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Four candidates disclose their plans By Sam Macdonald smacdonald@estevanmercury.ca
Candidates running in the provincial election put forward their political philosophies and priorities at the Estevan branch of the Royal Canadian Legion last Thursday. The Estevan Chamber of Commerce Election 2016 All Candidates Forum featured the presence of four candidates: Lori Carr, running for the Saskatchewan Party; Cameron Robock, running as an independent candidate; Progressive Conservative candidate Paul Carroll; and NDP candidate Tina Vuckovic. Candidates laid out the framework of their campaigns to the audience by answering a series of questions prepared by the Chamber of Commerce and spontaneous questions from guests, during the two-hour forum. Carr described her role in the community, saying she has raised a family, worked in financial planning, served on city council and many boards and committees in the constituency over the years. She stated that those things provide a good background to be a voice for Estevan. She said that the Sask. Party has acted on the priorities of the people of Saskatchewan, and maintains a strong financial background. “I want to become a part of that team, and work on continuing to move Saskatchewan forward,” said Carr. Carr said one of the most important factors to improving life for Saskatchewan residents is to strengthen the education system, “better preparing (youth) for the real world.” Carr proposed that high school students be required to take a personal finance course in high school, and that the graduate retention program be enhanced to encourage more
Candidates present at last week’s All Candidates Forum included the Sask. Party’s Lori Carr (left), independent candidate Cameron Robock, PC candidate Paul Carroll and Tina Vuckovic, who was representing the NDP. people to stay and work in Saskatchewan. Robock asserted that he sees a climate of change beginning to occur in Saskatchewan. He said he has been door-knocking in many small communities, and wants to do something about the high costs of living and the need for better services. Robock described education, health care, and infrastructure, such as that of Highway 6 and Hwy. 39, as lacking and in need of more financial support – something he said he’ll work to obtain, if elected. Robock said he wants to see infrastructure projects kept in the hands of Saskatchewan businesses, rather than being outsourced. Later, in response to a question from a guest about what he’d do about declining funding going to Saskatchewan universities, Robock proposed an overhaul of the educa-
tion system and the manner by which scholarships, bursaries and other forms of financial support are distributed in the province, so that free post-secondary education could be available in Saskatchewan. “We deserve better. Change is necessary because of bad choices, from smart meters to not helping the lives of the elderly …all through bad choices,” said Robock. “Together, we can do this. The time has come for change and I’m ready for that change.” Carroll spoke of how running a local business for 15 years has allowed him to learn how to manage finances responsibly, and said “I want to make it clear that I’m not running against Brad Wall. I’m running against these folks here. They are my opposition.” Carroll described water and transporta-
tion as important local needs. He stated that, “water and transportation are both essential elements for agriculture, while deeply important for various oil processes and recreation.” Carroll noted that the RaffertyAlameda dam was an accomplishment of the Progressive Conservative government, and has “unlimited potential.” He said he would work to enhance shortline railways, and get more goods onto the railway, rather than the roads in the region. Vuckovic emphasized the need for major improvements to the economy of Saskatchewan, particularly in health care and education. She referenced how unaffordable post-secondary education is becoming, and how “underfunded and under-resourced” Candidates ⇢ A2
Officer pulls woman from smoke-filled apartment By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
A member of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) is being hailed as a hero, but for him, it was just part of a day’s work. Cst. Landon Polk pulled a 69-year-old woman from a smoke-filled apartment at Trinity Tower on March 14. Polk was working at a hit-and-run clinic hosted by the EPS and Saskatchewan General Insurance (SGI) at the SGI claims centre on Fifth Street when police and other first responders were notified of the alarm call at Trinity Tower. He promptly headed to the building, which is just a few blocks away. “When I arrived, I was met by a female outside,” Polk recalled in an interview with the Mercury. The woman he encountered told Polk there was an unresponsive woman on the sixth floor of the tower. “I went to the trunk of my police ve-
hicle and grabbed our fire extinguisher,” said Polk. “I ran up the six flights of stairs and found her room, where the smoke was coming out of. “I forced my way into the apartment and found the elderly female unconscious on the floor. I tried to wake her by giving a sternal rub, which is pressing on her breast bone with your fingers, trying to get her to wake up.” She wasn’t reviving, so Polk picked her up, took her outside the apartment and placed her in the elevator with another elderly female. From there, paramedics tended to the elderly woman. “I went back into the apartment to make sure nobody else was in there,“ said Polk. “Once the apartment was cleared, I just stayed outside, making sure nobody else entered the apartment.” He also opened the windows of the apartment to help rid the apartment of the smoke. Meanwhile, Estevan Fire Rescue Services members were able to clear the building of smoke and determined that no hot spots remained.
The fire department further examined the scene and determined the source to be cooking. The woman was treated on scene by firefighters and Estevan Emergency Medical Services personnel, and then she was transported to hospital for further examination. She remained in hospital for several days. Polk visited the woman while she was still in the hospital. His visit came a few days after the incident, and she was in much better condition than she was after the incident. “She actually offered to take my wife and me out for supper once she gets a little bit better,” Polk said. Chief ⇢ A2
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Members of Estevan Fire Rescue had to suppress an electrical fire burning in a residence on the 1400 block of Second Street through an access hatch near the roof, early last week. Sam Macdonald photo
Estevan Fire Rescue douses house fire By Sam Macdonald smacdonald@estevanmercury.ca
Members of Estevan Fire Rescue responded to what was reported as a small electrical fire in the attic of a residence on the 1400 block of Second Street, early last week. Estevan fire chief Dale Feser said the fire they arrived to find was “quite a bit more than the small fire the paging system had alluded to.” After members did an assessment of the fire, it was determined to be in full burn and contained in the attic space. Trucks arrived on the scene to suppress the fire shortly after the assessment was complete. Feser said dealing with the fire was a challenge for members because of the difficulty they had in trying to access it. Members needed to use an external access hatch to be able to contain the fire. This entailed members climbing onto a lower portion of the
roof and directing streams of water into the attic. “It provided a bit of difficulty for us because it’s always tough when (the fire is in) an attic. Attic access from within the house is not easy in a lot of cases, because they’re typically too undersized for a fire fighter in full gear, with breathing apparatus,” said Feser. “That’s why we went looking for alternatives from the exterior, to try and get suppression streams in there.” Feser noted another concern was the potential that the fire compromised the structure, something that, fortunately, didn’t happen in this case. Fire fighterss took about half an hour to completely suppress the fire. “Afterwards, they went into a mode called ‘salvage, overhaul and search for extension,’” said Feser. “We wanted to make sure the fire was out and that we were extinguishing any hot spots. We looked in certain areas to see if there was any further
charring from the area of the origin of the fire.” Feser said the house was salvageable and that the structure was saved from any major damage. He noted the homeowners are working with their insurance company to see what needs to be replaced and repaired. Feser acknowledged the help of the Estevan Police Service for blocking off the street while members worked on the fire, and the assistance of the city for bringing barriers to block off the street. He also thanked residents for recognizing that the road was blocked off and work was being done in the area. “We enlisted the aid of the Red Cross, as well, to assist the homeowners,” said Feser. “They were displaced for a couple of nights, so the Red Cross provided them with housing by the way of a hotel, and kept them fed for a couple of days until their insurance kicked in.”
Correction In the March 17 edition of the Mercury, a story ran on Cameron Robock being dropped by the New Democratic Party as their
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A1 ⇠ education is, with school divisions “being told to make do with less money.” Vuckovic recommended the province hire more teachers to create smaller classroom sizes, and proposed a $1,000 yearly scholarship and the conversion of student loans to grants to help remove barriers to education and training. “I was raised to fight for everything I believe in, and everything I love. I love this province and I believe in this province. I know we can be so much more than we are today,” said Vuckovic. “We want to build a fairer, stronger Saskatchewan.” Vuckovic also criticized the Sask. Party for lagging, inefficient health-care and senior care systems, and said that after 10 months, the Sask. Party has still yet to truly step forward and help with the economic crash that hit Estevan particularly hard. She added that the NPD supports the oilpatch and the families who depend on those who work in the oilpatch. Candidates were challenged by questions for which they weren’t prepared, by a number of guests, later in the evening. While all candidates declared they support pipelines, their answers differed on other issues. Vuckovic defended her party’s stance on the Boundary Dam Power station, responding to a guest who works in the coal industry, who asked about the NDP’s strong criticism of the Boundary Dam carbon capture facility. Vuckovic stated that nobody in the industry’s concerns will be left hanging or “thrown under the bus,” if she is elected. One guest asked what candidates would
do to improve the quality of water, citing boil water orders in several communities in the area. Carroll said water plants need to work together to provide service to distant communities like Midale and Lampman, and Vuckovic said the NDP will be gathering the necessary information on water quality to assist communities in need. Carr said water is a municipal issue, and noted that the Sask. Party would help communities in need get funding through the Building Canada Fund. “We’re not a third world country,” said Robock. “Water quality affects health-care and long-term quality of life. It’s vital for everything, it’s vital for our children, and it just needs to be done.” When candidates were asked what they’d do about the downloading of expenses from the federal and provincial level onto municipalities, Robock said consultations with municipalities to find out what they need are necessary. Carroll suggested implementing a municipal grant program and Vuckovic recommended reviewing and budgeting more money, where it’s needed, in the case of each municipality. Carr said the Sask. Party has been using revenue sharing between the province and municipalities to deal with the issue, a process based on sales tax the province receives. Liberal candidate Karkabatov and Green Party candidate Branden Schick were not present at the forum. The Saskatchewan provincial election is April 4.
A1 ⇠ Polk brushed aside the claims that he did something special, and said he was just doing his job. “I think anybody would have done what I did,” said Polk. “It wasn’t anything crazy, at least I don’t think it was.” A situation like the one he encountered isn’t part of the training he received at police college in Regina, but he had to do whatever it took to make sure everyone was safe. There was a risk, entering a situation like that, but he had to do what was necessary. He didn’t suffer any smoke inhalation during the rescue. Polk said it was fortunate that he was able to respond so quickly. He knew that due to his proximity to the scene, he would likely be the first on the scene. Police Chief Paul Ladouceur said the people of Estevan should be proud of its police officers. And when an employee does something truly extraordinary, they deserve recognition, particularly when it comes to the possibility of saving a life. In a situation like that, Ladouceur believes it’s fair to call them a hero. “I’m a little bit biased, because I think police officers in general are very heroic in the profession that they choose and the work that they do in our communities throughout this country day in and day out,” said Ladouceur. “While he says he’s just doing his job, and it’s part of what he’s paid to do, certainly I think the community needs to know about
this action on behalf of this officer, and I think he deserves a … response from our community.” Ladouceur has seen other officers save lives and act bravely during his policing career. He has seen first responders pull people from burning vehicles and frigid waters, and he’s seen people rescue children who weren’t breathing. “It’s a tough line, because police are paid to do a job, and they’re expected to do a job, and that’s what the public pays us for is to get ourselves in harm’s way when needed, and to do what we need to do to make sure our communities are safe,” said Ladouceur. In recent months, Ladouceur noted officers have responded well to numerous potentially adverse situations. “On a daily basis, these members are doing outstanding things, and I don’t think nearly enough are recognized for some of the acts that they do,” said Ladouceur. Polk is a young member who has been part of the EPS for only four years, but the chief noted Polk didn’t hesitate about doing the right thing. This isn’t the first time a member of the EPS has been credited for life-saving actions. In May 2012, Constable Steven Enns helped a family of four escape from their burning home in the 1200 block of Sixth Street. Enns has since been recognized with numerous life-saving awards and commendations.
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Anti-racism day observed in Energy City It was anti-racism day on March 21, both in Saskatchewan and internationally and the Southeast Newcomers Services team said they were behind the march against racism concept and the theme for this year that proclaimed “the only thing to be separated by colour is laundry.” Eradicating outright racism in a community is the goal, said Jhaldair Roye, information services adviser for Southeast Newcomers Services (SNS), who pointed to the December 2015 racially motivated incident on an Estevan street that ultimately led to a court appearance by one local resident, as an example there was probably still some work to do. “We just urge our fellow citizens to get behind the message because racism is still an issue in our community it seems,” said Roye. Anti-Racism Day first came to light in 1966 through the United Nations in recognition of ongoing struggles in South Africa at the time. Canada’s national campaign was officially launched in 1989. “It starts from within,” said Roye. If people observe others displaying signs of racism, in action or verbally, it’s a good time to discard the ‘bystander’ label and step out and step up. “If we are the example for the kids, and they see us doing nothing, then they
Southeast Newcomers Services representatives are pictured with the anti-racism laundry posters and samples as part of the international campaign. From the left: Jhaldair Roye, Oksana Makovych and Elaine Popova. Photo by Norm Park will accept that as acceptable,” he said. Stepping out of our comfort zones is sometimes necessary and important if local citizens are going to work against intolerance. Roye said timing and budget considerations didn’t allow the local SNS from launching a more major event to observe the day, but they did respond through social media and a video was posted on their Facebook site to promote the day. “We need to recognize it (racism) when it happens, and reject it and then push the positive message forward, because
it’s definitely a minority in our community who have prejudices against races. They don’t represent the true feeling of our community, but, still, it happens and some of it doesn’t get reported or acknowledged because there is also a respect for privacy. So, unless the victims decide to go public, some of the racism incidents happen without a positive reaction. Those who have experienced racism know we will be beside them and stand against racism,” said Roye. “We know racism is born from a belief that one race is somehow supe-
rior or inferior to another which is absolutely false. As humans we are equal and should be treated as such. As a country we believe it’s important to address and fight racism in whatever form it’s manifested in. Even though we are aware the fight against racism is a continuous process, we choose to highlight our stand on that day due to the fact it was International AntiRacism Day. I want to use this as an opportunity to get behind the message of racism to recognize it and reject it.” He said an important aspect of eliminating rac-
ism is for parents and schools to place greater emphasis on the idea that it is alright to be different and to accept diversity since that leads to a stronger community and country. Workshops that focus on developing harmonious relationships with the community will be planned this spring. “Southeast Saskatchewan has grown a lot in population, and we cater to all walks of life now. We are a melting pot and we want all to feel comfortable here because after a year or two, the newcomer is accepting this area, this
city, this country as their home,” he added. He said newcomers are displaying courage all the time as they enter into entirely new lifestyles, cultures and educational systems, with many of them learning a new language in the process. “Canada has a reputation as being a warm and welcoming country, so it would be nice for newcomers to get what they’re promised,” Roye said, adding that it sometimes comes by showing a little strength and encouragement toward those who are learning to become local and Canadian citizens.
Key workshops and group sessions offered by Envision this spring A new round of workshops is being scheduled by Envision Counselling and Support Centre as this southeast Saskatchewan service group heads into a new spring schedule. Workshops will focus on improving relationships by increasing assertiveness and boundary-setting skills. The evening workshops are aimed at adults who wish to focus on emotional well-being and finding new tools to improve relationships. “It takes courage for someone to sign up, but once you start attending, the results are immediate. People who attend these workshops are able to
implement these tools right away in their everyday life,” said Christa Daku, executive director of Envision. She added that participants in previous workshops left feeling better about their lives and with plans to make improvements. “It opened my eyes to more positive ways to achieve assertiveness,” said one participant who wished to remain anonymous. “I learned that I am important and my health and well-being matter,” said another who also wished to remain anonymous. The workshops will run for six weeks on Monday evenings, starting on April 4
from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. The workshops are open to both men and women over the age of 18 and there is no cost to participants. In addition to the workshops, Envision is offering a Women’s Empowerment Group, for women over 18, who have experienced childhood sexual abuse. This gathering will provide a safe place to come and have their voice heard. The group will provide a nurturing and supportive environment to explore topics such as triggers, self-care, flashbacks, ground techniques and resiliency, among other things. The group sessions will be held on Tuesdays for 10 weeks starting April
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The Grade 8 English class at Sacred Heart School/École Sacré Coeur is a finalist for a national competition. Submitted photo.
Local school a finalist in national Solve for Tomorrow competition The Grade 8 class at Sacred Heart School/École Sacré Coeur is one of 11 finalists in the national Samsung Solve for Tomorrow (SFT) competition. And now they’re looking for the public’s support to win the contest. The students devised a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) solution that will contribute to cleaner coal emissions in the community while decreasing pollution in the air. They drew on the carbon capture and storage project at the Boundary Dam Power Station, which is the first of its kind in the world. “We did research and interviews with the plant manager and a plant chemist,” stated the video. The students then created their own carbon dioxide (CO2) filter from every-
day items. “Our experiment tested two solids and two liquids to see how well they filtered CO2,” the video said. “We found out, after the four materials, that the charcoal and salt water worked the best.” Then they looked at the social responsibility element of their submission, and decided on steps they could take at the local level to reduce vehicle emissions. They changed the sign in front of the school to state it is an “idle free zone,” and reminded the public that as they reduce emissions, they reduce their environmental footprint. They also provided information in the school newsletter, and presented statistics and facts on vehicle idling to parents, staff, principal April Hilstrom, retiring MLA Doreen Eagles and Mayor
Roy Ludwig. “The mayor even entered our idlefree zone info bit into the city website,” said the video. Students have learned the value of getting informed, and they vow to inform others and make changes. The video notes that Estevan was built on the discovery and extraction of natural resources such as oil, gas and coal, and the city has two man-made dams and power plants that are nearby, but the emissions lead to higher asthma rates and a larger carbon footprint. Thanks to their efforts, Sacred Heart was chosen as a finalist for the Samsung SFT competition, and the school will receive $20,000 in Samsung classroom technology upgrades. Sacred Heart and the other 10 schools
are now involved in a national online vote. The 11 national finalists were judged from a pool of 55 semi-finalists, each of whom created a short video documenting their school’s STEM solution for a local community issue. People can support Sacred Heart by going to www.solvefortomorrow.ca and voting for the school. The deadline to vote is April 18. Two grand prizes will be awarded, one to the top national vote-getter and the other to the judges` top pick. The grand prize packages include additional Samsung technology and a STEM experience at their school with Mitchell Moffitt and Gregory Brown, who created the YouTube channel AsapSCIENCE. The grand prize winners will be announced April 25.
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Busy Meet With vendor tables that sold out and a large crowd of guests, the Estevan Antique Auto Club’s swap meet on Saturday was a bustling affair. Vendors from Estevan and the surrounding area sold a miscellany of things from car parts and agricultural tools to antiques and china. Sam Macdonald photo
Kallis granted release Evan Kallis, 25, was released on an undertaking that he abide by conditions, at show-cause hearing, at the March 21 regular sitting of the Estevan court. Senior Crown prosecutor Mitchell Miller said Kallis’ bail report gave strength to the case of consenting to his release. The conditions Kallis was ordered to adhere to included that he appear before court, provide his address and abide by a 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. curfew. Judge Lane Wiegers also ordered that Kallis not have any contact with Dakota Jaworski or Ashley Glydon, and not attend the Royal Heights Esso service station, as part of the conditions. Jaworski and Glydon were arrested with Kallis, following an armed robbery on March 13, at the Royal Heights Esso. Wiegers strongly recommended that Kallis follow his conditions carefully. Wiegers added that the severity of the charges against Kallis, and the accused’s criminal record are serious enough, that any breach of conditions would result in severe legal consequences and a lengthy sentence. The matter was subsequently adjourned until April 11.
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Keeping it real It’s best to be at least slightly aware of local and provincial issues if you intend to vote on April 4. If you weren’t aware of the upcoming provincial general election by this time, then it’s probably best that you don’t vote. That sounds counterproductive to the usual messages put forth from those who are in the front lines of defending democracy, but in some cases, ignorance should not be rewarded with the right to cast a ballot based on hearsay or other sources of bad information. Those who diligently work away at attracting these ill-advised potential voters into the folds of the different parties, refer to them as “low information voters.” This is a polite way of saying, know-next-to-nothing-aboutthe-issues, voter. Unfortunately, there are a lot of them, and we fear their numbers are growing. How this can happen in the online world is fairly easy to grasp since a goodly portion of the so-called information being emitted, is nonsensical stuff dressed up as news. In many online postings, the reader will come across prejudiced opinions, disguised in unconfirmed statistics. Naturally, freedom of expression is a base for democracy, in fact, we’re doing
Prairie Perspective MURRAY MANDRYK Murray Mandryk is a political columnist with the Leader Post
Future employers need to know the candidates Maybe it’s only right we are now taking a hard look at the personal lives of those seeking public office on April 4. Think of an election as a job interview. Whether you are a new candidate for the job, or an old one, your potential employer has a right to ask you some pretty personal questions. He may even examine your Facebook posts. So why shouldn’t those applying for the job of representing us not have the same kind of scrutiny? Much of the first week of the 2016 provincial election campaign was taken up by such examination of what candidates did in the past and what they most recently posted online. The first consequence was NDP leader Cam Broten dumping four candidates: Clayton Wilson, Saskatoon Northwest; Mark Jeworski, Weyburn-Big Muddy; Terry Bell,
that right here in this editorial. It’s a right we hold dear. But attempting to pass off opinions as facts, or skewing facts to make a point, or eliciting an online report without having done any research, is not playing by the rules. Saskatchewan’s political parties are going to great lengths to spread correct information about their respective platforms and while they might play some games regarding financial costs regarding certain platforms, we’re made aware of their directions and what they stand for on vital issues. Naturally, we make the case for newspapers as still being the best source of verifiable news. They are also a great source for opinions, which are designated as such, not disguised as news. We will leave the speculative rumour-mill wanderings to the bloggers, tweeters and Facebookers who are allowed to “make stuff up,” if they wish, since they require no filters and generally aren’t held accountable. However, potential candidates in Saskatchewan (and elsewhere) have discovered that what they’ve posted online in the past with no recourse, often comes back to kick them when they decide they want to pursue a job of representing the masses as their public
spokesperson and servant. The prospective employer, on occasion, might kick back. All of a sudden, accountability counts. Mainstream journalists/reporters in the traditional media, however, need to be accountable. They can’t always be free of bias, but they seek to represent all sides on issues of importance, knowing that what is posted, can be found years later with ink on paper or a sound track and postings from the past. Reporters are trained to inquire, cast a light on the questions and report what was said and what was going on around them. They find out how it’s going to be done, or how it is being done and will question the wisdom of the decisions and the action plans, because that’s the job. It’s called reporting and it’s work and just like other real jobs, some can do it more effectively and efficiently than others. The traditional media, which includes your newspaper, sheds a light where it needs to be directed and without it, democracy takes a big step backward. Ask anybody who lives in a country where press freedom is not found, and there are many of them, about their quality of life. Then think about the “low information” voter.
Regina Walsh Acres; and Cameron Robock, Estevan. As of this writing, it was not known what Bell and Robock said on social media because their accounts were taken down before anyone else could see them. What we did see from Wilson and especially Jeworski was crude. Crude enough that an adult man should be embarrassed by it. Of course, there is no law prohibiting you from saying or doing stupid things or running for office if you do. But, it’s also important to understand that none of these men are being prohibited from running for office, just prohibited from running for office under the NDP banner. The four were quickly replaced by: Dennel Pickering (Saskatoon Northwest), a Saskatoon care aide; Gloria Patrick (Regina Walsh Acres), a constituency assistant to Trent Wotherspoon and a student working on a degree in social work; Tina Vuckovic (Estevan), a Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority procurement specialist; and Karen Womsbecker (Weyburn-Big Muddy), a registered nurse. It may have been more than a little bit embarrassing to the NDP that their candidatevetting process failed to notice the posts of individual candidates who were either personally crude or in contradiction with party positions. But, as it turns out, most of the ridings (Regina Walsh Acres being the exception) were not thought to be ones in which the NDP had much of a chance of winning, anyway. If the NDP happens to do better than expected, it will be quite likely because the replacement candidates better represent the views and values of the party than the four
that Broten turfed. All political leaders have to make such determinations about who is or isn’t suited to represent their party at one time or another. And, in a very real way, that’s exactly what Premier Brad Wall also did when he decided three current candidates with a history of DUIs (driving under the influence of alcohol) were appropriate Sask. Party candidates. Shellbrook-Rosthern candidate and Advanced Education Minister Scott Moe, had a DUI conviction in 1993 when he was 18 years old. Canora-Pelly candidate Terry Dennis had two DUI convictions, in 1979 and 2001. Saskatoon-University candidate Eric Olauson also had DUI convictions in 1992 and 1993. As it turned out, we also found out that NDP candidates Dwayne Lasas (Meadow Lake) and Lyle Whitefish (Saskatchewan Rivers) also had DUIs. However, both Broten and Wall have decided to keep these candidates on the slate. Many will argue driving drunk is much more egregious than bad form on social media. But, as Wall pointed out, Dennis was elected mayor of Canora four times, Moe was elected after publicly declaring his DUI prior to the 2011 vote and Olauson has been repeatedly elected to Saskatoon council. One suspects that it shows openness and honesty with your future employer may not be such a bad thing. In other words, it’s up to the voters to decide. To properly decide if you are hiring the best person for the job, you are allowed to ask some rather personal questions.
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Letters to the Editor I thought I had a remedy for Comparing private and public our neighbours health care and other costs Norm Park All Things Considered Here is a solution for America’s obsession with guns. Sell all the guns you can folks, put discount prices on them if you wish. Then sell each bullet for $5,000. I must confess, the concept of high-priced ammunition comes from the mind of comedian Chris Rock, but the joke holds some truth … at least on the surface. Actually, with Americans killing one another on a pace that ranks right up there with Syria and Iraq, this might not be such a bad law to pass. Of course, it never will, because America’s political machines are controlled by the National Rifle Association, big banks and big pharma. These people pay good money for their politicians. But putting an unholy price on ammunition would certainly circumvent that Second Amendment stuff about the right to bear arms wouldn’t it? Bear all the arms you want guys, but the bullets are gonna cost ya. No more spraying the theatre or schools with guns equipped with double-capacity ammunition magazines. It’s better if you have to save up for a year to buy a bullet before you go out to destroy the neighbourhood elementary school. You miss with your first (and only) shot, so you go home and wait for the police, who will also be paying $5,000 per bullet, so the chances of them shooting you, who would be bulletless, are remote. Their budget wouldn’t stand for it. Now, I know this idea won’t go down well with the guys and girls who want to bring down that big buck or those snow geese. But they can still go out in camouflage pants and vests and take their photos and drive their ATVs, snowmobiles and tank trucks around the fields. Eventually, the birds and deer will catch on to the fact that these guys are just making a bunch of noise, not killing them, and they’ll become a lot friendlier, so we won’t have to put them in zoos or circuses. Fishing will take on a whole new team of advocates. Ya, I know, stupid idea but I’m just trying to help here. The big flaw though, is that after the American rulemakers injected such a mandate, we’d have to convince the rest of the people in the remainder of the countries in this world, that they, too, needed to increase the price of bullets. We know, they’d dump the rifle thing and immediately turn to missiles and bombs, which would probably cost less and do more damage and we’d be right back at square one, only with even more dangerous weapons. I guess the moral of the story is, those who want to destroy, will destroy and all we can hope to do is try to convince them to keep the damage under control and to stay out of their way until they’re finished. I know that’s not a very good answer for those 30,000 or more people who die by way of guns in America every year. The advocates of the Second Amendment will say that’s the price they’re willing to pay for democracy. The rest of us say … Really dude? Just think, with pricey bullets, the hunters would have to learn how to spear snow geese and in the meantime, those bent on murdering, would find some alternative weapons to wreak their havoc. So I guess I just shot down my argument haven’t I? And pardon the pun. Fire away America, I’ll watch the results on TV if you don’t mind.
The Editor: It seems our Premier Brad Wall believes that private resource investments will benefit some interests in Saskatchewan more than public investments, where benefits could become available to all provincial residents. Examples are: private liquor stores, MRIs, the sale of blood plasma and so on. This appears to be an endeavour to diminish Canada’s public single payer healthcare program. This poses the question … Will private health care programs deliver necessary health care to all Saskatchewan residents at a lessor cost than a publicly funded program?
In 2010, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) compared costs of public versus private electricity. The study involved 34 wealthy OECD countries. They found the private costs for electricity was 23.1 per cent greater than the costs for electricity being delivered by a publicly funded program. In France, the cost of water provided by the private sector was 16.6 per cent higher than water supplied through municipal provision. In 2011, voting in a referendum, 96 per cent of the citizens in Italy indicated they would prefer to have
their water supplied through a public service. Since 1970, the U.S. Institute of Medicine has been a non-profit component of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. The following is the institute’s observation of private US healthcare costs — Thirty cents of every medical dollar goes to unnecessary health care, deceitful paperwork and fraud. The $750 billion in annual waste is more than the Pentagon budget, and more than enough to care for every American who lacks health insurance. Leo Kurbenbach Saskatoon
Borrowing to build or to destroy? The Editor: In a March 18, 2015, press release, the then Sask. Party Finance Minister Ken Krawetz is quoted as saying the government was going to “borrow to build,” referring to the intense capital infrastructure financing plans for the 2015-16 fiscal year. However, given what has transpired over this past year surrounding the Regina Bypass, and the growing scandal surrounding land transactions, I can’t help but ask the question — are they borrowing to build, or borrowing to destroy? Let’s be clear on one thing, they have all but destroyed several long-standing Saskatchewan homesteads, some over a century old, severely and negatively impacted commercial industries that oppose the project, divided farming operations, making it impossible to continue and destroyed the health of many great individuals who have been dealing
with the undue stress of the expropriation process. While some are making more money than any of us would see in a lifetime, others are barely getting enough to replace their homes. While I would love to see the government building more in the name of progress, I don’t see this as progress, only another way to destroy the Saskatchewan that I’ve known and loved since I was a child. Please don’t let the Saskatchewan Party destroy more of our heritage in the name of what they call progress. If we’re going to build, let’s do it with everyone’s well being in mind. In the meantime demand a judicial public inquiry as requested by the RM of Sherwood. Donald Neuls Coppersands, Sask.
NDP bring out more election plans and blast Sask. Party decisions On March 19 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan’s New Democratic Party Leader Cam Broten highlighted a plan to make life more affordable and to put more money in pockets of middle-class families, students and seniors. Broten said, “During years of record resource wealth, Mr. Wall threw away millions on misplaced priorities like Lean, highly paid consultants and his gravy planes. I understand the realities of everyday families and that’s why my plan is based on fairness and making life more affordable,” he told a crowd at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market. The NDP plan, he stated, would include a middle-class tax cut, a reduction in utility costs and an option for seniors to defer property taxes. Broten also said reducing uni-
versity and college tuition fees by $1,000 could be carried out by converting student loans to grants and eliminating interest on existing student loans. The NDP platform included an end to the per-kilometre ambulance fee and expansion of medical care to include mental-health counselling for children and youth. Broten also expressed disappointment with Sask. Party’s reluctance to reveal a cost accounting of the Global Transportation Hub’s land deals, calling them a cover-up. “Brad Wall personally signed an order to blow millions of dollars on a piece of land that was worth a fraction of the price he paid,” said Trent Wotherspoon, also speaking to the issue on the campaign trail last week. “This deal is sketchy, it goes to
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Kiral Murphy and Ray Saliba were among the participants in the inaugural Battle of the Books. Local young people tested their memory of numerous books they’ve read during the inaugural Battle of the Books at Hillcrest School on March 17. The Estevan Area Literacy Group hosted the event. Students were tasked with reading 10 novels, and were asked questions based on the material from those books. The Pleasantdale Book Dogs No. 2 team emerged in top spot, as they picked
up 48 of a possible 67 points. Team members were Raegan Walter, Amanda March, Kennedy Young and Savannah Krupka. Pleasantdale entered four teams for the competition. Teams earned one point if they correctly answered a single-answer question, and they received multiple points if they correctly answered a multipleanswer question. Fifty questions were posed to the students during the two-
Author reading from latest novel tonight Estevan author Rhonda Stock will be reading excerpts from her new novel Sin and Salvation at the Estevan Public Library on March 23. The reading will begin at 6:30 p.m. This is the second book in her Dust and Devils series, and following the reading Stock said she will be available to field questions and discuss the two books with the audience and sign copies of them.
Stock grew up in Assiniboia and currently resides on a ranch near Estevan with her family. She is an engineer, mother and chairwoman of the Estevan and Area Writers’ Group. Stock credits her grandfather for providing the stimulus for researching facts associated with life on the Prairies in the 1930s and she got busy in writing his life story and a family history. This led to her approach to the novels.
Sin and Salvation picks up where Dust and Devils left off, following the main character, Jake Harrow as he struggles to leave the place he calls home to find his father, while being chased by his father’s enemies. His adventure leads him from the back streets of Edmonton to the Vancouver shipyards. More information regarding the event may be obtained by contacting the library at 306-636-1621.
hour competition. Most of the schools participated in the event. Some schools had multiple entries. Several other awards were handed out. Ray Saliba won the award for best individual jersey. The Reading Warriors at Sacred Heart School/École Sacré Coeur had the best team banner. And the Pleasantdale Book Dogs won for best team jerseys.
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Nominations are now being accepted for a number of high-profile sports awards in the city. The Boston Pizza Estevan and District Male and Female Athlete of the Year Awards pay tribute to an individual athlete who has thrived in the past 12 months. Nominations for the Athlete of the Year awards should list athletic achievements from the past year, along with some information on any past athletic success. Nominations can also include efforts to help promote the sport. The Estevan Kinsmen Club Volunteer Coach of the Year Award salutes a coach who has made a difference in the development of players and the growth of a sport. Submissions for the volunteer coach should chronicle the coach’s passion for the sport, with their history, accomplishments and their dedication to developing athletes. Questions can be directed to David Willberg at 306-461-5187, or by email at dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca. Nominations can be sent to that email address, or dropped off at the Estevan Mercury office. The deadline to submit a nomination is April 10. Awards will be handed out during a sponsors’ banquet for the 2016 Crescent Point Energy Western Canada Cup. The banquet is on April 27, and will feature Calgary Flames president Brian Burke as the keynote speaker.
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Splat, Right In The Face Racy Donohoe pies Sheila Dosch in the face as part of a fundraiser at St. Mary’s School. Many students paid a small fee to be able to pie their teacher of choice in the face with a small plate of pudding. The pieings raised a total of $323 in support of the St. Joseph’s Hospital Radiothon. Sam Macdonald photo.
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Skaters of many ages and all skill levels hit the ice at Affinity Place this past Sunday. The skaters were there to put on one final performance for family and friends, as the season winds down, to show what they’ve learned, and what they’ve been practicing, over the past few months. The Estevan Skating Club Carnival’s theme this year was “Feels Like Summer,” a theme many of the younger skaters, adorned in water wings, flower wreaths and other summer paraphernalia embodied on the ice. They performed to the sound of a large, bustling audience, over the course of the afternoon. “We share the accomplishments of the whole community. There are over 100 skaters today, out on the ice,” said Christa Kurtz, a coach with the Estevan Skating Club. “We start with our pre-CanSkate skaters, which are our threeyear olds, and then we have our CanSkaters, our junior
program, our intermediate program and our senior program out on the ice. Our entire club is performing out there today.” Performances varied, from the valiant efforts of the younger skaters to navigate the ice in carefully practiced formations to intricate, fluid and acrobatic performances of the figure skating routines put on by the more advanced club members, all set to a varied soundtrack of everything from pop music hits to familiar family favourites from Disney movies. Kurtz took some time during an intermission, where she was found coordinating and helping out the crowds of young skaters who were eager to get out onto the ice and strut their stuff, to a great deal of pride for everyone in the club. “I’ve seen amazing growth in these girls this year. Not just on the ice, but individual growth, too,” she said. “Skating is something you need to overcome a lot of fears to do. You need to have a lot of positive selftalk to get through and do
it, sometimes.” Kurtz said that seniors skate every day of the week, while younger members skate at least two to three times a week. Many of the skaters on the ice have been long-time members of the club, having started from as young as three years old. While the Carnival means the end of the year for the younger skaters, the seniors will be going on to show what they’ve learned another time, attending a test day in Weyburn, in April. Looking forward to next year, Kurtz said the club will be staying the course. She said that the CanSkate program, in particular, has seen growth since last year, while the intermediate and junior programs have also seen some growth in membership . “I hope our skating club continues to grow, and I hope the community supports us with our CanSkate program. I know we have a lot of senior skaters who have a lot of goals they want to reach throughout the next year. We’re just working toward everyone’s goals.”
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Public school curriculum co-ordinators check in with board members By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca
Board members of the South East Cornerstone Public School Division were brought up-to-date on curriculum research and practices, on March 17, as part of their afternoon general business session. Aaron Hiske, curriculum co-ordinator, and Joanne Jensen, career development counsellor for the school division, provided a half-hour presentation on various aspects of the curriculum development over the past three years that Hiske has been at the helm. Hiske noted how his sector is part of the learning support team with the use of consultants and teachers delivering curriculum items. He said the current focus on Grades 4 to 12 saw them engaged in professional development, budget planning, homeschooling schedules and co-ordination with individual school administrations. Feedback came from the schools, students and parents, he noted. Timetabling, teacher accreditation, resources purchases and prior learning transfers of credits (out of province and/or out of country), all came within the parameters of the curriculum development office, he said. The office even served as the NCAA eligibility centre for student athletes wishing to pursue scholastic and athletic opportunities in the United States by providing transcripts to their profes-
sional learning committees. Teacher support is sought and received through seven curriculum consultants on staff. There are also career and student services counselors, as well as a First Nations transition counsellor in the division. Hiske also spoke on Grades 4 to 8 reading data that had been collected and the development of literacy plans for students in Grades 4 and 5, noting how reading and writing skills testing and development worked hand-in-hand. The co-ordinator stated there was a balanced literacy program coming out next fall for the Grades 6 through 9 while Grades 4 to 12 math and numeracy, “number talks” were moving ahead with 50 teachers in the division sharing resources. “ We ’ r e p r o v i d i n g
are earned and applied. “We also learned that, in some cases, the student had earned enough credits for graduation anyway and didn’t require the additional special project experience credit.” In a familiar vein, he noted how consultants like Cornerstone’s Dan Harden helped students gain apprenticeship credits, which was heavily used during the peak of the oilpatch boom, but now has fewer applicants. Career/workplace credits and scheduling for part-time students was still an ongoing service they provided in the division. It was noted that 22 schools in the division offer high school diplomas and these out-of-school, work experience credit pursuits still required some facetime in the classroom. It was one
screening for all and diagnostics for some,” Hiske said, referring to the more in-depth studies. The board members also heard about how high school credits are earned for job experiences through special project application processes. He said 37 students have applied for some credits using this process and his team is now assessing if and when credits
of the most difficult components to move forward because it entailed working out schedules for class time that would meet the requirements of both school administration and the students. Jensen spoke mainly
of the credit attainment and tracking, using tracking sheets that are used by students, parents and teachers at Weyburn Comprehensive School. The credit count sheet, she said, helped everyone know where they stood with those experiencing greater difficulties being assigned to a Success Class Contract that required attendance in an after school or before school class in whatever subject they are struggling with in the school. “They know where they are on the road to graduation,” said Jensen, referring to the advantages of the tracking and credit count sheets. “That leads to discussions on choices for all students.” Hiske said it is now well-documented that it becomes vital for Grade 10 students to pick up at least eight credits to assure them of an opportunity to graduate within the traditional four-year high school period. Jensen spoke about how students get the opportunity for a 30-day credit recovery in the event they miss assignments or need to rewrite or revise work that had been previously submitted and was found wanting. “Students can work on specific pieces to achieve a credit and more are doing that now. If they didn’t get
Aaron Hiske that 50 per cent or better, they don’t necessarily have to go back through a whole year of that subject again, but rather pick up the area where they fell down,” said Jensen. Hiske and Jensen also talked about dual credit programs with Saskatchewan Polytechnic as well as gaining credits from the Universities of Regina and Saskatchewan for degree courses before they’re finished high school. Hiske said four students had taken advantage of that opportunity for an English 100 course which was done mostly online. They also addressed tuition costs for the students and how that was handled both by the
polytechnic post-secondary schools as well as the universities. They also briefly discussed the ongoing partnership Cornerstone has with Assiniboia College in Brandon, Man., on a dual credit program. That is offered if the student attends that college following high school graduation. There are currently 20 students involved in that option. Hiske also talked about the changes to the assessment reports now being used (report cards) which was the subject of visits with the media last fall and was followed up with three focused sessions on the newer assessment packages and the philosophy behind them.
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Police and SGI team up again to conduct a hit-and-run clinic The Estevan Police Service (EPS) and investigators from Saskatchewan General Insurance (SGI) teamed up for another round of hit-and-run clinics at the SGI claims centre during the March 14 day shift. Vehicles scheduled to attend were examined for further evidence of a hitand-run that was initially reported. Police and SGI also looked for evidence of false claims. Tw o - t h i r d s o f t h e claims were found to be false, while the remaining one-third were legitimate. The public is reminded that making a false report to SGI or the police could result in criminal charges. The partnership between SGI and the police will continue. Police also received a call during the day shift about a theft from a north end grocery store. The suspect was quickly identified and was called to turn herself in. She cooperated with police, visited the police station and returned the property. She was charged with theft and released for court. Officers were called to the Trojan subdivision during the March 14 night shift to check on a 47-year-old man who was prohibited from possessing or consuming intoxi-
cants. He was extremely intoxicated or high when police arrived, and was arrested and lodged cells to be released with new conditions the following day. Members responded to a diesel fuel theft from a business in east Estevan during the March 15 day shift. The matter remains under investigation. Police were also notified of a break-and-enter at a family-owned food business on Kensington Avenue. Sometime during the previous night, culprits gained entry and some Canadian currency was taken. Police are trying to identify a suspect, and are seeking the public’s assistance. Anyone with information can contact the EPS at 306-6344767 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-222-8477. Members were then called to a disturbance in northeast Estevan. The matter was investigated and determined not to be criminal in nature, but an internal investigation is underway by staff at the site. Police arrested an Estevan male who was wanted for a theft from an east Estevan retail business. The theft was reported a couple days earlier. He was taken to court in the afternoon and was re-
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conditions to appear in court on May 16. The other two were brought before a justice of the peace the following day, and released with conditions. Kristofer Donald,
ity in west Estevan. The subjects are believed to have been checking out vehicles. Some personal property was found at one location. Police are attempting to locate the owner, as it is believed the property belongs to one of the suspects. A 59-year-old Estevan male was arrested on outstanding arrest warrants during the March 15 night shift, and held by the Regina Police Service. He was released by a justice of the peace to appear in court in Regina in May. Police responded to a theft report at Walmart. Three Estevan males and a female, between the ages of 18 and 25, stole a 40-inch television. Police arrested the individuals involved a short time later and returned the television to the business. Two of the suspects were released on
24, Corey Johnson, 23, Ronald Coates, 25, and Kaylee Turnbull, 18, are facing charges of theft under $5,000 and breaching their release conditions. Members received a call for medical assistance in the 600 block of Third Street during the May 16 day shift. Police provided assistance to Estevan Emergency Medical Services for a medical emergency. A 25-year-old woman was arrested for impaired driving and driving while over .08 after a traffic stop in northeast Estevan during the March 16 night shift. She was released with a promise to appear in court at a later date. Police were alerted to a motorist who failed to pay for fuel early on during the March 17 day shift. The matter is under investigation. 16033SS3
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Members of the Combined Traffic Service of Saskatchewan and the EPS conducted a check stop in downtown Estevan during the March 17 night shift to look for impaired drivers. No impaired drivers were apprehended at that location. Police did stop a vehicle on King Street near Petterson Drive, and a 72-year-old man was arrested for impaired driving and driving while over .08. He was released to a sober person after breath samples were taken. Police had seen the man a couple of hours prior to this and warned him not to drive. Officers responded to a noise complaint at an apartment in east Estevan. Members entered to check on the well-being of the occupants, as nobody responded or came to the door. They were fine, and warned of the noise bylaw. Police were called to a disturbance in the south end area of the city. Police worked at calming down the situation for the night, and a few people left the area. No further problems were reported, but the matter is under investigation. Members received several complaints during the March 18 day shift of a door-to-door sales company using aggressive sales techniques. The matter is being looked into. Officers responded to a possible break and enter in progress. An investigation revealed a male youth locked himself out of his residence and crawled in through an open window. Police received a call that a man passed out in the front entrance of a residence in the Pleasantdale area during the March 18 night shift. Police arrived and located the Estevan man and arrested him for public intoxication. He was transported to the police station and lodged in cells until sober. He had also been out on conditions and was charged for breaching them. He will
appear in court in May. Members located a male who fell and injured himself in the downtown area. He was brought back to the police station, and was lodged for being intoxicated in public. He was later released to family after sobering up and being checked for injuries. Police also responded to several noise complaints throughout the city. Warnings were issued each time. Members are investigating a theft of fuel from a local business during the March 19 day shift. Businesses are reminded not to accept identification or driver’s licenses in exchange for patrons returning later to pay for items. Officers are assisting the RCMP with an investigation into someone using a forged document. E v a n G a r r o w, a 25-year-old Estevan man, was remanded in custody on charges from the EPS and Estevan RCMP, and appeared in court on March 21. Garrow is facing charges of theft under $5,000 and mischief to EPS property. Police responded to a residence about a noisy party complaint during the March 19 night shift. The homeowner was warned and the party was quieted. Members were then called to a downtown business regarding some unruly customers. Police attended and the patrons were asked to leave by the staff. No other police actions were required. Police were alerted to items stolen from the Civic Auditorium. A folding table was removed from the building by some individuals. The matter is under investigation. Officers received a report during the March 20 day shift of two individuals rummaging through recycle bins at a central Estevan location. They were gone upon police arrival. A fence sustained some minor damage due to a gathering at a neighboring residence. The matter remains under investigation. A suspicious male visited a home in central Estevan and asked the homeowner if he could check the chlorine levels of their water. He didn’t provide a company name or other information and wasn’t allowed inside as a result. Police were called to a business on the city’s east side during the March 20 night shift. A patron left without paying their bill. Police located the 40-year-old male suspect from Estevan, and charged him with fraudulently obtaining beverages. He will appear in court in early May to answer to the charges. Members were also alerted to two separate suspicious vehicles that were in residential areas. Officers attended the area, located both vehicles and checked the occupants. They weren’t causing any problems and were sent on their way.
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Cornerstone board receives financial update Estevan’s two representatives on the South East Cornerstone Public School Division’s board of trustees joined a March financial 17 update session via online audio and visual hookups. Pam Currie and Janet Foord engaged in the board’s businesses decisions and discussions that included a comprehensive financial update by Marilyn Yurkiw from the division’s financial services department. In the early stages of the meeting, chairwoman Audrey Trombley reported the board members had attended public sessions in Pangman and Wapella, the two communities who currently have schools under review. She said a recommendation regarding the status of these schools will be provided in time for the board’s general public meeting in April. In discussing the financial status of the school division, it was confirmed that TD Commercial Bank had submitted the best bid to provide the public division’s banking services for the next five years. The report indicated that three financial services companies had submitted bids for the school division’s banking business.
“It was well worthwhile to issue the tender notice,” said Shelley Toth, the division’s financial services and business manager, commenting on the process. Toth also outlined the school division’s major capital projects moving forward, now that the Weyburn Comprehensive School’s big seven-year rebuild and expansion project was pretty well completed. She said the demolition of the old Weyburn Junior High School facility would be next on the priority list followed by the need to build a new elementary school to replace that city’s aging school facilities. It was noted a renewal or new building is also needed in Carlyle, which would place it third in line on the division’s priority list. Yurkiw’s report on the financial operations indicated that revenues were on target with such items as tuition and transportation being above budget expectations. Savings in travel accounts were noted and instructional expenses were under budget by about $55,000 with all instructional services coming in at $237,000 under budget.
Heating and ventilation systems in the division’s 38 facilities came in over budget by about $30,000, Yurkiw reported, adding that upgrades had been installed in some facilities, including the Estevan Comprehensive School. A truck purchase and some camera purchases were also noted with the truck to be used to bring efficiencies to the school bus fleet, while the cameras will be used as surveillance tools on school buses, as required, to ensure more safety and security. Overall, the division was $423,000 under the $106.8 million budget, the report indicated. Toth provided an insurance report to the board on security analysis regarding compliance, impact on service and impacts on privacy and also noted that a report on crypto virus invasions in the past year had been released. There were 17 incidents when the division’s online security system had been compromised with 16 of those being regarded as minor mishaps, while the one major event had been dealt with quickly and positively with no major disruption to services. She noted the division’s computer-related systems are backed up (stored) daily and tested frequently.
Carbon Cars Janna Friess and Ashley Tedford participated in the carbon car races at the Estevan Comprehensive School on March 17. Students in the Grade 9 practical applied arts class designed and built their own miniature vehicles, and attached a carbon dioxide canister. Then they raced the cars down the hallway of the school’s technical education wing by puncturing the cars’ carbon dioxide cartridges.
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Campaign has produced results By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
The Estevan Police Service (EPS) has released the initial results from its crackdown on texting and driving and other forms of distracted driving. Since the campaign was launched in late February, eight individuals have been charged with using electronic devices while driving. Another motorist has been charged for driving without due care and attention, and two more have been charged with other distracted driving offences. “The campaign is going very well,” police Chief Paul Ladouceur said in an interview with the Mercury. “We think it has generated awareness throughout the community, without a doubt.” The number of people caught isn’t a surprise to the police chief, and he believes
it’s only a fraction of the number of motorists who are guilty of distracted driving. “It’s very difficult, sometimes, to see inside the vehicle, and we can’t do blitzes every day or look for these offences all the time,” said Ladouceur. “Most people, when they’re texting and driving, they have their phone low to their lap, so that they can avoid detection. “And they’re looking around, so once they see that police car anywhere near them, that phone gets dropped to the seat to try to avoid detection.” The police have had spot checks during the past month, with officers doing blitzes to look for distracted drivers. They’ve also had plainclothes officers standing at various intersections, looking for people who are texting and driving. In other instances, they have used an unmarked police SUV to find distracted drivers.
“Then they’re reporting those ahead to members who are in patrol vehicles,” said Ladouceur. “That was very successful as well.” Ladouceur noted that distracted driving, speeding and impaired driving are the biggest sources of dangerous driving in Estevan and in many other cities. “The public can expect to see us constantly battling with those three issues within our community, and constantly using a zero-tolerance approach and a heavyenforcement method when it comes to those three offences, because those are ultimately the ones that result in serious injury or death,” said Ladouceur. The EPS will also continue to employ their current strategies to catch distracted drivers. He believes the campaign posters, enforcement blitzes and media interviews are helping to educate the public about the
dangers of texting while driving, and other forms of distracted driving. They might also use other strategies in the future. The EPS wants to draw the public’s attention to the serious nature of distracted driving, particularly texting while driving. Ladouceur said the goal is not to see how many tickets they can issue; rather, they want to eventually see the day in which they don’t have to issue any tickets. The texting and driving campaign also involves members of the Estevan Fire Rescue Service and Estevan Emergency Medical Services. It was launched on Feb. 19, with a police officer, firefighter and emergency medical technician standing in front of their respective vehicles. The slogan, “Is your life worth a text…don’t text and drive,” emphasizes the serious nature of distracted driving.
B.C. company promoting green refinery project Pacific Future Energy is moving ahead with a proposal that was first brought to light in mid-January and is now receiving additional attention at various governmental levels. Pacific Future’s proposal to build and operate the world’s greenest bitumen-to-
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Farmers’ market revenues increased again in the past year By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
The Estevan Farmers’ Market saw an overall increase in revenues in 2015, as their summer sales were up but their Christmas sales were down. Figures released during the organization’s annual general meeting (AGM) on March 10 show the Farmers’ Market enjoyed $309,761 in sales, which was an increase of $3,614 from 2014. The spring and summer sale revenues were up by about $25,000. Those sales are held from late April to mid-October each year. “I think we, maybe, had a little better weather
this past summer than we had the previous year,” said Pat Thompson, who was last year ’s market manager. “We still seem to have our fair share of windy days and rainy days, but the shoppers still come out no matter what the weather. But not as many of our vendors can come out when the weather isn’t very good.” Their four preChristmas sales suffered a $22,000 decline in revenues. Thompson suspects the local economy was responsible for the decrease. “We’ve also found that there are a lot more trade shows than there used to be, so that pulled some of our vendors and our shoppers away as
Party touts basic change The Saskatchewan Progressive Conservative Party has been clear on their thoughts and plans for the provincial health system right from the first day of the campaign said their leader Rick Swenson. There is a need to bring accountability back to the people, he said. The health budget consumes over 40 per cent of the provincial budget and does not live up to the expectations of Saskatchewan’s citizens, said Swenson. “We have seen our health system become top heavy with non-care giving management who answer to politically-appointed boards rather than the duly elected members of the Legislative Assembly. The PC Party is campaigning vigorously across the province with its policy of removing the 14 health regions and returning to the command and control system with every health dollar scrutinized in the Legislature before it is spent by health management.” Swenson said both the Sask. Party and NDP have jumped on the health-care cost bandwagon in the last few days by announcing policies to cut back on health region management expenditures, but he noted, “they are simply tinkering around the edges of what the real problem is and are trying to placate angry taxpayers their candidates are meeting at the doorsteps. The sad reality is this approach will only result in more cuts to front line staff and further curtailment of surgical wait times.” Swenson said the Sask. Party’s commitment to find $7.5 million in health-care administration savings was a total admission of the
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well,” said Thompson. The farmers’ market will open their season with four weeks of indoor Saturday sales at the Estevan Shoppers Mall, starting on April 23. Their first outdoor sale in the mall’s parking lot will be May 21. The outdoor sales will happen each week until Oct. 8. Their first indoor preChristmas sale at the mall will be Nov. 26, and those will continue weekly on Saturdays until Dec. 17. The Christmas sales are scheduled to begin a week later than they did in 2015, and Thompson is optimis-
tic that adjustment will boost their Christmas revenues. Thompson announced at the AGM that she was stepping down as the market manager. Leona Koslowski, an Estevan resident who started selling at the markets last November, has been hired to replace Thompson. She’ll officially start during the first sale next month. “We’re just in the process of transitioning over right now, and transferring the duties and doing a little bit of training,” said Thompson. Thompson has been
the market manager since the fall of 2012. While it was a part-time job, it did require a lot of time, and she was constantly on call. “Throughout the week, you’re dealing with a lot of calls from vendors enquiring about the markets, and you have people phoning … or sending you a message to see who’s going to be at the market. Or they’re looking for information about certain vendors,” said Thompson. She will remain active with the markets, as she and her husband, Phil, are on the board of directors, and she’ll still attend the
markets. Mary Antonenko will be the board president in 2016. Raelene Fieber is the secretary and Samantha Butler is the treasurer. The remaining board members are Koslowski, Mandi Perry-Zohner, Bonnie Ries, Cheryl Lake and Marlene Salmers. Pat Thompson said the farmers’ market is looking forward to having another good year and being part of the community. She knows a lot of people appreciate the market, and the market’s board appreciates the people who attend throughout the year.
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Green Party would focus on aging population needs The Saskatchewan Green Party said this week their platform heading into the April 4 general provincial election would roll out a strategy to cope with and assist an aging population base. The Real Change strategy they have adopted as their rally point in the campaign would help the province cope with its aging population. Leader Victor Lau said with Baby
Boomers making up 24 per cent of the Saskatchewan population, and that same age cohort retiring in large numbers since 2011, a plan will be needed to ensure there is adequate funding for health-care and public pensions. Lau said time is running out to prepare Saskatchewan people for this demographic tidal wave. “I don’t want to scare people, but the dangers posed by
not being prepared for the consequences of the retiring Baby Boomers, is very real. Without a plan in place, Medicare and income security are at risk.” Lau added that a task force would be launched by the Saskatchewan Green Party government. The task force committee would be required to report after six months with recommendations on how to cope with the demographic tsunami.
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Storm wins SEMHL championship By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca
The Estevan Tarpon Energy peewee Storm won the South East Minor Hockey League (SEMHL) title with a 3-2 doubleovertime victory over the Estevan Tower Wolves at the Civic Auditorium on Sunday. The Storm’s Curtis Phillipchuk scored the winner 2:22 into the fifth period of the tightly played second game of the SEMHL best-of-three championship final. The Storm won the first game 5-2 on March 15 at the Civic Auditorium. “Kaden (Chrest) was going onto an odd man rush and then I came down on the side wing,” said Phillipchuk, noting it was probably the biggest goal he’s ever scored. “He passed it over with a really nice pass and I shot it in for the winning goal.” The Storm got on the board first 2:29 into the opening frame when Clay McKersie poked in a rebound low stick side on Wolves goaltender Tyler Saigeon. Kaleb Bechtold, captain of the Wolves, evened up the score a little over a minute later when he fired a shot from the hashmarks low stick side on Storm goalie Joshua Bittman. The second period was similar to the first as the Wolves mainly controlled the play, with Saigeon standing tall whenever the Storm generated a scoring chance. Trey Wahl put the Wolves up by one about 10 minutes into the second
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The Estevan Tarpon Energy peewee Storm celebrate their SEMHL title at the Civic Auditorium on Sunday. Photo by Jamie Harkins. on a shot from the neutral zone that handcuffed Bittman, but also seemed to wake up the Storm attack. Halfway through the third period, McKersie notched the tying goal on a slapper from the side boards. Both teams engaged in a back-and-forth battle through the remaining 10 minutes of the third and first overtime period with neither able to gain an advantage on their opponent. “We all worked as a team and we all tried our best out there,” said McKersie. “We came out pretty bad in the first and second, but we all played as hard as we could in the third. We tied it up and then we went to OT, the first OT and we couldn’t bury one, so then we all went to the dressing room. We were all
Wolves captain Kaleb Bechtold drives towards the middle of the ice during the third period of their SEMHL championship game against the Storm. Photo by Jamie Harkins. just quiet and prayed and then we went out there, Curtis scored the goal, and that was probably the greatest moment I’ve had in hockey.” The two-game sweep
o f t h e To w e r Wo l v e s capped off an undefeated season for the team. The Storm went 16-0 during the SEMHL regular season before sweeping the Estevan Thunder and Mile-
stone Flyers in the first two rounds of the playoffs. “Really good season,” said Storm coach Blaine Chrest. “That’s pretty special to us and we are pretty happy with that.”
The Estevan midget A Bruins celebrate their SHA provincial championship victory at Melfort’s Northern Lights Palace Arena on Sunday. Submitted photo.
Midget A Bruins capture provincial title By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca
The Estevan midget A Bruins captured the Saskatchewan Hockey Association (SHA) provincial championship with a 4-3 road win over the Melfort Mustangs at the Northern Lights Palace Arena on Sunday. The 4-3 win followed a 7-2 Bruins’ victory over the Mustangs at the Civic Auditorium on Thursday,
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giving the club an 11-5 two-game total-point series win. The Bruins, whose roster includes members of the Moose Mountain Hockey League’s Estevan Bruins and Estevan Tower Wolves, played tight in the opening frame of the second game against the Mustangs, engaged in a wild shootout in the second period and settled back into a defensive focus in the final 20 minutes. Estevan’s Derian Pratt,
Jordan Stein, JD Gervais and Kyle Hertes all found the back of the net during a 10-minute flurry in the second period, while Bruins’ goaltender Zack Miller earned the win between the pipes. Sabe Holzer, head coach of the Bruins, said they got a lot of pucks deep and generated good scoring opportunities in the third period, but weren’t able to bury any of their chances. However, he said the goal
of the final frame was to keep the pressure on the Mustangs and not take any risks considering the cushion they already enjoyed. “I told the kids we’re here to win a hockey game,” said Holzer. “We’re not here to win a series, we’re here to win a hockey game and if we do that the series will look after itself.” The Bruins advanced to the SHA finals by a 10-6 opening-round victory over the Yorkton Terriers and
20-6 second-round win against the Swift Current Wild. Holzer said the secret to their success was getting along well off the ice and coming together with a common goal on it. “They just come and put the effort in,” he said. “You can have all the structure in the world, but if you don’t put the effort into it you’re not going to be successful. They just come (and put the effort in) and they have fun doing it.”
A little adversity is nothing new for the CanElson Drilling Estevan Bruins this season and the confidence gained from these past unfavourable situations is something they’ll be relying on heading into Game 3 against the Nipawin Hawks. The Bruins lost the first two games of their SJHL quarter-final series against the Hawks 2-1 and 4-3 at the Nipawin Centennial Arena on Friday and Saturday. Estevan has the opportunity to even up the SJHL’s fourth and fifth seed matchup at Affinity Place this Tuesday (March 22) and Wednesday. “Both games we came out hard (and) we played our game,” said Bruins right winger Braden Oleksyn. “Both of those games could have gone either way. Us in the room right now, we know we could be up 2-0, just as we are down 2-0. Nothing has changed. We just have to come out and play the same way as we did down there because we played two really good games.” The Bruins fell behind 1-0 a little past halfway into the second period in their first game against the Hawks on a Garrett Dunlop marker, which was followed by a Chase Thidium power-play goal 9:31 into the third. Bruins centre Owen LaClare made the score 2-1 19 seconds later, but that was as close as they would get. Nipawin struck first again the next night on a goal by Jake Gerbner 7:06 in before Bruins defenceman Tyler King lit the lamp on the power play about five minutes later. Hawks centre Patrick Schmelzinger completed the first period scoring at the 18:04 mark. Nipawin’s Blake Fournier scored the sole goal in the second frame while short-handed, but a third-period push by Estevan brought the team back into the game thanks to power-play goals by Oleksyn at the 7:35 mark and Keegan Allison at the halfway point. The Hawks’ Grant Baetsen ended the game 1:56 into overtime. Estevan’s Daniel Wapple stopped 65 of 71 shots at the Centennial Arena, while Nipawin’s Kristian Stead made 59 saves on 63 shots. “Most of their goals were scored off a 200-foot play where it’s coming down to our zone and they were able to score off the rush,” said Bruins head coach and general manager Chris Lewgood. They scored “three goals over the course of the two games where we were in the midst of a change ⇢B5 SJHL
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Team Duce Electric wins season-ending curling event By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca
Team Duce Electric beat the Smoken Rocks 9-3 in six ends to capture the 57th annual Oilfield Technical Society (OTS) Bonspiel A event at the Power Dodge Curling Centre on Saturday, which closes out the 2015-16 curling season in Estevan. Thirty-two teams competed at the March 17-19 OTS Bonspiel, down from the 40 rinks that participated last year, with each having a goal of supporting the Estevan Curling Club instead of just winning the tournament. Team Duce Electric skip Dusty Schneider said competitors such as the BGW rink of Brent Gedak, Jesse Rosengren, Justin Fieber and Evan Wild donate a lot of time and effort to keep the club going for the community and supporting the OTS Bonspiel is one way of doing that. “Even though times are tough, and that’s why the draw is down a bit on teams, guys are still trying the best we can to keep the club going,” said Schneider, a former Estevan resident who travelled from Grand Prairie, Alberta, to take part in the bonspiel. The Smoken Rocks stole a point in the first end of the A final, before Team
Duce Electric, which includes Schneider, Devon Fornwald, Donald Willock and Daryl Duce, took two with the hammer in the second end. The pivotal point of the match came in the third end when Smoken Rocks’ skip Jeremy Mackenzie sent both his shots through the house without taking any Duce Electric rocks with them allowing his opponent to steal three. “It gave us a stronger lead, so we could go on defence and just play the scoreboard,” said Schneider. “The pressure was put back on him because we had the lead, so we could go more on defence (and) more on hitting. We could give up points and still feel confident.” The BGW rink won the B event, while Team Electrogas’s Brent Leptich, Chris Kennedy, Bryan Pratte and Damyen Seeman took the C event and the AECOM Estevan rink of Doug Seymore, Lawrence Hansen, Stephen Krieger and Lloyd East won the D final. Pauline Ziehl Grimsrud, manager of the Estevan Curling Club, said the OTS Bonspiel puts the wraps on a very successful season that included a strong youth program, good turnout at their Curling Day in Saskatchewan events and great support for the Affin-
The Duce Electric rink, with from left, skip Dusty Schneider, third Devon Fornwald, second Donald Willock and lead Daryl Duce, won the OTS Bonspiel A event at the Power Dodge Curling Centre on Saturday. Photo by Jamie Harkins. ity Credit Union/CurlSask Learn to Curl Adult Clinic among other highlights. She said the club will be bringing back the popular World Curling Tour stop in Estevan
next season as well as their regular McComb’s Youth, Roy’s Transmission Open and Corporate Bonspiels.
“We look forward to seeing everybody in the fall,” said Ziehl Grimsrud. “We’re going to look at doing some
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Local rinks medal at provincials By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca
An Estevan Comprehensive School (ECS) rink and one comprised of teens from Estevan and Weyburn both earned a podium finish at the CurlSask U18 Open Provincial Championship this past weekend at the Regina Callie Curling Club. Team Johnson, which includes skip Kyle Johnson, third Rachel Kramer, second Lucas Wallewein and lead Caitlyn Green, went undefeated in the 24-team tournament before losing the championship final 6-5 to Assiniboia’s Team Gronsdahl. Team Ryan, comprised of Weyburn skip Rachel Ryan, third Jaedon Miller, lead Laurel Oberkirsch and Estevan second Jordan Walter, placed third in the competition losing 7-3 to the Gronsdahl rink in the semifinal. “It came to a battle of take-outs,” said Angela Johnson, a curling liaison between ECS and the Estevan Curling Club, about Team Johnson’s final match. “They put one in and we had to take it out. In the end it came up to the last shot. We were sitting three in the house and they just had to take one out and they were able to take the one out, so it ended up being a score of 6-5. They had hammer, so not much we could do about it (except) hope for a miss.” Johnson said the final action of the season for the ECS rink was impressive considering they were competing against the best teams in the province at the tournament. She said they put up scores of 9-5, 6-1, 12-2 and 12-4 before the championship match and actually faced their toughest competition, again against the Gronsdahl rink, in the opening match of the round-robin. “It was tight,” she said. “It came up to the last end. The score was (6-5) going into the last end and we had hammer. They were sitting two and Kyle had to do a takeout for two and he got the takeout and we ended up with three.” Team Ryan coach Wade St. Onge said they fell behind early to Team Gronsdahl in the semifinal and made a good comeback attempt, but their opposition didn’t miss anything in the game. He said they started off the weekend well, earning 9-2 and 6-1 wins in round-robin play, as well as a close 8-6 loss, placing them first in their pool and earning an A-side versus B-side playoff with Team Johnson, a 12-4 loss, to determine who would advance to the final. “From the start of the year, they just as individual curlers each improved so much,” said St. Onge, noting Oberkirsch is the sole graduate from the team this year. “We came together very nicely at the end and we’re happy with our season and our accomplishments.” Johnson said the ECS rink struggled a bit at the beginning of the season, but hit their stride at districts and that carried over to a great performance at the U18 Provincial Curling Championships. She said the two boys on the team will graduate this year and the hope is the girls keep the team’s success going next year.
Estevan Bruins forward Carson Birnie gets off a shot on the Wings net. Photo by Jamie Harkins.
Bruins tie championship series with Wings By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca
The Estevan Carlyle Motor Products atom AA Bruins evened up their best-of-three South East Minor Hockey League (SEMHL) championship series at one game apiece with a hard-fought 3-1 win over the Weyburn Panther Drilling Wings at the Civic Auditorium on Sunday. “Tallan Howie was amazing again,” said Bruins head coach Derek Wilhelm about his last line of defence. “Their goalie played good too. We were just able to squeak two more by him than what they got by us and that was the difference in the game.” After a back-and-forth start that saw Howie stone Weyburn’s Ty Mason with his blocker on a shot from the top of the crease followed by Ryan Hicks sticking out his pad on Bruin Nicolas Hins’ shot from the slot, Estevan’s Ty Hoste potted the first goal 14 minutes in when he backhanded a shot from the bottom of the circle top corner short side. The Bruins’ Carson Birnie made the score 2-0 late in the first on the power play by poking in a rebound from the top of the crease. Wings forward Mason replied six minutes into the second when he skated out front from the back of the net and fired a shot from just above the goal line past Howie.
Bernie answered that marker with his second of the night eight-and-a-half minutes into the middle frame when he picked up the puck in the neutral zone, skated it in down the middle and wristed a shot from the high slot past Hicks. The Bruins then got into penalty trouble late in the second, but the Wings couldn’t capitalize on their chances. The whole Bruins team stepped up defensively in the third battling the Wings hard in their own zone eliminating any finishing opportunities. “Their goalie played well,” said Wings head coach Willy Mason, noting the Bruins have been a tough test for them all season. “They were tight in their zone, lots of loose pucks in front of the net, but we just couldn’t get our sticks
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on them. They outmuscled us and their goalie kept them in the game.” The Bruins and Wings match up in the third and deciding game of the series March 22 at Crescent Point Place. The Wings won the first game 7-3 at home on March 19. Wilhelm said they suffered a bad second period in that first game of the series giving up five goals, but they battled back in the third to make the score a bit more respectable. He said a no-quit attitude is what they’ve strived on all season and that’s what they’ll need again in Game 3. “We haven’t quit all year,” said Wilhelm. “We’ve got to show up and play a full 60 in their barn and hopefully win a championship.”
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Panthers find themselves chasing Wheat Kings
Panther Karli Colpitts and Wheat King Jesse Herner battle for a loose puck in front of Rachel Mitchell’s net. Photo by Jamie Harkins. AA Panthers on their heels at the Civic Auditorium on Friday. After going down 2-0 to Kindersley’s West Central Wheat Kings eight min-
By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca
Two quick goals in the opening 10 minutes put the Estevan PowerTech midget
utes into the first period, the Panthers found themselves chasing the puck the rest of the way in the first game of the Saskatchewan Hockey Association (SHA)
provincial two-game totalpoint championship series. The Panthers lost 3-0 to the Wheat Kings at the Civic Auditorium meaning they have to win by four goals in the second game of the series at the Dodsland Skating Rink on March 22. “We are going to have to get pucks on net,” said Panthers coach Trevor Morrison. “They’ve got a good team. They’ve got a good goalie. We got to put some pucks on net and generate some rebounds and get a couple of ugly goals down low.” The Wheat Kings’ Jessie Herner opening the scoring a little under four minutes in on a shot from the point that tipped off Panthers goaltender Litesha Spittal’s glove and just crossed the
goal line hitting the top of the net past the crossbar. West Central’s Ali Aitken made it 2-0 Wheat Kings around four minutes later when she one-timed a pass out front by Celena Kissick low stick side. The Kindersley team got their third of the night five minutes into the second on a quick snapper from the bottom of the circle after a wide shot hit the end glass and bounced straight to Aitken. “They both played hard,” said Wheat Kings coach Mike Rublee, whose team is gunning for their second straight SHA provincial championship. “We just got some lucky breaks on goals. It was real good. We haven’t played a team quite like that (with) that few skaters
coming that hard who don’t quit. And their goalie played really well.” Morrison said their game plan heading into the Friday contest was to move their feet and play a puck-possession game, but it didn’t seem to work that way. He said they’ll have to play desperate hockey in Dodsland being down three goals while remembering this game is six periods long. “We’re not done,” he said. “We got to play for each other, we got to play for pride and see what happens. We get a bounce and, you never know, things can happen. Hockey is a game of momentum and if you can get it on your side you just ride it and see where it takes you.”
Vipers look to rebound against Comet Fury ture that they want to play against us and the forecheck and the intensity that they bring. We just have to step up.” Both teams came out strong on Thursday with the Comet Fury seeming to take control after a Vipers’ opening rush pinning Estevan in their zone for stretches of play and testing netminder Chloe Sorenson with shots from in close. The Comet Fury got on the board fourand-a-half minutes into the second when Sydney Mercier drove down the wing before firing a shot top corner blocker side on Sorenson. Saskatoon’s Shelby Lacoursiere made the score 2-0 a little over two minutes later when she poked in a rebound, which was followed by a power-play marker by Paris Oleksyn 10:51 into the second. The Vipers pushed back in the third trying desperately to even the score, but couldn’t get one past Comet Fury
By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca
After the first game of the Saskatchewan Hockey Association (SHA) twogame total-point provincial final series, the Estevan Power Dodge peewee A Vipers find themselves in the same situation they were in last year and are counting on a similar result. The Vipers lost 3-0 to the Saskatoon Comet Fury at the Civic Auditorium on Thursday and will need a four-goal win over the Comet Fury at Saskatoon’s Harold Latrace Arena when the teams meet again in Game 2 tonight. Last year in the SHA final, the Vipers fell 4-1 in the first game at Saskatoon before coming back to beat the Comet Fury 8-3 at home in the second. “It’s a two-game total-point series, so now that we’ve seen them once we know what to expect,” said Vipers coach Chad Farr. “We know the struc-
goalie Janae Neufeld. “We were here last year and ended up on the other end of the spectrum,” said Comet Fury coach Jody Baun. “We came in with a little bit of a chip on our shoulder I guess and realized we had to play 60 minutes in order to come out of here with a win.” Farr said they got pinned in their zone at points in the game because their defencemen were throwing the puck up the wall with no wingers awaiting a pass, so if they can shore up that defensive zone breakout they’ll be successful. He said they basically lost one period of hockey in the game and will use a full 60-minute effort in Game 2 to get the comeback. “If we play three periods of hockey we got a chance,” said Farr. “We win each period by one goal and it’s as simple as that. We’re not in a big hole here, so we can do this.”
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Sharks compete at Alberta Open SJHL quarterfinals can go either way Ten members of the Estevan Sharks water polo team were asked to join Team Saskatchewan at the Alberta Open in Calgary from March 17 to 20. These members have shown great determination and growth throughout the season and were an important addition to Team Sask. The Alberta Open is an elite tournament which consists of teams made up of the top players from Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. Players from Estevan competed with Team Sask
The atom girls provincial team with coach Auriel Bill, a former Shark and Team Sask member, after winning the gold medal. Submitted photo. in the atom, bantam and cadet divisions. The atom girls came home with a gold medal after winning all of their games throughout the tournament, the atom boys
secured a bronze medal in a hard-fought overtime victory and the bantam girls won a silver medal thanks to a strong game against Edmonton.
The Sharks final play this season will be in Saskatoon from April 9 to 10 where they will battle it out for the Spring Provincial championships.
Strippers get some Grand Forks’ action Two Estevan Strippers hockey teams travelled to Grand Forks, North Dakota, earlier this month for game-action at the 70-team Baron’s Spectacular Hockey Tournament. The over-40 Strippers lost the A division final in a shootout to the Winnipeg Rock Pile. The Strippers got off to a slow start trailing 3-0 after the first period and 4-1 after two. After bringing the score to 5-2, thanks to markers by Steve Godfrey and Gord Steeves, with ten minutes left in the game, the Strippers turned it on. Brent Gusikoski, Kevin Toombs and Carl McKenzie tied the score 5-5 by the end of the third period, but despite Jody Waloshin holding Winnipeg to one goal in the shootout the team could not light the lamp in the extra frame. In their march to the championship final, the over40 team won their first game with a 13-3 blowout of the Thrift-Shop from Grand Forks. They led 4-1 after the first period and 8-2 after the second. Matt Garagan and Toombs each recorded a hat trick with Garett Fleck and Steeves notching a pair. Singles were scored by McKenzie, Chuck Haines and Wade Young. The second game against the Beno Tigers ended 9-0 for the Strippers who led 4-0 after one period and 6-0 after two. Haines and Steeves led the way with two goals each, while Godfrey, Garagan, Gusikoski, Troy Moroz and Tony Sernick scored singles. That win put the team into the semifinal where they met a much tougher Winnipeg Chicken Hawks team. The score was 1-1 after the first with the Strippers falling behind 3-2 after two. The Strippers came on strong in the third scoring three unanswered goals to win 5-3. Scoring for the Strippers were Garagan with two along with singles from Young, Godfrey and Steeves. The over-55 Strippers team was entered in the over45 division, as it was the oldest division in the tournament.
They lost their first game to the Tevlon Tigers by an 8-5 score. Tevlon took a 4-1 lead after one period and increased it to 5-1 after two. The Strippers won the third period to make the score more respectable with Lyle Odgers leading the way with two goals and Jim Larter, Ron Coulter and Sean Garagan notching singles. The second game saw the Strippers fall 7-3 to Grand Forks ACME. The score was 0-0 after the first, but penalties and a bad second period helped ACME to a 6-0 lead after two. Odgers, Coulter and Dave Kosior scored the Stripper third-period goals. The third game against the Portage Plainsmen was much closer. The Strippers took a 2-1 first-period lead on goals by Coulter and Garagan. Bruce Firth and Tim Bangsund then gave the Strippers a 4-2 lead, but the Plainsmen tied it 4-4 after 40 minutes. Again the Strippers took the lead 5-4 early in the third on a goal by Odgers, but Portage tied the game again at the 10-minute mark. Portage scored the winner on the power play with two minutes remaining. In their fourth game, the Strippers finally hit the win column with a 7-6 victory over the Winnipeg Jackels. They fell behind quickly as Winnipeg opened the game with two quick goals, but the first period ended 3-2 in favour of the Strippers as Odgers, Firth, and Kosior scored. Goals by Odgers and Coulter gave the Strippers a 5-3 lead after two. Odgers notched the hat trick and Firth scored his second to give the Strippers a 7-3 lead early in the third, but the Jackels kept pushing and closed the gap to 7-6 with three minutes left. The Strippers made it interesting by taking a late penalty, but Jeff Anson secured the win with some solid goaltending during the kill. The Strippers 34th Annual Molsons Spring Bust Hockey Tournament will be held April 6 to 10 in Estevan. The tournament has expanded to 40 teams with the addition of two women’s and two over-45 teams.
⇠ B1 and one to do with going from four-on-four hockey to five-on-five hockey. They had the short change and we had the long change and it cost us.” Lewgood said the games were very similar for both teams as each played stingy defence while earning scoring chances on their opponent’s breakdowns. He said they passed up on some opportunities to shoot the puck in prime scoring areas and failed to crash the net hard to cash in on some rebounds in the first game, but did a better job of that in Game 2. The emphasis to simplify their play, shoot from the point and collapse on the net during their power plays made a difference in the second game for the Bruins as they scored on three of their six man advantages as opposed to going 0-6 in Game 1. Lewgood said Nipawin plays aggressive to a point on the outside during their penalty kill and, like facing any kill, if the Bruins get pucks to the net they can break them down and get them running. He said they have to move the puck to get them moving and once they’re out of position, they’ll take the puck to the seams. “We need to just keep doing what we’re doing, keep working hard and just keep playing our game because it’s going to come,” said Oleksyn. “We just got to keep taking shots and pucks are going to go in for us.
We’re confident. We only scored four goals in two games and that’s not like us, but if we keep putting pucks to the net we know we’re going to score a lot of goals. We just got to keep playing like we’re playing and it’s going to come for us.” The Bruins will be without veteran centre Jason Duret, due to a sprained ankle, and high scoring left winger Landon Gross, who is out with a probable back or hip injury suffered in the second game against Nipawin, for games three and four at Affinity Place. Duret is out of the lineup for a couple of weeks, while Gross’ future is uncertain until the injury is diagnosed. Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League Regina Pat Canadians’ defenceman Jake Heerspink has been called up to the Bruins, and played in the second game at Nipawin, but no more call ups have been announced to this point. Lewgood said Heerspink will play as they see fit, but they’ll continue to evaluate and will dress the lineup that best gives them a chance to win. He said sticking to how they’ve played in the first two games against the Hawks is what they really need to even up this series. “The work ethic has been fantastic,” said Lewgood. “We got to continue to play hard and win battles and if we stay the course and play the game we’ve been playing we will win two games here at home.”
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Manitoba singers Martin Finnie and Jody Weger were the entertainment for the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum’s craft beer tasting, last Friday. Finnie and Weger played a number of their own songs along with covers in their distinctive rural acoustic sound. Sam Macdonald photo
Craft Beer Night was a rollicking good time By Sam Macdonald smacdonald@estevanmercury.ca
Last Friday, the festivities at the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum (EAGM), which served as second round to some after St. Patrick’s Day, had everyone in good spirits. A robust crowd attended the EAGM’s craft beer tasting event to sample the beer and enjoy the music. EAGM associate curator David Dyck said there were 62 guests present at the event, and that it sold out far earlier than he expected. “Tickets were only available for a
week. We were actually trying to think of ways to promote it, but we didn’t need to, because it spread by word of mouth,” said Dyck. “A lot of corporate groups bought tickets as gifts for their employees, so there was more demand than we ever expected.” Dyck said he was very satisfied with the outcome of trying the new format, because it encouraged people to visit the gallery in a new way. “It took people to every corner of the exhibitions and was useful in getting people into the space,” he said. “It’s definitely good to see people going through the process of tasting beers and finding the one
they liked. That seemed to warm people up over the evening.” Guests sampled an assortment of beer brought to the EAGM by Regina’s Rebellion Brewery. Later, they sat down to enjoy the idyllic country and bluegrassinspired sounds of Jody Weger and Martin Finnie, who performed live for the rest of the evening. “We don’t do too many shows these days, so it’s a pretty special night. The last time we performed was when we were up in Churchill,” said Weger, during an intermission. “We just kind of take the good ones now. We toured one time, but things are
busier for us these days.” Finnie said he and Weger enjoy performing in places with a strong agricultural and rural community, noting that coming to Estevan was not out of the ordinary for him, a resident of Brandon, Manitoba. “I come from a family farm and Jody’s a farmer. The agricultural community is the heartbeat of the nation, so it makes for a great atmosphere,” said Finnie. “It’s the kind of vibe we try to connect with at home, too. When we put on a show at home, it’s at a community centre. We try to bring together all the little small farming town folks that are back home.”
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Three new exhibits at the EAGM
The Estevan Art Gallery and Museum will host receptions for its three newest exhibits on March 24, starting at 7 p.m. Hearth, which is curated by Winnipeg’s Jenny Western, is in Gallery No. 1. Estevan resident Aaron Salamon’s Power and Beauty is in Gallery No. 2, and Diana Chisholm’s P4973 6Way is in the project space. Hearth features the works of six artists, including North Portal’s Lindsay Arnold. The others are Shannon Gerard, Heather
Goodchild, Kerri-Lynn Reeves, Suzie Smith and Becca Taylor. In her artist’s statement, Western said the name Hearth references the resurgence in popularity for older, craft-based skills. Hearth is a group exhibition that takes the current rise of self-sufficiency and do-it-yourself projects as its starting point. “The definition of a hearth in its plainest terms indicates the floor of a fireplace, but it can also connote a place of creative
centre,” Western said in her statement. As more people create or purchase goods classified as handmade, crafted or do-it-yourself, Western believes a cultural identity is being created. “The six artists of Hearth present six different takes on how ideas around this movement have influenced their creative practices,” she said. Salamon, who is a local artist, has some of his stone sculptures on display for Power and Beauty.
“Stones are majestic,” he said in his artist statement. “My art attempts to focus on presenting the best view of the stone. I love to leave a portion unrefined as a reminder that the rock itself is amazing.” He hopes people will appreciate the natural beauty of the stones he shapes. “Physically hammering away with a chisel distracts the body while relaxing the mind, like meditation,” he said. The forms were chosen from old memories, but also
Sask. Party unveils tax plan The Saskatchewan Party brought their general election platform to the public on May 19, filling in areas that had not been completely addressed earlier and adding new planks to the platform. The party said if they were re-elected, they will allow senior homeowners with household incomes under $70,000 to defer the education portion of their property taxes, beginning in 2017. This measure, they said, is intended to provide lowto-moderate income seniors greater financial flexibility and assist them in staying in their homes longer. It’s estimated that more than 45,000 senior households in the province will be eligible. The deferral will be available each year to seniors owning and
of the tax deferral to ensure that the amount of the tax deferral is recovered once the home has been sold. The party said they expect about 2,500 senior homeowners will take advantage of the new program, resulting in an annual property-tax deferral of about $3.5 million. The party also noted benefits already afforded to seniors through the Seniors Income Plan, which has been tripled to $270 per month and they acknowledged the 120,000 seniors who currently benefit from the Seniors Drug Plan. The Sask. Party said because of past tax reductions for low-income earners, more than 112,000 people, including many seniors, no longer pay any provincial income tax at all.
living in a principal residence with total income of $70,000 or less in the previous taxation year. The owners must have at least 25 per cent equity in the home, and the home must be adequately covered with fire insurance. Those already experiencing property-tax arrears will only be able to begin deferring education property tax once the arrears have been paid. The choice may be made each year whether to defer these taxes or return to paying them. There will be no maximum limit as to how much seniors can choose to defer, and repayment on all or part of the deferral can be made at any time without penalty. The provincial government will establish a lien against the home for the value
standing of boundedness, while provoking a rethink about the space between objects and ideas as an erupting site of transformation.” Chisholm positions her work in the actualized space of three dimensions to explore the possibility of form, and the illusionary space of photography as a document to the historical. Her material concerns range from traditional casting methods, to the low materials of industrial construction, to the craft supplies of domestic production.
60 and Over Club happenings Submitted by Shirley Graham A woman came into the living room and asked her husband, “What are you doing?” “Nothing,” he said. “You did that yesterday,” she responded. “Well, I wasn’t finished,” he replied. My mother taught me about time travel. She would tell me that if I didn’t smarten up, she’d knock me into next week. The men in the club outdid themselves again. The St. Patrick’s Day breakfast was a great success. Everything was very good. We had a small group out for the jam session on March 13. We all had a good time with great music and good food. The next event is on April 10. The bridge winner for the week of March 14 was Doris
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
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March 24 - Maundy Thursday Service with Holy Communion • 7:15 p.m. March 25 - Good Friday Service • 7:15 p.m. March 27 - Easter Sunday Divine Service with Holy Communion • 10:30 a.m.
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what suited the stone. Chisholm is currently the artist in residence with the Estevan Arts Council. Her focus for P4973 6Way is on what she calls the interstitial – the space between one boundary and the next. “The intersection of tangible and intangibility creates both something of substance, yet something undermined by continual flux,” she writes in her statement. “By attempting to materialize the interstitial, I look to challenge my under-
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Heidinger. Helen Parish was second and Margaret Sawyer came third. Edmund Schell was the winner in cribbage. Pat Parent was second and Gary St. Onge was third. “I’ve just been to my husband’s cremation,” said a widow sitting on a plane. “You poor thing,” said the single woman sitting next to her. “I’m so sorry for you.” “He was my fourth husband,” confided the widow. “I’ve cremated them all.” The stranger burst into tears. “Have I said something to upset you?” the widow asked anxiously. “Oh no,” she answered, still sobbing. “But I was thinking about how unjust the world is. I’ve never had one husband, and you’ve had husbands to burn.”
Easter Services Maundy Thursday March 24, 7:00 pm (at Trinity Lutheran)
Good Friday March 25, 10:00 am The Great Vigil (the first service of Easter)
Saturday, March 26, 8:30 pm Easter Day Sunday, March 27, 8:00 am & 10:00 am. All are Welcome
St. Giles Anglican Church 317 - 12th Ave., Estevan, SK. 634-4113
Trinity Lutheran Church E.L.C.I.C.
738 - 2nd Street, Estevan Church Office: (306) 634-5684 Pastor Stewart Miller
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Good Friday Service March 25, 10:30AM Good Friday Morning
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Good Friday - March 25
• Worship Service • 10:00 am • Stations of the Cross • 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Easter Sunday - March 27
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Holy Thursday, March 24, 7:00 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Come, Discover Again What Jesus Has Done For Each of Us! Participating Churches: Estevan Alliance Church Estevan Church of God
Maundy Thursday - March 24
• Worship Service with Communion • 7:00 pm at St.Giles Anglican Church with Trinity Lutheran Church
Salvation Army Church Living Hope Community Church
Good Friday, March 25, 3:00 PM Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
Easter Vigil, March 26, 9:00 PM Resurrection of the Lord
Easter Sunday, March 27, 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM Resurrection of the Lord
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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST SALE OF COMPANY Sale of shares of Alberta incorporated fuel hauling trucking company “Circle Hill Trucking Ltd.” (“the Company”). Company particulars: Delivers to approximately 30 fuel stations in Alberta and British Columbia with deliveries totaling between 120,000,000 to 140,000,000 litres Fuel supply contract from supplier until 2049.
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Students learn about voting Local students are among 20,000 elementary and high school students from across the province who are casting ballots this week in the Student Vote program.
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Ricky Allen 1963 - 2016 Ricky John Allen, late of Estevan, SK passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 at Arcola, SK at the age of 52 years. Ricky will be lovingly remembered by his wife Carol; 3 sons, Tylor (Michelle) Maffenbeier and their daughter Emersyn, Regina, SK, Curtis Allen,Regina, SK and Ryan Maffenbeier and his son Corbin, Regina, SK; parents, Bunty and Audrey Allen, Lyleton, MB; sisters, Charlotte (Ken) Cameron, Pierson, MB and Christine (Norman) Panchyshyn, Campbell River, BC; brother Brent (Sandi) Allen, Shoal Lake, MB; parents- in-law, Wally and Arlene Oppold, Saskatoon, SK; brother- in-law Ken (Ellen) Oppold, White Horse, YK; sister- inlaw, Janet (Paul) Peters, Calgary, AB as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Ricky was predeceased by his sister Louella Gillespie, Pilot Butte, SK. The Memorial Service was held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at St. Paul’s United Church, Estevan, SK at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Heather Sandilands officiating. The lunch reception followed in the church social hall. Memorial donations may be made to the Estevan Elks Club, 428 Souris Avenue S., Estevan, SK, S4A 1C3. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
Young people will participate in a mock vote on March 23 and 24 for candidates running in the provincial election. A total of 336 schools have registered to participate in Student Vote Saskatchewan. There will be at least one school participating in all 61 constituencies. According to the map provided by Student Vote Saskatchewan, Estevan Comprehensive School and all six elementary schools in Estevan are involved. Due to the upcoming spring break, the students are going to the polls this week. It will be the last chance to vote before the provincial election on April 4, which is also the first day back to school after spring break. Students will take on the roles of deputy returning officers and poll clerks, and vote for the official candidates running in their constituency. Their vote follows a series
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of classroom lessons and activities focused on government and elections, including research into the candidates, leaders and party platforms, as well as dialogue with family and friends. Student Vote also enables teachers to bring democracy to the classroom, and empowers students to experience the voting process firsthand and practice the habits of informed and active citizenship. The Student Vote Saskatchewan results will be released once the polls are closed on April 4. Student Vote is the flagship program of CIVIX, which is a non-partisan, national registered charity that builds the skills and habits of citizenship among young Canadians. CIVIX has partnered with Elections Saskatchewan to provide Student Vote free to schools for the 2016 provincial election.
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Outdoor and indoor fun
A number of children bundled up against the cold winds to participate in an Easter egg hunt hosted by the Estevan Humane Society, last Saturday.
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Sarah Reeb & Jake Volk ............................... May 14, 2016 Katherine Chamney & Jordan Kawecki ........ June 18, 2016 Britany Walkom & Chris Maetche ................. June 25, 2016 Lezlie McClelland & Jordan Naka.....................July 2, 2016 Michelle Ghesquire & Chris Walsh ...................July 9, 2016 Tannis Gorman & Arlen Harrison ...................July 16, 2016 Kaitlyn Ward & Dallas McCauley ....................July 16, 2016 Dionne Reed & Branden Barnstable ..............July 30, 2016 Stacey Henderson & Lutos Villanueva ...........July 30, 2016 Jessica Gould & Troy Gorgerat ...................August 6, 2016 Teneille Dzuba & Richard Allen .................August 13, 2016 Tonaya Marr & Scott McGregor.................August 20, 2016 Sarah Riley & Daniel Betnar ............................August 2016 Samantha Leier & Riley Hengen .......... September 3, 2016 Elsha Daneluk & Colby Fessler ............ September 3, 2016 Julie Matte & Riley Greening .............. September 17, 2016 Lindsay Jacob & Matt Stepp ...................... October 1, 2016 Jessi Henderson & Ryan Mittelholtz .................March 2017 Jade Chipley & Ryan Biletsky...........................Spring 2017
Caitlyn Ryckman with the Estevan Humane Society prepares some cotton candy for Tianna Wallman. When the wind and cold temperatures put the damper on the Easter egg hunt that went on outside, Humane Society members invited guests inside for some activities, on Saturday afternoon.
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Battle Of The Books Winners From left, Estevan Area Literacy Group coordinator Kim Marshall presented a trophy to Pleasantdale Book Dogs team No. 2 members Raegan Walter, Amanda March, Kennedy Young and Savannah Krupka, after they won the inaugural Battle of the Books competition. The literacy group hosted the competition on March 17 at Hillcrest School. Students were asked questions based on books they read before the event.
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Faith Lutheran Church Sunday Service 10:30 am Nicholson Centre Pastor Dan Krauss Phone: 306-471-8130 All Are Welcome Faithlc.ca
ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH
Sunday Worship 10:30am Nursery & Children’s Ministries Available Sunday School at 9:30am
Friday Night Youth 7:30 pm (gr 7-12) Children’s Clubs -Wednesdays- 7-8 pm 140 King Street (across from Staples)
306.634.2601
www.estevanalliancechurch.com /estevanalliance
PASTORS: JIM KEDGE & WAYLON KLIX
Trinity Lutheran Church E.L.C.I.C.
Sunday Worship & Sunday School - 10am
738 - 2nd Street, Estevan Church Office: 306-634-5684 E: trinity.luth@sasktel.net Website: www.etlc.ca
THE SALVATION ARMY Estevan Community Church
10:30 a.m. - Sunday Service ALL WELCOME!
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. Evening Worship - Sunday and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
Bible studies on any subject can be arranged at your convenience. Please call us.
GOSPEL CHAPEL ESTEVAN
1202 - 2nd Street Phone: 306-634-3761
“Holding fast the faithful word”
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
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306-634-2885 • 1418 3rd St. Estevan
REAL LIFE
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10:00 am
Followed by coffee time 100 King Street, Estevan, Sask • (306) 634-8133 • livinghope-ca.org
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 130 Souris Ave. N. Reverend Randy Kleemola Phone: 306-634-2024 email: st.peters@sasktel.net
www.stpeterslutheranestevan.com
Wednesday: Club DJ for kids 6:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m. - Bible Study 10:30 a.m. - Divine Service with Holy Communion and Sunday School
An Associated Gospel Church
St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church Corner 12th Avenue & 2nd Street
Phone: 306-634-2190
Fax: 306-634-6845
Pastor: Father Brian Meredith Associate Priest: Father Thuy Nguyen
MASSES: Saturday: 7:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
REAL GOD
Sunday Service at
Sunday:Worship 11:00 a.m. Tuesday: Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m.
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CHURCH OF CHRIST
PASTOR STEWART MILLER
Coffee & Fellowship after Worship
Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School • 11:00 am
Sunday Worship
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His Glory Bible Church
(Light of Life Ministries International) Join us in Glorious Praise and Worship With: Pastors Dr. and Mrs. Jimi Akinsete Where: Westview School 1607 2nd Street, Estevan When: 10am on Sundays Experience Healing, Deliverance and Breakthroughs
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Provincial Liberals release election platform package The Saskatchewan Liberal Party released their 2016 election platform over the past weekend, focusing on a five-point plan to build a strong and diversified economy, they said, while supporting sustainable communities. The party said the platform would make education work for everyone and bring leadership to health-care through the implementation of fair and efficient government. “Saskatchewan Liberals are ready with new ideas and a strong team to bring real leadership and real change to the Saskatchewan legislature on April 4,” said Liberal Leader Darrin Lamoureux.
“This platform document outlines the values we stand for and our ideas to help Saskatchewan reach its full potential. In the legislature, I will lead the fight on these and other important issues. Most importantly, I will listen to the constituents of Regina Pasqua and all Saskatchewan citizens to ensure their voices are heard.” Some of the key platform items include: • An investment in infrastructure initiatives to get Saskatchewan goods and resources to new and existing markets, including a pipeline and rail line to connect with the Port of Churchill.
• A phase out of the temporary foreign workers program and the expansion of the provincial nominee program to fill employment vacancies. • A reinstatement and enhancement of the film employment tax credit and an increase to the minimum wage to $11.75 per hour on July 1, 2016, then to $13 per hour on July 1, 2017. • Raise the basic personal income tax exception to a level equivalent to a full-time minimum wage job, and provide a working tax credit to refund the federal income tax collected on earned income up to the new basic personal amount.
• Offer an income tax rebate to homeowners covering up to 25 per cent of the cost of installing solar or wind generation facilities. Other highlights from the Liberal platform pointed to the support of the public delivery of health care and a limit put on political donations while reducing the size of the provincial legislature to 48 members. Lamoureux indicated he would have more to say on March 22 and 23 regarding the exclusion of the Liberal Party in the leaders’ debate and forum which was being held and broadcast tonight, March 23.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Make a difference everyday with the City of Estevan a vibrant and growing community in Southeast Saskatchewan, with excellent educational, medical and recreational facilities. We have a strong business / industrial sector and are located only 10 minutes north of the U.S. border. The City of Estevan is searching for a talented member to join our team who wants to grow with the organization and community while supporting a customer first approach.
CITY TREASURER
Education • University Degree with Accounting or Finance Major from an accredited post-secondary institution • Valid Class 5 Drivers License Experience and Additional Requirements • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation • Five (5) to Seven (7) years of increasing responsibility in the accounting sector. • Municipal experience would be an asset. • Progressive experience managing and leading people • Strong interpersonal skills with advanced writing and verbal abilities • Skill in operating office equipment and software including financial, office, and data management software. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while exhibiting advanced decision making skills. • Ability to prioritize demands and work independently To thrive in this environment, you will have a desire to make a difference. Be part of our prospering community, and a challenging work environment while still maintaining a strong work life balance. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Invitation to Tender for Broad Leaf Control The City of Estevan, Parks Services Division invites qualified professional services to submit an all found bid for post emergent broad leaf vegetation control services on site specific areas for the 2016 season General Information: Two applications (one spring and one fall) of approximately 60 ha on various types of ground cover (typically parks and green spaces), using manufacturer suggested rates of PAR 111 or municipally approved equivalent, to guarantee an 85% target vegetation efficacy rate. The City may request additional services from the provider depending on tendered submission details to conduct non selective vegetation control on site specific bases of noxious, prohibited or nuisance weeds There is a possibility of an option to renew on the service agreement for up to two additional years upon mutual agreement by both parties at an annual review, post 2016 season. Must have capability to communicate effectively through a digital medium for expedited reporting and response including basic mapping software. Demonstrated equipment, safety program, and insurances to efficiently
and safely implement this type of program under Parks Services direction. Specifics on the proposed treatment areas and tender specifications are available digitally, through the Parks Division, City of Estevan, at Affinity Place. For additional information please contact Rod March, Manager, Open Space, Forestry and Pest Management at (306) 634-1880. The lowest or any tender is not necessarily accepted. Please submit your sealed tender marked “Broad Leaf Control” in writing by 1330 hrs. on Tuesday, April 05th, 2016. Attention: Rod March Parks Services Division 701 Souris Ave. Estevan, SK S4A 2T1
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Good for ten (10) round robin games and three (3) elimination playoff games. Contact the Bruins OFFICE at (306) 634-7730 or Email: bruins cap.estevan.sk.ca PLEASE NOTE TICKETS ARE “ASSIGNED SEATING” AND SEAT RESERVATIONS ARE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS! Tournament passes are good for one game at a time and one admittance at a time. Passes can be shared amongst multiple people but only for admittance to one game at a time.
Public opening of tenders shall take place at 1430 hrs. on Tuesday April 05th, 2016 in the Conference Room Leisure Centre 701 Souris Ave. Estevan, SK S4A 2T1
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
We are currently accepting applications. This is a tremendous opportunity for you to: Earn money for your post-secondary education. Obtain real life working experience and explore career options. Come home or stay home for the summer while working great hours. Work with a talented team that operates, manages, and grows your City. Begin building a career in the Public Sector Public Works – Road Staff Street and sidewalk repairs, crack sealing, asphalt patching and maintenance. Line painting, curbs, signs and cross walks Physical labour and traffic sign repairs. Must be responsible, able to take direction and desire to complete tasks in a timely manner. Public Works – Water & Waste Water Assist in activities involving storm and sewer maintenance. Water valve exercising, hydrant maintenance. Assisting crew with water breaks and repairs. Perform a wide range of physical duties. Parks Staff Assist in green space beautification, playground, park, and sports field operations. Grass cutting and weed whipping. Parks and playground maintenance. Maintain trees, shrubs, and flowering plants. Must enjoy working outdoors. Tourism Booth Operate and maintain the Estevan Visitor Information Centre Book and promote Energy Tours. Promote local attractions and events Tracking and maintaining merchandise levels Resumes will be accepted until the positions are filled. The City of Estevan is proud to offer an excellent salary for summer students. To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to: Aubrey Agarand, Human Resources 1102-4th Street Estevan, SK S4A 0W7 Ph: (306) 634-1841 Fx: (306) 634-9790 apply@estevan.ca Please indicate which position(s) you would prefer and date of availability. This year’s term begins May 2nd and ends September 2nd. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
CITY OF ESTEVAN TENDER The City of Estevan invites tenders to provide “(3) 2016 ¾ ton light trucks Tender” Specifications are available at the Legislative Services Business Division – Main Floor – City Hall. For further information regarding this tender please contact Dale Tannas, Shop Foreman: 634-1831, Fax 634-1828. We are in the market for three (3) ¾ ton trucks at this time. Interested parties are invited to respond
by forwarding sealed envelopes marked “2016 ¾ ton light truck Tender” Mail to the following by 2:30 PM, Tuesday, April 5th, 2016 Legislative Services Business Division Main Floor 1102 4th Street City of Estevan Estevan, SK S4A 0W7 Public opening of tenders shall take place at 2:30 PM, April 5th, 2016 C.S.T, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Estevan, SK Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
CITY OF ESTEVAN TENDER City of Estevan is tendering works that will refurbish the WTP yard piping at the City of Estevan WTP as well as approximately 200 m of a cast iron transmission main as per the specifications laid out in the tender documents available at the MERX or the Sask Tenders Website. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
Public Notice
SUMMER STUDENTS The City of Estevan is looking for energetic, self-motivated, and team focused individuals to join our summer team. Enjoy the summer weather while learning new skills, building relationships, and contributing to a growing, thriving community.
The Council of the City of Estevan pursuant to the Cities Act that the Council of the City of Estevan, gives notice of its intention to amend 96-1489 as hereinafter provided:
City Bylaw 2005-1709 Animal Control Bylaw Reminder: It is the responsibility of the owner or keeper of a dog or cat to remove any defecation that is on private or public property. Persons failing to remove such defecation is subject to a fine under the City of Estevan Bylaw.
City Bylaw 2005-1711 Property Maintenance With the warm weather fast approaching, the City of Estevan would like to remind all residences and businesses in the city to keep their properties free of: Garbage and junk; Household appliances/furniture; Junked vehicles; Excessive growth of weeds, grass, shrubs, trees, etc.; Dangerous or hazardous materials; Pet wastes The Estevan Police Service Bylaw Enforcement Officer will be conducting inspections of properties within the city for the compliance with this Bylaw throughout 2016. Please ensure your property meets the requirements of bylaw 2005-1711. Copies of the bylaw can be obtained upon request at City Hall.
ii) Refrigerators, Freezers, Air-conditioning Units $30.00 per unit k) Mattress or Box spring $10.00
Consideration is being given to amend Schedule A Section 3: b) Vehicles and trailer one (1) tonne and over payload capacity, disposing solid wastes permitted to be disposed of at the landfill site:
The proposed Bylaw 2016-1962 may be inspected by any person in the City Clerk’s Office, on the main level of City Hall, between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm, Monday to Friday. Dated this 15th day of March, 2016
i) all wastes except construction and demolition wastes $46.00 per tonne ii) construction and demolition wastes $46.00 per tonne c) White Metal Goods
Judy Pilloud 1102 4th Street Estevan, SK S4A 0W7