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EPS officer dismissed after complaint The Estevan Police Service has announced the dismissal of Const.

Muhammad Khan.

In May of this year, Khan was involved in the arrest of an individual following a drug complaint.

Allegations of assault, abuse of authority and discreditable conduct were made against him following the arrest.

An internal investigation was conducted, and Estevan police Chief Paul Ladouceur requested a further independent investigation from the Public Complaints Commission.

Both investigations

Estevan has several active and passive parks that attract regular visitors along with a number of retirement accommodations. Photo by Sam Macdonald.

Estevan, a burgeoning retirement community?

By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca

When it comes down to decision time as to where one might want to go to enjoy your retirement years, it seems the Energy City itself is among the best.

According to information contained in a recent Business Advice Source fact-finding and survey service, Estevan is ranked eighth out of nine top communities when it comes to choosing a place in which you might want to retire.

Estevan was the only Saskatchewan centre included in the report and won a spot in the final nine thanks to our relatively mild winters, at least compared with other prairie centres, and our close proximity and

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easy access to the United States, for those who care to travel and do a little international exchange visits on a convenient schedule.

Another major consideration, said the report, was the fact that Estevan is home to a thriving art and recreation community.

Our cultural offerings are many and varied as are our recreational pursuits.

The active theatre group, visual and performing arts and musical scene is tabbed as one of the best not only in Saskatchewan, but across the country.

The fact that Estevan receives, on average, more hours of sunshine than practically any other city in Canada, weighs heavily in our favour when it comes to seniors living in relative comfort with strong logistical support.

Moncton, N.B., led the list of preferred retirement communities based on it’s recreational and spectator sports such as hockey and community connections. Niagara-onthe-Lake, Ont., was second, for obvious reasons, such as being near water,

by Niagara Falls and having a very active artistic base both visual and performing.

Third on the list was Kingston, Ont., thanks to the attraction to water and its historical significance and strong infrastructure.

Stratford, Ont., was fifth with the major attraction, again, being water, since it is located on the Avon River and, of course, the very active theatrical community that brings top ranked performers into their midst every spring and summer.

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Comox in B.C.. was next with its outdoor attractions and mild winters and it was followed by Rimouski, Quebec, which boasts of having a strong health-related infrastructure with the best ratio of doctors to patients in Canada.

Finishing just ahead of Estevan, was Ottawa and just behind us was Salmon Arm, B.C. So, perhaps the next time critics grumble about Estevan not having much to offer, one can pose the argument that sometimes they know how well off they are until they take a good look around and start tabulating advantages.

Perhaps there is no need to go somewhere else to retire, when there are several distinct advantages already on the home front.

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New SA majors bring experience

By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca

Estevan’s new Salvation Army officers carry extensive experience that they hope will be beneficial for their work in the Energy City.

M a j o r s Wi l f a n d Heather Harbin have been officers in the organization for 35 and 37 years, respectively. They have also been a part of the ministry, through attending church services and volunteering, for their entire lives.

Since becoming officers, they have been posted in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia (B.C.). Their last seven years were spent in B.C. “We’ve covered everything, but I guess after this many years you would,” Heather told the Mercury. “But we’ve nev-

er worked in Saskatchewan.”

They arrived in Estevan on July 15.

The Harbins have also worked in Bermuda, since the island nation is part of the same territory as Canada.

“We got married and went to Bermuda for two years,” said Heather. “It was our first posting together.”

The Harbins will also be responsible for the Salvation Army’s operations in Weyburn. Estevan and Weyburn became part of a circuit last year. It’s the first time the couple has been involved in a circuit.

“I’m just looking at it, and figuring out how it works,” said Wilf.

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Quota International vice-president visits Estevan

By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca

The Quota Club of Estevan recently enjoyed a visit from one of the leading individuals in the service group.

Emilie Simon, who hails from the Philippines and is one of three international vice-presidents for the organization, was in Estevan from July 16 to 19.

She had a whirlwind schedule, as she visited Estevan, Weyburn and Regina, and learned more about Quota in all three communities.

Simon toured SaskPower’s Shand Power Station and Shand Greenhouse, and she visited the Westmoreland Coal Company’s Boundary Dam Mine. She also witnessed how Quota has contributed to the Estevan Salvation Army and St. Joseph’s Hospital’s obstetrics unit.

Quota has donated a hearing screening test, a biliblanket and books through their Books for Babies program to obstetrics.

“With the books for parents to read to their babies, as well as for the natal hearing, which is really a must nowadays, it’s overwhelming,” she told the Mercury.

Simon was also the guest speaker at a banquet on July 18 at St. Paul’s United Church. She spoke to members of the Estevan club and other Quota clubs. The local Filipino community also attended the supper. They heard more about the Philippines and Quota’s global efforts.

She was very impressed with what she saw locally.

“I’ve been going to the dif-

ferent countries for Quota, and each club is very unique in its own way,” she said.

She visited Saskatchewan as part of a tour of North America.

She’s on her way to Washington, D.C., for international meetings.

Simon has been in Quota for 21 years. She was encouraged to join by her best friend.

“As I saw what they were doing for the deaf and the disadvantaged women and children, I got more involved,” said Simon.

“And then I accepted club positions until I became the president, and moved up to the higher level as the district governor.”

Everyone has been blessed in their lives, so it’s good to give back and say thanks. Simon said people can volunteer time, talents and resources for individuals in need of what she called Quota love.

“I can do it on my own through my church, but it’s different when you’re among close friends, and you have your own governance in your own club, you have the support of an international office and friendship among the different clubs worldwide,” said Simon.

She hopes the people who have benefitted from Quota’s service are appreciative, and will have a brighter future.

And she hopes the deaf will enjoy greater self-esteem.

“There are so many deaf people who are just hiding at home, or whose parents aren’t letting them out, or who are dependent on their families forever,” said Simon. “Now we can see they are

(L-R) Hillcrest School Junior Quota Club president Emma’lyn Olsen, Quota International Region 1 director Valerie Hall, St. Joseph’s Hospital obstetrics manager Renée Goulet, Quota International vice-president Emilie Simon and Quota Club of Estevan president Roni Sue Coulter participated in a Books for Babies presentation at the hospital’s obstetrics unit. making a difference, and they’re standing on their own.”

Simon has been Quota’s vice-president for about a year.

She is in charge of seven regions, including Canada. She communicates directly with regional directors for membership issues.

The first year as vice-president has been an interesting experience.

“This is my first time to actually see the different projects of the different clubs in the different countries,” said Simon. “I was only on the Philippines side (previously), so I would see how

we do it there. But now I have a broader understanding of how things are done in other countries where Quota clubs are located.”

If she is given the chance to be Quota’s president, she would welcome it. First she has to gain the nod as the president-elect.

The vote will happen next year at a convention in Brisbane, Australia.

If she is successful, she would become Quota’s president in 2018.

Valerie Hall, who is a member of the local club and the director for District 1, said this is the

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The Warm Welcome shelter, which the Salvation Army has operated in partnership with St. Paul’s United Church since 2012, is among the initiatives they expect will continue.

“We’ll continue on with the programs that were initiated before by the previous officers,” said Wilf.

The Harbins briefly spoke with Estevan’s previous officers, Lieutenants Brian and June Bobolo, before arriving in Estevan, and before the Bobolos moved to Moose Jaw. It gave the majors an idea of what to expect in Estevan.

“Because we’ve been in the Salvation Army for so long, and moved a number of times, we kind of wait to find out things for ourselves,” said Heather. “We’re all different.

We see things differently.”

But they have already noticed some trends, such as the demand on the Salvation Army’s food bank. Wilf said they have a good staff in Estevan and Weyburn, and they have spoken with their managers in both cities.

The Harbins have been impressed with what they have seen in the region thus far.

“I like small towns, so I’m always open to small towns,” said Heather. “People are friendlier, neighbours are nice,

Majors Wilf and Heather Harbin are the new officers for the Estevan Salvation Army. and they kind of look out for each other. I’m sure that’s the case here.”

They’re used to being in a valley surrounded by mountains in their previous

first time they’ve had someone as high-ranking as Simon visit the Estevan club in the 18 years Hall has been a member.

“It’s very rare to have your international vice-president come to our small, local communities, actually see what’s happening, learn about what we do for projects and fundraising, and see our commitment to Quota for our communities,” said Hall.

Quota members care about each other, Hall added, and they want to make sure people have sufficient food, and have their hearing and literacy needs met.

community of Trail, B.C., so the plains of southeast Saskatchewan are different. But different is good, Heather said, and they’re looking forward to their time in Estevan.

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As a result of the investigation, Const.

Khan’s employment with the Estevan Police Service was terminated Monday morning.

Khan subsequently tendered his resignation.

The Estevan Police Service has declined to comment further at this time, as the matter is before the courts.

Muhammad Khan, who joined the Estevan Police Service in August 2014, completed his 18-week training course at the Saskatchewan Police College in Regina and had been shadowing his field-training officer since Dec. 22.

Khan graduted from the University of Regina with a degree in Justice Studies. He also worked within the provincial youth and adult correctional services prior to his time with the EPS.

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Rare black snake found in Estevan Finds new home at Royal Saskatchewan Museum

By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca

Matt Olson’s cat led him to the discovery of a rare snake that had somehow found its way into the basement of his Third Street home last Tuesday.

The snake, cat and Olson are just fine and the Royal Saskatchewan Museum now has a new species to trot out for their field trips and their upcoming Biology Field Day that they will be conducting at the museum on July 28, starting at 1 p.m.

“Pepe will join our display of other snakes like the bull snake and hognosed snake we have here,” said Ray Poulin, head of research and collections and curator of the vertebrate zoology section at the museum, noting their newest addition now has a pet name.

What Olson and his cat discovered was a non-native snake to Saskatchewan, a Mexican black kingsnake, common to the desert region of that country, certainly not Saskatchewan.

“This snake would have a hard time living on its own around here,” said Poulin, who sent a student intern to Estevan to retrieve the snake following a conversation with Olson. “It’s pretty hard being a snake in Saskatchewan. We only have nine species and eight of them can only survive effectively in the southern half of the province,” said Poulin.

The Mexican black kingsnake is not dangerous and is more commonly found within the pet trade. Poulin suggested this is probably what Pepe was at one time.

“I expect he either escaped or was let loose by a previous owner,” said Poulin.

Olson said that prior to releasing the snake into the valley south of the city, he had contacted the local veterinary clinic and the Estevan Humane Society to see if anyone had contacted them regarding the black snake.

But shortly after speaking with Poulin, who persuaded him to go look for the snake and take him back into captivity, Olson re-visited the area in which he had released the snake, and found it. So he placed it in a pail and waited for the museum intern.

“It wasn’t in very good condition when we got him, but it’s just fine now,” said Poulin.

Owning this type of snake is allowable, so whomever had him, was not breaking any law.

Pepe is quite docile.

“The only venomous snakes we have in Saskatchewan are rattlers,” said Poulin.

The Mexican black kingsnake, found in Estevan is recovering nicely at his new home in the Royal Saskatchewan Museum.

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And really, the only other strange characteristic about the Mexican black kingsnakes, besides the colour, is the fact they are known to be able to consume other snakes, including rattlers, and are unaffected by the rattlesnake’s venom. They also dine on mice and other obvious prey.

“Yes, in the wild, the kingsnake can hunt down other snakes for a snack,” said Poulin.

Pepe is now about 18 inches in length, which is considered a medium size and will grow up to four feet.

“We will use him for educational seminars with students and such things like the upcoming field day,” said Poulin.

Keeping Pepe in the museum’s fold will ensure the Prairie eco-system is not disrupted, at least not in the snake world.

Poulin said recent discoveries of red-eared turtles in Regina’s Wascana Park may lead to some disruptions of the eco-system enjoyed by the indigenous painted turtles common to southeast Saskatchewan. The red-eared turtles are often brought home as pets and then later released by owners who either get bored with them, see them as a nuisance, or just can’t cope with them as they get bigger with age. Turtles will live for 30 to 50 years under good conditions.

“Because of our climate, Saskatchewan has a reset button,” said Poulin, referring to winter, which often separates the

The black snake when it was found on the stairway in the Matt Olson residence. Submitted photo. non-native species from those who have to adapt or die.

His snake research has meant Poulin receives several phone calls every month regarding the slithery invertebrates.

Olson’s call back in May, while not about an ordinary subject, certainly wasn’t surprising, but still, rather interesting.

“I was in Ontario at the time we got his call, but I really wanted him to retrieve the snake, so we could have him to study,” said Poulin.

As for the cat, well, Olson said “my cat was just freaking out on me after I got home from work that day and kept focusing on the stairwell into the

basement of our older home. I checked down the stairs, and at first I thought ‘who the heck left an electrical cord on the stairway,’ then the cord moved,” he said with a laugh. “I’m just a prairie farm boy, the only thing I knew about were garter snakes, so this thing was pretty strange and I wasn’t about to pick it up. I got a shovel and put it in a pail. I thought for a moment I should just kill it, but I couldn’t do that.”

After calling the vet clinic and Humane Society, Olson figured the best thing to do would be to release the snake in a more natural environment. “I took it to the valley and then ended up go-

ing back and picking it up again after talking with Ray.” Olson said he also checked with people in the neighbourhood to make sure none of them were missing a slithery pet and he was relieved to learn that this snake was not aggressive when he went to pick it up with the shovel.

“So we have named him Pepe, after that skunk in the old cartoons, and he’s really a pretty impressive snake with that glistening black colour, even his eyes are black,” said Poulin.

“He’ll probably have a long and healthy life here with us. Snakes can live 15 to 20 years or more, Pepe will be fine.”

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Aaron-Lee Soparlo says people can access various pieces of information relating to boat safety at the gatehouse and online. File Photo

Boaters reminded to remain vigilant

By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca

Boating enthusiasts are being reminded to follow safe practices while out on the lake.

Woodlawn Regional Park manager AaronLee Soparlo spoke with the Mercury regarding boating safety, after a story published in the Mercury highlighted an accident at Boundary Dam in late June, which resulted in a sunken boat.

“Brochures and booklets are handed out at the gatehouse for anyone entering with a boat,” Soparlo said, noting additional information can be found on www.tc.gc.ca. “Tons of

detail can be found there.”

Key information found in the brochures and on the website include how to obtain a Pleasure Craft Operator Card and various safety requirements for navigation lights, signals and flotation devices.

She noted local conservation officers enforce these regulations. The park is only able to provide the public with information and safety regulations.

“The rules are generally respected by everyone,” Soparlo said, but noted one factor, in particular, is often the cause for problems on the water.

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That’s a huge one,” she said. “We just want to remind people to boat safely, and to make sure there’s a spotter.”

She added spotters are important for anyone par-

ticipating in water-based activities, like wakeboarding and tubing.

“Our lakes do get super busy, so you have to be careful,” she said.

Soparlo said people

should also be mindful of their dog’s comfort levels with water.

“Some are absolutely petrified of water, so making sure your pet is OK with water is a key thing,”

she said.

Pet flotation devices are available in most super centres, Soparlo said, and pets who are unable to swim should be outfitted with one.

Local man receives jail time for evading police in 2011 A 24-year-old man who evaded police in Estevan just over three years ago was sentenced to four months in prison.

Mason Fleck, 24, appeared in Estevan provincial court on July 20 for sentencing in relation to a brief, but highly dangerous chase, which occurred in 2011, during which time he was suspended from driving. The incident occurred at approximately 5 p.m. and lasted roughly three to five minutes, according to presiding Judge Lane Weigers, who also noted Fleck had reached speeds of 120 km/h in areas of Estevan where the speed limit was 50 km/h.

The Crown was seeking a jail sentence of six months, while the defense requested a six-month conditional sentence that would include electronic monitoring.

A pre-sentence report was referenced by the defense, which highlighted the possibility of such a sentence if electronic monitoring was included.

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in Estevan, and the prior criminal record is concerning,” Weigers said while acknowledging some of the aggravating factors for Fleck.

Weigers noted the pre-sentence report, and said it was important that he consider it strongly, since it noted electronic monitoring was a possibility. He added Fleck was a young man who was turning the corner and had potential, as proven by the gap in his criminal activity and strong work record since the incident in 2011.

However, the aggravating factors, which included a prior criminal record that involved various drinking and driving and driving while suspended charges, were too severe.

Weigers imposed the four-month prison sentence and a concurrent fourmonth prison sentence for the driving while suspended charge, noting it reflects Fleck’s age and his recent circumstances. Fleck also received a 12-month driving prohibition that will begin once he is released from incarceration.

Fleck’s lawyer said Fleck wanted to apologize to everyone involved with the incident.

In other proceedings, David Penil was sentenced to six months in prison for driving with a blood alcohol level that exceeded .08 milligrams of alcohol.

Penil was arrested on Oct. 1, 2013 in Estevan, during which he was located operating a vehicle near a mobile home at 1:45 a.m. Penil was already prohibited from driving at the time as a result of a previous drinking and driving charge. Weigers noted the incident in 2013 wasn’t severe enough to warrant imprisonment, but that it was his previous record that was a cause for concern.

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Penil appeared in person, and noted he hadn’t had a drink since the incident, and said he had plans to pursue a university education after his release.

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Regional college ready for the fall

Fall programs at the Southeast Regional College are approaching, and opportunities for students to receive a financial boost are aplenty.

In addition to the $6,500 raised for students through the Swing for Scholarships tournament at the end of June, which was matched dollar for dollar by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education’s Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship program, resulting in a total of $13,000 going towards student scholarships, Jeff Richards, vice president of strategic development said students at the Estevan campus will be receiving slightly more than the funds raised through the golf tournament. “ We r a i s e d m o r e across the whole college,” Richards said, noting the approximately $16,000 in scholarship funds were raised by the end of the

college’s fiscal year on June 30.

On the heels of Estevan’s successful golf tournament fundraiser, Richard also said students accepted for fall programs automatically receive a $1,000 scholarship applied to their tuition.

“We believe in our students and we want them to be successful,” he said, adding there are three fulltime programs in Estevan that are eligible for the entrance scholarships.

The college’s reflection of the various industries’ labour market demand is top priority, Richards said, and that hasn’t changed heading into the fall programming.

“That is our claim to fame,” he said. “Some of the other institutions can’t be that nimble … we can pick up or drop a program in a very short amount of time based on labour market need.”

Power engineering is currently in high demand, Richards noted. Introduced

for the first time this fall will be the industrial mechanic/millwright program.

“We’re going to get great industry support in that program as well,” he said.

Lower oil prices, which have affected numerous industries and businesses across the southeast, have resulted in various employers turning to the Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant program.

The program puts skills training decisions in the hands of Saskatchewan employers in hopes of helping workers get the training they need for available jobs. To access the program, an employer is required to contribute at least one third of the training costs, with the remaining two thirds, up to $10,000, coming from the job grant.

The college serves as an eligible third-party training institution that can provide some of that training.

“We’ll go to employers and ask ‘what’s the programming you need, and let’s find a way to make this happen for you,’” Richards explained.

The program was introduced last fall, and Richards said he hopes employers take advantage of it.

Richards said Southeast Regional College accepts approximately 5,000 students on an annual basis across all its campuses. He noted the majority of Estevan’s full time programs take in 12 students. When it comes to enrollment numbers for the upcoming fall programs, that information wasn’t available yet, Richards said.

“There are still a lot of students who are conditionally accepted because they don’t have their transcripts, yet,” he said.

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Barbecue contest coming to Estevan The smell of smoked barbecue will permeate from the Estevan Leisure Centre’s forecourt on July 31 and August 1, during the inaugural Smokin’ BBQ competition.

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Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall made his point at the Premiers Conference where the first ministers gathered in St. John’s to forge Canadian energy strategies.

It was obvious some of the other provincial leaders weren’t as impressed as we were with Wall’s sometimes blunt tell-it-asit-is message.

A not-so-tongue-in cheek exchange with Alberta’s new first lady of politics, Rachel Notley, signalled that perhaps the once cozy western three-province coalition is not so cozy any more thanks to Alberta’s leftward swing in political philosophy.

Notley’s references regarding Wall’s supposed showboating, spoke clearly about her current situation. With a clear majority and four years of governance ahead of her, she could afford to speak more gently about conciliation and consultation.

Wall, on the other hand, is seven months away from a campaign, so to hear him speaking clearly and, yes, stubbornly in defence of the oil and natural gas industry, spoke volumes to his electorate.

Saskatchewan is in a unique, underdog position in the grand scheme of things when it comes to provincial gatherings, so we don’t mind it when our premier decides to jump from the middleweight division to take on the heavyweights such as Ontario and Quebec,

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

Big changes for Sask.

Tories Even before a single ballot is cast for the Oct. 19 election, you can expect big changes when it comes to who represents you in rural Saskatchewan.

And while the odds remain high that it will be a Conservative MP, that doesn’t mean that things are going quite the way the Conservatives had them mapped out.

The latest political shocker comes with the news that 15-year Conservative MP for Blackstrap Lynne Yelich won’t be representing anyone in the new riding of Saskatoon-Grasswood.

The Minister of State for Consular Affairs was beaten in the mixed urban-rural riding (one of only two mixed seats in the province) by Saskatoon sportscaster Kevin Waugh. This was both bizarre and intriguing for a couple of reasons.

First, Waugh — likely enjoyed some

and now, it seems, even Alberta.

With fewer than 1.2 million people and 14 seats at the Parliamentary table, our province doesn’t generally get to swing a big hammer … until it comes to resources and economics. Those two items are Wall’s scoring punches in the national ring, and he’s willing to throw them when necessary.

It seems strange that it takes a Saskatchewan premier to voice the obvious to Quebec and Ontario, but apparently it was necessary since Philippe Couillard and Kathleen Wynne, just weren’t getting it.

Wynne, at least, showed a willingness to let all forces be heard, but she also knew that when it came to energy, resources and economics, Ontario was at a distinct disadvantage since it has the biggest debt and deficit load with its state of power production.

Ontario made a stab at going greener and it has cost them plenty and they’re still not there and will continue to face a nuclear disaster of another kind insofar as they’ll never be able to pay down the debt accumulated with their experimentations.

Quebec, on the other hand, loves their current situation that includes unholy debt and a permanent seat at the receiving end of the federal equalization payment plan.

They’ve been there ever since that program began in 1957 and have no intention of im-

proving their economic well-being. They like that $9 billion per year they get, thanks to the contributions made by Alberta, B.C., Sask., and Newfoundland/Labrador. Couillard, like those before him, knows a good scheme and scam when he sees it and won’t let pride get in the way.

So, when it comes to the Energy East plan, those who could benefit the most, were actually bucking the proposal, trying to win the green vote, while Wall was simply pointing out facts.

Carrying oil and gas by pipelines is the most efficient and environmentally responsible route. The pipeline in question is already built and used effectively. Extending it to New Brunswick creates jobs and rids Canada of dependence on foreign oil. Saskatchewan is showing the way on the GHG front, making a larger investment per capita than any of the others on that file … something that was ignored by the big players.

So what remained so disappointing about the conference was, that, once again, the country’s supposed leader, the PM, refused to show up and secondly, the country learned a sad lesson, that there is business that involves politics and then there is the business of politics.

We figure our premier played both games pretty well.

name recognition — he is hardly a political dynamo. He ran in 2003 for the Saskatchewan Party, but lost to veteran Peter Prebble.

Second, if there was going to be a replacement for Yelich, one might have once assumed it would be a more seasoned politician in the form of long-time and proven Saskatchewan Party MLA Ken Cheveldayoff. Cheveldayoff was a key cog in the Sask. Party government, who was their first MLA elected in a major city and minister responsible for all the Crown corporations in Premier Brad Wall’s first cabinet.

But the 12-year MLA’s career seems to have stalled, and he made it known he was actively exploring support to run in the Saskatoon-Grasswoods riding. The MLA was said to have signed up somewhere between 700 and 1,000 names offering to support his bid — certainly enough to knock off Yelich if he chose to run against her.

However, Cheveldayoff’s interest appeared to be conditional on not challenging a sitting MP and minister.

That there appeared to be this unity and stability within conservative (both provincial and federal) ranks seemed a good thing.

Having already lost John Baird, Peter MacKay and James Moore to retirement, the last thing one would think Prime Minister Stephen Harper would want to lose would be another cabinet minister (albeit, a more junior one) to the nomination process. After all, Harper’s only other defeated sitting MP was disliked Calgary MP Rob Anders and that had already become a messy affair.

But rather than a show of stability, Waugh’s surprise win after a mere month

of campaigning for the nomination, seems to suggest trouble (or at least less stability) afoot for the Conservatives.

Why Yelich was unable to secure her seat, might be the fact the new riding is vastly different than her old rural one. In fact, the entire Saskatchewan federal electoral map — one that the Conservatives fought tooth and nail to preserve because of the large number of rural-urban seats that seemed to work to their advantage — is gone.

There are now more urban seats in Saskatchewan, which cannot bode well for the Conservatives. Add to this, the talk of the First Nations community becoming active in this particular election because of their many struggles and one is left to wonder about the prospects of Conservative MP Rob Clarke in Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River.

In fact, with the stronger showing in the polls of both the Liberals and the NDP, the notion of re-electing Conservative in 13 of the 14 Saskatchewan ridings seems a lot more remote an idea than it once was.

Sure, there will be Liberal-NDP vote splitting which will not help either opposition party — especially in the largely rural ridings.

But there is a big value in name recognition of the sitting MP — something most Saskatchewan federal Conservatives have enjoyed for a decade now. Consider the loss of that name recognition by retirement. Gone will be, Ed Kormanicki, Maurice Vellacott, Ray Boughen and now Lynne Yelich.

One way or another, we are destined to see a lot of few faces representing Saskatchewan after Oct. 19.

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Time to grumble MP responds to letter … just a bit regarding dementia concerns

It’s a beautiful summer day after a brief rainstorm, so it’s a perfect time to do a little grumbling for the sake of grumbling.

There is a need to get things verbalized instead of having them stuck in the craw of the mind, and with my troubled campaign to become mayor, currently in neutral, after nailing down six solid votes, I’m taking a break from the campaign trail to do a little grumbling about things that irk me. They may not irk you, but they irk me.

First up, the word irk. Who the heck made that word?

It makes me want to vomit and vomit is another ugly word that should not have found a way into dictionaries.

Why do bicycle helmets have to look so ugly and geeky?

Why haven’t the Roughriders’ marketing team designed and sold a bicycle helmet yet? They’ve put the logo on everything else that moves (and doesn’t move) in the province.

When adults win something, why do we give them plaques or trophies? Give them cash. Give the kids ribbons and trophies to boost the ego. Adults don’t need trophies, unless it’s the cup that Stanley or Grey donated to the sporting cause. I have a couple of dusty trophies made from cracked windshield glass. One arrived in a box … broken, of course.

I did not request a replacement, nor do I remember what they were for and I’m too lazy to get up from my ‘puter chair to find out.

As you can discern, I haven’t received many awards in my life span and really don’t want or need any now.

Why has Estevan’s truck bypass taken over 58 years to become a reality? Of course, I speak out of turn, it’s not a reality yet, but I understand two guys on a grader are working on it so we could have one any year now.

Why does the traffic light on Fourth Street and 13th Avenue work so wierdly now?

Why do so many pedestrians on Fourth Street ignore the marked crossings that protect them with red flashing lights, especially when they decide to jaywalk three feet from these marked walkways?

Why is it that the drivers of the biggest pickup trucks have the smallest skill set when it comes to parking lots?

Why can’t the CBC bring decent radio reception to the Energy City?

I miss crazy fads like hula hoops, black diamond rings, pet rocks, copper tooling and nebbishes. These were just stupid things that made us laugh, or at least smile. I also miss that wonderful game of lawn darts, but I kinda understand why that game didn’t last all that long on the popularity trail.

Maybe we needed Roughrider lawn dart helmets.

I still hate our Canadian Botox currency. This plastic money that won’t bend or break and has a tendency to slither away, irritates me, but still not enough to make me want to switch to using plastic cards to make $4 purchases.

I don’t like noisy flip-flops.

But hey, all isn’t lost.

I still like puppy dogs, kitty cats, pretty birds that sing pretty songs, pretty girls who sing pretty songs, unless they have nasty personalities or sing horribly. I enjoy patio jokes with the bride, watching canola, flax and wheat fields unfold and hockey players who know how to play the game, the Roughriders and chocolate cake.

All is not lost on the home front. I just had to get a few irksomes out of the way. It’s necessary on occasion.

Norm Park

All Things Considered

The Editor: Further to the Letter to the Editor from Matthew Dineen, a resident of Ontario, although I did not support the Private Member’s Bill by a member of the opposition I did support my colleague, Ben Lobb’s motion calling on the government to continue taking action on dementia. The motion states: “That, in the opinion of the House, the government should, while respecting provincial and territorial jurisdiction, continue to take the necessary measures to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and to reduce the impact of dementia for those living with this disease, as well as for their families and caregivers, by continuing to focus on: (a) taking leadership appropriate to the federal role that will encourage a collaborative and coordinated approach with the provinces and territories to develop a

pan-Canadian strategy for dementia, as agreed to at the recent federal-provincial-territorial Health Ministers’ meeting; (b) partnerships within Canada and internationally, including commitments with G7 partners, and the work initiated at the 2014 Canada-France Global Dementia Legacy Summit, to accelerate the discovery and development of approaches for the prevention, early diagnosis, delay of onset, and treatment of dementia; (c) education and awareness to reduce the stigma associated with dementia, including the implementation of the Dementia Friends Canada initiative; (d) dementia research with a focus on primary prevention, secondary prevention, and quality of life, including those initiatives outlined in the National Dementia Research and Prevention Plan; (e) promoting the sharing of best practices among all jurisdictions to ensure awareness of

promising treatments and services; (f) continuing to work in partnership with relevant stakeholders, including families affected by dementia and leading national groups such as the Alzheimer Society of Canada and the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging; (g) ensuring the full inclusion of all Canadians living with dementia, regardless of age, when acting on the above; (h) continuing to support, through national surveillance systems, the collection of data on key aspects of Alzheimer ’s disease and other dementias in order to inform evidence-based analysis and policy-making; and (i) keeping Canadians informed as progress is made.”

Our government is committed to tackling dementia with Canada positioned as a world leader in the area of dementia research. Since 2006, our government has invested over $220 million in research related to demen-

tia, including $37.8 million last year. Although the Private Member’s Bill was well intentioned we have been taking action in a number of areas it lays out. With the provinces having already agreed to begin work on a strategy many of our actions have progressed beyond what is called for in the Bill.

The Bill would also have required, in my view, a Royal recommendation because of a requirement for new funding. In addition, some of the clauses in the Bill needlessly infringe on provincial jurisdiction in areas such as health, human resources and diagnostic capacity.

On the basis of all of the above, I opposed the Private Member’s Bill, but supported the motion of my colleague Ben Lobb, the member for HuronBruce, Ontario.

Ed Komarnicki MP Souris-Moose Mountain

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the government plans to spend $700 million more The Canadian Taxpay- than it will bring in, and ers’ Federation has come save nothing. This will push forward to say the pro- the province’s total debt to vincial budget is a deficit $13.3 billion, an alarming budget. increase of almost $5 bilBond-rating agency lion, just since 2011.

Standard and Poor’s also That’s a shocking calls the Sask. Party’s 2015- amount of debt. For me, what’s most shocking is 16 budget a deficit.

The Sask. Party calls that it was racked up during it something else. Kevin a time of record resource Doherty wrote in a recent revenue and we have very letter to the editor that it’s little to show for it.

1:00 PM Here’s what should more like he’s taking out a “mortgage” on the province. be cut: the massive 227 1:00 PM Spin aside, this year per cent increase in spend-

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Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Southeast crops, especially canola, maturing as expected

By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca

While there may be some damage in other sectors of the province, it appears as if southeast Saskatchewan crops are moving along quite well, thank you. There will be, however, a few pockets in the region where rainfall has not been as generous as other areas.

Canola crops, in particular, appear to be doing quite well according to information gathered by Warren Ward, agronomy specialist for the Canola Council of Canada who spoke to the Mercury from his Yorkton office last week.

“I have spoken to a few canola producers in the southeast. I didn’t get any further south than Grenfell and Whitewood

Instances of the appearance of the bertha armyworm have also been low, but it is best to keep vigilant, said the crop specialist.

On the pasture and hay land front, the most recent provincial crop report suggested that over 32 per cent of the hay crop had been cut and 38 per cent had already been cut and baled or put into silage.

Hay quality is rated as four per cent excellent and 48 per cent good, while 34 per cent is graded fair.

There is still some concern regarding potential hay shortages due to swaths being smaller this year along with limited pasture growth. As a result of this growing concern, the provincial Ministry of Agriculture has a forage, feed and custom service

last week, but when I contacted the southeast guys, they said their canola is progressing quite nicely.

It seems to be more consistent than in other areas of the province. A lot of that was due to the early spring moisture we had in that region.”

Now that it is dry and hot, with some good sprinkling of rain, it’s beginning to pay off.

“Small rains always help, a light rain is not a bad thing and you have had some consistent rains around there,” said Ward.

The insect infestation rate is low, although diamondback moths have been reported, they aren’t in such a volume as to call for a lot of spraying.

“There were a few outbreaks of flea beetles earlier on, but certainly not now,” Ward added.

pulse crops were rated at between 58 to 62 per cent of progressing at a normal rate and normal stages of development, but crop conditions are varying throughout the province.

“But most of the crops are in poor to good condition,” said the crop specialists’ report.

Insects and wheat midge have created a problem in some regions, but not particularly in the southeast.

Sclerotinia is one disease canola growers will be monitoring, said Ward. “But we’re nearing the end of the spraying season anyway, and many producers chose not to spray this year because none of the outbreaks were that serious.” Some of the later seeded crops might benefit from a fungicide, he said, but those would

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Rainfall over a large portion of the province, two weekends ago, alleviated stress on crops in several regions. Another good rain would help crops fill out to near full potential, said the provincial crop reporters. The amount of rainfall varied significantly, with some sectors receiving only a sprinkle, while others recorded a few inches.

Top soil conditions improved slightly across the province last week with 44 per cent of the cropland moisture conditions being rated as adequate with another 36 per cent still coming in with a “short” rating or very short (19 per cent).

Fall and spring cereals, as well as oilseeds and

be limited.

“Right now, I’m hearing canola producers are looking for an average to above average crop and harvest should be on schedule. Some re-seeded early in the season and had some challenges so there are a few fields in variable stages of maturity.”

Ward went on to state the best advice he could offer at this stage of the process is for producers to “not jump the gun and start swathing too soon. If you hit the harvest button too early, it can negatively impact yield.”

There is some interest in straight combining of canola crops too, he added. “There will be lots to consider closer to the harvest season, and southern Saskatchewan should have some pretty good options.”

Hello Horton Severine Staubach meets a donkey named Horton during the Donkey Days of Summer event on Saturday at the Estevan Leisure Centre. Many people turned out to meet Horton and a goat named Herbie. Various children’s activities were also offered. It was hosted by the Estevan Public Library and the Estevan Area Literacy Group.

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Expansion Project Begins The basic excavation work has started at Creighton Lodge, which will lead to the addition of an activity centre and meeting room along with new administration offices.

The $500,000 required for the addition has been raised through a series of community events and contributions from a variety of local businesses and the backing of a group of surrounding rural municipal governments who are owners of the facility. Photo by Norm Park.

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Border officers remain vigilant when it comes to seizing illegal guns Guns continue to be confiscated at Saskatchewan land border crossings by Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers.

The smaller border crossings are sometimes the scenes for the arrival of undeclared handguns, as well as rifles.

The CBSA officers also continue to be vigilant in refusing entry to foreign nationals who have been convicted of serious crimes.

In a recent monthly border report, the CBSA Criminal Investigations Section laid charges in a firearms-related incident at Carievale in southeast Saskatchewan. The incident that took place on June 18, saw Cody Gerald Moe, 33, of South Dakota being charged with failing to report, making a false statement and smuggling under the Customs Act. In addition, he was handed two more charges under the Criminal Code. The charges stem from an April 28 incident when officers seized a 9-mm handgun, a 12-gauge shotgun, a .22-calibre rifle and an over capacity magazine.

At the Northgate border crossing, officers seized a prohibited .22-calibre revolver from a 6 7 - y e a r- o l d U n i t e d States man on June 8.

The traveller was assessed a $1,000 penalty and was refused entry into Canada.

Another prohibited handgun was seized by CBSA officers at the same border point on Jun 15.

Charges are pending in regards to that incident.

Northgate was also the site for CBSA action against a 58-year-old

Michigan man who was destined for Alaska on June 7. It was revealed the man had been convicted of burglary, assault, driving under the influence, credit card fraud and possession of dangerous drugs. The man was refused entry into Canada.

On June 24, at the Estevan Highway border crossing, a 33-year-old U.S. man sought entry into Canada, but further examination revealed he had convictions for assault causing bodily harm, resisting arrest and cocaine possession. He was also refused entry into Canada.

The smaller border points did not gain all the attention in June, said the CBSA report. The very busy border port at North Portal, Saskatchewan’s busiest border crossing, saw officers seize three handguns from a traveller on June 26, bringing the running provincial total to 17 guns so far this year. During their search, officers uncovered a prohibited .357 calibre pistol, a prohibited .45-calibre pistol and a restricted .40-calibre pistol.

As a result of this examination, Jeffrey Edward Kingsley, 56, of Alaska pleaded guilty to smuggling under the Customs Act when he appeared in court in Regina on June 29. He was subsequently fined $3,500 for his intended actions.

On June 11, North Portal officers refused entry to a 49-year-old Colorado man who had been convicted of aggravated vehicular homicide. They also issued a removal order against a foreign national on June 30. The

man was seeking to apply for a work permit, but officers determined he had already been working illegally in Saskatoon for the past four months. He was removed from Canada and is banned from returning for one year.

At the Regway border crossing, CBSA officials issued a removal order on June 1 to a 49-yearold foreign national who arrived at the portal station to renew his visitor status. Officers discovered evidence the man was already working in Canada without proper authorization, so he, too, was removed from Canada and is banned from re-entry for a year.

In June, CBSA officers in southern Saskatchewan processed 50,018 travellers in 18,655 personal vehicles and 13,246 commercial trucks. They also dealt with 250 permanent resident landings and made 28 seizures of suspected drugs, undeclared firearms, undervalued purchases and other items.

A sample of the guns seized at the Canadian border crossing points in Saskatchewan in June. Submitted photo.

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These increases were partly offset by lower receipts from fields (down 4.6 per cent to 7.9 million cubic metres) and processing plants, which were down 0.7 per cent to 16.5 million cubic metres.

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Deliveries to refiners declined by 8.9 per cent to 4.9 million cubic metres.

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Unmarked police cars quietly making noise

ESTEVAN POLICE CHIEF SAYS UNMARKED CRUISERS HAVE BEEN VERY EFFECTIVE, EXPANDED ROTATION COMING SHORTLY

By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca

A police officer pulls up to a red light while driving an unmarked police vehicle and notices the driver in the lane next to him or her, talking on a cell phone. A few double takes later, the driver finds himself pulled over for distracted driving.

This is a situation that Const. Craig Bird of the Estevan Police Service has found himself in multiple

are nothing new within the Estevan Police Service.

For many years, they have been a significant part of the force and have pulled over numerous personal vehicles and commercial trucks as a result of careless driving. Unsurprisingly, operators of the unmarked police vehicles pull over a significantly higher number of drivers on a daily basis, as opposed to police using regular marked cars.

“It’s a little bit more

‘It’s a little bit more covert.’

— EPS Const. Bird times while operating one of the police’s unmarked vehicles.

“They pull up next to you, and they’re looking right at you with their cell phone in hand but things aren’t clicking yet that there’s someone sitting there with a uniform on,” Bird said in an interview with the Mercury. “I’ve had the same thing with seat belts, too. Everyone does that double take and then all of a sudden they’re trying to nonchalantly put their seat belt on. It happens all the time.”

Unmarked vehicles

covert,” Bird said when describing the uniqueness of driving an unmarked police vehicle.

“People don’t notice the unmarked vehicle right away … they’re naturally doing what they normally do, like not wearing their seatbelts or talking on their cell phones or speeding, so they can’t adjust their behaviour because they don’t notice the patrol vehicle until it’s too late.”

Many drivers that have been pulled over by an unmarked police vehicle, Bird said, have complained about the fact

Const. Bird of the Estevan Police Service says driving the unmarked police cruiser results in far more traffic stops as opposed to driving a marked police vehicle. that they didn’t know they were being followed and that they felt entrapped by the police officer in these situations.

When the first unmarked police truck was implemented, complaints were fierce and frequent.

It reached the point where dozens of residents wrote a letter to the police commission to note their frus-

tration and feelings of entrapment in situations where they were pulled over by the truck.

Estevan police Chief Paul Ladouceur said they want the public to know their unmarked vehicles are out patrolling streets, but added it’s a matter of balance when it comes to how prominently they’re being used.

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By Sam Macdonald Smacdonald@estevanmercury.ca

The Estevan RCMP detachment is going through a phase of transition and is looking forward to some growth in the coming days.

After the retirement of Sgt. Cate Rigaux, the detachment is preparing to hire a new sergeant, and reintroduce the rank of corporal into the force.

“We’re at the start of a transitional period. There are going to be some new people coming, and some people going between now and next year.” said Const.

Chad Mehl. “We’re shuffling it up a bit, and then in three to five years, there’ll be another shuffle.”

The detachment is looking to hire a new sergeant to carry on where Rigaux has left off, after serving as sergeant for a year and a half. Local RCMP are also preparing to hire a corporal into their ranks. The mandate for a corporal will entail an intermediary role assisting the sergeant and constables, and will mark the return of the rank with the Estevan RCMP. Additionally, in all this transition, there’s a new constable set to join the

force. Const. Jason Dickie, who was a member of the Estevan RCMP for five years, has recently transferred to the Swift Current detachment. His successor will be starting in August.

In the interim, Mehl noted that there are still four constables at the detatchment, and that Cpl. Keith Kosir of the Fillmore detachment is commuting to Estevan, to assist in “keeping the detachment in Estevan running effectively.”

The need to shuffle things up and add a rank comes on the heel of what Mehl describes as “substantial growth” in the city, even in light of the downturn in energy industry activity in the area.

“It’s been recognized

that we do need an extra body to stay on the ball and stay ahead of what’s coming, with respect to crime and population growth in Estevan,” said Mehl. “It’s an efficiency thing. (Having a corporal) will allow us to free up more resources to keep on top of other things.”

The new corporal will take some of the workload from the sergeant, and will serve as an intermediary between the higher administrative duties of the sergeant, and the boots-on-the-ground investigative duties of the constables, overseeing the activities of the latter.

Mehl describes a sergeant running a five-member detachment as a “jack of all trades,” working as a supervisor, working in an investigative capacity, and

serving as the go-to contact for the detachment, local politicians, stakeholders and the general public.

The positions of corporal and sergeant are initially advertised internally, eventually broadening out to provincial and national levels. This is done to give members of the RCMP an opportunity for promotion or career growth within the organization.

“In the grand scheme of things, we’re trying to get people promoted first, rather than go nationally to hire,” said Mehl. “We also are looking to hire laterally, bringing in a sergeant from another spot. This process takes a little bit of time; certain protocols have to be followed in terms of fairness.”

“We want to have a known police presence on the streets because that itself acts as a deterrent and the public wants to see their police officers out and about … it’s important to have a fleet of marked vehicles,” Ladouceur said.

Prior to unmarked police vehicles’ increased usage in traffic monitoring, Ladouceur said they were largely used for criminal surveillance. It didn’t take long for police to recognize the advantages of having unmarked police cars involved in traffic surveillance. Their effectiveness in the Energy City, according to Ladouceur, has prompted a larger rotation of unmarked police vehicles that will take place in the near future.

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He also said it’s unfortunate they’ve had to resort to this system, but noted the public’s support behind the decision to expand the rotation.

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Police make arrests for thefts and drug-related incidents Estevan Police Service (EPS) members apprehended and charged a 13-year-old female for theft under $5,000 during the July 14 night shift.

The theft occurred at a local store a month earlier.

The clerks recognized the youth when they saw her and called police.

Police dealt with a domestic situation later in the night shift. A mutual agreement was reached and no further police intervention was needed.

Alcohol was a contributing factor.

An 18-year-old male was stopped that night for his driving actions. This resulted in several charges being laid, including trafficking cannabis, possessing drugs for the purpose of trafficking, possessing the proceeds of crime and possessing weapons dangerous to the public.

Members also responded to two false alarms that night.

Police were called to a local hotel during the July 17 night shift due to suspicious activity. The caller thought a man might be trying to steal something.

Members located him and found he was sitting in his vehicle and watching videos.

A traffic stop later that night resulted in charges for a female motorist. She was found to be outside after her curfew and was

Police laid several charges relating to various thefts, drugs and drinking and driving. subsequently charged. She was held in cells and due to recent related charges, then realeased, after appearing before a justice of peace. Police were then called to a local lounge to assist with removing an unruly patron. The 19-year-old male resisted when asked to leave.

He was angry with the staff’s request to leave the premises and damaged a window before leaving.

He suffered injuries as a result and was taken to the hospital for medical care.

He has been charged with mischief and the matter is still under investigation.

A resident from west Estevan called to report young people throwing objects at another house.

The three youths were gone by the time police arrived and the homeowner was not aware of anything being thrown at the house.

No damage was detected.

Police also responded to a few noise complaints in south central Estevan during the night shift.

Members were alerted to a fire alarm at a care home during the July 18 night shift. Estevan Fire and Rescue Service members and police attended, and found an alarm station had been accidentally activated.

A report of a possible impaired driver came in early in the evening. A description of the car was given, but a licence plate was not obtained. Officers

were unable to locate the vehicle.

A young man was arrested during a vehicle stop, when it was discovered he was in possession of marijuana. At the conclusion of the investigation, he was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking.

A 22-year-old man was charged with driving while his blood/alcohol level was over .08 and impaired driving during the night shift. He was subsequently charged with breaching his conditions to abstain from consuming alcohol.

Two men were later arrested for fighting outside of a local hotel. Both were bleeding from the

mouth. One of the men resisted arrest and was dealt with accordingly. They were held until sober.

An alarm call during the night shift at a local business proved to be false. The doors were not secured, but it did not appear anyone entered.

A noisy party in north-central Estevan was reported in the early morning hours. Police attended and advised the occupants of the noise bylaw.

Many traffic tickets were issued during the July 18 night shift.

Police were called to a local gas station regarding an unruly male during the July 19 night shift. While responding to that call, they came upon a male

youth driver who they suspected was impaired.

He was arrested and he provided samples of his breath, one of which was above the legal limit. He was charged and released to a parent.

Police received a call of another possible impaired driver while dealing with the youth. The vehicle was not located and a licence plate wasn’t provided.

Officers then received a complaint of a reckless driver. The caller advised the young driver was stunting and throwing rocks in the process. The matter is still under investigation.

Police received a complaint during the July 21 day shift of a domestic situation with shouting and swearing. Officers attended an apartment complex and were allowed inside. An 18-year-old male was removed from the apartment on the parent’s request. He was held until his father could pick him up, as he had nowhere else to go.

Another individual received a phone call from someone pretending to be with Revenue Canada. The caller wanted information and claimed the potential victim owed money. No information was passed on. The public is asked not to give out personal information over the phone.

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Souris North median landscaping begins Landscaping work started Monday for the medians on Souris Avenue North.

City manager Amber Smale said the contractor is digging around the edges of the boulevards. City crews will eventually be adding paving stones.

“Come next year, the centre of those boulevards will see new planters and flower beds along there,” said Smale.

The crews started working on the boulevards in north Estevan, and have been working towards King Street.

Smale said they won’t have to shut down traffic completely due to the project, but they might have to close a lane when crews are working.

The budgeted amount is $170,000.

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Wall pushes for emphasis on fossil fuels Project development and the need for emission cuts is being supported in a new national energy strategy, despite Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall’s desire to push for a greater emphasis on fossil fuels.

Canada’s premiers announced the national strategy plan on July 17 after two days of discussion, a lot of which revolved around how to balance both development and the need to reduce emissions.

The plan focuses greatly on new policies that would increase energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gases and develop new technology, and emphasizes a lower carbon economy.

Environmental groups were quick to criticize any potential plans for more tar sands and pipelines in the face of one of the largest oil spills in Canadian history, which took place at Nexen Energy in the northern part of the province last week.

Wall pushed other leaders to lean towards fossil fuels and its economic importance to the energy sector.

Last week, Wall took a shot at Ontario and Quebec, noting in a press conference that those provinces have placed greater attention on renewable energy while still reaping the benefits the fossil fuel industry provides.

Flippin’ Burgers Elder Warren from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints flips hamburgers during a fundraising barbecue for the Salvation Army on Saturday at the Home Hardware Building Centre. An inflatable playground and a show-and-shine also attracted people. The money will be used to send local youth to a Salvation Army camp.

Rotary executive lined up for new year of service Canada’s premiers announced a national energy strategy that places a greater emphasis on reducing carbon emissions. File photo.

Cody Schrader has taken over the presidential duties of the Estevan Rotary Club as of July 14, according to information provided by the club following their regular weekly business luncheon.

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Council Briefs

News and notes from the July 20 regular meeting of Estevan city council

Council members respond to Mercury letter Several members of Estevan city council used Monday night’s meeting to respond to a letter that recently appeared in the Estevan Mercury.

The issue started several weeks ago, when local resident Karly Garnier submitted a letter questioning the appearance and maintenance of Estevan’s parks. Council members were upset with the letter’s criticism of the City of Estevan’s employees.

“It’s good that people want to give us their opinions, and we appreciate it,” said Mayor Roy Ludwig. “The only thing is when people have issues,

it would be appreciated if they would talk to our City manager Amber (Smale) or the department heads.”

Councillor Kevin Smith said if people inquired directly with the city, they would find out the reasons projects aren’t happening, such as equipment that’s under repair.

“It doesn’t help our staff when they’re getting beat up all the time about properties and so on,” said Smith.

Councillor Greg Hoffort said council members should be ready to accept criticism, but he said it becomes “excessive” when it’s directed towards the

employees.

Hoffort noted parks manager Rod March has some excellent plans in place for the community.

“It’s a matter of catching up,” said Hoffort. “Early in the spring he was really focusing on the ball fields and the soccer fields and getting them ready for the children of the community.”

Councillor Brian Johnson said he knew the city was going to receive some criticism for the state of Estevan’s parks this year.

“The public sees it,” said Johnson. “Hopefully we can stay on top of it, and there are a few little

spot areas that we need to keep up on.” *** The building permit report for June showed 15 permits were issued, and the total value was a little more than $1.7 million.

The number of June permits was up from a year ago, when 11 permits were issued, but the value from June 2014 was more than $13 million.

Thirty-six permits, with a value of $4.7 million, have been granted in the first six months of this year. Last year’s numbers for the first six months were 72 permits worth $21 million.

*** A parcel of city-owned land at 1230 Sixth Street was sold for $10,000 to Wendy LaCoste and Guy Knight, who own the adjacent parcels of land. Knight and LaCoste will be responsible for costs of subdivision, survey, transfer and registration.

The lot was acquired by the city through tax enforcement proceedings and previously put up for sale by public tender, but due to development limitations caused by an adjacent building encroachment the sale did not close.

In a report, Land Development Services man-

ager Rob Denys noted LaCoste and Knight will both benefit from the acquisition because it will increase their yards, and allow them to share in the costs of acquisition. *** Council also approved a proposed consolidation of three lots in the 900 block of Fifth Street.

It will create one legal lot, suitably sized to accommodate the development of a proposed 4,100 square foot commercial shop and office building.

The lots are currently vacant and the proposed development was contingent on the consolidation.

Wall’s future firefighting plan gets legs at conference Saskatchewan’s Premier Brad Wall announced on July 17, he was pleased that other premiers have joined Saskatchewan and B.C., in calling on the federal government to implement measures to improve preparedness and response to wildfires.

Wildfires across western Canada this summer have reinforced the need for a strong and co-ordinated emergency management and public safety system.

“This year’s fires in Canada were unique in that there was multiple large forest fires in several jurisdictions at the same time,” Wall said.

“We need to be prepared in the event this situation

happens again, and I believe that partnering with the federal government will help us accomplish that goal.”

Wall said he would like to ensure Canadian Forces receive additional training in fighting forest fires so that, in the event they are needed, they can provide assistance on the front line, immediately.

Premiers attending a recent conference in St. John’s, said they will be requesting their ministers responsible for emergency measures to work with the federal government to: explore the idea of creating a national supply of wildfire fighting equipment; ensure training is provided to Canadian Forces person-

nel in wildfire fighting techniques, and; evaluate and improve the existing agreement for sharing firefighting resources among provinces.

“We are grateful to all of those who have assisted Saskatchewan during this unprecedented fire season — all professional and volunteer firefighters both inside and outside our province, our Armed Forces, and private citizens who have all been necessary to battle the fires threatening many communities,” Wall said.

The premier added he was grateful to the other premiers for agreeing to the idea of a national contingency plan for future wide-spread fires.

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Local theatre production will smuggle audiences back into the 1920s

By Sam Macdonald smacdonald@estevanmercury. ca

Want to take a trip in time back to the prohibition era? At the end of this month you can at the Souris Valley Theatre.

Speak Easy, an atmospheric cabaret set in the 1920s, is showing at the theatre on July 30. Cheeky, with a bit of danger, the show embodies the spirit of the era.

“It’s an evening of music from the 1920s.

The idea is that it’ll transport you to that era,” says Kaitlyn Semple, soloist, actress, creator and director of the performance.

“There are lots of songs that people would recognize, but more than the songs, there are actors in character throughout the whole thing.”

The performance revolves around the life of Lillian Fern, a cabaret songstress with big dreams, but working in “a crummy dive,” surrounded by some rough characters. The performance features classic 20s songs, like Let’s Misbehave, The Charleston, and Yes Sir, That’s My Baby, as well as some original scores featuring plenty

of witty wordplay and showcasing local talent.

The title of the production is derived from the speakeasy, a secretive establishment from the Prohibition era where alcohol was served, contradicting the law of the time.

A play that focuses on its musical score, Speak Easy will immerse the audience into the 20s through a jazzy soundtrack. The production features the tal-

will be invited to a speakeasy themselves. They’ll be brought in through the back doors of the theatre and treated to appetizers and drinks inspired by the 1920s.

For the performance, guests will enter the theatre “backwards,” being escorted over the stage, providing them a unique view, in a secretive tour of the theatre, setting a mischievous mood.

‘In order to reinvigorate theatre, you have to do something different.

That’s why I’m really excited about Speak Easy.’

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ent of musicians Jack Semple on banjo, Jon Neher on piano and Karl Valiaho on clarinet and saxophone.

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Kaitlyn Semple is excited to bring “Speak Easy” to Estevan at the end of the month.

The musical is in the cabaret style of the Prohibition Era, and will feature some interesting twists for the audience. Submitted photo.

Guests at the July 30 showing of “Speak Easy,” in the cheeky spirit of the era, will be snuck in the back door. The musical will feature a tour of a recreation of a classic 1920s speakeasy, complete with refreshments served by actors all in character.

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That’s why I’m really excited about Speak Easy,”

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Semple says it was a lot of fun producing and performing the production, noting that she grew up in a musical family, and has been singing jazz music since high school.

She notes her love of jazz and the musical style’s

rise to popularity in the 20s dovetailed together, in a fitting way, in her creation of Speak Easy.

“The music is a crucial part. To be honest, the 20s are hot right now.

People are into it. People whose parents listened to music from the 20s are still around, and love it because their parents listened to it,” says Semple. “People of

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The Great Gatsby brought it into pop culture, and people like to dress up like in that time period.”

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Brennan Rumancik hits a shot from the fairway onto the 18th green during first round action of the PGA of Saskatchewan Championship on Monday at TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club. Thirty-three golfers are competing in the two-day tournament, including locals Amanda Minchin, Kyle Mulligan and Brian Dueck. For the complete story please see this week’s edition of LIfestyles.

Rebuilt Mets Stadium home of Twilite Masters Tournament

By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca

Joe Lingelbach cracks a shot to centre field during Estevan’s Twilite Masters’ baseball team’s practice at Mets Stadium as they prepare to host the Masters’ Tournament this weekend.

Kip Holt fields a grounder during Estevan’s Twilite Masters’ baseball team’s practice at Mets Stadium last Sunday while second baseman Gerry Naka prepares for the throw.

people in the stands will witness love for the game.

“I don’t think anybody tries to intentionally injure anyone (to score a run),” said Lingelbach, noting

teams. Then there are some other teams who may not be as good, but the effort is still there. They may not be able to reach the ball anymore and they may not be able to

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Joe Lingelbach, Drillers player and volunteer builder in the Mets Stadium revival, said the Masters Tournament is made up of players 45 years of age and older, so fans coming out to watch the July 24 to 26 tournament will see players up to 70 years of age taking swings, running the base paths and chasing down flies. He said, basically,

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Emmel takes his first checkered flag

By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca

Modified car driver Riley Emmel gave local race fans at the Estevan Motor Speedway something to cheer about last Saturday in his first win of the season.

Emmel, 19, won the back-and-forth 25-lap modified feature in the final moments of the race through treading the low line in the last five laps before passing Joey Galloway to take the checked flag. Emmel

last held the lead on lap 16 when he and Galloway passed Wayne Johnson on the outside setting up their close race to the finish line.

“I started ninth and just found a spot in the track,” said Emmel, who has been racing since he was 13.

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was reeling in Joey Galloway. It just worked really good for me.”

To start off the regular race date at the Estevan Motor Speedway, Leevi Runge sped out to a lead in the 12th lap of the 20-lap Weatherford hobby stock feature and held it from there. The race showcased a four-way battle between Runge, Carl Hanson, Blake Penna and Colin Hall over the final 18 laps with Hanson eventually finishing a close second in front of Penna.

The stock car main produced a fierce engagement between Lee Schaff and Gregg Mann over the final nine laps of the 20-lap race, but despite the latter’s best efforts he couldn’t pass

Schaff who continually held the lead from lap 17.

The late model feature, which closed the race date, highlighted a familiar family skirmish in the class this season with Tyson and Aaron Turnbull battling for the win. Twice out of three times this year, it was Tyson who prevailed.

Aaron “really went on the first lap,” said Tyson.

“I was kind of lazy getting through the couple cars we had to get by and I knew it would be him and myself and (Steven) Pfeifer probably up front with, maybe, Wayne Johnson up there too. Those two got out front and I was in third and they were side-by-side for leads.

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going to get around them, (but) I knew my car was really good.”

Jim Harris started in the pole position for the late model feature with Johnson, Tyson, Pfeifer and Aaron lining up behind him in the eight-car 20-lap race. The first 11 laps were a close battle between Pfeifer and Aaron with the former holding his lead by working the outside of the track.

With Tyson, Aaron and Pfeifer out front after the first five laps Aaron took an inside track to gain the lead on the 13th lap. After engine trouble forced Pfeifer to leave the race with nine laps to go, it became a battle between brothers with Tyson finally taking the lead

on the fifth lap by running hard on the outside. “ We w e r e g o i n g through the lappers and he was all the way on the tires and I was all the way on the outside rim and so there wasn’t a lot of moves I had to make,” said Tyson. “I just held my line and really stayed on the throttle and hit my marks, which was the biggest thing.”

Emmel said the regular race date at the Estevan Motor Speedway is a way for drivers to gain points and move up in the season’s position standings. However, he said that isn’t the main priority for him.

“It’s just the win,” said Emmel. “Winning a race feels good.”

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Point Standings as of July 18, 2015 Pos Driver Car # City, State Weatherford Hobby Stock 1 Leevi Runge 25R Lampman SK 2 Riley Raynard 97R Lampman SK 3 Blake Penna 18 Estevan SK 4 Carl Hanson 79 Estevan SK 5 Gary Goudy Sr 7 Stoughton SK 6 Mike Wilson 27 Manor SK 7 Destiny Klym 5 SK 8 Karen Parachoniak 22 Stoughton SK 9 Jeff Sherren 99 10 Colin Hall H96 11 Landon Runge 52L Lampman SK 12 Dan Reid 20 Weyburn Sk 13 Kruz Wilson 27JR Manor SK 14 Samantha Evans 33.5 Weyburn SK 15 Taylor Evans 33T Weyburn SK 16 Blair Hanson 9 Estevan SK 17 Makenzie Baker 10Z 18 Beth-Ann Goudy 12B Soughton SK 19 Kiana Stepp 81 Estevan SK 20 Trevor Haas 99H 21 Cody Dignan 4 Kenmare ND - Dylan Crozier 15 Yellowgrass SK 23 Jaice Gibson 6 24 Dylan Mann 14 Bienfait SK 25 Paige Wock 36 26 Gracyn Kravanya 13 Weyburn SK 27 Brad King 43 Parshall ND 28 Brent Thompson 5T 61 29 Chuck Stepp 81 Estevan SK

Points Behind 233 216 208 198 195 193 190 185 183 174 158 157 153 149 147 140 135 122 116 115 113 113 101 99 91 83 76 -172 34

Leader -17 -25 -35 -38 -40 -43 -48 -50 -59 -75 -76 -80 -84 -86 -93 -98 -111 -117 -118 -120 -120 -132 -134 -142 -150 -157

Stock Car 1 Austin Daae 17 Estevan SK 2 Jordan Durward 2D Trenton ND 3 Joren Boyce 67,67A Minot ND 4 Gregg Mann 95 Estevan SK 5 Jeff Ellis 192 6 Jeremy Swanson 49,68 Westby MT 7 Gary Goudy Jr. 01U Stoughton SK 8 Lee Schaff 97 Lampman SK 9 Geoff Mann 46 Bienfait SK 10 Dustin Byler 97BY Estevan SK 11 Robert Pickering 268,43 Weyburn SK - Sterling Labatte 26G Weyburn SK 13 Alvin Dube 3N Lampman SK 14 Lindsey Wagner 71 Weyburn SK 15 Blaine Durward 12D Trenton ND - Stefan Klym 5K SK 17 Dalton Flory 20F Williston ND - Bob Fuegmann 76 Minot ND 19 Keith Cassidy 74 Winnipeg SK 20 Ehren Martin 24 Redvers SK 21 Rodney Pickering 43 Weyburn SK 22 Kyle Deck K2 23 Michael Dionne 3D Moose Jaw SK 24 Jake Nelson 10JW Williston ND - Scott Yale 2 Minot ND 26 Brendon Labatte 57 Weyburn SK 27 Keith Mattox 28M 28 Chris Ellis 421 Minot ND 29 Dave Swallers 11 30 Josh Defoe 90 31 Ross Cummings 217 32 Bill Klym 15K 33 Joe Flory 20 Williston ND 34 Kody Scholpp 02 Lampman SK - Mike Gotch 41M Regina

216 207 204 202 189 180 177 175 165 156 155 155 154 150 137 137 136 136 130 121 98 79 74 67 67 64 40 39 35 27 23 21 18 17 17

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Modifieds 1 Steven Pfeifer 11P Bowbells ND 2 Travis Hagen 14 Williston ND 3 Ed Turnbull 10 Estevan SK 4 Joey Galloway 01 Manor Sk 5 Kody Scholpp 02 Lampman SK 6 Kelly Bauman 66 Weyburn SK 7 Mason Big Eagle 00B Manor SK 8 Jett Big Eagle 99 Manor SK 9 Jim Harris 117 Estevan SK 10 Riley Emmel 12EH Torquay SK 11 Tyler Wagner 77W Bienfait SK 12 Derrick Lisafeld 3 Lampman SK 13 Chris Hortness 17H Estevan SK 14 Darren Schatz 29S Williston ND 15 Wayne Johnson 4J Minot ND 16 Bob Heffer 66H Swift Current SK 17 Eric Sinness 88 Williston ND 18 Brad Lisafeld 75 19 Les McLenehan 29 Hitchcock SK 20 Tim Dignan 5D nd 21 Richie Mann 42 Bienfait SK 22 Brody Crowe 88B Swift Current sk 23 Chris Massett 54M Estevan SK 24 Ryan Harris 18 Estevan SK 25 Aaron Turnbull 21 Estevan SK 26 Justin Medler 75M Minot ND 27 Joe Flory 20 Williston ND 28 Tanner Matthewson 12T Redvers SK 29 Corey Mann 42C Bienfait SK - Lance Mari 19S Imperial CA 31 Bland Bohannon 87X Williston ND 32 Jerome Guyot 48 33 Gregg Feuring G4 Lampman SK 34 Hank Berry 25 Sidney MT 35 Travis Perry 6P Yreka CA 36 Roy Spielman 3S 37 Tyson Crowe 11 sk Late Models

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1 Aaron Turnbull 21 Estevan SK 2 Tyson Turnbull 10T Estevan SK 3 Steven Pfeifer 11P Bowbells ND 4 Devin Raynard 98 Lampman SK - Jim Harris 117 Estevan SK 6 Wayne Johnson 4J Minot ND 7 Steve Pankowski 22 8 Ricky Weiss 7 Winnipeg MB 9 Hank Berry 25 Sidney MT 10 John Flory 19F Williston ND 11 Mike Balcaen 10 Winnipeg SK 12 Cody Storbakken 16 13 Bryce Beck 6X Minot ND - Joren Boyce 14J Minot ND 15 Drew Christianson Minot ND

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Estevan Mercury

Sluggers bat to third at provincials

By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca

A solid effort this past weekend at Saskatoon’s Kilburn Park for the 2015 mosquito AAA Provincial Championships propelled the Estevan mosquito A KPC Sluggers to a berth in the semi-finals, but the Sunday morning game ended up being as far as they would go.

The Sluggers lost 8-2 to the Regina White Sox in the semi-final after posting

a 2-1 record in round-robin play and finishing first in their pool. The loss ends the Sluggers’ year and mosquito ball for a number of players who will be moving up to the peewee ranks next summer.

“The boys played well,” said Ryan Siever, coach of the Sluggers. “The White Sox hit the ball well and we ran into a good pitcher and just had trouble getting a few hits in a row to score some runs. We got a couple there, but we just

didn’t get enough to keep us close.”

The Sluggers earned first place in pool A by first beating the Saskatoon Cardinals 8-7 Friday night.

Down 7-3 to begin play in the bottom of the sixth inning, the Estevan boys scored five runs including a walk-off to win it and take a 1-0 record into the second day.

“Then we played the Regina White Sox, who were in our pool as well, the next day and we beat them

9-8,” said Siever. “That one, we actually had a four-run lead into the top of the sixth, we were the home team, and we ended up having three scored against us. We made the final out of the game at home plate to win it by one, so that gave us a chance to win first place.”

With the Cardinals beating the Saskatoon Blue Jay Nationals, the Sluggers locked up the top position in the pool making their Saturday afternoon 10-6 loss to the Blue Jay Nationals a

moot point.

Siever said he is very proud of the kids who worked hard during the season to finish as the third best team in Saskatchewan mosquito AAA baseball. He said it was a good experience to coach the club and see the boys grow as ball players over the course of the year.

The team will see seven players (Derek Weinrauch, Hayden Lavoie, Mason Ficther, Holden Shaver, Jackson Miller, Lucas Fleck

and Tyler Saigeon) move up to peewee ball next year.

Siever said the team is going to miss them, but the returning players should make the team strong with all the competition they’ve played against this season.

“Having that experience and playing not just for provincials, but playing all year in a lot of good games and a couple A finals, it helps them grow and know what to expect when they go into games like this in the future.”

Cleared minds needed as Twins enter provincial action

By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca

A regular-season ending doubleheader at Cairns Field against the Saskatoon Giants last Saturday didn’t go well for the Southeast Legacy midget AAA Twins baseball team, but the job now is to put that behind them as they enter provincial tournament play.

The Twins (13-17, sixth in the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League) have been slotted into pool B of the 2015 midget AAA provincials championships along with the Saskatoon Diamondbacks (21-9, second), Parkland Expos (822, ninth), Saskatoon Cubs (20-10, third) and Regina Expos (12-18, seventh).

Provincials run Friday to Sunday in Melville, with the Twins scheduled to begin competition with Friday games against the

Parkland Expos and Cubs before meeting the DBacks and Regina Expos the next day.

“I really do like the pool we’re in,” said Twins head coach Blaine Kovach, noting a team must finish in first or second place in their pool to advance to semi-final competition Sunday. “We’ve had very good games against every single one of the teams in our pool and for two of the teams (Regina Expos and Parkland Expos), we’ve won the season series. The other two we’ve played them very well. We’ve got a couple wins out of each of those series as well.”

The Twins enter provincial play after posting 4-3 and 16-6 losses against the Saskatoon Giants (1119) July 18 in Saskatoon.

Kovach said the team played well in the 4-3 loss, which opened the double-

header, but couldn’t get any timely hits to score their base runners. He said their pitching staff had a “really rough day” in the second game, but his players need to forget about that now and get the focus on what they do well and what they need to do to make it far this weekend.

“We’re hitting the ball well,” he said. “Our pitchers have been doing well.

If we can continue to do what we’ve been doing successfully, we should be just fine. It really comes down to you (have) to win five games or you (have) to be in the top-two of your pool. Be in that top-two and make it to the semi-final and get past that semi-final game you book a ticket somewhere, so it’s what team can produce the best nine players for each game.

I think we have a good shot at it.”

Long-time local umpire and volunteer Bob Burns.

Burns retiring from baseball commitments Twins in action in Lynn Prime Park earlier in the season. File photo.

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Burns was an umpire from 1951 to 2013. He has lived in Estevan since 1957 and the vast majority of the games he officiated were in the southeast region.

A back injury forced him to step away from active umpiring in 2013.

But he had remained active as a mentor and a leader for umpires. He was the umpire-in-chief for Estevan Minor Baseball and the Zone 1 representative for officials with Baseball Sask. since 1993.

Burns helped organize annual clinics in Estevan and other communities to make sure officials were trained and certified.

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scheduling officials for Estevan Minor Baseball.

He recently announced his retirement from both Estevan Minor Baseball and Baseball Sask.

“I wanted to spend a little more time with the family and see the greatgrandkids and grandkids,” he said. “I’ve put a lot of years in on the ball field helping kids.”

Burns was also a coach in Estevan for many years.

He was inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003.

This week’s edition of Lifestyles will have a look back on Burns’ many years of involvement with the sport.

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Strippers win silver medal at Snoopy’s Senior World Hockey Tournament The Estevan Strippers senior hockey team won silver at the 40th Annual Snoopy’s Senior World Hockey Tournament held in Santa Rosa, California last week.

This was the sixth time the Strippers have competed in the tournament with the first being 1988. The tournament is held in the Redwood Ice Arena and was started by Charles Schulz, creator of the Peanuts cartoons. Since he passed away in 2000, his

major focus is fellowship, as tailgate parties are held in the parking lot following each game.

Terry Harper showed up at the Strippers tent and was full of NHL stories. There is also a major barbecue for all the participating players and wives. It was at this event that the Strippers met former Estevan Bruins player Stan Gilbertson.

The Strippers consist of 15 players, three coaches and six wives, all of whom belong

led 2-0 after the first with both goals scored by Rohatyn.

The second period ended 3-2 in favour of the Strippers as Rohatyn completed his hat trick. Bangsund assisted on all three of Rohatyn’s goals.

Irving scored an empty netter to complete the scoring.

The win put the Strippers in the gold medal game against the Connecticut Olde Crabs who include players from the northeastern United States, Ontario and Quebec.

The Strippers had the territo-

The Estevan Strippers senior hockey team won silver at the 40th Annual Snoopy’s Senior World Hockey Tournament last week in Santa Rosa, California. Contributed photo. wife and son have continued to the Stripper Hockey Club. rial edge, but could not finish with the tournament, as it was They were put in the 60-and- as they missed no fewer than very important to “Sparky”. over B Division which had four breakaways.

The tournament was four groups.

The Strippers jumped held from July 10 to 19, with Their first game was into a quick 1-0 lead as Sluser 68 teams participating. Each against the Victoria Ol’ Pluck- scored on a breakaway only team played three games ers. The Strippers gave up the 20 seconds into the game. throughout the week which first goal, but tied it up before Connecticut tied it two mingave lots of time for sight- the end of the period on a goal utes later on a power play, but seeing, golfing and touring by Steve Irving. They found the Strippers replied with a wineries that are the major their legs in the second period goal from Dayman to take a industry in the Sonoma Val- scoring four goals, with an- 2-1 lead after the first period. ley. The teams came from other four coming in the third The Olde Crabs tied it all over the United States, to win the game 9-1. Craig early in the second and took including Alaska and Hawaii. Sluser, Terry Rohatyn, Dale a 3-2 lead on another power Canada was well represented Fox and Doug Court scored play goal. The Strippers took with several teams from Brit- second period goals while four penalties to the Crabs ish Columbia, Alberta and Irving completed his hat trick two. the Strippers from Saskatch- in the third with Rohatyn, Connecticut got a twoewan.

Tim Bangsund and Don Day- goal lead with six minutes to Many of the teams are man notching singles. Sluser play and then added an empty pickup clubs that only meet had four assists to go with net goal to win 5-2. Murray each other when they get to his goal.

Gleim was in net and played Santa Rosa.

T h e s e c o n d g a m e well in all three games.

Although the tourna- against the San Francisco The Strippers have doment is very competitive, Cyclones was much closer as nated over $130,000 to local with gold, silver and bronze the Strippers won 4-2 with an groups and charities over the medals being handed out, the empty net goal. The Strippers last 20 years with the most re-

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By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca

The Estevan Bruins junior A hockey team is hosting a massive street hockey tournament early next month in an attempt to raise a bit of money for the club as well as provide a fun day out for the community’s adult population.

Clark Munroe, Bruins director of operations and marketing, said their plan is to ask businesses around town to enter a co-ed team of about eight players plus a goalie into the, hopefully, 24-team tournament on August 8. He said this street hockey tourney will act as the first of two summer fund-raisers for the club with the ultimate goal of building up a total of around $18,000 to go towards the team’s operating expenses.

“It never hurts to have a little bit more money and (we’re) going into a big year (and) we have some big plans as far as doing some special things at the rink and just trying to give a good show to the crowd,” said Munroe. “With everything going on, our budget could use a couple extra

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fund-raisers and (we) figured having a couple during the summer would really help because you only have a certain amount of time during the season.”

Munroe said the fouron-four street hockey championship will be based around adult participation, as there will be beverage games going on at the sidelines. He said the Bruins will set up a number of rinks in front of Affinity Place for the “social/competitive” Saturday tourney with the plan of having teams battle it out in the approximately 20-minute games throughout the day, in between enjoying off-rink activities, before a championship final is held that evening.

“We would have some food provided and some drinks provided throughout the day for everybody,” he said, noting teams can register by contacting the Bruins office. “We’re looking at getting a sponsor on board for a location for people to go to as well between games, so it should be a really fun full day for everyone involved.”

The street hockey tournament will be the first

event of this kind that the Bruins will attempt to organize as a fund-raiser, but several other junior teams have been successful using this model. Munroe said they’re hoping to make the tourney an annual event for everyone to look forward to each summer.

In addition to the tournament, the Bruins are also working on hosting a Steve Earle concert after-party Aug. 14 at the Power Dodge Curling Rink that will act as their second big fundraiser of the summer. The team will release more information on that event in the coming weeks, but until that time the Bruins’ plan is to focus on raising their season ticket holder numbers before July turns to August.

“We reached 275 tickets the other day, which is about 40 per cent of our overall goal of 700,” said Munroe, noting season ticket prices will rise in August.

“So, we’re getting pretty close. We’re just encouraging the rest of the City of Estevan to come out and get their tickets before July 31, so you can take advantage of early bird pricing.”

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Eels use semis as provincial practice

By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca

The Southern Saskatchewan Semi Finals in Swift Current last Saturday proved a good warm up for the 33 Estevan Golden Eels who qualified for the upcoming provincial competition.

“What we do for the season is we plan our training so our kids peak at provincials,” said Eels coach Akeela Jundt, noting provincials are held July 25 and 26 in Biggar. “That means typically they swim a little bit slower at semis, so that they can really peak at provincials and have their fastest times ever.

From what we saw that is what happened, so the first times were a little bit slower in the hopes that they will have really good times this next weekend.”

Out of 39 Eels who competed in Swift Current, 33 gained a top-six ranking in their age group event qualifying them for provincial competition.

Thirteen Estevan Golden Eels medalled at the Southern Saskatchewan Southern Semi-Finals held July 18 in Swift Current. An additional 20 Eels have also qualified for the Provincial Championships that are held this Saturday and Sunday in Biggar. Contributed photo.

Fourteen of the 33 Eels also emerged as high point winners, including Denver Sehn (bronze), Logan Dalziel (silver) and Lucas Dzeryk (gold) who swept the podium in the 9-10 boys category.

Jundt said a good test

will come for these swimmers next weekend as they will, again, compete against the top swimmers from the south, but also the best swimmers from the north of the province, many of whom the Eels may not have faced this season.

She said another exciting aspect of provincial championships is that teams are formed by utilizing the best of the southern swimmers, instead of from just within a club’s own team, to have relays.

“What they do is they

make all-star teams from the south to swim against the north,” she said. “It used to be my highlight of the summer, swimming with... the top swimmers in my age group. It’s really fun to join together as a team from the south and compete against a

team from the north.”

The Golden Eels Swim Club won the high point club award at semis and has a chance to win at provincials as well, said Jundt.

Whether that happens or not depends on how strong the north teams are and how many kids they send to compete, but the Eels are going for the win.

“That is our goal,” she said. “We have a lot of kids going and that’s really one of the biggest factors in how many people you can actually get to commit to go.”

High point winners from the Southern Saskatchewan Semi Finals include: Jordyn Tarnes (bronze); Blake Andrist (bronze); Emily Tarnes (silver); Josephina Andrist (bronze); Lucas Dzeryk (gold); Logan Dalziel (silver); Denver Sehn (bronze); Hannah Mantei (gold); Josh Wilson (bronze); Jaiden Jocelyn (bronze); Racquelle Gibbons (bronze); Samuel Beahm (gold) and Thomas Wakely (silver).

Nine teams in tourney ⇠B1 including Estevan, will play in the threeday tournament, which will see games begin at 8 a.m. each day with ball being played continually until the last game of the night ends shortly before dark.

He said Estevan last hosted a Twilite Baseball Tournament in 2010 when the Maxi division (35 years of age and older) came to this city to play. The Mets Stadium had to be renovated before that tourney as well, but the cleanup doesn’t compare to what was needed to get the old ball diamond back to playing condition this time around.

“After 2010, of course,

we had the flood of 2011,” said Lingelbach. “Well, we couldn’t get back on the diamond until 2012 to start the rebuild and at that time we took down the lower fencing (and) we put up the six-foot fencing. We installed a 30-foot backstop from the old backstop. It’s a totally rebuilt diamond.

Even the dugouts, the frame is original, but the rest of it is all new.”

To complete the rebuild Lingelbach and the over-35 and over-45 ball players who did the labour relied on the support of local businesses to provide materials and sponsorship to get the project done. Lingelbach said there are a number of

recreational facilities in Estevan, including some new ones, but that doesn’t mean fixing up an old ballpark that can still provide some service to the community and a place for a few oldtimers to play a game they love isn’t something worth undertaking.

“We felt it was important for the park because it was such a devastating flood,” he said. “It gives us a place to come out. It all comes down to, you ask anyone of these guys why they come out (and they say) they feel young again.

Baseball is a young man’s game, but you feel young when you play it no matter what age you are.”

Teeing Off Enbridge employee and oilwoman Monique Lischka hits a tee shot on the second hole last Friday at TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club. Lischka was one of 73 ladies who enjoyed a fun and social 18 holes of golf at the Club during the 17th Annual Estevan OTS OIlwomen’s Golf Tournament. Photo by Jamie Harkins.

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Woodlawn Beach Bash promises to be classic summer entertainment

By Sam Macdonald Smacdonald@estevanmercury. ca

For summer fun under the sun and stars, be sure to make a stop at Woodlawn Regional Park Boundary Dam beach on August 15.

This year’s Beach Bash promises to be one not to miss, as the day is packed full of activities for the whole family.

“It’s a good day to spend on the beach. It’ll be busy, with people SeaDooing, boating, and houseboating,” said Rebecca Westling, marketing and events coordinator with the Estevan Chamber of Commerce. “It’s great for a family day during the day. It’s just a real nice atmosphere to be involved in.”

The event will feature an assortment of summer activities, including swimming, face painting and a sand castle competition. In addition to the competition, there’ll be a sandcastle sculptor present, showing aspiring castle builders the ropes, through a sandcastle building demonstration.

Later in the day, Dave and Louie, a ventriloquist, will be performing on the main stage. A beach volleyball tournament will follow, later in the afternoon.

The tournament will feature eight teams competing on the park’s two courts.

Westling encourages those interested in participating to register their teams as

Activities for both children and adults will be aplenty at this year’s Beach Bash at Boundary Dam. File photo. soon as possible, as there are only eight spots available, and they’re filling up fast. To register a team, call 306-634-0805.

Guests need not worry about having fun on an empty stomach, either.

Food vendors from Homemade Cravings, Robin Bobbin Pizza and Cindy’s Ice Cream Truck will be at the beach, serving food and refreshments. Adults feeling thirsty can turn to the

beer gardens, which will be open for the day at 2 p.m.

In the evening, guests can look forward to a fireworks display that can be best seen from the beach.

The musical entertainment for the night begins at 8 p.m. The talent for the night includes Mascara, and Third Degree Birnz, bands that both hail from Regina.

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Local cadet experiences battle tour Relevance of Canadian presence in First World War reiterated during battle tour the local cadet unit whose name was submitted to be

chosen by the PPCLI for A n o v e r w h e l m i n g the trip overseas, which sense of pride ran over was organized in honCatherine Kroeker during our of the regiment being the singing of ‘O Canada’ formed. The PPCLI serves at the Vimy Ridge Cer- as a sponsoring unit for emony in France earlier the local cadets. this year.

Catherine’s excelCatherine, who was lence within the cadets the lone cadet represent- over the years resulted ing Saskatchewan during in her selection by the the Princess Patricia’s PPCLI. Canadian Light Infantry Bird said the forma(PPCLI) Battle Week tour tion of the PPCLI in the in May, spoke with the First World War is exMercury regarding her tremely important, but it’s overseas trip. history isn’t resonating as “Some of my family strongly as it should with actually fought in Vimy today’s youth.

Ridge in 1917 and 1918,” “This was when CanCatherine said. “I kind ada was coming into its of reconnected with my own,” Bird said. “Until roots.” then, we were labeled as a Not only did she re- subdivision of the British establish a strong connec- Empire.” tion with her family’s past, He noted it was at but also gained a deeper this time when Canada put understanding of the im- forth a significant number portance of Canada’s pres- of soldiers, which solidience at Vimy Ridge. fied Canada’s presence in “If the First World the war.

War didn’t happen, if the “Canada showed it PPCLI didn’t happen at can be a military power at all, the outcome of the war that time, and we stopped would have probably been entire regiments to defend very different, and not for our realm … it was a big the better,” she said. turning point for Canada,” K r o e k e r t r a v e l l e d he said. “For young people with other cadet members nowadays, it’s something from across Canada to that is being lost. Our vetFrance and Belgium to erans are disappearing at participate in various me- a staggering rate, and our morial events. Cadets par- youngest veterans are well ticipated in an illustrated into their 80s and 90s, so battlefield walk and the we’re losing a lot of that unveiling of a refurbished history.” memorial to the Battle of He said tours like the Frezenberg. They also par- one Catherine participated ticipated in a Freedom of in are invaluable. the City Parade in Ypres, “Anytime we can and an evening service at educate the kids and send Menin Gate in Belgium. them out to show that In total, the cadets Canada had a big presence visited 37 historical sites. in the First World War and Other stand-out mo- the Second World War, ments, including a visit and that a lot of sacrifices to a charming chocolate were made, the memoshop in Ypres, Belgium, ries of our veterans and only added to the positive their sacrifices live on that experience. much longer.”

“The guy running the Catherine said her store instantly knew we next goal is to become a were Canadian and he staff member at the Vergave us a huge discount,” non Army Cadet Summer she said.

Training Centre in British Estevan’s Cadet Com- Columbia, where she took manding Officer, Craig part in a two-week expediBird, said Catherine was tion instructor course in one of four cadets from September 2014.

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Kroeker with all of the cadets and the Belgium students she met at the newly unveiled Freezenberg Memorial.

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The Sanctuary Wood Cemetery was one of the cemeteries visited

by Catherine and the rest of the cadets.

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Kroeker plays “The Last Post” on a bugle at a small graveyard in the middle of a farmer’s field in Belgium. The bugle was brought by a senior officer from England’s Royal Green Jackets. Photo submitted.

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60 and Over Club Teacher: “Boys and girls, there is a wonderful example in the life of the ant. Every day the ant goes to work and works all day. Every day the ant is busy. And in the end, what happens?”

Johnny: “Someone steps on him.”

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The family of Madeleine Holley want to thank everyone who visited, phoned, sent cards, brought over food and made donations to the nursing home or SPCA, on our Mother’s recent passing. A big thank you to Hall’s Funeral Home and to Dustin for sharing his beautiful voice. A special thank you to the staff at the Nursing Home for their many kindnesses and caring to our mother and to all the doctors who attended her.

The Family of Stanley Carl Blackstock would like to thank: Dr. Akinsete, the nurses and staff on Unit A along with the EMS of St. Joseph’s hospital.

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Physicians and province reach tentative agreement The Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) and the provincial government have reached a tentative four-year contract agreement that retroactively extends from April of 2013 to March 2017.

“I am pleased we’ve reached a tentative agree-

ment with the SMA that supports fair and competitive compensation,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said. “We value our physicians and recognize the important role they play in providing high-quality, patient-centred health care to Saskatchewan residents.”

“We believe we have

reached a reasonable agreement for Saskatchewan’s physicians,” SMA president Dr. Mark Brown, said. “This agreement will keep us competitive with our neighbouring provinces; so we can both recruit and retain physicians.

“Saskatchewan’s physicians remain committed

to improving patient care.

This agreement addresses several issues that will assist physicians to better serve their patients by continuing to improve quality and access in our health care system.”

The SMA board of directors is recommending that members accept

the agreement. More than 2,200 physicians in Saskatchewan are expected to complete the ratification vote by the end of this month.

If the ratification of the agreement does occur, further details regarding the contract will be released.

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Brian Howard 1955 - 2015 Today we announce with sadness the loss of our son, brother and uncle, Brian Lyle Howard.

He died the same way that he lived, with courage and acceptance of life as it was given to him. Brian passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home, Estevan, SK at the age of 59 years.

Brian is survived by his father, Lyle; sisters, Janice (Melvin) and Heather ; brother, Jim (JoAnne); nieces, Jill, Sam and Jess; nephew, Jordan (Chantelle); great nephew, Connor; great niece, Claire; his special Aunt Irene and Uncle Jack.

He was predeceased by his

mother, Mary Howard.

Brian had many struggles in his lifetime but rarely did he complain. With strength he just persevered and pushed forward.

Brian loved to talk and greeted everyone he knew or didn’t know with a sincere need to express his views about the weather, the Riders or the latest community news. Fishing was one of Brian’s greatest loves. He took great pleasure in telling stories of his days out at Alameda Dam. He especially loved chatting with the other fishermen and talking about the catch of the day.

Brian knew that his illness would take him too soon from this life but he accepted his fate with grace and dignity. Brian spoke with great appreciation of the home care nurses and the staff at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home. They were a light in his life when things seemed very dim.

The Memorial Service for Brian was held on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Frobisher Union Church, Frobisher, SK with Mr. Don Britt officiating.

Interment followed at the Frobisher Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Frobisher Union Church in memory of Brian.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

GREGORY RAYMOND WEISS August 30, 1950 - July 13, 2015 Gregory Raymond Weiss, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2015. Gregory was predeceased by his father Ewalt Weiss. Gregory is survived by his wife Darcee; mother Reba; daughter Christy (Chad) Shordee and their children Laiken and Cyenna; son Shane (Taneal) and their children Hadley and Harlow; son Aaron Weiss and fur kids Lucci and Mac. A private family service to be held at a later date. Donations in Greg’s memory may be made to “The Pack Project”- a non profit

animal welfare and dog rescue organization, 1150 Bayda Crescent, Regina, SK, S4N 6Y8.

To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www. speersfuneralchapel.com His kindness touched many both two legged and four legged

NOTICE

partnership to provide the tools and expertise Canadian firms need to translate research and development from the laboratories to the marketplace.

“Saskatchewan is a global leader in biotechnology and this partnership will help ensure this continues,” Minister Responsible for Innovation, Jeremy Harrison said.

“In the past, we have embraced biotechnology to deliver more value to the agriculture sector and enhance food security on a global scale. This partnership will expand our capabilities to include the energy, mining and minerals sectors.”

“As Canada’s premier research and technology

organization, NRC, is an essential partner to drive innovation across Canada, by translating research and technology into growth, and long-term prosperity for Canadians,” said Dr. Roman Szumski, NRC vice-president of Life Sciences. “This partnership will benefit the goals of NRC’s bio-based specialty chemicals program where 50 per cent of the focus revolves around fermentation and microbial synthesis.”

“This partnership will allow SRC to take further advantage of our facilities and expertise to explore new business areas with a broader national scope by leveraging the capabilities that NRC can provide,” said Dr. Laurier Schramm,

Obituaries

Obituaries

Frank Kovacs 1934-2015

dren; brothers in law, Kelly (Ollie) Schnell and Steven Schnell ; sisters in law; Sunny (Henry) Pereira and Connie Wilker as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Frank will also be deeply missed by his fishing partner and best friend “Rocky”.

Frank was predeceased by his parents, Karlo and Julia Anna and his brother, Joseph.

The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the Sacred Heart R.C Church in Benson, SK with Mr. Doug Third officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior to service. Interment will follow at the Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery with the lunch reception following at the Benson Recreation Facility. In memory of Frank, the family has requested that all memorial donations be made to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation, 1176 Nicholson Rd, Estevan, SK, S4A 0H3 or to the Canadian Mental Health Association (Saskatchewan Division) Inc, 2702 12th Avenue, Regina, SK S4T 1J2. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, SK.

Frank Kovacs, late of Benson, SK, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2015 in Estevan, SK at the age of 81 years.

Frank will be lovingly remembered by his partner, Florence Hepper; son, Frank Jr Kovacs; stepdaughter, Wendy(Dale Wilker) Hersche; stepson, Eric (Mona) Hepper; his first wife, Ilona “Helen” Kovacs and her son Karlos Kelleman; half sister; Erzebet “Elizabeth” Vucenovic and family in Serbia; 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchil-

SRC president and CEO. “It will also allow SRC to expand our current service offerings which will help us better meet the needs of our clients.”

The NRC and SRC will, together, grow the local and national biotechnology and bio-manufacturing industries. The partnership will work with industry in the development of new bioproducts for niche markets and develop bio-manufacturing processes and products for industries beyond agriculture and health, to also include the energy, mining and minerals sectors.

The two organiza-

tions will leverage existing capabilities and infrastructure and will co-manage a fermentation facility at Innovation Place in Saskatoon. The partnership will enable each organization to meet the increasing demand for fermentation services, to expand current service and decrease client wait times while accelerating the commercialization of products. The partnership will also allow both parties to take further advantage of their respective facilities to explore new business areas with a broader national scope.

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BENSON 4H CLUB Cloverbuds:

Junior:

Intermediate:

Senior:

Lindsay Mack Brody Walter Lila Hale

Mason Mack

Emily Geisel Nigel Mack Ashley Tedford

Allison Mack Katelynn Tedford Rachel Mack Lorie Tedford

General Leader: Linda Mack Leaders: Meghan Dukart, Brian Mack, Debra Tedford

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to our judge for the day, Calvin Fornwald of Arcola and to our record book judge, Mallory Oleshko

JULY 5 ACHIEVEMENT DAY RESULTS Recordbooks:

Judging Card:

Junior: Mason Mack Intermediate: Nigel Mack Senior: Rachel Mack

Junior: Mason Mack Junior: Mason Mack Intermediate: Emily Geisel Intermediate: Emily Geisel Senior: Rachel Mack Senior: Katelynn Tedford

Grooming Award:

Top Groomer: Emily Geisel Emily Geisel, Grand Champion Steer

Rachel Mack, Reserve Champion Steer

Buyer: Cathedral Insurance Brokers

Buyer: Mid-City Plumbing & Heating

Showmanship:

Questionaire: Aggregate Awards: Junior: Mason Mack Junior: Mason Mack Junior: Mason Mack Intermediate: Ashley Tedford Intermediate: Nigel Mack Intermediate: Nigel Mack Senior: Allison Mack Senior: Rachel Mack Senior: Rachel Mack Top Showmanship: Allison Mack Top Point Award: Rachel Mack High Point Award: Rachel Mack Grand Champion Market Steer: Emily Geisel Reserve Champion Market Steer: Rachel Mack

Home Grown Steer: Katelynn Tedford

Allison Mack Buyer: Estevan Well Site Servicing

Lindsay Mack Buyer: Dart Services

Grand Champion Female: Nigel Mack Reserve Champion Female: Emily Geisel Grand Champion Heifer: Emily Geisel Grand Champion Continuation Heifer: Nigel Mack

BENSON 4H BEEF CLUB RESULTS FROM THE JULY 7 REGIONAL SHOW Best Home Grown Steer: Lila Hale

Best Group of 5 Cleanest Stall Steers, 1st Place: Award: Benson 4-H Beef Club Benson 4-H Beef Club

Senior Showmanship, 1st Place: Katelynn Tedford Mason Mack Buyer: Future Four Agro

Ashley Tedford Buyer: Murray GM

Cloverbud Judging: Oral Reasons: 1st - Lindsay Mack 2nd - Brody Walter Overall Judging: Tied for 1st Lindsay Mack and Brody Walter

Lila Hale Buyer: Cat-Tek Cathodic Services

Katelynn Tedford Buyer: Future Four Agro

Lorie Tedford Buyer: Praire Mud Service

Nigel Mack Buyer: Senchuk Ford Sales

Brody Walter Buyer: Matt’s Car Wash/ Rustixx Salon & Spa

Junior Judging: Oral Reasons: 1st - Mason Mack Overall Judging: 2st - Mason Mack

Senior Judging: Oral Reasons: 1st - Rachel Mack Overall Judging: 1st - Rachel Mack

THANK YOU To this year’s supporters • Chamney Crushing Ltd. • Estevan Chamber of Commerce • Estevan Exhibition Association • Mack Auction Company • Mantei Farms • Matt’s Car Wash • Nelson Motors • Peavey Marts • RM of Benson • Riley LaFrentz • Spearing Services Ltd. • Swift Oilfield Supply • TS&M Supply

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Pancake Breakfast

Playpark leaders hanging out with Humpty at the Pancake Breakfast event at Rusty Duce on July 17. From left, Allyson Haukeness, Bailey Holzer, Sharayah Moroz, Janay Marr, Karlee Ross and Cassidy Reich. Photos by Alex Coop

Estevan fire Chief Shane Code and deputy fire Chief Dale Feser showed off the inner workings of a fire truck at the Pancake Breakfast at Rusty Duce on July 17.

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Careers

Looking for Career Growth?

We’ve Got Just the Field for You Tundra Oil & Gas Limited is Manitoba’s largest oil producer, exceeding 30,000 barrelscurrently of light, Tundra Oilcurrently & Gas Limited is Manitoba’s largest oil producer, exceeding 25,000 barrels of light, sweet crudeOur per day. oil and gasexploration exploration company operates sweet crude per day. oilOur and gas over 95% of our production, with core properties located within the Williston Basin in company operates over 95% of our production, with southwestern Manitoba and southeastern Saskatchewan. core properties located within the Williston Basin in This is a very exciting time to be part southeastern of the Tundra team. As continued growth and southwestern Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

About expansion has created new opportunities in our various office and field locations,

Tundra Oil & Gas

actively recruiting skilled to join in the following positions: Partnership Thisweisareanow very exciting time toprofessionals be part of theusTundra Tundra Oil & Gas Limited is a whollyteam. Our Virden, Manitoba location has the following owned of James Richardson Tundra Oil &subsidiary Gas Limited is a wholly-owned Calgary, Alberta Winnipeg, Manitoba & Sons, Limited, a private, familyopportunity available: subsidiary of James Richardson & Sons Limited, a • Area Landman • Land Administrator

Looking to Hire??

Need Skilled Help??

About Tundra Oil & Gas Limited

owned company established in 1857

private, family-owned company established in 1857 with operations in agriculture, food with operations agriculture, food processing, processing,in financial services, property Exploitation Technologist Virden, Manitoba financial services, and property management The• successful candidate will be responsible to perform management energy exploration. and • Geophysicist • Completions Engineer/Tech. corporate headcorporate office is head exploration.

Tundra’s instrumentation related tasks safely• Drafting/Design and efficiently with Support energy Tundra’s • Midstream Operations & Facilities & Technical in Winnipeg, Manitoba, wherewhere we officelocated is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, continuous Engineer improvement in mind.

Technician we commenced operations in 1980. Our commenced operations in 1980. Our field office in • Petrophysicist • Drilling Field Superintendent field office in Virden, Manitoba oversees To be successful inEngineer this role, the candidate will have: • Senior Exploitation • Field Operators – Level IV Virden, Manitoba oversees the operation of over the operation of 1,800 wells, while our • Senior Production Engineer • Field Safety Coordinators-Operations 2,700 wells while our office in Calgary, Alberta office in Calgary, Alberta, provides our • Instrumentation Technician Trade•Certificate or Diploma.

• Simulation/Reservoir Engineer Human Resources Generalist provides our geological, geophysical, land and geological, geophysical and reservoir • Instrumentation Technician • Knowledge of instrument/electrical maintenance and repair. engineering support.

The Tundra family reservoir engineering support.

Tundra’s subsidiary • Production Engineer of companies also includes Red Beds • Knowledge of PLC’s and HMI’s with ability to read company, Tundra Energy Marketing Limited, is Resources Limited and Tundra Energy programming code.

If you are interested in joining our rapidly-growing team, visit the Employment section a significant midstream business. To learn more Marketing Limited. To learn more of our website: www.tundraoilandgas.com for details on these and other positions. aboutabout us, we you you to visit us,invite we invite to visit www.

VisitPlease our submit website for the position at your coverall letter andspecific resume, along with yourdetails salary expectations to www.tundraoilandgas.com. tundraoilandgas.com.

• Development & Exploration Geologists • Staff Accountant InstrumentatIon technologIst/technIcIan • Exploitation Engineer

We can help you find them!

Call today and Book Your Career Ad! 306-634-2654

careers@tundraoilandgas.com by the indicated application deadline. www.tundraoilandgas.com

We wish to thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those being considered for interviews will be contacted.

A comprehensive compensation package awaits the successful candidate, which includes a competitive base salary, benefits, and a company matching Group RRSP plan. Interested candidates are invited to apply in confidence via our website by July 31, 2015.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Your Guide to Area Faith Lutheran Church Sunday Service 10:30 am Nicholson Centre Pastor Dan Krauss Phone: 306-471-8130 All Are Welcome Faithlc.ca

ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH 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 140 King Street (across from Staples)

306.634.2601

www.estevanalliancechurch.com /estevanalliance

PaStorS: rEV. JIM KEDGE & WaYLoN KLIX

Trinity Lutheran Church

Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School • 10:00 am •

EMAIL: stpaulsuc@sasktel.net Website: stpaulsestevan.ca

306-634-2885 • 1418 3rd St. Estevan

CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

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

Pursuing God Buiding Relationships Impacting Lives

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)

Followed by coffee time

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

Join us in Glorious Praise and Worship With: Pastors Dr. and Mrs. Jimi Akinsete Where: The Western Star Hotel, 303 Kensington Ave., Estevan When: 10am on Sundays

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

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

Experience Healing, Deliverance and Breakthroughs

rEaL LIFE

rEaL PEoPLE

rEaL GoD

Sunday Service at

10:00 am

Live Russian Translation

GOSPEL CHAPEL ESTEVAN

1202 - 2nd Street Phone: 306-634-3761

“Holding fast the faithful word”

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

Tuesday: Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Youth Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday: Club DJ for kids 6:30 p.m.

www.estevangospelchapel.ca

An Associated Gospel Church

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

2 - 4 pm Monday - Friday Series topics change monthly Call for more information 1033 3rd Street Estevan

306-634-9191

ESTEVAN COMMUNITY CHURCH

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Isabelle & Souris Reverend Randy Kleemola Phone: 306-634-2024 email: st.peters@sasktel.net

www.stpeterslutheranestevan.com

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. - Bible Study 10:30 a.m. - Divine Service with Holy Communion and Sunday School A Congregation of LUTHERAN CHURCH - CANADA

St. Giles

Anglican Church

Parish of Estevan

317-12th Avenue

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

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: 10:00 a.m.

Visit us on the Web: estevanmercury.ca

www.estevanmercury.ca

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Permanent Full time Positions available

Full time

Journeyman/ Bodyman at Tisdale Autobody, Tisdale, SK Competitive wages

Phone Glen (306) 873-5725

Visit us on the web!! www.estevanmercury.ca

Position open immediately!

requires a

DRIVER

• Picker Operator Helper

Minimum Qualifications: • Oilfield tickets including H2S Alive & 1st Aid/CPR • Live in or within 10 minutes of Estevan •1A or G endorsement

Submit resume and drivers abstract to: Email: grimessales@sasktel.net Fax: 306-487-2560

We are seeking candidates with an oilfield background and/or customer service experience. We will train the right individual.

We offer excellent wages to the qualified person and benefits along with excellent compensation.

Call Jeff at 306-461-8471 or 306-634-5422, mail resume to Box 208, Estevan S4A 2A3 or e-mail: missionhotshot@sasktel.net

CITY PAGE Water Treatment Plant &Waste Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Person The City of Estevan is looking for an independent and self-motivated individual to assist in the maintenance and operation of our water and wastewater treatment facilities. The ideal candidate would possess significant mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Organizes and operates a preventative maintenance program for the Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant.

• Identifies malfunctions in equipment and systems operations and performs repairs.

• Ensuring compliance with all regulations stipulated by the Environmental Management and Protection Act regarding the production and delivery of potable water and the treatment and disposal of wastewater.

Works as a relief operator of the Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant when required.

This position requires: • Grade 12 • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License • Two years of post-secondary education in one of the following: • Chemical Engineering or Chemical Technology • Environmental Engineering or Environmental Technology • Water Sciences • Instrumentation Technology or Instrumentation Journeyperson • Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator’s Certification and Fireman’s Certificate would be an asset The City of Estevan offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and emphasis on work/life balance. If you’re looking for a career that contributes directly to a growing, thriving community, then apply to: Aubrey Agarand, Human Resources City of Estevan 1102 4th Street, Estevan, Sk S4A 0W7 Phone: (306) 634-1841 • Fax: (306) 634-9790 Email: apply@estevan.ca

Free Self- Guided Art Tour July 24 and 25 at 1pm - 8pm Various locations from Estevan to North Portal

306-634-3942

estevanartscouncil.com

Contact Like us for us more on information on our programs

Children’s Programs - FREE! NEW! Drop-In Pajama Time: Monday, July 27, August 10 & 24 @ 6:30-7:15. Ages 2-5.

Cool Kid Concoction-Ice Cream In a Bag: Wednesday, July Programs are FREE! 29 @ 2:00 pm. All ages welcome. Ages 6 & under require adult helper.

TWEENS! Comic Book Coasters: Friday, July 24 @ 3:00 pm. Ages 10-13. Bring in your favourite comic book characters to make a set of 4 coasters.

Parents: younger children may attend any of the programs listed above for children aged 6+, BUT they must be accompanied by an adult helper!

At The Library...

TEEN PROGRAMS – FREE! Teen Harry Potter Club: Thursday, July 23th @5:30pm Always dreamt of your own Monster Book of Monsters? If so, it is your lucky day! Join us as we recreate our very own (less aggressive) version! Ages 14-18.

Teen Wood Decor! Wednesday, July 29th @2:00pm Join us as we get handy with nail art! Ages 14-18.

Teen Book Club! Thursday, July 30th @6:00pm This month we have a very uniquely written book! A Little Something Different by Sandy Hall tells us the story of two college students through the eyes of various bystanders of all shapes and forms. It truly is “A Little Something Different”. Ages 14-18. Attendance is not mandatory.

ADULT PROGRAMS – FREE! Role Playing Game Campaign – Wednesdays July 29th @ 5:30 PM Join us for an evening of fun and adventure while we embark on an epic quest in our first ever Role Playing Game program. Any questions?

Give Victoria a call at 306-636-1621 or email @ epladultprogrammer@southeast.sk.ca. Ages 15+.

Unbroken Movie Special – Saturday July 25th @ 3:00 PM Light snack will be provided. Please bring your own drink such as pop, juice, or water. “After a near-fatal plane crash in WWII, Olympian Louis Zamperini spends a harrowing 47 days in a raft with two fellow crewmen before he’s caught by the Japanese navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp.”

DIY Book Clock – Thursday July 30th @ 5:30 PM A DIY tutorial to make a cute clock that would be perfect for any book loving household! Using hardcover books, we will be making a unique clock together. Supplies provided.

Summer Reading Club Sponsored by TD Bank Starts July 7th

Tusday, Wednesday or Thursday • 10:00-12:00 or 2:00-4:00 • Ages: 6-12 Contact Jenna at 306-636-1620 for more information

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

Property Maintenance As per Bylaw 2005 - 1711, residents must keep yards clean, including garbage / junk, junked vehicles. In summer months, please be sure to trim excessive weeds and cut grass including boulevards and behind fences.

Animal Control As per Bylaw 2005-1709-Animal Control. Sec. 11 No dog or cat shall be running at large in the city.

2015 Property Tax Notices 2015 Tax Notices were mailed out on Thursday, June 11, 2015.

Taxes are due July 31, 2015.

Penalties are accumulative, applied the 1st of each month starting August 1, 2015 as follows: August 1 .5%, September 1 1%, October 1 1.5%, November 1 2.5%, December 1 3.5% Arrears Penalty of 10% will be added to all outstanding amounts on January 1, 2016 Payment Options: In person at City Hall, Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm • Payments accepted by Cash, Cheque or Debit • Mail to: 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0W7 • City Hall Drop Box – located at main entrance at City Hall.

Cheques only please.

• Payment can also be made on-line / or at your financial institution TIPS The City of Estevan now offers (TIPPS) tax installment payment plan service. TIPPS allows property owners to pay their property tax bill in 12 monthly installments making budgeting easier with no added fees or penalties.

Monthly withdrawals are made on the first banking day of each month.

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

How do I apply for the TIPPS Program?

• Any outstanding Property Tax amounts must be paid in full, prior to the start of the TIPPS Program.

• Complete the application form and return it with a void cheque or pre-authorization form.

Please submit form prior to July 31, 2015 for the 2016 Tax year.

Summer

At the Play Parks

Join us for tons of fun at our parks!

Churchill - 1202 1st Street Hillcrest -265 Rooks Road Hillside - 825 George Street

Rusty Duce - 1400 Nicholson Road Trojan - 396 Heritage Drive ( Crafts only)

Pools • PlayRULES: parks are for children ARE 0-11 years old • Children under 5 must be OPEN accompanied by an adult over NOW 15 years old SPECIAL EVENTS August 7 - Fish Swim

Crafts 10:30 a.m 12 p.m.

Swim 1-5 p.m.

sponsored by Sun Valley Land August 21 - Pirates and Princesses Carnival sponsored by South East Eyecare August 24 - Movie Night - sponsored by Power Dodge CITY OF ESTEVAN LEISURE SERVICES SPIN CLASSES Spin session #10 · August 4 - August 27, 2015 · Registration opens July 14, 2015 @ 7:00am

· $80 per Spin Session, includes monthly facility membership · Register by phone, at the Estevan Leisure Centre or online @estevan.ca · Instructor led classes in Affinity Place Spin Room

How to Register Online 1. Visit Estevan.ca 2. Click on “Leisure Services” tab on the right side of the website. 3. Click on “Online Program Registration” 4. Click “request account” to setup your user account if you do not already have one. 5. Click “View Activities” 6. Select the activity you want, then click “enroll”.

Phone: 306-634-1888 | Estevan.ca | Email: fitness@estevan.ca

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