Gaining Control Getting a grass fire under control in very windy conditions on Friday proved to be a good challenge for members of Estevan’s Fire Rescue Service team. The flames climbed the valley ridge on the south side of the city behind the commercial and industrial district. The fire even posed a threat to some homes on the top of the valley ridge before firefighters were able to beat it back. Photo by Norm Park.
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Estevan’s housing shortage may finally be turning the corner. New residential building permits issued by the City of Estevan through May 2014 were just under $7 million, while last year at this time the number sat around half that. “I think there’s finally enough product in the market, we don’t have a shortage anymore,” said Lynn Chipley, sales representative for Century 21. “We went from a shortage, to a small surplus, and I think over the next 12 months it will all be absorbed quite readily.” The North Point condominiums in the Dominion Heights community, Chipley said, are a large contributing factor to the minimized housing shortage in the area, adding the sheer amount of product being built by Trimount Developments alongside their plans for future development will prevent the city from falling back into the housing crisis it’s faced for years. “We shouldn’t be the highest in the country, and I think that was simply a case of supply and demand,” she said. Dominion Heights is adding more than 50 lots to the community, and Jason Fleury, president at Trimount Developments, said letters have been
issued to residents, who will be able to move in during the first week of August. Aside from a troublesome winter, Fleury said construction has gone relatively according to plan, adding the Fairview Villas have gone “really well,” and will be nearing completion later this year. Though much has been accomplished this year, new projects are already fast approaching. “We’re launching a new two-story townhouse project which will come out probably in the next two weeks,” he said, noting the pre-construction launch will take place in about a week and will back into a park which they are donating to the community. The project has been named Parkview Townhouses. Wilhelm Construction is finishing up work on the Marisa Condos, a 55-unit condominium building by Trinity Tower. Matt Dorling of Pinetree Developments, the company that’s building the project, praised the modular condo project, which was the first of its kind in Estevan and significantly sped up the construction process. “Our whole building from start to finish has taken 7 1/2 months to complete, which is about six months faster than any other contractor probably in Canada can do that building for,” he said. Final permit inspections took place on July 17. Dorling and an architect will be performing an owner’s inspection on July 25 to look for any
deficiencies, which Wilhelm Construction will be able to deal with during the remainder of July. Occupancy will begin Aug. 1. Estevan has completed the preparation of lots south of Wellock Road near St. Joseph’s Hospital. Now dubbed Royal Heights Phase 3, that development will see 21 new single-family homes built and lots are now on sale for between $103,000 and $139,000. With road work nearing completion to connect Wellock Road with Sister Roddy Road by the hospital, that will open up the northwest part of the city, making it more convenient for the greater number of commuters expected in that area of town. Meanwhile, perhaps the largest proposed development, which would be built north of Wellock Road and west of Dominion Heights, has been slow to get going. The Meadows has been in various stages of pre-construction work for a few years, but if construction starts, the first phase alone would add almost 130 new single-family lots. Jackie Fitzgerald, realtor with Better Homes and Gardens Prairieview, noted there is a surplus of available housing on the Estevan market at the moment, though it doesn’t seem to be slowing the construction of more new units. “It’s a guessing game as to what’s going to happen here. The oil patch plays a big part of everything,” she said, but added, “there’s still stuff going on in Estevan.”
Bypass route delayed a month By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca
The commercial heavy-truck bypass near Estevan is behind schedule by about a month. According to Joel Cherry, communications consultant with the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure, the severe wet weather that has blanketed the southern part of the province over the past several weeks has forced grading to slip three to four weeks behind scheduled completion. Grading is now expected to be delayed
until late September. When it comes to the overall progress of the bypass, nearly half of the earth has been moved and placed for the construction of the roadbed. The contractor has been working in areas that are less wet, and is continuing with the installation of culverts, explained Cherry. All utilities are almost relocated or lowered accordingly. The Mercury reported in late June that the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure will be monitoring the traffic flow along Highway
39 west and east of Estevan or from Highway 47, to determine how interchanges may be introduced onto the bypass. The interchanges will be implemented to improve traffic flow when volumes on the route increase. “Really, at this stage, anything is on the table in terms of how we go forward and where we go from here. It’s all going to be based on the traffic volumes as they grow. It will be dependent on the traffic volumes, how the community grows, that type of thing,” said Mark Rathwell, who spoke with the Mercury on June 25.
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An investigation has been launched and charges are pending following a grass fire in the valley close to a commercial and industrial subdivision on the south side of the city on July 18. The blaze also threatened to spread to a few homes on the upper reaches of the valley ridge on McDonald Road Friday afternoon. Ten members of Estevan Fire Rescue Services were able to beat back the flames that posed the most serious threat shortly after they arrived on the scene at approximately 1:30 p.m. The service’s Deputy Chief, Dale Feser, said the firefighting efforts were made more difficult due to a very stiff northwesterly wind that allowed the blaze to advance rapidly, fueled by plenty of overgrowth. The topography didn’t make the fight any easier either. “A lot of the work was done on foot,” said Feser, who added that five pieces of major fire fighting equipment were also deployed along with the personnel. “People in residences from 106 to 114 McDonald Road were asked to evacuate as a precautionary measure,” said Feser, referring to the upper valley edge homes. Power ⇢ A2
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First Street housing project gets go ahead By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca
In a narrow 3-2 decision, Estevan city councillors provided a green light for a local in-fill housing development that will replace an aging single family residence with a four-unit multi-family complex on the corner of First Street and 12th Avenue. Despite the voicing of concerns and written protests regarding the proposed development, Mayor Roy Ludwig and Councillors Greg Hoffort and Trevor Knibbs voted in favour of the bylaw change that will allow the multi-family unit to be built. Coun. Dennis Moore and Brian Johnson voted against the plan. Two councillors, Kevin Smith and Lori Carr, were not in attendance. Speaking in favour of the bylaw change and development plan, Hoffort cited the need for the city governors to remain consistent in their decision-making. Having allowed similar projects to move forward in other sectors of the city, he felt this project also had to be approved. He noted he had given the plan and the protesters’ concerns a lot of consideration along side the public’s input on the matter, but he concluded, his decision was driven by other Would you be supportive of a community garden in Estevan?
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property issues where legitimate concerns were raised and later alleviated. He said he had also contacted the provincial Community Planning branch to gain additional perspective and arrived at the conclusion that there was a requirement to provide consistency. He noted the private concerns, such as the potential loss of privacy and a grove of trees that separate the property to be developed and the Rondeau residence next door. Homeowner Rose Rondeau was in attendance in the council chambers to hear the arguments raised on both sides and departed shortly after the vote was taken. “I felt like crying. Of course I didn’t, but I didn’t want to stay around there. I was very disappointed,” she said. During the council debate, Johnson, speaking in opposition to the motion to continue the bylaw change from R1 (light residential) to R3, said he would be more inclined to encourage the building of another single-family dwelling to maintain the ambiance and environment of the existing neighbourhood. He added that he understood developers had to be profit-driven. “There are issues with this property. There is a lot of pedestrian traffic there, a public park with a lot of children across the street and drainage on this sloped land, that might not have been thoroughly considered,” Johnson said. “There are impacts on a set community and I believe in this case, we’re losing perspective. The phone calls I received about this matter brought up fresh concerns that I don’t think were considered before.” Coun. Moore, having spoken up about the issue when the project was first brought to council in late June, calling for the delay in the decision, did not add to the debate on
Monday, nor did Coun. Knibbs. Giving the last words on the subject, prior to the vote, Ludwig said “we didn’t take this decision lightly.” Contacted after the vote was recorded, Eldon Rondeau said he could only sum it up by expressing the same degree of disappointment as his wife and added, “it’s just another victory over the little guy. Developers have the clout in our city right now. It would have been a bit better perhaps if the developer (Wilhelm Construction) had engaged the neighbourhood in a little discussion instead of just dropping the bombshell.” “The council has made mistakes before on some property development plans, so why would they go for another? What if councillors Carr and Smith had been there? I kind of feel right now that this was one vote where they might feel better if they had a full council in attendance. But we’ll never know now,” said Rose Rondeau in conclusion. The proposed two-storey structure will include seven to eight off-street parking stalls and includes the proper residential setbacks. When the matter first came to the council table in June for public consultation, Rondeau attended and pointed out the growing concerns regarding other multi-family developments nearby as well as the safety, traffic volume, ambiance and environmental factors he felt had not been addressed seriously. Prior to the public meeting in June, council members had received an informal petition and a few letters of concern regarding the proposed development from other First Street residents, which prompted them to delay their final decision that was delivered Monday night.
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Emphasizing peace and togetherness By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, may fall on a different day, often a different month each year. However, its meaning has remained strongly intact for generations: appreciation. “It’s a small room, but we have a big space in our hearts,” says Mohammad Waseem, early candidate for the vacant Estevan council seat and owner of the Fas Gas station in the city, who in 2009 helped spearhead the now rapidly growing Muslim community in the city. He enters into a compact white-walled room at the back of the Islamic Centre in Estevan around 9 o’clock in the evening on July 14, where a sheet covered in food takes up most of the space on the floor. The place is bustling for the first few minutes, as several people, some regulars, some entering the centre for the first time, walk in and find themselves a place to sit next to a plate. A date sits in the middle of each one, alongside a bit of bread. Dates were believed to be the first pieces of food the prophet Muhammad broke fast with, and are one of the more obvious signs of Iftar, the buffet-style gatherings that take place during Ramadan. Observed as one of the five pillars of Islam, which is best described as the basic foundations for Muslim life, Muslims worldwide fast for 29 to 30 days during Ramadan. Visual sightings of the crescent moon dictate whether fasting lasts 29 or 30 days, meaning those taking part are not allowed to eat food or drink between dawn and sunset, and must restrain from sinful behaviour. It’s a time of spiritual reflection, and helps Muslims empathize with those who are less fortunate. “It’s an essential part of our religion,” says Waseem. “You start to understand what it feels like to be hungry all the time, and you learn to appreciate things so much more.” Hadie Rashed, Waseem’s 10-year-old son, isn’t required to fast, but decided to participate nevertheless. Once Hadie turns 14, he will have to fast every year. Fasting now will help him become more prepared for future fastings, especially during the months where Ramadan takes place during school, his father explains. He added it will also instill certain personality traits
like patience, respect and appreciation at an early age. “Ramadan teaches you all these things, and gives us a chance to thank God for everything he has given us,” he says. Both newcomers and old friends chat excitedly while sharing the food brought to the feast. Many of them are doctors, marketers, or engineers. They talk about Iftars in Regina, where the Muslim community is much larger. Travelling from Regina, Mahmoud Omer fits into this category. “I was trying to find a place to get together with some of my brothers,” he says, adding more people outside of the Muslim community participate in Ramadan-related festivities. As the night goes on, the conversation slowly shifts to the concept of charity, a monumental part of Ramadan and the people of Islam in general. Everyone who is able to do so is obligated to participate in zakat, a practice that is meant to ease economic adversity for Muslims throughout the community by means of donating a portion of one’s wealth. “Minus our homes and our vehicles, all the wealth we accumulate over the past year, in the shape of bonds, business or gold, nearly anything that equals to some form of wealth, is calculated, and 2.5 per cent of it all is given to the poor,” explains Waseem. Muslims who aren’t deemed wealthy can participate in sadaqah, a voluntary charity that asks each member of the family to donate 11 dollars. Iftar wraps up, and the dozen or so people gathered at the Islamic Centre relocate to the central room of the building, an open space with the religious text of Islam, known as the Quran, sitting at the front. Rows of people quickly form, and the recitation of the Quran begins, led by the centre’s prayer leader Hafiz Zafar. Uniformed prayers are said, mixed in with the occasional personal messages to God. By the end of Ramadan, an entire section is recited, but tonight’s recitation ends after 10 minutes. “He knows all 30 chapters of the Quran by heart,” says Waseem after the prayers, noting Zafar’s incredible commitment to the holy book. The commitment to the Muslim community shines brightly in Estevan, proven
A portion of the Muslim community in Estevan gathered together at the Islamic Centre on July 14 to celebrate Ramadan, a holy month during which Muslims fast for the entire month between damn and sunset.
Prayers are said before the buffet-styled feast known as Iftar, which Muslims participate in every night during the month of Ramadan. People bring in foods of all sorts, which they share and eat together. by the fact that the small gatherings that took place in the homes of Waseem and the centre’s leader, Javaid Butt, have now evolved into much larger get togethers at the Islamic Centre, which has been the their gathering spot since last year. “We need to find something bigger, the Muslim community is growing fast,” says Waseem, suggesting that by 2020, the number of Muslims in Estevan will increase from its current number of about 70, to 200. He says he’s spoken to the mayor about looking for alternate possibilities.
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Chris Bellegarde (right) accepts the first place trophy and plaque for apprentice competitors at the Calgary Power Linemen Rodeo. (Submitted photo) Power linemen such as these two, were engaged in team competition in Calgary with SaskPower sending two teams to the annual event. (Photo courtesy of EnMax)
Estevan-based SaskPower lineman wins top trophy in western competition By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca
Chris Bellegarde has only been on SaskPower’s payroll for about four years, but he’s already made his mark as one of their best power line technicians. Proof of that is found in the first-place trophy he brought back from a recent competition in Calgary. Bellegarde took the first-place honours in the apprentice lineman category after qualifying as one of the two top lineman apprentices in SaskPower’s qualifying competition ear-
lier this summer. The July 12 skills competition in Calgary hosted by Enmax Power Corp., challenged competitors with job-based tasks, which were timed for speed as well as quality of work. The physical tests were preceded by a written test earlier in the day. Based out of Estevan, Bellegarde was working on SaskPower’s line crews just outside Manor when he took some time during a luncheon break to speak with The Mercury. He explained the first physical test was a power
pole climb test where speed and safety were the vital factors. Carrying a bag of traditional line repair materials in his mouth and replacing them with other power materials and returning to the base of the pole in rapid fashion was part of the test. The second round sent the junior linemen into a fuse changing competition where the long stick had to be used to pick a fuse from a barrel and change it out and doing a power line “knot tying” correctly. Apprentices are required to learn at least eight basic
knots that are used in the trade. A dead end epoxilator change was next on the challenge list, a grueling test from the ground up, he said. That challenge could take some competitors as much as 20 minutes to complete. The fourth test of skill and speed was the man rescue involving a 180 lb. dummy placed on a high wire that had to be brought down safely and swiftly. Naturally, Bellegarde said with a laugh, the exer-
cises were done on simulated lines, “there were no live wires.” This was the third time Bellegarde had participated in the SaskPower competition, but the first time he qualified for the Western Canadian tournament. There were about 18 competitors in the apprenticeship category and about 12 teams in the overall competition that involved journeymen. A few Alberta power transmission companies, along with SaskPower and Manitoba Hydro per-
sonnel, were involved in the Calgary event. “It’s just something I felt I could do and I enjoyed the competition,” said Bellegarde. “I competed as an individual but I have to credit my training, in the field with colleagues and SaskPower’s apprenticeship training program for any success I’ve had.” IBEW president Neil Collins stated that seven powerline technicians within two teams represented Saskatchewan and SaskPower at the rodeo. In the apprenticeship competition, “Chris was the only apprentice out of 18 competitors who finished all events without any deductions or demerits.” The other six Saskatchewan representatives in the team events included Derrick Pocha, David Breeze, Mike Rogers, Duane Horvath, Jon Letourneau and Joe Baker.
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The Odd Couple bringing the laughs By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca
The show continues at the Souris Valley Theatre, but this time, it’s not in the form of a musical. On the heels of the Marvelous Wonderettes that concluded its final show on July 19, Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple opens today at 7:30 p.m. Regina-based actor Mark Claxton, who has also made appearances in a few episodes of Corner Gas and Little Mosque on the Prairie, plays the finicky hypochondriac known as Felix, and predicts at least one thing will happen to people when they come out and watch the show. “They’re going to have sore stomachs from laughing,” he said. The plot follows Felix and his friend Oscar Madison, played by another Regina-based actor Dan Willows, who find themselves living together after Felix gets thrown out by his wife. Felix struggles to adjust to his new home, which is the unkempt apartment belonging to Oscar, a money-spending sports writer that appears to enjoy life despite his obvious inability to take care of himself. A short time later, hijinx ensues as Felix and Oscar struggle to get along. Claxton noted he’s excited for the comedy that will be on display, but said his excitement goes beyond the jokes, which he and the rest of the production put a lot of extra effort into whenever they had extra time. “You look at the pages
of the script, at times it looks a little dated because of the dialogue and the references. Attitudes towards divorce and the relationships between men and women have changed so much over the past 50 years, but then there are some things that really have not changed,” he said, suggesting the way men communicate with each other is still very much the same today. “I think people will connect to a very human story up there,” said Claxton. The dramatic difference in tone between the bustling musical and The Odd Couple is essentially why director Kenn McLeod decided to put forward the slower paced show, that also largely consists of a male cast. “I was looking for a companion piece to sit alongside the Marvelous Wonderettes,” the director explained. “The Wonderettes had four dynamic women on stage at the same time, and I thought a nice balance would be to have a play that focuses on the guys.” The aforementioned connection Claxton predicts will flourish between the audience and the show extends to his strong connection with the character he portrays on stage. “There’s no question that I found myself in a lot of his lines, just being drawn back into unsuccessful relationships from my past,” he said. “It’s part of the human experience for sure. It was impossible to say the lines
The Cast of the Odd Couple stand in front of the Souris Valley Theatre. Front row (left to right): Don Ready, Jan Michael Bourgeois, Mark Claxton, Kaitlyn Semple, Amanda Trapp, Joshua Pele. Back row (left to right): Dan Willows, Ben Redant. without connecting to some of that.” Wi l l o w s a d m i t t e d to having a close resemblance to Oscar. “I find a lot of Oscar in myself,” he laughed. “That whole lackadaisical attitude, my room isn’t as messy as Oscar’s but it looks like it’s lived in, and I don’t care. “I’m just not much of a poker fan,” he added. Interestingly enough, the show has casted a few members of the public to fill in for the poker players who occasionally visit Oscar to play. Jan Michael Bourgeois and Josh Pele from E s t e v a n p l a y Vi n n i e and Ray respectively, while
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the character of Speed is played by Ben Redan. Don Ready rounds off the group as Murray. The strong support from the community Claxton witnessed in the form of the large crowds that came to watch the Marvelous Wonderettes was a pleasant surprise for the actor, whose appearance at the Souris Valley Theatre today will be his first. “Every night there were cars lined up outside, and I was like ‘where are these people coming from?’ I’m really excited to bring this show into that space.” Apart from the rehearsals, which according
to Willows and Claxton have been an “awesome time,” the cast has found plenty of enjoyment off stage. Some of that excitement and fun took place with members of the Marvelous Wonderettes production team, who participated in karaoke and played music for them. The four women from the Wonderettes were also a huge help when it came to settling into Estevan, said Willows, as they “showed them the ropes.” He recalled the security guard from the campground who invited the actors out for a barbecue, while Claxton reminisced about his walks
around the parks, noting there’s much more to Estevan than he previously expected, when his knowledge of the Energy City consisted mainly of the heavy emphasis on oil. “There are some beautiful places to walk through around here,” he said. The chemistry between the entire production crew is brimming, said McLeod. The director also mentioned how he has thoroughly enjoyed working with everyone on The Odd Couple. “ We w e r e p l a y i n g poker the other day and we’re like ‘this is our jobs, this is actually what we do.’ It’s super fun.”
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The stage is set, the time is right Since the Agricultural Council of Saskatchewan raised the topic last week, we felt it was perhaps a perfect opportunity to revisit the matter of irrigation in southeast Saskatchewan again. Saskatchewan food retailers are currently importing $26 million worth of vegetables (excluding potatoes) each year. The Saskatchewan Vegetable Growers Association feels that with our expertise in agricultural production to call on, we should be doing a lot better in filling those veggie needs using provincially grown produce. With crop failure looming on horizons every year in other locales, it only makes sense to bring as much vegetable and fruit production possible, closer to home. The current vegetable and fruit growers in this province have found a willing and capable customer for their products in the Co-op, who are currently buying 340,000 kilograms of fresh vegetables per year. At least that is what they purchased last year and that is expected to increase this year to 454,000 kilograms. Other willing buyers have been found at hospitals, schools and long-term care facilities across the province.
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Floods remind Sask. of its priorities Sometimes it takes something like a natural disaster to put things in proper perspective. And if one good thing has come out of Saskatchewan’s summer flooding in 2014 — now, unsurpassed in water flow and damage done for this or perhaps any time of year — it is the reminder that we are a rural-based, agricultural province. This is something that has been lost on some people of late. Perhaps it was misplaced in all the bravado over the oil boom and constant bickering over politics. At issue is the concern raised by leftwing bloggers that Premier Brad Wall’s primary concern has been the slowdown in oil activity rather than farmers’ crops, damage to rural infrastructure and the
We all acknowledge that the fresher the produce is, the better it tastes and the more good it can do for our bodies. With that in mind, the Saskatchewan Irrigation Projects Association points out that this province is using only 1,000 acres for vegetable production. They feel it should be at least 12,000 acres, which would match current irrigation acres in Alberta and Manitoba. The provincial government has indicated their willingness to get behind a project to increase the irrigation acreage to at least 10,000, but there needs to be some willing participants. So far the majority of irrigated acres are to be found in central Saskatchewan close to Lake Diefenbaker and the Gardiner Dam, for obvious reasons. The call is for an expansion of those acres along with some further reaches in the Qu’Appelle Valley’s commercial gardens. Might we suggest another obvious geographical vegetable production region? Why not acreages in and around our Rafferty and Alameda reservoirs? We feel the opportunity should not be passed on without at least a little bit
of research and experimentation with the viability of setting up a few irrigation experiences in the Souris Valley. If the provincial government is really serious about getting on board, then we cite this region as the obvious answer for seeking out new territory. If provincial vegetable and fruit production could be increased two-fold from current levels, then we feel certain that other large food retailers would jump at the chance to sell fresher goods while saving a lot of money in transportation costs. The opportunity for the food retailers to gain assurances as to food safety would be a bonus. They are less likely to be “gamed” by the middle men, brokers and suppliers, if they see the producers/ suppliers face-to-face on a regular basis. We feel that southeast Saskatchewan could serve as a prime location to expand our provincial irrigation program, after all, when these two dams were built, irrigation of local crops was cited as one of the primary advantages they would bring to the region along with flood control and recreational pursuits. The stage was set over 20 years ago. It’s now time for the players.
general plight of those towns and smaller cities hit by the flood waters. Oddly, the criticism appears to be based on a single remark Wall recently made while talking to reporters about securing an immediate $100-million advance from Ottawa. Here is what he said: “We think the number will be a lot higher than the $360 million of 2011, which was just basically the damage, the repair and not necessarily the economic impact,” Wall told reporters. “In this case, we have oil leases now inaccessible. We have farmland under water. So in addition to whatever numbers I am talking about right now, there will be an economic impact, and it is too early to assess that just yet.” That Wall would have the audacity to mention that the flooding has also hit the oil sector was grounds enough for some on the left to suggest that is his only priority. It’s what sadly happens to some when everything in your world becomes about your own political narrative. Well, that Wall mentioned that flooding is even having an impact on the oil sector is simply the reality. Don Rae, president of Yorkton-based Crusader Drilling Corp., recently told the Leader-Post that one of his rigs in the Stoughton area has been out of commission since the June flooding and another rig in the Carnduff area has been stranded by flood waters. “We’ve got a ton of work ahead, and we can’t get at it,” Rae said. “So we’re losing our (rig) utilization days, and we don’t get them back.”
Rae has had to lay off about 50 of the 70 people working for him as a result. That means they’re not getting paid, the companies aren’t buying things from their suppliers, meaning less money in the economy for these support services. Meanwhile, the provincial coffers will take a hit, as less drilling simply means less oil royalty revenue. But does this mean this is Wall’s only concern? Of course not. Wall wasn’t in the southeast to tour the oilrigs. He was examining the plight of towns with water and sewer cut off, washed out roads that has made it harder for all of us to get around and farms that saw crops washed away and were literally rounding up their cattle by boat. And while no one wants to see such frustration on the farms and in the towns and smaller cities, maybe one good thing to come out of it is the reminder how important farming and smaller communities are to Saskatchewan. There is little wrong with our newfound identity as a major oil-producing region, but it’s important to always remember that the backbone of this province has been, and still is, the rural communities and the farms that existed here long before oil was important. It is hard-working farmers and people in these communities servicing agriculture who have rightly been the focus of Wall and the rest of the province. Sometimes, it takes a bad-news event like this flooding to be reminded how important rural communities are to this province.
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So much to complain about, yet so little space and time in which to do so, but I will try my best, dear diary. First problem. I am being punished for conducting traditional business the old fashioned way. I like to write cheques and deliver or mail them to the deserving and undeserving recipients. Now the cost of postage and cheques is making this a sort of undesirable practice. I have paid bills online, and don’t like it. Easy? Sometimes. Often it’s painful and once you’ve had an account compromised by, let’s say unrecognized visitors, you get a bit wary. I order cheques and get a tiny quanity of 50 in the mail, for which I pay nearly one dollar per cheque. Again, that’s the bank gouging me. They would rather have me go online, so they can lay off staff. Unfortunately for them, I prefer doing business with bank staff. Unlike their head offices and online routing systems, they’re friendly and helpful and they have families in Estevan. That’s another good reason for insisting on doing certain things the traditional way. I know, those I deal with are making it increasingly tempting to do more online work, but I politely decline, telling them to let me know about all their fabulousness, by mail. I kinda like to see postal employees and bank service providers employed … not computer technologists in Cairo, Milwaukee or Lahore. Second problem. I see where our Premier Brad Wall has listened to me and taken up the same mantra I touted a few months ago with regards to the Canadian Senate. I knew someone who knew how to think, would eventually come around to my side. You see, Brad and I both think the best way to get rid of the Senate is for Stevie Wonder, that Harper Boy and those who will follow him, to stop appointing them. That way, by around 2030, we’ll be down to about 17 ineffectual senators. I mean, what the heck, in lieu of trying to abolish the Senate, simply ignore it. One Senate defender was heard to mutter the other day that “someone has to do the job.” I guess my response to that would be, “what job?” Two or three left-over senators can proofread government legislation, we don’t need 102. Two, plus a janitor to cast a deciding vote on any stalemated legislation, could do this pretend job. There are about 17 Senate positions opening up. Let’s see what Stevie Wonder does. Keep in mind, he’s already appointed over 30, so reform is not on his priority list. Also remember, Justin, the wonder boy, has kicked the Liberal senators out of that party’s caucus, so if he ever got the top job … heaven forbid … he’d be branded a hypocrite at best, if he had the audacity to appoint any. Tommy Gun Mulcair leads a party that refused to acknowledge the Senate right from their outset, so no danger of him making any Duffy-like appointments to the musty chamber. The Bloc? Well, they don’t even believe in Canada. Besides the Bloc and Greens are way down the hallway. So thank you Mr. Wall for seeing something my way. Now if Corey Chamblain needs any help with those troublesome Roughriders, I have several solutions. I’m just a phone call away.
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There is a heartbreaking trend in our province. In the last four years, 81 children have died while in the care of Social Services or having just recently left the system. That total doesn’t include the number of children who died from natural causes. This should make all of us in Saskatchewan sad, angry and demanding of change. Despite these terrible statistics, the government chose to cut $5.6
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Chamber in midst of search for new director By Jordan Baker editor@estevanmercury.ca
Legion Donation A soothing wheel chair designed with client and resident care in mind, along with 10 portable dining tables with a total value of nearly $10,000 were donated to the Estevan Regional Nursing Home by the Estevan Branch 60 of the Royal Canadian Legion. Participating in the presentation were, from the left: Eileen Rosner, Estevan Legion past president; Troy LeBlanc, Estevan Legion president; Sarah Veroba, special care employee and initiator of the chair request; Christine Stephany, ERNH manager and Lyle Dukart, Estevan Legion first vice-president. Seated are John Fowler, who was trying out the new soothing chair that provides better mobility and independence for users, and Ivan Humphries, ERNH resident. Proceeds from the annual poppy sales were used for the purchase.
Crops aided by warm weather cover from flooding stress, but some areas continue to deal with excess moisture. The majority of crops are in fair to excellent condition, but many are behind normal developmental stages. Fifty per cent of fall cereals, 57 per cent of spring cereals and 61 per cent of oilseeds are behind normal stages of development, while 54 per cent of pulses are at normal stages of development for this time of year. Rainfall this week ranged from trace amounts
to 65 mm in the Moosomin area; however, there are some reports of even more rainfall in that area. Topsoil moisture conditions continue to improve in many areas, although other areas will soon need moisture to help crops advance. Across the province, topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as 17 per cent surplus, 73 per cent adequate and 10 per cent short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 13 per cent surplus, 74 per cent adequate, 11 per cent
short and two per cent very short. Localized flooding, hail and wind have caused the most crop damage this past week. Many producers are reporting damage from cutworms, wheat midge and grasshoppers, and from diseases such as leaf spots and root rots. Farmers continue to be busy haying and controlling diseases and insects. Follow the 2014 crop report on Twitter at @SKAgriculture
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Within a city as business-oriented as Estevan, the importance of a strong and vibrant Chamber of Commerce is vital as a tool for both established businesses and prospective ones. With executive director Michel Cyrenne completing his time at the Estevan Chamber in July after a six-year stint in the Energy City, the task of finding a replacement falls on the Chamber’s board. Ken Rowan, Chamber president, noted the board is searching across Saskatchewan and beyond to find someone to help move the Chamber forward while maintaining initiatives they are involved in. Because of the Chamber’s contract with the City of Estevan to be the city’s economic developer, the role of the organization is extended beyond the more typical one of being a lobbying voice for business in dealing with the City. Rowan said that is one of the determining factors into who the appropriate candidate for the position will be. “We had a quick meeting with the mayor and city manager just to make sure as we’re contracted to do economic development, we wanted to make sure that was still part of our mandate, because that would impact who we’re looking for,” said Rowan, noting it will continue to be a part of the Chamber’s mandate. The job posting will generally include Cyrenne’s duties, which have been expanded since the last time the position was open. Aside from experience, they will be looking at candidates who have a background in economic development and tourism. While that is something they are considering, with Manpreet Sangha positioned as the Chamber’s economic development officer, and Rebecca Howie acting as marketing and events co-ordinator, it’s not a primary concern.
Whoever the new executive director is, Chamber members will expect their voices to continue to be heard at the municipal level. “They want us to keep moving forward with the development within the city. They don’t necessarily like the fact that taxes are increasing, but at the same time, as long as that money is being spent appropriately, they want to keep moving forward. They want the roads fixed. They want us to keep advocating for that,” Rowan said. Those desires always have to be balanced with the economic development mandate the Chamber has with the City. Rowan said they may form a hiring committee among the executive members and some board members as well, and that group will be in charge of the process. “Whoever is successful is very involved in all of our executive meetings. They set the tone. They ask questions,” said Rowan, who as the current president chairs those meetings. The Chamber is hoping to have a replacement by the end of the summer, but Rowan said the organization is in good shape to carry on for a brief time without the executive director. “I pay huge credit to Michel who said, ‘even if you don’t replace me right away, you could go a couple of months because you have a good staff here.’ We’ve been lucky with the staff that he has hired,” said Rowan. They are expecting the position to be open for a couple of weeks to a month. Rowan said the Chamber has been so used to Cyrenne being there that it may mean some greater involvement from the board for a brief time while a new recruit is brought up to speed. “We’re going to miss him, because he did such a good job, but we’re also happy for him, because he’s moving to something better for him and his family,” said Rowan.
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The Shriners’ Odyssey car made a stop in Estevan last week where a $5,000 cheque from local Shrine activities was handed over to help pay for a new Shriners Hospital for Children being built in Montreal. Pictured here are noble Mike Brown, noble Paul Deren, treasurer of the Estevan and District Shrine Club, Carter Brown, Emmanuell Rondeau and Jennifer Brown. (Submitted photo).
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Local Shriners said the Odyssey car’s trek is providing an opportunity to inform parents from coast-tocoast about the specialized orthopaedic care provided to infants, children and teens for conditions such as scoliosis, osteogenesis, imperfecta (brittle bone) disease, club feet, hip dysplasia, leg length discrepancies and cerebral palsy. Patients and family travel to Montreal where all the treatments and surgeries are provided at no cost to them, courtesy of the Shriners. When they arrive there, they receive the highest quality of care from world-renowned doctors. They also benefit from the research that is carried out to develop new treatment options. Anyone knowing of a child or young adult who might benefit from this type of medical expertise, provided by the Shriners Hospital, may contact any Shriner for more information.
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The Odyssey car made a stop in Estevan during its cross-Canada tour. The car, outfitted by the Shriners, is not only crossing Canada, but also making stops in a few northeastern states of the United States to raise awareness of the new Shriners Hospital for Children — Canada that is being built in Montreal. While in the Energy City, the Estevan and District Shrine Club made a $5,000 donation to the Carter Brown fund-raising project. Carter, a seven-year-old former Estevan resident who now lives in Milestone, is a Shrine patient and the Western Canadian ambassador for the Exceptional Care for Exceptional Kids campaign that is raising money for the new hospital. On hand to accept the donation was Emmanuell Rondeau, public relations manager for Shriners Hospital for Children — Canada.
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A committee to create a community park that will allow dogs to be off-leash was granted a location in Woodlawn Regional Park earlier in July. The group is now fundraising to deal with landscaping, parking and fencing.
The University of Saskatchewan has introduced a new scholarship within the College of Agriculture and Bioresources in memory of a former graduate, Ron Gallway. The $2,500 scholarship will increase in value by $100 per year to a maximum of $3,500, said Hamish Tulloch, development officer for the college. “This will reflect the gradual increases in tuition costs as the years go by,” he said. The scholarship, he said, is tied to Gallaway’s history with the university. He was a diploma graduate of what was then known as the School of Agriculture which had been closed and then brought back with its own courses and programs a few years later. The Gallaway scholarship will be available for students who have concluded the two-year diploma program and will be furthering their studies toward a four-year degree in agricultural sciences. Students re-entering the program to pursue the degree are also eligible, he said. “It is being estab-
Ron Gallaway lished to recognize the achievements of a man who was very active in the agricultural community and his home community, plus being a graduate of the U of S where he enjoyed his educational experiences,” said Tulloch. Mary Buhr, dean of the College of Agriculture and Bioresources added, “We are very pleased and honoured to establish this award in memory of Ron Gallaway. After getting
his diploma Ron had a truly remarkable career and he said the friends and experiences at the university were very important to him. I am certain the recipients of this award will be inspired by Ron’s life and achievements as they pursue their own agricultural dreams.” The official name given to the scholarship will be the Ron Gallaway Memorial Scholarship. Tulloch said that due
to logistical issues, it had not been determined as yet if the scholarship would be awarded for the first time this year, or that 2015 would be its inaugural year. Gallaway died in November of 2012 and is survived by wife Marguerite and four children, Don, Joan, Dave and Beth. Sons Don and Dave continue to farm the family agricultural operations near Estevan. Gallaway was a longtime contributor to the Estevan Exhibition Association formerly known as the Estevan Agricultural Society and provincial agricultural societies and Western Canada Fairs Association. The family was also singled out as the region’s Farm Family of the Year a few years ago as part of the Estevan Chamber of Commerce and Exhibition Association’s annual presentation event. Gallaway is a member of the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame and was a recipient of the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal.
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There aren’t many opportunities for dog owners to let their pups outside without restraint, but there is growing interest to create a community park where dogs will be free to go off-leash. Coming to Estevan, Jennifer Gervais saw the absence of an offleash park as an opportunity to bring something new to the community. She sees the proposal as a community park for anybody to enjoy, even just to have an outdoor lunch at a picnic table. It will also allow dog owners to let their pooches run freer than elsewhere in the city. “We thought it would be great because a dog park provides a place to socialize. It’s not just a place for dog lovers. I know in other cities I’ve been in, you have your elderly come down just to get out of the house because they can’t have dogs,” said Gervais, who noted she and her husband, previously of Prince Albert, are laying down roots in the Energy City. “It’s something to add to the appeal of Estevan.”
Gervais is part of a four-person committee, along with Tayja Zimmerman, Christina Wock and Dawn Klassen, preparing to get the park started. They approached the City of Estevan in April to propose their plans and to see if there may be unused space available for them to use. At the start of July, Woodlawn Regional Park granted the group an airy space near the Souris River. It will just take a bit of work to turn the area into a usable park. “There’s a west parcel of Woodlawn, which is across from the barbecue area. It will need a lot of grooming,” said Gervais. That’s where their fundraising starts. The group is looking to raise funds and find volunteers to help prep the site for future use by families and pets. The site will require some landscaping work and removal of some brush and maybe a few trees. She said they will have to make a parking lot, and they expect fencing will be their biggest cost. Gervais said the area in Woodlawn they received wasn’t slated for any other development, so it was a perfect spot for a park. The plan is to have the park funded through donations. “Eventually, if it was successful, we’d like to expand it for outdoor leisure and have walking paths or jogging paths. It’s way down the line, but it’s something we’d
like to do.” The group is still in the process of going through their paperwork and an application for not-for-profit status. Their first fundraiser will be during Beach Bash on Aug. 16 in Woodlawn Regional Park. The group will be providing security service throughout the daylong event. Gervais said they have volunteers but more are always welcome. Those interested in learning more about the park, donating to the group or volunteering with the organization may contact Gervais at 306-981-9045. You may also visit their Facebook page under the name Off-leash Dog Park in Estevan. “I want it to work with the SPCA and that we have postings for the latest pet adoptions. When we’re set up and our fundraising is complete for our initial costs, I’d like to do fundraising for them,” said Gervais. As far as timelines to get the park up and running, Gervais said it can take some time depending on interest and donations. She said a similar park in Weyburn took about two years to open after the group began getting their ducks in a row. She said the committee is anticipating the project will take anywhere from one to two years. “I think there are people here who want to lay roots, and the more parks and things you add will help people want to bring their families here and make it a long-term place (to live).”
The subject of city benches, where they are located and how many there are, cropped up at the regular meeting of City council on July 21. Coun. Trevor Knibbs, in response to a memo submitted by City Manager Amber Smale, regarding a recent tender for city bench advertising, said he thought the question about leasing or tendering the signs was going to be discussed by council members first. Smale said it would be fine to refer the matter back to her desk. The tender offer had resulted in
just one response from a local business, expressing interest in the concept. “Refer it back to me indicating what kind of information you want,” said Smale. Coun. Brian Johnson said questions remained as to how many benches the City actually claimed, and what kind of condition they were in. A motion was passed to refer the matter for future discussion once the additional information had been gathered.
Manufacturing sales break records according to Stats Can. Manufacturer’s in Saskatchewan continue to impress in the global marketplace after another successful month of sales, according to reports issued by Statistics Canada. A seasonally adjusted, but still record breaking, shipments for May hit $1.5 billion, which was a 2.4 per cent increase over April 2014. It was also the second highest growth rate among the provinces. “Communities across this
great province are reaping the benefits of a growing manufacturing sector,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. “Every time a manufacturer starts production and sees that product through the development process and into the marketplace, we are all benefitting from the economic growth and prosperity it generates.” S a s k a t c h e w a n ’s m a n u facturing shipments jumped 4.8 per cent on a yearly basis,
and landed the province in fifth place when it came to percentage change. “Our government understands that in order to keep our province’s manufacturers moving forward, we must champion their success and make investments in their future,” Boyd said. “This is why we are excited to see projects like the Manufacturing Centre of Excellence get off the ground.”
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Foord clings to grass root lessons to help her at national level role By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca
She has the top job on two impressive fronts as president of the Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA) and now the Canadian School Boards Association (CSBA), but it’s her job as an Estevan representative at the regional public school board table that she probably appreciates the most. “It keeps me grounded and it helps remind me what is ultimately important as a trustee … doing what is best for the students,” said Janet Foord, who was elected to the top trustee job during the CSBA annual meeting held in Niagara Falls, Ont. on July 5. “So much of the provincial and Canadian-based work is policy driven and as exciting as it is, I love dealing with grass roots issues, making those connections. Nothing is more important than direct dealings with students and staff,” Foord said during an interview in the Mercury office July 14. Foord ran unopposed for the Canadian presidency post, having served for over a year as vice-president of that body. She replaces Michael McEvoy of B.C. who stepped down. Floyd Martens from Manitoba was elected vice-president. “I know Floyd well, we have worked together on a few committees in the past year,” she added. Earlier this year, Foord stepped into the president’s box at the provincial level again, after having served as vice-president and before that, as a regional representative on the provincial board of directors. The job is hers for just a year. If the year goes well and she can see her way clear to meet fresh challenges,
Janet Foord, presidency at both the national and provincial levels. she may choose to seek it again for a second term, but that is still too far in the future. “It’s already been an interesting run. I filled in for the provincial president before getting that job and went to Prince Edward Island for the Skills for Tomorrow symposium as our representative there,” she said, refer-
ring to the meeting arranged by the Council of Ministers of Education Canada. She said that conference delved into how business, education and non-traditional partners can find common ground. “Last year I also got to talk to a group of mining leaders and we discussed the topic of what being ready really means these days on the educational front.” Foord added that she sees the CSBA challenge this year being one of partnerships in education, not only federal and provincial, but also business. “We worked in silos before. Now we have to work at building the skills businesses need. What we used to describe as soft skills are now at the forefront and that includes communication skills,” Foord said. However, when she sits at the South East Cornerstone Public School Division table on a regular basis, that’s where she feels a different kind of excitement since it affords her the opportunity to have a direct impact on educational directions at the local level. “I felt that when I first started, being a trustee on a small rural school division board before regional mergers. I still feel that way. I don’t want to lose that regular grass roots connection and the direct association. I’ve enjoyed this interesting run at the provincial and national levels and I expect I will continue to enjoy the challenges, but when that’s over I’ll be more than happy being another trustee at the local table, dealing with regional issues that matter the most.” When she hasn’t been able to physically attend Cornerstone regular business meetings, Foord has usually hooked up with the other trustees through various video conferencing connections.
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If you’ve noticed an influx of bad driving in Estevan, it might have to do with the fact that only 38 per cent of drivers who took their Class 5 road test in 2013 passed. Estevan has struggled to remain above a 50 per cent pass rate, except for a sudden leap in 2010 and 2011 when it spiked to around 60 per cent. In 2012, that number plummeted to 46 per cent. According to Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI), Saskatchewan’s average pass rate has dropped 10 per cent since 2004 when it sat at 58 per cent. An increase in pop-
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Mandatory immunizations about “protecting patients” in Sask. By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury
Saskatchewan health care workers will be required to get flu shots or wear masks during the flu season, and despite the anger emerging from certain health staff, Dr. Shauna Hudson, Medical Health Officer for the Sun Country Health Region, sees this as a positive step forward for patients. “I know there are certainly people who aren’t pleased with just having two choices,” she said, “but most of the people I’ve worked with are very supportive of this approach.” Hudson said Sun Country has made a big push toward encouraging health care workers to immunize themselves over the past several years, and as a result, has one of the highest coverage rates in the province. In 2014, 77 per cent of all health care workers in Sun Country were immunized. “It’s one of the highest in the province,” Hudson said about the figure. “That’s been the case for the past five or six years, and sometimes we’ve made it past the 80 per cent mark, but we haven’t been able to achieve our goal of 85 per cent.” According to the government of Saskatchewan’s web-
site, only half of Saskatchewan’s health care workers get the flu shot. This number is likely to go up with the new policy, but Hudson said some are upset because they think they don’t have much choice in the matter. “You do have another choice, you can wear a mask whenever you’re around patients,” she explained. She noted, however, having to wear a mask so frequently can become a challenging task. Getting into the habit of putting it on when entering patient care and changing it regularly may take time, and the warmth around the mouth can be
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uncomfortable for some. Hudson said the policy hasn’t clearly defined when exactly health care workers should be wearing masks, suggesting waiting rooms may or may not be a part of the guidelines. Hudson stressed the importance of encouraging visitors to wear masks or receive immunization in order to further protect patients, and those who are most vulnerable to the flu, like the elderly and those who have existing health concerns. “Last year we had masks placed at the entrances of the facilities, and we’ll continue to do that to try and encourage visitors to protect the patients,” she said. “It’s about educating people, and I hope people start talking about it more.” Hudson emphasized the safeness of the flu vaccine, and side effects, which sometimes include stiffness of the arms, runny noses, occasional aches and pains are signs that the immune system is trying to fight off the virus. “You’re not getting the influenza virus injected, it’s a killed virus, so it’s just part of the virus that’s been killed,” she explained. Immunization season begins Oct. 12., just before the flu season starts some time in the middle of November.
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Province’s population continues upward trend
Saskatchewan’s population continues to grow, increasing by just more than 5,000 people in the first quarter of 2014, according to new figures released today by Statistics Canada. There were 1,122,588 people living in Saskatchewan as of April 1, 2014 – an increase of 5,085 people since January 1, 2014, and an increase of 21,180 people in the past year. Saskatchewan’s quarterly and annual growth rates are both secondhighest among the provinces, behind only Alberta. Economy Minister Bill Boyd said the steady growth is a sign of a strong and diversified economy. “Saskatchewan is now starting its eighth consecutive year of strong population growth, a far cry from the years when we were actually losing people,” Boyd said. “There are more jobs and opportunities in Saskatchewan than ever before and that’s why today, more people than ever before call Saskatchewan home.” Saskatchewan’s growth in the first quarter of 2014 consisted of a natural increase (births minus deaths) of 1,211, net international migration of 3,080 and net interprovincial migration of 794. Saskatchewan’s net interprovincial migration rate was also the second highest among the provinces, behind Alberta. Saskatchewan’s largest net gains were from Ontario (603) and Manitoba (253). “A growing population is good for our province,” Boyd said. “It means more opportunities and it also means more challenges. Our government is working hard to ensure that growth continues and that we are meeting the challenges of a growing province.”
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information from P3 experts and expand existing knowledge on this method of procurement. Last
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ince’s business community needs to be ready to play a delivery role,” said Sask. C of C CEO, Steve McLellan. “Accountants, electricians, contractors and other key groups are looking to make meaningful, lasting contribution to their communities and through the information available at the P3 Summit, we want to provide them the tools to do so.” The summit will be useful for a broad variety of participants, from
community leaders and elected officials in the municipal, provincial, federal and educational sectors to business people across the spectrum. “This event is a mustattend for all community leaders that have infrastructure needs, businesses looking at construction or communities in growth mode,” said McLellan. Registration was o p e n e d a t w w w. s a s k c h a m b e r. c o m a s o f July 17.
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Saskatchewan’s new traffic laws have only been in place for just over two weeks, but already 271 motorists have received licence suspensions and 380 have had their vehicles seized. Traffic law changes took effect in Saskatchewan on June 27. During the period from June 27July 15, drivers received the following penalties: • 2 7 1 r o a d s i d e suspensions for impaired driving
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mell, president and CEO of SGI. “The combination of these serious consequences and increased dedicated traffic enforcement throughout the province will ultimately lead to increased safety on our roads and highways.” The new laws include tougher penalites for impaired driving, distracted driving and excessive speed, which are the top three contributing factors to fatal crashes in the province. Parents and caregiv-
ers are also reminded that booster seats are now mandatory for children under the age of seven. In 2013, preliminary data shows that 134 people were killed and 6,804 were injured in vehicle collisions on Saskatchewan roads and highways. Visit SGI’s website at www.sgi.sk.ca to learn more about the new traffic laws, or for information about the Road Safety Challenge and how #wecandrivebetter
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Intoxicated subjects gain most attention from Estevan police While on a bicycle patrol on July 16, Estevan Police Service personnel spotted some young people on the roof of a business building so police rounded them up and spoke to them about their risky activities. A call to a city mobile home park that same day raised concerns about the sighting of some black smoke coming from a residential backyard. Police noticed the resident was burning grass clippings, so he was warned about the city’s bylaw which banned that practice without a fire permit from the City. He advised police he would get one. A speeding vehicle was stopped by EPS members on July 16 and it was recorded that the driver was exceeding the speed limit by 62 km/h. The driver was fined $468 and his vehicle was seized for seven days according to new government regulations. On the night of July 18, EPS members received a call about a woman who was spotted walking on the road. When they attended the scene police noted the woman was walking erratically into traffic so she was arrested and lodged in cells until sober and was released the next morning without any charges being laid. A vehicle being driven erratically on a main thoroughfare in the city was the next attention-grabbing subject for police that same night. When police checked the vehicle in question, a 22-yearold Carrot River man was arrested and later charged with failing to provide a breath sample. Open alcohol was also found in the vehicle. The man was held in custody pending a court appearance to answer to alcohol-related charges. A call to assist a local cab company attempting to deal with some intoxicated passengers resulted in the arrest of a Manitoba man who was charged with being intoxicated
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They don’t have the ultimate solution or all the answers to prevent flooding on the Saskatchewan plains but they can supply some of them. Duck Unlimited Canada, Upper Souris Watershed Authority, the Water Security Agency and the Fish and Wildlife Fund have teamed up in the past and are doing so again this summer to approach southern Saskatchewan flood issues with some common sense responses. “ We h a v e j u s t launched a new program, similar in scope to last year’s, just a little bit bigger,” said David Pattyson, co-ordinator for the Upper Souris Watershed Authority (USWA). They, along with Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and WSA and Fish and Wildlife Fund managers have crafted a plan to return a little more than 60 acres in southeast Saskatchewan to natural wetlands, paying the farmers involved in the program $1,000 per acre for previously drained land that they will put back into a natural state using traditional ditch plugs and grass slopes. About $75,000 in mitigation funds from the participating agencies keeps the projects moving forward. Last year these four groups completed a restoration program of 60 acres and had a waiting list of producers who were interested in participating, since many had discovered that in certain instances, trying to use drained wetlands for crop production was a losing proposition. A little more success has been achieved when the drained land was used for pasture, but still, limited. “The board has decided that as long as the funding is available, we
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will continue to restore as much land as possible in this area,” said Pattyson, adding there were certainly enough landowners interested in their proposals. The process undergoes a peer review by producers and a ranking system is assigned as the word gets out through traditional and non-traditional media sources regarding farmer applications and acceptance for the program. Last year eight producers with 19 pieces of land and the 60 acres were engaged in the wetlands projects. This year USWA hopes to add a few more. “Three to four acres is generally seen as an ideal size from a wildlife habitat view and wetlands rehabilitation view,” said Pattyson, noting that DUC has the engineering and expertise to lend to the projects. DUC recently released findings from the Pomeroy Report that studied the Smith Creek watershed that linked agricultural wetland drainage and flooding. The report was named after Dr. John Pomeroy, head of research at the Centre for Hydrology at the University of Saskatchewan. Pomeroy and DUC recognized that 2014 floods were mainly caused by precipitation, however if regulators continued to allow authorized, unregulated wetland drainage, “we will continue to see changes in the prairie hydrology which will contribute to increased frequency and severity of flooding,” DUC said in a media release issued July 10. No one is to blame, the report noted, but there
David Pattyson needed to be improved public and government education into the importance of wetlands and how they contribute to flood prevention. DUC said they are attempting to draft a new wetlands policy in concert with the provincial government similar to one that was recently adopted in Manitoba. It would involve a drainage application process on certain wetland types, which would ensure all drainage is regulated and controlled in the province. “Wetlands act as a sponge and hold water within a basin slowly releasing it into the soil. When a wetland is compromised through drainage, it creates channels and the water flows downstream until it meets with a new body of water. If you are the recipient of this new water, you can either accept it or pass the problem on to someone else,” the DUC release noted. Wetlands are critical in keeping lakes and rivers clean. When they are drained, fertilizers containing phosphorus and nitrates are carried off the farmland and into the next basin or watercourse which are, ultimately, lakes and rivers. These ingredients are the lead-
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“The first year, I ended up getting lapped like three times every race. Eventually I got better and started getting some top 10 finishes, and I just kept progressing.” — Hobby stock driver Riley Raynard
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Raynard earns unforgettable win TURNBULL TAKES MODIFIED, LATE MODEL FEATURES AT SPEEDWAY Odds are Riley Raynard will never forget what happened Saturday night. The 16-year-old has overcome challenges in order to race a hobby stock at Estevan Motor Speedway, and on Saturday he got his first feature win. Raynard, a Lampman native, has muscular dystrophy, but with a couple of car modifications and some help getting into the vehicle, he races with the best of them. “It feels amazing,” he said of his first victory, after holding off a few challengers. “I just stuck to the high line and I just found some groove there.” It took some time for Raynard to get comfortable on the race track, though. It has been a learning process for him. “I’ve been racing for three years here. I’ve been doing really good lately. The first year, I ended up getting lapped like three times every race. Eventually I got better and started getting some top 10 finishes, and I just kept progressing,” he said. Meanwhile, Aaron Turnbull was a double feature winner on Saturday, taking the checkered flag in the
modified and late model classes. In the mod A-main, Turnbull pulled off the remarkable feat of going from last to first. By the time the race was half over, he had come seemingly out of nowhere to sit in second place. “Starting last, you gotta keep your eyes open and make sure you don’t get caught up in any wrecks, and there were a few at the start. I stayed out of those. I had a good line on the bottom there and I passed everybody pretty clean. It just worked out,” Turnbull said. With about 15 laps left, Turnbull had a brief battle with Mason Big Eagle before taking the lead and winning the race by a few car lengths. “He was running a little higher. It looked like he was spinning his tires a little bit,” Turnbull said. “I was able to hug the tires and there was some pretty good grip down there, so I could put the pedal right down, hugging those tires, and he had to kinda pedal it, running up a little higher. I think once I got by him, I kinda showed him the line, but luckily I found it before he did.” About 15 minutes later, Turnbull was on the track
again with the late model. He started on the front row and led virtually start to finish. “I knew I had a good chance, starting on the outside front row, but you gotta have a fast race car too. I didn’t know how close they were, I was just holding my line and driving as hard as I could, and hoped they were a ways behind me,” he said. Winning two features in one night doesn’t happen very often. Turnbull said everything worked out for him. “It’s interesting, I guess. It doesn’t really get much better than that. I had two really good cars and a little bit of luck, and perfect track conditions.” Jordan Durward captured the checkered flag in the stock car feature. He had some of the class’s best drivers behind him, as Rocky Alexander challenged for most of the race and Gregg Mann made a late push on the top. However, Durward hung on for the victory, with Alexander finishing second. The next action at the Speedway goes July 28, when the Blaine Brothers Late Model Challenge Series comes to town. There will be three more points nights after that, wrapping up with championship night on Aug. 23.
King cleans up at trapshooting provincials It was a very successful weekend for Logan King. The local trapshooter competed at provincials in Saskatoon, which ran Thursday through Sunday, and cleaned up in the various events. He won the Saskatchewan 200 singles subjunior championship with a score of 185, earning him the added money purse for high score in Class D. King also won the Damian Gebhard Award, open to juniors aged 15-18 and sub-juniors aged 14 and under, for high score on the first 100 targets, with a score of 94. He also took the novice high score on the first 100 targets for first-time shooters. King also captured the Saskatchewan doubles sub-junior title with a score of 88, and the sub-junior handicap championship with a score of 79. King also scored 352 to win the high all-around 400 targets title in the sub-junior category. King and his dad, Reg, won the parent-sub junior 200 singles event with a score of 360.
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Sluggers host provincials, go winless The results they wanted on the field weren’t there, but it was still a fun weekend for the Estevan KPC Sluggers. The Sluggers hosted mosquito AAA provincials at Cactus Park, with 10 teams from across the province coming to town to contest the crown. The Sluggers lost all four of their round-robin games. Of the 10 teams participating, five were from Saskatoon: the Blue Jay
Screwballs, Braves, Cardinals, All-Star A’s and Blue Jay Crush. The other teams were the White Butte Broncos, Regina White Sox, Martensville Mustangs and Regina Buffalos. The Cardinals edged the Blue Jay Screwballs 1211 in the gold medal game on Sunday afternoon. The Cardinals led 9-2 before giving up six runs in the top of the fifth inning. They then scored three to go ahead 12-8, but surrendered three more in the top of the
sixth. Although the Sluggers went winless, head coach Ryan Siever was happy with the team’s effort against some tough teams. “It was some of the best baseball we’ve played all year. We knew this year was going to be a bit of a struggle, but we thought playing in the AAA league would prepare us for provincials. Yeah, it is disappointing to go 0-4, but it wasn’t like we just rolled over. We went in there and played well.”
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Twins close out regular season The Southeast Legacy Twins finished off a forgettable regular season on the weekend with a pair of losses. The midget baseball club finished in last place in the nine-team Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League with a record of 5-25. Only the top eight make the playoffs, leaving the Twins on the outside looking in. However, they do have provincials coming up this weekend in Saskatoon. Last year, the Twins made a surprise run to the provincial final. The club finished off the 2014 season with games against two of the SPBL’s best teams. On Friday night, in the Twins’ last home game, they lost 10-4 to the league-leading Saskatoon Giants. The next day they fell 13-3 to the third-place Regina Wolfpack in the provincial capital. The Giants did most of their scoring early on Friday, bringing in three runs in the first inning and four more in the third. At that point, they led 7-2. Saskatoon tacked on another run in the fifth inning and added two in the seventh. The Twins doubled their run count with two in the bottom of the seventh, but couldn’t close the gap any further. Carver Krafchuk led the Twins at the plate, hitting 4-for-4 with a run batted in and two runs scored. Carson Perkins went 2-for-4 with an RBI. The Twins piled up 12 hits on the evening, but struggled to translate that into runs. Colton Gingras was the Twins’ starting pitcher,
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4-for-5 with an RBI and a run. Brett Doepker went 2-for-3 with two RBI and two runs scored. Wes Hiebert pitched a complete game for the Giants, allowing four runs and 12 hits while fanning four batters. Saturday’s game in Regina ended after five innings on the mercy rule. The Wolfpack did most of their damage in the second inning, plating eight runs. Singles by Calvin Vanderleest, Tristan Boire and Derek Frater brought in four runs, while a dropped foul ball, a walk and a wild pitch accounted for others. Regina scored three more runs in the third inning to boost their lead to 11-0. The Twins got on the board with two runs in the fourth. Gingras brought in Garret Fitzpatrick on a single and a dropped foul ball resulted in Gingras coming home. However, the Wolfpack responded with two runs of their own in the bottom of the fourth, one on an error and the other on a Carson Bogdan single. The Twins added a third run in the top of the fifth, as Jonassen hit a single with a full count to bring in Perkins. Krafchuk, the team’s starting shortstop, was the Twins’ top batter during the regular season, with a .363 average. That puts him 11th in the league. Jonassen hit .299, Gingras hit .250 and Fitzpatrick had a .247 average. Meanwhile, James Giroux led the team’s pitching staff, with an earned-run average of 3.47. In 34.1 innings, he allowed 24 (17 earned) runs on 42 hits, 28 strikeouts and 14 walks.
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Golden Eels swimmer Thomas Wakely flies through the water during a butterfly race at the semifinal meet. (Submitted photo)
Eels qualify 31 for provincials The Estevan Golden Eels had a strong day on Saturday at the provincial semifinals meet in Assiniboia. The local swim club sent 43 athletes to the meet and had the highest point total of all the clubs in attendance. The Eels also won 11 individual age group medals, including a sweep of the 8-and-under boys category for the second time this year. No other club has done that in any age group this season.
Denver Sehn won gold in that category, followed by Lucas Dzeryk with silver and Ryan Dickie with bronze. Meanwhile, there were three other gold medal winners. Hannah Mantei captured gold in 12-and-under girls, Josh Wilson was the gold medallist in 12-and-under boys and Samuel Beahm won the 15-17 boys division. Taylor Fornwald took silver in that category.
Other medal winners were Bryse Wheeler (silver) in 8-and-under girls, Thomaså Wakely (silver) in 14-andunder boys and Racquelle Gibbons (bronze) in 14-and-under girls. The provincial meet will be held this weekend in Weyburn and the Golden Eels have qualified 31 swimmers for the two-day event. Aside from the medallists in the semis, the other swimmers qualified for
provincials are Alexandra Andrist, Josephina Andrist, Jesse Beahm, Zachary Beahm, Logan Dalziel, Adah DeLeeuw, Jillian Fornwald, Reagan Gibbons, Hayley Greening, Justin Linthicum, Emily Marshall, Logan Marshall, Dylan Pryznyk, Garret Ross, Karlee Ross, Christopher Sutter, Colin Sutter, Emily Tarnes, Jack Tuttle, Carson Wheeler, Josh Wilson and Payten Wilson.
Wolves second entering last game The Estevan Tower Wolves added two more wins to their record last week and were slated to play their final regular season game on Tuesday. The Wolves defeated the Arcola Threshers 13-8 on July 15 and dumped the Lampman Pirates 12-5 on Sunday. Both games were played at Lynn Prime Park in Estevan. The Wolves were scheduled to visit the Carnduff Astros last night, in a game originally slated for Friday. Estevan (12-2-1) was sitting in second place in the Saskota Baseball League standings prior to Tuesday’s contest, one game behind the Carlyle Cardinals (13-1-1). Carnduff (10-5) was in third, followed by the Kenosee Cubs (6-7-3), Lampman (5-6-
3), Oxbow Chiefs (5-6-4), Arcola (4-10-2), Wawota Pats (3-10-2) and Redvers A’s (1-12-2). The Wolves went undefeated at home this year, with an 8-0 record, and entering their last game, also led the Saskota league in runs with 139. It was a busy week across the league. On July 15, it was Carlyle 7, Kenosee 4; Carnduff 6, Lampman 3 and Oxbow 6, Wawota 6. On Thursday, it was Lampman 7, Arcola 3; Carlyle 5, Redvers 1 and Carnduff 4, Wawota 2. Friday’s only game saw Kenosee double up Wawota 4-2. In the other game on Sunday, Carnduff defeated Kenosee 5-3. There were two games scheduled for Monday, with Carlyle visiting Redvers and Wawota visiting Lampman. The final game of the regular season slate tonight sees the Chiefs travel to Lampman to face the Pirates.
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Estevan gets SLGA grants More than 700 groups and organizations in Saskatchewan have received part of approximately $1.9 million in charitable gaming grants being provided by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA). “These groups and organizations are made up of volunteers who give themselves to their communities in order to enhance the lives of others,” said Minister responsible for SLGA Don McMorris. “Our government is pleased to provide additional financial support through the charitable gaming grant program that will further enhance those efforts.” Among the grants provided by SLGA this quarter:
Moose Jaw and surrounding area received $159,016; North Battleford and surrounding area received $136,978; Melville and surrounding area received $64,654; Humboldt and surrounding area received $47,321 and Estevan and surrounding area received $46,370. The charitable gaming grant program supports groups and organizations that conduct charitable gaming, including licensed bingos, raffles, breakopen tickets, Texas Hold’em poker and Monte Carlo events. Groups and organizations receive a grant equal to 25 per cent of the net revenues raised from these activities, up to a maximum grant of $100,000 annually.
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Modified cars were flying in every direction after a major pileup on the fourth turn of the track at Estevan Motor Speedway early in Saturday’s feature.
Provincials show off diamonds Estevan has beautiful baseball diamonds, and the facility at Cactus Park was showcased once again as the city hosted the mosquito AAA provincials on the weekend. Whereas the bantam Haulers won provincials on home turf two years ago, the mosquito Sluggers were coming in off a rough regular season and weren’t expected to do much damage. Still, hosting provincials is always exciting, regardless of result. There was some good ball on display, particularly from the Saskatoon teams.
Josh Lewis Hear Me Out One of the highlights of the tournament came during a game between the Saskatoon Cardinals, the eventual champions, and the Saskatoon All-Star A’s. With the Cardinals winning 14-4, one of the A’s batters stepped up and hit a two-out inside the park grand slam
to prevent the mercy rule from kicking in. That was certainly the first two-out inside the park grand slam I’ve ever seen. There was some great drama, particularly in the gold medal game, and the spectators got their money’s worth.
With great fields both at Cactus Park and Lynn Prime Park, and a strong volunteer base, there’s no reason Estevan can’t host more baseball tournaments. The city has shown time and time again that it is an excellent host. Contact Josh Lewis at 306-634-2654 or sports@ estevanmercury.ca. If Russia is proven to be involved in the shooting down of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17, it’s time for the U.S. and Europe to stop pussyfooting around and lay down some heavy, debilitating sanctions.
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Provincial horticultural bus tour stops in Energy City On July 18 Estevan organizers played host to the first of what they hope will be an annual tour of some local gardens and other bright spots on the horticultural scene. The first event was memorable since Estevan was selected as one of the stops for 33 members of the Saskatchewan Horticultural Association and their leader Denise Mlazgar. The group’s large tour bus took them first to Roche Percee for a bit of rock climbing and viewing, then into Estevan for a visit to Bertha Harris’s backyard on Second Street with its many blooming plants, before they enjoyed a picnic style lunch at the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum and Heritage Park. The Estevan City Cemetery’s Columbarium garden was also on the schedule as was Gerry Fichtemann’s garden with its collection of daylilies, among other plants. The association members toured the Shand Greenhouse and toured Boundary Dam mines and reclamation sites and Estevan’s new community garden before winding up at Woodlawn Regional Park and an evening of live theatre at the Souris Valley Theatre. The next day saw them continue their southern Saskatchewan tours in Weyburn and Windthorst. “We plan these annual trips every year and the members come from all over the province,” said Mlazgar, who thanked Chantelle Dubreuil, one of the co-ordinators of the community garden and local host for the tour that included her own garden. Dubreuil noted the community garden has taken off very well this year with a pretty bountiful harvest awaiting the participants. “The idea is to take horticulture around the province and visit communities that
have horticultural societies,” said Mlazgar. “We’ll pick an area of the province we’d like to visit and the hosts get to show off their stuff. It’s a wonderful way to unite gardeners because we’re always asking questions of one another and we talk about outcomes and hardships of growing certain plants, flowers or vegetables. There’s a lot of knowledge on that bus. So we talk about what we’ve tried and what we’ve done, and what worked and what didn’t work and in the process, we get to know one another better.” Mlazgar, president of the Regina association, said tour participants this year came from as far as northern Saskatchewan and as close as Weyburn. They make eight to 10 stops in each community they visit and enjoy the opportunity to chat with the various hosts and exchange information. Asked what attracted her to the world of horticulture, Mlazgar said it was a natural progression for her. Even as a little girl, she was fascinated by the prospects of planting seeds and observing plants as they came alive. “I have had my own garden for over 30 years now and I’m used to large gardens and mine became a practical need. When you have six children to feed, a large garden is necessary if you’re going to give them fresh vegetables,” she said with a laugh, before calling her eager troops back to the bus and presenting Harris with a new flowering plant to add to her already impressive colourful collection. “I’m retired now, so I get to spend even more time in my garden. It brings me a great deal of pleasure. I find it relaxing, and I try all kinds of flowering plants and will experiment,” said the affable Harris, who spoke with the Mercury prior to the group’s arrival.
Denise Mlazgar (centre) president of the Regina Horticulture Club and provincial tour leaders presented Bertha Harris with a new flowering plant for her collection as a thank you for playing host to the 33 tour participants. Chantelle Dubreuil, the group’s hostess while they were in Estevan, led them to a number of local and regional horticultural highlight spaces including Estevan’s new community garden.
Karen Dickie, Indian Head; Lorie Hocky, Saskatoon; Eileen Bone, Tisdale and Celia McEwen, Assiniboia took a closer look at some of the thousands of flowering plants in Bertha Harris’s garden on Second Street during the Saskatchewan Horticulture Association’s tour in Estevan and area.
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Anti-bullying tool opens new doors, its effectiveness remains to be proven By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca
A new anonymous, online anti-bullying reporting tool might help battle the prevalent bullying children face today, but its effectiveness, especially against cyberbullying, remains to be proven. Following Saskatchewan’s action plan to address bullying and cyberbullying, which was established Nov. 2013, the Ministry of Education has checked off one of its initial goals by partnering with SaskTel and developing an online reporting tool. Named the I Am Stronger initiative, it allows anyone to access their website, and use the new reporting tool to anonymously submit a report. It’s available 24/7, 365 days a year, and according to the Ministry of Education, a mobile application will be available later this fall. Envision’s Children Exposed to Violence Program counsellor, Allyson Fisher, said the new online app could potentially be implemented into their own services. “It’s definitely something that I can foresee using myself,” she said, noting the other tools victims can turn to, like the Kids Help Phone line. “This would be another resource for them.” Fisher stressed the importance of having a faceto-face conversation with counsellors and other support systems, and hopes the process of helping victims through the new app includes a step that points victims in the direction of those options. “I would hope with the app, that encouragement in seeking some other help will come as well,” she said. Const. Braden Lonsberry, school resource officer for the Estevan Police Services, said he hopes the new system won’t be abused by people submitting false reports, and is unsure how well authorities can follow up on certain cases, since reports are filed anonymously, and can often leave out important information. “I’d still rather investigate a false report, than not investigate a situation that needs to be looked into,” he said. As the tools to assist victims of bullying shift over to an electronic platform, so have the methods of bullying itself, and Lonsberry said 70 per cent of the reports he comes across are related to cyber-violence. “When I was a kid, you see a bully from nine to three-thirty, then when you went home you didn’t have to worry about it. Now, some kids can’t really escape it, it’s 24/7 for them,” he said. A big reason cases of cyberbullying are rising, Fisher said, has to do with the fact that oppressors are able to largely remain anonymous and distance themselves from the situation, believing they’re less likely to get in trouble. “If they hit a kid at school they get in trouble, but if they send a nasty text message, they’re less likely to get caught. It creates a big danger and it’s why we see this big cyber-bullying epidemic happening,” she said. Envision’s Cyberviolence project, which was funded
The government’s online reporting tool for bullying can be accessed by 24/7 by anyone, anywhere. A mobile app is in the works and will be released this fall. by Status of Women Canada, will focus on preventing and eliminating cyberviolence among girls and young women in southeast Saskatchewan. By building partnerships with the communities and keeping an ear to the ground, the project hopes to develop support services to combat cyberbullying. “Youth are really into texting right now, and it’s the way they feel most comfortable communicating,” said Juli Dzuba, co-ordinator for the project. “I think the new app will help victims open up more.” According to Envision’s website, only one out of every 10 victims will inform a parent or trusted adult of their abuse.
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“Sometimes they’re not ready to open up about the situation, and they’re afraid of what’s going to happen to them if somebody finds out they told someone about the bullying,” explained Dzuba. Cyberbullying is a serious issue that has left some of the children who speak with her hating school, said Fisher. “It’s abuse, it causes damage to their self-esteem and depression,” she said. “All of us as adults come from a different generation and need to inform ourselves of the reality of what’s happening. It’s not just kids texting, there’s so much more that’s going on.”
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Estevan army cadet receiving expedition skill training Estevan PPCLI Army cadet Conner Gerling is now in his final week of training in the three-week Basic Expedition Course at the Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre (VACSTC) where he has been learning the fundamentals of expedition Included in his training are lessons on how to select and navigate a route using maps, how to pack for an expedition, how to establish a daily routine and to ride a mountain bike on trails. He is also picking up skills such as flat water canoeing. The training they encountered was used during a five-day expedition in the
hills overlooking the Okanagan Valley. The cadets also completed a swim test and learned emergency first aid. For relaxation, the cadets spent a day sightseeing and shopping in Vernon and an afternoon at Kin Beach on Okanagan Lake. All three-week basic courses (Leadership, Sports and Fitness, Marksmanship, Band and Pipe and Drum and Expedition) will end with a graduation parade on July 25 on Sicily Square at VACSTC. The reviewing officer for the parade with be Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Tyler, commanding officer of the Rocky Mountain Rangers.
RiderGirl back for one night only RiderGirl is coming back by popular demand, for one night only. Jocelyn Anderson, manager of the Souris Valley Theatre said that RiderGirl will be back on the local stage Aug. 26, beginning at 7:30. The show, which was originally produced for the Winnipeg Fringe Festival in the summer of 2012, is an
autobiographical look at how the life of a Saskatchewan Roughrider fan is mirrored and affected by the team she loves. The show was written and is performed by Colleen Sutton, and is based on her personal experiences. L a s t y e a r, S u t t o n brought her one-woman show to Estevan for a week in early August and this year,
with one day open on her schedule, she accepted the opportunity to return to the Energy City and the Frehlick Theatre in Woodlawn Regional Park. Tickets are priced the same as for the other Souris Valley Theatre productions this summer. Theatre-goers are reminded the show contains mature content and language. Prior to the show, a good old ‘Rider tailgate party with food and beverages will be featured on the grounds near the parking lot.
Estevan army cadet Conner Gerling has picked up several expedition skills including long course bike riding while attending the summer training centre near Vernon, B.C.
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Bypass traffic control concerns make it to council
Estevan city council members went on the search for some lobbying assistance on Monday night during their regular open business session. Coun. Greg Hoffort provided a motion that called for the installation of traffic lights to control the vehicles that will be passing through the intersections being built as part of the local truck bypass currently under construction. Coun. Dennis Moore, who sits on the Southeast Transportation Committee, the group that is being approached to advance the
City’s proposal, said during their recent meeting, it was noted that two bridges on the approaches to Roche Percee have been replaced this spring and a repaving project for Highway 39 between Estevan and Macoun is in the works. He noted when he attended the next meeting, slated for July 22, he would hear about how a lot of work completed last year and this spring has probably been washed away by recent floods. “A lot of work has been done quietly, and priorities are set, but I expect changes will have to be made now,”
Moore said. Hoffort said he felt the proposed truck bypass intersections are going to be too dangerous to be governed solely by stop signs. He said the preferred solution of interchanges on the route have been dismissed by the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure, but traffic volume increases on the bypass will eventually dictate what type of safety features will be introduced over time. Mayor Roy Ludwig said the highway developers were clear in their desire to have the bypass traffic gain the right-of-way and stop signs
are currently the order of the day. “We’ve already had the discussions, but we can certainly bring it up again,” he added. Hoffort said he felt it was worthwhile to try to garner the support of the regional transportation group for the enhanced safety feature. In other traffic-related matters, council approved the revival of a local Traffic Control Committee after several years of absence. The committee will be chaired by former City employee Pam Currie.
One of the first orders on their agenda, said police chief Paul Ladouceur, will be implementation of new school speed zone signs with an accompanying increase in fines for violators. The traffic committee has already considered options such as speed bumps. Ladouceur said they become an issue when it comes to snow plowing and removal ,and observances over the years indicate that while drivers do slow down while passing over speed bumps, many have a tendency to accelerate very rapidly right after clearing the bump,
making its effectiveness suspect. The police chief also noted that in spite of fielding several complaints regarding speeding vehicles, there wasn’t a whole lot of evidence to support them. He noted, however, that slower moving drivers or people who are stationary, tend to see objects travelling past them as moving faster than they really are. At the same time, the need to beef up enforcement of speed zones near schools, complete with new speed signs, was a recommendation he forwarded and supported full force.
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JULY 6 ACHIEVEMENT DAY RESULTS RECORDBOOKs • Junior: ashley Tedford • intermediate: lorie Tedford • Senior: allison Mack JUDGiNG CaRD: • Junior: Mason Mack • intermediate: Rachel Mack • Senior: allison Mack GROOmiNG awaRD: • Junior: Nigel Mack • intermediate: Rachel Mack • Senior: katelynn Tedford TOP gROOMeR: Rachel Mack
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QUEstiONNaiRE: • Junior: Nigel Mack • intermediate: lori Tedford, kalee Donovan, Rachel Mack • Senior: allison Mack
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BENSON 4-H BEEF CLUB RESULTS FROM THE JULY 8 REGIONAL SHOW REsERVE ChampiON maRKEt stEER: • emily geisel ChampiON 4h CONtiNUatiON hEifER: • Nigel Mack REsERVE ChampiON CONtiNUatiON hEifER: • emily geisel BEst GROUp Of 5 stEERs: • Benson Beef club
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JUNiOR JUDGiNG: • Oral reasons: 2nd - Nigel Mack & ashley Tedford (tie) • Overall judging: 1st - Nigel Mack, 3rd - ashley Tedford
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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. 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!
STARS FOR SASKATCHEWAN
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. 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.
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 Karly at 634-‐7644 for more info or to call Karly at 634‐7644 for more info.
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July 21 – 24: Art Around the World Create your own artistic passport and use it to art and culture around the globe! 9am – Noon OR 1pm – 4pm explore
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July 28 – 31: Art and Advertising Working with the Estevan Mercury, you will create ads Craft club for adults that based n projects found on for real businesses in Estevan will beofeatured in the paper! We will also create our ownPinterest original ads and branding. on April 24 from 7-‐9pm. $20/person. Call 9am – Noon OR 1pm – 4pm
Karly at 634-‐7644 for more information or to register.
July 31 @ 6:30: Closing Art Camp Reception Students, families and friends are invited to a closing camp reception. Students will select 1 – 2 pieces of artwork to display in the Beginner Drawing gallery. Refreshments will be served.
beginner basic Adult drawing class for kcrafts ids afound ged on 11 Pinterest! – 17. June TheA Pinterest Challenge art class - featuring th 26thInstructed @ 7pm. $20/person. Call Karly at 634 ‐7644 to register. by Judy Swallow on April 30 at 7pm.
$20/person. Call Karly at 634-‐7644 for more info or to register. Contact us for more information on our programs www.estevanartscouncil.com Family Art Art and craft class for parents and toddlers. Parents must participate. For ages 18 months and up. May 1, 8, 15 @10am. $5/family. Call Karly at 634-‐7644 for more CITY OF ESTEVAN TENDER info or to register.
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ESTEVAN THE ENERGY CITY
The City of Estevan invites tenders to re-carpet the Estevan Police Service building. Specifications are available upon request at the Estevan Police Service – 301-11th Street, Estevan For further information regarding this tender please contact Police Chief Paul Ladouceur at 306-634-4767 Interested parties are invited to respond by forwarding sealed envelopes marked “Estevan Police – Carpet Tender” to the following by 2:30 PM, Tuesday, August 12th, 2014 Chief of Police Estevan Police Service 301-11th Avenue Estevan, SK S4A 1C7
Public opening of tenders shall take place at 2:30 PM, C.S.T., in the Board Room, Estevan Police Service, Estevan, Saskatchewan. Note: Due to the secure nature of the facility workers will be required to complete a criminal record check. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
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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
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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: 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.
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.
2014 Property Tax Notices
2014 Tax Notices were mailed out on Thursday, June 12, 2014. If you have not received your property tax notice please contact Trina at 634-1811.
Taxes are due on July 31, 2014.
Penalties are accumulative, applied the 1st of each month as follows: 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
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Card of Thanks Thank You from Julie Carrier I would like to give a huge “Thank You” to all the friends and relatives that attended my 90th birthday party at Benson Hall. Thanks for all the gifts and well wishes. I would also like to say a special thank you to my friends from Trinity Towers and the guests that travelled a long way to say Happy Birthday. I appreciate all of you so much. Thank you to everyone who helped me celebrate my 80th birthday. Thank you for all the wishes, cards and gifts. A big thank you to my wonderful family for all your hard work. I Love you all. -Rita Kramer
Coming EvEnts Culture on the Go Free Self -Guided VISUAL ARTS TOUR Friday, July 25 & Saturday, July 26 Sights open between 1 pm - 8 pm 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.
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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
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SOUTHERNWOOD Remembering Christine, dear wife, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, who passed away July 22, 2011. Those whom we love go out of sight - but never out of mind. They are cherished in the hearts of those they leave behind. Loved and missed Lee, Beryl, Carol& Moray
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Cabins Winterized Cottage For Sale: #664, 7th St., White Bear Lake Resort, SK. 1400 sq ft, two storeys, 3 bedrooms, workshop, yearround road access. Needs TLC. Call 604.399.9369.
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It’s as clear as the writing on the wall... Classifieds Sell! Notice to creditors
NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the estate of CHARLES JOHN MONTEYNE, late of the City of Estevan, Saskatchewan, deceased. All claims against the above estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be send to the undersigned before the 15th day of September, 2014 Holliday & Company Barristers & Solicitors #5 – First Avenue NE Weyburn, SK S4H 0M6
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For Rent: 2 bedroom , 2 bath condo, appliances included, underground heated parking, Power is extra. No pets. On 4th floor at Petterson Point. $1500.00 a month. Available immediately. References please. Call 306-421-6654
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SNOWBIRDS! Parksville/Qualicum, Vancouver Island, 600 sq. ft., 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom fully furnished cottage in treed forest setting. $975/month, utilities included. Available October 1/14 - Spring 2015. 250-248-9899 or andreamichaelwilson@shaw.ca.
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
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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
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2009 FORD FOCUS SES 66,000 kms ..............................................$9,995
Used Trucks, SUVs & Vans 2014 EXPEDITION MAX LIMITED 22,600 kms ..............................$56,900 2014 F150 SUPERCREW 4X4 XTR 1,500 kms ..............................$39,995 2014 MITSUBISHI RVR AWD 14,000 kms .....................................$27,900 2013 EDGE LIMITED AWD 31,000 kms .........................................$38,995 2013 GMC SLT CREW CAB 4X4 175,000 kms.................................SOLD 2012 E450 CUBE VAN 29,000 kms ................................................$29,995 2011 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL AWD 53,000 kms.............................$31,900 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 ESCAPE XLT 4X4 82,000 kms ..............................................$18,995 2011 F150 LARIAT SUPERCREW 4X4 49,000 kms ......................$31,995 2011 LINCOLN MKX 79,000 kms ......................................................SOLD 2010 CHEVROLET LTZ CREW CAB 4X4 141,000 kms ...................SOLD 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 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL AWD 140,000 kms...........................$19,995 2008 F450 CREW CAB DRW KING RANCH 6.4L DIESEL 80,000 kms...... ..........................................................................................................$35,995 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
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Chris Byers With heavy hearts, the family of Chris Byers announce his sudden passing on Thursday, June 19, 2014, near Lampman, Sask., at the age of 30 years. Christopher Ryan Byers was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on May 18, 1984. He was the second child born to Chardina Whitfield and Pat Byers. As an infant, Chris lived in Saskatoon and Moose Jaw briefly before the family settled into Lampman in 1985. Chris received most of his schooling at Lampman School. During that time he enjoyed many athletic sports as well as motorsports. One of his proudest moments growing up was being part of his Bantam Hockey team that won the Provincial championships in 2000. That same year the family moved to Estevan. Chris was truly a "hands on person" with a great deal of mechanical abilities evident from an early age. As a young boy Chris spent a lot of time at his grandparents farms or out at the Raynard farm. He loved the outdoors and helping on the farm. Chris met Jolene Pettapiece in 2010, and very quickly the couple became inseparable. Chris openheartedly accepted Jolene's three beautiful girls as his own. Hailey, born in 2003; Kylee, born in 2004; Breanna, born in 2006. Chris and Jolene had three precious boys together; Kaiden, born in 2011; Dalton, born in 2012 and Chase, born in 2013. In 2013, Chris was very proud to become a homeowner and settle his family in Lampman. He worked hard to provide for his family. Chris and Jolene enjoyed spending time with their children but would often make time for each other. They were excited to be married this August. Family became more important to Chris as he matured and started raising a family of his own. He would frequently call his parents for long chats! Chris, Jolene and the kids would often spend weekends at Pat's in Oxbow. Chris and Jolene worked in partnership to maintain a busy household. He rushed home everyday after work to cook supper for his family. He was well known for his special recipes of beef jerky and delicious home cooked meals. Chris worked in various capacities in the oilfield sectre but primarily worked as an Insulator for over 11 years. His co workers remember him as a patient leader who set a good example of strong work ethics and meticulous work in completion of any job. Chris will be remembered as a kindhearted, hardworking man with a witty sense of humour in his storytelling. He was generous, caring, and spontaeous. He was always willing to lend a hand to help out a friend in need. He enjoyed dirtbiking, quadding, fishing and cooking for his family and friends. Chris will be lovingly remembered by his spouse, Jolene Pettapiece; children Hailey, Kylee, Breanna, Kaiden, Dalton, and Chase; parents, Pat Byers and Chardina (Jason) Mehler; siblings, Tanner (Tiffany) Byers and their daughter Heidi, Blaine Byers (Lacey Lowenberg), Kelsey Byers (Dustin Tendler) and their daughter Tegan, Landon Mehler; grandparents Lorne and Darlene Whitfield, Elwin and Isabelle Byers, and Mildred Mehler; great grandparents Grant Whitfield and Lawrence and Elsie Kerslake; in laws, Karen Umpherville (Darcy) and Darrell Prescesky (Jeanine); as well as Jolene's extended family. He was predeceased by his brother, Marlon Byers; grandparents, Steve and Lillian Blight, Barbara Whitfield and Matt Mehler. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. A celebration of Chris' life was held on Saturday June 28, 2014 at 1:00 pm at the Church of God, Estevan, Sask. with Pastor Darcy Umpherville officiating. Pallbearers were Sean Seeman, Jamie Wanner, RJ raynard, Norbert Raynard, Cody Lischka and Kelly Fornwald. Those wishing to make memorial contributions may do so to a trust fund for Chris and Jolene's children, c/o The Lampman branch of Affinity Credit Union P.O. Box 40 3 Lampman, Sask. S0C 1N0. Thank You The family of Chris Byers wishes to thank everyone for your support and many acts of kindness after Chris' passing. We appreciated the food, flowers, gifts, cards, phone calls, prayers, visits, and messages of condolences. Also thank you to those who donated to the benefit for Chris and Jolene's children.
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Pastor Darcy Umpherville for officiating the service, Jaeda Quist for the music, Bernice MacIntosh and Connie Byers for the readings, to Jeanine Prescesky for reading the eulogy, to Kelsey Byers for the slide presentation, to the pallbearers and the ladies who helped with the lunch. Lois Soroka Beloved wife of the late Dr. Morrell Soroka and dear mother of Peter, Gregg and Laurie, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at the age of 76 years. Prayers will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, Brandon, Man., on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Augustine’s Roman Catholic Church, 327-4th Street, Brandon, on Friday, July 25, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. with Fr. Kevin Smith as Celebrant. Interment will take place at Cannington Manor Cemetery, Saskatchewan. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Lois may be made to the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation, 150 McTavish Ave. East, Brandon, Man., R7A 2B3, the Samaritan House Ministries, 630 Rosser Ave., Brandon, MB, R7A 0K7, or to the All Saints Cannington Manor Church, Box 87, Manor, Sask., S0C 0R0. Complete obituary information to follow. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com. Arrangements are in care of Brockie Donovan Funeral & Cremation Services, Brandon, Manitoba, (204) 727-0694.
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Nettie Geraldine Holmgren June 3, 1926 May 22, 2014 Nettie (Natasha) Holmgren, nee Osaduik, passed away May 22, 2014 at the age of 87 years. Nettie was born in Bienfait, June 3, 1926, and was raised in Estevan. She spent many years living across the prairies, with the best years of her life spent in Estevan where she made many friends and was known for her outgoing personality. Always the storyteller, Nettie would captivate a room with tales of her youth, the friends she had made and the adventures they had. Cheers to a movie star, a server to Princess Anne, a member of Sweet Adelines, the woman who taught her grandchildren to sew by hand, but who, more than anything else, loved to be with her family. Our “Precious” Nettie is survived by her children Gregg (Janice) Amborsky, Jane (Jerry) Baniulis, Karl (Wendy) Baxter, Fitz (Carla) Baxter, Nancy Baxter, and Blayne Dupuis, who was like a son to her; her grandchildren Gregg Jr., Mitchell, Lianne; Tammy (Steve), Alicia; Krystal (Jonathan); Megan, Breanna, Cole; greatgrandchildren Stacia (Brett), Kirstin; and Brooke; great-greatgrandchildren Mia, Maddex and Farrah; her brother Steve (Audrey) Osaduik; sisters-in-law Dolly Osaduik and Eve Osaduik; brother-inlaw Tom Heggie, as well as many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. at the Estevan City Cemetery, Estevan, Sask..
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Phyllis R. Ksenych Phyllis (Mrs. Nick) R. Ksenych, age 76, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at a hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2014, at the Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown. Rev. Paul Janke will officiate. Music will be provided by A. J. Sherrill as pianist with Jackie Wettestad as soloist. The family is requested to meet at the chapel on Thursday by 1:00 p.m. for a prayer service. Visitation will be at the Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and will continue at the chapel on Thursday prior to services. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown. Honorary pallbearers will be: Clarence Morgan, Carl and Shirley Kater, Randy Jahner, John Grimes, Don and Jeri Hoftiezer, Tom and Lesa Franken, Cristina Mankey, Jeanette Lawson and Gary and Suzy Steinmetz. Active pallbearers will be Adam Carow, Andrea Carow, Eric Beutler, Colton Ksenych, Cody Ksenych and Todd Ksenych. Phyllis was born on November 13, 1937, in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, to Ralph and Violet (Morgan) Zimmerman. She lived on the farm with her family by Viewfield, Saskatchewan, and attended school in Viewfield and Benson, Saskatchewan. While living in Viewfield, she played in a band with her father, and that is how she met her future husband, Nick. On November 27, 1955, Phyllis married Nick Ksenych at Stoughton, Saskatchewan. They moved to a farm near Wilmar, Saskatchewan, where they resided for about one year. The couple then worked for several years in the oil fields in western Canada. In 1963, they moved to Ontario, Canada, where Phyllis managed a restaurant, motel and service station, which was owned by the couple. In 1972, they moved to Watertown, SD, where they have continued to make their home. Phyllis played a vital role in the family business endeavors while providing and caring for her family. She enjoyed listening to country music, traveling and taking family vacations. Phyllis played piano at the local nursing homes. She truly enjoyed being with her family, especially her grandchildren. Phyllis is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Nick, of Watertown; one son, Todd (Lore) Ksenych, of Watertown; one daughter, Terry (Wayne) Beutler, of Bismarck, ND; four grandchildren: Eric Beutler, Andrea (Adam) Carow, Cody Ksenych and Colton Ksenych; and one greatgranddaughter, Ava Carow. She was preceded in death by her parents. William James Krafchuk May 13, 1945 – June 23, 2014 William James Krafchuk passed away peacefully, on Monday, June 23rd, 2014 at 69 years of age. Bill was born on May 13th, 1945 to Joseph and Mary Krafchuk. He was the youngest brother to Walter, George and Jean. He grew up in Balcarres, on the family farm. Bill moved to Estevan in the late seventies and worked mostly as a long haul trucker and at Frehlick Farms as a hand. Bill was a brother, a son, a husband, a father, a grandfather and a friend. After marrying Dianne, Bill was the head of a blended family. He embraced everyone. He started out small, but in total Bill has three sons, two daughters, two son-in laws, two daughter-in-laws, six granddaughters, and four grandsons. Bill will be forever remembered by his children, Jeff (Pattie) and children, Whitney, Jilissa (Ryan), and Kiana; Corey (Renee) and children, Carver, Aiden, and Rhett; Greg; Lisa (Ken) and children, Sarah (Kory) and Tarryn; Jackie (Darcy) and children, Kelcy and Nolan; dear friend, Elaine; sister, Jean (Vern) Reese; sister-in- law, Jane Krafchuk; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Dianne; parents, Joseph and Mary; brothers, Walter (Myrna) and George. A Memorial Service was held on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at St. Paul's United Church, Estevan, SK., with Rev. Brenna Nickel officiating. Interment followed at the Estevan City Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Allan Blair Cancer Centre, 4101 Dewdney Ave, Regina, SK S4T 7T1, in memory of Bill.
Thank You The family would like to thank Dr. Pehlivan, the staff at Estevan Home Care, the Palliative staff at St. Joseph Hospital, Ray Frehlick for the gathering after Bills funeral, the numerous family friends for the continuous comfort and support. Brent Dalton Folbar August 23, 1953 – July 17, 2014 Brent Folbar, late of Estevan, SK., passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2014, at the St. Joseph's Hospital at the age of 60 years. Brent is survived by Shelley, his wife of 32 years; his sister Gail (Terry) Stepp; niece Nanette (Trent) McRitchie and their children Justin, Cole and Ryan; nephew Cory (Michelle) Stepp and their son Ashton and expectant baby; and niece Michelle Stepp and her daughter Madison. Brent was predeceased by his parents Dalton and Doris Folbar, many Aunts and Uncles: Ray Hudon, John and Laure Feaser, Russ and Jeannine Obleman, Aime and Mattie Hudon, and Honore and Cece Hudon, Bill and Irene Cantlon (Ted Olson), Dorothy and Lorenze Schneider, Bern and Bertha Folbar, Ted and Leslie Folbar, Fred and Kay Folbar, and numerous cousins. Brent had a love for cars and anything mechanical. Brent enjoyed helping people by using his mechanical abilities, many people benefitted from this and you could often find many people in Brent’s garage until all hours of the night. If you were ever at McComb Automotive, Brent was likely to have helped you by providing the proper part. Brent also loved music, this love for music was demonstrated when playing his saxophone with the Ross Leblanc Trio; in fact you may have heard him play at a wedding or function in the area. A Memorial Service will take place on Friday, July 25, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, SK., with Marian Huber officiating. Those so wishing may make donations to the St. Joseph’s Hospital in memory of Brent. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Special thank you to the Emergency Medical Services Staff, St. Joseph's Hospital, Dr. A. Christie, and Hall Funeral Services for their special care at this time. As well as a huge Thank You to Marian Huber for officiating the service. Eugene Robert McManus August 6, 1950 – July 13, 2014 Even though Rob knew he had terminal cancer, he continued to embrace each day until his death. Robert McManus, son of the late James and Clarice McManus, died in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife Louise; children John (Karen) Palmer, Susan Palmer, Timothy (Jaquie) Palmer and Thomas (Michiyo) Palmer; grandchildren and great grandchildren; Rob’s brother Ron (Arlene) McManus, his sister Cheryl (Gerry) Kitchen, his nephew Craig (Angie) Kitchen with grandnieces Catlin and Alyese and his niece Robin (Mike) Heyman with great niece Skylar. Rob is also survived by numerous extended family members and friends. Memorial Service will be held at Trinity United Church on Thursday morning, July 17, 2014, at 11:00 am. As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Rob’s memory to the Trinity United Church – Games Night Ministry, 15 Tupper Street S., Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1W7 or a charity of choice. A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. 204857-4021 www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com Sam Clasky 1933-2014 Died peacefully on July 11, 2014, after a short but intense struggle with pancreatic cancer. Predeceased by his parents, Harold and Lucille (Dragushan) Clasky. Survived by his wife Theresa (Terry Miller); brother Alan (Fay Freedman); sons David (Adrienne Chase) and Jonathan; and grandchildren, Aaron and Isaac. Occupied senior positions in the Government of Ontario: Municipal Affairs, Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs; and with the Government of Saskatchewan Departments of Finance and Municipal Affairs and the Local Government Continuing Committee. As Sam wished, he was cremated. To make a commemorative donation, please consider the Canadian Cancer Society.
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Born to Andrea Rittaler & Jeremy Swanson, on June 29, 2014, a daughter, Abby Rose Swanson, weighing 7 lbs. 5 oz. Proud grandparents are Ron & Sharon Rittaler and Ed & Nancy Swanson.
Out of the mouth of babes – attending a wedding for the first time, a five year old girl asked her mother, “Why does the bride wear white?” “Because white is the colour of happiness and this is the happiest day of her life.” Thinking that over, the
little girl said, “Then why is the groom wearing black?” No news is good news I guess. Cribbage winners were: 1st – Nick Morsky 2nd – Lorna Strubel 3rd – Shirley Graham At the meeting, the scout master asked, “Did you all do a good deed this week?” All hands went up
but one. Scoutmaster said, “Johnny, go out and don’t come back until you have done a good deed.” About twenty minutes later, Johnny came back all messed up and dirty. “Did you do a good deed?” “Yessir.” “Well what happened?” “I helped an old lady across the street, but she didn’t want to go!”
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St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
“Equipping God’s people to think biblically, to live godly, and to serve effectively – influencing our world for Christ”
Isabelle & Souris Reverend Randy Kleemola Phone: 306-634-2024 email: st.peters@accesscomm.ca
1202 - 2nd Street Phone: 306-634-3761
Pastor: Josh Permann Sunday:Worship 11:00 a.m. Weekly: Prayer Meeting
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St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church Corner 12th Avenue & 2nd Street
Phone: 306-634-2190
Fax: 306-634-6845
Pastor: Father Brian Meredith MASSES: Saturday: 7:00 p.m. Sunday: 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
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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
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Tim Pippus
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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
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Trinity Lutheran Church E.L.C.I.C.
Sunday Worship & Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
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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
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Sask. Conservatives question Sask. land purchase by CPP families who are looking to purchase farm land. Our goal with the radio campaign is to creat awareness and outline the PC Party’s opposition.” Swenson added he felt the deal was wrong, both legally and morally and puts future Saskatchewan
farmland ownership at risk for generations. The campaign directs listeners to the PC website and an online petition or an appeal to Premier Brad Wall to put a stop to the deal. The PCs are also asking the Saskatchewan Farm
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Combo Vac/Pressure Truck Drivers Wanted
Brady Oilfield Services LP Weyburn, Halbrite and surrounding area.
Minimum Class 3 Drivers License Required. Oilfield Safety Certificates an asset but not necessary. Competitive wages & benefits package including RRSP. Send Resume and Drivers Abstract P.O. Box 271 Midale, Sask. S0C 1S0 Fax: (306) 458-2768 resumes@brady.sk.ca
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 Duties include: • Assembling and installing modular components 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
Land Security Board to investigate the purchase since Swenson said he felt this board has not considered the validity of the purchase or granted it an exemption. If they have reached a legal option, then it needs to be released to the public, Swenson said.
Town of Hepburn
Hepburn is located 50 kms. north of Saskatoon just off Highway #12. A bedroom community of 562 residents with low crime, safe streets and friendly people. Hepburn has a growing business district, recreation facilities, bowling alley, K-12 public school and churches. The Town Administrator will be responsible to the Council for all operations of the Town in accordance with the policies established by Council and the Municipalities Act. The preferred candidate should possess a minimum Urban Standard Certificate combined with years of experience in municipal government. Knowledge of MuniSoft municipal system would be an asset. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Qualified applicants must include a resume with a cover letter outlining qualifications and experience with references to: Town of Hepburn WW1366 Box 217 Hepburn, SK S0K 1Z0 Ph: (306) 947-2170 Fax: (306) 947-4202 hepburnvillage@sasktel.net
Executive Director Estevan Chamber of Commerce The Executive Director shall be the administrative officer for the Estevan Chamber of Commerce and under the supervision of the Board of Directors conduct all Chamber activities. These activities include development of a business plan, organizational structure and procedures, revenues and expenses, development and maintaining membership, supervision of staff, interpretation of policy and to undertake the appropriate action necessary to fulfil the mandate provided under the agreement with the City of Estevan.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
Within the limits of the bylaws of the Estevan Chamber and policies established by the Executive and Board shall with appropriate delegation to staff and volunteers provide: - Financial Management - Community Leadership - Office Operations/ Personnel - Economic Development - Organizational Structures & Procedures - Volunteer Management - Communications - Membership Management Minimum requirements include a University Bachelor’s degree in a related field along with 3 – 5 years experience. A relevant combination of education and experience will also be considered.
To apply: submit resume via email to admin@estevanchamber. ca; or call 306.634.2828 for further information
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
Looking to advance your career with an exceptional company? Cash in with us! Our branch in Estevan, SK is looking for
Financial Customer Service Representatives
You will provide prompt friendly service to our valued customers, face-to-face and by phone, by explaining the lending process, helping to complete loan applications, and generally advising on the products that are right for them. Your administrative duties will include making reminder phone calls to customers and updating the customer database. As the ideal candidate, you will have a customer service background obtained in a retail, financial sales, or hospitality setting combined with a high school diploma. Your past experience will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, reliability and a high degree of energy. Promoting from within has been a key to our growth and success. If you enjoy working with everyday people and are friendly, mature, approachable and keen to learn and grow with a thriving company we have a career path worth considering. Join us and experience the exceptional opportunity!!
If this sounds like the role for you, please submit your resume to: Theresa Wladyka – Branch Manager, Branch C211 to c211@csfinancial.ca Quoting: FCSR – Estevan
Note: All candidates offered employment are required to have a criminal records check completed.
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katchewan farmers and residents who are not aware the Canada Pension Plan was allowed to purchase over 700 quarters of prime Saskatchewan farm land. Like the NDP Land Bank program of the 1980s, an agency of government is competing against farm
Our classifieds are online:
The Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan has launched a campaign attacking the deal struck between the Canada Pension Plan and Assiniboia Land Company. PC Party Leader Rick Swenson said. “I believe there are a number of Sas-
Remember Your Loved Ones with a Memorial Tribute in The Mercury
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WANTED
HSE Specialist:
Brady Oilfield Services LP Located in Halbrite, SK., Brady Oilfield Services L.P. provides a broad range of services related to the production of oil and other fluids in SE Sask.
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.
We require a Full-Time Administrative/Data Entry Clerk responsible for performing administrative and operational duties.
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.
The ideal candidate will possess an Administrative Certificate/Diploma, or equivalent experience in an administrative role; knowledge of bookkeeping, general office practices, and Microsoft applications; experience in word-processing and data entry; excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.
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
We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package including RRSP.
CERTIFICATION: • H2S Alive (mandatory) • Standard First Aid/CPR (mandatory) • Safe Driving • Confined Space
Mail or Fax Resume:
• 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.
Brady Oilfield Services L.P. Attn: Melanie Sorensen, Controller P.O. Box 271 Midale, Sask. S0C 1S0 Fax:(306) 458-2768 email: msorensen@brady.sk.ca
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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
Please forward resumes and references to: info@vortexdrilling.ca, please include HSE Specialist Application in the subject field.
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
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! D E IT V IN E ’R U O Y Who:
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What:
The BRICK’S 6th Anniversary
Huge Birthday Bash!! Now Through Sunday, July 27
When:
at the BRICK in the Estevan Shoppers Mall
Where:
Why:
to THANK Estevan for it’s patronage over the last 6 Years!
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