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City construction tops $58m

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After taking a little nap in 2011 and 2012, Estevan’s construction sector roared back to life in 2013.

The City released the final building permits for the past year at the most recent council meeting and Estevan enjoyed a massive year, topping $58 million.

“It’s very impressive, we were very happy with that, and our growth continues,” Mayor Roy Ludwig said following the Jan. 13 regular meeting.

“We are still one of the leaders, if not the leader, in the province of Saskatchewan as far as growth.”

Overall, Estevan issued 122 permits in 2013, which had a combined value of $58.79 million, which is among the highest ever totals posted by the City. It is also more than double 2012 when they issued $26.6 million in permits.

Ludwig said there was much to like in the report but noted the number of new housing units, 182, was encouraging.

“We feel that we are on target as far as our housing needs,” Ludwig said in recognition of a City-commissioned report,

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which said Estevan will need around 200 new residences a year over the next five years to meet demands.

“We are very happy with the developers that we were able to work with and help make their developments possible within the City.”

Just over $10 million in permits were issued for singlefamily homes, while multi-family permits climbed to $17.8 million.

The construction pace in both the industrial and commercial sectors was also brisk. Commercial permits accounted for $17.8 million, while the 10 industrial permits issued totalled $10.2 million.

Although it’s early, Ludwig said the City has high hopes for 2014 as well. In his speech at the first council meeting of the year, the Mayor said work on a handful of housing developments will continue. Of note, Trimount has announced plans for the next phase of development in the Dominion Heights subdivision. Work on The Ridge, a modular home park located at Estevan’s southern border, is also progressing, and it’s expected that the company → A2 City

City cuts two positions Northgate project nearing completion The City of Estevan has announced that two positions have been eliminated as part of its ongoing work to tackle debt.

Both the events manager position in the leisure services division and one human resources position were eliminated on Thursday and the employees in those jobs are no longer with the City.

Mayor Roy Ludwig said the decision was made by council due to budgetary restrictions.

“Council is going over the budget more and more, scrutinizing more and more, and those were a couple of areas that council felt we could cut back on.”

With respect to the events manager position, Lu d w i g s a id t h e C ity anticipates it will have

around four major events at Affinity Place in 2014, which made the position somewhat expendable.

“With us having less events (at Affinity Place) the thought process on council was perhaps we could cut back on that area,” said Ludwig, who added that the events manager also handled scheduling in the various City facilities, duties that will now fall to leisure services manager Nathan Jesse and staff in that department.

“They are going to have a look at sharing some of the work that will still need to be done.”

The elimination of the human resources position leaves the City with one remaining person in that department. As for future cuts, Ludwig said he

doesn’t anticipate anymore in the near future.

The members of council began work on the 2014 budget in December and went through what was a very lean document in roughly four hours. However, they have been continuing to work on thebudget since that meeting, Ludwig added.

“We are continuing to look at the budget and continuing to talk to the managers to see where we can find efficiencies. I don’t think we’ll sign off on it until our new city manager comes. We would like to hear feedback from her and perhaps she can find anything we have missed.”

The new city manager, Amber Smale, is scheduled to begin work on Feb. 10.

By Norm Park Of The Mercury The construction work is nearing completion and Ceres Global Ag Corp. of Toronto could be ready to begin grain shipments from their Northgate, Sask. commodities rail hub as early as this coming fall.

Company president Michael Detlefson told the Mercury in a telephone interview on Jan. 21 that “we expect to finish the rail system this spring, perhaps by late May, and we’ll be in position for grain shipments by September or October.”

The hub, using a set of parallel tracks on the Northgate property, could be ready to transport oil, the other major commodity in their business plan, even sooner, perhaps by late summer, he said.

“We were delayed due to weather. We got to start in June, not in April as we had expected, and then we had problems all

summer. The construction team caught up a bit in late summer and into the fall, and they’re about 75 per cent completed as far as site development is concerned,” said Detlefson.

“The grading is done, drainage work is complete, pipe systems have been installed and they’ve laid 1,150 metres of track, which means that part of it is almost complete.”

The hub might be used for the movement of other commodities related to the oil and grain business, such as sand for fracking in the oilpatch, as one example.

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One of their working partners in the project is the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Rail Company that was already established in the region, linking American and Canadian producers and customers. Detlefson said BNSF has already spent $20 million in upgrades to their track and rail system into the United States and are participating in discussions with customs and immigration officials on both sides of the border regarding future operations from this southeast Saskatchewan hub.

“We’re working within the current rules, talking about volume and traffic.

These are preliminary discussions regarding the Beyond the Border initiative between the two countries, and we hope we can help them facilitate it. In the longer term, we hope to be the poster child for the Beyond the Border initiative,” said Detlefson.

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tives for sending oil out of there.” The president said he could see a day soon when at least one-quarter of the oil in southeast Saskatchewan was shipped by rail. Currently about 15 to 20 per cent flows to refineries via rail.

In the initial phase, the oil shipments won’t be maximized, but within three years, he said he could see enough contracts being signed to send upwards of 70,000 barrels of oil per day out of Northgate to American processors and markets.

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The second is the type of oil being shipped. Bakken oil should be selling for a premium and with this system, and Number 3, we can take it directly to a specific market not accessed by pipeline,” he said.

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“Our markets for the grain are also in America,” he said.

Ceres owns grain handling facilities in Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming and New York as well as Ontario. So the access to end-use consumers is as impressive for this product as it is for oil.

The Northgate project is spread out over a 1,500acre stretch of land, so there is room for expansion in the future, if required.

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it will employ up to 30 people. Detlefson said the relative remoteness of the Northgate site does pose some challenges for the company in terms of employees and accommodations, but nothing that is insurmountable.

“Our partners are used to it but it won’t be easy on the people side of things,” he added.

So far the only way to move product to the site is by truck, but that isn’t seen as a big deterrent.

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have been tenuous at times.

Ludwig said he remains hopeful that a positive outcome can be reached and work can begin on what is an important development for the future growth of Estevan.

“We are still optimistic with Essex that we can reach the desired goals that we have to collectively reach in making their development a reality,” he said.

Aside from residential development, Ludwig said the City also hopes to see more commercial projects in 2014. Last year the City sold a parcel of land located behind Walmart to an Alberta developer for commercial use.

City zeroes in on new police chief Mayor Roy Ludwig said the City of Estevan is hopeful of hiring a new police chief within the next couple of weeks.

In an interview Monday, Ludwig said the City is down to its final five to six candidates and have conducted interviews with four of them.

Ludwig said the pool of candidates is an impressive one.

“We’ve got RCMP, we’ve had security people, some City police people; we’ve had a real good cross-section,” he said.

Current Chief of Police Del Block announced his plans to retire in 2013 and he will officially step down in March.

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Army cadets celebrate the Bard of Scotland’s legacy on birthday As they have done for several years now, the PPCLI Estevan Elks Army Cadets and their pipe and drum band invited the public to join them for a celebration on Robert Burns’ birthday on Jan. 25.

“We always have it on the weekend closest to his actual birthday, but this year, it just so happens that tonight is his actual birth date, mine too,” said Captain Robert Rooks the Band’s Coy officer who was officially retired from active military duty in compliance with the Canadian military’s regulations regarding mandatory retirement at age 65.

The evening’s program had Capt. Ken Turner serve as emcee. Turner himself was officially retired from the active ranks last year.

Rooks will continue to serve the army cadets as a lead pipe instructor along with Angela Simon.

This year’s celebration was held in the Wylie-Mitchell Air Cadet Hall with 225 guests joining the pipers and drummers and the highland dancers from the Drewitz School of Dance.

This year’s program saw the addition of the retirement tribute to Rooks as well as the presentation of five Lt.-Gov. Military Service Pins to deserving recipients that included Rooks and Turner as well as former soldier John New of Midale and Aaron Toles, who recently left the military after doing an eightmonth tour of duty in Afghanistan from 2009 to 2010, among other assignments. The other recipient was current PPCLI cadet commanding officer, Capt. Craig Bird who participated in the farewell presentations to Rooks along with visiting army cadet Lt.-Col. Lyle Johnson of Moose Jaw and Estevan Mayor Roy Ludwig.

In his remarks, Rooks noted that he was proud of the fact that all the activities and rituals associated with the evening’s program were performed by the cadets themselves. He also thanked the parents and fellow officers for their support over the years and looked back for a moment on the beginnings of the pipe and drum element that was brought into the army cadet program in the mid 1970s.

Ray Walton, exalted ruler of the Estevan Elks Club, the army cadet’s lead sponsor, was in attendance and presented Bird with a cheque in the amount of $3,000 to help them meet their expenses for the remainder of this training season.

The celebration of Burns included memories and remarks regarding the life and times of this favoured Scottish bard from cadet drum major Jordan Gervais and an authentic Gaelic salute to the haggis by cadet Drum Sgt. Eric McLean.

Pipe Cpl. Shelly Schmidt performed the toast to the kilt with Capt. Rooks and the scotch and sword were marched in by Drum Major Jordan Gervais and Drum Cpl. Mark Fergusson. Grace was provided by Drum cadet Dawson Simon.

Following the beef, ham and haggis supper, the pipers and drummers were joined by members of the Drewitz School of Dance who provided Scottish Highland flings and Irish jigs for the entertainment of the audience, accompanied by the pipers and drummers who also provided several other musical tributes including a military drumming duet by Drum Major Gervais and Drum Sgt. McLean.

The evening concluded with a social and dance.

The mess kits were in full colour on Saturday night as the PPCLI Elks Army Cadets not only celebrated the birthday of Robert Burns, but also gathered for the official retirement from military service for pipe and drum Capt. Robert Rooks.

From the left: PPCLI Army Cadet Capt. Craig Bird, Capt. Ken Turner (retired), Capt. Robert Rooks, and Lt.-Col. Lyle Johnson.

D/Sgt. Eric McLean carried in the haggis and then made the formal address to this traditional Scottish dish at the annual celebration of Robert Burns’ birthday on Jan. 25. The event is staged every winter by the PPCLI Estevan Elks Army Cadets.

Drewitz Dance School senior students Teagan Graham and Hunter Hildebrand were among a strong cast of dancers who joined the PPCLI Army Cadet pipe and drum band to provide entertainment in the form of traditional Scottish songs and dances for over 225 guests who were celebrating Robert Burns Day on Saturday.

Smale looks forward to joining City Estevan’s new city manager is looking forward to taking the next step in her career when she moves to the area in February.

Amber Smale was announced as the Energy City’s new top administrator at the Jan. 20 regular meeting of council.

Smale has spent 22 years working for the City of Regina, beginning at the age of 16 in a front line position.

Currently the deputy city clerk in Regina, Smale said she is excited about becoming city manager. “(Estevan) is close to home for me; I have a very large family and they are all situated in Regina and we’re very close. So I wanted to find a place that offered a challenge and some complexity but also wasn’t too far away that I could see my family when I needed to,” she said in an interview Monday.

Given her experience in Regina, it’s clear that a move

to a city manager’s job was the next step in Smale’s career path.

After spending seven years in Regina’s leisure services division, Smale moved on to property assessment, taxation and reassessment. She then became a business analyst and worked on business process improvements and the implementation of the corporate-wide call management system for public complaints and inquiries and requests for service.

She eventually became manager of that division before moving into the role of deputy city clerk, where she has been involved in public policy and working directly with council in her six years in that role.

“I have a master’s in business administration and my major is in executive management so I have always wanted to be in the top role, whether that was in the private or public sector,” she said.

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Aside from proximity to Regina, Smale said Estevan’s growth was among the factors that made the move attractive to her.

“There’s things to do, there’s things to bring people out and there is a quality of life that doesn’t exist in every small community,” she said.

Smale will begin work with the City on Feb. 10 and will be officially sworn into the position at a council meeting that night. She is looking forward to getting to work and tackling the many challenges facing Estevan.

“It’s a bit premature for me to say exactly what I am going to do for the City because I want that period to see what is really going on. Business and service excellence is really my priority and in the end that affects everything, the way the City runs on every front.”

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Policing runs deep in Block family

By Chad Saxon of The Mercury When Chief Del Block retires from the Estevan Police Service in March, he will close the chapter on a distinguished career that has spanned over 30 years.

But the book, as it pertains to the Block family and policing, is far from closed.

The father of three daughters along with his wife Carol, Block has watched with pride as two of them have followed his footsteps into policing.

His oldest daughter Kassie has been a member of the Saskatoon Police Service for the past few years while his youngest, Kyra, was recently hired by the Regina Police Service and is currently attending the Saskatchewan Police College in the Queen City.

Block said he is proud and excited to have two of his daughters follow his footsteps and become police officers.

“I’m proud of all three of my daughters, (Kalita) is a nurse and two are police officers, so to have two actually follow you career, it’s a good feeling,” Block said.

Although working as a police officer can be very rewarding, there are also the negative aspects of the career, such as being in harm’s way and exposure to some of the more unpleasant aspects of human nature.

Block has undoubtedly seen plenty of good and bad in his career, but said he wasn’t at all hesitant when his daughters told him and his wife of their plans.

“There was no hesitation. In fact, if anything, I encouraged them,” he said.

“Police officers that come

out of the Saskatchewan Police College are so much better trained than when I came through. When I took the college it was still in the evolution process — I was in class five — so they were still building programs. They did a good job of training but compared to today they are so much better trained.

“Instead of lecturebased training, it is scenario-based training, and they are given the tools to do the jobs adequately and the communication skills as well to (work) with people.

There are thousands of encounters with the public in the province everyday.

About 99 per cent of them or higher are positive.

“I had no hesitation whatsoever. It’s a good career; if you are interested and dedicated, it will treat you very well.”

Block said Kyra had long expressed an interest in policing, while Kassie came to the profession a little bit later as she had previously been working as a spiritual care provider at St. Joseph’s Hospital. “(Kassie) is still in a job where she is helping people. Actually all three of them are in jobs where they are helping people, and it is nice to be there for the community and be a part of helping your community,” Block said.

Asked what drew her to a career in policing aside from the obvious family connections, Kassie admitted she didn’t have a “textbook answer” but felt it was something she would find interesting.

“I’m not meant to sit behind a desk,” she said with a laugh.

Kassie initially had thoughts of joining the RCMP and went as far as applying. She also put

Kyra Block, middle, became the third member of her family to pursue a career in policing when she was sworn in by the Regina Police Service Jan. 10. She is currently attending the Saskatchewan Police College with hopes of following in the footsteps of her father, Chief Del Block of the Estevan Police Service and sister Kassie, who is a constable with the Saskatoon Police Service. (Submitted photo)

“On one shift we went to a car accident to a murder to a shoplifter to an assault. No two days are the same.”

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her name in with both the Saskatoon and Regina Police Services and eventually chose the Bridge City. Kassie was hired in December of 2009 and worked for a year as a Special Constable before attending the police college in 2011.

Once she became a constable, Kassie worked on a regular patrol. She said that job allowed her to be directly involved with and help the public while providing no shortage of variety from shift to shift.

“On one shift we went

to a car accident to a murder to a shoplifter to an assault,” she said. “No two days are the same.”

Kassie recently joined the SPS traffic unit and said she is enjoying the switch.

Growing up as the daughter of a police officer, Kassie was obviously exposed to the ins and outs of the job. However, she said her memories were all positive, something she attributes to her father.

“I have honestly never heard him complain about the job once. Now, work-

ing in it, it is actually pretty impressive,” Kassie said.

“He was just always very excited and very passionate about it, and for me, I want to be passionate about whatever I do.

He still loves it and he’s in his 38th year for crying out loud. That is the job he was born to do.”

Kyra said the passion her father has for policing was also very evident to her and played a big role in her career decision.

“Growing up, Dad was a huge role model. He’s al-

ways loved his job and was always talking about it. He takes his job back home but not in a negative way, he never wants to distance himself and loves his job that much,” Kyra said.

“If you don’t hate going into work and love your job, I don’t think there is anything better than that.”

Kyra said it was in high school when she made the ultimate decision that a career in policing was ahead of her. After graduation from the Estevan Comprehensive School, she attended university in Casper, Wyo. and Great Falls, Mon. on a rodeo scholarship and earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.

After she was officially sworn in on Jan. 10 — which also happened to be her dad’s birthday — Kyra began attending the college in Regina.

Although she’s only been there a short time, Kyra said it’s obvious she has a challenge in front of her.

“We have very long days and a lot of physical tests we have to pass,” she said. “We have to run 10 miles a week, at least and put in three hours in the gym. We have fitness classes on top of that and criminal law class. We have firearms and many public speakers come in.”

Provided everything goes as planned over her 20 weeks at the college, Kyra will begin work with the RPS later this year and is excited to get her start in the Queen City.

“I’ve always loved Regina. I’ve always loved the size of it; it’s not too big, it’s not a Calgary. I can’t wait to get out on the streets and follow in my Dad’s footsteps and my sister’s as well.”

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Penalty hearing set for former teacher The penalty hearing for a dismissed Midale Central School educator has been set for Feb. 6 in Regina. This hearing follows an earlier disciplinary hearing that was held in mid- December in Saskatoon for Justine Kwochka who, it was revealed, entered into a sexual relationship with a Grade 12 student in the school while she was employed as an elementary teacher in the same facility.

Kwochka did not appear at the Saskatoon hearing and is not obligated to attend the Regina session either, said Shelly Tootoosis, associate executive director of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) that conducted the ethics committee hearing and will be responsible for the penalty hearing as well.

Kwochka was found guilty of professional misconduct before a five-member panel consisting of four of her teaching

peers and one at-large member appointed by the province. These panels usually consist of five teacher/panelists plus the one at-large member said Tootoosis, but only three are required to form a panel quorum.

Testimony regarding the relationship between the teacher and senior student was provided during the Saskatoon hearing that led the panel to arrive at their decision, which now leads to the penalty hearing.

The discipline panel that was struck in Saskatoon will provide a recommendation to the STF’s executive council that will ultimately determine the course of action that will be taken on the penalty side of the process.

Tootoosis said the executive council generally takes one of three main courses of action. The first could be as light as a reprimand while the second would be

a suspension of Kwochka’s teaching credentials for a period of time or there could be an order to revoke her provincial teaching certificate.

Once the penalty is determined, Kwochka, the former Grade 1 and 2 educator, will have 30 days to appeal the decision.

During the disciplinary hearing it was revealed that the inappropriate liaison with the male student took place from 2011 to 2012.

Kwochka originally denied the relationship when confronted by principal Lloyd Morrison but later admitted it when confronted by information that had been provided to him by other staff members.

The Midale teacher was originally suspended for three days by the South East Cornerstone Public School Division, but when the liaison continued, Kwochka was

not allowed to return to her job, and her contract with the public school division was terminated through a mutual agreement, said Cornerstone’s human resources superintendent Gord Husband.

Morrison told the disciplinary hearing panel that the student admitted to him that he had a sexual relationship with Kwochka.

The STF has struggled in the past with its dual role of being both advocate and disciplinarian for its membership, and Tootoosis said administrative changes are taking place, based on a recent independent study that provided some helpful recommendations.

“The ultimate goal is to provide for the well being and safety of the students,” said Tootoosis who spoke with the Mercury on Jan. 23 regarding the scheduling of the penalty hearing.

St. Joe’s Foundation makes purchases A combination of fundraising events, generous individual and corporate donations, and legacy gifts have brought in hundreds of thousands of dollars to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation.

Becky Conly, the foundation’s executive director, said the support for the foundation over the past six months has been superlative. With the $25,000 from the Eve of Destruction fundraising event at the Estevan Motor Speedway this past summer and the $56,000 realized during the Festival of Trees celebration during the Christmas season, the generosity displayed within the community continued to grow.

The hospital foundation’s board of directors have approved motions to purchase $313,000 of needed equipment and upgrades during this period of time.

The overall generosity allowed the hospital to move on making the capital purchases that would otherwise not be possible.

A total of 19 items were purchased and included everything from an $80,000 purchase of state-of-theart operating tables and $40,000 ultra-sound imager for the emergency department to a $1,000 bedside table in a medical unit.

“We raise money in order to assist St. Joseph’s Hospital with costs that are not forecasted under their annual budget and are not covered by government funding. We are fortunate to have such generous businesses and individuals here in southeast Saskatchewan who truly understand the importance of a dynamic and strong health care system,” said Conly.

The constantly changing and growing hospital equipment wish list was shrunk a bit in the last half of the fiscal year due to the donations and the ensuing purchases. There is still a long way to go, said Conly, since

major repairs within the hospital will be needed soon.

“Improvements to health services in our community and the on-going services provided by our team of health care professionals are dependent on the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation,” said the hospital’s executive director, Greg Hoffort. “We simply could not offer the services we do without the support from the foundation and the generous contributions from the community.”

An upcoming radiothon with a couple of local broadcasters on March 19, will officially kick off the 2014 fundraising for the foundation that now needs to rebuild its capital funding account so they can continue to provide the hospital’s needs. The radiothon will be held in the hospital’s auditorium this year and will include features on the local Access Communications television outlet.

Some of the other items purchased with the $313,000 approved by the board were: operating table accessories at $10,000; a Billisoft system and neonatal oxygen blender for the maternity ward at a total cost of $11,500 and a couple of IV pumps and cardiac monitor for the emergency department with a total price tag of $32,000.

The long-term care wing received a new state-ofthe-art blood pressure monitoring machine for $5,000

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A couple of other items for the long-term care wing were a mobile medical chair and recreational therapy equipment at $7,300.

The pharmacy in the hospital was able to procure three medication carts for $24,000 and a medication refrigerator for $6,000, and the Unit A medical wing got a bladder Doppler and Telehealth units for just over $34,000 in total.

The cafeteria in the hospital benefited from the donations when they were given the green light to purchase a hot and cold food pass through for $20,000.

Conly said any further information regarding the upcoming radiothon or wish list purchases and future needs may be obtained by contacting her through the foundation located in the hospital or by phoning 306637-2474.

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How about a slap of reality?

Perhaps the time has come for the operators of traditional power sources to take a determined stand against the unrealistic daydreaming proponents of so-called environmentally friendly power sources.

The debate is crying for a taste of pragmatism.

We sincerely hope that some day soon the environmentalists who are continually braying for greenfield projects will receive a realistic slap on the cheek or a bump on the noggin to awaken their logistical senses.

As one political observer pointed out, it’s easy for the environmental movement to make all these outlandish claims because “they have no skin in the game.” Or if they do, it might amount to a token investment to prove their sincerity.

If — as the recent survey conducted by the environmental movement suggested — the removal of coal-fired power plants was necessary by 2020, what is the alternative proposal?

Just looking at the Saskatchewan electrical power needs alone, how would it be possible to replace over 2,000 megawatts of coal and gaspowered stations with green alternatives in six years?

Currently there are about 230 megawatts of pricey auxiliary power being supplied to Saskatchewan homes and businesses through wind and other eco-sources.

Just another eight million more wind turbines and 20 million more solar panels and they could be there. What would that cost consumers?

What would the environmental implications be with millions of windmills cutting down migratory birds by the thousands? What happens when the wind doesn’t blow hard enough or blows so strongly that the wind turbines have to be shut down? Can electricity by solar panel be stored effectively? If not, what are the green people suggesting we do when the sun doesn’t shine? Do we resort to mechanical cash registers and typewriters for our daily commerce and fireplaces for our residential lighting, as long as the wood or coal fueled fires don’t cause additional environmental strains?

Yes, we have bordered on the absurd in this critique, but those who are suggesting that coal, oil and gas have no future in powering our world, are also expecting the rest of us to swallow some pretty absurd resolutions, too.

We believe Saskatchewan’s balanced approach to providing power production is the common-sense way to go. Base load power needs to come from reliable and constantly available fuel sources, not pie-in-sky assumptions.

We believe that making our coal-fired plants 90 per cent cleaner in terms of capturing noxious gases, is the right route. Expensive but correct, and the price will decrease as more plants are outfitted with carbon dioxide capture capabilities. Even then, it’s less costly than the current wind and solar outlets, that also need to play a role.

Solar and wind electricity already comes at a premium and there hasn’t been enough done in the field of geothermal and biomass production to form an educated opinion. However, that hasn’t stopped the environmental pundits. They don’t appear to be fans of reality.

Yes, we should and can move toward greener practises, but the fact of the situation is that traditional fuel sources with green components, need to be part of the partnership for decades to come, and that includes the jobs that come with them. Should we pull the switch on our current power creation trades people and ask them to build solar panels with the permission of China, the country that controls that market?

We can recharge a few hundred electric cars with no additional strain on our system, but where is the electricity going to come from to plug in 400 million of them without shorting out the toaster?

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

End of board hasn’t ended ag woes

After the long and bitter fight over ending the Canadian Wheat Board’s monopoly as a single-desk seller, a gleeful Saskatchewan Party MLA was waxing on this spring about how a big impediment to modern-day farming had been eliminated.

It was a time for optimism. We were in the process of growing a record crop in Saskatchewan and prices were still rather high.

But when asked why we should necessarily assume agriculture in rural Saskatchewan would now be a panacea given all the other problems out there, including the age-old frustration with the railways, the farmer/politician wryly smiled: “I guess we won’t hear (CWB opponents) admit that things are worse,” he said.

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So is this how it goes?

I can’t help it. I promised not to spout off on politics, especially since I never went to politics school, but these guys just keep on giving, so those of us who enjoy watching their rodeo, have to keep soaking it up for no good reason.

Apparently we taxpayers gave Stevie Wonder, that Harper boy, the green light to hand out $66 million to Palestine to make amends, I suppose for pledging his (and our) undying allegiance to Israel.

He then skipped over to Jordan and piled another $155 million on their desk, to help them cope with their Syrian refugee problem.

Talk about mixed messages, dear diary.

I really don’t know what Canadian oversight will be deployed to ensure these millions are spent wisely, but I’m sure our Prime Ministers Harper and Calandra will figure something out.

Calandra, in case you’ve missed it, is the guy who regularly jumps up in the House of Commons to answer the questions posed to Stevie Wonder who, it seems, doesn’t like answering questions.

As one tag-along reporter heard from a Syrian refugee in a Jordanian camp, “the politicians come and go, nothing changes for us.”

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But rest assured dear diary, this time it will be different.

Right, and the Toronto Maple Leafs will win the Stanley Cup this year.

My money is on the Syrians in six games.

Now, I don’t know how much money Syria’s neighbours and cousins are sending in the form of aid, maybe you do. Maybe Steve does. Has Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, Oman, Iraq sent similar amounts in aid dollars to Jordan and Syria? Or maybe they know something we and Steve don’t. Whaddya think?

So far Canada has supposedly spent about $630 million in aid in response to the Syrian crisis. The results are overwhelmingly positive so far. (Please note tongue placed firmly in cheek).

I’m just wondering what $630 million over two years would have done to improve the lives of Canadian First Nations kids or as an investment in our education system to pump out a few thousand more doctors, nurses, technical gurus, teachers, social workers and global volunteers?

Hey, I realize I have been

proportionally little about the current agriculture frustrations in the post-monopoly-world. Included in those frustrations are falling prices from grain companies … although that issue surely has something to do with the heavy crop and glut on the market.

But that doesn’t mean that there aren’t frustrations out there. In fact, they are now starting to be voiced.

One such voice is Manitoba’s largest farm group, the Keystone Agriculture Producers. Its president Doug Chorney penned a rather interesting article about how the excitement of last fall’s record yields has been replaced by an old and worsening problem of the railways failing to move grain in a timely way.

“What’s new now is that last fall’s optimism has turned into concern because these crops are still on the farm,” Chorney wrote. “Abysmal service once again by Canada’s two major railways has limited crop movement so drastically that grain companies, which buy and market the crops, are buying very limited amounts – or are not buying at all.”

Chorney’s article noted that inland terminals and elevators are full as they wait for railcars that don’t come, largely because the 33 per cent increase in yield was met with a mere two-per-cent increase in car allotment as of November, according to the Western Grain Elevator Association.

Moreover, only 27 per cent of the cars are arriving at the terminals and elevators on time and the railways are “leaving the cars at the elevators to be loaded for longer-than-average time periods – sometimes as much as 11 days,” Chorney noted.

He added that port terminals were without rail service

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reinvigorated this week by the sight and smell of the freshly fallen cynicism. I just can’t help but feel good about my country. I just wished Steve had dropped that $221 million in Saskatchewan’s lap instead of Syria’s. I know his intentions were honourable and all that, but what the heck, he’s a politician and you’d think he could get more political mileage out of an investment here than he will in Syria. OK, I know, he’s already got Saskatchewan wrapped up and he needed to curry some favours in Jordan, Palestine and Syria after pledging an oath to Israel, but I’m not sure why?

Is Palestine harbouring some draft-eligible high scoring hockey players we don’t know about? Do they need some maple syrup or beaver pelts? I’m just not getting it, dear diary, and it bothers me. I need to go to politics school and learn more about this cause and effect game these guys keep playing.

And don’t get me started on our political alternatives.

Trudeau the Terrific and TwoTime Tommy, now there’s a tour de force mon ami.

Aw yes, it’s a bleak picture we paint, but hey, call it the cynic’s starter set or Politics 101. We may not get it, but it’s sure fun watching the messy aftermath.

for 28 days during a three-and-a-half month period last fall.

When there is no grain to ship or shipments are late, grain companies are fined, and Canada loses both contracts and its reputation as a reputable shipper, he said.

Admittedly, Chorney rightly blames the railways for this problem and asked for short-term intervention by Transport Minister Lisa Raitt.

But he also noted the longer-term need for a “government-directed reassessment of how railways do business.”

After all, prairie crop production is getting larger, Chorney said. He also noted that CN and CP moved 8.7 million tonnes of crop in mid-November 1993, but were only capable of moving 7.5 million tonnes in the same week this past November.

Chorney does not mention the end of CWB board monopoly. He also correctly notes that what’s going on with the railways is a problem long in the making.

That said, one of the old CWB roles was as a farmers’ advocate for getting the cars in a timely fashion. There is obviously one less advocate for this critical element of today’s agriculture business.

And in this brave new world of marketing freedom, farmers are finding themselves in heavy competition with other industries like oil and potash that use the railways to move their product.

The end of CWB’s monopoly may have solved marketing problems for some farmers. But that certainly doesn’t mean it’s solved all the problems in agriculture.

In fact, some of those problems may be getting worse.

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Jail time given to home invaders in Court of Appeal decision

After hearing a sentencing appeal regarding a home invasion perpetrated in Estevan, the Saskatchewan Court of Appeals decided to overturn the original “demonstrably unfit” community sentences and ordered jail time.

Ayla Schachtel, Joseph Debigare and Peter McQuinn were given probationary terms of varying lengths on April 8, 2013 following the Nov. 27, 2011 incident in which the three drove from Weyburn to the victims’ house in Estevan and broke into the residence with a sledgehammer.

Schachtel, Debigare and McQuinn attacked the occupants who were known only to Schachtel. The dog in the residence was struck with the sledgehammer and suffered serious injuries while a pregnant woman was attacked by Schachtel. Debigare attacked a male occupant, punching him repeatedly.

The eight-months pregnant victim gave birth prematurely just days later, though the Crown did not prove the assault caused the premature delivery.

McQuinn brandished a knife forcing a pair of visitors to the home to sit on a couch and not move. Before too long, Debigare and McQuinn thought it was time to leave and one of them removed Schachtel from the house.

Debigare drove the three assailants away from the residence, and police followed them. There was a brief chase and when Debigare’s truck got hung up on a fence, the pursuing police officer performed a high-risk arrest of all three people.

The appeal was heard in Regina on Nov. 3, and the written decision by Justice Neal Caldwell was released on Jan. 15.

During the original sentencing, the Crown sought four years of incarceration for each of the accused, while the defence suggested the three individuals could be dealt with through suspended sentences. In Estevan provincial court, Judge Karl Bazin suspended the passing of sentence, imposing terms of probation of three years for Schachtel and two years each for Debigare and McQuinn.

During the appeal, the Crown again asked for sentences of four years in jail.

In the decision, Caldwell considered Schachtel the most culpable for the offence, noting that without her the offence wouldn’t have occurred.

“Her animus toward (a victim) motivated the crime. She knew the victim and where he resided,” Caldwell wrote in the decision.

She planned the break and enter, and assaults on two of its occupants, while personally committing a physical assault

on a pregnant woman. Before they left, she threatened retribution if the victims reported the home invasion to the police.

Debigare’s involvement and culpability was also considered high, while McQuinn’s was considered significant but less so than the other two.

“In the circumstances, I do not agree that the sentencing judge erred in emphasizing the potential for rehabilitation in the cases of two of the respondents,” wrote Caldwell, referring to the two men.

“While I can appreciate the factors, which led the sentencing judge to impose suspended sentences with respect to Debigare and McQuinn, I must respectfully say that he failed to properly consider the other more central objectives in the determination of a fit sentence in the serious circumstances before the Court. While the rehabilitative efforts undertaken by Debigare and McQuinn are plainly genuine, important and laudable steps on their parts, these steps cannot outweigh the paramountcy of the sentencing objectives of general denunciation and deterrence in offences of this nature.”

Caldwell wrote further that any laudable steps taken by those two are not shared with Schactel, who cut off the bracelet she was required to wear during her probation and “went to ground for a couple of months.”

As a consequence, she is currently incarcerated and faces a breach of probation charge.

“By her actions, which may be properly characterised as a rejection of the suspended sentence and probation order imposed on her, Schachtel has provided the most cogent evidence that her sentence is demonstrably unfit.”

Schachtel was sentenced to two years less a day imprisonment, followed by a three-year probation order. Debigare was sentenced to 18 months, followed by another 18 months of probation, and McQuinn received a sentence of 10 months in jail, followed by an 18-month probation order.

The decision read that the leniency of sentence was warranted for Debigare and McQuinn based on their post-sentence conduct, while considering they had no previous criminal record.

“Restorative justice had a role to play in their sentences in the circumstances, and the rehabilitative efforts of Debigare and McQuinn have had considerable tangible impact on the length and nature of their sentences as set out above. This is because their rehabilitative efforts have so obviously extended beyond the usual pre-sentence promises of reform, which seem all too frequently forgotten following the imposition

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Last call for music festival entries The last call is going out for entries for the 2014 Estevan and District Music Festival.

The deadline is this coming Friday, Jan. 31, with all music students wishing to be adjudicated expected to have their entry submitted to 403 Willow Bay in Estevan, S4A 2G3 by that date.

The festival gets underway on March 14 with the vocalist and speech arts participants appearing before their adjudicators first. That will continue through to March 18 when the band students and groups begin

and continue through to March 20. There is then a bit of a break before the piano students begin on April 6 and carry through to the 12th with the final awards night and concert slated for April 15.

Music Festival president Pam Dechief is expecting a strong entry list again this year for the ever-popular festival that features tens of thousands of dollars in awards and scholarships for the top entries and the opportunity for a few of them to advance to provincial adjudications and performances.

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December proved to be a busy month at local crossing In the final month of 2013, Saskatchewan’s busiest land port-of-entry between the United States and Canada at North Portal processed 20,150 travellers who were entering Canada at the Saskatchewan border point. They arrived in 6,163 cars and 8,430 commercial trucks.

Of those travellers, 32 were denied entry, including 17 who were turned back due to previous criminal records.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued 55 work permits at North Portal in December, seven study permits and granted permanent resident status to 225 people.

The CBSA officers also made 19 seizures of goods or weapons that resulted in $3,500 in penalties for travellers who either undervalued or did not declare the items.

There were thousands of other travellers who gained entry or were denied entry at nearby ports such as the Estevan Highway, Torquay, Northgate and Oungre.

Some of the highlight activities at the North Portal crossing included a Dec. 1 episode with a 28-year-old foreign national living in Saskatchewan who arrived at the port for a work permit as a farm labourer. CBSA offi cers determined he had been in Canada without status and had been working without authorization for several months. The man did not meet the requirements of the position he was applying for, so he was issued a one-year exclusion order and was removed from Canada.

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On Dec. 8, a man arrived at the North Portal port with six horses that he declared had a value of $7,000 plus another US$800 in personal goods. CBSA officers, however, uncovered four undeclared tires with a total value of $540 underneath hay bales in the horse trailer.

The man also admitted to not declaring auto repairs and another six tires worth $1,030 that were mounted on the pickup truck. He was penalized $400. If he had made a proper declaration, he would have paid $80 in taxes.

On Dec. 10, a 34-year-old man on his way to visit his Canadian girlfriend admitted to CBSA officers he had been convicted of rioting, violating a protection order and a probation order. The officers also discovered a false representation conviction and advised the man about his inadmissibility into Canada. He voluntarily returned to the United States.

Two truck drivers from North Carolina and Texas arrived at the North Portal port on Dec. 15. The two stated they were travelling together to deliver vehicles to Canada. Background checks revealed the North Carolina resident had been convicted of delivering and dealing in cocaine and for possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute and also had an impaired driving charge.

The Texas-based man admitted to previous charges of assault with intent to cause injury, street fighting and, interfering with a child in lawful custody. Both were refused entry into Canada, and alternate drivers were used to deliver the vehicles.

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On Dec. 30, a North Dakota man arrived at the Canadian border and declared he had never been denied entry into Canada before and was not carrying any prohibited weapons. When his vehicle and declarations were checked, however, it was determined he had been refused entry previously because of criminal activity, and a search of his vehicle revealed a can of pepper spray and a prohibited weapon. He was penalized $500 and returned to the U.S. At the other ports of entry in Saskatchewan, there were several other incidents that were recorded for reportage during the month of December.

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January 29, 2014 A9

SRC launching a jeans collection campaign The Christmas season and vacation period has come and gone, and after an energizing rest period, the students and staff at ECS went back to work and are preparing for final exams. December and January were busy months with a hypnotist show capping off the last day before the holiday.

Our own students provided the entertainment for the day.

The SRC provided a free lunch for everyone.

Since returning in January, we have had some spirit days and fundraisers. One Wednesday was a lazy day where several styles of pajamas and casual wear were sported.

Fundraisers included a hat day and a bake sale.

The past two weeks have been a whirlwind of projects and reviews for final exams that began Jan. 27. The exam schedule began with the Period 6 exam at 9 a.m. and the Period 4 exam at 1 p.m. On Jan. 29, the Period 2 exam is

at 9 a.m. followed by the Period 3 exam at 1 p.m. and on Jan. 30, the Period 1 exam is at 9 a.m.

Students are reminded to return textbooks to their teachers and bring all necessary supplies to the exam. The cafeteria is not open during exam week, so students need to provide their own lunch if they have to stay for the afternoon exam. Report cards will be ready the first week of the new semester.

Jan. 31 is the turnaround day for staff to complete report cards and to start preparing for the second semester. Students have the day off. Our new semester begins on Feb. 3.

Teens for Jeans is a charity event hosted by our Students’ Representative Council (SRC) this month. They are collecting jeans of all sizes and styles to provide for teens

who may be in a homeless shelter and who don’t have the means for new clothes.

Jeans are often requested because they provide a sense of normalcy, can be worn for several days before they need to be washed and are comfortable during every season, which is why the SRC has taken on the challenge to give back to those in need and they would love your help. Members of the SRC are going to canvas the city, collecting jeans on Feb. 5 starting at 5:30 p.m. Call the school if you would like them to stop by your house. They will also be at the Estevan Shoppers Mall on Feb. 6 from 3:30 – 9 p.m. collecting jeans. You may also donate jeans by dropping them off at the ECS office any time before Feb. 12. The SRC issued their thanks in advance for any assistance shown toward this cause.

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Celebration marks 1,000th hand-knitted teddy bear It was an afternoon of celebration and reflection at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home, as the community recognized the work of resident Gladys Pukas.

For the past six years, the now 87-year-old has been diligently putting her fingers to the task of knitting teddy bears one after the other, and she has kept herself busy. On Jan. 23 her peers at the nursing home celebrated the completion of her 1,000th bear. Along with the milestone creation were bears 1,001 and 1,002.

For those keeping track, that means she has hand-knitted 1,000 bears in the last roughly 2,200 days or almost one bear every two days for six solid years. In that time, she has been able to tap into some energetic youthfulness driving her forward through each bear.

A celebration was held for Gladys Pukas at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home after she knitted her 1,000th teddy bear. The bears are donated to Operation Christmas Child and shipped around the world in shoeboxes to children in orphanages. Pukas, centre, marked the occasion with family members and friends at the nursing home.

After she completes each one, they are collected, and when enough inventory has been built up, the bears are donated to the Operation

Christmas Child project, which sends shoeboxes of goods to orphanages and children all over the world.

The 1,000th bear bears

the colours green and yellow as a tip to her and her family’s farming roots and the agriculture equipment company John Deere.

Pukas began knitting the bears as part of a project called Teddies for Tragedies, an international organization that began in the 1980s as nurses in Sudan knitted teddy bears for children with tuberculosis. Her first bears went to that organization, but have since been shipped out with the shoeboxes.

Pukas was surrounded by family during the celebration recognizing the milestone and among them was her daughter Virginia Wheeler, who has helped her mother get the work done.

“When I started off I was doing baby clothes for the hospital,” Pukas said about her previous knitting projects. “My son Andrew came from church one Sunday and said ‘Why don’t you make some teddy bears for orphanages overseas.” So I’ve been doing them, and

Virginia helps me with the material.”

The teddy bears have been shipped to such countries as the Philippines, Peru and Nepal among many others. Some of the employees at the nursing home who are from other countries have taken them to their home countries to give to children as well.

Wheeler said her mother’s story shows how one person can do something that impacts many lives around the world. “(It) affects so many of these children who have nothing,” she said. “It’s wonderful that she is able to share her time and her talents.”

“Every time I make (a bear), I make a child happy,” added Pukas. “It helps me, too. I’m going to keep going as long as I live, if I can.”

Deren appointed to Shriners provincial board Paul Deren of Estevan was one of three Wa Wa Shriners who were appointed to their provincial governance board, joining the five previously elected members.

All appointments are for a one-year term. The induction ceremony took place in Regina on Jan. 18 with family members present.

Deren, who has been a Shriner for seven years, is now serving a second year on the provincial executive body.

Deren said his seven-yearold grandson Carter Brown, who has benefited from the professional medical services provided by the Shriners Hospital in Montreal, addressed the Shriners during the induction session,

providing them with an emony Ken Eskdale of update on his continuing Regina was elected potencare and a recollection of tate for 2014. his journey as he battles The Shriners’ hospibrittle bone disease and tals provide medical care scoliosis. for children who have “The Shriners are been severely burned, currently building a new suffer spinal cord injuries, hospital in Montreal, so have orthopedic or cleft Carter was there to give Paul Deren of Estevan was welcomed to the palate and lip conditions. this cornerstone region provincial governance board of the Wa Wa Over a dozen children presentation as to how Shriners on Jan. 18 in Regina. Deren was from southeast Saskatchthe caring professional one of the three appointed members to the ewan have received or are help is appreciated,” said board, joining the five-man elected board. currently receiving expert Deren, noting that Carter, Past potentate Ron McPherson welcomed medical care and correcwho now lives in Mile- Deren with a Shriner’s governor’s pin as part tive surgeries. stone with his family that of the installation event.

The Shriners mainincludes a two-year-old tain a network of 22 brother Finley, will conand future operations to correct hospitals for specialized tinue to visit the Montreal site for the scoliosis. care, research and treatment for some time yet for yearly reviews During the installation cer- children under the age of 18,

regardless of race, creed, colour, religion or the family’s ability to pay. There are currently 68 Saskatchewan children attending Shriners’ hospitals, with the transportation, meals and accommodations being provided to the families through donations made

by Shriners. The Wa Wa Shriners Patient Transportation Fund is a registered Canadian charity.

There are 16 Shrine clubs in Saskatchewan with a membership in excess of 900.

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Gov’t invests in livestock and forage research Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart and Member of Parliament Kelly Block for Saskatoon-RosetownBiggar, on behalf of Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, announced nearly $4.2 million in funding for 27 livestock and forage research projects.

“Saskatchewan producers know the importance of investing in agricultural research,” said Block. “The livestock projects announced today will help producers innovate, which in turn will strengthen our economy here in Saskatchewan and across Canada.”

“Our government is committed to supporting agriculture research,” Stewart said. “The funding provided through the Agriculture Development Fund results in innovations that lead to increased productivity

and profitability for our producers.”

Projects receiving funding will: • Develop new vaccines; • improve yield and marbling in beef cattle; • develop new, sustainable forage legumes; • improve fertility and reproductive efficiency in livestock; • research the effect ergot-contaminated feed has on cow-calf operations; and • develop feed for optimum performance in livestock.

Support for these projects is provided through the Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) and is part of a record $27.7 million provincial agricultural research budget in 2013-14. Earlier this month, the federal and provincial govern-

ments announced $7 million in funding for 46 crop-related research projects, bringing this year’s total ADF investment to nearly $11.2 million.

This investment in agriculture research will help achieve goals set out in the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth, which includes establishing Saskatchewan as an international leader in biosciences, increasing crop production and increasing provincial agriculture exports by $5 billion by 2020.

“Research is important to help the Saskatchewan beef industry grow and remain competitive,” Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association CEO Craig Douglas said. “Today’s investment will help cattle producers get the most from their animals and the land they manage; maintain profitability; and ensure environmental stewardship is a

top priority.”

Support for ADF projects is provided under Growing Forward 2, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. A complete list of funded projects is available at www. agriculture.gov.sk.ca/ADF.

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“The board of directors of WIT believes that this agreement is highly attractive to all stakeholders.”

– Rob Davies, CEO of WIT

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Weyburn Inland Terminal sold Amidst the objections of some of its shareholders and former board members, the Weyburn Inland Terminal has found a potential buyer.

It was announced last week that WIT’s board of directors has entered into an arrangement agreement with Parish and Heimbecker for $94.6 million.

News that the board was interested in selling the grainhandling facility emerged late in 2013 and, according to the press release, the P&H offer represented the best interests of the WIT, and they are recommending shareholders vote in favour of the transaction.

“Parrish & Heimbecker is a well-respected, Canadian family-owned business with over 105 years of experience in the Canadian agri-food industry. We believe P&H, with its strong position as Canada’s second largest flour miller consuming over one million metric tonnes of wheat annually, its 32 line elevators spread across Canada, its supply

chain management for logistics through eight terminal locations on both the west coast and through the Great Lakes / St. Lawrence Seaway, as well as participation in both food and feed manufacturing will be the perfect partner for the next chapter of WIT’s story and a great addition to the Weyburn community,” said Rob Davies, CEO of WIT. “The board of directors of WIT believes that this agreement is highly attractive to all stakeholders. It offers shareholders a substantial premium and a fully-funded all cash offer. It also brings in a large Canadian operator with an outstanding track record and international export capabilities, ensuring the success of WIT and the local producer community for years to come.”

P&H vice-president John Heimbecker said the company sees tremendous potential in WIT and they are excited to announce the partnership with producers in the southeast.

“WIT will fit very well within P&H’s existing net-

work of grain assets, and the level of service the WIT team provides across its grain, crop inputs, livestock feed and special crops businesses will be welcomed within the P&H family,” said Heimbecker. “We expect the proposed acquisition to be beneficial both to producers and the Weyburn community.”

According to the press release, WIT’s Board will mail a management information circular containing additional details of the transaction in the upcoming weeks to its shareholders for approval at a meeting expected to be held in late February or early March.

The $17.25 per share consideration represents a 33.7 per cent premium to the closing price on Dec. 12, 2013, one day prior to WIT’s announcement of its strategic review process, and a 28.3 per cent premium to the highest ever published trading price in WIT’s history prior to the strategic review announcement.

Gov’t introduces Province taking steps to reduce red tape livestock price insurance program Both the federal and provincial government have announced a new livestock price insurance program will be available this spring to help cattle and hog producers in western provinces manage price risks faced by the industry.

Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart, Alberta Agriculture Minister Verlyn Olson and MLA Donna Barnett (Cariboo-Chilcotin) on behalf of British Columbia Agriculture Minister Pat Primm unveiled the new price insurance program last week at the Canadian Bull Congress in Camrose.

The four-year Western Livestock Price Insurance Program (WLPIP) pilot is a unique collaborative arrangement between the federal government and the western provinces to enhance risk management options available to the livestock industry. The pilot will help livestock producers protect themselves against unexpected price declines by allowing them to purchase insurance on an insured price selected by the producer from the available coverage levels. Premiums are fully funded by producers.

The four-year pilot WLPIP is a unique collaborative arrangement between the federal government and the western provinces to enhance risk management options available to the livestock industry. Alberta introduced price insurance in 2009 for their cattle and hog producer sectors. This initiative expands the Alberta program to a regional model, opening it up first to livestock producers in British Columbia and Saskatchewan.

Livestock producers can expect to receive WLPIP program information in March from their provincial agriculture offices.

In Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation will be the lead customer service delivery agent for the program.

“This historic initiative is a great example of collaboration among federal and provincial governments and industry to strengthen risk management options for producers,” Ritz said. “Our government will continue to work closely with the provinces and industry to ensure producers have access to the tools they need to grow their businesses and our overall economy.”

“We have been committed to working with the industry to provide price insurance for our cattle and hog producers to help them better manage risk and grow the industry,” Stewart added. “This has been a top priority for our government and I am pleased to partner with the federal government and the western provinces to offer livestock price insurance.”

Efforts to modernize and improve Saskatchewan’s business landscape will be celebrated, as the Government of Saskatchewan and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business proclaim Jan. 27-31 Red Tape Awareness Week in Saskatchewan.

“2013 was a year full of progress as our ministries, Crown corporations and agencies worked hard to cut red tape and reduce duplication,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. “Throughout the past year, over 100 regulations, policies and procedures have been updated to make our regulatory system more relevant, efficient and effective.”

Of the many updates to regulation, highlights include changes to Saskatchewan’s liquor rules and regulations, The Saskatchewan Employment Act, the reduction of paperwork and shortening of repair time at SGI, and the implementation of flat rates for a number of customer requested services by SaskPower.

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“CFIB is pleased Saskatchewan is once again the first province to proclaim Red Tape Awareness Week in the country,” CFIB’s vice-president, Prairie & Agribusiness, Marilyn Braun-Pollon said.

“Often red tape initiatives are here today and gone tomorrow, so we commend the provincial government for legislating red tape measurement/reporting and making regulatory reform permanent. We look forward to continuing our work together to further reduce red tape for Saskatchewan entrepreneurs – allowing them more time to grow and expand their business.”

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Big year for Saskatchewan oil industry Saskatchewan’s oilpatch set new records in 2013, in some categories surpassing benchmarks established just the year before.

According to a government press release, the province’s oil production for the calendar year just ended is 177.9 million barrels (487,400 barrels per day), up from the previous record of 172.9 million barrels (472,500 barrels per day) set in 2012.

Drilling activity was robust, with a total of 2,433 horizontal oil wells drilled in 2013, a new record that surpasses the 2,036 horizontal oil wells drilled in 2012.

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try cannot be understated, as a top employer and exporter it contributes positively to communities throughout our province.”

A total of 3,371 oil wells were drilled in 2013, the third best year ever for oil well drilling. This figure ranks behind only 2011 (3,528 oil wells) and 1997 (3,608 oil wells).

The Lloydminster and Kindersley/ Kerrobert areas accounted for almost two-thirds of all drilling in 2013.

Saskatchewan is ranked as the number one jurisdiction in Canada for oil and gas investment policies, according to The Fraser Institute’s annual Global Petroleum Survey.

Crowns working together to prevent infrastructure damage SaskEnergy, SaskPower and SaskTel are expanding efforts in 2014 to reduce the number of incidents where damage occurs to buried power, natural gas and telecommunications lines.

According to a recent press release, the three Crown utilities have seen, on average, a rising trend of infrastructure damage over the past five years and want to reduce accidental contact with buried lines.

The release noted that while requesting a line locate is a vital part of the safe digging process, it’s also important the Crown utilities and their line locate contractor provide timely information to anyone planning an excavation project.

Last year, SaskEnergy had 255 incidents where its buried lines were contacted, while SaskPower had 197 incidents, and SaskTel 585 incidents.

All Crowns have seen an increase in buried line hits over the past five years. To reduce this level of damage, the Crowns are planning the following activities in 2014, in addition to damage prevention programs already in place: • a targeted and enhanced Sask 1st Call public awareness campaign and development of a Sask 1st Call Mobile App; • a pilot project involving “safety patrols” to moni-

tor construction activities in new Regina and Saskatoon subdivisions where increasing damage is occurring to buried infrastructure; and • renewal of the contract for Magna Electric Corporation to perform joint line locating for all three Crown utilities. A North American industry leading practice has shown a safety improvement when one qualified technician locates multiple buried lines, rather than several companies performing this service individually.

SaskEnergy’s incident reports show a rising trend of pipelines punctured in new urban neighbourhoods during activities such as landscaping, deck and fence installation and driveway paving.

“When safe digging is a responsibility shared by the Crown utilities, line locaters, contractors and homeowners, then an increase in construction activity will not result in an increase in damage to underground lines,” said Doug Kelln, president and CEO, SaskEnergy. “By working together during what will be another busy construction year, we improve public safety and reduce costly delays whether for major projects, or backyard home improvements.”

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Ron Styles, President and CEO of SaskTel says striking an underground telecommunications line can result in serious disruption to vital communications links within communities, such as emergency services. “We are very committed to working to lower these line cut figures, because in addition to the safety concerns associated with any disruption to underground infrastructure, the reliance on communications network services for both individuals and businesses today means outages can have far reaching consequences beyond mere inconvenience.”

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Fire Sky Macoun North Hz ........................................3C5-29-4C8-29-4-8 10G299 CPEC Wawota ................................................................................................................................8-13-12-33 14A080 Lasso #1 ........................................... Aldon et al Macoun N HZ ....................................... 1A9-28-4A11-27-4-8 12D331 Mosaic K1 Esterhazy 1 WSW .......................................................................................................

15-13-20-33 Eighteen...................................................................................................................2B2-17-2B10-8-6-30 new licenses issued to Thursday, May 2, 2013 14365 LTS Fertile HZ 13K384 Precision #120 .......................................CPEC Viewfield HZ ........................................... 1B2-34-2D15-34-8-8 13B037 KRC Cantal South DD ..................................................................................................4D16-18-2D16-18-5-33 13D207 2A3-3-3B10-34-3-1 14A358 CPEC Glen Ewen N Hz.....................................................................................................

LTS Fertile HZ ...................................................................................................................3B3-17-2B11-8-6-30 13J402 Precision #380 .......................................CPEC Viewfield HZ ................................................6A1-29-31-20-9-8 Phase et al Manor .............................................................................................................................10-11-8-1 13D208 14A352 CPEC Viewfield Hz .........................................................................................................3C5-28-2D8-28-7-10 Legacy Alameda Hz ............................................................................................................6B1-12-4A10-1-4-2 12J237 13K370 Precision #156 ...................................... Legacy Viewfield Hz...............................................2D9-12-3D9-7-9-9 11J193 Triwest Alameda East SWD ................................................................................................................16-9-4-2 13D243 4A16-14-3A14-13-2-30 14A374 Red Beds Gainsborough Hz .......................................................................................

Canera Willmar DD .........................................................................................................1B14-35-2A14-35-5-2 13L055 Horizon #34 ........................................... CPEC Viewfield Hz ............................................. 2B5-14-1B5-15-8-9 11H433 Kinwest 08 Alameda .........................................................................................................................11-28-3-3 13E002 14A375 Kingland Auburnton Hz .....................................................................................................4D16-1-2C15-1-6-2 Legacy Pinto East SWD .......................................................................................................................1-16-2-3 13L075 Ensign #625 .......................................... Legacy Viewfield HZ ........................................4C12-15-1C12-16-5-9 13C125 CPEC Viewfield Hz ..................................................................................................... 7D15-29-3D15-32-10-6 13E001 ........................................................................................3D8-27-2B11-27-6-2 14A370 Petrex et al Queensdale W Hz Canshale Etomami Strat ..................................................................................................................13-15-43-3 13K383 Alliance #5 .............................................CPEC Viewfield HZ .........................................2C13-13-4C13-14-7-9 12G154 Silver Spur Viewfield Hz ...................................................................................................... 4C13-3-4B4-3-7-7 14A340 Arc Et Al Steelman HZ8C........................................................................................................ 16-3-4A5-11-5-4 13J227 Canelson #11 .........................................Canera Innes 2HZ ............................................ 2B4-34-2C6-34-7-10 13B299 CPEC Viewfield Hz ....................................................................................................... 3D16-23-2D16-26-9-8 14A372 Canshale Clemenceau Strat ..............................................................................................................13-2-43-4 14A091 Ensign #609 .............................................LTS Viewfield HZ ............................................... 1A4-12-3A4-1-9-10 13B127 CPEC Veiwfield Hz ............................................................................................................1D1-24-2D1-19-8-8 12K076 ............................................. CPEC Viewfield Hz ...........................................6C12-2-4C12-3-8-9 14A371 Advance #4 Canshale Clemenceau Strat ................................................................................................................1-5-43-4 13K417 Crusader #2 ...........................................CPEC Viewfield HZ .......................................3D16-10-2D16-15-9-10 12E307 CPEC Viewfield .................................................................................................................3C4-12-3D1-12-9-9 12E169 ......................................................V40C Tableland Hz .........................................1A1-14-4D16-2-1-11 14A366 DZ #1 Canshale Clemenceau Strat ................................................................................................................4-5-43-4 13L046 Panther #3 .............................................. Husky Oungre Hz............................................... 1A4-10-4B3-3-1-12 13C062 CPEC Viewfield ..............................................................................................................2C12-19-1C16-24-8-9 14A368 Canshale Clemenceau Strat ..............................................................................................................13-9-43-4 12C096 13K251 Alliance #3 ...............................................CPEC Bromhead ........................................................2C13-31-2-12 CPEC Viewfield WSW .........................................................................................................................9-10-8-9 14A351 Legacy Pinto HZ......................................................................................................................1B2-9-4B2-4-1-5 12J173 14A069 Canelson #12 ...................................... Zargon et al Weyburn ......................................... 1B2-18-3B11-7-7-12 CVE Weyburn .................................................................................................................................15-26-6-12 14A349 RROI Ryerson Hz ............................................................................................................

CPEC Moose Valley HZ ......................................................................................................4A1-10-4B2-9-12-6 13L308 Partner #4 ............................................... CPEC Oungre HZ ..........................................3C16-3-2C16-10-1-13 13B039 4B1-24-2D1-13-7-30 13A034 CPEC Hoffer Hz .................................................................................................................3A4-14-4B4-2-1-13 14A364 Shooting Star Fairlight Surge Viewl Hill HZ .............................................................................................................2A3-26-3B3-23-4-8 13H268 Canelson #27 ......................................... CPEC Oungre HZ ........................................4C15-10-3D15-15-1-13 12L261 ......................................................................................................................1-20-11-30 13A116 CVE Weyburn ..................................................................................................................................8-18-6-13 14A346 Questerre et al Ryerson Hz CPEC Flat Lake HZ.........................................................................................................5A4-18-1D13-19-1-15 13H267 Canelson #23 ......................................... CPEC Oungre HZ ........................................4C15-11-4C15-14-1-13 13B239 .............................................................................................. 3B4-32-3A4-31-8-30 12J008 CVE Weyburn ...............................................................................................................................12-30T-6-13 14A369 VOC Redvers .......................................................................................................................................6-8-7-31 Canera Tatagwa N ..................................................................................................................... 1C13-15-6-15 10B263 13K337 Precision #275 .................................CVE et al WEybun Unit HZ ..................................... 2B3-14-3A9-14-6-13 12B395 Arc Tribune ......................................................................................................................................15-32-3-14 14A348 PBEN Moosomin CPEC Flat Lake HZ.........................................................................................................5B4-13-1C13-13-1-16 13L071 Vortex #3 .................................................

NAL Oungre HZ .............................................. 3B4-14-2A4-11-2-14 12K341 ............................................................................................................................13-31-13-31 12A364 Rio Tinto Sedley ..............................................................................................................................4-20-14-16 14A361 Epping et al Bellegarde SWD CPEC Flat Lake HZ.........................................................................................................5B3-13-1C14-13-1-16 13E151 Precision #117 ......................................... ARC Oungre HZ............................................3D15-34-2C14-2-3-15 11K442 ............................................................................................................3-15-6-31 12B199 Sparton Ceylon ...............................................................................................................................16-29-6-18 14A362 Highrock Lightning ..............................................................................................................................3-8-8-32 Yancoal Southey North ..................................................................................................................15-12-24-19 13C033 13L281 Ensign #645 .........................................Enerplus Colgate 2HZ .....................................

4B12-24-4B12-23-5-15 12K234 Epsilon Ceylon Hz ......................................................................................................... 4C6-31-1C14-36-6-19 14A359 Mosaic K2 Esterhazy 6 WSW .......................................................................................................12-26-19-32 Yancoal Southey North ....................................................................................................................4-29-24-19 11K043 13L078 Panther #1 ...............................................

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4B16-15-2D15-15-7-20 14A336 CPEC Ronocott HZ .......................................................................................................2C13-28-2B13-16-5-25 13L085 Ensign #604 ........................................Yancoal Southey North ....................................................... 4-24-24-19 14A337 CPEC Ronocott HZ .......................................................................................................2C13-28-2B13-16-5-25 13K189 Predator Drlg #5 .......................................EMCL Harptree ............................................................... 6-21-4-26

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Police kept busy dealing with inebriated individuals

More than a few inebriated subjects kept Estevan Police Service members on the run on the night of Jan. 24.

Police reported that while on patrol they encountered an intoxicated man walking down the middle of Fourth Street in the central business district. They took him into custody and released him later in the care of a sober friend who accepted responsibility for him.

Next on the moving agenda was a call to a local nightclub where staff members were trying to remove an intoxicated man who was refusing to leave after being asked to do so. Before police arrived though, he departed and a search of the immediate area did not uncover him. About 20 minutes later, a patrolling police team located him outside of a local business. The man was in an extremely intoxicated state, so he was taken into custody for his own safety and released after regaining sobriety.

A little later on police returned to the same lounge in response to a report of a fight in progress in the parking lot.

One subject received injuries in the altercation and required medical treatment on the scene by attending emergency medical services personnel. One of the men involved in the fight had already left the scene, so the police investigation continues.

When police conducted a traffic stop in the Pleasantdale area later that same night, they arrested a 20-year-old

woman and charged her with impaired driving and driving while her blood-alcohol level was over .08. She now has a Feb. 24 court date.

A domestic incident in the early morning hours of Jan. 25 attracted police attention. They learned that one of the subjects involved in the incident had left the residence so no further action was required.

On the night of Jan. 25, EPS members received a call regarding one neighbour concerned about the well-being of another. A police visit to the residence in question revealed that all was well and the matter was concluded. They then received a similar call regarding the well-being of a woman that a friend was worried about. The subject was located and it was determined that everything was fine.

Police next responded to a local area following reports of some fans raising a disturbance at a local minor hockey game. Once police arrived on the scene, the situation calmed down and police remained on the scene until everyone had departed.

EPS members then responded to a call from a local business to follow up on the apprehension of a female shoplifter.

The 54-year-old subject was charged with theft of goods valued at under $5,000 and now has a Feb. 24 court date.

A call for assistance from an elderly person at a local apartment complex was responded to by police who learned

Charter rights breached in impaired driving case It was determined arresting officers acted with “reckless disregard” of Charter rights during an impaired driving arrest.

In a decision by Estevan provincial court Judge Karl Bazin on Monday, he ruled a member of the Estevan Police Service violated William Newton’s rights to legal counsel and against self incrimination as given to him by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Bazin gave his decision on a voir dire that previously came about during evidence given at a trial for Newton. The voir dire was to decide whether evidence collected by police

after Newton expressed a desire to speak to legal counsel would be admitted in the proceedings.

Bazin outlined the events of the roadside stop and arrest, noting that when the accused was asked if he wished to speak to a lawyer, Newton said he wanted to speak to his family lawyer. The arresting officer called the lawyer, but it was late at night and received no answer. The officer did not leave a message with the lawyer and asked if Newton would like to speak to Legal Aid. Bazin said Newton suggested they wouldn’t likely reach anyone at Le-

Green Party to talk health care in Oxbow

The Green Party of Saskatchewan has announced plans for a special meeting in Oxbow on emergency health care service delivery in the southeast.

GPS Leader Victor Lau said he wants to hear first hand from people in the southeast about the gaps in emergency health services in their region.

The meeting will be held Feb. 8 in the Oxbow Regional Library beginning at 1 p.m.

“All citizens of Saskatchewan should have the same access to emergency health services when they need them,” said Lau. “We also need to hear from people in the Southeast about how to make Emergency Services as available in Estevan and Oxbow and Redvers as in Regina.

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gal Aid and confirmed he wished only to speak to his own lawyer. There were no further efforts made by the officer or opportunities provided to Newton to contact a lawyer.

The judge said while impaired driving is a serious public concern, one he has noted in the past is of particular concern in the Estevan area, individuals accused of crimes also have the right to not incriminate themselves

and have the right to counsel in order to make informed decisions and guide them through the legal process.

Bazin determined there was a clear Charter breach, and the remedy would be to omit evidence collected after the right to counsel was denied.

The matter was adjourned to Feb. 3 for any further submissions the Crown prosecutor or defence have to make.

that the woman had fallen and required some assistance but had not been injured as a result of the incident.

A 22-year-old man is facing several charges and was remanded into custody on the night of Jan. 25 following a nightclub incident.

Police had been patrolling the area when they noted a disturbance in the parking lot and the accused refused to leave the area after being asked to do so several times. He then became combative with police. The man was arrested and secured in the back of a police cruiser for transport to custody when he kicked out the rear door window.

The man was ultimately charged with assaulting three police officers, mischief, as a result of previous actions in Grande Prairie, Alta., and Fort Nelson, B.C., and two further charges of breaching conditions placed on him at those two locations. The subject had no fewer than six charges in total laid against him as a result of his activities. He made his first court appearance in Estevan on Jan. 27.

The next night, Jan. 26, EPS members fielded a call from an intoxicated man claiming he had been assaulted. Police spoke to the complainant and learned that the incident he had reported had, in fact, not happened.

On the Jan. 27 day shift, EPS members responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Souris Avenue and Fourth Street. Two trucks were involved in the incident and both needed to be towed from the scene. EMS personnel also attended, and it was determined that no occupants of the vehicles required hospital treatment. The driver of the offending vehicle was charged with driving too fast for road conditions.

That same morning police were called to an east end business to begin investigation into a break, enter and theft incident that appeared to have occurred the previous night.

A Honda 5500 generator had been taken from the shop.

Police believe the suspects had been there possibly the night before the theft and then returned on Sunday to make the heist. Some suspects have been identified and police are continuing with the investigation.

Police also responded to a call regarding the theft of alcohol from a local offsale outlet. A man was identified through a video surveillance system so the investigation continues with police having a clear identification of the person they want to question.

On the night of Jan. 28, EPS members responded to a call regarding two unknown people arriving on a homeowner’s deck. The two uninvited subjects had left the scene prior to police arrival.

Later that same night, EPS responded to a domestic dispute that was defused when one of the people involved in the event left the residence to spend the night at another location. The matter remains under investigation.

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Saskatchewan Roughriders fans got to relive the team’s 101st Grey Cup victory on Sunday, as players brought the trophy along as part of the off-season tour.

Roughly 15 Riders players came to Estevan for the occasion, which sees members of the Green and White take on a team of locals in a hockey game.

Aside from the on-ice challenge, there were other reasons for local Rider faithful to brave the blizzard conditions to get to Affinity Place.

Fans got a chance to have their picture taken with Earl Grey’s chalice, which was also on display during the game, and the Riders signed autographs for the endless line of people wearing green.

For those without a ticket to the game, the Grey Cup took up residence in the multi-purpose room at the leisure centre, alongside linebacker Rey Williams and receiver Taj Smith, who were signing autographs.

“When we’re in Weyburn (on Saturday) or in Estevan, it’s almost like you won the Grey Cup again today because of the excitement that it brings. When the fans get to see it for the first time, it’s just like winning it all over again.

It was a special moment in November and we’ve been able to relive it and relive it, and have a lot of fun doing it,” said Riders offensive lineman Brendon LaBatte, who is from Weyburn and captained the squad on Sunday.

The hockey challenge has been around for awhile, but being able to bring the Canadian Football League’s championship trophy this time adds a lot to the experience, LaBatte said.

“I think it makes a huge difference. Whether it was here or not, I’m sure the fans would still come out and support us. But to be able to bring that and give them the opportunity to see it and hold it and get their pictures with it,

it’s cool to see what the 60 guys did this year, how much of an effect it has on everybody in the province and how much they appreciate it. They really enjoy their opportunity to get to hoist it and have their time with it.”

Defensive back Macho Harris, one of several Riders who had trouble staying on their skates, said it was important to give back to the team’s supporters.

“I love it, especially interacting with the fans and community because that’s a big part of our success. To go out here and mingle with them and get to know them so they can get to know us, that’s a good thing.”

Once the teams hit the ice, the Riders had some help from some local players, with Estevan Minor Football parents Michel Cyrenne, Pat Ford and Riley Meshke, alumnus Justyn Taillon and Penta Completions representative James Bakken joining the green side, along with Sask Canola player Teague Plamondon, who plays under the EMF banner.

The Estevan side took a 4-3 lead after the first of two 30-minute halves, with Jason Bresciani (2), Joel Pullman and Evan Handley scoring their goals. Bakken, Meshke and fullback Neal Hughes scored for the Riders, the latter riding his stick back to centre ice.

Riders kicker Chris Milo turned on the jets in the second half, powering the team to a comeback victory, including one goal where he celebrated by trying to swim back to the bench.

Another highlight in the second half came when Plamondon was given a penalty shot and decked out Estevan goalie Dave Sinclair.

There was also a fight early in the second half, with Riders offensive lineman Dan Clark trading blows with D.J. Brown of the RCMP. “We just knew we were a little better and we just came out and attacked, that was the mindset after the first half,” said Harris.

It was only his third time on skates, but that didn’t stop him from enjoying the afternoon.

“It’s definitely new to

Saskatchewan Roughriders kicker Chris Milo skates in on goal during the first half of the Rider Pride Hockey Challenge. Milo was among the stars for the Green and White.

Teague Plamondon carries the puck toward the net during Sunday’s Rider Pride Hockey Challenge. Plamondon scored a penalty shot goal for the Riders during the game. me. The very first time I put on skates, I tried it one time when I was six years old when I was living in New York. The next time I put them on was last year,” he laughed. “It was a great experience today though.”

LaBatte said his squad was in tough without the likes of Chris Getzlaf and Rob Bagg.

“We were pretty rusty.

A lot of us hadn’t been on

skates at all this year. There were a lot of sore feet in the first half. Milo and Hughes really picked it up there in the second half for us and that was big. Those guys almost looked like they knew what they were doing out there for a second,” he laughed.

“It was awesome to be able to come out here and be competitive. The last game we played, we got

blown out, so it was nice to have somebody who’s actually at our talent level and out there for the same reasons, just to have a little fun.”

It was also a chance for some of the players who won the Riders’ fourth Grey Cup to get together again, and with the amount of player movement in the CFL, those times are cherished.

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“It’s a ton of fun out there, getting to play and getting some of the rust off, and just getting to hang out with the group of guys that we were able to win that Grey Cup with,” LaBatte said.

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Bruins rally for pair of wins They did it the hard way, but the CanElson Drilling Estevan Bruins got back in the win column on the weekend with a pair of come-from-behind victories at home.

The Bruins earned a 4-3 victory over the Nipawin Hawks on Friday, then overcame a slow start in a 4-3 overtime win over the La Ronge Ice Wolves on Saturday.

The Bruins (22-15-24) are now two points behind the sixth-place Humboldt Broncos in their bid for a first-round playoff bye.

Estevan never led during Saturday’s game, clawing back from a pair of two-goal deficits in a rally that ended with Tanner Froese scoring the overtime winner.

Froese stole the puck from Ice Wolves defenceman Joren Johnson in the offensive zone, then played a give-and-go with linemate Austin Daae that ended with Froese burying a feed from Daae in the slot.

“Tanner (forechecks) hard and strips the puck and then drives the net. Every day in practice, that’s what we preach to these guys and it’s nice to see it paying off,” said Bruins assistant coach Aren Miller.

“You never quit on the puck and that’s all it was.

I don’t think the d-man expected him to be that quick inside the blue line.”

The first half of the

Bruins defenceman Nick Egan carries the puck over the blue line just before an offside call as Nipawin Hawks defenceman Jayden Piattelli looks on during Friday’s game. game favoured the Ice Wolves, as they held a 3-1 lead midway through the second period.

Rhett Kehoe fired a shot through traffic from the left faceoff circle on a power play to open the scoring 12 minutes into the first.

The Wolves extended their lead two minutes into the second on a highlight reel effort from Daulton Siwak, who opened some space on a breakaway by flicking the puck off his skate, then tucked it past Bruins goalie Brett Lewchuk.

Estevan countered

three minutes later on Ben Johnstone’s first of two goals, as he popped in a Nolan Nicholas rebound on a power play.

The Ice Wolves regained their two-goal cushion at the halfway mark, with Kyle Campbell tipping home a point shot by ex-Bruin Brett Blatz.

The Bruins replied with another harmlesslooking point shot resulting in a goal, as an attempt by Zach Douglas ricocheted off Daae and into the net.

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swinging goal. “It came from the (defenceman’s) shot, which is something we’ve been doing really well lately, just getting shots through. As long as the puck gets to the net, we usually find a way to put them in.”

The hosts tied the game less than two minutes into the third, with Johnstone striking again on a tic-tac-toe passing play with linemates Michael Sagen and Austin Roesslein.

“I think those three are really coming together.

I think they’re getting to know where each other is a little more,” Miller said of the recently formed unit.

Johnstone added that Sagen, acquired at the trade deadline, complements the other two well.

“With (Roesslein’s and my) speed, we just go out there and work hard, and Sagen can find us no matter where we are. As long as we keep playing the way we are, I have a good feeling about this year.”

The shots on goal were 36-34 for La Ronge.

O n F r i d a y, m e a n while, the Bruins squandered a strong start with a poor second period before coming back to earn the two points.

Defenceman David Robertson broke the ice early, as his floater from the blue line fooled Hawks goalie Joe O’Brien two minutes in.

Later in the period, Lynnden Pastachak skated past the net before dish-

ing a no-look feed back to Keegan Allison for a short side goal.

It was all Nipawin in the second, starting six minutes in when Kris Spriggs took a centring pass from Mitch Doell and beat Bruins starter Matt Gibney five-hole.

Brett Harris knotted the score later in the period, setting up Tad Kozun’s go-ahead marker 21 seconds before the buzzer, as he pinpointed a bad-angle shot past Gibney.

“We took some penalties, and we have a lot of quality players that play a lot of ice that don’t get out on the penalty kill,” Bruins head coach Chris Lewgood said of the second period lull. “When you start sitting on the bench for a little bit, it’s hard to get into a rhythm and that can contribute to it.”

He added that it was important to put Kozun’s goal behind them and “bring a solid effort” in the third.

Froese tied the game less than seven minutes into the third after Daae stole the puck and set him up. Then, only 31 seconds later, Roesslein’s 11 th of the year gave the Bruins the lead.

Estevan outshot Nipawin 33-26.

Good news could be on the horizon for the Bruins, as they are hoping to see injured rearguards Kyle Bird and R.T. Rice return for Saturday’s home game against Flin Flon (7:30 p.m. puck drop).

Both players have been out of action since going down on Jan. 8.

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Holt shines in Apex Bruins blowout win

Led by a scoring attack running on all cylinders, the Estevan Apex Bruins took full advantage of their opponents on Saturday.

Kaelan Holt scored four times to lead the Bruins to an 11-1 whipping over the Yorkton Terriers in midget AA action at Affinity Place.

The Bruins (15-8-3) are in fourth place in the South Saskatchewan Minor Hockey League, while the Terriers (4-21-3) are tied for last.

Leading 4-1 after 40 minutes of play, the Bruins exploded for seven goals in the third to break the game wide open.

It didn’t take long for Estevan to get on the scoresheet, as Blaine Herzberg scored barely a minute in, followed by a Talys Halabuza marker three minutes later.

Holt’s first of the game on a power play came with three minutes left in the period.

The 16-year-old winger added another power play goal late in the second to extend the Bruins’ cushion to four.

The Terriers got on the board with two minutes left in the period on a goal by Steven St. Marie.

The Bruins’ third period assault began just 22 seconds in, courtesy of a Colton Winton goal. Holt netted yet another power play marker at the five-minute mark.

Holt and Gingras scored 49 seconds apart midway through the period to put the Bruins ahead 8-1.

Ryley Giblett added two goals later in the frame and Dayton Westerman closed out the scoring with less than three minutes to go.

Estevan went 4-for-11 on the power play, while Yorkton was blanked on six chances.

Landon Audet earned the win in goal for the Bruins.

After his big game on Saturday, Holt sits one point out of the league scoring lead, with 26 goals and 46 points through 22 games. He leads the league in goals.

Teammate Kyle Salaway is right behind him in third place, with 19 goals and 44 points.

Riley Woods of the Regina Capitals leads the circuit with 47 points.

The midget AAs have a busy road trip this weekend, visiting the Notre Dame bantam Hounds on Friday, the Melville Millionaires on Saturday and Yorkton on Sunday.

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A weekend road trip to Kamsack yielded disappointing results for the Estevan PowerTech Panthers.

The midget AA team lost 6-3 to the Flyers on Friday and 5-3 on Saturday in South Saskatchewan Female Hockey League action.

The Panthers (12-9-1) continue to struggle in 2014, having lost five of their six games in January. They now occupy fourth place in the SSFHL standings.

On Friday, a five-minute stretch late in the first period cost Estevan, as they surrendered three goals to go down 4-1 after 20 minutes.

Kamsack’s Nicole Bileski scored the game’s opening goal early in the first. Jenna Grube drew the Panthers even at the 13:26 mark.

The Flyers responded in kind shortly after that though, scoring three goals in a span of 4:23. Ashley Hume put the hosts back on top, followed by goals from Lexi Schwartz and Taylor Hudye before the end of the frame.

After a scoreless second period, Grube’s second of the night on a power play got the Panthers within two midway through the third.

Schwartz netted her second barely a minute later, followed by a goal from Estevan’s Hailey Dukart.

Hume closed out the scoring for the Flyers late in the third.

Litesha Spittal was in goal for the Panthers, making 23 saves.

On Saturday, the Panthers struck first but the Flyers replied with four straight goals to take a comfortable lead.

Lacy Smith found the back of the net five minutes in for Estevan. The Flyers didn’t take long to fight back, as Bileski scored twice before the end of the period.

Kamsack cemented their lead in the second period on goals by Tanis Bork and Mackenzie Binkley.

Jenna Kreklewich potted a power play marker late in the period to get the Panthers within two.

Hume and Estevan’s Taylor Colbow traded goals in the third.

Brianna Cote stopped 29 shots for the Panthers.

The club will have a chance to start fresh and leave January behind this weekend, with a pair of home games against the Regina Capitals. They play on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Auditorium and Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at Affinity Place.

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Kitz rink going to Winter Games A foursome of local curlers will represent the southeast region at the 2014 Saskatchewan Winter Games next month.

The team of Chaelynn Kitz (skip), Angela Hookenson (third), Taylor Marcotte (second and Halynne Lamontagne (lead) won the zone playdowns for the Games, which are taking place from Feb. 16-22 in Prince Albert.

Although the team curls out of the Power Dodge Curling Centre in Estevan, they represent various communities in the area, as Kitz and Lamontagne are from Oxbow, Hookenson is from Lampman and Marcotte hails from Torquay.

In the A final of the playdowns, the Kitz rink played Team Murray from Carnduff. It was a tight game, with the score tied entering the eighth and final end, but Murray came up light on a draw to give Kitz a 5-3 win without throwing her last stone.

The tournament’s double knockout format meant Kitz had to defeat Murray a second time. The local team came up short in the B final, but took full advantage of their last chance with a 9-3 victory in the C final.

Despite giving up three in the first end, it was all Kitz after that as the local team rebounded for a sevenend victory.

The Kitz team qualified for the 2014 Winter Games at playdowns on the weekend in Stoughton. Team members, from left: coach Shane Kitz, lead Halynne Lamontagne, second Taylor Marcotte, third Angela Hookenson and skip Chaelynn Kitz. (Submitted photo)

Sharks teams back in action Junior roller derby program starting After establishing a roller derby presence in Estevan in the last few years, the South East Saskatchewan Roller Derby Association is now setting its sights on a junior program.

The junior division will be open to girls in Grades 4 through 12.

The SESRDA is holding recruitment sessions for junior players on Sunday and Feb. 6 at Trinity Lutheran Church.

On Sunday, the session for Grades 4-8 is from 3-4 p.m. and the Grade 9-12 players are from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Next

Thursday, the younger group goes from 6-7 p.m. and the older group from 7:30-8:30 p.m.

All that is required is a water bottle and a helmet, if possible — no experience is needed and gear is free to try.

Roller derby is a fastgrowing sport, with 12 leagues and six junior teams in Saskatchewan alone.

Aside from learning roller derby, girls will be taught the importance of healthy living, being a team on and off the track and giving back to

the community.

A team consists of about 14 skaters and a bout is made up of two 30-minute periods. In each period, skaters take shifts lasting up to two minutes. In a bout, each team has four blockers and one jammer on the track. The blockers block the other team’s jammer to try tto prevent her from getting through the pack. The jammers are the only skaters who can score points, which is done by passing opposing skaters.

There are seven referees at each bout, keep-

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The registration fee for a season from February to June is $100, along with a mandatory, non-refundable $50 insurance fee.

Skaters can borrow rental gear for February, but should have their own after that. Those who are not able to buy gear can rent some for $10 per practice.

There will be two practices per week at Trinity Lutheran Church, starting on Feb. 9. By mid-April, the group will move to one of the city’s rinks.

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The Estevan Sharks water polo program is back in action after a lengthy break.

The club’s bantam girls team played in a tournament in Regina on the weekend and showed no signs of rust, defeating Regina Blue 7-6 in the tournament final.

It was a better result for the Sharks after they lost 9-4 to the same opponent in their tournament opener.

In other round-robin games, Estevan defeated Regina Red 8-6 and Weyburn 6-2.

Sharks coach Kim Marshall said the team played a strong defensive game throughout the tournament.

Meanwhile, the Sharks’ atom and cadet teams were also busy earlier this month.

The cadet team played in Regina on Jan. 18, beating Weyburn and Saskatoon before losing to Regina.

The atom girls and boys both played in Weyburn on Jan. 19. The girls won their tournament by going undefeated, including an 8-0 victory over Weyburn in the final. In other games, they dumped Regina 8-2 and Weyburn 8-5.

Meanwhile, the boys were playing in their first atom tournament after playing mini-atom competition up until now, as coaches Mona Hack and Dave Dzeryk felt the team had progressed enough to join the older league.

However, their tournament came to an end with a 10-2 loss to Regina in the semifinals.

The Sharks are funded through a grant from the Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund for Sport, Culture, and Recreation. Interested players are invited to go to the pool on Sunday, Tuesday or Thursday nights to watch a practice.

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Roughriders win on and off the ice

If the guests of honour hadn’t already been in Weyburn on Saturday, the Rider Pride Hockey Challenge stop in Estevan very likely would have been cancelled for the second straight year.

Just as it did in 2013, Mother Nature threatened to throw a wrench into the proceedings on Sunday as members of the beloved Saskatchewan Roughriders put on a show at Affinity Place.

But the Riders rolled into town Saturday night, just in time to avoid the on-

Josh Lewis Hear Me Out coming blizzard conditions, and lots of fans showed up despite the high likelihood of being blown off their feet and into Manitoba the second they stepped outside.

As it turned out, there was a big, round silver lining in last year’s event be-

ing cancelled, as the Grey Cup came along for the ride this time.

Fans lined up for what seemed like forever to get their pictures taken with the trophy and autographs from the players.

Just about everyone

broke the rules, taking more than one item to be signed and standing behind the tables for pictures, but no one seemed to mind, least of all the players.

The hockey itself was probably about the same quality as a bad rec hockey game, but there were some highlights.

Chris Milo showed us he might have a career in hockey to fall back on if the whole kicking thing doesn’t work out, although his celebrations could use some work.

Although they strug-

gled on their skates, players like Macho Harris, Diamond Ferri and Paul Woldu clearly enjoyed it, and Harris had a laugh or two when his skating cost him a breakaway.

James Bakken proved to be a great choice as a sponsor rep, as he might have been the Riders’ best player, and Michel Cyrenne shut the door for the Green and White in the second half when they needed it.

It was a neat little snapshot of the unique relationship between Rider players and their fans, and the kind

of thing that probably only happens in Saskatchewan.

Seriously, a group of CFL players going on a barnstorming hockey tour in the dead of winter so they can meet some fans?

Where else would you see that?

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Bienfait atoms host annual tournament Kukura’s spicy turkey noodle soup edged out Candy Smyth’s taco soup to take home the Soup Cup. Back on the ice, the Avengers defeated the Huskies 11-2, with Levi Krienke recording five points to lead Estevan. Oxbow’s Kieran Stewart had two points.

Carlyle beat Crosby 8-6 in the fourth game. Carlyle’s Degan Galbraith and Crosby’s Tucker Svangstu potted two goals apiece.

In the fifth game, the Avengers blanked the Lightning 7-0, with Tyler Leverton scoring a hat trick.

The day wrapped up with an international matchup, as the hometown Miners defeated Crosby 11-7. Dutka led Bienfait with five goals and Anthony Johnson had two.

At the end of the day, the collective effort by players, referees, fans and volunteers raised more than $5,000 that will be used for future arena renovations.

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Hockey Day in Canada was celebrated in Bienfait on Jan. 18, with the atom Miners hosting their annual tournament.

Other teams taking part included the Oxbow Jr. Huskies, Carlyle Cougars, Estevan Lightning, Crosby Comets and Estevan Avengers.

The day started with bacon and eggers in the rink kitchen, as Oxbow defeated the Lightning 10-7. Levi Cooley starred for the Huskies with eight goals, while Kyler Gingras had a hat trick for Estevan.

The second game saw the Miners double up Carlyle 8-4.

Kyler Dutka and Tate Kasick each scored a hat trick for Bienfait and Hayden McArthur led the Cougars with two goals.

Prior to the third game, the annual best homemade soup tasting took place, with four moms from the Bienfait team taking part. When the results were tallied, Dichelle

The Bienfait Miners atom team hosted their annual tournament on the weekend. (Submitted photo)

Local swimmers getting sendoff for Games The Estevan Mermaids are holding a pep rally on Saturday to support their eight athletes on the Southeast Connection synchronized swimming team for the 2014 Saskatchewan Winter Games.

At the time of the rally, there will be 16 days left until the Games open in Prince Albert.

The district team, which includes the eight Estevan swimmers and two from Weyburn, has been training together since the begin-

ning of July. The club will meet to applaud the group for their efforts to date, encourage them in the next two weeks of training and convey support of their performances at the Games.

The team is comprised of Jillian Harder, Tracy Irwin, Brooke Kruger, Taylor Kuntz, Eden Palmer, Savannah Pohl, Danika Poirier, Kelsey Potoma, Hannah Whitman and Alyssa Wieting, along with coach Tess Rensby and manager Brenda Lyons.

The rally will be highlighted by cheers performed by members of the Mermaids club. The cheers will be instructed by certified cheer coach Hayley Ingham.

The event will conclude with the team being presented a Saskatchewan flag signed by members of the Mermaids and Weyburn Synchro Stars.

The pep rally is taking place at Trinity Lutheran Church from noon to 12:20 p.m.

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TS&M Bruins dump weak competition The Estevan TS&M Bruins faced two of the worst teams in the Saskatchewan Bantam AA Hockey League on the weekend, and the results were predictable.

The Bruins won both road games, shutting out the West Central Wheat Kings on Saturday in Dodsland and trouncing the Battlefords Barons 10-3 on Sunday.

Estevan (15-9-3) is currently holding down third place in the SBAAHL’s south division.

The Bruins came out firing on Sunday, taking a 5-0 lead after the first

period.

Preston Brodziak opened the scoring less than five minutes in, followed by a Cole Fonstad marker.

The Bruins followed that up with three goals in a span of 2:10, as Josh Skjonsby, Hayden Cutler and Fonstad all found the back of the net to give the visitors a five-goal lead.

Rett Taggart got the Barons on the board early in the second period, but Estevan’s Brayden Pachal replied less than two minutes later.

Logan Spence’s goal for Battlefords 63 seconds after that closed the Estevan

lead to 6-2 after 40 minutes of play.

The Bruins’ offensive onslaught continued in the third, as Cutler and Brodziak each scored in the first five minutes.

Taggart scored again for the Barons at the eight-minute mark to make it 8-3.

Skjonsby’s second of the day and Brodziak’s third closed it out for Estevan in the final five minutes.

The Bruins outshot the Barons 4129. Goaltender Jeremy Dumaine earned the win.

On Saturday, the Bruins scored three power play goals to launch them past the Wheat Kings.

Fonstad scored twice in the first period, one coming seven minutes in and the other on a power play 90 seconds later.

Wyatt Haux made it 3-0 on another man advantage less than seven minutes into the second.

In the third period, it was Pachal scoring the winner on a power play with two minutes remaining.

Ethan Veroba picked up the shutout in goal.

The Bruins return to action this weekend, visiting the Melville Millionaires in Moosomin on Saturday. They also visit the Regina Foxes on Monday.

Chargers add three more wins Estevan Archery Club Junior Olympic Program Scores

The almost perfect season continues for the Estevan Power Dodge Chargers.

The bantam A team added three more wins to their tally last week, as they continue to occupy first place in the South Saskatchewan Female Hockey League.

The Chargers drubbed the Weyburn Athletics 11-1 on Jan. 21 and then bounced the Regina Tigers 3-2 on Friday before whitewashing the Athletics 12-0 on Saturday. All three games were on the road.

Since they played to a tie in their season opener, the Chargers have reeled off 18 consecutive wins and lead the league by a wide margin. They have outscored opponents 14329.

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er Megan LeBlanc led the club with four goals and four assists as the Chargers scored 10 goals over the final 40 minutes in Midale.

Araya Wheeler (three goals, two assists), Jasynn Monteyne (hat trick) and Makenna Morrison (two goals, two assists) also helped fuel the Chargers’ attack.

Ashlyn Taillon was in goal for the shutout.

On Friday, all the scoring happened in the first period as the Chargers held onto a one-goal lead the rest of the way.

LeBlanc opened the scoring three minutes in, followed by goals barely a minute apart from Regina’s Mackenzie Herrington and Sara Tokarz.

Estevan responded with two goals of their own coming 55 seconds apart,

as Teanna Sieben tied it up and LeBlanc’s second was the eventual winner.

In the Jan. 21 victory, seven different players had at least three points for the Chargers, led by Monteyne’s hat trick and two assists.

LeBlanc and Sieben each had two goals and two assists, while Taylor Dukart chipped in a goal and three helpers. Wheeler, Morrison and Payten Wilson also scored.

The Chargers now have three of the league’s top four scorers, led by LeBlanc, who is running away with the scoring title.

LeBlanc has more goals (55) than anyone else has points and has added 29 assists for 84 points in 19 games. Morrison is second with 42 points and Wheeler is in fourth with 34.

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Jan. 20 Name Distance Jaelyn Carlisle 10m Hunter Chipley 18m Donovan Dyer 10m Kylan Fichter 10m Tierra Fichter 10m Cassy Folkerts 15m Adam George 18m Jaice Gibson 10m Nolan Graham N/A Randy Hamilton 18m Shayna Hamilton 18m Maxim Hiske 10m Kyle Johnson 18m Chelsea Kramer 10m Braiden Longney 8m Logan Marshall 10m Myles McKenzie 15m Alaina McKinnon 18m Kyle McMunn 18m Chase McNabb 15m Jaslyn McNabb 10m Nathan Mus 10m Hunter Perkins 10m Braden Piper 18m Mason Piper 18m Spencer Schindel 18m Brayden Shebaylo-Lajoie 15m Jessica Shebaylo-Lajoie 15m Gage Stepp 10m Layton Stropko 18m Tate Wrubleski 18m

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Trio of Prairie up-and-comers to play After Dark The 2014 year of live music at the Estevan Art Gal“I’ve begun to focus more on gender roles and the was working with an audio engineer and other musicians. lery and Museum begins this Friday night, with the first idea of being a young female in today’s society. What It took a lot more planning and more awareness of how Southern Plains Co-op After Dark concert of the year. does that entail and how does that affect your relation- I wanted things to sound in the end.”

Opening the season are three Saskatchewan women ships? I’ve embraced the fact that I write from a female She added that after going through a more elaborate who are in the midst of carving their own territory in the perspective.” recording process, her songwriting has changed to fit music landscape. The EAGM will be welcoming Megan She said having song critiques and hearing feedback some of the opportunities available in the studio.

Nash, Saskatoon’s Fern, which features Rachel Fowlie- on her work helped guide her views on how she writes and “In this EP, I was testing the waters, and things Neufeld, and Weyburn’s rising star Tenille Arts. what it is she wants to express in her music. And releas- developed during the recording process. Now that I’ve Nash and Fern are playing a mini-tour of Saskatch- ing that music is something she will focus on this year. had a taste of that, I feel that I’m writing songs that have ewan. After being booked together at the EAGM they “If I don’t put out a full-length album this year I’ll other parts in mind rather than just writing songs for me decided to add a few more shows so they are playing be really disappointed in myself,” she laughed. and a guitar. I see the other places it can go beyond that.”

Saskatoon on Jan. 29, Moose Jaw on Jan. 30 and Regina Nash will be heading to the Maritimes to tour Eastern Weyburn’s 19-year-old Arts was in Nashville last on Feb. 1.

Canada in the spring. week working on a project she wasn’t “I’ve only ever played in quite ready to talk about.

Saskatoon myself, so I thought “I’m just finishing up the vocals it would be awesome to take today,” she said during the interview advantage of us being free at the over the phone on Jan. 24. “Yesterday same time and do a little mini we did the song tracking. Right now, Saskatchewan tour,” said Fowliewe’re recording to go to some labels Neufeld. and stuff down here, but it’s going “I’m really excited. This is to be released. I’m not going to tell my first time touring with Fern,” you what it is yet, because it’s going added Nash in an interview over to be a surprise.” the phone last week. “Her music, She first went to Nashville everything I’ve heard so far, I’ve when she was 15 and has frequented loved, so I’m excited to get the Music City ever since, though the chance to get familiar with her trips are increasingly more regular material.” having just been there in NovemNash’s first full-length album ber. was released in 2011 entitled Tough “I got (to Nashville) on Jan. Love, and last fall she released a 20 and I usually spend 10 days digital EP online called She Said, down here each trip. Normally I She Said. do some writing, but this time I’m “In order to keep it somewhat doing some recording. I haven’t current online, I always feel like my done that here at all, so this is online presence is a few steps behind totally new and exciting. This is what I’m doing, I encourage people definitely the big time, I guess,” to come to my live shows,” she said. she said with a laugh. “The re“It’s a little bit different than what’s Megan Nash will be performing at the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum on Friday evening with cording studios are huge.” online, I promise.”

Locally, Arts performs Fern and Weyburn’s Tenille Arts, marking the beginning of the 2014 Southern Plains Co-op After Going to school in Mortlach, Dark concert series. (Photo submitted) regularly when she is home in Nash joked that it would be disinWeyburn and makes appeargenuous to say she was from a small ances periodically at Eddie town, saying, “It gets worse. I’m from a farm near a vilFern released an EP online in 2012, and Fowlie- Webster’s in Estevan. lage near a small town.”

Neufeld said they recorded more music last year, which “Growing up in Weyburn I always had a lot of She said she grew up mostly with no Internet, “and will be packaged as another EP this spring. support from Weyburn and the surrounding areas. It’s that makes a big difference in what sort of music you’re “This (concert) is kind of a precursor to that, so I can great to be down here,” she said, adding that she keeps exposed to. Growing up, I listened to a lot of my mom’s get some new material out there and then release the EP everyone up to date on her business by remaining active ’80s CDs. That’s where I got an idea of pop songwriting.” in a few months,” she said. via social networks.

And she sang along to a lot of AM country radio, “I was definitely more organized. The first EP, I “Everyone is so supportive of me being down here because that’s all there was to listen to. had written these songs and had been sitting on them so it’s very exciting.”

“Since the first album I feel like I’ve become a little for awhile. I was able to record them at my own pace. I She expects to be back in Nashville over the next more fearless in my content. I’ve become a bit more didn’t worry about mixing or adding other instruments few months, and of the songs she has been recording she honest. My songs are an honest representation of how I or vocals. It was pretty stripped down.” said they are hoping to release a single to The Highway feel compared to what I would verbally tell somebody at The Spartan recording process was a reflection of a country music station on Sirius XM Radio. a coffee shop because I take a lot of time with my songs the resources she had available. During the most recent Going forward, Arts said she hopes to continue reto think (about) exactly how I feel about something,” recording, the process became a little more layered. cording more songs with the ultimate goal of producing she said.

“With this new material, we were in the studio, and I a complete album.

Elmer Iseler Singers coming to Estevan The Elmer Iseler Singers are coming to the Energy City.

The group of 21 vocalists under the direction of Lydia Adams will be presenting a concert in St. Paul’s United Church on Feb. 6, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

The Iseler Singers are a chamber choir based in Toronto. The choir began in 1979 with founder Elmer Iseler (deceased) setting them on a track to become one of Canada’s illustrious professional choral ensembles. Now in their 35th year, the choir has embarked on a Canadian tour that also marks the 60th anniversary of professional choral music in Canada.

The choir has built an enviable reputation through its concerts, broadcasts and recordings in both Canada and the United States as well as on international concert stages.

The Iseler Singers offer an exciting repertoire that spans 500 years of choral music.

Advance tickets offered at discount prices are available now at Henders Drugs in downtown Estevan and regularly priced tickets will be available at the door on the night of the concert.

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Results received from Scottish board of highland exams Dancers enrolled in the Drewitz School of Dance completed another series of exams in Regina in December 2013. On Dec. 1, Kiera Baryluk and Corinn Zieglgansberger received merit status on their Associate Teacher’s Jazz Examination.

Scottish Official Board of Highland Examinations were held on Dec 2. The examiner was Pat McMaster from Scotland.

Results were as follows: Medal Tests: Pre-Bronze Fling: Highly commended – Jordyn Morrissey, Eva Salamon, Brielle Wakely, Jenna Fleck, and Makenna Schell.

Pre-Bronze sword: Highly commended – Abby Hanson, Tiana Seeman, Brook Strutt, and Elsie Alexander.

Pre-Silver medal: Highly commended – Faith Englot, Jillian Fornwald, Olivia Carr, Cazlynn Barnstable, Abby Hanna, and Taylor Geisel.

Silver Medal: Highly commended – Mia Hanson, Emily Alexan-

der, Colesy Goetz, and Gabrielle Bokhorst.

Pre-Gold Medal: Highly commended – Mia Hanson.

Gold Medal: Highly commended – Camryn Brown, Tamira Krall, Ricki Graham, Kelsey Romanyk, Kia Rosenbaum, and Shelby Tytlandsvik.

Scottish Award 1: Highly commended – Madison Frehlick, Michelle Fergusson, and Becky Blackburn.

Scottish Award 3: Highly commended – Hunter Hildebrand.

Scottish Award 4: Highly commended – Teagan Graham.

Scottish National Medals: Silver national: Highly commended – Olivia Carr, Abby Hanna, Taylor Geisel, Jillian Fornwald, and Cazlynn Barnstable.

Gold national: Highly commended – Mia Hanson, Ricki Graham, and Shelby Tytlandsvik.

Scottish Award 1 National:

Midale weekly news happenings Catrina Moldenhauer Correspondent Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Midale Oilmen’s 26th Annual Curling Bonspiel has been rescheduled for Feb. 13 through 15.

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, Dutch auction after supper and a dance to start around 9 p.m. Saturday is set for the playoffs. All they ask is that a minimum of one person per team be employed in the oilfield. The entry fee is $240 per team 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 calling Bruce Palmer, Glenn Wiens or Catrina Moldenhauer.

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

Badminton practices have started for students in Grade 3 - 6. Practices are to run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:20 – 4:20 p.m.

The dates are: 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 p.m at the Midale Civic Centre.

Drama practices have

Thank you We would like to thank everyone for their heartfelt generosity and support during Judy’s illness.

Words alone cannot express the gratitude we have for everyone at this time.

– Cameron & Judy Martin the best just got a whole lot better.

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begun and will take place each lunch break at 12:15.

You may talk to Mrs. Wilgenbusch or Miss Adams for details about the play.

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

Free public skating will most likely be held on, Feb. 1 from 2 – 4 p.m. *Please note these times are subject to change as sometimes teams need to make up games and may need this ice time. Please feel free to call or text the rink at 4587555 for any questions. The rink schedule is also posted in Google Calendars under Midale Rink. If you cannot access the link, please text the rink cell phone with your e-mail and the link will be sent to you, or e-mail midalerink@gmail.com Midale Petroleum Novice Storm’s next home action will be on Feb. 8 at 2 p.m vs Yellow Grass.

The Midale Mustangs played host to the Wawota

Flyers Jan. 17 and lost in a shootout. They hosted the Arcola/Kisbey team on Saturday and won 5 – 2.

Midale Mustangs were on the road for a game on the 21st against the Bienfait Coalers and lost 5 – 3 and then their home game against the Redvers Rockets on Jan. 24 was postponed. The makeup game has not yet been rescheduled. Midale is currently sitting in second place in the Big Six Hockey League. Playoffs will be starting soon!

Curling ice is booked through Janice Vilcu, so please give her a call if you need to rent it.

Midale Public Library is starting up 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 as of February 14 will be Tuesdays from 2:30 – 5:30 and 6 – 8 p.m and on Fridays from 9:30 – 12 a.m. and 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Highly commended – Camryn Brown, Tamira Krall, and Michelle Fergusson.

Scottish Award 2 National: Highly commended – Kia Rosenbaum, Kelsey Romanyk, Becky Blackburn, and Madison Frehlick.

Scottish Award 3 National: Highly commended – Teagan Graham.

Scottish Award 4 National: Highly commended – Hunter Hildebrand.

Irish Jig Medals: Pre-Bronze jig: Highly commended – Mia Hanson.

Bronze jig: Highly commended – Ricki Graham, and Mia Hanson.

Silver jig: Highly commended – Tamira Krall, Camryn Brown, Kia Rosenbaum, Kelsey Romanyk, and Shelby Tytlandsvik.

Gold jig: Highly commended – Kia Rosenbaum.

Scottish Award 1 jig: Highly commended – Madison Frehlick, Michelle Fergusson, and Becky Blackburn.

Scottish Award 2 jig: Highly commended – Teagan Graham, and Hunter Hildebrand.

The school and instructors extended congratulations to all of the successful candidates.

Birth ANNOUNCEMENT

• Born to Jonathan and Annette Eby (née Weber) on January 20, 2014 a daughter, Eliora Dawn Eby. Proud grandparents are Owen and Donna Weber and Don and Dianne Eby.

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When time is no more for us, We know with certainty that we will all be together once again.

Until then your family and all your friends miss you so so much.

We will always smile when we remember you Geno.

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In Memory of Harley Persson February 1, 2011 His smiling way and pleasant face Are a pleasure to recall; He had a kindly word of each And died beloved by all.

Some day we hope to meet him, Some day, we know not when, To clasp his hand in the better land, Never to part again.

- Sadly missed, never forgotten, Leonard and Helen Persson and family.

Leopold Leptich March 25, 1927January 31,1964 A tribute to our dad.

Tell us how you’ve been.

We all miss you... And the way you were.

It has been 50 years... Much has happened since God took you into his arms to be an angel watching and protecting your family.

The wife who loves you, the children who care about you, the grandchildren and great-granchildren who hear about you.

Even though you were taken from us too soon , you’ll be in our hearts forever.

Until we meet ...

-Love from Viola, Marcia, Brenda, Rhonda, Blair, Todd, 13 grandchildren , 6 great- grandchildren and their families.

Remember Your Loved Ones with a Memorial Tribute in The Mercury

Tony Lischka January 18, 1917 to September 19, 2011 Anne Lischka May 08, 1925 to January 29, 2013 One by one they go before us, They are fading like the dew, But we know they’re waiting for us, They the good, the fair, the true.

They are waiting for us only Where no pain can ever mar Dear one, you left us lonely, Watch us through the gates ajar; There a Mother, there a Father, Gone within those gates ajar.

Sunshine fades and shadows fall, But sweet remembrance outlasts all.

- Loved, Remembered and Sadly Missed by Your Family.

Coming EvEnts 3rd Annual Cupid’s Arrow Trade Show February 1st, 2014 Estevan Shoppers Mall 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Estevan Arts Council Visual Arts Programs February - April Parent & Child Pottery Feb 1 Children’s Clay Class Feb 1 Beginner Beading Techniques Feb 4, 11, 18 & 25 Acrylic Painting Feb 15 &16 Adult Pottery Feb 22 Scratch Art Mar 1 & 2 Pottery: Wheel Throwing

Mar 8, 9 & 15 March Break Art Action Camp

Mar 25, 26 & 27 Silverware Jewellery

Apr 12 & 13 Make a Hand Built Teapot

Apr 26 For more information call 306-6343 9 4 2 o r v i s i t o u r we b s i te a t www.estevanartscouncil.com

Estevan Arts Council STARS FOR SASKATCHEWAN PRESENTS The Elmer Iseler Singers One of Canada’s most illustrious professional choral ensembles!

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TENDERS

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Under the provision of The Tax Enforcement Act the Village of Creelman offers for sale the following property:

Lot 2 Block D Plan 73R48625 (75’ lot and house) Tenders must indicate which lot is being tendered for and be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Property Tender” addressed to: Village of Creelman, PO Box 177, Creelman SK S0G 0X0 Tenders must be postmarked by 4:00 pm on the 4th day of february, 2014 A certified cheque payable to the Village of Creelman for 10% of the amount of the tender must accompany the tender. Tenders submitted without certified funds will not be considered.

Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Successful bidder will have 30 days to provide the balance of the cash to complete the purchase. The deposit will be forfeited if the successful bidder does not finalize the agreement for sale within the required time.

All legal costs, title transfer fees and applicable taxes are the responsibility of the purchaser and are in addition to the bid price.

Diana Hume Administrator Village of Creelman

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2008 GMC YUKON $18,000

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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 2008 Ford Focus SE Blue ................................................................$9,900

Used Trucks, Suvs & Vans

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Loaded Blue, 10,978 kms .........................................................................................................$49,900 2013 Ram 1500 Laramie Loaded Air Suspension Black,12,354 kms .........................................................................................................$45,900 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Loaded White, 26,341 kms .........................................................................................................$44,900 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT Red, 23,170 kms ...............................$38,900 2013 Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab White, 21,712 kms ....................$39,900 2012 Ram 1500 Laramie Red, 27,433 kms.....................................$39,900 2012 Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab White, 41,123 kms.....................$35,900 2012 Ram 1500 SLT Crew Cab Silver, 43,329 kms .......................$32,900 2011 Ram 2500 Laramie Diesel White, 84,986 kms.......................$44,900 2011 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn Black, 80,123 kms ................$37,900 2011 Ford F150 FX4 Blue, 50,123 kms ..........................................$30,900 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Black, 88,123 kms ...............$27,900 2010 Ram 3500 Laramie Diesel White, 158,989 kms....................$36,900 2010 Ram 2500 Laramie Diesel Red, 146,278 kms ......................$34,900 2010 Buick Enclave CX Silver, 100,493 kms.................................$23,900 2009 Ford F-250 SD XLT Diesel White, 145,243 kms....................$26,900 2009 Cadillac SRX AWD Silver, 80,109 kms .................................$23,900 2008 Ram 2500 Laramie Mega Cab Grey, 219,299 kms...............$29,900 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Adrenalin White, 48,500 kms.....$24,900 2008 GMC Yukon SLT Silver, 135,799 kms ..................................$22,900 2003 Chevrolet Venture Red,125,997 kms......................................$4,900

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Used Trucks, SUVs & Vans

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Appropriate credentials and/or certifications.

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Obituaries

AUDREY IDELLA CARLSON (nee Kinna) JANUARY 24, 1924 – JANUARY 13, 2014 It is with sadness in our hearts we announce the passing of Audrey on January 13, 2014 at the age of 89, just 11 days shy of her 90th birthday.

She was predeceased by her husband Leroy Carlson (2002); parents William and Idella (nee Dale) Kinna; children James Carlson and Shiela Bailey; siblings Daphne Dale and Shirley (Jack) Larsen; great grandson Thomas Carlson.

She is survived and will be lovingly remembered by her children; Darrel (Anna) Carlson and Arlene Procunier; 1 sister in law, Grace (Milo) Carlson; first cousin Ivadelle (Bob) Goud; 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Audrey was born in Estevan in 1924 and lived her entire life in the Estevan area. She met Leroy Carlson at a dance and they were married in 1943. They began their life together farming on Leroy’s family farm. They purchased and moved into the house at 921 2nd St., in Estevan, in 1950 so their 4 children (Darrel, Arlene, Shiela, and Jim), would not have so far to walk to school. It is important to note that Audrey’s grandfather had built this house in 1908 and Audrey’s parents were married in this house.

Audrey was proud to refer to herself as “An Old Timer” and liked to spend many hours talking about the “good old days”. Audrey belonged to the Trinity Lutheran Church and taught Sunday school for many years. She was a member of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool and Agricultural Society as well as a director of Farm Girls Camp until that program ended. Audrey was one of the directors of the Senior Citizens tea (the day before the fair) and helped with the arts, crafts, flower and vegetable section of the fair since 1972. Audrey was also a chartered member of the Sweet Adelines. Audrey had many interests including counted cross stitching, quilting (belonging to the quilting club at the Trinity Lutheran Church) knitting (donating many pairs of handmade mittens for charity), and gardening (with flowers being her specialty). She also spent countless hours baking for her children and grandchildren.

A public visitation took place on Sunday, January 19, 2014, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, Sask.. A Funeral Service followed on Monday, January 20, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Estevan, Sask., with Pastor Stewart Miller officiating. Interment followed in the Estevan City Cemetery. Those so wishing may make donations to the Estevan United Way or the New Estevan Regional Nursing Home in memory of Audrey. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan

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The family would like to extend a special thank you to: Dr. Horri; the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Estevan; Home Care (especially Sherry Olson); along with numerous friends and family members (especially Sandra Leptich and Colin Bailey) who helped to care for Audrey. We would also like to extend a special thank you to: Pastor Stewart Miller of the Trinity Lutheran Church; the church choir; and the volunteers who provided such a wonderful lunch for the reception, to Hall Funeral Services for their compassion, help, and support. Also thanks to family and friends for flowers, food and donations in memory of Audrey.

Josephine Kathryn Reiter (Keyes) October 20, 1924 - January 23, 2014 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Josephine Reiter, sister, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, friend and teacher. Josie passed away peacefully at the age of 89 in Cherished Hearts Personal Care Home in Regina. She was born to Harry Keyes and Minnie (Hahn) and raised in the Kindersley area. She has two younger sisters Florence (Stan) Curtis and Barbara (Lloyd – deceased) Hilts.

In 1947 she married Ignatius (Ike) Reiter and they were blessed with 5 children: Murray (Gaynell), Westbank, B.C.; Donna (Marcel) Janssen, Regina Beach, Sask.; Brian (Pearl), Trail, B.C.; Wayne (Debbie), Blaine Lake, Sask./Cowichan Bay, B.C.; Heather Lynn (Len) Harris, DeWinton, Alta.. Ike passed away suddenly in 1967 in Estevan, Sask.. Josie was predeceased by daughters-in-law Rosalie and Heather. Their children went forth and multiplied to 12 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild. Josie attended Normal School in Saskatoon and began her teaching career in a one-room school house in Fiske, Sask.. She spent the majority of her teaching career in the Catholic Schools in Estevan, Sask..

While raising her 5 children and teaching she continued to study and graduated with her Bachelor of Education in 1977. She loved teaching and in her spare time she enjoyed gardening, reading and playing the piano and entertaining her many fellow teachers and friends at her home. She retired from teaching in 1985.

In 1977, Josie married John Reiter and they spent 29 years together traveling, fishing at Chitek Lake, Sask. and sharing the many stories about their teaching careers. They traveled through much of Canada and the US in their motorhome and had a place in Indio, Calif. When they were not traveling in their motorhome they were visiting John’s 4 children, Josie’s 5 children and the numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. John passed away in 2007. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am Tuesday, January 28 at Holy Family Parish, 1021 McCarthy Blvd N, Regina. There will be a viewing at 9:00 am before the service. Burial will be at 4:00 pm at the Estevan City Cemetery in Estevan, Sask.. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers can be made in Josephine’s honor to the Alzheimer’s Society. Special thanks to Remy and staff at Cherished Hearts Personal Care Home for their love and care over the last 5 years. Family and friends wishing to send condolences are welcome to visit www.leefunerals.com.

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SGI CANADA warns of ice dams

SGI CANADA is reminding homeowners to protect their homes against damage caused by ice dams.

“Ice dams can cause considerable property damage.

If an ice dam forms and water enters the attic, it can damage the roof, ceilings, walls and contents of your home,” said Andrew Cartmell, President and CEO of SGI CANADA. “That’s why it’s so important to take steps to prevent an ice dam from forming in the first place.”

Preventative measures to protect your home from damage caused by ice dams include: • Keep the amount of snow on your roof to a minimum. Use a roof rake or hire a professional to clear the snow away – for safety reasons, don’t go up on the roof yourself.

• Keep gutters and downspouts free of snow, ice

buildup and icicles so there’s a ready path for melting snow and ice to drain.

• Ensure your attic is properly insulated and ventilated to prevent heat from inside your home from leaking into the attic and causing snow on the roof to melt.

A roofing contractor can provide assistance if needed.

• In the fall, clean leaves and debris from your home’s gutters and downspouts to allow melting snow to flow as intended.

“It’s very important to ensure ice dam coverage is in place before a loss occurs, since coverage is not automatically included with all home insurance policies,” said Cartmell. “Talk to your insurance broker to make sure you have the coverage you need.”

If you have an ice dam causing damage to your

home, contact your insurance broker as soon as possible to file a claim. Your broker will notify your insurer. If you insure with SGI CANADA, one of our adjusters will contact you to make an appointment to come out and assess the damage.

To help you clear that snow off your roof, SGI CANADA is holding a contest. Share your ice dam prevention tips on SGI’s Facebook page or tweet them to @SGItweets with the hashtag #damice to be entered in a draw for a roof rake.

Last year in Saskatchewan, more than 2,600 ice dam claims were reported to SGI CANADA, costing $21.7 million. In 2012, there were 28 claims.

For additional information about ice dam prevention, visit SGI CANADA’s website at www.sgicanada.ca.

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

Sunday:Worship 11:00 a.m.

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

Weekly: Prayer Meeting

www.estevangospelchapel.ca An Associated Gospel Church

A Congregation of LUTHERAN CHURCH - CANADA

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

Phone: 306-634-2190

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Fax: 306-634-6845

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

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

St. Giles

100 Kin g St ree t Est evan , Sa sk (306) 63 4 -81 33 www.livinghope-ca.org NOW 2 Sunday services to choose from NOW 2 Sunday choose * 9:00 am and 11:00 services am * Withtocoff ee in from between Only one at 10:30 oncoffee Dec. 22nd & 29th 9:00 amservice and 11:00 am am With in between

REAL LIFE LIFE REAL REALPEOPLE PEOPLE REAL REALGOD GOD

LIVE RUSSIAN RUSSIAN TRANSLATION LIVE TRANSLATION during the 11:00 am service during the 11:00 am service

ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH

Anglican Church Parish of Estevan

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

Corner of 14th Avenue & 3rd Street Phone: 306-634-2885 – Fax: 306-636-2611

SUNDAY WORSHIP & SUNDAY SCHOOL - 11 AM Coffee Fellowship Before Church

WELCOME!

MINISTER: REV. BRENNA NICKEL Email: stpaulsuc@sasktel.net Website: stpaulsestevan.ca

www.estevananglican.com

Faith Lutheran Church Nicholson Centre, Estevan

738 - 2nd Street, Estevan

Pastors: Danny Krauss & Joshua Lowe Phone: 306-634-3773 Cell: 306-471-8130 Brad McKenzie- Youth Leader

SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 a.m.

Coffee and fellowship after worship Pastor Stewart Miller

Come and Worship With Us

ALL ARE WELCOME email: trinity.luth@sasktel.net • www.etlc.ca

St. Joseph’s Prayer Centre

His Glory Bible Church

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

306-634-9191

Tim Pippus

Office: 306-634-3116 Sunday Services:

Bible Class - 10:00 a.m. – Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Evening Worship - 7 p.m.

Wednesday Meeting - 7 p.m.

Free Clothing Outlet

First & Third Thursday of Each Month - 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

THE SALVATION ARMY

ESTEVAN COMMUNITY CHURCH 1107 - 4th Street Phone: 306-634-2074 www.facebook.com/salvationarmyestevan Youth Program Wed. 6:30- 8:00 pm

Pastors: Lieuts. Brian & June Bobolo SUNDAY: 11:00 a.m. Worship Service with Children’s Program

Church of God

Pursuing God Building Relationships Impacting Lives

1920 Wellock Road, Estevan • (306) 634-7955 www.estevancog.com Estevan Church of God 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship with Children’s Ministries & Nursery.

7:30 p.m. Fridays theGROVE Youth Ministries

Please call us or visit our website for more information about other ministries and events.

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

Sunday Worship & Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

1033 3rd Street Estevan

1302 - 8th Street, Estevan

Where We Get Grace, Get God, Get Going!

317-12th Avenue

2 - 4 pm Monday - Friday Series topics change monthly Call for more information

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Church Office: 306-634-5684

Sunday Worship 10:30am

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

140 King Street (accross from Staples) www.estevanalliancechurch.com /estevanalliance 306 634 2601

(Light of Life Ministries International) Join us in Glorious Praise and Worship With: Pastors Dr. and Mrs. Jimi Akinsete Where: St. Joseph Bookstore 1033 4th Street, Estevan S4A 0W4 (opposite court house) When: 10am on Sundays Experience Healing, Deliverance and Breakthroughs

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ORLOWSKI LAW OFFICE Barrister & Solicitor

Stephen J. Orlowski, B.Ed., LL.B.

Barristers & Solicitors Paul D. Elash, B.A., LL.B. Aaron Ludwig, B.Sc., LL.B.

1215 - 5th Street, Estevan

Phone: 306-634-3353

Fax: 306-634-7714

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Wednesday A.M. Wednesday P.M. Thursday P.M. Phone: 306-455-2277 Phone: 306-452-3377 Phone: 306-482-4077

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1-800-214-7083 Our dedicated volunteers have been supporting Southeastern Saskatchewan for 20 years!

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Estevan Mercury

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101 Supreme St. (Shand access road)

SERVICE RIG PERSONNEL Class 1A & 3A Preferred Above Industry Wages Benefits Packages Opportunity for Advancement Please email or fax resume to:

Email: sleibel@suncountrywellservicing.ca Fax 306 634 1200 • Cell 306 421 3418

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

WANTED OWNER/OPERATOR TANK TRUCKS

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SCHEDULED DAYS OFF • COMPETITIVE WAGES • BENEFITS • ACCOMMODATIONS

 Fax resume to 780 - 621-1759 or apply online at www.cor-ex.ca

FOOD SERVICE WORKERS 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

Noralta Technologies Inc. has become a leader in the energy industry, implementing a business development strategy that focuses on developing new technology solutions for complex oilfield problems. We are an established, aggressive, technological leader, with branches in Alberta, and Saskatchewan.

Starting wage - $11.01/hr.

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

Noralta has experienced continual growth and because of our rapidly expanding needs in the oil and gas industry, we are currently accepting applications for the following position in Estevan, Saskatchewan: Estevan Area Manager

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This senior level position is based out of Estevan, Saskatchewan. Reporting to Operations Manager, the successful candidate will be a team leader who focuses on managing operational and fiscal activities including staffing levels, budgets, and financial goals. You will ensure all work activities meet quality standards, as well as client expectations. You will be a dynamic, welleducated manager with knowledge in automation technologies, as well as electrical and instrumentation services. A combined background in process automation and maintenance management would be considered a great asset. You will ensure business needs are met, as well as develop excellent team working relationships.

Because safety is considered to be of prime importance to the success of Noralta, the Area Manager is required to maintain a healthy and safe work environment. As part of the performance appraisal process for all employees, you will be evaluated on your knowledge and use of the safety policy and program, and relevant safe work practices and job procedures.

As an Area Manager you will review and communicate proper standards, procedures and codes of practice. You will manage and lead projects, as well as be responsible for long and short term planning. While establishing exceptional business plans and strategies, you will work to optimize financial expenditures.

Noralta Technologies is a family orientated company that believes in small town values and that the candidate would be responsible to promote, support and be part of the community.

Our Ideal Candidate: • • • • • • • •

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

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Journeyman Instrumentation Technician or Journeyman Electrician Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in the Oil and Gas Industry is required Self-starter with proven leadership skills Assist with employee training efforts to develop technical skill level Ensure that financial and non-financial targets are met Ability to establish and maintain effective operational relationships with employees, supervisors, and clients Excellent and effective oral and written communication skills and a positive attitude Proficiency in the use and application of the following software: Preferred: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)

Noralta Technologies Inc offers a highly attractive salary/remuneration package which will be individually negotiated, with immense opportunity for technical and managerial career growth. For the suitable candidate, this is a superb opportunity for a successful career in the oil and gas industry.

Send resumes to: Attn: Human Resources at Noralta Technologies Inc., #2350, 444 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 2T8 or E-mail: humanresources@noralta.com You can also apply online at www.noralta.com Please quote the job title and location in your application.

Only successful applicants will be contacted. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest.

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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

Environmental Administrator Duties to include, but not limited to:

1124A - 4th St., Estevan, SK

Receptionist

JOB DESCRIPTION: Turnbull Excavating Ltd is looking for a permanent full-time office person. This position will include reception duties as well as some junior accounting duties, with room for growth. This position will report directly to the Controller and the hours will be Monday to Friday 8am-5pm. The ideal candidate will be able to start immediately or within two weeks of hire date.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION • Office experience is required (phones, faxing, filing, photocopying) • Microsoft knowledge and experience is required • Grade 12 or GED • Office Administration Certificate or Diploma is an asset, but not required • Quickbooks experience is an asset, but not required • Employer is willing to train the right candidate on accounting software

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JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Professionally manage all incoming calls using a multi-line telephone system • Take orders over the phone • Daily filing of AR, AP, and other items • Ability to type letters, quotes, etc and photocopy items for the office • Daily bank deposits • Sort all incoming mail • Data entry into Quickbooks • Reconcile monthly AR & AP statements • Ability to work with field and office staff • Administer credit applications for AP & AR • Assist Controller with payables and receivables • Assist Controller with yearend reporting required • Track and maintain pit records on a daily & monthly basis • Track employee safety tickets • Ad-hoc tasks as required by the Controller and Operations Manager

Wages are negotiable, depending on experience. Turnbull Excavating Ltd is a locally owned and operated business in Estevan, Saskatchewan. We offer competitive wages, full benefits, as well as a diverse working environment.

Interested applicants can apply, with resume, by email to christa.turnbullexcavating@sasktel.net, fax at (306) 634-6639 or in person at 110 Frontier Street. No phone calls please.

We will be accepting applications until February 5, 2014. Turnbull Excavating thanks all applicants for their interest, but only qualified applicants will be contacted.

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• Tracking each well from start to finish, including; • Starting, updating and composing files for each well • Tracking information and compiling a list of information required from field personnel • Creating spread area maps in Corel from GPS data • Preparing reports and inputting data • Distributing finalized reports in a timely manner.

• Notifying the Ministry of Energy and Resources of drilling waste disposal locations, types of drilling waste and type of oil well to be drilled.

• Applying for permits to the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority for drilling purposes Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel are required as well as excellent organizational skills. An understanding or experience in the oilfield would be an asset.

Start date: As soon as Possible To apply: Email or phone Loran Tosczak at 306-421-7858 or loran.thue@prairiemud.ca. You can also drop resumes off at the office. 738-6th Street.

Prairie Mud Service “Serving Western Canada With 24 Hour Drilling Mud Service”

Journeymen Electricians and Apprentices PowerTech Industries Ltd. in Estevan is seeking Journeymen Electricians and Apprentices for work in the Estevan and Carnduff areas.

Experience: Safety Certificates are needed.

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

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

Wage/Salary Info: Depending on experience & qualifications.

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

WELLHEAD ISOLATION SERVICE TECHNICIANS ANDTRAINEES

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

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Careers Rig Manager Sun Country Well Servicing currently has an opening for a Rig Manager for the Estevan Area. Sun Country Well Servicing is a locally owned service rig company based in Estevan. We currently have 11 free standing mobile doubles working in the area and are growing.

101 Supreme St. (Shand access road)

Responsibilities: • Overseeing rig operations including the work activities of rig employees .

• Preparing/monitoring work schedule so work is completed on schedule and safety procedures are followed correctly.

• Monitor employees performance and progress.

• Provide the crew with the appropriate tools/supplies.

• Provide guidance and direction to the rig crew on specific tasks.

• Work closely with the Equipment Manager, Area Manager and Well site Supervisor • Control costs to the rigs • Perform accident safety investigation Qualifications: • 5 or more years of experience as a Rig Manager • Valid DL 1A/3A • Valid , H2S. First Aid, BOP • Safety knowledge preferred.

• Ability to deal and communicate effectively with employees, vendors and customers.

• Proven, extensive working knowledge and experience in Service Rig operations.

• Knowledge of rig safety regulations and safety issues.

• Live in or close to Estevan.

Sun Country Well Servicing offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, vision and dental coverage, life insurance, short term and long term disability coverage and RRSP. We pay above current CAODC rates.

Please email resume or fax it to:

Shannon Leibel

Personnel Coordinator Sun Country Well Servicing

Box 1656, Estevan, SK S4A 1C8

Office (306) 634-1221 Cell (306) 421-3418 sleibel@suncountrywellservicing.ca

Estevan Meter Services Ltd. is a leading provider of oilfield instrumentation, combustion services, and technical supplies to the southeast Saskatchewan & southwest Manitoba oil patch since 1967.

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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

Service Administrator Kelly Panteluk Construction Ltd. has a full-time Service Administrator position available in the maintenance division of the company in Estevan, SK. This position would handle the administrative tasks of managing a fleet of earthmoving equipment and parts. Working with the fleet and service manager, this position would manage parts inventory, order parts, write up work orders, track time to repairs, enter invoicing to be paid, and track equipment usage and location.

Required Skills: • Computer experience a necessity. Previous experience with a parts inventory system, and ability to learn fleet management and accounts payable programs an asset.

• Good people skills. An enthusiastic team member that would work together and communicate clearly with mechanics, office staff and suppliers.

• Organizational and time management skills. Interest in learning about equipment and their components.

• Attention to detail and analytical skills. Manage inventory levels and purchasing quantities; properly ordering and documenting parts and service for repairs.

The ideal candidate would have previously worked in a repair shop, either writing up work orders or in parts sales.

This person would have a basic knowledge of equipment that would work with limited supervision. The applicant must enjoy working with people and would contribute to a positive and healthy work environment.

KPCL offers competitive wages, with overtime pay after forty hours per week. This position may require overtime hours.

Forward your resume by email, complete with three references to: Attention: Oakley Sauder, Fleet and Service Manager – osauder@kpcl.sk.ca No Phone Calls or Fax Please.

We are currently seeking an individual to fill the position of

CUSTOMER SERVICE/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER If you believe you are someone who can add value by helping lead our crew in continuing to be a top organization within a globally recognized economic region this position is suited for you.

Duties to include maintaining and developing client relationships, gathering customer feedback, increasing range of services utilized by existing customers, identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, and enhancing customer service.

The ideal candidate will have instrumentation, battery operations, or facilities experience from within the local oilfield possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills with an attitude toward excellent customer service.

Consideration will be given to individuals with oilfield experience, instrumentation knowledge, strong communication skills and/or those with previous sales training or experience.

Immediate positions open for:

• Pressure Welder • Welder Fabricator

We offer a benefit package and competitive wages depending on experience.

Fax resume to: 306-634-6178 or email: fusioninc@sasktel.net

This position offers excellent benefits, pension, performance bonus, and exceptional salary in a well-established positive atmosphere.

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Please Apply by Cover Letter and Resume to:

email: dmartens@estevanmeter.com RE: Sales Manager Only persons to be interviewed will be contacted.

Analyst - Steelman, SK Plains is currently looking to fill the position of Analyst at our gas plant and gathering system located in southeast Saskatchewan at Steelman, SK. The successful candidate will be accountable to the Area Supervisor and be responsible for managing records and systems required for the preparation of detailed financial analysis reporting of our facility operations and results. This position will be involved in all aspects of day-to-day activities, as well as the supervision of two administrative positions.

Responsibilities: • Maintaining and updating of financial and production key performance indicators; • Providing input on key cost drivers and cost management; • Preparing monthly budget reports comparing actual performance versus budgeted monthly forecasts; • Assisting project managers (engineering/operations/maintenance team leads) with budget/forecasts, cost forecasting roll ups and AFE management; • Updating project completion reports and liaising with Fixed Assets on project status/completions; • Entering and balancing all volumes (producers, analysis, trucking volumes, acid gas deductions, plant volumes, etc.) and adjustments into allocation spreadsheets and tracking reports; and • Coding invoices and managing AFE approvals as well as resolving invoice queries with vendors and contractors.

Qualifications: • Post-secondary business related diploma, with 7-10 years previous accounting and administrative experience is preferred; • A minimum of three years demonstrated supervisory experience is required; • Previous O&G production operations, construction or maintenance planning experience would be an asset; • Must be detail oriented and possess strong analytical, organizational and communication skills; • Willing to go above and beyond to achieve group goals and deadlines; • Expert working knowledge of Microsoft products, specifically Microsoft Excel is required; and • Self-motivated and energetic with effective written and verbal communication skills.

Canyon Technical Services is a leader in the oilfield service industry, providing customized fracturing and pressure pumping solutions to oil and gas producers across the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. At Canyon, our employees are ‘Champions’, dedicated to fulfilling our Vision of “improving the industry one job at a time” - our ‘Champions’ have made Canyon one of the most sought-after providers in our industry. If you are looking for a career within a leading organization that promotes Integrity, Relationships, Innovation and Success, then Canyon is looking for you!

Now hiring Canyon Champions for the following positions:   

Experienced Class 1 Driver / Operators - Coiled Tubing Experienced Class 1 Driver / Operators - Cement & Acid 2 - Supervisors—Cement & Acid

Applicant Requirements:  Self-motivated  Willing to work flexible hours  15 / 6 and contract 22 / 13 schedules  Safety-focused  Team oriented  Clean Class 1 Drivers abstract

Why Canyon?  Dynamic and rapidly growing company  Premium compensation package  New equipment  Paid technical and leadership training  Career advancement opportunities  RRSP matching program

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

How to apply:

online: canyontech.ca/careers fax: 888 249 3895

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume prior to February 14, 2014, to: Plains Midstream Canada Attention: Human Resources Suite 1400, 607 - 8th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0A7 Confidential Fax: 403-261-7412 Email: careers@plainsmidstream.com

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BRIDAL SECTION

Tips for planning a stress-free wedding (NC) Planning a dream wedding ranks as one of the most exciting times for couples, but with so many details, it can also become very stressful. In honour of an estimated one in four Canadian couples getting engaged between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve, here are four simple tips to plan a perfect day – without the headache: 1. Make lists.

Before you start working on the wedding plans, take some time to prepare detailed lists. Sit down and think of all of the key tasks and decisions required to make your wedding day perfect. Start a binder or electronic spreadsheet to keep track of your planning progress.

2. Set your budget and stick to it.

Nothing is more stressful than going over budget and not knowing how to pay for the difference. Before you start choosing your venue, flowers and vendors, sit

down together and prioritize what's most important. Are you foodies? If so, spend money on the caterer. Do you both live for music? Consider hiring a great DJ that will entertain you and your guests. Knowing what's essential will help you decide where you can save on other details.

3. Shop early for your dress.

Victoria Rucks at David's Bridal Canada, a leading special occasion and wedding retailer, recommends that brides shop early to avoid feeling rushed into making a decision. “While many brides walk into our stores across the country and leave with their dream dress on the same day, for some, it's a slower process. Shop at least six to eight months in advance so you can try on various styles and see what looks best on you. Be sure to leave time for alterations to ensure that you have the perfect dress for your big day. This is a time in your life when you can try on many exquisite, figure-flattering dresses, so enjoy it.

Have fun instead of rushing.”

4. Get friends and family involved.

Trying to handle everything on your own will soon leave you exhausted. Choose a few trustworthy and wellorganized friends or family members and assign them specific tasks to assist you with the wedding. Having others involved will make them more excited about your big day as well.

Say “I do” to wedding gowns in colour

Chelsey Peterson & Dalan Wheeler

September 20, 2014 The wedding will take place in Estevan, Sk

(NC) Whoever says that a bride must wear white isn't aware that the most popular trend in wedding gowns this year is anything but traditional. While white, ivory and champagne gowns will always be a classic and popular choice among brides, coloured dresses are starting to take centre stage, as more celebrities like Reese Witherspoon, Anne Hathaway and Jessica Biel recently chose pink as their signature wedding colour.

Canadian brides who want to look equally pretty in pink have their share of options, such as bright splashes of hot pink found in sashes,

soft and barely-there blush dresses, and stunning ball gowns that are drenched in rosy hues.

“As weddings continue to be a creative, personal expression of a bride's special day, the desire to make her dress as unique as she is has never been more important. We are seeing more brides coming into our stores embracing stand-out gowns in subtle shades of beige and petal pink,” says Victoria Rucks at David's Bridal Canada, a leading special occasion and wedding retailer. “Personally, I love the idea of adding touches of pink, inspired by the tradition of a blushing bride. It's a colour that

flatters a lot of skin tones as well."

Another subtle shade that makes a daring statement is sterling grey, an emerging colour that lends itself particularly well to 'winter wonderland' themed ceremonies and receptions.

In fact, says Rucks, the White by Vera Wang collection introduced a new sterling ball gown in the Fall 2013 collection that is sure to turn heads. Pair a coloured wedding gown with a neutral bridal party, and it will be an event to remember.

Canadian brides looking to add splashes of colour to their wedding days can visit www.davidsbridal.ca for inspiration.

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My big, fat Facebook wedding (NC) Ten minutes ago via mobile: “We did it! I was shamefully late, he forgot the ring, but nothing stopped us from getting hitched, so on to the party!”

Every day we deliver updates and observations to our Facebook friends, so why wouldn't you post real-time status updates of your wedding?

With a quarter of Canadian couples getting engaged between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve, the details leading up to the pending nuptials seem tailor-made for social media sharing. According to the findings from a David's Bridal poll of over 1,200 Canadian brides, we may soon be seeing more couples logging into

Facebook or tweeting from the church or honeymoon.

“Planning a wedding is one of the most exciting times for a couple, and it's only natural that some brides want to share the news and all the details with friends, family and followers through their social media channels,” says Victoria Rucks at leading wedding retailer, David's Bridal Canada.

“While some couples are more private about their weddings, our poll shows that technology may be turning a traditional wedding on its head. Social media tools and apps are not only used for wedding planning, brides today are actually integrating social sharing into their wedding day. ”

Alysha Mittelholtz & Garrett Lasko

August 2, 2014 The wedding will take place in Lake Metigoshe, ND

This is what they are doing: Announcing their engagement: The majority of Canadian brides think it's okay to first announce their engagement via Facebook (68%), email (67%) or text (59%). They draw the line at Twitter and Instagram, as approximately 6 in 10 thought it was tacky to ”engage” these media when announcing their pending “Mrs.” status.

Staying online during the wedding: It may be surprising to know that a whopping 1 in 5 (21%) plan on logging into their social networks and sharing their updates with everyone on the big day.

Sharing their honeymoon: The traditional getaway retreat where

couples can disconnect from the world may be a thing of the past. Surprisingly, one-third of brides

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plan to log into their networks while vacationing, and 1 in 5 plan to share status updates during their time away.

Live streaming: While only 9% of poll respondents said they streamed their wedding to have everyone involved, 30% are

open to the idea. You may also see a Twitter station at your next reception, as 14% of respondents said they wished they knew about it or thought of it before. In the coming years, use of these technological tools may continue to grow amongst brides.

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BRIDAL SECTION Wedding day beauty preparations Five steps to your most beautiful bridal self (NC) Two words: wedding photos. As well as the romance and laughter of your special day, photographs will capture your glowing happiness, too. So six months before the wedding, Beauty expert Janine Falcon shares how to get started on the following five steps to your best hair, skin and smile.

1) Get hair into shape. Save dry, damaged and brittle hair with a regimen of reparative shampoo, conditioner and hair masks, starting now. Try weekly treatments with coconut oil, which hair absorbs easily for improved shine and resilience.

2) Take skincare seriously.

Breakout issues? See a dermatologist for specialized help. Or maybe a nutritionist or naturopath can assist -- what you eat shows up on your

face, especially if you have certain food sensitivities, such as dairy or gluten.

Makeup glides flawlessly onto skin that has recently had a good facial. Book one ASAP to see how your skin likes it; if skin says yes! book another for a week before your wedding.

3) Lash out. Grow a thicker fringe in time for "I Do" with a lash-enhancing prescription such as Latisse (latisse.ca), which has proven dramatic results. Or stock up on fluttery lash clusters such as Quo Indivdual Lashes #811 ($7.50 at Shoppers Drug Mart) for your wedding day.

4) Whiten your smile. Whiter teeth=brighter complexion. Ask your dentist about Zoom! WhiteSpeed

(price varies, select dental offices), a treatment proven to whiten up to eight shades in 45 minutes. Or try an at-home professional whitening formula such as Zoom! DayWhite or Zoom! NiteWhite (price varies, select dental offices), which offer custom-fit trays and sensitive-teeth options. For instant touch-ups, slip a Zoom! Whitening Pen (price varies, select dental offices) into your wedding-day beauty kit.

5) Choose the right lip colour. Blue-based hues, such as Yves Saint Laurent Volupté Sheer Candy Glossy Balm in 04 Succulent Pomegranate ($39, sephora.ca), will make teeth look even whiter and brighter.

Now smile and say "happily ever after!"

Newest wedding trends take the cake (NC) - Modern brides are determined to make a grand statement with a whole range of personalized wedding details. The planning is a fun, but enormous task, – and if you say you're not engaged yet, you might be soon.

Did you know that one in four Canadian brides get engaged between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve? So if you're aiming at 2014, your big day is around the corner. For inspiration, David's Bridal Canada, a leading bridal and special occasion authority, has pulled together the top trends for the upcoming year: New necklines: For years, there has been virtually no change in bridal looks as designers and brides alike selected strapless ball gowns as the style of choice – until now that is. Both illusion and asymmetrical necklines are coming on strong this year.

Back details: Brides are taking inspiration from the red carpet and choosing dresses that feature pretty back designs. Why not? After all, their guests are looking at their backs for most of the ceremony so show personal style with cascading ruffles or deep V-backs that accent a great figure.

Mixed metals: Take your pick of gold or silver, as both work well for

2014. Look for bridal gowns that include subtle mixed metallic appliques woven throughout the dress.

Champagne toast: Champagne conjures up thoughts of special moments, romance and celebrations. For the modern bride who is looking for a hint of colour on her special day, look for traditional silhouettes that are enhanced by layering soft tulle over champagne fabrications to keep them romantic in feel.

Mix and match bridal parties: The parade of identical bridesmaids coming down the aisle is so last year. Brides are carrying that personalization trend to their parties by having their attendants wear complementary dresses that flatter all body types and skin tones. Wear the same colour but choose body-flattering cuts that ensure everyone looks great.

Alternatively, choose the same silhouette but allow each one to wear a unique shade such as variations of a pretty pastel palette.

Key accessories: Milky white and clear jewelry is big this year as it blends well with a variety of pastel shades that continue to be popular. For brides who adore vintage, choose closed-toe pumps in low, kitten heels. For those looking for more edge, carry a mixed metal handbag

and wear chunky jewels paired with high-heeled pumps or platforms.

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Mixed results on three-month wait schedule The province’s latest update on surgical wait times has drawn fire from the opposition NDP. In a press release issued last week, the government said that surgical teams across the province continue to work toward the goal of improving surgical care and reducing patient wait times to less than three months from the time surgery is planned.

Their statistics showed that to the end of November about 79 per cent of patients are receiving a procedure within three months thanks to the Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative, which is nearing the end of its four-year transformation effort in March 2014. There are 4,796 patients waiting more than three months for surgery – 10,555 fewer than when the Surgical Initiative began in March 2010.

“Thanks to a monumental effort by surgical teams, patient advisors and health region administrators, we have made incredible progress toward sooner, safer and smarter surgical care,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said.

The release also noted that the two biggest health regions – Saskatoon and Regina Qu’Appelle – are struggling to keep up with demand.

The Saskatoon Health Region has implemented a mitigation plan to overcome

increased demand for about 700 more surgeries this year; however, even with the increased effort, it will take until late 2014 to meet the target of providing all surgeries within three months.

“In a co-ordinated effort by our staff, physicians and our contracted medical facility, we are continuing to reduce the size of our surgical wait lists,” Saskatoon Health Region president and CEO Maura Davies said. “In addition to tackling wait times, we have a plan in place to deal with the surge in demand that occurred this year, and to develop better methods of anticipating and responding to fluctuations in demand.”

Overall, Saskatoon has been achieving the planned increased volume of surgical cases this year, but demand rose more than expected in 2013. The region’s mitigation plan to deal with the increased demand includes expanding operating room hours so an additional 465 surgeries can be performed this fiscal year and exploring ways to even out the wait lists of surgeons. The region will also work with other health regions to offer patients surgeries closer to home and will increase the number of day surgeries handled by the third-party surgical centre on contract with the Saskatoon Health Region.

Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region has been steadily reducing the size of its wait list for the past 14 months, and expects to achieve the three-month surgery target for all patients by March 2015.

“The tremendous strides we have made to date will continue,” Duncan said.

“This government wasn’t afraid to set aggressive goals for improved access to surgical care for Saskatchewan patients, and now Saskatchewan’s health system is on the verge of being a national leader in providing timely surgeries.”

The opposition NDP was quick to react to the news and claimed the problems faced in Saskatoon and Regina stem from short-sighted cuts and mismanagement.

“The surgical wait time goals are positive, and should absolutely be attainable, sustainable and even improved on once we get there,” said Danielle Chartier, NDP health critic. “Sadly, hospitals are in disarray thanks to this government’s cuts and lack of planning to deal with growth.

This government has short-staffing, from surgeons to environmental staff. It’s lurching from crisis to crisis in hospitals, and health regions are constantly trying to cover the gaps left by the government’s funding cuts. That’s all leaving hospitals to run less efficiently.”

Chartier said Saskatchewan families know patients are waiting much longer than the three-month goal. According to the Fraser Institute, the government calculates wait times differently in Saskatchewan to get better numbers.

In their release, the NDP said that while other provinces calculate surgical wait times from the day a family doctor refers a patient up until the day of the surgery, while Saskatchewan now doesn’t start the wait-time clock until the health region receives the booking form from the surgeon. They also include emergency surgeries in their wait-time averages.

While this government reports a median 8.1-week wait for orthopaedic surgery, the Fraser institute says it’s actually 36.1 weeks, according to a report released in October.

With wait times for specialist appointments in Saskatchewan getting longer in Saskatchewan, so is the overall wait before surgery.

The Canadian Institution for Health Information also says wait times in Saskatchewan are getting longer. Fewer Saskatchewan patients received surgery within benchmark wait times in 2012 than in 2011. In all five measured categories, Saskatchewan saw a decrease.

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ESTEVAN THE ENERGY CITY City of Estevan - Residential Lot for Sale ‘DOMINION HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION-PHASE 2’

Public Notice

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.

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:

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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.

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Teen & Adult Programs - FREE! Programs are FREE! Heart and Stroke Foundation Kick off. Thursday, January 30th @ 6:00-8:00PM. The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan will host a Heart Rally at the Library to kick off their annual Heart Month Campaign. The event will be an opportunity for volunteers to pick up their canvasser kits and for the general public to learn more about the Heart Month campaign and heart disease and stroke. For more information, or to volunteer as a door-to-door or online canvasser, contact Tamara Bloor at 306-461-8209.

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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 “Stop Pinning 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

WHEN: January 30th @ 8pm

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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)

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Music Intima – January 30, 2014 7:30 pm at St. Paul’s United Church VISUAL ARTS Musica Intima has earned a reputation as Canada’s most Watch for more information on our new upcoming exciting vocal ensemble. They are internationally renowned Visual Arts programs starting in February! for their warm and engaging stage presence, impeccable musicianship, and unique WHEN: January-30th @ &8pm Parent Child Pottery - Children’s Clay Class perspective on ensemble singing.

- Basic Beginner Beading - Acrylic Painting 118-4th Elmer Iseler Singers – February 6, 2014 7:30WHERE: pm at St.The Art- Gallery, Adult Pottery - Scratch Art Paul’s United Church Pottery Wheel Throwing - March Break Art Camp COST: $20/person for the Pinterest Challenge with Karly at Ballet Jorgen Romeo andPre-Register Juliet – February 18, 2014 - Make a hand built teapot or galleryed@sasktel.net 7:30 pm634-7644 at E.C.S. Pre-Register for the Pinterest Challenge with Karly at 634-7644 or galleryed@sasktel.net │118 - 4th STREET │HOURS: Mon to Fri 10:00am - 6:00pm | Thurs 10:00am - 9:00pm│(P) 306 634 7644 │at (E) eagm@sasktel.net Guy and Nadina – April 12, 2014 7:30 pm St. Paul’s│(W) www.eagm.ca United Church (Sponsored by Drewitz School of Dance & Enbridge) Pre-Register for the Pinterest Challenge wi Everything Fitz – May 4, 2014 2:30 pm at E.C.S. 634-7644 or galleryed@sasktel.net (Sponsored by Enbridge & Level best Technology)

WHEN: January 30th @ 8pm

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WHEN: January 30th @ 8pm

COST: $20/person

WHERE: The Art Gallery, 118-4th WHEN: January 30th @ 8pm COST: $20/person WHERE: The Art Gallery, 118-4th www.estevanartcouncil.com │118 - 4th STREET │HOURS: Mon to Fri 10:00am - 6:00pm | Thurs 10:00am - 9:00pm│(P) 306 634 7644 │ (E) eagm@sasktel.net │(W) www.eagm.ca

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