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Regional College presents Bakken study Will now decide whether or not to move forward on housing project Armed with a report on the impact of the Bakken oil formation on Saskatchewan, the head of the Southeast Regional College is working on plans to develop an affordable housing project for Estevan.

Dion McGrath, the president and CEO of the college, was the featured speaker at the Estevan Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon last Wednesday. During his speech at the Saskatchewan Energy Training Institute, McGrath provided an overview of the report and touched on the next steps in their quest to develop a housing project that could provide accommodations for students and others in need of housing.

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Southeast Regional College CEO Dion McGrath was the featured speaker at the Estevan Chamber of Commerce luncheon last Wednesday.

The lack of affordable housing has been a lingering issue in Estevan for five years and the problem has had a detrimental impact on the community in a variety of ways. One particular problem he pointed to was how the lack of housing and high rental prices have made it very difficult for local businesses to find employees and grow their operation.

McGrath said the college has not been immune, as the inability to find affordable accommodations has chased away many potential students. Because of that, he admitted the $14 million institute is underutilized.

To help them build a business case to present to

both the federal and provincial governments as well as the business sector, the college commissioned McNair Business Development to create a report on the Bakken play and the impact it has had on the province. Furthermore, the report shows how an investment by government and the private sector would help improve the situation.

“Here’s one of the key questions that we wanted to know; if we could actually address the housing situation that seems to be a bottleneck to economic growth because jobs can’t get filled, businesses can’t expand, opportunities can’t be captured … what could that mean?

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City council approves borrowing of $7.5 million

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As the City of Estevan works towards using better financial practices, council has passed a bylaw that cleared the way to borrow $7.5 million.

The bylaw, which was passed at the Jan. 6 regular meeting of council, authorized the borrowing of money to cover overdraft amounts relating to the past construction costs of various capital projects in the city, according to information released at the meeting.

City treasurer Jeff Ward elaborated on the bylaw, noting that some of their projects went over budget, which forced them to go into their overdraft.

“Technically every year any overdraft should be termed out so you have a separate payment schedule on it,” Ward said. “Our overdraft was $9 million and that is not a very good way to operate, so we termed that out and we are back to even. Now, we can use that $9 million to dip up and down and at the end of the year. We should be positive based on our budget. That is something that wasn’t being done (in the past), the overdraft wasn’t being termed out.”

Ward added the City recently received approval from the provincial government as well as their bank to increase their overall debt ceiling to $55 million. He noted that increase allows

them to keep their overdraft available to them, which helps the City deal with the fluctuations in cash flow they face throughout the year.

“You have a whole bunch in July when the tax notices go out, some in January and some in December based on tax notices. Even though we won’t need to get to that $55 million we have the overdraft to go up there and come back and down.

“We are not borrowing to be right at $55 million to spend it on something, we just need that buffer; we can’t be riding the debt limit,” said Ward who added the City’s current debt is around the $40 million mark.

In the bylaw it was also noted the source of repayment will be the general revenue fund and utility fund.

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“The answer is yes. If we can address some of the unfilled jobs in the region, primarily due (to the fact) there is a lack of housing for anyone to live, we could produce more growth that would benefit more people.”

According to figures from the report, in 2012 the Bakken play accounted for $4.6 billion in gross domestic product, which was almost 6.5 per cent of the provincial GDP. It also generated $764 million in revenue for the province, 8,600 jobs and $525 million in paycheques.

“Since 2008 … over $4 billion in provincial revenues has been generated out of the Bakken activity,” McGrath said.

“It’s astronomical.”

That remarkable level of activity has affected Estevan in a number of ways, most obviously on the housing front.

Using data from a separate report the college commissioned on housing, McGrath said it’s clear that the start of activity in the Bakken play has directly impacted the local housing market.

For example, since 2008, when the Bakken boom began, the average monthly rent in Estevan has increased by almost $400. As well, the vacancy rate has consistently hovered around zero per cent.

On top of creating all manner of headaches for those looking for housing, McGrath said the low vacancy rate has negatively

Due to a lack of affordable housing in Estevan, the Saskatchewan Energy Training Institute has not been used to its full potential. The Southeast Regional College and other local groups are looking into a housing project that would provide lodging for students, employees for local businesses and others in need of affordable housing. impacted the college’s Estevan campus. He noted that in 2008 the number of full-time students in Estevan was over 150.

As the vacancy rate has plummeted, so too have the number of students as they currently have 60.

“I found it quite interesting that our fulltime student population is almost a mirror of the vacancy rate in Estevan,” he said.

McGrath added if they are able to get the housing situation straightened out, the college would have a terrific opportunity to offer

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programming that would be more in line with the labour market needs in Estevan.

“But we are going to have a tough time doing anything new if (the students) are not already living here, don’t have a place to live here, someone to live with, some couch to lay on, a tent which they can pitch outside, which has happened in the past two years, a trailer to pull up onto our lot, which has happened for the past two years, or they can drive from wherever they have to live,” he said.

“We are going to have a tough time as an organization maximizing and optimizing this beautiful piece of infrastructure that the federal and provincial governments provided.”

Although the college is clearly his focus, McGrath said they are taking a big picture approach to the matter, noting that business and industry are also feeling the sting.

“Business and industry are having a tough time filling the 1,000-plus jobs that are advertised at any one time in this part of the country,” he said. “Why

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are they having such a hard time? Because they can’t attract anyone who is not already living here because they can’t find a place to live. Many of them have stated that.

“So there is an opportunity to tackle the housing problem; to enable business and industry to attract some skilled, trained employees because there will be an affordable place to live.”

With their mutual concerns, McGrath said there is an opportunity for the college, community and private sector to get together and create some affordable housing rental units.

Up until now, the college has taken the lead, performing the due diligence and speaking with government officials and the private sector. They are now at the point where they must determine whether or not the information in the Phase One report provides them with the necessary evidence to continue their work.

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“I want to underline, I think there is a growth opportunity for multiple stakeholders, first and foremost, the private sector. With 1,000-plus jobs advertised and unfilled, there has got to be a productivity increase and a growth increase for the private sector if those jobs get filled,” McGrath said.

“I believe, if we do this right, if we do the due diligence, if the numbers add up, I will be able to present in the coming weeks and months, an investment opportunity for those who want to invest to get access to affordable rental housing. That is the goal.”

McGrath said if the college and others involved decide to move forward they will work with their consultants and develop a business plan to present to industry. That would likely be followed by a capital campaign to gauge the amount of interest.

“I was just provided a copy of the Phase One results. I haven’t reviewed them yet so I need to review them over the next few days, and we will internally determine for the college whether or not there is sufficient evidence contained (in the report) and whether or not it warrants the investment into Phase Two.”

Correction

There was an error in the Babies of 2013 feature that appeared in the Jan. 8 edition of The Mercury.

Elaina Grace Sliva was incorrectly identified as the son of Kevin and Sarah Sliva.

The caption should have read, the daughter of Kevin and Sarah Sliva.

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“It’s not your quiet little library any more. There is a lot of interaction events, and we are always asking what we can add.”

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By Norm Park Of the Mercury The head librarian at the Estevan Public Library believes that as long as she and her team keep adhering to the three Cs, the programs can keep moving along famously.

It’s about connection, communication and community as far as Kate-Lee Donohoe is concerned, and she has full agreement from library board member and Estevan’s official representative to the Southeast Regional Library, Carol Cundall.

In some respects, Saskatchewan’s public libraries are like our well-known medicare system. You receive the services free of charge thanks to a per capita assessment based on Canada Census figures. In Estevan’s case, it’s $31.45 per head to meet the regional library’s overall funding needs to meet wages, infrastructure expenses, maintenance and capital costs. The local library also offers a passel of local operations such as workshops, educational seminars and public functions within a $33,500 local library budget.

So how much bang does the public get for their buck?

Well, this is where the three C concept comes into play.

“It’s free for the general public. It’s a warm place for people to come to for nonjudgmental access. It’s a safe and very social environment,” said Cundall.

“We value our children and adult programs, and the co-ordinators we have available to deliver them,” said Donohoe, who is now in her fifth year as the local library leader.

“When people come to us, they’ll tell us what they want, and we can partner them with others who can help them, if we can’t do it ourselves. Anyone and everyone can use the library.”

The library personnel recently completed a modest needs assessment survey among traditional library users, reaching out for some input as to what they felt were the community needs.

Only one of the questions on the survey involved the library.

“We wanted to press the hot-button issues,” said Donohoe, and while some of the responses were predictable, others weren’t. The predictable major concern was the lack of affordable (attainable) housing.

The library can’t do much about that. Or could they?

“Well, we could provide a community bulletin board to help people connect to housing opportunities,” said Donohoe. After all, the library can be considered the community’s communication nerve centre, the melting pot for local ideas, including housing outreach. Why not?

“The local library programs are adaptive,” said Cundall.

“Who do we target? Well, we target everyone,” added Donohoe, answering her own question.

The library can’t possibly be all things for all the people, but it surely can try.

So while some in the community might question a $31.45 per head assessment for library services, what is provided in return is fully transparent and widely-based services that go well beyond book borrowings.

What little bit of revenue they are allowed to generate through the rental of conference rooms goes straight to the City of Estevan. The library also provides all the Internet server connections for the entire leisure centre complex.

Carol Cundall (left) and Kate-Lee Donohoe The library wouldn’t mind lending e-reading devices for book borrowers who like to download their reading materials, but they have found that almost all these patrons have their own and don’t want or need one from the library. The downloaded books are theirs to read for 14 days. After 14 days, the “borrowed” e-book is scrubbed from the user’s system, but it can be re-borrowed or extended.

“And that is everywhere in the province, any book, any magazine, and the 30,000 newspapers in 70 countries that we have access to,” said Donohoe. Just visit sasklibraries.ca There are hundreds and thousands of library users who still prefer to borrow hard copy books, take them home, read and return. They have a growing pool of inventory to choose from, too. But with the e-reading public, it’s a lot more than signing out a library book on a card. It includes e-books all around the province. Hard copy books can also be borrowed from any provincial branch library and returned later to a home base library.

“We still average about 5,000 patron visits per month,” said Donohoe. That means your grandmother’s quiet little library has morphed into a buzzing, busy, action centre with kids, educators, moms, dads and grandparents all doing the interactive things at any given time.

“We get quite a few of our transient population here. They can check the Internet, the job postings, get to know the community in a relaxed environment and get a feel for things without judgment or anyone bothering them. We find that they know (inherently) that the library can be one of the first places they can go (to get information comfortably),” she said.

Cundall said they have learned that while there is a growing community of e-readers, many young readers and their parents still prefer hard copy books.

“It’s tactile, they like to hold copies. In some rural areas, it’s more difficult for ereading. Holding a book in their hands helps children learn motor skills, touch, point, view pictures at their own pace and learn.”

“Then we have seniors and large print books, large print e-readers,” said Donohoe.

“It’s knowing what our patrons want. The actual signing out of books is down, but ebook access is up, and we definitely have a lot more programming.”

“I guess it’s a willingness to get out there. No stereotypes,” added Cundall.

“It’s not your quiet little library any more. There is a lot of interaction events,

and we are always asking what we can add and making sure the public knows where they can gather and what they can get from us,” said the librarian.

Donohoe, who is currently completing a master’s degree, is developing her thesis presentation on further involvement of teenagers in the library world. She said in the past teens haven’t been big users of libraries, but that is now changing, even to the extent that they are beginning to be able to claim their own traditional spots in the library.

“So we work at making libraries more teen friendly by engaging them and giving them their time and space,” Donohoe said.

“The library board is on board with that. We often talk about making the library even more welcoming than it already is,” said Cundall.

“We can ask teens, we can get them involved in some participatory research,” Donohoe said.

As far as finding them space, Donohoe said there probably isn’t a library in this world that wouldn’t like more space, but for now, the local library is still pretty happy with the bright and accessible space allocated to them with nine computer stations as well as thousands of books, social centres and two conference rooms, administrative and employee spaces. There are 47 libraries in the Southeast Regional Library system,

with just two city facilities. All the rest are in towns, villages and RMs. Cundall said she has learned over the last year as the regional representative, that the library patrons are adapting to change quite efficiently.

Donohoe said the new era of e-reading means staffers don’t have to spend a lot of time cataloging magazines for instance, so the nine employees in Estevan (four fulltime, three part-timers and two students) can turn their attention to more communityminded tasks.

“That $31.45 per person might seem to be significant for some, but for all the days the library is open and accessible and accountable and working at providing what they want, and finding out what they want, it’s pretty cost effective,” said Donohoe.

“We provide all kinds of additional services most people don’t even think about.

Like access for teaching English or other languages, proctoring exams for SIAST or other educational institutions. We do a lot of that … no charge. Craft classes for all ages … no charge, author readings and presentations, information gathering, downloading.

We’re user friendly. Our research shows that the under-30 patrons are using us more and more, so we keep evolving,” said Donohoe.

“We’ve seen a big growth in demand for graphic novels, so we provide them as efficiently and quickly as we can. Just another example.”

By the way, these two library lovers like to read … a lot.

What do they like to read when they find time? What book have they appreciated the most over the years?

Well, Cundall said she has picked up her copy of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee to read several times over the years. It’s her classic “go to” book when she feels the need to be comforted. She also enjoys book club opportunities and exchanges book ideas with her now grown children who also have a love of literature.

For the head librarian, when she isn’t busy writing a thesis, she loves to escape into the comedy world provided by author Jana Evanowitch.

“Whenever I want a laugh, I go to one of her books, and they never fail me,” she said.

Public library notes

Some essential statistics about the Estevan Public Library and the Southeast Regional Library system: • Adult programs and services offered in 2013 – 512 (Attendance 5,409) • Children’s programs and services in 2013 – 249 (Attendance 2,547) • Total spent on public library materials in 2013 - $79,500 (approx.) That breaks down to $50,000 on books, $19,000 for DVDs and $10,500 for spoken word (books on CD).

Southeast Regional Library’s Library2go: The regional system is one of 10 in the province participating in the provincial downloadable audiobook and e-book collection.

There are 49,468 titles (e-books and audio) in this collection with 3,965 of them having been purchased by the Southeast Regional Library between 2009 and 2013.

Download summary: • Audiobooks – 972 in 2010; 1,709 in 2011; 2,778 in 2012 and 5,765 in 2013.

• E-books – 1,380 in 2010; 9,223 in 2011; 22,817 in 2012; and 37,569 in 2013.

• New patrons – 376 in 2010; 744 in 2011; 980 in 2012; and 876 in 2013.

Midway through 2013 the regional system began e-magazine service with 87 titles being available. From August through to December these magazines had a circulation of 1,370.

The regional library service budget: 2013 • Municipal Grants: $1.526 M • Provincial Grants: $.944M 2014 • Municipal Grants: $1.577M • Provincial Grant: $.944M

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Southeast Newcomers changes service provider in new year They say there are three things that matter in property: location, location, location.

Well, the Southeast Newcomers Services (SENS) saw some changes as the calendar flipped from 2013 to 2014, and perhaps the most important of all was the move out of office space at the Estevan Comprehensive School and into a new, more central location at 1108 Sixth Street.

SENS changed service providers in the new year, as the contract with the Southeast Regional College expired. The service that deals with not only immigrants coming to the Estevan area but also Canadians who are coming here to work, is now operating within the Southeast Advocates for Employment.

Becky Wock, SENS settlement adviser, said while there is a location change and new staff, the services will remain largely the same and the 170 new clients they saw in 2013 can continue to receive the same resources they have come to expect.

“There haven’t really

been any changes as far as our centre, what we do and the logistics of how we get it done,” said Wock.

“I think being connected with another community non-profit organization that has a different focus than the college is a new partner for us, and it just provides more connections and more opportunities to work with other organizations in the community.”

Many of the SENS clients don’t drive or do not have vehicles, so the previous location in the northeast part of the city was a bit of an inconvenience for those clients.

“Our physical move is an important change because we’re now centrally located.

That’s going to have a big impact on newcomers and people using our centre,” said Wock.

“It makes us a little more integrated with the rest of the community at large, rather than being seen as an outsider. I think for a newcomer, whether that’s a foreign worker or someone who is coming from another

“It makes us a little more integrated with the rest of the community at large, rather than being seen as an outsider. I think for a newcomer, whether that’s a foreign worker or someone who is coming from another province, to physically go into a space that is within the core area of the city, it’s one step closer to integration and helping someone settling in our community.”

— Becky Wock

province, to physically go into a space that is within the core area of the city, it’s one step closer to integration and helping someone settling in our community.”

Wock noted there is no funding change as part of the provider switch, with the organization receiving its resources from the Ministry of Economy.

The new location will see some change to its hours of operation, as the group will experiment with staying open until 9 p.m. on Thursday evenings.

“We’re also trying to broaden our range of clients from just foreign workers and immigrants to Canadians who are here in the community working from other

provinces and aboriginal people who are moving in from other communities,” added Wock.

While not all but many of the immigrants using the service require language training, SENS is also there to connect newcomers to other agencies and recreational groups in the city.

“People have such a

wide variety of needs. Not every immigrant needs English classes. Community groups, sport and recreation for kids or themselves is a need,” said Wock.

SENS plans to host a grand opening in February to introduce the new space to the entire community, but dates have yet to be set for the event.

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Early detection means delaying or even preventing serious secondary complications such as heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, blindness and limb amputations.”

The Canadian Diabetes Association thanked the Lions Clubs of Saskatchewan for helping them in the fight against diabetes in this province.

“Saskatchewan currently faces the highest combined prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes in the Prairies,” said Warren Wagner, regional director for the Canadian Diabetes Association. “Without taking immediate action, that number will continue to grow.”

Health Minister Dustin Duncan added that collaboration across sectors is important in diabetes prevention, care and management.

“Together, we can reduce the risk of diabetes, and continue helping people living with the disease to have a better quality of life,” Duncan said.

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Development powers forward in northern Dominion Heights project One of Estevan’s newest communities, Dominion Heights, has been quickly taking shape, and the project will continue moving forward in the coming year.

Leading the project in the city’s north quadrant is Trimount Developments. Phase 3A was completed last year, consisting of 37 single-family lots. In 2014, the company will focus on Phase 3B. Mike Reinheller, Trimount’s vice-president of operations, noted the next phase will see the completion of 16 duplex units, and the first four buildings (eight units) are already under construction. Reinheller said with 50 per cent under construction, 50 per cent of the duplex units are already sold.

“We intend to have all 16 done, sold and completed by the end of 2014,” he said.

More prominently, Trimount is also constructing two condominiums in the area, dubbed North Point Phase 1 and 2.

“Both structures are identical to what we built at Petterson Point, so they’re both 39 units, underground parking and a mix of one and two-bedroom condos,” said Reinheller.

North Point Phase 1 is about 25 per cent sold. Reinheller said the construction crews are beginning framing with the developer eyeing a July completion date.

“We are going to finish it out,” he said. “Regardless of sales, we’ve started construction on that one, and we will finish it out. Phase 2 is dependent on the sales of Phase 1.”

As far as land is concerned in the Dominion Heights subdivision, Trimount is in the final stages of acquiring all the necessary property with the city.

“Everything that we’re currently working on is closed upon, and we have the option to purchase another 64 acres of raw land. Right now we have submitted to the City a planned subdivision that is in council’s hands and just getting approved,” said Reinheller. “When that’s approved, we will make the decision. Everything is based on market, but plans are in motion to close on Phase 4, which will provide another 20 single-family lots, eight duplex lots and two multi-family sites.”

He said they hope to have the proposal approved and

Work is continuing on Dominion Heights, the subdivision in the north edge of the city developed by Trimount Developments. The developer is entering Phase 3B, which will see the construction of duplexes and a 39-unit condominium. work signed by the end of the first quarter.

Reinheller noted Trimount is working closely with the development’s exclusive realtor Century 21 to complete market analysis for the subdivision’s future prospects.

“We’ve traced back the last five or so years and looked at the sales trends over the years. Typically, the first part of each year around February to summertime, are usually the hottest selling months in Estevan,” said Reinheller. “I think oil has to do with that. All the big oil companies are firing, all the guys are coming and it just drives the whole economy.

“We’re looking forward to a strong spring and summer. The big push for us this year is North Point and our duplexes.”

Intersection safety focus in January SGI and its law enforcement partners are moving to a month-long traffic safety focus for 2014, replacing the two-day traffic safety blitzes of 2013.

“The month-long focus in 2014 will help keep traffic safety top of mind for Saskatchewan motorists,” said Andrew Cartmell, president and CEO of SGI. “This year, resolve to drive more safely, not just for your own safety but for the wellbeing of everyone on the road.”

With 40 per cent of all crashes in Saskatchewan taking place at intersections, the province-wide traffic safety focus for the month of January is intersection safety. Violations such as failing to yield to pedestrians or oncoming traffic, disobeying traffic lights or stop signs, and jaywalking are all on the radar.

“Many collisions in intersections are either right-angle impact or the result of a driver making a left turn and being struck by oncoming traffic,” said Chief Troy Hagen President

of the Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police.

“Both of these scenarios have enormous potential for serious injury or loss of life, making intersection safety a priority.”

In 2012, there were close to 12,000 collisions at intersections across the province, resulting in 33 deaths and more than 4,000 injuries.

During the winter months, remember to slow down as you approach an intersection, even if you have the right of way, in case other vehicles aren’t able to stop. Don’t follow too closely and give yourself extra time to stop so you have some wiggle room when driving conditions are slippery.

The month-long focus in December was impaired driving. Police across the province issued a total of 436 tickets related to alcohol or drug use while driving, including: • 215 charges for impaired driving; • 88 charges for having a blood alcohol content

over .08; • 18 30-day licence suspensions; • 115 24-hour licence suspensions.

In consultation with its

law enforcemet partners, SGI has developed a calendar outlining the traffic safety focus for each month in 2014, available online at www.sgi.sk.ca

Since Trimount entered the Estevan market, the developer has earned a reputation for getting things done. Reinheller attributes their success to the strong market, as well as finding a good base for trades people.

“We do our best to use local trades and suppliers as long as it works with our schedule and price point, but when we need to, we bring our trades in from out of province and some of the bigger centres in Saskatchewan,” he said. “we bring them in and run them through their scope of work, and if we have the next project lined up, they jump on the next project.”

He said they are also trying to operate a little ahead of the sales cycle.

“A key point in Estevan that we’ve seen that’s different than other markets is that you have to build it before people buy it. It’s more of a risky business model, but what we’ve seen at Petterson Point is that until that rooftop’s on and people can see it and touch it and walk through it, the sales might not really take until that point.”

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Call for Tender

ESTEVAN HOUSING AUTHORITY invites local businesses to submit Tenders for service and/or supplies for the year 2014.

Tender packages are available at the Housing Authority Office - 530 - 12th Avenue.

All sealed Tenders are to be returned to this office no later than January 28, 2014 at 12:00 noon.

The following tender packages are available: Plumbing & Heating: General repair and maintenance, hot water heater replacement.

Roofing: General roofing repairs, shingle replacement.

Electrical: General repairs, installation and maintenance.

Appliance Repair: General appliance repair and maintenance.

Appliances: Supply fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, and dishwashers.

Paint Supply: Provide paint and supplies.

Painting Labour: Provide labour to paint apartments and duplexes.

Flooring: Supply and installation of carpets, linoleum and underlay in housing units.

Garbage Removal: Supply garbage containers and scheduled removal of garbage.

Snow Removal: Provide equipment rates for housing sites.

Cleaning: Unit cleaning and carpet shampooing.

Tile Cleaning: Provide equipment and supplies to wax once and strip/wax once at two senior buildings.

We want to thank all our current trades and suppliers for their ongoing dedication and support in maintaining the property of the Estevan Housing Authority. We look forward to doing business with the successful tradespeople and suppliers in 2014.

If you have any questions, please call Diane Thul, Housing Authority Manager at 306-634-6700.

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January 15, 2014

WEDNESDAY

A6 EDITORIAL

Time to take care of the unglamorous debt load It was pleasing to hear the noise coming from our local council chambers that our councillors appear to be prepared to focus some much needed attention toward reducing our city’s debt load.

With a bill that now exceeds $37 million, it was becoming obvious that pure growth wasn’t going to cover the rapidly rising costs of providing civic services.

An original attitude that rising costs would be covered by future improvements in property tax revenues, development fees and sundry other rising fees, had to be re-thought as the debt load just kept rising with no end in sight.

With a little stabilization now entering the mix, and with our 13,000 residents receiving most of the services they have been demanding, it’s time for our council and administration to get down to the not-so-popular task of paying for what we already have while not promising a whole lot in the immediate future.

Paying down debt while not sliding into a deficit position with this year’s budget doesn’t sound exciting, but we believe that this current council has gathered enough goodwill within the community to enable them to tackle the tough love stuff now.

It’s a case of either doing it now, facing the financial music and paying the piper, or doing what the federal and provincial governments are doing, and kicking the debt can further down the road for the next generation of politicians to worry about.

The demand to accommodate boom-like growth for the past six years took precedence at City Hall, and we can’t place the blame at anyone’s feet for that. In fact, growth was what we wanted, and we got it. But growth costs money and rapid growth costs even more, we discovered.

There is no need to retract or reduce current programs or budgets, but local organizations and agencies will have to be made aware of the fact that they can no longer expect a natural two to five per cent increase in their annual funding support packages from the City. They’ll have to learn to not only bite their tongues, but also bite the bullet for a year or two. Additional funding will have to be found somewhere other than City Hall. That $37 million needs to be trimmed quickly or else taxpayers will be seeing the bulk of their contributions just being directed toward servicing the loans and not going toward the repair of potholes or purchases of new fire trucks and police cruisers or pest control and clean water.

We don’t want or need to be placed in a financial hole once the economic boom and boomlets settle into a more comfortable steady and manageable growth pattern. That will certainly be the case if we don’t take advantage of the boom’s monetary benefits, to pay down the debt that was accrued to accommodate this growth.

The new money, along with the traditional cash flow is now rolling into City coffers. It needs to be used prudently.

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

Liberal L spelled loss for NDP

There are many of you who may have a hard time remembering Saskatchewan Liberals, let alone what was once known in this province as the “Liberal L." Before successive failed provincial Liberal leaders that have included Ryan Bater, David Karwacki, Jim Melenchuk, Lynda Haverstock, Ralph Goodale, Ted Malone and Davey Steuart, there was a successful Liberal government.

It was elected 50 years ago under leader Ross Thatcher in the aftermath of the great Medicare fight and would serve two terms before losing power in 1971.

But even before that election 50 years ago that ended the 20-year run of the Tommy Douglas/Woodrow Lloyd administration, there was what was affectionately known as the “Liberal L.” It was the rural seats along the Alberta and U.S. borders dominated by Liberal candidates even at SERVING CANADA’S SUNSHINE CAPITAL

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I wanted to be like Dwight, Laurie, Beans and Bob When I was a lot younger, I was quite impressionable. I think most kids go through this stage as they sort out just who they are and what they want to be. In early teenaged years, you don’t know what you want, so you’re willing to try anything just to be noticed.

I know I was easily influenced, not by my traditional long-standing friends but rather by a cadre of newcomers to our school, bearing different demeanors that I would find fascinating for awhile.

For instance, there was Dwight. He came equipped with a different haircut, a bad-boy pout and a cool Chevy. He even carried his school binder with a certain aplomb.

I watched from afar as Dwight attracted the girls with his pouty approach to life and supposed disdain for authority figures. Hell, he knew how to dangle a cigarette from the bottom lip, even in winter! I wanted to be like Dwight, except for the cigarette thing. If I needed to be a sullen Johnny Rebel in order to get the girls, then I’d be Johnny Rebel. As it turned out, Dwight wasn’t a rebel or a pouty brat or even a misunderstood James Dean understudy. He was just a regular guy with a bit of swagger and a nice car. And he didn’t end up with all the girls. Just some.

Then along came Laurie from Moose Jaw. He was a very

Norm Park All Things Considered good football player, and he was big and calm. Just like I wasn’t.

I got to know Laurie even better than Dwight. He was modest and had no pretension, so maybe I could become modest and not too full of the B.S. Didn’t work.

Then Mike arrived from Winnipeg. He was a grade lower, but he had a bon vivant spirit, a cute sister and an uncanny skill on the basketball court. That was a wonderful realization for us because it was our first year in the new school. We never had a gymnasium in the previous school. In fact, we were just getting used to our first ever physical education teacher. None of us had ever played basketball, so Mike was a godsend for our rotten team, whose only other positive element was the fact we had a 6’ 11” guy to play centre.

Mike whipped around us in practice, flung behind-the-back passes, which we would always fumble, or dribble between his legs or skid behind coverage to post-up without us even knowing we were posting up or screening.

We were his pylons and he was our sports car running through the obstacle course. Beans was full throttle crazy and a functioning

a time when the CCF-NDP was still very successful in rural Saskatchewan.

Of course, much has changed in the past 50 years … although maybe not everything. That Thatcher Liberal government is long gone and so are the Liberals, first, supplanted by Progressive Conservatives and now merged into the Saskatchewan Party.

But back then, long before the second and even first federal Liberal leader named Trudeau, Liberals in Saskatchewan represented a very different brand of politics. It was a more right-wing brand inherited from its roots of Premiers Jimmy Gardiner and Walter Scott that so dominated the first 40 years of Saskatchewan politics.

These Liberals were perfectly comfortable in the oilranching-farming country along both borders. Even today, it is still the area of the province considered as the most right wing and anti-NDP. So what does this history lesson have to do with today's politics, you may ask? Well, it actually has a lot to do with where we are at today.

It may be 50 years since that last Liberal government was first elected, but it’s also 50 years since the end of the Tommy Douglas era. In other words, the age of the CCF-NDP being the natural governing party of Saskatchewan is long over and has been over for some time.

Admittedly, we have had NDP governments in 27 of the last 50 years, largely due to the fall-out from the incompetence and corruption of the Grant Devine Progressive Conservatives and fact that the PCs and Liberals tended

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comedian. I wanted to be like Beans. Couldn’t pull it off and wasn’t even close in hoops. I generally fouled out early.

Then there was Robert, a First Nations addition to our academic circle. Bob could draw.

When it came to artistic adventures, he knew everything. Or, at least, I figured he did. I recall a sketching class we had and when we finished our 40 minute stick-man ordeal, we all gasped in wonderment when we saw his finished product.

“Aw, for crumb’s sake, you can even draw hands. Nobody can draw hands,” said George.

But there they were, two perfectly pencil-sculpted hands and other body parts, of course, crafted by the first real artist to ever grace our classroom. Bob was only with us for a year, but for that year, I yearned to be like him, but I never got beyond reading some books on art and deciding that being a tortured Saskatchewan Van Gogh wasn’t an option. I also liked having two ears.

Ultimately, I managed to gain a little maturity and decided to follow my own script, craft my own destiny and just be what I figured I should be, a ne’r-do-well reporter who is no longer easily influenced, unless, of course, you have some get rich quick scheme in Nigeria. I’m all over that!

to split the right-of-centre vote prior to the arrival of the Saskatchewan Party.

But you look at Saskatchewan governance since the turn of the millennium and forward to the high likelihood of Premier Brad Wall’s government winning the next election, and the tide has certainly shifted away from the NDP. As of the last election when the NDP struggled to win nine seats (none of which were in rural Saskatchewan), it no longer is much of a force in urban Saskatchewan today, either.

And if you have ever wondered when the tide really started to turn, look no further than that Thatcher election 50 years ago and the old Liberal L. While the NDP certainly held strong under Allan Blakeney in the 1970s and the Roy Romanow/Lorne Calvert government of the 1990s, the area of resistance was always in that Liberal L. It was in places like Weyburn in the 1970s where the resistance to NDP philosophy and policies took the form of the establishment of the Weyburn Inland Terminal, the first of its kind that was owned and operated by farmer shareholders.

It was also in communities along both borders where the Romanow government’s closure of rural hospitals was most bitterly opposed. And it was in this area where we often saw the greatest opposition to the education taxes on farmland.

While that opposition to the NDP approach has now spread throughout rural Saskatchewan and even into the cities, it is important to note where it all started.

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Letters to the Editor

The truth about Time to express gratitude for small business Tory tax tales The Editor: There are several things wrong with the Harper government’s never-ending claims that they are brilliant tax cutters.

To start with, it’s untrue.

Their first fiscal decision after taking office in 2006 was to increase personal income taxes. Later that fall, they imposed a toxic new Conservative tax on Income Trusts, which obliterated $25-billion from the savings accounts of two million ordinary Canadians. More recently, Mr. Harper has increased the overall federal tax burden in each of his last four budgets – taxing everything from hospital parking fees and cosmetic wigs for cancer patients to local credit unions and job creation.

Conservative claims about lower taxes for families need a scrupulous reality check. For example, MP Ed Komarnicki says that “an average family of four is able to keep over $3,200 that otherwise would go to taxes.”[1] But it all depends on what type of “family” you’re talking about.

You can construct an illustration which would fit the Conservative model — with two parents, two chil-

dren, a six-figure income and consumer spending of more than $50,000 every year (including over a thousand dollars for art lessons).

But for most families — in fact, for 70 per cent of Canadian families — this is simply not their reality.

The vast majority of middle-class Canadians haven’t seen a significant improvement in their real incomes for the better part of 30 years. But their living costs have gone up and debt-loads have ballooned.

For every dollar of disposable income, Canadians are carrying $1.64 in household debt.

Many are concerned about affording post-secondary education for their kids, or having no pension plan at their place of employment, or finding decent childcare or long-term care for their parents. Nearly

three-quarters of Canadians worry that their children will not do as well as they have done.

And then there’s Mr. Harper’s new federal debt burden to take into account.

He has run six consecutive deficits so far, adding more than $165-billion to Canada’s overall debt-load.

That works out to $5,000 in new Conservative debt for every man, woman and child in this country, or $20,000 for every family of four. Any tax cuts claimed

by Mr. Harper are paid for with borrowed money.

So there is no room to be complacent about the needs of Canada’s middleclass and all those striving so hard just to get there.

Ralph Goodale, MP Wascana Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada

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The Editor: I have a love-hate relationship with the New Year holiday. Going from 11:59 p.m. to midnight at the turn of the year stresses me out because my plans for that moment are usually pretty lame. But I love thinking through plans, goals and resolutions for the New Year.

This year, my brother challenged me to boil down all my many New Year’s intentions into one word. Gratitude is my word. I am challenging myself to be more thoughtful and deliberate about expressing gratitude.

I hope to apply this to all areas of my life, but for this column I will focus on my connection to small business.

I am proud to represent small business for a living and to have many family members who own small to mid-sized companies. But beyond that, I am very grateful to the many small business owners who I regularly interact with for making my life easier, more interesting and more enjoyable.

Here is my plan for expressing that gratitude more concretely.

1. Compliment business owners and their staff out loud: I am often guilty of giving compliments to people in my head - where they don’t do any good in the world. Yesterday I took the time to tell a waitress that she was great at her job. She beamed and maybe it will encourage her to continue her great attitude to the benefit of the business and its customers. Everyone appreciates genuine compliments.

2. Be mindful about how I pay for purchases: Credit cards are convenient but they can be very costly for business

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owners to accept. Fees to process sales range from 1.7 per cent to 3.0 per cent. So called “premium” cards like Visa Infinite and MasterCard World Elite have even higher fees. I will stick to using lower cost cards (The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has a list of regular and high fee cards on its website at cfib.ca).

I will also pay by cash or debit where possible, as these tend to be much lower cost options and continue to give my credit card a rest on Fridays (creditfreefriday.ca).

3. Never use a small business as a show room: Several small business owners have told me about “customers” who come in to look at merchandise and ask questions and then order online to find cheaper prices.

One woman sells wedding dresses and says she will sometimes spend hours with a “customer” to help her find the perfect dress.

Some “customers” bring her back the same dress-purchased elsewhere-so she can do the alterations! I bought a camera last week from a small-business owner who took 45 minutes with me to go through the features. He says “customers” use him as a showroom at least once a day and often tell him exactly what they are doing. Small businesses don’t exist to decorate our communities, and I commit never to do this.

Laura Jones Executive vice-president, Canadian Federation of Independent Business

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“This is truly an important economic milestone”

— Tim McMillan Energy and Resources Minister

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Job creation was strong in 2013 Saskatchewan remained a job hunter’s paradise in 2013.

According to a government press release, the final job numbers for 2013 were show that Saskatchewan created more than 18,000 jobs in 2013, the highest in a one-year period since the survey started in 1976.

“This is truly an important economic milestone – more jobs created in the province than ever before,”

Energy and Resources Minister Tim McMillan said.

“With more than 18,000 people working in Saskatchewan in 2013 than there were in 2012, it shows we have an economy that is both broad based and dynamic.”

In December 2013, Saskatchewan had the lowest unemployment rate in the nation at 3.9 per cent, down from 4.1 per cent in November. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 7.2 per cent in December.

Understanding farm business structures Brenda Stefanson, PAg Regional Farm Business Management Specialist Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, Watrous

The structure of your farm business is important for many reasons. While taxation is often a prime concern for business owners, it should not be the primary reason to consider a particular legal structure.

For example, other important considerations include succession planning goals.

Some business owners may think simple is best; others may consider the flexibility in implementing a succession plan as the top priority in choosing a particular legal structure.

Each kind of legal structure has advantages and disadvantages. As a business grows or business goals change, a particular business structure may become more or less attractive.

The legal structure refers to the legal business entity under which the business

operates. The three most common business structures are sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation.

Joint venture is a less common entity, but is useful in certain circumstances.

The type of structure that a business owner chooses will decide how management decisions are made, who will report the income of the business, who will pay the taxes, and who is legally responsible for the business. The legal structure also influences the control of the business and the method of transferring the business.

The ownership structure of a farm business refers to how the assets are owned. While ownership may appear to be obvious, it is not always the case in a farm business, especially if a second generation is working in the business. It is not uncommon to encounter farm businesses where some assets are owned by the individual and used by a corporation that operates the business. Partnerships

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your business goals now and in the future. Does this structure make it easy to expand or diversify? Does the current structure enable the participation of multiple generations in the business?

Is the current structure helping you plan for retirement or intergenerational transfer?

There are publications, courses and advisors available to help you to gain a full understanding of the pros and cons of the various business structures.

These resources can help you to choose the structure that will enable you to achieve your business and family goals.

Financial assistance may be available through the Farm Business Development Initiative to help you cover the costs of training or working with advisors to develop an understanding of farm business structures. For more information contact the Regional Farm Business Management Specialist or the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-457-2377.

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sometimes own very few assets, while partners retain direct asset ownership. Understanding the ownership of assets is critical for tax planning, financing, succession planning, and exiting or changing the business structure (such as when a business partner wishes to leave the business).

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“Saskatchewan had the lowest unemployment rate in the country for the entire year,” McMillan said.

“Last year was simply an exceptional year, and we are confident that in 2014 we’ll continue to see strong job growth, robust population growth as well as continued investment in our diverse and strong economy.”

Other highlights include: • Compared to December 2012, full-time employment increased by 8,100 and part-time increased by 5,800.

• Youth employment up by 1,200 (1.5 per cent) compared to December 2012 • Compared to December 2012, Regina’s employment was up by 4,500 (3.5 per cent), and Saskatoon’s employment was up by 12,100 (8.0 per cent).

• Off-reserve Aboriginal employment was up by 3,000 (7.5 per cent) compared to December 2012 for 11 consecutive months of year-over-year increases.

Aboriginal youth employment was up by 1,000 (11.9 per cent) to 9,400 for seven consecutive months of yearover-year increases.

• Youth unemployment rate was 6.6 per cent, lowest among the provinces, and well below the national rate of 14.0 per cent.

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Council Briefs

News and notes from the January 6 regular meeting of Estevan city council News and notes from the Jan. 6 regular meeting of Estevan city council.

• • • • • • Mayor Roy Ludwig opened the first council meeting of 2014 with the annual mayor’s address.

Ludwig looked back at what was an active year for the City, as they dealt with a number of issues and the dismissal of city manager Jim Puffalt.

The mayor said the City is encouraged by the ongoing housing developments in Estevan, noting that Trimount Developments is moving into Phase 4 in the Dominion Heights area while Rock Solid Developments is making “positive progress” with their project in the Trojan subdivision that includes 38-single family lots. As well, WestD Construction is moving forward on their modular home park along the city’s southern outskirts.

“Slowly but surely we are getting more and more development in the city,” said Ludwig who added that there is also a handful of much-needed rental units currently under construction.

Among the 2013 highlights Ludwig touched on was the completion of the Wellock Road water reservoir as well as the rehabilitation of the north portion of Highway 47 through Estevan. He added the City also negotiated new

contracts with their CUPE employees as well as with the Estevan Police Association.

• • • • • • Ludwig said the City is getting closer to hiring a new city manager to replace Puffalt. They are also continuing to search for a new police chief to replace Del Block, who will be retiring later this year after a lengthy and distinguished career with the Estevan Police Service.

• • • • • • The members of council selected two new members at large of the Estevan Board of Police Commissioners at the meeting.

Four people — Johannah Audet, who is a former EPS officer, Lynn Chipley, Roberta DeDosier and incumbent member Lyle Yanish — submitted applications for the board. After a secret vote by the six members of council in attendance at the meeting, Yanish and Chipley were named to one-year terms.

• • • • • • Council passed a new policy regarding usage of the City’s skybox in Affinity Place.

According to the report presented, since the new arena opened, the box has not been properly utilized, and the City has faced numerous questions about usage of the box from

Film circuit feature stars Dreyfuss and Sask’s Tatiana Maslany Another feature film, this one including Saskatchewan’s own Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated star Tatiana Maslany along with Oscar nominee Richard Dreyfuss, directed

by Jason Priestley, will be shown at the Orpheum Theatre in a special viewing for the Energy City Film Circuit crowd on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 4 p.m.

The movie, Cas and Dylan, is Priestley’s (Call Me Fitz and Beverly Hills 90120) directing debut and features Dreyfuss (Jaws, Mr. Holland’s Opus) as Dr. Cas Pepper, a curmudgeonly surgeon whose

only companion is his small dog. Faced with unexpected news, Cas makes the abrupt decision to leave his home in Winnipeg and head west to British Columbia — and an uncertain future.

But before departing, Cas meets an aspiring young writer named Dylan (Maslany), who possesses a life-altering secret and wouldn’t mind coming along for the ride.

The unlikely companions hit the road, encountering a series of bizarre twists and turns as they make their way across the Canadian Prairies and

Rocky Mountains. It isn’t long before they realize that, in searching for an escape route, they may have found their place in the world.

The movie has appeal for young and old, and the pairing of the veteran star Dreyfuss with the up and coming Maslany who is gaining significant attention on the international fronts for her acting abilities on both television and the big screen, just adds additional cache to the story.

The Estevan Arts Council launched the Energy City Film Circuit in

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the public. As well, there are many events at Affinity Place where the box is not used at all.

The aim of the new policy is to make the box more accessible to City employees as well as the general public and to make sure that it is used for major events.

• • • • • • Changes to the City’s policy on outside food and beverages at Affinity Place, the Estevan Leisure Centre and Civic Auditorium were also passed at the meeting.

The goals of the changes were to give the City control over what comes into their buildings and allows them to ensure a safe environment for the public, athletes and performers; ensure they are following SLGA regulations and to ensure that safe food handling practices are followed.

Under the policy, no outside food with the exception of single serving snacks are allowed in the facilities. Outside beverages and outside alcohol is also prohibited.

• • • • • • Council gave first reading to a bylaw that would allow three homeowners of Jubilee Place to purchase land directly behind their property.

Now that first reading has been given the City will have a two-week waiting period to allow for any objections to be voiced.

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Police interupt battling brothers Estevan Police Service (EPS) members thought they might have a shoplifter to process on Jan. 8 when they paid a visit to a retail outlet in the Shoppers Mall. A man who had been identified by staff members as a possible shoplifting thief replaced the item(s) in question in the store before leaving, thus nullifying any potential policing action since he had not left the store with the items in his possession.

Police were asked to look into two separate and unrelated complaints of uttering threats, though, and investigations into those incidents remain open.

On Jan. 8, EPS members attended to a local lounge to deal with a disgruntled customer who disappeared prior to their arrival. No further action was required.

Police also made an appearance at the scene of a street fight that was

underway on the night of Jan. 8. The two men were located and police learned that they were brothers and the younger brother, who was more sober than the older brother, had been attempting to help sober up the elder sibling when an argument broke out that escalated into a fight. The elder brother was arrested and charged with being intoxicated in public and was held in custody until he regained sobriety.

Police also visited an apartment complex in the city during the night in response to a noise complaint. The person responsible for the noise

was informed of the city’s noise bylaw, and no further action was required.

On the night of Jan. 10, the EPS K-9 unit was called upon to deal with a vehicle that was stuck in the ditch on the northeast side of the city. The police service dog Harvey was on the scene, and while the occupants of the vehicle were being checked to ensure there were no injuries, it was learned that the vehicle was unregistered and marijuana was detected and located in the vehicle. The occupants of the vehicle were dealt with separately and transported back into the city while the unregistered vehicle was towed to a holding compound.

The next item on the police agenda on Jan. 10 was a hit-and-run complaint coming from the Willow Park Greens mobile home park. An investigation was established into the incident.

Police were next called to a north side lounge where it was reported that a vehicle had arrived in the parking lot, and the female driver had exited and thrown up.

When police investigated the incident they learned that alcohol was not involved and, in fact, the driver was pregnant, and that was the cause of her nausea.

The next two response items for EPS members on Jan. 10 involved 911 calls they received regarding a fight underway at a local residence.

When they arrived, police arrested two men but later released one of them at the scene after they learned that he had been attempting to calm down the other intoxicated subject. That man was arrested and lodged in cells and released into the care of his parents the next day.

The next call received by police involved

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a domestic dispute on the south side of the city.

The caller noted that a woman was hanging onto the exterior of a vehicle as it traveled along a street.

Police learned that no injuries had been inflicted on the woman as a result of her actions and neither she nor the male subject involved in the incident cared to speak to police about the event or provide any co-operation, so the matter, from a policing perspective, was concluded.

On the night of Jan. 11, EPS members checked out two vehicles in a remote area on the east side industrial section of the city. Police found five young people in the vehicles along with some marijuana. One youth took ownership of the controlled substance and was dealt with accordingly.

That same night, EPS members stopped and checked another driver who was travelling on the grid road north of the hospital. It turned out that the man’s driving licence had been suspended.

The man passed a roadside breathalyzer test that would record any presence of alcohol, but he was also

found to be in possession of cannabis resin, so he too, was dealt with accordingly.

The next call for police was to the central part of the city where they attended to a residence in response to a report of a man who had exposed himself to a female resident. Police gathered evidence at the scene and were able to obtain the identity of the suspect so their investigation into the incident continues.

A complaint of an assault that was taking place in the north end of the city prompted police action later that same night. A man was arrested and later released but the investigation is ongoing since police have received several statements from witnesses.

On the night of Jan. 12, EPS members along with Estevan Fire Rescue Services personnel, attended to the north side of the city in response to an activated smoke alarm. It was learned the four young people who were present in the home, were smoking marijuana, and that is what set off the alarm. The marijuana was seized and the investigation into the event continues.

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RM of Estevan enjoys strong 2013 It appears that 2013 was a strong one for the RM of Estevan as it continued to enjoy some impressive growth.

In a press release the RM announced it issued $35.86 million in building permits in 2013.

According to the release, 53 permits were issued in 2013. Of those permits, 26 were for single-family residential dwellings or additions to existing dwellings, which were valued at $8,616,000.

Eleven permits were issued for residential accessory buildings and had a combined value of $1,102,333. There was also a significant amount of interest from business in the RM as 16 commercial permits, which had a combined value of $26,146,000, were issued in the past year.

The RM also issued six development permits for farm

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buildings in 2013, all of which were post frame buildings.

By comparison, in 2012 the RM issued 63 building permits. Twenty-nine of the permits were for residential single-family dwellings or additions to existing dwellings while the 18 permits for residential accessory buildings were valued at $1,142,635.

Again the commercial activity was strong, as the 16 permits for commercial buildings were valued at $25,028,850. Overall, the total value of development for 2012 was $32,755,396.

Combined with the City of Estevan’s building permits, which as of November was over $50 million, there was almost $90 million worth of building permits issued in the Estevan area in 2013 alone.

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Report highlights Bakken impact Since it became one of the biggest things to hit the oil industry in years, there has been all manner of speculation about the impact of the Bakken formation.

However, a new report, commissioned by the Southeast Regional College, is taking away the speculation and replacing it with some cold, hard facts.

Investing in Growth: Bakken Formation Economic Report was released last Wednesday during the Estevan Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon at the Saskatchewan Energy Training Institute.

Dion McGrath, the president and CEO of the college, was the featured speaker at the luncheon and provided an overview of the report, which was completed by Stephen Johnson of McNair Business Development of Regina.

McGrath said the report provided an interesting look into the impact of the Bakken formation on the province and admitted he was surprised by just how big that impact was.

“I didn’t expect the numbers to be as big as they were,” McGrath said. “It’s hard to not be impressed and amazed.”

The wide-ranging report looks at a number of aspects of the Bakken’s impact from financial to the number of jobs it has created

both directly and indirectly.

As mentioned by McGrath, the financial numbers created by the Bakken are quite incredible.

Starting in 2008 when the boom in activity truly began, there were $4.41 billion in Gross Domestic Product generated, overall labour income of $416 million and $894 million in revenue generated for the province. In terms of employment, the report says 7,687 jobs were generated as a result of the Bakken.

In 2009, the numbers dipped but remained impressive nonetheless. The total GDP generated was $2.87 billion, labour income totaled $383 million and the provincial revenues topped $714 million. The total of jobs created was 6,543.

After that slight dip in 2009, the numbers took a big jump in 2010 and the following two years. The total GDP climbed to $3.9 million, labour income rose to $446 million while government revenues were $755 million. The number of jobs created was 7,551.

In 2011, GDP was $4.6 million, total labour income was $484 million and revenue soared to $861 million. On the employment side, 8,136 jobs were created. In the final year the report looked at, 2012, the total GDP was $4.65 million, labour income rose to $525 million and revenues were $763 million. The

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Provincial Impacts

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

Employment (Positions)

7,687

6,543

7,551

8,136

8,622

4,418.4

2,876.1

3,978.6

4,626.2

4,656.6

Labour Income ($M)

416.9

383.9

446.3

484.1

525.3

Provincial Gov't Revenues ($M)

894.2

714.2

755.0

861.8

763.7

Gross Domestic Product ($M)

(Courtesy regional College) Over theSoutheast course of 2008-2012, The Bakken Formation contributed significantly to the Saskatchewan economy in millions of current dollars and jobs (all impacts are

job numbers in 2012 the best It also contends that filling those positions incremental over were the base caseinorthe “Nofive Bakken Formation” Scenario): years with 8,622. would create an additional $91 million in As has been well documented, the eco- labour income and $24 million in provincial nomic impact generated by the Bakken has government revenues. created some major challenges. In Estevan, The Southeast Regional College comthat has manifested itself in a lack of afford- missioned the report to help build a business able housing that in turn has made it difficult case for an affordable housing project in for local businesses to find employees.

Estevan. The complete report, which includes Using 1,182 open jobs in the Estevan more information on the various economic area as the baseline, the report said if those impacts created by the Bakken, can be found positions were filled it would lead to an on the college’s website www.southeastcoladditional $348 million in GDP regionally. lege.org

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January is Alzheimer’s awareness month

What if you knew that you, a family member or friend might be living with dementia, but you didn’t know for sure? Where would you turn for help? Would you know what questions to ask your doctor?

According to a press release, the reality is that only 20 to 50 per cent of people with dementia actually receive a diagnosis. Stopping people from getting answers are things like the stigma associated with dementia, the belief that memory problems are just a normal part of aging, or that nothing can be done to help people who are diagnosed, their family and caregivers.

With no diagnosis, individuals and their families live with the disease not fully understanding the changes happening or knowing where they can find support.

This Alzheimer Awareness Month, the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan is encouraging the public to learn more about the warning signs and the steps to getting a diagnosis as early as possible.

A diagnosis of a dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease can be devastating, but it can also bring relief and it serves as a gateway to accessing services.

“Getting that diagnosis helps you and your family understand the source and reason for the symptoms being experienced,” said Dr. Jenny Basran, Saskatchewan’s only Royal College Certified Geriatrician.

“A diagnosis can also link you to organizations like the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan who can provide you with information, education and support during every stage of this disease.”

If someone is unsure about where to begin when getting a diagnosis, the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan will be with you every step along the way.

The society can: · Help identify if the symptoms you’re experiencing could be dementia. · Prepare people for their doctor’s visit. · Provide individual and group support for the person with dementia, their caregiver and family.

· Connect you to other community agencies and services to help you live better with dementia.

Another benefit to early diagnosis is early access to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan’s services.

For Victoria and Stan Dillen, an early diagnosis and

connection to the Alzheimer Society may have meant four years they wouldn’t have lived on their own with this disease.

“Not only has the Alzheimer Society given Stan and me the information, practical tools, and tools to help us in our journey, but they have provided us with a community of people who are in similar situations,” said Victoria, who attends the Society’s monthly caregiver support group.

Her husband Stan attends an early memory loss support group, and they both are very active volunteers at the Society.

“These opportunities make life for both Stan and me a bit easier. We know we have the support to help us manage each day.”

The Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan is taking the steps to ensure that people throughout the province have access to their services. With Resource Centres in Regina, Saskatoon, North Battleford, Prince Albert, Swift Current and Weyburn, more people can access their services in their local community. Anywhere in Saskatchewan, the Alzheimer Society can provide support through their toll-free Dementia Helpline and educational opportunities are available through Telehealth.

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“No one expects dementia to be part of their life plan, but a diagnosis can help families and individuals take control of their lives, plan for the future, and make the best of a tough situation,” Bracken added.

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Local man released after robbery charge A pair of men in custody was dealt with in Estevan provincial court on Jan. 13.

Wade Steven Wilson appeared in court following an arrest and charges of robbery, possession of a break-in instrument and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose. A show-cause hearing began the week before and continued on Monday.

Presiding Judge Karl Bazin released Wilson on non-cash bail with a number of conditions, including requiring Wilson to remain in his residence unless he has approval to be at large by the bail supervision officer.

Wilson will also be the subject of electronic monitoring, must provide breath samples when requested and allow a search of his residence with no

restrictions.

Wilson will next appear in court on Feb. 10.

Also appearing in court Monday was Bobby Jo Dickau, who appeared in police custody.

Dickau is facing a charge of aggravated assault, and consented to being remanded. Dickau will be returned to Estevan provincial court on Feb. 10.

In other court proceedings, Rodney Beatty’s matters involving charges of fraud and theft were adjourned again. The matter has been set for Beatty to enter a plea a number of times previously.

His lawyer, Joelle Graham, adjourned the matter to Feb. 10 and suggested at that time there may be a request to have the charges waived out of the Estevan jurisdiction to enter a plea.

Wade Wilson, charged with robbery and possessing a weapon, was released from custody following a show-cause hearing.

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Bruins extend winning streak to six The Estevan CanElson Drilling Bruins picked a good time to play their best hockey of the season.

The Bruins (20-13-2-3) won all three of their games last week to push their winning streak to six games.

The club defeated the Notre Dame Hounds 3-2 at home on Wednesday, then hit the road to beat the Weyburn Red Wings 4-2 on Saturday and the Hounds 5-2 on Sunday.

Entering last night’s game against Melville, the Bruins sat three points behind Battlefords for sixth place in the SJHL and a survivor series bye, with three games in hand.

On Sunday, the Bruins got goals from five different players and benefitted from some undisciplined play by the Hounds.

“We worked hard. We got into a little bit of trouble, and we just skated through it, and that’s the key on the big ice against a team like them,” said Bruins head coach Chris Lewgood.

Defenceman Nick Egan got the Bruins on the board early in the second period, two games after scoring his first SJHL goal.

Austin Daae added a power play marker six minutes later.

The Hounds countered on a Dillon Schwartzenberger goal late in the period, but Estevan’s Austin Roesslein got it back 47 seconds later.

Bruins captain Tanner Froese put his club ahead 4-1 at the 7:26 mark of the third on a power play.

The Hounds got within two goals on a Cory Anderson goal, but Keegan Allison’s empty netter sealed the deal for the Bruins.

Lewgood said he expects the balanced scoring on Sunday to become the norm after the acquisition of Michael Sagen and having some players recover from injuries.

“I think you’re going to see more of that now that we’ve got some healthy guys and more depth in the offensive players. I don’t think you’ll see any less of the top guys, but they’ll get more help from other guys.”

Against the Wings, Sagen made an immediate impact after being acquired from La Ronge earlier in the week, collecting three assists.

Sagen played with Roesslein and Ben Johnstone, and the unit combined for three of the team’s four goals.

“They were huge. We knew they would be. We’ve got some good left wingers, but we’ve been waiting to add that really highend guy to play with those guys,” Lewgood

said. “(Sagen) complements those guys so well, and we were able to take advantage right away.”

The Bruins had to battle through some penalty trouble, including checking from behind penalties to Corey Kosloski and Lynnden Pastachak, which resulted in both being ejected and Kosloski receiving a onegame suspension.

Weyburn’s Braden Mellon opened the scoring two minutes in, but Roesslein replied four minutes later on a power play.

The Bruins took the lead on Johnstone’s goal midway through the period.

The Red Wings drew even again on Jacob Jeske’s goal four minutes into the second, but Johnstone struck again later in the period to give Estevan a 3-2 lead.

Jason Duret added some insurance for the Bruins with a power play marker seven minutes into the third.

The Bruins played both games with only five defencemen after injuries to R.T. Rice and Kyle Bird. Local defenceman Jason Hengen was called up from the Pilot Butte Storm of the Prairie Junior Hockey League.

“He was steady. He didn’t get himself in any trouble, played within his limits and really used his strengths to his advantage,” Lewgood said of the 18-year-old.

He was the fourth member of the Hengen family to suit up for the Bruins, following father Ambie and older brothers Riley and Michael.

The club was also without starting goaltender Matt Gibney due to illness. Backup Brett Lewchuk, who just returned from a broken thumb, won all three games last week, stopping a combined 87 of 93 shots.

On Wednesday, meanwhile, Egan’s first goal since being acquired at last year’s trade deadline was the winner.

Egan was wearing the number 13 for the first time on Wednesday. He had requested it some time ago but it took awhile to arrive, since it’s not a number the team usually assigns.

“I was telling a couple of the guys before the game, since I got my new number, I knew I was going to score tonight. I’m not going to say I told you so, but I told you so,” Egan said.

“To see a guy get his first goal in a year and a half, especially a character guy like Egan, who everybody cares so much for, that’s pretty fun,” Lewgood added.

Egan was rewarded by being named the SJHL’s defenceman of the week on Tuesday.

Duret and Keaton Longpre also scored for Estevan, with Austin Lightfoot and Spencer Trapp replying for the Hounds.

It was a rare regulation home win for the Bruins, as most of their recent home games have gone to overtime or a shootout.

“I said to the coaches after the game

when we were standing on the bench, ‘the fans are probably confused right now, where’s the next five minutes? When are we going to drop the puck again?’” Lewgood laughed.

The Bruins will host Weyburn on Friday. Game time is 7:30 p.m. at Affinity Place. They also visit the Hounds on Tuesday.

TS&M Bruins handle hapless Hounds Although it took them until the third period to get into high gear, the Estevan TS&M Bruins took advantage of their weak opponent on Sunday.

The club defeated the Notre Dame Hounds 7-3 in Saskatchewan Bantam AA Hockey League action.

The Bruins (12-7-3) sit in third place in the SBAAHL’s South Division, while the Hounds (020) are winless this season.

Cole Fonstad led the Bruins with two goals and two assists.

Estevan needed only 30 seconds to strike first on a Brayden Pachal power play goal.

The Hounds responded two minutes later on a goal

by Jacob Belton and took the lead later in the frame on a power play marker by Thomas Dechant.

Fonstad levelled the score before the period was out, scoring with two minutes left.

The Hounds regained the lead in the second period on another Belton goal late in the stanza.

The Bruins roared to life in the third though,

TS&M Bruins captain Josh Skjonsby protects the puck from a Notre Dame opponent during a 7-3 victory over the Hounds on Sunday. scoring five unanswered goals from five different players.

Jayden Davis tied the game 55 seconds in and Pachal put the Bruins ahead for good barely two minutes later.

Estevan added three insurance goals in the last nine minutes courtesy of Josh Skjonsby, Fonstad and Hayden Cutler.

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the Hounds in shots by a whopping 53-15 margin.

Jeremy Dumaine was in goal for the hosts.

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Dominant nights for two players and contributions from a slew of teammates helped the Estevan Apex Bruins put up a 10-spot on the Melville Millionaires on Friday.

The midget AA club hammered the Mils 10-4. They also defeated the Notre Dame bantam Hounds 6-4 on Sunday.

On Friday, Kaelan Holt scored two goals and three assists, Kyle Salaway racked up six assists and Colton Winton potted a hat trick. Defenceman Bailey Lonsberry scored two goals and added an assist.

Winton’s first of the night came less than seven minutes in. Melville’s Cody Jarocki tied it 16 seconds later.

At the eight-minute mark, Cole Piche put the Bruins back on top, scoring on a scramble in front of the net.

Shortly after, Melville’s Destin Vranai fired a shot from the right face-off circle on a power play to knot the score again.

But the Bruins responded with two power play goals 37 seconds apart to take the lead for good.

Lonsberry took a pass from Salaway and fired a slapper home from the high slot on a two-man advantage, then Holt poked in a loose puck for the team’s fourth goal.

Holt’s second of the game came four minutes into the second. The 5-2 lead held for most of the period until the Mils scored two quick ones to make it a game again.

Darcy Kayseas tipped a point shot past Bruins goalie Landon Audet, then Brett Harasymuk scored on a breakaway with a wrist shot.

The Bruins took a two-goal lead just eight seconds after the Harasymuk tally, courtesy of a Kolten Ganson marker.

Estevan went on to score four goals in the third period to put the game out of reach.

Winton’s second goal came less than seven minutes in, redirecting a centring feed into the net.

Lonsberry scored again when Mils goalie Nicholas Houston stopped his shot with a pad, but it hit a player in front and ricocheted back into the net.

Winton completed his hat trick three minutes later, and Matt Bill closed it out with 59 seconds left on a rebound.

On Sunday, meanwhile, the Bruins fell behind twice in the first period but took the lead for good before it ended.

Salaway and Holt each scored twice, with Winton and Ganson adding singles.

The Hounds’ scorers were not available.

The Bruins are back in action tonight, hosting the Notre Dame Argos in Game 1 of their first-round provincial series. Game time is 8 p.m. at Affinity Place. The second game is Sunday in Wilcox.

In regular season play, the Bruins visit the Regina Wild on Saturday.

Apex Bruins forward Colton Winton carries the puck over the blue line during Friday’s 10-4 shellacking over Melville.

Elecs finish fourth in home tournament The Estevan Comprehensive School senior boys’ basketball team won one of their three games at their home tournament on the weekend, finishing in fourth place.

The annual tournament took place on Friday and Saturday, with six teams taking part.

The teams were divided into two pools, with the first-place teams playing for the tournament title, the second-place teams playing for third overall and the third-place teams playing for fifth overall.

The Elecs began on Friday with an 86-68 loss to Vanier, the eventual champion.

Later that night, they defeated Oxbow 87-59 to finish second in their pool.

That set them up for a matchup against Yorkton in the third-place game, which they lost 58-41 on Saturday.

Elecs head coach Shane Ross noted that it

“wasn’t a very productive weekend,” with the high note being the lopsided win over Oxbow, after beating them by nine points earlier this year.

Vanier went on to edge Balgonie 57-51 in the final, staving off a late comeback bid.

Regina LeBoldus defeated Oxbow in the fifthplace game.

In other round-robin action, it was Balgonie 52, LeBoldus 25; Yorkton 82, LeBoldus 71; Vanier 81, Oxbow 65; Balgonie 57, Yorkton 56.

The home tournament was the fourth of the season for the Elecs. They will play in a tournament in Swift Current this weekend.

They play Vanier in the opener and Ross said he hopes for a better result in that game. He said their first game against them this year was close, but “they picked us apart pretty easy” in Friday’s game.

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The largest amount of the funds, about $305,000, will be used to train our hundreds of caregivers in a new program to help them better understand and work with residents who need a very careful touch, especially the increasing numbers that have some form of dementia.

The program, called the Gentle Persuasion Approach, will give our staff more tools to understand what is triggering different resident behaviors, some aggressive, and then respectfully and gently defuse a potentially difficult situation. The expectation is to reduce the frustration of the resident and/or staff, and prevent physical aggression.

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One of the concerns I heard when I toured the facilities last spring was that weekends can be very long for some residents when the activities departments are shut down. Boredom is one of the issues our residents face and we are trying to alleviate that with our activities programs.

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Bruins acquire Sagen from Ice Wolves Hunt for defenceman at deadline comes up empty

The Estevan Bruins snagged one of the premier scorers in the SJHL last week prior to the league’s trade deadline.

The club brought in left winger Michael Sagen from the La Ronge Ice Wolves on Jan. 7 in exchange for defenceman Brett Blatz and cash.

“He’s exactly what we’ve been looking for, an offensive-minded left-side guy,” Bruins head coach and general manager Chris Lewgood said of the Kenaston native.

“He’s a big body, he’s good down low. Not a real physical player as far as banging and crashing, but he’s a good player down on the boards, and we needed another left-handed shot for our power play. I think to add a talented left winger like Sagen has made our team a lot better.”

Michael Sagen Sagen, 20, had 13 goals and 28 points in as many games with the Ice Wolves.

Prior to an off-season trade to La Ronge, he accumulated more than 30 points each in two seasons with Melville.

Sagen, reached Thursday on his way to Estevan, said he was eager to make the move after asking for a trade from La Ronge.

“It’s not only a nice town, nice city, nice rink, but

LeBlanc leads Chargers to wins over Wood River Ice Cats It was the best team in the South Saskatchewan Female Hockey League against the worst team and the results were predictable.

The Estevan Power Dodge Chargers walloped the Wood River Ice Cats twice in as many days in Kincaid on the weekend.

The bantam A club won 7-2 on Saturday and romped to a 9-1 victory on Sunday.

Megan LeBlanc starred in both games for the Chargers, totalling eight goals and 11 points.

On Sunday, the Chargers scored three goals in the first period, two in the second and four more in the third, while outshooting the Ice Cats 60-18.

LeBlanc scored four times, while Teanna Sieben (2), Payten Wilson and Tatiana Dutka had the other goals for Estevan.

Emily Stewart netted Wood River’s lone tally in the first period.

Ashlyn Taillon stopped 17 of 18 shots

in the Chargers’ crease.

Saturday’s game was a bit closer, as the Chargers scored three unanswered goals to pull away.

LeBlanc tallied four goals, with Araya Wheeler, Makenna Morrison and Ashton Magotiaux each chipping in singles.

The Chargers led 4-0 in the second period when the Ice Cats got back into it, getting goals three minutes apart from Devany Mastad and Chloe Pouteaux.

However, Estevan would add another goal late in the period and two more in the third to secure the win.

Taillon made 16 saves for the Chargers, who outshot the Ice Cats 35-18.

The Chargers have a pair of home games this weekend against the Regina Shamrocks. They play on Saturday at 5 p.m. at Affinity Place, followed by Sunday’s game at 2:15 p.m. at the Civic Auditorium.

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also I think a good team. I’m excited,” he said of Estevan.

“It was mutual. I feel like my time was up in La Ronge. I didn’t want to be there anymore.”

The 6-foot-1, 195-pound winger said he thinks of himself as a power forward and added he’s excited to play with top scorers Austin Daae and Tanner Froese.

“I’d describe myself as a hard-nosed guy, not scared to go in the corners. It’s fun and dandy to score big goals, but it’s also fun to throw big hits.”

The addition of Sagen will give the Bruins a third dangerous threat up front and help take some of the load off the top line, with Lewgood pointing out that Daae and Froese have accounted for about 35 per cent of the team’s scoring so far.

“We now have some offensive depth. When you look at our top line as it is, they’ve obviously carried the load. Now you’ve got a guy like Sagen, a healthy (Lynnden) Pastachak, and then you have some good young players who are able

to chip in like (Jason) Duret.

I think that makes for a better second half than what we had in the first half, offensively.”

In Blatz, the Bruins lose a 20-year-old top-four defenceman who had been acquired last season from Kindersley for Austin Yano.

“To get a quality guy like Sagen, you’ve gotta give up a significant amount,” Lewgood said.

He said the Blatz situation began earlier this month when he had a deal in place to send the defenceman to Whitecourt (AJHL) for 18-year-old forward Clay Spencer. That was a threeway deal that fell through when Blatz, wouldn’t report to Yarmouth (MHL), where Whitecourt would have flipped him.

“At that point we felt we had to do something with Blatz and La Ronge was a real good fit, I thought.

They were excited to get him, as you can tell by the fact they gave up one of the top players in the league.

That tells me that Blatz has a good place to go and play,” Lewgood said.

Trading Blatz put the team in a tight spot on the back end though, as blue liners R.T. Rice and Kyle Bird were injured the next night against Notre Dame.

Adding a defenceman at Friday’s trade deadline became a high priority, but Lewgood wasn’t able to acquire one.

“They just weren’t available. We had about six deals pending at one point, literally six, I’m not even exaggerating. In the end, everybody just pulled their guys off the table and said they weren’t doing it.”

That left the club with only four healthy defencemen for a pair of weekend games, and they had to call up Jason Hengen as an affiliated player.

“I wouldn’t say they’re quite in the day-to-day stage yet, but they’re not too far out,” Lewgood said of Rice and Bird.

With the likes of Hengen and midget AAA prospects Mason Benning andJosh Rieger available to help fill in, Lewgood said the injured players won’t be rushed back.

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Peewee AAs take lead in provincials

Although slim, the Estevan Sherritt Coal Bruins have the lead going into the second game of their firstround provincial series.

The peewee AA club edged the Moose Jaw Warriors 2-1 on Monday at Affinity Place in Game 1 of the two-game, total-goal series.

Game 2 goes tomorrow night in Moose Jaw. The Bruins got on the board first, with Cody Davis scoring five minutes into the first period. The 1-0 lead held until the buzzer.

Estevan took a twogoal edge in the second period on Josh Romanyk’s

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goal at the 13:35 mark.

The Warriors countered with their first goal with nine minutes left in regulation, but couldn’t find another one to tie the game and series.

Bryson Garton was in goal for the Bruins.

Meanwhile, the two teams also played Saturday in regular season action in Estevan, with the Bruins winning 3-1.

The hosts got off to a quick start, with Jake Palmer and Mason Strutt finding the back of the net barely two minutes apart early in the first.

The Warriors got on the board before the end of

the frame, as Logan Hauser scored with 75 seconds to play.

After a scoreless second period, Strutt added some insurance with his second of the afternoon at the 8:36 mark of the third.

Justin Hertes earned the win in goal for the home side.

The Bruins (4-9-2) now sit in fourth place in the South Saskatchewan Minor Hockey League.

They will be busy this weekend, playing three road games. After the provincial game in Moose Jaw on Thursday, they have games in Melville on Saturday and Sunday.

Curling Regionals

Lyle Brown, playing third for the Jason Krupski rink, watches his stone cross the hogline during the men’s regional playdowns at the Power Dodge Curling Centre on Saturday. Estevan’s Brent Gedak earned a berth in the southern playdowns through the A draw, Krupski’s Whitewood rink got through the B side and Lampman’s Mark Walter won the C side. There were four teams in the event.

Panthers succumb to Storm in White City visit

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Jenna Grube scored the lone goal for the Panthers, who dropped to 11-5-1.

The Storm (9-6-3) got on the board quickly in the first period, with Cassie Schlamp scoring two minutes in.

Schlamp added another marker 10 minutes later on a power play to give the Storm a two-goal edge.

Grube’s goal came with three minutes left in the period to get the Panthers within one.

The hosts got that one back quickly though, as Sami Jo Henry put them ahead 3-1 early in the second period.

There was no scoring in the third, despite the

two teams combining for 25 shots.

The Storm outshot the Panthers 45-36 on the night.

Litesha Spittal was in goal for Estevan, making 33 saves.

The Panthers were shut out on four power play chances, while the Storm went 1-for-3.

The club has a busy weekend coming up, with three games in as many nights. They visit the Notre Dame Hounds on Friday before returning home to face the Weyburn Drillers on Saturday (7:30 p.m.) and the Hounds again on Sunday (4:45 p.m.).

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Bruins appear to be hitting their stride Injuries and inconsistency have been two of the biggest things holding back the Estevan Bruins this season.

Both have been mostly absent from the team’s current winning streak, which had hit six games entering last night’s tilt against Melville.

Winning games on a regular basis requires a consistent work ethic and learning from past mistakes, and the Bruins look like a team that’s putting it together.

As for injuries, the club had finally gotten everyone healthy when a pair of defencemen, R.T. Rice and Kyle Bird, went down against Notre Dame on Jan. 8.

The timing couldn’t be worse, as the team had just

Josh Lewis Hear Me Out traded top four rearguard Brett Blatz and failed to bring in a blue liner at Friday’s trade deadline. That forced them to go with five defencemen on the weekend, including Junior B callup Jason Hengen.

Fortunately for the Bruins, the wounded defencemen shouldn’t be out for long, and they do have a strong group of affiliated players to help fill in, including Hengen, Mason Benning and Josh Rieger.

Still, having only six defencemen on the roster stretches the group pretty thin at this time of year.

Injuries are a fact of life, especially in the playoffs, and not having another guy at this level who can step in is not ideal.

Not to mention calling up prospects can be hit and miss because they can’t play when their midget team is also playing, and they need time to travel.

Still, it’s hard not to

see the upside of trading Blatz for Michael Sagen last week.

Sagen is a legitimate first line winger who can score goals with the best of them. The Bruins, having league scoring leader Austin Daae on their top line, have the luxury of putting Sagen on their second unit.

Daae and Tanner Froese have scored 38 of the team’s 110 goals this year and Sagen will help give them two legitimate scoring lines, taking some of the pressure off the top trio.

With Lynnden Pastachak healthy, Jason Duret scoring at nearly a point per game since coming to Estevan and the likes of Austin Roesslein, Ben Johnstone and Cory Kosloski finding their offensive game lately, the

Bruins should enjoy a boost in scoring down the stretch.

Balanced scoring is key to success and and while Daae, Froese and Sagen should continue to lead the way, they appear to have a solid supporting cast to help out.

The Bruins now find themselves three points out of fifth place in the league, as Humboldt and Battlefords are tied for that spot, and they have three games in hand on the North Stars.

Te a m s a r e a l w a y s shooting to finish as high as possible, but the bestcase scenario here would be to finish sixth and face the winner of the weak Sherwood Division.

Nipawin currently leads the Sherwood with 36 points, which is nine behind the Bruins, and the

other three teams are all within two points, so it’s anyone’s guess who wins the division crown.

Contrast that with a fifth-place finish for the Bruins, and right now they’d face Yorkton, who own the third-best record in the league but are seeded fourth.

This is what can happen when you have a format where division leaders get the top spots by default.

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The atom AA club won all three of their games.

In the A final on Jan. 5, they shut out the Bismarck Blue team 6-0 to win the tournament.

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On Friday, the Bruins led 6-4 after two periods but a stretch of five straight goals by the Blues in the third gave them a decided edge.

Stevenson had a hat trick for the Bruins, with Holma and Colein Poole each adding a goal and two assists. Wanner, Prestin Bergen and Josh Giblett also scored.

Will Jordan (3), Joel Burrell (2), Chase Pelletier (2), Noah Denomie (2) and Brendan Wilhelm powered the Blues’ attack.

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Matthew Norick, an acupuncturist in Regina, spoke at the Estevan Public Library on Sunday afternoon to a group of interested people who wished to learn a little more about how eastern and western medical treatments are blending.

Acupuncturist talks combining eastern, western medicines The Estevan Public Library hosted a presentation on how the worlds of western and eastern medicine are fusing to help treat patients suffering from all kinds of ailments.

After being postponed in November, the talk regarding an introduction to Chinese medicine, and specifically acupuncture, went forward with about 10 interested people in the audience. Regina’s Matthew Norick gave the presentation on traditional Chinese medicine, which is based on an holistic understanding of the human body.

Norick spoke about how eastern medical techniques are becoming more pronounced and complementary in the western medical spectrum.

“Not only is the general public more interested in this form of medicine but also a lot of the general practitioners are interested in this kind of medicine,” he said, noting in B.C. it’s common for doctors to either refer patients for acupuncture or have added acupuncturists to their treatment networks.

“The theory is philosophical in nature, but it’s primarily based on results. It’s a timetested therapy (from the) medical theories that what works stays and what doesn’t gets discarded for what works better,” he said.

“Because it’s a results-based form of medicine, current research is supporting it.”

There are a number of reasons someone may wish to seek out acupuncture treatment, said Norick.

“For example, if they want to add to the effects of a conventional treatment,” said Norick, who added that acupuncture increases pregnancy rates when someone is trying to conceive via in vitro fertilization.

That’s one way that using western and eastern medicine together may help patients get greater results.

Norick went over some of the simplified theories with the Estevan listeners during his Sunday session, as the technique is one that many in the area are growing more interested in.

“Primarily, we get a lot of people where western medicine has had little or no effect.

Those are the people I see. You’re dealing with the hardest cases,” noted Norick, who said many times when speaking with doctors they will refer patients to him because they haven’t found a working treatment through conventional means.

Growing up in Regina, Norick said he is often asked why he was drawn to acupuncture.

“When you’re going to high school, the guidance counselor didn’t have Chinese medicine practitioner or acupuncturist on the list of things you could become when you’re older,” said Norick.

He was living in South Korea and he was experiencing some stomach issues and pain in his midriff. He thought that being in a foreign land, he would seek out a treatment originating from that part of the world.

“I’d never had acupuncture or been exposed to it at all. I go in with a stomachache

that’s so tender just to touch, and this old South Korean man, who was practicing oriental medicine, put one needle in my stomach, moved it around, pulled out the needle and then stuck his hands underneath my ribcage.”

The doctor asked if he could feel anymore pain, and to Norick’s surprise and delight, the pain had vanished.

“I thought I would like to learn how he did that because it seemed so mysterious at the time,” he said. “From that point on, I started to study it informally under some doctors in Daegu, South Korea.”

He studied there for two years before completing his training at the oldest Chinese medicine college in the country, the Canadian College of Oriental Medicine in Victoria, B.C. The school closed while he was there and has yet to re-open, so he transferred to the Pacific Rim College, also in Victoria.

After completing his schooling, he completed all his licencing work to become a registered acupuncturist.

Art gallery exhibits open Thursday The Estevan Art Gallery and Museum is hosting an opening reception for three new exhibitions from three Canadian artists, local and traveling on Jan. 16 from 7 p.m.

The exhibitions include Jennifer Durr’s Hockey in a Small Town, Norma Jones’s The Edge, and Liz Pead’s Breaking the Ice. They encompass painting, collage, and photography.

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The broken gear she finds not only comes from arena garbage bins, but also from landfills, in an attempt to satisfy her environmental guilt. She uses broken bits of hockey sticks to make the trees in her art.

Her painting, the Group of Seven depicts the iconic Canadian landscape. She asks herself, after using the recycled hockey equipment, if people created hockey gear to protect us from the ice, or from each other.

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neering, ergonomics and design goes into the production of better hockey gear. The human body armoured – and then put back into landscape.

Ashes to ashes.” Pead said.

“Gone are the days of the pristine wilds that the Group of Seven painted; if they only ever existed in our collective cultural memory.

I’m haunted by the images of Ed Burtynsky, Douglas Coupland and others depicting the changing landscapes of industrial encroachment and urban sprawl.”

The second exhibition

will profile Jennifer Durr’s recent photography involving the Estevan Bruins. Not only does Durr’s work feature sports-page photos associated with hockey, it also provides a glimpse into the emotional side of the sport, the team, and the fans.

The photos selected range from the speed and frenetic intensity of the game being captured on camera, to touching moments, and images of celebration and pride. As both sports documentarian and witness to the human experience of a live

hockey game, Durr’s work serves to examine a very local yet national obsession.

The exhibition is produced in conjunction with Saskatchewan Prairie Light Photography Festival, Canada’s first province-wide photography event.

The third exhibit features work from local artist Norma Jones. Each of the Edge series is a detailed cutwork pattern layered onto a background wash of watercolour.

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The shapes are then cut from the paper and attached to a background, which shows them to their best advantage.

The three artists featured will be present at the reception. It will give artists and lovers of art an opportunity to meet the artists, have refreshments, and view the pieces.

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Results from ballet, jazz and tap exams A number of dancers from the Drewitz School of Dance participated in a series of exams in November and December 2013, with the results being posted just recently.

School director Lorie-Gay Drewitz-Gallaway said there were a total of four examination sessions. Results from the first two exams were made known in early January. The Royal Academy of Dance, vocational ballet exams were held in Saskatoon, Nov. 17 under the scrutiny of examiner Sue Graham from Italy and the results were are follows: Intermediate Foundation: Merit – Tamira Krall, Kelsey Romanyk, Makenna Mack and Reese Handley.

Intermediate: Merit – Kia Rosenbaum and Madison Frehlick.

Advanced 1: Distinction – Hunter Hildebrand.

Merit – Michala Brasseur, Becky Blackburn and Teagan Graham.

The ADAPT syllabus jazz and tap dance examinations were held from Nov 27 to 29 with examiners being Debbie Noce from Toronto and Sheri Oberholzer of Calgary.

The results of these exams were as follows: Junior 1 Jazz: Commended plus – Amarra Pine and Randi Milbrandt.

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Pass plus – Alyssa Saccary, Marley Nashiem and Sadie Smith.

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Betty Johanna Mary Wright 1947 - 2005 God saw her getting tired, A cure was not to be.

He wrapped her in his loving arms and whispered “Come with me.”

She suffered much in silence, Her spirit did not bend.

She faced her pain with courage, until the very end.

She tried so hard to stay with us but her fight was not in vain, God took her to His loving home and freed her from the pain.

- Deeply missed and fondly remembered, Love Always: Aaron& Melanie,Shauna & Rennie and family.

Stella Kjellaug (Erickson) Butler November 3, 1916 January 21, 2013 Roy Dixon Butler February 6, 2002 Gone are the faces we loved so dear Silent are the voices we loved to hear.

Too far away for sight or speech But not too far for thought to reach.

Sweet to remember them who once were here And who, though absent, are just as dear.

-Arlette and Dave Spencer, Joyce and Bud Godin, Carol and Tim Walliser and Families

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Houses For rent H o u s e To S h a r e : $ 8 5 0 . 0 0 p e r month plus utilities. Phone 306634-5847 New House in Macoun for Rent: 3 bedrooms, $2000 per month plus utilities. Phone 306-421-3749 In Loving memory of Blaine Simon October 20, 1978 January 14, 2010 Memories don’t fade, they just grow deep For the ones we love but could not keep We hold our 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 your not there.

Unseen, unheard you are always near, So loved, so missed, so very dear.

-Lovingly remembered by Mom and Dad, Barry, Emma, Barrett, Kayla, Gabriella, Bradly, and Sophia

In Loving Memory of Elizabeth ( Betty) Horrocks (Ackrill) September 13 1922 January 16 1993 Wonderful memories woven in gold.

These are the memories we tenderly hold.

Deep in our hearts your memory is kept.

To love, to cherish and never forget.

Just as you were, you will always be, Forever treasured in our memory.

-Forever loved and remembered David , Pat, and families

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Senchuk’s Super Deals!

Used Cars

2010 MAZDA 6 69,000 kms ............................................................$15,995 2010 FORD FOCUS SE 80,000 kms ..............................................$14,995 2004 TAURUS SE 123,000 kms .......................................................$6,995

Used Trucks, SUVs & Vans

2013 EXPLORER SPORT 4x4 6,000 kms .........................................SOLD 2013 F150 XTR CREW CAB 4x4 12,000 kms ................................$35,900 2012 ESCAPE XLT 4X4 51,000 kms ..............................................$21,900 2012 E450 CUBE VAN 29,000 kms ................................................$33,995 2012 FORD F150 SUPER CAB XLT 4x4 33,000 kms.......................SOLD 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CREW CAB 4x4 27,000 kms ....$29,995 2011 F150 SUPER CAB XLT 4x4 78,000 kms ..................................SOLD 2011 DODGE JOURNEY RT AWD 24,000 kms .............................$25,995 2011 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB 4x4 6.7L diesel 54,000 kms .......$48,955 2010 F150 KING RANCH SUPERCREW 4X4 72,000 kms ............$29,995 2010 F150 LARIAT SUPERCREW 4x4 78,000 kms ......................$28,995 2010 F150 XTR SUPERCREW 4x4 64,000 kms ...............................SOLD 2010 CHEVROLET CREW CAB LT 4x4 80,000 kms.....................$21,995 2010 F150 XTR SUPER CAB 4x4 57,000 kms ..............................$21,900 2009 ESCAPE XLT 106,000 kms ...................................................$14,950 2009 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 4x4 113,000 kms ...............................SOLD 2008 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR L 4x4 92,000 kms ..............................SOLD 2005 F350 XLT CREW CAB 4x4 6L DIESEL 276,000 kms ..............SOLD

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Used Cars

2013 Dodge Avenger SXT Grey, 7,245 kms...................................$19,900 2013 Dodge Avenger SXT Red, 11,950 kms ................................$19,900 2013 Dodge Avenger SE Blacktop Black, 11,830 kms.................$18,900 2013 Dodge Avenger SE Blacktop White, 14,233 kms ................$18,900 2012 Mazda Mazda3 GS White, 25,462 kms..................................$16,900 2012 Hyundai Veloster Silver, 31,123 kms.....................................$18,900 2007 Chrysler Sebring Silver, 67,161 kms ......................................$8,900

Used Trucks, Suvs & Vans

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Loaded,Blue, 10,978 kms.............. .........................................................................................................$51,900 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT Red, 23,170 kms ...............................$38,900 2013 Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab White, 21,712 kms ....................$39,900 2013 Ram 1500 Sport Quad Cab Max. Steel, 4,620 kms ..............$38,900 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan CVP Blue, 29,734 kms.....................$20,900 2012 Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab White, 41,123 kms ....................$35,900 2012 Ram 1500 SLT Crew Cab Silver, 43,329 kms .......................$32,900 2012 Dodge Journey R/T AWD White, 26,582 kms.......................$26,900 2011 Ford F150 FX4 Blue, 50,123 kms ..........................................$30,900 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Black, 88,123 kms ...............$27,900 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Red, 65,300......................................$19,900 2010 Ram 1500 Sport Quad Cab Black, 48,374 kms.....................$29,900 2010 Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab Black, 69,352 kms.......................$29,900 2010 Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab Black, 96,500 kms........................$25,900 2010 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X Red, 61,540 kms...........................$25,900 2010 Buick Enclave CX Silver, 100,493 kms.................................$23,900 2009 Cadillac SRX AWD Silver, 80,109 kms .................................$23,900 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Adrenalin White, 48,500 kms.....$24,900 2008 GMC Yukon SLT Silver, 135,799 kms ..................................$22,900

HOME OF THE POWER TEAM! 409 Kensington Avenue ~ Estevan, Sask.

Phone: 306-634-3221 If you haven’t shopped POWER DODGE you may have paid too much!

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Thickett Engine Rebuilding. Ph. 204-532-2187 Russell, MB.

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Practicum Training Institute HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING. Programs resume March 2014. For Details visit www.practicumtraininginstitute.ca or CALL (306) 955-0079 TODAY TO SECURE A SEAT!

Wrecking auto-trucks: Parts to fit over 500 trucks. Lots of Dodge, GMC, Ford, impor ts... We ship anywhere. Lots of Dodge, diesel, 4x4 stuff... Trucks up to 3 tons.

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Career OppOrtunities

Saskatchewan Express is holding auditions for the 2014 Summer Cast February 8 & 9 in Regina Singers and dancers are invited to audition.

You must be 15 years or older and a resident of Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan performers attending school in another province can send an audition DVD. Audition application deadline February 3 Call 306-522-3402 or email michele@ saskatchewanexpress.com Audition packages can be downloaded from www.saskatchewanexpress.com Attention Semi Operators! Are you looking to downsize? Haul RVs from USA to western Canada! 5-6 day round trip. Looking for 1 ton O/O. 1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options.

Sign up online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853 MECHANIC’S HELPER - Desire to lear n & develop as a mar ine equipment technician. Mechanical, Farm Background & Welding experience and asset. Class 5 Driver’s Licence required. Competitive salary negotiable depending on experience. Year round FULL & PART TIME positions available.

Drop off, email or fax Resume to: Marine Ser vices Ltd., Highway #10 West, Box 8, Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan S0G 1S0 Fax: 306332-4700 Email: marineser vices@imagewireless.ca There is a CRITICAL need for Medical Transcriptionists across Canada. Work from Home. CanScribe graduates welcome and e n c o u r a g e d t o a p p l y. A p p l y t h r o u g h M T R a t w w w. h d s mt.com/jobs TJ LOGGING of Whitecourt, Alberta is accepting resumes for experienced heavy duty operators, dozer/buncher/hoe/skidder/processor/delimber for immediate employment. Fax resume 780-7782428.

General employment Days Inn is now hiring servers and housekeepers. Please fax resume to 306.634.8733

441 - 4th Street - Estevan 306-634-7977 highenergy@sasktel.net www.highenergytrailers.ca

2008 GMC YUKON

4 WD, LOADED, LEATHER SEATS 142,000 KMS

$18,000

New Trailers Arriving Daily

TRAILERS

2014 Haulmark 85 x 27 v-nose ..................................................... $14,200 2014 Haulmark 85 x 20 v-nose 2-5200 axle, alum Wheels.........$10,500 2014 rainbow 7 x 14 express dump ............................................. $8,600 2014 Haulmark 85 x 16 v-nose ....................................................... $7,700 2014 rainbow deck over 2-7k springs......................................... $6,200 2014 rainbow 20’ 2-7000lb flip up ramp........................................ $5,315 2014 rainbow 16’ 3500 tandem axle .............................................. $3,400 2013 rainbow 6x10 3500 axle flip up ramp....................................$3,400 2013 rainbow 6x12 3500 axle flip up ramp .....................................call 2013 rainbow 6x14 3500 axle flip up ramp .....................................call 2013 Haulmark 20ft, 85x20.............................................................$10,500 2013 Haulmark transport v-nose 6x12, 2-3500 axle .................... $5,200 2013 Big tex 7x14 utility................................................................. $2,599 2012 rainbow 18’ car Hauler 7000 gvW ....................................... $3,400 2012 newman 10ft. aluminum 13” Wheels, v-front ...................... $2,500

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Flatdecks, enclosed trailers, cars, trucks & 15 passenger vans.

rentals for Business, leisure, Weddings or school sports teams.

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DRIVERS WANTED AZ, DZ, 5, 3, or 1 with airbrakes:Guaranteed 40 hour work week + overtime, paid travel, lodging, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation/excellent benefits package. Must be able to have extended stays away from home for three months at a time. Experience Needed: Valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3, or 1 with airbrakes, commercial driving experience. Apply online atwww.sperryrail.com under careers, FastTRACKApplication.

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Boom Truck, Crane and Hoist Operator Pre-Employment Program February 10 to April 4, 2014 Great Plains College Warman Campus Specialize in either Boom Truck Operator or Mobile Crane Operator streams.

If you are interested in this training email warman.office@ greatplainscollege.ca, visit wwwgreatplainscollege.ca or call 306-242-5377.

Frank John Konopaki 1938 – 2014 Frank Konopaki passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Estevan, SK on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at the age of 75.

Frank was born on June 14, 1938 to Anna and Louis Konopaki at Oxbow Union Hospital. He received his education at Frobisher and Bienfait schools. He commenced his working career as a tipple/ramp man for North West Coal. Frank joined his father to work on the family farm. Frank met Barbara Anne Wardrope of Oxbow and they were married on October 22, 1960. Frank and Barb had 3 children – Kelly, Michael and Judy.

Frank had a love of farming and enjoyed all aspects of farming from spring seeding to fall harvest and planning in the wintertime.

Frank was an avid reader, enjoying westerns and anything related to history. Frank was an active member of the Frobisher Gun Club.

Frank is survived by his wife Barbara Konopaki of Frobisher; son Michael (Coleen) Konopaki of Estevan; daughter Judy (Brian) Pilloud of Estevan; grandchildren, Tyson Konopaki, Kianna Konopaki and Kaitlyn Pilloud and sibling Mike Antoniuk of Estevan.

He was predeceased by his parents, Louis and Anna Konopaki; son Kelly Konopaki and in-laws, Roy and Anne Wardrope.

Farmer’s Creed I’ve planted many a kernel of wheat, Welcomed many a morning sun!

I’ve eaten the dust, and tested the wind, And I’ve gotten a good job done!

I’ve climbed off the tractor with dirt on my face, And pain in my weary bones But somehow, I always can muster a grin When I see the lights of home.

Where my family waits and the love of my life Sets a table that’s fit for a king; With her smile, and a hug, and a coffee mug, I know I have everything!

As I trudge once more through the field of my years And separate chaff from the grain, I thank the good Lord, I can say in my heart That I’d do it all over again!

A Memorial Service for Frank was held on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Mr. Don Britt officiating. Interment will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make donations in Frank’s memory may do so directly to the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (designate to the Allan Blair Cancer Centre), 204 - 3775 Pasqua Street, Regina, SK, S4S 6W8. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Thank You

Thank you to the nurses on the second floor and the doctors, as well as those in the emergency department at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Thank you to the doctors and nursing staff at the Allan Blair Cancer Centre in Regina; special thanks to Dr. Chalchal for giving Frank those extra years to be with his family. To Hall Funeral Services for the compassion and helpful manner in handling the funeral arrangements. Thank you to family and friends for your expressions of condolences and moral support and to the many people not mentioned here for their support during this time.

Raymond Joseph Gustav Marchand April 19, 1927 – January 5, 2014 It is with saddened hearts that the family of Ray Marchand, late of Ste. Anne, MB and formerly of Estevan, SK announce that he passed away peacefully at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, MB on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at the age of 86 years.

Ray’s memory will be forever cherished by his wife Irene, of Ste. Anne, MB and his children, Derald (Michelle) Marchand of Torquay, SK, Randy (Sheila) Marchand of Bienfait, SK, Margo Hammett of Bienfait, SK, Joyce (Jim) Halladay of Estevan, Jocelyn (Stanley) Weinrauch of Estevan and Michelle (Jack Betke) of Saskatoon, SK; step sons, Mike (Gayleen) Manaigre of Winnipeg, MB, and Dan (Tammy) Manaigre of Ste. Anne; 21 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Ray is also survived by his brother Lou (Pat) Marchand; two sisters, Gaye Fenwick and Jen (Gordon) Kvammen; brothers-in-law, Jerome (Marge) Stepp, Ken (Lavine) Stepp and Arnold Felgate, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Ray was predeceased by his first wife, Lenora Stepp (1973); parents, Edmond and Loretta; sisters, Erma Van Gundy and Evelyn Dukart; brothers-in-law, Marcus Dukart and Ross Fenwick; sister-in-law Margaret Felgate and son-in-law Garry Hammett.

Ray was an entrepreneur having owned his own pool hall, barber shop, and restaurant in Torquay for many years; then buying and running a service station and restaurant in North Portal. He later went on to manage the Derrick Motor Hotel in Estevan for many years. Following this, he became the purchasing agent for Bienfait Coal in Bienfait. Ray loved to do woodworking and showed this talent in the 13 cedar chests that he made for all his granddaughters.

Ray’s most rewarding years were at the Lilac Resort, seeing it grow from a small campground to the renowned holiday destination that it has now become. When Ray finally decided that it was time to retire, he and his wife Irene bought a small place in Mesa, Arizona to spend their winters. There they met many new friends and along with these new friends and old friends had many memorable times.

In keeping with Ray’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no memorial service. Interment will take place at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan, at a later date.

Those wishing to make donations in Ray’s memory may do so directly to the New Estevan Regional Nursing Home, 1201 – 2nd Street, Estevan SK, S4A 0M1.

Ray’s final arrangements were entrusted to LeClaire Brothers Funeral Home, Winnipeg and Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

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Glen James Kidd 1938 - 2014 Glen Kidd, late of Bienfait, Sask. passed away in Estevan, Sask. on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at the age of 75 years.

Glen James Kidd was born on September 20, 1938 in Antler, Sask. His parents, Albert and Pearl, were very excited to finally have a boy after having three girls - Marion, Audrey and Darlene. He grew up on a farm near Storthoaks, Sask. and attended school there. Glen decided farming was not for him and chose a career in the oil industry. He worked on the drilling rigs for many years.

He married Jean Schlamp on September 28, 1959. They were blessed with a boy, Terry, in 1960 and a girl, Bonnie, in 1961. The life of following a rig around Saskatchewan and Alberta was too much when the kids started attending school. As a result, they moved to Bienfait in 1966. Glen worked at Shelter Industries for a short time then in 1970 started at the coal mine where he

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worked until his retirement. He lost his son in July of 1976 in a tragic accident and his wife of 33 years to cancer in 1993. Glen was always so thankful to be living in the same town as his three grandchildren - Tyra, Tayshia and Trey. He was fortunate enough to find love twice and in 1997 he married his second wife, Sherrie Antoine, who stayed by his side until his death January 1, 2014.

Glen will be fondly remembered for his generosity and humour.

Glen was predeceased by his first wife Jean; son Terry; parents, Albert and Pearl; sisters, Marian Chambers, Darlene Luedtke and Audrey Englot and one brother in infancy.

He is survived by his wife Sherrie Kidd of Bienfait; daughter Bonnie (James) Bernhardt of Bienfait; grandchildren, Tyra Bernhardt (Thomas Abbott), Tayshia Bernhardt (Adam Patenaude) and Trey Bernhardt; step children, Gregory Clark of Washington, DC, Stephen Clark (Candis) of Washington and Aleasharose Antoine (Adam Knudson) of Rolla, ND; step grandchildren, Shantah Antoine, Chiyahn and Nevaeh Bruce, Chevy, Takota, Mary and Tarissa Clark, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws, and special friend Helen Jesz and her son Jason Jensen of Minot, ND. A Memorial Service for Glen was held on Monday, January 6, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Estevan Alliance Church with Pastor Waylon Klix officiating. Interment will take place in the Bienfait Cemetery at a later date.

Those wishing to make donations in Glen’s memory may do so

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directly to the Broken Arrow Youth Ranch (make cheque payable to Christ The Solid Rock Ministries Inc.), PO Box 44, Wood Mountain, SK, S0H 4L0.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Thank You

The family of Glen Kidd would like to thank the staff of St. Joseph’s Hospital for their amazing care. Their kindness and support was truly a gift. We would also like to thank Hall Funeral Services for guiding us in making all the arrangements.

Thank you to Waylon Klix for officiating the funeral, and Angie Wiebe for providing piano accompaniment. Thank you to Kelly Schlamp for reading the eulogy and Kevin Schlamp for the reading of God’s word. Thank you to Chris and Del of the Black Grasshopper for your gift of catering lunch for the funeral. Thank you to Bev for organizing and the ladies of the Estevan Alliance for serving at the lunch. Thank you to friends and family who supported us at this time with your prayers and gifts of food, flowers and your many messages. Also, thanks so much to everyone who made donations to the Broken Arrow Youth Ranch and to the Gideons for purchasing bibles in Glen’s memory. We are very blessed to have all of you in our lives. Thank you.

-Sherrie Kidd, Bonnie, James, Tyra, Tayshia and Trey Bernhardt.

Your Guide to Area Estevan Gospel Chapel

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

“Equipping God’s people to think biblically, to live godly, and to serve effectively – influencing our world for Christ”

Isabelle & Souris Reverend Randy Kleemola Phone: 306-634-2024 email: st.peters@accesscomm.ca

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

Pastor: Josh Permann Sunday:Worship 11:00 a.m.

Weekly: Prayer Meeting

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

Phone: 306-634-2190

Fax: 306-634-6845

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

Sunday: 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.

St. Giles

Anglican Church Parish of Estevan 317-12th Avenue

Sunday Worship: 8:00 & 10:00 am September - May Children’s Sunday School: 10:00 am The Rev. Mark Osborne ALL ARE WELCOME! Church Office: 306-634-4113 www.estevananglican.com

Faith Lutheran Church Nicholson Centre, Estevan

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Evening Worship - 7 p.m.

Wednesday Meeting - 7 p.m.

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Church of God

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

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Everyone welcome to join our daily prayers, inspirational Bible DVD viewings and lively discussions

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Church Office: 306-634-5684

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Nursery and Children’s Ministries available Sunday School at 9:30am Friday Night Youth 7:30pm (Gr. 7-12) Children’s Clubs - Wednesdays: 7:00-8:00pm

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Midale community happenings Catrina Moldenhauer Midale Correspondent Midale Public Library is starting a pre-school kids program on Fridays from 10:30 – 11:15 at the Midale Civic Centre. For more information give the library a call. Their hours are Tuesdays from 2:30 – 5:30 and 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and on Fridays from 9:30 – 12 and 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.

The Midale Oilmen’s 26th Annual Curling Bonspiel is scheduled for Feb. 20 through the 22. It begins on the Thursday evening; Friday is curling throughout the day but ends early as that is the night of their supper at 6 p.m with a Dutch auction after supper and dance that start around 9 p.m. Saturday involves the playoffs. All they ask is that a minimum of one person per team is employed in the oilfield.

The cost is $240 per team entry and it includes some drink and supper tickets. Extra supper tickets may be purchased for $15 each. You may register a team by emailing your contact information to: midaleoilmens@gmail.com or by calling Bruce Palmer, Glenn Wiens or Catrina Moldenhauer.

Total Oilfield Rentals graciously paid for the students and staff at Midale Central School to have pizza on Jan. 14.

The school is again asking for parents to please ensure their children are dressed appropriately for playing outside and also for riding the bus.

Badminton practices have started for those students in Grade 3 to 6. Practices are to run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:20 – 4:20 p.m. The dates are: Jan. 7, 9, 14, 16 and 21 and Feb. 4, 6, 11 and then the windup will be on the 13th.

High school curling will start for all senior students on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. at the Midale Civic Centre.

Drama practices have begun and will take place each lunch break at 12:15. There are still spots available so talk to Mrs. Wilgenbusch or Miss Adams for details.

High school band/choir will be held after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:20 – 4:00 p.m.

Midale Central School students and staff would like to welcome Miss Alanna Burkell to the school. She is teaching the Grades 3 and 4 class as well as the Grades 5/6 art.

Midale Petroleum Novice Storm have been busy

practicing for the second half of their season. They hosted Lampman here on Jan. 11 and lost a great game by a score of 10-7. They play this coming weekend in Radville’s home tournament and then will host Radville at home on Jan. 25 at 2:30 p.m.

The Midale Mustangs had a brief break over the Christmas holidays but have been busy with the following games: On Jan. 4 they hosted the Carnduff Red Devils and won 9 – 4. The game scheduled to be played in Carnduff on Jan. 5 was postponed due to the weather. The Mustangs played in Arcola on the 7th and came away with a 7 – 4 win over the Arcola/Kisbey Combines. The Mustangs travelled to Redvers on Jan. 10 and came away with a 5 – 1 win.

Midale will have a two-game home stand this weekend as they will host the Wawota Flyers here on Friday, at 8 p.m. and then Arcola will play here on Saturday at 8 p.m. Midale will then be on the road for a game on the 21st against the Bienfait Coalers and will then host the Redvers Rockets on the 24th.

Midale is currently sitting in second place in the Big Six Hockey League.

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Good investors understand the concept of diversification and its benefits in managing risk. However, although many do diversify with individual holdings, the majority fall short when diversifying from a global standpoint.

That’s understandable as it’s natural to invest in what one knows, which most often means domestic companies with familiar products and services. But there is a lot of opportunity for investors who look farther afield.

Institutional investors and pension funds have long recognized this.

The Canada Pension Fund (CPP), ranked as one of the 10 largest retirement funds in the world, has allocated only 16.7 per cent of its equity holdings to Canadian investments,

compared to 69.8 per cent for foreign developed markets and 13.5 per cent to emerging markets. For fiscal 2013 they had a 10.1 per cent rate of return. The world’s largest pension fund, Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund, has 43.5 per cent of its equity investment allocated to international stocks and posted 10.2 per cent for fiscal 2012.

Investors who stick to investing at home introduce a lot of risk to their portfolios. There are over 30 major equity markets globally and Canada represents less than four per cent of world stock market capitalization. The likelihood of at least a few other countries outperforming Canadian markets in the coming years is strong and, just as it is rare for a specific asset class or individual equity to con-

sistently outperform year over year, the same applies to stock markets. Diversifying globally helps spread the risk that Canadian markets may not provide the necessary performance to boost portfolio returns.

Adding a global lens to the portfolio guards against sector concentration. Nearly 80 per cent of the S&P/TSX 60 is comprised of three sectors – financials, energy, and materials. By looking elsewhere investors gain access to sectors such as healthcare, which are under-represented in Canada.

Accessing markets worldwide allows investors to take advantage of global wealth trends.

Credit Suisse reports that global wealth has reached an all-time high of USD 241 trillion and the average wealth per adult is USD 51,600. Analysts

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believe these numbers will increase 40 per cent over the next five years, with emerging markets accounting for 29 per cent of that growth. More wealth brings more funds available to invest, which bodes well for global markets.

For income investors, global investing provides an opportunity to boost overall portfolio yield.

According to Guardian Capital, 58 per cent of world market returns are derived from dividends.

In some countries the numbers are even higher. In Australia 73 per cent come from dividends and in the

United Kingdom it’s 63 per cent. Although global dividends aren’t subject to the Canadian dividend tax credit, investors can hold most global equities in registered plans for tax efficiency purposes.

Investing globally can introduce some risks, such as foreign exchange and liquidity, and transaction costs can be higher in some international markets. Investors can mitigate these risks by accessing global equities via managed products such as exchangetraded funds or mutual funds. These will provide diversified exposure to the

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Help those who are short on bootstraps of the group. So as King and other Civil Rights leaders of all races and faiths created bootstraps, means of healing and advancement for those who had none in the 1950s and ‘60s, so this community created bootstraps for the paralyzed man.

At the Warm Welcome shelter being run from St. Paul’s United Church and the Salvation Army, I am so proud of the many staff, volunteers, and donors who have given bootstraps to those in our community lacking housing, community and other resources. While

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Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “It’s alright to tell a man to lift himself by his own bootstraps, but it is cruel jest to say to a bootless man that he ought to lift himself by his own bootstraps.” What King was referring to was the fact that in segregated America, many impoverished African-Americans had no resources on which to draw to create a better life for themselves. They couldn’t get an education, couldn’t get a fair paying job, and often didn’t have a family to advocate for them since their family members were in the same position.

There were no bootstraps to be pulled on.

It makes me think of the story from Mark 2 where Jesus forgives and heals the paralyzed man. The house that Jesus is preaching in is overwhelmed with people.

There would have been no way for the paralyzed man to get himself through the crowds to Jesus. In other words, this man was bootless to use King’s metaphor – bootless except for his community who physically take the roof off of the house and lower him in. We don’t know who the carriers of the man were –scripture just says it was “some people”, and we don’t know why they were moved to such a bold act. Furthermore, it is interesting that, while in other healing stories Jesus will say “Your faith has healed you” to an individual, here, it says Jesus forgives the man after seeing their faith – the faith

many of us can relate to having worked hard for what we have, it is also true that many of us were also blessed with “bootstraps,” gifts that helped us along – a supportive family, an education, a knowledge of this area of the world, good health and the ability to access medical information, freedom from systems of abuse, addiction, and poverty. Through the nonjudgmental presence of our volunteers at the Warm Welcome shelter, we see how a community can begin to rally around individuals

to give them the tools they need for healing and to be the best people they can be.

In some cases, we begin to see this almost right away as guests go on to get places of their own and invest back in the city. In other cases, we may not see immediately, on the outside how that healing is happening. God may be working a healing that won’t be seen for ten, twenty or a hundred years, and in those cases, too, it is entirely possible that the healing is meant to be happening inside us as well – that the healing is meant for a whole

community rather than just one individual. Mark says Jesus saw their faith and forgave the man. Perhaps the healing that needs to be done is within our hearts and the way we look upon those who are paralyzed – paralyzed with depression, with addiction, with unnamed mental health disorders. The people could have left the paralyzed man and said, “Well, pull yourself up by your own bootstraps,” which would have been impossible, but instead they rallied around him, and were creative in their means of

getting him access to Jesus.

The message of the world seems to increasingly be “Do it by yourself.

Don’t rely on anyone else.”

Yet, the challenge of the Christian faith is to be made strong in weakness – to admit that we have been given lots by others and our Creator, and that we are made better people in community with one another. May God heal us through our compassion and love for each other.

Rev. Brenna Nickel Minister, St. Paul’s International Charge

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ISOLATION Equipment Services Inc. an expanding Oil Service & Supply Company is seeking quality Service Technicians and Trainees. Previous exp. with service rigs, fracturing, or similar industry exp. with oilfield tickets is an asset Class 1 or 3 driver’s License applicants will get primacy (Drivers with Class 5 & 5Q will be considered if Applicant has relevant oilfield experience) A current driver’s abstract req’d Off-road driving exp. is an asset.

MUST HAVE valid H2S and AB/BC First Aid Tickets BENEFITS * Exc. monthly guarantee * Exc. job bonus * Excellent Benefit Plan and Travel Expenses. * Retirement Plan * Lucrative Quarterly Safety Bonus Program * Christmas Bonus Fax or email your resume and driver’s abstract to: Fax: (403) 347 3406 Email: l.enzie@isolationequipment.com or drop off at 307 Clare Street, Arcola Sk ATTN: Lori Enzie or Ron Hayward

JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER Full Benefit Package and Employer defined Pension Company Vehicle & Tools Provided Salary range: $30.87 - $35.91 Further information on the position visit www.cornerstonesd.ca

Experience: Safety Certificates are needed.

1st Aid/CPR, H2S. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license. Full benefits packages and RSP plan.

FOOD SERVICE WORKERS

Wage/Salary Info: Depending on experience & qualifications.

Duties: Day to day electrical construction and maintenance in the oilfield.

To Apply: Fax: (306) 637-2181, e-mail sschoff.pti@sasktel.net or drop off resume to 62 Devonian Street, Estevan, SK.

We are accepting resumes for full-time positions.

Duties include: Food preparation, stock and inventory, serving customers, some baking, making sandwiches, operate cash register and be able to give proper change as well as general cleaning and equipment maintenance

Starting wage - $11.01/hr.

If you are interested in joining our team apply in person with resume or fax to:

306-634-6616

COOKS We are looking for 5 full time cooks. Must be able to work until 1 AM nightly 2 years cooking experience preferred but not necessary, will train if needed. Wage is $13.00/hr Duties: • Prepare and cook meals for a full menu • Oversee kitchen operations • Work with minimal supervision • Monitor supplies • Supervise kitchen helpers • Follow safety and sanitation requirements • Ensure food quality • Clean kitchen & work area

To apply contact: Nick Sereggela, Manager In Person Fax: 306-634-5636 Email: nsereggela@sasktel.net

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WELDING LTD. is looking to fill the position of: Quality Control/ Safety offiCer

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•3-5 years experience •Valid driver’s license •Valid safety tickets

Interested individuals can fax resume to:

306-388-2672

1124A - 4th St., Estevan, SK

Walmart wants

Our stOre is grOwing Part-time and full time positions available.

Grocery, Over-Night Stocker, Cashier  Flexible scheduling  Benefits  Stock Ownership Program

 Scholarships  Employee Discounts  Career Opportunities

Apply online at www.YourWalmartCareer.ca

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OILFIELD HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC PERMANENT/FUll TIME

required by Onsite Oilfield Services - Arcola, Saskatchewan location.

Job description: repair, trouble-shooting, overhaul and maintenance of heavy duty trucks and trailers, gensets, light towers, fluid heaters, boilers and light trucks.

Oilfield equipment background mandatory - including experience with hydraulic and pumping systems. Some metal fabrication experience would be an asset. Class 1 preferred. Requirement to complete infield repairs if necessary and after hours/ emergency work can be expected. Accommodation options available. $35.00 to $45.00/hr (plus vacation/overtime), dependant upon experience.

Interested applicants please email resumes to:

onsite@platinum.ca or call Brad Walker at 403-993-2252

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Is looking for a

Gibson Energy ULC is a progressive, growth oriented, North American midstream oil & gas company. We are currently seeking enthusiastic, results oriented professional drivers for our South East Saskatchewan Operations in: Frobisher, Estevan, Weyburn.

COMPANY DRIVERS CUSTOM TREATING AND TERMINALS SWAMPERS OWNER OPERATORS Qualifications required: • Drivers must possess a valid Class 1 or 3 license with air endorsement • Swampers must possess a valid Class 5 license • 2+ years driving experience • Oilfield experience is an asset Gibson Energy ULC offers a competitive compensation package.

Interested candidates are asked to fax resumes to: 306-486-2022, or email to: dfrobisher@gibsons.com www.gibsons.com

is looking for a

Carrier

PRODUCTION ACCOUNTANT

T. Bird Oil Ltd. is currently looking for a Production Accountant to fill a 15-month term position (potential to turn into a permanent position). The applicant will be responsible for all aspects of the production accounting cycle for Saskatchewan and Manitoba oil wells. The applicant should consistently demonstrate a high level of accuracy and detail in their work.

Key Responsibilities: • gather and analyze monthly production data from the data coordinator • prepare oil and gas pipeline splits • submit pipeline splits, volumetrics, SAF and OAF on Petrinex • complete trucking deductions and oil valuations • manage royalty tax payer records • book revenue and royalties Qualifications: • dedicated, detail-oriented, and reliable • strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Petrinex • minimum 3-5 years experience in production accounting • CAPPA Certification an asset Please send resume by:

Email: tward@tbirdoil.com or Fax: 306-637-3751

for Abbott Bay, Brooks Road, and Petterson Drive area for a total of 160 Papers. Earn $32.00 each week.

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DIRECTIONAL DRILLER

is looking for a

Carrier

SOUTHEAST TRADER

for Sinclair Bay, Veterans Avenue, Kohaly, Lynd, and Chinook Bay area for a total of 140 Papers. Earn $37.80 each week.

All our carriers are eligible for a $100 monthly draw. Papers are delivered to your door Thursday for Thursday or Friday Delivery to customers.

All our carriers are eligible for a $100 monthly draw.

If interested please call Gayle at The Estevan Mercury

306-634-2654

SASKATCHEWAN & MANITOBA

Based out of our Estevan, SK operational facility, field consultants lead complex Directional Drilling assignments for our clients in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Your talent and professional skills as a Directional Driller will be used to provide advice, analysis, equipment expertise and excellent directional survey data to the client representative. Be a part of team that is performance driven, service oriented and focused on new technology and innovation.

QUALIFICATIONS: • •

2+ years directional drilling field experience within Saskatchewan and Manitoba is essential.

Strong skills in drilling calculations and mathematics (calculating motor outputs, meters ahead, meters seen, build rate required, meters to slide, etc.).

Proficient in the use of directional drilling survey software and the ability to learn and adapt to new software including KellyDown and Cathedral’s Syndicate field reporting system.

Ability to work 12 hour shifts (including nights) and be away from home for extended periods of time.

While on location, on-call 24 hours.

Applicants must currently reside in Western Canada and be legally able to work in Canada (Valid Work Permit, Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident).

Willingness to provide professional references.

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ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN/ ACCOUNTING TRAINEE

Siever, Vermeersch & Fonstad, A group of Professional Accountants, is a growing Estevan based accounting firm providing a wide range of accounting services to our diverse clientele. To meet the demands of our continued growth we are accepting resumes for the position of accounting technician/accounting trainee.

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If you are looking for a great place to grow with a leading company, then look no further.

Cathedral Energy Services has built a reputation that provides leadership in today’s oil & gas service industry.

Please visit our website and apply online at www.CathedralEnergyServices.com or by email to HRCANADA@CathedralEnergyServices.com Attention: Human Resources

The ideal candidate would be someone with an accounting diploma or someone actively working towards a diploma or a designation along with experience in the accounting field.

The successful candidate will be exposed to a wide variety of assignments including bookkeeping, payroll, corporate working papers as well as personal and corporate taxation. We provide ongoing training and professional development in accounting and taxation. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with clients. A working knowledge of computer based accounting programs would be considered an asset. The candidate must be able to perform well within a team oriented work place.

To find out more about this opportunity please view our website @ www.svf.ca Forward your resume to the following: Jim Vermeersch, FCGA Siever, Vermeersch & Fonstad 1123 4th Street Estevan, Sask.

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Husky Travel Center is Hiring on following Positions

MWD FIELD OPERATOR SASKATCHEWAN & MANITOBA

Based out of our Estevan, SK operational facility, MWD (Measurement While Drilling) field consultants perform services on rural remote rig-sites. Your talent and professional skills as a MWD Operator will be used to provide advice, analysis, MWD equipment expertise and excellent directional survey and gamma data to the client representative. Be a part of a team that is performance driven, service oriented and focused on new technology and innovation.

QUALIFICATIONS: • • • • •

Please Email Your Resume at hk6023@popmail.huskyenergy.ca Or Apply in person at 942-4th Street Estevan SK, S4A 0W3, Ph: 306-634-4311 Husky Travel Center is equal Opportunity Employer.

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DISHWASHERS (4 positions) Wash Dishes ,glassware ,flatware ,pots and pans using dishwashers or by hand . Place dishes in storage area scour pots and pans and may clean and polish silverware. Clear and clean dishes flatware and other items to serving area and set table. Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and stacking dishes. sweep and mop floors and perform other duties directed by kitchen staff. Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs, Load buspans and trays, Set tables, Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and serving areas, Replace linen, Assist food and beverage servers in formal service activities Dishwashing Skills: Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware, Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand, Scour pots and pans, Operate pot-washing machines, Clean and polish silverware, Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units Weight Handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs) Starting wage 11$ per hour

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COOK (6 positions) Food Preparation Specializations: Bakery goods and desserts, Stocks, soups and sauces, Eggs and dairy, Cold kitchen (salads, appetizers, sandwiches), Cereals, grains and pulses, Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms, Meat, Poultry, Pasta, Fish, Seafood Types of Meals/Food Prepared: All meals Specific Skills: Prepare and cook full course meals, Prepare and cook individual dishes and foods, Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef, Plan menus, Ensure quality of food and determine size of food proportions, Work with minimal supervision, Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances, Estimate food requirements and costs, Inspect kitchens and food service areas, Order supplies and equipment, Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment, Work with specialized cooking equipment (deep fryer, etc.), Clean kitchen and work areas, Wash dishes, Organize and manage buffets and banquets, Manage kitchen finances.

Starting wage 12$ per hour CHEF (4 positions) Food Preparation Specializations: Stocks, soups and sauces, Bakery goods and desserts, Cold kitchen, Meat, poultry and game, Eggs and dairy, Cereals, grains and pulses, Fish and seafood, Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms Specific Skills: Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities, Estimate food requirements, Estimate food and labour costs, Demonstrate new equipment, Prepare and cook meals and specialty foods including dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances, Instruct cooks in preparation, garnishing and presentation of food and in new cooking techniques, Plan menus, Ensure quality of food and portion control, Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and special functions, and plan and arrange food requirements for these functions, Create new recipes, Requisition food and kitchen supplies and equipment Starting wage 15$ per hour Server /Food Counter Attendant (4 positions) Take customers' orders, Prepare, heat and finish simple food items, Serve customers at counters or buffet tables, Use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs, Portion and wrap foods, Package take-out food, Stock refrigerators and salad bars, Keep records of the quantities of food used Starting Wage 11.00$ FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR (2 positions) Supervisory Experience: Food and beverage servers, Food service counter attendants and food preparers, Kitchen and food service helpers Specific Skills: Supervise and co-ordinate activities of staff who prepare and portion food, Establish work schedule, Estimate and order ingredients and supplies, Ensure food service and quality control, Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage, Prepare and submit reports, Must have knowledge of the establishment's culinary genres, Supervise and check assembly of trays, Supervise and check delivery of food trolleys Additional Skills: Establish methods to meet work schedules, Train staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures, Hire food service staff, Prepare budget and cost estimates Starting Wage 22$ per hour

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2+ years of rig experience is preferred. Experience and exposure to MWD/LWD equipment would be a definite asset.

Valid safety certificates (H2S, TDG, First Aid & CPR, WHMIS, Safe Driving).

Formal training in engineering technologies (instrumentation, electrical, mechanical or petroleum) would be an asset.

Strong skills in mathematics and basic drilling calculations.

Ability to learn and adapt to new computer software including Cathedral’s proprietary field reporting system.

Ability to work 12 hour shifts (including nights) and be away from home for extended periods of time.

While on location, on-call 24 hours.

Applicants must currently reside in Western Canada and be legally able to work in Canada (Valid Work Permit, Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident).

Willingness to provide professional references.

If you are looking for a great place to grow with a leading company, then look no further. Cathedral Energy Services has built a reputation that provides leadership in today’s oil & gas service industry.

Please visit our website and apply online at www.CathedralEnergyServices.com or by email to HRCANADA@CathedralEnergyServices.com

Drop off in person at highway #39 west, Malmgren Dr or by fax 306 634 6641 Cathedral is pleased to offer competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package (immediate enrollment), retirement & savings plan and excellent opportunities to grow and develop your career. We are pleased to present the following career opportunities:

SHIPPER/RECEIVER / SHOP LABOURER – ESTEVAN, SK

The successful candidate will handle, move, load and unload materials. You play an essential role in ensuring efficient shipping/receiving of downhole equipment and general shop duties.

REQUIREMENTS: • Display a strong work ethic and be mechanically inclined.

• Maintain safe work practices and follow policies and procedures.

• Experience operating forklift or skid steer – preferred.

• May assist with pick-up/delivery of local parts, using a light-duty truck.

DOWNHOLE TOOL MECHANIC / SHOP LABOURER – ESTEVAN, SK The ideal candidate will be responsible for the assembly and repair of a wide variety of mechanical products such as mud motors, drilling jars, shock tools, and general shop duties.

REQUIREMENTS: • Display a strong work ethic and be mechanically inclined.

• Maintain safe work practices and follow policies and procedures.

• Experience operating forklift, overhead cranes, and precision instruments are preferred.

• Ability to work in a safety sensitive environment • Willing to train

To learn more about Cathedral visit :www.cathedralenergyservices.com

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Public Notice

City of Estevan PUBLIC NOTICE The council of the City of Estevan, pursuant to Section 207 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007, gives notice of its intention to amend Zoning Bylaw #2010-1834 & the corresponding Zoning Map as hereinafter provided: 1. Consideration is being given to amend the zoning Bylaw Map by rezoning the following property as described below:

It has been noted that some public streets have been littered with Regen carts please be aware that the following is a condition of Bylaw 2013-1926 8. STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES (1) Except as otherwise herein provided, no person store an approved receptacle, upon any portion of a street or boulevard.

(2) The owner or occupant of every premise shall provide sufficient space on that premise for storage of the approved receptacles.

(3) The owner or occupant, where front street collection is estabilished, shall place the approved receptacle on the street against the curb or at or at an approved alternate location no ealier that 6:00 p.m. on the day prior to scheduled collection and removed prior to 8:00 p.m. on the day of collection.

“Part of the Northeast Quarter Section 27, Township 2, Range 8, West of the Second Meridian, Estevan, Saskatchewan, encompassing approximately 3.42 hectares, as shown on a plan Proposed Subdivision prepared by S.M. Drew, SLS, and dated the 27th day of November 2013vvv” to be rezoned as follows: a) Proposed Lots: • 2 through 6, Block 177 • 1 through 3, 12, 13, 14, Block 175 • 2 through 9, Block 176 From the existing URBAN HOLDING ZONE (UH) to RESIDENTIAL LOW-DENSITY SINGLEDETACHED ZONE(R1); b) Proposed Lots: • 4 through 11, Block 175 • 10, 11, Block 176 From the existing URBAN HOLDING ZONE (UH) to RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY MIX ZONE (R2)

Please contact Judy Pilloud City Clerk 306-634-1852 if you have any questions regarding the full bylaw.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (Dispatcher)

Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills. This person will handle incoming telephone calls, general public inquiries and complaints, and will communicate via radio transmissions with members on patrol. Must be able to work independently under stress as well as produce a high degree of accuracy.

Application packages can be picked up at the Estevan Police Service or mailed out upon request. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please return the completed package with an updated resume in a sealed envelope to: Chief of Police Estevan Police Service 301-11th Ave.Estevan, Sask. S4A 1C7

“Doodlebugs” – Part Time Play Care Facilitator Leisure Services, as part of a healthy community initiative has an opening for a Play care Facilitator.

Typical hours run from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm – Monday to Friday This position is ideal for; A stay at home parent looking to work while the kids are at school, or A retired individual The instructors are able to look after the children, while the parents or guardians are free to enjoy personal time in our facility fitness Centre, swimming pool, multi-purpose room and/or tennis/squash courts, focusing on their physical and mental health.

For further information, please contact: Kelvin Pillipow, Human Resources Co-ordinator, 1102 – 4th Street Estevan, SK S4A 0W7 Ph: (306) 634-1842 • F: (306) 634-9790 • hr@estevan.ca

Children’s Programs - FREE! Call 306-636-1621 for pre-registration unless otherwise indicated.

Baby Time: Thursday, January 23 @ 10:30 am or Monday, January 27 @ 7:00-7:30 pm For babies up to 18 months & their caregivers. Songs and rhymes, bounces and books! This is a fun, interactive parent-child program that ends with a baby-inspired craft.

Programs are FREE! Snowman In a Baggie & Ugly Sweater Cookies: Saturday, January 18 @ 3:30-4:30 pm. Recommended for ages 5-8. A great “toy” for a day when it is too cold to play outside. You can squish and wiggle this snowman all afternoon, decorate a “sweater” cookie as ugly as you can and win a prize!

Teen & Adult Programs - FREE! Resume Writing Workshop. Thursday, January 16th @ 6:00- 7:30 pm. “Help! I need a job, but first I need a resume!” Sound familiar? If you are struggling in your job search or need an updated resume to get you the results you need, attend this free workshop at the Library in partnership with guest, Shannon Mack, on creating the foundation of a rock-solid resume that highlights who you are intrinsically & where you are going in your career.

Estevan Community Gardening Meeting. Monday, January 20th @ 7:00 pm. If you are interested in community gardening in Estevan, this is the meeting for you! Come meet with like-minded people to try and get our city on a greener path. Registration is not needed; call Chantelle at 306-421-8785 for more information.

Book Club After Dark. Wednesday, January 22nd @ 5:30 pm. Love & Romance come in many forms. this month’s book is Bared to You by Sylvia Day. The story of two damaged people finding love & lust enough to burn brighter than they could imagine. Due to the subject matter of the material, adults 18+ only, please. To request a copy or for more information, call Krista.

Cover-to-Cover Book Club. Thursday, January 23rd @ 6:30 pm. This month’s book is The House Girl: A Novel by Tara Conklin. An unforgettable story of love, history, and a search for justice, set in modern- day New York and 1852 Virginia. Call Krista to reserve your copy today. New members of all ages always welcome!

Crafter’s Circle. Tuesdays, January 21st @ 5:30 pm. Enjoy the company of others crafters like yourself. All experience levels welcome. A great opportunity for ongoing support; share your knowledge or benefit from the advice of other crafters. Just bring your own materials and come join the circle. No pre-registration required. Ages 15 and up.

Hello Computer! Wednesday, January 15th @ 5:00 or 6:00 pm*. *alternate times can be arranged case-by-case.

Come and get answers to your computer questions in 30 minute ‘one-on-one sessions.’ Bring your laptop or use a public computer. To register, please call Krista and indicate what you would like to learn.

c) Proposed Lots: • 1, Block 177 • 1, Block 176 From the existing URBAN HOLDING ZONE (UH) to RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY ZONE (R3) Reason: Rezoning is being undertaken to support the proposed development of the Dominion Heights Phase 4 Residential Subdivision ;

(Boundaries of Rezoning are shown on the accompanying Plan) The amending Bylaw (#2013-1933) may be inspected by any person at the Legislative Services Business Division, City Hall, 1102 4th Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan, between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

City Council, at it’s meeting to be held on Monday, January 20, 2014, at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan will hear any person(s) wishing to be heard with respect to the proposed rezoning bylaw and will further consider any written submissions respecting the proposed zoning amendment, provided such and/or submissions are received by the City Clerk’s Office, Legislative Services, City Hall, 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan, S4A 0W7 no later than 12:00 pm on Wednesday, January 15, 2014.

Dated at the City of Estevan this 11th Day of December, 2013

City of Estevan - Residential Lot for Sale ‘DOMINION HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION-PHASE 2’

The City of Estevan has one (1) Single-family residential lot for sale located at 1918 Matte Court-Lot 23 Block 168.

Conditions of Sale include: • •

Lot Purchase price: $118,884.00 plus G.S.T & transfer fees.

50% (non-refundable) down payment, with remainder of purchase price to be paid within 6 months of purchase agreement date.

• Construction to commence within 6 months of purchase agreement date.

For further information please contact the Land Development Services Division, 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan, (306) 634-1821.

At The Library...

Call 306-636-1621 for pre-registration.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE ESTEVAN ARTS COUNCIL? “promoting the arts in OUR community”

ENERGY CITY FILM CIRCUIT Next Film: Cas & Dylan - January 25, 2014 4:00 Orpheum Theatre

KONCERTS FOR KIDS Fubuki Daiko – March 11, 2014 7:00 pm at Estevan Comprehensive School (Sponsored by Dayman Trucking) Massive Munsch – April 10, 2014 7:00 pm at Westview School (Sponsored by Sherritt Coal)

STARS FOR SASKATCHEWAN Music Intima – January 30, 2014 7:30 pm at St. Paul’s United Church Musica Intima has earned a reputation as Canada’s most exciting vocal ensemble. They are internationally renowned for their warm and engaging stage presence, impeccable musicianship, and unique perspective on ensemble singing.

Elmer Iseler Singers – February 6, 2014 7:30 pm at St. Paul’s United Church Ballet Jorgen Romeo and Juliet – February 18, 2014 7:30 pm at E.C.S. Guy and Nadina – April 12, 2014 7:30 pm at St. Paul’s United Church (Sponsored by Drewitz School of Dance & Enbridge) Everything Fitz – May 4, 2014 2:30 pm at E.C.S. (Sponsored by Enbridge & Level best Technology)

VISUAL ARTS Watch for more information on our new upcoming Visual Arts programs starting in February!

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Parent & Child Pottery Basic Beginner Beading Adult Pottery Pottery Wheel Throwing Make a hand built teapot

- Children’s Clay Class - Acrylic Painting - Scratch Art - March Break Art Camp

Contact us for more information on our programs 306-634-3942

www.estevanartscouncil.com

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