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Estevan’s crime severity index rate rising

By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca

Estevan’s ranking on the national crime severity index (CSI) rose in 2014, thanks in part to an alleged homicide and several other

serious crimes.

The CSI is based on the amount of crime in a community and the severity of the crime. More severe crimes, such as homicides, are given a higher weight than lesser crimes.

The ranking, released on July 22 by Statistics Canada, showed Estevan’s CSI rating was 113.38, which was No. 32 among 303 communities with at least 10,000 people.

Last year the Energy

City was at 102.89, which left them No. 43 on the list.

“This isn’t just crime rates, this is crime severity,” Estevan police Chief Paul Ladouceur told the Mercury. “So how severe is the crime, and what type

Artistic Demonstration Artists Jocelyn Anderson, left, and Rebecca Eddy performed demonstrations for guests, with their artwork on display all around, at the Estevan Leisure Centre on July 24. Their display was one of many that took place on the weekend. Story on page 5.

The future of gravel in Saskatchewan: rising prices and growing demand

By Sam Macdonald Smacdonald@estevanmercury.ca

Gravel: pebbles and pieces of rock coarser than sand. It’s something we often take for granted, whether zipping down the roads and highways, or hearing it crunch underfoot, on footpaths and trails. As it turns out, the seemingly endless supply of this material will

soon begin to dwindle as sources become depleted, all around the province.

“Gravel is not found everywhere. It’s a natural resource that’ll run out with time, and it’s started to run out here. That’s basically the sad truth,” said Grace Potter, administrator with the Rural Municipality (RM) of Estevan.

Potter estimates that the shortage in the Este-

van area began within the last five years, and notes part of the reason for the shortage was how gravel was handled back when mining began in the area. “ T h e m i n e w a s n ’t concerned with that product at the time, when they went through. There would have been seams of gravel at the time that were just put at the bottom of the pit and thrown away,” said

Potter. “Part of that is because the area was mined the way it was.”

Ed Turnbull, president of Turnbull Excavating Ltd., said there is a growing demand for gravel, which leads to an increase in value. He has seen royalty payments on gravel rise from $1 per yard to $3. “I can see that being five dollars a yard within ⇢ A2 Alternatives

of crimes are we talking about? It’s very different than just basic stats – how many calls for service we receive and how many crimes are committed in Estevan?”

Two other categories were calculated. Estevan was No. 15 on the violent crime severity index with a 140.1 score; last year the city was No. 60 at 80.5.

And on the non-violent crime severity index, Estevan was No. 43 with a 103.42 figure, compared to last year’s number of 110.83, which left Estevan with an overall ranking of 38.

“There are so many factors that influence the statistics when it comes to the crime severity index,” said Ladouceur. “One of the things that, as we go through the years I look at, is what’s happening on a daily basis, a weekly basis and a monthly basis.”

Some crimes carry more weight than others, Ladouceur said. So the homicide in April of last year – the first in Estevan since January of 2008 – had a big impact on Estevan’s score.

There were also break-and-enters, a kidnapping and an armed robbery that contributed to Estevan’s higher rating on the CSI scale.

“Those things, although they’re not happening daily, certainly had a huge impact on the crime severity index,” said Ladouceur.

Many of the crimes that occurred in Estevan last year were among parties known to each other, and were often drug-related. These are concerning for the chief, because they can lead to harm to the parties involved and to innocent bystanders.

Ladouceur said he would like to see Estevan in a better position, but he cautioned that people have to be careful when looking at statistics.

“In this province, po-

lice services do an exceptionally good job of capturing statistics, which sometimes doesn’t necessarily position you better, because you’re doing an excellent job of recording what you need to be recording to get accurate results,” said Ladouceur.

For example, if there’s an increase in drug enforcement in the community, and more people are arrested for drug-related crime, a community’s CSI rate will change.

“If I send four officers out on the street every night because I want to have a big crackdown for the next four months on impaired driving, do you

think impaired driving charges in Estevan are going to go up or down?” he asked. “Well, statistically it’s going to go up.”

But Ladouceur said he will be scrutinizing the numbers from Statistics Canada in the coming weeks. The findings aren’t something the EPS will take lightly. And they will be incorporated into the EPS goals for next year.

The chief believes Estevan has attributes that make it unique among Canadian centres for its size, and they contribute to the CSI score. The transient nature of the oil industry brings a lot of people to the community on a shortterm basis. It’s also a city with a high per capita income.

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Turnbull noted that his company is fortunate to have ample sources of good-quality gravel in pits near Stoughton and Oxbow, which will be viable for at least another couple decades.

“There are some pits that haven’t been tapped into yet, but their owners are sitting on them.

They know it’s going to be worth gold soon,” said Turnbull. “They’re happy to just sell some and watch the price go up.

Things are going to get pretty tight.”

Presently, the RM of Estevan pays a large quantity of money to have gravel hauled in from sites outside its municipal limits. Potter says the RM also uses recovery methods on gravel, so it can be reused.

Estevan is also looking at alternatives to gravel, particularly in the case of road construction and maintenance. According to Turnbull, RMs in Saskatchewan in general are considering alternatives such as sand and chemical treatments to serve as a replacement for gravel, noting that in the case of the former, the quality is very poor.

A chemical alternative in the works for the Estevan area is a material known as claycrete, an engineered, clay-based material customized to the particular soil type of the area in which it’s used. It works by minimizing the amount of fill material needed for road construction, by reducing the shrink-swell of clay in the soil.

“It’s a clay binder at the molecular level, changing the molecules so they lay flat and pack very hard. It’s harder than nature can pack clay,” said Wayne Gallipeau, an agent with Americhem, a com-

Estevan is ranked fourth among cities in the province with at least 10,000 people.

Partnerships will reduce Estevan’s severity score ⇠ A1 partner with the community. Ladouceur believes they’re starting to see the benefits.

“The more we can increase the public’s comfort level to contact their local police, and say ‘This is going on in my neighbourhood, or I’ve got a concern within the city,’ and have that confidence and trust (it’s a step forward),” said Ladouceur. “Whether it’s a concern they don’t want their name being brought out from fear, or they don’t want their neighbour knowing they’re phoning, that’s an issue of trust.

“It takes time to build trust with a police service

Gravel like that which can be found in piles out near Turnbull Excavating’s headquarters east of the city will soon be much rarer to come by in coming years. pany that uses biodegradable acid to harden clay to serve as a base for roads. “(Claycrete provides) a hard, flat surface that moisture won’t penetrate into.”

Adam Dinwoodie, CEO and representative of Americhem Clay Stabilizer, LLC, noted his company has been in consultation with the RM and

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City of Estevan, and will be doing soil testing at numerous sites in the area this coming fall, anticipating the use of claycrete as an alternative to gravel.

Turnbull said they’re really feeling the pinch in the Regina area. The demand for gravel is particularly strong there because there are few places in the vicinity of the city from

which to choose, to obtain gravel.

“The haul is longer for them, and the material they’re getting isn’t as good,” said Turnbull. “I think you’re going to see RMs and cities buying up gravel and expropriating it. They have to use poorer quality materials because anything good is costprohibitive at this point.”

Court date set for dismissed police constable A court date has been set for former constable of the Estevan Police Service, Muhammad Khan, who was dismissed from the EPS last week.

Khan will appear in court on Aug. 31 in Estevan provincial court.

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 investiga-

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

Investigations found that the allegations were substantiated. Const. Khan was subsequently charged with one count of assault.

As a result of the investigation, Const. Khan’s employment with the Estevan Police Service was terminated Monday morning.

Khan subsequently tendered his resignation.

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timization, he said, so the more they educate the public on prevention – through drug programs, home security, fraud prevention and more – the bettersuited the community will be moving forward.

“If we can really get a handle on drugs and drug addictions, and drug trafficking in this community, certainly we’re going to be making headway,” said Ladouceur.

Stats Canada has released the CSI ranking every year since 2009.

Weights used in the CSI range from six for gaming and betting infractions to over 7,000 points for murder.

‘I’m a big supporter of education as it relates to prevention.’

— Paul Ladouceur Estevan police Chief and the community. The more gains we can make in that area, certainly it’s going to benefit all of us.”

Partnerships can be with agencies such as Sun Country Health Region Addiction Services, Southeast Regional Victim Services and schools.

“I’m a big supporter of education as it relates to prevention, and that’s something we’re certainly moving towards, even in a stronger fashion as we move into 2016,” he said.

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Break-ins account for nearly one-quarter (24 per cent) of the CSI, compared with about nine per cent of reported crimes. On the other hand, mischief accounts for about five per cent of the index, instead of 15 per cent of the crime rate.

Estevan ranked fourth among Saskatchewan cities with at least 10,000 people. North Battleford led the country with a CSI ranking of 274.53. Prince Albert (206.38) and Saskatoon (119) were also ahead of Estevan.

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Food trucks thriving in Estevan

By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca

The food may travel fast, but it’s certainly not fast food.

“There’s a balance … if you start rushing it, it turns into fast food,” said Sergiy Cherueuko, owner and operator of the Robin Bobbin food truck in Estevan.

His words of wisdom come shortly after his food truck, which largely identifies with pizza enthusiasts, hit the stree ts of the Energy City earlier this year in May, adding to the variety of food truck options that are now available within the city.

However, unlike many others who run their food trucks on a part-time basis, Cherueuko and his wife Natalia are looking to go full-time with Robin Bob-

hopes to run a restaurant one day, but is using Robin Bobbin as a stepping stone.

“It’s easier to start with the trailer as opposed to a restaurant,” he said. “My wife helps me a lot in the trailer and with accounting. My son helps with the pizza boxes and cleaning.”

Their daughter, who joined the family shortly after their arrival in Canada, often calls the trailer as their “little pizza house.”

Cherueuko is pleased with the business so far, and said the community feedback has been positive, but admitted it’s a lot of work and that the process of making pizzas is slow. He said in order to keep his business running, it’s important he keeps things simple and his pizza’s reflect the food truck’s

Sergiy Cherueuko, owner and operator of the Robin Bobbin food truck in Estevan, shows how he prepares the dough every morning.

‘Some people will go, ‘hey, you fed like 40 or 50 people at lunch,’ but they don’t realize you have to pay for fuel to run the generator, pay people who helped you out that day and the food itself costs good money, too.’

- Riley Beatty bin. Through the eyes of many, operating a food truck on a full-time basis is an endeavor not worth pursuing, but for Cherueuko, who’s originally from Ukraine, it’s just another adventure, one he can enjoy with the rest of his family.

“I traveled all around the world and worked in many restaurants,” he said, referring to his past experiences with cooking. He noted some of those experiences took place on the water aboard large cruise ships.

“I stopped traveling because my family began to grow,” he said.

In 2008, his wife and now 12-year-old son moved to Estevan where he found employment at the Tower Cafe. Cherueuko said the staff there really helped him get settled and become familiar with the community.

They ultimately helped him reach his goal of operating Robin Bobbin, but not before a short stint in the oil fields. Cherueuko said he

identity. That means using natural cheese, using highquality sauce and making fresh dough everyday.

Riley Beatty, current owner and operator of the Eatz Beatz food truck, which has been in operation since late 2013, agrees wholeheartedly with the idea of keeping things simple.

“I’d rather make five food items really good, rather than 20 that are just okay,” Beatty said.

Beatty runs his food truck business on a part-time basis, and he said his drive to operate the trailer derived from sheer passion for highquality food, something his friends often said was lacking in the Energy City. He suggests anyone looking to open a similar business be aware of what they’re getting into.

“Some people will go, ‘hey, you fed like 40 or 50 people at lunch,’ but they don’t realize you have to pay for fuel to run the generator, pay people who helped you out that day and the food itself

costs good money, too,” he said. “It’s a lot of work.”

always has to be taken into account when a day is being

respectively. Trailer and kitchen inspections are part of the routine as well, and upon completion, the two head out to their designated areas in the city, which are largely comprised of isolated spots on commercial properties, like parking lots belonging to larger businesses.

Judy Pilloud, city clerk for the City of Estevan, said interest in food trucks from a business standpoint has increased since 2013.

ally satisfied in the city.”

Cherueuko is looking forward to remaining open throughout the winter, and despite frequent reminders of the frigid winters that awaits, he remains optimistic that people will still want the savory pizzas his business has to offer.

“If you make it with love, they will come,” he smiled.

When asked why he chose to call it Robin Bob-

Cindy’s Ice Cream Truck in Estevan is another popular food truck in the Energy City.

The unpredictable weather is something residents in the community are used to, but for food truck operators, it’s a factor that

planned.

Both Beatty and Cherueuko get up early in the mornings to smoke the meat and prepare the dough,

“The amount that are in the city have increased,” Pilloud said. “People like convenience and it was an avenue that was previously not re-

bin, Cherueuko said it’s the name of a restaurant he used to work at in Ukraine.

“It reminds me of home,” he said.

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Local-born musician wins musical honour

By Sam Macdonald Smacdonald@estevanmercury.ca

With a year to spare before the opening ceremonies for the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games, a theme song has been chosen and to the delight of many locals, a familiar musical dynasty has risen.

Not only will the games themselves be taking place in Estevan; athletes at the 2016 Summer Saskatchewan Games and 2018 Winter Saskatchewan Games will walk into the opening and closing ceremonies to the sounds of Estevan-born Luc Johner’s musical talents. The announcement had a particularly good reception, having been made at a pancake breakfast on Saturday morning, at the Estevan Farmers’ Market.

“It’s exciting that one of the Johner boys is going to be performing at the opening ceremonies as the composer of the theme song,” notes Brenda Lyons, co-chair of marketing and promotions for the games.

“The Johners are well-known and highly respected musicians in southeastern Saskatchewan.”

Luc is from a family of talented Saskatchewan musicians, and will be playing a song entitled: The Spirit of the Games. He’ll be busy that day, since he’ll also be performing at the ceremony with the Johner Boys, a band consisting of himself, his brothers Quinn and Jesse, and Simon Jasieniuk.

“His dad and uncle were a

Luc Johner, a member of the renowned and musically talented Johner family, has been awarded the honour of playing the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games song. Johner’s theme song will also be the tune to which athletes enter, at the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games. In addition to playing the games song, Johner also won a cash prize of $1,000. Submitted photo. well-known country group back in the day. Luc’s father Brad decided to go on as a solo artist and he moved to Saskatoon, where he’s done quite well,” said Lyons. “The second generation of Johners is now going out and doing music, too.”

The contest was held this year because the last theme song

in use at the 2014 Saskatchewan Winter Games reached the end of its licensure. The 2016 Saskatchewan Games Comittee sought to commission a new song working with sponsorship from SaskMusic. The two groups held a contest that ran from April to June, to choose a new song.

Nineteen artists submitted a

total of 23 songs for the contest.

A shortlist was drawn up and submitted to a jury to select a winner.

The jury consisted of committee members, board members and games volunteers who ran each song through a gauntlet of qualifying questions, narrowing down the shortlist until a winner was established.

Lyons noted how supportive the locals and local organizations involved were, saying, “We thought it’d be nice to do a big event on the Saturday (which was) the one-year mark until the games. The Estevan Farmers Market has been really supportive, ever since we’ve got up and running.”

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Last weekend, members of the Estevan Arts Council put their talents on display for all to see. The 2015 Visual Arts Tour included a variety of work that runs the gamut of artistic expression, including painting, sculpting, and multimedia art.

“The tour is designed so that people can see the artists and how they work in their own environment – it’s a unique experience that way,” said Jocelyn Anderson, an artist participating in the tour and the administrative secretary for the Estevan Arts Council. “Our tour is designed so artists can show where they’re doing the actual work.”

Many of the exhibits allowed guests to see the end product of the creativity involved, while some

painted with a number of other artists at the Leisure Centre.

While she demonstrated her painting technique, others sketched and performed pottery demonstrations at the same location. The featured demonstrations and exhibits were a varied treat for the eye.

Although by Anderson’s estimation, there were a couple fewer stops on the tour this year, it still garnered a considerable amount of interest over the course of the weekend.

“We’re definitely discovering new people getting involved in the art community,” Anderson said.

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It’s not entirely fair to compare Americanbased political and economic decision makers with their Canadian counterparts, since rules and regulations vary substantially, but, on occasion, some comparisons just have to be made.

In a spring issue of the Crosby Journal, the newspaper that serves the well-known town, and their Divide County circulation base, it was noted that state-infused surge funds could be expected soon.

The funds, from what we can discern, are monies that are tabulated for communities impacted by the past increases and interest in oil patch activity. They are to be used to mitigate damages, restore or increase infrastructure and help communities prepare for the next round of heavy activity and strain on their system.

Divide County was about to receive $9.8 million in assistance while the City of Crosby (yes, they call most communities in North Dakota, cities), was about to receive $8 million. (With a population of around 1,500, that represents a fairly healthy per-capita investment). But bear in mind, the state had been the recipient of an additional $480 to $750 million, thanks to the activity in the Bakken oil fields.

But just like in Saskatchewan, the oil action just a few kilometres south, has also softened along with prices.

The residents were upset. They were

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

Wall tops Notley as best for west To be clear, Premier Brad Wall thinks as a politician first — one true to his belief and true to the foremost cause of getting elected.

That sometimes means saying and doing things that not only please the masses, but please the base. It also often means making highly partisan statements.

And as premier — in fact, now the longest serving premier among the current lot — Wall has not been shy about using the avails of his office to accomplish his political goals.

We saw that in the horrific judgment this spring when Wall’s communication office released unproven allegations involving a health care aide’s employment record after the worker complained about the care of seniors in a Saskatoon nursing home. Most of the charges post-dated the worker’s trip to the legislature where he registered his complaints.

We even saw it during the recent horrific forest fire situation in the north, where Wall lavished praised on Lac La Ronge Mayor

expecting something a little closer to $40 million to help them restore roads, rebuild refuse collection sites, build potable water supplies and extend sewer services while easing up more properties on which to build.

But, with the downturn, Crosby received just $8 million and the country picked up under $10 million.

So, let’s begin the comparison.

The City of Estevan received a total of $2.3 million from our provincial government in the form of a revenue-sharing grant. There were no other equalization or resource-induced revenue programs. It was just our regular dollop of recognition of our existence.

Since we exist, we shall receive, a small percentage of what we have sent into the provincial coffers to aid and abet 61 MLAs and a host of government ministries, agencies, organizations, Crown corporations and employees.

We expect our immediate surrounding rural municipality received a dribble of cash as well, perhaps $1 million?

How does $2.3 million to spread among 13,000 people versus $8 million among 1,500 people, strike you?

And we have not mentioned the value of the U.S. dollar compared with our now deflated Canadian counterpart.

Now, let’s attempt to be fair here.

Our provincial government is up to their ears in paying for our health-care costs, whether they be intense emergencies and acute care down to the regular petty clinic visits for those suffering from aching joints.

On the other side of the 49th parallel, they pay full price, individually or through a business benefit plan and they pay dearly while the state doesn’t have to worry very much about that file.

There is also a belief in some corners that per capital spending on kindergarten to Grade 12 educational programs might come up short compared with Saskatchewan’s provincial input into programming, so we must not be harsh. In many respects, we are comparing apples with oranges, but it may still raise some questions on the public front as to whether or not our province is truly sharing the wealth in an equitable manner. And, also, what they actually receive in royalties from the industry compared with our immediate southern counterparts?

Of course, with the current downturn in the oil patch, we shouldn’t be expecting any major shifts in policies regarding royalty review.

But maybe it would be wise to keep these numbers in mind when dealing and speaking with our provincial money changers and distributors.

Thomas Sierzycki (who happens to be the Saskatchewan Party candidate in the north) while his government roundly ignored the concerns from La Ronge Band Chief Tammy Cook-Searson about the failure to get qualified northerners fighting the fires.

How petty things sometimes become in politics was evident when the government issued a release scolding NDP Opposition leader Cam Broten for supposedly making an unannounced visit to an evacuation centre in Cold Lake, Alta. — the same politicking Wall was doing. Broten had asked permission and was invited.

But let us understand that Wall is hardly the first politician to think and act, like a politician.

New Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley, daughter of Alberta’s former NDP leader Grant Notley, approaches matters no differently.

So the clash between the new NDP premier from Alberta and the conservativeminded premier from Saskatchewan might have been an inevitability at their first meeting at the Premiers’ conference in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

Both could have behaved better.

Wall’s comment before leaving: “Maybe we need to have equalization payments start flowing through the pipeline in order to finally get one approved through Central Canada.”

From a premier of Saskatchewan, a province that needed Ontario’s support in the equalization formula for most of its history, was more than a little arrogant and hypocritical.

Nor did it really capture the humility of this province or Brad Wall himself.

That said, Notley did not do herself proud either by suggesting Wall was simply “showboating” or “standing in the corner and having a tantrum.” (Long gone are the days when an NDP Saskatchewan premier like Allan Blakeney and a Progressive Conservative Alberta premier like Peter Lougheed, could go to these meetings demonstrating a united front for the West.)

This is where the problems begin. And, notwithstanding that Wall could have represented his province and himself better, he represented his constituents much better than Notley did. In fact, Wall represented Alberta constituents much better than Notley.

Remember: this started as a result of a comment by Quebec premier Philippe Couillard that perhaps Alberta needs to get its house in order when it comes to oilsands greenhouse gas emissions before Quebec approved an east-west pipeline.

Maybe Wall’s response wasn’t a perfect one, but Couillard’s comment was one that truly required a response of some sort.

Notley’s response that polite conversation — essentially placating Couillard’s cheap shot and appealing to the NDP’s left wing that Thomas Mulcair will be catering to come the Oct. 19 federal vote — was far worse than Wall’s arguably over-the-top reaction.

If it is Notley’s position that Wall shouldn’t be “showboating” or “having a tantrum” by dictating environmental issues to Quebec and Ontario, surely Quebec and Ontario shouldn’t be dictating environmental concerns to Alberta and the West.

That’s not being political. That’s simply representing those who have elected you.

Letters to the Editor

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Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Working successfully in the Estevan real estate market for over 25 years.

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More cyber fun Harper sending public

down another rabbit hole

No new news on the campaign trail dear diary. My bid for the mayor’s chair has stalled and Stevie Submitted by Ralph Many experts noted of Mr. Harper’s former has recorded more than 50 Wonder that Harper Goodale that Mr. Harper’s plan was chief-of-staff — about his months of chronic trade boy, has not delivered Liberal MP for Regina unprincipled and likely secret $90,000 payment to deficits, including every my senate appointment, so the next option is to seek the Wascana Constituency unconstitutional, just like Senator Duffy, the med- month so far this year and presidency of FIFA. I think it has something to do with soccer. all of his previous schemes dling of the Prime Minis- the biggest shortfalls in Their current boss has been papered with scams and scandals.

With a rash of bad to deal with the Senate. ter’s Office in a forensic history.

Therefore, I am a perfect candidate to replace him. news about the Canadian Some reminded us that audit, and the plans to cover Employment is weak, I watched a soccer game once … therefore I qualify economy falling into a sec- Mr. Harper already made it up. job quality is low. Incomes for the position. ond recession and Stephen that solemn promise not to Far from being dis- are stagnant. Household Enough on that though.

Harper’s deficit not, in fact, appoint senators, only to tracted, we should find out debt is near record highs.

I need to talk about security breaches today. being eliminated, and with violate that pledge and ap- why Mr. Harper famously The future for young CaIt’s nice to think that if we go through certain confiden- Senator Mike Duffy’s crim- point 59 of them (the largest described Mike Duffy as nadians is more clouded tial keystrokes on a computer keyboard, or screen, we’re inal trial on 31 charges of number in history, including the best Senate appointment than ever. protected by some mystery safety measure included in our fraud, bribery and breach of the biggest ethical culprits). he ever made? What criteria Mr. Harper proclaimed dealings with cyberspace. trust resuming in a couple And far from putting informed that judgment? a surplus federal budget in Well, if we thought that, we’d be very wrong. of weeks — it was entirely pressure on the premiers, And, how could this serious 2015, but that’s turning into I mean bless the provincial privacy commissioner for predictable that Mr. Harper Mr. Harper’s abandonment scandal consume the full fiction. To concoct his sogiving it the old college try, but let’s face it folks, whether would try some stunt to of his duty to deal with attention of a vast number called surplus, he assumed you are signing confidentiality agreements at a motor licence divert attention. vacancies would primarily of people in Mr. Harper’s an annual economic growth issuing desk in Lestock, or accessing health records in So last Friday, he trot- affect the federal govern- office and inner-circle for rte of two per cent, but the Regina or Estevan, or doing online banking, you are being ted out the notion that he ment, because no federal months on end, right under Bank of Canada says we’ll compromised. has placed a moratorium legislation whatsoever can his nose, and he didn’t be lucky to reach half that.

Banks and credit card companies issue false assur- on any new appointments to be enacted without passage notice or bother to inquire? And, the Parliamentary ances that your economic secrets are safe with them. They the Senate. Vacancies will through the Senate.

And, most importantly, Budget Officer says with also don’t tell us how many billions they simply lose every continue to accumulate.

T h a t ’s w h e r e t h i s the economy needs Cana- growth cut in half, the govyear due to card and bank recording frauds and hackers. It’s The Senate will eventually pointless diversion should dians’ undiluted attention. ernment must be running a embarrassing and they don’t want us to know. In 2013, the become dysfunctional. And end. Stephen Harper would The country has just deficit, not a surplus.

Canadian Anti-fraud Centre handled 16,000 complaints that somehow, he says, that will like nothing better than to suffered through a second Canadians cannot afrepresented $29 million in reported losses. That’s a very, very force the premiers to come see Canadians race down recession on Mr. Harper’s ford to be diverted down small percentage that doesn’t touch real figures held by the up with some plan to either some silly rabbit hole of watch. The economy is Mr. Harper’s rabbit holes fix it or abolish it. major institutions that will never be revealed. all-absorbing constitutional severely under-performing. — not when the ethical The goofiness of this debates about the Senate.

Cybersecurity strategy in Canada is supposed to secure The growth rate is the worst conduct of his government government systems, provide partnerships to secure vital idea prompted a quick choSo preoccupied, we in 80 years. is in tatters, and our growthcyber systems outside the government and help Canadians rus of critical commentar- might not focus as much on Business investment less economy teeters on the ies. be secure online. the looming court testimony is down. This government edge of recession.

How do you think they’re doing? Don’t laugh out loud please. They might be sensitive souls.

We’ve seen enough of the Edward Snowden syndrome to know that on screen, you are compromised. End of story.

Don’t expect complete confidentiality, or token confidentiality. If you’ve never been hacked or shut down by malware, it’s probably because those who do it for a living, aren’t interested in your stuff. You may have lots of Facebook friends and W W W. M AC KA U C T I O N C O M PA N Y. C O M would still be the majority Crown co-operative in the accounting principles.

The Editor, postings or Linkedin messages, but they’re not interested in The Crown co-operashareholder of a Crown following ways: rocking your security world. We’re just not that important or tives proposal is included co-operative to ensure the *Vote in annual elecReal change means worth the effort, but we’re out there, pretty well exposed, if in the party’s Real Change entity is never privatized. tions for the Crown cosaving Crown corporations they ever decide to play with us or squeeze us. platform for the next proOur party wants to op’s board of directors. from being privatized, but So please carry on, ‘puter user, just understand your busiW W W. M A C Kmaking A U C T I Othem NCOM P A N Y .reassure COM vincial election in April, all Crown cor*Attend the Crown also fully ness is not secure and any personal exchanges you conduct via 2016. poration employees and co-op’s public annual accountable to the people keyboard will be compromised if someone with a modicum of Democratizing Crown supporters of the Crowns, general meeting to ask of Saskatchewan. cyber knowledge cares to hack in and do a littleWhomework.

W W. M A C K A U C T I O N C O M P A N Y . C O M corporations by turning that a Saskatchewan Green questions of the board, A S a s k a t c h e w a n We have all kinds of safety-sounding agencies that are them into Crown co-opParty government would executive and the minister Green Party government supposed to impress us. We even have a Canadian Minister eratives is a major part of never privatize a Crown responsible. would pursue a distinct of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. An elected *Receive annual divithe Real Change vision corporation.

Instead, we T h i r d O p t i o n f o r t h e guy named Stevie Blaney. He has a cybersecurity strategy dends from the Crown cothe Sask Green Party has would democratize the Crowns other that privathat is rolled out by the Canadian Council of Chief Execuoperative. in store for Saskatchewan Crowns, by transforming t i z a t i o n a n d k e e p i n g tives. We have a Canadian Cyber Incident Response Centre. *Have access to quar- people.

That sounds impressive. They respond and mitigate cyber the Crowns as they are. them into Crown co-operterly financial reports of atives.

For a $5 memberThat option is to turn the incidents in the private sector. I wonder what that means? the Crown co-op that Victor Lau ship fee, a Saskatchewan Crowns into Crown co-opOur feds spent $143 million to develop policing exwould be prepared accordLeader, Sask. Green citizen would be able to eratives.

Under this plan, pertise to detect and disrupt cyber crime activities through ing to generally accepted Party Regina participate in the life of a the provincial government dedicated resources and training. Who? What? How much?

WW W. M A C K A U C T I O N C O M P A N Y . C O M We also have that aforementioned anti-fraud centre.

The Estevan Mercury welcomes letters from its readership. All letters must be SIGNED to be eligible for publication and include your Botnets,PM malware, ransomeware popups, take your pick.

1:00 full name and a phone number where you can be reached during the day. All material is subject to editing. We also ask that hand written Stock market manipulations, stealing personal financial letters be legible.Send your letters to: information, 1:00 PM it’s all there dear diary. But don’t be too afraid, Mr. Blaney is there to protect us.

Norm Park

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Long-time business celebrates opening of its new building The grand opening of TS&M Supply’s new head office and distribution centre in Estevan provided an opportunity to invite the community to celebrate, and to reflect on the company’s history.

The f estivities on July 22 attracted hundreds of people. They enjoyed lunch, purchased raffle tickets and toured the building. Representatives of TS&M and its parent organization, DistributionNow, were joined by Mayor Roy Ludwig for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

“I am very happy and pleased with how our company has grown and expanded over the years,” TS&M general manager Doug Hunt told the audience. “Those of you who have been around for long enough can remember the multiple expansions (and)

additions, working out of Quonsets and eventually new buildings that TS&M has had over the years.

“I commend all the great employees who have worked through all the different changes, and despite some hardships with space, flooding and other limitations, we have succeeded in growing this business together the way we always envisioned it could be.”

The new building boasts more than 46,000 square feet of space, spread over two floors. It gives the oilfield and industrial supply company 58,000 square feet of space for its operations in Estevan.

The new building houses their repair shop, the artificial lift systems department, the fibreglass division and the multi-plex systems. It’s also home to

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From left, TS&M Supply director of fibreglass operations Chris Irwin, former TS&M owners Ken Dowhanuik, Roy Arndt and Dale Fox, and TS&M general manager Doug Hunt were among those at the grand opening.

TS&M’s main order desk, administrative department and automation services.

TS&M’s Estevan Fire and Safety is also based out of the new building.

Most of their services were in the new building last fall. The exception was fibreglass, which didn’t move in until about a month ago.

Hunt also paid tribute to TS&M’s history. The business started as Techni-

the company until they sold it to Westburne in 1997. Dowhanuik retired later that year, while Fox stepped aside in 1999.

Arndt, Dowhanuik and Fox were all in attendance at the grand opening.

“I would like to thank all three of these gentlemen for starting such a great company, passing down the values and customer service that has made us successful to this

day,” said Hunt. “It is truly an honour that they could take the time to come out to join us in our grand opening community celebration today.”

TS&M Supply has now grown to 16 locations, with branches in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta, Ontario and Williston, N.D. The company employs approximately 200 people, with 120 in the Estevan office.

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Arndt retired in 1991, while Dowhanuik and Fox continued to operate

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Truck route should be finished this year

By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca

The new truck route north of Estevan should be in use this year.

Paving of the 18 km bypass started in late spring, after the grading was completed. Joel Cherry from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure told the Mercury on Monday morning they are on pace to have everything completed by late fall, as long as there aren’t any major weather events to delay the project.

“The paving work is on schedule at this point,” he said.

The truck route’s west access point will be two kilometres northwest of the Rafferty Dam access road.

The route will run north of the city, intersect Highway 47 and Kensington Avenue, and continue until its east access point at the Shand Access Road.

“I know that with the way the truck bypass is built, it’s set up so that on the east side of the city, it’s going to connect to the new twinned highway that we also have planned,” said Cherry.

Grading was supposed to be finished last year, but due to the above normal precipitation levels last spring and summer, there was some lingering grading work this year. It wrapped up in early June.

“This year the weather has cooperated, and generally paving is less sensitive to weather than grading,” said Cherry.

Cherry said highway construction projects can continue until just before the first snowfall.

Once the asphalt has been applied, there will be

The paving work for the 18 km truck bypass is on schedule, according to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure. File photo.

‘This year the weather cooperated, and generally paving is less sensitive to weater than grading.’

— Joel Cherry, from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure clean up work that has to happen before the truck route can open. They will also have to paint the lines on the bypass.

Cherry urged motorists

to exercise caution when travelling through construction areas, and when passing highway crews and equipment.

The truck route is be-

ing built to a high standard, Cherry said, which will allow it to sustain the heavy truck traffic that will be using the route on a daily basis.

WCB distributing $141M excess surplus to Sask. employers The Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) announced on July 22, that cheques and credits totaling $141 million will be distributed by mail to employers this week as part of the excess surplus distribution first announced in May. Letters were sent on July 17, to employers who are receiving a credit to their account. Cheques will be mailed to the remaining eligible employers. All eligible employers are expected to have received their portion of the excess by the end of this month.

Chairperson Gordon Dobrowolsky announced in June that employ-

ers would receive 100 per cent of the excess surplus. Dobrowolsky said, “The WCB has an investment portfolio that performed well in 2014 resulting in positive investment earnings. The WCB funding policy targets a funding position of 105 to 120 per cent. By December 31, 2014 our funding, due to positive investment returns, grew to 132.2 per cent, exceeding the upper threshold of the board’s funding policy.” As a result, the WCB approved the distribution of the excess funded position to employers.

Employers are eligible for the 2015 distribution if their net premiums were greater than their claims

costs over the three-year period from 2011 to 2013. A three-year period was chosen to ensure employers were not disqualified based on one or two years of higher claim costs. The amount of the distribution each firm receives was determined based on their 2013 base premiums because 2013 is the most current year of assessed actual payroll.

The WCB’s funded position is impacted by their investment performance, which fluctuates depending on world economic activity. The last similar surplus distribution from WCB was in 2001, based on the 2000 funded position and the funding policy.

“It’s going to be a primary weight road,” said Cherry. “It’s going to be built to a standard to accommodate the heaviest legal weights on Saskatchewan highways.”

It’s also a vital stretch of highway, he said, since it’s part of the Central North American Trade Corridor that runs through much of Saskatchewan and into North Dakota.

The provincial and federal governments announced in 2009 they would be cost-sharing the expense of the project. It has since endured a number of hurdles and delays. There was considerable debate on where the west access point would

be located, and the land acquisition was slowed when local landowners felt they received lowball offers from the provincial government.

Construction on the truck bypass started in 2013.

Once it’s completed, it’s expected the vast majority of the heavy trucks currently passing through Estevan will be rerouted north of the city.

The City of Estevan hopes to complete the resurfacing of Sixth Street from 13th Avenue to Souris Avenue South, and Souris Avenue South from Sixth Street to Fourth Street, at the same time the current inner city truck route is finished.

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Building permits lag behind previous years The impact of the economic slowdown in Estevan can be seen in the drop in building permits so far this year.

And while there was a slight increase in permits for June, the overall quantity and value of the permits are lower than in previous years.

According to the City of Estevan’s building permit report released earlier this month, there were 36 permits granted in the first six months of the year, with a total value of more than $4.7 million.

That number is only half of the 72 permits granted in the same time frame for 2014. And the permit value is a fraction of the $21.8 million total for the first half of 2014.

The good news is 15 permits were approved in June of this year, with a total value of $1.7 million. The quantity of permits was up from 11 in June of 2014, but the permit value for June of last year was $13.5 million.

Single-family residential permits have sustained the biggest reduction. Three

permits have been issued for $805,150, compared to 38 permits, worth more than $5 million, through June of 2014. Many of last year’s permits were for the Ridge subdivision in south Estevan.

Multi-family projects have also seen a decline. Three permits were approved in the first six months of the year, creating 12 total housing units and carrying a total value of more than $2 million. Last year seven permits, with 18 total units and a value of more than $3.2 million, were approved.

The number of commercial permits remained steady, with four in each of 2014 and 2015. But the overall value is down, from more than $12.2 million last year to $529,000 this year.

There haven’t been any industrial permits issued this year, while last year there were two worth $400,000.

There have been increases in three of the permit categories so far this year. There weren’t any sec-

A new house is under construction in the Trojan subdivision. While several houses are under construction in Estevan, the pace remains slower than previous years. ondary suites in the first six months of last year, while one secondary suite worth $50,394 has been approved in 2015. Two institutional permits, worth $875,000, have been approved, versus none for the first six months of last year.

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Minogue excited her play will be performed in Estevan

By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca

Leeann Minogue is excited her play, Dry Streak, will be performed at the Souris Valley Theatre’s Frehlick Hall.

Dry Streak is the second main stage show for the theatre this summer.

It’s a two-act play set in a small Saskatchewan community during the drought of the late 1980s. A city girl struggles to adapt to rural life while spending the summer on her boyfriend’s family farm.

Frustrated by the dry conditions, she vows to streak through the town should it rain.

Minogue, who now resides in Griffin, was a teenager during the drought of 1988 and 1989.

“I grew up on a farm north of Swift Current, on a grain farm,” she told the Mercury. “It was very, very dry in 1988.”

As for the play’s plot, Minogue gained the inspiration after she heard of a group of women in Australia who said they would streak if some rain would interrupt a drought.

Minogue penned Dry Streak in 2004, when a friend was in charge of a dinner theatre in a small town, and they were having a hard time finding

a play pertinent to their location. There were plays about life in big cities, but not in small town Saskatchewan.

So she wrote the play, and while it wasn’t used

It has been performed in many rural Saskatchewan communities, and was used for a dinner theatre at the Estevan Comprehensive School.

“It’s so exciting to see

a decade ago, and was a finalist for the Saskatchewan Book Awards in 2006.

The opportunity to have the play performed in Estevan came after the Souris Valley Theatre’s

and it was fantastic, so I’m really excited to see what Kenn will do with this one.”

She’s a big fan of the Souris Valley Theatre and its Frehlick Hall building,

‘It’s so exciting to see my words on the stage, especially when people laugh.

I love it when the audience laughs. I like to sit at the back and watch people watching it.’

— Leeann Minogue Leeann Minogue is looking forward to seeing her play, Dry Streak, performed at the Souris Valley Theatre next month. Photo submitted. by that community, it has been performed in many locations.

“It really got started through the Saskatchewan Playwright Centre, who put it on in a workshop,” said Minogue. “The director of the Persephonie Theatre picked it up and ran it there, and it’s had a really good run ever since.”

my words on the stage,” said Minogue. “Especially when people laugh. I love it when the audience laughs. I like to sit at the back, and watch people watching it.”

It will be performed in Billings, Montana next March – the first time it will be shown in the U.S. Minogue also released a Dry Streak book about

artistic director, Kenn McLeod, saw a rendition of Dry Streak, and wanted to have it in Estevan. “ Yo u h a v e s u c h a great director,” said Minogue. “I think one or two of the actors who were in the Spelling Bee show (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) are in this play. I just saw the Spelling Bee musical,

as she views it as a great place to watch a show.

Minogue said there is the suggestion of nudity in the show, but nobody is actually seen naked.

There is some foul language in the original script, but it has been removed for the performances in Estevan.

She noted she’ll be bringing her eight-year-

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Rain spurts interrupt haying Haying continues in the province. Livestock producers now have 54 per cent of the hay crop baled or put into silage, with an additional 18 per cent cut and ready for baling, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly crop report.

Local ranchers and farmers in the southeast region have informed the Mercury that hay baling has been hampered somewhat due to intermittent rains that bring a halt to the cutting and baling procedures.

“Any rain is welcomed, of course, but these little rain showers we keep getting hold up the process,” said one producer who wished to remain anonymous.

“Our pasture land got a little thin, but it’s not really that bad and if we can get at the hay between these little rain spurts, it’ll be okay,” he added.

Rain showers helped improve the hay quality, with two per cent rated as excellent now while 52 per cent is good and 38 per cent listed as fair, while only eight per cent is rated as being poor quality.

Hay yields on dry land are well below the five year average. Average hay yields on dry land are estimated to be 0.8 ton per acre for alfalfa, 0.9 ton per acre for alfalfa/brome hay, 0.7 per cent for both other tame hay and wild hay and 1.3 tons per acre for greenfeed.

On irrigated land, average hay yields are estimated to be 2.2 tons per acre for alfalfa and alfalfa/brome hay, 2.5 tons per acre for other tame hay, 1.9 tons per acre for wild hay and 3.1 tons for greenfeed.

Much of the province received rain last week that helped alleviate moisture stress in some regions. Rainfall ranged from small amounts to several inches. Topsoil moisture conditions have slightly improved in many areas.

Provincially, topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated as two per cent surplus and 52 per cent adequate.

Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as one per cent surplus, 36 per cent adequate and 43 per cent short, while 20 per cent is considered very short.

Sixty-six per cent of fall cereals, 68 per cent of spring cereals, 64 per cent of oilseeds and 63 per cent of pulse crops are at normal stages of development for this time of year. Crops are ripening quickly, said the crop analysts, with the majority remaining in the poor to good condition range. Lack of moisture along with some insect damage (grasshoppers and aphids) have caused the most crop damage during the past week.

Many farmers are busy readying harvest equipment when they aren’t out cutting hay or doing a little pest control work, said Shannon Friesen, a cropping management specialist with Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Agriculture.

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Changing study streams is positive move for EAGM summer employees

By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca

Jacqueline Peeace and Lauren Klatt decided to deviate from their regular student and study patterns during the summer of 2015, so they accepted the jobs offered to them by the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum (EAGM).

They both state they made a good choice.

Peeace, who is engaged in business studies at Ambrose University in Alberta and Klatt, an International Studies student at the University of Regina, embarked on a new learning adventure with the art gallery and museum that has pretty well nothing to do with their post-secondary studies.

“Right now we’re ac-

cessioning the Andrew King collection, cataloguing, recording, and assessing the condition of all the pieces,” said Peeace, referring to the EAGM’s extensive collection of wooden block carved printing materials and metalmounted poster and advertising blocks.

“It’s interesting and fun.

I’m glad I applied after I saw the opening posted on the Saskatchewan job site,” said Peeace.

Klatt, who will be entering her final semester in International Studies when she returns to the U of R this fall, said she responded to the job advertisement because, “it might possibly be my last opportunity to come home for the summer for quite a while.”

“I think this job is giving me a good break from my business studies, and opens up another area of interest,” said Peeace, a graduate of Estevan Comprehensive School.

The two young women began their work in May, starting with some cleaning in the accompanying North West Mounted Police Museum, readying it for a spring opening to the public and school tours. They did some refurbishing work there as well and will be spending some time with the children’s programming through the rest of the summer, as assistants and associates for educator Karly Garnier, and Sarah Durham, temporary archives and collections manager.

“Sara has taught us a lot about cataloguing and caring for exhibits and artifacts,” said Peeace.

Jacqueline Peeace (seated) and Lauren Klatt, doing some vital cataloguing work at the EAGM. “I’m certainly not disappointed with my decision to come here, I’ve learned a ton,” said Klatt, “just learning techniques on restorations, dealing with descriptions

and handling information, doing some research on the museum, it’s been very interesting.”

Durham, who is leaving soon to pursue a master’s degree in her field of studies, has been a wonderful mentor for the two young students, as

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Eels golden at provincial championships

By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca

The Estevan Golden Eels Swim Club are 2015 provincial champions after delivering an outstanding performance at the marquee swim meet of the summer in Biggar last weekend.

Seventeen Eels won medals in their individual events at the July 25 to 26 tournament and the club itself won the Harry Bailey Provincial Championship Trophy for the second year in a row by earning 1,029 points.

“We had a lot of kids improve times and a lot of good races,” said Akeela Jundt, coach of the Eels. “At semis we had kids swimming a little bit slower than they had in the past and so we were really excited because they actually did peak at provincials, which is what we had hoped for them. That was the plan for the season, but you never know how it’s going to go.”

Jundt said the provincial meet showcased a lot of personal bests for the Eels.

She said the kids managed to have a lot of fun too at the event and make many new friends, which is great to see at such a competitive meet.

“The atmosphere (at provincials) is a little bit different than from a regular meet,” she said. “There is a little bit more excitement, a little bit more pressure and the best thing is that we are

The Estevan Golden Eels Swim Club won the provincial championship for the second year in a row at a two-day swim meet in Biggar last weekend. Contributed photo. not just a member of our team, we are a member of the south team too.

“It really helps the kids branch out and make friends with other clubs too because we are all part of the same team in the south, so that is the cool part about provincials.”

Humboldt’s northern Saskatchewan club proved the toughest competition for Estevan at the finals as they came closest to taking the high point club award, but the Eels persevered and pulled out the win.

Jundt said the Estevan swimmers also did well against their northern neigh-

bours in the north-south all-star relay competition.

“A lot of our swimmers who went made it onto those teams. They take the top-eight from the south for each age division for those relays, so we had a lot of swimmers in that.”

Jundt said the Eels have won provincials in consecutive seasons in previous years making the 2014 and 2015 championships a continued part of Estevan’s legacy. She said the win this year can be contributed solely to the passion and enthusiasm shown by all the swimmers throughout the season.

“They are the ones showing up and swimming,” she said. “The more kids you have swimming at a meet, the more chance you can win that meet because usually when you have more athletes you get better quality.”

Estevan Golden Eels Swim Club medal winners at the 2015 provincials include: Jordyn Tarnes (silver-50 back, bronze-25 fly, gold-50 free, gold-25 free and gold-100 IM) in the girls seven to eight-yearold category; Blake Andrist (gold-25 breast) and William Duncan (bronze-25 breast, gold-50 free and

gold-25 free) in the boys seven to eight-year-old category; Alexandra Andrist (silver-100 back and bronze-50 back), Josephina Andrist (silver-100 free and silver-100 IM) and Emily Tarnes (silver-50 breast and bronze-100 breast) in the girls nine to 10-year-old category; Logan Dalziel (bronze-100 back, bronze-50 fly and silver-100 breast), Lucas Dzeryk (gold-25 fly, gold-100 free, silver-50 back, gold-50 free and gold-100 IM) and Denver Sehn (silver-100 back and bronze-100 breast) in the boys nine to 10-year-old

category; Hannah Mantei (gold-200 free, gold-50 fly, gold-100 breast, gold-50 free and gold-200 IM) in the girls 11 to 12-year-old category; Josh Wilson (silver-100 back, bronze-100 free, silver-50 back and gold-50 fly) in the boys 11 to 12-year-old category; Payton Wilson (bronze-100 breast and bronze-200 breast) in the girls 13 to 14-year-old category; Jaiden Jocelyn (bronze-200 back and bronze-100 free) in the boys 13 to 14-yearold category; Raquelle Gibbons (silver-200 breast, gold-100 free, gold-50 free and gold-200 IM) in the girls 15 to 17-yearold category and Samuel Beahm (silver-200 free, silver-100 breast, silver-100 free, gold-200 breast and silver-200 IM), Colin Sutter (gold-100 breast and silver-200 breast) and Thomas Wakely (silver-200 back, gold-50 fly, silver-100 fly and bronze-200 IM) in the boys 15 to 17-year-old category.

Eels high point winners were Jordyn Tarnes (60), Lucas Dzeryk (63) and Hannah Mantei (65).

Adah DeLeeuw and Hannah Mantei also were part of the Girls 11-12 South A team that broke the provincial record in the 200 Medley Relay and Josh Wilson swam in the Boys 13-14 South A team that broke the provincial record for the 200 Medley Relay.

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Tower Wolves base runner Dylan Lafrentz scores Estevan’s second run in the top of the sixth inning by sliding under the tag of Carlyle Cardinals catcher Colin Wilson at Kenosee Cubs’ Field during the Jack Harbourne Memorial Tournament last weekend. For the complete story please see page B5. Photo by Jamie Harkins.

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Estevan Police Officers Memorial Open brings out bevy of golfers

By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca

The Estevan Police Association (EPA) and Estevan detachment of the RCMP will be making a large donation to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation later this summer thanks to a bevy of support they received while hosting a recent golf tournament.

Evan Handley, Estevan Police Service (EPS) detective and president of the EPA, said 126 golfers came out to TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club on a rainy afternoon July 23 to both play in their first Estevan

Police Officers Memorial Open and to also help raise money for St. Joseph’s. He said they are still tallying up the final amount to be donated, but due to the great turnout the 18-hole fun tournament and supper can be considered a success.

“Years back we used to have the Bob Campbell Memorial Tournament,” said Handley, noting Campbell was a member of the EPS who died on duty.

“Due to lack of interest, or whatever, the tournament had stopped running for a few years, so this year we decided we wanted to do something to help out our

community. Something that we could raise money as well as honour those members who passed before us.

So we came up with a golf tournament.

“We have lots of guys that golf in our police association and we know there are lots of golfers in our community and we thought it would be a good idea to get everybody else (out) and give them a chance to meet members of the Estevan Police and the local RCMP.” Handley said the focus of the tourney was a fun day out on the course and they tried to realize that by hav-

ing three hole-in-one prize holes as well as a DWI Hole 1 where golfers had to drive a ball while wearing drunk goggles supplied by SGI. He said this idea attributed to the good turnout they received from the many golfers at the Open who normally don’t wear blue to work.

“We had local EMS, local Fire and then just local people from our community (play),” he said.

“We wanted it to be open to everybody so they could meet their local police officers because often times when you meet us it’s not where you want to meet us,

Golfers, from right, Chris Gould, Devon Choma and Carter Walliser watch Kyle Kallis make a putt on the 10th hole last Thursday at the 2015 Estevan Police Officers Memorial Open at TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club.

I guess I’ll put it.”

After draining a putt on the 18th hole, Weyburn Police Association Constable Darcy Cleasby said his team of golfers, which included fellow Constables Shane St. John, Riley Reese and Gord Gateman, participated in the Open to both provide support to the EPA and RCMP in their initiative as well as enjoy a day of golf. He said despite the social nature of the tourney, the team was still “doing very well” on their scorecard.

Handley said they want to make the Estevan Police Officers Memorial Open an

annual event each summer and they also want to begin holding some other community events during the year as well. He said their goal is to make a bigger impact in their community and put themselves out there for Estevan citizens to know.

“With a new generation of police officers coming (up), we’re all just trying to pick up and add to our community because we all live here and we’re all proud to be from Estevan and be serving Estevan,” said Handley. “We all just want to add to our community and contribute any way we can.”

Todd Gall drives a ball off the 11th tee last Thursday during the 2015 Estevan Police Officers Memorial Open at TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club.

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Local athletes to lace up skates at World Selects

By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca

Local athletes Megan LeBlanc and Haley Ronyk are lacing up their skates and heading across the pond early next month to represent Canada at a global all-star hockey tournament.

Estevan native and left-winger Megan, 15, and Bienfait centre Haley, 18, will play for the Northern Alberta Hockey Association (NAHA) Panthers midget AAA team at the Legacy World Selects Invitational Tournament that will be held during the first week of August in Bolzano, Italy. The girls will face off at Bolzano’s Egna Arena against the best players of their age group from various countries in Europe and elsewhere including an Italian national team.

“Last year with the tournament the calibre of play was unbelievable,” said Sarah Hilworth, second-year head coach of the Panthers and full-time coach of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference’s Olds College Broncos women’s hockey team. “It was very strong especially coming from the Swedes and the Russians and there was another North American team there.

“Then in terms of the function of the actual tournament, it’s unbelievable. They’re so good to the girls. The food was all very good (and) very healthy. Accommodations were unreal and they make it a very good sport tour where they’re combining the culture and heritage of the places that we’re actually seeing (with) a good quality hockey tournament.”

Hilworth said the Panthers, who are made up of players from Manitoba,

Local athletes Haley Ronyk, left, and Megan LeBlanc are playing for the NAHA Panthers midget AAA hockey team next month at the Legacy World Selects Invitational Tournament held in Bolzano, Italy. Contributed photo.

Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia, will begin their eight-day tour by flying to Munich on Aug. 3. Then they will drive straight to Bolzano for an on-ice practice.

She said before the actual four-day tournament starts the team will be split apart for a multi-national game where players from each country will join together to play an opening match against a similar squad of global all stars.

“It’s actually really cool,” she said. “Last year, we ended up being really good team friends with the Swedes and I know some girls kept in contact with them over the year, (plus) being able to try and communicate with these other girls is pretty cool to watch.”

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give a good show.

“I hope we can all just

Megan’s with the midget AA Panthers, said its tough work getting to know all their teammates with the short amount of time they have together before leaving for Europe, but she noted they do have a 13-hour flight to get acquainted. She said her expected job on the team is to be a good role model for the younger girls while setting up a few goals as well.

Megan, Haley and the rest of the 17-female roster were scouted by Hilworth and team manager Paul Schmidt before being given invitations and all the girls were chosen based on their ability to make a difference in the games along with presenting a good Canadian program to others. Hilworth said both Megan and Haley were picked for their speed on the ice and ability to put pucks in the net when close to the crease.

“They seem to have some chemistry between

some leadership. This year on this team they (are) looked upon as people to put pucks in the back of the net and I think that comes out eventually with leadership and taking the club forward when they need a big goal.

“It’ll be a different kind of competition, so it’ll be exciting for them to see how their skill measures up to other girls from around the world.”

Hilworth acknowledged the team hasn’t had much time to get together beforehand, making it difficult to build a core group, but noted all the girls are highly talented players and should come together quickly. She said a success at the tournament would be just having the players work hard, be humble and enjoy the time overseas.

“The experience is once in a lifetime and I think, for them to be able to put themselves out there, and then take in as

‘Last year, we ended up being really good team friends with the Swedes and I know some girls kept in contact with them over the year, (plus) being able to try and communicate with these other girls is pretty cool to watch.’

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She said this is her first time participating in a competition like this and the nerves are high, but the players are working hard by hitting the gym and the ice regularly on their own. Since there are only two team practices in Edmonton before the trip, the team is putting the work in to make sure they

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Estevan baseball history honoured at Twilite Masters Tournament

By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca

The Estevan Drillers baseball team may have lost 11-4 to the Riverhurst Thumpers in the Twilite Masters Baseball Tournament B final last Saturday at the newly rebuilt Mets Stadium in Woodlawn Regional Park, but the loss doesn’t diminish the success they enjoyed over the weekend.

Lindsay Clark, right fielder for the Drillers, said the support the over-45 ball team received from the eight other participating clubs went a long way to make the whole weekend a victory for the Drillers. He said the renovated facilities at Mets Stadium worked perfectly, the tournament ran on time, the umpiring was top notch and the Drillers got great support from the other teams at the beer gardens after the games, which raised some money to put back towards more work at the park.

“The idea of doing this was to showcase (the rebuilt Mets Stadium) and thank the community who stepped up and helped do that,” said Clark. “Our goal is certainly to tell people a big part of the sports history in Estevan was the Ace Mud Mets team and that diamond. (Now) it’s resurrected and it’ll be there for many years to come.”

To begin the July 24 to 26 tournament the Drillers honoured the late Bryan Gowen, Ray Frehlick and Clark during the opening ceremonies. Frehlick, Clark

Drillers pitcher Gord Husband slides into second base after hitting a drive to the right field fence during the bottom of the fourth inning of Estevan’s game against Riverhurst last Saturday at Mets Stadium.

Estevan Drillers right fielder Lindsay Clark takes a swing during the fifth inning of their B final match against the Riverhurst Thumpers last Saturday at Mets Stadium. and Gowen’s widow Pat all threw out a first pitch last Friday while players from each team stood along the base paths and a large crowd of supporters cheered from the bleachers behind the backstop.

Clark said the Drillers honoured Bryan at the 2010 Twilite Maxi Baseball Tournament when Estevan hosted the event at Mets Stadium, but since they weren’t able to erect a sign in his honour before the field was flooded in 2011 they decided to follow up on that pledge this year. He said Frehlick was celebrated for his dedicated work in the community along with his

role in the original construction of Mets Stadium and his management of the Ace Mud Mets.

Clark was honoured for his many years volunteering with Estevan minor baseball. He has been active in the sport since 1980 by playing and coaching fastball through all levels of the program. Clark said the choice to have him throw out the first pitch came as a complete surprise.

“It’s great and I appreciate them doing that,” he said. “I guess I was more surprised because I really think it should have been about Joe (Lingelbach) and what he did (rebuilding

Former manager of the Ace Mud Mets and original builder of Mets Stadium Ray Frehlick throws out the second of three first pitches last Friday to open the Twilite Masters Baseball Tournament in Estevan.

Mets Stadium), but I’m appreciative of what they did and the things they said and that people appreciate your involvement.”

Clark said the Drillers came in second in the B

division of the tournament, but winning and losing is not a big part of the Twilite Masters Baseball Tournament. He said the players who came to the park for the weekend were there to have

fun, socialize and hit a few line drives.

“The whole thing is about the people and having a good weekend and enjoying something they’ve done their whole lives.”

Twins ousted in provincial round-robin

By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca

The Southeast Legacy midget AAA Twins saw their season come to a close last Saturday after suffering a crushing 16-2 round-robin loss to the Regina Expos

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been great to make it on to the semifinals and give us a shot, which I thought we would have been just fine at.”

The Expos would eventually lose to the Saskatoon Giants in the first semifinal game, which set the Giants up for a gold medal match with the North West Prairie Pirates. The Giants beat the Pirates 5-3 to claim gold at provincials.

Kovach said the Twins season should be considered a success despite the early provincials exit. He said the team has struggled winning

games the past few years and the 13-17 record they enjoyed this year in Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League play is a good stepping stone for the club moving forward.

“Maybe we’ll get more attention from players around the area that actually want to come try out now and we’ll get some more bodies and calibre ball players and continue building on the program,” he said. “I know we can be better than what we’ve done. We’ll just keep getting better and better from here on.”

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Tower Wolves and Chiefs fall at Harbourne Memorial

By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca

The Estevan Tower Wolves senior baseball team’s comeback effort against the Carlyle Cardinals fell short in a tiebreaker game at the Jack Harbourne Memorial Tournament last Sunday at Kenosee Cubs’ Field, while the Cubs comeback stood up in a semifinal victory over the Oxbow Chiefs.

Both teams were vying to make the Saskota Baseball League (SBL) championship final, which was held a day later in Carlyle. The Cardinals took the SBL championship with a 8-2 victory over the Cubs.

Estevan (2-1) found themselves in the tiebreak-

er game against Carlyle after giving up 15 defensive runs allowed in a 7-1 July 24 loss to Oxbow, a 18-8 win a day later over Carlyle and a 14-9 besting of the Lampman Pirates shortly before the tiebreaker match. Since Carlyle (2-1) gave up 22 runs in their three games of pool A play over the three days and Oxbow (2-1) only allowed 12, the game was set between the SBL first ranked Cardinals and fifth-place Tower Wolves.

“They are always one of the best teams in the league,” said Justin Fieber, who pitched seven strong innings in the loss. “They seem to always finish first.

It would have been a huge win.”

Estevan pitcher Justin Fieber delivers a pitch in the top of the fourth inning of the Tower Wolves 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Carlyle Cardinals last Sunday in a tiebreaker game to see who would gain entry into the playoffs.

Down 4-0 heading into the top of the sixth and final inning of the tiebreaker game, the Tower Wolves bats came alive. With the top of the order up to bat, three players reached base on two walks and a drive to right field on Cardinals pitcher Andrew Malone, who was strong throughout the game, setting up a bases-loaded situation with zero outs.

Tower Wolves first baseman Clark Munroe scorched a single to left field scoring two runs to bring Estevan within two before a shot to centre by Fieber would bring two more across the plate and tie the games at fours.

A nail-biter of a bottom of the sixth followed

where Carlyle always seemed to press, but despite having runners on first and second couldn’t bring anyone home. Estevan couldn’t get anything done in the top of the seventh inning, which gave Carlyle another shot at reaching playoff action.

It was “baseball fundamentals,” said Fieber, on Estevan’s problems in the extra inning. “They had good bunts and it’s hard to defend that. Sometimes the baseball gods are in your favour and sometimes they’re not and we flirted with disaster. You do that for too many innings in a row they’re going to get you eventually.”

After the Cardinals and Tower Wolves left the

field, Oxbow (2-1) and Kenosee (2-1) walked on for the first semifinal of the Jack Harbourne Memorial Tournament.

“We played really well,” said Chiefs manager Joe Dixon. “It just didn’t work out in our favour. The guys were hitting well (and) pitching well.

The other team found the holes.”

After storming out to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first, the Chiefs couldn’t seem to get hardly anything past the Cubs defence.

A third inning errant throw by Kenosee catcher Jason Shife on an attempt to nab James Cameron stealing second ended up in centre field allowing Cameron to take third.

Then a throw by Cubs centre fielder Damon Kyle that found its way into the third baseline bleachers gave Cameron the walk home, which proved the only offence the Chiefs would muster for the rest of the game.

The Cubs saved their best inning for the fifth.

The first four batters to walk up to the plate eventually rounded the bases giving the Cubs a 4-3 lead they would hold through the final inning.

“They found holes,” said Dixon. “A few hits fall in. It’s the way baseball works. We played great. I just wish we could have squeezed that last one out there and made it to the final.”

Cubs base runner Jason Shife beats Chiefs pitcher Bryce Burrett to the plate, while catcher Jordan Cooney looks on, to score Kenosee’s second run in the top of the fifth inning of their 4-3 come-from-behind win over Oxbow in the first semi-final game of the 2015 Jack Harbourne Memorial Tournament last Sunday at Kenosee.

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Golfer Wyatt Kasokeo hits his ball out of an 18th hole sand trap last Monday, during the first round of the 104th Saskatchewan Amateur Men’s Championship held at TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club. The biggest amateur golf event in the province attracted 85 golfers who are all trying to place in the top-36 and qualify for Thursday’s final round. Nine of these golfers will also move on to play at the Westin Golf and Country Club in Toronto in two weeks for the national event. For the complete story please see next week’s edition of The Estevan Mercury.

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Library an evolved information hub Local branch part of unique web of access to books, movies and more

By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca

The mention of the word library often conjures images of dusty books and librarians shushing teens nearby, and it’s a misconception that the Estevan Public Library is trying to deviate from.

“We’re trying to challenge that view in the community,” said Victoria Utman, adult program co-ordinator at the Estevan Public Library.

Ulma admits the task is a challenging one, especially when one lives in an age where information can be accessed with a few clicks of a button, or a few swipes on a smartphone.

“There’s a common idea that there’s no need for a library when you have the Internet and new technology,” she said. “Why research something when you can do it on Google?”

It’s a question that’s been brought forth frequently, but it’s one that receives a straightforward answer from Utman.

“We can help you with that research or point you in the direction of good resources, good books or even good movies,” she explained.

The vast collection of DVDs and Blu-Rays might be unfamiliar territory for many people in the community, Utman said, adding the same can be said for audio books.

“Some people don’t even know what audio books are,” she said.

Audio books, which are audio recordings of novels to be listened to at your own pace, are a popular item among the regulars who visit the library and use its services. Utman said the library has a strong group of regular visitors, but new ones are always welcome.

“We’re a community institution … everything we have to offer is free,” she said. “You just need a library card.”

On top of being Estevan’s central core for accessing information and various forms of media, Utman said the Estevan library,

which is one of 47 branches in the Southeast Regional Library system and only the second city branch in the region that covers the southeast all the way to Fort Qu’appellee, can actually access the entire database that connects all the libraries across Saskatchewan. That means any book, movie or audio book that for whatever reason cannot be found in Estevan one day, could likely make its way down to the local branch on another. In addition, all library material can be returned anywhere in the province.

“We have one of the largest library systems in the world,” she said. “A lot of other libraries are restricted to their own regions when it comes to accessing materials outside of their branch.”

Programs designed for people of all ages are a point of emphasis for the Southeast Regional Library system, and the library in Estevan has several that

Books, for children and adults, are still a core component of the library in Estevan. play Magic: The Gathering, which is arguably the most popular trading card game in the world, and so he decided to participate in the program and test the waters. He quickly realized

now attract a wide range of people and personalities.

From new releases, to adult fiction and graphic novels, literally anyone at any age will find something enjoyable to read.

‘We have one of the largest library systems in the world...a lot of other libraries are restricted to their own regions when it comes to accessing materials outside of their branch.’

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residents have been participating in for years. Existing programs are always accepting feedback in order to improve or evolve, while new ones are implemented frequently to attract a new crowd.

Aubrey Agarand is a young man who’s been involved with the library’s weekly Magic: The Gathering and Role Playing Game programs, both of which are relatively recent additions to the library’s regular list of programs. Agarand said he was originally looking for an opportunity to

he had entered a positive atmosphere that garner to a diverse group of people.

“For me, it’s more about the social aspect,” he said. “The idle chit chat while the games are going on … they’re good people who are fun to be around which is why I keep coming back.”

However, even with the vast amount of additional materials one can now find at the library, books are still what keep the engine running. Utman noted the types of books at the library have expanded greatly and

“We try and provide it all, but books are still a big part of this place,” she said.

U l t i m a t e l y, U t man said she hopes everyone in Estevan eventually finds a reason to access the library’s resources.

“We all have very big dreams for what the library can be in this community, and it’s going to be one library card at a time … we want everyone in Estevan to have a library card and to access our resources because we want to be the centre of this community.”

New food pavilion added to Agribition C a n a d i a n We s t e r n Agribitiion (CWA) announced last week it is expanding its programming format to include a new food pavilion.

The new component is expected to attract new visitors and improve the overall shopping experience shared

by CWA’s already active 125,000 annual visitors.

The Food Pavilion, presented by the Mosaic Company, will feature a variety of exhibits including food products, kitchen products, workshops, cooking demonstrations, As Seen on TV products and food sampling.

“In recent years, CWA has become increasingly festive. The growth in our consumer shopping area has paved the way for the show to highlight the entire food story,” said CWA president, Stewart Stone. “We have all the best cattle here as well as exceptional grain and other livestock contributors. Creating a venue to highlight and market food

from the prairies is a natural progression.”

“Food security is at the heart of what we do.

So, we are excited to be part of Agribition as the title sponsor of its new Food Pavilion,” said Sarah Fedorchuk, senior director of public affairs for the Mosaic Company. “This unique guest experience will showcase the critical role agriculture plays in the global food story as our industries work together to help feed the world’s growing population.”

“General consumer awareness about food and food products continues to grow. This new pavilion is a great way to allow for dialogue between producers and consumers,” said Stone.

“We hope to see the venue visited by families from both city and country.”

The pavilion will be launched on Nov. 23, as part of the CWA’s lineup. The CWA is scheduled to run from Nov. 23 to 28.

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Bridge winners were: 1st – Helen Parish 2nd – Jake Fichter 3rd – Bernie Collins

EPS plan open house The Estevan Police Service is planning an open house event in and around the police station on Aug. 15, the same day as the community’s popular Beach Bash.

Police Chief Paul Ladouceur said the two events are meant to complement each other and the open house is part of the EPS community outreach program to help the general public better understand the role the police play in the community.

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“We’re putting a lot of work into making this a nice event because the community needs to realize this is their service, not ours,” said Ladouceur.

Visit this weekend’s edition of Lifestyles to learn more about the EPS open house schedule and features.

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John Allan Wilgenbusch July 4, 2015 John Allan Wilgenbusch, late of Halbr ite, passed away July 4, 2015 at the age of 61 years after a 4 year battle with cancer. John wa s b o r n i n M i d a l e Au gust 20, 1953 and raised on the family farm south of Halbrite. He attended school i n H a l b r i te a n d fi n i s h e d his high school in Midale.

It was there he met his future wife, Brenda McGregor.

J o h n a tte n d e d t h e U n i versity in Saskatoon until he heard of some farm land for sale. He purchased the farm that he has operated for 42 years. John and Brenda were married in 1974.

Always involved in sports, John played and coached hockey and baseball at all age groups even before his own children were involved.

I n 19 7 9 , s o n Co l i n wa s born, followed by Conrad in 1983 and Craig in 1986.

He was always their first coach and their biggest supporter, his motto was “if a job was worth doing, you do it to the best of your ability”. Because John had been i nvo lve d w i t h c a tt l e h i s whole life and a former 4-H member, it was only natural the boys were also involved. He was Cymri 4-H leader for over 10 year and also served on the local rink board for many years organizing many hockey tour naments, ball tournaments and fund raisers. Suppor ting your local community was important to John.The drought and grasshopper years in the 1980’s changed life on the farm and in order to support his growing family John went to work full time for Saskatchewan Crop Insurance, he worked for them for 10 years.

John loved the work and the people he met but hated being away all day from his farm. The choice had to be made - sell the cattle and continue working away or quit the job and expand the cattle herd and try to stay on the farm.

The decision was easy for him, and he expanded the cattle herd and spent more time at home w i t h h i s b oys . T h i s l e d to the eventual creation of Wi l g e n bu s c h C h a ro l a i s , the pure bred Charolais cattle operation that has b e e n t h e fo c a l p o i n t o f his life for 27 years. John was happiest when talking to other breeders about their latest calf crop

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or showing people through the bull pen for the upcoming bull sale. John served on the Saskatchewan Charolais Association for many years and then the Canadian National Charolais Association until the past year when his health declined.

During this time John and Brenda travelled to many countries around the world looking at and promoting the Charolais breed. Because of his outg o i n g p e rs o n a l i t y, J o h n made many friends worldwide. His love of sports led to a life-long love of the Roughriders and the Blue Jays and at one bull sale in Ontario, the bonus was a Blue Jays baseball game. The cows took a back seat to the excitement of going to the Jays game. BSE, in 2003, was a huge hit to the cattle industry and at that time John and Mike Guest decided the time was right for a meat processing plant to help local r a n c h e rs g e t a fa i r re turn for some of their animals. Western Prime Meats was star ted and John worked there for over 2 years to help get it off the ground but then it was back to his own cows.

That year John also decided that to sell his own breeding bulls more efficiently he needed his own bull sale. The 12th annual bull sale was held this past April. In 2006, Weste r n Pr i m e w a s a w a r d ed a Weybex award for business of the year. That same year John and Brenda were awarded the Golden Sheaf award by the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce for excellence in farming achievement. John’s latest pass i o n wa s h i s gra n d c h i l dren. The past 3-4 years have been the most painful for him but also the most exciting. It didn’t matter how bad a day he was having, when those grandchildren showed up it was time to have fun. Have a play fight, read a book, share some ice cream or have a snooze with grandpa in his chair!

John was predeceased by his parents, Henr y and Kay Wilgenbusch, sister, Rita Casey and mothe r- i n - l a w M a r v e l M c Gregor. He will lovingly be remembered by his wife, Brenda Wilgenbusch; son, Colin (Ashlee) Wilgenbu s c h a n d t h e i r fa m i ly, Ca s h , Ca r te r a n d Ca l ly ; son, Conrad (Er ica) Wilgenbusch and their family, Rhea and Turner; son, Craig (Tricia) Wilgenbusch; father-in-law, Keith McGregor; sisters, Rosella (Jim) McGrane and family and Marilyn (David) Elliott and family; brother, Daniel (Robbie) Wilgenbusch and family; b r o t h e r s - i n - l a w, R o b i n (Robin) Casey and Ross (Karen) McGregor and sister-in-law Car la (Tom) Mesic; as well as 15 nieces and nephews and many close friends. A Mass o f C h r i s t i a n B u r i a l wa s celebrated on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic C h u rc h , Wey bu r n , S a s k a t c h e w a n w i t h Fa t h e r Gerry Bauche celebratin g.

Interment at Halbrite Cem e t e r y, H a l b r i t e , S a s katchewan. Donations in memor y of John may be made to STARS Air Ambulance. Condolencesces may be left at:www.fletche r f u n e r a l c h a p e l . c o m A rrangements entrusted toFletcher Funeral ChapelWeybur n, Saskatchewan306-842-5432

Several thefts kept the Estevan Police Service busy throughout the week.

Police called to thefts and impaired drivers The Estevan Police Service (EPS) and Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s assistance with a recent theft.

Sometime between July 18 and 23, a white enclosed 2007 Pacesetter Trailer was stolen from the Ridge Trailer park in south Estevan.

If anyone has any information regarding this or any other crime, they are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or the EPS at 306-634-4767.

Estevan Police Service members were advised during the July 21 day shift that a fishing rod was stolen from the back of a truck.

Some change was also taken from the truck’s cab.

Police were then called to a parking lot, as a woman was seen staggering around.

She was picked up and held until she could be released to a person she knew.

Members were called to a parking lot during the July 22 night shift, as a cab driver was being harassed after picking up a fare from

the golf course. Two patrons pulled the head rests from the cab’s seats and threw them out the window.

Charges are pending. Alcohol was a factor.

Also during the night, an intoxicated man was picked up and spent the night in cells, as he had no one sober to take care of him.

Police were called to a domestic dispute in a trailer park during the July 23 night shift. The common law couple were separated and the man was taken to a friend’s place for the night.

Alcohol was a factor.

A 30-year-old man was stopped for a traffic violation. During the traffic stop, police noticed the odour of fresh marijuana coming from his vehicle. The man was told he was under arrest for possession of marijuana. He then locked his vehicle, rolled up his windows and refused to exit the vehicle. Police ordered the man out of the vehicle, and after several minutes, he surrendered. A small

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Diane Fonstad 1944 - 2015 Diane Mildred Fonstad (neeHauglum) was bor n on May 24, 1944 and died where she was born, in Midale, Saskatchewan on July 13, 2015 at the young age of 71 years.

Diane was predeceased by her parents, Isaac and Mildred Hauglum.

D i a n e’s m e m o r y w i l l be cherished by her daughter and son-inlaw, Connie and Doug Moberg and her granddaughter Trinity

Maser. She will also be missed by her siblings, Barbara (Ken) Swenson, Valerie Perreault and Roger Hauglum, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service to honour Diane’s life was held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Midale on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Funeral Celebrant Carmella Mack officiating. A private family burial took place at Westphalia Cemetery.

Memorial Donations would be gratefully accepted for the Mainprize Manor, Box 239, Midale, SK, S0C 1S0 or STARS Air Ambulance, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M7.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Thank You Diane’s family would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone for the calls, food, flowers, cards, memorial donations, Midale First Responders and STARS for their efforts, Carmella Mack for officiating the memorial service and Hall Funeral Services for their assistance.

amount of marijuana was located in the vehicle. He was charged with possession of marijuana under 30 grams and for obstruction/ resisting arrest.

A 39-year-old woman was reported to police as being highly intoxicated in a downtown Estevan store.

Police located the woman driving away from the business. She was detained and police gave her the standardized field sobriety tests. The woman failed the tests and was arrested for impaired driving. After further investigation, she was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle by drugs.

Police received a report of a man wearing a bandana who was causing a disturbance at a salon. The male was later located and arrested for being intoxicated in public. The matter remains under investigation.

Police responded to three separate domestic disturbances during the July 25 night shift. No criminal acts were committed. Police were able to mediate resolutions in all three instances.

A 29-year-old woman was stopped for her driving actions during the early morning hours of July 26. She refused to provide a breath sample for an approved screening device. She was arrested and lodged in cells. She was also charged with impaired driving and refusing to provide a sample of breath.

Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near McDonalds after observing suspicious driving action.

The 23-year-old driver had been consuming alcohol.

He refused to provide a sample into an approved screening device and was arrested and lodged in cells.

A 22-year-old male was arrested and charged with impaired driving, after police observed several traffic violations in the downtown area.

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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. 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.

St. Giles

Anglican Church

Parish of Estevan

317-12th Avenue

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

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Careers WW1519

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

At The Library...

Programs are FREE!

Children’s Programs - Free!

Cool Kid Concoction-Ice Cream In a Bag: Wednesday, July 29 @ 2:00 pm. All ages welcome.

Ages 6 & under require adult helper.

Teen Programs – Free!

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+.

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

Estevan Mercury

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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

Visit us on the Web: estevanmercury.ca

www.estevanmercury.ca

July 29, 2015 B15

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year anniVersary celeBration

Sunday Family Fun Day Starts with Brunch 10am - 2pm or end with Turkey Dinner 5pm - 9pm

every There’s New Appetizers Mussels, Corn Fritters, Sliders and more..

Don’t worry we still have YORKIES.

1/2 Price Wine is Joining Wing Wednesday Wine Wednesday for some, Wing Wednesday for others.

THE LUCKY ONES ENJOY BOTH.

Sangria Lovin’ Saturdays White or Red By the Pitcher or the Glass

is invited

enjoy our new appetizers entrees Drink specials

only

3995

$

1 appy, 1 Dessert 2 Drinks, 4 entrees

Enjoy all of this

On Our PatiO

Only family friendly patio in Estevan Bring the kids!

Half Price Burgers on Saturday Elvis Burger Hangover Burger Peanut Butter Burger Try it! You’ll love ‘em

Eleven24 Social House

eleven24SH

Downtown Estevan • 306.634.2220 • www.towercafe.ca

B16 July 29, 2015

Estevan Mercury

Pleasantdale Bungalow 1546 Dieppe Cres

Corner Lot Bungalow

1884 Wellock Road

$489,900

$474,900

1793 sq.ft.

5 bedroom 3 bathroom

1358 sq. ft.

4 bedroom 3 bathroom

MLS®#541667

MLS®#526871

Rental Properties 634 5th StReet $340,000

730 5tH StReet $480,000

MLS# 525229

MLS# 525226

Trojan Bi-level

465 Petterson Drive

Bungalow With Pool

375 Henry Street

$459,900

$434,900

1284 sq. ft.

5 bedroom 3 bathroom

1237 sq. ft.

4 bedroom 3 bathroom

709 SPeNCeR StReet, CaRNDUFF

$540,000

1038 ValleY StReet $544,000

MLS#526907

MLS®#525964

Central Two Storey

Central Bi-level

Hillcrest Bungalow

Westview 1 3/4 Storey

1426 Second Street

MLS®#537509

Central Bungalow

$359,900

1978 sq. ft.

4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom

1151 sq.ft.

4 bedroom 2 bathroom

MLS®#535941

MLS®#534876

Central Two Storey

$329,900

1183 sq. ft.

4 bedroom 3 bathroom

1824 sq. ft.

4 bedroom 2 bathroom

MLS®#539041

MLS®#537260

Valleyview Bungalow

1025 Valley Street

$289,900

$284,900

992 sq.ft.

4 bedroom 2 bathroom

988 sq. ft.

4 bedroom 1 bathroom

MLS®#528219

MLS®#531717

1402 Second Street

Central Bungalow

MLS# 525227

MLS# 526905

802 FIRSt StReet $581,000

1038 1St StReet $859,900

1030 Third Street

$349,900

413 1st Street

1455 NICHolSoN RoaD $ 579,900

429 Third Street

$419,900

706 14th Avenue

601 tHIRD StReet $546,000

MLS# 526913

301 3rd Street

$269,900

$225,000

3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 1203 sq. ft.

1232 sq. ft.

3 bedroom 2 bathroom

MLS# 526914

MLS#525299

1537 1St StReet $803,900

1 WooDeND PlaCe $663,000

MLS# 525222

MLS# 525223

Commercial Properties 1231 4tH StReet

Frank’s on 4th • 1227 4th St

MLS# 534738

MLS# 534737

199,900

$

$

53 DeVoNIaN StReet

722 FIFtH StReet

MLS# 526904

MLS# 526908

MLS®#535237

Eastend Townhouse

#2 - 702 Fourth Street

MLS®# 537102

$209,900

16 West Valley Mobile Home Pk

1068 sq.ft.

2 bedroom 2 bathroom

1520 sq. ft.

3 bedroom 2 bathroom

Eastend Mobile

Rm of Cymri

MLS®# 506987

Midale Bungalow

$539,900

Midale 3 level split

Middle Mobile

Acreage North of Midale

$495,000

1613 sq.ft.

4 bedroom 3 bathroom

1440 sq. ft.

4 bedroom 2 bathroom

MLS®#540285

MLS®#528842

315 Tisdale Street

Bienfait bi-level

245 Main Street

$339,900

$305,000

1591 sq.ft.

5 bedroom 2 bathroom

1228 sq.ft.

4 bedroom 2 bathroom

MLS®#539597

MLS®#517391

415 Church Hill Street

Bienfait Bungalow

It takes more than a sign

I believe that in today’s market there must be a strong balance between effective pricing and marketing, both traditional and new.

That’s why if you choose me you will have a comprehensive pricing and marketing plan that includes: • Proven strategies used to price and sell your property • Professional photographs • Professional video tours • Drone tours and photos • Social media based marketing including Facebook,Twitter and YouTube • Exposure on REALTOR.ca, joshleblanc.ca and many other syndication sites such as Kijiji, Ovlix, etc.

314 Main Street

912 sq. ft.

2 bedroom 1 bathroom

1520 sq.ft.

3 bedroom 2 bathroom

MLS®#537045

MLS®#539871

Great 60x130 lot with 2 large shops.

Downtown Lampman $69,900 MLS®#541711

855,000

$179,900

$259,900

Lampman Lot

1,280,000

$

$

$135,000

MLS®#531980

Macoun Bilevel

250,000

Bienfait Lots

Don’t miss the opportunity to own a new lot in Bienfait located close to the new proposed community pool and park.

JoshLeBlanc RealtoR®

306-421-6778