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National party Aspiring physician concludes her year in Estevan leader visits Estevan By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca

Estevan area residents had a rare opportunity to hear from one of the federal party leaders when Maxime Bernier, the head of the relatively new People’s Party of Canada, spoke at the Beefeater Plaza on July 29. Bernier covered a gamut of topics during a 45-minute speech to a crowd of about 100 people, the vast majority of them party supporters. He also spent about 25 minutes answering questions. He was in Estevan to support Phil Zajac, who is the candidate for the PPC in Souris-Moose Mountain for the Oct. 21 federal election. It was a speech filled with bluster, and at times, he didn’t pull punches. The loudest applause came when he called for the reworking of the federal equalization formula, but he was also cheered at various other points in the evening, including when he told the crowd that he expects the party will form the next government, even though the PPC is only a year old and currently polling at five per cent. “If you are voting for us, you’re not splitting the vote,” said Bernier. “I don’t believe that here in Saskatchewan, that Justin Trudeau will be able to elect one member of Parliament.” Bernier also drew parallels between the federal Liberals and Conservatives numerous times during the evening, and explained how a PPC government would differ from both. He was a member of the Tory caucus from 2004-2018, and held several cabinet positions in Stephen Harper’s government. Bernier also ran for the Conservative Party’s leadership in 2017, and led in polling throughout the night, before finish second to Andrew Scheer on the final ballot. But he left the party last year, and quickly established the PPC. At one point in the evening, Bernier said he would never seek a merger with the Tories. Earlier in the day, Bernier was at the carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility at the Boundary Dam Power Station – the first time he has viewed the facility. “The technology, it is great,

but also, I was there to learn, to learn about carbon capture and the technology, and I did. I was impressed by the technology and also the people working there. It’s very high-tech technology.” He concedes there are questions about CCS, but he believes it’s beneficial for the environment, and a great way to keep coal-fired power in the electrical generation mix. “I know that they’re receiving a lot of subsidies from the provincial government, and I hope one day it will be sustainable and it will be profitable,” he said. If the PPC were to form government, he doubts the party would provide additional money for the technology. The Tories gave $240 million in 2008 when they were in power to retrofit Unit 3 at Boundary Dam with CCS. “Right now … they have to be able to be profitable, and we had a good discussion about that, and I think it will come,” said Bernier. “They are able to sell some of the gases that they are capturing to the oil and gas industry, so that’s a good income for them.” Bernier was scheduled to tour the coal mines operated by Westmoreland Mining LLC, but didn’t have time to get there before the dinner. So he says he will have to come back, and he hopes to do so this September to help Zajac with his campaign. His day in Saskatchewan started in Regina, when the PPC presented its candidates in the province to the media. Bernier said the PPC has a full slate of 14 candidates in this province, and they have 305 in Canada. Their goal is to have a candidate in all 338 constituencies before the end of the month. Bernier used the press conference in Regina to share the party’s platform on issues such as equalization, lower immigration numbers and pipelines. The PPC leader said they are ready to use Section 92.10 of the federal constitution to give the feds the full authority to approve pipelines, and prevent provinces like B.C. and Quebec from blocking the projects. “A province won’t be able A2 » BERNIER

The aspiring physician who spent a year in Estevan through the longitudinal integrated clinical (LIC) clerkship practicum program has wrapped up her time in the city, and found the experience to be informative and fulfilling. Lindsay Richels spent a year working at St. Joseph’s Hospital, learning the ins and outs of the medical industry. Her final day in Estevan was July 18. The past year afforded her some great learning opportunities, and she couldn’t have asked for more, between St. Joseph’s, the staff and the community. “I was able to rotate with pretty much every physician there,” said Richels. “I definitely got a taste of all the corners of St. Joseph’s, and all of the different practice models that the physicians have, how each of them functions in Estevan at St. Joseph’s, and in their practice in the community.” Richels worked particularly closely with Dr. Edward Krickan, who is among the main preceptors of the LCI program in Estevan. She really liked the variety associated with the LIC

program. If it wasn’t busy, she could go to the emergency department to help out, which was a favourite area of the hospital and of her time in Estevan. If there was an urgent case in the operating room, she was pleased to assist there, because she felt like she was part of the team, and a valued member of a small hospital. “I always felt really wanted to be around, and helpful, and I really enjoyed that,” said Richels. She also enjoyed procedure days, with joint injections, mole removals and other tasks. The past year spent in Estevan will help with her confidence as she enters her fourth year of medical school. “I’ve already noticed competing with residents in Regina to do procedures, or to see patients. I’ve definitely appreciated my role in Estevan, and seeing what happens there just gave me the hands-on opportunities and allowed me to build my skill set.” Richels would welcome the opportunity to practice in Estevan once she completes her medical training and her residency. Her husband is A2 » TWO

Lindsay Richels has wrapped up her time in Estevan through the longitudinal integrated clinical clerkship program. Photo submitted

The threshing man Keegan Schindel demonstrated threshing techniques during the Souris Valley Antiques Association’s Threshing Weekend activities in Midale on Sunday. Farming history was celebrated during the weekend with threshing demonstrations, tractor parades and other activities for the public. For more on the event, see Page A3

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Bernier confident entering federal election « A1 to bring the federal government in front of the court,” said Bernier. “We have to use that section of the constitution, like we did more than 300 times since confederation to build real national infrastructure.” Bernier said the PPC wants to reduce the number of newcomers to Canada to 150,000, and to increase the percentage of economic immigrants from 26 per cent to 50 per cent. “We want them to share our Canadian values and to be able to integrate into our society. I don’t want our country to be like in Europe – in France and in Belgium – where they have huge challenges to integrate their immigrants.”

The party has faced challenges getting its ideas out, and letting Canadians know the party exists. That’s why he’s travelling the country and meeting people. He’s looking forward to participating in the debates with the leaders of the other main political parties, including the Liberals and the Tories, and letting Canadians know what the PPC’s platform will be. “ W hen people know our platform, they’re coming onside, because we’re doing politics differently, and based on strong policies to have a free and a more prosperous country.” In the case of SourisMoose Mountain, it’s a strong

conservative riding that has elected a right wing-leaning politician in each election since 1997. He believes conservative voters should be onside with the PPC’s desire to abolish supply management on dairy, poultry and eggs, which Bernier called a socialist system lingering from former prime minister Pierre Trudeau. And they should want to see the PPC’s plan to balance the budget in two years, which Bernier said they would be able to do by privatizing the CBC and Canada Post, and cutting foreign aid and corporate welfare. To see a video excerpt of Bernier’s speech, please visit www.estevanmercury.ca.

People’s Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier speaks while Souris-Moose Mountain candidate Phil Zajac listens during an appearance July 30 in Estevan.

Two more coming to Estevan through program « A1 from the south Saskatchewan region, so this part of the province would be on her radar. “I fell in love with the community, and the patients, and the hospital, and everybody there, so it’s definitely one the places that I would definitely like to work in the future.” When she wasn’t working at the hospital, her family spent a lot of time camping in the spring and summer

months. They went golfing a few times, and enjoyed the benefits of living in a smaller community. Richels is now moving on to her fourth year of study. During that time, she will have a pair of two-week electives, which are determined by the students. She applied to work across the country, and will spend time at the University of Alberta in Edmonton and at the Women’s College Hospital

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“Lindsay was an exceptional student and St. Joseph’s Hospital was very fortunate to have Lindsay as our first LIC student,” said Hoffort. “Her success certainly reflects well on our organization and has led to the establishment of this program on a full-time basis.”

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The leader of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party (NDP) Ryan Meili, along with environment and agriculture critique Yens Pedersen and Indian Head-Milestone candidate Jared Clarke, visited Estevan on Aug. 1. The delegation toured the Boundary Dam power plant and carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility, and met with representatives of the City of Estevan. “It was a very good visit,” said Meili. “Very impressive technology. Very impressive engineering and chemistry. Quite interesting to see it (CCS) in operation.” The NDP leader came to Estevan to talk about the risks the city is facing due to the planned closure of some of the Boundary Dam facilities. “We’ve got the situation in Estevan with the pending closure of a number of the

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provincial government actually addressing any of that,” said Meili. “But we know that Saskatchewan has benefited so much from Estevan as our Energy City over the years. And that there are lots of opportunities ahead to continue to be an energy city, but that only happens if we have the provincial government at the table actually working alongside the community.” Meili pointed out that no matter what, the coal phaseout is coming. It was a decision made by the previous federal government and now the province and the city need to find ways to keep developing. “What we need to do to deal with that is the conversation that isn’t happening in an honest and clear way,” Meili said. He noted that he would like to see the provincial government come forward and say that they are willing to work with Estevan, looking at all of the options for economic development. “Look at all of the energy opportunities. We’ve had coal, and oil, and gas as huge elements to the local economy. Those will continue in one way or another. But what else is going to happen with geothermal, with the wind, with solar?” Estevan is in a prime location to continue to be a

centre of excellence for energy, but according to Meili, it only can happen if the province is willing to engage. After touring Boundary Dam, Meili met with Dwight (Fitz) Bramble, the economic development co-ordinator for the City of Estevan, and with one of the city councilors to discuss options available for Estevan to keep the jobs throughout the coal phaseout. “We had some discussion around what are the possibilities for those people whose jobs are (at risk) because we don’t see those conversations happening. And I see some answers that need to be a part of the conversation. (Like) what’s SaskPower’s role? Can SaskPower be committing to preferentially hiring people who are either leaving the plant or the mine and making sure they are seeking these people out?” They also discussed the need for training opportunities for employees who are facing job loss and for their family members, focusing on options that could take place while people are still working at their current positions. “There are things that can be done to make sure that we are deciding, but also preparing anyone who might be facing job loss for a better future coming out of it,” said Meili. As for the outcome, this visit gave an understanding of the technologies the Energy City currently is using. It also was aimed at creating relationships and getting a better understanding of people’s concerns, and opportunities Estevan may take in the future. “We’ll continue this conversation. We’ll be coming back at sometime in the fall to talk more with the community about the next steps coming,” said Meili.

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Parades, threshing and old-fashioned activities part of a busy weekend in Midale

By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca

The Saskatchewan Day long weekend has become a weekend filled with activities in Midale in recent years, and that trend continued this past weekend. The Souris Valley Antique Association’s Pioneer Echoes hosted its annual threshing bee weekend on Aug. 3 and 4. Hundreds of people flocked to the town’s heritage village for activities that celebrated farming history and community spirit as a whole. Many of the attractions were offered both days. A pancake breakfast happened in downtown Midale. Rodeo activities occurred in the arena adjacent to the heritage village, with team roping on Saturday and barrel racing on Sunday. Musicians provided old-time music. The Thresherman’s parade made its way through the heritage village each day. And threshing demonstrations showed people how the old-time farming technique worked. People could also tour the heritage village each day and enjoy fried bread and Saskatoon berry pie, witness a blacksmith demonstration, visit a market and take a tour of an old school house. S aturday ’s activities wrapped up with a roast beef

supper on the grounds and a free cabaret with the band Seventh Avenue. Sunday’s highlights also included an interdenominational church service. Glenn McGregor, who is on the committee of the SVAA, said it was a great weekend. The weather cooperated, and so they were able to offer the full slate of activities. “We had a good crowd that came out for it, and we appreciate all of the support we can get. We had a large parade this year, and everything seemed to go well.” While they didn’t have a full tally on the number of entries for the parade, he believes there were about 60-70 tractors that made their way through the heritage museum grounds. People lined both sides of the parade route to view the tractors, some of which are more than 100 years old. Other vehicles were also part of the parade. MC Ken Swenson offered information on each of the tractors as they rolled past. “We had a lot of different makes and models come through, and a lot of different years, too,” said McGregor. “It was good to see a good representation of the past coming through. We have a good collection here at the museum ourselves, and we’re always looking to expand on

that, too.” The threshing demonstrations attracted large crowds as well. The antique association kept kids entertained with a rock-climbing wall on Saturday, an inflatable playground, and had quarter searches each day. Quarters were dumped in a pile of hay for children to find. It takes weeks of hard work to make these events happen, he said, and to get everything ready. They have to make sure the tractors are still working so that they’re ready for the parade. And they have to provide upkeep on the buildings in the village and on the downtown buildings they look after. McGregor said it’s hard to gage the number of people who attended all of the activities, because there was so much happening in the town. But he was pleased to see all of the events happening last weekend, and the different committees planning activities. “It’s been working really well. Going with the rodeo, it attracts a bigger crowd, and it works for all of us. That’s what it takes to bring a community together and get a good event in it.” For additional photos and videos of the threshermen’s weekend, please visit www.estevanmercury.ca. The weekend also featured the 13th annual bull bash bull riding event on Aug. 2. (For more on the bull bash, please see Page A12). A cabaret with music from Rob

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Hopefully, a solution for a problem For the past year, Estevan has been fortunate to be part of a program named the longitudinal integrated clinical (LIC) clerkship program. It brought Lindsay Richels, a third-year medical student from the College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan, to Estevan to learn more about the medical profession. Obviously, the information she gleamed and the lessons she learned from Estevan’s group of physicians gave her a greater experience than any classroom could ever provide. And because she was in Estevan for a year, it allowed her to get to know the community, the physicians, the hospital, the patients and the hospital staff in a way that she wouldn’t have if she would have been here for a few weeks. All in all, her year spent in the community appears to have been time well spent. She gained a lot from it. She and her family enjoyed their time in the community. And this LIC program gave her an opportunity she wouldn’t have had otherwise. We hope it’s not the last that this city has seen of Richels as far as providing care at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She would be a great fit year for the long-term. It’s no secret that Estevan has had a recurring physician shortage. We’ve had times in which we’ve been good for a few years, but our numbers will gradually dwindle, and we’ll find ourselves in a situation in which there isn’t

enough medical doctors in the community to meet our population’s needs, because the physicians already have a full patient load. We’re down to 10 family physicians and a specialist in Estevan. Most will tell you that’s not enough; they’d like to see more. And they like to see one or two more with a speciality, with an anesthesiologist being the top priority. If our physicians feel overworked, if they don’t have enough time with their families, or if they don’t feel they have attained that coveted work-life balance, then they will look elsewhere. (Believe us, there are no shortage of communities who would love to have the doctors we have here). And while we are very fortunate to have some doctors who have dedicated the bulk of their long medical careers to Estevan, it’s rare to see a doctor stay in a community of this size for 20-30 years. Also, sometimes we’re guilty of selling ourselves short when it comes to what we have to offer for physicians. In addition to St. Joseph’s Hospital, we have excellent schools; sports, recreation and culture facilities; outdoor amenities; and much more. And we have great people, too. We’re close to the Canada-U.S. border. And while some people covet big-city life and all that it offers, there’s a lot to be said about living in a small city, and not having to contend

with the long commute, the traffic or the long lineups associated with big centres. The LIC was essentially created for Estevan, after local efforts to bring a physician residency program to the community did not materialize. The residency has proven to be a success in other small communities in the province, but when it was rolled out a few years ago, we were snubbed. The LIC and medical residency can play a big role when it comes time to recruit new physicians. If that physician has spent time in a community, they’re more likely to come back here once they’re finished their medical studies. Physician recruitment has become very competitive in Canada. There are a lot of communities in need of medical doctors. We’re not the only city in the country to have experience a physician shortage in the last few years; some people might have a hard time believing this statement, but it’s been even tougher on some communities than Estevan. If they have spent time in our city and our hospital, have found mentors in experienced physicians, and have built up relationships with people in the region, then we have an advantage. The LIC proved to be a nice alternative, and we can only hope that the two new aspiring physicians prove to be as proficient as Richels. And hopefully the hospital hasn’t given up on a residency program coming to Estevan.

Don’t mail bug spray During the late 1990s, my late sister, Melanie, worked at fly-in fishing camps up north in the Northwest Territories for her summer jobs to pay for her nursing degree. Each year I would make great effort to put together the best possible annual care package, within my fiscal means, sense of humour and what I could fit in one box. One year I happened to have a rain day from working on a pipeline project near Moose Jaw. I spent the whole day combing the mall and Canuck Wheel, looking for the right items. Five of diamond hooks were a must. Then there was the gimmick toilet plunger, to which I attached a keychain with her name on it as she was a chambermaid. In the discount bin I found a CD of Johnny Cash hits. I suspect this fuelled her lifelong love of the Man in Black. For siblings who didn’t really get along, this annual ritual of a care package from brother to sister was in many ways more cherished than Christmas, both in the giving and receiving. When you’re in the middle of nowhere, getting a box of love is just the thing to lift your spirits. I imagine prisoners of war felt the same way. Step forward 20 years and our daughter, Katrina, is currently in the bush, learning how to eat bugs, skin rabbits and not get eaten by bears. She’s on her survival instructor course with the air cadets, her third year attending camp at 4 Wing Cold Lake. First she took general training, then basic survival. Going to this camp has been the focal point of her year. While the other camps were shorter, this one is a full six weeks, almost the entire summer. That’s kinda hard for a dad to take, when you realize that you only have your teenager for a few more years before its time to kick them out of the nest to fly on their own.

From the Top of the Pile BRIAN ZINCHUK Thus, it was fitting and appropriate to put together a care package for her. First, there was her wish list. That started with Halls, lots and lots of Halls. When I talked to her recently, she sounded sick, “Because everyone gets sick at camp,” she said. That, of course, makes sense, as you have kids bringing bugs from every part of the country and mix them in this petri dish known as summer camp. I suspect Halls are like cigarettes in prison: a form of currency. She got lots of Halls. Then there were some large packages of candy to share. Laundry soap pods were included because apparently the huge quantity we sent with her wasn’t enough. I wish she did that much laundry at home. I included a book to read, a journal to scribble in while on her solo camping expedition in the bush, and other knickknacks. Michelle, Spencer and I put post-it notes on most of the items, like I used to do for Melanie. Spencer’s said, “Don’t get eaten by a bear,” and “Don’t get a boyfriend.” Helpful, that brother. But perhaps the most critical item was the two aerosol cans of Deep Woods Off bug spray. She has limited access to shopping while on base, and let’s face it, spending a large portion of six weeks in the bush of the Boreal forest is a recipe for giving blood. These two cans should hopefully get her through to the end. And that’s where things went south. After taping the snot out of the exterior of the box,

I took it to Canada Post. There, the helpful mail clerk asked if there were any aerosols. I, perhaps foolishly, said yes. They have to come out, she explained. Dangerous goods. It’ll likely be going on an airplane, so that’s a no go. Now, I realized this was not her fault, and thus volcanically erupting my wrath upon this nice lady would do no good. But my inner self was screaming as I cut open this carefully stuffed box and extricated the much-needed bug spray. Lithium batteries and a host of other items are also not allowed. She had a nice list, with pictures. Nearly every electronic device these days has lithium batteries. Lithium batteries are what makes the 2010s possible. As for aerosols, how did airliners survive the 1980s? With all that backcombed hair on nearly every woman alive in that decade, why weren’t the plains and oceans littered with crashed Boeings? Surely the aerosol hair sprays would have caused untold calamities. I spoke about this to someone who regularly bootlegs aerosol deodorant to an acquaintance overseas, simply not declaring it. How do the numerous Airbus freighters survive his illicit trade in Secret? I blame the shoe bomber. Because of him, we can’t wear shoes on planes. Somewhere around that time, they banned an entire phase of matter, liquids, because it is possible to make explosives out of liquids (and solids, too, as well as gases, but you can’t ban everything). Because of that bovine feces nearly two decades ago, my daughter will have to scrounge some other bug spray, or get eaten alive. The horror, the horror. Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian.zinchuk@sasktel.net.

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What’s with allergies? I’ve never heard about gluten intolerance prior to coming to Canada. In Russia, some 10 years ago I’d hardly ever heard about lactose intolerance either. When I was growing up some kids around me would get rushes or allergic reactions every so often, mostly provoked by chocolate or red vegetables and fruits. Just one friend of mine had a bouquet of a bunch of food allergies topped up with asthma. So the first time I heard “I’m gluten-free,” I didn’t even know what it meant. Later I learned that in Canada about six per cent of people are gluten-sensitive or are gluten-free, and about 16 per cent report that they are lactose intolerant. Nut, fish and shellfish allergies are also on top of the list. The situation is even worse in the U.S. Now the picture in Russia is starting to change as well, and more and more cases of various food allergies, including gluten, lactose and peanut issues, are being registered every year. Last summer my girlfriend and I were sitting in a small restaurant in Saint-Petersburg talking about the spread of allergies in America when a lady next to us interrupted. “That’s because everything is GMO in the U.S. They don’t eat anything natural, all chemicals,” she said, using her mimics to stress how terrible the situation there was in her understanding. I first thought it was an echo of the traditional Russian-American rivalry from the Cold War era. (The lady looked like she grew up during that time and her intonations suggested that she rarely doubts her beliefs). Besides, scary “GMO”, which a lot of people don’t even understand what exactly it is, is a new “enemy” to blame for all the diseases. (One day I’ll probably write on that as well). Sometime later I had a chance to attend an organic conference in Saskatoon. It was a great gathering of people growing and promoting non-chemical systems of farming and gardening. This time an American doctor touched on the same topic as that stranger lady. He didn’t blame “GMO” for rising numbers of allergies, but he explained the role of modern science in the case. The doctor explained that while the seeds are genetically modified to survive glyphosate-containing herbicides, which kill all plants they touch on, people are not spray-ready and develop reactions when coming in contact with some chemical residues (let alone direct contact with sprays). Thus, some researchers point out the correlation between the widely used weed killer and celiac disease, a type of eating disorder in which gluten often causes a severe immune response usually in a form of inflammation and damage to the small intestine. Back in 2013, Anthony Samsel and Stephanie Seneff published an article explaining the possible connection between glyphosate and the growing statistics of gluten intolerance. The publication caused a wave of debates since the connection wasn’t proven with 100 per cent certainty. In 2017, it was reported that over 2.6 million Canadian children and adults live with food allergies (based on 2016 statistics). It means that every 13th Canadian citizen has some kind of allergic reaction to one or more type of food. Another approach to explaining these sad statistics suggests that it might be hygiene we should blame for it. Readers, who grew up on the farms, do you have many or any allergies? Numbers suggest that people living in a less clean environment, not using soap or sanitizers after every contact with the surrounding world and exposed to more germs, have fewer chances of developing food allergies. Allergy rates in some densely populated Asian countries like India, where, especially in big cities, cleanliness is not anywhere close to being the number 1 priority, is low. One may argue that in developing countries people may report their rushes and reactions less than in Canada, the U.S. and the entire western world, which may affect the statistics. True, but the general tendency is still there. And even though the first-ever nationwide study on allergies in Canada was conducted almost a decade ago, researchers still don’t know for sure which factors affect the rise in allergic rates. It’s also interesting to note that some theories suggest that early exposure to foods often perceived as allergens, such as peanuts, for example, decreases the possibility of development of allergies. This, in my understanding, once again proves that we are the most adaptable creatures and can digest anything just given the time. Which, again, means that after some time and adjusting we will adapt to glyphosate and other chemicals we managed to add to our nutrition palette. And yes, while our bodies are learning how to deal with yet-unknown elements, some of us will struggle with allergies or other diseases and reactions that some researchers link to particular herbicides and pesticides or other changes that we put ourselves through, but after all, we’ll survive. Like always.

Starry, starry craft The City of Estevan hosted a Night Under the Stars event at the Hillcrest Playpark on July 30. Young people who turned out enjoyed a variety of activities, including an evening swim and crafts. Many of the activities had an astronomy theme.

Estevan Chamber of Commerce advises on Plan for Growth 2020 The Estevan Chamber of Commerce has issued recommendations for The Saskatchewan Plan for Growth: Vision 2020 and Beyond. The list was developed after the government of Saskatchewan asked the chamber through Jeremy Harrison, minister of Trade and Export Development, to provide feedback on top priorities for building stronger economy and more successful communities. The Estevan Chamber of Commerce focused on carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology development, power generation within the province, the formation of a Saskatchewan Energy Centre for Estevan, export focus to include development and retention of local talent, a revamp of the property assessment process, water management and a boom-bust stability plan. “The focus of this written submission was to highlight the areas that the chamber has been advocating for over the past several years plus a few new areas that could be a focus to better our local community and province,” said Estevan Chamber of Commerce executive director Jackie Wall in a media release. In their submitted letter the chamber stresses that a stronger economy starts in the province with the greatest assets Saskatchewan has, namely people and natural resources. They pointed out that the

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Manitoba may be an important way to secure low cost alternative renewable power but we must be cautious that it does not come at the cost of furthering innovation in our province and at a loss of Saskatchewan jobs. Energy for our province, should be supplied by our province with our province’s workforce.” They also recommend the formation of a Saskatchewan Energy Centre in Estevan. “We are the Energy City and are already, unofficially, the centre of energy production for our province. In our area, we have vast oil and gas production, coal production, the first large-scale geothermal project in our country, the first large scale CCS project in the world, some of the highest sunlight hours in our nation, and yeah, we’ve got wind. The Petroleum Technology Research Centre already does a lot of work in our area, we have an outstanding local college and we have an innovative community that is ready to take on this new challenge.” Besides, the letter addresses the topic of exports, stating that the province needs to develop agri-food value added chain, improving farming and equipment technology, livestock food supplement development, animal breeding stock, plant genetics, chemical and fertilizer development and application processes and more. “This development of industries that we know best

also extends to the oil and gas sector, mining, forestry, and so many more. We have a multitude of core industries that we have built our province upon. We now need innovative programs to continue to develop them and export that to the world,” the statement says, pointing out that it’s important to also pay attention to emerging industries, and to try to attract and keep new talent in Saskatchewan. Finally, the chamber advocates for the property assessment process changes, water management and development of a boom-bust community stability plan. “Estevan should not be scraping together whatever means it finds available to try to come up with a self-guided plan for the future. There should be experts in place to consult with, best practices well documented to draw strategic plans from, and innovative quick start projects to initialize immediately. There should be a clear priority for that constituency’s member of the legislative assembly to make sure they have the time and resources available to assist their riding.” The Estevan Chamber of Commerce recommendations will be used in the process of development of The Saskatchewan Plan for Growth: Vision 2020 and Beyond. The full written recommendation list can be found on the Estevan Chamber of Commerce’s website.

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The Pop in to Win contest offered by Estevan Mercury Publication and Power Dodge wrapped up on July 31 with a big party and some very lucky winners in what will be Estevan’s biggest summer giveaway. More than 600 people turned out for the draw event at the Power Dodge Curling Centre. Jaret Yanyu proved to be the winner of the new red Fiat Pop car. Hundreds of finalists whose names were drawn over the course of the nineweek promotion turned out. They had to be present for the draw to be eligible to win. But many of the finalists showed up with family members and friends, and there were members of the public who showed up because they wanted to see who won. A fundraising supper was prepared by the Estevan Humane Society, with hamburgers, hot dogs and taco in a bag available. It raised $2,246. The humane society also sold tickets for its upcoming Duck Derby, which will take place on Sept. 8 at the Woodlawn Regional Park’s free park. Coldstare, a local band comprised of students from the Estevan Comprehensive School, performed classic rock music to the delight of the crowd. At 7 p.m., it was time

for the draw to occur and for the prizes to be awarded. Richard Sadick, the publisher for the Mercury, opened with a brief statement, in which he thanked everybody for entering the draw and attending the event, and he applauded the businesses who supported this ambitious promotion. Then the names of the five finalists were drawn. Yanyu, Lori Gonas, Bruce Ward, John Nichols and Amber Mantei each grabbed a balloon that had their prize inside. Then they popped the balloon and read out their prize. Yanyu proclaimed he had won the car to applause from the crowd. The other finalists were also winners. Gonas won a play structure from RE/ MAX Blue Chip Realty, Ward won a new recliner from The Brick, Nichols took home a Weber barbecue from Johnson Plumbing and Heating, and Mantei won a bed in a bag prize from Room by Room Furniture. Yanyu said he was excited to see the slip of paper that indicated he won the car, and he was looking forward to taking it out for a spin. It’s a great looking vehicle, too. He entered the contest at a couple of the participating businesses. Draw boxes were set up at locations throughout the community.

Jaret Yanyu was excited to win the new Fiat Pop car in the Pop in to Win promotion offered by Estevan Mercury Publications and Power Dodge. It was a great contest, he said, and the event when the prize winners were drawn proved to be a great night. He had a good idea of how many people were entered, and it was fun to see just how many other people showed up. Rob Seibel, the sales manager for Power Dodge, said this was a great promotion to be part of. He thought

it was great to see so many people turn out for the draw. “It just goes to show how well everything was run, and to see that many people out to support the community – and … the humane society, who hosted the event as far as the food vendor went – it was amazing to see,” said Seibel. Members of the Power Dodge sales team and other

employees from the company were also present for the draw. He knew this was a great promotion for the business, and they look forward to doing something again with the Mercury. “Power Dodge is always very dominant in the city of Estevan, doing a lot of things on an ongoing basis, supporting the (Estevan Bruins) and

the curling club,” said Seibel. He drove the c ar – which was easy to spot with all of the promotion graphics attached to it – on a few occasions. He described it as a fun car to drive, with lots of pep, great fuel economy and a great look for both the interior and the exterior. “I’m very happy that it went to some very nice people,” he said.

A big party to wrap up the summer The next promotion offered by Estevan Mercury Publications will be a big end of the summer bash in conjunction with the Days Inn Estevan. This contest is running in the Aug. 7, 14 and 28 edi-

tions of the Mercury. People are being asked to watch the Mercury for details on how to enter and win. Some of the participating businesses will have draw boxes, and others are going to be utilizing their social media

accounts for trivia. It’s another example of the Mercury using both print and online options for people to enter, and encouraging people to shop locally through the various promotions. The winner will receive

the Ultimate Backyard Party for 25 people. The Days Inn will supply steaks, salads, baked potatoes with all of the fixings, beer and ice, as well as merchandise from Molson’s and Coors. There will also be two

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Jerry Mainil has long been a key player in the southeast Saskatchewan oil patch. Mainil was born in Lampman in 1935. He later moved to Weyburn, where he graduated from high school in 1954. It was that year that he began what was to become a lifelong career in the southeast Saskatchewan oilfield. He worked his way from the ground up in the oil industry. He started as a roughneck on the rigs, went on to go into business as an oilfield water hauler and expanded his business to include oilfield welding. He did all this while still being active in farming. Mainil initially started working in the oilpatch in 1955, hauling water with a three-tonne truck. At this time Jerry learned how to weld. His first dirtmover, a backhoe, was purchased in 1958. A ditcher soon followed. In 1961 Jerry married Orlanda Andres of Herbert. The couple went on to have six children. Jerry Mainil Ltd. was incorporated in 1961. The firm was welding, pipelining and doing oilfield maintenance. Bulldozers were added in 1963, and over the years the company progressed to larger and larger equipment. By the mid-60s trucks and pickers were also added. If that wasn’t enough, in 1963, a small junior

oil producer was started. Originally called Oilfield Sales and Salvage, it drilled its first well in 1965. By the early 1970s, its name was changed to Caprice Resources. Over the years he bought out his partners and consolidated ownership of Caprice, which is still active today. Mainil had originally wanted to farm instead of going into the oilfield. He had farmed at Lampman until 1959. In 1968, he saw an opportunity to get back into farming near Weyburn. He called it his hobby. The farm became known as Jeranda. Over the next 50 years he built up his hobby farm to 20,000 acres. In 2017, the farm was re-aligned into multiple Mainil-family farms, and continues on through his sons and grandsons. Jerry Mainil Ltd. had a satellite operation in Swift Current from 1965 to 1975, but Mainil eventually decided to focus on the work close to home. During the 1980s the Mainil children came of age and became involved in the various ventures, eventually taking over their operation in later years. Initiative and hard work have always been the watch words of Mainil’s business. He has proven this many times over the years. In the 1970s, when other companies were folding,

Mainil was buying them up and diversifying. Lease building became more important. All of these moves paid off in the 1980s when the southeast Saskatchewan oilfields experienced another boom. His staff ballooned to over 80 people and his equipment inventory likewise grew rapidly. In 1992, he turned this company over to his sons, Dennis and Dale, and his son-in-law Calvin Tracey. They have continued to expand and run the business as in the past. This gave Jerry more time to focus on Caprice Resources. Caprice is also a family operation that includes his son Michael (who is a petroleum engineer), and his daughter Pam. Over the years there has also been a lot of hunting, fishing and golfing. He has won his share of oilmen’s curling bonspiels, too. Mainil was a part-owner of the Weyburn Red Wings for several years and was on the executive when they had some tough times during the 1960s and 70s. While humble about it, there has been plenty of charitable giving over the years, too. Mainil has noted that a family is key to anyone’s success, and that’s what he has. In 1993, he was the first recipient of the South East Oilman of the Year award. In 2003 he was inducted in the Saskatchewan Oil Patch

Hall of Fame. His most recent accolade was to be named a Southeast Saskatchewan legend at the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show.

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Gibson Energy first to receive incentive The Government of Saskatchewan has introduced the Oil and Gas Processing Investment Incentive (OGPII), a versatile new incentive program designed to enhance Saskatchewan’s competitiveness in oil and gas development by enabling increased value-added processing and infrastructure capacity. Gibson Energy Inc., which operates a facility in Moose Jaw, is the first successful applicant for the OGPII. The incentive will support oil and gas producers and value-added companies to grow and generate more value from their operations in the province. OGPII can also be used to support improved greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions management projects in the sector. “Establishing functional, practical incentives through collaboration with our stakeholders is how we attract investment, create jobs and support long-term sustainable growth in Saskatchewan’s oil and gas industry,” Premier Scott Moe said. “This incentive will help the sector increase throughput capacity and grow value-added processing, while overcoming operational challenges associated with effectively managing emissions.” “Today’s announcement highlights the importance of partnerships between the public and private sectors to help drive investment and growth across the province,” Gibson Energy chief administrative officer Sean Wilson said. “As a proud member of the Moose Jaw community for nearly 20 years, we would like to recognize the Government of Saskatchewan for offering programs such as the OGPII to help businesses strengthen

their ties to the province and to continue to create jobs throughout Saskatchewan.” “Being a part of Gibson Energy’s debottlenecking project was very impactful for us at Right Choice,” said Trevor Hagerman of Right Choice Energy Services Inc. “It allowed us to provide new opportunities for over 40 local employees and subcontractors, who came together as a team and completed this project with zero incidents. We are all proud to have been part of such a successful project.” Gibson Energy’s existing Moose Jaw operation consists of a heavy crude oil processing facility that produces a variety of refined products including distillate and asphalt.

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Event planned to support veterans An event is being planned for the southeast region at the end of the month that will show support for veterans. Canada’s Patriot Party will take place on Aug. 31. It will start with a convoy at 11 a.m., and then there will be a concert at 7 p.m. at the Bienfait Memorial Arena. Jay Riedel, who is one of the organizers of the event, said the concert will feature three acts: Sweet Tequila, Jaydee Bixby and Jayme Knyx. Bixby was the runner-up for Canadian Idol in 2007. Riedel said Bixby is a pretty amazing singer. Knyx has was a big part in helping out with the United we Roll Convoy to Ottawa earlier this year, which Riedel was involved with. Riedel and Knyx were talking before the convoy ever started about how they can

support veterans. “He tried helping with the sound system on Parliament Hill when we were there on Feb. 19, and they basically had stuff already lined up and what not, but he made an offer to get some different equipment there,” said Riedel. Both Bixby and Knyx allowed the convoy to use their music when in Ottawa earlier this year. As for Sweet Tequila, Riedel said the female vocalist in that group is a fantastic performer and he has never heard a woman who can sing like that. Riedel said there has been a lot of interest for the Patriot Party, even before it was officially announced. “I know quite a few people who have been following us throughout this whole convoy

that we’ve been doing, with trying to create awareness in the country.” People are expected to be coming from as far away as Alberta and Ontario for the day. As for the convoy, details are still being ironed out on how that event will happen. But he doesn’t expect it will be as large as the convoy that rolled through Estevan in late December of last year. It attracted more than 400 vehicles. People are busier now than when they were in late December, he said, and many of them will need their trucks for work that day. The money raised will go organizations such as Vets Canada, which provide assistance to those who has served their country, and Guitars for Vets, which uses music to assist veterans.

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New head of ministry enjoying role The new director of ministry for the Salvation Army in Estevan and Weyburn has enjoyed her work thus far. Ronza Reynard, who had been the head of family services for Estevan, had her first full day in her new job July 29. She moved into the role after the previous officers for the southeast region, Wilfred and Heather Harbin, retired on July 1 after each spent more than 40 years in ministry. Estevan and Weyburn will not be receiving new officers. Her new role doesn’t mean a lot of changes, other than she is working in both Estevan and Weyburn, whereas before she only worked in Estevan. “A lot of things are the same,” she said. “We’re not making a lot of changes down here. Our programs are going to run the same. The food bank will run the same. The thrift store will run the same. We’re hoping to maybe start some new programming

Ronza Reynard through our family services in the new year.” The start of 2020 might seem like a long way off, but it’s not the case for the Salvation Army, because once September comes they start focusing their attention on

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the busy Christmas season. As for overseeing both ministry units, it’s something new, because she needs to spend time in Weyburn, and see how their operations run. Right now they’re also in the process of renovating a building for Weyburn. “For us here, it is pretty

much keep going, continuing to help those in the community who need help,” said Reynard. “We’re a fully staffed place, so we don’t have to worry about bringing in any more new people. We already have that done, and have everybody in new positions who had to take

over from me. They’re learning their positions, and I’m learning my new position, and it’s going pretty good.” The food bank’s shelves are in good shape, thanks in part to the Stamp out Hunger Food Drive that the Canada Post employees held for the Salvation Army in June. There is still a demand for the food bank’s services, though, and it remains high while people are away on summer vacation. “We’re having a lot of people come in with some donations,” said Reynard. Their back to school backpack promotion is also underway, and they are now accepting applications. “We’ve seen an increase in that this year already, and that’s a good sign, that people know we’re here, and that we can help them get started for a little bit of stuff for the start of the school year.” The Salvation Army hasn’t had anybody express concerns to them about the lack of officers in the community, or about not having the Sunday morning church

service, since the services were discontinued a few months ago. “If things were all of a sudden changed, there might be some concerns, but I think people who access our programs, or come into our thrift store, are finding everything’s the same. It is still business as usual, and there’s no disruption in any of our programs that we have.” A decision hasn’t been made on what to do with the church side of the building. Family services wants to use it for more programming. The Salvation Army’s building is only about 12 years old. “We don’t want to be doing all of the same programming that other groups are already doing, so find something new, and open it up to the community to partake in,” said Reynard. The Harbins retired on June 30. Reynard said they have moved away from the community, are trying to decide what to do next with their lives, and are settling into retirement after dedicating their lives to ministry.

Police investigating home invasion incident Estevan Police Service (EPS) members are investigating a home invasion, which resulted in what they described as a serious assault involving a weapon. The matter occurred around midnight Aug. 2. One person was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital with serious injuries to various parts of the body, including the head. The victim received treatment at the hospital and was later released.

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The 2019 edition of the Frametech Classic golf tournament at the TS&M Wood lawn Golf Course wrapped up on Monday afternoon, with the champions being determined in the men’s and senior men’s divisions. Kade Johnson, who is a former provincial amateur champion from Yorkton, won the men’s division. He fired a 4-under-par 68 in the third and final round to finish with a three-round total of 206, which is 10-under par. Johnson entered the day with a two-stroke advantage, and added to the lead with birdies on the second and third holes. And while he alternated between birdies and bogeys over a five-hole stretch on the back nine, he still managed to win by three strokes over Daryl Donovan, who shot a 3-under-par 69 in the final round. Donovan birdied three straight holes to start the back nine and created some suspense for the tournament. The lead was one entering the final two holes, but a birdie for Johnson on 17 and a bogey on 18 by Donovan dashed any hopes Donovan had of forcing a playoff or even winning. “It feels awesome to be able to come down and play great golf and be able to meet all of these guys down here,” said Johnson.

This was the first time Johnson has competed in the classic. He had played at Woodlawn a couple of times previously as a junior. “I haven’t been down here for a couple of years now, and it is awesome to come back. I was hearing about all of the stuff that (superintendent) Bobby Currie’s doing with the course, and how good the greens are and everything, and I was so excited to come down and play it. It’s in incredible shape.” Ryan Stovin is a good friend of his, and that’s what intrigued Johnson to come down for the tournament. “He’s been telling me about this tournament for years, and how great it is, and how I have to come down. I had the opportunity to come down and I wasn’t going to miss it.” Johnson said he hit the ball well during the tournament, especially in the second round when he didn’t record a bogey. As for the third round, he was able to bounce back after the bogeys. While the showdown for the lead was between Johnson and Donovan, Johnson noted some other golfers were able to put up good numbers. Cody Rey nolds was third with a 2-under par 214 over three rounds, and Mark Spencer was fourth at

Kade Johnson accepts the men’s championship flight trophy from Brad Wilhelm of Frametech Systems. 215 (1-under-par). Johnson also marvelled at the horse race Sunday afternoon on the back nine involving the golfers in the championship flight. (See adjoining story for more on the horse race). “When you have 300 people all lined up in carts,

and if you miss the fairway or miss the green, you hit a cart, so it’s pretty intimidating and it takes you a while to calm down.” The winners of the men’s flights were: Carson Harcourt won the first flight with a 219, finishing six strokes clear of

Ryan Stovin (225); Stephen Oleskiw won the second flight with a 229, one stroke better than Kyle Salaway (230); Rob Peloquin took the third flight with a 240, as he was one stroke better than Jason Klemenz (241); Tony Heath won the

fourth flight with a 243, eight strokes better than Bob Currie (251); Hudson Chernoff, who is a member of the junior program, won the fifth flight with a 253, five strokes better than Matt Batke’s 258; Kent Andrist won the sixth flight with a 269, one stroke ahead of Phillip Eisbernd.’s 270. In the senior men’s division, Ron Rittaler won the championship flight with a 232, finishing 10 strokes ahead of Clarke McClelland, Rod Deichert and Neil Unger, who all shot a 242 over three rounds. Deichert was awarded second on a count-back. Chris Babyak won the first flight with a 252, which put him five strokes ahead of Jim Wilson, and Ron Friess won the second flight with a 267, three strokes better than Brian Johnson’s 270. The women’s division champion was decided Sunday. Paige Wheeler won that event with a two-round total of 172, which left her seven strokes better than Tenille Wilhelm. Both Wheeler and Wilhelm shot rounds of 88 in the opening round on Saturday. But Wheeler carded an 84, while Wilhelm had a 91. Lori Krupka was third with a 185. Nearly 120 golfers entered this year’s tournament.

Nolan Rohatyn wins annual horse race Nolan Rohatyn was the best of the field for the Dave Price Memorial Horse Race that was contested Sunday at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course. Rohatyn outlasted the other 11 golfers in the men’s championship flight of the Frametech Classic to win the horse race, which was played on the golf course’s back nine. A large crowd turned out to follow the golfers for the duration of the competition. Cody Balon, Grady Brown, Jace Carlisle, Daryl Donovan, Chase Gedak, Carson Harcourt, Kade Johnson, Anthony Melle, Cody Reynolds, Mark Spencer and Jay Thiessen were the other golfers in the horse race. The nine-hole showdown saw the two golfers with the highest scores knocked out on each of the first two holes, and then one golfer eliminated on each subsequent hole until there were just the one golfer remaining after the 18th hole. Spencer and Grube bogeyed the 10th hole and were eliminated. In an unusual feat, nine of the 10 remaining players made par on the par-4 11th hole. Reynolds did not and was eliminated; Brown was knocked out in a chip-off. The next few holes saw Melle bow out on 12, Donovan on 13, Johnson on 14, Balon on 15, Carlisle on 16 and Gedak on 17. The latter two are still members of Woodlawn’s junior program. Rohatyn and Thiessen were the final two in the shootout. Rohatyn birdied the par-5 18th hole, while Thiessen recorded a bogey. The horse race has been part of the classic for many years. In 2016, it was renamed in honour of Price, who was a big supporter of the golf course and a fan of the horse race.

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Aaron Turnbull leads southeast speedway sweep It was a great night for the local drivers at the Estevan Motor Speedway on Friday night, as drivers from southeast Saskatchewan swept the feature races at the track. The Can-Am Late Model Shootout brought some of the top race car drivers from the Canadian Prairie provinces and the northern mid-west U.S. to the speedway, but it was Estevan’s Aaron Turnbull who prevailed. Turnbull moved up from the No. 5 position on the starting grid and won the feature, finishing ahead of veteran late model driver Mike Balcaen of Winnipeg. David Smith of Parkland County, Alta., was third, completing an allCanadian top three. “It’s always lots of fun to win in Estevan,” said Turnbull. “I have lots of fans there, and we had some good competition there, too.” The track was watered before the feature race, and he expected it to slowly dry out, which it did. Halfway through the feature, his car was improving, and he started picking off drivers one by one. A few cautions helped him make his way up the field. “The car kept getting better the whole race, so it worked out well,” he said. Balcaen has been racing late models for years, Turnbull said, while Smith has been running well this year. Turnbull has been racing late models for a few years, following a successful career as a modified driver in which he captured the track championship at the Estevan Motor Speedway, and even finished first in the Dakota Classic Modified Tour a few years ago. He doesn’t race modifieds

much any longer; when he does, he’s usually racing the car of a friend. Switching to a late model has provided a new challenge for him. “It takes some getting used to. Usually you don’t have to do as much fixing on them. Guys run a little cleaner. There are some different races we can go to.” The win in Estevan was his second feature race victory of the year, as he also won in Dickinson, N.D. He has also finished in the top five a number of times. Jim Harris of Estevan was seventh in the feature. Some American drivers who are well-known to local fans also competed, including Hank Berry of Sidney, Mont., who finished fifth, and Steven Pfeifer of Minot, N.D., who came in sixth. As for the other classes, in the modified division, Ma-

Jim Zaremski, 68, passes Phil Williamson, 17W, in the late model racing at the Estevan Motor Speedway on Friday night. son Big Eagle won the modified race, with Kody Scholpp of Estevan in second and Travis Hagen of Williston,

N.D., finishing third. The hobby stock feature was won by Leevi Runge of Lampman, with his brother

Riley Mann (26) had to take evasive action to avoid the car of Nathan Vogel (21).

Landon Runge in second. Riese Dignan of Kenmare, N.D., wound up in third. Chris Hortness of Estevan was the winner in the stock car feature, with fellow local drivers Austin Daae and Gregg Mann finishing second and third, respectively, to complete the all-Estevan top three. Finally, in the slingshot class, Keenan Glasser of Estevan was the winner, with Ryder Raynard in second spot and Cash Saxon of Lampman coming third. The points standings remain tight in most classes with two programs remaining. Hagen leads Scholpp by two points, 270-268, in the modified class. Tyson Turnbull of Estevan is third with 251 points. The Runge brothers are also battling atop the hobby stock standings. Leevi Runge has 231 points, which is seven more than Landon Runge in

what amounts to a two-driver race for the title. Kaiden Tuchscherer of Estevan is third with 188 points. Joren Boyce of Minot sits first in the stock car class with 260 points. Keith Mattox of Ray, N.D. is second with 245 points. Chris Hortness of Estevan and Bob Fuegmann of Minot are tied for third with 238 points. Ryder Raynard leads the slingshot class with 318 points, 30 more than Jace Emmel in second with 288 points and Cash Saxon with 284 points. The other division at the track, the sport mod class, didn’t race on Friday. Darren Medler of Minot has 189 points, two more than Robby Rosselli, also of Minot. Blake Penna of Estevan is third with 167 points. The next event at the track will be a regular program on Aug. 10, starting at 7 p.m.

Holding on for dear life Marcos Gloria from Central de Minas Brazil rode Stay Away during the Midale Bull Bash on Friday night. A large crowd turned out to watch the members of Bull Riders Canada put on a show. Gloria remained on Stay Away for the full eight seconds, and earned a score of 81. Photo by April Zielke of the Weyburn Review

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William (Bill) Day 1950 - 2019 DAY - William (Bill) Day beloved husband of Doreen Day of Yorkton SK, formerly of Melville and Estevan, passed away on Tuesday July 16th, 2019 at the age of 69. Bill was born in Bienfait, SK on May 16th, 1950 to Howard and Clara Day. He was raised on a farm northeast of Estevan, attending Bethel Rural School until grade 8 followed by Immaculate Heart High School in Estevan. From 1966 to 1968 he was a proud member of the South Saskatchewan Regiment in Estevan. Over his life, he held several different jobs including autobody mechanic (Holmgren Motors, later Senchuck Motors), as well as Oilfield Electronics. He started working for SGI in 1981 and retired in 2002. He then worked for Estevan Diversified Services until 2009 when he and Doreen moved to Melville. It was there he continued his love of working with the intellectually and physically disabled at Rail City Industries, and then at SaskAbilities when they moved to Yorkton in 2015. Bill and Doreen were married on July 29th, 1977 in Estevan, Saskatchewan. They had two wonderful daughters; Roxanne (Brett) Franklin of Yorkton, and Kelly (fiancé Steve Lamb) of Prince Albert, and two grandsons Zachary and Tyler Franklin. Bill was a farm boy at heart, and continued to garden until a few years ago. His main source of pride was his family, which was evident when they moved to Melville to be closer to their grandsons, who adored him. He was a hardworking, loyal man of integrity who had many friends throughout the years. Bill faced his diagnosis of Acute Leukemia with the same strength and bravery that he faced life. He never feared death, and truly found “the peace that passes all understanding” even in the midst of illness. His faith in God was unshakeable. Bill was predeceased by his parents Howard and Clara Day, sister Joyce, brother Richard, newborn brother James, ‘unofficially adopted’ son Frank Gorrell, special cousin Garry Thompson and numerous other relatives and friends. He will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife Doreen, his daughters and grandsons, his brother Lloyd (Florence) of Innisfail, AB, his nieces and nephews, many relatives and everyone who had the honour to know him. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, July 27, 2019 from the Royal Canadian Legion in Estevan with Crystal Bailey and Judy Charney – Certified Celebrants officiating. Bill’s daughter, Kelly sang a solo ‘Oceans’ by Hillsong. ‘Softly and Tenderly’ and ‘How Great Thou Art’ by Alan Jackson were played. Scripture was read by Travis Frank. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #60 Estevan served as the Colour Party. Interment followed in the Bienfait Cemetery with Doreen Day serving as the urnbearer. Memorials in memory of Bill may be made to the Saskatchewan Cancer Foundation for the Regina Patient Lodge or to Estevan Diversified Services towards the Garden Space as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family at www. baileysfuneralhome.com or at www.hallsfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Bailey’s Funeral and Cremation Care Yorkton in cooperation with halls Funeral Home Estevan.

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Clarice Zorn 1935 – 2019 Clarice Ada Zorn (nee Maunder), late of Midale, SK passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019 at Mainprize Manor, Midale, SK at the age of 84 years. Clarice was predeceased by her parents, John and Rose Maunder; first husband Joseph Feusi; second husband Don Zorn, grandson Wade Tannas and sister Betty Nesbitt. Left with loving memories are Clarice’s children Carson Feusi; Denise Feusi (John Szmigielski), Patty (Dale) Tannas, Teresa (Ron) Vandermeulen and Lisa Feusi. Clarice will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Roseanna (Travis), Adam (Melissa), Jolene, Jeremy (Casey), Justin, Jordan, Amber and Brittany; and her three great grandchildren Taylor Feusi and Aniela and Brynley Stendall. Clarice is also survived by her five sisters, Olive (Ken) Bell, Gladys Maunder, Margie (Adam) Manastryski, Jackie (Thom) Wentzell and Jean (Brian) Petzel. A Graveside service was held at the Arcola Cemetery on Friday, August 2, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. with Sandy Dalziel officiating. Those so wishing may make donations in memory of Clarice to Stars Air Ambulance, 2640 Airport Rd., Regina, SK S4W 1A3 or a charity of your choice. Deb Heidinger with Hall Funeral Services, Estevan is assisting Clarice’s family.

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Sheila L. Rohatyn 1946 – 2019 With family by her side, Sheila (nee Hagel) peacefully passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019 at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home, Estevan, SK at the age of 73 years. Sheila’s memory will forever be cherished by her mother Berna (nee Mack) Hagel; son Sean (Laurie) Rohatyn and their children, Damian and Ethan. Sheila will be greatly missed by her sister Marleen (Ted) Vicary, Estevan, SK; 4 brothers, Dennis (Karen Bachorcik) Hagel, Estevan, SK, Mel (Heather) Hagel, Calgary, AB, Brian (Susan) Hagel, Weyburn, SK and Ken (Roxanne) Hagel of Estevan, SK; sister in-law Debbie Hagel, Estevan, SK as well as numerous nieces and nephews, their children and family and friends. Sheila was predeceased by her father Adam Hagel; husband Keith Rohatyn; grandson Daniel Rohatyn; brother Terry Hagel; sister in-law Laura Hagel and one brother in infancy. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, July 26, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Estevan, with Rev. Sathiadas Antony presiding. Interment took place at the Estevan City Cemetery with lunch following at the parish auditorium. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, 500 - 250 Dundas St. W, Toronto, ON, M5T 2E6 in memory of Sheila. Yvonne Clark at Hall Funeral Services, Estevan assisted the Rohatyn family.

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slow-moving. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they realized that the fire was directly below one of the power poles. The crew called SaskPower, so they could do an evaluation of any damage that could appear as a result of the fire. SaskPower also helped to find the ignition source. Firefighters searched the location, checking for possible overheating of equipment, loose cables, bolts or fasteners or a dropped fuse that could pop some sparks down. But none of it was the case. “We really had to take a look around there, and that’s when SaskPower and Estevan firefighters … found some birds on the ground at the base of the power pole. So the only determination was that the wildlife came in contact with the overhead power lines and electrocuted and set the body down to the base there on the ground level, which actually started the ground fire,” explained Feser. Since the grass was still fairly moist, the fire didn’t spread too fast. By the time firefighters put it out, it only burnt about 300 square feet of vegetation.

“It was just wildland, so there was no assets, no property or any danger to any life safety,” said Feser. In the other recent news, firefighters received a call from the EMS asking for assistance with a patient lift July 30 at about 8:30 a.m. “The fire department went and helped them out to package the patient and send them off to the hospital for further assessment and evaluation,” said Feser. On the night of Aug. 2, a crew of four was also sent out to the Estevan Motor Speedway to provide racetrack fire suppression needs in case of an accident. And on July 30, volunteer firefighters were at the fire station for their regular 1001 training. This time they were learning ventilation basics. “Crews were informed and instructed on how to properly and effectively do toxical ventilation, both mechanical, natural and hydraulic as well as positive and negative pressure. So they really wrapped their heads around how to safely and effectively do ventilation in the working fire ground.”

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Tender for Highway 47 construction is out By Ana Bykhovskaia abykhovskaia@estevanmercury.ca

Highway 47/Souris Avenue South from Fourth Street to the junction with Highway 18 may see some works happening later this year. But according to the city engineer Kiflom Weldeab, it is hard to say now what is going to happen. The project is under control of the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure out of Regina. Last week they tendered the entire Highways 47 resurfacing project, which includes constructions all the way from Fourth Street up to the American border. The tender will close on Aug. 20, and the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure hopes to name the contractor sometime in September. “We might see some action this year or we may not,” said Weldeab. The city originally was led to believe that the first portion of Highway 47/Souris Avenue South going to Perkins Street would get resurfaced this summer, while the bigger part south of Estevan would be done next year. But the schedule will be left up to the contractor. “If the contractor decides to get it done this year, then it will be done this year. If the contractor says, ‘You know what, it’s too late this year. We’ll try next year,’ then it will be next year. It’s up to the discretion of the contractor who wins the tender,” said Weldeab. The city administration has no control over the contractor’s decision on how to proceed with the project. “My understanding is they are tendering the whole project. The contractor might phase it out, break it into many parts,” said Weldeab. The city is most interested in resurfacing of the part of Highway 47 between Fourth Street and Perkins Street. The project also assumes resurfacing about 400 metres of Highways 18 coming to Highways 47. “It’s not a small project. So we are just waiting for them (the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure). And once the tender is awarded and the contractor is named, then we may have the discussion with the contractor to see what their plans are,” said Weldeab. And while waiting for the tender the city is currently working on maintaining the Estevan roads and water mains. They’ve recently done the water main replacement on Perkins Street east of Kensington. The city also completed the sidewalk along Souris Avenue North by the Estevan Regional Nursing Home and installed pedestrian cross lights by the Estevan Day Care Cop-operative.

The part of Highway 47 from Fourth Street to Perkins Street is slated to be resurfaced sometime later in 2019 or in 2020. Photo by Anastasiia Bykhovskaia

SGI releases vehicle fatalities report The number of people injured or killed in traffic collisions on Saskatchewan roads continues to trend downwards, with substantially lower numbers in 2018 than the previous 10-year average, according to a report released by Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) on Friday. Preliminary data for 2018 from SGI indicates there were 4,220 people injured and 129 people killed due to vehicle collisions on public roads in Saskatchewan. This represents a 34 per cent drop in injuries (6,353) and a nine per cent drop in deaths (142), compared to the

yearly averages from 2008-2017. Another positive sign, according to SGI, is there were fewer total casualties in 2018 across each of what it called the “Big Four” categories: impaired driving, distracted or inattentive driving, speeding or overly aggressive driving, and improper occupant restraint, such as seatbelts, car seats and booster seats, compared to the 10-year average. “As a province, we are steadily making progress, and I want to thank the people of Saskatchewan who decide to drive sober, avoid distractions, obey speed limits and buckle

up,” said Joe Hargrave, minister responsible for SGI. “Still, we must do better. These are not simply numbers on a spreadsheet – these are human beings. Vehicle collisions injure and kill far too many people every year, and most of those deaths and injuries are preventable.” Since nearly every fatal collision involves at least one of the big four factors, there are a few simple steps everyone can take to contribute to making Saskatchewan’s roads safer: • Never, ever drive impaired by alcohol or drugs; • Avoid all distractions

when driving, including the phone; • Always wear a seatbelt, and ensure children are in the appropriate car seat or booster; • Obey the posted speed limit, and reduce speed when weather or road conditions aren’t ideal. “Our goal is the safest roads in Canada,” Hargrave said. “We will continue to focus our efforts to eliminate traffic deaths and injuries altogether, and while we might not be there yet, we will keep working to prevent as many as we possibly can to spare victims and their loved ones from unnecessary pain.”

Traffic stop by the EPS leads to drug charges A traffic stop in Estevan on Aug. 3 resulted in the Estevan Police Service (EPS) issuing Criminal Code and drug charges. A field sobriety test and drug evaluation test were administered on the driver, and she failed. The 35-year-old woman has been charged with impaired

operation of a vehicle by drug. The 38-year-old female passenger was also charged with possession of cocaine and will answer to the charge on Oct. 7. No further details were immediately released. In other recent police news, officers attended to a dispute in the Hillside area on

July 29. The two parties chose to go their separate ways for the evening. Officers located a vehicle entering the city off Highway 39 west. It was being driven on the wrong side of the highway. The driver was an 83-yearold Moose Jaw man who was travelling from Swift Current to Moose Jaw, but became disorientated and ended up in Estevan. The family was contacted and attended to pick up the man and return him to Moose Jaw. Police received a report of

a theft of gas on July 30. The individual filled the vehicle up at a gas station and didn’t pay for the fuel. The matter is still under investigation. Officers also received a request for assistance from the Canada Border Services Agency. A vehicle entering Canada through the Port of Estevan border crossing failed to stop and report. The police located the vehicle south of Estevan and escorted it back to the border. Members arrested a 21-year-old woman on July 31

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yelling in a parking lot. He was located and nothing criminal had occurred. He was spoken to and sent on his way. Officers were dispatched to a business in Estevan on Aug. 2, as staff had noted an item on their property that they believed might be associated with drugs. Members attended and disposed of the item. Police responded to a report of a person knocking on the door of a residence in the late evening. The resident did not know who the male was. Police located him in the alley behind the residence and subsequently arrested him for public intoxication. He was held in cells until sober. Officers were dispatched to the Westview area on Aug. 3 for a report of a domestic disturbance. All parties were spoken to and the matter remains under investigation. Police received a Report Impaired Drivers call but were not able to locate the vehicle. It is believed the driver left the city. The EPS received calls about credit card scams in recent days. In one case, the complainant was advised there was an issue with their account and asked for their credit card number to confirm. No information was provided to the caller. The public is reminded to use caution when asked to provide personal or banking information over the phone or Internet.

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Jami Carter (née Suchan) was raised in Estevan, but as she grew up she chose a military career, which took her far away from home. Now she resides in Ottawa, where the former Estevan resident has been posted to the minister of Veterans Affairs as his military advisor. One of the roles he does is commemoration, so quite often this job gets Major Carter out of the government office and back to the places where Canadians were contributing to the march of history. In June the job took her to Italy and France, where she participated in Canada Remembers ceremonies. The Mercury talked to Carter about her experience with the 75th anniversary of D-Day. “There were two parts to the trip that I participated in because we added in one portion for Italy, which was the lead-up. There was a push

and briefs him on the events and sequences. In France, the Canadian official delegation was joined by the veterans who participated in the campaign on Juno Beach. Interaction with people who were actually fighting there 75 years ago made Carter’s experience unforgettable. “Just being able to spend time with those veterans that were there for D-Day, and knowing that this is going to be likely the last time when they will ever set their foot on Juno Beach it’s very touching, it’s very significant.” Some of the veterans attending the ceremonies this year came to France for the first time since their fight in 1944. And even though being on duty Carter didn’t have a lot of time, she found a few gaps in the busy schedule to sit down with some of them and talk about their experience. “It all depended on a

Along with veterans Hugh Buckley and Alfred Hobbs, Major Jami Carter attended a ceremony at Abbey d’Ardenne Memorial Garden in France, where 20 Canadian soldiers were executed by SS Panzer Division (the Hitler Youth) in the days following the D-Day landings. Photo submitted somebody they don’t know. It’s quite an honour,” said Carter. She also noted that prior to going to a cemetery or Juno Beach many veterans

At the beginning of the summer, Major Jami Carter participated in commemorative events at Cassino War Cemetery in Italy. Photo submitted in Italy leading up to D-Day and the campaign down there, so we went to Italy for three days and did some commemorative activities there before moving up to France to the Normandy region to do the activities with the 75th,” explained Carter. Most commemorative events are military, so there is a protocol that has to be followed. So when participating in them, Carter advises the minister of Veterans Affairs

veteran… For some of them, it was hard. Recollecting all that happened on that day was very difficult,” recalled Carter. She said that the time with D-Day veterans was the main highlight of that work experience. “The ones who were able to share their stories about that day would be the best part of the whole event. It’s such a personal story to share with somebody, especially

had a hard time recollecting the details, like names of their comrades or some facts about the days of the battles, but that changed when they came to historic sites. “When on the beach, they would have a flood of

memories, a lot of what they couldn’t recollect 20 minutes before came back to them.” Veterans attending the ceremony are in their 90s, and Carter noticed that a lot of them were reinvigorated when visiting memorable places. “The events were very long for the most part, but the pride that they had...” said Carter recalling how some veterans who were in wheelchairs would stand up and salute when the national anthem was played. “It was amazing and very touching.” Carter has been in her current position for a year. She also participated in the commemoratives events for the First World War in November 2018. At the centenary of the end of Great War Carter was assisting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during ceremonies in Belgium. She also took part in different ceremonies in Canada, which were related to military operations and wars. “There is a day-to-day advisor position that I have, but the commemorative events are really important because of the cost that was involved,” said Carter. She said the opportunity to attend the battle sites along with participants of

those battles is priceless. With the military, there is camaraderie and trust between fellow soldiers. Often a lot of the veterans are in long-term care homes, where they may feel lonely from time to time surrounded by

people who don’t fully understand what they’ve been through. But when they are back to their battlefields, it’s very different. “It ’s amazing to see when they get together ... they start building friendships very quickly,” said Carter noting the change of the group dynamic between the beginning and the end of the week she witnessed in France. “When they first landed, some of them were feeling quite ill and ran down, and by the end of the week … they were singing old army songs together and some of them were up till midnight sharing stories and having a great time. There is a whole transformation that happened from them being in that community of veterans and being able to share their stories with people who were also there and did similar things.” All that turned Carter’s experience with commemorative ceremonies in France into something much bigger than just a job or duty.

Major Carter assisted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during First World War Centennial in Belgium. Following them are ambassador to France Isabelle Hudon and former Minister of Veterans Affairs Seamus O’Regan. Photo submitted

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Congratulations to Melissa Davidson and John Dawson on your marriage

Saturday, August 17, 2019 @ 7:00pm

As the 2016 Saskatchewan Country Music Association “Fan’s Choice Entertainer of the Year” & “Male Vocalist of the Year”, Regina’s ALEX RUNIONS continues to grow his successful career along with his list of accomplishments, which include opening for major artists, main stage festival performances and acclaimed success in prestigious song writing competitions.

Get tickets at www.sourisvalleytheatre.ca or at Henders Drugs.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR

DR RAY&SUSAN MOSER RETIREMENT PARTY SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2019 - 1-5 PM COME AND GO TEA @ ESTEVAN LEGION LARGE HALL

LET YOUR PRESENCE BE YOUR PRESENT! If you would like to contribute any memories for the program, please contact Wendy Raynard at 306-421-7159 or wraynard@sasktel.net

Ottawa, July 20, 2019

A16 August 7, 2019

Dash and splash Paige Gibson dashed through the water in the spray park at the Royal Heights Veterans’ Memorial Park on Friday morning. It was another hot, sunny day in Estevan, and so children were eager to get to facilities like the spray parks and cool off while enjoying some exercise. Photo by David Willberg

Thank You

NIGEL MACK

MASON MACK

COOPER HALE

KEATON WALTER

Grand Champion Achievement Day

Homegrown Champion Achievement Day

Reserve Champion Achievement Day

Reserve Champion Regional Day

CLOVERBUDS: ADELINE OLESHKO, BRODY HOGG, COOPER HALE, ELLIE HAYES, HAYLIE PETTERSON, RYDER MANTEI, TUCKER HILSTROM, LUCAS DESAUTELS, WAYLON PETTERSON, AND PRESTON WALTER JUNIOR: BRODY WALTER (SECRETARY), KAIL HILSTROM, LILA HALE, DANE HOGG, CHARLIE HAYES, KEATON WALTER, TURNER PETTERSON, CALEB AND MATTHEW VAN DE WOESTYNE, AND LINDSAY MACK (TREASURER)

ASTRA OIL GROUP BRODY HOGG

BRODY WALTER

INTERMEDIATE: MASON MACK (VICE PRESIDENT), ALEX VAN DE WOESTYNE SENIOR: NIGEL MACK (PRESIDENT) LEADERS: BRANDICE PETTERSON (GENERAL), KERRI HAYES, MALLORY OLESHKO, JESSE MANTEI, AND MEGHAN DUKART

THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS:

CHARLIE HAYES

SOUTHERN BOLT ELLIE HAYES

DANE HOGG

BLUE SKY AIR LTD HAYLIE PETTERSON

ESTEVAN EXHIBITION ASSOCIATION JACK WALL MACK AUCTION TS&M SUPPLY MANTEI FARMS GREG WALLIN MATTS CAR WASH NELSON MOTORS DAYS INN KENT PETTERSON RENEE WILKINSON RM OF BENSON BLACK BEARD’S RESTAURANT SWIFT OILFIELD

TOWER CAFÉ KAREN’S KREATIONS JOHNSON BROTHERS MONA DUKART SOUTHERN PLAINS CO-OP TYSON & BRANDICE PETTERSON LAURA MANTEI ESTEVAN MERCURY PRAIRIE WIND FARMS/KAREN MACK WEATHERBY OILFIELD SERVICES LTD

AND TO ALL THE PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, SIBLINGS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY FOR MAKING THE 2018/2019 A GREAT YEAR!

A BIG THANK YOU TO MONA DUKART AND KAREN MACK FOR MAKING OUR CLUB BREAKFAST MORNING! THANK YOU TO ALLAN DUPUIS AND THE EEA FOR MAKING THE GROUNDS LOOK AMAZING! THANK YOU TO MARLIN LEBLANC FOR WEIGHING OUR STEERS! THANK YOU WADE BROKENSHIRE FOR BEING OUR DISTRICT PRESIDENT, AND JANINE PETTERSON FOR BEING THE SECERTARY/ TREASURER!

KELLY LAFRENTZ KAIL HILSTROM

LILA HALE

TUCKER HILSTROM LINDSAY MACK

TURNER PETTERSON

LUCAS DESAUTELS

ESTEVAN WELL SITE RENTALS PRESTON WALTER

RYDER MANTEI

WILMA & TERRY MANTEI

WAYLON PETTERSON

JASON LEBLANC