Hi-Fibre Content
Twins Bounce Back
⇢ Page A3
⇢ Page B1
Estevan OTS Oilwomen’s Golf Tournament
Wed., July 16, 2014
Page B17 -19
www.estevanmercury.ca
Mailing No. 10769
Clean up enters next stage
Semi Truck Struck
On July 8 a pick up truck struck this tractor-trailer hauling grain on Highway 39 on the west side of Estevan, after the truck crossed the centre line, according to the Estevan Police Service. The highway was shut down as clean up crews dealt with spilled diesel and other fluids from the engines. Both drivers suffered minor injuries and and the driver of the pick up was charged with driving without due care and attention. (Photo by Melanie Tribiger of the Mercury)
Recycling nearly one-fifth of trash By Jordan Baker editor@estevanmercury.ca
Ever since Regens Disposal began its recycling program in Estevan last fall, the figures regarding what we send to the landfill and what we recycle have become incredibly clear. The curbside recycling service was rolled out in October 2013, and so far, the acceptance among residents has been consistent. Regens picks up, on average, 36,178 kilograms of recycled material each month, but that’s still significantly dwarfed by what gets thrown away. The sum weight of all recycled material from October to May doesn’t quite equal the amount of trash picked up in October 2013 alone, when 295,862 kg was trucked to the landfill, though that month was a particular trash high, as the average garbage picked up each month from October 2013 to May 2014 was about 206,672 kg. Logan Baniulis, of Regens Disposal, is pleased with the numbers and the adoption among residents of the recycling program. “It’s as good or better than anywhere. It’s almost staggering how similar the participation rates are from town to town,” he said. “The 11 kilograms per cart is almost a constant.” He said recycling carts are a little heavier in Estevan than some of the neighbouring communities his company services, and he attributes that to the regular distribution of newspapers in the city. He said they also find contamination to be higher in Estevan.
Issue 11
SERVING THE ENERGY CITY FOR 112 YEARS
“I just think, we pick up that many more carts (in Estevan) and one contaminated cart spreads throughout a load, and it’s a mess,” added Baniulis. Baniulis said it’s also important for users to remember what is and isn’t acceptable material to place in the recycling bins. With the spring moving into summer, there have been a number of incidents around grass clippings or individuals placing compostable waste in the bins. “We’ve dumped a few loads of grass in the truck, and we’ve had to not empty a few because of that kind of thing,” said Baniulis, who noted they may send out an information package to residents reminding them of what goods are meant for the recycling bins and what goods aren’t. He added that the Estevan program has perhaps led to greater curbside recycling interest in the area. “With the City providing this service to its residents, we found it really spurred quite an interest in the surrounding area.” Since the Estevan program began, Regens have delivered singlestream containers to Macoun, Midale, Radville, Stoughton and Fillmore. Adding the recycling service has led to a notable decrease in the weight of trash bins around the city and surrounding areas. “After delivering the recycle carts, we were able to see a small decrease in the weight of the garbage carts, not a huge amount, but there was a noticeable decrease,” he said. The Estevan recycling bins produce, on average, 17.5 per cent of what is sent to the landfill. Baniulis said because the num-
Recycling pick up stats Month.....................No. of bins...........weight (kg) October 2013.............. 3,398..................39,920 November................... 3,408..................35,370 December................... 3,288..................36,280 January 2014.............. 3,253..................34,130 February..................... 2,765..................28,180 March......................... 4,112..................41,850 April............................ 3,462..................37,754 May............................. 3,244..................35,940 bers weren’t as closely documented prior to rolling out the curbside recycling service, they don’t know exactly how much the recycling program has led to a decrease in trash. “If you think about it this way, all the people who didn’t recycle but do now, we’re getting 11 kilograms per cart that was going in the garbage before,” said Baniulis. He noted the primary trend in the recycling is consistency. As garbage pick up hit lows in January, February and March, so too did recycling pick up, with higher numbers in the spring and fall. “There’s always a trend, and I would say it has just been a good consistent use of the service,” he said, noting the use in some ways is predictably inconsistent. While the overall weight of recycling material remains steady, rising and falling with trash numbers each month, the bins account for only a quarter of the number of trash bins collected. That’s in part because the recycling bins are picked up only half as frequently and also due to some households not necessarily needing to empty their bins every other week
as per the retrieval schedule. Baniulis said he may not take his recycling bin to the curb if he thinks it can handle another two weeks of recycled waste, but he won’t miss a week of taking his trash bin to the curb. Not necessarily because it’s always full, but because it contains more material that might give off a foul smell. He said he probably isn’t alone in that regard. Regens now sends a monthly report to the City of Estevan with the number of bins picked up for both recycling and trash, the total weights of each as well as any issues with bins that have led to maintenance or replacement of a bin. Generally, the issues around the bins involve damaged lids but some other issues do arise, and Regens replaces those at no charge to the homeowner. “We’re always replacing containers that are damaged, and we encourage residents to phone in and inform us of a damaged cart,” said Baniulis. “It’s our equipment and we want it looking good, so encourage people to call us.”
The residents of floodimpacted communities such as Gainsborough, Redvers and Carnduff are beginning to make progress on the recovery front, but they still require assistance and will probably need it for quite some time. As Estevan and area citizens learned in 2011, recovering from a flood can be a lot more painful and time consuming than the actual event itself. With that in mind, the Salvation Army in Estevan and within the province is making their presence felt when the call goes out. Major Mike Hoeft, area commander for the relief efforts for the Army, said he has been in continual contact with the Carnduff emergency measures organization since July 1, a day or two after the heavy rains devastated several towns and regions of southeast Saskatchewan. “We’ve been supplying clean water for workers in Gainsborough, we trucked about 3,000 pounds of water to them in early July,” said Hoeft from his Moose Jaw office. “On Monday, July 7 we sent two people to the recovery centre in Carnduff to help them manage the donations of items they were receiving. They’ve been getting requests for clothing, housewares and food.” Hoeft said even a month or two, won’t see much easing of demand or pain, as flood victims begin to realize a lot of their furniture and household equipment is ruined, adding they’ll need help in Carnduff ⇢ A2
BIGGEST OFFERS
EMPLOYEE
OF THE YEAR
PRICING IT’S BACK
Senchuk Ford Sales Ltd.
118 Souris Ave. N., Estevan 306-634-3696 • www.senchukford.ca
41928_R0_EPTemplate_GenericADMAT_Truck_10.5x2.857.indd 1
Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers only valid at participating dealers. Retail offers may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible Ford retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. *Ford Employee Pricing (“Employee Pricing”) is available from July 1, 2014 to September 30, 2014 (the “Program Period”), on the purchase or lease of most new 2014/2015 Ford vehicles (excluding all chassis cab, stripped chassis, and cutaway body models, F-150 Raptor, F-650/F-750, Mustang Shelby GT500, 50th Anniversary Edition Mustang and all Lincoln models). Employee Pricing refers to A-Plan pricing ordinarily available to Ford of Canada employees (excluding any Unifor/CAW negotiated programs). The new vehicle must be delivered or factory-ordered during the Program Period from your participating Ford Dealer. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. ©2014 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved. 2014-06-23 10:34 AM
A2 July 16, 2014
Estevan Mercury
Man pleads guilty to assault Estevan man Lonny Anton pleaded guilty to common assault, and was given a 12-month suspended sentence, a statutory probation period and a $100 victim surcharge fine. Anton appeared in Estevan provincial court on July 14, where he pleaded guilty to assaulting his wife earlier this year during the later hours of the evening on May 19. The Crown said that upon returning home from a night out drinking with friends, he began arguing with his wife who was waiting for him at home. Anton left the house, but then returned, kicked down two doors of the residence, and began yelling at his wife. He proceeded to physically assault her by grabbing her throat and the
hair, and then pushed her into the wall, and struck her in the face. The Crown also stated it took two other people to get Anton off of his wife, who is half his weight. The RCMP arrived shortly after, charged him with assault, and took him into custody. He was released the following day with the promise to appear in court. The Crown brought up the fact that the accused has a prior record involving assault, which was from 1998. Anton said he didn’t strike his wife, and was defending himself from her after she hit him across the eye. Judge Lane Weiger initially refused to accept Anton’s guilty plea because of the inconsistencies with the Crown’s allegations and
Would you be supportive of a community garden in Estevan?
Poll Results Last week’s question: What is the best non-fossil fuel power source?
Anton’s story, but following a short break, Anton admitted to holding his wife down by the hair and the throat, which, according to the defense, ultimately amounted to an assault. “I want to get this over with, and move on with my life,” said Anton. Weiger accepted his guilty plea shortly after. The Crown proposed an subdmission requiring Anton to keep the peace and be of good behaviour, appear in court when called upon, notify the court upon a change of address, report to a probation officer, live in an approved residence, and
not drink alcohol or consume drugs, suggesting alcohol was a driving force in the domestic incident. A six-month no contact-clause with his wife was also recommended by the Crown, but said it could be lifted if she was willing. Anton’s wife, who was in attendance, said she “loved him and just wanted him to come home,” adding the incident shouldn’t have taken place that night, but that things can’t be changed. She also said after being together for over 20 years, she still felt safe with him, and doesn’t feel threatened by his presence.
normpark@estevanmercury.ca
Solar Biomass Geothermal Nuclear
This poll was posted on www.estevanmercury.ca from July 9 - July 15 This week’s question: When will work be completed on 13th Avenue between Fourth and Sixth Streets?
Orpheum Theatre Downtown Estevan • 24 Hr Movie Information Line • 306-634-2321
Jersey Boys Friday, July 18 Thursday, July 24 at 6:30 PM
cause hearing for a number of charges he obtained in late June. A publication ban was placed on his proceedings. He was remanded in custody until July 18. He was charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon, and theft. Nathan Mullen appeared in Estevan provincial court via closed-circuit television on July 10, and was remanded in custody until July. 21. Mullen is charged with second-degree murder, following the death of Leslie Erin Dwyre, who was found dead in her Petterson Drive home April 21.
Strong prices for top beef at 4-H show and sale By Norm Park
Wind
The defense said that there was a massive gap in Anton’s criminal record, and suggested this was a single case of a domestic dispute. Weiger then issued the 12-month suspended sentence and statutory probation period, and noted the fact that alcohol seemed to play a role in the incident, and therefore asked Anton to report to his probation officer regularly, who could suggest any number of counseling programs, which Anton will have to complete if the probation officer deems it necessary. In another court case, Justin Garrow had a show-
It was another successful season of growing and grooming for members of four southeast Saskatchewan 4-H Beef Clubs who gathered on the Estevan Exhibition grounds from July 6 to 8 to conduct club Achievement Day events followed by the Regional Show and Sale on the 8th. The highlight auction sale, featuring all 29 steers raised by club members saw near record-setting prices being set thanks to eager buyers who were willing to spend money for the best beef on display. Earlier in the day, a black steer owned by Carlee Ross of the OutramMadigan 4-H Beef Club captured the grand championship banner from the judges. Her prized 1,277 pound animal fetched $5.75 per pound when the Mack Auction Services hammer went down to confirm that Allan Kendall had
made the purchase. The reserve champion steer, owned and groomed by Emily Geisel of the Benson 4-H Beef Club grabbed even more money per pound, $7.50 to be exact with Gillis Casings Services making the purchase of the 1,305 pound animal. Last year’s grand champion steer sold for $6 a pound while the reserve champion went for $4.25. Last year the 50 steers produced by the four-club members that went up for auction sold for an average of $3.10 a pound while this year’s 29 steers sold at an average of $4.90 per pound. “There were fewer steers, but the quality was really up there,” said Brian Mack of Mack Auction Services who volunteered their time and talent for the Rotary-sponsored auction. “We’re fortunate to have this kind of community support. They seem to realize the importance of the 4-H program, and they are supporting it,’ said
Mack, referring to the spirited bidding that went on. Carlee entered the winner’s circle a few more times during the awards part of the evening, picking up the junior showmanship award and overall showmanship title and the coveted Lord of the Ring junior stock show title donated by Rodney Dukart and Cecil Mantei that included a $500 scholarship. Emily also captured the award for raising the reserve champion continuation female along with the reserve champion steer. The Exhibition Association scholarship went to Alua Gress. The four participating 4-H beef clubs included the Benson and OutramMadigan along with Browning and Crossroads (Stoughton) teams. A more complete rundown of all regional award winners with photos can be found in this weekend’s Southeast Trader Express in the Agri News
Carnduff recovery centre closes
14A Coarse Language
⇠ A1 replacing them and they won’t have insurance or other assistance programs to see them through the rough spots. The Provincial Disaster Assistance Program has its limitations too. “Gainsborough was a main focus in the southeast.
Edge of Tomorrow Friday, July 18 Thursday, July 24 at 9:10 PM
There was a group of people around there who got hit hard,” Hoeft said. The recovery centre in Carnduff was intending to wind down their operations on July 10, which meant ensuing calls for assistance would be directed to the
Estevan Salvation Army offices where Lieuts. Brian and June Bobolo, their staff and volunteers would be ready to help “for as long as required,” said Hoeft. Hoeft said the Army made their presence felt in the Melville area as well,
another hard-hit city and region. There, the focus was on cleaning out basements. They also helped in Grenfell and Balcarres, as they started to put their things and lives back together. Residents of the James Smith Reserve, a First Nations community near Melfort, also were hit hard and the Prince Albert area Army was helping them out with food supplies and clothing. “From July 10 on, requests from Carnduff and Gainsborough for instance, will be going to the Estevan Army and they’ll be happy to help them through the next difficult stage,” said Hoeft.
PG Violence, Coarse Language
HELD OVER UNTIL JULY 24 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes in 3D
The First Name in Sprinkler Systems
• Save water, time & money!
8:00 PM Nightly
Wednesday, July 16 and 23rd at 8:00 p.m. in 2D PG Violence, Coarse Language
• Customized sprinkler design
• Parts & service
JOHNSON
PLUMBING & HEATING LTD. Serving Estevan & Area since 1967 1037 - 5th Street • Estevan - Ph: 634-5172 E-mail: jph@sasktel.net
®™ Trademarks of AIR MILES International Tradings V.V. Used under licence by Loyalty Management Group Canada, Inc. and SaskEnergy.
Meet Your Dream Team
OPEN HOUSE
When it comes to finding the perfect home, make sure you have the right realtors on your side!
Lori Gonas
306-421-9884
Bienfait Lots
Mike DeBruyne 306-421-3348
Jamie Dyer
Every Saturday10am - 2pm
306-421-3902
Thursday Night 6pm - 10pm
Starting at
Starting at $87,500
408 Petterson Drive MLS®# 501572 $425,000
1881 Tedford Way MLS # 504960 $629,900
527 Milne Crescent MLS®# 500493 $597,000
409 Brooks Road MLS # 504364 $428,000
#401 - 701 Henry Street MLS®# 504949 $218,000
918 Eva Street MLS®# 504714 $304,900
721 Katrusik Avenue, Bienfait MLS®# 504391 $299,000
326 Aldridge Street, Bienfait MLS®# 504403 $189,000
638 College Avenue, Midale MLS®# 504388 $525,000
®
®
168,000
$
801 Phillips Place MLS®# 504061 $389,500
+ GST
July 16, 2014
Wednesday
“There’s so many of those lovely sentiments that you don’t get to keep because of the nature of technology”
Dr. Daniel Crooks, DMD Dentist
New Patients Welcome!
-Zoë Schneider 306-634-5018 • 306-634-5515
A3
1322 3rd Street
Fibre art weaves its way into Estevan By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca
Cross stitched messages, venn diagrams from hair, and cowhide dotted the walls of the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum (EAGM) on July 10 for the opening of the Hi-Fibre Content Exhibit. The thought-provoking exhibit features a collection of artwork based on contemporary craftbased art. Curated by Zoë Schneider and organized by the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC), the exhibit’s craft-heavy pieces were created by Canadian prairie-based artists and are laced with political, satirical, and humorous themes. Hi-Fibre will be displayed until Aug. 16. “This is the first exhibition I’ve curated, and I’m lucky to have been able to work with such fantastic artists,” Schneider said in her opening remarks, noting many of the artists she had met and worked with the past few years had been working with fibre, but in ways that were nontraditional. “I decided that I wanted to use the platform of a touring OSAC exhibition to showcase the diversity found in contemporary fibre art and to contextualize the connections I had found in both the artwork being produced and the artists themselves,” she said. When asked which piece really stood out for
her, she was quick to point out the cowhide piece by Mindy Yan Miller, a seemingly appropriate piece of art to be placed near the front doors of the exhibit.
Zoë Schneider “I think people will have an immediate connection to it because Saskatchewan is all about farms and the country, but with the contemporary application to it, it makes it visually very cool,” said Schneider. Amber Andersen, contemporary artist and director of the EAGM, said she’s glad to see the craft-based artform rising in popularity. Ten or 15 years ago, she explained, this exhibit wouldn’t have been making its way around the province. “There was a period in time within the art world when craft went really out of fashion, and I’d say within the past five years, it’s really built its way back into the art world. There are a lot of artists now in the world straddling that line of crafts and art, and are now being taken seriously, rather than being solely
relegated in the world of craft,” she said. Andersen, who was the only artist in attendance Thursday night who had work in the exhibit, had several cross-stitched pieces that contained “treasured” words that we frequently send through text messages and then discard without thinking about them. “There’s so many of those lovely sentiments that you don’t get to keep because of the nature of technology,” she said, adding her work often deals with the home, its interior, and its surroundings. An interesting example of one of those words was “LOL,” short form for laughing out loud, and though it’s not necessarily a “treasured” sentiment, it’s a word Andersen said we toss around so often without giving it any thought, so she wanted to try and give it a more permanent presence with her work. The exhibit serves as a small scale “sampler” for Schneider, the Hi-Fibre’s curator explained, and said she hopes people enter the gallery and leave with some interesting conversations in mind. She added it helped greatly that Estevan has a facility that’s so well established, something other communities don’t have. “The fact that there are two gallery spaces so beautifully done, makes them a beautiful resource. To have this down here is really nice.”
A needle-point portrait made by Megan Norman.
Clean boats help keep unwanted species out By Jordan Baker editor@estevanmercury.ca
Ensuring a clean vessel enters the water should be a top priority for boaters this season. With the revelation that koi fish are, in fact, a burgeoning new species of fish in the Boundary Dam reservoir, the Upper Souris Watershed Association is looking to turn some attention toward its new program focusing on the dangers and damaging nature of nonnative, invasive species being introduced into the water system. For Watershed Co-ordinator Dave Pattyson and the rest of the watershed board, hearing about koi in Boundary Dam was a surprise. He said the watershed is looking to unveil a campaign on how to be cognizant and help protect against introducing a new species into the watershed, and the story about koi fish, seen in the Mercury pages in recent weeks, seemed an appropriate time to get the message out. Pattyson said the watershed’s campaign looks more at the threat of zebra mussels, as they have been found in Lake Winnipeg, but the same rules apply. When moving equipment from one water system to another, it’s important to ensure everything is clean and the potential for cross-contamination is minimized. “In the case of zebra mussels, it’s really easy to bring them in unknowingly,” said Pattyson, who added that
w... o n K u o Y Did
at their first stage of growth, they may not be visible on equipment like the bottom of a boat. By rubbing a hand along the hull, he said, they may be identified by a rough, sandpaper feel. “That would be an indication you may have zebra mussels attached. They just recently found zebra mussels in Lake Winnipeg and are taking some control measures, however once this species is introduced into a reservoir, it is very difficult to try to eradicate the species,” said Pattyson. The infestation of Lake Winnipeg remains relatively contained. The watershed co-ordinator said prevention is the key because it’s so complicated and in some cases not possible to remove an invasive species once it enters a new system. “There’s always potential to move something, so between reservoirs it’s important that sanitization procedures are carried out when moving from one reservoir to another. “Any boat entering waters, ideally, everything would be drained, so any tanks, bilges, anything like that,” said Pattyson, noting those should be allowed to dry before re-entering another body of water. The watershed calls it draining, dripping, drying, and they highly recommend it, particularly if boaters are coming from an area that is exposed to zebra mussels. “Do a really good cleaning of the equipment before
entering another reservoir,” he said. “Probably the starting point, is removing any material that may be hanging up on the equipment, draining everything and pressure washing.” He said when pressure washing, it shouldn’t be done where what is removed would then enter a sewer system. Pattyson also advised against moving bait from one reservoir to another, and added they don’t know of any particular species invading local reservoirs at this time. “We are not aware of any other species, and the koi fish took us by surprise. However, at this stage, we’re only just commencing a monitoring program,” said Pattyson. That program will have the watershed working with the Ministry of Environment, which is looking at a number of reservoirs across Saskatchewan. The southeast is a location of particular interest when it comes to reservoirs and river systems, with Boundary and Rafferty Dam reservoirs near Estevan and the Alameda Dam reservoir close by. “They’re fairly close to the international boundary and close to the whole Assiniboine system. The Rafferty and Alameda reservoirs are going to be two of their focuses.” In conjunction with the ministry, he said there will be monitoring traps set in the reservoirs and later this summer they will complete some dragging to provide census data from the reservoirs.
NOW YOU
We do printing? custom
• CHEQUES • INVOICE BOOKS • TRUCKERS LOGS• BUSINESS CARDS • LETTERHEAD & ENVELOPES AND MORE!
We layout and print almost everything you need!
KNOW
1217 4th Street, Estevan, Sask.
Toll Free (888) 936-2222 Estevan’s ONLY Authorized Apple Dealer
A4 July 16, 2014
Estevan Mercury
Help for depression available in Estevan By Josh Lewis sports@estevanmercury.ca
This is part four in a series dealing with depression and mental health. The series examines the everyday impact of mental illness, the resources available in Estevan to those who need them and the importance of ending stigma toward those suffering. For people struggling with depression, it takes a lot of courage to ask for help. With the stigma attached to it, it can be hard for people to admit they have a mental illness. They fear they will be viewed in a different light by their friends and family. In fact, 49 per cent of people who believe they have a mental illness have never seen a doctor about it. Indeed, the very nature of depression makes it harder for people to get the help they desperately need. But the disease is treatable, and people who find the strength to ask for assistance usually find themselves on the road to recovery.
services.” The provincial HealthLine, 811, is also available for people who need someone to talk with. Once people decide they need some sort of help, the first step is calling Sun Country’s mental health intake line in Weyburn. The number is 306-842-8665. The intake workers will determine what kind of services are most suitable for the person, depending on their need. “We go through an intake process, and they assess them on priority. We monitor our wait list. We need to make sure that we are meeting the target. We have to set our priorities from that initial intake to that first appointment,” said Giroux. “Wait times may be longer for things like psychological testing, but we make sure that nobody’s in distress. We have that conversation. Our intake workers are amazing. They take these calls and do their very best to triage and make sure that people get services when they need them.” The mental health department at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Estevan offers a full complement of social workers who provide a range of professional counselling and support
“It’s open to everybody. You don’t have to be referred by a physician. You can call mental health. We get referrals from people themselves, family members, hospitals, schools. There are all sorts of ways you can access our services.” Help is available in Estevan for those suffering from depression. Under the umbrella of the Sun Country Health Region, services are offered ranging from professional counselling to psychiatric care to addictions services. Janice Giroux, Sun Country’s vice president of community health, stresses that help is available to everyone who needs it. Giroux, whose portfolio includes mental health, noted that anyone, regardless of location, age, sex or religion, can access the services offered. “It’s open to everybody. You don’t have to be referred by a physician. You can call mental health. We get referrals from people themselves, family members, hospitals, schools. There are all sorts of ways you can access our
services. They also refer clients to one of the region’s three psychiatrists when deemed necessary. Sun Country’s psychiatrists travel throughout the region to see clients, but are based in Weyburn. Dr. Dele Oyebode sees clients in Estevan one day per week. “The reason they don’t live in Estevan is because when they take calls, they need to have access to the mental health inpatient unit (in Weyburn), and to the emergency room. They’ll come to Estevan and you can see them in Estevan,” said Giroux. “If you’re in Estevan and the physician there needs to consult with the psychiatrist, they are available 24-7.” In more severe cases where the person is suicidal, they may need to be hospitalized and get psychiatric care while there. “The minimum standard for us is that all our clinicians are trained in the framework for suicide protocol. That’s important,” said Giroux. The mental health inpatient unit in Weyburn is also available for patients who need to be hospitalized for awhile. The unit has 10 beds and offers therapy and expertise from psychiatrists. “We make sure we’re providing the right service at the right time. The problems vary from depression and postpartum depression to substance abuse. It’s a very active unit and we have our registered psychiatric nurses. There are ongoing opportunities to improve what we’re doing
at Elite Kitchens in Estevan Concept-toCompletion Kitchen Design& Installation Service Call today for your in-home consultation!
Cruisin To Camp
Car Show Saturday, July 19, 2014
Dr. Dele Oyebode.................................... 306-842-8665 Estevan Mental Health............................ 306-637-3610 St. Joseph’s Hospital Emergency Room............ 306-637-2405 Provincial HealthLine............................... 811
Contest ends Aug 31 Contact me for details
www.estevanrealestate.com Keep
Sponsored By
EVENT
Sponsored By
Rolling
Sun Country Mental Health Intake.......... 306-842-8665
1228 4 th Street 306-634-9898
1207 4th Street, Estevan, (306) 637-7740 123 2nd Street, Weyburn, (306) 842-0290
SUMMER
How to get help
Lesley Schmidt
Dream Kitchen
Name:_________________________ Phone:_________________________
there,” Giroux said. She added the health region is always learning from feedback from clients who have been through the system. “Feedback is huge. Are we talking the proper language to people who don’t work in health care every day? We learn from feedback and realize we have to improve. Now it’s more, how do we involve our patients, our clients and our families in the care we do? “It’s about listening to our clients, our staff, providing the right service at the right time by the right provider. Part of it is not only to educate our mental health staff, but educate our staff who work throughout the region. It’s not being an expert, but knowing when those people need to make referrals to the experts who work within mental health,” Giroux said. Making the decision to get professional help for depression is one of the hardest things you’ll ever do, but it could save your life.
Buy or Sell your home with me And be entered to win 306-421-1776 a 50” LED HD TV!
Get your
Keep
Janice Giroux
SUMMER Rolling
EVENT
Schilling 80 King Street, E., Estevan, SK
Ph: 306-634-3689
Register at Schilling Home Hardware by 6 p.m. Friday, July 18th with Holly
PRIZES!!!
Name:_________________________ Phone:_________________________
All proceeds go to support the Kids to Camp Program through The Salvation Army
10 AM - 3 PM
Schilling Home Hardware Building Centre
Charity BBQ Stereo or Hotdogs Competition Hamburgers Chips $5.00 entry
Disclaimer - this advertisement is not intended to solicit properties already listed. * Product not exactly as shown.
Juice or Pop
$5.00 PEOPLE’s CHOICE
AND
CAMPER’s CHOICE
Kid’s Bouncy REGISTER FOR House
Show & SCRATCH & Shine at $2.00
SAVE on purchases Saturday only. Some restrictions apply.
Schilling Home Hardware with Holly or Lisa by Friday, July 18th at 6 p.m.
www.estevanmercury.ca
July 16, 2014 A5
Get ready for next wave in latest war against the area’s mosquitoes By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca
The low-flying pesky pests that hover overhead and strike in low light, are now amassing in larger numbers than before. They are collecting in nearby sloughs and eavestroughs, ready to hit any open flesh made available to them. The mosquito population in southeast Saskatchewan is bound to increase, even though an ambitious and continual war is being fought against them in the Energy City. Larry Doan of Southeast Tree Care, the company contracted by the City of Estevan to combat the nasty insects, said that all the water that collected within the city due to frequent spring and early summer rains, is now providing an excellent habitat for mosquitoes to lay their eggs and for the larvae to grow and emerge as fully grown mosquitoes in a triweekly cycle. These factors create additional challenges for the mosquito-fighting crews that are deployed in and around the city on a regular basis. “We still have the city sectioned off in four pretty equal sectors and we attack the known habitat areas on a continual rotation. We can even visit a high risk area twice a week if we have to,” said Doan. New residential and industrial areas of the city haven’t added any additional problems, he said since they all have efficient drainage plans built into their developments. However they do add a few acres to the overall plan. “There is more water this year. It didn’t all drain away, especially in the older sections of the city. Increased heat will leave us with a mess of mosquitoes. The evening numbers will be high,” said Doan, suggesting that beginning on July 14, a new cycle of adult mosquitoes
The pests of summer are out again in full force. will be out and about seeking victims, according to the larvae count he and his team have been taking since early spring. He said the usual warnings about needing to use repellents and wearing lighter clothing and being more fully dressed in early morning or evening, still holds true. “We don’t trap any adult mosquitoes, but we have dip nets to check on larvae and recently those counts were fairly low, but just recently, we’ve seen a much higher count and they’ll be ready around Monday (July 14),” he warned. Until this past weekend’s high winds arrived to mess with the mosquito lifestyle, most conditions were working in their favour. “You can’t do much to fight the adult mosquito by using fogs and sprays without posing risks to other species like birds and animals. Controlling the larvae is still the best and only environmentally safe way to fight them back,” he said.
The City of Estevan has been co-operating well this summer by getting water out of deep ditches and taking potential habitats away on City properties. Homeowners are urged to clean eavestroughs and remove any standing water on their own properties. “It feels a little like 2011 again,” said Doan, referring to the year that left the City and southeast Saskatchewan mired in post flood excess water and mud. “We have saturated areas. Edges of ponds and sloughs are soft, which means we have to do some non-vehicle applications. As the water goes down we can get more equipment onto the site.” The surveys of the city for potential mosquito problems began in mid-March, Doan said. “We get to know what we have in the water. We checked them regularly and then some breeding grounds will dry up. We try to control the larvae numbers out of the water and we keep
We offer
FULL CONSTRUCTION services
• CSA Approved Concrete • Engineered Quality Control • Sand & Gravel • Demolition • Excavation • Site Preparation • Water & Sewer
306-634-7276
Big Train Frappés
Gourmet Oatmeal To Go • Apple Crisp • Banana Bread • Blueberry Blitz • Cherry Chia • Strawberry Jungle • PB&J
Keep
SUMMER Rolling
EVENT
Sponsored By
More than just frozen yogurt.
• Candy Apple • Cotton Candy • Chocolate Mint • Root Beer Float • Caramel Cream • Cookies & Cream 306-634-5520 421-A Unit #2 Kensington Ave. Estevan (across parking lot from Humpty’s)
Name:_________________________ Phone:_________________________
applying larvicides, even in windy conditions. Sometimes the wind helps us by blowing the larvicide into the water, while other times, it blows it away and reduces effectiveness. And it’s okay because the larvicide is environmentally acceptable and is harmless to other species and humans. What it does is simply drown the larva before the mosquito can emerge.” An additional hazard this year, besides the additional water, is an unprecedented wood tic population. “They’re all over. We walk into our mosquito areas and when we come out, we’ll have 30 or more tics on our legs after every cycle,” said Doan. The mosquito fighters reduce their exposure to tics simply by tying up their pant legs with duct tape and covering up the rest of their body and then have another good check over after each deployment. Doan laughed and said that the anti-tic dog collars seem to work well too, so he advises them for pet owners, but wasn’t so sure he and his
employees would appreciate wearing them, but, on second thought, he said, “we’ve done dumber things.” He has appreciated the City’s co-operation on the mosquito fighting front, Doan said, adding that they haven’t questioned the frequencies and zone attack plans or tried to micro-manage the program. “We’ll keep at it until the temperatures change in the fall. Because mosquitoes work in three-week cycles, sometimes quicker, the program has to go on pretty well all summer.” In the meantime, risks of contracting the West Nile virus may be relatively low in the southeast. There is still evidence that the Culex tarsalis, the mosquito breed that carries the potentially deadly virus, is evident in south Saskatchewan. There have been 154 identified cases of neuroinvasive disease, brought about by the Culex tarsalis that have probably contributed or directly resulted in 17 deaths since 2003. Definite outbreaks of WNV infection were confirmed in 2003 and 2007. The risk factor in southeast Saskatchewan remains low to medium, but continues
to rise as the summer days become warmer for longer periods of time and the habitat conditions improve for the mosquito populations. West Nile virus victims usually improve on their own with no need for medical attention, said Saskatchewan Deputy Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Denise Werker. “However, if you develop serious symptoms such as severe headaches, persistent high fever with stiff neck, confusion, seizures or paralysis, see a health care provider immediately.” Fighting Mosquitoes: *Use appropriate insect repellent, products with DEET included. * Cover up. Wear lightcoloured, loose fitting, longsleeved tops and long pants outdoors especially in early morning or early evening. *Clear your yard of water collecting containers and regularly clean and empty birdbaths and eavestroughs. *Cover rain barrels with mosquito screens or seal them at the downspout entry. *Keep bushes, shrubs and lawns clear of overgrowth and debris. *Ensure door and window screens are fitting tightly and are free of holes.
FOR SALE This busy, well established hair salon is a true turnkey operation that includes an excellent client list. Purchase encompasses all equipment, shelving, inventory and contents. The building is leased. Financial statements available to qualified buyers.
PLATINUM
HAIR DESIGN
For more details
Call Kara at 306-634-7878 or 306-421-2898
July 16, 2014
Wednesday
A6
Staff SERVING CANADA’S SUNSHINE CAPITAL
Brant Kersey Publisher
Cindy Beaulieu Sales Manager
Jordan Baker Co-Editor
Norm Park Co-Editor
Melanie Tribiger Production Manager Advertising Sales Representatives: Deanna Tarnes Kristen O'Handley Teresa Hrywkiw Candace Wheeler Editorial Staff: Josh Lewis Alex Coop
Production Staff: Trinda Jocelyn Riley Dyck Peggy Volmer Kaitlyn Pilloud Accounting: Kim Schoff Reception: Gayle Worsnop
Volume 112 Issue 11 Contact us: Phone: 634-2654 Fax: 634-3934 e-mail: editor@estevanmercury.ca 68 Souris Ave. N., Estevan By mail: Box 730, Estevan, Sask. S4A 2A6 website: www.estevanmercury.ca
Subscription Rates:
In Saskatchewan - $58.26 In Canada - $63.56 In the U.S. $95.00 Over Seas - $110.00
Editorial
Playparks are a jewel of public service Every summer we turn our attention to the outdoors, and in Estevan, that means recognizing the not-so-hidden gems that provide city children with exercise of the heart and mind. The City’s playpark program is something to behold as it gives neighbourhood kids an outlet for their creativity, for their energy and for their need to socialize. The program, supervised by park leaders, gives Estevan children an advantage not available in many cities across the country. They have the opportunity to continue learning and to continue growing through summer months that otherwise are often a drag on young people’s development. This programming allows youngsters to engage with a mix of their peers on a daily basis and keeps them in touch with other kids in their neighbourhoods. In some ways, it’s a great networking initiative for our young workers of tomorrow. The five programmed playparks in Estevan ensure activities are available for youth anywhere in the city. There isn’t any registration. If a parent wants their child to have a safe spot where he or she can learn,
Prairie Perspective MURRAY MANDRYK Murray Mandryk is a political columnist with the Leader Post
Member Canadian Community Newspapers Association. Member Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association. Audited by Audit Bureau of Circulations. Published weekly by Prairie Newspaper Group Limited Partnership, 68 Souris Avenue N., Estevan, Saskatchewan. Postal address: Box 730 Estevan, Saskatchewan, S4A 2A6 The Estevan Mercury is owned and operated by Prairie Newspaper Group Limited Partnership, a subsidiary of Glacier Media Inc. Advertising rates are available upon request and are subject to change without notice. Conditions of editorial and advertising content: The Estevan Mercury attempts to be accurate in Editorial and Advertising content; however, no guarantee is given or implied. The Estevan Mercury reserves the right to revise or reject any or all editorial and advertising content as the newspaper’s principals see fit. The Estevan Mercury will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of an advertisement, and is not responsible for errors in advertisements except for the space occupied by such errors. The Estevan Mercury will not be responsible for manuscripts, photographs, negatives and other related material that may be submitted for possible publication. All of the Estevan Mercury’s content is protected by Canadian Copyright laws. Reviews and similar mention of material in this newspaper is granted on the provision that The Estevan Mercury receives credit. Otherwise, any reproduction without the permission of the publisher is prohibited. Advertisers purchase space and circulation only. Rights to any advertisement produced by The Estevan Mercury, including artwork, typography, photos, etc., remain the property of this newspaper. Advertisements or parts thereof may not be reproduced or assigned without the consent of the publisher.
We acknowledge financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canadian Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.
Floods show something is changing The problem with having a reasonable discussion about the strange happenings around us is it invariably gets bogged down in a fight over the words we use to describe it. You know the words that bog down the conversation: global warming, climate change. Or as some insist, good, old-fashioned weather that tends to come and go. But even if you are the latter camp convinced what is happening is rather natural, the weather events of the last four years seem to tell us something has changed from the days of bone-dry summers. Anyone remember then Progressive Conservative premier Grant Devine telling federal environmentalists a quarter century ago that the Moose Mountain Creek could be stopped with a suitcase? Or do you recall then-NDP MLA Dwain Lingenfelter telling us he’d be able to walk across the Rafferty Dam reservoir because it would never fill.
play, engage and have fun, there is one at the playparks. It’s a great public service where taxpayers definitely get, to borrow a phrase, bang for their buck. In our esteemed view, the playparks are perhaps the most important program the City has designed to activate our youth. In a period of downtime for many kids, these parks fill a great void. Not only do they provide a chance for the youngsters to craft a project in the morning, exercising their creative sides, but they also house the only outdoor public pools in the city. The kids have the opportunity to cool off and play in the water in the afternoon, the envy of every working stiff elsewhere in the Energy City. The daily playpark programs provide excellent avenues for local kids, but they’re also the source of numerous community events throughout the summer. Churchill is this year’s host of the annual pyjama pancake breakfast, with local leaders cooking up pancakes this Friday morning along with City service providers like Estevan Police and Estevan Fire Rescue. The pancake breakfast will be followed
by a movie night outdoors on Aug. 7 at Hillside and an end-of-summer carnival at Rusty Duce. And at the start of the summer Hillside provides the space for the annual Canada Day celebrations, just one more chance for kids young and old to engage with friends and newcomers in a warm and casual atmosphere. While the playparks are great places to foster young minds and bodies, they also provide an opportunity for the playpark leaders to earn valuable experience. Many of the young women use these summer positions to bridge the summer gap as well, gaining experience working with youth. Many are between studies that will ultimately see them working with children professionally in some capacity, whether as teachers or social workers. The playparks are a place to gather. They are a place to find friends and make connections, a place to unwind and to engage. They are a jewel of public service, and we are all happy to live in a city that puts such a high emphasis on keeping our youth active.
Well, it was based on the common Saskatchewan wisdom that after spring runoff comes summer drought. But that’s clearly not happening in recent years. Ask the people of Melville or Yorkton or Moosomin or Wolseley or any of the dozens of communities declaring a state of emergency. Ask the residents of Yorkton, Maple Creek, Weyburn, Estevan or Roche Percee after the 2010 and 2011 flooding. For that matter, ask the people in bigger prairie cities like Calgary, Winnipeg or Brandon, and they will tell you that flooding in early July is surely something different. Or better yet, ask a scientist who has been studying matters. Hydrologist John Pomeroy, Canadian Research Chair for Water Resources and Climate Change at the University of Saskatchewan, doesn’t exactly seem like some wild-eyed environmentalist insisting that the sky is falling. But his extensive study of drainage basins of the Smith Creek that flows near Langenburg is telling him something has change. “We have to stop what we are doing,” Pomeroy said in a recent interview. “Things are happening, and they are happening much faster than anyone imagined.” One of the things happening is the increased frequency of three-day rain events like the most recent one in eastern Saskatchewan. “There were farms (last week) getting flooded that have never been flooded since they were homesteaded,” he said. Interestingly, Pomeroy said there has been no increase in one-day rainstorms in the last century, but what has changed is
multiple-day rain events. And he points to studies at Yale University saying a warmer arctic is causing the jet streams to go further south and trap in weather systems from the southern U.S. that linger for days and dump great amounts of rain on us. Global warming? Maybe not here, but the same jet streams causing our recent longer, colder winters are responsible for these rains — all part of the complex notion of climate change, Pomeroy said. “It’s really hard to take a single event and attribute it to climate change,” he said. “But this (flooding) screams of climate change.” However, Pomeroy is the first to acknowledge a lot of other circumstances have come into play. The first and foremost is our flat topography decided by melting glaciers 10,000 to 30,000 years ago. More than 85 per cent of our runoff does not make it to rivers, instead soaking into the ground or draining into the sloughs. But with agricultural encroachment, we have fewer sloughs than we used to, Pomeroy said. In the Smith Creek basin there are now less than half the wetlands (43 square kilometres) than there was in 1958 (98 square kilometres). Add this human contribution that has reduced our natural water runoff to the ancient problems of our topography and the arguably newfound problems of the more violent rain events, and we are left with a big problem. And no matter what name you use for it, it’s a problem we obviously have to start taking seriously.
July 16, 2014
Wednesday
A7
Letters to the Editor
Jackie Fitzsimmons
REALTOR® / Branch Manager
306-421-6636
www.bhgress.ca Unit #1390A, 400 King St. Estevan, SK S4A 2B4
What they Promoting Canadian grain mean All Things Considered
you think that bit of treated seed in the back of the truck won’t do any harm? Or those few days of pre-harvest interval won’t make a difference? Think again. Consider the damage that could be done to Canada’s reputation if those few seeds push a shipment over an international maximum residue limit. And because testing is done at parts per trillion, those few seeds might just be the difference between a shipment being accepted and one that is rejected. Food safety concerns and environmental reputation are growing issues in international markets. Canada can and is delivering on our promise to provide safe, clean and reliable food. But as a trading nation we must protect ourselves against countries that use “safety” as an excuse to block trade. We do this by fighting for trading rules that are based on strong science. Promoting sound scientific rules for food safety and environmental sustainability is another key goal of trade missions like the recent missions to Asia. The Government of Canada, with the strong support of industry, is leading the way internationally. Canada is using every opportunity to promote science-based trade and helping to build the scientific capacity of our trading partners. Again, this is an example of industry and government working closely together to benefit all links of the value chain, from farm gate through to our end-use customers. Canada already has a strong reputation for high-value products in the international marketplace. By working together, producers, industry, and government can build on the Canadian brand and deliver long-term profit for everyone involved. That is our ultimate goal. Cam Dahl, president Cereals Canada
Minister wants to invest in vets The Editor Often I am asked to explain how the Conservative government has invested over $4.7 billion new dollars since 2006 to improve veterans’ benefits and services during a time when departments across the federal government are facing reductions. To help illustrate these investments in greater detail, I would like to point out a few key findings from the recently released 2013 Veterans Life After Service study: · O u r m e n a n d
women still serving in uniform make on average $70,000 a year, which is one third greater than the average Canadian income · The rate of lowincomes among veterans is half the rate found in the general population. · Three years after leaving the Canadian Armed Forces an injured veteran’s average income stands at $70,700 a year or $5,891 a month With an injured veteran earning $70,000 a year, three years after their
release, it is clear our policies are having a positive effect; but more can and must be done. Our focus must remain on those veterans who are injured in service to Canada, and that is why I have asked the parliamentary committee to focus their review on how to improve benefits for veterans, what we can do for veterans’ families and how Veterans Affairs delivers the programs in the first place. The unanimity of the recently released commit-
tee report shows a common desire of all members to improve the New Veterans Charter for veterans and their families. While we undertake the important responsibility, it is comforting to know, thanks to Statistics Cana d a a n d t h e Ve t e r a n s Affairs research team, that injured veterans are receiving solid financial income. MP
Julian Fantino PC,
Minister of Veterans Affairs
Make a SPLASH in a new vehicle from Power Dodge!
Bi-Weekly
199*
$
Bi-Weekly
15003
224*
$
Bi-Weekly
* OAC. Payments are Subject to approved credit.
306-634-3644 409 Kensington Ave. WWW.POWERDODGE.CA
EVENT
470
*
14548
Rolling
$
2015 Chrysler 200 S
Sport
SUMMER
14555
2014 Jeep Patriot
Keep
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
Phone:_______________________________
Norm Park
customer happy. These missions are a good example of how industry and government working together can get the whole job done. What are some of the things we talked about when we were in China, Korea and Japan? A key focus for Cereals Canada was the Canadian quality advantage. Canadian farmers and industry can consistently deliver a high-quality product that processes the same way every time. I remember growing up when my mom was baking bread and would say “this batch of flour is just not right,” and the resulting bread was not quite right either. The same concept holds true for large international customers. They want their bread, noodles or other products to be the same every time it comes out of the oven. The consistency of Canadian grains helps them achieve that goal. Consistent high quality product has always been important for key Asian markets like Japan and is becoming more important to growing markets like China. As incomes grow across this region, people are demanding better and more consistent food products. Canadian farmers, exporters and crop development companies stand ready to meet this growing demand for quality. This is what gives Canadian cereal grains their competitive advantage. Our customers also talked about another Canadian advantage — clean air, clean water and clean land. Canadian agriculture has a strong reputation for delivering safe food. This is a reputation that cannot be bought and must be guarded by everyone in the industry. How can individual farmers protect Canada’s reputation for safe food? There are many examples, but perhaps the most important is rigidly following the labels when applying pesticides and seed treatments. Do
Name:_______________________________
It takes a few years, but if you hang around long enough and actually listen to politicians and their brief case carriers, you begin to learn the lingo. Spend a few more years inspecting the trenches, and you catch on to the nuances of the strange language they speak. There are hidden messages in the messages, if you catch my drift, dear diary. What they say, and what they think, are slightly different or often, completely different. Let me give you a few examples. When it comes to pre-election posturing and then an actual campaign, if you happen to be living in what they refer to as a “possible swing riding,” what it really means is that you’ll see a lot of money being spent by the government in your riding leading up to the election writ being dropped. I think that is such a funny phrase … I can’t imagine what a dropped and squashed writ looks like. Anyway, what you’ll also see are a lot of lawn signs proclaiming the virtues of the nominated candidates. When a politician refers to his “base support,” he or she is talking about the folks who give their campaign a lot of money with the expectation of favours in the future. Hey, it’s how democracy works, man! If the politician complains that another politician and his team “are spending taxpayers’ money in a senseless and reckless fashion,” what he really means, is that they’re building a bunch of stuff somewhere else, not in his constituency, and he’s not happy. When one politician calls another politician a fence sitter, what it really means is that he’s irritated with the fact that the other guy is actually listening to both sides of the argument, even though he knows his side is obviously the correct one. If a politician accuses the other of riding the “gravy train,” what he really means is that the other politician is getting more donor support. Or the other guy is getting appointed to the senate, and he’s not. Again, he’s not pleased. When a politician accuses the other of using spin doctors to deliver his message, what he is saying is that the other guy’s speech writers are better than his. If a politician says he wants to give the issue of the month a “free and open debate,” what he really means is that “we’ll give it 15 minutes on the House of Commons floor on Friday afternoon when nobody else is around to hear your ridiculous proposal.” What about the spouting of “unfair political advantage?” That’s simple. He’s pointing out that the other guy comes from a province that has more seats in the House of Commons. It can also mean that the other guy is from Alberta. When a politician takes the supposed high road, touting “principled foreign policy,” what he really means is “you’re on your own (name a foreign country), and besides we’re out of cash.” When a politico spouts the phrase about “regional economic interests,” he’s really saying, “give us a reason to give you money so we can buy your votes.” And finally, any “multilateral agreement,” actually translates into something like, “someone else wanted in on the deal and we couldn’t stop them because they’re bigger and smarter than us.” So you see, dear diary, it’s all in the translation.
The Editor, I have recently returned from a trade mission to China, led by the Honourable Gerry Ritz, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food. The Canadian delegation that accompanied Minister Ritz was large. Delegates included ministers from Manitoba and British Colombia, and the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada who was joined by her colleagues from Saskatchewan and Manitoba. In addition to Cereals Canada, the industry contingent also included representatives from barely, beef, pork, blueberries, flax and more. Trade missions like this one to China are not unique, and follow closely to recent trade missions to Korea and Japan. So why do both industry and governments put so much time and money into trade missions? The quick answer to that question is because they work. Agricultural trade is sophisticated, technical and large. The flow of billions of dollars is guided by a myriad of conflicting government policies and regulations. Face-to-face visits between ministers, senior government officials and industry have a way of cutting through this complexity. Despite the complicated nature of the business, success in agricultural trade often comes down to one-on-one relationships. No matter how efficient and effective modern communications have become, email and social media channels like Twitter and Facebook cannot simply replace the personal touch in business relationships. Federal and provincial governments deserve credit for the support given to developing agricultural markets. They also deserve kudos for directly involving key industry players in market development. Governments are responsible for setting the rules for trade, and industry is responsible for sealing the deal and keeping the
A8 July 16, 2014
Estevan Mercury
Are you ready to lose weight? A little or a lot we can help you shed those pounds and develop a healthy lifestyle to keep it off.
Nutritional Balanced IP Program proven to achieve weight loss in a supervised, safe & healthy manner.
A poster for missing girl Courtney Struble was on display in front of the Estevan RCMP Detachment on July 8 next to the new devices the RCMP will be using to aid with the search.
Search for Courtney Struble continues in Estevan aging people in Estevan to check areas on, or nearby their properties for any clues. “If you’re searching out there folks, be careful. If you find something unusual or important, contact us and we’ll take care of that but safety is paramount,” stressed Kurtenbach. Investigators hope a ground penetrating radar device, and an unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with special cameras will help obtain some new information, or a body, something Courtney’s mother is prepared for. “There’s always hope that some strange miracle can happen, but I think with the evidence the police have been able to collect, and the knowledge of her behaviours, and also gut feelings, tell us we have to prepare for the worst,” she said.
By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca
Learn valuable nutritional knowledge to sustain your results forever.
CA Free B Scan Free tion a t l u s Con
Time doesn’t heal all wounds. Standing in front of the Estevan RCMP Detachment on July 8, Joy Struble, the mother missing her daughter Courtney, addressed the media, still visibly shaken about the sudden disappearance of her daughter, a nightmare that has lasted for 10 years now. The pain on her face was evident, as if the disappearance happened last night. “Losing a child is like losing a limb, you learn to function without it, but everyday you miss it, and you mourn for it,” she said. Courtney, who would now be 23 years old, went missing in the early morning hours of July 9, 2004 after watching some movies with friends at the Estevan Veterinary Clinic. Her friends offered her a ride home just after midnight, but she decided to walk. She never made it home and has not been seen since. The case began as a missing person investigation, but by 2009, investigators believed that Courtney had been murdered. A significant determining factor in labelling the case as a homicide had to do with the fact that Courtney left everything of value at home, and has not used her health card or bank card since. Investigators hope a ground penetrating radar device (left), and an unmanned “If you look at a 13-year- aerial vehicle equipped with special cameras will help obtain some new information old girl, that’s out on her own, on the homicide case. she left her residence, and she had nothing with her. She left everything she owned at her The passage of time can cause potential witnesses home,” said RCMP Historical Case Unit Cpl. Larry Kur- or people of interest involved with the investigation to tenbach. “Nothing has been used since, there has been no lose track of the events that transpired 10 years ago, but communication since then. We’re talking about a 13-year- Kurtenbach said it sometimes allows new doors to open. old girl here, it’s just not reasonable to believe that she “It is a concern with any long-standing case or inwould get up and run away and leave those things behind.” vestigation, but it’s a double-edged sword,” he explained. As a result of their work to date, investigators “Sometimes the passage of time affects people’s memory, have determined that upon leaving the clinic, but in many cases, that time change allows for changes in Courtney made it back to Estevan. The search alliances with people, a change in attitude, or a change in for information relating to her will now be circumstances that encourages them to come talk to the centralized heavily in and around the City police.” of Estevan, and residents can expect Despite the multitude of tips, the most recent one reto see investigators conducting lating to Courtney’s disappearance coming in earlier this searches using technology that year on May 21, and the hundreds of interviews, no one has wasn’t unavailable at the time ever been placed in custody. Police encourage anyone who of her disappearance. The has information to come forward, a sentiment Courtney’s RCMP will also be using mother strongly shares. an underwater recov“Let’s not make it 11 years,” she said. ery team to search If you have any information, or see anything out of bodies of water. place, you can call the RCMP Historical Case Unit at 306Police are 780-5582, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 to provide e n c o u r - an anonymous tip.
• One on One Coaching • Food Nutrition • Keto-Analysis
Keep
SUMMER Rolling
EVENT
ed or
By
s on
Sp
Name:_________________________ Phone:_________________________
Charlies
Weight Control for Wellness THEProtein PROTEIN SOLUTION The Solution 1125 - 5th Street, Estevan Ph: 306-637-2570
www.estevanmercury.ca
July 16, 2014 A9
Board notes from Sun Country Health Region heading into summer Heading into a brief summer break, the board of directors of the Sun Country Health Region, held a busy business session in their conference room at Tatagwa View in Weyburn on June 25. Board chairwoman Marilyn Charlton, provided a brief rundown of her travel and appointments up to that point, noting she had attended the ceremonies marking the return of acute care and emergency medical services in Redvers on June 5. She said seven acute care beds are being re-opened along with emergency services. Two attending and one
visiting physician are providing their talents along with nursing and other support staff members. Charlton said she was in Radville on June 11 to tend to business associated with the opening of a new health centre there, and then, went to an accreditation and service awards event where 175 Sun Country employees were being recognized for long and exemplary service. The ceremony also marked the official retirement of 60 Sun Country employees. On June 17 she was in Saskatoon for a governance councillor’s meeting and
Foord elected national schoolboard president Janet Foord, one of two Estevan representatives sitting on the South East Cornerstone Public School Division’s board, is now the president of the Canadian School Boards Association. Foord was elected to the position on July 5 at the Canadian association’s annual meeting that was held in Niagara Falls, Ont. Foord will add the national duties to her already existing job as president of the Saskatchewan School Boards Association along with being the Estevan representative on the regional board of trustees.
Janet Foord The Canadian position is for one-year only but Foord will be eligible to seek the job for a second year. She replaces Michael McEvoy of B.C. who now assumes the position of
immediate past president on the national board. The vice-president of the national body is Floyd Martens of Manitoba, who has served with Foord on a number of committees in the past, some of them while Foord was serving in the vicepresidential role. During a brief interview with the Mercury on July 14, Foord said she was looking forward to the challenge of filling the threeposition mandate. More reflection and comments from Foord will be included in the July 23 edition.
quarterly meeting the ministers of health including the newly appointed Minister of Rural Health, Tim McMillen. Marga Cugnet, Sun Country’s president and CEO, reported the region will be losing two physicians soon, but the good news was that replacements have been found. During an opening information session, Cugnet provided, in her report, information regarding other recruitment and retention issues such as the hiring of new staff members in difficult-to-fill positions over the past month. She said one nurse practitioner, one graduate nurse and two registered nurses had come aboard since the middle of May. Sun Country also added one more advanced care paramedic to the payroll, along with one cooks and six doctors. In the physician summary report, Cugnet said that Dr. Ewaen Igbinidu, a general practitioner in Estevan is currently engaged in a 12-week field assessment process in the Sunrise Health Region (Yorkton area) with a completion date slated for Sept. 5. Estevan is also losing a physician, Dr. Langeni, who is leaving the Energy City to take up a practise in Turtleford in the near future. The report also noted that Sun Country was engaged in four career fairs since April, with attendance at the Southeast Regional Career Fair in Weyburn, the University of Saskatchewan Nurse Practitioner luncheon in Saskatoon, the Step-
ping Stone Career Fair in Regina and the U of S Physical Therapy Career Fair in Saskatoon. The report also noted a slight upward tick of 5.7 per cent on paid absence hours (sick leave) within the region compared with the previous year. Call back hours and other premium pay hours (overtime, callback, standby hours) were also up by just over five per cent from April 2013 to April 2014, said the CEO’s report. The drivers of premium pay hours are usually emergency medical service standby and callback requirements as well as a lack of available staff to work relief shifts at regular pay, especially in rural areas. During the session-opening wall walk, which gives directors insight into progress or lack of progress being made in various sectors, Janice Giroux, vicepresident of community health, provided information regarding the ongoing challenge of reducing unnecessary visits to emergency wards as opposed to making more efficient use of medical clinics. These clinics often provide doctor and nursing care beyond typical work-day hours. The option of using the provincial telephone Healthline is also out there. She noted that some progress had been made since more families are getting coupled with family physicians, and the general public is slowly becoming accustomed to using alternative avenues to access medical attention rather than making the emergency ward their first and only option.
14073CC00
1,500/month
$
Free rent to the First 30 new tenants
718 3rd St. Estevan
Call 306-421-3749 For Details
Show Some Love... Adopt a Pet! I am Zsa Zsa! I am a very big gentle girl, and also very sweet. My favorite thing to do is relax! Will you take me home? Please come visit me.
Hi, I’m Taz! I love to run and play! I am only 10 months old, and I love kids! I’m also up to date on my vaccinations! Please come visit me!
Spayed and neutered pets are much happier pets. The Estevan Humane Society reserves the right to refuse any adoption.
Thank you for your continued support!
306-634-3444
This space is sponsored by this community minded business
"Merchants in Fine Jewellery"
1223 Fourth Street, Estevan SK • 306-637-4006
A10 July 16, 2014
Estevan Mercury
www.estevanmercury.ca
July 16, 2014 A11
JoshLeBlanc
www.joshleblanc.ca 306-421-6778
REALTOR ®
List your home with me. I will promote your home with a mixture of traditional and technology based marketing techniques to ensure that your home is marketed 24 hours a day, seven days a week! Professional Photos • Full HD Video Tours • Experienced Social Marketing • Traditional Advertising
It takes more than a sign!
>> Serving Your Estevan Real Estate Needs
• residential • commercial • farms • acreages • condominium • land
1902 Matte Court
334 Brooks Road
2121 Larter Road
1273 Veterans Bay
5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1558 sq. ft.
4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1733 sq. ft.
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1480 sq. ft.
5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1320 sq. ft.
$649,900
MLS®#504206
$579,900
MLS®#504528
$474,900
MLS®#504599
$469,900
We purchased our home through Josh a few years back. We were new to Estevan and he not only took time to show us some properties, but he took the time to show us around Estevan. We were very pleased Josh went above and beyond for us when he didn’t need to. So naturally when it came time to sell, we knew Josh would be our only choice to list our property. Josh was honest with an appropriate starting list price, how the market has been and how long we could expect to wait before we received an offer, which was very accurate. He was very quick to respond to any questions or concerns. Josh was great at providing feedback from showings as well. Overall Josh was great to deal with, we would highly recommend him to anyone without hesitation. He made both buys and selling a positive experience for us, when it could have been quite stressful. Thanks, Josh for working so hard for us. – Colby & Megan Jackson, Estevan Josh always goes above and beyond to help with a real estate purchase. He responds to questions immediately and always makes sure that he’s with you through every step of the purchase process. Josh’s patience and willingness to work with you at your own pace is invaluable. I highly recommend Josh as a Realtor. – Jeff Ward, Estevan
MLS®#504232
Conditional Sale
2119 Larter Road
555 Milne Crescent
521 King Street
1241 Nicholson Road
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1381 sq. ft.
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1465 sq. ft.
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1200 sq. ft.
3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1287 sq. ft.
$454,900
MLS®#504600
$429,900
MLS®#504224
$429,900
MLS®#494978
$419,900
MLS®#504212
325 Third Street
109 Eighteenth Avenue
#2 - 1621 First Street
1234 Eighth Street
Duplex, Fantastic Revenue Opportunity
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1104 sq. ft.
2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1068 sq. ft.
3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 952 sq. ft.
$354,900
MLS®#504063
$339,900
MLS®#504229
$299,900
MLS®#504067
$284,900
MLS®#504225
342 Tavistock Avenue-Torquay
921 Albert Street
#109 - 306 Petterson Drive
526 Railway Avenue-Lampman
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1316 sq. ft.
3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 832 sq. ft.
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 907 sq. ft.
4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1008 sq. ft.
$279,900
MLS®#504710
$260,000
MLS®#504217
$259,900
MLS®#504231
$259,900
MLS®#504597
922 Third Street
302 Tiverton Avenue-Torquay
507 First Avenue-Lampman
821 King Street
4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1140 sq. ft.
5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 884 sq. ft.
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1004 sq. ft.
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 736 sq. ft.
$254,900
MLS®#504207
$230,000
MLS®#504656
$169,900
MLS®#504223
$129,900
I believe in giving back to my community . . .
MLS®#504226
XSIV
$440,000
The Old Homestead MLS®#495975
$189,900
MLS®#504218
For every home sold in July & August I will donate $250 to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation
July 16, 2014
Wednesday
A12
Butterflies at Hillside
YOUR QUICK LUBE SERVICE SPECIALISTS Lube Hours: Mon. - Sat. 7 am - 5 pm
238 4th Street, Estevan Phone 634-6276
Keeping the creative juices flowing
Children at the Hillside Play Park created some coffee filtered butterflies, and played tag outside, before heading into the pool later in the afternoon on July 11.
Serving the OILPATCH of WESTERN CANADA
Long Haul Canada/US
www.bbaxtertransport.ca • 634-3616
THE THE ESTEVAN ESTEVANMERCURY MERCURY DRILLING DRILLINGREPORT REPORT
DRILLINGLICENSES LICENSES DRILLING Twenty-four licenses issued to Friday, July 11, 2014
14B210 Vortex #3 .......................................... Legacy Roche Percee Hz ......................................3B16-35-2D8-11-2-7 10E269 Mosaic Esterhazy 2 EH .................................................................................................................12-22-19-33 14A118 Panther #1 .....................................Williston Hunter Tableland Hz ................................... 4A8-14-3A8-13-1-10 10G299 CPEC Wawota ................................................................................................................................8-13-12-33 14A270 Panther #3 .............................................. Husky Oungre Hz.............................................3A16-6-2D16-7-1-12 12D331 Mosaic K1 Esterhazy 1 WSW ....................................................................................................... 15-13-20-33 Eighteen new licenses issued to Thursday, May 2, 2013 14A227 Canelson #21 ......................................... CPEC Oungre Hz.............................................3D16-6-2D16-7-1-12 14G044 Red Beds Fertile Hz ..............................................................................................................3A1-4-2D1-3-5-30 13B037 KRC Cantal South DD ..................................................................................................4D16-18-2D16-18-5-33 13D207 CPEC Glen Ewen N Hz..................................................................................................... 2A3-3-3B10-34-3-1 14E412 Panther #2 ............................................... NAL Torquay Hz .........................................3B13-22-1C13-34-1-12 14G041 Spartan Wauchope South Hz..........................................................................................1B5-27-3D12-22-6-34 12J237 Phase et al Manor .............................................................................................................................10-11-8-1 13D208 CPEC Viewfield Hz .........................................................................................................3C5-28-2D8-28-7-10 13K401 ALliance #7 ............................................. CPEC Oungre Hz................................................. 2A3-8-4B3-5-1-13 14G046 Red Beds Gainsborough Hz ....................................................................................... V40C Pinto Hz.....................................................................................................................1A1-6-3A49-31-2-4 11J193 Triwest Alameda East SWD ................................................................................................................16-9-4-2 13D243 4A16-14-3A14-13-2-30 13L062 Canelson #27 ............................................CPEC Oungre ............................................................4C14-9-1-13 14G045 Kingland Auburnton Hz .....................................................................................................4D16-1-2C15-1-6-2 V40C Pinto Hz................................................................................................................ 2C16-32-1C15-31-2-4 11H433 Kinwest 08 Alameda .........................................................................................................................11-28-3-3 13E002 14C108 Alliance #3 .............................................. CPEC Oungre Hz...........................................3D13-35-4C4-14-2-13 14G071 Triland Ingoldsby Hz ..................................................................................................... 3A4-11-A*3A12-2-4-32 13C125 CPEC Viewfield Hz ..................................................................................................... 7D15-29-3D15-32-10-6 13E001 Petrex et al Queensdale W Hz ........................................................................................3D8-27-2B11-27-6-2 14D066 Canelson #23 .......................................... CPEC Hoffer Hz ................................................ 1A3-15-3B2-3-1-14 14G074 Fire Sky Arcola ....................................................................................................................................... 7-3-9-3 12G154 Silver Spur Viewfield Hz ...................................................................................................... 4C13-3-4B4-3-7-7 14C164 Horizon 34 ..............................................CPEC Ralph West ........................................................... 13-30-7-14 14G072 Legacy Steelman Hz ...............................................................................................................3A9-2-3A9-1-4-4 13B299 CPEC Viewfield Hz ....................................................................................................... 3D16-23-2D16-26-9-8 14F255 Lasso #1 .................................................. Aldon Ceylon Hz .............................................5C5-15-2A2-21-6-19 14G068 Legacy Steelman Hz ...................................................................................................... 2D16-16-2D16-15-4-4 13B127 CPEC Veiwfield Hz ............................................................................................................1D1-24-2D1-19-8-8 12K076 Advance #4 ............................................. CPEC Viewfield Hz ...........................................6C12-2-4C12-3-8-9 14G073 Triland Wordsworth Hz........................................................................................................3A4-31-4B7-36-6-5 12E307 CPEC Viewfield .................................................................................................................3C4-12-3D1-12-9-9 12E169 DZ #1 ......................................................V40C Tableland Hz .........................................1A1-14-4D16-2-1-11 14G067 COEC Viewfield Hz ................................................................................................................ 5D1-5-1D1-4-7-8 13C062 CPEC Viewfield ..............................................................................................................2C12-19-1C16-24-8-9 12K341 PBEN Moosomin .........................................................................................................................9-10-8-9 ........................................................................................................................... 13-31-13-31 14G066 CPEC VIewifeld Hz .................................................................................................................1D1-5-3B4-5-7-8 12C096 CPEC Viewfield WSW 10E269 Mosaic Esterhazy 2 EH .................................................................................................................. 12-22-19-33 14G061 CPEC Viewfield Hz .............................................................................................................4A1-18-1D1-17-7-8 12J173 CVE Weyburn .................................................................................................................................15-26-6-12 13B039 4B1-24-2D1-13-7-30 10G299 CPEC Wawota ................................................................................................................................. 8-13-12-33 13A034 CPEC Hoffer Hz .................................................................................................................3A4-14-4B4-2-1-13 14G053 RROI Ryerson Hz ............................................................................................................ LTS Viewfield Hz ...............................................................................................................3D1-34-2A6-35-8-10 12L261 ......................................................................................................................1-20-11-30 CVE Weyburn ..................................................................................................................................8-18-6-13 12J237 Phase et al Manor .............................................................................................................................. 10-11-8-1 14G070 Shooting Star Fairlight LTS Viewfield Hz ................................................................................................................ 6D8-33-3D8-4-9-10 13A116 13B239 .............................................................................................. 3B4-32-3A4-31-8-30 12J008 CVE Weyburn ...............................................................................................................................12-30T-6-13 11J193 Triwest Alameda East SWD ................................................................................................................. 16-9-4-2 14G062 Questerre et al Ryerson Hz Aldon Ceylon HZ ...............................................................................................................4B6-11-4B4-13-6-19 12B395 Arc Tribune ......................................................................................................................................15-32-3-14 13C162 FCL Carlyle DD .................................................................................................................. 2C9-19-1C9-19-8-2 14G088 VOC Redvers .......................................................................................................................................6-8-7-31 Athen Hastings East........................................................................................................................... 6-13-4-33 10B263 12K341 ............................................................................................................................13-31-13-31 Rio Tinto Sedley ..............................................................................................................................4-20-14-16 12i200 Sundance Ochapowace ................................................................................................................... 16-32-17-3 14G094 PBEN Moosomin Vermillion Pinto East Hz................................................................................................... 3C16-3-2C16-10-2-3 12A364 11K442 ............................................................................................................3-15-6-31 12B199 Sparton Ceylon ...............................................................................................................................16-29-6-18 11H433 Kinwest 08 Alameda .......................................................................................................................... 11-28-3-3 14G080 Epping et al Bellegarde SWD CPEC VIewfield Hz .........................................................................................................3A14-33-3A16-33-8-6 12K234 Epsilon Ceylon Hz ......................................................................................................... 4C6-31-1C14-36-6-19 14B177 Legacy Pinto Hz ............................................................................................................. 1D16-21-2D16-28-1-5 14G079 Highrock Lightning ..............................................................................................................................3-8-8-32 FCL Viewfield DD ..........................................................................................................3A14-24-2D14-24-11-8 13C033 11B210 PBEN Pangman DD .................................................................................................... 4B16-15-2D15-15-7-20 14F092 Legacy Pinto Hz ......................................................................................................................3B3-9-4B4-4-1-5 14G090 Mosaic K2 Esterhazy 6 WSW .......................................................................................................12-26-19-32 CPEC Oungre RE .............................................................................................................................. 3-11-3-14 11K043 14C222 CPEC Viewifeld Hz .............................................................................................................4C4-7-4B4-12-11-6 14G100 CVE et al Weyburn Unit INJ 2Hz ........................................................................................7A4-5-1B16-5-6-12 14E011 Legacy Roche Percee Hz .................................................................................................. 2D7-21-1C7-28-1-6 14G106 Arc Oungre Hz ..................................................................................................................2B1-22-3B1-15-2-14 14E243 CPEC Viewfield Hz ...................................................................................................... 1D16-35-2D16-36-10-7 14G107 Arc Oungre HZ ..................................................................................................................6B1-22-3A2-15-2-14 14A286 CPEC Viewfield Hz .............................................................................................................8A8-30-1A8-29-8-7 14G111 CPEC VIewfield..............................................................................................................................2A10-26-8-8 14C046 CPEC Viewfield Hz ...........................................................................................................1B4-11-1C13-11-7-9 14B285 CPEC Viewfield Hz ........................................................................................................ 4C13-28-1C13-33-6-8 14A226 Precision #418 ...................................CPEC Glen Ewen N 2Hz .......................................... 1B4-3-1B12-34-3-1 14A377 CPEC Viewfield Hz ...........................................................................................................1A13-7-1C13-18-9-8 14F175 Ensign #650 ............................................ Legacy Manor Hz .............................................. 4A5-14-3A10-14-7-1 14A146 CPEC Viewfield HZ .............................................................................................................2B4-3-1C13-3-10-8 14F021 Red Dog #3 ....................................... Vermillion Northgate Hz .........................................4D14-3-2D16-10-2-2 14C100 CPEC Viewfield Hz .................................................................................................................1A1-7-1A1-8-8-9 14E224 D2 Rig #1 .................................................V40C Elcott East ............................................................... 15-13-2-2 14A453 CPEC Viewfield Hz .........................................................................................................2A1-19-2D16-19-10-9 14F313 Canelson #28 ....................................... FCL Glen Ewen 2Hz ........................................... 1B4-31-1C15-25-2-2 14A054 Husky Oungre East Hz........................................................................................................5A4-11-4B3-2-1-12 14E001 Betts #2 ....................................... Renegade et al Crystal Hill 2Hz ................................. 2B4-31-4C14-25-10-2 12J173 CVE Weyburn .................................................................................................................................. 15-26-6-12 14C138 Betts #1 ...............................................Elkhorn Pinto East Hz ..........................................4C14-3-1C14-10-2-3 14A053 Husky Oungre East Hz........................................................................................................1A4-11-4B4-2-1-12 13L202 Ensign #651 ......................................Legacy Alameda West Hz ........................................... 4B4-18-4B4-7-4-3 12J008 CVE Weyburn ................................................................................................................................12-30T-6-13 14D267 Stampede #3 ....................................Legacy et al Steelman Hz .....................................1C13-18-1C13-19-4-3 10B263 Arc Tribune....................................................................................................................................... 15-32-3-14 14G006 Stampede #2 ........................................... Legacy Pinto Hz ................................................. 3A1-10-4B4-10-1-4 13E165 Gibson Oungre SWD Re .................................................................................................................. 10-16-2-14 14C061 Vortex #2 ..............................................Legacy Steelman Hz ............................................. 3B2-13-4A3-12-4-4 14B272 NAL Hoffer Hz ................................................................................................................ 1D16-25-4D16-1-2-15 14F165 Apex #1 ........................................... Midale Steelman SWD RE ........................................................ 9A-35-4-4 12A364 Rio Tinto Sedley ............................................................................................................................... 4-20-14-16 14C320 Precision #117 .....................................Arc et la Weir Hill 2Hz .......................................... 3A6-31-2A14-31-5-5 12B199 Sparton Ceylon ................................................................................................................................ 16-29-6-18 14D263 Stampede #1 .................................... T Bird et al Browning 2Hz ..................................... 3B12-31-4B11-33-6-5 13C033 Epsilon Ceylon Hz .......................................................................................................... 4C6-31-1C14-36-6-19 14B027 Canelson #16 ....................................... CPEC Viewfield 2Hz ........................................... 4A9-22-2C14-23-6-6 11K043 PBEN Pangman DD ......................................................................................................4B16-15-2D15-15-7-20
RIG REPORT
WAITING ON PROGRAM
WAITING ON PROGRAM
RIG REPORT
Perry Holmgren 306-634-4242 latus@sasktel.net like us on
• Renting 2-400 BBL tank containment systems or 2-600 BBL tank containment systems • Regular or sour sealed • Servicing South Saskatchewan, Manitoba and North Dakota • Environmentally friendly, self contained, safe, low profile, easy to unload, cost effective and convenient containment units for the oil industry
www.latusoilfieldsolutions.ca
www.estevanmercury.ca
July 16, 2014 A13
Accidents and variety of other incidents keep EPS on the go A couple of traffic accidents on July 9 required the full attention of Estevan Police Service members for a few hours. The first call involved a head-on collision on Fourth Street near the railway underpass. When they arrived on the scene, police discovered a one-ton truck had been in collision with a tandem trailer unit that was hauling grain. Both lanes of the highway had to be shut down during the investigation and clean up, and Estevan Fire Rescue Services personnel were dispatched to deal with a diesel fuel spill as well as other fluids that were leaking from vehicle engines. Both drivers suffered minor injuries and were treated on the scene by EMS attendants. The driver of the oneton vehicle was charged with driving without due care and attention and crossing the centre line on the highway. He will answer to the charges when he appears in court in August. Just prior to that incident, EPS members received several 911 calls regarding another accident on Souris Ave. near the 7-Eleven convenience store where a motorcycle had been in collision with a pickup truck. The cyclist suffered injuries and was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital for treatment to nonlife-threatening injuries. This matter remains under investigation and charges are pending. On that same shift, EPS members were required to attend to an apartment to remove an unwanted guest then checked on several vehicles and issued a number of tickets to drivers and passengers for having open liquor in a vehicle or for being minors in possession of alcohol. A day earlier, EPS members responded to a hit and run incident at the
corner of Spruce Drive and King St. One vehicle had been sideswiped by another that failed to stop. Police located the offending vehicle on Highway 39 west and the driver returned to the police station to submit a collision report. The driver of one of the vehicles was charged for failing to yield the right-of-way. A domestic issue involving a possible abandoned child was resolved when police attended to the scene and learned the child had not been left unattended at any time. A collision near the entrance to the WalMart parking lot ended up with one man being transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital as a precautionary measure. Police learned that while the man was steering the car into a turn, a vehicle door malfunctioned and the door swung open and when the driver attempted to close it, he lost control and the vehicle jumped the curb and collided with a C can on a neighbouring property. Police stopped a vehicle in the industrial area of city during the early morning hours of July 9. They identified all three persons in the vehicle and they checked the area following the traffic stop and about two hours later, discovered a generator in the 400 block of Mississippian Ave. that obviously didn’t belong there. The investigation into the matter continues and police are hoping to identify the owner of the generator. When police stopped a vehicle without the headlights on during the night of July 10, they subsequently charged the 19-year-old driver with impaired driving. He now has an August court date. On the night of July 11, EPS members received a RID (report impaired
(A Division of Total Energy Services Ltd.)
TRUCKING
• Pickers • Bed Trucks • Winch Tractors • Texas Beds
RENTALS
• 400 BBL Tanks, Lined, Sloped, Steam Coiled, Sumped & Sour Serviced, ACID Enviro-Vac Units, Flare Tanks • Rig Mats • Invert Systems
MIDALE 306•458• 2811
• Surface Sump Tanks • Caterpillar Loaders • Vapor Tight Equipment • Portable Flaring Equipment • Flow Back Separators • Pre-Mix Systems
midale@totaloileld.ca
Quality Controlled Safety Co-ordinated Oxbow & Carlyle • 306 483 2848 Waskada • 204 673 2284 Pipestone • 204 854 2231
drivers) call regarding a possible impaired driver entering the city from Highway 39 east. The reports stated that witnesses had observed beer cans being flung from the vehicle. Police managed to intercept the vehicle on Ke n s i n g t o n Av e . a n d Fourth St. and the Ontario-based operator of the vehicle blew a warning on the roadside breathalyzer test, so his license was suspended for three days under the province’s new impaired driving regulations. A female passenger received a ticket for consuming alcohol in a motor vehicle. A large volume of alcohol was seized from the vehicle and police also uncovered a firearm that was loaded, with a round in the chamber, so the owner was charged under the Wildlife Act for having a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle. The two subjects are now scheduled for a Sept. 10 court appearance. A n o t h e r m a n wa s charged with impaired driving and driving while his blood-alcohol level was over .08 per cent on July 11 following a police stop. The driver had been o b s e r ve d a c t i n g i n a strange manner during his departure from a local lounge shortly after closing. The vehicle was seized and his license suspended indefinitely under the province’s new impaired driving regulations. He now has a July 28 court date. On July 12, EPS members dealt with four motor vehicle accidents that occurred on city streets and also did a little rodeo work by rounding up a horse that was spotted on the
loose along Kensington Ave. The horse was located behind the Estevan Comprehensive School and was caught and brought under control while the owner was located so he could return the animal to a fenced area. The owner is now conducting a survey of his fence line to find out how the horse managed to get away. Police then received a call regarding the bicycle riding action of a young child who was subsequently located along with one of the parents. The two were advised of the concerns that had been expressed and offered some advice regarding safety procedures for new bicycle riders. On the night of July 12, EPS members responded to a call regarding a vehicle’s window being
smashed while it was being driven along Sixth St. The driver said he heard a loud noise as something struck the window and broke it. Police are investigating the possible causes for this strange occurrence. A growing problem in the Pleasantdale area of the city appears to be bored youth who are knocking on doors and then running away before the homeowners answer. So far there have been no reports of physical damages being inflicted on the properties. The police also responded to several noise complaints on the night of July 12. The first was on the south side of the city where the subjects in question had left the area before police arrived. The second call came from the north side and the responsible persons were warned about the city’s noise bylaw. The third call came from the Westview area and the occupant of the residence was warned about the bylaw, but when police were required to return to the same address three times within a couple of hours, they laid charges and issued a ticket. An intoxicated man, who was seen stumbling around the eastern side of the city on July 12, was taken into custody and lodged in cells for his own safety and released after he regained sobriety. A man who was taken
into custody for being intoxicated in public on July 13, was also wanted on several outstanding warrants so he was held overnight prior to a court appearance the next morning. A strong smell of marijuana being emitted from within a vehicle during a routine police stop on July 13 led to the arrest of one man for being in possession of a controlled substance. EPS members also report that shortly after lounge closing time on July 13, several vehicles were damaged when their windows were smashed. Other damages ensued due to the spraying of a fire extinguisher taken from a bus. Some road equipment suffered broken windows. One vehicle’s window had been broken by a flying beer bottle. An off-duty police officer, while shopping in a local store, noticed a person in the act of shoplifting so a call was placed and a woman was arrested outside the store by EPS members. She was charged with theft of goods valued at under $5,000 and was later released on the condition that she not enter the store she had victimized, again. On July 14, EPS members said they were looking into a complaint registered by a local citizen who claimed he had never received a product he had paid for off the Internet.
Protect Your Truck Bed with
Reflex Spray-on Truck Liners
These durable, water tight, rubbery non-slip textured surface liners won’t crack, peel or warp.
N ew S p e c i a l Price! 6 Foot Box reg. $ 600 now $ 500 ! 8 Foot Box reg. $ 700 now $ 600 !
Call or stop by Senchuk Ford Body Shop for more information.
Senchuk
Ford Sales Ltd.
118 Souris Ave. N., Estevan 306-634-3696 www.senchukford.ca
July Contract
CRUDE OIL Closing price as of Monday, July 14, 2014
Providing Oilfield Services Since 1956
100
$ Branches in Estevan, Carnduff and Brandon
Sponsored by
87 US DOLLARS
ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE & SERVICE PLC’S, VFD’S BATTERY CONSTRUCTION GENSET RENTALS TRENCHING MOTOR SALES & REPAIRS
Enform COR Certified 24 HOUR SERVICE 62 DEVONIAN ST. ESTEVAN, SK. PH: 637-2180 FAX: 637-2181 LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED
www.powertech-Industries.com
Oilfield Electrical Construction & Service
*Instrumentation * Motor Sales, Rewinds & Repairs 310 Kensington Ave., Estevan, SK
306-634-5617
24 HOUR SERVICE
July 16, 2014
Wednesday
“It was a very exciting time to be a part of that. We were never bored,” – Michel Cyrenne
A14
Exciting period to be in business Cyrenne looks back on boom times with Chamber By Jordan Baker editor@estevanmercury.ca
As executive director of the Estevan Chamber of Commerce, Michel Cyrenne worked closely with Energy City businesses through some of the best times in their history. Cyrenne announced his resignation from the Chamber post to engage in further pursuits in Swift Current. order to get that labour here.” It took some time for accommodation availability and quantity to catch up to the needs of businesses to have their employees live in the city. While there is still some work to do and housing remains perhaps the biggest issue in Estevan, much of the need has been filled by several years of new development. “A lot of our focus had been on attracting developers or attracting builders,” said Cyrenne, noting he looks back at the last few years of development as a success in rising to meet the demand. With three residential subdivisions currently underway in Estevan, there is
an influx of housing up for sale and residents new and old have options. They are now pushing to attract new business to the Energy City, specifically business that adds
YOUR
to buy
Various Weber Barbeques to choose from.
Weber Genesis Premium Barbeques
We’ll find one to fityour needs
JOHNSON
PLUMBING & HEATING LTD. 1037 - 5th Street • 306-634-5172
Keep
SUMMER Rolling
City, and a five-year strategic plan is now underway, expected to be completed in the fall. Cyrenne came to Estevan via Eastend, where he worked for the Cypress Hills Regional Development Authority. “As far as the economic development side of it, the change from a rural place like that to a busy city like this was drastic. It was very much a slow pace where I was before, and the economy just picked up while I was here,” Cyrenne said of the adjustment to the Energy City. “The entire time I was here was a very busy time business wise. The oilpatch was going full bore, the power plant projects, both at Shand and Boundary Dam. A number of industries were doing very, very well. “It was exciting to see, to be working in an environment where you’re trying to attract business to a community and speak on behalf of business and be a player in the business community, it was a very exciting time to be a part of that. We were never bored,” said Cyrenne.
The only place in Estevan
EVENT
Sponsored By
infrastructure across the city, for labour at all skill levels and for accommodation to house those new employees. He noted the issues businesses have been grappling with the most during his time in Estevan were labour and housing. The labour issue has been a difficult one for all industries and local companies that try to lure both skilledlabour workers and lowerskilled employees. “In every industry we need people. Throughout the entire time I’ve been here, SaskJobs postings have been somewhere between 800 and 1,200 people needed in the immediate area. With that, housing was the hurdle that had to be cleared in
FIRE UP SUMMER
For six years, Michel Cyrenne has had one of the best seats to experience the economic prosperity in the Energy City. Estevan has seen boom times for many years thanks to its resource-tapping industries, and the Chamber of Commerce executive director has been in centre field as the energy companies and others around the city have both reaped the benefits of the boom and dealt with the issues of growth and, at times, unstoppable success. Cyrenne recently announced his resignation from the Chamber and his plans to start anew at the Great Plains College in Swift Current. He finishes his post in Estevan at the end of July. Since he started at the Estevan Chamber of Commerce in April 2008, he reflected that it has been an exciting time to observe the Energy City business community. “It has been a great six years. It has been exciting to see the growth that has happened in Estevan. It’s a very business-oriented city and it’s a very entrepreneurial city,” Cyrenne said. “It has been one of the busier times in the city’s history and to have had the chance to do what I was doing during that time, it’s an experience that will always be with me.” As executive director of the Chamber, Cyrenne has been engulfed in the midst of Estevan’s entrepreneurs and executives, hearing not only of their successes but of their needs: for sound
some diversification to the economic landscape with businesses in the retail and entertainment sectors. “Our ultimate goal was constantly to ensure job creation. It’s all about jobs at the end of the day. And that might lead to ways to try to diversify the economy, working with our business retention and expansion programs, where we’re meeting with businesses that are already in the community and trying to identify what would ensure they would remain in the community,” said Cyrenne. In that regard, the Chamber has been a lobbying voice for business at City Hall. In Estevan, that has largely meant ensuring the City maintains the infrastructure necessary to keep business flowing. “That has been a larger focus in the last three years,” he said. “Our focus is on local issues. Where we got the most feedback from the business community was predominantly infrastructure, roads primarily but infrastructure, in general.” Cyrenne noted they have also been advocating long-term planning at the
306 634-4755
Name:_________________________ Phone:_________________________
NOW
Available
SUMMER SUMMER EVENT EVENT
Rolling Rolling
Name:_________________________ Name:_________________________ Phone:_________________________ Phone:_________________________
1226 - 4th Street, Estevan, SK 306.634.2215
www.jewelbase.com/a_and_a
fun, versatile
Your Community
Newspaper
Change your pendant as often as you change your clothes! Keep Keep
Sponsored Sponsored By By
Keep Keep
Sponsored Sponsored By By
140-1175 Nicholson Rd. Estevan, SK
SUMMER SUMMER EVENT EVENT
Rolling Rolling
Name:_________________________ Name:_________________________ Phone:_________________________ Phone:_________________________
www.estevanmercury.ca
July 16, 2014 A15
Taxidermist sheds light on profession By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca
From roadkill to reclamation. It’s a profession some cast wary glances at, but several residents came out to listen to local taxidermist Cassandra Bird, who was at the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum (EAGM) on July 10 to help kick start the Heads and Tales: A Little Menagerie exhibit, and explain what it means to be a taxidermist. “It’s an art in trying to bring something back to life after it no longer has a heartbeat,” said Bird, as two stuffed badgers occupied the table in front of her, one bearing a friendly gaze, the other showing its teeth in anger. Bird started her taxidermy schooling in January with the help of Garry Leslie, a taxidermist based just outside of Estevan, who recently decided to retire after being involved with the craft for 35 years. As a result, he’s passing on his knowledge to Bird, who said she is excited about the incoming “giant bundle of knowledge.” “Maybe the stars aligned, and this was my calling,” Bird suggested. Up until now, she has restored a number of animals like badgers, foxes, and even tiny shrews. The animal is first skinned, similar to a chicken prior to cooking. Depending on the type of skin, special preserving chemicals are applied, or alternatively, the skin is tanned. The pieces are then mounted on wood, wool, or wire mannequins, and the eyes are usually made of glass, and attached with clay. The process of recreating any animal is extensive, and an animal the size of a badger can take up to six or seven months to complete. Her largest project has been a shoulder mounted white-tailed deer. Bird, however, has a very specific animal in mind that she hopes to one day restore to its former glory. “Even though he’s small, it’s the porcupine,” she said, while a number of people in attendance immediately winced at the mention of the quill-covered rodent. “Those quills don’t stay in too well when you’re trying to remove it,” she said. “It’s one of those challenges that are like, ‘If I can conquer this, imagine what else I can do with these guys.’” Her passion for taxidermy emerged as a result of her initial love for animals and the museum, where she was able to see her favourite animals. “My fondest memories are going to the museum and seeing those animals in their natural habitat, because I’d never seen those animals before, like, I’d never seen a polar bear, and unless I go to Manitoba up north I’m probably never going to see one,” she explained. Bird briefly considered entering the veterinary field, but decided to sidestep the profession, since she didn’t want to break the news to people that their pets had died. Instead, she looked into working with the animals that had already made the unfortunate decision of running into traffic, or running head first into an electric fence. Her father, who travelled to Africa when she was younger, frequently returned home with souvenirs in the form of stuffed animals, which cemented her decision to move forward with her decision to become a taxidermist. “It just made me think, imagine if I could bring something so beautiful back to life, so people could see it up close without having to worry about the consequences,” she said. Bird talked about the vast amount of knowledge one can obtain from working so closely with deceased animals, and restoring them over time. She noted how a deer’s antler, for example, can sometimes appear deformed, meaning it probably had a broken bone at some time, which required calcium from its antlers to transfer over to the wounded area, resulting in an awkwardly shaped antler. Bird also talked about the amount of studying she has to do in order to understand how ligaments work, and how bone structures look and feel, factors she needs to understand in order to recreate an animal to perfection. “It’s the art of imitation,” she said. Bird predicts the imitation will one day extend to the animal’s physical movements through robotics, and emphasized how taxidermy has evolved rapidly over the past several years. “Every year something new comes out. Just in the last few years fake noses that look like the real thing, and mouth cups have made animals look more and more the way they did when they were alive.” Bird said taxidermy has helped her get more in touch with nature, and said it’s a fantastic way for people to learn about some of their favourite animals. Just don’t keep any of the restorations in your garage, she said, heat is a restored animal’s worst enemy.
(above) This badger shares a friendly gaze, and was created by Cassandra Bird, a taxidermist from Estevan. (below) This angry badger shows off its teeth at the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum, where taxidermist Cassandra Bird showed off some of her work.
A16 July 16, 2014
Estevan Mercury
Estevan target of proposed research study By Jordan Baker editor@estevanmercury.ca
Estevan may be under the microscope as an anthropologist who has previously researched the affects of oil drilling in communities is eyeing the Energy City for his next project, observing the impact of the oilpatch. Rylan Higgins, an assistant professor of anthropology at Saint Mary’s University in Nova Scotia, is preparing to study how Estevan has been shaped by the rich oil reserves throughout southeast Saskatchewan. Higgins was born in Estevan and grew up in Brooks, Alta. Higgins has been at Saint Mary’s for three years and prior to that conducted a lot of research in Vietnam. He spent about eight years in Louisiana investigating the affects of off-shore drilling, both economic and social, to the local landscape. Looking for his next project, he thought a simi-
lar study, this time looking at the impact of oil, gas and the energy sector has had both socially and economically on Estevan, the Energy City. As has been documented, Estevan has experienced great economic prosperity, while at the same growing disparity within the community, with the costs of living making the city increasingly unaffordable for lower income families not benefitting from the boom. “For me in Estevan, I am really starting somewhat anew. As an anthropologist, the key to our approach is to come with purposeful ignorance. We don’t know. We don’t profess to know anything. I do know the oil and gas industry really well, but do I know Estevan really well? Other than having been born there, no, I don’t,” he said. He said given a summer in the community, he would develop a “robust” idea of the community
Seniors Suites Available
itself and how oil and gas has impacted the city. “Some of the challenges, whether they are problems or positive impacts, are glaringly available to the casual observer,” he said. Given some time to immerse himself in the community, he expects some deeper observations may be gleaned. He said he was watching The National two years ago when a story about Estevan reeling from the impacts of the booming Bakken oil play appeared on the screen. “That’s what I used to do,” he thought, recalling his time researching off-shore drilling in Louisiana, and decided Estevan might provide a good opportunity for further research. He was in Estevan last summer speaking with some local residents. “It went really well,” he said, as he focused his attention on people in media, education and other professions like child and family services and labour standards. “It was a very broad survey of what’s going
on. What’s of interest to a social scientist. Of course, there is tons of stuff going on. In some ways, it parallels what we were seeing in Louisiana with the off-shore. In other ways, it’s quite different. There’s immigration stuff going on in Estevan, for one example. There was none of that in the community that we were in, in Louisiana.” After the exploratory trip he determined there were definitely issues and stories that required further probing. He is now looking for a research grant from the Social Science and Humanities Research Council, a government body that funds research in the humanities. Higgins didn’t receive funding this year, but he is expecting, given the topic and the issues, the project will be greenlit in the future. “There’s a lot of stuff going on. There’s a reasonable chance I will get the funding,” he said, hoping next year he will be able to return for a few months in the summer with some
Trinity Towers 737 - 2nd Street Estevan, SK
grad students to conduct research. He said during that time, they would speak with hundreds of individuals and families to hear stories and learn more about how the energy boom has affected the lives of long-time residents and newcomers alike. “The kind of research that I do requires a longterm stay. The stuff I was doing in Louisiana, I lived in the community for a year, in an attempt to understand what was happening.” His team produced hundreds of pages of documentation during their time in Louisiana. Higgins said the offshore drilling environment magnifies the drilling scale compared to the work in the Bakken, with the fabrication, transportation and diving contributing to a very complex industry. “In terms of impacts in communities, however, there are more variables (than in Estevan) as well. The boom and bust cycles are different,” he said, noting if a company invests $3
billion into construction for a project, they won’t be affected by swings in oil and gas prices. “Sometimes when a project is completed, and it’s completed at a certain point, you can see massive layoffs, literally overnight from these fabrication yards,” he said. He said there will be differences, and though he hasn’t done research in Estevan he expects some similarities. “ I t ’s v e r y l i k e l y the case where there would be far more similarities than differences between off-shore and on-shore.” Higgins may be back in Estevan this summer. He had planned on visiting last week, but due to some personal circumstances, was unable to attend the city. He is hoping to return and speak with more community members in late July for about 10 days. Those in Estevan who are interested in speaking with him may contact him via e-mail at Rylan.Higgins@smu.ca if they have stories or information to share.
ACCEPTING BOOKINGS NOW FOR FALL INSTALLATION.
Seven Stories of luxurious living! Government Subsidized rentals.
strong • durable • beautiful
1-855-870-0655
Enjoy retirement in a cozy atmosphere with friends your own age. Compact suites to accommodate your individual needs. Spacious common kitchen and dining area on main floor for special social activities.
Before
Donald Holinaty • Estevan, SK 1-306-421-9782
enter at the Estevan Mercury Office
Call Dianne at 306-634-7307 for more details.
Keep
SUMMER Rolling
Sponsored By
EVENT
After
Perfect for humid, damp, or flood prone basements - installs over cracked or uneven concrete! Check us out on
Name:___________________________________ Phone:___________________________________
409 Kensington Ave.
306-634-3644
www.PowerDodge.ca Trevor Knibbs Owner
John Prette Sales Manager
Chris Oleshko Finance Specialist
Brandon Stone Finance Specialist
Travis Olver Sales Team Leader
Mike Keating Sales Consultant
Jared Amyot Sales Consultant
Jay Trivedi Sales Consultant
Brad Belitski Parts Manager
Derek Lapawchuk Sales Consultant
If you haven’t shopped Power Dodge you may have paid too much!
Family Owned & Operated Since 1937
Doug Sands Sales Manager
Dustin Sands Sales Consultant
Taryn Cheney Sales Consultant
Estevan Motors Ltd. Family Owned and & Operated Since 1937
One Stop Headquarters Corner of 4th & Souris
306-634-3629
DO THE MATH. ADVERTISE IN THE NEWSPAPER.
NADbank, ComBase: Adults 18+, print and online
www.estevanmercury.ca
July 16, 2014 A17
Nexus system between U.S. and Canada has one million members A program designed t o p r o v i d e e ff i c i e n c y for international travellers between the United States and Canada just enrolled its one-millionth member. The Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that the NEXUS program,
launched in 2000, has proven its worth to Canadian and U.S. frequent travellers. The NEXUS membership encourages crossborder travel, which in turn, supports both Canadian and American economies. “CBP is proud of the success of trusted traveller
programs like NEXUS,” said Commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske. “Trusted Travellers programs such as NEXUS, SENTRI and Global Entry, allow our officers to concentrate their efforts on potentially higher-risk travellers and goods while speeding up legitimate travel and trade.”
“Reaching and going beyond the one millionth members milestone is a significant achievement for the NEXUS program. Through increased membership and by continually facilitating the flow of legitimate travel across the shared Canada/U.S. border, our government can concentrate our ef-
14073UC00
forts on continued economic growth and job creation,” said the Hon. Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. NEXUS is a joint effort between CBP and Canada Border Services Agency. The members enjoy the benefits of Global Entry at no additional cost by us-
ing the automated kiosks for entry at participating airports. In order to qualify, an applicant must submit their application at one of the Canadian Processing Centres or online in America at the CBP site or go to the Global Online Enrollment System (GOES).
A18 July 16, 2014
Estevan Mercury
Job numbers in province against hit all-time high For the second consecutive month, job numbers in Saskatchewan hit an all-time high. In June of 2014, there were 576,900 people working in the province, the highest ever. There were 8,700 more people working in June 2014 when compared with last June, according to Statistics Canada. “The last two months of record job numbers are consistent with the high level of economic activ-
ity taking place in Saskatchewan,” Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter said on behalf of Associate Economy Minister Jeremy Harrison. “We have one of the best economies in Canada, a competitive business environment, innovative entrepreneurs and above all, a skilled and hard-working labour force.” Other records set in June included full-time employment, reaching
480,700 and the labour force totaling 596,400. “There is a lot of good news in today’s report. Jobs are growing in our key sectors, unemployment remains the lowest in the country and full-time jobs are at record levels.” Minister Reiter said. “At the half-way mark in 2014, we are maintaining the course of more jobs and more opportunities for working people.” Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate was 3.9
per cent in June (seasonally adjusted), the lowest in Canada. This was the 18th consecutive month that the province has recorded the lowest unemployment rate in the country. On a national basis, unemployment was 7.1 per cent in June as Canada as a whole lost 9,400 jobs in June. That drop was a result of a large drop of 43,000 part-time positions accompanying the increase of 33,000 new
full-time jobs. Other highlights: Full-time employment was up 9,600 on a year-over-year basis, while part-time was down 900; Regina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.6 per cent and Saskatoon was 3.8 per cent – the lowest and second lowest unemployment rate among major Canadian cities; Youth unemployment was 8.7 per cent (season-
ally adjusted), the lowest among the provinces and well below the 13.4 per cent posted nationally; Private sector jobs were up 8,900; Construction jobs were up 6,200 (12.9 per cent); finance, insurance, real estate and leasing up 2,600 (8.9 per cent), trade up 2,400 (2.8 per cent); forestry, mining, oil and gas up 1,700 (7.0 per cent); and utilities up 1,700 (30.9 per cent).
14073MC01
Sales Service Parts Body Shop 801 13th Ave., ESTEVAN Ph: 634-3661 or 1-888-634-3661
www.murrayestevan.com
Brian Carlston
Dave Gedak
Terry Stefiuk
Darrin Stark
Lorne Schlemko
Ashley Schinck
Jessica Topolinsky
Phil Holzer
Lavona Dirpaul
www.estevanmercury.ca
July 16, 2014 A19
Main Street program looking for new cities The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that it has established Main Street Saskatchewan as an on-going program. “Our historic downtowns and commercial districts are centres of pride in our province,” Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport Mark Docherty said. “Through its new, on-going program, Main Street Saskatchewan will work with communities to promote, conserve and capitalize on the things that make these areas unique. By helping create jobs, businesses, and areas for cultural experience, this new program will improve our quality of life and contribute to the remarkable growth we’re experiencing across the province.” The new Main Street program will provide two levels of participation: Accredited and Affiliate. Accredited communities are eligible to receive all benefits and services offered by the Main Street program, including training and advisory services, support in developing their streetscape design guidelines, eligibility for three matching grant
Warmer weather helping crop development
improvements and $6.5 million in property acquisitions. “Participating in the Main Street Saskatchewan Program has helped our community better understand the connection between heritage conservation, first impressions, tourism and economic development,” Maple Creek Main Street Program Coordinator Royce Pettyjohn said. “There is a much better appreciation of the role that culture and heritage plays not only in local pride, but in the long-term sustainability of our community. Conservation of our community’s past is helping us build our community’s future.” Main Street Saskatchewan is a community-driven program that works to revitalize historic downtowns and commercial districts. It combines community organizations, economic restructuring, heritage conservation and design, marketing and promotion to conserve and capitalize on the unique strengths and assets of Saskatchewan communities. To participate in the program or to learn more about Main Street Saskatchewan, please visit www.pcs.gov. sk.ca/MainStreet.
ACREAGE IN THE PICTURESQUE ROCHE PERCEE VALLEY PRICED TO SELL! Located 15 minutes Southeast of Estevan and just seconds off Hwy 39. Property includes a 1222 sq. ft. 3 bedroom mobile home, shop and single garage.
Warm weather in much of the province has helped with crop development and haying following the start of July. Livestock producers now have six per cent of the hay crop cut and one per cent baled or put into silage, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly crop report outlining the July 1 to July 7 time period. Many producers on the east side of the province continue to deal with localized flooding and saturated fields. Although weather conditions have improved, many crops in these regions have been significantly affected by the excess moisture. Early estimates suggest that between two million to three million acres have been flooded and are unlikely to produce a crop. Topsoil moisture conditions are improving for many areas. Across the province, topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as 34 per cent surplus, 64 per cent adequate and two per cent short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 25 per cent surplus, 71 per cent adequate, three per cent short and one per cent very short. The majority of fall cereals are in the shotblade to dough stages of crop development, while most spring cereals are in the tillering to shotblade stages. The majority of pulse crops are in the vegetative to flowering stages and flax crops are mostly in the seedling to flowering crop stages. Most canola and mustard crops are in the seedling to flowering stages of development. Crop damage this week is attributed to excess moisture, localized flooding, hail, wind and insects such as the cabbage seedpod weevil. Root rots and leaf spot diseases have also caused some damage. There is adequate water available for livestock, and pasture conditions are rated as 27 per cent excellent, 62 per cent good, 10 per cent fair and one per cent poor. Farmers are busy controlling pests and haying. Follow the 2014 Crop Report on Twitter at @SKAgriculture
$239,000
LINDA MACK Sales Associate
Cell: 306-421-3883 Office: 306-634-2628 lindamack@sasktel.net
Name:___________________________________ Phone:___________________________________
Keep
SUMMER
MLS®# 505305
Sponsored By
Courtesy Vehicles Collision Repair Custom Paint
You Bend ‘Em, We Mend ‘Em
Frame Repair
Glass Repair
Free ti Es mates
R.V. Repair
Glass Replacement
Towing Services
Hail Damage
Owners Lance Mack &Yansey Hagel 1010 6th Street, Estevan Phone: 306-634-6060
Keep
SUMMER Rolling
EVENT
Sponsored By
Name:___________________________________ Phone:___________________________________
WATCH FOR THIS CAR!!!
We are going to be giving prizes away every week. See the Estevan Mercury Facebook page for details!
P l a y Pa r k s N o w O p e n • P l a y Pa r k s N o w O p e n
CITY PAGE 1102 4TH STREET • ESTEVAN, SK 306 • 634 • 1800
CITY OF ESTEVAN PUBLIC NOTICE ‘SINGLE FAMILY’ RESIDENTIAL LOTS FOR SALE ‘ROYAL HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION-PHASE 3’ Commencing July 8, 2014, the City of Estevan will make available for purchase a total of 21 Residential Single-Detached (R1 Zoned) lots located in the new phase of the Royal Heights Subdivision (Wellock Road/Hawkes Bay).
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE ESTEVAN ARTS COUNCIL?
“promoting the arts in OUR community”
VISUAL ARTS
The third annual free, self-guided Visual Arts Summer Tour has been scheduled for Friday, July 25 & Saturday July 26 from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The public is invited to join in on the free self- guided tour of 12 locations throughout Estevan, Roche Percee and North Portal. This event features art exhibits, galleries and local artists demonstrating their skills in various mediums. Road signs will be posted along the route.
All prospective purchasers will be required to execute an option to purchase agreement prepared by the City, accompanied by a deposit amount (50% or 25% down payment depending on length of option term). A complete information package outlining Parcel prices, sizes, and the terms of purchase including Architectural Control/Guidelines may be obtained by contacting the Land Development Services Division, 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan, (306) 634-1821 or rdenys@estevan.ca
Tour maps are available at the following locations: Estevan Tourism, North Portal Tourism, Estevan Chamber of Commerce, Estevan City Hall, Souris Valley Museum and the Estevan Arts Council Office. Add this event to your summer calendar of “must do” activities!
All sales will be on a first come/first serve basis commencing at 8:30am, Tuesday, July 8, 2014, located downstairs City Hall, 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan. Lot sales shall be restricted to one per customer.
Stars for Saskatchewan has just announced their concert lineup for the 2014-2015 season. This 6 concert series offers a diverse selection of performers – ALL high quality and professional.
STARS FOR SASKATCHEWAN
This 6 concert series offers a diverse selection of performers – ALL high quality and professional. Highlighting this year’s series will be the world renowned Vienna Boys Choir. With around 100 boys between the ages of ten and fourteen, divided into four touring choirs, they give around 300 concerts a year. The choir has performed in front of almost a half a million people, world-wide. Their repertoire includes everything from medieval to contemporary and experimental music. Also scheduled to perform this year are Jimmy Rankin, Fung-Chui Piano Duo, The Gala Trio, Ensemble Caprice and Memory Lane. Contact the office, for more information on our Season Subscription rates.
Summer Day Camps Discover Day Camps –
Ages: 8-12, Time: 10:00am-5:00pm Field trip based history themed day camps with trips to Boundary Damn and Roche Percee, and a Mining Tour.
July 15th-16th, August 6th-7th All day camps cost $50.00 per participant. Our remaining day camps are mostly full, so register soon! Call 306-634-5543 or email info@sourisvalleymuseum.ca for more information.
Contact us for more information on our programs
www.estevanartscouncil.com
306-634-3942
ESTEVAN THE ENERGY CITY
P l a y Pa r k s N o w O p e n • P l a y Pa r k s N o w O p e n
Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open
Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open
streams, and a one-time, $25,000 matching grant to assist the community in developing their long-term vision and work plan for the downtown. Communities selected at an Affiliate level will receive a package of benefits, which includes eligibility for the capacity building grant and some training and advisory services. Following the September 5 deadline for applications to the Main Street Saskatchewan program, two new Accredited communities and an unlimited number of Affiliate communities will be selected. The decision to continue the Main Street program was based on the success of its demonstration program. The program was launched in 2011 and included the communities of Indian Head, Maple Creek, Prince Albert and Wolseley. Over the past three years, the Government of Saskatchewan has invested $1.65 million in these communities. With the help of such investments, these communities combined have seen 66 new jobs created, 22 new businesses opened, $4.9 million committed to historic building and streetscape
Estevan Mercury
P l a y Pa r k s N o w O p e n • P l a y Pa r k s N o w O p e n
CITY PAGE 1102 4TH STREET • ESTEVAN, SK 306 • 634 • 1800
City of Estevan PUBLIC NOTICE
City of Estevan PUBLIC NOTICE
The Council of the City of Estevan, pursuant to Section 207 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007, gives notice of its intention to amend Zoning Bylaw #2010-1834 & the corresponding Zoning Map as hereinafter provided:
The Council of the City of Estevan, pursuant to Section 207 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007, gives notice of its intention to amend Zoning Bylaw #2010-1834 & the corresponding Zoning Map as hereinafter provided:
Consideration is being given to amend the Zoning Bylaw Map by rezoning Block E, Registered Plan 101928225 [105 King Street], Estevan, Saskatchewan, from the existing ‘Commercial Health Care Zone (C6)’ to the ‘Commercial Arterial/Highway Zone (C3)’;
Consideration is being given to amend the Zoning Bylaw Map by rezoning Lot 1, Block 17, Registered Plan M4929 [341 Fifteenth Avenue], Estevan, Saskatchewan, from the existing ‘Residential Low Density Mix Zone (R2)’ to the ‘Residential Low Density Mix Zone Contract (R2C)’;
Reason: Rezoning is being undertaken to support a proposed hotel (100 units) commercial development.
Reason: Rezoning is being undertaken to support a proposed semi-detached (2 units) Residential dwelling development.
The amending Bylaw (#2014-1946) may be inspected by any person at the Legislative Services Business Division, City Hall, 1102 4th Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan, between the hours of 8:00am-4:30pm Monday to Friday.
The amending Bylaw (#2014-1943) may be inspected by any person at the Legislative Services Business Division, City Hall, 1102 4th Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan, between the hours of 8:00am-4:30pm Monday to Friday.
City Council, at it’s meeting to be held on Monday, August 11, 2014, at 7:30pm in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan will hear any person(s) wishing to be heard with respect to the proposed rezoning bylaw and will further consider any written submissions respecting the proposed zoning amendment, provided such intentions and/or submissions are received by the City Clerk’s Office, Legislative Services, City Hall, 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan, S4A 0W7 no later than 12:00 pm on Thursday, August 7, 2014.
City Council, at it’s meeting to be held on Monday, August 11, 2014, at 7:30pm in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan will hear any person(s) wishing to be heard with respect to the proposed rezoning bylaw and will further consider any written submissions respecting the proposed zoning amendment, provided such intentions and/or submissions are received by the City Clerk’s Office, Legislative Services, City Hall, 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan, S4A 0W7 no later than 12:00 pm on Thursday, August 7, 2014. Dated at the City of Estevan this 2nd Day of July, 2014
Dated at the City of Estevan this 2nd Day of July, 2014
LOTS FOR SALE CITY OF ESTEVAN GLEN PETERSON INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS PARK
CALL 306-634-1821 FOR FURTHER DETAILS NOTICE PROPOSED HOUSE RELOCATION Public Notice is hereby given that the City of Estevan has received an application for relocation of a new pre-assembled (RTM) single-detached residential dwelling to the following property:
EAGM After School 2014 Art Club Summer Art Camps For children aged 7 – 13. Free to attend, transportation
The Estevan Art Gallery is excited to announce our upcoming Summer Art Camps for included. unning April 29, - 3Thursday 0, May each 1 from :30 – are encourchildren aged 7 – R 12. Camps run Monday week.3 Children aged to bring a snack. Cost is $50/child/week. Pre ‐registration is required, 5:00pm. Call K arly at 634-‐7644 for more info or to call Karly at 634‐7644 for more info.
register.
July 14 – 17: Art Outdoors Use mother nature as your artistic inspiration…and your 9am – Noon OR 1pm – 4pm canvas!
1) Legal Description: Lot 11, Block 142, Plan AM3831 Civic Address: 1011 Hillcrest Drive The above noted property is zoned Residential Low Density Single-detached Zone in which ‘Singledetached dwelling units’ are permitted uses of the zone subject to compliance with the City’s PreAssembled Dwelling Relocation Policy and any applicable Architectural Controls. Any requests for information or concerns may be forwarded to Land Development Services at 634-1862, or email: a.nordquist@estevan.ca, on or before the 30th day of July 2014.
CITY LEASED BENCH ADVERTISING
The Pinterest Challenge The City of Estevan invites interested parties to lease a bench for placement of July 21 – 24: Art Around the World Create your own artistic passport and use it to Craft lub for aaround dults the based n p–rojects on explore art c and culture globe! o 9am Noon ORfound 1pm – 4pm advertising for a 1 year period. Pinterest o n A pril 2 4 f rom 7 -‐9pm. $ 20/person. C all BENCH LOCATION: July 28 – 31: Art and Advertising Working with the Estevan Mercury, you will create ads for real businesses in Estevanfthat willore be featured in the paper! also create our Karly at 634-‐7644 or m information or tWe o rwill egister. King Street between Arthur and Souris Ave South side own original ads and branding. For further information regarding this leasing Judy Pilloud, City Clerk, at 306-634-1852, 9am – Noon OR 1pm – 4pm or email cityclerk@estevan.ca.Interested parties are invited to respond by forwarding Beginner Drawing July 31 @ 6:30: Closing Art Camp Reception Students, families and friends are invited sealed envelopes to the City marked “Advertising Bench” to the following by 2:30 p.m., beginner basic dStudents rawing willclass aged 11 –to 1display 7. in the to aA closing camp reception. selectfor 1 –k 2 ids pieces of artwork Tuesday, July 15, 2014: th gallery. Refreshments be served. Instructed by will Judy Swallow on April 30 at 7pm. Legislative Services Division City of Estevan The$20/person. Pinterest Challenge Adult art class - featuring crafts found oninfo Pinterest! June Call Karly at 634-‐7644 for m ore or to 1102 4th Street Estevan, SK S4A 0W7 26th @ 7pm. $20/person. Call Karly at 634‐7644 to register. register. Family Art 2014 Tax Notices were mailed out on Thursday, June 12, 2014. If you have not received your Art and craft class for parents and toddlers. Parents property tax notice please contact Trina at 634-1811. must participate. For ages 18 months and up. May 1, 8, Taxes are due on July 31, 2014. 15 @10am. $5/family. Call Karly at 634-‐7644 for more Penalties are accumulative, applied the 1st of each month as follows: info or to register.
2014 Property Tax Notices
August .5%, September 1%, October 1.5%, November 2.5%, December 3.5%, Arrears Penalty of 10% will be added to all outstanding amounts on January 1, 2015
P l a y Pa r k s N o w O p e n • P l a y Pa r k s N o w O p e n
Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open
Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open • Play Parks Now Open
A20 July 16, 2014
Hockey School Specials
special prices on all models of sticks and skates
“We’ve been projecting some of our young players to be leaders in the SJHL and be elite players. We believe this is the year they start to realize some of that potential instead of looking at them as future guys.” — Bruins head coach Chris Lewgood on the team’s crop of youngsters.
July 16, 2014
WEDNESDAY
SOUNDING OFF
B1
(306) 634-2654 • sports@estevanmercury.ca • twitter.com/joshlewis306
“The guys put in a full seven innings there and it’s really nice to get a positive result when you play a game like that.” — Twins head
coach Derek Wallace on Saturday’s walk off victory over the Regina Mets.
www.jlsbikeskate.com #2 - 938 Eva Street, Estevan 306-634-8006
Twins batter Bryce Burnett makes contact in the bottom of the seventh. He would reach on an error and score the winning run on a James Giroux walkoff double.
Twins get walk off win over Mets SOUTHEAST CLUB LOSES OPENER 17-0, REBOUNDS FOR 2-1 WIN The Southeast Legacy Twins picked up their fifth win of the year in dramatic fashion on Saturday. In the seventh inning of the second game of a doubleheader, looking for redemption after a blowout loss in the opener, Twins pitcher James Giroux smacked a one-out double to end the day with a victory. The walk off hit gave the Twins a 2-1 win over the Regina Mets after losing the first game of the day 17-0. “The guys put in a full seven innings there, and it’s really nice to get a positive result when you play a game like that,” said Twins head coach Derek Wallace. The midget baseball team now owns a 5-21 record and is in last place in the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League. Wallace gave his team credit for bouncing back from a tough first game against the Mets. “They put that one behind them and moved on. They came out and played hard in the second game. We got a couple of bounces we didn’t get in the first game. Everybody made the effort in the second game to get it done.” The Mets (10-11) got on the board first in the second inning, as Parker Kentz brought in a run with a double. Garret Fitzpatrick hit a solo home run in the bottom of the fourth to bring the Twins even. The Twins allowed only one run, and Wallace said Giroux had an outstanding game on the mound. Giroux threw six and two-thirds, allowing nine hits and one run on five strikeouts and a walk. “It was huge. James Giroux went out there and threw an excellent game for us. He really gave us a chance to win that one. If we play like that, we can win a lot of baseball games.” Fitzpatrick came on to get the final out in the seventh. “There were a lot of solid efforts all the way around. A lot of guys did a lot of little things to win the game for us,” said Wallace. The first game ended after five innings, as the Mets extended a 9-0 lead with eight more runs in the top of the fifth. They had scored four runs in the second inning, two in the third and three more in the fourth. The Mets’ attack was spread out across several bats. Kentz, Joshua Montana, Kyle Angielski and Chase Nistor all had two hits, while Nistor, Montana and Brendan Hill each batted in two runs. Nistor shut down the Twins on the mound, allowing just three hits in five innings of work, while striking out four and walking two. Twins starter Austin Kuchinka lasted three innings,
allowing six runs (four earned) on six hits, a strikeout and a walk. Chris Cooper came in to pitch the fourth inning, allowing three runs on three hits, two strikeouts and two walks. Bryce Burnett entered the game for the fifth. He allowed eight runs, although just two of them were earned, as he surrendered three hits and four walks. Wallace said the Game 2 win would give his team some confidence going into provincials. “We’re a couple of weeks away from provincials
and you play a doubleheader on the Saturday there. It’s nice to show that even if you have that bad first game, you can put that out of your head quickly and get back at ‘er in the next one.” The Twins were scheduled to visit the Mets in Regina last night for a doubleheader. Their final home game of the season will be on Friday, as they host the Saskatoon Giants at 6 p.m. at Lynn Prime Park. The Twins will wrap up the regular season the next day when they visit the Regina Wolfpack.
Wolves’ winning ways continue The Estevan Tower Wolves picked up their 10th win of the Saskota Baseball League regular season on July 8. The high-flying Wolves defeated the Kenosee Cubs 3-1 in Kenosee. The senior baseball club now sits in second place at 10-2-1, half a game behind the Carlyle Cardinals (10-1-1). Estevan was scheduled to play its final home game last night, hosting the Arcola Threshers at Lynn Prime Park. The team’s last regular season game is on Friday, as they visit the Carnduff Astros. Entering Tuesday’s action, the Astros were in third place (7-4), followed by Kenosee (5-4-3), the Lampman Pirates (4-4-3), Oxbow Chiefs (5-6-3), Arcola (3-8-2), Wawota Pats (3-8-1) and the Redvers A’s (1-11-2). In other action on July 8, it was Carlyle 11, Lampman 1; Oxbow 11, Arcola 4; Wawota 6, Redvers 4. On July 9, Carnduff edged Redvers 11-9. The next night, it was Carlyle smoking Oxbow 10-0. This is a busy week in the Saskota league, with 14 games being played starting on Monday and running up to the final day of regular season action on July 21. The year-end Harbourne Memorial playoff tournament will take place July 25-27 in Kenosee. Meanwhile, the third annual Saskota All-Star Game will take place Aug. 24 in Kenosee.
The Estevan Tower Wolves continue to roll in the Saskota Baseball League, moving to a record of 10-2-1 with a win over Kenosee last week. (File photo)
B2 July 16, 2014
Estevan Mercury
Taylor wins Dakota Classic Modified Tour After winning the first two nights of the 25th annual Dakota Classic Modified Tour, Jeff Taylor just needed to be consistent the rest of the way. He was, and on Friday night in Jamestown, Taylor raised the championship trophy for the first time. The Cave City, Ark., driver was never really threatened after his backto-back wins in Minot and Estevan July 6-7, as he entered Night 6 on Friday with a 17-point lead. A third place finish on the tour’s final night distanced Taylor even further from challenger Jordan Grabouski of Beatrice, Neb., and he won by 26 points. Taylor finished third in Williston on July 8 and second in Dickinson the next night. His only off-night on the tour was on July 10 in Mandan, when he finished 14th, but he had built up enough of a lead that it didn’t hurt him. Grabouski finished second, one point ahead of Minot’s Steven Pfeifer, who finished second to Taylor on the Estevan stop. Ryan Ruter of
Kody Scholpp, making his racing return after suffering severe injuries in an accident, was the top Estevan finisher in the stock car portion of the Dakota Classic Modified Tour. Kanawha, Iowa, and Brian Mullen of Seymour, Wisc., rounded out the top five. Defending tour champion Aaron Turnbull was Estevan’s top finisher this year, taking 10th place. His best finishes were
seventh place in Minot and Jamestown. Other local drivers who raced all six nights of the tour were Les McLenehan (43rd) and Kyle Scholpp (51st). Meanwhile, Dalton Flory of Minot was the
winner of the stock car division of the tour. He finished five points ahead of Elijah Zevenbergen of Ocheyedan, Iowa. They finished 1-2 in Estevan on July 7. Zevenbergen, who won three of the six stops,
PRICES HAVE NEVER BEEN LOWER! ALL BIKES MUST GO! 2014 SUZUKI VL 1500 If you like black, you’ll love this 1500 liquid cooled shaft drive cruiser. Large saddle bags, huge 4.8 gallon fuel tank, wide 130/80-17 front- and 200/60-16 rear tires that are mounted on styled 7 spoke cast aluminum wheels!
2014 SUZUKI VZR 1800 Glass, Marble, Black with the Marble Daytona Yellow accent has an amazing menacing look. The 4.4” diameter pistons produce massive torque, V-Twin power, and the large rear tire gives it even more sleek & sporty styling
2013 SUZUKI VZ 1500 This bike has a laid back stance, 4.76 gal fuel tank, massive 200 rear tire, lots of chrome, a removable passenger seat and a tail section cover when riding solo.
HUGE FACTORY REBATES ON NOW!
11,995
$
Incredible looking cruiser in red and white, running boards, large windshield, studded backrest, leather saddlebags, and seat. Digital gauges, heel/toe shifter and much, much more!
2013 SUZUKI VL 800 800cc liquid coated V-Twin power shaft drive, studded seats, bags, backrest, dual exhaust, large windshield, heel/toe shifter, large 15.5L fuel tank, white walls & two toned paint.
He was in the top 10 on each of the first five nights and was among the leaders until a 24th place finish on championship night. Estevan’s Austin Daae finished 13th. His best result was third on the final night.
LANDSCAPING MATERIALS SCREENED ROCK - 2" • 3" • 6"
Reg. $14,795
14,495
$
Reg. $16,975
9,350
$
Reg. $11,849
2013 SUZUKI VL 800
led Flory by 10 points entering the final night, but Flory finished fourth and Zevenbergen wound up all the way back in 19th, giving the title to Flory. Kody Scholpp of Lampman was the top local finisher in sixth place.
8,995
$
SCREENED TOPSOIL
Very nice material for your new yard!
Reg. $11,299
8,295
$
New bike - Used price!
2013 SUZUKI GSX R1000 - Anniversary Model Anniversary Model After celebrating 80 years of production, Suzuki wanted to acknowledge the milestone and has built only 1985 of these models world wide representing the year the GSX R was introduced.
2008 SUZUKI M109R This 1800cc cruiser only has 15,000 kms, aftermarket hand grips, foot pegs, windshield & tank bra. In mint condition!
11,995
$
SUPER BUY !
7,900
$
Reg. $8,595
2007 SUZUKI GSX - R1000 This bike only has 14,750 kms with new tires, aftermarket exhaust and more! Very agile and light (weighing only 379 lbs. dry) with low milage and all the options!
5,995
$
CRUSHED ROCK - 3/4" • 1" • 2" PRECAST CONCRETE RETAINING BLOCKS 2' x 2' x 6' - 2600 lbs
Reg. $7,895
'JERSEY BLOCK' TRAFFIC BARRIERS
USED BIKES 2011 Suzuki M50 800 – Only 800km, mint condition………………………....$5,795 2008 Suzuki M109RT 1800cc – Only 15,000km, custom acc., mint!............$7,900 2007 Suzuki GSX R1000 – Orange/black, fuel injected, only 14,750km…...$5,995 2002 Yamaha Road Warrior 1700 – Fuel injected, only 24,500km………....$6,895 NEW BIKES 2014 Suzuki VL 1500 C90T – Metallic fox orange/gloss midnight brown…............$11,995 2014 Suzuki VZ-R 1800 – Black/yellow, large rear tire, V-Twin power…………….$14,495 2014 Suzuki VL 800 – Red/white, large windshield, studded accessories……...…$8,995 2014 Suzuki VL 1500 – Black, large saddle bags, 4.8 gal fuel tank………………..$11,995 2014 Suzuki DR –Z 125 - Yellow, 4 stroke, single cylinder, 5 speed trans.….........$3,150 2014 Suzuki DR 70 – Yellow, automatic clutch, 3 speed trans., 10” wheels...........$2,195 2013 Suzuki VZ 1500 – Black or Grey, large rear tire, lots of chrome……………...$9,350 2013 Suzuki VL 800 – Red/black, studded accessories, large windshield………....$8,295 2013 Suzuki VZ 800 – Black, low rise bars, slash cut exhaust………………….......$6,275 2013 Suzuki VZ 1500 – Gray/white, hard side cases, 2 passenger………………...$11,295 2013 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 – Anniversary Model, white……………………….......….$11,995 2012 Suzuki GSX 650 – Blue/white, quick throttle response, broad power band....$6,275 2012 Suzuki GSX-R 600 – Blue/white, programmable engine RPM indicator……..$9,195
2' base x 3' base x 10' - 7000 lbs
306-453-6773
www.carlylerv.com
Hwy #9 North - Carlyle, SK
110 Frontier Street Estevan, SK
306-634-7276
www.turnbullexcavating.com
www.estevanmercury.ca
July 16, 2014 B3
Golf Winners
The annual CNIB Lions golf tournament was held last week. The winners were Jamie Dukart, Kevin Toombs, Linda Babyak and Chris Babyak. (Submitted photo)
Hodgson excited to join Raiders
Tyler Hodgson believes his ability to play several positions went a long way in helping him crack the Vancouver Island Raiders football team. Hodgson found out last month he had made the junior team in B.C. after attending their spring tryout camp in Nanaimo. During a recent interview, Hodgson said he is grateful for the opportunity to play with one of the best junior football teams in Canada. The Raiders lost to the
Regina Rams in the national title game last fall. “It means so much to be moving on from high school football to junior football with one of the top teams in the league,” said Hodgson. “I’m proud of myself for pushing through and sticking with the program. I am also thankful I had such great coaches and players that helped me get to where I am now.” Hodgson played a few positions over
Sports correction In a photo in the June 25 issue, an ECS football player was incorrectly identified as Tyler Hodgson. The player in the photo was in fact his brother Kirby. The Mercury apologizes for the error.
his two-year career with the Estevan Comprehensive School Elecs, but he will mainly be playing linebacker with the Raiders. “I believe what impressed them was my versatility and coachability,” he said. “My versatility will help me go far in my career because it is a very good trait to have, especially in football.” Hodgson was a co-winner of the Elecs’ MVP award in his final year in 2012, and he said he took a lot from his
Are you looking for new
BLINDS?
AUTO GLASS
40
REPAIR & REPLACEMENT
SAVE
3 Insurance Claims 3 24 Hr. Emergency Service 3 No Appointment Necessary
Welcome 3 Window Tinting
1302 4th Street Estevan, Sask. S4A 0X2
Rolling
EVENT
Compare your prices... we will fit your budget! 100% Canadian Owned & MAde
Cell: (306) 421-6839 Fax: (306) 634-6115
Keep
SUMMER
ed or
% OFF
Window Coverings
306-634-6093
Fleet Cards Accepted
Accredited
time with the Elecs. “I believe my years with ECS have helped me develop substantially, from learning multiple positions on both sides of the ball to working great with teammates,” he said. “Some areas I improved on were defence, because my last year was the first year as linebacker and I did very well. I also improved on offensive line and defensive line, with timing the snap right and not going offside.”
By
s on
104 - Hwy. 47 South Estevan, SK 306-634-5588
Sp
Name:_________________________ Phone:_________________________
Check our weekly Poll Question
www.estevanmercury.ca
Race Proudly Sponsored By:
Keep
SUMMER Rolling
EVENT
Sponsored By
Name:___________________________________ Phone:___________________________________
FEATURING LATE MODEL RACING
SATURDAY JULY 19 www.estevanmotorspeedway.com
POST-RACE PIT PARTY
Racing Action: GATES OPEN @ 5pm RACES START @ 7pm
B4 July 16, 2014
Estevan Mercury
Bruins’ future starts with young guns The Estevan Bruins have built a core of young, talented players, and they expect that group to take a big step forward next year. That’s one reason why the Bruins have adopted the slogan The Future Is Here for the 2014-15 SJHL season. Some of the younger players returning to the team include forwards Ly n n d e n P a s t a c h a k , Keegan Allison and Jason Duret, and defencemen Zach Douglas and Nolan Nicholas. “We’ve been projecting some of our young players to be leaders in the SJHL and be elite players. We believe this is the year they start to realize some of that potential instead of looking at them as future guys,” said Bruins head coach and general manager Chris Lewgood. “ We b e l i e v e t h i s year is a turning point for us, where our youth start to take over and show their leadership and lead the way for the organization.” With the Bruins bidding for the Western Canada Cup in 2016, Lewgood said many of the team’s younger players will form the core of that year ’s
team. “It’s not a stretch to say that guys like Lynnden Pastachak, Keegan Allison and Jason Duret will lead our team in scoring (next season). David Robertson, Nolan Nicholas and Zach Douglas could be among the few best defencemen in the SJHL. Brett Lewchuk, as a 19-year-old, could be the first backup goalie to move into a starting position in Estevan in many, many years. I’m really excited about the youth of the team and with a few key exceptions, this is just one more year for these guys and we carry on with the same core to 2015-16.” Lewgood added the team fully expects to ice the best club they can if they host the Western Canada Cup, which qualifies teams for the national Junior A championship, the RBC Cup. “You don’t get tournaments like that without being a legitimate contender and a league leader, and that’s what we plan on being. We don’t plan on waiting five or six years for it. It’s not a long-term rebuild, it’s something that’s already begun and well underway.
Lynnden Pastachak is among the youngsters the Estevan Bruins are relying on to lead the way next season. (File photo) “When the job opening (for head coach and GM) came up on the website, the Bruins’ executive made no secret of it over a year ago that they were planning on hosting the 2016 Western Canada Cup. For me, that was an exciting idea and one of the reasons that this was such an appealing position. We’ve been planning for it for over a year now and that goes for hockey operations as well,” Lewgood added. As the third-largest market in the league, the Bruins are in a strong financial position compared
Call Jackie today & Make a deal!
306-421-6636 jfitz@accesscomm.ca
REALTOR®/ Branch Manager www.REALTOR.ca
3 bedrooms, very attractive layout, immediate possesion
3 bedrooms, unique open layout, deck, fenced
Deck, fenced yard, 3 bedrooms, open concept, single garage
11 West Valley Mobile Home Park
23 West Valley Mobile Home Park
22 West Valley Mobile Home Park
$189,000
$179,000
$260,000
2 bedroom condo, priced to sell, immediate possesion
2 bedroom condo, ground level, corner unit, deck with gate
3 bedroom, one level living, immediate possesion, fenced yard
#205 - 306 Perkins St. MLS®# 504666
$154,900
slogan. “When we’re on the recruiting trail and when we’re discussing the future of the organization, we like to say that we plan on being the future of the SJHL. There’s a lot of tradition in the Humboldts and Yorktons and Weyburns, but we believe the Estevan Bruins are the future of the SJHL and Estevan is the future of the league. That’s why we like to say the future is here.” Meanwhile, the team is currently offering early bird prices for season tickets for next year. “The prices are very good compared to our normal prices. The bonus this year is that every person who purchases a season
#101- 306 Petterson Dr. MLS®# 504210
1727 McCormick Cres. MLS®# 504216
$279,000
$269,000
to many teams, and also have a spectacular arena. Lewgood said that is another reason for the new
ticket pack is going to get a Bruins loyalty card. Local companies are putting deals out there and everyone gets it,” said Bruins operations and marketing manager Clark Munroe. Dated season tickets are $275 for adults, $210 for seniors and students and $105 for children. Punch card season tickets are $295 for adults, $220 for seniors and students, and $110 for children. Corporate packs, family packs and flex packs are also available. In other Bruins news, graduating forward Corey Kosloski has committed to the Augustana Vikings of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference for next season.
Local golfers qualify for 55-plus Games
A number of local golfers qualified for this year’s Canada 55-plus Games last week in Humboldt. The event will be held in Strathcona County in Alberta. Qualifying rounds were held in Humboldt July 8-9. Among the qualifiers were eight golfers from Estevan and two from Carnduff. There were two golfers competing in the 55-plus low gross. Scott Blackstock won gold, firing rounds of 76 and 74 for a total of 150. He also shot a hole in one on Day 2. Mike Ross won silver in that division, shooting a two-day total of 155. Ron Rittaler won gold in the 65-plus low gross division, shooting rounds of 84 and 82 for a total of 166. Frank John won gold in the 85-plus low gross, shooting back-to-back rounds of 99. There were six local competitors in the 55-plus low net, where their handicap is subtracted from their score. On the men’s side, Gary Millions of Carnduff won silver, carding rounds of 79 and 68 for a total of 145. Estevan’s Mel Siever (150), Dale Fox (154) and Ed Demas (156) also played in that division. On the women’s side, Kathy Blackstock of Estevan won bronze, shooting rounds of 102 and 76 for a total of 158. Darlene Millions of Carnduff finished fourth with rounds of 112 and 88 adding up to 166. All of these players qualified to represent Saskatchewan at the Games, but due to various circumstances, Ross, Siever and Demas are unable to compete. The Estevan Strippers Hockey Club will also be competing in the 55-plus division at the Games, which will be the fifth time they have represented the province. They have won the bronze medal at three previous Games.
Summer Special * offer ends July 31, 2014
Buy 2 teeth
whitening sessions for
119
$
00
Regular $20000
Buy 1 microderm- $ 00 abrasion treatment for Regular $12500
99
Or buy both packages $
Ph: 306.634.6789 Fax: 306.634.6793 3-419 Kensington, Estevan, SK S4A 2H8 (Strip Mall by Wal-Mart)
Extended Hours
#301 - 308 Petterson Dr. MLS®# 504663
$254,900
2557 sq. ft. home, one level living, beautiful yard
714 Railway Ave., Bienfait MLS®# 505141
$449,000
Beautiful in ground pool, 1359 sq. ft. home close to schools
518 Princess St. MLS®# 504215
Sponsored By
Esthetic Services Extended! Open until 9 pm every Tuesday 2 bedroom condo, 3rd floor, open living room & kitchen
Keep
SUMMER Rolling
EVENT
19900
for
www.bellmedicalaesthetics.com
Name:_________________________ Phone:_________________________
$439,900
Spirits
& Sports 1454 sq. ft., 1998 gorgeous home & yard, 5 bedrooms in total
Immediate possesion, across from school, 5 bedrooms in total
318 Tiverton Ave., Torquay
1847 Gibbs Rd. MLS®# 505132
MLS®# 504521
$360,000
$278,000
7 Units Available!
Weekly Specials Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Wing Night
Steak Sandwich
Ribs & Chips
Saturday
1/2 Price Hamburgers
Nightly drink specials 5:00 p.m. til midnight
Downtown Estevan
416 Main St., Bienfait $194,575
SUMMER Rolling
EVENT
Sponsored By
Keep
Name:_________________________ Phone:_________________________
Keep
Sponsored By
306-634-2220
Condos Starting at
SUMMER Rolling
EVENT
Name:_________________________ Phone:_________________________
www.estevanmercury.ca
July 16, 2014 B5
Time for the kids to step up The Estevan Bruins have a strong group of young talent, in both players who are entering their second year and rookies coming in for the first time. Bruins head coach and general manager Chris Lewgood told the Mercury last week that he expects the younger returning players to lead the way this year, and that is probably a realistic expectation. The Bruins have lost many key parts of their attack. The likes of Austin Daae, Tanner Froese, Michael Sagen, Corey Kosloski and Austin Roesslein are all gone. After them, the team’s next leading scorers were almost entirely rookies. Keegan Allison and Zach Douglas both topped the 20-point mark. Jason Duret posted strong numbers after a mid-season trade. Lynnden Pastachak was hampered by a bad shoulder but showed many flashes of brilliance. Nolan Nicholas was among the team’s top defencemen as a rookie and also chipped in some offence. Meanwhile, Chris Thorimbert started to find his offensive touch in the playoffs. Keaton Longpre was
Josh Lewis Hear Me Out probably the team’s most improved player, killing penalties and using his speed to play a strong defensive game. They’ll need some support, but it certainly isn’t too much to ask for the youngsters to help lead the way. However, let’s not get too caught up in it until we see what they do on the ice next year. I’m sure the 2012-13 season is still fresh in many memories. The Bruins were relying on their secondyear players to help them take the next step. That was
a promising group of 1993-borns, led by Tyler Kauk, Austin Yano and Tanner Froese. Almost every one of those players either regressed as a sophomore or was traded during the season. In Kauk’s case, he was traded the next off-season. So there’s a cautionary tale. The term “sophomore slump” wasn’t coined for no reason. Sometimes players struggle in their second crack at the can. However, the group the Bruins are relying on has the talent and work ethic to play key roles on this team. Not only that, the vast majority of them will be eligible to return in 2015-16, the year the Bruins are hoping to host the Western Canada Cup. The Bruins are building toward that season. They are hoping their confidence is repaid beginning in September. Contact Josh Lewis at 306-634-2654 or sports@ estevanmercury.ca. Anyone who thinks the World Cup final was boring doesn’t understand soccer. It was a phenomenal game.
Elite playing at fastpitch Eels at meets nationals in Surrey, B.C. in Biggar,
Ready For Stop By
have an exhibition game tonight against the Coquitlam Classics. During the round-robin, beginning tomorrow, the Elite will face the Surrey Storm, Langley Rebels, North Delta and Cloverdale Fury. “This is a great opportunity for our local softball players,” said Estevan Girls’ Softball president Shauna Earl. “This is the second year for the bantams and the first year we are sending a midget team. It is
a great opportunity for our girls to participate in a tournament that promotes the development of the sport and helps young female athletes strive for their personal best. Many scouts are in attendance, giving them the opportunity to showcase their skills. “As well, they have the chance to watch our Canadian national team and other international teams compete at the highest level. Seeing it helps inspire them to aspire to it.”
Summer
Rosetown
The Estevan Golden Eels had a busy weekend, competing in meets in Biggar and Rosetown. On Saturday in Biggar, the swim team brought home seven overall age group medals. Hannah Mantei captured gold in the 12-and-under girls category. Silver medal winners included Josh Wilson in 12-andunder boys, Thomas Wakely in 14-and-under boys, and Taylor Fornwald in 15-17 boys. The bronze winners were Adah DeLeeuw in 10-andunder girls, Samuel Beahm in 15-17 boys, and Racquelle Gibbons, who tied for bronze in 14-and-under girls. In Rosetown on Sunday, the Eels won six overall medals. Mantei claimed gold again, as did Wilson. DeLeeuw, Wakely and Fornwald won silver in their respective age groups. Justin Linthicum earned bronze in the eight-and-under boys category.
HOCKEY SCHOOL SPECIALS Special prices on all models of sticks & skates
Clearance prices on many hockey items
We have Insect Repellent & Fishing Supplies
Over 100 pairs of flip flops and casual shoes to choose from. Something for everyone in the family.
306-634-5016
1033B 4th Street Estevan, SK Fax: (306) 634-3166 serviceestevan@thundercity.ca 306-634-8006 #2 - 938 Eva Street, Estevan www.jlsbikeskate.com
WATCH FOR THIS CAR!!!
We are going to be giving prizes away every week. See the Estevan Mercury Facebook page for details!
Keep
SUMMER
ed or
By
s on
p
S EVENT Name:_______________________________ Phone:_______________________________
Rolling
There are many
EVENT
Keep
and we know what training you need to get started
Contact us to find out more: Toll-free 1-866-999-7372, or visit southeastcollege.org
Rolling
in Saskatchewan’s energy sector...
SUMMER
career opportunities
Phone:_______________________________
ing 10-2 to the Oregon Riptide, then winning 6-4 over the Surrey Storm Gold. In their first of two games on Monday, they blanked the Delta Heat 3-0. On Monday night, they were scheduled to face the Fraser Valley Fusion. Playoff rounds began yesterday. Meanwhile, the Estevan MidCity and Brick Elite midget team are also heading to the open fastpitch tournament this week. They
Name:_______________________________
For the second straight year, the Estevan Gem Well Elite bantam softball team is competing in the Canadian Open Fastpitch International tournament in Surrey, B.C. Heading into their fifth game on Monday, the Elite owned a 3-1 record at the tournament. They won their first game 8-1 over the Washington Flame Fastpitch team on Saturday. The Elite played two games on Sunday, first los-
• Carpet • Linoleum • Laminate • Hardwood • Ceramic Tiles • Paint • Window Coverings • Granite
July 16, 2014
WEDNESDAY
“We want to prevent that summer slump, keep them reading and active.”
Professional Installations - Free Estimates 104 - Hwy. 47 South EStEvan, SK 306-634-5588 Bay #1 - Hwy. 13 CaRLYLE, SK 306-453-2519
-Kathryn Roberton
B6
Iman (left) and her sister Tazmen Yekinni colourize some socks before tie dying them at Royal Heights Park during the Nature Smarts program’s first day in action.
Nature Smarts a hit with kids By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca
Just because it’s the summer, doesn’t mean children have to take a break from learning, at least, that’s the idea Estevan’s Nature Smarts program is pushing. Led by Kathryn Roberton, literacy co-ordinator for the Estevan Area Literacy Group, a group of children and some parents gathered next to the gazebo at Royal Heights Park on July 9 to do some crafts and other activities during the Nature Smarts program’s first day in action. The first item on the docket; tie dying socks. “I’m actually having a lot of fun with tie dying socks right now,” said Roberton with a smile, adding next week they plan on painting T-shirts. Since Nature Smarts emerged back in 2008, its ultimate goal has been to prevent children from losing the momentum they gain at school once their summer vacation begins. Crafting, running around and being active, and even healthy eating is connected to the overall experience. “We want to prevent that summer slump, keep them
reading and active. All the crafts and activities we do helps with motor toning,” said Roberton. “Everything has hidden learning underneath it.” Funding for Nature Smarts this year came from the Access Communications Children’s Fund, and Sask. Waters, who also donated a significant amount of money toward books. Three thousand dollars to be exact. “Each kid gets a book at the end of each session,” said Roberton. “We were able to pick out ones that are age appropriate, but also of high interest to them.” The children who attend Nature Smarts and read those books, range from four to 14 years of age, but occasionally, kids younger than four enter the program with a parent. “There’s a very wide age group, and part of it has to do with my inability to say no,” she laughed. “We had a three-year-old yesterday with her mom, and she did the crafts, did the activities, and she had a blast.” Nature Smarts will take place every week from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Park on Tuesdays, and Royal Heights Park on Wednesdays until Aug. 21.
“We’re very lucky that playparks are willing to let us use the parks during the summer,” Roberton said, noting the vast amount of space, especially at Royal Heights Park, is highly beneficial for the group. “It gives us a lot of room to run around,” she said. Aiden Johnstone, who decided to participate in Nature Smarts’ opening day after taking part in it last year, said he looks forward to the many activities that keep him active throughout the summer. “I’m sure I’ll be making some new friends, too,” he added. Roberton stressed the importance of balancing the reading and the physical activities they do. “It’s all equally important. If you’re a book worm and you sit on the couch and never do any physical activities, how much better is it than just sitting there and playing video games?” she said. “You can learn a lot from both, but you need to learn to balance that with the physical activities and the healthy snacks. It seems like we’re trying to do everything at once, but at the same time there’s value in all of those things.”
Culture on the Go set for southeast
259,900 MLS#504235
$
570 Milne Crescent
419,900 MLS#504162
Ken Rowan Lisa Monteyne part time
306-461-9282
306-421-7445
Phone:_______________________________
$
609 King Street
269,900 MLS#504228
Name:_______________________________
#202 - 1214 Third Street
$
EVENT
144,900 MLS#504227
Rolling
$
promote high-quality content by emerging and established professional or commercial artists, within a wide range of artistic disciplines and traditions, diverse content and existing and new creative ventures. The program is managed in two parts. Artistic works with non-commercial intent to provide access to the arts and develop audiences for creative expression and experience, and artistic works with commercial intent to spur market development for creative consumption. The non-commercial element is administered through the SAB via its touring program, and the commercial component by Creative Saskatchewan through its Market Travel program. Application packages and information for the next Culture on the Go deadline will be made available by September of this year at artsboard.sk.ca/cogo and at creativesask.ca
Keep
438 Willow Park Greens
Hall, Souris Valley Museum and the Estevan Arts Council office in the leisure centre. Road signs will be placed along the route, to help drivers reach the various locations. What the visitors will see includes oil paintings, pottery, sculptures, drawings, loom weaving, quilting, gourd art, taxidermy, jewelry, handcrafts and more. All the craftspeople and artists will have their work on display and will be available to visit with visitors to talk about their art, their chosen medium and participation in the event. Some artists have suggested that they might even be working on their latest creation during that weekend. More information about the tour may be obtained by contacting the Estevan Arts Council in the leisure centre on Souris Avenue, or phoning them at 306-634-3942 or you may e-mail them at estevanartscouncil@sasktel.net The Saskatchewan Arts Board and Creative Saskatchewan added that activities funded by Culture on the Go
SUMMER
The third annual Culture on the Go self-guided visual arts tour in southeast Saskatchewan has received a green light from organizers and funders. The tour will be staged on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 from 1 to 8 p.m. The Saskatchewan Arts Board and Creative Saskatchewan announced on July 8 that Culture on the Go events around the province had received renewed funding of $800,000. Culture on the Go promotes activities for provincial artists that are related to touring, audience and market development, provincially, nationally or internationally. The self-guided tour in the southeast will include 12 locations this year throughout Estevan, Roche Percee and North Portal. Tour maps are available at Estevan Tourism on Highway 39 West; North Portal Tourism, Estevan Chamber of Commerce on Fourth Street, Estevan City
www.estevanmercury.ca
July 16, 2014 B7
Beach in a Cup
A gaggle of local kids took to the Estevan Public Library on July 11 to bring some of the summery outside in doors. As part of the afternoon program, the participating kids made bubble wands and a crafted their own treats, a small beach in a cup, with vanilla pudding and goldfish. (Above right) Mustafa Rahma and Khushi Chavda watch children’s program co-ordinator Maureen Curtis demonstrate the crafting of a bubble wand made form wire and beads. (Above left) Hailey Tangrud prepares here bubble wand for beads.
60 and Over Club notes Shirley Graham Correspondent
Two idiots were hunting in the woods when they lost their way. Elliot had read that when lost, you fire three times in the air and help will come. So he did. Nothing happened. An hour later he fired three more times. After another hour his friend told him to try a third time “Okay,” said Elliot, “but we’re almost out of arrows.” Some folks have asked me what “tree” do you talk about? Well, my “delightful decorating duo” (Al & Charlene) came up with this idea. Instead of decorating just for Christmas why not decorate one for every special occasion, such as Easter and Thanksgiving? The results are wonderful, and now you know the rest of the story. Tanjay and Alia clothing will be presented at 1:30 to 3:30 on July 16 at the Seniors. It was cancelled due to flood conditions on June 30. No bridge will be held on that day. Bridge winners were: 1st -Jake Fichter 2nd-Pat Parent 3rd-Angie Friesen Cribbage winners were: 1st-Jean Oshmak 2nd-Grace Carlson 3rd-Adele Belanger A golfer took his tee shot and watched the ball sail into the woods. His next shot went into a few trees. He tried again, and managed to hit the ball over the fairway and into more trees. Finally, after several more shots, he ended up in a sand trap. Throughout his ordeal, he was under the watchful eye of the local golf pro. “What club should I use on this shot?” he asked the pro. “I don’t know,” the pro replied. “What game are you playing?”
GO TO ESTEVANMERCURY.CA TO BROWSE THESE FLYERS!
B8 July 16, 2014
Estevan Mercury
WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! Keep
SUMMER
EVENT ! E Z I R P D N A GR Rolling
WIN ME!
Cut out the ballots in this newspaper and enter at the following businesses. Every week finalists will be chosen from each business listed here. YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! Enter often and watch here for your name!
PAID S E X A T T R A D E G 2013 DOD FINAL DRAW will be tional • Sec mps • La ables T • Endea Rug wn • Ar s sho ya
actl Not ex
$3000
Gift Cer tificate
AUGUST 21 at the curling rink.
S ’ K E E W S I TH ! S T S I L A N FI ualify to be
q You can only
ce
a finalist on
Jonathan Seeman, Kevin Blakelock, Teresa Ellis, Josh Bubley, Christian Seregella, Heather Grant, Myra Runge, $5tifi0c0 r ate fo Dawn Mardik, Lacy Wilson, Gift Cer Sheena Summers, Y R T N rete U c n O o C C Angela Roback, Lori Krupka, Dave WOOD Wock, Jeff Michel, Weber Kim Morrissey, Leanne Gording, Kayla Simon, N O S Dion Wagstaff, Jan Leonard, JOH&NHEATING LTD. G Walter Hildebrad, Trent Knobel, PLUMBIN Brad Wock, Sheila McGillicky, r Lawrence Ehrmantraut, Valued at Mini Laze o age Blaine Stropko, 360 Pack Esther Marshak, Josiah Anderson, Tim Dillman Must be 18 years or older to enter to win towards cabinetry
PLUS 50 8 x $2 ates
ertifwic ards GifttoCuse to s! ltation consu
BBQ
$1279
JOHNSON PLUMBING & HEATING LTD.
WOOD COUNTRY
(Enter at the Estevan Mercury Office)
July 16, 2014
Wednesday
Summer is coming! What are you wearing? 1225 4th St. • Estevan • 306-634-1033
B9 Mobile/ Manufactured
In MeMorIaM
Psychics
IN LOVING MEMORY of GLORIA KINIAK 1948-2014 May she walk along the paths of your gardens Lord May she have the birds of the air at her feet May the fragrance of your beautiful flowers surround her May the cool water run beside her And the warm rains of heaven refresh her May the sunshine of your love abide in her And may she live in your grace forever Thank you to Pastor Steward Miller for his words of comfort and to the staff at Halls Funeral Home...The Family
TRUE PSYCHICS For Answers CALL NOW 24/7 Toll FREE! 1-877-342-3032 Mobile: #4486 www.truepsychics.ca
In Loving memory of Husband , Dad, Grandfather and Great Grandfather Melvin Hauglum July 18, 1998 We can’t have the old days back When we were all together. But secret tears and loving thoughts Will be with us forever. -Love Marg and Families
BEST CANADIAN BUILT HOME BY MODULINE!
Out Of tOwn FOR SALE: In Stoughton: New modular home on own lot. 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths. Vacant. $8,000 down; Payments $800/month. Must have good credit and be able to bank qualify. Phone 1-587-4348525.
ApArtments/Condos for rent Furnished 3 Bedroom Condo For Rent: Available August 1. $1800/month. Includes central air/ washer/ dryer/ fridge/ stove/ all utilities. Privacy locks on all bedroom doors. Ideal for oilfield personnel-no hookups. Ground level entry, patio. Call 306-222-7966 or email tonyalmond@sasktel.net
In loving memory of our parents. Martin Messer April 3, 1913 July 16, 1992 Lorretta Messer November 5, 1913 August 26, 2007 Two special people, Someone we love and can’t replace. Never selfish , always kind. These are the memories they left behind. -Always remembered; Janis & Ron, Richard & Jean and families
Card of Thanks Thank you to every one who supported our lemonade stand at the Visitor Reception Centre in North Portal. We were able to donate $138.00 to the Estevan Humane Society. -Madison and Avery Olson
Coming EvEnts
Harvest Heights Apartments Freshly renovated 1 bedroom apartments available now $1200/month all utilities included. Email-harvestheighsteam@gmail.com or call 306 -421 -0581 for details PARK PLACE 402 PERKINS STREET FOR RENT: 1, 2 BR Apartments. Air conditioning, 5 Appliances. Fireplace in suites; Security doors. No Pets!! For more information, Phone 306-634-4010 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. only, or see our Web site @ www.apartmentsestevan.ca RETIREMENT APARTMENTS, ALL INCLUSIVE Meals, transportation, activities daily, Short Leases. Monthly Specials! Call 866-338-2607.
BEST PRICE! Personalized Service 1520 sq. ft. Temora $99,900 1216 sq. ft. Oasis/Villa $79,900 960 sq. ft. Tuscan $69,900 ~ Call Stan ~ 306-496-7538 1-888-699-9280 www. affordablehomesales.ca Yorkton Weekend calls $6,000 Option Value 50% OFF
Houses For rent Fantastic deal for the Work Crews In Estevan $1,000.00 TO $1,500.00 MOVE IN INCENTIVES- $930.00 each person $2,800 per month, heat, power, water and Basic Cable TV and Monthly housekeeping. Fully furnished units.... just bring your suitcase. 3 BED/ 2 BATH HOMES FOR RENT IN ESTEVAN. NEW SPACIOUS MODULAR GREAT FOR COMPANIES LOOKING FOR ACCOMODATIONS FOR CREWS WORKING IN THE AREA FOR AN APPLICATION, QUESTIONS, OR A VIEWING PLEASE CALL KATHY BROWN 306-525-1381 EXT 111 OR EMAIL: kbrown@nicorgroup.ca
Available Immediately: One bedroom furnished suite for rent. Private entrance and driveway. Utilities paid with cable. $1200 month plus damage deposit. Contact 306-421-2821
Rooms
Culture on the Go Free Self -Guided VISUAL ARTS TOUR Friday, July 25 & Saturday, July 26 Sights open between 1 pm - 8 pm
Rooms For Rent: Available immediately 3 rooms in an extended stay newly renovated 3 bedroom fully furnished house. All utilities paid. Contact Dallas @ (306) 4710605 Or By email hallawayhouse@sasktel.net
Follow the road signs to 12 locations throughout Estevan, Roche Percee and North Portal. This event features exhibits, galleries and local artists displaying their work in various mediums.
Recycle This Paper
Estevan & North Portal tourist booths, Souris Valley Museum, City Hall, Estevan Chamber of Commerce, Crosby Journal and Estevan Arts Council Office
NOTICE
$ OPPORTUNITY $ to market & install a new product. It seals, colors, strengthens & stops cracks from spreading in concrete. Protects concrete, wood & metal against weather, salt & petroleum products.
-multi family, single section, motel style homes -Qualify for C.M.H.C. Financing
GET FREE VENDING MACHINES Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Retire in Just 3 Years. Protected Territories. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629 Website WWW.TCVEND.COM
ORDER Your Custom Home NOW for Fall Delivery
1.800.249.3969 Check out our inventory at www.medallion-homes.ca Hwy 2 South Prince Albert
RecReational PRoPeRty Campsites for Rent: $600 a month. 30 amp power, full service, free shower and laundry room. Also available campers to rent $1100/month. Call 1-306-4619279 or 1-306-461-6884 Scenic lots for sale by owner, reasonably priced on eastern slopes of Lake of the Prairies at Prairie Lake Lodge, Russell, Manitoba. While there golf on our Par 3, 18 hole irrigated golf course and check out our lot selection. Call anytime Gerald 204-773-0380 or for on site see Russell or David. Email keating@escape.ca
Real estate seRvices 1ST & 2ND MORTGAGES AVAILABLE! Money for Farmland or Residential Property Available Now! Call Toll Free 1-866-4051228 or Email info@firstandsecondmortgages.ca Website www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE NO RISK program. STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee FREE Consultation Call us NOW. We can Help! 1-888-356-5248
Business OppOrtunities
At the Estevan Mercury Pay Full Price for a CLASSIFIED in
Estevan
Mercury www.estevanmercury.ca
Repeat the Same Ad in the
An investment of $10,000 - $25,000 will secure inventory & give an above average return on your investment. It also ensures protected territory & room for expansion. Company training & market support provided.
CANADIAN MANUFACTURED backed by 10 year warranty
EMPLOYERS SEEKING CANSCRIBE MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION GRADUATES. We can’ t meet the demand! Medical Transcription is a great work-fromhome career! Contact us today at www.canscr ibe.com. 1.800.466.1535 info@canscribe.com.
Tour Brochures available at the following locations:
Business OppOrtunities
For more information and a list of areas still available: Cement Accents Box 21062 RPO Gardiner Park, Regina, SK S4V 1J4 email: roywagman@sasktel.net
Now Offering $1500 in Free Options!
SuiteS For rent Announcing the upcoming marriage of Angela Braun and Kevin McNichol. A shower honoring them will be Held at the Oxbow Friendship Centre 7 pm July 23rd. Please consider this your Personal invitation.
www.jennyjoans.com
Business services CRIMINAL RECORD? Canadian Record Suspension (Criminal pardon) Seals record. American waiver allows legal entry. Why risk employment, business, travel, licensing, deportation, peace of mind? Free consultation: 1-800-347-2540 CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let your past limit your career plans! Since 1989 Confidential, Fast Affordable-A+ BBB Rating EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM Call for FREE INFO BOOKLET 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) www.RemoveYourRecord.com Horizontal Directional Drilling and Hydro-Vac Services. Fast, Efficient, Reasonable! Sure Shot HDD Contracting Ltd. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 1-306-933-0170 SURESHOTHDD.COM RURAL WATER TREATMENT. Patented iron filters, softeners, distillers, “Kontinuous Shock” Chlorinator, IronEater. Patented whole house reverse osmosis. Payment plan. 1-800-BIG-IRON (244-4766); www.BigIronDrilling.com. View our 29 patented & patent pending inventions. Since 1957.
Feed & Seed
HEATED CANOLA WANTED!! - GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!! - BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!! HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252
EXPRESS SOUTHEAST TRADER
For
1/2 Price!
Our Classied Sale Never Ends!
Estevan Mercury & Southeast Trader Express CLASSIFIED INDEX
Engagements Wedding Annivers. Anniversaries Birthdays Announcements Prayer Corner In Memoriam Cards of Thanks Coming Events Garage Sales Memorial Services Personals Health/Beauty Lost Found Introduction Services Readings Psychics Travel Health Spas Tickets Childcare Available Childcare Wanted
SERVICES Accounting/ Bookkeeping Appliance Repairs Auctioneers Bricklaying Building/Contracting Building Supplies Drywalling Building/Contracting Electrical Handyperson Hauling Cleaning Janitorial Landscaping Lawn & Garden Moving Painting/Wallpaper Renos/Home Improvement Roofing Snow removal Services for Hire Vacuum Services
LEGAL
Farm Services Feed & Seed Notices to Creditors Hay/Bales for Sale Assessment Rolls Certified Seed for Sale Tax Enforcement Pulse Crops/Grain Tenders Wanted Notices/Nominations Steel Buildings/ Legal/Public Notices Granaries Judicial Sales Farms/Real Estate Houses for Sale Antiques Apts./Condos for Sale For Sale/Miscellaneous Out of Town Furniture Cabins/Cottages/ Musical Instruments Country Homes Apts./Condos for Rent Computers/Electronics Firewood Duplexes for Rent Sports Equipment Houses for Rent Farm Produce Mobiles/Pads Hunting/Firearms Housesitting Plants/Shrubs/Trees Wanted to Rent Pets Rooms for Rent Wanted to Buy Room & Board Auctions Shared Accomm. Adult Personals Mobile/Mft. Homes Domestic Cars for Sale Recreational Property Trucks & Vans Parts & Accessories Revenue Property Automotive Wanted Garages RVs/Campers/Trailers Real Estate Services Boats Investment Opport. Snowmobiles Business Opportunities Motorcycles Hotels/Motels ATVs/Dirt Bikes Business Services Utility Trailers Financial Services Oilfield/Wellsite Equip. Industrial/Commercial Heavy Equipment Storage Career Opportunities Space for Lease Professional Help Office/Retail for Rent Office/Clerical Warehouses Skilled Help Farms for Sale Trades Help Farms/Acreages Sales/Agents for Rent General Employment Land/Pastures Work Wanted for Rent Domestic Help Wanted Mineral Rights Career Training Tutors Farm Implements Livestock Memorial Donations Obituaries Horses & Tack
CLASSIFIED DEADLINE: FRIDAY AT 4:00 P.M.
PAYMENT FOR CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE Prepaid Classied Advertising Rates – $9.99 per Week for up to 20 Words Over 20 Words Please Add 25¢ per word REMEMBER TO ADD 5% GST!
Estevan
Mercury www.estevanmercury.ca
Box 730, Estevan, SK S4A 2A6
or e-mail: classieds@estevanmercury.ca Business Ofce Located at 68 Souris Avenue North in Estevan (Across from the Water Tower) Phone 634-2654 for further information Ofce Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Note: No Refunds are issued for Cancelled Classied Ads – If you cancel your ad before expiry, Credit will be given which may be applied to future advertising ***** CHECK YOUR ADS We will only accept responsibility for Errors the First Time an Ad appears.
PLEASE NOTE
Rewording or changing an ad after it has appeared in the paper requires Payment for a NEW AD No Credits are issued for ads that are Changed Cancellations Must be received by 4:00 p.m. Friday for the Mercury and 3:00 p.m. Wednesday for the Trader
Name ____________________________________________ Address __________________________________________
MAIL YOUR ADS TO: The Estevan Mercury Box 730, Estevan, SK S4A 2A6 or e-mail: classieds@estevanmercury.ca with payment or card number included Please Select Your Category from the Classied Index Remember: Each Abbreviation Counts as One Word (You don’t save money by abbreviating … You just make your ad more difcult to read PLEASE PRINT
_____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________
Telephone No. _____________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Number of Weeks ___________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Amount Enclosed ___________________________________ VISA/MC No. _______________________________________ Card Expiry Date ____________________________________
_____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________
B10 July 16, 2014
Estevan Mercury
LAND FOR SALE
LAND WANTED
Auctions
Career OppOrtunities
FARMLAND WANTED
WANTED: COLLECTOR PAYING TOP PRICES for old advertising dealership signs, plastic or metal. Service Station items, gasoline pumps, globes, oil cans, clocks. Red Indian, Dodge, Ford, etc. 306221-5908, 306-369-2810
Killarney Harvest Antique Auction Saturday, August 2nd, 9:30am DST Killarney Shamrock Centre. Great sale signs, coin, oak & walnut furniture, beautiful glasswaresee website www.mrankinauctions.com phone Murray Rankin Auctions 204-534-7401
SEEKING MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS TO WORK FROM HOME!We are currently recruiting experienced MTs to work from home. CanScribe graduates preferred. Positions available immediately. Email: mt.recruiter@yahoo.ca.
NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 206 1/4’s South - 75 1/4’s South East - 40 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 6 1/4’s North East - 4 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 51 1/4’s West - 4 1/4’s FARM AND PASTURE LAND AVAILABLE TO RENT
PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT. RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca Classifieds reach the buyers you want and need what you’ve got to sell! Domestic cars
Pulse croPs/ grain/feed wanted Buying Canola, Malt Barley, and Oats. Call Mark @ North American Foods. 306-457-8302 or 306-4571500.
Steel BuildingS / granarieS STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS UP TO 60% OFF! 30x40, 40x60, 50x80, 60x100, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call: 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
UNRESERVED Online Auction: Vale Potash Canada - Kronau, Saskatchewan. Houses, Quonsets, Sheds, Garages & Fuel Tanks for removal. Closing July 28 - Noon. www.McDougallBay.com. Ph: 1-800-263-4193. Box 3081, Regina, S4P 3G7 DL#319916
Adult PersonAl MessAges ************* Find Your Favourite CALL NOW 1-866-732-0070 1-888-544-0199 18+
For Sale - MiSc
HOT LOCAL CHAT 1-877-290-0553 Mobile: #5015 *************
4’ x 8’ trailer for sale. Strong under frame. Needs painting. $100.00. Fridge for sale . Works good $50.00 . Phone 306-6342977 after 5pm
LOCAL HOOKUPS BROWSE4FREE 1-888-628-6790 or #7878 Mobile
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper
GET CASH! Sell anything with WANT ADS! Domestic cars
Senchuk’s Super Deals! Used Cars
2009 FORD FOCUS SES 66,000 kms ..............................................$9,995
Used Trucks, SUVs & Vans 2014 F150 SUPERCREW 4X4 XTR 1,500 kms ..............................$39,995 2013 EDGE LIMITED AWD 31,000 kms .........................................$38,995 2013 GMC SLT CREW CAB 4X4 175,000 kms..............................$35,995 2012 E450 CUBE VAN 29,000 kms ................................................$29,995 2011 EXPEDITION LIMITED 4X4 93,000 kms ..................................SOLD 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CREW CAB 4X4 27,000 kms....$25,995 2011 NISSAN TITAN PRO-4X 63,000 kms ....................................$23,995 2011 F150 XTR SUPERCREW 4X4 71,000 kms ............................$28,900 2011 LINCOLN MkX 79,000 kms ...................................................$30,995 2010 CHEVROLET LTZ CREW CAB 4X4 141,000 kms ................$18,995 2010 FLEX LIMITED AWD 70,000 kms ..........................................$23,995 2010 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED 4X4 SAHARA EDITION 104,000 kms ..................................................................................................$23,995 2010 GMC SIERRA SLE CREW CAB 4X4 106,000 kms ...............$21,995 2008 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB 4X4 6.4L DIESEL 140,000 kms ....SOLD 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX SPORT 4X4 92,500 kms ...............$18,995 2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS AWD 97,000 kms .....................$13,995 2007 GMC SLT CREW CAB 4X4 118,000 kms..............................$22,995
Senchuk Ford Sales Ltd.
Your home of after sales service 118 Souris Avenue North – Estevan, Sask.
306-634-3696
Utility trailers
UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION Saturday, July 19 at 10 a.m. Machinery, trucks, boat, tools, antiques, variety, tractors and more! West of Chauvin, Alberta. Scribner Auction 780-842-5666 www.scribnernet.com.
Utility trailers
441 - 4th Street - Estevan 306-634-7977 highenergy@sasktel.net www.highenergytrailers.ca
2014 HAuLmARk 85 x 24 v-nose / DoDGe $11,900
HoT Tub - bRAND NEW 6 man/woman LounGer $5,775
New Trailers Arriving Daily
TRAILERS
2014 alcom 5 x 10 Flat deck, all aluminum, 13” wheels .............. $3,100 2014 alcom 6 1/2 x 14 Flat deck, all aluminum, 15” tires ............ $3,750 2014 Haulmark 7 x 12 v-nose, low hauler ..................................... $8,500 2014 Big tex 8 1/2 x 30 gooseneck tandem dual ....................... $12,500 2014 Haulmark 7 x 14 kodiak ......................................................... $7,200 2014 Haulmark 7 x 16 v-nose ......................................................... $7,100 2014 Haulmark 6 x 10 passport ...................................................... $4,000 2014 Haulmark 6 x 12 v-nose ......................................................... $5,200 2014 Haulmark 20ft, 85x20 10,400 guW ......................................... sold 2014 rainbow 7 x 14 express dump 2-7k springs....................... $8,600 2014 Haulmark 85 x 16 v-nose ....................................................... $7,700 2014 rainbow 20’ 2-7000 lb flip up ramp....................................... $5,315 2013 rainbow 6x10 3500 axle flip up ramp ................................... $2,100 2008 gMc yukon 4 Wd, loaded, leather 142,000 kms ............. $16,500
WE HAVE RENTALS
Flatdecks, enclosed trailers, cars, trucks & 15 passenger vans.
rentals for Business, leisure, Weddings or school sports teams.
We are just a call aWay!
Meet singles right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-590-8215.
Career OppOrtunities
Heavy Equipment Operators for late model CAT equip: motor scrapers (cushion ride), dozers, excavators, rock trucks, graders (trim operators). Camp job. Competitive wages plus R & B. Valid drivers license req’d. Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc. Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca Newspaper Reporter Position Weekly newspaper is seeking a reporter in the progressive town of Shellbrook Saskatchewan. Town has all amenities for excellent living and is close to many recreational activities. Individual must possess good writing, reporting and communication skills, and be able to work well with others. Some other related duties are required. Interested applicants may send a resume and references to: Clark Pepper, Publisher by email to reporterposition@ sbchron.com Don’ t Just Visit! Live It! Australia & New Zealand dairy, crop, sheep & beef farm work available for young adults 18-30. Apply now for fall AgriVenture programs. 1-888598-4415 www.agriventure.com DRIVERS WANTED AZ, DZ, 5, 3, or 1 with airbrakes: Guaranteed 40 hour work week + overtime, paid travel, lodging, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation/excellent benefits package. Must be able to have extended stays away from home for three months at a time. Experience Needed: Valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3, or 1 with airbrakes, commercial driving experience. Apply online at www.sperryrail.com under careers, FastTRACKApplication. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-athome career today! NOW HIRING: DRAFTING TECHNOLOGIST at Schulte Industries. Located in Engelfeld SK. For more information, check out www.schulte.ca or call 800-4046044 and ask for Human Resources. Reporter/Photographer required. Willing to train on the job, must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle. Full-time or parttime, wages commensurate with experience and education. Gas allowance, group benefits and company pension plan.Send resume to Weyburn Review, Box 400, Weyburn, Sk S4H 2K4, email: dward@weyburnreview.com or fax 306-842-0282.
General employment HELP WANTED!! Make up to $1000 A Week Mailing Brochures From Home! Help Home Workers Since 2001! Genuine Opportunity! NO Experience Required! Start Immediately! wwwTheMailingHub.com
NOW HIRING!!! $28.00/ HOUR. Undercover Shoppers Needed. // $300/DAY Easy Online COMPUTER WORK. // $575/Week ASSEMBLING Products. // $1000/WEEKLY PAID IN ADVANCE!!! MAILING BROCHURES.-PT/FT. Genuine. experience Unnecessary. www.AvailableHelpWanted.com
Career Training
Gain entry-level Heavy Equipment Operator skills in six weeks through practical experience and classroom theory. The program runs in Warman from Aug. 11-Sept. 19, 2014 To find out more or to apply, visit greatplainscollege.ca or call (306) 242-5377
Become an Trained Office Expert Great Plains College offers an 8-month Office Administration certificate program that is competency based with full and part-time options. Apply before July 31 and be eligible for up to $5,000 in entrance scholarships. For more information, visit greatplainscollege.ca Feed & Seed
Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM
Western Commodities 877-695-6461 Visit our website @
Obituaries
Obituaries
FREDERICK JAMES POVEY January 8, 1924July 1, 1914 Our very dear father, Fred Povey, passed away on July 1st, 2014 at age 90. Funeral mass was held on July 5th, 2014 at St. John the Baptist RC Church in Estevan,Sk with celebrant Rev Brian Meredith. Fred was predeceased by Dorothy (2005) his loving wife of 56 years. Dad was the oldest son of seven children. He was born in Gravelbourg,Sk and raised in the Alameda district. He served in WW II, farmed in the Oxbow area and was a teacher in Oxbow, Bengough and Estevan. Dad had a wide range of interests. He loved music and began playing the violin at age seven. He played for many community events, fiddlers contests, telethons and entertained at many senior care homes. He enjoyed studying science, politics, poetry, literature, religion, engineering, history and math. He wrote many poems and had a great command of the English language. Songs, rhymes, jokes and quotes sprung spontaneously from his lips. He was skilled in mechanics and woodworking. Dad was a “jack of all trades” and a master of many of them. Dad also enjoyed golf, curling, cards and all challenging games. He would often adjust the rules to make them harder. He was a kind and generous man who supported many people in need throughout the world including World Vision Child Sponsorship. Dad loved animals and nature and had a strong faith in God. May God care for him as he cared for all. He will be sadly missed by his five children, Glen(Julie) Povey of Regina, Sharon(Garry) Bowes of Lethbridge,AB, Diane(Mark) Mckerricher of Bengough, Shelley(Trevor) Price of Regina, Reg(Colleen) Povey of Saskatoon; 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, sisters, sisters-inlaw, brother-in-law, numerous nieces, nephews and many, many friends. We would like to thank all the people who attended the funeral service in Estevan and all those who called, visited, sent flowers, cards, food and memorial donations. Your thoughtfulness and kindness was very comforting to our family. Special thanks to Boyd and Marlene Pedersen, Allan Kabouche, Patti & Murray Ksenych, aunt Gwen East, Donna & Bob Burns and the nursing staff at both the Estevan Home Care and the Weyburn Special Care Home. George Richard Day We announce the passing of our beloved father, George Richard Day, at the age of 79. Our father will be lovingly remembered by his children Leslie (Paul) Stouse, Kerry (Don), and Tina. Dad was predeceased by his wife Shirley Ann Day (January 2013) and his only son, Vincent Richard Day (February 2012). He was very proud of his grandchildren, Trevor, Melissa, Amanda, Kate, Ben, and Liam, who will all sincerely miss him. He will also be sadly missed by many loving relatives and dear friends. Our father was a very strong, caring man, who was well respected by his family, friends, and colleagues. He was very involved with the Royal Canadian Legion, and was a Grand Knight with the Knights of Columbus. He also taught many courses at the Petroleum Industry Training Service in Edmonton. Dad grew up on the family farm in southern Saskatchewan, and was very active with the South Saskatchewan Regiment as an army reserve. He continued his involvement with the army cadets, when the family moved to Sherwood Park, Alberta. Dad was employed by US Steel for many years, then moved to Quinn Oilfield supply. He also worked for his son Vince at his business in Nisku, Alberta. No service by request. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada in memory of our dad.
CHARGED CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES
Businesses/Private Parties placing Classied Advertising (Want Ads) in either The Estevan Mercury or the Southeast Trader Express and requesting these ads to be BILLED TO AN ACCOUNT WILL BE CHARGED THE FOLLOWING RATE: $11.95 for the First 20 Words + 25¢ for Each Additional Word ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO 5% GST Please remember … Each Abbreviation Counts as One Word (You don’t save money by abbreviating, you just make your ad more difcult to read) Web Sites (i.e. www.world.ca) count as three words Published weekly by the Prairie Newspaper Group L.P., a subsidiary of Glacier Media Inc. The Glacier group of companies collects personal information from our customers in the normal course of business transactions. We use that information to provide you with our products and services you request. On occasion we may contact you for purposes of research, surveys and other such matters. To provide you with better service we may share your personal information with our sister companies and also outside, selected third parties who perform work for us as suppliers, agents, service providers and information gatherers. Our subscription list may be provided to other organizations who have products and services that may be of interest to you. If you do not wish to participate in such matters, please contact us at the following address: The Estevan Mercury, Box 730, Estevan, Saskatchewan, S4A 2A6; or phone (306) 634-2654. For a complete statement of our privacy policy, please go to our Web site at: www. estevanmercury.ca The Estevan Mercury is owned and operated by Prairie Newspaper Group L.P., a subsidiary of Glacier Media Inc.
www.westerncommodities.ca
Book Your Career ad today!
CHECK OUT OUR CLASSIFIEDS ONLINE Call 634-2654 AT www.estevanmercury.ca
www.estevanmercury.ca
July 16, 2014 B11
William Henry Heidinger 1923 - 2014 William (Bill) Heidinger passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at 91 years of age. Bill will be remembered as a devoted family man with a zest for life, always ready for a new adventure. Bill was born in 1923 in Chicago, Illinois, the first child for Henry and Mathilda Heidinger. The family soon moved back to Lampman, Saskatchewan where young Bill met the love of his life, Marguerite, when he was only 19 years old. In 1943 he enlisted with the U.S. Air Force, and the couple began a long-distance romance, as Bill learned the duties of a flight navigator. Eventually, Marguerite moved to Texas to be with Bill and the two were married in 1944. Bill was fortunate not to have seen active duty and, when the war ended, they moved back to Lampman to start their life together. Bill held many titles through the years, including service station and Ford dealership owner, pilot, movie theatre operator, insurance agent, landlord, financial advisor, and bird watcher. His family teased him because he claimed to be retired, but never actually stopped working. Bill?s Catholic faith was very important to him, and he helped construct Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Roman Catholic Church in Lampman, and was an active member of the congregation. He was also a Fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Summers were spent at Kenosee Lake after Bill constructed a cabin in which to relax and enjoy weekends with the family - a tradition that continued for many years. Bill and Marg enjoyed square dancing, and travelled across southeast Saskatchewan to participate in dances. They loved to travel, and visited all corners of the world and experienced many exciting adventures. But for all their traveling, they most treasured the time spent with their family. They instilled in their heirs the importance of family, a trait which remains strong today. Bill was predeceased by his wife Marguerite (Pothier) Heidinger; daughter Mona Hawkesford; brother Clement (Irene) Heidinger; sisters, Rita (Paul) Preusche and Eleanor (Allan) Hayes; parents, Henry and Mathilda (Fleck) Heidinger; sisters-in-law, Yvonne (Hugh) Warner and Fern (Murray) Pack; and Marguerite’s parents, Jean and Pauline Pothier. He is survived by his son Harold (Dona) Heidinger; daughter Marilyn (Eric) Jenkins; son-in-law Calder Hawkesford; grandchildren, Peroline (Craig) McDougall, Colleen Hawkesford, Melodi Hawkesford-Lee (Keith Lee), Liesl Heidinger (Frazer Johnston) and Devin (Diana) Heidinger; great-grandchildren, Madeleine, Katherine, Nathan, Ronan, Kiera, Zachary and Jackson; and brother Edward (Doris) Heidinger. An upstanding pillar of the community, a kind neighbour and a caring family patriarch, Bill was a unique man whose jovial sense of humour and warm personality made him a friend to all. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Prayers and visitation were held on Monday, July 7, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at Hall Funeral Services, 1506 - 4th Street, Estevan, SK, and a Funeral Mass followed on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Church, Lampman, SK. Rev. Leonardo Tamayo Jr. was the celebrant, and interment took place in the parish cemetery. Those wishing to make donations in Bill’s memory may do so directly to Our Lady of Seven Sorrows R.C. Parish, Lampman, SK or a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
1964
Classes & Courses
Week by Week, Year by Year...
INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. Sign up online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853
at www.estevanmercury.ca
Obituaries
Check our weekly Poll Question online
Obituaries
In Celebration of 50 Years at the Present Site and the Mortgage Burning for the Addition of the New Sanctuary
We’ve Always Been There
2014
St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Estevan cordially invites you to attend a Worship Service at 4:00 p.m.
Reverand Tom Prachar - Guest Preacher
and Roast Beef Dinner at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Semptember 14, 2014
Estevan
Mercury www.estevanmercury.ca
130 Souris Avenue North Estevan, SK
Please RSVP by August 1, 2014 (306) 634-2024 or Email: st.peters@accesscomm.ca “OUR HELP IN AGES PAST, OUR HOPE FOR YEARS TO COME”
MORE WAYS TO STAY UP TO DATE!
Visit us on the web!! www.estevanmercury.ca
Bridal Guide Lacy Steffins & Matthew ...........................................................................................................................June 2014 Leah Evans & JoelWilson Moriarty ............................................................................... August 2,14,2014 Erin Andruschak & Jesse Chesney ......................................................................................................................June 21, 2014 Amy & Bradley Belitski ............................................................ August 2,21,2014 Trisha Hammermeister Neuberger & Chris English ........................................................................................................................June 2014 Penny & PhilipEmde Donison .................................................................................................................June 2014 SarahGudmundson Puryk & Kyler ................................................................................ August 2,28,2014 Maria Sinclair & Mathew Walte.............................................................................................................................June 28, 2014 AlyshaAnderson Mittelholtz & Garrett Lasko .................................................................... August 2,28,2014 Jennifer & Kevin Lalonde .....................................................................................................................June 2014 Kandyce & Conrad ............................................................................................................................June 2014 CoraleeHirsch Kunz & JeffMeili Blondeau ........................................................................ August 16,28,2014 Jennifer Lynn Anderson & Tyler R. Fuessel ............................................................................................................ July 5, 2014 Angela & Kevin ............................................................................................................................... McNichol...................................................................... AugustJuly 16,12,2014 Amie SehnBraun & Kyle Whitehead 2014 Alison Kuntz & Michael Doherty ............................................................................................................................ July 2014 Megan Glass & Stephen Lisitza.................................................. ......... ...........August 16,12,2014 Leah Evans & Joel Moriarty................................................................................................................................ August 2, 2014 ToryHammermeister Schlingmann & Ali Alamhoda .................................................................. August 23,2,2014 Amy & Bradley Belitski ............................................................................................................. August 2014 Sarah Puryk & Kyler Emde ................................................................................................................................. August 2014 Cassie Dutton & Curtis Bonokoski................................................................... August 23,2,2014 Jolene Pettapiece & Chris Byers ....................................................................................................................... .August 2, 2014 Chenise Fiest&&Garrett RyanLasko Kilback ......................................................................... August 23,2,2014 Alysha Mittelholtz ..................................................................................................................... August 2014 Coralee Kunz & Jeff Blondeau ......................................................................................................................... August 2014 Breonna Alexander & Robert Graham............................................................. August 30,16,2014 Angela Braun & Kevin McNichol....................................................................................................................... August 16, 2014 Lauren Krassilowsky & Andrew Dyer .............................................................. August 30,16,2014 Megan Glass & Stephen Lisitza.................................................. .......................................................... ...........August 2014 Tory Schlingmann & Ali Alamhoda ................................................................................................................... August 23, 2014 Melissa Marcotte & Lyle Granrud .................................................................... August 31, 2014 Cassie Dutton & Curtis Bonokoski.................................................................................................................... August 23, 2014 Jessica Mills & &Jordon Blanchette .............................................................September 13,30,2014 Breonna Alexander Robert Graham .............................................................................................................. August 2014 Lauren Krassilowsky & Andrew Dyer ............................................................................................................... August 30, 2014 Chantelle Johner & Cody Loewen .............................................................September 20, 2014 Melissa Marcotte & Lyle Granrud ..................................................................................................................... August 31, 2014 Sara & Stephen Lainton ..................................................................September 27,13,2014 JessicaMatte Mills & Jordon Blanchette .............................................................................................................. September 2014 Chantelle Johner & Cody Loewen .............................................................................................................. September 20, 2014 Kathryn Kitchen & Dylan Gilliss ......................................................................October 11, 2014 Sara Matte & Stephen Lainton ................................................................................................................... September 27, 2014 Angela Evens & Raymond Tarnes ...............................................................November 8,11,2014 Kathryn Kitchen & Dylan Gilliss .......................................................................................................................October 2014 Angela Evens & Raymond Tarnes ................................................................................................................ November 8, 2014 Aleisha Scott & Shadoe Struble ...................................................................November 8, 2014 Aleisha Scott & Shadoe Struble .................................................................................................................... November 8, 2014
From large weddings to smaller intimate affairs. E.B.’s Dining Emporium Let us look after the catering
can make your Special Event a Day to Remember!
104 Souris Ave., Estevan
306-634-2356
From large weddings to smaller intimate affairs. Let us look after the catering
ToToAnnounce AnnounceYour YourUpcoming UpcomingWedding WeddingFor ForFree! Free! Call 306-634-2654 Call 306-634-2654
B12 July 16, 2014
Estevan Mercury CLUES ACROSS 1. Mimics 5. Ed Murrow’s home 8. Semitic gods 10. Print errors 13. Shared 15. Intestinal inflammation 16. Word element meaning ear 17. English romantic poet 19. Proofreading symbol 21. Marten pelt 22. Brew 23. Liquid body substances 25. Born of 26. Large primate 27. Aba ___ Honeymoon 29. Indian solder 32. NYSE regulator 33. Be incorrect 34. Badger groups 36. Gangster pistols 38. Hearing receptor 39. Gone by 42. “Heir of Fire” author Sarah
44. Short-term memory 45. Egg-shaped nut palms 47. Invests in little enterprises 49. “_______ Daniel Webster” 53. Busy, honey or quilting 54. Supplies with air 55. Repository 57. Verbal approvals 58. Make joyful 59. 1/100 yen 60. Lam___: 12th hebrew letter (pl) CLUES DOWN 1. Diminishes 2. Set free 3. Consume 4. Salem-Leckrone Airport 5. Rowing team 6. Gusto (Italian) 7. Territory ruled by a Satrap 9. Disseminates 10. Other 11. Appellation 12. Arthur __ Stadium (USTA)
13. Seed container 14. Paradoxical Zen question 15. Runs disconnected 18. Rainbow Effect (abbr.) 20. Chalk remover 24. Assist in some wrongdoing 26. Main arterial vessels 28. Unreturned serve 30. Brain wave instrument 31. Baby carriage 34. Image recorders 35. Indian frocks 37. Jewish day of rest 38. Earliest anesthetic 40. Hair product 41. So. Am. wood sorrels 43. Blockades 44. Pierce 45. The class of birds 46. Stake 48. After B 50. Comedian Letterman 51. British School 52. 1996 presidential candidate 56. Radioactivity unit
Your Guide to Area Estevan Gospel Chapel
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
“Equipping God’s people to think biblically, to live godly, and to serve effectively – influencing our world for Christ”
Isabelle & Souris Reverend Randy Kleemola Phone: 306-634-2024 email: st.peters@accesscomm.ca
1202 - 2nd Street Phone: 306-634-3761
Pastor: Josh Permann Sunday:Worship 11:00 a.m. Weekly: Prayer Meeting
www.estevangospelchapel.ca An Associated Gospel Church
St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church Corner 12th Avenue & 2nd Street
Phone: 306-634-2190
Fax: 306-634-6845
Pastor: Father Brian Meredith MASSES: Saturday: 7:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
St. Giles
Anglican Church Parish of Estevan 317-12th Avenue
Sunday Worship: 8:00 & 10:00 am September - May Children’s Sunday School: 10:00 am The Rev. Mark Osborne ALL ARE WELCOME! Church Office: 306-634-4113 www.estevananglican.com
Faith Lutheran Church Nicholson Centre, Estevan
LC-C
Sunday Worship
9:30 a.m. - Bible Study 10:30 a.m. - Divine Service with Holy Communion Sunday School A Congregation of LUTHERAN CHURCH - CANADA
REAL LIFE LIFE REAL REALPEOPLE PEOPLE REAL REALGOD GOD
100 Kin g St ree t Est evan , Sa sk (306) 63 4 -81 33 www.livinghope-ca.org
Summer serviceservices time intoeffect NOW 2 Sunday chooseJune from 1 10:00 OneWith service 9:00 am and am 11:00– am coffeeonly in between LIVE RUSSIAN RUSSIAN TRANSLATION LIVE TRANSLATION during the 11:00 am service during the 11:00 am service
ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH
Where We Get Grace, Get God, Get Going!
Corner of 14th Avenue & 3rd Street Phone: 306-634-2885 – Fax: 306-636-2611
SUMMER SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 AM Coffee Fellowship Before Church
WELCOME!
MINISTER: REV. BRENNA NICKEL Email: stpaulsuc@sasktel.net Website: stpaulsestevan.ca
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
St. Joseph’s Prayer Centre Everyone welcome to join our daily prayers, inspirational Bible DVD viewings and lively discussions 2 - 4 pm Monday - Friday Series topics change monthly Call for more information 1033 3rd Street Estevan
306-634-9191
1302 - 8th Street, Estevan
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.
Come and Worship With Us
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Church Office: 306-634-5684
ALL ARE WELCOME email: trinity.luth@sasktel.net • www.etlc.ca
His Glory Bible Church
(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
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
www.estevanmercury.ca
July 16, 2014 B13
Registered nurses at CBS ratify new contract Members of the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) working at Saskatchewan’s two Canadian Blood Services (CBS) facilities have voted in 89 per cent in favour of a long-awaited collective agreement. The newly ratified collective agreement contains: • Improvements to universal health benefits; • Improved language around hours of work; • Improved severance package for those impacted by model of care changes; • A two per cent lump sum retroactive payment; • Two per cent general wages increase in the first year of the contract (retroactive); and • With additional wage increases in line with the SUN/SAHO agreement.
SUN’s number one concern throughout this round of negotiations was the replacement and elimination of registered nurses (RNs) with unlicensed providers and the impact those changes could have on the screening process and collection of blood supply. “While we are pleased to have concluded negotiations and we were able to provide our members with a contract with improvements,” said SUN President, Tracy Zambory, RN, in a release last week. “We are disappointed we were unable to address our main concern around adequate, safe RN staffing levels. The replacement/reduction of RNs during the screening and collection process – in our view – may pose a risk to the blood supply in Saskatchewan.”
Zambory added that the expert medical training, critical thinking and assessment skills of an RN is crucial to ensuring the necessary questions are asked of donors during the screening process. “RNs are trained to analyze each response and ask follow up questions to ensure the donor is first healthy enough to proceed and secondly ensure their donation is not compromised.” SUN maintains that the need for registered nurses within all levels of health care is based in research and evidence and will continue to monitor the situation with plans of revisiting the issue during the next round of negotiations. The new contract expires March, 31, 2017.
Legal ORLOWSKI LAW OFFICE Barrister & Solicitor
Stephen J. Orlowski, B.Ed., LL.B. 1215 - 5th Street, Estevan
Phone: 306-634-3353
Fax: 306-634-7714
orlowski.law@sasktel.net
Branch offices at: Arcola Redvers Carnduff Arcola Agencies Carlsen Bldg. Carnduff Agencies Bldg. Wednesday A.M. Wednesday P.M. Thursday P.M. Phone: 306-455-2277 Phone: 306-452-3377 Phone: 306-482-4077
TroberT Law Firm
James F. Trobert B.A., LL.B. Barrister & Solicitor
Estevan Wicklow Centre 305 1133 4th St. Estevan SK S4A 0W6
Ph: 306-634-2616 Fax: 306-634-9881
Real Estate
RS C
Kohaly, Elash & Ludwig Law Firm LLP
Barristers & Solicitors Paul D. Elash, B.A., LL.B. Aaron Ludwig, B.Sc., LL.B.
REALTOR
Sales Representative
www.century21.ca/ronisue.coulter
Telephone: 306-634-3631 Fax: (306) 634-6901
Selling Estevan & Area for 10 years...
Gainsborough: Carnduff: Thursday a.m. Thursday p.m. Phone: 306-685-2250 Phone: 306-482-3731
Let my experience work for you
Equipment Rental We now do parking lot
Pot Hole RePaiR
Winnona Johner • Owner/Sales 306.421.5725 | 306.634.9898 www.estevanrealestate.com
Sales & Rentals Estevan, SK • 306-634-9955
DT
Ken Mehler Randy Franke 306-421-9576 306-421-2244
Roofing/Eavestrough ove All W We hav r 10 ork e you yea GuA r roofi rs e rAn n xpe teed g needs now Booking rien | fr “cove ce • ee es red!” for spring & res timA ide tes summer 2014 roofs ntia l
“In the business of creating , enhancing and insuring client’s net worth” Reynold Bert Certified Financial Planner
Ron Areshenkoff Mutual Fund Advisor Life Insurance Representative
Dwight Thompson
Sales Representative Cell: 306-421-7516 dwight.thompson@century21.ca B 306-634-1020 F 306-634-0088 C 306-421-8803
TNT ROOFING
306.421.2512
10% Discount For Seniors
Insured and WCB Covered
Y B Wet Roofing Ltd.
Roxanne Stevenson
& Home Improvement Contractor
Sales Representative
• INSURED • 10% SENIOR DISCOUNT • FREE ESTIMATES Specializing in flat roof repairs & full installations “The name that keeps you dry” Quality craftmanship at prices that won’t soak you!
Plumbing
Shawn Wells
Cell: (306) 461-8849 • Fax: (306) 388-2594 Box 35, Bienfait, SK. S0C 0M0
Building Construction 41512N Hwy 12N Steinbach • 204.326.1126 1-877-486-3371 415 Hwy Hwy 12N Steinbach 204.326.1126 415 Steinbach • •204.326.1126 info@vogtbuilding.com • www.vogtbuilding.com info@vogtbuilding.com www.vogtbuilding.com info@vogtbuilding.com • •www.vogtbuilding.com
Now Servicing Estevan & Surrounding Communities!
for renovations and new VOGT VOGT VOGT Quality Quality Custom BuiltlBui tHomes Homes Custom Bui Quality Custom lt Homes and all plumbing services construction.
Specializing in furnace replacement & repair, gas fitting
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION INC. INC. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION INC. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
FINANCIAL
ronisue.coulter@century21.ca
1312 - 4th Street, Estevan
Counselling
Insurance & Investments Services
B 306-634-1020 F 306-634-0088 C 306-421-3441
Roni Sue Coulter
Email: trobertlaw@sasktel.net
Financial Planning
Border Real Estate Service
403B 9th Avenue, Estevan, SK S4A 2V4 PH: (306)634-7979 Toll Free: (877)779-0948 info@spectrafinancial.ca Insurance Offered Through Spectra Financial
Call 306-452-5199
www.mcneilplumbing.ca
Manulife Securities Investments Services Inc. is a Member MFDA IPC. From Design to Final Finishing, Your Complete “Turn-Key” Project Management Solution – Ready-To-Move & Onsite Projects From Design to Final Finishing, Your Complete “Turn-Key” Project Management Solution – Ready-To-Move & Onsite Projects
From Design to Final Finishing, Your Complete “Turn-Key” Project Management Solution Ready-To-Move & Onsite Projects
From Design to Final Finishing, Your Complete “Turn-Key” Project Management Solution – Ready-To-Move & Onsite Projects
Call 306-634 2654 to Book!
Check us out online: www.estevanmercury.ca
B14 July 16, 2014
Career Opportunities
Estevan Mercury
IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
JOB DESCRIPTION: JOB DESCRIPTION: SIGNAL DIRECT COMMUNICATIONS, LOCATED IN ESTEVAN, SASKATCHEWAN, IS A COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY DEALING WITH MOTOROLA 2-‐ SIGNAL DIRECT COMMUNICATIONS, LOCATED ESTEVAN, ASKATCHEWAN, A COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY DEALING ITH MOTOROLA 2-‐ WAY RADIOS (VOICE, DATA, SYSTEMS); RURAL IHN IGH-‐ SPEED SINTERNET, BOTH CIS ONSUMER AND COMMERCIAL; SCADA AND RW EMOTE WAY RADIOS (VOICE, DATA, SYSTEMS); HIGH-‐SPEED INTERNET, CONSUMER AND ACND OMMERCIAL; CADA AND EMOTE MONITORING SYSTEMS, AND WE ARE ARN URAL AUTHORIZED TELUS DEALER, BDOTH EALING IN CELLULAR RELATED PSRODUCTS. AR LSO, WE HAVE A MONITORING SYSTEMS, AND WE ARE AN AUTHORIZED TELUS DEALER, DEALING IN CELLULAR AND RELATED PRODUCTS. ALSO, WE HAVE A SERIES OF 30+ TOWERS THAT THE SYSTEMS RUN OFF OF ALL LOCATED IN SOUTHEAST SASKATCHEWAN. SERIES OF 30+ TOWERS THAT THE SYSTEMS RUN OFF OF ALL LOCATED IN SOUTHEAST SASKATCHEWAN. APPLICANTS REQUIRE A STRONG KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING: APPLICANTS REQUIRE A STRONG KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING: IP N NETWORKING/SUBNETTING ETWORKING/SUBNETTING AAND ND M MODERN ODERN W WIFI IFI TTECHNOLOGIES ECHNOLOGIES -‐-‐ IP WINDOWS-‐BASED D DOMAINS OMAINS ((SERVER SERVER 22008, 008, EEXCHANGE, XCHANGE, W WINDOWS INDOWS 77, , EETC.) TC.) -‐-‐ WINDOWS-‐BASED EMAIL TTECHNOLOGIES ECHNOLOGIES ((POP3, POP3, IIMAP) MAP) AAND ND CCOMMON OMMON M MAIL AIL CCLIENTS LIENTS ((OUTLOOK, OUTLOOK, TTHUNDERBIRD, HUNDERBIRD, AAPPLE) PPLE) -‐-‐ EMAIL GOOD CCOMMUNICATION OMMUNICATION SSKILLS KILLS -‐-‐ GOOD APPLICANTS DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: -‐ INTERNET SUPPORT TROUBLE SHOOTING CALLS -‐ CONFIGURING EQUIPMENT FOR INTERNET INSTALLS (ROUTERS, WIRELESS PANELS, ETC.) -‐-‐ INSTALLATION INSTALLATION O OF F W WIRELESS IRELESS IINTERNET NTERNET EEQUIPMENT QUIPMENT IINTO NTO H HOMES OMES AAND ND BBUSINESSES USINESSES -‐-‐ SUPPORTING SUPPORTING EEXISTING XISTING D DOMAINS OMAINS AAND ND N NETWORKS ETWORKS FFOR OR CCLIENTS LIENTS -‐-‐ SOME SOME D DESKTOP ESKTOP SSUPPORT UPPORT -‐-‐ DESIGNING, DESIGNING, BBUILDING UILDING AAND ND SSUPPORTING UPPORTING CCAMERA AMERA SSYSTEMS YSTEMS ((IP IP & & AANALOG) NALOG) -‐ AIDING IN THE INSTALLATION/ COMMISSIONING ON CAMERA SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS -‐ AIDING IN THE INSTALLATION/ COMMISSIONING ON CAMERA SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS ** POSITION IS BASED ON PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT ** POSITION IS BASED ON PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT **ON-‐GOING TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED **ON-‐GOING TRAINING W ILL BE OPN ROVIDED **WAGE IS NEGOTIABLE BASED EXPERIENCE ** $26.50 Iper hour **WAGE S NEGOTIABLE BASED ON EXPERIENCE
SIGNAL DIRECT COMMUNICATIONS TH SIGNAL COMMUNICATIONS TREET, ESTEVAN, SK S4A 2T3 #1-‐1254 7 THD SIRECT TREET, ESTEVAN, SK S64A 2T3 #1-‐1254 7 6S34-‐9994 PHONE: (306) • FAX: (306) 34-‐6633 PHONE: EMAIL: (306) 6c34-‐ 9994 • FAX: (306) 634-‐6633 ontact@signaldirect.ca
EMAIL: contact@signaldirect.ca
WANTED
HSE Specialist:
Vortex Drilling Ltd. is a privately owned Drilling Company, operating mainly in SE Saskatchewan. Vortex is a new and growing company looking for competent and experienced employees to be a part of our team. Vortex is currently looking for a full time, experienced HSE Professional to coordinate and manage the Company safety program. Operating out of the Weyburn area, this position offers a competitive salary, full benefits package, and transportation arrangements.
14073MR00
REQUIREMENTS: - Minimum 5 yrs. experience specializing in Health and Safety and 5 – 10 yrs. oilfield experience. Preference will be given to candidates with a proven safe work record and experience, specifically in the Drilling industry. - Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (mandatory) - Current Driver’s Abstract - Enform Certified COR Auditor CERTIFICATION: • H2S Alive (mandatory) • Standard First Aid/CPR (mandatory) • Safe Driving • Confined Space
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) • WHMIS • Fall Arrest/ Rig Rescue
SKILLS: - Organized - Proficient with Microsoft Office Programs: Excel, Word, and Outlook. - Ability to work well as a team. Please forward resumes and references to: info@vortexdrilling.ca, please include HSE Specialist Application in the subject field.
14073DS01
WATCH FOR THIS CAR!!!
We are going to be giving prizes away every week. See the Estevan Mercury Facebook page for details!
Visit us on the web: www.estevanmercury.ca
July 16, 2014 B15
Career Opportunities
www.estevanmercury.ca
Big Country Energy Services LP
Class 1A Driver Responsibility is to load and move heavy equipment to various locations.
We offer competitive wages and an excellent benefit package.
Please drop off resume at: 101 Jahn Street, Estevan or call: Mike Brasseur at 306-634-4554 or 306-461-8111 or Brad Alberts at 306-634-4554 or 306-461-8153
Time for a change? Excellent Opportunity
Experienced Autobody Technician or Painter
Full Benefits Salary based on experience.
Call Bill: 306-634-2815 email: wfonstad@sasktel.net
WW1364 WW1364 117 4th St., Estevan, SK is looking for a
CHEF Duties:
• Plan new menu (one new dish) once a month and ensure food meets quality standards • Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities • Hire cooks and training of cooks Temporary and full time positions, $16/h • work located in Estevan, • must have cook trade training • more than 5 years experience necessary
Contact Jason Fang at: jennykrestaurant@hotmail.com
TECHNICIANS Due to an increased work volume
WW1365
SRI HOMES’ Estevan Facility SHELTER HOME SYSTEMS
is currently accepting applications for
PREFABRICATED HOUSING ASSEMBLERS • Required Immediately • Permanent Full Time • 30 Available Positions • Starting at $14.70 per hour plus benefits
Journeyman technician will be given preference but willing to train the right candidate. Competitive wages & benefits available. Interested individuals can drop off, email, or fax resume to
306-637-2121
Duties include: • Assembling and installing modular components
89 Escana Street, Estevan Fax: (306) 637-2124 email: curt.mcwilliams@customtruck.ca
Send, fax, e-mail or drop off resume to:
attn: Curt McWilliams
Box 845 #200 Hwy. 18 West, Estevan, SK S4A 2A7 Fax: 306-634-7597 E-mail: jobs.shelter@gmail.com
PLEASE RECYCLE THIS PAPER
currently requires Technicians at their Estevan location.
Upper Souris Watershed Association ACCOUNTING SERVICES TENDER
The Upper Souris Watershed Association is an independent, nonprofit organization that has been developed to implement the key action items from the Watershed Protection Plan. The Upper Souris Watershed association is currently accepting tenders for its accounting needs. Preference will be given to a person with a professional designation or organization with access to people with a designation, however this is not a requirement. The successful contractor supplying their own up to date equipment and software will adhere to generally accepted accounting practices for non-profit corporations. The contractor will provide payroll services to the corporation. The contractor will provide accurate and up to date financial statements on a regular basis and assist with the preparation of various reporting documents as required by the corporation. The contractor will assist the corporation in developing and maintaining appropriate financial controls, policies and procedures. Hours to perform this contract will vary, but should average approximately 8 to 10 hours per week. Please quote on this contract with an hourly rate. The lowest or any tender may not be accepted. Proposal Deadline: July 21st 2014 For more information and to submit proposals contact David Pattyson Upper Souris Watershed Association PO Box 1602 Estevan,SK S4A 2L7 d.pattyson@sasktel.net (306) 634 7074
Material Handler 2 full time positions. Minimun 40 hours per week plus overtime. Starting at $16.00 with raises to $22 Duties: • Indoor and outdoor work • Unloading and receiving • Forklift cert. required • Extremely accurate documentation skills • Detail oriented • Personable and excellent communication skills • Computer skills an asset Send, fax, e-mail or drop off resume to: Box 845 #200 Hwy. 18 West, Estevan, SK S4A 2A7 Fax: 306-634-7597 E-mail: jobs.shelter@gmail.com
B16 July 16, 2014
Estevan Mercury
SOUTHERN PLAINS CO-OP 2014 MEMBER/OWNER ALLOCATIONS
$2,181,566.00
MEMBER/OWNER EQUITY ALLOCATION Gas Bar & Commercial Fuel Farm Diesel Fuel Oil Food All Other
6.0% (7.3 ¢/litre) 8.5% (8.0 ¢/litre) 12.0% 3.0% 2.0%
• Southern Plains Co-op returned $1,233,417.00 cash to member/owners in 2013 • $4,800,000.00 in cash returned to member/owners in the past 5 years alone * Are you a member/owner? - Invest $10 for a lifetime member/owner share and start sharing in our profits
EQUITY DAYS CARLYLE FOOD STORE
OXBOW FOOD STORE
ESTEVAN FOOD STORE
Wednesday, July 16
Thursday, July 17
Friday, July 18
Cheques handed out 10 am - 4 pm BBQ 11 am - 2 pm
Cheques handed out 10 am - 4 pm BBQ 11 am - 2 pm
Cheques handed out 9 am - 7 pm BBQ 11 am - 2 pm
Proceeds from the bbq’s will be donated to the following groups:
! Football Fans ill Chris Getzlaf w e to c n a d n e t t a n i be hs! sign autograp
• Carlyle - Southeast Volleyball Club • Oxbow - Oxbow Swimming Pool • Estevan - 2016 Summer Games NOTE: After these dates, cheques will be available at the Administrative Offices!
www.coopconnections.ca Estevan - 826 4th St. 306-637-4300
www.estevanmercury.ca
July 16, 2014 B17
16 Annual th
Estevan OTS Oilwomen’s Golf Tournament Friday, July 18, 2014 TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course
16th annual Oilwomen’s Golf Tournament to be held on July 18th, 2014 at the Estevan TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course. Texas Scramble with a SHOTGUN START and supper to follow at the clubhouse. All participants are women (or retired women ) whose primary occupation /income is in the exploration, drilling, service, or production oil industry.
Good Luck Out There!
e m o c l e W olfers! G
101 4th Street, Estevan, SK 306.634.3637 fountaintire.com
Lampman, SK 306-487-2677
Good luck out there!
Good Luck Ladies!
Good Luck Ladies! 1-306-443-2424
Box 160, Alida, SK, S0C 0B0
Welcome to Estevan ladies!
ANNER BIT SERVICE
(306) 483-2848
Good Luck Golfing Oilwomen!
Estevan Motors Ltd.
Family Owned & Operated Since 1937 Corner of 4th & Souris 306-634-3629
www.estevanmotors.com
Cell: 306-421-3726 • Res: 306-634-7538
134 4th St. • ESTEVAN • 306-637-4370
SURFACE BIT RENTAL QUALITY RERUN & RETIP 24 HR SERVICE
GOOD LUCK GOLFING!
CELL: 306-421-3726 RES: 306-634-7538 OFFICE: 306-388-2941
CHAD FROESE
WOOD COUNTRY ESTEVAN
MCLEAN
TISDALE
Ph: (306) 634-5111 • Fax: (306) 634-8441 407 Kensington Avenue, Estevan Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Have Fun Golfing! Ford Sales Ltd. 118 Souris Ave. N., Estevan 306-634-3696 www.senchuk.com
B18 July 16, 2014
Estevan Mercury
Good Luck
Oilwomen’s tournament on Friday The 16th annual Estevan Oilfield Technical Society women’s golf tournament will take place on Friday at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club. “This is sure to be a fun-filled event that will include plenty of great door prizes as well as novelty prizes,” said a press release issued by the OTS Oilwomen’s Golf Committee. The tournament will be a Texas Scramble with a shotgun start and a supper to follow at the clubhouse. All participants are women, active or retired, whose
Have a Great Weekend Golfers! North Portal Ph: 306-634-5454
Welcome Oil Women! Prairie Mud Service
“ServingWestern CanadaWith 24 Hour Drilling Mud Service” Head Office: Estevan, SK Tel: 306-634-3411 • Fax: 306-634-7310
WELCOME GOLFERS
primary occupation and income is in the exploration, drilling, service or production oil industry. Teams will be drawn and posted at the golf course on the morning of the tournament. “Our tournament in 2013 was a great success and we hope we can count on your financial support again this year to help guarantee another great event,” the release said. Donations should be payable to Estevan OTS Oilwomen. They can be mailed to Enbridge Pipelines at 402 Kensington Avenue, Box 1400, S4A 2K9, or dropped off
GOOD LUCK GIRLS
GOOD LUCK GOLFING LADIES!
(306) 637-2180
62 Devonian Street, Estevan, SK.
n u F e v a H ! g n fi l o G
6
3 036 4- 6- 3 47 - 9 7 977 5 5
Good Luck Ladies
58 Devonian St., Estevan Phone: (306) 634-7399 Fax: (306) 634-6989
Good Luck
Have Fun Golfers!
Ladies
GoodLuck! 24 Hwy. 39 E., Estevan 306-634-7341
at Enbridge. Participants can register online at estevanots.com by clicking on the Oilwomen’s link. If you would like to sponsor a hole in one, please contact Kelly McConnell at 306-421-0232. To sponsor a watering hole, contact Lesley Dukart at 306-461-9730. For any further questions, contact Tanya George at 306636-7228. Other committee members include Carla Friess, Tracy Schmidt, Erin Farr, Cindy Romanyk and Crystal Wilson.
1-888-8PLAINS • 1-888-875-2467
RON'S
THE WORK WEAR STORE LTD. 1210 4TH ST ESTEVAN 1-306-634-8232
202 MAIN ST CARLYLE 1-306-453-6167
112 2ND ST WEYBURN 1-306-842-3006
www.estevanmercury.ca
July 16, 2014 B19
Co-op to increase local produce sales This year, Co-op is tar- Kelvington, Sask., grows meet our future needs.” The availability of geting 567,000 kilograms onions, beets and zucchini. (1.25 million pounds) of lo- Because of the partnership products will be based cally grown produce. There with Co-op, he has doubled on producer supply and will be 22 products grown his seeded acres over two weather conditions and will vary in the 114 Co-op on 250 acres, up from 15 years. “The partnership has food stores throughout the products on 80 acres last Annugas_RoughN BuySell Ad thinking 11/17/05year.3:48 PM and Page 1 a shift from Radishes rhubarb year. The expanded of- seen ferings include kohlrabi, small to thinking big now,” are already available in garlic, creamer potatoes, Marquette said. “We’re participating Co-op food wheat and lentils. now farming 70 acres and stores, with baby carrots, Emile Marquette of have expanded the packag- dill, cucumbers, beets and Marquette Gardens near ing and cooling facilities to kohlrabi in stores by the
O v e r o n e m i l l i o n Fresh Food Corporation, a pounds of Saskatchewan group of 16 Saskatchewan produce are planned for producers. Last year, Co-op Co-op food stores in the purchased 340,000 kiloprovince this year, a 66 grams (750,000 pounds) of per cent increase from last fresh vegetables including year. sweet corn, cucumbers, “The success of our beans, cauliflower and Grown at Home initiative carrots under the Home last year proves our mem- G r o w n S a s k a t c h e w a n bers and customers have an brand. That’s enough fresh appetite for high-quality, vegetables to feed all of fresh and local products,” Moose Jaw for a summer! said Ron Welke, VicePresident of Food at Federated Co-operatives Limell Ad 11/17/05 3:48 PM Page 1 ited. “As a result, we’re expanding this initiative, On July 9, the three premaking more Saskatchewan produce available miers of the New West Partand helping to grow the nership (Saskatchewan, Alprovince’s horticulture berta, British Columbia) sent sector. We’re committed a joint letter to all premiers to investing in our com- in Canada urging them to munities, driving the local support an ambitious Canada Free Trade zone for Canada’s economy here at home.” I n 2 0 1 3 , C o - o p internal economy. New West Partnerlaunched the initiative in partnership with the Prairie ship premiers are calling
end of July. Products will continue to be stocked in stores on a seasonal basis until December. Co-op continues to work with producers in other provinces to expand the Grown at Home initiative outside Saskatchewan. Learn more about two local producers participating in the initiative at www. grown-at-home.ca
J
IT’S ABOUT TIME
Western provinces want renewal of AIT on their colleagues across Canada to work together to overhaul and modernize the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT). They want to create an AIT that eliminates as many barriers as possible and provides opportunities for businesses to grow and economies to diversify. The new Canada Free
Trade Zone would be a comprehensive renewal of the existing AIT based on: A negative list approach: as broad as possible where provinces and territories negotiate what is out, not what is in; Full coverage for all procuring agencies; Straightforward, acces-
JACK!
’S ABOUT TIME
sible language; Continued vigilance on labour mobility; and Strong enforcement mechanisms with the teeth to make sure that we all play by the rules. Premiers noted that the original AIT, first signed in 1995, was a giant leap forward at the time. However,
the AIT has not been able to keep up with changes in the economy and in international trade. NWP premiers will be discussing what a new and improved AIT looks like at the upcoming meeting of the Council of the Federation in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, in August 2014.
OTS Oilwomen’s WELCOME TO ESTEVAN
Annugas_RoughN BuySell Ad
11/17/05
3:48 PM
Page 1
Have Fun Golfing
Go IT’S ABOUT TIME Oilmen! Welcome Golfers! Point MEFriday, July 18, 2014 CrescentJack knows time Good Luck ck knows time is money ackGood Luck y! a d PAYS FOR ITSELF INSTALLAT t e a e m o TIME – 4 WEEKS gr Ladies! a PAYS FOR ITSELF INSTALLATIONWelcYOUR – 1 DAY e v a H – ZERO Golfing – 4 WEEKS – 1 DAY ! s e i Lad
JACK! Allied Cathodic Services L.P.
JACK!
ENERGY CORP
“We Dispatch for the Oilpatch”
6 Hwy. 39 E, Estevan • 306-634-4493
The increase in oil/gas It only takes a few Our safety to have your com production is qualified installers will up and runni immediately perform maintenance practically elimin measureable not 516when Nesbitt Drive checks required, (behind Power Dodge) only in time, down 315 Kensingtonproduction Ave, but onsite, saving you the Estevan Estevan, SK real dollars. 306-634-2835 306-634-2631 trip in.
Have Fun!
The increase in oil/gas It only takes a few hours to have your compressor production is up and running, immediately 738 5th Street, measureable not Estevanpractically eliminating production downtime. only in time, but Phone: 306-634-3522 real dollars.
Welcome Oilmen!
Jack knows time is money Good Luck Welcome to the www.annugas.com www.annugas.com imeHave is money fun – 4 WEEKS – 1 DAY 1.866.ANNUGAS Annual 1.866.ANNUGAS –16th ZERO – ZERO Golfing – 1 DAY Oil Women’s ladies! YOUR TIME
PAYS FOR ITSELF
Toll Free NSTALLATION
INSTALLATION COMPRESSION CONSULTING LTD. Toll Free
YOUR TIME
It only takes a few hours The increase in oil/gas Welcome Ladies! to have your compressor production is Have up and running, immediately practically eliminating measureable not Fun! production downtime. only in time, but real dollars.
COM
Our safety qualified installers will perform maintenance checks when required, onsite, saving you the trip in.
® Golf Tournament ANNUGAS ANNUGAS PRODUCTION PRODUCTION ENHANCER ENHANCER ANNUGAS ANNUGAS PRODUCTION PRODUCTION
ly takes a few hours ave your compressor up and running, ctically eliminating duction downtime.
Our safety qualified installers will perform maintenance checks when required, onsite, saving you the trip in.
Carnduff, SK 306-482-3244
om
GAS
COMPRESSION
CONSULTING
LTD.
www.annugas.com Toll Free
1.866.ANNUGAS
405 Kensington Ave. Estevan,CONSULTING SK. • 306-634-9846 COMPRESSION LTD.
Phone: 306-482-3244
Good Luck Ladies!
® CTION CTION ENHANCER ENHANCER ANNUGAS ANNUGAS PRODUCTION PRODUCTION ENHANCER ENHANCER ®
Good Luck Golfing Oilmen!
Welcome to the OTS Golf Tournament!
1305 9th St., Estevan, SK
634-6456 Call Toll Free 1-800 DAYS-INN (329-7466) Book Online: www.daysinn.com
101 Jahn Street, Estevan
BIG COUNTRY 306-634-4554 ENERGY SERVICES INC.
a MasTec company
B20 July 16, 2014
Estevan Mercury
Benjamin Moore
PAINT S A L E
BUY 1 GET 1 - 20
%
OFF
July 16 - July 31 th
st
* Third can will be at full price, fourth will be at discounted price
Only Benjamin Moore offers Colour Lock Technology, for truer, richer colours that are extremely fade resistant and washable. And with a Benjamin Moore store in your neighbourhood, it’s incredibly convenient too.
Visit benjaminmoore.ca
REDRIVER LUMBER LTD. 481 Devonian St.
306-634-2114 or 306-634-2143
rrlsalesdesk@sasktel.net
Weekdays 7:00 am - 5:30 pm • Saturday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm