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Two empty grain cars derail west of Estevan Derailment marks Estevan’s second in nine months

By Jordan Baker editor@estevanmercury.ca

On Saturday night, Estevan saw its second train derailment in less than a year.

The derailment on Feb. 28 was minor, consisting of two empty grain cars that banged into each other on the western edge of the city near Sister Roddy Road.

When emergency vehicles from the Estevan RCMP, Estevan Police Service and Estevan Fire Rescue Service arrived on the scene shortly after 9:30, two rail cars were found dislodged with a third car on the verge of derailment.

It was determined there was no spill, and there were no injuries or a blockage of road as a result of the incident.

This latest derailment comes following a larger one in May 2014, when four crude-filled tanker cars leapt the tracks in a central area of Estevan. Shortly after the derailment, it was determined no crude had spilled from the cars.

A subsequent investigation found the cause of that derailment was track subsidence, and repairs were planned for that section of track.

Prior to that, Estevan hadn’t seen a derailment in a decade, when in 2004, a number of cars left the track, an ammonia leak was detected and residences in the area were evacuated.

On Saturday, CP police arrived at the derailment site and are completing an investigation into the incident.

Estevan RCMP received a call to respond to the derailment at 9:41 p.m.

Upon arrival, RCMP Const. Chad Mehl said fire services were already on the scene when they arrived.

“There was a determination there was no spill or contamination of that sort.

It was actually two empty grain cars that collided,” said Mehl.

“There was an initial concern by the fire chief by the way the cars were resting that it was going to cause possibly a third car to derail the way the configuration was. Other than that there was no risk to the general public.”

With the rail cars not blocking any roads, Mehl added that police didn’t need to restrict access to any of the nearest roadways.

RCMP remained at the scene until about 1:45 a.m. in order to maintain scene security. Mehl said there were a number of onlookers, and police stayed to ensure there was no interference with the clean up effort, which wrapped up prior to 2 a.m.

“They had cleared the tracks at that point and CP police arrived as well.”

CP police will be completing the investigation.

Calls to CP Rail were not returned as of press time.

Two empty grain cars collided and were derailed from tracks on the western edge of Estevan near Sister Roddy Road on Saturday night. Nothing was spilled or leaked and there were no injuries as a result of the incident.

Photos courtesy of RCMP Const. Peter Donaldson

Spring sitting in session at Legislature

By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca

All sides were ready to propose and oppose as the spring sitting of the Saskatchewan Legislature began on Monday.

A few days prior to the start of the spring sitting on March 2, however, Doreen

Eagles, Estevan MLA, who entered the last spring sitting of her political career, said she is expecting a lot of discussion surrounding Sask Party’s proposed budget outline for 2015.

“The premier has said that we’re going to come out with a balanced budget, and it’s going to be a very tight

budget,” she said. “There’s been a lot of speculation with the oil prices and what its effect will be on the budget.”

She added senior care and health care will likely draw a lot of attention from the NDP opposition.

Municipalities across the province will have to

wait until the budget is released on March 18 to know what to expect from the province’s revenue sharing model, and Eagles said everyone understood that “everything was on the table.”

In order to make the coming budget work without the oil revenue that was forecasted to be much lower

in 2015, a cut to the one per cent of PST revenue distributed to cities and municipalities previously promised by the Sask. Party government, is a potential scenario cities across the province may have to endure.

“The premier and the minister of government relations said that would be the

last choice that they would ever want to make,” Eagles said.

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“It’s not fair for them to be asked to pay more for the spending priorities that have been misplaced by this government.”

Examples of misplaced resources, Broten said, included the millions of dollars spent on malfunctioning smart meters across the province and the John Black Lean proj-

ect, which he described as “ridiculous,” and noted money should have instead been spent on front line workers.

“This government has had more of a fascination with its pet projects than addressing the needs of patients and residents in Saskatchewan,” Broten said.

Boundary Dam 3, which was retrofitted with carbon capture technology in 2014, will also be a prominent topic over the next several weeks.

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cost of the project in order to give residents a clear picture of its economic impact on the province.

SaskParty pushed forward with the BD3 project in 2011 and after becoming operational in October 2014, has stood alongside SaskPower and praised the project’s success.

“For 1.5 billion bucks it better work. I mean it’s a joke to suggest that this is a crowning achievement because it works,” he said. “When you shell out that kind of money that’s the minimum you’d expect.”

Broten also said he hopes the government addresses the “massive” cut in climate change funding

and puts a greater emphasis on renewable sources.

Eagles said the government has done exactly what the NDP proposed during the last election, and that is build power plants that create smaller carbon footprints.

“When you build it, they’re against it, how do you win with these guys? “ I g u e s s i t ’s t h e NDP’s job to oppose, and they do a lot of opposing but don’t do much proposing,” she said.

She added a lot of unexpected obstacles like asbestos attributed to the greater than expected project cost.

Eagles said coal plays a big part in the province,

specifically in southeast Saskatchewan, and that renewable sources like wind simply wouldn’t sustain the base load power necessary to energize communities and would cost workers in the coal and drilling industries their jobs.

An item Eagles would like to strongly pursue during her final spring sitting is the new nursing home in Estevan. A fundraising campaign raised the $8 million that represents 20 per cent

of the anticipated $40 million it would cost to build a new facility that would meet all provincial regulations.

“I promised the people at the Credit Union in Estevan during the celebration after the goal was reached that I would do whatever I could in terms of lobbying to make it happen,” she said.

The Hearthstone committee reached its $8 million goal for a new nursing home in December 2014.

Man arrested for trafficking Brady Dew, 24, appeared in Estevan provincial court on Monday after his arrest the night before on March 1.

Estevan Police Service members performed a traffic stop on the west side of the city on Highway 39 and seized 60 grams of cocaine and 230 grams of

marijuana.

Dew was arrested and charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking.

The drugs are alleged to have a street value in excess of $11,000.

Dew was released on an undertaking with a 10 p.m. curfew and will appear in court on March 30.

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On the lookout for mussels Concerns rise in southeast Saskatchewan regarding ‘potential problem’

By Jordan Baker editor@estevanmercury.ca

With the spring thaw on the horizon, those sensitive to the delicate ecosystems in our streams and rivers will be on the watch for invasive species that may enter the waterways.

In particular, the concern in southeast Saskatchewan is zebra mussels, which attach themselves to hard surfaces and often use pipes as habitats because of the constant flow of water and food. The colonies can grow to more than 10 cm thick and can end up blocking the pipes where they reside.

And they are slowly making their way closer to Estevan, having been found in Manitoba and North Dakota.

Recently Environment Canada released a risk assessment on reservoirs, and all of the reservoirs in the Upper Souris Watershed area were ranked as high risk. Because of that, Dave Pattyson, Upper Souris Watershed Association co-ordinator, said the watershed wants to keep interest and activity in what he called a big potential problem.

“In the risk assessment, Environment Canada looked at the conditions of the water and also the boat activity in the reservoirs, and where those boats are coming from, because in all likelihood a recreational boat will be the means of (introducing mussels) into a reservoir.”

That boat activity, along with the local reservoirs’ proximity to known infestations, make the local reservoirs particularly vulnerable.

“They’re a species that is fairly elastic in the con-

ditions they can thrive in,” said Pattyson. “They’re literally knocking on our door.”

They look for water with a little salt content and will grow in water temperatures from 10 to 17 C. With the warmer waters of Boundary Dam Reservoir, as a result of the hot water return from Boundary Dam Power Station, Pattyson said an infestation of that reservoir would be a worst-case scenario.

“The reason being is because of the water temperature, the conditions would be quite favourable to rapid growth of the zebra mussels, and in addition to that, zebra mussels like to colonize areas where there is a draw,” he said. “Structures that draw water from a reservoir can be damaged through the growth of zebra mussels.”

O n B o u n d a r y, t h e province has invested a lot into infrastructure with the power station, but the City of Estevan also draws water from Boundary as well.

“There are appropriate conditions in Boundary for mussel growth, and because of the infrastructure into Boundary, there would be high economic impact to an infestation.”

SaskInvasives.ca said blocked pipes can cause serious damage for any system that requires water flow, such as drinking water systems and electrical generating facilities. Retrofitting the systems to control zebra mussel growth could cost taxpayers and industry millions of dollars.

The only real prevention of that scenario is for those who are transferring boats or other equipment from one body of water to local reservoirs, should

‘They’re a species that is fairly elastic in the conditions they can thrive in. They’re literally knocking on our door.’

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Association co-ordinator

thoroughly cleaned them away from the water body.

The USWA is once again co-ordinating its aquatic invasive species program, and in the second year of the program there will be a greater emphasis on monitoring.

“This season, what we will be doing is improving some of the signage that’s installed at the boat launches, and we’re quite hopeful we’ll be able to expand this to a monitoring program as well.”

A monitoring program would mean the installation of a number of substrate monitoring units in place on all of the area reservoirs in the watershed. Monitors would come in the form of “substrate samplers,” said Pattyson, who noted the mechanism is a simple trap the mussels would be able to attach themselves to.

“What we would do is pull those out of the reservoirs on a regular basis and check them for infestation.”

The watershed association would also complete shoreline surveys looking for any evidence of an infestation.

The mussels, which have been found in Lake Manitoba and North Dakota, are the biggest concern of the USWA at the moment. Zebra mussels were introduced to North America in the 1980s, and originated in the Baltic Sea, journeying across the Atlantic Ocean in ships’ bilge water.

The substrate samplers the USWA will install will remain fixed and replaced to the same location following each inspection. That consistency is important in the monitoring process.

“It allows us to go back to the exact same site. That information will be put into an online database, because one of the things we want to track is the negative (samples). Not finding it is a positive,” said Pattyson.

What the Ministry of Environment wants is to track where things are being monitored, and they can then confirm what areas continue to be zebra mussel free.

Pictured is a substrate sampler that was placed in Lake Mead, Nevada for 18 months. The area has been dealing with a large infestation for a number of years.

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The substrate samplers the Upper Souris Watershed Association plans to place in various reservoirs throughout the watershed are simple pipes half filled with concrete, which the zebra mussels attach themselves to. Photo submitted.

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Technology advancements highlighted at public school board meeting

By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca

It was an afternoon of guest presentations at the South East Cornerstone Public School Division regular monthly business meeting on Feb. 26.

A delegation from Arcola School provided a presentation on the school’s guided reading program, complete with young readers who demonstrated their skills. They were followed by presentations from Peggy Lawson, co-ordinator of instructional technology and Brian Belinsky, manager of information systems.

It was interesting to note that with all the discussions swirling around new communication systems and changing technologies, three of the Cornerstone trustees were joining the regular team from warmer vacation spots. Warren Betker, Kevin Keating and Harold Laich were tuned into the meeting via online audio hookups for the presentations and regular business portion.

Lawson’s presentation focused on instructional technology delivered online, usually through the division’s online Cyberstone School system that gives students who have varying needs and demands on their time, an opportunity to gain full high school credits through online courses.

Lawson noted that assessment tools have been developed for the instructors and new software allows for a centralized data base with most of the students having e-textbooks and iPads and an opportunity to share resources from all Cornerstone schools.

The cloud-based software allows students to deliver homework assignments, share notebook messages among themselves and the teachers.

The website was linked last summer, said Lawson and “it’s user friendly, more mobile friendly with an internal staff portal for monthly administration meetings.”

There are currently 764 enrollments in Cyberstone’s 34 courses with 30 students coming from areas outside Cornerstone’s boundaries.

“It’s not for everyone, because it requires discipline so there is a high dropout rate,” said Lawson.

The students may drop out without penalty in the early stages of each program delivery. “None of these are snap courses, or classes that someone might think will be

easy because it’s online. The courses still have to be effective in educational circles.

A person can get a full high school education through Cyberstone, but it’s not easy,” said Lawson. In many instances, the online version is replacing traditional home schooling because it offers a high school diploma at the end, which isn’t the case for the home schooled students.

Lawson added that many students have been able to convey their knowledge in non-traditional ways through videos and other means.

“We have Smart boards in all classes now (traditional and Cyberstone). We’re get-

ting away from Power point presentations and moving into website learning, videos and Prezi with some hands-on projects that allows the student to explore their passion and go beyond expectations.

Lawson said schools such as Pleasantdale and Spruce Ridge in Estevan are tech smart schools along with McLeod and McNaughton Schools in Moosomin.

They have QR codes for the kids and engage in Mystery Skype, Global Read Aloud programs, plus math and science support projects.

“It supplements classroom instruction, they aren’t add-on, extra work loads for

teachers or students, they are aides for teaching the lessons.

In the future there will be such things as virtual reality and 3-D printing projects to check into,” she said.

Belinsky provided the trustees with updated information on the information systems deployed by the division. He said Estevan Comprehensive School and the Estevan alternative school are receiving updates as part of the overall $1.3 million upgrading. Schools are keeping their mobile technology updated as well as desktop.

During the presentation, Belinsky reported that Westview School in Estevan is getting an upgrade in wir-

Arcola School student Maddison Matthews displays her reading skills as part of a presentation that involved South East Cornerstone Public School Division trustees including Estevan school board trustee Pam Currie.

Young readers impress Cornerstone trustees

By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca

A team of 14 young students from Arcola

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The break from the usual “business as usual” routine during their regular monthly public meeting, was welcomed by the trustees who broke off into reading circles with their new-found friends who represented a cross-section of students from Grades 1-3 in the school who are currently involved in the school’s guided reading programs.

Earlier in the afternoon session, Arcola principal Kevin Hengen, assisted by his sister-in-law/ educator Colleen Hengen, took the trustees through a journey of progress in the school’s reading program that began with a new directive established in 2010.

“The kids had just not been doing well. We had work to do to get staff in agreement as to what direction to take and I’ll admit, there were a few arguments and even a few

hurt feelings, but eventually we came together as a team with a common strategy,” said Hengen. The watershed year, or breakthrough term occurred in 2012-13, he said, and since then, it has been an upward trajectory with progress being tracked, especially at the early learning stages.

Colleen Hengen noted the Jolly Phonics teaching aid has been deployed along with other proven aides such as a reading buddies program in the school, home reading projects and smaller sized groupings for instruction that fit the varying levels of expertise.

“We have three teachers on staff who are master teachers in this category, so for a guy like me, who is a science teacher, it was a matter of getting it going and then getting out of the way,” said Kevin Hengen.

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“I heard some wonderfully skilled readers,” said chairwoman Audrey Trombley who huddled with a couple of Arcola students who relayed some storybook tales to her via the old-styled open book.

“The kids we brought you today weren’t necessarily the best readers, but rather just a good sampling of the program and the progress we’ve made in the school because some of them just weren’t reading at all, or reading poorly a year ago and now they are pretty competent,” said the principal.

“The girls I had whisked through their stories and explained some parts to me they thought I might not understand,” said trustee Carol Flynn with a chuckle.

Before they departed, the young readers left the trustees with home made bookmarks that celebrated the joys of reading.

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Healthcare efficiencies reported in Sun Country

By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca

A report on progress being made regarding efficiencies in the delivery of health care in the Sun Country Health Region became part of the agenda on Feb. 25 when the board of directors held their monthly open business session.

The Lean report was delivered by CEO Marga Cugnet in the absence of the Kaizen promotion office manager, Chris McKee. She noted a workshop devoted to developing efficiencies regarding everything from discharges to long-term care and consistent time line management will be conducted at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Estevan from March 23 to 27.

Cugnet also spoke of progress being made on screening patients, bed availability and how many long-term care residents are currently living in care homes that were their second choice, as opposed to their preferential sites.

She also spoke of efficiencies introduced at the hospital laboratory in Weyburn, with references to walking distances, storage and work flow (replication of duties).

Filling out Workers’ Compensation Board forms has been made quicker through electronic filing and eliminating time spent on monthly reports by facility managers. Human resources vice-president Chris Cecchini had noted earlier that time saving has been introduced with the assistance of disability consultants who help with file management, form filing and return-to-work and claim status reports.

He told the Mercury that one of the consultants was already on the Sun Country payroll, while the other had worked with Sun Country previously and was familiar with the processes and personnel as well as the WCB procedures.

Janice Giroux, vicepresident of community health for Sun Country, provided an update on flu

inoculations among staff members, noting that nearly 90 per cent of the staffers had received the flu shot, and there had been no major outbreaks of influenza in any of the healthcare facilities so far this winter.

Staff members who have not been inoculated are required to wear a mask while on the job.

Giroux also noted that efficiencies were incorporated with the administration of the flu shots this year since they were assigned to more people other than public health nurses. This year the roster included doctors, hospitalbased nurses and home care nurses with 15,860 people receiving the shots this year without any major lineups.

She also noted that only 32 per cent of children in the health region received the flu shot this year compared with 40 per cent last year, which she found surprising since the “shot” in question for youngsters is a simple “squirt in the nose.”

The major flu strain confirmed by provincial

laboratories this year was not the one that dominated the flu inoculations schedules, thus it was not as effective with 23 per cent of the recipients still having to battle the flu bug since they contracted the different strain.

On another topical item, she said there had been only one case of measles in the Sun Country region in 2014 and none so far in Saskatchewan in 2015.

There was also information released regarding Sun Country’s preparedness for any signs of Ebola with regards to co-ordination of activities and responsibilities if a case of Ebola was diagnosed in the region. These plans included emergency preparedness and the deployment of a multi-disciplinary team that has been trained and have rehearsed their routines in a table-top exercise that included members of the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses who got involved in the planning and training processes.

Cecchini noted six Sun Country employees had received initial training, and they have since trained 45 others so that all areas in the region are represented with people who have been trained in processes to follow if Ebola surfaces anywhere in southeast Saskatchewan. He said the team training has included six physicians, including one who has worked with Ebola patients in Africa as a volunteer and that 15 more healthcare professionals will be trained, to bring the total to 60 who will be well versed in how to react in the event of an Ebola diagnosis.

“This is tied to what is happening in the rest of the province,” said Giroux. “The fear factor has lessened now because the potential is lowered, but there is still the need to be prepared.”

John Knoch, vicepresident of corporate and finance for Sun Country, said all the supplies and materials required to com-

bat Ebola had been purchased and delivered and were on hand for quick distribution.

Earlier in the meeting, a report was delivered regarding a pilot project at Weyburn General Hospital to reduce inappropriate public visits to the emergency room. The staff and public education campaign is now showing more positive results as the records show a 31 per cent reduction in the number of people using the emergency room for minor health issues that could otherwise be tended to by alternate health providers.

There were updated reports on other target areas that were identified for improvements such as detecting and reporting unsafe situations, leadership development and injury reductions.

In the clinical placement program, it was noted that six registered nurses in training have been assigned to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Estevan and one with public health staff in Estevan.

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Trade corridor importance can’t be ignored One can appreciate the fact our provincial government has recently embarked on what we hope will be a short-lived era of austerity. But, at the same time, we feel Saskatchewan will be ill-served if there isn’t at least one decision-making mind at the table when the Central North American Trade Corridor delegates gather in Bismarck, N.D. on May 18 for a threeday summit.

As we have learned over the past two weeks, this trade corridor concept is one that is very much alive, and its advocates are carefully and realistically pursuing solutions to improve trade among North American partners.

What makes us believe that Saskatchewan deserves a strong mind and voice at this upcoming summit is the fact that there are so many benefits to be gained by the province that to ignore this latest push for international trade would be at our economic, social and academic peril.

The Time to Twin group in southeast Saskatchewan, showed foresight and leadership with their recent unofficial meeting with advocates of the trade corridor in the United States.

Steve Pedersen, one of the trade corridor leaders, is now suggesting that Minot

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

Fire safety must be first priority Before we re-enter the mess that has emerged out of the decision by the Loon Lake fire department to not attend a deadly fire at the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation, let us be clear about a few things.

The fire chief and department clearly had no way of knowing that the lives of two-yearold Harley Cheenanow and 18-month-old Hailey Cheenanow were at risk when it made its decision.

The arrival of the fire truck from the community about 10 km away would likely not have made a difference, anyway. By the time RCMP arrived, the reserve home was so engulfed in flames that saving the children would not have been possible anyway.

Chief Richard Ben of Makwa Sahgaiehcan band was given full and fair warning that fire protection services were being cut off in January over a $3,360.89 bill for services

needs to take interest in the Highway 39 twinning project since upgrading Highway 52 in North Dakota is now becoming a necessity with the expected increase in trade and tourism that will accompany the new provincial expressway in southeast Sask.

It is no secret that commercial truckers prefer the trade corridor that includes these familiar routes through South and North Dakota, into Saskatchewan and on to Edmonton or Calgary.

It is a preferred route because there are no mountain ranges to tackle with their big trucks. When time means cash, the truckers need straight roads, not a lot of hills, and some good pavement, preferably the four-lane variety.

With more four-lane expressways being promised in Saskatchewan, complete with increased speed limits and new quick pass clearances at the international borders available to the more professional drivers, it becomes a no-brainer for a provincial delegate to be there when the bright minds begin to talk about future traffic flows.

Regulations regarding truck weights and lengths are being brought together as another chip in the efficiency game.

The delegates won’t be just talking about trucks and roads either. They’ll dive

into rail and airline connections, too.

But as far as the paved connections are concerned, there is no denying the fact that Saskatchewan has a clear, marked advantage when it comes to linking Mexico and Texas with their Canadian business partners, using a clear trail of accessible roads through Nebraska, Oklahoma and the Dakotas.

We should not lose this advantage to other commercial route advocates who are promoting options further east and west, as preferred routes.

These alternate routes are not as efficient as the central trade corridor can be, but they will become preferred options if we make the mistake of ignoring them and pay only lip service to those who use these international connections on a daily basis.

Those who make it easier to conduct business in Canada will win.

There is one obvious route to pursue with a clear-cut Saskatchewan advantage.

Not to have someone pointing this out in Bismarck on May 18 would be an error.

Our absence and lack of interest would be clearly visible to others who are out to do business.

It’s one minor travel expense our cabinet needs to approve.

that was in arrears. An acknowledgment of this reality can be found in a letter bearing Ben’s signature.

There were funds available from the federal government some – $40,000 – dedicated to paying for exactly these services. While Chief Ben maintains the money was used for preventative fire measures like smoke detectors, the bills had to be paid to ensure this reserve of 1,000 people was properly protected in the event of a fire.

There was a working fire truck on the reserve itself. That it didn’t have the proper fittings for the hoses or that it might not have started on this cold February night because the shed it was once housed in burned down are issues that the chief and band council needed to address long ago.

And, finally, the Town of Loon Lake has no obligation to provide fire services beyond its own jurisdiction, meaning there was no legal reason why its firefighters had to attend. Moreover, with no joint agreement in place, there was the messy matter of no insurance coverage if the volunteer members had been hurt.

So by all measures, the right thing happened that fateful night two children died when the Loon Lake fire department chose not respond to that 9-1-1 call?

Notwithstanding what you just read, my guess is a lot of you – even those of you who say you don’t fault the Loon Lake fire department for acting the way they did – have your nagging doubts.

How could this possibly be the right

outcome? No matter how remote a chance there might have been to save the toddlers – babies who clearly bore no responsibility for the decisions made by the adults who were supposed to be there to protect them – a fire truck should have been there to do whatever it could.

That is the way it is supposed to be in rural Saskatchewan. We look out for each other, especially in the middle of a cold winter’s night. We look out for our neighbours and especially our neighbour’s children.

This is not to condemn the volunteers with the Loon Lake fire department for their decision, but it is to say that neither they nor any other volunteer firefighters should ever again be put in such a no-win situation again.

To ensure they aren’t, we need to do a whole lot of things differently.

We need to ensure that reserves are affording their people as much fire protection as they can. That means better building-code standards on reserves, required smoke detectors in homes and better parenting to ensure such preventable tragedies don’t happen again.

We need a system where payments from reserve are ensured. Maybe payments to local firefighters should come directly from the federal government. Or how about a joint provincial government/Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority Fund that could properly insure volunteer firefighters (both from towns and First Nations) and arbitrate any disputes?

Whatever it takes, we must find a better way.

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Many questions, Liberals want new oversight so few answers for added security powers Dear readers, your crowd funding efforts came up a little short so I’m still wearing my old parka and boots, but it’s OK, I’ll use the quarters and one loonie wisely on a small sundae next door once the weather turns warm.

So how much should we worry now that the goose in the oil patch is laying regular eggs instead of the golden double yokers? I figure the brain trusts in Regina can figure out a way to once again “do normal.” We don’t require knee-jerk reactions. It’s not a new reality, it’s a return to the old reality we’ve waded through at least five times before.

More thoughts.

If you are 38 and still playing Grand Theft Auto, should you be concerned? Should we be concerned? What is your role in the global economy?

Another topic.

Did you realize one of our Canadian banks is now clearing $27 million per day? That’s even more than what Oprah gets.

We don’t have to concern ourselves with that hacking scam that cleared over $100 million from about 100 bank ATM machines a couple of weeks ago. I figured it was just a matter of time before they got to this little gambit. It seems the hackers had their shyster pals go to the various ATMs and on a cue, would have the machines spit out all the twenties in their inventory to be picked up by their partners who would then casually leave the scene, unrecognized by surveillance cameras.

What is learned from this latest intrusion of banking firewalls?

Expect your phony bank fees to go up a few bucks in a month or two. No arrests will be made.

Speaking of unfair economic advantages, a recent report out of the U.S. indicates that those who enjoy insider stock trading advantages gain 34 per cent more than the average stock-purchasing sucker within a two-month period after acting on their illegal tips.

If you’re not in on the insider game, your chances of gaining a bunch in today’s rapid-fire stock market are pretty well nil to nada.

I know, insider trading is illegal. So are PED’s in baseball.

So what’s your point? Cheating is rampant. We just don’t call it that anymore. It’s now just an advantage.

Speaking of cash, our MLAs are having to accept a wage freeze to save money, but at the same time, we’re adding three MLAs to the package. Somewhere, somebody figured we needed more of these people. We’ll have 61 of them running around loose in the legislative building come next election.

Can we afford them? Who told Brad he could do that?

I still figure this province could be run efficiently with a 13-member council and we could save hundreds of millions of dollars that we could then turn over to Lean managers who would tell us we could do it more efficiently with 61.

And speaking of another unfair advantage, whatever became of the NFL’s infamous deflategate? The Patriots somehow got a playoff advantage for one game because somebody deflated their game footballs by a couple of pounds.

What the heck, we did that back in high school when our QB’s with smaller hands couldn’t grip the football very well.

I don’t think that was the problem for Tom Brady, so I don’t know exactly what the advantage was. I’m just happy that it’s all over and like the ATM scam, nobody will be arrested.

Meanwhile, I haven’t heard of any pucks being deflated in the NHL. But then, who weighs those suckers before the game?

Norm Park

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The Editor, In the wake of the deadly attacks on military officers in Quebec and on Parliament Hill last October, we must consider how to best protect Canadians from modern terrorist threats while safeguarding our values. Although the government’s new antiterrorism legislation, Bill C-51, takes some proper steps in that direction, it will need fixing.

Having been the government during 9/11 and other terrorist events, the Liberal Party is well aware of the tough issues and sensitivities involved.

We will support C-51 because of measures that will help keep Canadians safe: making better use of no-fly lists, building on the powers of preventative arrest, and allowing for more coordinated in-

formation sharing within government.

However, there are also concerns and we hear them, and will offer nonpartisan amendments to address the gaps. We hope the government will be constructive and work with us to make a better law; if not, we will present our amendments to Canadians in this year’s election.

First and foremost, when a government asks its citizens to give up even a small portion of their liberty, it is that government’s highest responsibility to guarantee that its new powers will not be abused. Every single one of our allies (the U.S., the U.K., New Zealand, and Australia) with whom we share intelligence has a parliamentary or congressional

oversight mechanism for their national security agencies, yet Canada does not. If we are going to give our security agencies new powers, they must be subject to much stricter supervision and review.

Liberals will also work to narrow and clarify the overly broad scope of new powers that have been proposed, and put a time limit on how long the provisions last before they must be reviewed—as has been the case with past Canadian anti-terrorist legislation.

Beyond laws, there are real worries that this government is not providing enough resources to the task. Our existing review body for the Canadian spy agency, CSIS, has raised doubts about its own capacity after the government left vacan-

cies on its board open for years. We must also ensure that our security services have what they need to do their jobs, without depriving them of resources in other areas—especially in light of recent budget cuts.

It is not enough for government to simply say “trust us.” That trust must be earned, it must be checked and it must be renewed.

Yours sincerely, Wayne Easter, MP Liberal Party of Canada Public Safety Critic

NDP express concern over losing hyperbaric chamber The Editor, Like many of us, I read the story of Gail and Jim Sack, who nearly lost their lives to carbon monoxide poisoning, and was relieved that the North Battleford couple was found by a family member and saved.

The experience of this family also drove home the importance of Saskatchewan’s hyperbaric chamber in Moose Jaw. The government is planning to abandon the hyperbaric chamber when

the new hospital opens in Moose Jaw, leaving Edmonton as the closest centre to get treatment for carbon dioxide or smoke inhalation.

The problem is that the new Moose Jaw hospital will be considerably smaller than the existing Moose Jaw Union Hospital.

It was designed through the controversial John Black Lean process to be smaller with fewer beds, so things are being left out.

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For example, the current hospital has 14 beds on the labour and delivery ward – but the new hospital will have six. The medicine unit currently has 36 inpatient rooms, but the new hospital will have only 20 inpatient rooms.

Overall, instead of 99 rooms into which patients can be admitted, there will be 72 in the new hospital.

This could result in hallway medicine and overcrowding, as well as some patients being

sent to other hospitals – including patients who need a hyperbaric chamber being sent to another province.

After a decade of resource wealth in the province, this government should be providing more and better health care services – not less.

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Blake Berglund, getting on stage in Estevan for the After Dark concert at the EAGM March 13. Submitted photo.

Berglund hits Estevan stage for latest After Dark offering

By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca

Blake Berglund, one of Canada’s hardest working singers and most prolific

songwriters, is finally getting an opportunity to appear on stage in the Energy City.

Three winters ago, Berglund appeared in Estevan

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in the company of Chris Henderson and Jess Moskoluke in their Grass Roots and Cowboy Boots tour, but he hasn’t been back since.

The outlaw of the Saskatchewan C&W musical scene will be appearing on the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum’s After Dark series stage on March 13, beginning at 8 p.m.

The next day, he’s off to Australia.

He’ll be accompanied by a couple of members of his band, the Vultures, he said, and he’s anxious to try some new material as well as his tried-and true tunes and a variety of songs from his recently released Jasper album.

“There’s a new tune, Funny Thing About You Leaving, that we’ve given a new sound to,” he said during a telephone interview last week.

He tried out some new sounds and lyrics in Medi-

Warm Welcome Thanks the Community of Estevan, and invites you to come and make perogies with us.

On behalf of the Board of the Warm Welcome shelter, we want to thank all of our sponsors, donors and volunteers who have supported our guests this season, and extended such generous hospitality. In particular, we wish to thank: The Salvation Army and St. Paul’s United Church The Estevan Ministerial Association The City of Estevan The Days Inn Estevan Tim Horton’s on Fourth Street The Co-op The Mission and Service Fund of the United Church of Canada At this time, we have 2 openings on our board. We’re looking for individuals who wish to shape and guide the vision of this program for the future. We could also use volunteers with experience in fundraising and grant writing. Please contact Rev. Brenna Nickel at 634-2885 or Lt. Brian Bobolo at 634-2074 if you’re interested.

As we get ready to wrap up the season, we invite you to consider investing in Warm Welcome through either your time as a volunteer or by making a financial donation.

You can also attend a perogie making day on March 14th at noon at St. Paul’s United Church. Our friend, Leona, will teach volunteers how to make perogies, and those made will be stored for suppers for our guests.

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cine Hat two weeks ago and will be showcasing them in Estevan.

Being one of the hardest-working cowboys on the C&W circuit is not a misnomer for this native of Kennedy, Sask., since he’s usually booked for over 150 to 170 shows a year and is just coming off an eightnight, seven-city tour with Manitoba’s Quinton Blair.

The last show was in the Palomino Club in Calgary.

Berglund will team up again with Belle Plaine, who is his “significant other,” in Australia where she has already landed, and they’ll be doing a little sailing down under, which will be a different mode of transportation for the guy who is usually more comfortable on horses or in touring vans.

His Coyote album received good airplay, especially in the United States where independent songwriters and artists get some good exposure, he said.

“My technique as a vocalist was suspect, but Melanie (aka Belle Plaine) has worked with me a lot to get me to a new level. I always considered myself to be more of a writer than performer, but I enjoy performing too much not to do it and I do a lot of collaborating with other songwriters too,” he added.

Life on the road is hard, and Berglund readily admits that “sometimes we get going too hard. I should know better, but then the voice goes after a couple of hard days, and I know I have to settle down.”

The Jasper album and how it came about, only highlights Berglund’s repu-

tation as the outlaw … a friendly outlaw though.

“It’s a bit crazy. Their Legion Hall there would be a typical Legion you’d see in any small town but the manager there has made it a destination spot for touring acts. A beer company wanted to do a recording with us, in the hall and we had it all lined up. We then found out that due to marketing cuts at their corporate level, they were backing down from the deal. They had already spent about half their budget getting set up and we had spent some time getting ready, so we kind of had a band meeting and said ‘let’s do this anyway,’ so we did in the summer of 2014. The Thursday night, we played pretty well to an empty hall, but on Friday, it was wall to wall with people. We played 26 songs that night and 17 of them found their way on the album that was released and we had a blast. Since then we’ve received nothing but solid feedback on that material.”

Berglund then laughed and added, “That was just one nice little mistake that turned out great.”

After he returns from Australia, the country troubadour said he’s booked for the rest of the spring and summer with a bunch of rodeo appearances and a west coast swing. In the meantime, he’s willing to ride the musical surf.

“You know this industry is constantly changing.

I’m not sure if anybody knows what they’re doing these days, but I’ve still got some studio time ahead of me, and I’m doing some duo recordings and on the tours

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Vocalist Mckenzie Warriner a 2014 award winner at the festival. (File photo)

Pam Dechief, Estevan Music Fesival president an ARCT singing performer diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto.

Ryba has been providing private vocal lessons in Moose Jaw for over 20 years with 25 of those receiv-

ing silver medals from the Royal Conservatory. She is also a contract teacher with two school divisions in Moose Jaw. Gene Aulinger from North Battleford will be examining the bands and band groups.

Aulinger currently works with several concert and school bands and is a former music educator with the Living Sky Public School Division where he directed high school bands and choirs and served as the division’s music consultant for 16 years. Prior to his North Battleford experi-

ence, Aulinger served as a full-time band director for the Kindersley School Division.

Aulinger received his music (performance) degree at the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater and continued studies at the University of Saskatchewan before gaining his master of music degree from Northwestern State University in Louisiana in 1998.

His credentials also include a string of eight years as instructor at the Saskatchewan Summer School of the Arts at Fort San. He is a current member of the board

Next school year calendar adopted by trustees The votes are in and have been tabulated with a clear majority favouring a new public and separate school academic calendar that will allow students to begin the school year on Sept. 1.

A couple of years ago, the provincial government mandated that no school year was to begin prior to Labour Day, but then backed off on that edict when it was pointed out to them that the 2015-16 calendar was going to provide a lot of difficulties if the educational system was also going to have to deliver on the increased demand of 950 class room hours within a 197-day schedule. With Labour Day falling on Sept. 7 this year, it would have meant a Sept. 8 starting date with compromises having to be made on holiday schedules during the rest of the school year to accommodate the new legislated hours.

With the government backing off from their rules, the South East Cornerstone Public School Division calendar committee met with their counterparts at Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division and arrived at a couple of options that could be pursued.

After several rounds of discussion, the Sept. 1 starting date received a thumbs up from a vast majority of staff members and stakeholders.

During their Feb. 26 board meeting, Cornerstone directors passed a motion to accept Option 1 that calls for the Sept. 1 start date with the last day of the school year being June 28, 2016. Their running mates at Holy Family also provided a vote of approval on this proposed schedule.

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Other official holidays now booked for the new school year include a Sept. 18 break of one day for students plus an Oct. 12 (Thanksgiving) holiday. Two more holiday breaks are noted for students in November, one being the traditional Nov. 11 Remembrance Day, which will fall on a Wednesday and Nov. 23.

The Christmas break will see students begin their holiday schedule on Dec. 21 and they won’t return until Jan. 2, 2016. They have a one-day break slated for Jan. 29 as well.

The stretch between Feb. 15 and 19, the interruption now known as the Family Day/ spring break, has been confirmed as is one day in March on the 18th followed by the Easter break from Friday, March 25 to April 1.

The regular holiday schedule, as far as student attendance goes, is completed with the May 23 Victoria Day, which gives them the final day away from regular scholastic pursuits.

and has been program director for the Saskatoon Community Bands program for the past 25 years. He is also a bassoonist with the Saskatoon Symphony and the Saskatoon Concert Band.

England is a past recipient of the Saskatchewan Band Association’s distinguish band director award and the Canadian Band Association’s distinguished band director of the year award.

The festival starts March 12 and wraps up on March 31 with a highlights and awards concert at ECS.

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you get an opportunity to build some buzz. I’ve got some music out with the Regina group Rah Rah, who have been great to work with as well as some with Jack White. And I have a pile of new stuff I want to try out.”

As far as the outlaw label goes, Berglund notes, “I don’t refer to myself as that, but it seems as if I’m doing it different from the pack.

I appreciate what they do, but in my family, we push it with the heart.”

Besides the new music, those attending the concert in Estevan will no doubt have the opportunity to hear some songs that have already made Berglund a “go to” country artist in Western Canada. Tunes such as Hanging by a Thread, Come Back Around, Taxes and Death and Where Have All My Horses Gone, might be on the play list.

This past fall Berglund and Belle Plaine were special guest artists on the east coast where they entertained Canada’s provincial premiers who were conducting a conference in Charlottetown. Berglund said he was pleasantly surprised to see Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall in the audience a couple of nights later when they were performing in Halifax.

He wasn’t sure whether they had gained a new fan, or whether the premier was just looking for a few relaxation hours, but either way, it was a gesture that didn’t go unnoticed and was certainly appreciated.

Berglund is now anxious to build a few new friendships in the Energy City.

There will be four musical adjudicators shifting in and out of Estevan over the next couple of weeks as the Estevan District Music Festival gets underway next Thursday morning.

The adjudication lineup was announced this week, along with the information that festival programs are now available at both Henders Drugs and Pharmasave, as well as the Estevan Music Festival’s Facebook site or at the SMFA site.

The adjudication line up for the various disciplines includes piano adjudication from Heather Blakley of Saskatoon, a graduate of the Brandon University bachelor of music program and the Associate of Music status from the Western Board.

Blakley teaches a number of students in her large private studio and is the musical director at St. James Anglican Church in Saskatoon. She has examined students at the national conservatory level and at festivals across Western Canada.

Jeri Ryba of Moose Jaw will be adjudicating the vocal and speech arts entrants in this year’s event.

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FTLP investments present risk and reward As Canadian investors contemplate tax season, they think about efficiency.

Do I pay too much in taxes? How can I minimize them? One answer comes in the form of flow-through shares, which provide a legitimate tax-assisted investment vehicle to save or defer taxes.

Flow-through shares are a financing mechanism that have been around for nearly three decades, originally designed to expand Canada’s natural resources sector.

Certain early-stage Canadian resource companies, which typically have overhead but little income, can fully deduct eligible exploration expenses that “flow through” to investors.

Resource companies and investors can both benefit.

Investors are able to apply these special deductions against their own income and, in the year they are purchased, the deduction can be up to 100 per cent of the amount invested. Resource companies in the mining, oil and gas, and renewable energy and energy conservation sectors

acquire capital, raised through the flow-through share offerings, to finance exploration and development.

According to Canada’s Department of Finance, in the period from 2007 to 2012 the oil and gas, mining, and clean energy sectors raised approximately $1.4 billion of public equity annually via flow-through shares. Tax benefits, including the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit, averaged $440 million per year.

Investors can take current year taxable income and convert it to capital gains taxable in the future. Due to the preferential tax treatment of capital gains, the adjusted cost base of the flow-through shares is low or nil. When the flow-through shares are eventually sold, investors can offset capital gains against available capital losses backwards three years or forward indefinitely.

Because flow-through shares involve investment in junior resource companies, volatility and liquidity are considerations. Proper diversification is difficult to achieve when buying the shares outright; so some inves-

tors choose flow-through limited partnerships (FTLP).

FTLPs pool their funds with other investors and invest in multiple flow-through share issues actively monitored by professional managers.

It’s generally considered best to purchase FTLPs early in the year because the FTLPs that come out early are more likely to allocate the full value of their investors’ funds.

And, since they’re out early, they have greater choice in the resource issuers they select for investment.

FTLPs that open for purchase later may find there are insufficient flow-through issues to invest all of the investors’ funds, and investors won’t get the full tax deduction of their initial investments. This defeats a key reason for using flow-through in the first place.

Flow-through is not for everyone. These shares are complex investments most suitable for sophisticated investors subject to the highest marginal tax rate. Investors should have a high degree of risk tolerance; they should carefully assess both risks and benefits; and they should seek professional tax advice. Investment decisions should never be based solely on tax advantages; they must always reflect investment prices and a lower Canadian merits and compatibility dollar are not yet providing with portfolio goals. a meaningful pick-me-up Kim Inglis, CIM, PFP, for those economies. ImFCSI, AIFP is an Investprovements in business ment Advisor & Portfolio outlooks are being seen in Manager with Canaccord the Maritimes, which along Genuity Wealth Managewith continued strength ment, a division of Canacamong BC small business cord Genuity Corp., Memowners (69.1), are now the ber – Canadian Investor most optimistic regions in Protection Fund. www. the country. Results and the reynoldsinglis.ca. The full report are available at: views in this column are www.cfib-fcei.ca/english/ solely those of the author. barometer Measured on a scale of 0 and 100, an index level above 50 means owners expecting their businesses’ performance to be stronger in the next year outnumber those expecting weaker performance. According to past results, index levels normally range between 65 and 70 when the economy is growing at its potential.

February 2015 findings are based on 964 responses, collected from a stratified random sample of CFIB members, to a controlledaccess web survey. Data reflect responses received through February 16. Findings are statistically accurate to +/- 3.2 per cent 19 times in 20.

It didn’t take long for business owners in Saskatchewan to go from an optimistic bunch to a group with big concerns about the province’s economy and state of their own businesses.

Last week the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released its latest monthly Business Barometer, which showed optimism among small business owners in Saskatchewan dropped to a six year low of 53.0 in February, down from 55.1 in January, and well below the national average index of 59.1.

The CFIB also released its small business 2015 pre-budget priorities for the upcoming provincial budget, which included a number of recommendations the organization thinks will help fuel small business optimism.

“Saskatchewan small business optimism posted

five consecutive declines from October to February.

Clearly, Saskatchewan entrepreneurs are feeling quite nervous about the future, much of it obviously related to the drop in oil prices,” said Marilyn Braun-Pollon, CFIB’s vice-president, Prairie & Agri-business.

Employment plans continue to be sub-par by historical standards, with only 19 per cent of owners planning to add fulltime staff in the next few months, compared to 13 per cent who plan to cut back. Also, only 39 per cent of respondents report that their businesses are in good shape, well below recent provincial norms.

“The worst thing the Saskatchewan government could do is introduce tax hikes in the upcoming provincial budget, which would further erode business confidence,” BraunPollon said in a release.

CFIB recently pre-

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sented its pre-budget submission, entitled “Keeping Saskatchewan Moving Forward” to Premier Brad Wall and Finance Minister Ken Krawetz.

CFIB’s small business priorities for Saskatchewan’s 2015 budget include: · Limiting annual spending increases to the rate of GDP growth; · Avoiding raising taxes to fund a revenue shortfall, as well as continuing to reject calls for CPP hikes and calls for a province-wide property tax levy to fund infrastructure; · Continue to cut red tape; · Continue to address chronic labour shortages by introducing a provincial training tax credit; and · Acknowledge the important role the small business community plays in Saskatchewan in the budget speech.

From a national perspective, small business op-

timism chilled noticeably in February. CFIB’s Business Barometer Index dropped more than four points to 59.1 – the lowest level we’ve seen since mid-2009.

“Weak energy prices, cracks in the real estate market, and a low Canadian dollar, have all combined to cause uncertainty for the Canadian economy,” said Ted Mallett, CFIB’s chief economist and vicepresident. “How all of these variables play out over the longer term remains to be seen, but the immediate effect has clearly been felt in terms of business confidence.”

R e g i o n a l l y, w e a k energy prices continued to deflate business optimism in Alberta (48.2), Saskatchewan (53.0) and Newfoundland and Labrador (56.2). This sentiment also triggered a drop in optimism in Ontario (60.0) and Manitoba (54.5) as well, suggesting that falling fuel

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Simplifying the burdensome duties Breakfast seminar focuses on time loss claims and worker’s compensation

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Members of the construction industry are known for being early risers, and on Feb. 23, dozens of them piled into a room to learn something new.

The Merit Contractors Association of Saskatchewan held its annual Smart Start Breakfast series at the Taylorton Room of the Days Inn, shining the spotlight on Garry Derenoski, president and CEO of Innovative Rehabilitation Consultants (IRC), who presented guests with information regarding ways to reduce time loss claims and manage worker ’s compensation more effectively through one of IRC’s divisions; Bridges Health Services Inc. “I’m in this business to help people,” Derenoski said. “I want to be able to help educate people on how to assist employers and individuals so they can achieve the best possible recovery and have employers understand the levels of accommodations that should be expected of them.”

Derenoski noted that IRC’s Bridges Health Ser-

Garry Derenoski, president and CEO of IRC Innovative Rehabilitation Consultants, presented guests with information regarding ways to reduce time loss claims and manage worker’s compensation more effectively. vices division guarantees a reduction in absences and sick leave in the workplace.

A wealth of information was provided to those in attendance about the consequences of absenteeism and how to improve worker’s compensation.

When it comes to

worker’s compensation, Derenoski said Bridges assists workers through a combination of education and therapy. “ We ’ r e e x p e r t s i n navigating the system for the health and wellness of employees,” he said.

In a slideshow presentation, Derenoski ex-

plained that in-house case management has its limitations, which include the inability for employers to ask employees directly about health matters and the limited line of communication with physicians, who he suggested prefer not to have direct communication with employers.

Doug Price, the member services co-ordinator for Merit, led the seminar and was intrigued by some of the discussion taking place that morning.

“His (Derenoski’s) focus on the employee stood out to me,” he said. “While the contracts are with the employer to provide the services, the company’s focus is on the employee in terms of assisting them in any way they can to grow through the process of rehabilitation in a positive way.”

He appreciated the connections Bridges makes within the health system through paid premiums, which allows workers who are enrolled within their division to obtain key medical assistance at the right time, and when necessary, literally jumping the queue to get immediate treatment if the situation is that serious.

Price said that Merit keeps its ears to the ground and consistently receives feedback from their members in order to gauge their interests and concerns.

The feedback extends beyond what members think about time loss claims and worker’s compensation.

“In the last year or so we surveyed our members in terms of the difficulty in finding employees who are qualified,” he said.

“We have meetings with our members on a regular basis, and our board of directors is also in direct contact with our members and non-members on a regular basis as well.”

Derenoski described their company’s role in assisting others as “playing the quarterback position,” navigating the playing field and finding the best opportunities for employees.

The group analyzed a number of case studies as the seminar neared its end. Cases relating to employees who are notorious for being absent were one of the discussed scenarios, another one being what to do in a situation where the employer feels that the line of communication has been lost with an employee who is attending physiotherapy.

Merit has been active in the Estevan area for several years. It has 275 member companies and close to 6,000 employees within their program, alongside a total of 65,000 across the country.

Winter weights continue in most of the province Shippers can continue to haul heavier loads on secondary roads due to recent frigid temperatures. Winter weights remain in effect throughout the province, with the exception of some specific roads in the southwest.

“Roadbeds remain frozen in most of the province meaning trucks can continue to haul primary weight and realize the savings that come with fewer trips,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Nancy Heppner said. “Field staff will monitor road conditions to ensure shippers can maximize the amount of goods they can move as long as possible without risking damage to the roads.”

Winter weights were removed from specific highways at midnight on March 1 in the southwest and will gradually be removed from the rest of the province as temperatures rise. Shippers should also be aware of spring road bans during the six-week thaw period, when roads are most vulnerable to damage.

Weight restriction orders around winter weights

are published online at www.highways.gov.sk.ca/restrictions/ under the “New Winter Order” link.

Regularly scheduled updates of the winter restriction orders will be provided every Tuesday and Friday by 12:30 p.m. until March 15 when winter weights are removed from the entire province according to legislation.

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Highway twinning plan affects southern neighbours The Central North American Trade Corridor strategies returned to the news pages last week with spokesman Steve Pedersen discussing various issues arising as a result of Saskatchewan’s plan to twin Highways 39 and 6 (south of Regina).

Pedersen, who is an advocate for the corridor that links northern Mexico to Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba through the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South and North Dakota, noted the main highway link into Canada for the corridor

users is No. 39. Pedersen spoke speaking with the Mercury, following a meeting with local Time to Twin supporters.

To avoid the inevitable bottlenecks on the North Dakota side with the expected increase in commercial and tourist

traffic, Pedersen suggested that Minot representatives should be at the table for the future planning sessions that include twinning supporters from Estevan, Weyburn and Regina. “ We s h o u l d h a v e some Minot representation there,” he told the Mercury.

Canada sees year-over-year increase in natural gas use Gas exports continue to slide Canadian natural gas utilities received 13.9 billion cubic metres of total marketable gas in December, down 3.6 per cent from the same month in 2013 according to Statistics Canada figures.

Gas utilities sold 9.8 billion cubic metres of natural gas in December, down 4.5 per cent. Revenues decreased 6.2 per cent from 12 months earlier to $2.0 billion.

In Alberta, which produces the most natural gas in Canada, utilities received 10.0 billion cubic metres in December, down 6.0 per cent from the same month a year earlier. Re-

ceipts in British Columbia were up 3.6 per cent from December 2013 to 3.4 billion cubic metres.

Sales of natural gas were lower in Alberta (down 2.0 per cent to 3.9 billion cubic metres) and Ontario (down 10.2 per cent to 3.0 billion cubic metres) compared with December 2013.

While revenues rose in Ontario (up 1.2 per cent to $848.4 million), lower revenues in Alberta (down 19.5 per cent to $457.0 million), Quebec (down 4.8 per cent to $251.2 million) and British Columbia (down 10.7 per cent to $210.1 million) led to the

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In December, Canada’s exports of natural gas by pipeline to the United States decreased 8.9 per cent from December 2013 to 7.3 billion cubic metres.

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The bill calls for “a multi-lane highway to be planned following the development of the necessary environmental process for the next major reconstruction project for United States Highway 52 from the junction of U.S. Highways 2 and 52 to Portal. It is recommended the fourlane alternative be selected as the preferred alternate and be constructed if environmental clearance is obtained.”

Blair said he was unable to discover if the bill was passed.

In the earlier article, Pedersen noted trade corridor discussions not only focus on highway flow but also airline and rail modes of transportation and other infrastructure items that are needing to be addressed to improve the flow and efficiencies of commerce among Canada, the U.S and Mexico.

A trade corridor summit is planned for May 1820 in Bismarck to address the trade and tourism issues.

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This was the highest level reported in five years.

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In return, Saskatchewan probably needs to send representatives to the trade corridor planning sessions, he suggested.

A follow-up conversation with David Blair of KLJ Group, a major engineering and planning services company in the United States with offices in Williston, Devils Lake and Bismarck, led to further information regarding the prospects of turning Highway 52 in North Dakota into a four-lane expressway to match the plans unfolding in Saskatchewan or at least building it up to Super 2 standards. Super 2 status refers to a highway with extended shoulders and well-placed passing lanes.

“The cost of building a Super 2 highway here comes with a cost of about $2.5 million per mile, a four-lane structure cost is $5 million a mile,” said Blair, speaking in generalities.

He also provided traffic flow figures which indicated that at peak periods, 1,570 vehicles pass through the Portal, N.D. border crossing into Canada per day with another 1,435 entering at two other nearby highway crossings.

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Police caution parents following school zone incident Estevan Police Service members are investigating a report of a suspicious man driving a dark blue or turquoise coloured van on the south side of the city.

Police reported on Feb. 24 the man approached a female student at Hillcrest School and offered her a ride home.

The young student declined the offer and headed for a safe location.

Police are advising parents to remind their children of their family safety plans and to report any suspicious vehicles or behaviour immediately.

If anyone has information regarding this particular van or driver, they are asked to remember the license plate number and/or letters and report the sighting to police immediately.

On that same day, EPS members were asked to investigate a theft from a vehicle that was parked in the Pharmasave parking lot on the night of Feb. 22. A wallet was removed from the front seat. Police do not have any suspects at this point so they are requesting the assistance of the public in this matter. If anyone has any knowledge regarding this theft, they are asked to contact the police service at 634-4767 or report it anonymously through Crimestoppers.

On the night of Feb. 24, EPS members were asked to respond to a noise complaint and another call regarding a near collision at a city traffic-light controlled intersection.

The offending driver was warned about his careless driving actions and the

A young student declined a ride home from a stranger on Feb. 24 at Hillcrest School. Police are reminding parents to report any suspicious vehicles or behaviour immediately. public is reminded to be careful when advancing on advance green traffic signals and to be extra cautious when winter driving conditions worsen due to ice or snow build up on local roads.

EPS members also placed a call to CPR to repair the safety crossing arms at the central Estevan rail crossing on the night of Feb. 24. The crossing arms had lowered even though no train was present. EPS members directed traffic around the arms until the CPR repair crew could complete the repair.

On Feb. 25, police responded to a report of a person failing to remain at the scene of an accident. EPS members were informed that a semitractor unit collided with the power line at the Kensington Ave. and Fourth

Street intersection and did not remain at the scene.

Police directed traffic at the scene for about an hour while the traffic light was being repaired. Again, they are asking for the assistance of the public in identifying the offending driver and semi-unit that caused the outage.

An intoxicated man at a government building in the city was removed when police sent the man home in a taxi.

On the night of Feb. 25, EPS members responded to a 911 call coming from an apartment on the northeast side of the city. Police noted they were familiar with the residence and its occupants and prepared themselves for a forced entry

if required. But when they arrived, one of the occupants of the apartment unit opened the door and police then arrested a 28-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman. The female is facing charges of assault and obstruction of police officers, while the man is facing a more serious charge of aggravated assault since it was believed he had endangered the life of the woman with his actions. Emergency medical personnel also attended the police station to assess the physical condition of the woman who did not require further treatment.

On the night of Feb. 28, EPS members were kept very busy dealing with various complaints and lending assistance to

other agencies.

One of the assistance calls came from the local detachment of the RCMP regarding a vehicle entering the city that needed to be stopped. The truck in question had been seen entering Estevan on the north side at a high speed.

EPS members encountered the vehicle as it reached Wellock Road on Souris Ave. They performed a traffic stop and arrested the driver and charged him with dangerous driving and failing to stop for police.

Shortly after this incident was concluded, EPS members were called upon to investigate a matter of someone failing to remain at the scene of an accident.

A more thorough check into the matter led police to made the determination that the complainant was falsely reporting an accident and thereby they arrested the 35-year-old Estevan man and charged him with impaired driving and mischief for leading them on a false crime trail. The man was lodged in cells overnight and was scheduled for a March 2 court appearance.

EPS then responded to a report of a train derailment on the west side of the city. Since the event had occurred outside city limits their duties were reduced, but they provided assistance to the Estevan Fire Resecue Service personnel as well as to the local RCMP detachment members and CP police.

On the night of March 1, EPS members conducted a traffic stop on the west side of the city on Highway 39 with a 24-year-old Estevan man being arrested and charged with being in possession of an illegal substance for the purpose of trafficking. Police seized more than 60 grams of cocaine and more than 230 grams of marijuana. The drugs were assessed as having a street value in excess of $11,000. The man was taken into custody and a Monday morning court appearance was scheduled.

On the morning of March 2, EPS members were advised that a vehicle had been spotted travelling through a school zone while almost hitting a group of children near the facility located on northwest side of the city.

Police were also asked to remove a woman from a residence because of her disruptive behaviour. The woman left the home without any further interruptions and the matter was closed.

Police also closed down a portion of Fourth Street for about a half hour and helped conduct traffic as a semi-tractor and trailer unit was forced to back up the hill near the rail overpass and then take a detour around the city. The driver of the unit informed police he had been given incorrect information regarding the height of the rail trestle and his load was obviously too high to pass under it.

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By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca

The Estevan Mercury is launching a new series of articles based on our more than 110 years of archived news material.

We are providing this series because it is felt our readers, both regular and casual, may appreciate learning or reacquainting themselves with our city’s past. Our research articles, we trust, will shed light on issues faced by the city in decades gone by and in many instances, shed light on why and how we got to the place we are today as one of Saskatchewan’s most interesting and relevant communities.

We begin the series with the retracing of a story that began in late 1968, which didn’t get resolved until mid-1969.

Background information: This era was key to the growth of the Energy City. The oilpatch boom was finally settling down and Estevan was grappling with several growth items, not unlike it is today. A new comprehensive high school (ECS) was about to open. The city’s first-ever shopping mall was being proposed for an area near the downtown business sector and local government was determining what to do with a railroad overpass plan being brought to the table, again.

In the midst of all this, the local school boards found themselves in a dilemma that covered several facets of discontent … issues that bubbled to the surface when triggered by an incident at the Estevan Collegiate Institute that involved a teacher’s disciplinary action.

The Mercury picked up on the story in early January of 1969 following the disciplinary action taken by educator Helen Lees that involved an undisciplined male student.

A reprimand from the local school board was delivered to Lees, which sparked counter reaction from the city’s 103 teachers who suddenly found themselves voting 94 per cent in favour of submitting resignations if the current disputes with the board weren’t settled by mid-January.

It was learned that on Dec. 12, the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation, the body that represented the province’s educators, had declared the three Estevan-based school boards ECI, Estevan Public and the newly arriving ECS boards to be in dispute, and they had sent out an advisory warning to teachers to not apply for or accept teaching jobs with any of these three boards of education.

The surface issue was the way in which the board had handled the teacher’s disciplinary actions by issuing a reprimand to the educator in question.

The STF stated local teachers needed to request the reprimand be withdrawn with an apology and noted the school boards needed to desist from improper interference in the internal administrations of the schools.

The third point touched on another sensitive topic, which dealt with the STF wanting assurances that the current crop of ECI educators would be hired to teach in the new comprehensive high school that was going to open later that year.

Manford Barnett, an ECI teacher and STF councillor, said the discipline issue was the immediate concern but was only symptomatic of the difficulties that had been emerging between teachers and school boards during the last few years. He pointed out there needed to be a partnership, not confrontation, and the system was not one between “management and hired help.”

An offer by the STF to meet with the ECI board was refused.

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A home and school meeting at Hillside School apparently muddied the waters a bit more as presenters broached the subject of ongoing wage negotiations as well as disciplinary processes and board involvement in school administration issues.

The STF representative at the meeting said he felt the board was showing a lack of respect and confidence in teachers.

The board was asked to send a representative but declined the invitation.

As the two factions boiled, more was learned about the discipline action taken by the teacher that centred on “use of force” in an altercation involving a male student who had used abusive and insulting language. There were concerns expressed about the lack of internal freedom to make decisions regarding disciplines, promotion, evaluation and instruction of students and above even that, the teachers in the Grades 7 to 12 group didn’t know what the future held for them and the board didn’t seem to care that they didn’t know.

A letter was sent to the ECI board requesting a meeting. In the meantime, the teachers moved forward with their action to resign.

Meanwhile, the ECI and ECS transition plans were rolling out at the board level with local businessman Scott Henders voted in as new chairman of the ECI board, while George Green took the reins at the public school board with Dora Dragushan being elected vice-chairwoman for both boards. Other board members included Gerry McLellan, Art Matte, Darwin Sawyer, Alf Noren, Chris Stregger and Ken Raine.

Matte and Green were named to the ECS transition committee who would meet with the STF. Some details regarding salary negotiations that were also at the base of all this turmoil began to surface.

Salaries at this time were a regional issue, so teachers in Estevan and Weyburn and points in between, were at the table seeking a 37 per cent wage increase and a 50 per cent increase in supervisory fees.

It was noted that in Estevan, an entry-level wage for a first-year educator was $3,600 per year and that would go

Manford Barnett, an ECI teacher and STF councilor, said the discipline issue was the immediate concern, but was only symptomatic of the difficulties that had been emerging between teachers and school boards during the last few years.

up to $5,200 if the 37 per cent wage hike was introduced.

An experienced teacher at maximum allowance would move from $13,625 to $17,355, the documents showed.

City Hall responded with the fact that if this became the case, all property owners in the city would be faced with an overall property tax increase of six per cent, just to meet this new requirement.

A full page advertisement appeared in the Mercury in late January, paid for by the teachers, that outlined their grievances.

The ad stated the local educators were angry, tired and discouraged.

At this point, Saskatchewan’s education minister, J.C. McIsaac stepped into the picture, but not too aggressively, since his meeting with the ECI board resulted in a no comment response when approached by the Mercury.

A ratepayers’ meeting was called for Feb. 6. A second meeting between ministry, teachers and board did not result in any wage settlements or comment on the reprimand.

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bers announced a new discipline policy for the school that would be opening in the fall and included an interesting dress and deportment code that would be invoked when the doors to ECS opened.

The new policy and code addressed such minute details such as the allowable length of male students’ hair and sideburns and the length of skirts on female students and the fact that “use of narcotics would be prohibited” along with noon hour driving by students without permission. Culottes, pant dresses and shorts or cutoffs were out for the girls along with jeans and short hemlines.

The policy committee voted 8-1 in favour of adopting the new, stricter codes of dress and conduct.

McIsaac announced a new three-man panel would be set up to address local issues and the STF disagreed with the process since it believed the issues needed to be settled by the two parties who were engaged in the disputes and suggested the appointment of a mediator.

A shot is fired across the bow of the governance group. The schools will be shut down by Feb. 22 if there is no progress made on the disputes.

The panel concept moved on with all kinds of questions surrounding it and the power they would have during the inquiry and how binding their decision would be.

Board chairman Henders issued an apology on two points of the dispute, one being the teacher reprimand and the other regarding board interference in school administration matters.

The ratepayers’ meeting saw about 500 people packed into the Estevan Legion Hall with most departing saying they had been witness to “an exercise in futility for over three hours.”

By Feb. 19, the board of inquiry was moving along slowly with proceedings being held in-camera in the Estevan Court House.

In the Feb. 26 issue of the Mercury, teachers reported their walkout had been averted and a five-point submission by the STF was being discussed with the operation of Estevan schools to be revised.

Matte, who had been elected chairman of the new ECS board of trustees stated interviews had begun to select teachers to staff the new high school.

Attention was diverted briefly as citizens begin discussing the proposed construction of a shopping mall in the city, but attention returned again to the education scene with the announcement that the salary negotiation deadlock was coming to an end. The salary hike of 37 per cent had been reduced to 32 and then 25 per cent and ultimately STF was advising local educators to accept something around 12 per cent over 18 months. The dispute was finally resolved with a supervisory salary offer of a 9.34 per cent increase and a 6.28 per cent increase for one year at ECI. But matters weren’t over yet.

Students from Immaculate Heart High School, the local Roman Catholic high school, staged a one-day walkout and rally in support of teachers that ultimately included some of their public school contemporaries. They paid a visit to the board offices where their SRC representative David Mickel proclaimed support for the classroom instructors and their valuable voluntary services.

The salary agreement was reached and signed by mid-May and the board of inquiry found that teacher Helen Lees had been unjustly reprimanded for slapping an undisciplined student. The finding was revealed by Judge A.M. Kindred of Yorkton who had headed the panel.

The panel noted the reprimand had been made in haste and without legal advice and the subject of the discipline, Larry Kyllo, had been struck in an attempt to bring him out of his state of defiance and the action was allowable in accordance with the School Act since there had been no malicious intent and was done under reasonable circumstances.

The panel joined the Education Department in urging a re-organization of the school board by Jan. 1 of 1970 with a draft policy available by that time. They also questioned the legality of the newly forming ECS joint board of trustees and urged the premier to review regulations governing regional comprehensive schools and to give teachers parameters for administering corporal punishments.

When all these matters were finally brought to a conclusion, those who had been observing from the sidelines noted that it came about due to subjecting a whole system to a lot of new pressures that came with rapid expansion that, in turn, led to friction between teachers and district boards of education.

The panel recommended the appointment of a united board of education with a superintendent of school to be hired as CEO for both the business and instructional functions of the schools and boards and that deputy directors be hired to assist with these administrative functions.

With those findings being accepted, Estevan opened its new comprehensive high school in the fall of 1969, complete with a new, strict dress and conduct code for over 800 students, who would be taught by newly hired teachers, earning about seven per cent more than they had been making the previous year.

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Walking to a better place in long-term care

By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca

Walking can go a long way towards making one feel better.

Following the positive feedback received from the Get Moving Challenge in 2014, the Sun Country Health Region is hoping to build on its success with their 2015 Walking Challenge.

Laura Bouvier, falls co-ordinator for Sun Country, said the winter weather creates a dangerous walking environment for seniors.

This challenge, she noted, is a way for them to motivate each other to remain active and instill a bit of competition among

each other during that chilly. Participants of the challenge will keep tabs on their activity each day and compare their numbers against other long-term care facilities.

“We’re just really trying to get them up and moving,” Bouvier said. “They can do it anywhere in their long-term care facility.”

She said some residents in those longterm care homes may try to use wheel chairs less to get around and walk as far as they can.

Last year, the Walking Challenge greatly improved senior residents’ mobility, Bouvier said, adding one of the facilities had zero falls for two months, a feat which hadn’t been achieved since three

years prior.

Other interesting notes from last year’s challenge according to Bouvier include an increase in morale across all long-term care facilities, improved strength, flexibility and overall mobility for residents.

“The increased one-on-one time was also appreciated by both staff and residents,” she said.

This year, each long-term care facility across southeast Saskatchewan will have its own theme for their Walking Challenge.

The nursing home in Midale will have a Hollywood themed party with residents’ names dotting a red carpet. The mayor and an unspecified MLA will also be paying

them a visit.

In Kipling, residents of the nursing home will walk around a large map, pointing out their home countries.

The long-term care facility in Wawota will reflect the country of France, and will have a variety of French-related landmarks and food scattered about.

The Estevan Regional Nursing Home will be turned into Riderville Haven, an environment that is sure to stir up buzz for the upcoming CFL season.

“Those are some of my favourites,” she said, referring to the aforementioned themes and locations.

The 2015 Walking Challenge began on Feb. 1 and goes until April 30.

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In order to function properly, the digestive system requires a delicate balance of a diverse concoction of acids, bases, enzymes and microbes. This might sound complicated but the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) has outlined some simple tips to help you achieve balance in your “inner ecosystem.”

“Canadians are falling short when it comes to getting the recommended dietary intake of fibre,” says Helen Long, the president of CHFA. “It is recommended that women consume 21-28 grams of fibre per day, and men should aim for 30-38 grams per day, depending on age.”

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By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca

The daily work week routine involves a variety of things for Canadians across the country, but eating healthy is a challenge for Canadians everywhere, according to a recent study.

An Ipsos Reid poll conducted for the Dietitians of Canada states 45 per cent of Canadians say eating healthy meals and snacks at work is challenging.

Barb Wright, public health nutritionist of the Sun Country Health Region, said a number of factors come into play when it comes to the challenges of eating healthy at work, the most prominent one she noted, was the cost.

“There is some research that does show us that healthy eating sometimes does cost a little bit more than we planned,” she said. “Part of that has to do with the sheer cost of food going up.”

The convenience of fast food meals is an attractive concept for many, Wright said, but despite the increase in some food prices, buying food at the grocery store allows people to potentially have several meals, not just one.

“Although the initial outlay of cost is higher, there is some benefit of being able to have more meals out of what you purchased,” she said.

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A recent Ipsos Reid poll conducted for the Dietitians of Canada states that 45 per cent of Canadians find eating healthy to be a difficult task. ing factor to the lack of healthy eating at work and at home, Wright said, is the lack of education in school surrounding home economics.

Wright noted a large group of Canadians simply don’t know how to make a meal from scratch.

“We have a lot of individuals who do not have much more than microwaving skills,” she said.

Wr i g h t a c k n o w l edged the fact that preparing a fresh meal often takes time, but when the basic skills that allow a person to do such a thing are absent, making a meal from scratch becomes a much more burdensome task.

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Bruins drop final two games of season

By Mackenzie Hientz sports@estevanmercury.ca

The CanElson Drilling Estevan Bruins dropped their final two games of the regular season to the Melville Millionaires and landed in the 10th seed in the standings.

They have a date with the Battlefords North Stars in the playoffs in a best-offive survivor series which begin in North Battleford on March 6.

The Bruins had a golden opportunity to win the division over the weekend but ended up filling that last spot in the playoffs.

The Millionaires earned the Viterra Division’s top spot.

In the first game against Melville on Feb. 27, fans came out to support the Bruins at Affinity Place.

The 3-0 loss didn’t come without a fight as Tyler Fuhr gave the team outstanding goaltending making 29 saves on 32 shots. The game remained scoreless for two periods.

“They got a break on one of our mistakes early in the third, and then after that we were trying to chase the

Tyler Fuhr makes a save during the Bruins defeat against Melville on Feb.27. game, and they were able to capitalize on the power play goal and scored an empty netter,” said head coach Chris Lewgood.

The opening period

was the Bruins best of the game as they were able to duplicate the intensity of the Mils, matching them shot by. The teams both had eight by the end of the

period.

The second period was where the game started to go in Melville’s favour, and they outshot the Bruins 14-9 and controlled the pace of

the game. But the Bruins hung in tuff as the game remained scoreless after 40 minutes.

In the third, Estevan had plenty of time to tie as

Melville score four minutes into the period. Two late goals for the Millionaires ruined any chance of a Bruins comeback attempt.

In the period, Lewgood noticed some missed assignments that led to the late goals “I thought we played hard, we just need to make sure we play a complete effort and do a better job of consistency,” Lewgood said.

With the La Ronge Ice Wolves defeating the Flin Flon Bombers the same night it put a lot of pressure on the Bruins for the second game of the home-andhome as the Bruins needed a win or a La Ronge loss to keep their playoff hopes alive.

In the latest game on Sunday, despite having a 3-1 lead in the second period the Bruins fell 5-3.

Despite the loss, the Bruins were able to score on their chances.

“We were able to get bounces to go our way and put the puck in the net,” Lewgood said.

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Bantam Bruins edge out Regina in playoffs

By Mackenzie Hientz sports@estevanmercury.ca

The TS&M bantam AA Bruins beat the Regina Pat Blues 5-4 in Game 3 of a best-of-three playoff series on March 1. They advance to the third round against the No. 1 seed Yorkton Terriers.

Estevan lost 3-2 in Regina in Game 1, and forced the tie breaker on Feb. 26 by defeating them 9-5 at home.

In the game on March 1, Cole Fonstad opened the scoring in the first period as Estevan jumped out to an early 1-0 lead.

Terran Holzer and Tristan Seeman had the assists.

Regina responded tieng it up at one, but a minute-and-ahalf later Fonstad regained the lead for Estevan with his second of the game. Ryder Pierson earned the helper on the play.

The Blues tied the game at two just before the period ended.

J.D. Gervais scored the lone goal in the second to put the Bruins up 3-2. Kade McMillen earned the assist.

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Early in the final period Regina again tied up the game.

Gervais gave Estevan a one goal lead with his second of the game, but thirty seconds later the Blues knotted the score at four. Hayden Culter, with help from Fonstad scored Estevan’s last goal.

Goalie Cody Levesque came up big when he made a save on a penalty shot with 44 seconds remaining.

“It was an exciting game. It was hard hitting, it was fast, it was everything you wanted to see in a playoff game,” coach Tom Copeland said.

In Game 2 of the series, Estevan went up 2-0 early in the first as Daymon Wanner and Fonstad lit the lamp. McMillen, Pierson and Seemen had the assists.

Regina pulled within one, and then Estevan added to their lead when Trey Stocker and Mason Strutt scored, pullimg the Bruins had a 4-1. Jake Palmer, Fonstad and McMillen contributed with the helpers.

In the second, the Blues

Cole Fonstad tries to get past the defender during game 2 of their playoffs. cut the lead in half, but Colton Schell, with an assist by Carson Benning put the Bruins back up by three.

Estevan had a 5-3 lead entering the third period and extended that lead when Fonstad scored. Benning and Gervais

assisted the play.

Regina scored two straight to make it 6-4, and Estevan put the game away scoring three unanswered goals. Gervais, Schell and Fonstad scored.

The series against Yorkton started on Tuesday and will

continue in Estevan on March 5.

Copeland said that Yorkton is among the top bantam teams in western Canada, and it will be a tough series.

“We’re going to have to be at our best to beat them for sure.”

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Midgets close out season with a tie

By Mackenzie Hientz sports@estevanmercury.ca

The Estevan Apex midget AA Bruins closed out the regular seasons with the Yorkton Terriers that ended in a 3-3 tie on Feb.24.

Colton Winton scored the first goal of the game for the Bruins in the second period after both teams went scoreless in the first. Peyton Stevenson and Matt Bill contributed with the assists Fifty-four seconds

later Yorkton tied up the game.

The back and forth battle continued when Bill netted one for his club as the Bruins went up 2-1.

Erik McKersie and Wyatt Bayliss had the helpers.

The Terriers tied the game with just under two minutes remaining in the period.

In the third, Estevan regained the lead with a goal by Mitchell Morrison and an assist from Josh Giblett. The couldn’t hold on for the win because

Yorkton tied the game up with 1:30 reaming in the game.

The Bruins finished the regular season with a 19-4-5 record which is the fifth seed in their league, and they will play the fourth seed NotreDame Hounds in the playoffs.

Game 1 is in Wilcox on March 5, and Game 2 is in Estevan on March 7 at Affinity place. The Game starts at 7 p.m. If necessary a third game will be played on March 8 in Wilcox.

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B1 Kurt Sonne scored to put the Bruins up 1-0 in the first on a power play goal.

Jason Duret and Taylor Ross contributed with assists on the play.

A few minutes later the Bruins capitalized on the power play again when Zach Douglas lit the lamp to make it 2-0. Keegan Allison and Duret had the helpers.

In the second, the Mils scored seven-and-a-half minutes into the period to pull within one, but Estevan regained the two goal lead 58 seconds later when Duret scored his second of the game. Brother Ryan Duret

had the assist on the play.

After that the game turned in Melville’s favour as they added a goal late in the period and three straight in the third.

“As the game went on there, they kind of mounted a comeback, and I think our guys kind of tightened up a little bit and as a result, let them back in the game and squandered our lead,” Lewgood said.

For the upcoming series against Battlefords, Lewgood said his team has to remain focused througout each game.

“We got to make sure we play 60 minutes and worry less about what the

scoreboard is and just focus on our game plan and focus on our roles,” he said.

Also he would like to see his team stick to the game plan they have practiced for the North Stars.

“Whatever it may be, we have to stick to it the entering game instead of steering away at any point throughout the night.”

Estevan will be at home on March 9 for Game 3. The game starts at 7:30 p.m.

Also competing in the survivor series are the Humboldt Broncos and the Weyburn Redwings, as the Broncos have home ice advantage.

The Midget AA Bruins will face Notre Dame in round 1 of the playoffs.

Correction, sports In an article in last week’s Mercury about the Apex Bruins midget AA team, the story misidentified which Bruins player scored a hat trick in a game against the Weyburn Red Wings. Matt Bill scored three goals in that game. The Mercury regrets the error.

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Local water polo athletes compete with team Sask.

By Mackenzie Hientz sports@estevanmercury.ca

Athletes from the Estevan Sharks water polo club will be competing with Team Sask. in the Alberta Open later in the month.

Mikayla Hack, and Josie, Alex and Charlotte Andrist are in the 12-andunder division, and Emily Marshall and Taeghen Hack are playing in the 14-and-under division.

In the boys 12-andunder division Cameron Gillingham is representing Estevan at the Alberta Open.

Gillingham, along with Logan Marshall, Matthew Getschel also play in the boys 14U western league.

The female athletes also compete on the Prairie Sask. team in the 14U western league and have had a successful season so far, winning all of their games but one.

In the league there

Back, from left, Charlotte Andrist, Taegen Hack, Emily Marshall, coach Kim Marshall. Front, Jose Andrist, Alex Andrist and Mikayla Hack gather for a group photo after a game in Regina. are two Sask. teams and one Manitoba team. The top two teams advance to the 14U Western Finals in

Calgary to play the B.C and Alberta teams.

Team Prairie Sask. along with the other Sask.

team will be advancing to the tournament.

So far the season has been a learning experience

for the members.

“I’ve learned to play properly at my positions with my group in Estevan and my group for team Sask. I’ve learned how to play properly with each other, how to make a team and play good with each other and not rough,” said Taeghen Hack.

Both are getting started with their water polo careers and this season has really helped them with their development.

Mikayla Hack said she has learned to spin the ball and the assistance from her local coaches has helped her prepare for Team Sask.

Teaghen added that the local Sharks program has helped her provincial play.

“My mom as a coach has helped me learn how to play stronger and how to improve my abilities that I have learned from years before to play for team Sask.,” she said.

They practice three times a week with the Estevan club and to be a part

of the western league they have to attend at least one water polo camp in Regina.

They’ve already attended three camps this year.

Over the weekend they played with team Sask. and for the Sharks.

Gillingham is in his first year of competitive water polo and has enjoyed the season so far.

When team Sask. competed in provincials earlier this year they won gold.

“We started horribly the first game and then got better and won,” he said.

Throughout the season he said that he improved by becoming a better shooter and swimming faster.

So far his water polo experience has been “awesome” and he will continue to compete the sport.

Gillingham was in action this weekend and will play with team Sask. in mid-March.

The Sharks water polo club will be competing in provincials in the last weekend of March.

Peewee AA Bruins take Game 1 of playoff series Game two to take place on March 7

By Mackenzie Hientz sports@estevanmercury.ca

The Estevan Westmoreland peewee AA Bruins has the edge in round one of their playoff series after they defeated Moose Jaw 4-3 on March 1.

Moose Jaw held Estevan scoreless in the first period and led 1-0 after 20 minutes.

The Bruins fell 2-0 in the second, but scored three straight goals to lead by one. Riley Nivens, Josh Romanyk and Joey Meredith each lit the lamp.

Turner McMillen, Ben Wagstaff, Chase Gedak and Cody Davis earned the assists.

Each team scored a goal in the third, with Davis netting one for the Bruins.

Throughout the game coach Darryl Davis noticed that his team was putting a lot of pressure on the opposition by backchecking hard.

Along with pressuring Moose Jaw’s offence another key to the victory was to create as many scoring opportunities as possible by cycling the puck low and driving to the net.

“We were moving the puck fast and moving the puck around, which kept them on their heels,” Davis said.

Davis was also impressed by how his team outshot Moose Jaw 45-24.

“We dominated the game against a tough goalie, and it was good to get that win for a change,” he said.

The Bruins are back in action for Game 2 of the best-of-three series on March 7 at Affinity Place, with the game starting at 1:30 p.m.

To continue to have success against Moose Jaw, Davis said his team has to be fast.

“We’re a small team, so we have to use our speed and just keep cycling that puck down in their end and keep it low.”

The Estevan Westmoreland peewee AA Bruins defeated Moose Jaw 4-3 March 1.

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Estevan Mercury

Bantam A’s lose in provincial playoffs

By Mackenzie Hientz Sports @estevanmercury.ca

The Estevan Century 21 bantam A Bruins dropped Game 2 of their two-game, total-goals provincial playoff series against Swift Current.

Entering the game on Feb 28., the Bruins trailed 8-7, but fell 7-1 in the home loss.

Dalton Schrader scored the only goal for Estevan in the first period of the game to tie it at one.

Coach Chad Himmelspeck noticed that the team had some nerves in the

game and were flatfooted.

Once they fell behind it was too much of a deficit to overcome.

“We fell behind early on. We just never did recuperate,” he said.

In Game 1 Himmelspeck noticed that toward the end of the game Swift Current seemed to tire out.

So they were hoping to stay close in game Game 2 and capitalize toward the end but were unable to do that.

The Bruins were also in action on March 1 as they played their second last regular season game

Estevan Century 21 Bantam A Bruins were unable to overcome the powergame of their Swift Current rivals against the Regina Panthers at home and defeated them 3-2.

“We just came out, and

we were a totally different team. Right from start to finish they played a whole game, so it was actually

enjoyable to watch,” Himmelspeck said.

Schrader scored the first goal for Estevan and soon later Regina tied it up at one.

Tanner Sorenson put the Bruins ahead 2-1, and he was assisted by Jace Carlisle and Schrader.

Schrader lit the lamp later on to make it 3-1 Bruins. Regina added their second goal in period two and the third was scoreless.

The key contributor to the victory was how the team was relaxed throughout the game compared to

the matchup the previous day, said Himmelspeck.

“We came out, had a good warm up and I knew it was going to be a good game for the kids and after I saw the warm up, I knew they were ready to play.”

The Bruins concluded the regular season on Tuesday at Affinity Place.

Estevan finished the season with 10-13 record and are the eighth seed in the playoffs.

They play in the survivor round in a best-ofthree series starting March 7 at Affinity Place. Game time is 4 p.m.

Power Tech Panthers win Game 1 of playoffs The Estevan Power Tech Midget AA defeated the Swift Current Titans 3-2 in Game 1, on March 1 during the semifinals of their league playoffs.

Estevan opened the scoring in the first period when Brianna Cote netted one. Swift Current responded late in the period when they tied it up at one.

In the second period Cote earned her second goal of the game to give Estevan a 2-1 lead. The Titans tied the game in the third period, but Brooklyn Dukart scored in the final minutes to win it for her team.

The Panthers travel to Swift Current for Game 2 and are back in Estevan For Game 3 if necessary.

Panther captain Taylor Colbow battles for the puck during playoff action against the Swift Current Titans on the weekend.

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Jr Midget Finish first The Estevan Blue Rock junior midget Bruins battle for the puck during a game against the Regina Mustangs on February 28.

The Estevan Blue Rock junior midget Bruins closed out their season with two straight wins. The first win came on Feb. 27 when they defeated Weyburn 3-1 at home. The second game on the following day the Bruins beat the Regina Mustangs 5-2. Estevan finished the regular season with a 20-3-1 record and will start the playoffs after March 11.

Bruins announce Sportsman dinner lineup The CanElson Drilling Estevan Bruins announced the featured guests of their annual Sportsman Dinner.

This year’s event on April 16 will feature Saskatchewan Roughrider quarterback Darian Durant along with Fox Sports anchor, and former TSN favourite, Dan O’Toole. Returning to as the evening’s emcee will be Rod Pedersen, play-by-play commentator for the Roughriders and host of The Sports Cage on 620 CKRM Regina.

The event will move into the Power Dodge Curling Centre.

Clark Munroe, operations and marketing director for the Bruins, the format for the evening will likely be

similar to last year’s event, with Pederson hosting the Sports Cage from 4 to 6 p.m. followed by the dinner, speakers and the live auction.

“It’s a very important fundraiser for the team,” said Munroe. “It’s easily the biggest (fundraiser) for the team every year. It helps us close our year-end costs and move into next year. The Bruins have been very lucky in the past at the generosity of the community here.”

Estevan will be Durant’s only appearance in Saskatchewan this winter.

The quarterback has been with the Roughriders since 2006 and the team’s starter since 2009. He is a two

time CFL West Division All-Star and has been a part of two Roughrider Grey Cup Teams, 2007 and 2013.

In 2010, Darian was the Roughriders’ candidate for Most Outstanding Player and is only one of two quarterbacks in Roughrider history to throw for more than 5,000 yards in a single season.

“It’s coming right off of spring camp for them, so it’s lucky timing for us that we were able to get him for our event,” said Munroe. “He’s an icon in this province, so we’re pretty excited that we were able to get somebody as big as him to come to our event.”

O’Toole started his broadcasting career as a

play-by-play man for the Ottawa 67’s of the OHL. He then moved to Vancouver before heading to Fort McMurray where he was the play-by-play man for the Oil Barons. He moved back to Vancouver before landing on TSN where he almost immediately became a fan favourite. Over the next decade, O’Toole and Fox Sports counterpart Jay Onrait would form a duo that changed TSN, and they would go on to gain a huge following all over Canada.

Since 2013, O’Toole has been the co-anchor for Fox Sports Live.

O’Toole was in Estevan for the Kraft Celebration Tour in 2011.

“He’s very excited to get here, and we’re very happy to have him,” said Munroe.

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Munroe said though the finer details are being worked out, Pedersen may host a Sports Cage in the Energy City prior to the dinner as has been done in the past.

Along with the panel of guests, the evening will also include dinner as well as the awarding of the Estevan and

District Male and Female Athletes of the Year Award and the Volunteer Coach of the Year Award.

“It’s not just a celebration for us. It’s a celebration for the whole community.

We’re happy that we’re able to bring that for everybody,” added Munroe.

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Estevan Mercury

A&S Bruins split playoff series

By Mackenzie Hientz sports@estevanmercury.ca

The Estevan A&S atom A Bruins recently split their best-of-three playoff series to the Moosomin Ice Badgers.

They lost to the Ice Badgers 5-4 at home on Feb. 28 and the following day they beat them 5-3 on the road.

In the home lost the Ice Badgers took a 1-0 lead in the first period. Estevan tied the game in the second period when Nathan Wagstaff found the back of the net.

Boden Dukart made 2-1 Estevan ,and later in the period Kyler Gingras scored as Estevan went up by two.

Just before the end of the period Moosomin

pulled within one goal, and trailed 3-2 after 40 minutes.

Moosomin scored three unanswered goal and kept Estevan scoreless.

In game two the Bruins opened up the scoring as Kaden Chrest lit the lamp. Estevan added to there lead when Hayden Lavoie scored.

In the second Dukart extend Estevan’s lead to 3-0. The Ice Badgers scored late in the perio and trailed 3-1 after 40 minutes.

After the Ice Badgers scored a goal in the third, Estevan score two straight to go up 5-2. Moosomin added a goal late in the game. Goals were scored

by Wagstaff and Connor Terness Estevan played game 3 of the series on Tuesday at home.

The A&S atom Bruins drop Game 1 against the Ice Badgers on Feb. 28.

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Vipers win series in overtime

By Mackenzie Hientz sports@estevanmercury.ca

The Estevan Power Dodge peewee A Vipers advanced to the Saskatchewan Hockey Association provincial playoff final against the Saskatoon Comets, after outscoring Weyburn 6-5 in the two-game, totalgoals series.

Entering Game 2 of the series on March.1, Estevan had a 4-2 lead, and despite losing 3-2 that gave them enough goals to take the series.

It was a thrilling finish as the Vipers won the series in double overtime.

Weyburn took an early lead in the first and were up 2-0 after the period,

head coach Chad Farr said that his team was sluggish to start the game.

In the second, Estevan fought their way back into the game after Kenzie Balon scored to make it 2-1.

Karliegh McKenzie and Kayla Wanner contributed with the assists. But later on in the period Weyburn added to their lead to go up 3-1.

Both teams were held scoreless in the final period of regulation, and had to go into a 10 minute overtime period because the series was tied at five goals.

“We started playing better hockey in the last 10 minutes of the third, and we dominated the overtime,” Farr said.

Neither team scored, so they had

to play another 20-minute period.

Nineteen seconds into the second overtime, Marci LeBlanc netted the game winner with help from Jaycee McLellen and Taylor Haux.

Going into the second overtime Farr told his team to continue to play hard.

“We just wanted to keep the kids positive and motivated and make sure they were focused and knew the task at hand,” he said.

For the provincial final against Saskatoon, Farr said his team has to continue to play the game shift-byshift, period-by-period.

Before the provincial final, the Vipers play two league playoff games in Regina on March 7 and 8.

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The MLB training camps are well underway and the spring training games have just begun.

Most teams and players have reported to spring camp, and it’s the time to see if teams have improved during the off season, and if their winter acquisitions will make their club better.

Canada’s only team, the Toronto Blue Jays, did need some improving after last season and I think spring training will help them determine if they still need some players at certain positions.

At the end of last season we saw a lot of Toronto’s minor league players contributing to the club, and the majority of those athletes do have a chance to start on opening day.

Pitchers Marcus Stroman and Aaron Sanchez who were call ups last year have a chance to make the starting rotation.

Stroman has a stronger chance as he his one of the major candidates for that starting position, and it will be interesting to see him back in game action and see if he has improved and is better than last season.

Sanchez did start a few games last year but was mostly used out of the bull pen. When he was called up and he did have a few starts and performed really well. It is most likely that he will be competing for that closer spot with Brett Cecil or become a mid- innings guy.

If the Jays happen to get a legit reliever before the beginning of the season then he might be able to fill but that last spot in the rotation along with R.A Dickey, Mark Burhle, Dew Hutchinson and Stroman.

The Jays didn’t really add any reliable veteran starting pitching in the off season and with three including Sanchez under 25 it gets one thinking if they can even compete for a full 162 game season.

Hopefully the Jay’s can find some veteran players before the start of the season.

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Music world will get a little more Johner

By Jordan Baker editor@estevanmercury.ca

After introducing his boys into the act, and continuing to perform as a family band, it’s Brad Johner’s sons who are now staking a more personal claim to Saskatchewan’s musical culture.

Originally from Midale, Brad rose in the Canadian country music charts in the 1990s with his brother Ken. A few years ago he incorporated his sons into the stage act as his band and assisting vocals.

Johner and his boys will be performing in Estevan on March 12 as part of the Farmers Appreciation night.

After a few years playing some 200 or more shows with Dad, Lucas, 20, Jesse, 19 and Quinn, 16, are in the process of recording their first album. Brad is producing, but he said it’s the boys’ style and Lucas’s writing that listeners will hear. He’s keeping his own countrybased inflections to himself.

“I’m really excited about the tunes. They’re not country,” said Johner.

“They’re more of a pop-rock sound. They’ve written a lot of songs. They’re five songs

Johner and his boys will be performing in Estevan on March 12 as part of the Farmers Appreciation night. in, and I’m producing the record for them.”

The boys previously released a six-song album of covers, but this is their first foray into original work.

“We’re just having fun in the studio. We usually go in twice a week and cut stuff and go over it, arrange it and

‘I don’t want to make the boys’ record sound like my record. I take it for what it is and try to really accent the real good parts to it.’

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work with the band.”

Johner said Lucas, who grew up a little in the world of music, is further along than he was at the same age, and the quality of songs is high. When Lucas approaches him with new music, it will already be a nearly complete piece.

“He comes up and he’s got a song that’s finished with a big hook line and a chorus and a bridge, and it sounds like a complete song, so it’s really easy to go into the studio and record it,” said Johner.

As part of this process, he then plays less of a guiding role, and is in more of a position to “corral” ideas and provide some focus.

“I don’t want to make the boys’ record sound like my record. I take it for what it is and try to really accent the real good parts to it. My idea is to incorporate the

sound of their CD into who they are and what they sound like when they do a live show,” said Johner.

The three oldest sons have been playing with Johner for the last three years, and they are going to be continuing to perform with Dad. Johner will also be performing with brother Ken during a Johner Brothers reunion show in Saskatoon this April. That will be a show complete with all the former faces from their decade and a half of touring together.

“We’re going to get all the guys who used to play with us during the 14 years we were on the road,” said Johner. “For some them, it has been along time. We’re going to get together and do some rehearsing.”

It’s not the band that’s out of practice, he noted.

There’s really only one song from the Johner Brothers catalogue that he has regularly performed as a solo artist.

“We’re going to have to go over a lot of songs I’ve written over the years and figure out how they go. At the time, you play the songs so much, and now you go back to them and they’re like a new song again. You can see them through different eyes.”

He said live shows have always given the band an opportunity to perform songs in a slightly different way than their original recording, and he’s looking forward to doing that this spring.

“That first record that we did, the first few songs that were on the radio, were some of the first songs I’d written, and we always played on our own records.

We were new to the studio, so there are lots of things that we would change, but at the time the recording was different, too,” said Johner, noting today a typical recording setup may involve just one microphone and a laptop.

Though the upcoming Estevan performance will be Brad and the boys, and not part of the reunion gig, Johner expects Ken will be back to perform some songs as well.

“Back in the day, when I played with my two brothers and my dad, we played some of those early farmer’s day shows, so it will be kind of neat to go back to this one.”

The 50th anniversary of the Farmers Appreciation Night will be held at Affinity Place on March 12, with the festivities beginning at 5 p.m.

Tap and jazz dance exam results posted The results from the latest round of examinations for students from the Drewitz School of Dance have been posted.

The students were tested recently in the jazz and tap ADAPT syllabus. The examiners were Brian and Faye Foley of Toronto.

The results of the exams were as follows: Tap Junior 1: Commended plus - Micaela Kocher; commended – Jaycee Neff, Annelise Renauld and Tanaya

Empey; Pass plus – Ekko Sanguin.

Junior 2: Commended plus – Elsie Alexander; Commended – Iciss L’Hereux, Cloe Legault, Shayna Fichter, Shayla Gill and Alexa Dauk-Law. Junior 3: Highly commended – Isabelle Beahm; Commended – Billie Jaworski, Lauren Kobitz and Jersey Long; Pass plus – Tiana Seeman and Emily Phillips; Pass – Kelsey Kowalchuk.

Pre-intermediate 2: Commended plus – Madison Zandee; Commended – Destiny Adams and Bryn Lamontagne.

Pre-intermediate 3: Commended plus – Mia Hanson; Commended – Reese Handley and Kelsey Romanyk; Pass plus – Kia Rosenbaum; Pass – Makenna Mack.

Jazz Pre-intermediate 2: Commended – Destiny Adams; Pass plus – Madison Zandee; Pass – Tyra Kuntz and Jaclyn Schindel.

Pre-intermediate 3: Commended – Reese Handley; Pass plus – Mia Hanson and Ricki Graham; Pass – Makenna Mack and Karlee Ross.

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Noah’s Story On Stage St. John the Baptist RC Church theatre group is bringing the story of Noah and his arc through a musical theatrical production at the church Thursday and Friday evenings at 7 p.m. and Saturday afternoon matinee at 2 p.m. Director is Stacey Grunert and choreographer is Sharlene Holiday. Yvonne Wilhelm directs the pit orchestra and Melinda Bath is set designer. Lead roles are handled by Dustin Hall, Karen Mele and Harlan Johnson.

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Estevan special Olympic swimmer Albert Ribling recently placed second, fourth and fifth in various disciplines at a competition in Swift Current. It was announced over the weekend that special Olympic swimming will be one of the events at the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games in Estevan.

Special Olympic swimming added to Summer Games The 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games in Estevan will feature Special Olympic Speed Swimming.

Special Olympics Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Games Council and the Estevan 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games Committee made the announcement over the weekend, noting the addition of the event to the slate of competitions at next year’s

Games.

A press release from the Games committee noted the guiding principle behind incorporating the Special O participants in the Games is to provide an opportunity for meaningful competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities and incorporate them into a mainstream game environment. Special O has been engaged in a number

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Peter Miiller Peter passed away peacefully at home Friday, February 20, 2015 at the age of 82 years.

Peter’s memory will be forever cherished by his loving family, Jan (Don) Beahm of Weyburn, SK and their family Justin (Vanessa) and infant daughter Madelyn, Kristin (Brennan) Miiller and Janine; Cindy (Lorne) Cloke of Saskatoon, SK and their family Lavonne, Malary and Everett; Rodney (Karen) Miiller of Estevan, SK and their family Lane and Dallas; brothers, Ralph Muller and Leonard (Lois) Miiller; sisters, Rose Ehrmantraut, Barbara (Arnie) Zimmerman, Mary (Emile) Marcotte, Agnes (Clem) Marcotte and Eileen Schuster; brothers-in-law, Ron St. Onge, Lyle Peterman; sister-in-law Joyce Fonstad.

Peter was predeceased by his wife Kay and parents, Aloysius and Pauline Miiller and family members, Wendel and Pauline Ereth, John Muller, George Ehrmantraut, Margaret St. Onge, Ernie Schuster, Ron Miiller (in infancy), Selmer and Dorothy Fonstad, Emil and Jean Swenson, Martin Fonstad, Norman and Carol Mossing and Aggie Peterman.

Peter Miiller was born February 16, 1933 on the family farm near Torquay and was the sixth child of 11 siblings. He attended Lucky School and at a very young age, helped out with many chores around the farm. When he was twelve years old his family moved to Torquay. His dad built a service station and Peter worked in the garage before and after school and thus began his lifelong interest of “fixing things”. After completing school he spent time at various jobs including the oilrigs, operating the White Rose Service Station and then managing the Co-op Service Stationboth in Estevan. In 1963, Peter began his 32 year career with John Deere. Having earned his journeyman mechanic certificate, he became well known around the shop for his customer service and expertise.

Peter met Kay Fonstad when he was driving the school bus and they were married in Nov. 1959.

Together they made their home in Estevan where they raised three children: Jan, Cindy and Rodney. Peter and Kay valued home life and the Miiller residence was a welcome place for all. They had a strong community at Trinity Lutheran Church: Peter served on council and other committees throughout the years, attending his last meeting the night before he passed.

Peter and Kay also enjoyed travelling, camping in the summer, then annual trips to Arizona in the winter. When Kay was diagnosed with cancer in 2008, Peter became her pillar, caring for her in failing health and always remaining positive. After Kay passed in Nov. 2010, Peter was determined to maintain family traditions. He regularly called each of his kids, his 8 grandchildren and their spouses. He was the person they called for advice and of course was their local fix-it man.

In December 2013, Peter was thrilled to be a Great Grandpa. He was so proud of his tiny 1 lb 5 oz great granddaughter and her determination to live. On his 82nd birthday, he was laughing and smiling at her as she helped herself to his birthday cake.

Peter was not one to sit idle; he continued to volunteer tirelessly at the church, the bible camp, and condo board at his home. He was known at Valley Crest Homes for his quick wit and for being the go-to-guy for almost anything. He worked for Kleiman Enterprises Ltd. until his passing and developed a strong friendship with Jack and Harvey. Full retirement was never part of his plan and his last hours of work at the farm were recorded on his calendar February 10th.

Peter lived life to the fullest. He was a kind man with a positive outlook. He had boundless energy for fun and games, an exceptional work ethic and was more than willing to help anyone, whenever or wherever needed. He was a humble, faithful servant. The deep love and respect he had for his family will be etched in their memory forever.

Memorial service was held on Saturday Feb 28, 2015 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Estevan with Pastors Murray Halvorson and Harley Johnson officiating. Interment at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens.

Those wishing to make donations in Peter’s memory may do so directly to Trinity Lutheran Church, 738 2nd Street, Estevan, SK, S4A 2B3 or a charity of your choice.

Thank You The family greatly appreciates Yvonne Clark and Hall Funeral Services for their professional and personal service. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Pastors Murray Halvorson, Harley Johnson and Stewart Miller for their leadership and friendship. Special thanks to our Trinity Lutheran Church family and all those that participated in Dad’s service.

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of past Saskatchewan Games in a variety of sports such as swimming, athletics, cross country, bowling and curling.

Darlene MacQuarrie, director of programs for Special Olympics Saskatchewan said, “Special Olympics Saskatchewan values the commitment and passion of sport within our communities. We look forward to participating in the Estevan 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games.”

The speed swimming event, which will be contested in the second half of the Games, from July 28 to July 30, 2016, will now potentially see the addition of 36 competitors along with 18 coaches and managers.

Each of the participating nine districts will have the opportunity to send two male and two female athletes.

“Special arrangements are being made to accommodate and support these athletes. It is our goal to make them feel welcomed and fully integrated into the Games experience. Like the other 1,800 athletes who will attend the event, we want to make this the ex-

perience of a lifetime,” said Brian Smith, co-chair of the Estevan 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games Committee. “We were pleased when we found out that Special O would be joining our speed swimming event. Estevan has a long and successful history of facilitating speed swimming events. It gives our committee the security of knowing we have local experts in this event to ensure it is a success for our Special O athletes.”

Margaret Duncan, who co-ordinates the special Olympic speed swimming program in Estevan, said, “We are very excited that Special O speed swimming is being added to the Games in Estevan. We have numerous athletes who have been committed to the program for many years.”

Just recently, Estevan special O athlete Albert Ribling attended an event in Swift Current on Feb. 1.

Ribling had a strong meet, placing fourth in the men’s 50m freestyle, fifth in men’s 50m backstroke, and second in men’s 50m freestyle flutter kick.

Albert Ribling

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Peewee A Bruins defeat Weyburn in overtime

By Mackenzie Hientz sports@estevanmercury.ca

The Estevan Prairie Mud peewee A Bruins went into double overtime to defeat the Weyburn Red Wings in their two-game, total-goals, provincial playoff series on Feb. 28.

Despite losing 6-3 in game, the 5-1 lead helped Estevan win the series 8-7.

Weyburn took a twogoal lead in the first period as they held Estevan scoreless.

Forty seconds into the second period, Brennen Stubel put Estevan on the scoreboard. Trey Wahl had the assist.

Shortly after the goal, the Bruins went on the power play, but an unfortunate bounce led to a

Weyburn goal.

Estevan came within one when Jon Swirski lit the lamp, but Weyburn added two more goals to their lead to go up 5-2 after 40 minutes. Kaleb Bechtold and Cain Kruger had the helpers on the Swirski goal.

With 24 seconds remaining in the third,Weyburn tied the series to force overtime.

They played a 10 minute overtime period and after no one scored, they began a second, 20-minute overtime period..

Just over four minutes into the second overtime, Ethan Bill netted the game w i n n e r, a n d B e c h t o l d earned the assist.

Coach Shawn Saxon said his team did start the

game out slow, which was due to them trying to protect their four goal series lead instead of just playing their style of hockey.

“By the time the third period rolled around and the first and second overtimes, we got back to how we are supposed to play the game,” he said.

Going into round two against Swift Current, Saxon said his team needs to stick to their strengths, which is a strong defence and fast forecheck.

He also mentioned they will work on playing with a lead and not let the mental side of the game get in the way of performing the way they can.

The series against Swift Current will start later in March.

The peewee A Bruins defeated the Weyburn Red Wings in the first round of the provincial playoffs.

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Archery scores from the Junior Olympic Program Friday Feb. 27 Carlson, Kristen Dyer, Donovan Dyer, Ryder Eagles, Ty Gibson, Jesse Klatt, Cassidy Klatt, Caylee Klatt, Cheyanne Piper, Shelby Piper, Sierra Rohatyn, Damian Rohatyn, Ethan Skuce, Kade Skuce, Kaitlyn Skuce, Logan Skuce, Spencer Wagstaff, Nathan

Distance 18m 10m 10m at 60cm 15m 10m 15m 8m at 60cm 15m 10m 10m 15m 10m 10m 10m at 60cm 15m 8m at 60cm 15m

Score 186 57 44 147 123 186 44 133 156 99 184 78 83 38 140 60 211

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Distance 15m 10m 15m 15m 18m

Score 92 100 58 171 180

Monday Feb. 23 Chipley, Hunter Dietze, Davis Dowhanuik, Drew Fichter, Kylan Gibson, Jaice Graham, Nolan Hall, Dylan Hamilton, Randy Hiske, Maxim Janssen, Cameron Johnson, Kyle Kowalchuk, Kailey Kyle, Faith Longney, Braiden Mack, Dakan Marshall, Logan McNabb, Chase McNabb, Jaslyn Mus, Nathan Perkins, Hunter Piper, Mason Rooks, Cyrus Skuce, MacKenzie Sylvestre, Justine Wheeler, Avery

Distance 18m 18m 18m 18m 15m 18m 18m 18m 15m 18m 18m 15m 10m 18m 18m 15m 18m 15m 15m 15m 18m 18m 18m 10m 15m

Score 251 209 259 117 75 276 293 180 216 253 253 150 119 249 242 109 110 60 142 93 205 193 142 112 95

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Score 154 110 236

Thursday Feb. 5 Biggs, Brodie Boivin, Griffin Chapman, Mathew Collins, Jeffrey Dickie, Darian Fladeland, Mya Gibbons, Reagan Jackiw, Kelsie Jocelyn, Jaiden Kavalench, Ayden Lavoie, Parker Ludtke, Braydon Miller, Brandon Neff, Hayden Piche, Conner Trobert, Connor Trobert, Justin Trobert, Rylan Young, Kennedy Zemiak, Megan

Distance 18m 18m 18m 10m 18m 15m 15m 18m 18m 15m 18m 10m 18m 10m 15m 15m 10m 18m 15m 10m

Score 246 230 245 111 209 180 149 200 210 193 205 44 240 117 142 119 69 230 139 106

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES MOOSE CREEK REGIONAL PARK Employment Opportunities Applications are being accepted for

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Park Personnel

• Duties to include campground supervision, gate operation and general maintenance.

• Must have valid driver’s license and steel toe boots.

• Also includes weekends

Duties:

Full time/permanent Warehouse duties Replenish stocking points Unload deliveries Cycle counting

Applicants Must Have:

Forklift ticket Good work record Accurate attention to detail Able to lift and carry 50 pounds

Wage depending on experience.

Send, fax, email or drop off resume to: Box 845 #200 Hwy. 18 West, Estevan, SK S4A 2A7 Fax: 306-634-7597 E-mail: jobs.shelter@gmail.com

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2 Days a Week

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Part time and full time positions are available.

Deadline for applications is April 1, 2015.

Only successful applicants will be notified!

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Interested parties may apply by resume to: Moose Creek Regional Park Box 926 Oxbow, SK S0C 2B0 Or email to: moosecreekrp@gmail.com

At Enbridge, one of Canada’s top 100 employers, we’re extremely proud of the work we do. We safely and reliably transport oil and gas through our pipelines, deliver natural gas to over two million customers and generate renewable energy, including solar, wind and geothermal.

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In all our work, we’re guided by our core values of integrity, safety and respect. We are looking to add individuals who share these same values for the below roles in Estevan: Construction Coordinator- JO#26717 The Construction Coordinator will provide administrative leadership, technical direction and pipeline operations expertise to the coordination and execution of capital and expense projects and emergency response activities, and provide inspection services and/or coordinate contract inspection activities required throughout the execution phase of projects.

Qualifications: - Five or more years of progressively responsible operations, construction or maintenance experience associated with oil pipelines and facilities.

- Minimum Grade 12 education.

Petroleum Manger- Parkland Co-op The successful candidate will be responsible for sales and service, inventory control, marketing and merchandising of the bulk and cardlock petroleum and feed Department.

Applicants must possess strong organization, controlling and interpersonal skills, with a customer focus, must be highly motivated & possess leadership skills.

Please apply online at https://www.coopconnection.ca or submit a detailed résumé to: Cory Leichert, General Manager Parkland Co-operative Association Ltd. Box 219, Porcupine Plain, SK S0E 1H0 Phone: (306)278-2022 Fax: (306)278-2221

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Receiver/Material Handler

Measurement Technician- JO#26075 The Measurement Technician is responsible for effective, accurate measurement of crude oil, including calibration and maintenance of assigned pipeline flow meters/flow computers within API standard of measurement, and ensures all instrumentation equipment is functional and properly maintained.

Qualifications: - Ideal candidate will have an instrumentation technologist diploma.

- 5 to 7 years’ experience including gauging and or maintenance within the oil industry.

For detailed job descriptions and info on how to apply for these, and all of our many opportunities, visit our website jobs.enbridge.com, and reference the above job opening numbers.

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Estevan Mercury

Fundraising underway for 2016 Western Canada Cup

By Mackenzie Hientz sports@estevanmercury.ca

The fundraising for the 2016 Crescent Point Western Canada Cup, which will be held in Estevan, has begun with the introduction of a corporate sponsorship package.

Ron Areshenkoff of the fundraising committee said that the total budget to host the tournament is $750,000.

The corporate sponsorship package includes com-

panies who donate at least $7,500 and Areshenkoff said they are hoping to have 75 businesses involved.

There already are a few companies who have donated for the corporate sponsorship, which includes Midale Petroleum and Fire Sky Energy, Areshenkoff said.

If they do get 75 companies involved with the corporate package then that will take care of the majority of the fundraising.

“That means we only got to raise $250,000 from ticket sales, food sales, beverage sales, et cetera,” Areshenkoff said.

Through the corporate sponsorship package, sposors will have exclusive advertising rights throughout the tournament.

They also get four tournament passes, and there will be a special opening banquet as well.

“Part of the requirements in the big package

was to do a legacy for the tournament. So out front of the Leisure Centre we’re putting a big outdoor clock, and those 75 companies will be noted on a plaque on that outdoor clock,” Areshenkoff said.

One of the reasons why they are starting the key fundraising process now is because $100,000 instalments have to be made to the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League and the first one is due in June.

“So we’re under the gun to raise $100,000 here in the next two or three months, and then we’ve got instalments every four months to put up another $100,000,” Areshenkoff said.

He also noted the financial liability of the event is going to hinge on how much corporate sponsorship they can get.

Areshenkoff also pointed out that this tournament will help the Bruins

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organization as a whole.

“Hopefully they can make some money out of this tournament. It will help them with recruiting, and it will also be good for the facility, to show off the facility to the rest of Western Canada,” he said.

Anyone who wants to take part in the corporate sponsorship, may contact Ray Frehlick, Barry Bridges, Warren Waldegger or Areshenkoff.

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TICKETS THROUGH TICKETMASTER.CA OR and CHARGE BYourPHONE The City of Estevan is looking for an independent and self-motivated individual to assist in the maintenance operation of water and wastewater treatment facilities. The ideal candidate would possess significant mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

1-800-970-7328 Responsibilities include but are not limited to: IN ESTEVAN • Organizes and operates a preventative maintenance program for the Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant.

AT HENDER’S DRUGS • • •

Identifies malfunctions in equipment and systems operations and performs repairs.

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

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

This position requires: • Grade 12 • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License • Two years of post-secondary education in one of the following: • Chemical Engineering or Chemical Technology • Environmental Engineering or Environmental Technology • Water Sciences • Instrumentation Technology or Instrumentation Journeyperson • Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator’s Certification and Fireman’s Certificate would be an asset The City of Estevan offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and emphasis on work/life balance. If you’re looking for a career that contributes directly to a growing, thriving community, then apply to:

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Lifeguard

Aubrey Agarand, Human Resources City of Estevan 1102 4th Street, Estevan, Sk S4A 0W7 Phone: (306) 634-1841 • Fax: (306) 634-9790 • Email: apply@estevan.ca The City of Estevan is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, and team focused individual join our lifeguarding crew. The ideal candidate would possess a passion for aquatics coupled with strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • • • • • •

Ensures the safety of Aquatic Centre customers by enforcing policies, rules, and regulations.

Teaches Aquatics lessons. Completes all paperwork such as work sheets and report cards at the conclusion of a set of lessons.

Administer First Aid in the event of major or minor incidents within the facility.

Maintenance and cleaning of the guard area, pool areas, and change rooms.

Logs, records, and reports information such as water tests, time sheets, and tasks performed.

Promotes pool programming and maintains positive public relations between staff and customers.

The successful candidate would require: • A minimum of 16 years of age • Current National Lifeguarding Service Course or Red Cross Lifeguard • Current First Aid and CPR C Certificate • Current Red Cross Water Safety Instruction Certificate The City of Estevan offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and emphasis on work/ life balance. If you’re looking for a career that contributes directly to a growing, thriving community, then apply to: Aubrey Agarand, Human Resources City of Estevan, 1102 4th Street, Estevan, Sk S4A 0W7 Phone: (306) 634-1841 • Fax: (306) 634-9790 • Email: apply@estevan.ca

TICKETS THROUGH TICKETMASTER.CA OR CHARGE BY PHONE 1-800-970-7328 · IN ESTEVAN AT HENDER’S DRUGS

Please be advised of City of Estevan bylaw 89-1294 Section 34 (e): WHEN: Thursdays

WHEN: Thursdays am March 5, 12, 19, 26 • April 2, 9 , 16, 23, 1030- 10:30 • May 7, 14, 21, 28 WHERE: WHEN: Art Gallery 10 - 10:30amThe Estevan COST: Thursdays $5/family/week$5/family/week WHERE: The Estevan Art Gallery • COST: February 26 March 5,12,19,26 April 2,9,16,23,30 May 7,14,21,28

February 26 March 5,12,19,26 April 2,9,16,23,30 May 7,14,21,28 Pre-Register with Karly at 634-7644 or by 10 - 10:30 am email at galleryed@sasktel.net.

WHERE: The Estevan Art Gallery COST: $5/family/week │118 - 4th STREET │HOURS: Mon to Fri 10:00am - 6:00pm | Thurs 10:00am - 9:00pm│(P) 306 634 7644 │ (E) eagm@sasktel.net │(W) www.eagm.ca

Pre-Register with Karly at 634-7644 or by

email at galleryed@sasktel.net.

Contact us for more information on our programs

306-634-3942

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

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

│118 - 4th STREET │HOURS: Mon to Fri 10:00am - 6:00pm | Thurs 10:00am - 9:00pm│(P) 306 634 7644 │ (E) eagm@sasktel.net │(W) www.eagm.ca

www.estevanartscouncil.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WINTER AT THE ESTEVAN ARTS COUNCIL? Koncerts For Kids Sheldon Casavant Sunday, March 8, 2015 - 2:00pm at Westview Public School

Stars for Saskatchewan The Gala Trio Sunday, March 22, 2015 - 2:30pm at St. Paul’s United Church

CITY WIDE REGISTRATION MARCH 24 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM If you have an organization, team or group that would like to participate please contact Erin at e.wilson@estevan.ca for more details

Notice of Intention to Issue Debt Notice of Intention is hereby given by the City of Estevan, pursuant to Section 101 of The Cities Act , for City Council’s consideration of a bylaw to borrow money for the purpose of completing the 2015 General Capital Program with particular emphasis on the Airport Runway/Taxiway project.

The proposed Bylaw #2015-1953 will authorize the City to issue debt in the amount of $5 million over a 15 year term loan.

The proposed bylaw may be inspected by any person in the City Clerk’s Office, on the main level of City Hall, between the hours of 8 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, all holidays excepted, commencing at 8 am on Monday, February 16, 2015 and up to 4:30 pm on Wednesday, March 11, 2015.

City Council will hear any submissions respecting the proposed bylaw on Monday, March 16, 2015 at 6 pm in the Council Chambers, Main Floor of City Hall.

If any person wishes to address City Council on the proposed bylaw, they must contact the City Clerk’s Office prior to 1 pm on March 12, 2015.

If you have any questions regarding the 2015 Budgets please contact Jeff Ward, Treasurer at 306-634-1813 or j.ward@estevan.ca.

Dated at the City of Estevan, in the Province of Saskatchewan, this 11th day of February, 2015.

Judy Pilloud, City Clerk

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