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A 33-year-old Medicine Hat native who was working in Estevan, was killed Jan. 8 in a head-on collision with a semi four kilometres north of Estevan. (RCMP Photo)

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Icy roads a major factor The string of highway accidents that has plagued the Estevan area this winter has claimed another life. A 33-year-old Medicine Hat native was killed Jan. 8 when he lost control of his pick-up truck and collided head-on with a semi. According to information from the RCMP, the accident occurred roughly four kilometres north of Estevan on Highway 47.

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The driver of the truck, who was working in the area, was declared dead at the scene. The semi driver sustained minor injuries in the collision and was treated by EMTs at the scene and released. Traffic was rerouted around the scene for a number of hours while an RCMP traffic reconstructionist conducted an investigation. Road conditions in the area were poor

at the time of the accident as blowing snow created extremely icy conditions in the area. Although the investigation is continuing, the RCMP do not expect any charges will be laid. The name of the deceased has not been released. Last week’s collision was just the latest in a series of accidents on local highways this winter. On Dec. 23, a 45-yearold Alberta man, who was

living and working in the Redvers area, was killed when the vehicle he was driving collided with a semi east of Hirsch. Similar to last week’s accident, road conditions were a major factor in the collision. On Dec. 21, a family of five was injured when they were involved in another head-on collision east of the city. The two occupants of the other vehicle suffered minor injuries.

RCMP believe that alcohol was a factor in the accident and charges have been laid against the 16-year-old driver of the car that struck the SUV carrying the family. Along with the accidents on the local highways, a number of collisions within city limits have been reported. Fortunately there have been no major injuries or fatalities in those incidents.

Drunk driving on the rise in Estevan It remains clear that Estevan drivers are not getting the message about the dangers of drinking and driving. That fact was highlighted by the recent release of the Estevan Police Service crime statistics for 2012. The report noted the number of DUI arrests in the city took an alarming jump in 2012, rising to 194 from 154 in 2011. Although there were a handful of increases in various categories, Chief Del Block said the spike in drunk driving arrests has him particularly concerned. “It continues to be a thought process in this city and I don’t know what drives that,� Block said in an interview with The Mercury on Friday. “It’s a small city and in most cases you can walk anywhere you want or a short

taxi ride will get you there. But people take that chance and I don’t know why they are doing it.� Block said groups such as SGI and Mothers Against Drunk Driving have gone to great pains to get the message about driving while impaired to the public, but it remains obvious that a large segment of residents are not getting the point. “You try and (get the message out) through education and we have increased our enforcement component. We get funding from SGI through the Overdrive project to target impaired driving and that is what has driven some of our stats up as well, but clearly the offences are there or we wouldn’t be picking them up.� Block added that Este-

Chief Del Block van is well ahead of other Saskatchewan communities of a similar size as well as larger centres. Estevan had well over double the number of DUI arrests as Weyburn and more than Moose Jaw which almost triples the Energy City in population. Overall, the EPS had a marked increase in activity in 2012. Their total number of calls rose from 7,406 in 2011 to 8,248.

“Part of the increase in stats will directly correlate to the resources we have because we are staffed now and we can be out there doing our job more. Criminal offences — those things are happening and we are getting called to them. There is a significant increase in those, that isn’t just because of more police presence.� Among the areas seeing large increases was traffic offences which rose to 2,326 from 1,753. Block attributed the increase to the addition of a traffic unit for just over two months in 2012. “The goal is to have full-time traffic again in 2013 with as many as three officers in there part of the time,� he said. “I am probably not going to be able to keep them in there for the whole year, but

when I can have them there, they are going to be there. “There is no doubt that it helped.â€? Also increasing were provincial statutes — which are non-traffic offences such as liquor tickets — rose to 1,164 from 913. Other criminal code offences climbed to 437 from 238. Sexual offences rose to 21 from nine. Another sharp rise came in the number of prisoners the EPS housed overnight. In 2012 the EPS had 892 prisoners which was up from 693. To put it in further context, in 2005 the EPS had just 370 prisoners. Block said the increase comes at a significant cost for the department, estimating that it costs almost $100,000 to house that volume of prisoners in a given year. Huge ⇢ A2

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Unique proposal for CT scanner at St. Joe’s being considered at ministry level By Norm Park of The Mercury There is no one regular process to follow when you’re looking for something like a CT scanner, so when an Estevan committee met with Health Minister Dustin Duncan a couple of weeks ago, they made an interesting proposal that Duncan said, “wasn’t what I was expecting.� That means the minister and his staff and analysts need to take some time to contemplate what arrived at their doorstep before making a final decision. But the idea of getting CT scanning equipment at St. Joseph’s Hospital appears to finally be gaining some momentum. “The proposal came in a bit different from what we expected. Of course there really is no normal process when requesting a CT scanner,� said Duncan. Some health regions or health-care centres expect the ministry to pick up the cost of purchase and operation, or as in the local case, it might be a local foundation willing to front the capital costs that could amount to $1.2 million or more. The fact that St. Joe’s is not a designated regional hospital will not work against the local application. “What we factor is

“We received the proposal and we’re taking a close look at it. Because it was different, I think we need to pause and consider it very carefully and that’s my commitment so far ... a good, hard look.� — Dustin Duncan

Dustin Duncan how are hospitals meeting their benchmarks and patient volumes in the region and to that particular health centre and if they had a scanner, how it might help them reach another benchmark,� said Duncan. The local committee that met with Duncan included St. Joe’s executive director Greg Hoffort, Estevan MLA Doreen Eagles, Mayor Roy Ludwig, St. Joe’s board chairman Don Kindopp and former mayor Gary St. Onge who is now a member of the Sun Country Health Re-

gion’s board of directors, plus other health care employees. “We told him we’ll find the $1.2 million,� said Hoffort, referring to the local community and the surrounding rural municipalities. Operations and maintenance costs would then be the only requirement having to be met by the local health region. “It was a very cordial meeting. We put our case forward and questions were asked and answered,� Hoffort said. Duncan confirmed that the meeting included

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a good discussion regarding options and potential. “We received the proposal and we’re taking a close look at it. Because it was different, I think we need to pause and consider it very carefully and that’s my commitment so far ... a good, hard look,� Duncan said. “How does it work in our provincial capital plan? That’s a question we have to ask ourselves.� The health minister said the upcoming provincial budget in March will bear information that might help them reach their decision. There are fairly large commitments already out there such as the construction of a new hospital in Moose Jaw and a certain commitment to replace the aging North Battleford Hospital. Thankfully the $200 million for the children’s hospital in Saskatoon was included in a previous

budget and funds are in place for that. “The really big picture, though, is providing support for all health regions and participating in physician recruitments. With health taking up almost half the budget, we must ensure that it is in line with provincial growth but also realizing that annual increases of seven to 10 per cent are just not sustainable,� Duncan added. “So my wish list in this budget would include adequate increases for health regions while making sure they’re doing their part to keep costs in line and providing the necessary services.� Based on the Estevan and area proposal, Duncan said the general trend of thought appeared to be that if approval was gained, then there would be a staged approach to getting the CT equipment up

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and operational beginning with an ambitious fundraising project launched through the local health foundation. This would be followed by the actual purchase, delivery, training schedule and then a natural ramp-up of service once everyone got comfortable with the service. All that could happen between 2013 and 2014 ... if approval is granted. “I give the committee full credit. They came with a fulsome presentation and in fairness to them, if it wasn’t going to be a positive response, we’d be saying no sooner, rather than later,� Duncan said in conclusion. In the meantime, the health minister said he would welcome any follow-up information and discussion regarding a CT scanner for St. Joseph’s and the southeast area of the province.

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charges decreased by six. “Hopefully that is because of our continual focus on drugs. It’s way too early to say that it’s a result of the increased enforcement over the last four years, but it is starting to go down and hopefully that is going to become a trend rather than a slight fluctuation.� Block was also happy to see a decline in the number of mischief cases, which include incidents of vandalism. Other decreases were noticed in areas such as crimes against the person, fraud and break and enter. Despite the decrease, Block said drug enforcement will remain a focus for his department in 2013 along with traffic and drinking and driving. “We are probably going to be doing some laser radar in the city, which will be new to the public,� he said. “The RCMP are bringing a traffic section into the southeast area so we have talked about the possibility of teaming together at times. The RCMP would assist us and we would assist them. There will probably be more mini blitzes if we can get that off the ground.�

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“It’s really exciting. It’s always exciting to be involved in making theatre.” – New theatre director David Leyshon

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Live theatre set to return after hiatus When summer comes to southeast Saskatchewan, nobody should be afraid to go out walkin’ after midnight. The Souris Valley Theatre is bringing the Patsy Cline story back to the Frehlick Hall stage, when Devra Straker portrays the lead role in A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline. That is one of three plays that will entertain local theatregoers in Estevan this summer. As the theatre returns this year after a washed out 2011 and 2012, the stage will host three different plays for the first time since they opened in 1990. New theatre director David Leyshon is originally from Swift Current and has a background primarily in acting. Leyshon spent seven years with the Shaw Festival in Niagara-onthe-Lake, as well as time at the Stratford Festival, the Globe Theatre and Stage West in Calgary. He has recently spent time in several regional theatres across the country. While most of Leyshon’s experience is in acting, directing is a fresh challenge that he’s looking forward to. “It’s really exciting. It’s always exciting to be involved in making theatre,” said Leyshon. “When you’re an actor, you come into the process at a certain point when the machine has been up and running and a lot of things have been put in place. This is a different perspec-

The Souris Valley Theatre is welcoming its new director David Leyshon for the 2013 season, as the theatre comes back from a two-year hiatus with three plays, A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline; I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, and the one-woman show, Ridergirl. tive to look through the that space, which is both work out, it just does.’ The entitled Ridergirl. Sutton making of theatre. You’re exciting and a challenge. theatre always has a way went to university with kind of at the base level of People are eager to want of just making it happen. Leyshon, and when he to see productions in that It’s kind of a mysterious found out she was going it all (as a director).” In his new role he said space again, bringing that beast that way. It always to be coming to Estevan, some challenges will be kind of creativity back to takes its own journey to contacted her to see if she new, but other are going the area in the summer get to where it’s going wanted to perform. The other performance to be familiar. months.” to go.” Theatre manager Joc- is I Love You, You’re PerLeyshon said he exLeyshon both fears pects there to be lots of and loves the challenge of elyn Anderson said the fect, Now Change, which group is excited to start will run in July. excitement about the re- putting on a show. Tickets to the theatre “The idea of putting fresh. While the theatre turn to the Souris Valley Theatre after a two-year on plays is always a bit has produced Patsy Cline were sold leading up to the absence. daunting,” added Leyshon, previously, they are bring- holidays, and Anderson “The theatre has been quoting a character from ing in two new stories, said many are bubbling dark for the last little the film Shakespeare in including a one-woman with excitement in getting while. We’re kind of in- Love, who said, “‘I don’t fringe show by Saskatche- the beloved theatre back fusing the energy back into know how it’s going to wan native Colleen Sutton and running in the city.

“We want to get everything revitalized,” she said. “We want to bring back everything that’s been missing for a couple of years now.” Anderson is also excited to reboot the youth musical theatre camps this summer. She said they will be exciting and new as they try to revamp the camps to energize Estevan youth in the spirit of performance arts. “Our musical theatre camps that we’re doing for the youth, we’re making it a little bit fresh,” added Anderson. “We’ve got themes going on this year where before we just did a straight theatre camp. Everything’s just a little bit different but exciting and new.” The theatre experienced some damage during the spring flooding in 2011, and that meant two consecutive cancelled seasons. Anderson said there wasn’t too much damage to the building, but the seats were replaced and the dressing rooms are to be replaced with a mobile home. The grounds suffered no major damage, but the concession had to be renovated. Anderson noted they are still looking for individuals to sponsor seats. Sponsorship forms may be printed off the theatre’s website at sourisvalleytheatre.ca The theatre will also be adding an online box office as another option for people wishing to purchase tickets this season.

Hearthstone Receives Donation From Knights Of Columbus The Hearthstone Community Campaign went over the $6.5 million mark Monday morning thanks to a $55,000 donation from the Estevan Knights of Columbus. The money was a portion of the proceeds the K of C received when it sold its hall. From left to right: Don Kindopp of Hearthstone, Paul Rdomski, Albert Petrash and Bill Baryluk of the K of C; Vern Buck of Hearthstone and Peter Melle of the K of C. Hearthstone must raise $8 million before construction can begin on a new nursing home. They set a goal of raising that money in five years and have already gone past the 70 per cent mark in just under two.

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Christmas spirit was alive in Energy City Now that the bills are being paid, the money and volunteer hours counted and the accounting coming to a completion, it can be confirmed, the spirit of Christmas was alive and well in the Energy City. The number of Christmas hampers that went out to families who needed a bit of a Yuletide boost did not exceed previous years’ total, said Char Seeman, who was serving as cochairwoman for this past year’s hamper and Angel Tree program. “We delivered about 180, I believe, about the same as last year,� said Seeman who had predicted earlier that due to population increases, they could expect more of a demand. The demand came not with the numbers, but with the volumes. “The numbers were the same, but we saw that the hampers were larger ... a lot of those who qualified for hampers had larger families, so more went into them,� Seeman said. “There were quite a few more medium and large hampers filled out this year. “The response from the community was absolutely awesome. The support for the toy store, which was at Trinity Lutheran

The 2012 Angel Tree program was another success thanks to the effort of many in the community. Among those helping out were a number of girls in Grade 7 at Pleasantdale School who held a handful of events and raised $300 for the Angel Tree. Presenting the gifts to the Salvation Army are Pleasantdale students (from left to right: Kendall Bill, Jasynn Monteyne, Paige Buhler and Abby Hanna). this year was very strong. There were nice gifts for all young people from infants to mid-teens. We thank Trinity for taking it on this year because we couldn’t use St. Giles (the usual toy store location) due to the renovations and additions that are going on there this winter,� Seeman added. Cash donations were strong for both the hamper program and the Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle and mail-out campaign. “We received a total of $7,296.78 in cash dona-

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tions for the hamper project and I’m just in the process of paying the bills now,� said Seeman. The cash is used for the purchase of toys or gift cards that weren’t totally covered off in the Angel Tree promotion and to complete the hampers with perishable items. Lieutenant Brian Bobolo of the Salvation Army said their hamper distribution, which was carried out within the community campaign, numbered 35 this year.

“The kettle campaign and Christmas mail campaign brought in around $75,000. That’s an increase over last year on both fronts.� The Salvation Army is turning its attention once again to the ongoing food bank program, which they are in charge of in the community. While the number of Christmas hampers didn’t increase this past year, the overall pressure on the food bank is increasing. “The hampers are be-

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ing requested more frequently. Demand is growing I would say at about 10 per cent a year according to our records. Some hampers have to be topped up on occasion. We’re trying to follow the Canadian Food Guide for nutrition so some of the funds go there,� said Bobolo. A good portion of the money collected at Christmas is directed to the Army’s summer camps. The lieutenant said a young mothers’ and tots’ camp is very popular and attracts

36 to 40 mothers and their younger children every year. This is followed by a Fresh Air Camp for children, which generally attracts 15 to 18 participants and then a teen camp is arranged that will see six to 10 young people enrolled for a summer outdoor experience. The newly-arranged Estevan shelter that provides nightly accommodation every weekend for those who don’t have decent housing is supported by the SA in terms of food. “We also ensure they have proper clothing for the weather and will help set up Social Services contacts if required,� said Bobolo. He said the community was also very generous with its volunteer time this past Christmas season. “The kettle campaign required 265, two-hour shifts and they were all filled. About 20 per cent of those volunteers were new. That means we are seeing a healthy turnover ... new people coming on to help while a few of the long-time volunteers got a break. That’s good. It’s a good community program that raises money that stays in the community,� Bobolo said.

Sask. exports remain strong Numbers released by Statistics Canada last week show the province’s merchandise exports were up 7.7 per cent for the fi rst 11 months of 2012, compared to the same period in 2011. This landed Saskatchewan in second

place among the provinces and sets a new year-to-date record. “Strong export numbers are an indicator of our province’s economic strength,� Minister responsible for Trade Tim McMillan said. “November ’s statistics are encouraging and show that our province is on track to have a record year in terms of export gains.� Commodities that saw the most significant increases were electronic and electrical equipment and parts, up 42.5 per cent, forest products, up 39 per cent, and metal and non-metallic products, up 36.1 per cent for the first 11 months of 2012. “Saskatchewan products are showing up in every corner of the world,� McMillan said. “This is a testament to the quality of the goods being produced in this province and the strength of our exporters.�

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Movie night for police proves to be successful Estevan Police Service (EPS) members went to the movies on Jan. 10. What they saw was not a thriller or a Spielberg science fiction masterpiece, but rather a scene from one of this city’s latest little independent films on social experiments in thievery. When police attended to a local liquor outlet to view a video surveillance replay, they saw two men come into the store and then saw one of them take a bottle of alcohol and place it in his pants. He then took another bottle and took it to the cashier’s counter and proclaim that he had forgotten his debit card. He left the store and then came back in with his partner, who, in the meantime, had evidently departed. The second time around, both men took a bottle which they hid in

their clothing and then the man who had declared he had forgotten his debit card returned to the cashier to pay for the one bottle he had left behind. The card was declined so he left the bottle with the cashier and walked out. The man was picked up and arrested on the street a short time later and charged with theft as well as for being intoxicated in public. His alleged accomplice is still under investigation with possible theft charges pending. In another caper that same day, another man entered a local retail clothing store and removed a price tag from some work clothes and then left the store. A short time later, a woman entered the store saying she wanted to return some work clothes since she needed the money to get to Regina to assist a

family member who had been injured. She apparently was attempting to receive cash for clothing that had not left the store. The return was not authorized since no receipt could be produced and the episode is

now under investigation by EPS. In other Jan. 10 activity, EPS members attended to a business in the north central area of the city to tend to a customer who was causing a disturbance. The matter was resolved

without incident as was an unrelated domestic dispute matter involving a 15-year-old boy and his mother. Police next attended to a vehicle that was spotted in a parking lot at a northeast Estevan establishment with a door opened. Investigation revealed that the vehicle had been struck by another which had caused the door to open. This incident remains under investigation. Police were called out to the east central area of the city on Jan. 10 in response to a report of a man walking on the train track trestle. When police arrived, they learned that the man was doing repairs on the trestle crossing. On the night of Jan. 12, a 30-year-old man was arrested and charged with breaching the conditions of his undertaking and for being intoxicated in public

after he was found in a north central lounge. He was lodged in cells until sober and given a Jan. 21 court date. EPS members next attended to an east central establishment where an 18-year-old man was arrested for carrying a weapon dangerous to the public. The man had been carrying a .177 calibre air pistol. He was also charged with being in a licensed premise as a minor under the Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act. He was taken into custody and held in cells until sober and now has a Feb. 4 court date. On that same evening, police arrested a 32-yearold man and served him with a 24-hour driving suspension after they found him in the driver’s seat of an idling vehicle near a north central business. He was lodged in cells until sober.

Shelter continues to provide safe and warm accommodation They’re not getting as many people as they anticipated, but the Estevan homeless shelter services are appreciated by those who are needing and using them. “We’ve had two per evening for the past couple of weekends,” said Carol Knievel, co-ordinator for the Estevan shelter for adults that is being operated on an ad hoc basis at St. Paul’s United Church CE Centre this winter. “We’ve had no problems with those who are using the centre overnight,” said Knievel. One, she said, is employed for sure and is just in need of a safe and warm place to spend Thursday through Sunday evenings until he gets more financially secure. The centre opens

those four nights at 8 p.m. Lieutenant Brian Bobolo of the Salvation Army, which is a partner in the project, said he expects the shelter will continue to be offered to the community at least until the first week in March and then operate week-to-week based on weather conditions and need. It could extend into April. Bobolo said there are definitely more than two people in the community who are in need of shelter, but there are a variety of reasons why they are not using it. “We’ve been finding a few who have been sleeping elsewhere. We’re still trying to connect and get the word out and sometimes that’s not the easiest thing to do. We want to

meet the need and help them get off the streets. These might be people who spend the warm months camping out in culverts and nearer buildings in the winter. The need has been steady and identified, but we also need to build some sort of relationship without passing judgment. These are people who might feel they are being judged and let’s face it, there are some people in this community who don’t want to admit that the problem is here, so the people who are homeless are reluctant to step forward. It’s not a pleasant situation they’re in. These are people who do have social assets ... something to offer our community. They have skills to give us so the question becomes

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what can we do as a community to include them?” Bobolo went on to say that quite often the person who has found themselves homeless is someone “who has hit a bad patch and we’re here to help them and do our part as a community to get them through it. We’re talking about human capital here. There is always a way forward and a way out.” Bobolo said the shelter has picked up a couple of additional retail supporters in the form of Tim Hortons on Fourth Street and Southern Plains Co-op who have kept the centre stocked with a nightly

supply of fruit and other foods. The volunteers at the

centre have also proved to be ample in numbers and supportive, said Knievel.

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Keep lid on health cost There has to be a case made to stop the heavy flow of health-care customers from so-called rural Saskatchewan, into our province’s two major centres. We purposely refer to them as customers, since that is exactly what they are. They are consumers of health care and where they go, the dollars follow. We are not so naive as to think that centres other than Regina and Saskatoon should, or could, stock up a supply of medical specialists, That’s just not possible. But there is obviously something wrong with a system that continually finds the hospitals in these two cities full to overflowing while hospitals in Prince Albert, Moose Jaw, Swift Current, Yorkton, Estevan and Weyburn are rarely filled to capacity and are capable of providing more extensive health-care coverage than what is being asked of them. It just doesn’t compute, and it hasn’t computed for years. Why is there a health-care community out there that still insists on sending patients/customers down the road for five hours to see a specialist for seven minutes? All this in the new Lean era ... the era when health regions are supposedly learning how to do things in the most efficient manner. They could start with that. With modern communications, visual, digital, audio tools at our beck and call through Telehealth and other operative systems ... why are we sending customers bearing mixed messages into Regina in snowstorms? That’s not Lean in any stretch of the imagination. It’s a cost to the care system and a big cost to the customer. Why are our most costly acute care beds being used for clients who really require long-term care beds? Apparently there are not enough of those available to serve that growing population? That’s not Lean. Where is the incentive to get these articles of inefficiency tended to? Is there a need to reimburse private personal care homes with public funds to get the job done? Is there a way to align financial support for long-term care providers with those of hospitals? Are there any financial incentives for long-term care facilities to accept and provide for patients (customers) with complex problems that require more intensive care? If not, why not? Would it not be seen as an efficient Lean move to take those people out of an expensive hospital bed and place them in a long-term care facility that could offer them what they really needed while giving the service provider enough support to make it an agreeable deal rather than a financial burden? We are sure there is no health-care model that is perfect. We have publicly funded doctors and hospitals and some publicly funded long-term care providers and some privately funded seniors complexes. Someone needs to make these four factions work together to ease the financial pressure. Our health care budget provides one envelope of cash for hospitals, one for doctors, another for rehabilitation and yet another for home care and still another for long-term care. Then along comes private medical models, paid for with public dollars. Stuff another envelope. With all these pay packets, where is the financial incentive to be efficient? Neither Lean or any other model has been able to provide those answers. We suspect they’ll only be found when our health care community can correspond costs and payments to the efficiency of care.

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

Wheat Sheaf strong rural symbol This might be a good time for Premier Brad Wall to think about the history of this province and the importance of Saskatchewan’s rural roots - especially its agriculture roots. Most might not see the phasing out of the Saskatchewan wheat sheaf logo (or more accurately put, the stook) on government letterhead in that way. The wheat sheaf symbol that also adorns the province’s coat of arms may seem outdated to some. Some who view this debate from a partisan perspective are even suggesting the wheat sheaf logo is a remnant of the NDP years that should be left behind. But what shouldn’t be lost is how that wheat sheaf came to represent why people came here and who we still are - a rural, agricultural province. Wall and company need to take stock of the stook and what it truly means. SERVING CANADA’S SUNSHINE CAPITAL

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OK, so she lied to me Over the years I have managed to hone only a few skills, one of them being the knowledge of what the word hone means. And that’s about it. OK, one other thing. I have honed my senses to a point where I can sort out the people I encounter in fairly rapid fashion. I blame my profession for that because you see in this game, we get all sorts of characters crossing our lines of sight. We get to see and hear the users and abusers and the cynics and skeptics. We get the hilarious and the absurd, the meek and gentle and the bombastic roarers. We have the privilege of sitting in and listening to the most clever among us as well as the very stupid and ignorant. Over this period of time, I have learned never to fall for a first impression. I’ve heard the sob stories and the tales of accomplishment, heroism and abject failures. It’s all interesting and really, the people are interesting too. I haven’t really met a totally dull person in my life. I’ve visited with a few who made me feel uncomfortable and unwanted ... but they haven’t been dull or boring. But like all of us “normals,” I prefer to negotiate with the interesting ones. Last week we said farewell

Norm Park All Things Considered to one of those. Sallie Pierson left us ... Sallie, the lady who lied to me. I won’t profess to have known Sallie as a close and fast friend, but she was one funny acquaintance. A few years ago while I was on the board of the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum, Sallie came aboard as our director at a very sensitive and difficult time. The EAGM, along with all other exhibition centres had lost its federal funding and we were floundering. Sallie stepped up and stepped in and along with sidekick Kendra and their genuine sense of community, they turned things around. Sallie used her unique sense of humour and ability to pragmatically wheel and deal to first save and then repair the EAGM’s very foundation. “This gallery will not fail,” I can recall her telling me during a one-to-one discussion in her office. It didn’t. It began to blossom. That is why I was surprised

Of course, the move to the more frequent use of the new logo - a stylized Saskatchewan that just happens to be the Sask. Party’s green and gold colours - doesn’t detract from what this government has done for rural Saskatchewan. The Sask. Party government record speaks for itself. Its record is a rather solid one, especially compared with that of its NDP predecessors. During the Allan Blakeney administration of the 1970s when Saskatchewan agriculture was starting a major transition, the NDP resisted change by doing everything from taxing tandem axle trucks to opposing farmer-owned inland terminals. The Blakeney NDP, and even the Roy RomanowLorne Calvert governments to a large extent, held on to the vision of rural Saskatchewan of the Tommy Douglas era of the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s. Rural Saskatchewan was about the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, Co-op stores and trusting the Canadian Wheat Board to sell the grain that you threshed from sheaves that had been stooked. Certainly, agriculture wasn’t about maximizing profits through better yields, better fertilization, zero-tillage and marketing. It is a problem that haunts the NDP to this very day, as it grasps to find its rural roots that died out sometime during the 1990s when hospitals were being closed and highways were left in disrepair. Admittedly, Wall’s government has had the good fortune of a strong economy that’s allowed it to reinstate rural infrastructure. Also, it didn’t have to solve the deficit/ debt crisis left behind by the Progressive Conservatives of the 1980s - the reason behind the NDP’s fiscal choices that

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when she called me to the gallery out of the blue one sunny day to tell me she was stepping down. The gallery had grown to a new level. “I don’t have the credentials. You need someone now who has that arts or administration degree.” As was her style, Sallie had a candidate picked out for recommendation. And once again she was right on. The board merely needed to put a stamp of approval on the whole matter. And we did. Again, she had done the homework. There was no floundering around for her. The volunteer base had been rejuvenated, thanks to her personality and willingness to engage. The EAGM’s foundation had been restored. She turned her attention to other projects ... her family, friends who needed her craziness and giggles ... her organizational skills and attitude. But I can’t get over the fact she had lied to me. You see, Sallie had all the credentials anyone would have ever wanted. You don’t get a diploma for what she had. All you get is respect, smiles and now, a fond memory lodged in a lot of us who knew her enough to appreciate her non-credentialed talents.

hammered rural infrastructure. But what might be just as critical to the Sask. Party is to remember that today’s prosperity in Saskatchewan is directly tied to the resources located in rural Saskatchewan. Notwithstanding the fact that much of the province’s recent wealth has come from rural Saskatchewan’s oil, gas, potash and, yes, agriculture, the province is becoming more urbanized. The two major cities are where we are growing the fastest. And recently, Wall has hinted that it might be time to at least discuss the role of the Crown corporations - what’s practical and makes good economic sense. There’s nothing wrong with talking, but one now wonders whether such a discussion will take more of an urban viewpoint and not fully reflect the appreciation rural customers have for the services provided by STC, SaskTel or SaskPower that might not be quite the same from profit-driven, private suppliers. One fears Saskatchewan may be getting too caught up in this urbanized trend that is somehow reflected in the new, stylized, urban-looking logo the government now seems intent on using. So maybe we do need reminders of where we came from. Symbols are important and the iconic wheat sheaf has become a symbol of how rural Saskatchewan has adjusted, endured, persevered and thrived. The NDP clearly made the mistake of not accepting that rural Saskatchewan was changing. Let us hope the Sask. Party does not make a different mistake by forgetting the things in this province most worth preserving.

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treatment plants along the road — anybody that has one — because you’ll still need distribution points in the community,� added Hauglum. There are already two regional water systems in the province, as SaskWater operates treatment plants for both the Wakaw-Humboldt and Codette Lake regional potable water systems. A public forum was held Jan. 23, 2012 in Midale, giving local stakeholders an opportunity to learn more about how water quality and quantity affects their livelihood. Hauglum expects they

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ondary supply of water if something should happen,� added Sutter. “There would be that pipeline that we could get water from other areas, although the pipeline would probably be looking at Estevan to supply it not the other way around.� Sutter said regional water systems have more redundancies, making them a little more “bulletproof.� How things will work, Hauglum said they won’t be entirely sure until the study is completed. He said everyone may continue to use their own treatment plants. “I think everybody will still be using their own

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A new regional water system could be the way of the future for communities along Highway 39. Nine municipalities are working together to investigate the possibility of a new water system, drawing on water from the Rafferty Dam Reservoir. The idea has been kicking around municipalities in the southeast for a couple of years now, but it hasn’t been until recently that groups were able to act on it. Coming to the forefront in the spring of 2011, the idea was put on the back burner as the area dealt with rising water levels from spring flooding. Allan Hauglum, Midale’s mayor and chair of the Rafferty Regional Water Committee, is the driving force for the proposed project and said the time was right to bring the proposal back to his neighbouring councils in late 2012. “It was a thought in Midale because of our water supply, and we needed more water. We need to treat more water,� said Hauglum, who noted his town draws from Rafferty and the water is good quality. “If we want to grow, for economic development or whatever, we need more raw water supplied into our treatment plant, plus we need to upgrade our treatment plant to make quality potable water.� He said the plan started small, with a couple of towns and RMs, involved, but then the idea expanded to incorporate the RM of Cymri, as well as the villages of Macoun and Halbrite. The City of Estevan, RM of Estevan, Weyburn, RM of Weyburn and Hitchcock are also sitting on the water committee with two representatives each. “Everybody figures it’s an excellent idea to go with a regional waterline,� added Hauglum. Kevin Sutter, manager at the Estevan Water Treatment Plant, said demand in the city is not an issue yet. A reservoir is being added for 2013, and the local utility can supply water for upwards of 15,000 people, leaving plenty of wiggle room under Estevan’s current population. A feasibility study is the next step, and the committee has selected JR

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spring. But even shooting a pilot isn’t a guarantee of a job, however. She pointed out a pilot is simply a pitch to networks. “You just don’t know, but as long as it keeps me auditioning, I don’t mind,� she said. She said she is used to having auditioned over the years, and likes that part of her job after working with some coaches who she said have really helped her with those skills. “I’ve had people putting me in the right mind frame and polishing me up for the season,� Taillon said. “That’s what you’re built for. Auditions don’t really freak me out.� The best-case scenario for her is to hitch up with a show that is shooting somewhere in Canada, because she has missed the Great White North since moving to L.A. Taillon is continuing to pitch her web series Necessary Action, which she began producing last year. “There’s interest in it because it’s a female-driven show. Most are male-driven, but you can see the industry changing in that aspect.� She said a lot of the feedback she has received is in tightening and tuning the idea. Taillon is also in the process of getting her work visa in the United States and because of her status as an alien of extraordinary ability in the arts, she was told she needed an online fan page, something that can generate views. She is a little embarrassed and tentative about promoting the site, but anyone can like her Facebook fan page, and that may help her with her immigration status.

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It’s no surprise, then, that one in four respondents cited stigma as a reason to conceal their diagnosis. That’s why, this January during Alzheimer Awareness Month, the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan is part of a nationwide campaign called “See me, not my disease. Let’s talk about dementia.” Its goal is to address myths about the disease, shift attitudes and make it easier to talk about dementia. Stereotypes and misinformation are what prevent people with dementia from getting the help they need

and stop others from taking the disease seriously. Dementia is more than the occasional “senior moment” or losing your keys. It’s a progressive degenerative brain disorder that affects each person differently. It’s fatal and there is no cure. “Dementia really challenges the values we hold as a society and what it means to be human,” said Joanne Bracken, chief executive officer at the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan. “We need to stop avoiding this disease and rethink how we interact with people with

dementia. Only by understanding the disease and talking more openly about it, can we face our own fears and support individuals and families living with dementia.” Today, over 18,000 people in Saskatchewan have dementia - and this number is growing. While dementia can affect people as young as 40 years of age, the risk doubles every five years after 65. “People seem to think that if you have a dementia, you are all of a sudden in the final stages, you don’t want to do things, you can’t

think or remember anything, or that they can catch it so they stay away,” said Stan Dillen, who is diagnosed with Frontotemporal dementia. “But that’s not true. There are things we can still do, but we might have to change how we do those things, or we might need some help finding a way to do activities. Life isn’t over yet.” To help change the conversation, the people of Saskatchewan can do their part if they: • Learn the facts about dementia. Help to dispel inaccurate information to

change society’s attitudes and opinions towards people with the disease. • Stop making jokes about Alzheimer’s which trivialize the condition. We don’t tolerate racial jokes, yet dementia-related jokes are common. • Maintain relationships with people with dementia at home, in the community or at work, especially as the disease progresses. To learn more about how you can help us fight the stigma against dementia, visit www.alzheimer. ca/sk

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Flight from police leads to jail time Shortly after being released from jail, Oliver Meixner is going back for a slightly longer stay. Meixner appeared in custody during Estevan provincial court on Monday when he pleaded guilty to dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and operating a vehicle while disqualified.

L a s t s u m m e r, t h e 44-year-old had been sentenced to four months in jail after leading police a low-speed chase out of Estevan on Highway 39. He only stopped after a spike belt had deflated all four of his tires. Dangerous driving charges were dropped, but he was sentenced for impaired driving.

More recently, Meixner was arrested after an incident in which he failed to stop for police who were attempting to pull him over. Police noticed Meixner driving in the northeast area of the city, and followed him as proceeded north of town. After they turned on the emergency

lights, Meixner continued to drive, turning east down another side road. That’s when police called off the pursuit. Soon after, however, Meixner’s truck got stuck at the side of the road. When police approached, he took off running through a field. Police caught up to him, and he was arrested.

The Crown and defence presented a joint submission to presiding Judge Karl Bazin calling for a six-month jail term, followed by a 30-month driving prohibition. The defence noted the circumstances were less serious this time around, and Meixner passed an impairment test.

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The Boundary Dam clean coal project engineers are now preparing for a spring installation of a new turbine on Unit 3.

Clean coal project prepping for next phase The labour force at the SaskPower clean coal project at Boundary Dam is mobilizing again, preparing for the next major step that will ultimately lead to the completion of the world’s first commercial-size carbon dioxide capture and sequestration program. It was announced last week that a joint venture plan has been signed between Alberici and Balzer Canada to install a new 160 megawatt (MW) turbine at Boundary Dam Power Station’s Unit 3 sector.

The $67 million job will see the two companies remove the existing Unit 3 steam turbine and replace it with the new 160 MW Hitachi steam turbine. They will also replace other mechanical equipment like the feedwater heating plant. Bob Turczyn, supervisor of construction for SaskPower at the site, said the other major contractors such as Babcock and Wilcox are on site, mobilizing and planning for the next phase which will begin in March. “The existing No. 3

unit is still scheduled to come down March 25,� said Turczyn. “There will be some clean-up work to do before the installation and tie-in,� he said, referring to the fact that the new turbine will not only be hooked up to the existing SaskPower turbine system at the coal-fired plant, but will also be tied-in to the adjoining carbon dioxide stripper vessel and other equipment that will be removing noxious gases. The project continues to be on schedule although there have been

some weather-related challenges this winter. There has also been the ongoing challenge of obtaining the skilled labour that is needed at any given time. When the tie-in begins in earnest, Turczyn said, it will require a number of pipefitters, boilermakers and electricians. “Those are the three main skill sets we’ll need then,� he added. The actual carbon capture element of the project is proceeding as planned, he said, under the direction of site manager Gary Cooper of SNC La-

valin, the main contractor for that part of the $1.24 billion project. It is expected that the old turbine removal and the installation of the new unit will take approximately six months. Upon completion, carbon dioxide emissions from Unit 3 will be reduced by one million tonness per year at an approximate 90 per cent reduction rate. It will ensure Boundary Dam will remain as a long-term, reliable producer of electricity using coal as the fuel to provide baseload power for the province.

If the project is deemed successful, the future plan is to outfit Boundary Dam’s three other generators with carbon capture capabilities while decommissioning the plant’s two oldest units, Nos. 1 and 2, which have been seen as being too old and non-compatible for a carbon capture program. In its current state, Boundary Dam provides just over 830 MW of baseload power per day into the provincial grid system that is capable of providing up to 4,200 MW daily at peak periods.

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The City of Estevan invites tenders to provide “2013 TrafďŹ c Paint Tenderâ€? SpeciďŹ cations are available at the Legislative Services Business Division – Main Floor – City Hall. For further information regarding this tender please contact Dana Skjonsby, Stores Foreman : 634-1833, Fax 634-1818. Interested parties are invited to respond by forwarding sealed envelopes marked “2013 TrafďŹ c Paint Tender â€? Mail to the following by 2:30 PM, Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Legislative Services Business Division Main Floor 1102 4th Street City of Estevan Estevan, SK S4A 0W7 Public opening of tenders shall take place at 2:30 PM, March 26, 2013 C.S.T, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, ESTEVAN, Saskatchewan

The City of Estevan invites tenders to provide “2013 Fuel and Lubricant Tenderâ€? SpeciďŹ cations are available at the Legislative Services Business Division – Main Floor – City Hall. For further information regarding this tender please contact Dana Skjonsby, Stores Foreman : 634-1833, Fax 634-1818. Interested parties are invited to respond by forwarding sealed envelopes marked “2013 Fuel and Lubricant Tender â€? Mail to the following by 2:30 PM, Tuesday, February 12, 2013. Legislative Services Business Division Main Floor 1102 4th Street City of Estevan Estevan, SK S4A 0W7 Public opening of tenders shall take place at 2:30 PM, February 12, 2013 C.S.T, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, ESTEVAN, Saskatchewan Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The City of Estevan invites tenders from Equipment Dealers to purchase a new Riding Mower. For more information and a complete list of speciďŹ cations, please contact Gloria Johnson, Parks Manager at (306) 634-1816. The City reserves the right to accept the tender proposal that best meets its requirements and the lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. You are invited to respond by forwarding sealed envelopes marked “Riding Mower Tenderâ€? to the following by 2:30pm, Tuesday January 29, 2013. Leisure Services 701 Souris Ave N. Estevan, SK S4A 2T1 Phone 306-634-1880 Fax 306-634-2151 Opening of tenders shall take place at 2:30 PM, January 29, 2013 C.S.T., in the Conference Room at the Souris Valley Aquatic and Leisure Centre, ESTEVAN, Saskatchewan. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

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Public Notice Bylaw 2013-1902 to Regulate TrafďŹ c in the City of Estevan will be as follows: “The maximum speed for vehicles on Souris Avenue, North of its intersection with Wellock Road to the Northerly boundary of the City shall not exceed 50 km/h.â€?

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2013 Discount on Property Taxes Effective in 2013, discounts on the School portion of Property Taxes will not be offered as per Provincial Government directives. The City of Estevan will offer a discount of 2.5% on the City Property Tax Portion for payments made in full based on the 2012 levy until January 31, 2013. There will be no further discounts offered after January 31st. For further information, contact Tim at 634-1813 or Trina at 634-1811.

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Holy Family board holds monthly meeting The Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division held their fi rst monthly meeting of the new year Jan. 9 in Weyburn. The meeting touched on a number of different topics including: • The board has an effective leadership workshop planned for January 18 and 19. It will focus on roles and responsibilities with Dr. Leroy Sloan facilitator.

• Holy Family’s annual general meeting will be held February 12 in Radville at 7 p.m. in the St. Olivier School gym. • A byelection is scheduled for Subdivision No. 3 in rural Estevan. The deadline for nominations is Feb 6. If necessary, an election will be held March 13. • Following a presentation on the changes to The Education Act, 1995, Regulations, the

board reviewed the draft options for the five day week school calendar for 2013-2014. They also discussed the draft four day week and alternate school calendars. • In preparation for the 2013-2014 budget, the school division is undertaking a review of the current method of delivering IT support for both infrastructure and instruction. Following the review, the school division will begin

developing a new three year technology plan. • Keith Thompson, assistant director of education, reported on early learning in the school division. Holy Family is currently reviewing all early learning programs to ensure they are meeting the needs of our children and communicating with the community about supports that are available. The school division is also preparing to begin

Ministry of Education approved assessments of pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students and assessing pre-kindergarten environments to find ways to improve student learning. • Construction on the portable classroom at Sacred Heart School/École Sacré Coeur is nearing completion. January 20 is the anticipated date for student occupancy. • Superintendent of fi-

nance, Cal Martin walked the board through the new school division website. Phase 1 of the new site is ready to be unrolled. Phase 2 will be unrolled in midApril with Phase 3 done by the end of June. Holy Family’s website can be visited at www.holyfamilyrcssd.ca. The next regular meeting of the board will be Feb. 12 in Radville following the annual general meeting.

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“Just talking to him, he seems like a completely different individual now and it’s done nothing but good things for him.� — Estevan Bruins head coach Keith Cassidy on the time Dylan Smith spent playing hockey in Connecticut this season.

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the belief that we need to have going forward,â€? said Bruins head coach Keith Cassidy. “It was a hard game, it was physical, it was gritty and we got into some penalty trouble ‌ but we battled through it as a hockey club and continued to play hard.â€? The game in North Battleford was moved from Friday to Sunday due to poor road conditions in the southeast on Friday. Josh Betinol scored the only goal of the first period for the Stars on a power play at the 17:45 mark. Morrison scored his first of two markers shorthanded five minutes into the second to tie it up, only for Betinol to score another power play tally midway through the period. Zach Douglas replied for the Bruins at the 13-minute mark with his first SJHL goal. Blake Young put the North Stars back on top 54 seconds into the third period, and the score stayed that way until Morrison’s late goal on a rebound. Cassidy said Morrison has been a tremendous asset to the team as an 18-yearold. “You know what he brings to the rink every night, and having him step up and play as big of a role as he has surprises a lot of people, but in terms of his

competitiveness, we knew what we were getting. It’s nice to see someone like that step in in their first year and not shy away from shouldering a responsibility. He knows how important he is to this hockey club and that’s nothing that scares him. He relishes the challenge,� said Cassidy. On Saturday, the Bruins had a strong first period, getting goals from Morrison and Smith in the first three minutes of the game. Ryan Doner would reply for Kindersley 11 minutes in. Gio Bombini tied the game two minutes into the middle frame, but Cole Olson capitalized on the power play to put Estevan back on top about 13 minutes in. The Bruins took the 3-2 lead to the third period, but Colby Daniels erased that just 1:55 in with a power play goal. Klippers defenceman Troy Gedny scored the winner at the 14-minute mark. “They were clean shots and I think (goalie Curtis Martinu) would agree that he’d want them back. He steps up and helps us, we gotta step up and help him,� said Cassidy. He added that Klippers rookie goalie Tyrell King was phenomenal after starter Warren Shymko was yanked three minutes into the game.

Estevan Bruins forward Hudson Morrison gets a clean chance against Melville Millionaires goalie Alex Wakaluk during a recent game. (File Photo) “We battled hard and had great scoring chances and young Mr. King came in and stole the game for Kindersley. The guys weren’t down after (the game). They felt the chemistry, they felt excited, the excitement of having Dylan back was there,� said the coach. Saturday’s game was Smith’s first since rejoining the Bruins at the SJHL trade deadline. He played on a

line with Olson and Alex Cote, and Cassidy said the results were impressive. “They had pretty good chemistry right off the start. They were the dominant line. The scoring chances that they manufactured were unbelievable.� On the injury front, the Bruins have recalled rookie goalie Travis Pelletier from the Pilot Butte Storm of the Prairie Junior Hockey League after getting the

news that Steven Glass’s knee woes have returned. It appears that the two starts he made in December will be the only ones for him this season. “For the foreseeable future, all he’s going to be doing is rehab. His specialist in Saskatoon is baffled as to why it’s taking so long. His message to Glass was to shut ‘er down for the foreseeable future,� said Cassidy.

Peewee AA Bruins forward Ryder Pierson redirects a pass just wide of the net during the team’s 6-4 loss to Yorkton on Saturday.

Peewee Bruins push Yorkton to the limit Although the games counted as two losses in the standings, the Estevan Sherritt Coal Bruins had arguably their best weekend of the season with the Yorkton Terriers in town. Against the powerhouse Terriers, whose last regular season loss came two seasons ago, the peewee AA Bruins played inspired hockey and pushed Yorkton as far as they could. The damage in the end was a 6-4 win for Yorkton on Saturday, including an empty netter, and a 7-3 victory on Sunday. “I’ll tell you what, there’s no team that’s played them as well as we did this

weekend. “I think their closest game before this was three goals,� said Bruins head coach Jeff Pierson. “At the end of the day, we didn’t come out with any points, but it was a huge weekend for our team. They’re a team that’s not just skilled, but they can be so intimidating.� On Saturday, Bruins’ star Cole Fonstad led the way with all four goals. The Bruins fell behind 4-1 early in the second period, then took advantage of some undisciplined play by the Terriers to get back in the thick of it. “We were down 4-1.

Usually when you’re down 4-1 to them, you’ll lose 10-1 or 10-2 or whatever combination of lopsidedness you want,� said Pierson. But with Yorkton taking three straight penalties in quick succession, Fonstad took over the game. He made it 4-2 on a blistering top shelf shot from the left faceoff circle, then fired a similar shot from the high slot moments later to get the Bruins within a goal. Both markers came with a two-man advantage. Late in the period, the Terriers got one back on a point-blank shot on the power play to go ahead 5-3 after two periods.

But Fonstad wasn’t finished, hammering home a slap shot on yet another 5-on-3 to make it a one-goal game again. “Those were obviously 5-on-3 goals and when Cole has that much ice to work with, the puck’s usually going to end up in the back of the net. Our team is quite dependent on his offence,� said Pierson. The Bruins had several chances to tie the game after that, including one with about 40 seconds to play, but weren’t able to do so. The Terriers would add an empty netter. On Sunday, the Bruins started the game on fire but

couldn’t hang on. They led 2-0 early on, managed to keep it at 3-3 later in the game, and then “took five minutes off,� as Pierson put it. “They quickly made it 7-3, we took a time out and for the rest of the game we played them 0-0 and had quite a few chances.� Fonstad scored twice for Estevan and Mason Strutt had the other goal. The bad news Sunday was that the team’s top defenceman, Kade McMillen, suffered a broken collarbone in the first period. The Bruins were slated to play Game 2 of their firstround provincial series in

Moose Jaw last night — it had been scheduled for Jan. 9, but the Bruins opted not to go due to bad road conditions — and Pierson said the timing could not be better. “I think the biggest thing it can do is give the kids the confidence that they can play against anyone. If they can play like that against any other team, they’ll beat them,� he said. “We gave them all they can handle, and I’m extremely proud of the entire team.� The Bruins led that series by one goal entering last night’s game. A win would send them to face Yorkton in the next round.

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Smith returns to Bruins at deadline Team’s biggest move was bringing back leading scorer The Estevan Bruins only made one trade on trade deadline day in the SJHL on Thursday, but they made a splash. The team’s biggest and most surprising move was to bring back last year’s leading scorer Dylan Smith, who had left the team in the off-season. Smith, 20, had 13 goals and 28 points in 25 games with the Eastern Junior Hockey League’s Connecticut Oilers this year. The right winger led the Bruins with 37 goals and 74 points last year. Smith was travelling when reached Monday and was not able to speak about his return. The parting between the Bruins and Smith in August was not completely amicable, but head coach and general manager Keith Cassidy said that’s all in the past now. “It wasn’t the perfect situation, but from my point of view, I think what (the move has) done for Dylan is great things. He got a chance to experience hockey and life outside Saskatchewan. I think that’s

The Estevan Bruins hope Dylan Smith will score many more goals like this one after re-acquiring him at the SJHL’s trade deadline on Thursday. (File Photo) done wonders for him. “Just talking to him, he seems like a completely different individual now and it’s done nothing but good things for him. From negative situations there can be some positive, and that’s what we’ve gotta take from it,� Cassidy said. Cassidy said Smith had talked to some local players about the possibility of coming back, then approached the team about it on Thursday. The deal was completed less than two hours before the league’s midnight deadline. Smith played in the

team’s road games against Kindersley and Battlefords on the weekend, scoring his first goal of the season against the Klippers. Cassidy said that Smith’s ability to slide right into the lineup with no adjustment period, unlike the other players the team has acquired to provide some offence this year, is a big bonus. “His familiarity with the league is huge and he’s got a proven track record. What I can say after watching him the first two games is that this’ll be a different Dylan Smith than what fans

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are used to. Being in your 20-year-old season does some different things to you ‌ his work ethic and determination, along with a pretty positive attitude, is something we can welcome to this hockey club.â€? Aside from repatriating Smith, the Bruins acquired defenceman Nick Egan at the deadline and said goodbye to forward Nick Weiss and defenceman Tyler Poskus. Egan, 19, comes to Saskatchewan from the Philadelphia Revolution of the EJHL, the same league Smith had been playing in. The Trenton, N.J., native is expected to play a shutdown role on the Bruins’ back end. He had a goal and four points in 31 games with the Revolution. “From all accounts he is a very rugged stay-athome defenceman who has a little bit of offensive upside,â€? said Cassidy. “He brings some toughness and some grit. I don’t think he’s one to back down from

anybody. “His general manager said, ‘You’ll not find a nicer kid, a more mature kid and one that’s more dedicated to his teammates.’� The team hopes Egan can slot in fourth or fifth on the team’s depth chart. The Bruins parted ways with Weiss just prior to the trade deadline and the split did not come on ideal terms. Weiss, 20, had 12 goals and 21 points in 35 games this season. “The short version of it is he came to us a couple of days ago and indicated that he didn’t feel that this group could succeed and he wanted to be moved. We found him five offers and presented them to him and ultimately he didn’t like any of those,� Cassidy explained. One of those teams was the Notre Dame Hounds, and two others were division leaders in their respective leagues. “He didn’t feel that any

of that was good enough and he decided he was going to go home,� Cassidy said. Poskus, meanwhile, had asked for a trade closer to his hometown of Red Deer, but wanted to stay with the Bruins if no deal could be found. A handful of teams were interested in adding Poskus, but didn’t want to give something up, so he was released with the possibility of signing with one of those teams. “Tyler did a tremendous job for us coming in last year as part of the (Tyler) Paslawski trade. I was hoping for a little more this year out of Tyler and we just weren’t seeing that. For us, having (Zach) Douglas and (David) Robertson get some more minutes was obviously a part of that decision,� said Cassidy. The Bruins still have one player card open and may sign a free agent from any level of junior hockey until Feb. 10.

Tournament postponed The blizzard-like conditions that swept through southeast Saskatchewan on Friday claimed a few

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Gedak among favourites at playdowns Field of 16 converges on Estevan Curling Club this weekend Estevan is hosting one of the biggest events on the Saskatchewan curling calendar this weekend and the field is now set. Regional playdowns held last weekend determined the group of 16 teams that will invade the Estevan Curling Club for the men’s southern playdowns, which run from Thursday to Sunday. The first draw is tomorrow at 1 p.m., followed by the opening ceremony at 6 p.m. The A final is Saturday at 4:30 p.m., the two B finals are the same night at 8:30 and the two C finals are Sunday at 2 p.m. Five teams will advance from the tripleknockout tournament to the provincial SaskTel Tankard men’s championship. Of the 16 teams at the Tankard, five others will

Estevan curler Brent Gedak watches his stone during the oilmen’s tournament last spring. Gedak and his team of John Aston, Derek Owens and Malcolm Vanstone are among the favourites at the men’s southern playdowns this weekend in Estevan. come from the northern playdowns being held this weekend in Kindersley. The other six have already been determined through other means: Darrell McKee (Saskatoon), Bruce Korte (Sas-

katoon), Jamie Schneider (Regina), Steve Laycock (Saskatoon), Randy Bryden (Regina) and Max Kirkpatrick (Swift Current). Estevan’s Brent Gedak enters the playdowns as one

of the favourites to advance to the Tankard. He and his team of John Aston (third), Derek Owens (second) and Malcolm Vanstone (lead) tore through the southern playdowns

eye on. His Moose Jaw rink, newly formed last year, features Jason Ackerman (third), Brent Goeres (second) and Curtis Horwath (lead). Former Canadian junior champion Braeden Moskowy is also in the field, curling third with Brock Virtue’s team out of the Callie Curling Club in Regina. The group also includes Chris Schille (second) and D.J. Kidby (lead). The other teams in the field are skipped by Clayton Wicks (Swift Current), Reagan Hadden (Swift Current), Shaylor Layman (Lafleche), Jason Weal (Assiniboia), Wade Sydorko (Weyburn), Jeff Hartung (Langenburg), Shawn Joyce (Moose Jaw), Mike Eberle (Regina Tartan), Chris Busby (Regina Highland), William Coutts (Regina Highland) and Clint Krismer (Regina Tartan).

last year in Swift Current, defeating Bryden in the A final. Gedak has appeared in the Tankard eight times in the last nine years. His team, Lampman’s Mark Walter and Whitewood’s Jason Krupski advanced to the playdowns from Zone 4 regionals in Lampman last weekend. Walter ’s rink also includes Garry Kreutzer (third), Aaron Fornwald (second) and Dave Wetsch (lead). Krupski’s team, consisting of Lyle Brown (third), Dean Krupski (second) and Kelly Hollinger (lead), will also be a contender. Krupski appeared in last year’s Tankard and was one win away from playing for a playoff berth. Joel Jordison, who went to the Brier in 2009, is another skip to keep an

Apex Bruins dig deep hole in provincials The Estevan Apex Bruins are in a lot of trouble entering tonight’s second game of their first-round provincial series against the Weyburn Wings. Game 1 of the twogame, total-goal series went Saturday in Weyburn and the home side dominated the game 6-1, with the

midget AA Bruins managing their only goal with 16 seconds left in regulation. The Wings, who currently sit in second place in the South Saskatchewan Minor Hockey League, broke the game open in the third period with four goals. Braden Mellon opened the scoring for them in the

Junior midgets draw with Caps Dayton Westerman scored two goals to help the Estevan Blue Rock junior midget Bruins to a 2-2 tie with the Regina Capitals on Saturday in the Queen City. Westerman began the scoring for the Bruins (57-2) late in the first period, burying the puck at the 16:49 mark. The Capitals responded less than two minutes later on a goal by Liam Diebel at 18:39. Westerman scored the

second period’s only goal, lighting the lamp at 6:17 to put the Bruins on top 2-1 after 40 minutes. That score remained intact for most of the third period, but Dayne Szauter salvaged one point for the Capitals with six minutes left in regulation. Warren Kolb chipped in two assists for Estevan, and Kyle Seipp had another. The junior midget team was slated to visit Weyburn last night.

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Meanwhile, the Bruins were slated to host the Notre Dame Hounds this past Friday, but the game was postponed due to bad weather in the region. They will return to league action this weekend, visiting the Hounds on Saturday and the Regina Flames on Sunday.

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TS&M Bruins take beating against Raiders The Estevan TS&M Bruins struck first on Sunday, but it was all downhill from there. The bantam AA club lost 8-1 to the Swift Current Raiders at Spectra Place. By the end of the first period, the Bruins trailed 4-1, and Swift Current

would score four more goals in the third. Estevan (7-9-2) was in a three-way tie for sixth place in the South Division of the Saskatchewan Bantam AA Hockey League entering Monday’s league action. On Sunday, Josh Sk-

jonsby got the Bruins on the board first with a tally 5:14 into the game. But that was all the scoring the home side would manage. Swift Current captain Tanner Nagel levelled the score at 8:39, and Kole Lind gave the Raiders the lead only 33 seconds later.

Tristan Carey scored twice for Swift Current before the end of the period, the first goal coming at 12:25 and the second with less than two minutes to play. After a scoreless second period, Carey completed a natural hat trick that spanned roughly half the game with

a goal 51 seconds into the third. Jarett Gerlach made it 6-1 for the Raiders six minutes into the frame and added another goal at 13:41. Josh Nimegeers closed out the scoring for the visitors with four minutes left in regulation.

Lind and Dylan Rossiter added three assists apiece for the Raiders. The Bruins are home again this weekend, hosting Weyburn on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and the Regina Silver Foxes on Saturday at 5:15 p.m. Both games are at Spectra Place.

Orsted foursome falls short at playdowns Despite beating two of the four rinks that eventually advanced to the SaskPower Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Estevan’s Sherrilee Orsted was not able to grab one of those spots at the provincial women’s southern curling playdowns in Melville on the weekend. Orsted and her Este-

van Curling Club rink of Candace Newkirk (third), Brittany Rae (second) and Jade Ivan (lead) posted a 3-3 record at the bonspiel. The team got closest to a qualifying berth in the B event, where they reeled off two wins before falling one game short of the B final. Orsted began the

playdowns on Friday with an 8-7 win in extra ends over Deanne Miller-Jones of Weyburn. That evening, the Estevan crew was bounced of out the A event with a 9-7 defeat at the hands of Deanna Doig of Kronau, a team that includes former Amber Holland third Kim Schneider.

It was not the last time Orsted and Doig would meet. In her fi rst game on the B side, Orsted stole a point in the 10th end to sneak past Laurie Cyca of Melville. After that, Orsted doubled up Balgonie’s Mandy Selzer to advance to a rematch with Doig.

The Kronau rink carried a two-point lead into the ninth end and then put up a five-spot to bring out the handshakes and win the game 11-4. That loss knocked Orsted’s foursome to the C event, but they weren’t able to make another charge there, losing 8-5 to Teejay Haichert of Swift

Current. Haichert scored five points in the sixth end to break the game open. The teams moving on to the provincial Scotties tournament later this month in Balgonie are Moose Jaw’s Penny Barker, Candace Chisholm of the Tartan Curling Club in Regina, Miller-Jones and Selzer.

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(2), Mariah McKersie, Rachel Mack and Teanna Michel also scored. Ashton Magotiaux added four assists. Seanna Cook, Kylee Bohay and Sofia Kourles replied for Regina. The Chargers hit the road on Sunday to visit the Regina Wild, winning that game 9-3. Matthies dominated the game, racking up five goals and three assists. LeBlanc (two goals,

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Bruins make news on slow deadline day On one of the slowest SJHL trade deadline days in recent memory, the Estevan Bruins made one of the biggest moves, and it did not come in the form of a trade. What’s old is new again, as the team agreed to bring back last year’s leading scorer Dylan Smith. The Bruins were looking to add a top-end scorer, and Smith certainly fits the bill, being a proven sniper in the SJHL. According to Keith Cassidy, his all-around game has improved as well, which

Josh Lewis Hear Me Out is great news for the Black and Gold. On top of the offence Smith will provide, his return will help energize long-time linemate Cole Olson as well. Olson has been without both of his usual wingers all season, Smith and Calder Neufeld, and his sublime playmaking ability should result in more goals now that

ARCHERY SCORES Estevan Archery Club Junior Olympic Program Scores Jan. 10 Name Distance Score Brodie Biggs 10m 165 Mathew Chapman 10m 146 Davis Dietze 10m 110 Mark Fergusson 15m 164 Mya Fladeland 10m 55 Jacob Gallipeau 10m 109 Reagan Gibbons 10m 47 Dallas Gordey 10m 78 Dylan Gordey 10m 89 Tyler Holowchuk 18m 180 Kelsie Jackie 10m 117 Jaiden Jocelyn 15m 139 Ayden Kavalench 10m 187 Carson Kavalench 10m 199 Parker Lavoie 10m 143 Kyle Lawrence 15m 155 Gage Luskey 10m 23 Logan Marshall 10m 31 Brandon Miller 18m 206 Nate Smart 18m 188 Lucas Wallewein 18m 226 Reagan Wallewein 18m 154 Preston Zimmerman 15m 128

Smith is back. With the departure of Nick Weiss and the ongoing injury situation with Neufeld and Wyatt Garagan, the Bruins only have 12 healthy forwards, although they may be able to add another one with the open card they still have left. Weiss was among the Bruins’ top scorers this season, but he and the coaching staff never saw eye-to-eye and the team was irritated by the way he left, choosing to go home instead of accepting a trade to one of the several teams who wanted him. Meanwhile, with the Bruins getting better, the teams directly in front of and behind them got worse on paper. The fourth-place Kindersley Klippers dealt left winger Brett Printz to Grande Prairie for futures. Printz had 12 points in 17 games since joining the Klippers. Weyburn, meanwhile, traded 20-year-old defenceman Jens Johnson to the Notre Dame Hounds for 18-year-old rearguard Colton Laroque. Everyone was wondering whether Weyburn would sell for the future or try to bolster the roster. They made a good deal for the future here, but otherwise kept their

core intact. Elsewhere in the league, the biggest splash by far belonged to the Humboldt Broncos, who are once again looking like a team that could go to the RBC Cup. (It can’t be overstated what a fantastic job Dean Brockman has done with that club. Host the RBC, then come back with a first-place team the next year? Virtually unheard of.) The Broncos had to be thanking their lucky stars after disgruntled Prince

George Cougars forward Alex Forsberg was not traded by the WHL deadline on Thursday. Forsberg, 17, asked for a trade from the Cougars last month, just like his brother Jesse did last summer. Despite Forsberg being a former first overall bantam pick with declining trade value, the Cougars never did pull the trigger Thursday, even though the Regina Pats submitted “a real aggressive offer,� according to Pats GM Chad Lang, and other teams

surely made offers as well. Now he will play out the year with Humboldt, who had his Junior A rights on their protected list, and who knows what the Cougars will be able to get for him in the off-season. His stay will be short, but the SJHL hasn’t had a player of that pedigree in a while (although a 16-yearold Jaden Schwartz might count in that category), and it should be fun to watch when the Broncos visit Spectra Place on Feb. 15.

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Painful, powerful story shared at book reading A local author hoping that the powerful message in her new novel will help others held a book reading at the Estevan Public Library on Saturday. Unpunished, written under the pseudonym D.D.K., shares the true story of a woman named Donna who has endured abuse and suffering stemming from relationship issues both in childhood and adulthood. Before beginning the reading, the author urged anyone who recognizes this woman’s situation in their own life or a friend’s to get help. Growing up in Winnipeg, Donna’s stepfather tried to sexually abuse her, but she pretended to be asleep, rolled over and kneed him “where he would feel it� and that was the end of that. Donna’s older sister was “out of control,� wasted away on drugs and alcohol. It would later be revealed that Donna’s father, who died on Christmas morning, was the only person in her family that she had fond memories of. One time, Donna and a friend hitchhiked with a truck driver, who touched her friend in an inappropriate manner. Donna finally had enough and opened the passenger door, pulling her friend and herself out of the truck and onto the side of the highway. The turbulence Donna

experienced in childhood would continue to stay at her side as an adult. It began when she became involved in a relationship with a man the author identified as Alan, who, as Donna would later learn, was notorious for all the wrong reasons. Alan seemed like “two different people� at times. He was abusive and, once the relationship had soured to the point where Donna kicked him out of the house, would not get out of her life. Donna would often find Alan hiding in her closet, under her bed or staring at her through the porch window. Eventually, Donna wasn’t willing to take any more and physically confronted him, “ready to fight,� as D.D.K. put it. The author mentioned that during one of Alan’s “surprise visits,� Donna’s salon was burned down, although it is not clear whether Alan was responsible. Donna eventually took him to court, but he managed to strike a plea bargain. Alan did finally leave her life, and as Donna began to recover from the relationship, she started leaving the house more often. One of these trips took her to a casino, something she’d never been to in her life. She met a man identified as Merv and, while she was still extremely tentative, she agreed to exchange e-

mails. They eventually dated, and Donna discovered that he had an odd dark side, but she couldn’t quite put her finger on it. It turned out she was in for more of what she had just escaped from. The relationship escalated and in one incident, Merv hit her and dragged her down the stairs by her hair. Donna then found out

that he had been in the courtroom during Alan’s case, and knew that she was vulnerable. Merv would then steal her credit cards and her identity and, as Donna would later discover, was writing fake e-mails from Donna to himself so that he could tell his family and friends that she, in fact, was abusive. All of this left Donna

with little recourse but to give in to his demands in order to stay alive. Eventually Donna escaped from the island the two had been living on, with the help of a friend. Some time later, the news came that Merv had been killed in a fight with someone else, and he had been dragged by his hair down the same set of stairs

where he abused Donna. D.D.K. said she feels sorry for people like Merv who are in such a dark place in their lives. She has received many e-mails since the book was published last month, many of them from people going through similar situations. One man from Tennessee wrote that “I thought you were writing about me.�

Local author D.D.K. reads from her novel, Unpunished, on Saturday at the Estevan Public Library.

Everybody gets to play at this workshop Everybody gets to play. That obviously sounds like fun, and it’s also the name given to an upcoming workshop that will be staged in the Estevan Public Library on Feb. 9 and 10. The two-day workshop is being presented in partnership with Saskatchewan

Parks and Recreation. The Feb. 9 session begins at 10 a.m. and will conclude at 4 p.m. with lunch for the participants provided. The Sunday, Feb. 10 phase of the workshop will begin at 1 p.m. and conclude at 4 p.m. The goal of the workshop is to reduce barriers

to recreation participation and increase awareness and understanding about core Aboriginal values, as well as customs. Participants will be provided with an excellent learning opportunity, as well as a venue to exchange ideas among Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal recreational professionals.

Anyone who works with children in a recreational capacity or who is interested in becoming more involved is invited to this free workshop. “Regardless of economic or cultural background, all children deserve an equal opportunity to take part in recreational activities. Estevan is becoming

a more diverse community. Recreational professionals need to expand and develop activities to accommodate the growing need for culturally and economically inclusive programming,� said Maureen Curtis, children’s program co-ordinator for the library. The workshop registration will be limited to

20 participants who will receive a certificate of acknowledgement if they complete the workshop requirements. Those interested in the workshop are advised to register early by contacting Curtis at the Estevan Public Library at 306-636-1621 or by e-mail at mcurtis@ southeast.lib.sk.ca

Midale Oilmen’s bonspiel set for Feb. 21 By Catrina Moldenhauer Midale Correspondent The Midale Oilmen’s Association will be hosting their 25th annual bonspiel on Feb.21, 22 and 23. It starts on the evening of Feb. 21, runs most of the day on Friday with a supper, dutch auction and dance. The playoffs will be held on Saturday. Cost to enter is $240 per team. The dance is open to all aged 19 and older. To enter a team, please call Catrina Moldenhauer at 458-2887 or text Darren Moldenhauer at 458-7838. For more information or if you would like to join the committee, talk to any of the members. Long-time Midale resident Elvey Herman Julius Martinson passed away on Sunday, Jan. 6 at the age of 94. His funeral was held on Thursday, Jan.

10 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Midale. Following the service, lunch was served by the Midale Catering Club at the Midale Civic Centre. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nina Martinson (nĂŠe Knutson), son, Dayle (Dixie) of Midale and their three children; son, Lyle (Teri) of Calgary, Alta., and their four children; son, Neil (Rhonda) of Midale and their three children; son, Glenn (Becky) of Medicine Hat, Alta., and their four children; daughter, Joyce Martinson of Regina, Sask. and her two children; sister, Hazel (Willis) Emde of Midale as well as numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and many friends. The Midale Mustangs resumed play following the Christmas break when they hosted the Oxbow Huskies on Saturday, Jan.

5 when they went down to a 5-2 defeat. They hosted Carnduff on Sunday, Jan. 6 and won 10 - 2, and then hosted Arcola-Kisbey Combines on Wednesday, Jan. 9, winning 5-4 in a shootout. The Mustangs were at home to the Wawota Flyers on Jan. 12, are on the road tonight to play in Redvers, will host Arcola on Friday, Jan. 18 and play in Carlyle on Sunday, Jan. 20. The Novice Storm played host to the Estevan Stars on Friday, Jan. 11 and then played in a tournament in Lampman the next day. On Jan. 19, the Storm will host their home tournament with five other teams participating. Come out and support the Novice team! They will play at 9 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. Free Public Skating will be held on Friday, Jan.

18 from 2 to 4 p.m. The Midale Skating Club members are selling tickets to win choice of one of three campers or $15,000. Contact any skating club member or Michelle Kleinsasser or Catrina Moldenhauer if you would like tickets. Midale School students will be skating during their physical education classes in January. Children are required to have warm clothing, skates and a hockey helmet. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated to help tie skates and to skate with the students. There is a wide range of skill levels and with more volunteers they may all be successful at skating! They will be skating on Jan. 22, 24, 29 and 31 from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Parents, please ensure your children have

weather appropriate clothing at all times. There have been many kids coming to school without the proper attire to be outside playing at recess. Midale School staff, students, the SCC and two school parent volunteers will be developing a Safe School Survey this month that will be given to all students and parents. One high school parent and one elementary parent are required to sit on this committee. If you are interested in doing so, please contact 458-2480 or by emailing: lloyd.morrison@ cornerstonesd.ca High school curling will be held at the curling rink on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. Please remember to bring stretchy pants, clean shoes and a smile! Adult Volleyball will run every Tuesday from 7

to 9 p.m. until Feb. 12. Admission is $2 per evening. The Science Fair is scheduled for March 21 in Carnduff. The Grades 7 and 8 students have started coming up with ideas and working on their projects. These two classes are going to hold a mini Science Fair the afternoon of Jan. 31 when students will display their projects for other students and the community to view. Other classes taking part in the Science Fair are the Grades 9 and 10 students, and they will be completing their projects when they start science class in the second semester. Bethlehem Lutheran Church Sunday School began again on Jan. 13 at 11 a.m. for all children ages 3 to 12, and will run every Sunday. All are welcome. Have a great week Midale and area!

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An epiphany journey, a time to give thanks By Rev. Brenna Nickel St. Paul’s United Church Many of our churches are currently journeying through Epiphany, a season that follows the Christmas season, in which we give thanks for the revelation or showing of God’s self in Christ, and the light that Christ brings to the world. Part of this season is remembering Christ’s own baptism in the River Jordan. In the Gospel of Luke, we read that Jesus is baptized with many others indicating this is something we are to share as a community. Afterwards, the heavens are opened, and the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove descends upon him. Then a voice, presum-

ably God the parent’s, is heard to say, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” Some of our churches in Estevan practise what is called “infant baptism,” meaning that babies are baptized before they can formally profess any understanding of faith. In this case, parents profess their faith on behalf of the child and promise to raise their child to follow Christ. This practice recognizes that God’s grace reaches out for us even before we can reach out for God, and there is nothing we can or have to do to earn that grace. On the other hand, some of our churches practise what is called “believers baptism” where

individuals coming to be baptized vocally profess their faith first, claiming baptism as a response to the grace they have already known in their lives. They make baptismal promises for themselves and repent of their sins as those who were originally baptized by John the Baptist would have. While these practices differ and have caused conflict within the church throughout the centuries, I like what theologian, Daniel Migliore has to offer on these two forms of baptism. He suggests that both demonstrate God’s ongoing never failing love for us, love that can only be initiated by God. Whether you are baptized as an infant or as

Outram-Madigan 4-H news Submitted by Morgan Walter Club Reporter With the fall came the organizing of a new year for the Outram-Madigan 4-H Club. The first meeting was held on Nov. 4 at the farm of Shawn and Janine Petterson with 19 members registering. A new executive was elected as follows: President, Cassidy Ross; vice-president, Tess Brokenshire; secretary, Abbie Brokenshire; treasurer, Jordan Walter; reporter, Morgan Walter; and thank-you person, Carson Petterson. Leader Chad Ross led the junior, intermediate and senior members through oral reasons, and Farrah Klatt led the Cloverbuds through the parts

of an animal. The meeting concluded with the playing of Just Dance 4 and members enjoying cookies, coffee and juice. A thank you was extended to Shawn and Janine for hosting the group. On Dec. 16 members gathered at the Estevan Exhibition Hall for their Christmas party. They enjoyed an absolutely “yummy” potluck supper! Thanks was extended to all the parents for bringing the food. A short meeting was held to discuss curling and upcoming 4-H events. Public speaking was set for Feb. 3. Following the business session, Garry Lafrentz led members through making rope halters for show day! Thanks again to Shawn and Janine Petterson who

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donated a breaking halter to each member. There were lots of laughs and tons of giggles while members played games and exchanged gifts. Good luck was extended to the four OutramMadigan curling teams who took part in the district curling on Jan. 5 in Stoughton. The next meeting was set for Jan. 13 at the farm of Chad and Crystal Ross. Everyone took their calves with them for weigh-in and tagging. There was also a public speaking demonstration.

an adult, that covenant between you and God can never be broken. Even when we stray from God, God will always be seeking us, will always be looking to remind us that we are claimed as God’s own forever. Secondly, both forms of baptism celebrate that

we all are called to a life of discipleship - that whether young or old, following our baptism, we respond to God’s grace by seeking out God’s calling for us in our lives, which we believe is helped along in our communities of faith where we worship and pray and study together.

During this season of Epiphany, then, as we seek to understand ourselves better in the light of Christ revealed to us, I pray that we would all know our belovedness and worth to God, and that we would seek ways to discover and live into the unique calling God has for each of us.

* Born to Chad and Erin (née Creswell) Knoll, on January 4, 2013, a daughter, Meredith Sophia. Proud grandparents are Harvey and Yvonne Knoll, and Reg and Cheryl Faber.

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IN MEMORIAM Margaret Severson January 17, 1912 December 29, 2002 Time passes by, but memories stay, Quietly remembered day by day. Cherished thoughts of times together Beautiful memories that will last forever. - Sadly missed by Marion, Raymond, Marvin, Neil, Carissa and Chenise Neumann.

COMING EVENTS Alphonse Stang May 21, 1932 January 19, 2010 We who love you sadly miss you As it dawns another year. As we’re always thinking of you Thoughts of you are always near. - Your loving wife, Patricia and family.

Betty (Elizabeth) Horrocks (Ackrill) September 13, 1922 January 16, 1993 Memories don’t fade, they just grow deep, For the ones we love, but could not keep. We hold out tears when we speak your name, But the ache in our hearts remains the same. No one knows the sorrow we share, When the family meets and you’re not there. Unseen, unheard, you are always near, So loved, so missed, so very dear. - Lovingly remembered by David, Pat and Families.

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In Loving Memory of Blaine Simon October 20, 1978 January 14, 2010 Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same, We try to hide our heartaches When someone speaks your name. Sad are the hearts that love you Silent the tears that fall, Living our lives without you, Is the hardest part of all. You did so many things for us, Your heart was kind and true, And when we needed someone, We could always count on you. The special years will not return When we were all together, But with the love within our hearts, You will walk with us forever. - We will always love and miss you, Mom and Dad, Barry, Emma, Barrett, Kayla, Gabriella, Bradly and Sophia.

The family invites you to join them in celebrating Doreen Dirks’ 80th Birthday A Come and Go Tea will be held on Saturday, January 26th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church Let your presence be your gift. WHITEWOOD TRADE FAIR & CRAFT SHOW & SALE. Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Whitewood Community Centre. To register booth call Randy at 306735-7696. E-mail: r.s.miller@sasktel.net

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Sarah (Sallie) Vaughan Pierson (Humphreys) It is with great sadness that the family of Sallie Pierson announces her death at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Estevan, Sask., on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. Sallie was diagnosed with an aggressive form of lung cancer in March 2007; she faced her illness with courage, determination and grace. Sallie was born on August 11, 1943 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She grew up in the West end of Winnipeg and received her education at Sargent Park and Daniel McIntyre. During high school she worked at Eaton’s Department Store. Shortly after graduating Grade 12, Sallie joined the Air Force Reserve and travelled Europe before marrying Jerry. Jerry and Sallie were married on May 27, 1967, beginning their family in 1971. During this time Sallie worked as a Pharmacy Technician at the Medical Arts Building and the University of Manitoba before moving to Estevan with her family in 1984. While living in Estevan, Sallie worked at Capital Drugs before starting her career at the Estevan National Exhibition Center where she eventually held the Executive Director position. Her semi-retirement included working at St. Joseph’s Hospital as the foundation co-ordinator. Sallie was always very active in the community, in both Winnipeg and Estevan, with her volunteer work. Sallie, along with her husband, Jerry, family and friends enjoyed time spent at Falcon and Longbow Lake as well as travelling through Canada and vacationing in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Sallie was a loving, supportive, generous and loyal wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. Sallie was predeceased by her husband, Jerry Pierson; parents, Vaughan and Edna Humphreys; and sister-in-law, Theresa Gagnon. She is survived by her son, Jay; daughters, Darcy and Kelly (Logan Martin), all of Estevan; sister, Jan (Bob) Petri; brother, Grant Humphreys, both of Winnipeg; brothers-in-law, Bert (Melodye) Pierson of Estevan, Don (Dianne) Pierson of Sherwood Park, Alta., George (Kelly) Pierson of Regina, Sask., and Gerry (Claire) Gagnon of Ottawa, Ont.; lifelong friends, Elaine (Glen) Bennett, Laraine Thio and Ingi Ingalson of Winnipeg, and Brenda Durr, and Al and Shirley Batters of Estevan; numerous nieces, nephews and godchildren. All who knew Sallie admired her honesty, humour, leadership and commitment to her family, friends and community. Sallie had a zest for life that made being around her enjoyable and interesting at all times. Sallie was very close to all three of her children and enjoyed being a part of their daily lives. Heartfelt appreciation is expressed to Eunice Massett and the staff of Hill View Manor and St. Joseph’s Hospital, Corinne Sandstrom of Sun Country Palliative Care and Dr. Andre Grobler for their professional and compassionate care of Sallie and her family. A memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2013 from Trinity Lutheran Church, Estevan, with the Very Reverend Mike Sinclair officiating. If friends so desire, donations may be given to St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation in Sallie’s memory. Funeral arrangements in care of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

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May 14, 1950 - December 29, 2012 It is with much sadness in our hearts that we, the family of Janice Mae Boire of Estevan, Sask., announce her sudden passing in Mesa, Arizona on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the age of 62 years. Janice was predeceased by her parents, Fred and Mary Kresowaty; father-in-law, George Boire; brother-in-law, Norman Boire and sister-inlaw, Merriell Boire. She is survived by her loving family: husband, Melvin Boire of Estevan; daughters, Melissa (Chris) Kehler of Wymark, Sask., Adrienne (Joe) Luong of St. Albert, Alta. and Sara (Jesse) Krupka of Estevan; grandchildren, Aidan, Megan, Alexander, Joshua, Andrew, James, Savannah and Aaliyah; mother-in-law, Hilda Boire of Estevan; brothers, Gerry Kresowaty (Anne McKeough) of Calgary, Alta. and Bill (Daina Zilans) of Bright Sand, Sask.; sister Betty (Don) Moleski of Saskatoon, Sask.; brothers-in-law, Keith Boire, Ian Boire and Linus (Danalee) Boire; sisters-in-law, Linda (Murray) Braun, Janice (Gerald) Henriksen and Colette (Dominick) Zimmerman, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Prayer Service was held on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday, January 7, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Estevan, by Rev. Peter Nijssen. Cremation followed and interment will take place at a later date. Those so wishing to make donations in Janice’s memory may do so directly to Epilepsy Saskatoon, #203, 320 - 21st Street West, Saskatoon, Sask., S7M 4E6 or online at www.epilepsysask. com Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Thank You We would like to extend a special thank you to Fr. Peter Nijssen for celebrating the funeral mass, Doug Third for officiating the prayer service, the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus for acting as pallbearers, and the CWL for taking part in Janice’s celebration as well as serving the luncheon. Thank you to Dustin Hall, Shirley Petterson, Boyd Pedersen, Allan Styre and Jeff Sully. Many thanks to our “Good Life� family in Mesa, Ariz., for their support, and all those who showed their kindness and support through words, flowers, mass requests and donations.

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Do you remember? TEN YEARS AGO: History was made at the RM of Estevan office the morning of Jan. 14 when the new reeve took the oath of office. Marie Dukart became the first woman in the history of the RM to hold the position of reeve. She had defeated former reeve Alf Mattei in the Nov. 6 election. Based on recommendations from the public works committee, city council adopted a snow removal policy at their Jan. 13 meeting. The move came on the heels of the City staff and members of council receiving strong criticism from the public over the way the snow clearing on Estevan’s streets had been handled following the dumping of about 40 centimetres of snow on the city just before Christmas. In an effort to make more people aware of wildlife and conservation, the Estevan Wildlife Federation presented a manual titled Wonders of Wildlife to each one of the schools in the public and separate school systems in the city. The message he left for his now former players was short and to the point. “Goodbye, good luck, God

bless.� And with that, Kelly Lovering’s tenure with the Estevan Bruins was over. Lovering resigned as head coach and general manager of the team on Jan. 9, just a little over a year after he took the job. Frustrated by the Bruins underachieving ways and an inability to motivate the struggling team, Lovering made the decision that he was no longer what the Bruins needed and stepped down. Five members of the Estevan Bruins were selected to the SJHL Sherwood Conference team that would take on an all-star squad comprised of players from the Sherwood Division in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. Lonny Forrester, Justin Kot, Derek Smith, Joel Pullman and Cam Breitkreuz would be representing Estevan at the second annual showdown between the two leagues Feb. 2 in The Pas, Man. Players from the SJHL Dodge Conference would also be meeting a team from the MJHL’s Addison Division on Feb. 1 in Flin Flon. TWENTY YEARS AGO: Estevan had all but guaranteed itself of receiving an $11.6-million herbi-

cide manufacturing facility. City council and representatives of the economic development board held closeddoor meetings on Jan. 18 with Michael Lau, president of Agri-Valu Technologies Corp. of Winnipeg, and when the sessions wrapped up, an agreement had been reached. Although no formal announcement was made, Mayor John Empey said that providing all the requirements of Saskatchewan Environment and Public Safety as well as the Saskatchewan Growth Fund were met, he was confident the company would be coming to Estevan to establish a manufacturing plant that would provide 160 full-time jobs when completed. There was no shortage of candidates who would be running in a byelection on Feb. 3 to fill a vacancy on Bienfait town council as Brian Curtis, Paul Carroll, Bill Baker and Lorne Wagner all filed papers before the nomination deadline. The vacancy had been created when David Dukart resigned as a councillor in November last year. Change was one way of describing what was transpiring at the Estevan

Gospel Chapel. Not only did the church have a new pastor, but it was going from being an independent church to an Associated Gospel Church. A special service was scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 24 to mark the two events with John Ginter, western regional superintendent for the Associated Gospel Church and Bob Russell, doctrine and credential committee chairman attending to welcome the church and also to welcome Pastor Aaron Wolfe to Estevan. Pastor Wolfe, his wife Virginia and son David arrived from Toronto to succeed Pastor Walter Streight who had retired last summer. THIRTY YEARS AGO: It was announced that due to declining enrolment at the Estevan Comprehensive School, seven courses would be cut from the curriculum and that the teaching staff would be reduced by four commencing with the 1983-84 school year. The courses being dropped were art, home economics, bachelor survival, consumer education, shorthand, work training and machine shop. Failure to produce a winning hockey club cost Estevan Bruins coach Rod Fagerheim and general manager Ernie Wells their jobs. Replacing Wells and

Fagerheim was Larry Hornung, a former member of the St. Louis Blues and Winnipeg Jets. The Estevan Farmers’ Market experienced an excellent year of sales in 1982. At a meeting of the co-operative on Jan. 11, it was announced that sales in 1982 came to about $65,800 - double the amount realized in 1980, and up from $57,000 in 1981.

The Pete Shykitka foursome from Estevan captured the provincial Elks Corby Cup curling championship held in Yorkton Jan. 13-16, earning the right to represent Saskatchewan at the Canadian championship in Yellowknife, N.W. T. in March. The rink consisted of Shykitka as skip, along with third Jack Messham, second Myron Yuzdepski and lead Ray Frehlick.

60 and Over Club notes Dave told his wife that he would take her out to dine “royally.� Later she reported, “Yeah, we started out at Burger King and ended up at Dairy Queen!� There is not much news this week, but things at the club are getting back to normal. There was another great turnout for cribbage on Thursday, Jan. 10 as there were enough people for eight tables. The winners were as follows: Colin Renwick and Ed Schell, fi rst; Art Friesen and Bert Parent, second; and Louis Bourgeois and our new member, Al Leptick, who took third.

Bridge was played on Wednesday, Jan. 9 with Helen Marriott taking first place, second went to Pat Parent, and coming third was Al Fellner. The “square dancers� are also back at the clubroom. How about this one? One of the greatest criminal lawyers in the country got an urgent phone call from one of his clients. The caller said, “I’m in prison and they’ve shaved my head, transferred me to ‘death row’ and cut a slit in my trousers. What should I do?� Lawyer: “Don’t sit down.� Have a good day!

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Safety Coordinators (Job #CAAR-694263) Permanent Full-time in Saskatoon/Regina; Temporary Full-time One Year Term in Estevan At SaskPower we are committed to the health and safety of our employees and contractors, as well as members of the public. We are currently recruiting for several safety coordinator positions. Safety professionals from Saskatoon, Regina, and Estevan are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will work as part of a dynamic team within our organization, providing specialized safety services and programming. The safety coordinator will lead in the identiďŹ cation of health and safety hazards evaluate the associated risks and recommend controls to eliminate or mitigate those risks. The employee will demonstrate their safety expertise by leading the continual improvement of SaskPower’s OHSAS 18001 registered Safety Management System and monitor compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. As a safety professional, the ideal candidate will have a certiďŹ cate, diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S), several years of safety related experience, as well as maintain or qualify for a safety designation (CRSP or CSP). A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may be considered. The pay range for this position is $67,969 - $85,843/year based on qualiďŹ cations. SaskPower offers a highly competitive compensation and beneďŹ ts package, exceeding 30% of the base salary. In addition, SaskPower offers relocation assistance, professional development, overtime and various other beneďŹ ts. This position falls within the scope of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union (IBEW), Local 2067. The closing date is January 20, 2013.

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