysis of The Impact of Rail Access on Saskatchewan’s Export

Potential. The Chamber said the conclusions of that report will outline Saskatchewan’s potential future demand for rail access, the costs of access limitations as well as potential solutions to enable better access. “(The last two years) offered the province a wake-up call to the impact transportation access can have on our economy, and we are ready to learn from it, hopefully it is a history we won’t repeat as our economy continues to grow,” said McLellan.

In addition to infrastructure, McLellan noted that last year, the Chamber was very active on the Temporary Foreign Worker issue, attending national conferences, meeting with the federal minister and the Saskatchewan Federal Conservative Caucus on the issue, as well as holding six meetings with groups of members.

“Immigration will continue to be critical to Saskatchewan’s workforce, and although it will not compensate for the number of temporary foreign workers the province was previously bringing

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in, we will see increased numbers through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program in 2015, a measure advocated for by the Chamber,” he said, adding that the Saskatchewan labour market should see some easing this year, despite the dramatic cuts in 2014 to the Temporary Foreign Worker program.

“We expect more First Nations and young workers to enter the workplace, both in full and part-time jobs,” McLellan said.

“Also, we believe there is an opportunity to bring more former Saskatchewan residents back to the province or attract other Canadians and we will look to assist with this migration in the coming year.”

Building on the strengthening of the labour pool, the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce’s Labour Market Task Force will be continuing its work to create a more userfriendly and time-sensitive

labour market information system for businesses and employees to access.

“With the launch of Saskcareers.ca, the province has a portal that will bring students information on potential educational and career paths, while connecting business with these students; an essential foundation to building such a system,” said the Chamber release.

The continuance of a balanced provincial budget and the province’s shift to the use of summary statements were also welcome news and advocacy wins for the organization, McLellan said.

The Chamber anticipates a tight provincial budget in the spring, but believes the government understands the challenges businesses faced last year, and while the promised reduction in the corporate tax rate may not be implemented, the Chamber is looking for some small niche initiatives to help businesses.

Looking beyond the

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basics to the next big potential in our province, the Chamber turned its attention north in 2014. The organization’s Northern Business Task Force, made up of representatives from companies and organizations that operate in northern Saskatchewan, travelled to Saskatchewan’s remote north and brought back a series of recommendations focused on finding creative solutions to accelerate northern Saskatchewan’s economic and social development.

“Getting these recommendations implemented will be one of our key activities in 2015,” continued McLellan. “And last, but definitely not least, the Chamber’s work around the federal election scheduled for the fall of 2015 and the provincial election, anticipated to be in the spring of 2016 will keep us very busy.”

McLellan called 2014 an exciting year and said, “We’re looking to make 2015 even better.”

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Estevan Mercury

New Year’s Baby The Lochart family of Oxbow claimed the baby derby title this year at St. Joseph’s Hospital with the arrival of Kole Lochart at 1:18 a.m. on Jan. 1. Kole was one of several babies born just before and after the magical midnight hour of Jan. 1, but he was the first one to arrive after the clock struck midnight. Kole checked in at nine pounds, one ounce, a son for Crystal and Luke Lochart and a brother for threeyear-old Megan.

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

NOTICE PROPOSED HOUSE RELOCATION Public Notice is hereby given that the City of Estevan has received an application for relocation of a new pre-assembled (RTM) single-detached residential dwelling to the following property: 1) Legal Description: Lot 17, Block 166, Plan 101936729 Civic Address: 1897 Tedford Way

LOTS FOR SALE CITY OF ESTEVAN GLEN PETERSON INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS PARK

The above noted property is zoned Residential Low Density Single-detached Zone in which ‘singledetached dwelling units’ are permitted uses of the zone subject to compliance with the City’s PreAssembled Dwelling Relocation Policy and any applicable Architectural Controls.

Any requests for information or concerns may be forwarded to Land Development Services at 634-1862, or email: a.nordquist@estevan.ca, on or before the 9th day of January 2015.

NOTICE NEW TRAFFIC SIGNS Public Notice is hereby given that the City of Estevan has amended the Traffic Bylaw to erect new traffic signs at the following locations: Stops signs: • On Larter Road – West Bound to stop at Nicholson Road; • On Larter Road – North Bound to stop at Morsky Drive; • On Nicholson Road – North Bound to stop at Morsky Drive; and, • On Morsky Drive – East Bound to stop at Highway 47 North.

Yield signs: • On Macready Bay – South Bound to yield at Larter Road.

Dated December 17, 2014 at the City of Estevan

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 TIMES

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PARKING AN UNLICENSED MOTOR VEHICLE

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

(a) No person shall park a vehicle on any highway for more than twentyfour (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.

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.

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

306-634-3942

www.estevanartscouncil.com

Energy City Film Circuit The Overnighters Saturday January 24, 4pm at the Orpheum Theatre Visual Arts Digital Art - Graphic Design and Photo Editing (adult) Thursdays, January 22 - February 12 - 7pm to 9pm $60.00 ( bring yout own laptop and USB mouse) Oil Painting (adult) Saturday January 31, 10am - 5pm $65.00 (supplies included) Art Action Camp (Ages 6 - 12) February 17, 18, & 19, 9am - 3pm $100.00 (supplies and lunch included)

Residential

Lots For Sale

CALL 306-634-1821 FOR FURTHER DETAILS

The City of Estevan invites interested citizens to sit on the following council committees: • Estevan Board of Police Commissioners - 1 year term • CP Rail Advisory Committee - 1 year term

OF ESTEVAN Please respondCITY in writing

by January 9, 2014 to: City Clerk, 1102 -LEISURE 4th Street, Estevan, SK, S4A 0W7 • SERVICES Ph: 306-634-1852, Fax: 306-634-9790 email: SPIN cityclerk@estevan.ca CLASSES Spin session #4 January 6 – February 5, 2015 Registration opens December 2, 2014 @ 7am

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