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Estevan’s numbers improve, but don’t paint the whole picture

By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca

Despite a decrease in Estevan’s overall crime severity last year, the Energy City’s recently appointed police chief, Paul Ladouceur, said the new numbers should be taken with a grain of salt.

“We’re always happy to see reduction rather than increase without a doubt, but when we go year to year we have to be very cautious,” he said. “It’s not enough of a time gap, in my view, to indicate a constant trend. If we look at a five or 10 -year span we get to see a bigger picture.”

The crime severity index (CSI) is an annual report that measures the overall volume of crime recorded by police, combined with the severity of those crimes.

On July 23, Statistics Canada released the 2013 CSI figures for municipalities with a population greater than 10,000, and Estevan’s was 101.75, an admirable improvement over 2012’s number of 142.4. This ranks Estevan 45th overall in the country, which in the grand scheme of things, means the city is still quite high on the list despite the gradual decrease in its CSI index since 2011. Fortunately, Estevan’s violent and nonviolent crime index have gone down and are now sitting at 77.85 and 110.24 respectively. In 2012, the violent crime index sat at 104.68, which was a 6.7 per cent increase from 2011, while the non-violent index remained steady at 155.83.

Ladouceur said there are a number of factors that come into play when it comes to Estevan’s high ranking on the CSI index, one of the more significant ones being the city’s growing population. He noted the frequent influx of people coming in and

out of Estevan for work, which sometimes mirrors the spikes and dips which are seen in the city’s CSI index, but suggested these factors aren’t reliable when looking for consistent patterns in the index.

“Say one year we find we have a lot of impaired drivers, the crime rates can go up in that case, and so is that as a result of there being more impaired drivers on the road, or is that as a result of the police officers doing great work catching more impaired drivers?

Sometimes an increase is because of better police work,” said Ladouceur, adding the number of calls coming in can also decrease one year, which could mean there isn’t as much crime, or people are afraid to, or refuse to, report something.

He used sexual assaults as an example, and the fact that victims sometimes take several weeks or months to report a case and in worst cases, don’t report them at all.

Ladouceur addressed the traffic issues that many residents have voiced concern over and assures the police will continue to monitor and attempt to improve the situation on the streets, but said this isn’t as serious as some of the other problems that have reared their heads.

“For most people, (traffic) is the first thing they see.

When you’re on your way to work and you get cut off by that motorist, well then it’s ‘oh my goodness it’s the end of the world, traffic is out of control,’” he pointed out. “But unless you’re directly affected and your house gets broken into or you become a victim of sexual assault, your biggest concerns won’t be break and enters and sexual assault.”

Moving forward, Ladouceur said a short-term

goal for him and the rest of the police force is cracking down on drug use and drug trafficking.

“It’s something that is going to be addressed by the police service, and the public will notice that,” he said. Cocaine and heroin specifically, will be high priority for them.

The police chief said drug-related issues exist in communities across the country, but are potentially more prominent in areas like Estevan because of the high number of young workers with big salaries, resulting in a strong breeding ground for drug dealers.

“What we’re seeing now is an increased trend in dealers and criminals from larger centres looking at this area and going ‘hang on a second here, this is a bit of an untapped market, and if I can get this smaller community in the palm of my hand I can make some money here,’” explained Ladouceur.

He also said they are going to be asking for the public’s help, and encourage them to come forward with any possible information they may have regarding drug-related incidents happening in the area.

Alongside the heavier emphasis on drugs in Estevan, Ladouceur acknowledged the continuous increase in cyber-assaults as another area of concern, adding there are hardly any cases now that don’t have a PDF file, cell phone or computer linking to the crime.

He said he will continue to do lectures on Internet safety at schools, and encourages parents to refrain from falling into what he calls “parent pressure.”

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Construction continues on 13th Ave. in Estevan, which has made it increasingly difficult to cross from one side of town to the other. It’s also raised concerns regarding the emergency services and their accessibility to the city.

Cuts to provincial revenue sharing only temporary

By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca

Citing an accounting glitch or adjustment as a reason for reducing municipal revenue sharing funds this fiscal year, the provincial government stated this past week that they’ll be on track to increase the funds by 2015-16.

That means the one-year decline in funding, due to accounting formula tweaking by the province, will have to be accommodated within municipal budgets.

In Estevan’s case, this city’s share of the funds derived by distributing one per cent of the provincial sales tax (PST) will amount to $2,286,267 for 2014-15. Last year the Energy City picked up $2,350,915.

This represents a reduction of about $65,000 for this year only, which Mayor Roy Ludwig said “we can absorb within our existing revenue streams.”

If there is any solace to be found in a drop in provincial financial support, it might be traced to the fact that Estevan is not alone in the provincial government’s revenue cutting schedule. All cities, towns, rural municipalities and northern communities that share in the revenue funding scheme are experiencing similar cutbacks. The promise that this is just a one-year event is encouraging, said civic authorities around the province.

In fact, the media release issued by the government took the expected high road,

by touting the fact that municipal revenue sharing will be increased by about $8.3 million next year, thanks to an increase in PST revenues this past year and into this year.

Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter also pointed out the promised increase in revenue sharing next year will represent a 108.4 per cent increase in provincial funding support since 2007-08.

A record high $265.3 million will be distributed in 2015-16, said Reiter, surpassing the previous high water mark of $264.4 million in 2013-14. This fiscal year (201415), however, it’s declining to $257 million.

Over this period of time, Estevan’s share of the PST pie has increased from $886,000 in 2007-08 to the $2.35 million received last year, heading into this year, a 158 per cent increase.

“Today’s announcement provides steady, unconditional and predictable funding allowing us to plan ahead,” said Debra Button, Weyburn’s mayor and president of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA). She saw her city’s funds go down to $2.168 million this year from $2.29 million in the previous budget.

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Emergency responders well aware of city’s tricky traffic situation

By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca

The cause of the CP train derailment in Estevan this spring has pretty well been figured out, said Estevan’s EMO safety coordinator Helen Fornwald.

However, she noted, the definitive public statements regarding the cause and any follow-up action that might ensue will be up to CP Rail to reveal.

One attempt by the Mercury to obtain a statement from the rail company had not been responded to by Monday.

The derailment, in the CP rail yards in Estevan, resulted in five loaded tanker cars being upset, but none of them released any fluids and the cars were uprighted and removed within two days. The incident did not affect any regular rail traffic through Estevan and caused little disruption to the city’s regular business routine after it was confirmed that there were no impending dangers as a result of the low-speed derailment.

Fornwald said the debriefing session EMO held with CP and other emergency responders following the accident has led to an improved channel of communications.

“They have seen a

Helen Fornwald few staffing changes there so we expect to have more frequent meetings with them where we can air any areas of concerns we might have,” she said.

She also said the rail company had indicated they planned to continue a track upgrade and maintenance schedule for the immediate area.

In a report to Estevan City Council on July 21, Fornwald said the emergency medical services team has a new manager, or rather, a returned manager, since Gene Stephany had retained the position he had held earlier before temporarily filling another position within the Sun Country Health Region.

Fornwald said her department continued to be on an alert mode while the re-construction and repaving project moved along on 13th Avenue up to Sixth Street, which has

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Estevan’s traffic configurations allow local motorists just three opportunities to cross the CP Rail tracks, with the Sixth Street link in the central part of the city being the most vital and busiest.

With it being closed for an extended period to allow construction and paving crews the opportunity to do their work unimpeded, it has meant traffic has had to be re-routed, with the only north/south access points being at Sister Roddy Road on the city’s extreme west side and Kensington Avenue on the far east side.

“We have discussed this situation with Estevan Police Service and Fire Rescue regarding closing routes,” she said, referring to the contingency plans that would have to be put in place if a major accident occurred at or near Sister Roddy Road or Kensington Avenue.

Other routes that may be closed temporarily are also entered into the daily discussions, she said.

The EMO co-ordinator said an emergency preparedness power-point presentation for schools has also been developed and they have conducted a table top exercise and debriefing regarding the regional airport emergency plans.

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Since municipal revenue sharing is based on one percentage point of PST, the more exact allocations expected in the 2015-16 fiscal year for each community and RM will be announced shortly after the March 2015 budget speech.

Other communities and municipalities that will be sharing in the oneyear decline in revenues include Bienfait going from $176,100 last year to $171,200 this year and Lampman with $161,100 last year and $156,700 this time around.

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Then naturally we feel like we’re not being good parents if we don’t give our kid what other kids have,” he said. Ladouceur highlighted the danger when parents fall into this category, and explained when they give their young child a cell phone, you’re also giving them full access to

the Internet, which houses a plethora of dangers.

According to Statistics Canada, the rate of luring a child via a computer rose by 30 per cent, while sexual exploitation increased by 11 per cent.

North Battleford once again obtained the highest CSI index in the country, with a figure of 323.88. On the local front, Weyburn had a CSI index of 82.6, which ranks it at 75th in the country.

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By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca

From up-and-comers, to the seasoned artists, the art community in and around Estevan was radiant over the weekend.

The Estevan Art Council’s free self-guided Culture on the Go Visual Art Tour, which began on July 26 and continued the next day until 8 p.m., saw a variety of artists showcasing their work. The tour was entering its third year and gave artists like Aaron Salamon, who about a year and a half ago got into stone sculpting, the chance to put their work on display for everyone to see.

“The tour has been great, and certainly provides great exposure,” said Salamon, who won first place at OSAC’s Annual Adjudicated Art Exhibition last year.

“A lot of people don’t see stone sculpting,” he added, while motioning to the stone sculpting station he set up in his backyard in Estevan for visitors to try.

The art community, particularly in the Energy City, is a tight knit group and is strengthened greatly by the Estevan Arts Council, but Salamon said he doesn’t think the general public knows much about it.

“A lot of them are probably aware of the Estevan Art Gallery, but I don’t think the local artists are common knowledge,” he explained.

His emergence in the local art community occurred in the aforementioned Adjudicated Art Exhibition, but the reason he submerged himself in stone sculpting in the first place was because of his mother’s death.

Displayed in the solarium of his home are several stone sculptures, each possessing a story tying directly to his mother.

“I looked at the last few years of her life, and tried to focus on the positives,” said Salamon. One of the smaller pieces, made from yellow wave wonderstone, has two individuals carved out sitting in a chair, holding onto each other. The people in the chair are his mother and father.

“When I found out for the first time that my mother had cancer, I had walked into the room and saw them sitting together

like this, just holding each other,” he said.

The other pieces are made from a wide range of stone types, including black chlorite, soapstone, and raspberry and translucent orange alabaster.

Each tells a specific story about his mother, spanning from her early encounters with cancer, to her cremation. Interestingly enough, his very first sculpture, which sits at the back of the room almost out of sight, tells a story about Salamon himself, and the path he took when it comes to stone sculpting. The hard-to-make-out smiley face chiseled out of a fieldstone is a picture-perfect description of why Salamon does what he does.

“I went out to the field to try and get my mind off of everything that was going on with my mother, and I decided to carve something out. Nine hours later, a face emerged,” he explained. He referred to his grandfather’s knowledge of stones and their properties, knowledge he continues to expand through other sculptors, Google, and one day he hopes, a trip to Italy, where stone sculpting is an integral part of the culture.

“I’m actually surprised I remained interested in this, since the process is so painfully slow, and the end result (of the happy face) wasn’t really good,” he laughed, while sitting in his workshop, which is dotted with all sorts of chisels and hammers.

“I really enjoy feeling

the changes in the stone.

Every step and every little edge that you work on with the sandpaper, to me, is a little different than using a power buff or something.

I discovered it was a form of meditation for me,” said Salamon.

Cathy Wiseman, a member of Estevan’s Pottery Club, uses pottery as a form of meditation as well. She was on hand at the Leisure Centre’s Art Room on July 26 to showcase some pottery magic on the wheel.

“I’m a do-er, and I’m fast-paced, but I like to create with my hands.

Pottery is something I can control, so it’s very calming,” she said.

She too feels the art community in Estevan is strong. Wiseman said she hopes it grows in the future.

“Sports has a place in the community and is very, very important for your physical health and teamwork building, but there has to be a balance with the body, mind and spirit,” she said, and noted the art tour is an excellent thing to have.

Irene Roy, a quilter from Estevan whose exhibit was one of the stops on the tour, said she always had a need to make things, especially when her mother was passing away many years ago. Roy quilts eight hours a day full time, and as a result, her house is filled with dozens upon dozens of exquisite pieces.

“It helped me so

much, it was what calmed me,” she explained, reinforcing that sense of meditation many other artists share when creating works of art.

She said the tour has helped raise some awareness about the city’s talented artists. Roy also said she’s interested in checking out what others are working on, specifically Salamon’s stone sculpting, and work from North Portal.

(Right) Long-time quilter Irene Roy held an exhibit at her home for the free self-guided Culture on the Go Visual Art Tour.

The tour was held in Estevan on July 26.

This snowy owl, chiseled out from soapstone, was one of the pieces on display at Aaron Salamon’s exhibit in Estevan during the free self-guided Culture on the Go Visual Art Tour. The tour was held on July 25 and 26, and exhibits were also held in North Portal and Roche Percee.

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With a student enrollment less than half of what it should be in the Energy City, the Southeast Regional College has found an ally in the City of Estevan in their attempt to improve the adult learning experience in the area.

The major sticking point for young people eager to pick up skill training in an institutional setting in the city is housing, availability and affordability.

That issue is now near the top of the “to do” list for the college’s president and CEO, Dion McGrath.

With that in mind, the college and the City of Estevan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that would see the City set aside a four-acre site it owns, near the college’s Energy Training Institute campus, and making it available for the college’s purchase for the construction of a multistorey, lower-cost housing

project. The plan is to have half the units designed for student accommodations while other half could be built to accommodate employees of Estevan and area based businesses that benefit from the college’s training programs.

The 86 - unit complex the college has in mind would include a 90 - space child care centre to serve the student base as well as the community as a whole.

McGrath said there is a need to get some private sector companies engaged in the project, as well as the provincial and federal governments, to enable the plan to move forward with confidence to provide affordable housing.

If this forward momentum is seen quickly, the actual construction might be able to begin as early as next spring. It just makes sense, said McGrath, for the college, the city, local industry and the students.

The SRC is prepared to formulate the business plan and would develop

the requests for proposals for design and construction. They would also carry out the capital campaign to raise the necessary funds to support the plan that could be in the $15 to $20 million range.

The City would not only assist with the land availability issue, but could waive certain fees and levies associated with traditional development’s construction, said Mayor Roy Ludwig.

The City would hold the land in abeyance for the project until 2017.

“The window though is clearly sooner, not later if the capital plan falls into place,” said McGrath.

Right now, the college and the partnering Energy Training Institute is running at about 40 per cent of capacity. It should be between 70 and 80 per cent, said the college’s CEO. He said the inevitable response he gets from prospective students as to why they back away from Estevan is the lack of decent, affordable housing.

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More critical incidents reported in health care The province’s official Opposition is questioning the viability of the government’s push toward Lean practices that are supposed to introduce more efficiency into the health care delivery system.

The health system realized more critical incidents in provincial hospitals and health facilities last year than in any other year, the NDP said. The party said this indicates Lean’s overhaul of health care is making things worse, not better.

In its annual report, the Ministry of Health shows 195 critical incidents in 2013-14 which is up from the 161 incidents reported a year earlier and 127 the year before that. Critical incidents are defined as actual or potential loss of life, limb or function caused by the health system.

“The government has to stop focusing on its obsessive pursuit of Lean efficiency and start focusing on the basics in health care,” said NDP health critic Danielle Chartier. “Resources have been cut back and government has instituted an oftennonsensical Lean system for doctors, nurses and health professionals. Instead of spending untold millions on the Lean management system, this government should be using those resources on the front lines of care.”

Critical incidents have increased in several categories. More patients were

harmed or killed by medication or fluid errors, incorrect diagnosis or problems during surgery. The numbers of patients who went missing from a facility or died from a fall were also higher.

“These tragic events point to a lack of staff, and lack of time for health professionals to do their jobs to the best of their abilities,” said Chartier, who added that a recent Saskatoon Health Region memo indicated only 19 per cent of doctors surveyed said they have the tools and resources to be effective.

The NDP said they have repeatedly raised concerns about the methodology of the government and its Lean consultants, including their insistence on the use of Japanese-inspired terminology, the requirement for health care workers to take Lean workshops that include learning the terminology and folding paper airplanes; and flying Japanese senseis to Saskatchewan. They also raised concerns about the expense of the Lean initiative to health care alone with the consultancy costing as much as $40 million, while millions more are being spent on Lean training, the creation of Kaizen Promotion offices and implementation of the program. The senseis’ costs alone come to $3,500 per day, the opposition pointed out in a recent release.

would include one, two and three - bedroom living quarters of between 600 and 1,000 square feet to accommodate employees of companies involved in the partnership, as well as having half the units built for adult students who could lease space on short-term agreements.

McGrath said the federal and provincial governments are being approached since they have participated in similar housing models in other communities, including Meadow Lake, where the cost of housing did decrease once the infill housing projects were completed and there was a return to more normal market conditions.

“I am getting a degree of interest from the companies I have approached so far,” said McGrath from the college’s headquarters in Weyburn.

“It’s about growth and 95 per cent of the people we’ve approached are based in Estevan”, he said, referring to the townhouse styled units that would be built.

With an increase in students to more efficient levels, there would be a corresponding increase in programming on the Estevan campus.

“It’s a beautiful building there that we need to optimize and it’s well below 50 per cent of its capabilities right now,” McGrath added.

There has been no particular issue with obtaining the services of qualified instructors and educators, just the students.

“If we had the numbers, then we could offer welding programs, as one example and put it in a regular cycle of courses. We could have courses designed

Dion McGrath, Southeast Regional College president. for oil well riggers. These could be entry level classes that would save money for companies. There would be more certificate courses for students to understand the professional working environment they’ll be entering,” McGrath said.

The college’s CEO went on to say, “we’ll not be in competition with traditional builders and developers and we might even be able to use the construction site as an opportunity for students learning trades such as electrical, plumbing and carpentry.

“We have to engage the private sector and turn their interest into financial commitment, along with the governments. We still have over 1,000 jobs going unfilled right in and around Estevan, and this housing thing is just putting a big damper on growth.”

McGrath said the data collected for the Estevan market is quite accurate, unlike data collection regarding the labour market in and around Weyburn.

“The economic engine for Saskatchewan has been and continues to be the

southeast. It’s not just Estevan and Weyburn either.

Lampman, Midale, Oxbow, Carlyle, Carnduff have their challenges too in meeting demand. The growth has been here for a long time and although it’s resource sector driven, unless there is a theory out there that says oil drilling is going to decline a lot, and the technology fails, there are hundreds of millions of dollars to invest and at least that much already invested.

My prediction is continued long term growth,” said McGrath.

Ludwig added that interest has also been sought from the Rural Municipality of Estevan and that perhaps other nearby RMs could be approached to gauge the level of interest at that government level.

The MOU establishes the parameters for the City and college to work toward a more formal agreement and verifies the pre-planning stage undertaken by the college when it commissioned the Bakken Formation Economic Impact Assessment Report, completed earlier this year.

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Flood recovery processes working through various gov’t agencies The responses by government agencies to this summer’s floods caused by record rainfalls in southern Saskatchewan, continue.

The Ministry of Government Relations noted on July 23 that 11 recovery centres were being held open to provide advice and assistance to communities in recovery mode. So far they have seen 1,750 people from 82 communities attend recovery centres which had been open for a combined total of 25 days. The emergency services officer remains in contact with Crooked and Round Lake communities, two of the hardest hit regions in the flood period.

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nicipalities for official designation and in total, PDAP has received 1,505 claims.

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The Water Security Agency in the meantime, has also been busy recording the receding lake and waterway levels.

All lakes in the Qu’Appelle system are now declining but will remain higher than normal for the rest of the summer and into fall. WSA warns that wind and wave action

Repairs to bridges well underway Five weeks after severe flooding damaged several bridges in southeastern Saskatchewan, permanent repairs are nearing completion.

“Engineers and crews have been hard at work since the flooding hit to ensure we restore full access to our highway system as soon as possible,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Nancy Heppner said. “There is still work to be done, but we are well on our way to restoring our transportation system in the southeast.”

A list of ongoing repairs are as follows: Repairs to bridges on Highway 8 over the Antler River south of Highway 361 and Highway 361 at the Storthoaks access are

complete except for paving, which is scheduled for the July 24 weekend, subject to weather.

Bridges on Highway 18 over the Antler River east of Carnduff and Highway 13 over the Antler River east of Redvers have been repaired and will be paved once the work is tendered and awarded.

A temporary bridge on Highway 18 east of Carievale will be replaced with a culvert. The temporary bridge is restricted to a weight of 20 tonnes gross vehicle weight, and a width of 4.3 metres.

The Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure urges drivers to be aware of the potential for rough or soft spots, and to slow

can still create issues for landowners close to the shorelines.

Big Quill Lake near Wynyard is the only lake that continued to rise and is now at a record level of 520.7 metres, which has impacted at least one grid road north of that town.

The Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure stated they continue to repair flood-damaged roads in the southeast and east-central regions.

Highway 8 north of Highway 22 operates under reduced weight restrictions as does Highway 18 between the junction of Highway 8 and the Manitoba border, and Highway 361 from the Manitoba border to Alida.

Motorists will continue to encounter soft shoulders and spots, or one-lane traffic at some of these locations.

From the Ministry of Health, the flood recovery process has taken on a new trend as well, with regional health authorities returning to a more normal flow of service in impacted areas such as Gainsborough, Carnduff and Alida in the southeast.

Most private well owners have disinfected their systems and submitted test sample for laboratory testing. These tests are being carried out for free for this event.

Seasonal campers have been allowed to return to parks at Crooked Lake Provincial Park as of July 23. The boat launch there, however, remains unavailable due to the high water level.

The Ministry of Agriculture remains available to respond to concerns from producers regarding the flood situations.

The Crop Insurance agency has been receiving calls from producers and as of July 22, they had fielded 675 pre-harvest claims from producers. The ministry noted that some of these claims are not directly associated with the flood itself but also for other storm and hail events in the province.

All Crop Insurance clients are covered for flooding on insured crops through the multi-peril yield-loss program. Most of the claims from the heavy rain event will be filed in the fall following harvest, as producers measure whether their actual crop production meets their insured production.

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There may be a better way Perhaps the amount is insignificant in the grand scheme.

After all, a mere $65,000 drop in provincial funding for Estevan, taken in context of the complete budget, is a drop in the bucket.

In fact, city officials appear to shrug their shoulders, accepting their fate as delivered to them by their friendly provincial funding agency. “It is what it is,” they seem to say. And they may be right, especially when they feel there is nothing they can do about it and secondly, the promise, which was being touted by the province last week, is to make up for the loss next year.

The funds in question come from a one per cent take in the province’s five-per-cent sales tax. Estevan is getting about $2.3 million through this revenue-sharing vehicle for 2014-15.

When we consider the fact it was less than $900,000 six years ago, it’s difficult to slap this gift horse in the mouth.

The provincial government is definitely doing the right thing and if their accountants tell them they were making errors in counting cash and needed to tweak the system this year, who are we to question the money changers?

What is disconcerting is that with a rapidly growing city like Estevan requiring every dime it can find to apply to a deteriorating infrastructure base, even a little dip in the anticipated revenue stream can create a negative domino effect. We need the money now, not in 2015-16. This is not the cry of a greedy, self-centred brat of a city that doesn’t know its proper place in the pecking order. It’s the cry of reality.

We wish the provincial government would use a similar set of formulas to dispense funds to regions where they are needed the most, i.e. the areas in which they are reaping the

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

Rural voters may have PC option What has motivated former Progressive Conservative Minister Rick Swenson to revitalize the old PC party may be of less consequence than what he is now offering.

And what he and the PCs may be offering rural voters is another right-wing option in the provincial election in 2016.

Some of you may have heard the Saskatchewan PCs’ recent radio advertising campaign questioning the $128 million deal announced last December that sees the Canada Pension Plan acquire 46,500 hectares of Saskatchewan farmland from Assiniboia Farmland LP. “I believe that there are a number of Saskatchewan farmers and residents who are not fully aware that the Canada Pension Plan was allowed to purchase over 700 quarters of prime Saskatchewan farm land,” Swenson said in a press release. “Like the NDP Land Bank program of the 1980s, an agency of government is competing against farm families who are looking to purchase farm land.”

Calling the deal “wrong both legally and morally,” Swenson goes on to say it “puts the future of Saskatchewan farmland ownership

largest benefits.

Is there no way in which to allocate a few percentage points of resource revenues back into the regions where the action is taking place, in a more efficient and timely manner?

What is the province’s annual royalty take from oil wells in southeast Saskatchewan? Huge.

We know the sale of Crown land for oil and gas rights in southeast Saskatchewan alone allows the province to rake in $2 to $10 million every two months. Why can’t a two to 10 per cent “take” from those revenues be dispersed among the region’s municipal governments in a timely fashion? In this new world of technological quickness, that type of bookkeeping agility is easily at hand. There just needs to be the will, or the pressure being applied, to make it happen. If it could, then communities that are directly impacted by resource production would have a steadier stream of revenue that would allow them to replace worn out roads and pipes in an efficient manner, rather than having to go to Regina every few months, hat in hand, to do the obligatory begging.

We understand government gurus feel the need to wrestle with our funds for more than a few months before releasing them into the wilds of rural Saskatchewan, where the billions are being made. It’s as if there is a feeling that the bureaucracy needs to be fed first, not the army. We all know that old adage that an army cannot march on an empty stomach. Likewise, resource sectors cannot continue to produce without cash infusions on a regular basis.

The provincial government has found one good avenue in which to dispense one stream of our revenue. They need to extrapolate that system to dispense resource revenue too.

at risk for generations.” The ad directs listeners to the PC Party website so they can be part of a “call to action.”

Early this spring, Swenson formally requested the Saskatchewan Farm Land Security Board investigate this land purchase, calling the deal a “precedent-setting sale of Saskatchewan’s greatest resource.

“We need more farmers, not less,” Swenson said.

Of course there may be more to the Swenson/PC opposition to the Saskatchewan Party government deal than simply policy.

Dissatisfaction with losing the Sask.

Party Thunder Creek nomination to nowAgriculture Minister Lyle Stewart has long been seen as one of Swenson’s motivations for revitalizing the old PC party.

Swenson has been joined by Melville lawyer and fellow Grant Devine-era PC cabinet minister Grant Schmidt, who won the Melville-Saltcoats Sask. Party nomination but saw the win overturned by the party’s hierarchy. Up until now, the PCs didn’t seem to be about much more than their personal/ political vendettas.

But notwithstanding whatever their motivations may be, the PCs are now giving Saskatchewan rural voters something they really haven’t had in some time … real choice.

Swenson contends the land ownership issue “draws a line between the PC Party and the Sask. Party” that will likely have a lot of similar policies.

One of the prouder accomplishments of the Devine government were changes to the Farmland Security Act that placed restric-

tions on the ability of trust companies to own farmland, he said.

Certainly, Swenson could also point to the PC government’s $25 per acre loans and securing of billion-dollar farm subsidies in the 1980s as further evidence of the Devine government’s desire to keep as many farm operations viable as possible.

While the PC leader said he has no problem with other Canadians owning Saskatchewan farmland, he does have a problem with large corporate interests buying large swaths of Saskatchewan farmland and driving up rental prices.

By contrast, the Sask. Party Agriculture Ministry seems quite content seeing Saskatchewan’s 40,000 farmers reduced to 10,000, he said. “I think part of it is philosophical with these guys. Bigger is better.”

Of course, with the Sask. Party taking three-quarters of the vote in half the rural ridings in the 2011 election and winning every rural seat with more than 50 per cent of the vote, the PCs are hardly a threat to the Sask. Party.

But that may work to the PCs’ advantage.

For years now, the choice for many rural voters was strictly about what one party could beat the NDP that seemed removed from the free-market farm economy.

However, with the NDP no threat to form government anytime in the foreseeable future, the re-emergence of the PCs may become an option for unhappy rural voters to still send a message to the Sask. Party government.

Rural voters haven’t had many options for a long time.

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Transition team to oversee creation of new teacher regulatory body tence. A memorandum of agreement between the government and STF has been signed in support of transitioning to this new regulatory model.

“The current process for regulating teachers in Saskatchewan is particularly complex and work needs to be done to increase transparency of the process,” Minister of Education don Morgan said. “This new regulatory body will enhance the integrity of the profession in our province and it puts students’ safety at the forefront.”

The transition committee consists of: Clint Repski for the Ministry of Education; Gwen Dueck

The Government of Saskatchewan, in collaboration with the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) and education stakeholder groups, has appointed an eight-person transition committee to develop a new regulatory body to handle teacher certification and discipline in Saskatchewan.

The government initiated the change to provide Saskatchewan teachers with the same authority and responsibility as other self-regulated professions in the province. The body will regulate who is a member of the profession and will oversee disciplinary functions for misconduct or incompe-

and Fay Elke for the STF; Kyle McIntyre for the League of Education Administrators, Directors and Superintendents (LEADS); Elizabeth Perreault of the Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA); Keith Frame for First Nations Directors of Education; Gerry Hurton for the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) and Derwyn Crozier-Smith, as public member.

Government has been in discussion with sector partners, including STF, LEADS, SSBA and FSIN since November 2013.

During consultation in January of this year, each of these groups, along

with the University of Saskatchewan and University of Regina, outlined their roles and interest in teacher regulations in Saskatchewan, identified key issues and proposed next steps.

The transition committee will now communicate and consult with teachers, parents, students and the public over the next year as they develop the bylaws and structure of the new regulatory body, and will provide regular updates to the sector through their representatives.

The new regulatory body is expected to be in operation by the fall of 2015.

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of the following: Resolution No. 12 – 14A, RM of Emerald No. 277 – UPOV ’91.

“Whereas adoption of UPOV ’91 will reduce the freedom and rights of Canadian farmers, increase production costs, lower income margins and hurt farmer independence; Be it resolved that SARM lobby the provincial government to use their influence with the federal government to remove this section from the Agriculture Growth Act.” Yet, on Apr. 23 SARM sent out a letter to all reeves, councillors and administrators that contained a statement from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture promoting UPOV ’91.

If Bill C-18 passes, there will be negative consequences for farmers regardless of how they obtain their seed. C-18 would result in increased seed costs due to higher royalties on more varieties. Seed companies could/would deregister varieties currently in the public domain (royalty-free seed), reducing farmers’ choice of seed and pushing them to use more expensive seed protected by plant breeders’ rights.

So, who calls the shots at SARM, delegates or the Sask. Party?

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Pride is a simple word that takes on different interpretations on several fronts.

Community pride is something we need to talk about this week dear diary.

What are we good at? What can we point to within our community with a sense of pride, with a sense of understanding that we are among the best at what we do?

We know it’s definitely not roads or clean air. Our sports teams are well known but on that front we haven’t really exceeded expectations, or is often the case, even met them.

Drama, music? A little bit, but no exceedingly long streak of national recognition.

It seems what we’re good at around here is drilling for oil in a conventional manner and producing power from coal.

It may not be Champagne from France or peaches from interior B.C., but we can lay claim to having the best damn thermal power production system in Canada now that our power company has made a real-life commitment toward real-life clean coal electrical production, none of that pretend stuff others claim in their clever but vague television commercials.

Perhaps we should take ownership of this fact as a community and drum the bejeezes out of it. Why not a civic campaign aimed at masses, supported by our Crown Corporation partner?

Real Clean Coal Works, We’re Proving It, could be our motto, mantra or war cry in response to the Neil Youngs and Robert Redfords of the world.

By the way, I haven’t seen Neil, Robby or the rest of the celebrity environmentalists taking their road shows into China and berating them for their green house gas regulation-breaking practices. They like to pick the low hanging fruit in North America for their photo opps and lectures, even though North American power plant builders and oil producers are among the cleanest and best regulated in the world. But I digress.

Why don’t we take ownership of, and show a whole lot of pride in what is happening under our noses each and every day. We all know someone who helps produce electricity every day. Let’s prove to the world they are the best.

Tell the world to come and visit us and see for themselves.

We’re doing it for our friends in industry, why not the great unwashed public? We are already participating in industry tourism to a modest degree, so why not expand this to include a pleasure tourism package. We have the best arena and event complex in southern Saskatchewan that is currently underused. We have golf courses that take no back seat to any other in the province. We have a dirt track speedway and live theatre productions in the valley.

We have environmental practices here that others could see and learn about.

We have a story of big equipment, draglines and huge haulers that may cause a yawn among the local population because they have been in our backyard for decades, but are really jaw-dropping items for the casual visitor. It doesn’t take much to turn what we might consider to be a boring story line and turn it into an exciting one.

P.E.I. did it with Anne.

We’re Doing Power Right, could be our second mantra and visitor-building catch phrase. We stand out from the pack. We just have to start acknowledging that fact and building on it.

There is no harm in cashing in on local advantages. I just can’t figure out why we’re not doing more of it, especially when the weather and business climates are in our favour.

The Editor: What is UPOV ’91 — Bill C-18?

The Agricultural Growth Act is an omnibus bill introduced on Dec. 9, 2013.

Omnibus bills amend many pieces of legislation at once, often on unrelated matters.

Omnibus bills make it impossible to fully examine each proposed change.

Under C-18, Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR) apply to newly bred varieties that are essentially derived from PBR-protected varieties, allowing plant breeders to exercise control over the results of future plant breeding.

Bill C-18 allows for collection of end-point royalties (EPR) if royalties are not first collected on seed. An EPR system would require compulsory payments by farmers to the plant breeder upon sale of a crop grown from a PBR-protected variety. The main beneficiaries of C-18 would thus be private breeders, including the large companies that dominate the global seed industry: Monsanto, DuPont, Pioneer, Syngenta, Limagrain, Land O’ Lakes, KWS, Bayer Cropscience and Dow AgroSciences.

Farmers would be at the mercy of these multinationals.

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New Alliance church pastor eager to lead local congregation

By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca

There is a new spiritual leader at Estevan’s Alliance Church.

Pastor Jim Kedge has answered the call from the King Street church’s congregation with his official duties to commence Aug. 1. Kedge, however, already has a pretty good spiritual working relationship with the church members, having filled in as a visiting pastor on a number of occasions in recent months following the transfer of Alliance’s former lead pastor, Chris Smith, to Winnipeg.

A native of Summerland, B.C., Kedge completed his elementary and high school education there before enrolling at the Canadian Bible College in Regina, where he completed three years of studies before answering the call to Kamloops, B.C. as their youth and young adults pastor, a junior position within the Kamloops Alliance Church. It was there he met Anna, the woman who would become his wife. She was completing her degree studies in social work, while he completed the last year of his formal theological studies.

A little more than six years later, the Kedge family, which has now grown to four (two daughters, now aged five and three) moved to Moose Jaw,

where he again accepted the position of youth and young adult pastor with the Alliance Church there.

By April of last year, Anna Kedge had started a masters degree program in social work in family counselling, so the family took up residency in Caronport for about a year ,with Jim providing pulpit supply services for various churches that didn’t have ministers to serve the congregations. With Smith having departed from Estevan around that time, Kedge found himself coming to Estevan once a month to fill the role and now, with an encouraging recommendation from Smith, he has accepted the invitation to be Estevan Alliance’s full-time pastor. “ We h a v e a g o o d cross-section of youth and senior members in our church and I see our children’s ministry is a draw.

There are a lot of people out there wanting to make a difference and who want to see what God has in mind for them. So we’ll explore to see what He has in mind for our congregation,” said Kedge. “I have a sense of expectation in this, my first lead role. I was humbled by the invitation to join them and I will seek out additional educational experiences. So far I have found it pretty encouraging, especially from my once a month visits. It

Pastor Jim Kedge was a good soft start for me because a relationship already existed. I have a good feeling for the congregation.”

Kedge, 34, said Waylon Klix, Alliance’s youth and young adult pastor, has been invaluable in helping him adjust in the early stages, as has office administrator Bev Haukeness, who he described as a fountain of information about the church and the community.

“So I guess I’m more equipped to take this on

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than I thought I was. Waylon has filled in a lot of gaps before and will continue to do that. He’s been here about three years and his work within schools and his fieldwork have contributed a lot. Bev, with her 10 years or more in the office, adds those touches to the point that

I get a sense of where the church has been. So if I preach faithfully with love, it should be a good relationship. It would be a big mistake for me to start disturbing or dictating things. I’ll discern where they (congregation) want to go and where God will lead us.”

Kedge said the hospitality factor in Estevan is huge and he is already looking forward to the church’s annual Family Camp experience at Kenosee Lake from Sept. 5 to 7, which will be one of his family’s first forays into the church community beyond the pulpit.

Concerns over smart meter installations The provincial NDP opposition is renewing its call for the government to address serious concerns with its smart meter program after another house fire.

“Families have questions, and they deserve answers from the government,“ said Cathy Sproule, NDP critic for SaskPower.

“The government has been far too quiet. But it was this government that chose to contract out smart meter installations to an American corporation and it signed an exemption to allow that company to use less-trained workers to install the meters.

The government can’t be hands-off now there are problems.”

Sproule said families have been asking the NDP a lot of questions, because they’re not getting answers from the government.

Can they ask SaskPower to remove their smart meter? Can they have the meter inspected to see if it’s installed correctly? Is

the investigation being led by the government, or the private company, and what does it entail?

Sproule said all possible solutions have to be considered. The meters themselves, the adequacy of training for the installers and the procedures of the company running the project should all be investigated, with the government providing leadership, she said.

The program to change SaskPower and SaskEnergy meters to smart meters has been fraught with concerns. Most concerning of all for families is that more than a halfdozen house fires have been sparked during or after the installation of a smart meter.

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Hillcrest student delivers the goods The rules stipulated he couldn’t go door-to-door to ask for bottles and cans, so Josh Mardik figured out a way around the regulations. He stuck a sign on the lawn outside his home in Willow Parks Green, stating he was collecting the bottles and cans for a local charitable cause. The cause was the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation, and he was taking this route as part of a commitment made to the Hillcrest School’s Me to We project.

Josh also went out on his own when he could, to pick and then store the bottles.

The fruits of his winter-long labour were made evident last week when he

delivered a cheque in the amount of $250 to Becky Conly, director of the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation.

The Hillcrest-promoted project requires participating senior elementary students to also pick a global cause. Josh selected an informational route to take regarding global warming which he spread throughout the school community as well as the city.

The 11-year-old, who will be entering Grade 7 at Hillcrest in September, has expressed interest in the We to Me program since its inception at the school, overseen by teacher/supervisor Cat Billesberger.

“We live at one end

of the court, so there isn’t a lot of traffic going by, but those who did drive by certainly saw the sign.

I guess word got out in the neighbourhood and a lot of people would drop off their bottles and cans,” said Josh’s mother Dawn.

She also noted that his commitment to the hospital’s fundraising efforts was evident right from the start.

“We have four kids in our family, so I guess he just figured it out that the hospital is a pretty important part of the city and for us,” she added.

“This story is interesting and very impressive,” said Conly in accepting the cheque on behalf of the foundation.

Josh Mardik with St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation director Becky Conly.

Brief lull in Energy City construction pace Overall numbers show pace and values still outstrip 2013

By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca

The construction pace in the Energy City slowed significantly in June, but the value of what was being built, was impressive.

When the building permit report for June was received by Estevan’s city councillors on July 21, they saw that just 11 permits were issued in the previous month, but those 11 bore a total value of almost $13.4 million compared with 2013’s June when 23 permits equaled just over $7 million in construction permit values.

In total, the number of construction projects and their values continues to easily outstrip last year’s pace with 72 construction permits being granted this year for a total of $21.82 million, compared with 57 permits and

$14.53 million for the same six-month period last year.

In June, there were only three single-family residential units getting permits in Estevan compared with 10 last year. The three carried a total permit construction value of $680,000. The 10 permits last year had a value of $4.33 million.

However, on the overall scene, June was a bit of a anomaly because in the sixmonth period this year, there have been 39 new residential construction starts compared with just 21 last year. The value this year is listed at just over $5 million, compared with $7.15 million last year.

One multi-family housing unit was added to the list in June of this year with a construction evaluation of $665,000 compared with two last year at $1.15 million. To date, however, there

have been construction starts on seven multi-family units.

Last year there were five.

The total permit value for multi-family dwellings this year stands at $3.24 million, compared with $1.85 million for the five permits in 2013.

When it comes to commercial construction, the pace is slower, but the projects have been bigger with four commercial undertaking so far this year coming in with a permit value of $12.2 million. This compared with nine permits granted in the first six-months of 2013 that were valued at just over $3.64 million.

Moving on to the simple residential garages, nobody in Estevan took out a permit in June of this year while six have been issued for the first six-months at a value of just under $185,000. The same

number of permits issued in 2013 resulted in permit values of about $117,600.

On the miscellaneous

construction side, there have been 14 permits issued so far in 2014 with a value of just over $745,600 compared

with 12 issued last year in the same time period, with a value of just over $464,300.

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Spray pool in Royal Heights, out of the picture in the foreseeable future.

Spray gun in Royal Heights, just a drip in the bucket.

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“We have some interesting decisions to make and a lot of questions to look forward to over the next 12 months,” he said in conclusion.

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“Unfortunately, I can’t give you a definite answer right now regarding the future plans because they are still being developed,” said Jesse.

There are no issues of staffing and he laughed when asked if the leisure services budget expectations are being met. “Of course we always want more and would love to have more.”

With the exception of the spray pool area at Royal Heights, which isn’t going to be repaired, at least anytime soon, the parks are being well maintained and groomed, he said.

A staff of 29 employees, including 20 summer students, are getting those jobs done in timely fashion.

“But as far as future construction and expansion, we have to play the wait and see game for now,” Jesse added. “The Royal Heights spray pool would be an expensive fix, we know that much. There are tree root issues there as well that come into play.

As for new park developments, I don’t know yet how that will unroll. That’s still at the land development stage at City Hall.

“The parks are in good condition right now, especially considering the age of some of them and we’re very lucky to have local organizations and businesses willing to support programs for craft supplies and things like that,” Jesse said.

The question of whether the supervised programs can be expanded in the future, is another one

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Th e c h al le n g es o f growth in Estevan don’t just include land assembly and development or paving projects, they include leisure services as well.

The unprecedented growth in population and subdivision development translates into extra pressure and demands being exerted on the city’s leisure services portfolio.

One visible victim of this growth is the spray pool in Royal Heights playpark, a feature item in the green space on the city’s west side that has been inoperable this summer and will remain so for the rest of this season.

“It has been giving us trouble for the past two summers,” said Nathan Jesse, the City’s leisure services manager. “We’ve been struggling with it for awhile and any repair orders are on hold. We’re having to wait on new developments. There may be a spray pool program included in a new park in the future. This one has served for about 20 years, so it’s done well, but the system would need an upgrade, so the question comes full circle,” he said. “There will be an overall parks program

established soon. We have four parks with paddling pools that have been part of our programming since the 1960s. They have supervised programs that are very popular.”

These older parks and programs, (Hillside, Hillcrest, Churchill and Rusty Duce) are supported by local service clubs that contribute to their successful operations and programs.

The paddling pools will continue to serve these mature parks well into the future, but plans for the newer parks need to come into the mix with the promised master plan.

Heritage Park, Torgeson Park, Centennial Park along with Royal Heights, to name a few, are part of the complete package.

Another green space associated with the Trimount development project on the city’s north side is about to be turned over to the City soon with the expectation of a playpark development in the near future.

“We have aging facilities in some areas,” said Jesse, referring to the four mature parks and their supervised programs, plus some intermediate sites that have been maturing over the years such as Torgeson, Heritage and Royal Heights and then those about to come on

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The regulators gave the project their conditional approval to pump the greenhouse gas emissions.

Alberta’s Energy Resources Conservation Board, said it is in the public interest for the project, located northeast of Edmonton, to go ahead.

John Abbott, Shell’s vice-president of heavy oil, said the company was delighted with the decision.

“This is a really important milestone for the project and takes us one step closer

to implementing the first carbon capture project for an oilsands operation,” Abbott said in a media release.

Abbott added that Shell must also review the economics of the project with its partners, Chevron Canada and Marathon Oil, before deciding whether to proceed with construction this year.

Quest includes $745 million from the Alberta government over 15 years and $120 million from Ottawa’s Clean Energy Fund.

The plan is to pipe liquefied carbon dioxide to injection wells north of the upgrader and store it more than two kilometers underground, beginning in 2015.

Shells said the liquefied gas would be permanently and safely secured under multiple layers of rock and mineral formations.

The Alberta government announced in 2008 that it would establish a $2 billion fund to promote carbon capture and storage technology and show the world that the province is serious about reducing greenhouse gases from the oilsands and its coal-fired power plants. The goal is to reduce CO2 emissions by five million tonnes per year by 2015.

The energy board imposed 23 conditions on the plan before work can begin and the project must still be reviewed by the province’s Environment Department.

Shell’s caveat about reviewing economics of the Quest project follow an announcement in April by TransAlta Corp. that it was pulling out of a separate $1.4 billion Project Pioneer carbon capture pro-

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TransAlta’s CEO Dawn Farrell said initial studies showed the technology works and the capital costs were acceptable, but there were not enough customers to buy the carbon dioxide generated from coal-fired power plants and the price was not good enough.

The company wanted to sell some of their captured gas to nearby oil producers to inject in their fields, as a means to get more oil out of the ground, similar to what is happening in southeast Saskatchewan.

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CPEC Viewfield Hz ......................................... 1A16-30-1B13-30-8-7 10E269 Mosaic Esterhazy 2 EH .................................................................................................................12-22-19-33 14B211 Vortex #3 ..........................................

Legacy Roche Percee Hz ......................................7B16-35-2D7-11-2-7 10G299 CPEC Wawota ................................................................................................................................8-13-12-33 14C165 Horizon #34 ...........................................

CPEC Viewfield Hz .............................................4D16-3-2A1-11-8-8 12D331 Mosaic K1 Esterhazy 1 WSW .......................................................................................................

15-13-20-33 Eighteen new licenses issued to Thursday, May 2, 2013 14G212 Spartan et al Wauchope Hz ..............................................................................................4B13-5-4B12-8-7-33 13B037 14C259 Canelson #16 ........................................

CPEC Viewfield Hz ...........................................5A16-23-2C5-25-8-8 KRC Cantal South DD ..................................................................................................4D16-18-2D16-18-5-33 13D207 CPEC Glen Ewen N Hz..................................................................................................... 2A3-3-3B10-34-3-1 14G225 Legacy Manor Hz ..............................................................................................................2B4-23-4D15-14-7-1 12J237 13K101 Precision #120.............................................................................................................................10-11-8-1 ....................................... CPEC Viewfield Hz .................................................2C5-6-1C5-1-9-8 Phase et al Manor 13D208 CPEC Viewfield Hz .........................................................................................................3C5-28-2D8-28-7-10 14G213 Harvest Whitebear Hz .............................................................................................................8B9-2-3B1-2-9-2 11J193 14F294 Precision #380 .......................................

CPEC Viewfield Hz ...........................................1A2-16-1D15-16-9-8 Triwest Alameda East SWD ................................................................................................................16-9-4-2 13D243 Red Beds Gainsborough Hz ....................................................................................... 4A16-14-3A14-13-2-30 14G229 Kingland Harvest Auburnton Kenosee................................................................................................................................

1-16-11-2 11H433 14B147 Canelson #25 ........................................

CPEC Viewfield Hz .............................................3C4-16-2A8-16-8-9 Kinwest 08 Alameda .........................................................................................................................11-28-3-3 13E002 Hz .....................................................................................................4D16-1-2C15-1-6-2 14G232 Petrex CPECetViewfield Hz .................................................................................................................4D8-2-3A7-1-8-8 14F172 Red Dog #1Hz ...........................................CPEC VIewfield Hz .............................................

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7D15-29-3D15-32-10-6 13E001 al Queensdale W Hz ........................................................................................3D8-27-2B11-27-6-2 14G220 COEC Viewfield Hz ...........................................................................................................2B13-30-3C6-25-8-9 12G154 14A118 #1 .....................................Williston Hunter Tableland Hz ...................................

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4C13-3-4B4-3-7-7 14G230 CPEC VIewfield Hz ................................................................................................................ 4D8-4-3D8-3-9-8 13B299 14A148 Panther #3 ..........................................

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3D16-23-2D16-26-9-8 14G221 CPEC Viewifeld Hz .........................................................................................................2B12-18-2C10-13-8-9 13B127 13K114 Cnaelson #21 .........................................

CPEC Oungre Hz................................................. 1B4-8-1B4-5-1-12 CPEC Veiwfield Hz ............................................................................................................1D1-24-2D1-19-8-8 12K076 Advance #4............................................. CPEC Viewfield Hz ...........................................6C12-2-4C12-3-8-9 14G231 CPEC Viewfield Hz ...................................................................................................... 4C14-14-1C14-23-10-9 12E307 14B248 Alliance #3 ............................................CPEC Bromhead Hz ............................................ 2A1-29-1A6-4-3-12 CPEC Viewfield .................................................................................................................3C4-12-3D1-12-9-9 12E169 DZ #1 ......................................................V40C Tableland Hz .........................................1A1-14-4D16-2-1-11 14G222 CPEC Viewfield Hz ...................................................................................................... 3C16-14-2D16-23-10-9 13C062 14F003 Precision .................................CVE et al Weyburn Unit Hz .......................................2A6-5-4D10-5-6-12 CPEC Viewfield#275 ..............................................................................................................2C12-19-1C16-24-8-9 14G217 Steppe Tableland Hz...........................................................................................................8C14-4-3B3-4-1-10 12C096 14E412 Panther #2 ...............................................

NAL Torquay Hz .........................................3B13-22-1C13-34-1-12 CPEC Viewfield WSW.........................................................................................................................9-10-8-9 14G239 CPEC Viewfield Hz .................................................................................................................4A1-7-3A1-8-8-6 12J173 CVEAlliance Weyburn#7.................................................................................................................................15-26-6-12 14F256 .............................................. CPEC Oungre Hz.............................................3D15-4-4C15-9-1-13 13B039 Ryerson Hz ............................................................................................................

4B1-24-2D1-13-7-30 14G236 RROI CPEC Viewfield Hz ...............................................................................................................1B1-18-3A1-7-9-6 13A034 CPEC Hoffer Hz .................................................................................................................3A4-14-4B4-2-1-13 13L323 Canelson #27 ......................................... CPEC Oungre Hz...........................................4C14-9-1C14-16-1-13 12L261 Star Fairlight ......................................................................................................................1-20-11-30 14G243 Shooting CPEC Viewfield Hz ...............................................................................................................3B3-18-3B3-7-9-6 13A116 CVECanelson Weyburn #23 ..................................................................................................................................8-18-6-13 13L326 ......................................... CPEC Oungre Hz................................................. 2A4-9-4B4-4-1-13 13B239 et al Ryerson Hz.............................................................................................. 3B4-32-3A4-31-8-30 CVEPrecision Weyburn #117 ...............................................................................................................................12-30T-6-13 14G241 Questerre CPEC VIewfield Hz ........................................................................................................

8C16-32-1D15-5-9-10 12J008 14A212 .......................................Arc Skinner LK 2Hz ...........................................2C7-24-4B4-24-4-18 12B395 Redvers .......................................................................................................................................6-8-7-31 Arc Tribune ......................................................................................................................................15-32-3-14 14G246 VOC Tundra Ryerson Hz .............................................................................................................4D9-1-1B13-1-8-30 10B263 14G062 Lasso #1 .................................................. Aldon Ceylon Hz ............................................. 4B6-11-4B4-13-6-19 12K341 Moosomin 14G253 PBEN CPEC Clarilaw ............................................................................................................................13-31-13-31 West Hz ..........................................................................................................3B4-3-4B4-4-8-5 12A364 Rio Tinto Sedley ..............................................................................................................................4-20-14-16 11K442 al Bellegarde SWD ............................................................................................................3-15-6-31 12B199 Sparton Ceylon ...............................................................................................................................16-29-6-18 14G247 Epping CPECetClarilaw West Hz ..........................................................................................................3B5-3-4B5-4-8-5 12K234 Lightning Hz ..............................................................................................................................3-8-8-32 Epsilon Ceylon Hz ......................................................................................................... 4C6-31-1C14-36-6-19 14G248 Highrock CPEC Viewfield ............................................................................................................ 7C5-10-4D8-10-8-7 13C033 12K341 PBEN Moosomin ............................................................................................................................ 13-31-13-31 11B210 Esterhazy WSW .......................................................................................................12-26-19-32 11K043 PBEN Pangman DD .................................................................................................... 4B16-15-2D15-15-7-20 14G251 Mosaic CPECK2 Viewfield Hz 6.........................................................................................................3B14-12-3B14-11-8-7 10E269 Mosaic Esterhazy 2 EH .................................................................................................................. 12-22-19-33 14G249 CPEC Viewfield Hz ...............................................................................................................3D8-4-1B12-4-9-8 10G299 CPEC Wawota ................................................................................................................................. 8-13-12-33 14G250 CPEC Viewfield Hz ............................................................................................................ 6C5-29-3D8-29-8-9 12J237 Phase et al Manor .............................................................................................................................. 10-11-8-1 14G255 CPEC Viewfield Hz ............................................................................................................ 2A3-26-3A3-239-10 14E021 Vermillion Northgate Hz ................................................................................................... 4D14-3-2D16-10-2-2 14G252 CPEC Oungre Hz ........................................................................................................... 4C13-9-2D13-21-1-12 11J193 Triwest Alameda East SWD ................................................................................................................. 16-9-4-2 14G268 Legacy Frys Hz ...............................................................................................................2A10-27-3A2-27-7-31 13C162 FCL Carlyle DD .................................................................................................................. 2C9-19-1C9-19-8-2 14G261 CPEC Hoffer Hz ............................................................................................................... 4C13-7-3C4-30-1-14 12i200 Sundance Ochapowace ................................................................................................................... 16-32-17-3 14G283 FCL Carnduff Hz ............................................................................................................ 3C7-28-1D15-28-2-33 11H433 Kinwest 08 Alameda .......................................................................................................................... 11-28-3-3 14G279 Vermillions Northgate Hz ......................................................................................................3D14-2-3A3-2-1-3 14D192 Legacy Steelman Hz ...........................................................................................................1D1-14-3A1-13-4-4

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14B136 14E343 14E243 14A286 14A146 14C100 14A054 12J173 14A053 12J008 10B263 13E165 14B272 12A364 12B199 13C033 11K043

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Three domestic disputes in one night for EPS

Later that night EPS members started to get repeated nuisance calls from an intoxicated man who they managed to locate on the south side of the city. After speaking with the subject and listening to his explanation, police decided to let the matter go with a warning and sent the man home in a taxi with no further action required.

On July 24, EPS members responded to a local residence where they spoke to a woman who stated she felt threatened and feared for her safety. The person who was the subject of the issue was arrested and lodged in cells pending a court appearance.

Police then conducted a welfare check on a city resident. They received a call from a friend who expressed concern about the subject so police attended to the residence and spoke with the person and had her return a call to her friend to explain what she meant to alleviate concerns.

Police set up an investigation into the matter of one unleashed dog attacking another dog who was on a leash

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Three separate domestic disputes attracted the attention of the Estevan Police Service personnel on the night of July 22.

The first incident occurred at an apartment complex and EPS members said alcohol was a factor. With some police mediation, one person left the apartment with an infant for the remainder of the evening to stay with a friend. No further action was required by police.

The second event was in a local hotel and involved a male and female.

Police met with the woman in the hotel hallway and after discussing matters with her, they became concerned for the safety of the other person.

Police attempted to enter the room using a room card key, then a master card key from the hotel management, but were unsuccessful and the subject in the room would not answer. The door lock was dismantled by hotel staff and police forced the security chain off and entered the room where they found the second person passed out in the bathroom. Other than being in an extremely intoxicated condition, the man was determined to be okay and an ensuing check on his identity revealed he was on probation under conditions not to consume alcohol, so he was arrested and is facing charges.

The third incident involved a third-party caller where police were able to determine that everything was fine after making contact with the family. Alcohol was believed to have been a factor in this incident as well.

Police received a call regarding a disturbance on the south side of the city that same night. The matter involved a dispute between neighbours over property lines and a fence. The two were advised to discuss the issue with their property managers since both are rental units, owned by one person.

The next call involved a person reported to be passed out in a vehicle. Police located the man and the truck. The man was lying on the seat with the door open. He was awakened by police and sent into his residence.

Two alarm calls were responded to by police, with the first involving an employee attempting to lock the business and the other was a delivery truck operator making a delivery to a local business.

and being walked by his owner. The two dogs engaged in the fight were separated and the man and his dog on the leash returned home safely.

On the night of July 24, a pair of three-day driving suspensions were issued and three vehicles were impounded following policing checks that involved incidents involving alcohol.

A report of three children on the roof of a school on the north side of the city was checked into by police who discovered the young people, who stated they were trying to find a ball that had been thrown on the roof on one of the last days of school. The trio was warned about their actions and were advised to report their activities to their parents and no further action was required by police.

A report of a white Jeep Rubicon doing power turns in the parking lot at local ball diamonds on the north side of the city following a rain storm is also being investigated.

An assault that occurred at a local lounge is also under EPS investigation as of July 25.

Police learned that a bar patron was talking to a couple of people he had just met when another man approached and hit him in the face with a beer glass. The victim fell to the floor where he was kicked several times.

The early stages of the police investigation have sent them on a search for a B.C. man, possibly with the name Eric. Anyone with further information is asked to contact EPS at 306-634-4767.

A cell phone that was found on the back seat of a local taxi was handed in to police on July 25. The owner subsequently phoned the cell phone number and police made the confirmed identification so the owner was able to pick it up at the police office.

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The local club won the provincial speed swimming meet held in Weyburn on Saturday and Sunday, topping the team standings.

Akeela Jundt, who coaches the team with Cassidy Reich, believes the last time the Eels won provincials was in 2004 when they hosted the event.

“It’s an awesome feeling. It’s a really good feeling. I think we owe it to the fact that we have had such a good turnout at swim meets this year,” said Jundt. “At pretty much every swim meet we’ve been to, we have been consistently among the teams with the most swimmers there, and the more swimmers you have, (the better chances of success).

“It owes to the sense of team we have. It’s an individual sport in some ways, in the individual races, but your points also contribute to the team’s total and I think that really motivates our swimmers.”

The Golden Eels qualified 31 swimmers for provincials and together, they captured 20 gold medals, 19 silver and 22 bronze, for a total of 61.

That total includes 29 medals on Saturday and 32 more on Sunday.

Three members of the Eels also won provincial championship trophies in their age groups.

Emily Tarnes won the 8-and-under girls category, Denver Sehn was the champion in 8-and-under boys, and Hannah Mantei continued a dominant performance this season with the overall title in the 12-and-under girls group.

“When we train them, we hope they peak at provincials. We practise really, really hard before our semi provincials. The next week we taper off,” said Jundt, adding the approach has paid off.

Jundt said the coaching staff is “very proud of them” and that there were many personal bests and improved times in the pool.

“It’s the best feeling ever. All the coaches we’ve had, we’ve all been swimmers ourselves. We have a love for the sport. I think when they have success like that at provincials, that really fosters their love for the sport.”

Jundt expressed her gratitude to all of the club’s swimmers, both those who went to provincials and those who didn’t, for their commitment this season.

The swimmers who won individual medals at provincials were Samuel Beahm (one gold, two

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The Estevan Golden Eels celebrate after swimming to a provincial championship on Sunday in Weyburn. (Submitted photo) silver), Logan Dalziel (one silver, four bronze), Adah DeLeeuw (one silver), Ryan Dickie (two silver), Lucas Dzeryk (two gold, two silver), Taylor Fornwald (two gold, one silver), Racquelle Gibbons (two silver, three bronze), Justin Linthicum (two gold, two bronze), Mantei (five gold), Em-

ily Marshall (one bronze), Garret Ross (one bronze), Karlee Ross (one silver), Sehn (three gold, one silver, one bronze), Tarnes (four silver, one bronze), Thomas Wakely (two gold, two bronze), Bryse Wheeler (one gold, one bronze), Carson Wheeler (one gold, two bronze), Josh Wilson (two gold, one silver, two

bronze) and Peyton Wilson (three bronze).

Other swimmers who competed at provincials were Alexandra Andrist (fifth in 100 metre backstroke), Josephina Andrist (seventh in 100 metre backstroke), Jesse Beahm (eighth in 25 metre butterfly), Zachary Beahm (fifth in 50 metre butterfly), Jil-

lian Fornwald (sixth in 50 metre butterfly), Reagan Gibbons (fifth in 25 metre butterfly), Hayley Greening (ninth in 50 metre butterfly), Logan Marshall (disqualified in 25 metre butterfly), Christopher Sutter (fifth in 100 metre backstroke) and Colin Sutter (sixth in 100 metre butterfly).

Wolves reach semifinals at Harbourne The Estevan Tower Wolves capped off a resurgent season with a run to the semifinals in the Harbourne Cup playoffs.

The annual playoffs of the Saskota Baseball League were held in Kenosee on the weekend, with the Carlyle Cardinals edging the Oxbow Chiefs 3-2 in the championship game on Sunday.

The Wolves, who finished second in the regular season with a record of 12-3-1, kicked off the senior playoffs on Friday night against the Arcola Threshers. Four games were played that night, each hosted by the higher seed, before the tournament moved to Kenosee on Saturday.

The opener was no challenge for Estevan, as they smacked the Threshers 11-1 at Mets Stadium. Clark Munroe started the game on the mound.

In their first of two games on Saturday, the Wolves were surprisingly blanked 7-0 by the sixth-place Lampman Pirates.

“I’ve played baseball for a long time and everywhere you go, when the better team walks onto the diamond expecting to win, expecting the other team to roll over and give you the victory, every single

time that happens, the better team just gets whooped, and that’s exactly what happened to us,” said Wolves pitcher Dylan Lafrentz.

“There’s no doubt in my mind that we’re a better team than Lampman, but Saturday they outplayed us, outworked us, just did everything better than us. Calder (Neufeld) didn’t pitch that bad, we just played terrible.”

However, Estevan rebounded later in the day with a 6-3 victory over the thirdplace Carnduff Astros. Lafrentz started the game on the mound.

“It was a good game by both teams.

We played good baseball. I think the Lampman game kind of lit a fire under us. We played really well all the way through that Carnduff game. We hit well, played good defence and that gave us a chance to beat Carnduff and move into a tiebreaker,” said Lafrentz.

On Sunday, the Wolves and Astros squared off again in a tiebreaker to determine the winner of the pool, with Estevan winning 2-0.

“We played real clean, no errors. Kris (Keating) pitched really well again. We

got hits when we needed them, unlike the Carlyle game (in the semis).”

Keating then started his second straight game in the semifinals against the firstplace Cardinals, with the Wolves going down to defeat 4-1.

“Whenever we play those guys, we know we’re in for a good game. We know that we have to play clean baseball and I guess a couple of errors, once again, made the game a little more out of reach than it probably should have been,” said Lafrentz.

“What we were prepared for is, we knew we were going to have to beat Carlyle at some point. We didn’t really care whether it was the semifinal or the final.

We just knew, as long as we get to the semifinal, we’re going to have to play Carlyle eventually.

“It’s disappointing to lose, but when you lose to a team like Carlyle, they’re a good team, they do everything the right way and if you don’t bring your A game you’re not going to win. I think we brought our B-plus game against them, because we didn’t play that bad. It’s a good experience because our team’s really young. It’s a good

experience for us to watch and play against Carlyle. They’ve got a lot of older guys who know what it takes to win. Hopefully it benefits our team,” Lafrentz said.

After finishing in last place in 2013 with just two wins, the Wolves rebounded in a huge way this season and Lafrentz said it was largely due to improved talent and the right attitude.

“The biggest difference, probably, no disrespect to whoever was on the team last year, but this team is filled with ball players once again. Guys who have been around the game for 12 or 15 years and have played their whole life and at a pretty high level.

Guys who have been to championships and have college experience. It’s guys who have been around winning for a long time. I think everyone expects to win every single game,” said Lafrentz.

“The team morale, from what I heard, it was totally different this year. Everyone just loves coming to the park.

“They couldn’t wait to come and be part of something bigger. That’s pretty important on a senior men’s team in rural Saskatchewan that guys want to come.”

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Pfeifer wins mods, late models shine Two of the four feature races at Estevan Motor Speedway on Monday night were yellow-checkered finishes, and the other two went caution-free.

Steven Pfeifer grabbed his first modified win of the year in Estevan, passing pole sitter Chris Hortness midway through the race and then taking a huge lead before seeing the feature end in a caution.

Pfeifer quickly moved into second from his starting position of ninth. After a brief battle with Hortness, he passed the early leader. Hortness was running too low and drove into one of the track tires, knocking him out of the race.

“Right away on the bottom, it was just Joren (Boyce) and the rest of the guys were up a little bit higher,” said Pfeifer. “I was just looking for an opportunity to get

by Joren there. He was getting a little bit tighter and I figured there was going to be one lap he could just move over a little bit. I just needed to get my wheels in there, because Joren’s going to race you clean. As soon as I got my tires by him, he let me by. I knew I had Hortness, he was getting the same front-end push. He passed me once and he drove me down really hard. I wasn’t exactly expecting that.”

Pfeifer then stretched out his lead over Tyler Wagner and Aaron Turnbull and was never challenged.

“I just had a good line and I stuck to it. I actually pedalled it off a little bit because I felt like I was pushing it hard and I just wanted to make consistent laps. I didn’t mess with the car, I didn’t change my entries, I just clicked off laps and did the same thing 25 times at both ends,” he said, adding he’s had “nothing but bad luck” this year, including a wreck on July 19 at EMS.

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Turnbull got past Wagner on the last lap, but due to the finish, the results were rolled back to the last completed lap and Wagner finished second.

“That’s happened more times this year than I can ever remember,” said Pfeifer. “We used to do greenwhite-checkered if the race wasn’t done, but every track this year for whatever reason, has been doing this. If the field has taken the white, then it’s done.”

The evening also featured the Blaine Brothers Late Model Challenge Series, and their A-main was the last action of the night.

David McDonald of Huron, S.D., had the pole, but John Kaanta of Elk Mound, Wisc., quickly took the lead.

The two battled throughout the 40-lap feature, which was free of yellow flags. It looked like Kaanta would take the checkered flag, but McDonald squeezed past him in the end.

In the stock car feature, which also went cautionfree, Gregg Mann and Rocky Alexander quickly moved up into the top two spots and separated themselves from the pack. Mann went on to win the race.

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that other 12 car didn’t even start the feature,” said Mann. “When I saw I was starting in the second row, I thought, well, I gotta try. I thought I might get pinched down when I go down low like that, but they all kind of slid up going into (turn) one, so I was around the bottom where I wanted to be and it stuck there.”

A handful of challengers took turns occupying third place, but none of them ever came close to Alexander, who was a couple of car lengths behind Mann.

“I can’t complain about that car tonight, we had it working just right,” said Mann.

However, there were problems earlier in the day and Mann and his crew got to the track late.

“After we changed everything we could change, I thought, let’s just see what happens. There’s not much I can do after that. We fought with it at the house for awhile. It’s always, ‘why does it gotta do this right when we’re ready to leave?’”

Brock Beeter was the winner of the hobby stock A-main in another yellow-checkered finish, with Ryder Scholpp finishing second.

“Kyle is a player we recruited two seasons ago, and we are happy to be able to get him now,” Everblades head coach Greg Poss told the team’s website.

“He is a real good two-way centre who is coming off a solid first professional season. We expect good things out of him in his second year.”

Stroh played for the Bruins from 2006-09, totalling 124 points in 157 games. He went on to a successful fouryear college career at St. Norbert College in Wisconsin.

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Cars line up before the start of the fourth annual Dennis Neelin Memorial Race.

A Mustang gets ready to go head to head with a GMC at the fourth annual Dennis Neelin Memorial Race on July 27.

EDRA holds Dennis Neelin Memorial It was a special occasion at the Estevan Municipal Airport on Sunday, as the Estevan Drag Racing Association held its second race day of the 2014 season.

Drag racers from Estevan and beyond gathered for the fourth annual Dennis Neelin Memorial Race, named in honour of the late Carlyle driver.

The award named for Neelin was presented to Remington Walker. It is given to an individual who demonstrates a dedication to the sport, whether it be a driver, crew member, volunteer or sponsor.

With time trials in the morning and the head-to-head

action beginning in the early afternoon, the EDRA’s Quick 16, A event, street, bike and sled, and junior dragster classes were all contested on Sunday.

The winner of the Quick 16 class was Lyle Honeysett of Yellow Grass, cruising in a 1972 Duster. He defeated Estevan’s Scott Meek and his 1978 Camaro in the final.

In the A event, Troy “Bull” Turner of Carlyle was the overall winner, as his 1978 Nova beat out the 1984 Cutlass driven by Mathew Walter of Lampman.

In the street class, it was Estevan’s Lyndon Mayuk taking the honours in his 2000 Mustang. Richard Vo-

gel of McTaggart, driving a 1970 Challenger, was the runner-up.

The final in the bike and sled category was an allEstevan affair, with Ken Spence’s 1985 Harley ripping past Larry Elash and his 1996 Buell.

The winner of the junior dragster class was Dominic Walchuk of Redcliff, Alta., driving a 2006 Motivational.

Damon Doerr of Bienfait finished second.

The drag racing association’s third and final race day of the season will be held on Aug. 24 during Pure Energy Weekend.

Twins miss playoffs at midget provincials The Southeast Legacy Twins were not able to replicate their 2013 magic at midget AAA baseball provincials on the weekend in Saskatoon.

A year after reaching the provincial final and going to Westerns, the Twins fell just short of the playoffs, posting a 1-2 roundrobin record.

The tournament was plagued by rain delays, with only one game being completed on Friday and more being pushed back the next day. The opening ceremonies were also cancelled.

As a result, all roundrobin games were reduced to five innings and only one diamond was playable.

“Everybody was kind of in the same boat there.

It wasn’t the best thing, but the tournament (organizers) did a great job of making

sure they could do what they could do,” said Twins head coach Derek Wallace.

In their first game, which started Friday and ended with the fifth inning on Saturday, the Twins lost 6-0 to the Saskatoon Diamondbacks.

The Diamondbacks scored three runs in the third and fifth innings.

“We came out strong and then had two bad innings where we gave up three runs. We couldn’t get the bats going in that one.

We just had a couple of bad innings on the mound and on defence where we gave up those three-spots,” said Wallace.

Brandon Hutt started on the mound for the Twins, with Austin Kuchinka, Chris Cooper and Dylan Hockley later entering in relief.

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on Saturday night was much better, as they edged the Regina Mets 4-3.

“We played one of our best games of the year. We had a couple of huge hits and were able to get the win.

“James Giroux pitched that second game and had a huge game for us. He really shut the Mets down to get us that win, and they needed that win too,” said Wallace.

The Twins got on the board quickly, with two runs in the top of the first.

Carver Krafchuk and Colton Gingras drew back-to-back walks and were then cashed in on a double by Hutt, who later took the mound in relief.

They added two more runs in the third inning on a Cooper single.

The Mets made it interesting with two runs in the fourth inning and another in

the fifth.

Kuchinka threw a complete game for the Twins in their final game, but they lost 4-0 to the Saskatoon Giants.

The Giants did most of their damage in the first inning, with three runs, followed by another in the second.

“We had lots of opportunities to score runs, but we just couldn’t get the one or two runs we needed to put us over the edge there,” said Wallace, noting it was one poor inning that sunk the Twins.

There was still a chance for the Twins to play in a tie-breaker, but that ended when the Diamondbacks defeated the Mets on Sunday afternoon.

The Diamondbacks and Giants were to square off in the provincial final

on Monday.

Although the Twins finished in last place in the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League this year, Wallace said there was improvement in a lot of players.

“There was progression. You gotta be happy with that. We started the year really rough, but we got better as the year went

on. I think we went into the provincials with the attitude that we could win it. The boys didn’t go in feeling like we were an eighth seed team.”

Kuchinka, Giroux, Krafchuk, Jonassen, Fitzpatrick, Bryce Burnett, Jonathan MacFarlane and Logan Hertes are graduating from the team after this year.

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Fraske boxes for charity Last week, Sarah Fraske stepped into the ring and helped raise money for a good cause.

The former Estevan resident fought for the welterweight boxing title at Aprons For Gloves’ Restaurant Rumble held in Vancouver on July 23.

Aprons for Gloves is a non-profit organization.

“What they do is raise money for a boxing gym,” said Fraske, who lives in Burnaby, B.C. “This gym gives free training, free counselling for at-risk youth in the downtown east side.

It’s for anyone who has troubled kids. They can train for free, they can learn confidence and build their self-esteem. They have to adhere to rules and have good enough grades. It’s building these kids with some discipline.”

The annual Restaurant Rumble sees employees in the service industry exchange their aprons and food trays for boxing gloves. They attend tryouts and if selected, train for the event and raise money for the organization.

“One of my girlfriends thought I’d be good, so I tried out and they accepted me. The conditions are you have to raise over $2,000 for the charity and show up for training three days a week.”

The tryouts were held in May, so Fraske only got in a couple of months of training for her first fight.

“It was very hard. I lost about 20 pounds. The thing is I didn’t lose weight, I just gained a lot of muscle. There

was a noticeable difference. I was eating healthier, I could run five miles. It also takes a toll on your mind. There are 300 people watching you and you’ve never fought before in your life,” she said.

Fraske, an assistant manager at a Burnaby pizzeria, lost the title fight to second-year fighter Andrea Chromik. However, it was not without controversy. “(At first) I was awarded the belt. It was a split decision, which means it was decided by one point. But the announcer had made an error. It was taken away and she was awarded the belt. It was a huge controversy, a big spectacle,” Fraske said.

“The comments are that I don’t have the very best form, since I’ve only been training two months, but I’ve got all the heart and determination,” she added, noting that Chromik had the edge skill-wise due to having more experience.

Fraske was asked to return for next year’s event.

She is also looking at getting into the ring more often.

“I definitely want to come back to Aprons For Gloves. I’m hoping to continue with training, but probably not as intense as this was. The gym I’m training at has offered me other fights, which I probably will take because I want more experience.”

Leading up to the event, Fraske raised $2,200 for the charity and sold an additional $2,000 in tickets. She said there was a lot of sup-

Sarah Fraske, right, lands a punch on opponent Andrea Chromik during the Aprons For Gloves event last week.

(Photo by Paul Burger) port from family and friends at home. The pizzeria also donated a dollar from each pizza sold and co-workers left money in a jar.

“It means the world to me. Being from Saskatchewan and Estevan, especially, we’re a very tight community. Moving to the city, I kind of lost that feeling of community. To be able to give back, it makes it feel like home for me. Now I’ve met a whole new group of people, and my community’s getting tighter,” said Fraske, who left Estevan after finishing high school in the early 2000s.

“In my interview (for the event), I talk about being from Saskatchewan and being proud of where I’m from, that I love the Roughriders.

That’s where I get all my will and strength from.”

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The annual Fleck hockey school got underway last week at Affinity Place. These two youngsters battled for the puck during action on Thursday.

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Thank you to everyone who donated to the Trust Fund set up in Tyler’s name, sent donations to the house and to those who donated online. We were amazed that so many of our family, friends and even strangers were so willing to help.

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Thank you to everyone who has visited, called, brought food, texted and sent cards. Thank you to family, friends and neighbors who have offered and those that have helped with farming, snow removal and yard work. Thank you to those people that offered their homes for us to stay in Regina. Thank you to everyone for their well wishes, comforting words and prayers since the accident. The encouragement helps us to stay strong and remain positive.

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Woodlawn holds junior club championship The TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club hosted a staple of its annual tournament schedule on Sunday with the junior club championship.

There were 18 junior golfers competing in the 18-and-under, 14-and-under and 12-and-under categories.

“It’s the one tournament most kids really look forward to I think, especially our older kids. We have lots of fun stuff over the summer, but this is the one competitive thing a lot of them really enjoy,” said Woodlawn’s junior director Amanda Minchin.

“It’s usually the same kids coming out and playing, and I think they take a little bit of pride in wanting their name on that trophy.”

Jayden Dudas was the 12-and-under boys champion, with a score of 86. Drew

Fenwick was the runner-up with a round of 101.

Cole Fonstad won the 14-and-under boys championship, shooting a 74, which was nine strokes ahead of runner-up Logan Chernoff.

In the 18-and-under boys category, Kyle Salaway and Dylan Lay tied for the lead at 75, but Salaway was determined the winner through retrogression.

The girls champion was Bailey Farr.

Of the 18 golfers, 17 were boys, and Minchin said that has been a trend.

“We’re trying to grow that group of girls that come out. It’s been like that since I was a junior golfer. For some reason, there have just been more boys than girls. It’s just how it is, but we’re working on it. We offer just as many opportunities for girls, if not more than we do for boys,

Sports Correction The story on the Estevan Golden Eels in the July 23 issue omitted Adah DeLeeuw winning bronze in the 10-and-under girls category at the semifinal meet. The Mercury apologizes for the error.

but there’s just always been that gap, and we’re hoping we can shrink it.”

She added she hopes the junior program continues to grow and that membership numbers reach the level they were at before the 2011 floods that devastated the course.

“Thank you to the kids who are playing here (Sunday) and the parents who are helping scorekeeping. Parent involvement is huge and I appreciate it that they’re out here,” Minchin said.

Bailey Farr tees off during the junior club championship hosted by the TS&M Woodlawn Gold Club.

Locals to play for Saskatchewan A pair of local lacrosse players will be getting some national experience shortly.

Austin Ludwig and Wyatt Haux have been selected by the Saskatchewan Lacrosse Association to play on the provincial midget team going to a national tournament in British Columbia next month.

The tournament is running from Aug. 2-10 in Coquitlam and New Westminster.

Ludwig has played three years in the Estevan Minor Box Lacrosse system while also playing at times with the Estevan Big Dogs and Estevan Impact.

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Both players suited up with the Moose Jaw Mustangs at provincials earlier this month, winning bronze.

The provincial team held their last practices on Saturday and Sunday before leaving for B.C.

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The cleansing wetlands operated by SaskPower that were devastated by the floods of 2011, are now back in full operation following a $1 million rehabilitation effort that is nearing conclusion.

The wetlands are under the direct operating edict of the Shand Power Station and a SaskPower communications representative Heather Johnson, said there are still a few details that needed to be looked after when time allows, but they are nothing that will affect the wetlands from operating as designed.

“The restoration project had a budget of $1.2 million and slightly less than $1 million has been spent,” she said in a memo sent to the Mercury.

Two breaches in the wetlands perimeter dyke, used to drain wetlands caused by the 2011 floods were noticed first. They needed to be repaired, probably as the priority item.

The insulation in the pump house, including the roof, needed to be replaced along with exterior and interior cladding (replaced or repaired) and all electrical equipment and cabling.

The wetlands cells themselves, experienced two breaches that Shand Power Station wetlands following the 2011 flood as restoration began. needed to be repaired and the neighbouring duck pond had a breach in the wall and a culvert used to control flow from the pond to the pump house required repairs.

Other items that were identified as requiring repairs as the inspections took place after the flood water receded, included a sinkhole near the second wetlands collection pond, some distribution pipe work, timber boardwalks that had to be rebuilt, windmills that needed repairs and the collection pond pipe work and manholes.

A major part of the work was undertaken in 2013 following assessment, regulatory applications and basic restoration efforts in 2012.

The wetlands resumed full operations earlier this year.

All the damage assessments had been completed by December of 2011, Johnson said and the contracts to replace or repair damaged equipment were issued and in place before the end of 2012. That meant that all regulatory permits were obtained and the breaches to the cell walls and perimeter dykes were under repair shortly after, along with the replacement of the boardwalks and the duck pond culvert replacement. A wetlands cell as new cleansing growth begins to Since vegetation is a primary tool used to clean the water, seed take hold. germination had to be promoted by drying the cells to rejuvenate the plant growth. Portions of the wetlands underwent complete transplants with cattails to assist in the rejuvenation of growth and the company acquired some bulrush seed … again to promote plant growth.

“The remaining work is minor and does not impact the wetlands from operating as designed,” said Johnson.

Two temporary level transmitters need to be replaced with permanent ones and that job will be completed at the next available opportunity when the system can be shut down for about 12 hours. This work is tentatively slated for this fall.

The cable trench between the pump house building and the valve building did not meet the standards required by the site due to the Explaining how the system works to use city weather and timing of the work. This will be completed when the effluent as coolant for power plant. system can be de-energized for a minimum of three days.

Other small items that need attention include the rejuvenation of plant growth in some of the sub cells and some berm repairs to assure isolation of the individual sub cells. The aeration system also requires some additional restoration work.

“But right now, the system at the wetlands is functioning and pumping clean water to the Shand Power Station,” Johnson said.

Kevin Sutter, Estevan’s water systems manager, said the City has been engaged in an agreement with SaskPower since 1995 with regards to the wetlands with the wetlands team agreeing to accept Estevan’s treated effluent as long as the City maintained a 180 day storage system, in their own lagoons.

“It saves us from ever needing to discharge into the environment,” said Sutter. “They put it through the wetlands and on to Shand where it is used as a coolant.”

He went on to note that as Estevan’s population increased, “we’ll require more lagoon cells of our own. We have nine right now, but some are combined, so it looks like we have just six that are dyked.

In order to maintain that 180 day storage, we’ll need to add more over the next few years.”

Sutter added that even in 2011, with floods having done their damage, the wetlands located near the lagoon system just to the north of the Boundary Dam turnoff on Highway 18, took the effluent. “Maybe it didn’t receive the highest end of treatment, but it was clean and very usable as the coolant.”

The City’s water system manager added that “this is a really good agreement and a good partnership we have with SaskPower, it serves both purposes.”

Overview of the wetlands holding cells and ponds.

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St. Joe’s Special Care Home news Submitted report on behalf of residents Spring finally developed into summer and found all 38 residents welcoming the warm sunshine.

We are so thankful for our special care aides who scurry around each morning getting us up to meet the day. As we greet each other in our main dining room, we look out to our newly renovated flower garden and courtyard. Earlier this spring, Bill Devins of Stampede Drilling and their crew of men kindly volunteered their time and brawn to clean up the outdoor courtyard of winter debris and tired trees. St. Joseph’s maintenance staff then installed new garden planters and landscaping rock. Wow! What a difference.

We now enjoy the many colours of several flowering plants during our courtyard strolls with lemonade in the shade and ‘Rider game tailgate parties. Thanks to our recreational staff who will help

keep the plants watered, grass cut and weeds pulled.

We are happy to welcome Vanessa Hall to our team of compassionate care professionals. Her pleasant smile and gentle energy will certainly complement our line up of recreational programs.

Our social calendar for May, June and July found us busy with a selection of activities, some of us enjoyed outing to the Farmers’ Market, Estevan Art Gallery and Museum and Dairy Queen, while others were delight with the onsite barbecue lunches and weekly bingo. Although we have regular excursions to outside events, an extraordinary one this spring included some of us going to the Orpheum Theatre to experience the new cinema and take in the show Heaven is for Real. We certainly enjoyed ourselves and the fresh popcorn. Karaoke was a new activity that summoned some of us to get together to display some of our vocal talents. Thank you to

Dave Kjersem for setting this up.

Our monthly birthday party celebrations continue to bring us smile. This month Mabel Hurlburt turned 100 years young. Family and friends gathered from all over the country to provide greetings and best wishes with lovely bouquets of flowers.

A tour of our Special Care Home was provided to the Hospital Foundation members on June 24. Our resident acting ambassadors, Ken Johnson and Allan Devitt did an excellent job.

Thanks guys.

In addition to our health care and support, music enriches our life, health and happiness.

We love our music. We are a devoted audience. We don’t jump, break dance or jive, but when we hear music, there is no denying our response. Whether singing, playing guitar, clapping hands or simply listening and watching we so appreciate the tunes from yesteryear. These are truly

regenerative. Some of us are able to get assistance to dance while others’ fingers and toes tap to our musical entertainers. A number of them who brought music into our home over the past few months include The Old Dogs, Dwight Thompson, Malcolm Herman, Ellie Mae Foster, The Red Hats, Filipino Choir, Frobisher Lutheran Church choir, Freddie and the Freebies, Susan Moser and Ella Messer. Our residents welcome entertainers, always. Please call Jennifer at 306-637-2466 if you can spend an hour with us.

Many of our families continue to visit our safe and welcoming community. The Johner family recently made use of our recreation room and kitchen to enjoy their traditional German Rham noodles and homemade potato soup on a Friday with a full-course turkey supper on Sunday with Dad. They welcomed other residents to pop in for fellowship and even some clogging. Let’s do that again, real

soon.

In May, our spiritual director, Marion Huber, co-ordinated the second annual Mother’s Day Tea and Fashion Show. Estevan Diversified Services and our own recreation staff modelled spring fashions. The afternoon concluded with strawberry shortcake and a visit with everyone in attendance.

Ladies received fresh tulips and long-stemmed roses. Thanks to Bonna Tarnes and her sister from Edmonton who provided the musical background for the afternoon.

A volunteer appreciation barbecue was held in our hospital cafeteria, our very own Dorothy Folkerts helped welcome the guests. Thanks Dorothy. Thank you so much volunteers for caring, you are a valued member of our family. Anyone in Estevan and area community who has a few hours to spare, we’d more than love to hear from you. Just call Marion Huber at 306-637-2451.

60 and Over Club notes Submitted by Shirley Graham Things my mother taught me – Time Travel – If you don’t straighten up I’m going to kick you into the middle of next week!

The clothing lady had a good response so she will be back in October with more fashions. Stay tuned for further details.

Bridge winners were: First – Carrie Leptick Second – Helen Marriott Third – Joe Claude Cribbage winners were: First – Clara Weinrach Second – Frieda Krupka Third – Joe Claude Last week’s attendance was 12 tables. Our best ever.

Correction from last week, Lorna Stubel won, not Lorna Strubel as stated.

The Silent Treatment A man and his wife were having some problems at home and were giving each other the silent treatment. Suddenly, the man realized that the next day, he would need his wife to wake him at 5 am for an early morning business flight.

Not wanting to be the first to break the silence (and lose), he wrote on a piece of paper, ‘Please wake me at 5 a.m.’ He left it where he knew she would find it.

The next morning, the man woke up, only to discover it was 9 o’clock and he had missed his flight.

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Domestic cars

Domestic cars

Senchuk’s Super Deals!

Used Cars

2009 FORD FOCUS SES 66,000 kms ..............................................$9,995

Used Trucks, SUVs & Vans 2014 EXPEDITION MAX LIMITED 22,600 kms ..............................$54,995 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 JEEP UNLIMITED SAHARA 30,000 kms ..............................$34,995 2012 E450 CUBE VAN 29,000 kms ................................................$29,995 2012 EXPEDITION LIMITED MAX 83,000 kms ..............................$34,995 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 ............................$25,995 2011 ESCAPE XLT 4X4 82,000 kms ..............................................$18,995 2011 F150 LARIAT SUPERCREW 4X4 49,000 kms ......................$31,995 2011 F150 XTR SUPERCREW 4X4 59,500 kms ............................$25,995 2010 FLEX LIMITED AWD 70,000 kms ..........................................$23,995 2010 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED 4X4 SAHARA EDITION 104,000 kms ..................................................................................................$23,995 2010 GMC SIERRA SLE CREW CAB 4X4 106,000 kms ...............$21,995 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL AWD 140,000 kms...........................$19,995 2008 F450 CREW CAB DRW KING RANCH 6.4L DIESEL 80,000 kms..... .............................................................................................................SOLD 2008 DODGE NITRO R/T 4X4 59,000 kms ....................................$18,995 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

Senchuk Ford Sales Ltd.

Your home of after sales service 118 Souris Avenue North – Estevan, Sask.

306-634-3696

Utility trailers

Utility trailers

Obituaries

Obituaries

BOUCHARD, Blake Martin Born November 11th, 1961, passed away July16th, 2014 Blake was born in Estevan, Saskatchewan and moved to Kelowna, British Columbia for his school years and later worked for B.C. rail in northern BC before moving to Edson, Alberta where he lived for several years.

Blake is survived by his mother Dellene Bouchard of Edson, Alberta, his son Ryan Bouchard of Fort St. John, BC, and his daughter Krystal Lynch and her children Jordyn and Declan of Prince George, BC, Also surviving are his brothers Mark (Juanita) of Edson, Alberta and Kelly ( Cindy ) of Prince George, BC, his sister Bonnie and brother in law Ray Edgar of Huston B.C. There are numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and other relatives left to mourn as well.

Blake was predeceased by his father Omer in 1997, his special friend Chas in 2014, his sister Carla in 2011, nephew Wayne Edgar and grandson Colby Lynch.

Blake will be forever loved and missed by his family and many friends.

In accordance to his wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will take place at Glenwood Cemetery in Edson, Alberta on August 8th, 2014 at 1:00 PM where Blake will be interred.

Pastor George Stone will officiate.

In lieu of other tributes, donations if desired may be made to your choice in memory of Blake Martin Bouchard.

To send condolences on line, please visit our website at www. edsonfuneralhome.com The Foothills Memorial Chapel 780 – 723-3575 “Serving West Central Alberta for more than 64 years” “Semper Fidelis” Rudolf Hanelt December 4, 1935 – July 11, 2014 Rudy was born on December 4, 1935, in Marjanowka, Poland. He was the youngest son of Heinrich and Lydia Hanelt. Rudy’s father and two brothers, Ernest and Gustav, died during the Second World War. Lydia and her four sons, Emil, Karl, Wilhelm, and Rudy came to Canada in 1949 to settle in the Benson area.

Rudy farmed with his brothers until his stroke in 2002. Emil had passed away in 1983. Rudy, Karl and Willie continued their mixed farming, raising cattle and grain crops. Rudy enjoyed curling during the winter months, visiting neighbours and “coffee row” at Lionel LeClairs. He also enjoyed getting together with friends in the fall for the deer hunting season and making deer sausage with the neighbours. In 1979 Rudy and Emil bought the Victor Stapleton farm and that summer Rudy married Joan Allen.

Rudy’s health slowly deteriorated in the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Estevan, then moving to the Weyburn Special Care Home and back to Estevan living in the St. Joseph’s Special Care Home until his passing on Friday, July 11.

Rudy was predeceased by his parents, Heinrich and Lydia, and brothers, Ernest, Gustav, Emil and Karl.

He is survived by his brother, Wilhelm and by his wife, Joan, several cousins and his father in law, Dean Allen.

A Memorial Service took place on Friday, July 18, 2014, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Estevan, SK., at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Daniel Krauss officiating. Interment followed in the Woodley Cromar Cemetery.

Those so wishing may make donations to the New Estevan Regional Nursing Home or the Creighton Lodge Resident Fund – Resident Council, in Rudy’s memory. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Thank You

The family wish to thank Dr. Tsoi and Dr. Fong as well as the Nursing staff in St. Joseph’s Hospital and in St. Joseph’s Special Care Home and the staff in the Weyburn Special Care Home.

Also, thanks to the friends who visited Rudy during the past three years. A special thanks to the friends who sat with Rudy during the last few days before his passing. Thank you to Pastor Danny and the Faith Lutheran Ladies for lunch and to family and friends for support at this time.

LAND WANTED WANTED: COLLECTOR PAYING TOP PRICES for old advertising dealership signs, plastic or metal.

Service Station items, gasoline pumps, globes, oil cans, clocks.

Red Indian, Dodge, Ford, etc. 306221-5908, 306-369-2810

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

2014 HAuLmARk 85 x 24 v-nose / DoDGe $11,900

HoT Tub - bRAND NEW 6 man/woman LounGer $5,775

New Trailers Arriving Daily

TRAILERS

2014 alcom 5 x 10 Flat deck, all aluminum, 13” wheels .............. $3,100 2014 alcom 6 1/2 x 14 Flat deck, all aluminum, 15” tires ............ $3,750 2014 Haulmark 7 x 12 v-nose, low hauler ..................................... $8,500 2014 Big tex 8 1/2 x 30 gooseneck tandem dual ....................... $12,500 2014 Haulmark 7 x 14 kodiak ......................................................... $7,200 2014 Haulmark 7 x 16 v-nose ......................................................... $7,100 2014 Haulmark 6 x 10 passport ...................................................... $4,000 2014 Haulmark 6 x 12 v-nose ......................................................... $5,200 2014 rainbow 7 x 14 express dump 2-7k springs....................... $8,600 2014 Haulmark 85 x 16 v-nose ....................................................... $7,700 2014 rainbow 20’ 2-7000 lb flip up ramp....................................... $5,315 2013 rainbow 6x10 3500 axle flip up ramp ................................... $2,100 2008 gMc yukon 4 Wd, loaded, leather 142,000 kms ............. $16,500

WE HAVE RENTALS

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

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

We are just a call aWay!

Steel BuildingS / granarieS STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS UP TO 60% OFF! 30x40, 40x60, 50x80, 60x100, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call: 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDINGS...”STEEL OVERSTOCK SALE!” 20X20 $4,055. 25X24 $4,650. 30X32 $6,586. 32X34 $7,677. 40X48 $12,851. 47X70 $17,899. One End wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS... SUMMER MELTDOWN SALE! 20X20 $5,419. 25X26 $6,485. 30X30 $8,297. 32X34 $9,860. 40X48 $15,359. 47X68 $20,558. Front & Back Wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

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RURAL WATER TREATMENT. Patented iron filters, softeners, distillers, “Kontinuous Shock” Chlorinator, IronEater. Patented whole house reverse osmosis.

Payment plan. 1-800-BIG-IRON (244-4766); www.BigIronDrilling.com. View our 29 patented & patent pending inventions. Since 1957.

Auctions L&P HADDOW AUCTION and CONSIGNORS Saturday, August 9, 2014 10 AM Prairie Place Hall, Arcola, Sk includes: ANTIQUES washstand w/glass top; plant stand w/glass ball feet; wooden chairs; buffet w/ drawers and glass doors; wooden table; Victorian style couch & chair; HOUSEHOLD cooler fridge (5 yrs. old-mint condition); kitchen ware; electric lawn mower ESTATE OF GARY BAILEY: ANTIQUES dresser; china cabinet; dining table and chairs; salt & pepper shaker collection SHOP AND YARD; wood lathe; band and table saws; plastic portable water tank; truck tool box HOUSEHOLD bedroom suite; leather sofa and chair; apartment size dishwasher; flat screen TV; ceramic ornaments VEHICLES 1990 Lincoln Town car- loaded, 71,000 miles, excellent condition; 2000 Ford F 250 Super Duty - diesel, 388,000 kms two place sled trailer MACHINERY 4440 JD tractor- 7468 hrs; XH 1500 Schulte rotary mower.

KEY “M” AUCTION SERVICES Dellan Mohrbutter AL# 324451 Wauchope, Sk 306-452-3815 keymauctions.com

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Ronald Victor Efford December 9, 1951 – July 11, 2014 On Friday, July 11, 2014, Ron Efford, late of Estevan, SK, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital at the age of 62 years.

Ron will be forever remembered by his siblings, Norma Westgard, Dianne (Bob) McNall, Robert Efford, Reg Efford, Darlene Efford (Mark Sobanski), and Darcy (Carmen) Friess; 8 nieces and nephews; as well as numerous great nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Victor and Suzanne Efford; sister in infancy, Doreen; as well as grandparents, aunts and uncles.

A Memorial Service took place on Thursday, July 17, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Giles Anglican Church, Estevan, SK, with Rev. Mark Osborne officiating. Interment followed in the Estevan City Cemetery.

If friends so desire, memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation in memory of Ron. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Lois Soroka 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. Lois was born in Herbert, SK, on October 21, 1937, first daughter of Bill and Alpha Entwistle. In 1959, she married Dr. Morrell Soroka and settled for 12 years in Estevan. In 1973, the family moved to Brandon, MB which she called home for 41 years. During these years, Lois was an active volunteer. She played a vital role in the launching of the Nearly New Thrift Shop in which all proceeds are donated to the Brandon General Hospital. In addition, Lois enjoyed her work and friendship at The Samaritan House. Lois and Morrell spent much of their time travelling, spending fun-filled summers at their cottage and enjoying precious moments with their grandchildren.

Lois will be greatly missed by her children and their families: Peter (Sarah) Soroka, Nick, Alyssia, Tom and Serena of London, England; Gregg (Jessie) Soroka, Gabe, Tamire and Thelma of Kelowna, BC; and Laurie (Peter) Tauriainen, Mikko and Matti of Dallas, Texas. She will also be lovingly remembered by her sister, Cheryl (Kerry) Entwistle, extended family members and many lifelong friends. Prayers were held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel in Brandon, MB, on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Augustine’s Roman Catholic Church, Brandon, on Friday, July 25, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. with Fr. Kevin Smith as Celebrant. Interment took place at Cannington Manor Cemetery, Saskatchewan at 3:00 p.m. (2:00 p.m. SK time).

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Lois may be made to the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation, 150 McTavish Ave. East, Brandon, MB, R7A 2B3, the Samaritan House Ministries, 630 Rosser Ave., Brandon, MB, R7A 0K7, or to the All Saints Cannington Manor Church, Box 87, Manor, SK, S0C 0R0. Sincerest thanks to Dr. Gerry Minuk, Dr. Barry Riche, the many nurses and loving friends for their care and compassion. Lois lived her life to the fullest, loved with all her heart and laughed every day. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com.

Arrangements were in care of Brockie Donovan Funeral & Cremation Services, Brandon, (204) 727-0694.

Auctions

Career OppOrtunities

BUD HAYNES & Ward’s Gun Auction. Sat., Aug. 16 at 10 a.m., 11802 145 St., Edmonton, Alberta. Over 800 lots! Phone 403-3475855 or 780-451-4549; www.budhaynesauctions.com. www.WardsAuctions.com.

Career OppOrtunities

Heavy Equipment Operators for late model CAT equip: motor scrapers (cushion ride), dozers, excavators, rock trucks, graders (trim operators).

Camp job. Competitive wages plus R & B. Valid drivers license req’d.

Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc. Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-athome career today!

Sales rep required to sell print, digital advertising and special promotions. Commission plus base salary, up to 40 hours per week.

Car allowance, group health and dental benefits, company pension plan and profit sharing. Weyburn Review, Box 400, Weyburn, Sk S4H 2K4, Phone 306-842-7487 or fax 306-842-0282, Email: dward@weyburnreview.com.

SEEKING MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS TO WORK FROM HOME! We are currently recruiting experienced MTs to work from home. CanScribe graduates preferred.

Positions available immediately.

Email: mt.recruiter@yahoo.ca.

What the creators of Proactive did for acne, they are now doing for aging & sun damaged skin. This new skincare line is coming to Canada and looking for consultants. Call/Text 250-812-4991 or email shepsue@yahoo.com for info.

WINCH TRACTOR OPERATORS. Must have experience operating a winch. To apply fax, email or drop off resume at the office. Phone 780-842-6444. Fax 780-842-6581.

Email: rigmove@telus.net. Mail: H&E Oilfield Services Ltd., 2202 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7.

For more employment information see our webpage: www.heoil.com.

Career Training EMPLOYERS SEEKING CANSCRIBE MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION GRADUATES. We can’ t meet the demand! Medical Transcription is a great work-fromhome career! Contact us today at www.canscr ibe.com.

1.800.466.1535 info@canscribe.com.

B10 July 30, 2014

Estevan Mercury

Retail sales soar to new level in Sask. CHARGED CLASSIFIED Retail sales in Saskatchewan hit record levels in May of this year according to a report issued by Statistics Canada on July 23.

Sales from retail outlets in the province hit $1.6 billion, the highest ever recorded for the month.

“Saskatchewan’s economy is advancing, creating job and opportunities, which in turn is attracting more people and investment into the province,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. “The level of optimism and confidence

has been steadily increasing and retailers have benefited from consumer demand for more goods.”

On a monthly basis, sales were up one per cent over April and on an annual basis, sales in Saskatchewan have increased 3.8

per cent.

“Record retail sales do have a significant impact on economic growth,” Boyd said. “Consumer confidence and support for the retail sector leads to a better quality of life for Saskatchewan families.”

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Your Guide to Area Estevan Gospel Chapel

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

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

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

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

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

Weekly: Prayer Meeting

www.estevangospelchapel.ca An Associated Gospel Church

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

Phone: 306-634-2190

Fax: 306-634-6845

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

Sunday: 10:00 a.m.

St. Giles

Anglican Church Parish of Estevan 317-12th Avenue

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

Faith Lutheran Church Nicholson Centre, Estevan

LC-C

Sunday Worship

9:30 a.m. - Bible Study 10:30 a.m. - Divine Service with Holy Communion Sunday School A Congregation of LUTHERAN CHURCH - CANADA

REAL LIFE LIFE REAL REALPEOPLE PEOPLE REAL REALGOD GOD

100 Kin g St ree t Est evan , Sa sk (306) 63 4 -81 33 www.livinghope-ca.org

Summer serviceservices time intoeffect NOW 2 Sunday chooseJune from 1 10:00 OneWith service 9:00 am and am 11:00– am coffeeonly in between LIVE RUSSIAN RUSSIAN TRANSLATION LIVE TRANSLATION during the 11:00 am service during the 11:00 am service

ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH

Where We Get Grace, Get God, Get Going!

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

SUMMER SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 AM Coffee Fellowship Before Church

WELCOME!

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

738 - 2nd Street, Estevan

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

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

Coffee and fellowship after worship Pastor Stewart Miller

St. Joseph’s Prayer Centre Everyone welcome to join our daily prayers, inspirational Bible DVD viewings and lively discussions 2 - 4 pm Monday - Friday Series topics change monthly Call for more information 1033 3rd Street Estevan

306-634-9191

1302 - 8th Street, Estevan

Tim Pippus

Office: 306-634-3116 Sunday Services:

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

Evening Worship - 7 p.m.

Wednesday Meeting - 7 p.m.

Free Clothing Outlet

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

THE SALVATION ARMY

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

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

Church of God

Pursuing God Building Relationships Impacting Lives

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

7:30 p.m. Fridays theGROVE Youth Ministries

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

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

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

Come and Worship With Us

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Church Office: 306-634-5684

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

His Glory Bible Church

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

Sunday Worship 10:30am

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

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

Lead Pastor: Rev. Jim Kedge

Pastor: Waylon Klix

www.estevanmercury.ca

July 30, 2014 B11

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WANTED

IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

HSE Specialist:

IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

JOB DESCRIPTION: JOB DESCRIPTION: SIGNAL DIRECT COMMUNICATIONS, LOCATED IN ESTEVAN, SASKATCHEWAN, IS A COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY DEALING WITH MOTOROLA 2-­‐ SIGNAL DIRECT COMMUNICATIONS, LOCATED ESTEVAN, ASKATCHEWAN, A COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY DEALING ITH MOTOROLA 2-­‐ WAY RADIOS (VOICE, DATA, SYSTEMS); RURAL IHN IGH-­‐ SPEED SINTERNET, BOTH CIS ONSUMER AND COMMERCIAL; SCADA AND RW EMOTE WAY RADIOS (VOICE, DATA, SYSTEMS); HIGH-­‐SPEED INTERNET, CONSUMER AND ACND OMMERCIAL; CADA AND EMOTE MONITORING SYSTEMS, AND WE ARE ARN URAL AUTHORIZED TELUS DEALER, BDOTH EALING IN CELLULAR RELATED PSRODUCTS. AR LSO, WE HAVE A MONITORING SYSTEMS, AND WE ARE AN AUTHORIZED TELUS DEALER, DEALING IN CELLULAR AND RELATED PRODUCTS. ALSO, WE HAVE A SERIES OF 30+ TOWERS THAT THE SYSTEMS RUN OFF OF ALL LOCATED IN SOUTHEAST SASKATCHEWAN. SERIES OF 30+ TOWERS THAT THE SYSTEMS RUN OFF OF ALL LOCATED IN SOUTHEAST SASKATCHEWAN.

APPLICANTS REQUIRE A STRONG KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING: APPLICANTS REQUIRE A STRONG KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING: IP N NETWORKING/SUBNETTING ETWORKING/SUBNETTING AAND ND M MODERN ODERN W WIFI IFI TTECHNOLOGIES ECHNOLOGIES -­‐-­‐ IP WINDOWS-­‐BASED D DOMAINS OMAINS ((SERVER SERVER 22008, 008, EEXCHANGE, XCHANGE, W WINDOWS INDOWS 77, , EETC.) TC.) -­‐-­‐ WINDOWS-­‐BASED EMAIL TTECHNOLOGIES ECHNOLOGIES ((POP3, POP3, IIMAP) MAP) AAND ND CCOMMON OMMON M MAIL AIL CCLIENTS LIENTS ((OUTLOOK, OUTLOOK, TTHUNDERBIRD, HUNDERBIRD, AAPPLE) PPLE) -­‐-­‐ EMAIL GOOD CCOMMUNICATION OMMUNICATION SSKILLS KILLS -­‐-­‐ GOOD

APPLICANTS DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: -­‐ INTERNET SUPPORT TROUBLE SHOOTING CALLS -­‐ CONFIGURING EQUIPMENT FOR INTERNET INSTALLS (ROUTERS, WIRELESS PANELS, ETC.) -­‐-­‐ INSTALLATION INSTALLATION O OF F W WIRELESS IRELESS IINTERNET NTERNET EEQUIPMENT QUIPMENT IINTO NTO H HOMES OMES AAND ND BBUSINESSES USINESSES -­‐-­‐ SUPPORTING SUPPORTING EEXISTING XISTING D DOMAINS OMAINS AAND ND N NETWORKS ETWORKS FFOR OR CCLIENTS LIENTS -­‐-­‐ SOME D ESKTOP S UPPORT SOME DESKTOP SUPPORT -­‐-­‐ 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

Vortex Drilling Ltd. is a privately owned Drilling Company, operating mainly in SE Saskatchewan.

Vortex is a new and growing company looking for competent and experienced employees to be a part of our team.

Vortex is currently looking for a full time, experienced HSE Professional to coordinate and manage the Company safety program. Operating out of the Weyburn area, this position offers a competitive salary, full benefits package, and transportation arrangements.

REQUIREMENTS: - Minimum 5 yrs. experience specializing in Health and Safety and 5 – 10 yrs. oilfield experience.

Preference will be given to candidates with a proven safe work record and experience, specifically in the Drilling industry.

- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (mandatory) - Current Driver’s Abstract - Enform Certified COR Auditor CERTIFICATION: • H2S Alive (mandatory) • Standard First Aid/CPR (mandatory) • Safe Driving • Confined Space

SIGNAL DIRECT COMMUNICATIONS TH SIGNAL COMMUNICATIONS TREET, ESTEVAN, SK S4A 2T3 #1-­‐1254 7 THD SIRECT TREET, ESTEVAN, SK S64A 2T3 #1-­‐1254 7 6S34-­‐9994 PHONE: (306) • FAX: (306) 34-­‐6633 PHONE: EMAIL: (306) 6c34-­‐ 9994 • FAX: (306) 634-­‐6633 ontact@signaldirect.ca

EMAIL: contact@signaldirect.ca

• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) • WHMIS • Fall Arrest/ Rig Rescue

SKILLS: - Organized - Proficient with Microsoft Office Programs: Excel, Word, and Outlook.

- Ability to work well as a team.

Please forward resumes and references to: info@vortexdrilling.ca, please include HSE Specialist Application in the subject field.

Building Leaders.

Driving Success.

Carson Energy Services is an industry leader in oilfield services by providing the highest quality service and safety when it comes to pipeline construction, oilfield maintenance, facility fabrication, welding, environmental work, site preparation, trucking, safety, and horizontal directional drilling. We are currently seeking applicants for the following full-­‐time positions at our Halbrite, SK location:

Labourers -­‐ A valid Driver’s License is mandatory.

Prepared by the REP. Hydrovac Operator -­‐ A valid Class 3 or 1A Driver’s License is mandatory.

HR ADWORKS Oilfield safety tickets are an asset; however, Carson Energy Services ServiceLtd. Team is DESIGN willing to train the right candidate.

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Thank you to all who apply; only short-­‐listed candidates will be contacted.

A compAny on the move This is a remarkable time for global agriculture and for Richardson. Our industry is undergoing unprecedented change with increasing world demand, and our company is experiencing transformational growth. Richardson International is Canada’s largest, privately owned agribusiness and is recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing.

We currently have opportunities at our estevan, SK Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centre.

Area marketing Representative This position is responsible for developing a market growth strategy, identifying grain merchandising and crop input opportunities, establishing strong customer relationships, and maintaining key contact with all farm customers within the region. Specific responsibilities include seed, fertilizer and crop input sales; providing contract services to customers; purchasing grain; coordinating the logistics for grain movement; and credit management.

Location Assistant Location Assistants contribute to the safe, efficient and profitable operation of a grain handling and/or crop input facility. Specific responsibilities include the storage and shipping of Western Canadian grains; operational support and assistance to location staff and customers; the operation of facility equipment and controls; and providing excellent customer service.

Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities.

For more information on the above listed positions, please visit www.richardson.ca to view or to upload cover letter and résumé before August 15th, 2014.

Richardson values diversity in the workplace. Women, aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.

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EMPLOYMENT PREFABRICATED HOUSING ASSEMBLERS OPPORTUNITIES SRI HOMES’ Estevan Facility SHELTER HOME SYSTEMS

is currently accepting applications for

• Required Immediately • Permanent Full Time • 30 Available Positions • Starting at $14.70 per hour plus benefits

Paid full benefits Monday-Friday • 8:00 am-5:00 pm

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

Wage dependent on experience.

Starting wage $14/hour.

No experience necessary, willing to train.

Drop Resume off in person at

Brady Oilfield Services LP (Construction Division) provides storage, distribution and sales of aggregate materials, primarily for lease and other site preparation activities for the energy industry.

Southern Bolt Supply & Tools Ltd. Red Neck Chain & Rigging Ltd. 410-5th Ave. • 306-634-5778

Drivers & Equipment Operators Required Weyburn, Halbrite and surrounding area.

Competitive Wages and Generous Benefit Package including RRSP. Oilfield Safety Certificates an Asset but not necessary.

Mail or Fax Resume and Drivers Abstract to:

Gerry Evans P.O. Box 271 Midale, Sask. S0C 1S0 Fax: (306) 458-2768 gevans@brady.sk.ca

Looking for Career Growth?

Looking for Career Growth?

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Tundra Oil & Gas Limited is Manitoba’s largest oil producer, Tundra Oil & Gas Limited is Manitoba’s largest oil producer, currently exceeding 25,000 currently exceeding 25,000 barrels of light, sweet crude per barrels of light, sweet crude per day. Our oil and gas exploration company operates over 95% of oil our and production, with core properties located within the over Williston Basin in day.

Our gas exploration company operates southwestern Manitoba and southeastern Saskatchewan.

95% of our production, with core properties located within About Tundra Oil & Gas This Williston is a very exciting time be part of the Tundra team. As continued growth and the Basin in to southwestern Manitoba and expansion has created new opportunities in our various office and field locations, About Tundra Oil & Gas Limited southeastern Saskatchewan.

Partnership we are now actively recruiting skilled professionals to join us in the following positions: Tundra Oil & Gas Limited is a whollyowned subsidiary of James Richardson

Calgary, This isAlberta a very exciting time to Winnipeg, be partManitoba of the & Sons, Limited, a private, Tundra Oil & Gas Limited is familya wholly• Area Landman • Land Administrator owned company established in 1857 of James Richardson • Development & Exploration Geologistsgrowth • Staff Accountant Tundra team as continued and expansion owned subsidiary with operations in agriculture, food • Exploitation Engineer & Sons Limited, a financial private,services, family-owned processing, property • Exploitation Technologist Manitoba has created new opportunitiesVirden, in our Virden, and companymanagement established inenergy 1857exploration. with • Geophysicist • Completions Engineer/Tech.

Tundra’s corporate head office is • Midstream Operations & Facilities • Drafting/Design Technical Support operations in agriculture, Manitoba location.

Take a closer look at &these located in Winnipeg, food Manitoba, where Engineer Technician we commenced operations in 1980. Our processing, financial services, property • Petrophysicist • Drilling Field Superintendent available opportunities. field office in Virden, Manitoba oversees • Senior Exploitation Engineer • Senior Production Engineer • Simulation/Reservoir Engineer

management and energy exploration. the operation of 1,800 wells, while our

• Field Operators – Level IV • Field Safety Coordinators-Operations • Human Resources Generalist • Instrumentation Technician • Production Engineer

Yardman/Loader Operator

office in Calgary, Alberta, provides our geological, geophysical and reservoir engineering support. The Tundra family of companies also includes Red Beds Resources Limited and Tundra Energy Marketing Limited. To learn more about us, we invite you to visit www. tundraoilandgas.com.

Tundra’s corporate head office is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where

(Ref # 2014-02-43) we commenced operations in 1980. Our If you are interested in joining our rapidly-growing team, visit the Employment section

field office in Virden, Manitoba oversees the operation of 2,000 wells while our office in Calgary, Alberta provides our We wish to thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those being considered for interviews will be contacted.

(Ref # 2014-02-63) geological, geophysical, land and reservoir engineering support. The Tundra family of companies also includes Red Beds Resources Limited (Ref # 2014-02-62) and Tundra Energy Marketing Limited.

To learn more about us, we invite you to visit www.tundraoilandgas.com.

Visit our website for all the specific position details. of our website: www.tundraoilandgas.com for details on these and other positions.

Please submit your cover letter and resume, along with your salary expectations to careers@tundraoilandgas.com by the indicated application deadline.

Construction Supervisor

Supply Chain Administrator

A comprehensive compensation package awaits the successful candidate, which includes a competitive base salary, benefits, and a company matching Group RRSP plan. Interested candidates are invited to apply in confidence via our website www.tundraoilandgas.com by August 8, 2014.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WORLDWIDE LEADER

TALENTED TEAM

Now Hiring!

Outside Sales Representative (Estevan/Weyburn Area)

Responsibilities include:

• • • •

Make direct sales calls and pursue projects within the assigned territory, product lines or industry.

Develop fiscal year forecasts and territory, product lines or industry plans which support the company's budget.

Accountable for achieving budgeted sales and bookings of the company's products within the assigned sales territory, product lines, or industry.

Provide initial product trouble shooting/service in the field as required.

Qualifications include:

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1 to 2 years experience in an outside sales role handling oil & gas equipment.

Prior experience in selling to; End-Users, Engineering Firms, and contractors in the Oil & Gas, Pipeline, Petroleum or Process Industries.

Working knowledge and application of ISO, API and other applicable manufacturing standards and regulations.

Must be willing to travel.

Please send your resume to: Andrew.Graham2@nov.com

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

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Duties include: • Assembling and installing modular components

Week by Week, Year by Year...

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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

Truck Driver/General Farm Help Required You will be required to haul grain from the field and perform general farm help. You will have a 1A drivers license and be mechanically inclined.

You will be needed for 3 months to end of harvest, with the possibility of long term employment.

Your pay will be based on attitude and abilities more so than experience.

We are willing to train the right candidate.

Call Jason LeBlanc Farm, 306.421.9909

WATCH FOR THIS CAR!!!

We are going to be giving prizes away every week. See the Estevan Mercury Facebook page for details!

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Legal ORLOWSKI LAW OFFICE

Stephen J. Orlowski, B.Ed., LL.B. 1215 - 5th Street, Estevan

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

Fax: 306-634-7714

orlowski.law@sasktel.net

Branch offices at: Arcola Redvers Carnduff Arcola Agencies Carlsen Bldg.

Carnduff Agencies Bldg.

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

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Roni Sue Coulter Sales Representative

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ronisue.coulter@century21.ca

Telephone: 306-634-3631 Fax: (306) 634-6901

James F. Trobert

Selling Estevan & Area for 10 years...

Gainsborough: Carnduff: Thursday a.m.

Thursday p.m.

Phone: 306-685-2250 Phone: 306-482-3731

B.A., LL.B. Barrister & Solicitor

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Equipment Rental

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Ph: 306-634-2616 Fax: 306-634-9881

Email: trobertlaw@sasktel.net

Financial Planning

Ken Mehler Sales & Rentals 306-421-9576 Estevan, SK – 306-634-9955

Randy Franke 306-421-2244

Roofing/Eavestrough

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Border Real Estate Service

1312 - 4th Street, Estevan

TroberT Law Firm

Reynold Bert Certified Financial Planner

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Barrister & Solicitor

Phone: 306-634-3353

Real Estate

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Building Construction

Roxanne Stevenson

& Home Improvement Contractor • INSURED • 10% SENIOR DISCOUNT • FREE ESTIMATES Specializing in flat roof repairs & full installations “The name that keeps you dry” Quality craftmanship at prices that won’t soak you!

Sales Representative

Plumbing

Shawn Wells

Cell: (306) 461-8849 • Fax: (306) 388-2594 Box 35, Bienfait, SK. S0C 0M0

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STARS adds new chopper in Saskatoon STARS introduced its new AW139 helicopter on July 22 at their base in Saskatoon.

The new chopper will be based in Saskatoon and is the first of its kind for the STARS service in Saskatchewan. Two AW139 aircrafts operate at their bases in Calgary and Edmonton.

The new helicopter will enhance access to emergency pre-hospital critical care through more rapid flying times, an expanded service area, a larger medical interior and powerful life

capacity.

The recently acquired helicopter cost $16 million in total with $14 million representing the purchase price and an additional $2 million for a medical interior.

STARS president and CEO Andrea Robertson thanked PotashCorp for helping the team bring the new helicopter and hangar services, valued at $27 million, to the people of Saskatchewan, noting the company made a huge commitment to the project.

Jochen Tilk, president

and CEO of PotashCorp, said it was a pleasure to see the impressive hangar and state-of-the-art helicopter added to the fleet and ready to be put into service. He noted that the medical evacuation and care helicopters “save those few minutes that can make all the difference in emergency critcal care.”

Also on hand for the celebration were Jennifer Campeau on behalf of the Ministry of Health and very important patient (VIP) Tanice Mackie, along with several emergency medical services, fire and police personnel who work directly with STARS and their heli-

STARS has added one more helicopter to its fleet. The new model in Sasktoon is larger, with more range than the models like this which serve Southern Sask. copter lifts.

STARS is a non-profit organization providing specialized emergency medical care and transportation for critically ill and injured

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was completed and opened right next to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Estevan, the first official medical-based helicopter pad for the STARS service in Saskatchewan.

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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: 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)’; Reason: Rezoning is being undertaken to support a proposed hotel (100 units) commercial 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.

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

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.

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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patients. They have bases in Calgary, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Regina, Saskatoon and Winnipeg.

Last year in September a $400,000 helicopter pad

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LOTS FOR SALE CITY OF ESTEVAN

LOTS FOR SALE CITY OF ESTEVAN GLEN PETERSON INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS PARK

IPS T Y T FE A S C I TRAFF

CALL 306-634-1821 FOR FURTHER DETAILS

The Estevan Police Service would like to remind the residents of the following traffic safety tips.

Please do not drive with your pet in your lap. It is considered distracted driving and airbags are not meant for pets. Pets are safer in the back seat in a dog-seat belt or in a pet porter.

The driver can be charged under Section 213(1) of the Traffic Safety Act- Drive without due care and attention which holds a fine of $280.00, if the operator does some type of driving action (i.e runs a red light or a stop sign) which can be attributed to the dog sitting on their lap.

Also a driver can be charged just for having the dog on their lap under Section 245(3) of the Traffic Safety Act- Driver permit overcrowding of the driver’s compartment which holds of fine of up to $125.00.

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.

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.

For any questions regarding this tip please contact the Estevan City Police at 306-634-4767.

Thank you, Cst STEPHANY #44 Estevan Traffic Section

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE ESTEVAN ARTS COUNCIL?

“promoting the arts in OUR community”

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.

Contact us for more information on our programs

306-634-3942

www.estevanartscouncil.com CITY OF ESTEVAN TENDER

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.

EAGM After School 2014 Art Club Summer Art Camps

TheFor Estevan Art Gallery to announce upcoming Summer children aged 7is – excited 13. Free to attend, our transportation Art Camps for children aged 7 – 12. Camps run Monday - Thursday included. Running April 29, 30, May 1 from 3:30 – each week. Children are encouraged to bring a snack. Cost is $50/ 5:00pm. Pre Call Karly at 6is34-­‐7644 or mKarly ore iat nfo or to for child/week. ‐registration required,fcall 634 ‐7644 register. more info.

July 31 @ 6:30: Closing Art Camp Reception Students, families and The Pinterest Challenge friends are invited to a closing camp reception. Students will select club adults ased oinn the projects on 1 –Craft 2 pieces offor artwork to b display gallery.found Refreshments will be Pinterest on April 24 from 7-­‐9pm. $20/person. Call served.

Karly at 634-­‐7644 for more information or to register.

City of Estevan Beginner Drawing PUBLIC NOTICE A beginner basic drawing class for kids aged 11 – 17.

The Council of the City of Estevan, pursuant to Section 207 of the Planningthand Development Act, 2007, gives Instructed Judy Swallow on A&pril 30 at 7 pm. as hereinafter notice of its intentionbtoy amend Zoning Bylaw #2010-1834 the corresponding Zoning Map provided: $20/person. Call Karly at 634-­‐7644 for more info or to Consideration is being given to amend the Zoning Bylaw Map by rezoning Lot 1, Block 17, Registered Plan register.

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 Family Art is being undertaken to support a proposed semi-detached (2 units) Residential dwelling development.

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 info or to register.

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.

Dated at the City of Estevan this 2nd Day of July, 2014

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