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Thanks Dennis Affinity Credit Union representative Dennis Bode not only received a thank you from the people involved in the establishment of Estevan’s off-leash dog park on Saturday, but also from appreciative dogs who returned CU Frisbees to him after Affinity’s District 12 Fund authorized a cheque in the amount of $7,000 to help with costs associated with a planned expansion of the park that was officially opened that day. Story on B-8. Photo by Norm Park

Men charged in drug bust remanded in custody Two men have been arrested, and 15 charges have been laid in a recent drug bust, stemming from a police investigation targeting individuals involved in cocaine distribution in Estevan. The two were arrested without incident on

Aug. 16, inside an Estevan hotel room.

Keven Otu, 22, of Edmonton and Marwaas Badal, 23, of Regina were charged with offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, and the Criminal Code of Can-

ada, after a search of the hotel room performed by the Estevan Police Service’s Drug/Intelligence Unit, Criminal Investigation Division, Uniformed Division and Containment and Warrant Entry Team.

The search, executed

at approximately 7:15 p.m., resulted in the seizure of 69 grams of crack cocaine and 67 grams of cocaine with a street value of about $20,300. Police also found about $800 in cash, a quantity of marijuana, and a number of items used in

the sale and distribution of cocaine.

The pair appeared in court on Aug. 17, where Otu was charged with four counts that included possession and trafficking, and Badal was charged with nine counts that included

possession, trafficking and breaching the conditions of his release.

Both were remanded in custody, and will be appearing in court again on Aug. 25, where the charges against them will be spoken to further.

Ignatiuk enters not guilty plea to charges Two not guilty pleas were entered on behalf of Dmytro (Metro) Ignatiuk, by his lawyer, during the Aug. 22 regular sitting of the Estevan court. During court proceedings, it was determined that there would be a preliminary inquiry before the case was brought before the Court of Queen’s Bench.

The matter was adjourned until Aug. 25 to determine the date of the preliminary inquiry.

Ignatiuk was charged with dangerous operation

of a motor vehicle causing death, and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm, from a fatal vehicle-pedestrian collision in Oct. 2015, on Fourth Street.

Spencer Ulrich was given a conditional discharge and placed on nine months of probation, after being charged with the unlawful possession of a Schedule 1 substance.

Federal Crown prosecutor Eric Neufeld said that Ulrich, a student at Minot

State University, was on his way home during the Christmas holiday of 2015 and during a search by Canada border services Agency, he was discovered to have been carrying three capsules of MDMA (ecstasy). Subsequently, nine more capsules were discovered in a fish oil bottle among his belongings.

Neufeld stated that Ulrich admitted the three capsules he was carrying at the time were his, and that the other nine capsules belonged to friends.

The Crown said that Ulrich claimed the three he was carrying were for personal use.

Merv Nidesh, Ulrich’s lawyer, described his client as a student in good standing, and a proficient athlete. Nidesh said the trouble Ulrich has endured dealing with the charges against him forced him out of football, and he is trying to get his life back on track in a positive way.

Nidesh said that Ulrich has been polite, forth-

right and co-operative with authorities. He noted that Ulrich has sought counselling and education, with the support of his parents, on the use of drugs and their effects, in an effort to improve himself. Ulrich himself admitted he has educated himself to the dangers of drugs, and wants to put the incident behind him, so he can finish his degree and pursue a career.

Nidesh added that the border guards are aware of the charges against Ulrich,

and have asked him about the status of those charges every time he’s crossed the border, to and from Saskatchewan.

In light of what he said to the court, Nidesh recommended a conditional discharge for his client, while Neufeld said the Crown was opposed to such a recommendation.

Presiding judge Lane Wiegers went with Nidesh’s recommendation, and also ordered Ulrich to pay a victim fine surcharge of $100.

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The beach volleyball tournament held in concert with the annual Beach Bash at Boundary Dam attracted 12 teams this year which meant a third court was built to accommodate the teams who were vying for the cash prizes.

Beach Bash 2016, a resounding success A sudden spurt in volunteer support was certainly welcomed and this year’s version of the Boundary Dam Beach Bash was deemed a definite success

by Woodlawn Regional Park business manager Aaron-Lee Soparlo.

It was the sixth annual bash, but the first one to be held under the co-ordination efforts of the regional park administration and management team, and it appears as if the transfer went rather seamlessly without major glitches.

“It was an awesome day, for organizers and because of the weather which was nearly perfect for an event like this,” said Soparlo, referring to the light breezes and temperatures in the mid 20 C range.

“Last year we had seven beach volleyball teams competing for the prizes, this year there were 12 and interest is growing to the point we may have to hold that tournament over two days, just to get it in. This year we added one court to make certain we could get

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The evening program including the beer gardens and entertainment from two bands, Men Without Shame and Rock Candy, was well attended, and a fireworks display midway through the evening, by Prairie Sky Fireworks out of Regina, capped off a busy day.

“We had Chris Funk, a magician, performing in the afternoon and he dazzled the adults as well as the kids,” Soparlo said with a laugh.

“The kids enjoyed the bouncy castle, a treasure hunt, the Zorb ball and, of course, the general beach activities,” she added.

Food service trucks were busy throughout the day, with a few having to make quick runs into Estevan to pick up even more food supplies.

“I don’t have the admission numbers immediately available, I’m still running around doing some detail work after the cleanup, but I would say between 1,000 and 1,500 people

Adeline and Mallory Oleshko soaked up sun and did some sand castle construction before hitting the water at the annual Beach Bash on Saturday. Photo by Norm Park would be a good estimate on attendance.”

The clean up did go smoothly too, thanks to Estevan Minor Football volunteers who were given the rights to the recyclable bottles and cans as part of their reward for pitching in.

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ty volunteers (not counting for the setup and teardowns) in order to allow it to run smoothly, which is about what they got following a last minute appeal for help.

“Of course, we had RCMP onsite and in the area all day, which was greatly appreciated and we had a professional security team here as well, and they had a handle on the beer garden

crowd and there were no real incidents. The shuttle bus service was used,” she said.

The new stage at the beach site came in handy throughout the day, especially for the evening’s entertainment which resulted in both bands being brought back for encores.

Any profits made will be directed towards a capital project or two at the Woodlawn Regional Park, Boundary Dam site.

“We are not sure yet exactly what project we’ll tackle. The board of directors haven’t met to decide that yet, and we haven’t been able to complete the financial breakdown yet, but that’s what the plans were going into this,” Soparlo said.

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Police Service open house expands to include all protection services “It’s a great opportunity for the residents of Estevan to come out and wee what their tax dollars are doing,” said Estevan’s Fire Rescue Chief Dale Feser, following a very successful protection services open house that became a block party on 12th Avenue late Saturday morning and early afternoon.

The free event began as an Estevan Police Service idea last year and it was so successful it was decided to invite other protective services agencies to join in for this year’s celebration. That meant the police cruisers and equipment and tours of the police station and services, was expanded to include Estevan Fire Services fire trucks, rescue equipment and personnel as well as southeast Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ambulances and emergency medical equipment.

“We invited the RCMP to participate, but they had all their personnel wrapped up in security details for the Beach Bash at Boundary Dam that same day. Maybe they can join us next year,” said Feser who joined with EPS chief Paul Ladouceur and EPS Inspector Murray Cowan along with EMS manager Brad Robinson and Mayor Roy Ludwig in

welcoming the visitors.

Ladouceur said that while an official head count wasn’t taken, it was believed well over 400 people took advantage of the free barbecue, games for the children, tours of the police station and visitations with the policing and other protective personnel.

Following the event, Cowan added that over $1,000 was raised through visitors’ free will donations, which will be directed toward youth programs in the city.

The displays included a brief presentation by Const. Warren Morrical who explained some of the devices needed to gain entry into buildings, when forced entry is required, and what weapons are used in various circumstances. Morrical is a team leader of a six-person Containment Warrant Entry Team (CWET), which is just one of several special policing services provided by the local force. “We take on extra training once a month and firearms control training is on top of that, so when we apply for these kinds of jobs, it means we really want to do it and we want to help out in any extra way we can,” he said.

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Adults and youngsters were given the opportunity to explore the inner workings of the City of Estevan fire trucks and rescue equipment during the protective services open house on Saturday. Here some kids take a close-up look at the fire fighting units that carry the fire and rescue personnel. ing some additional features next year, like a dunk tank so people can dunk the police officers,” said Feser with a laugh.

It was also an excellent opportunity for the public who hadn’t yet seen the recently placed Soldiers’ Tree Memorial on the courthouse lawn to get a good look at that added feature while enjoying their hot dogs or hamburgers.

“Thankfully, we didn’t

get any fire calls during the event. We had one on Sunday which was a minor call that turned into a false report. Some people thought they saw smoke near a residence, but it turned out to be concrete dust from a person breaking up some cement,” he said.

“So the Saturday event was well played out, and there were a lot of questions and we had our volunteer members in and out of the

Const. Warren Morrical provided a display of various weapons and building entry devices used by police in certain circumstances. Morrical is a team leader for the Containment Warrant Entry Team for the local police service in addition to his general policing duties. Photos by Norm Park

display areas all day, so we made it work, and I hope people enjoyed themselves.

It was a good day for it,” said Feser.

Ludwig thanked the trio of public protection services for making the effort, and reminded those in attendance that emergency services are in good hands in Estevan with a good team of leaders in their respective professions.

Any donations made

during the day, will be directed toward youth programs, said Ladouceur and Feser.

“And if you fall off a fire truck today, we’ll be there to help you,” joked Robinson, pointing to the parked ambulance nearby.

“We invite you to talk with us, ask questions. The more the merrier,” said Cowan during the public welcoming of visitors in the early part of the afternoon.

Daniel Dobrianskyi really enjoyed the popcorn that was made available for free at the Estevan Police Service open house on Saturday morning and afternoon.

The fun included a bouncy police station, displays of police, fire rescue and emergency medical services equipment hosted by the personnel from those civic protection service groups.

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Precision Work Heatley Burton tried his hand at picking up some little bits of debris using tweezers at an interactive medical game display set up by the EMS team during the Estevan Police Service open house event on Saturday. Photo

by Norm Park.

July storm damages across the Prairies totalled over $48M This summer’s major storm that slammed into Estevan in early July left in its wake several millions of dollars in insurance claims.

The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) reported the storm system that swept through Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba between July 8 and 11 resulted in more than $48 million in insured damages, according to Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ).

The low-pressure system caused severe thunderstorms on the Prairies, producing strong winds, hail, lightning, heavy rainfall and funnel clouds. The system caused significant flooding in Estevan during one particular peak period with the storm seeming to settle right over the city while nearby communities such as Lampman and Crosby, N.D. were left practically untouched.

The storm produced a brief tornado that touched down near Humboldt on July 10.

The flooding in Estevan led to a rapid emergency response from the city’s public works, engineering, police and fire rescue teams among others which were co-ordinated by the city’s emergency response director Helen Fornwald, and the respective agency team leaders.

“Severe storms have been happening more often and with greater intensity across the Prairies,” said Bill Adams, IBC vicepresident, Western and Pacific region. “It is important that Canadians understand their insurance policies and what’s covered. It’s also essential to have an emergency preparedness plan and know what to do before, during and after weather strikes.”

Most of the property damages were reported to have occurred in Saskatchewan over the four-day span of the storm system.

The most severe isolated thunderstorm cell that settled over Estevan

produced up to 130mm of rain plus some hail in under two hours. That volume of water overwhelmed the local storm drainage system causing streets to flood, sewers to back up and many basements to get anywhere from a few inches of water to as much as a couple of feet of water.

Several businesses suffered ground floor flooding or other water-related damages.

Affinity Place, the city’s showpiece sports and entertainment centre suffered severe water damage to their electrical, air and ice-making systems, with some of those systems still down pending repairs and replacements.

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Public school board sets stage for new school year starting soon It didn’t take members of the South East Cornerstone Public School division’s board of trustees very long to get back into governance mode on Aug. 18 during a relatively short 40-minute open session at their head office in Weyburn.

Estevan representative Janet Foord joined the meeting through an online hookup.

Chairwoman Audrey Trombley reported briefly on the board’s recent strategic planning session held at Mainprize Park, for the benefit of media, stating that various administration teams made presentations regarding their plans for the upcoming academic year.

The board members also noted during their approval of the personnel report that departing educators had extended positive notes in their resignation letters, with one teacher even noting she “had a blast” teaching in the local public school system.

“There were no real negative notes here,” said trustee Carol Flynn.

The board rejected one and approved one transportation request (school bus pickups) and rejected another request for a boundary change as per the recommendations of the director of education, Lynn Little, who had studied the requests and provided information for the board’s consideration.

The board also determined they would appoint the chair or vice-chair to the local bargaining committee that would meet at any given time with unions or other agencies requiring a negotiation with the school division.

“Then there will be no question that the board has their finger on the pulse of negotiations at any time,” said trustee Harold Laich, adding that it should not be seen as an unnecessary board intrusion on bargaining sessions, since meetings such as those often bring up questions such as

‘how come the board chair isn’t here, or how come the board doesn’t have someone here?’ he noted.

The board also approved some changes to the purchasing procedures using the purchasing cards system. The policy was tweaked to acknowledge that purchase cards are to be used by authorized employees and outlines when, why and how they are cancelled, if necessary.

In the latter part of the meeting Laich said there was a need to extend discussions regarding viable school assessments, policies and criteria to be followed for issuing notices surrounding possible school closures or reducing school programs. He said he had been engaged in earlier discussions with other provincial trustees where “we had an animated hour-long discussion on viable school issues.”

The board will convene their next public session on the afternoon of Sept. 15.

Prepping for school year provides new challenges

Bubble Boy Kids were invited to do a bubble roll in the Zorb ball at Boundary Dam during this year’s Beach Bash. Several youngsters attempted the skill-testing walk on water within the sealed ball, with most ending up simply rolling around in the bubble.

Photo by Norm Park.

The South East Cornerstone Public School Division has their teacher roster pretty well completed and ready for school opening just before Labour Day, said Director of Education Lynn Little.

“I believe Gord (Husband, human resources manager for Cornerstone) and his team have made all the signings now. There were a few unfilled positions up to a few weeks ago due to some late resignations, but that seems to have been taken care of now,” she said.

The director said the Education Ministry has approved Cornerstone’s budget that indicates a $3.2 million deficit for the next fiscal year.

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“Essentially, there will be no drastic changes, but the implications of this budget were pointed out again to the board members during their strategic planning retreat last week,” Little added, noting the trustees are well aware of the tight financial situations since they were involved in the budgeting process or were updated regularly on the financial issues.

It’s going to be a difficult year in terms of logistics as well as finances, she suggested.

“We’ll take the pieces and break them down a bit more and keep moving forward.”

Little said the local public education system and its

governance and administration teams along with team leaders in the schools have sought savings at all levels.

“We have worked at personnel reductions through attrition for a couple of years now. The administration team numbers are pretty slim. As the year goes on there will be information coming out about the moves we have to make and the impact they will have on our system. We have worked on efficiencies for some time now. It’s ongoing work, not new work for us now. It is reality,” she said, noting the current financial state requires a new mind-set to ensure stability in the system.

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Poster Boys Jim “Frosty” Forrest (left), Robert Rooks (centre) and Geoff Thiessen donned their Royal Canadian Legion and military uniforms while passing out posters at local businesses in downtown Estevan last Friday as they began promoting the upcoming official dedication ceremony of the newly installed Soldiers’ Tree Memorial. That program, including a vintage war planes flyover, is scheduled for Sept. 10. Photo by Norm Park

The business of recycling in Estevan A comprehensive report connected to the collection of this city’s trash and recyclable products was delivered to Estevan’s city councillors on Aug. 15.

Regens Disposal Limited which has the contract for those collection services reported that the average trash cart in the month of June weighed 24.42 kg. The trash is collected weekly in the residential areas of the city.

In June 15,874 carts were emptied for a total weight of 387,480 kg., said the company in the detailed report.

With an average trash cart weighing about 9.08 kg., that means the average residential address in Estevan will dispose of over 15 kg. of trash in a typical week.

During that same month, 4,073 blue carts, designated for

recyclable materials collected a total of 37,000 kg. and the typical schedule for recycled goods pickups is once every two weeks.

In an even more detailed report, Regens provided information regarding recycling pickups in certain sections of the city.

Based on weight measurements the Hillcrest area of the city provided the most recyclable materials at just over 10,530 kg.

while Hillside was just under 10,400 kg. followed by Pleasantdale at 9,600 kg and Westview with 6,410. These weights included the weight of the carts themselves which varied from 8.67 kg. to over 12.5 kg.

In July with fewer carts to handle, the recycling load in Hillcrest declined to 7,700 kg while Hillside’s cart count, being much higher than in June, loaded 12,870

kg. into the recycling trucks followed by Pleasantdale with 7,660 and Westview with 6,020.

The company also noted that in June they received 25 requests for repairs or replacement parts for trash and recycling carts with most of the requests being for lid replacements while three were for missing or badly damaged carts and one was for wheel replacement.

Panel to provide recommendations for health-care transformation change A reduction of regional health authorities in Saskatchewan, will be one of the main objectives for a three-person advisory panel that was appointed on Aug. 18 by Health Minister Dustin Duncan.

The panel will review the current 12 health regions plus one unique northern health authority in the system. They are expected

to bring their recommendations to the government by the end of this year, although no firm deadline has been set as yet.

The panel members are Tyler Bragg from Swift Current, president and CEO of Pinnacle Financial Services who is also a former chairman of the Cypress Regional Health Authority; Dr. Dennis

Kendel from Saskatoon who is CEO of the Physician Recruitment Agency of Saskatchewan; and Brenda Abrametz of Prince Albert, chairwoman of the P.A. Parkland Regional Health Authority.

“I want to be clear, while panel members will provide advice that will lead to fewer health regions and less administration,

the overall goal of this is to continue to improve frontline patient care for Saskatchewan residents.

I look forward to the panel’s recommendations and advice in the coming months,” Duncan said.

The review will begin soon and will include consultation with health system stakeholders in order to inform the optimal design of

the health system structure. Health region boundaries will be part of the review as will the structure of health authority boards and membership and their accountability as well as looking at services that can be delivered more efficiently on a provincial scale and identifying ways to enhance health-care performance measurements.

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The provincial government’s transformational change in the health-care sector began last week with Health Minister Dustin Duncan announcing the appointment of a three-person advisory panel.

The make up of this panel indicates they will be heading down a preconceived path that has been well marked for them by the ministry and the Sask. Party government.

We are willing to bet, even at this early stage in the quest for change in the health sector, there will be no radical deviations from a predetermined plan.

The panelists are loyal advocates of the Sask. Party way of doing things already.

Or, as Rick Swenson, the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Sask., put it more succinctly, the panel is an example of the premier’s office needing to micromanage the process.

Two of the appointees are Sask. Party appointees to health regions and the third was appointed by the Sask. Party in another area of health care.

The trio will be hard-pressed to assure any sense of neutrality heading into the process.

Their recommendations will lead to fewer health regions within a year, a lot fewer appointed regional board members and about a dozen fewer well-paid CEOs

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

Violence and racism are a scary combination Let us dispense with the notion that rural Saskatchewan people are generally racists towards First Nations people.

Right now, this seems to be an all too common perception that is neither true nor helpful when it comes to finding solutions.

However, let us also acknowledge there are some in this province who are both fearful of and racist towards First Nations people.

Lest there be any doubt of this, consider the bar, coffee row or online messages in the wake of the Red Pheasant First Nations and the second-degree murder charge against 54-year-old Gerald Stanley.

So bad were the social media postings Premier Brad Wall called on the province to stop “racist and hate-filled” comments and allow the RCMP and judicial system to do its work.

“None of us should be jumping to any conclusions about what happened. We should

and a few dozen less regional presidents and vice-presidents, and a lot more of these types taking up office spaces in Regina and Saskatoon.

The easiest and most obvious recommendation will be the termination of regional health boards where the appointed members will be given pink slips.

These boards have not cost taxpayers a lot of money, but nor have they been required to do that much either. Their duties, at least in the local region, have pretty well been confined to approving motions that have been prepared for them in advance, attending subcommittee meetings and listening to reports from the CEO and other management personnel who fill them in on what has already transpired. They deliberately shy away from meaningful debates, discussions or negotiations while engaged in their occasional public business sessions. Since all board members are avowed Sask. Party loyalists, nothing more can be expected from them. They have not been placed at the board table to question. They were appointed to agree with the edicts that come to them from the government and the ministry via their CEOs. These are jobs that can be eliminated without much fuss, especially since they are there at the pleasure of the government, not through any democratic process.

Their removal though and the spectre of moving into even larger health region configurations leaves those of us in the so-called ‘rural’ areas of Saskatchewan (meaning places that aren’t Saskatoon or Regina) with an uneasy feeling of losing even more voice within a continually growing, administration-heavy, health care industry. In other words, who will speak up to question and, if necessary, fight for rural voices to be heard? Keep in mind our rural MLAs are Sask. Party representatives with huge majorities and votes of confidence from Saskatchewan’s rural residents. They can do no wrong in the minds of the electorate, and, therefore, these MLAs will be loath to defy orders emanating from party headquarters.

So,who will serve the voices in the wilderness?

That will be up to the trio of panelists to recommend and, as noted earlier, they too will be carrying the will of the government, not necessarily the will of the unwashed public.

At least there is one positive note to be struck within this unfolding map … the government, in their wisdom, decided not to place the transformational change in health care in the hands of John Black and Associates for their Lean version of effectiveness.

We can be thankful for some small mercies.

trust the RCMP to do their work,” Wall noted.

“I call on Saskatchewan people to rise above intolerance, to be our best, and to be the kind of neighbours and fellow citizens we are reputed to be.”

The very fact that the premier felt it necessary to call out his province on the racist comments suggests such racial prejudices from a few may be a bigger problem than we were aware of before.

One can guess a lot of it comes from fear that is quickly converted to hate.

The rare occasions of violent conflict between reserve residents and those in neighbouring farm or small town communities, seem embedded.

But that, too, has to be an important talking point in the conversation we desperately now need to have.

Any productive conversation about race relations and how to make them better begins with discussing all such past grievances and putting these stories into perspective.

Of course past stories have absolutely nothing to do with what actually went on in Biggar and certainly do not merit the vile racism we have seen. Again, we don’t know what happened in that farm yard, other than a second-degree murder charge has emerged from it.

Whipping up more hate and anger with more hate and anger, is harmful.

As Wall rightly told those spewing their own brand of racism and even advocating more violence, such comments are actually against the law.

“There are laws that protect citizens from

this kind of hate. They will be enforced,” Wall noted.

Sadly, many people have an odd view of what is legal or even appropriate.

For example, notwithstanding former Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s comment about people having the right to protect their property, you point a gun at someone and it’s considered assault.

Nor is there any constitutional right to defend your property, although common humanity and decency will already tell you that.

After all, is $30 worth of stolen gas an exchange for a life? Or, is it worth a life of imprisonment?

But, if we are to explore what drives the fear, we need to also explore the crime and violence problem on reserves and the impact it has had.

It is a reality that First Nations leadership would sometimes prefer to ignore, or blame others for past social injustices that go back decades.

What simply can’t be ignored right now is the impact it has not only on First Nations people but also the surrounding communities.

If something positive is to emerge from the horrific event in Biggar, it will be because there was a frank discussion as to why many rural people, rightly or wrongly, feel threatened by First Nations people.

These problems aren’t going to be solved by the end of a gun.

The solutions will only come if First Nations and non-First Nations people have a frank discussion about racism and violence issues.

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Norm Park All Things Considered You cannot love Saskatchewan too much Dear Diary.

Of course, Saskatchewan says right back to you, “Ya, I know, I love you too. Now get back to work.”

That’s kinda what we do, isn’t it?

That’s why it is so disheartening to see the ongoing residual effects of the two-year malaise in the oilpatch and the severe reduction on potash production.

But you know, in this poplar tree ridden haven of ours, it’s still sorta nice.

Too often acquaintances, in our general small talk exchanges will ask me, “where are you going to retire?”

My response is generally.

“What about right here?”

A good percentage of the people I like, are already here, that’s pretty compelling.

I don’t have to go south and worry about health insurance, guns and a bunch of maybe stuff.

It’s green here for half a year, when it’s not brown and white and yes, it can get dirty and owly here, but so can housing costs in B.C. And yes, I loved Ontario and the Caribbean and surprisingly, made some lasting friendships there, but I knew when it was time to “come home” several years ago.

You can spend a million bucks and buy a few sections of land and build a palatial estate in Saskatchewan, or you can spend a million bucks and buy a 600-square foot, one-bedroom condo on the sixth floor somewhere in Langley, B.C. I like my version of Saskatchewan now, just as much as I enjoyed my childhood version of Saskatchewan and it’s not Saskatchewan’s fault I temporarily moved away.

Even my sister, who vowed never to return to the homeland, burst into tears when she returned 18 years later and drove past a golden wheat field, ready for harvest near the Qu’Appelle Valley.

“I never thought I’d miss this damn place,” she muttered through the tears as we stood outside the car, marinating in the view. She had reconnected. I kinda smiled through my own cloudy eyes, hugged my sis, but never said “I told ya so.” That would have been cruel. So thanks to some unknown farmer in central Saskatchewan and a Godgiven setting sun, my sister and I shared a golden moment.

If you are from Saskatchewan, you definitely know when you’re away. And you can enjoy the break. But if you’re really from Saskatchewan, you always come back, it is required. It hasn’t been put into legislated law yet, but I’m sure Brad will figure a way to do that.

Yep, you can take that teacup ride at Disneyland as many times as you wish, or you can make the combine repair in Hafford.

You can shop at Neiman Marcus or the Co-op. I’m more comfortable in the latter.

As the bride once noted, “people don’t dress up here very often, but they do get things done.”

I couldn’t disagree as I surveyed my worn out Dockers and polo shirt with the ink stain.

We don’t get to chase and photograph elephants and giraffes from the back seat of a Range Rover during a socalled African safari we paid $8,000 to have for three days.

But we can enjoy the antics of a newly born calf or colt and catch the attention of a magnificent buck, or a gangly moose, and watch the geese fly over daily.

Of course, you might want to check back with me around Jan. 16 after I’ve just finished digging out my sidewalk only to discover the car won’t start. My love affair with Saskatchewan may have turned sour just a little bit at that point. But it will return, just like any other decent love affair. Ya gotta have yer ups and downs, elstwise, what’s the use and what are we here for?

Old cemetery rejuvenation brought out the best The Editor: I would like to express my gratitude to a number of people and companies who, with their unselfish acts of kindness, helped restore the Grace Pioneer Cemetary recently to a state of acceptance.

Even though the Canadian Pacific Railway basically owns the graveyard, the help of these people with the cleanup could and would not have been done to reconstruct the burial site which was used by this community from 1898 to

1919. The site contains the remains of Estevan’s first resident.

Not only did they never turn down my requests for help, they lent some advice, materials and labour.

I begin by thanking McGillicky Oilfield Construction because they provided countless hours of men and unlimited use of their graders, cats, welders, backhoes and materials while companies such as Wood Country Building Services, Peavey Mart and Chamney Crushing came

through with materials such as wood posts, barbed wire and gravel for the road and parking lot while KRJ Custom Fabricating did some laser cutting for the new sign and Bert Baxter Transport did a lot of sand blasting and provided a gravel truck when it was needed.

I also saw how Dwight and Shayne Hall did great work on welding at the site and Johnson Bros. and Flaman Rentals provided me with a post pounder and Swift Supply, Speedy Glass

and Crown Advertising came togther for more wood posts and signage while TS&M and Kendalls supplied the necessary paint.

Max Refractory did work of acid etching and glued head stones back together and Skylife Services brought in the crane and crew so these headstones could be reset.

I hope I didn’t miss anyone in this thank you note. Again, it’s greatly appreciated.

Don Cowan Estevan

Illegal workers weeded out by CBSA The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has seized 15 firearms this year at Saskatchewan border crossings with two of those seizures being made in July according to recent information released this week.

They also issued removal orders against illegal workers and refused entry to a number of people who had serious criminal records.

On July 5 officers at the remote Monchy border crossing seized an undeclared restricted .38-calibre handgun from a California man’s motorhome. The handgun was located in a bedroom closet. The man paid a $1,000 penalty before being refused entry to Canada.

On July 15, a prohibited .380 calibre pistol was seized at the Regway border

crossing, during a routine secondary examination.

CBSA said charges against the traveller are pending and he will be appearing in provincial court in Estevan on Oct. 8.

At the Oungre border crossing, on July 2, officers seized an undeclared stun gun from a North Dakota woman’s purse. She was allowed to continue into Canada, without the weapon.

On July 8 at the Coronach border crossing, officers confiscated 23 undeclared eggs packaged in wood shavings. These products originated in Mexico and are prohibited from being imported into Canada. After relinquishing the items, the traveller was allowed to continue into Canada.

On July 21 at the busy North Portal border crossing, officers found more

than C$25,000 in U.S. cash inside a lockbox and laptop bag while conducting a routine vehicle search. After determining the currency legitimately belonged to the driver, an Illinois man, the money was returned, less a $250 penalty since he had failed to declare that he was travelling into Canada with over C$10,000. Further, officers determined the man, who initially claimed he was coming to visit friends and make a purchase, was actually coming to work in Canada without authorization. As a result he was refused entry and issued an exclusion order, banning him from returning for one year.

On July 24 at North Portal, officers were processing a foreign national applying for a work permit, but uncovered the fact the applicant had already been

working for a Saskatchewan business without authorization. As a result, he was issued an exclusion order and has since left the country.

He was also barred from reentering Canada for a year.

Other travellers who were denied entry included a man from Georgia at North Portal on July 1.

He had been convicted on multiple charges including aggravated assault and pointing a firearm.

At the Estevan Highway border crossing on July 1, officers refused entry to a Minnesota man who had been convicted of manslaughter and aggravated assault.

At the Monchy border station on July 16, officers refused entry to an American male who had multiple convictions including one for inflicting injury upon a child.

Online lobbyist registry opened Saskatchewan citizens can now do online searches to discover who and what organizations are lobbying public office holders.

The new online registry which was created under the Lobbyists Act is now in effect.

Gordon Wyant said the registry reflects the government’s commitment to ongoing transparency and accountability. “It is important for

citizens to know who is lobbying the government and the Lobbyist Registry will disclose that information.”

Under the act, individuals who are paid to lobby elected Saskatchewan officials on behalf of organizations or groups will be required to register lobbying activities online.

Individuals acting in their official capacity on behalf of certain organizations, such as municipalities

or other governments, may be exempt from the Lobbyists Act. Unpaid individuals, such as volunteers or members of the public pursuing personal interests with MLAs, are not required to register.

Conflict of Interest commissioner Ron Barclay has been appointed as the registrar to oversee the act, operate the registry and promote compliance by lobbyists.

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CAPP visits Estevan to discuss industry support

By Sam Macdonald smacdonald@estevanmercury.ca

Steve Rennick, manager of campaigns with the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) believes that Canada’s oil and gas industries get a bad rap. Rennick is touring Canadian cities in a number of provinces from coast to coast, to raise awareness of the benefits the industry provides in Canada.

Rennick made a case for the oil and gas industry to guests at an event held

by CAPP and the Estevan Chamber of Commerce, on Aug. 16 at the Days Inn, over appetizers and drinks.

Rennick gave an initial talk on state of the oil and gas industries, leading into a talk about Canada’s Energy Citizens (CEC) program, a campaign to raise awareness and garner support for the oil and gas industry in Canada.

Rennick stated that the oil and gas industry provides over 500,000 Canadians with work, creates $18 billion in public revenue, and said the economic slowdown has had a significant and negative impact, with 100,000 direct and indirect jobs in the oil and gas sector

being affected. He added there has been a drop of $60 billion in industry revenues and a loss of $50 billion in industry capital investment.

“That’s the equivalent of wiping out all the revenues from the forestry, aerospace and mining industries combined, for context,” said Rennick.

Rennick stated that low oil prices combined with a lack of pipeline infrastructure available to get oil and gas to foreign markets has led to an over-reliance on the U.S., which produces more oil of its own, and buys Canadian oil at a discount.

More than half the oil (about 70,000 barrels) used and refined in Eastern Canada is imported from countries like Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Angola and Nigeria, said Rennick. Those countries have far fewer environmental policies in place than Canada.

“It’s kind of ironic, because Canada has the third-largest reserve of oil in the world,” said Rennick “There’s a solution to this. This little $15 billion infrastructure project called the Energy East pipeline.

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Canada, create refining jobs and export oil to Europe, not just the U.S., so we’ll get more direct access to markets and at higher prices.”

Rennick also promoted the Kinder Morgan expansion project and the Northern Gateway pipeline project, stating they will also open new markets for Canadian oil in Asian countries.

When he introduced the CEC program, Rennick said it is a way for Canadian citizens to make pipeline projects go through, with organized, vocal support of the industry.

The CEC enables support of the oil and gas in-

dustry, by providing people with facts to create a balanced debate between proponents and opponents of the industry.

“One of the things our research actually showed us is that 40 per cent of Canadians support the oil and gas industry,” said Rennick. “That’s almost double those people who might dub themselves active opponents of the industry.”

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dians who are passionate in their support of the industry, noting that some of that passion is most evident in Saskatchewan, one of the fastest growing provinces, in terms of its proportion of CEC members.

“Saskatchewan is number 2 behind Alberta for the largest concentration of Canadian energy citizens,” said Rennick. “There are now literally CECs in every province and territory in Canada. Canadians are hungry for the ability to advocate and support the oil and gas industry.”

“It’s translating into some real-world action we’re managing to accomplish,” said Rennick.

“Energy citizens are signing letters, petitions and pledges in support of oil and gas developed the Canadian way. They sent 30,000 emails to politicians and other decision makers, from the northern interior of B.C. to downtown Toronto.”

Rennick also referenced the popularity of the CEC program’s Facebook page, which jumped from 7,000 likes to 125,000 likes.

Souris-Moose Mountain MP Robert Kitchen was in attendance at the event, and stated that it was good to see the program’s growing popularity. He said the objectives and values the CEC program represent are relevant to his riding, and that there needs to be better promotion of the oil and gas industry.

“What we see is a lack of understanding in the rest of the country, of how important the oil and gas industry is to the Canadian economy. It plays a big part in their everyday lives,” said Kitchen.

Kitchen said many people in provinces such as Ontario and Quebec are unaware of how much foreign oil they utilize.

“We need to tell them, and having organizations like this that are telling them is good to see,” said Kitchen. “It’s good to get positive responses and comments, not only from Prairie provinces, but B.C. and eastern provinces, too.”

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• Each tank shall be visually inspected for existing problems prior to work being completed. If any problems exist they must be reported to the owner and the R.M. prior to commencement of work on the tank. Upon completion of work to the tank any possibility of damage, whether the responsibility of the contractor or not, must be reported to the RM immediately.

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Market Appreciation The Estevan Farmers’ Market enjoyed their biggest and busiest Saturday market ever on Aug. 20 with 28 vendors lined up in three assigned rows. The committee chose that day to honour market veteran Lynda Dunbar with a gift to commemorate her 30 years of participation in market activities, with most of those years also serving on the board of directors. Dunbar had recently announced her retirement from the board, but she will continue to be a market vendor. Making the presentation were market committee members Bonnie Ries (left) and Raelene Fieber (centre). Photo by Norm Park

Unit members issue 60 tickets The Estevan Combined Traffic Services Unit issued more than 60 traffic tickets and several warnings between Aug. 7 and 13.

Thirty-three of the tickets were for speeding. One motorist was charged for exceeding the

posted speed limit by more than 35 kilometres per hour (km/h), and another eclipsed the speed limit by more than 50 km/h.

Sixteen tickets were handed out for driving faster than 60 km/h while passing a parked emergency vehicle with its

lights on.

Unit members also ticketed eight motorists for failing to wear a seat belt, two for disobeying a stop sign, one for driving without due care and attention, and one for failing to move to the right when approached by an emergency

emergency vehicle with its lights activated, motorists are required to slow to 60 km/h. This is applicable to both lanes of travel unless there is a dividing median.

Unit members and the Carlyle Combined Traffic Service joined forces on the highways near Estevan

vehicle. One passenger was ticketed for failing to wear a seat belt.

Fourteen warnings and one inspection ticket were also issued.

Members of the traffic unit are once again reminding drivers that when passing a parked

to conduct a joint traffic safety initiative on Aug. 11. Fourteen tickets were issued for passing emergency vehicles at greater than 60 km/h. A number of other tickets were issued, including 15 tickets for exceeding the posted speed limit.

Physician to open new clinic The St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce that Dr. Hakan Pehlivan will be starting a medical practice at the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation Clinic.

“We are very apprecia-

tive that the hospital foundation is able to provide opportunities to our physicians to practice so close to the hospital,” said Greg Hoffort, the executive director of St. Joseph’s Hospital.

“The proximity of the

foundation clinic to the hospital allows our doctors optimal access to the hospital, in turn, allowing them to offer immediate primary health care to our patients.”

Pehlivan is one of Estevan’s longest-serving doc-

tors, and is a well-respected physician in southeast Saskatchewan. He graduated from Turkey’s Uludag University in 2002. He has been practicing in Estevan since 2009.

“The mandate of the St.

Joseph’s Hospital Foundation’s clinic has always been to fill this building with physicians,” said Becky Conly, executive director of the SJHF. “We have worked hard to make this happen, and we are so

proud to announce that our foundation clinic is now fully occupied by practicing physicians.”

Dr. Pehlivan’s practice, to be known as the Medicure Medical Clinic, will officially open on Sept. 6.

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Finished Product Jacelyn Neff, front left, Fisher Neff, Val King and Jennifer Neff admire the the jars of apple butter they were shown how to make on Aug. 17.

Southeast Newcomer Services hosted a number of guests in a jam making class in which people were shown how to make their own preserves from simple ingredients.

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Officers called to driving complaints, noisy parties and other infractions Members of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) have been busy handling calls about noisy parties, driving infractions, missing persons and various complaints in recent days.

Officers assisted a landlord with serving eviction notices on several tenants during the Aug. 15 day shift.

No issues occurred during the evictions.

Police received a call about a possible impaired motorist driving erratically on Highway 47 North during the Aug. 15 night shift.

Police located and intercepted the vehicle, which was driving at an excessive speed. The motorist was charged under the Traffic Safety Act with speeding and disobeying a stop sign.

He will appear in court in November to answer to the charges. The fines were in the $400 range.

Members also responded to a report of a gas-andgo from one of the downtown service stations. The vehicle was located and the driver returned to the station and paid for the fuel.

Police then received a call about a suspicious person in a northeast Estevan residential area. Officers searched the area but did not turn up anyone.

Members arrested a 36-year-old Estevan man during the Aug. 16 day shift on an outstanding warrant, as he failed to appear in court. He was released for court in October.

Officers arrested a 16-year-old Estevan male on warrants for failing to appear in court. He was also released for court in October.

Members assisted a woman whose sister had used her name on an impaired driving charge in 2003.

Police also received numerous animal calls that were dealt with by the bylaw enforcement officer.

Members were called to a report of two individuals involved in a lewd act in an automobile near a school.

The matter is still under investigation.

Police were notified of a child who was left sleeping in a vehicle in the Salvation Army parking lot.

The registered owner of the vehicle was spoken to and warned after the child was found safe with the mother.

Police received a call about a possible impaired driver during the Aug. 16 night shift. Officers attempted to locate the vehicle but were unable to do so.

Witnesses did, however, manage to obtain a licence plate and the matter is under investigation.

Police later responded to a business in the city’s north end on a report of some unruly patrons. Members arrived on the scene, and ended up speaking to a number of individuals. No further police action was required.

Officers received a report of a missing Estevan man during the Aug. 17 day shift. Police made several attempts to locate the individual. During the day, he contacted his family to advise he was fine.

Police investigated two separate reports of failing to remain at the scene of an accident. They are both still under investigation.

Members detained an adult male driver for an impaired driving investigation.

The male provided a breath sample on an approved roadside screening device.

His reading was a warning level and he was issued a 120-day driver’s licence suspension. His vehicle was impounded, as he had prior related offences.

Officers responded to a mischief complaint that occurred in central Estevan the previous night. The matter is still under investigation.

Members arrested a 26-year-old man during the Aug. 17 night shift for failing to comply with his release conditions. He appeared in court the following morning to face the charges.

Police responded to a complaint of a possible break and enter to a residence. The matter is ongoing.

Officers charged the driver of a semi-truck under the Traffic Safety Act, stemming from a complaint about his driving actions.

Members were notified of another missing person during the Aug. 18 night

shift. Checks that night did not locate him, but he was found later.

Police attended to a report of semi-truck blocking traffic on Sixth Street near 13th Avenue. The driver was able to navigate the truck to a parking lot to make the necessary repairs.

Officers responded to a report of vehicle driving in an erratic manner at the Sixth Street and 13th Avenue intersection. A 40-yearold woman was found to be suffering from a medical ailment and was escorted to her residence.

Members received a complaint about a youth who was assaulted at a party.

A statement was taken and sent to the Carlyle RCMP for further investigation.

Police attended to a complaint of a small boy playing on the road near Ninth Avenue and Fourth Street. The boy was gone prior to members arriving.

Members responded to a minor collision on Kensington Avenue during the Aug. 19 day shift. No injuries were reported and minor damage occurred to the vehicles. Statements

and collision reports were completed, as one of the vehicles was from outside the province.

Police received a report of a dispute that spilled over from Lethbridge, Alberta, during the Aug. 19 night shift. The matter is still under investigation.

Officers received a report of a dispute at a residence just north of central Estevan. Police attended to help the residents resolve the dispute.

Police arrested an Estevan male for public intoxication. He was lodged in cells until sober.

Police were called to a noisy party in the Westview area. The homeowner was warned under the noise bylaw.

Officers attended to a report of an individual trying to open a garage door in the Westview area. Police made extra patrols but did not locate anyone.

Police were called to a party in south Estevan.

Due to the repeated calls regarding that residence, the homeowner was charged without a warning being issued. Police arrested one of the participants at the party for assault and lodged him in cells. Officers received a second complaint of a party from the same south end residence. Police returned and issued a second ticket under the bylaw. The homeowner was arrested for uttering threats and lodged in cells, and was released with conditions later on in the day by a justice of the peace.

Members responded to a complaint of a female being harassed by a male.

Police attended to learn the

female was consenting to the behaviour. No further action was required by the police.

Police responded to a report of assault. A male was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital by his friends after being assessed and treated

by Emergency Medical Services. The matter is still under investigation.

Police were called to disturbance in the 600-block of King Street during the Aug. 20 night shift. They located an intoxicated couple walking to the Beach Bash shuttle bus, but they were arguing. Police suggested they had enough alcohol for the evening and should go home, or they would be arrested for public intoxication. They chose to go home.

Police checked a large number of vehicles returning to the city from Beach Bash. The vehicles were being driven by designated drivers.

Police responded to a call through the Report Impaired Drivers line during the Aug. 21 day shift.

The vehicle was located in north-central Estevan. It was parked and the suspected driver was nearby. She was spoken to and advised about the complaint. She promised to find a safe ride home from that point. Unfortunately, since the caller was anonymous, police could not do any more with this complaint. The female did find a safe ride home.

In the late afternoon, police stopped a vehicle in north Estevan. The driver was found to have been drinking and was issued a three-day license suspension.

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Council of the City of Estevan pursuant to the Cities Act that the Council of the City of Estevan, gives notice of its intention to implement the following two bylaws.

Bylaw 2016-1971 a bylaw to establish terms of reference for the Souris Valley Museum Bylaw 2016-1972 a bylaw to amend the Traffic Bylaw 20161963 to Regulate Traffic and ATV’s The first reading of both bylaws was passed on August 15, 2016 and the final reading is expected to be on August 29, 2016.

The proposed Bylaws 2016-1971 and 2016-1972 may be inspected by any person in the City Clerk’s Office, on the main level of City Hall, between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm, Monday to Friday.

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Property Maintenance Bylaw 2005-1711 Section 14 – All Yards shall be kept free from: · Garbage and junk · Junked vehicles · Excessive growth of weeds and grass – including boulevards and behind fence in alleys · Infestations of rodents or vermin · Dead or hazardous trees · Accumulation of pet wastes

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Public Notice is hereby given that the City of Estevan has received an application for the development of a Group Care Facility at the following property:

1) Legal Description: Lot 6-8, Block 103, Plan C3929 Civic Address: 310 Fourth Street

1) Legal Description: Lot 11, Block 62, Plan B4225 Civic Address: 1301 First Street

The above noted property is zoned C3 – Commercial Arterial/Highway Zone in which Places of Worship are classified as a discretionary use, and therefore are permitted subject to the approval of City Council and any conditions imposed thereon.

The above noted property is zoned R1 – Residential Low Density Single Detached Zone in which Group Care Facilities are classified as a discretionary use, and therefore are permitted subject to the approval of City Council and any conditions imposed thereon.

Prior to the application being considered by City Council, any person can inquire and make written or verbal submissions on the proposal. Any such intentions or questions on the proposal should be directed to Land Development Services at 634-1862, or email: a.nordquist@ estevan.ca, on or before the 6th day of September 2016.

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Boyce gets Motocross racers pump up the adrenalin last-second victory

By Jamie Harkins

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Hundreds of roaring motocross engines added to the deafening cheers of a throng of supporters that packed Trackside MX Park on Saturday to welcome the Southeast Corner Racing Circuit’s (SCRC) final stop in Estevan this season.

“The whole idea of this series is to get local people involved and new racers coming out,” said Randy Franke, who finished seventh in the A-class, second in the Veteran class and first in the 125cc 2-stroke class on Saturday. “It allows a lot of inexperienced guys to come out and try it because of our class structure. It’s a low-key very beginner friendly (series), but we still have some top-notch guys.

The first and second place (racers in the Youth 16-29 class) are the North Dakota state champion (Ryan Peters) and the Manitoba champion (Brady Breemersch), so there are some good racers.”

Myah Hjorteland, 15, earned a second-place finish in the women’s class and a fourth-place spot in the 125cc 2-stroke class, but suffered a tough crash off the start in the C-class that took her out of contention in that race. She said while the C-class finish wasn’t what she’d hoped for her aggressive racing strategy did pay off in the other two competitions.

“I just try to ride into the corner hard and get out before they do and always hold the throttle a little bit longer than the person ahead of me does,” said Myah, who has been racing since she was 11 years old.

“It just helps.”

SCRC vice-president Josh Nay, who finished fifth in the A-class and fifth in the Youth 16-29 class, said the Estevan stop presented a good opportunity for the racers in this circuit to chase valuable points that could get them a top placing at the end of the season in late September. He said competing throughout a motocross racing circuit season, or two in his case as he also races at the provincial level, is very taxing

By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca

Kate Lees flies past a race checker during the Womens’ class feature at Trackside MX Park on Saturday. Photo by Jamie Harkins. on the body and takes a lot of fitness and endurance training to get through it, but being out on the track during a race makes the hard work worth it.

“I like the adrenalin rush and I enjoy racing against people,” said Nay. “It’s fun and it’s a challenge.”

Franke said there are three stops left in the SCRC season with its competitors heading to Regina on Sept.

10 and Carlyle on Sept. 17 for races before the group descends on Oxbow for a year-ending doubleheader on Sept. 24 and 25. He said

the expectation is he’ll gain a top-three spot in the 125cc 2-stroke class and Veteran class at the end of the year, while trying to hold his own in the A-class, and if the season moves along the way it has that should prove right.

“This year I had more crashes at the beginning of the season than I’ve probably had in the last six or seven years,” said Franke.

“Wrong place at the wrong time a lot of them, somebody moved out in front of me, so it was a rough start to the year, but after that it’s been going pretty good.”

Myah said her season with the SCRC and the Canadian Motosport Racing Corporation (CMRC) has been up and down so far thanks to a number of strong finishes in some races coupled with a few bad crashes in others. She said after earning 13th place at a women’s national event in Regina in June her hope is to begin racing the national circuit next season that will take her across Western Canada.

“I’ll keep on going,” she said. “My goal is just to be better than I was the day before.”

Jimmy Johnson, #228, takes to the air to pass Jordan Webber in the 65cc class race. Photo by Jamie Harkins.

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Joren Boyce celebrated his 30th year of racing with a last-second come-from-behind win over Jeremy Swanson in the stock car feature at the Estevan Motor Speedway on Saturday.

“Neither one of us knew it was the last lap,” said Boyce. “He was closer to knowing than I was, but anyway the yellow had come out on three and they said the race was over. So, we both scuttled around the corner to see whose number was at the top of the board. We’re one number apart of course, so it was good to see 67 ahead of 68.”

Starting in the fourth spot, Boyce began the feature trailing leader Austin Daae and runner-up Gregg Mann who were engaged in a neck-and-neck battle for first place. Swanson, this season’s stock car points’ leader, presented Boyce’s early challenge for third place taking the coveted spot in the order from the longtime Minot, North Dakota, driver off the second corner a few laps in.

Running a low line, Mann passed Daae on the eighth lap with Swanson moving up to second and Boyce once again capturing third off a caution on the 11th lap. Boyce then managed to pass Mann for second place on the third corner of the 15th lap before using the final three circuits to catch up to Swanson. The two drivers raced nose-to-tail over the final two laps with Boyce streaking past Swanson low on the final corner of the race to take his first checkered flag in the stock car main by inches.

“I got to see from the transponder, it showed that it was a .016 second of a margin,” said Boyce. “To tell you the truth I didn’t know it was the last lap.

We were starting to catch up to the back of the pack there. It was going to be

time to start taking alternative lines to try and get through that and Jeremy had just missed a low-line mark going into three.

He just skated a little bit above it. As wide as the track is, believe it or not, we really need to be within a foot to a two-foot area to hit our marks and with that speed that’s a pretty small target. So he missed it and was trying to regroup and get it back and I was able to trim the tires and get even with him coming off and I had him at that point.”

Shortly before the stock car feature, Leevi Runge solidified his hold on the High Energy Performance hobby stock points’ race. The reigning hobby stock champion opened the race in the sixth position, but quickly advanced to the second spot behind Carl Hanson where the two drivers battled back-andforth before Runge gained the lead for good on the ninth lap.

“I was just waiting for (Hanson) to push up a little bit more and I just kept waiting and waiting and then eventually he pushed up enough and I was able to get in underneath him,” said Runge. “It’s a lot of fun when you can race with a guy like that.”

Unlike the stock car and hobby stock races where running a low line led to victory, Tyson Turnbull used the top of the track to capture a win in the Kendall’s Supply IMCA modifieds feature.

Turnbull, who was using Justin Medler ’s car in the race, began the 15car main seated 12th, but used the top lane to advance past the low traffic to gain third place behind Tyler Wagner and modified points’ leader Kody Scholpp seven laps in.

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Daryl Donovan hits a drive off the 18th tee while golfers, from left, Nolan Rohatyn, Parnell Pidhorny and Ryan Stovin look on. Photo by Jamie Harkins.

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A husband and wife duo captured the men’s and women’s 2016 TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club championships this past weekend.

Daryl Donovan and Meghan Betnar shot two-round scores of 141 (3-under) and 162 (18-over), respectively, to gain the club titles.

Donovan began the tournament by hitting a 73 (1-over) on Saturday, which was two strokes behind leader Ryan Stovin, before recording a tournament-low score of 68 (4-under) on Sunday, while Betnar led the women’s division throughout the weekend notching an 82 (10over) and an 80 (8-over) in the two rounds. “It’s just great to come out and support the club,” said Donovan.

“It’s more of a fun tournament for us

and it’s just fun to play well.”

The club championship was Donovan’s first and Betnar’s second after she accomplished the feat with a two-round score of 174 (30-over) in 2015. She said the second round was her best of this year’s edition of the tournament, which was highlighted by an eagle on the seventh hole.

“I just hit two shots on and made a long putt,” said Betnar.

Bernadette Wright also won her second-straight club championship in the senior women’s division, scoring an 88 (16-over) and 86 (14-over) for a total score of 174 (30-over) over the two rounds. Keith Ramstead moved up one position in 2016 hitting an 81 (9-over) and 86 (14-over) for a two-round score of 167 (23-over) to take the senior men’s championship.

Stovin captured the junior championship with a two-round score of 150 (6-over) after hitting a 79 (7-over) on the second day of the tournament. Nolan Rohatyn finished in second place in the men’s division by carding a first-round score of 76 (4-over) and a second-round score of 72 (par) for a total of 148 (4-over).

Donovan began the second day of the tournament with two birdies and a bogey on the front nine before notching three birdies and a bogey on the back nine, but he considers the 18th hole his best of the day. He said just getting the ball in play and to the hole as quickly as possible for his final birdie knowing he was ahead of Stovin and Rohatyn by a few strokes made the weekend for him.

“Good to see lots of guys out and hope to see more next year,” said Donovan. “It was just great overall.”

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“I knew from the drop of the green I couldn’t follow anybody, so I just found a line where they weren’t going,” said Turnbull, noting this was his first win in a modified feature since 2012. “I had a feeling that it was going to be good up there because of how much water they had up there in the heat races. In the heat races it was slimy up there. You couldn’t even get up there, so I knew it wasn’t dry and slick. I knew it might be slimy, but if I kept some wheels spinning in the car I could go up there and

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Boyce said every driver wants to win at all their favourite tracks and the Estevan Motor Speedway is certainly high on the list for him. He said the points’ race championship is out of his contention, but getting the checkered flag by besting a couple friends like Mann and Swanson adds a few feathers in his stock car cap.

“I’m usually third,” said Boyce. “I’m usually behind both of those two, so to get them both tonight was at least to get my membership intact with our little friendship.”

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Estevan Mercury

Free swim brings out a bevy of Sharks

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The Estevan Sharks water polo club’s continued success in the pool is showing significant results in its number of enthusiasts.

About 40 kids jumped into the RM of Estevan Aquatic Centre pool on Monday for the Sharks annual free trial clinic that allows interested and regular swimmers a chance to play a few games of water polo. Approximately 20 of these kids were looking for a chance to join the mini program, which is com-

prised of children ages five and six, with the majority of the rest of the swimmers eligible for the ages sevento-11 atom program.

David Dzeryk, an Estevan Sharks coach, said they hope to field two mini and two atom teams this year as well as one bantam (ages 12-14) and one cadet team (ages 15-17). He said the club seems to grow each year with success following that development in the pool.

“Last year our enrolment was up, so there were a lot of new players,” said Dzeryk, noting interested

Lily Knoll takes a shot on net during an atom Sharks scrimmage. Photo by Jamie Harkins.

swimmers can sign up for SOUTH EAST CORNERSTONE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIVISION #209 the Sharks at city-wide BUS regNUMBER 2016-2017 SCHOOL BUS ROUTE Approximate Pick up Tim istration. “We started82-109 the SPRUCE RIDGE/ESTEVAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL Please arrive 3-4 minutes ea Driver - Bev Schmidt season as a learning team, SOUTH EAST CORNERSTONE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIVISION #209 a.m. route Poplar Bay 8:20 but for the (fourth)BUS year in NUMBER 2016-2017 SCHOOL BUS ROUTE Approximate Pick up Tim Bannatyne Ave & Henry Street 8:22 a row (the atom Sharks)82-109 did SPRUCE RIDGE/ESTEVAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL Please arrive 3-4 minutes ea SOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DIVISION #209 ArthurEAST Ave &CORNERSTONE Henry Street 8:24 win gold at provincials, so Driver Bev Schmidt BUS NUMBER Alexandra & Eva 2016-2017 SCHOOL BUS ROUTE Approximate Pick up Tim 8:26 a.m. route SOUTH Poplar Bay RIDGE/ESTEVAN we ended on a very strong EAST CORNERSTONE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIVISION #209arrive 8:20 82-109 SPRUCE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL Please 3-4 minutes ea Edward Place & Alexandria Ave 8:28 Bannatyne Ave2016-2017 & Henry Street 8:22 note. It looks likeBUS all NUMBER the SCHOOL BUS ROUTE Approximate Pick up Tim Driver - Bev Schmidt Estevan Day Care (Spruce Ridge Only) 8:30 Arthur Ave & Henry Street kids who played lasta.m. year 82-109 SPRUCE RIDGE/ESTEVAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL Please arrive 8:24 3-4 minutes ea route Poplar Bay 8:20 Drader Street (only if bussing is requested) 8:33 Alexandra &Ave Eva 8:26 Driver - Bev Schmidt are back this year, so the Bannatyne & Henry Street 8:22 ECS 8:37 Edward Place & Alexandria Ave 8:28 a.m. route Poplar Ave Bay & Henry Street 8:20 Arthur 8:24 new kids who are joining Spruce Ridge School 8:38 Estevan Day Care (Spruce Ridge Only) 8:30 Bannatyne 8:22 Alexandra &Ave Eva& Henry Street 8:26 now will have some of Drader Street (only if bussing is requested) 8:33 Arthur & Henry Street Ave 8:24 EdwardAve Place & Alexandria 8:28 the weathered kids to 80-107 help WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Tim ECS 8:37 Alexandra & Eva 8:26 Estevan Day Care (Spruce Ridge Only) 8:30 Driver Julie Milford them with things.”

Spruce Ridge School 8:38 Edward Place (only & Alexandria Ave 8:28 DraderHeights Street if bussing is requested) 8:33 a.m.of route Royal 7:58 Dzeryk said one Estevan Day Care (Spruce Ridge Only) 8:30 ECS 8:37 1402 - 5th Street 8:04 the main reasons the 80-107 club WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Tim Drader Street (only if bussing is requested) 8:33 Spruce Ridge School 8:38 1225 - 5th Street (Parking 8:05 is able to continually grow DriverLot) - Julie Milford ECS 8:37 1318 - 2nd Street 8:07 route Royal 7:58 their membership isa.m. their SpruceHeights Ridge School 8:38 80-107 WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Tim 1014 2nd Street 8:10 1402 - 5th Street 8:04 ability to keep the costs Driver Julie Milford Valley Street & Coronation Street 8:11 1225 -Heights 5th Street (ParkingELEMENTARY Lot) 8:05 80-107 WESTVIEW SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Tim of participating in the proa.m. route Royal 7:58 1001 10th Ave & Valley Street 8:12 1318 2nd Street 8:07 Driver Julie Milford Milford searches for an open teammate.

Photo by Jamie Harkins. gram down. He said thanks Shark Brooks 1402 - 5th &Street 8:04 1st Street 11th Ave 8:13 1014 --Heights 2nd Street 8:10 a.m. route Royal 7:58 1225 5th Street (Parking Lot) 8:05 to a number of fundraising 1821 1st Street 8:15 Valley Street & Coronation Street 8:11 1402 - 5th Street 8:04 1318 2nd Street 8:07 efforts they will be able to Stop Sign & Woodlawn Ave 8:18 1001 10th Ave & Valley Street 8:12 1225 5th Street (Parking Lot) 8:05 1014 2nd Street 8:10 West Valley Edge (only if bussing is requested) 8:19 keep the cost of register1st Street 11th Ave 8:13 1318 - Street 2nd&Street 8:07 Valley &2nd Coronation Street 8:11 Alice Road & Street A. 8:20 ing with Estevan Water 1821 -- 1st Street 8:15 1014 2nd Street 8:10 1001 10th Ave & Valley Street 8:12 Westview School 8:22 Polo at the same rate of Stop Sign & 11th Woodlawn 8:18 Valley Street & Coronation 8:11 1st Street & Ave AveStreet 8:13 late year, which was $270 West Valley Edge (only if bussing is requested) 8:19 1001 10th Ave & Valley Street 8:12 1821 1st Street 8:15 WESTVIEW AREA ESTEVAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Tim Alice Road&&11th 2ndAve StreetAve A. 8:20 for the September to De1st 8:13 StopStreet Sign Woodlawn 8:18 80-107 Driver Julie Milford Westview 8:22 cember mini program and 1821 -Valley 1st School Street 8:15 West Edge (only if bussing is requested) 8:19 Westview School 8:22 $475 for the September to Stop Sign &&Woodlawn Ave 8:18 Alice Road 2nd Street A. 8:20 a.m. route 18th Ave & 1st Street 8:28 WESTVIEW AREA ESTEVAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Tim West Valley Edge (only if bussing is requested) 8:19 April atom, bantam and Westview 8:22 15th Ave &School 2nd StreetDriver - Julie Milford 8:30 80-107 Alice Road & 2nd Street A. 8:20 cadet programs including 13th Ave &School 2nd Street 8:31 Westview 8:22 Westview School 8:22 WESTVIEW AREA ESTEVAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Tim registration, insurance and 10th Ave & 2nd St 8:33 a.m. route 18th Ave & 1st Street 8:28 80-107 Driver Julie Milford tournament fees.

Corner of&Coronation Street & Valley Street 8:34 15th Ave 2nd Street 8:30 WESTVIEW AREA ESTEVAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Tim Westview School 8:22 ECS 8:40 “The free trial is al13th Ave & 2nd Street 8:31 80-107 a.m. route 18th Ave & 1st Street Driver - Julie Milford 8:28 ways exciting because 10th Ave 2nd 8:33 Westview School 8:22 15th Ave & & 2nd St Street 8:30 PLEASANTDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Tim (with) the new kids coming Corner of Coronation Street & Valley Street 8:34 a.m. route 18th Ave & 1st Street 8:28 13th 2nd Street 8:31 Driver Paulann Boulding in you’re always interested ECS 8:40 15th Ave & 2nd Street 8:30 10th 8:33 82-401 8th Street & 14thStAve (empty lot) 8:05 in how they’ve even heard 13th Ave &Coronation 2nd StreetStreet & Valley Street 8:31 Corner of 8:34 Estevan Day Care (Pleasantdale Only) 8:08 PLEASANTDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Tim about water polo,” hea.m. said.

10th Ave & 2nd St 8:33 ECS 8:40 route 60 Cundall Drive Driver - Paulann Boulding 8:10 Corner of Coronation Street & Valley Street 8:34 “I’m excited to see the Crosswalk King Street (Chinook 8:13 8th StreetPLEASANTDALE &on14th Ave (empty lot) Bay) SCHOOL 8:05 ECS 8:40 ELEMENTARY Approximate Pick up Tim large amount of minis82-401 this Corner of Nicholson Road & Newcombe Drive 8:15 Estevan Day Care (Pleasantdale Only) 8:08 prospect Olivia Birnie competes in an Estevan Water Polo free trial Driver Paulann Boulding year. I don’t think I’ve ever Mini Sharks Nicholson Road & Veterans Ave (mail boxes) 8:18 a.m. route 60 Cundall Drive 8:10 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Tim 82-401 8th Street & 14th Ave (empty lot) 8:05 clinic atNicholson the RM PLEASANTDALE of Estevan Aquatic Centre on Monday. had that many.”

Road (beside town houses) 8:20

Crosswalk onCare KingDriver Street-(Chinook Bay) 8:13 Paulann Boulding Estevan Day Only) 8:08 2001 Mayfair Bay (Pleasantdale 8:23 Corner of Nicholson & Newcombe Drive 8:15 8th Street &Drive 14th AveRoad (empty lot) 8:05 60 Cundall 8:10 Corner of Nicholson Road & Tedford Way 8:25 Nicholson Road & Veterans Ave (mail boxes) 8:18 Estevan Day Care (Pleasantdale Only) 8:08 Crosswalk on King Street (Chinook Bay) 8:13 Pleasantdale School 8:28 Nicholson Road (beside town houses) 8:20 a.m. route 60 Cundall Drive 8:10 Corner of Nicholson Road & Newcombe Drive 8:15 2001 Mayfair Bay 8:23 Crosswalk on King Street (Chinook Bay) 8:13 Nicholson Road AREA & Veterans Ave (mail boxes) 8:18 PLEASANTDALE ESTEVAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Tim Corner of Road & WayDrive 8:25 Corner of Nicholson Nicholson Road & Tedford Newcombe 8:15 Nicholson Road (beside town houses) 8:20 Driver Paulann Boulding Pleasantdale School 8:28 Nicholson Road & Veterans Ave (mail boxes) 8:18 2001 Mayfair Bay 8:23 82-401 Pleasantdale School 8:28 Nicholson Road (beside town houses) 8:20 Corner of Nicholson Road & Tedford Way 8:25 Corner of Nicholson Road & Newcombe Drive 8:31 PLEASANTDALE AREA ESTEVAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Tim 2001 Mayfair Bay 8:23 Pleasantdale School 8:28 a.m. route Nicholson Road & Veterans Ave (white fence) 8:33 SOUTH EAST CORNERSTONE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIVISION #209 Driver Paulann Boulding Bus Number If you have any at Corner of Nicholson Roadquestions, & Tedford Way please call Evelyne 8:25 SOUTH EAST CORNERSTONE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIVISION #209 Nicholson Road & Grundeen Crescent (White Apartment) 8:36 S NUMBER SOUTH EAST CORNERSTONE 2016-2017 SCHOOL BUSSCHOOL ROUTE DIVISIONApproximate Pick up Time PUBLIC #209 82-401 Pleasantdale School 8:28 Pleasantdale School 8:28 SPRUCE RIDGE/ESTEVAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL 82-109 S NUMBER 2016-2017 SCHOOL BUS ROUTE Approximate Pick up Time PLEASANTDALE AREA ESTEVAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Tim of Nicholson Road Tedford WayDrive 8:39 SPRUCE RIDGE/ESTEVAN COMPREHENSIVE Please arrive 3-4Pick minutes early Corner S82-109 NUMBER 2016-2017 SCHOOL BUS ROUTE SCHOOL Approximate up Time Road- & & Newcombe 8:31 82-109 SPRUCE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL Please arrive 3-4 minutes early Corner of Nicholson Driver Paulann Boulding DriverRIDGE/ESTEVAN - Bev Schmidt Approximate Pick Up Time SOUTH EAST CORNERSTONE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIVISION #209 Road && Mayfair BayAve (Stop Sign) 8:41 Driver - Bev Schmidt 82-109 SPRUCE RIDGE/ESTEVAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL Please arrive 3-4 a.m. minutes routeearly Wellock Nicholson Road Veterans (white fence) 8:33 AREA ESTEVAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Tim Driver - Bev Schmidt 82-401 Pleasantdale School 8:28 S.m.

NUMBER SCHOOL BUS ROUTE Approximate Pick up Time PLEASANTDALE a.m. Poplar Bay 2016-2017 60 CundallRoad Drive 8:43 route 8:20 Driver - Bev Schmidt Nicholson & Grundeen Crescent (White Apartment) 8:36 Driver Paulann Boulding .m. route Poplar Bay 8:20 Corner of Nicholson Road & Newcombe Drive 8:31 82-109 SPRUCE RIDGE/ESTEVAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL Please arrive 3-4 minutes early route Poplar 8:47 82-698 ECS HILLCREST ELEMENTARY/ESTEVAN Bannatyne 8:22 .m. route Bay Ave & Henry Street 8:20 Corner of Nicholson Road &Ave Tedford Way 8:39 82-401 Pleasantdale School 8:28 Bannatyne Ave & Henry Street 8:22a.m. route Nicholson Road & Veterans (white fence) 8:33 Driver - Bev Schmidt Arthur Ave & Henry Street 8:24 Bannatyne Ave & Henry Street 8:22 COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL Wellock Road & Mayfair Bay (Stop Sign) 8:41 Arthur Ave & Henry Street 8:24 Corner of Nicholson Road & Newcombe Drive 8:31 Nicholson Road & Grundeen Crescent (White Apartment) 8:36 .m. route Poplar Bay 8:20 HILLCREST ELEMENTARY/ESTEVAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Tim Alexandra 8:26 Arthur Ave & & Eva Henry Street 8:24 Driver Larry Johnson Approximate Pick Up Time 60 Cundall Drive 8:43 a.m. route Nicholson Road & Veterans Ave (white fence) 8:33 Alexandra & Eva 8:26 Corner of Nicholson Road & Tedford Way 8:39 Bannatyne Ave & Henry Street 8:22 Driver Larry Johnson Edward Place & Alexandria Ave 8:28 Alexandra & Eva 8:26 ECS 8:47 Nicholson Road & Grundeen Crescent (White Apartment) 8:36 EdwardAve Place & Alexandria Ave 8:28 82-698a.m.

Wellock Road Mayfair Bay (Stop Sign) 8:41 Arthur & Henry Street Ridge 8:24 9th Ave & 2nd & Street 8:03 Estevan Place Day Care (Spruce 8:30 Edward & Alexandria Ave Only) 8:28 Corner of Nicholson Road & Tedford Way 8:39 Estevan Day Care (Spruce Ridge Only) 8:30 60 Cundall Drive 8:43 Alexandra & Eva 8:26 routeHILLCREST 710 - 5th Street 8:06 Drader Street (only(Spruce if bussing is requested) 8:33 Estevan Day Care Ridge Only) 8:30 ELEMENTARY/ESTEVAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Tim Drader Street (only if bussing is requested) 8:33 Wellock Road & Mayfair Bay (Stop Sign) 8:41 ECS 8:47 Edward Place & Alexandria Ave 8:28 a.m. route 9th Ave & Alley by Credit Union 8:07 ECS Street (only if bussing is requested) 8:37 Drader 8:33 Driver - Larry Johnson 60 Cundall Drive 8:43 ECS 8:37 Estevan Day Care (Spruce Ridge Only) 8:30 302 - 4th&Ave 8:13 Spruce Ridge School 8:38 ECS 8:37 9th Ave 2nd Street 8:03 ECS 8:47 Spruce Street Ridge (only School 8:38 82-698 HILLCREST ELEMENTARY/ESTEVAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Tim Drader if bussing is requested) 8:33 5th Ave & 2nd Street 8:14 Spruce Ridge School 8:38 710 - 5th Street 8:06 Driver Larry Johnson ECS 8:37 7th Ave & 2nd Street 8:15 80-107 WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Time ELEMENTARY SCHOOL a.m. route 9th & Alley

by Credit Union 8:07 80-10780-107 SpruceWESTVIEW WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Approximate Pick up TimeHILLCREST COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Tim 82-698 9th Ave AveStreet &ELEMENTARY/ESTEVAN 2nd&Street 8:03 Ridge School Driver 8:38 Valley Coronation Street 8:18 Julie Milford 80-107 WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Time 302 4th Ave 8:13 Driver - Julie Milford Approximate Pick Up Time Driver - Larry Johnson Driver - Julie Milford 710 5th Street 8:06 773 Sun Valley Drive 8:20 .m. route Heights 7:58 Driver - Julie Milford 5th 2nd 8:14 a.m. Royal 82-698 2nd Street Street 8:03 .m. route Royal Heights 7:58 a.m. route 9th Ave Ave & &School Alley

by Credit Union 8:07 80-107 WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Time Hillcrest 8:22 1402 -Heights 5th Street 8:04 .m. route Royal 7:58 7th Ave & 2nd Street 8:15 route 1402 - 5th Street 8:04 710 - 5th Street 8:06 302 4th Ave Driver Julie Milford ** Hillcrest Comp students will transfer to Robyn Erickson's bus # 82-4168:13 at Hillcrest** 1225 - 5th Street (Parking Lot) 8:05 1402 8:04 Valley Street & Coronation Street 8:18 1225 5th Street (Parking Lot) 8:05 a.m. route 9th Ave & Alley by Credit Union 8:07 5th 2nd Street 8:14at ** Hillcrest Comp students will transfer to Robyn Erickson's bus # 82-416 .m. route Royal Heights 7:58 1318 - 5th 2ndStreet Street(Parking Lot) 8:07 1225 8:05 773 Sun Valley Drive 8:20 302 - 4th&Ave 8:13 1318 Street 8:07 7thSPRUCE Ave 2nd Street 8:15 1402 -- 2nd 5th Street 8:04 Hillcrest** Approximate Pick up Tim RIDGE/ESTEVAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL 1014 8:10 1318 - 2nd Street 8:07 Hillcrest 8:22 5th AveStreet &School 2nd&Street 8:14 1014 - 5th 2ndStreet Street(Parking Lot) 8:10 Valley Coronation Street 8:18 1225 8:05 Driver Larry Johnson Valley- Street & Coronation Street 8:11 1014 2nd Street 8:10 ** Hillcrest Comp students will transfer to Robyn Erickson's bus # 82-4168:15 at Hillcrest** Valley Street & Coronation Street 8:11 7th Ave 2nd Street 773 Sun& Valley Drive 8:20 1318 2nd 8:07 Rooney Road 8:30 1001 -- Street 10thStreet Ave & Valley Street 8:12 Valley & Coronation Street 8:11 82-698 SPRUCE RIDGE/ESTEVAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL 1001 10th Ave & Valley Street 8:12 Valley Street & Coronation Street 8:18 Hillcrest School 8:22 1014 - 2nd&Street 8:10 834 George Street 8:33 1st Street 11th&Ave 8:13 82-698 1001 - 10th Ave Valley Street 8:12 SPRUCE RIDGE/ESTEVAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL Approximate up Tim Driver - Larry Johnson Approximate Up8:20 Time 773 Sun Valley Drive 1st Street & 11th Ave 8:13 ** Hillcrest Comp students will transfer to Robyn Erickson's bus #Pick 82-416 atPick Hillcrest** Valley Street & Coronation Street 8:11 926 George Street 8:34 1821 1st Street 8:15 1st Street & 11th Ave 8:13 Driver Larry Johnson Hillcrest School 8:22 1821 -- 10th 1st Street 8:15a.m. route 1001 Ave & ValleyAve Street 8:12 8th Street & Souris Ave Stop Sign 8:37 Stop Sign Woodlawn 8:18 a.m.

1821 - 1st & Street 8:15 Rooney Road StopStreet Sign & Woodlawn Ave 8:18 ** SPRUCE Hillcrest Comp students will transfer to Robyn Erickson's bus # 82-4168:30 atPick Hillcrest** A pproximate up Tim RIDGE/ESTEVAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL 1st & 11th Ave 8:13 848 George Smith Street 8:38 West Sign Valley (only Ave if bussing is requested) 8:19 82-698route 834 Stop & Edge Woodlawn 8:18 Street Driver - Larry Johnson 8:33 West Valley Edge (only if bussing is requested) 8:19 1821 1st Street 8:15 Crosswalk on Arthur Ave 8:39 Alice Road 2nd Street 8:20 West Valley&Edge (only ifA. bussing is requested) 8:19 926 George Street 8:34 SPRUCE RIDGE/ESTEVAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Tim Alice Sign Road&&Woodlawn 2nd StreetAve A. 8:20 Rooney Road 8:30 Stop 8:18 ECSStreet 8:41 Westview 8:22 Alice RoadSchool & 2nd Street A. 8:20a.m. route 8th & Souris Ave Stop Sign 8:37 Driver - Larry Johnson Westview School 8:22 82-698 834 George Street 8:33 West Valley Edge (only if bussing is requested) 8:19 Spruce Ridge School 8:42 Westview School 8:22 848 Street 8:38 Rooney Road 8:30 926 Smith George Street 8:34 Alice Road & 2nd Street A. 8:20 WESTVIEW AREA ESTEVAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Time Crosswalk onSouris ArthurAve AveStop Sign 8:39 80-107 Westview WESTVIEW AREA ESTEVAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL 82-698 834Street George Street 8:33 WESTVIEW AREA ESTEVAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Time HILLCREST a.m. route 8th & 8:37 School 8:22 ELEMENTARY/ HILLCREST AREA COMP SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Tim 80-107 Driver - Julie Milford WESTVIEW ESTEVAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Time ECS 8:41 Driver -AREA Julie Milford Approximate Pick Up Time 926 George Street 8:34 80-107 Driver - Julie Milford 848 Smith Street 8:38 Driver Robyn Erickson Westview School 8:22 80-107 Driver - Julie Milford Spruce Ridge School 8:42 School 8:22 a.m.up route 8th Street & Souris Ave 8:37 a.m. Westview Crosswalk Arthur AveStop Sign 8:39 WESTVIEW Approximate Pick Time 82-416 425 Willow on Park Greens 8:12 .m. route 18th Ave &School 1stAREA StreetESTEVAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL 8:28 Westview 8:22 .m. route 18th Ave & 1st Street 8:28 848 Smith Street 8:38 ECS 8:41 80-107route 15th Driver Julie Milford 331 Willow Park Greens 8:14 2ndStreet Street 8:30 .m. route 18th Ave & 1st 8:28 HILLCREST ELEMENTARY/ HILLCREST AREA COMP SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Tim 15th Ave & 2nd Street 8:30 Crosswalk on Arthur Ave 8:39 Spruce Ridge School 8:42 82-416 HILLCREST ELEMENTARY/ HILLCREST AREA Westview School 8:22a.m. route 309 Willow Park Greens 8:15 13th Ave & 2nd Street 8:31 15th 8:30 Driver Robyn Erickson 13th Ave Ave & 1st 2ndStreet Street 8:31 ECS 8:41 .m. route 18th 8:28 Service Road (Across from Highway 18) 8:17 COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL 10th Ave & St 8:33 82-416 13th & 2nd Street 8:31 425 Willow Park Greens 8:12 10th Ave & 2nd St 8:33 Spruce Ridge School 8:42 HILLCREST ELEMENTARY/ HILLCREST AREA COMP SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Tim 15th Ave & 2nd Street 8:30 The Ridge DriverPark - Robyn Erickson Approximate Pick Up8:19 Time Corner of&Coronation Street & Valley Street 8:34 10th Ave 2nd St 8:33 331 Willow Greens 8:14 Corner of&Coronation Street & Valley Street 8:34 Driver Robyn Erickson 13th Ave 2nd Street 8:31 SunValley Drive 8:21 ECS of Coronation Street & Valley Street 8:40a.m. route Corner 8:34 309 Willow Willow Park Park Greens 8:15 ECS 8:40 ELEMENTARY/ HILLCREST AREA COMP SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Tim 425 Greens 8:12 10th Ave & 2nd St 8:33 82-416a.m. HILLCREST Hillcrest Road School (Pickup ECS students from Bus # 82-698 for ECS) 8:22 ECS 8:40 Service (Across from Highway 18) 8:17 Driver - Robyn Erickson route 331 Willow Park Greens 8:14 Corner ofPLEASANTDALE Coronation StreetELEMENTARY & Valley Street SCHOOL 8:34 Murray Ave 8:24 Approximate Pick up Time The Ridge 8:19 PLEASANTDALE ELEMENTARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pick up Time 82-416 425 Willow Park Greens 8:12 a.m. route 309 8:15 82-401 ECS PLEASANTDALE SCHOOL Approximate 8:40 5th Ave & 2nd Street 8:26 Driver - Paulann BouldingSCHOOL PLEASANTDALE ELEMENTARY Approximate Pick up Time SunValley Drive 8:21 Driver - Paulann Boulding 331 Willow Park Greens 8:14 Service Road (Across from Highway 18) 8:17 Driver - Paulann Boulding Approximate Pick Up8:05 Time ECS 8:33 82-401 8th Street & 14th Ave (empty lot) Boulding Driver - Paulann Hillcrest School (Pickup ECS students from Bus # 82-698 for ECS) 8:22 a.m.up route 309 8:15 82-401 8th StreetPLEASANTDALE & 14th Ave (emptyELEMENTARY lot) 8:05 The Willow Ridge Park Greens 8:19 SCHOOL Approximate Pick Time Estevan Day Care (Pleasantdale Only) 8:08 a.m.

82-401 8th Street & 14th Ave (empty lot) 8:05 Murray Ave 8:24 Service Road (Across from Highway 18) 8:17 Estevan Day Care Driver (Pleasantdale Only) 8:08 SunValley Drive 8:21 - Paulann Boulding SPRUCE RIDGE SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Tim .m. route Cundall Drive 8:10 route 60 Estevan Day Care (Pleasantdale Only) 8:08 5th Ave & 2nd Street 8:26 .m. route 60 Cundall Drive 8:10 The Ridge 8:19 Hillcrest School (Pickup ECS students from Bus # 82-698 for ECS) 8:22 82-401 8th Street &on14th Ave (empty lot) Bay) 8:05 Driver Sarah Gaignard Crosswalk King Street (Chinook 8:13 .m. route 60 Cundall Drive 8:10 82-811 ECS 8:33 SunValley Drive 8:21 Crosswalk onCare King (Pleasantdale Street (Chinook Bay) 8:13 Murray Ave 8:24 Estevan Only) 8:08 Seregella Road & Petterson Drive 8:18 Corner ofDay Nicholson Road(Chinook & Newcombe 8:15 Crosswalk on King Street Bay) Drive 8:13 Hillcrest School (Pickup ECS students from Bus # 82-698 for ECS) 8:22 Corner of Nicholson Road & Newcombe Drive 8:15a.m. route 5th Ave & 2nd Street 8:26 .m. route 60 Cundall Drive 8:10 517 Milne Cres 8:21 Nicholson Road & Veterans Ave (mail boxes) 8:18 Corner of Nicholson Road & Newcombe Drive 8:15 SPRUCE RIDGE SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Tim Murray Ave 8:24 Nicholson Road & Veterans Ave (mail boxes) 8:18 ECS 8:33 Crosswalk on King Street (Chinook Bay) 8:13 563 Milne Cres 8:22 Nicholson Road (beside town houses) 8:20 & Veterans Ave (mail boxes) 8:18 82-811 Driver - Sarah Gaignard Nicholson Road (beside town houses) 8:20 5th Ave & 2nd Street 8:26 Corner of Nicholson Road & Newcombe Drive 8:15 460 Petterson 8:24 2001 Mayfair Bay(beside 8:23 Nicholson Road town houses) 8:20 Seregella RoadDrive & SPRUCE PettersonRIDGE Drive SCHOOL 8:18 ECS 8:33 2001 Mayfair Bay& Veterans Ave (mail boxes) 8:23 Approximate Pick up Tim Nicholson Road 8:18 388 Petterson Drive 8:25 Corner of Nicholson 8:25 2001 Mayfair Bay Road & Tedford Way 8:23 route 517 Milne Cres 8:21 Corner of Nicholson Road & Tedford Way 8:25a.m.

82-811 Driver Sarah Gaignard Nicholson Road (beside town houses) 8:20 82-811 SPRUCE RIDGE SCHOOL 364 Petterson Drive 8:26 Pleasantdale School 8:28 Corner of Nicholson Road & Tedford Way 8:25 563 Milne Road Cres & SPRUCE 8:22 RIDGE Approximate Pick up Tim Pleasantdale School 8:28 Seregella Petterson Drive SCHOOL 2001 Mayfair Bay 8:23 DriverRoad - Sarah Gaignard Approximate Pick Up8:18 Time 340 Brooks 8:28 Pleasantdale School 8:28 82-811 460 Petterson Drive 8:24 Driver Sarah Gaignard a.m. route 517 Milne Cres 8:21 Corner of Nicholson Road & Tedford Way 8:25 439 Clasky Drive 8:29 PLEASANTDALE AREA ESTEVAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Time 388 Petterson Drive 8:25 a.m.

Seregella Road & Petterson Drive 8:18 AREA ESTEVAN SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Time 563 Milne Cres 8:22 Pleasantdale School 8:28 469 Brooks Road 8:30 82-401PLEASANTDALE PLEASANTDALE AREACOMPREHENSIVE ESTEVAN Driver - Paulann Boulding PLEASANTDALE AREA ESTEVAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Time 364 Petterson Drive 8:26 route a.m. route 517 Petterson Milne CresDrive 8:21 Driver - Paulann Boulding 460 8:24 ECS 8:35 82-401 Pleasantdale School 8:28 Driver - Paulann Boulding COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL 340 Road 8:28 82-401 Pleasantdale School 8:28 563 Brooks Milne Cres 8:22 388 Petterson Drive 8:25 PLEASANTDALE AREA ESTEVAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL Approximate Pick up Time Spruce Ridge School 8:36 Corner of Nicholson Road & Newcombe Drive 8:31 82-401 Pleasantdale 439 Drive 8:29 Driver -School Paulann Boulding Approximate Pick Up8:28 Time Corner of Nicholson Road & Newcombe Drive 8:31 460 Clasky Petterson Drive 8:24 364 8:26 Driver Paulann Boulding ** P.M. ROUTE IS IN REVERSE ORDER ** .m. route Nicholson Road & Veterans (white fence) 8:33 Corner of Nicholson Road &Ave Newcombe Drive 8:31 469 Brooks Road 8:30 388 Petterson Drive 8:25 .m. route Nicholson Road & Veterans Ave (white fence) 8:33 340 Brooks Road 8:28 82-401a.m.

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Action on the gridiron about to begin ing to be learning to tackle and block and just the early fundamentals of the game and these are for kids who are eight and nine years old and they can contact me if they’d like to register.”

Mortenson said over 40 kids have signed up with the peewee Chargers, which features players aged 10 to 12 years old, but if any more kids would like to compete with the club they are still taking registrations.

He said the bantam Oilers, comprised of 13 to 15 year olds, are sitting at around 25 registered kids right now and they could use some more players as well.

“The Estevan Lions Club bantam Oilers is formally the bantam Steelers,” he said. “We’re going to be playing Swift Current (in the Moose Jaw Minor Football League) and they’re also the Steelers, so we figured this is an opportunity for us to change names. Of course we’re more of an oil community than a steel community, so why not.

We’re going to stay with the black and gold, like the Pittsburg Steelers, and there are a couple other community teams that are black and gold, but we won’t get into that.”

The Chargers are coming off a strong initial campaign in Moose Jaw Minor Football where the team went 5-2 before falling to the Eagles in the playoffs.

Mortenson said there are a lot of players returning to the team this season and the hope is they can build off that success to get more

By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca

It’s only eight more days until hard-hitting and high-intensity football action takes over the Energy City.

The Century 21 peewee Chargers open the Penta Completions Estevan Minor Football season next Thursday with a playoffsemifinal rematch against the Weyburn Eagles. The game will be the second part of an opening-night doubleheader at Woodlawn Field that will also see the Estevan Comprehensive School (ECS) Elecs take on the Weyburn Comprehensive School Eagles.

Kevin Mortenson, president of Estevan Minor Football, said the Estevan Lions Club bantam Oilers will make their debut at Woodlawn Field two days later with an afternoon tilt against the Swift Current Steelers. He said the Estevan atom Miners’ schedule is still in the works, but they will complete home and home dates with their counterparts from Moosomin and Weyburn, including a match on Oct. 1 when the team will join the Elecs, Chargers and Steelers for a four-game football showcase at Woodlawn Field.

“We have about 20 kids registered with the Miners right now,” said Mortenson, who also serves as the Miners coach. “I’d like to see an increase of 50 per cent. I’d like us to have about 30 kids registered in that age group.

It is learn to play. We’re go-

kids and parents involved in the game.

The Oilers consisted of a small group of about 23 kids last season that went 1-6 including a first-round playoff loss to the Moose Jaw Razorbacks. However, being able to gain a 22-8

win over the Razorbacks shortly before the playoffs began was a highlight of Estevan’s increasing strength in the game of football.

“As long as they’re on the field I consider that a success, but for them to actually win on the scoreboard

was probably one of the biggest wins we had last year,” said Mortenson, noting registration for minor football can still be done by contacting him at emfmort@gmail. com. “I think we’ve gained about nine kids from the Chargers last year in that

group and I don’t think we lost too many to the high school, but that age group we need to really build. I’d love if we could get about 30 kids out this year with the bantams because eventually they’re going to be in the high school program.”

Elecs Back On The Field Estevan Comprehensive School (ECS) Elecs receiver Keaton Tarnes runs an out pattern in front of quarterback Andrew Kehler during the team’s first practice at the school on Friday. The Elecs are still looking for more players to join them this season. Any students in grades nine to 12 regardless of size or gender at ECS or in schools at Carlyle, Lampman, Oxbow and Carnduff are eligible to play. Elecs head coach Mark Schott notes interested players can contact him at mark.schott@ cornerstonesd.ca. Photo by Jamie Harkins.

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By Sam Macdonald smacdonald@estevanmercury.ca

A group of conscientious objectors have made it their mission to spread awareness of the many injustices that Chinese citizens face. Estevan is one of many Canadian cities in which the Falun Dafa Association of Canada is touring.

Association members stopped in Estevan on Aug. 18 to speak to residents of the city about the persecution of practitioners of Falun Gong in China, calling for public condemnation of that persecution by world leaders.

Falun Gong (also known as Falun Dafa) is a spiritual practice that cultivates a sense of mindfulness and enlightenment, through exercises and philosophical study.

“It’s not a religion of any sort. We just do exercises, and base everything we do on the values of truthfulness, compassion and tolerance,” said Paula Liu, a representative of the Falun Dafa Association, and one of the activists who visited Estevan. “ We f o l l o w t h o s e values and do no harm to anyone. But the Communist Party wants to control everything that goes on in their country. Since they couldn’t control Falun Gong, they seek to eradicate it,” said Liu. Liu made a brief public speech outside city hall, claiming that the persecu-

Members of the Falun Dafa Association of Canada are on a tour to spread awareness of the persecution and danger practitioners of Falun Gong face, in China, at the hands of the ruling Communist Party. tion of those who practice Falun Gong by the Chinese government is a violation of human rights on the part of the ruling Communist Party.

In her speech, and a subsequent interview with the Mercury, Liu asserted that the persecution entails the unfair imprisonment in labour camps, killing of and even the harvest of organs from Falun Gong practitioners. Liu said the persecution has been ongoing since 1999, and the harvesting of

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The main objective of the Falun Dafa Association’s campaign is to end the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners, as well as to call for former Chinese president Jiang Zemin to be prosecuted in the highest court possible for his involvement in that persecution. Liu stated that such an end could be achieved by spreading awareness, and signing a petition and calling on Canadian politicians to condemn the persecution, and for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to raise the issue the next time he meets with Chinese leaders.

“Over 200,000 Chinese nationals have filed criminal claims against Jiang Zemin, in the highest court in China,” said Liu. “We hope that the people in

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Off leash dog park opens at Woodlawn They are a committee of four and they are a determined dog-loving committee of four women who saw their plans for an off-leash dog park in Estevan become a reality on Saturday afternoon.

Although the park has been in use unofficially for a few weeks, it now has a solid fence line, a doubledoor entry system and about 1.5 acres of parkland for the dogs to exercise within while owners relax at picnic tables enjoying the shade while watching their canine friend and being ready later to pick up after it, if necessary.

Team leader Jennifer Gervais and the team members accepted a cheque from Dennis Bode, representing Affinity Credit Union’s Trust committee, in the amount of $7,000 to help advance the already-planned expansion.

“We are wanting to have a couple of park areas, one for smaller dogs, one for the larger dogs,” said Gervais. On Saturday, in spite of the huge influx of dogs of all kinds and sizes, there were no serious incidents as the dogs, as well as the people, made the rounds, getting to know one another

The Estevan Dog Park team received a $7,000 boost from Affinity Credit Union’s District 12 Trust Fund on Saturday during the official launching of the new off-leash playground for pooches. From the left: Dog Park committee members Tayja Lakusta and Jennifer Gervais, Dennis Bode of Affinity CU with the Fat Cat mascot and park committee members Dawn Klassen and Christine Wock. and making new friends and renewing old acquaintances.

“It was our dream to get a park in town for our dogs,” said Christine Wock, a local therapy dog owner and

trainer, who is a committee member.

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al Park people have been very generous and gracious in giving us this space to work with,” said Gervais, pointing to the grass and tree-filled space on the first

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You were a gift to all the world And brought joy to everyone, And life had never been the same Ever since you have been gone.

We miss you Dad Love Terry, Shelby, Tristan, Trisha,Beau and Bailee

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ANNE COOLEY July 19, 1916 August 25, 2009 “A little tear falls from my eye I swallow hard, try not to cry I think of you so far away Seven years ago you died today Still sometimes when I’m all alone I hope and pray to hear the phone To hear you say just one more time That I am loved and you are fine But on life’s road there’s no return So now I must try hard to learn To learn to live and love and do The very way you taught me to But Mother dear remember this You for me are truly missed.”

From your loving son, Doug

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Kenn Beggs 1934-2011 Never more than a thought away.

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Always remembered by his loving wife; Joyce and children; Brenda and Bonna Jean and families

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In Loving Memory of Robin Marvin Olson June 1, 1978 August 28, 2014 We thought of you today But that is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday And days before that too.

We think of you in silience We often speak your name We’re thankful for the memories And your picture we have framed.

Your memory is a keepsake From which we’ll never part God has you in his arms We have you in our hearts.

Remembered and loved each day by Heather and Chase, Mom and Dad, Ryan, Lise, Emmerly and Liam , Alison, Brad, Clara and Emmett Robin, Ashley and Grandpa Matchett

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Elsie Emma Allen October 1925 August 2006 The Tie That Binds Dear Mom, Over the past decade you have been in my thoughts each and every day. You live in my heart and I can still hear your voice in my mind. We had a Mother Daughter relationship that I took for granted.

I may not have always said or showed I loved you but feelings were always there. I have needed you many times over the past ten years but a phone call was out of reach.

At the moment your body died the physical bond I felt was severed but the spiritual connection will always remain. I will forever miss you.

Much love from Joan

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Notice to Creditors IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RICKY JOHN ALLEN, LATE OF ESTEVAN, IN THE PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN, DECEASED

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for late model CAT equip: dozers, excavators, graders (trim operators); and Class 1A drivers.

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Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc., Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www.brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

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Rose Valley Hotel, Rose Valley Sk. is looking for a full time Hotel Food and Beverage Service Manager. With 1-2 years experience as a manager. Wage is $17.00/hr.

Job duties: Plan, organize, control and evaluate the operations of restaurant, bar or beverage service. Recruit staff and oversee staff training. Control inventory and prices. To apply: Pls. contact Larr y Bozek @ 3065547111 or email @ lynnit_8@yahoo.com

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Bridal Guide

Stephanie Sweaney & Lance Tuchscherer..... August 27, 2016 Samantha Leier & Riley Hengen .............September 3, 2016 Elisha Daneluk & Colby Fessler ..............September 3, 2016 Leia Coleman & David Nelson.................September 3, 2016 Julie Matte & Riley Greening .................September 17, 2016 Kimberley Wilhelm & Tanner Dyck ........September 24, 2016 Lindsay Jacob & Matt Stepp .........................October 1, 2016 Jessi Henderson & Ryan Mittelholtz ................... March 2017 Jade Chipley & Ryan Biletsky............................. Spring 2017

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Your Guide to Area

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

ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH

Sunday Worship 10:30am Nursery & Children’s Ministries Available Sunday School at 9:30am

Friday Night Youth 7:30 pm (gr 7-12) Children’s Clubs -Wednesdays- 7-8 pm 140 King Street (across from Staples)

306.634.2601

www.estevanalliancechurch.com /estevanalliance

PASTORS: JIM KEDGE & WAYLON KLIX

Trinity Lutheran Church E.L.C.I.C.

Sunday Worship & Sunday School - 10am

738 - 2nd Street, Estevan Church Office: 306-634-5684 E: trinity.luth@sasktel.net Website: www.etlc.ca

THE SALVATION ARMY Estevan Community Church

10:30 a.m. - Sunday Service ALL WELCOME!

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

SUNDAY SERVICES: Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. • Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Evening Worship - Sunday and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

Bible studies on any subject can be arranged at your convenience. Please call us.

GOSPEL CHAPEL ESTEVAN

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

“Holding fast the faithful word”

ALL are Welcome!

306-634-2885 • 1418 3rd St. Estevan

REAL LIFE

REAL PEOPLE

10:00 am

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

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 130 Souris Ave. N. Reverend Randy Kleemola Phone: 306-634-2024 email: st.peters@sasktel.net

www.stpeterslutheranestevan.com

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

9:30 a.m. - Bible Study 10:30 a.m. - Divine Service with Holy Communion and Sunday School

An Associated Gospel Church

St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church Corner 12th Avenue & 2nd Street

Phone: 306-634-2190

Fax: 306-634-6845

Pastor: Father Brian Meredith MASSES: Saturday: 7:00 p.m.

Sunday: 10:00 a.m.

REAL GOD

Sunday Service at

Sunday:Worship 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday: Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m.

www.estevangospelchapel.ca 1107 4th Street • 306-634-2074 • www.facebook.com/salvationarmyestevan

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST

PASTOR STEWART MILLER

Coffee & Fellowship after Worship

Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School • 10:00 am

Sunday Worship

A Congregation of LUTHERAN CHURCH - CANADA

His Glory Bible Church

(Light of Life Ministries International) Join us in Glorious Praise and Worship With: Pastors Dr. and Mrs. Jimi Akinsete Where: Western Star Hotel 303 Kensington Ave., Estevan When: 10am on Sundays Experience Healing, Deliverance and Breakthroughs

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60 and Over Club report The small boy was quizzing his father. He asked: “Is it true the stork Obituaries In loving memory of my husband, Vic Eagles July 19, 1944 August 25, 2008 Today, like many other days Brings special thoughts of you Of happy times we shared And caring things you used to do.

And once more, it’s a reminder That life’s road is sometimes rough Because the time we shared together Just wasn’t long enough.

For you were so very special Who was thought so highly of Who’ll always be remembered With affection,warmth and love.

So sending thoughts to heaven On the day you went away I hope you know you’re loved and missed More than words could ever say All my love, Dino

brings babies?”

“Yes, son.”

“And Christmas presents come from Santa Claus?”

“Yes, son.”

“And the Lord gives us our daily bread?”

“Yes, son.”

“Then daddy, why do we need you?”

With so many summer activities going on lately, we had a small, but enthusiastic group for our jam session on Aug. 14. The music was good and thanks to the many who donated goodies for our lunch. It was good too. See you in September.

The bridge winners this week were: Carrie Leptich

who was first followed by Cathy Hoffort and Helen Parish in second and third, respectively.

At the cribbage tables it was Verna Morsky taking first with Angie Friesen, second and Charlie Loustel in third.

A cat died and went to heaven. St. Peter met her at the gates and said, “You have been a good cat, is there anything special you would like?”

The cat thought for a minute, then said, “All my life I have slept on wooden floors. I would like a fluffy pillow to sleep on.”

Sometime later, six mice were killed in an ac-

cident and also showed ui at the pearly gate and were met by St. Peter with the same offer.

“We have had to run from cats, dogs and people.

It would be nice if we could have some little roller skates so we don’t have to run any more,” said the mice.

St. Peter informed them that this would be done.

A week later, St. Peter decided to check up on the cat. He found her asleep on the fluffy pillow, so he woke her to ask “How are you doing?”

“Oh, life is wonderful.

This pillow is so soft and those Meals on Wheels are simply delicious.”

Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries

Joseph P. Kuntz 1931 - 2016 Joseph passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Regina, SK at the age of 85 years.

Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Grace (Avery).

Left to cherish his memory is his daughter Judi; sons, Ronald and Dean (Pam); grandchildren, Brandy, Hailey and Cailyne; 3 great grandchildren brother Emmanuel (Eva); sisters, Mary Martin and Francis (Raymond) Mack and one sister in law Norma as well as numerous nieces, nephews and several in laws.

Joseph is predeceased by his parents, Jacob and Elizabeth (Schell); stepmother Elizabeth (Weiler); brothers, Harry (Anne), Peter; sisters, Anne (Henry) Miiller and Emily (Andrew) Wingert and brother in law Ollie Martin.

The Memorial Service was held on Friday, August 19, 2016 at 11:00.m. at St. Paul's United Church, Estevan, SK with Sandy Dalziel officiating. Inurnment followed in the Columbarium at the Estevan City Cemetery, after which a luncheon was held in the church auditorium.

Those wishing to make donations in Joseph's memory may do so directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan Inc.., 1738 Quebec Ave, Unit 26, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 1V9.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Thank you!

The family of Joseph Kuntz would like to extend their deepest thanks to all our family and friends for the flowers, cards, food, donations to the Heart & Stroke, the lovely meals prepared for us, the phone calls and support given to us at this very difficult time.

Thank you to Sandy Dalziel for the beautiful service and Anita Kuntz for the lovely music. Thanks to the United Church for the lovely lunch, the Choir and the Estevan Elks Honor Guard for attending. Marilyn Bzdell for giving the eulogy, Granddaughter Cailyne and Helen Yanish for doing the readings. Thank you to all the nurses and Dr’s. in CCU in Regina for the great care. Thanks to Dustin Hall and staff of Hall Funeral service, you are great. Thanks to everyone who helped me and my family out at this very sad time. Everyone's kindness will always be remembered.

Lucy M. Coderre 1924 - 2016 Lucy Marie Coderre, 92, of Stoughton, SK passed away on August 11th, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Estevan, SK. She was born to Andre and Euphrasie Maginel on May 10th, 1924 in Grande-Clairiere, MB, later relocating to Alida, SK. She married Wilfred Coderre in 1947 and they lived in Forget, SK before relocating to Stoughton, SK. Lucy attended Teacher’s College in Regina and thoroughly enjoyed teaching in Lampman, Maxim and Forget prior to her marriage. After her marriage, her contribution to the family business was crucial to its success. She served as secretary treasurer for W.H. Coderre and Sons Construction for many years. She was also the secretary / treasurer for the town of Forget and did substitute teaching in Forget, Stoughton, and Heward after her marriage. Lucy had many outside interests, most notably gardening, painting, and traveling. She was a very knowledgeable lady and always kept up to date on local news and current events around the world. Her community involvement included many years on local Saskatchewan Housing Board and volunteering at the Legion dog trials. Her energy and charisma will be missed by all family members and friends.

Lucy is survived by her husband Wilfred; five children, Del (Shirley) Coderre and their family, Melissa (Barry) Chorneyko and their children, Joseph, Catherine and Lucy, Candace (Bill) Ruetz and their children, Nathan, Emily, Elizabeth, Daniel and Claire, Nadine Coderre (Scott Derby), Colette (Jeremy) Procyshen and their children, Luke and Dominic; Kim (Sharlet) Coderre and their family, Michelle (Shawn) Bouvier and their children, Jayden, Abby and Jersey, Monique (Scott) Regier, Danielle (Joel) Simpson and their children, Sarah and Rachel; Randy (Jean) Coderre; Lynne (Bob) Morrison and their daughter Brooklyn; Tammy (David) Kells and their family, Alexandra, Damien, and Jonathan.

Lucy was predeceased by her parents, Andre and Euphrasie Maginel; brothers, John and George Maginel; sisters-in-law, Maryanne Maginel, Germaine Coderre and Irene (Coderre) Michalski and 3 great grandbabies.

The Funeral Mass was held on Monday, August 15, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of La Salette R.C. Church, Forget, SK with Rev. Yodel Cereno presiding. A private family interment followed at the parish cemetery, after which a luncheon was held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Stoughton, SK. Those wishing to make donations in Lucy’s memory may do so directly to Our Lady of La Salette Cemetery Fund, P.O Box 28, Forget, SK, S0C 0X0.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Canyon is busy and we are NOW HIRING! Canyon is hiring experienced Class 1 Drivers for our Cement & Acid division.

If you are experienced we are looking for you and will pay top dollar with day rates and job bonuses.

Openings for the following positions:  

Cement & Acid Driver / Operators Heavy Equipment Technician—JM or 4th YR Apprentice

Applicant Requirements:  First Aid  H2S  ODA / GODI  Safety-focused  Team orientated  Clean Class 1 driver’s abstract  Cement & Acid experience would be an asset

Why Canyon?  Compensation package consists of day     

rates and job bonuses Premium benefit plan Industry leading training Career advancement opportunities Dynamic company Well maintained, modern equipment

To apply for the above positions, in confidence, please apply online and include a copy of a current drivers abstract. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an initial interview will be contacted.

How to apply:

online: canyontech.ca/opportunities Email: hr@canyontech.ca

CAREERS RELOCATION OF PRACTICE It is with mixed feelings that I announce the relocation of my OBGYN practice out of Estevan, Saskatchewan from the 26th of October 2016.

Since I am relocating out of province, my patients are encouraged to discuss their individual continuity of care plan with me or with their primary health care provider.

It has been my great pleasure to have provided the community with health services and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to meet some wonderful people throughout my years in practice.

Best wishes for a healthy future.

Dr. Idris Yekinni OBGYN

TOP Youth Employment Services

is offering a 12 week paid Work Development training program for youth between the ages of 16 and 30, who are not currently employed. Training is offered in Estevan and Weyburn.

For more information, please contact Tammie at (306) 861-3079 or email top.tammie@sasktel.net

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Beach Bash Visitors Abbey Kasumu (left) from Calgary with Kafila Yekinni and Muslimat Alatishe were enjoying the sunshine and later the shade as they watched children play in the sand at the annual Boundary Dam Beach Bash on Saturday. Photo by Norm Park

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Senior price specials offered on STC buses A very popular pricepoint attraction for seniors travelling on Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) buses this September, is back by popular demand.

The return of the popular Senior Seat Sale from Sept. 1 to 30, is for seniors aged 60 and over who can ride anywhere STC goes for just $15 one-way. “ We w a n t s e n i o r s to have access to convenient and affordable

transportation,” said Jennifer Campeau, minister responsible for STC. “Visiting family and friends or attending appointments across Saskatchewan is even easier with STC’s Senior Seat Sale.”

The standard senior fare for a one-way trip between Regina and Saskatoon is $38.40 (plus tax).

If a senior purchases the same one-way ticket in September, he or she can save more than $23.

“We are excited to offer the seat sale this September,” said STC president and CEO Shawn Grice. “Seniors enjoy taking advantage of the sale and we look forward to seeing them in our depots and terminals across the province.”

Sale tickets can be purchased at any STC agency and seniors are reminded to bring their identification with them at the time of purchase and travel.