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The STARS helicopter air ambulance service made its first official landing and patient pickup near St. Joseph’s Hospital late Thursday afternoon. The return flight to a Regina hospital took approximately 50 minutes. A section of Sister Roddy Road west of the hospital was blocked off by police while Estevan Fire Rescue personnel guided the chopper into the landing position. In the meantime, preliminary earthwork is underway for a helipad at St. Joe’s that will make this type of exercise easier once it is built. The St. Joe’s patient who was in an emergent situation was transferred from the STARS Regina airport location to Regina General Hospital by road ambulance.

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Ludwig launches mayoral campaign

By Norm Park of The Mercury Roy Ludwig has ended weeks of speculation by announcing his intention to seek the position of mayor of the Energy City during a Monday morning media conference.

The 18-year veteran of city council deliberations is making his initial foray into a mayoral campaign, launching it in a low-key manner in the foyer of Spectra Place with just the

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Roy Ludwig media in attendance along with sporadic groups of excited students making their

way towards the swimming pool that is located in the leisure centre complex.

Ludwig said he had been a council member when that body was not so united or cohesive and has been there when the concept of team play and openness have prevailed, and he prefers the latter.

That is why he would be a mayor who would “keep things in the open, including our debates, because I believe all important decisions need to be made in

the open forum.”

The 55-year-old employee at the local mining operation said he has taken a serious look at his regular work-related duties and responsibilities ... comparing them with what would be required of the mayor of one of the province’s fastest growing cities, and feels he can balance the two.

“I have found my years on council to be generally enjoyable and challenging.

I have enjoyed being a part of the problem solving

teams while moving this city forward and if elected, I would hope to continue along those same lines.”

Ludwig said there is a need to focus “on continued infrastructure needs.

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Roche Percee issue not going away

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There are a number of words and phrases that can be used to describe the current state of affairs in the community of Roche Percee, but satisfied isn’t one of them.

The village’s administrator, Lyndon Stachoski, said that there is some “behind the scenes work going on” but as far as the general population is concerned, it probably looked more like everything “was in a holding pattern.” And it’s been that way for about a year now. The anniversary date of last year’s major flood has now passed.

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But the lobbyists fear that this mandate is not strong enough to take to the provincial ministry and enable them to sell a proposal.

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Ludwig campaign launched Monday morning ⇠ A1 “Since I am a council veteran, I believe that at some point it was maybe expected that I would step up to the plate and I guess that time is now,” he said, referencing the fact that incumbent Mayor Gary St. Onge has decided not to seek re-election.

“The city is very much in a growth mode and we need to be able to continue to feed that in an affordable, sustainable manner. That means maintaining the current momentum.”

Ludwig has been a member of several community-based committees including the southeast health committee for the recruitment and retention of physicians and nurses, plus the recently completed Spectra

Place project and the fundraising committee for the replacement of the Estevan Regional Nursing Home.

He said he may have to ease himself out of a few of these time-consuming roles if he’s elected mayor, but he would remain committed to their respective causes.

Ludwig added that he would be fine with having a challenger or two or three step forward.

“I know Gary (St. Onge) said he had hoped others would step forward when he opened his campaigns, and I think so too.”

Ludwig said he had engaged in several discussions with St. Onge prior to making his decision and he ultimately said he felt he had the wherewithal to do it.

When asked whether he would be endorsing Ludwig as a mayoral candidate, St. Onge said he didn’t believe it would be a wise move.

“I don’t know who else might step up, I just wouldn’t feel right trying to endorse any one candidate,” said the outgoing mayor.

Ludwig said the physician recruitment committee, which he has been a big part of for the past few years, will remain active for awhile and once they achieve a “critical mass” of health care help and “we have a CT scanner in St. Joseph’s, we can turn more attention on other things.”

Ludwig said the city’s beautification mandate is clear. Recreation facilities needed to be maintained

Bienfait preps for Canada Day July 1 celebration plans in Bienfait have been finalized.

Activity gets underway as early as 7 a.m. in the Bienfait Arena with a pancake breakfast.

By 9:30 a.m. the judges will have gathered to begin their work at appraising the entries in the annual parade that will begin at 10 a.m. The parade will start at Weldon School and work its way onto Carbon Avenue and proceed over to Main Street where the parade floats and entries will

door where there will also be a crown and anchor game set up for those who seek entertainment options.

The Bienfait Coalfields Historical Museum will be open from noon until 3 p.m. on July 1 and the Bienfait swimming pool staff will be hosting a special toonie swim from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

By 3:30 the town’s firemen will be taking on the local farmers in their annual slo-pitch game.

The grand finale fireworks begin at 10 p.m.

move north until they meet Railway Avenue for a short distance before going onto Young Street and heading back south to the arena where the parade will conclude.

The celebratory July 1 cake cutting is slated for 11 a.m. at the arena and it was stated that the concession stand at the arena will be opened at that time and remain open until 3 p.m.

Children’s games will be organized in the arena while others can enjoy some bingo games in the curling rink next

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and new structures built as needs grow and that all had to be accomplished with the clear knowledge that the city’s senior citizens needed to be housed well and in affordable situations so they could continue to contribute to Estevan.

“I came to realize that there is a whole pailful of things we haven’t been able

to do, and I have also realized what it takes to be able to do them, whether it be street lighting, sidewalks, adding dollars to the budget for vital needs. I look at our sidewalks and walkways, for instance, and realized that so many of our new citizens here don’t drive so they need those sidewalks, walkways and street lights more than

UW telethon goal set United Way Estevan has set its sights on raising $335,000 at its 36th annual telethon.

Applications are in from the organization’s member agencies, so the decision to up the goal from last year’s $300,000 was announced last week.

The United Way blasted their goal last year, raising $474,997.61 by the end of the 33-hour event.

Roberta DeRosier, United Way Estevan president, said they do so well every year because of the generosity of the southeast.

“The key is definitely the support of Estevan,” she said. “(Many) look at it as a way to affect a bunch of people with one donation.”

This year’s telethon will be held Oct. 12 and 13, and the funds raised go to helping a number of member agencies in the Estevan community, as well as staples of United Way like the Day of Caring.

DeRosier noted some programs specific to the community are the Hillcrest breakfast program, and Challenge Day at the Estevan Comprehensive

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“Even with the 75 per cent, we’re hearing that the exchange is not that fair ... the proposed new lots are much smaller than what they had before on the valley floor and they

are telling us that this was one major reason they moved here, so they could have the larger space,” said Stachoski.

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School. Challenge Day brings in a group from California that engages the Grade 9 students at the school in order to reduce bullying. The school hosted the event for the first time earlier this year, and because it went so well ECS is interesting in making the event an annual one.

Other costs they are looking to cover are some of the administration costs they now have with a fulltime staff. They will also be locating to an office space, marking the first time the organization has had an office in the city.

They will move into the space at the RM of Estevan office on Fourth Street at the beginning of July.

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ever so they can feel safe.”

That was one example of the changing needs in a growing city.

Ludwig then excused himself from the media conference to engage in his first round of campaigning at a local fundraising barbecue to assist the committee that is hoping to build a new nursing home in Estevan.

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and are willing to sacrifice some of that land so that sizable lots might be developed, perhaps into one-third acre packages.

The land is available at a reasonable price, at least by today’s standards, the administrator said.

In the meantime, the bid for relief funding from the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) isn’t moving forward that quickly and Stachoski said that he had heard that PDAP has informed the government that they’ve pretty well done their share and carried out their due diligence while the village is saying “no you haven’t.”

“There are discussions about the province investing $5.4 million to rebuild the protective dike and the village and Commonwealth are saying, ‘spend that amount in property development above the flood plain,’” said Stachoski. “So there are issues to be settled yet.”

Commonwealth could be switching strategies in an attempt to deal directly with the ministry, but then there has been a recent ministerial shuffle and there are several agencies that have to be included in the process starting with the original group at the Ministry of Corrections, Public Safety and Policing (from which PDAP sprang) and working through the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority, Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Municipal Affairs, to name a few.

So Roche Percee and its 38 damaged and destroyed homes, lost recreation centre and civic landmarks remain in the aforementioned holding pattern and that includes the lives of families that were directly impacted by the fierce floods of last summer.

“It’s a problem that’s not going away,” said Stachoski in conclusion.

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“There is a distinct angle to it and you do have to turn your body to get a full look at the tracks and in some vehicles, there is a blind spot.”

– Janice Blenus, Mayor of Macoun

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Renewed call for rail crossing signals at Macoun

By Norm Park of The Mercury They want some warning lights or perhaps a signal or protective rail crossing arms ... or all of the above. What they don’t want is status quo because that is proving to be just too dangerous.

Janice Blenus, the mayor of the village of Macoun, said that another recent fatality at the rail crossing leading into their community of just over 200 residents off Highway 39 has convinced her and others that something needs to be done in terms of a safety upgrade.

“We have asked for lights and a warning alarm for years,” said Blenus, who stated that a report in the Mercury regarding the recent fatal collision between a car and a freight train that took the life of a local priest, may have suggested that lights and horns were already in place.

“But I believe the report noted that the lights and horn were working on the train. There are no lights, horns, bells, or protective arms deployed at the crossing itself,” she said.

There is a stop sign and the traditional railway crossing traffic sign.

“We’ve had three major incidents at this one crossing in the past six months ... two fatalities and one major injury and there have been several more in recent history. We’ve been keeping track,” said Blenus.

The mayor, who happens to live fairly close to the tracks, said she wouldn’t be lodging any complaints if warning lights or bells were installed to note the presence of an approaching train, especially since the sight lines looking south provide a challenge.

“You have to turn your

whole body to get a good look. The report from the recent fatality said that Father Rama’s vehicle had come to a stop at the tracks, yet he was in a collision with a train and the lights and horn on the train were working,” said Blenus.

She said the appeal for a more complete warning system at this fatal crossing begins with CP Railway itself. They would have to provide approval and according to the Macoun mayor, “that was done some time ago and they said no.

Over a year ago, they stated that what was there was sufficient.”

In the meantime, the village of Macoun is growing, the population has increased by 45 per cent, many of them children.

“We have 12 to 15 trains going through here daily, we have school buses, oilfield truckers, commuters working in Estevan, and a priest who was just trying to get to his church on a Sunday morning,” said Blenus.

She reiterated that the rail line angle from the south is the challenge. A first glance suggests a clear view since there are no major sight impediments, but as Blenus noted earlier, “there is a distinct angle to it and you do have to turn your body to get a full look at the tracks and in some vehicles, there is a blind spot.”

Blenus, who has served as mayor for a little over a year, said the village council will be drafting another letter to the CPR and will also direct some correspondence to Transport Canada in an effort to correct this existing situation.

“We know there is a cost-sharing element to this. The village is prepared to accept that. We’ve seen too many accidents there, something needs to be done,” Blenus said.

The railway crossing and stop sign are the only items in place to warn motorists entering the village of Macoun.

The rail line is a busy one with as many as 12 to 15 freight trains passing through daily.

A look at the angle motorists must take to get a good view of the southern section of the rail track at the railroad crossing in Macoun.

Estevan Fair can still draw a crowd to Exhibition Grounds The Estevan Exhibition Association was happy to move the Estevan Fair back to their grounds after hosting the festivities in the Souris Valley Aquatic and Leisure Centre parking lot in 2010 and 2011.

Dallas Spencer, Estevan Ex president, said the fair drew more people than expected over the three nights it was held at the Exhibition Grounds from June 18 to 20.

He said they were very happy with the conditions, as they seemed to luck out with the weather.

“It seemed to rain during the day, but cleared up at night,” he said.

They had close to 7,500 people through the gates for the three-day affair, with Monday being the busiest night, attracting 3,500. Spencer said they likely had more people attending that night because

of the gloomy forecasts for the next two days. The rain did hold off in the evenings however, and 2,700 attended June 19, while about 1,800 went through the gate for the fair’s final night.

The domestic displays were held in the WylieMitchell Building, and while the number of displays was down, Spencer said they weren’t sure why, but that they also weren’t concerned. He said the numbers fluctuate a little but stay fairly consistent.

The Estevan Idol competition was also held all three nights in the Civic Auditorium. For a story on the winners see Page B12.

For Spencer, this was the first time he has been acting as president and organized the fair on their own grounds.

“It was way easier. We didn’t have to make any special arrangements.”

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The Estevan Fair saw about 1,800 people pass through the gates on its third and final night, bringing the total to about 7,500. The midway was held in the Estevan Exhibition Fair Grounds for the first time in two years.

Driver killed in rollover near Macoun

A motor vehicle accident on a grid road three miles north and two miles east of Macoun claimed the life of one man, the sole occupant of a vehicle that rolled into the ditch and came to rest in a pool of shallow water.

The Estevan detachment of the RCMP said the

incident occurred around 11 p.m. on June 21.

They noted that the driver was travelling north when he lost control of the vehicle that rolled and came to rest in the water while the driver was ejected.

A passerby discovered the vehicle in the water and initiated a search for the driv-

er. The passerby was joined in the search by residents of Macoun and members of Midale Fire and Rescue service.

The driver was located soon after the search commenced and was pronounced dead at the scene.

A traffic reconstruction specialist was on the scene

shortly after the event attempting to determine the cause of the accident.

It was believed that the deceased was not wearing his seat belt. Police are also attempting to determine if alcohol and speed contributed to the accident.

The name of the deceased has not been released.

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Nursing home investigation file moving slowly

By Norm Park of The Mercury

The investigation into possible abusive treatment of residents at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home is not moving ahead rapidly, but the wheels are in motion.

The allegations of abuse and/or neglect at ERNH were raised publicly by Maggie Dupuis, whose mother Mary Mack has been a resident at the nursing home since August of 2010.

The more serious allegations focused on her

mother, but Dupuis has charged that other instances of neglect have been documented and members of other families are coming forward.

Dupuis said she recently received an e-mail from a quality care co-ordinator for the Sun Country Regional Health Authority, but she noted that they both agreed he would not be the best person to get involved since it would place him in a direct conflict-of-interest situation.

“Another name was suggested as someone who could take the file, but I

don’t believe he had any particular expertise in this type of investigation,” said Dupuis.

The Sun Country Health Region’s interim chief exeecutive officer, Marga Cugnet told The Mercury on June 22 that an independent investigating officer is being sought and the health region is “exploring a list of candidates now ... someone who could do an independent investigation and we should have some names forwarded to us by next week.” She added that it would be someone from outside the

local health region.

In the meantime Estevan police Chief Del Block confirmed that the Estevan Police Service “have received an official complaint from the family and we have opened a file.”

Block also confirmed that a senior sergeant has been assigned to handle the file, at least in the early stages.

Cugnet said “the health region has made themselves available to the family and have contacted them and the family hasn’t provided us with a meeting date yet.”

Dupuis replied that

“they have the information. I would think it’s up to them to do what they have to do and when they do it, I would expect it would be in an open manner. I don’t want a closed door meeting.”

She said she expected that some discussions have already taken place among Sun Country, lawyers, union representatives and provincial representatives and if that were so, those sessions have probably occurred in private.

“I would expect the nursing home staff will have had a gag order

placed on them by now,” she said.

Once her allegations made it into the public domain via The Mercury on June 6, Dupuis said she has received a lengthy message from a former employee who suggested that she was doing the right thing because “this is not just a one family thing.”

As the investigation unfolds, Dupuis said she hoped that her mother, who suffers from dementia but is not considered to be a difficult person, is not being compromised due to the family’s actions.

Variety night around the council table Estevan’s city councillors waded through an agenda filled with a variety of items on Monday night.

Although two councillors, (Rod Beatty and Lynn Chipley) were absent, the remaining team still approved a number of motions including one to head to a plebiscite to determine what the local residents prefer in terms of speed zones within the city.

Earlier on in the meeting, Mayor Gary St. Onge made note that with one new member of the Estevan Police Service being entirely dedicated to traffic bylaw enforcement, the City can now put some bite into their speed zone regulations. He said that just the first day on the job, the dedicated traffic officer issued 48 tickets for a variety of traffic violations.

Council said they will

attempt to make it very clear to the local population that reduced speed zone questions will apply only to strictly residential areas and will not include the city’s major thoroughfares, business sector or streets that are blended between residential and business. In those areas the speed will remain at 50 km/h. There will be an attempt to reduce the speed in residential areas to 40 km/h though, or at least that will be the question being posed to the electorate when they go to the polls.

Coun. Chris Istace said getting the detailed information out to the public domain will be the challenge and he suggested several non-traditional methods that might be tried to put the plan in front of the public.

The councillors also clearly indicated they were

in favour of the non-binding plebiscite vote rather than calling for a referendum which would be.

The councillors also engaged in a short discussion regarding the rejection of a back lane paving project in the 1600 blocks of First and Second Street since 43 of the 77 respondents were against the idea.

Istace said that although the lanes will be heavily used by the condominium and apartment dwellers, it was the majority decision. He said he liked the idea of at least putting the question in front of the residents as a forward looking item, rather than having to react after the fact. He said other survey attempts regarding sidewalks are also being proposed. He said he approved this forward-thinking plan “but if the people don’t want it, that’s their

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When it came to the building permit report, councillors learned that the building pace in the Energy City has slowed a bit, but was still at a robust $17 million to the end of May compared with $23 million for the same period of time in 2011.

On the financial front, the City heard from their auditors MNP LLP that there were no major red flags emerging from a scrutiny of the financial records.

Byron Mack of MNP was in attendance to provide some highlights from the previous year’s financial report.

He pointed out some significant changes and those were directly related to the Spectra Place construction issues. He noted that land for sale had increased in relation to recent subdivision developments and long

term debt had increased to $13 million, again in direct parallel with the Spectra Place project.

The accountant also noted that income from grants was down, again a direct reference to the construction of Spectra Place and it was noted that overall land sales were up by about $1 million which included the 15 lots in the Trojan subdivision that came on the market and were snapped up.

On the expense side, Mack said “there was nothing alarming.”

Council also handled some change orders associated with the construction of a new water handling facility on the city’s west side with Coun. Roy Ludwig insisting that the City pursue SaskEnergy for $35,000 in compensation that had to be paid out after it was discovered that the gas company’s lines had not been buried to the depth that had been indicated on the area maps and drawings. This had cost the City and the contractor some time and materials to compensate for the more shallow natural gas lines.

Population hike Saskatchewan’s population grew by 19,642 people between April 1 of 2011 and April 1 of this year according to information released

by Statistics Canada on June 21.This is the most growth in any one year period in this province since 1930.

New population estimates show Saskatchewan grew by 4,470 people in the first quarter of 2012 and the province’s annual and quarterly growth rates of 1.87 per cent and 0.42 per cent, respectively are both the secondhighest among the provinces,

behind only Alberta. There were 1,072,082 people living in Saskatchewan on April 1 of this year.

“Saskatchewan’s economy is firing on all cylinders and that means our province is growing at its fastest pace in more than 80 years,” said Boyd. Growth was driven in 2012 by immigration, with net international in-migration of 3,436.

Saskatchewan also saw a natural increase (births minus deaths) of 1,043 and a very small net interprovincial outmigration of just nine people.

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Brad Gilbert is the new leisure services manager for the City of Estevan, and he stands in front of the Souris Valley Aquatic and Leisure Centre, where his office is held.

Leisure services brings in new blood The new leisure services manager has spent the past two weeks getting settled into his new post, with his sights on maximizing the potential of the Energy City’s recreational facilities.

Brad Gilbert is the latest edition to the City of Estevan team, working out of the Souris Valley Aquatic and Leisure Centre beginning on June 11.

Gilbert is a native of Peterborough, Ont. He attended MacMaster University earning a major in physical education and minoring in business and economics. He then went to Durham College for a postdiploma in sport administration and has worked as a facility operator for the City of Toronto, a programmer with RIM Park at the City of Waterloo and spent time as the facility operations community services manager at Sioux Lookout.

He was a manager of recreation at Grande Prairie before last stopping at the University of Guelph, acting as a supervisor for their twin-pad facility.

Coming now to Estevan he said, “All I had to do was look at Spectra Place, and it’s like, ‘wow.’

A community of this size with a facility of that magnitude, it’s the centerpiece

perhaps, but it’s not the only piece.”

He noted the leisure centre includes not only Spectra Place, but also the aquatic centre, another ice pad at the newly named Icon Centre, the fitness facilities and more.

“There’s the nice cultural aspect, not that I’m in charge of the arts council or the library, but this whole little property, and even with the exhibition grounds beside it, really becomes a social, cultural and recreational hub for the entire community.”

In terms of the future for Estevan’s facilities, Gilbert said the key is to research what the community has a particular hunger for.

“It’s the whole marketing process. It’s going out and doing your market research, getting in touch with not just your current users but also your potential users.”

He wants to go to the community to see if there is a demand for beach volleyball, indoor soccer or ultimate Frisbee. He noted there is a fairly large trail system, so asking if there is any demand for something like a Frisbee golf course is something they may canvass.

Gilbert, himself, plays a number of sports, just for

the love of getting out and staying active. He said at one of his jobs, a friend of his finally got him out playing squash, and he’s gotten together with a group to play flag football for pickup games in a spare field.

“You name it, I’ve pretty much played it or would be willing to play it.”

Given his position heading the leisure and recreational services in a community, he does consider it part of the job to be active and use the facilities he oversees.

“I’ve seen in the industry that you’re sort of the health representative.

I think it’s important that staff portray that fit appearance, just so it reinforces the mandate of any leisure services or parks and recreation mandate, which is to build a healthy community, and be positive role models.”

He also wants to make sure the facilities are taking advantage of current technology in order to be as cost-efficient as possible.

“We have a very large roof space on this facility and the curling rink. Can we not look into water recapture, and bring that water back in as grey water for urinals or for watering flowers for our parks, in-

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stead of putting added capacity on the strong water system, which would just cost another department more money?”

Some thinking outside of the box may be in order, but for some things Gilbert may just need to look at his cellphone to see what else they can be doing to cuts costs.

“Using technologies now that are available as an app, where you can control your lights even if you’re off-site or your irrigation system even when you’re off-site.”

That cuts down on managers having to travel to a site in order to turn off and on different systems.

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With the implementation of some of these technologies, really the only question is money, he said.

After the initial cost, five to 10 years down the road, the annual operational savings make up for it.

He noted the heat reclamation system already in use at Spectra Place is a great start. The system works by drawing the heat out of the floor, and the rest of the building, so they recapture that energy to heat the domestic hot water and the water for the pool.

“That’s one of the things I’d like to monitor.

Is our energy cost for the pool, is it coming down compared to in the previ-

ous years, because we’re pre-heating that water with waste heat from the refrigeration plant?”

Gilbert is starting to get to know some of the facility users, like the Estevan Bruins, and the synchronized swimmers. He wants everyone who uses the facilities to know that he’s available to chat and see what can be done better or added.

“My door ’s always open. If there is any user group, or even fitness members who want to introduce themselves, by all means, feel free to come in and give me a lowdown of what their programs are and what they want to see.”

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One announcement should trigger chain reaction We expect that Monday morning’s announcement by Coun. Roy Ludwig that he is going to take a run at the city’s top elected position will trigger a reaction from several other incumbent councillors, wanna-be councillors or mayoral candidates within the community.

We understand that the decision to seek the top job does not come easily since being the mayor of a city the size of Estevan is pretty well a full-time position these days and outgoing Mayor Gary St. Onge could attest to that fact. It’s not quite there yet, but it’s pretty close, which means that taking this job on requires a lot of commitment.

Also, what is not being lost on incumbents and potential candidates is the fact that this commitment is now a four-year stretch, not three years as it has been in the past. Recent legislation has fixed the terms of office at four years in Saskatchewan.

Granted, potential candidates for council and for school board trustee positions still have the summer to contemplate their next moves, but with Ludwig having set the stage, the campaign gun has been fired and those perhaps wanting to make the challenge will probably have to reach a decision soon since every week that they choose to dither gives the already declared candidate(s) an advantage.

Quite frankly, we will be very disappointed if there isn’t a healthy list of candidates for all of these roles.

It serves a community well if there are strong choices to be made not only for mayor but also for those six council positions and two local spots each for the public and Roman Catholic school divisions that conduct their business in the city.

With the Ludwig announcement this week, we should now expect a series of announcements to be made by those interested in earning a place at the council table. Since there are only four months remaining between now and election day, it could be a lively summer of discussion and debate.

Some councillors and trustees have already tipped their hand indicating that they are going to seek re-election, or are bowing out after putting in their years of service, but so far, no formal confirmations. In fact, those bowing out may do so without any formal exit announcement. Their lack of activity on the campaign front will be enough to signal their decision.

Unlike federal and provincial campaigns, civic electoral chases are usually kept low-key and polite since they are not geared to represent any particular political party or philosophy. But we should expect some spirited confrontations on the campaign trail nevertheless because there are a number of issues that require the attention of elected representatives both at the civic and school board tables.

To date, all we know for sure is that at least one seat at the Estevan city council table will be up for grabs this fall with Ludwig creating that vacancy by expressing his intention to make a run at the top job.

The starter’s gun has been fired. We hope there is a strong response from the competitive runners.

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

CWB appeal reveals value of courts

Partisans who believe the law always supports their views inevitably wind up disappointed.

If there’s one thing you discover when following politics, it is that no political party has the rule of law always on its side. It might be partisan politicians who make the laws, but it is unbiased judges who eventually determine how a law should be implemented fairly.

A fine example of this has been our Essential Services Act that has been a big source of controversy over the past few years. Initially, it was union leaders and NDP politicians who insisted such a law was unlawful, even though eight of the other nine provinces had similar legislation governing the need to have some public services remain on the job during strikes.

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Borrowing Blue Bombers I believe the Canadian Football League and Canadian-style football is a much more exciting brand than the tired NFL cookie-cutter game that their 400 pounders are forced to play on tiny football fields, directed by obsessive, compulsive coaches.

The CFL is poised to begin a whole new season on Friday night, and I am excited about what lies ahead for our Canadian teams.

But one thing continues to trouble me and that is the very fact that the league itself, is just too tiny.

We play a big game, but with too few participants.

The fact that Eastern Canada can only muster up three bona fide teams is a disgrace. They have to borrow the Blue Bummers from Winnipeg and make them pretend easterners just to balance the schedule. What kind of nonsense is that?

I know, I know, the Ottawa Renegades are coming back, but then we’ve been hearing about the Ottawa Renegades (nee Rough Riders) coming back for the past six years and they haven’t surfaced yet.

So maybe it’s here we can look to see what the problems are in Eastern Canada.

Ontario is going broke, yet the people in their largest city think they should have an NFL franchise, even though everyone else agrees that the Canadian brand of football is

Norm Park All Things Considered better. Toronto has this grandiose feeling that they are better than the CFL so they pay scant attention to their Argonauts while wooing the Buffalo Bills of the NFL. And when the Bills do make a foray into Toronto the Good, they have a difficult time selling tickets, as do the Argonauts. Maybe they want a better NFL team? Who knows?

All I do know is that TO best get their act together soon. They’ve already been reduced to having to ice an amateur hockey team to compete in the NHL. So then we slide over to our nation’s capital and again ... no CFL team to be had. After 23 false starts, I’m beginning to think Estevan will have a CFL team before Ottawa gets back into the fold. Of course this is the city built by bureaucrats, so nothing will quickly happen there. They’ve kinda knocked down one side of the old Frank Clair Stadium and sorta rebuilt it, but they are kinda looking for business partners to pay the bill and sorta redesigning their construction and logistical plans.

So we have Montreal and Hamilton as the last bastions of CFL representation in Eastern Canada. How sad. Hamilton

While Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Dennis Ball last February ruled that such a law was valid, he also ruled that the Saskatchewan Party government’s implementation of the law that sometimes dictated the majority of health workers remain on the job during strikes had unlawfully gone too far in infringing on people’s rights.

Of course, this ruling has produced sour grapes from some Sask. Party supporters, now grumbling that the courts always favour the left, anyway. This is blatantly ridiculous - particularly when you consider that Justice Ball was once head of the Labour Relations Board for the Grant Devine government and no stranger to controversial labour policy.

But what makes such grousing from the losing side even more ridiculous is that they miss the big picture that invariably sees the court sometimes ruling against their wishes and sometimes ruling in favour of them.

Another good reminder of this is the recent federal Court of Appeal ruling that stated Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz did not break the law with his legislation last year to end the Canadian Wheat Board’s monopoly on the sales of wheat and barley.

A three-member panel of the Appeal Court overturned the ruling of Federal Court Justice Douglas Campbell, whose ruling last December suggesting that Ritz had broken the CWB Act by failing to hold a vote among Prairie farmers before he introduced Bill C-18. Justice Robert M. Mainville, one of the judges involved in the ruling, explained the panel had “serious reservations” about the enforceability of Sec-

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can’t find a temporary home for next season to accommodate their rebuild and we have no idea what will happen to Montreal once Anthony Calvillo retires.

So instead of thriving with franchises in Ottawa, London, Waterloo, Halifax, we get a watered down CFL. Even in the west I do believe we could make an addition.

Forget Saskatoon, that was just a scare tactic to get the stadium project moving in Regina. But with four or five million folks residing in B.C., don’t ya think that the region around Kelowna, Vernon, Peachland, et al., could support a franchise? Lots of money out there, lots of fans ... lots of fans who don’t relish the idea of having to make a trip to the inner sanctums of Bancouver Riotland to see a game.

Build it and they will come.

After all, everybody from Saskatchewan over the age of 60 has retired to Kelowna and you know what kind of fans they are!

I’ll cheer on our little eightteam CFL because it is the best kind of North American football being played out there right now from an entertainment standpoint. But it would be really nice to have at least a 10-team league, doncha think?

I know what! Let’s have the CFL expand into the United States and show them how real football is played! Ooops, I forgot.

tion 47.1 of the Canadian Wheat Board Act because such a provision would “relinquish Parliament’s powers” to “the hands of a small group not forming part of Parliament.”

Admittedly, there may be those who will choose to argue that Ritz’s decision is unwise - even if it’s not illegal.

They will point to things like the decision by Alliance Grain Traders to not proceed with a $50-million pasta plant in Regina as evidence of the consequences of ending the Wheat Board’s monopoly. It should be noted that this is not exactly the first pasta plant proposed in the west that didn’t come to fruition. Moreover, AGT’s shares fell to less than half their $23-a-share value of last October - a direct result of the European financial crisis which had much to do with the company’s decision.

Critics of the federal government’s handling of the CWB will also point to the looming takeover of Viterra Inc. by Glencore International as another result of the end of the monopoly. In fact, Glencore has even admitted that this was a huge motivation for its $6.1-billion bid for Viterra.

But this is an economic debate - not a legal one. The very same people who were arguing that Ritz had acted illegally and that he was exposing the taxpayers to $15.4 billion in damages as a result of the class-action lawsuit filed by Regina lawyer Tony Merchant now don’t have a legal case to stand on.

It serves as a valuable argument that the courts favour no particular political viewpoint.

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Play park schedules kick off July 1

The Estevan play parks are now open for summer fun.

The play parks run activities from July 3 to Aug. 24 this summer.

Each park will have its own theme every week.

With this year’s London Olympics, there will be an Olympic-themed week leading up to the international competition. Other weeks range from DinoMite, which will look at dinosaurs, to Space Invaders, where children will learn about the planets.

The play park schedule kicks off with Canada Day activities at Hillside Playpark throughout the afternoon, sponsored by the Kinsmen Club.

July 20 will feature the PJ pancake breakfast at Rusty Duce Park, on Aug. 9, Hillside will host a movie night and Aug. 17 will be the Jungle Adventure Carnival at Hillcrest Park. Those are events open to the entire city.

“We have a pretty b u s y s u m m e r, ” n o t e d Liisa Kleemola, the summer program co-ordinator.

She said the play parks aren’t just for the mornings, as there are lots of pool games in the afternoon as well as breaks for snacks.

“We’ll try to play a couple of land games as well around the playground and stuff like that, so (we try to) keep them active.”

The play leaders are typically university students, though there is one high school grad this year, and they are all looking into a career in education.

Kleemola was a park leader in the city last year, and is in her fourth year at the University of Lethbridge, studying

Calvert portrait unveiled Premier Brad Wall was joined by former premier Lorne Calvert on Monday to unveil the official portrait of Calvert at an event held at the Legislative Building.

“Throughout his political career, Premier Calvert exemplified the qualities of a leader, tirelessly working for the betterment of the people of our great province,” Wall said. “He is a statesman and gentleman. It is truly my pleasure to join with him today to unveil his official portrait.”

Created by artist Susanne MacKay Kaplan of Saskatoon, the portrait will remain on permanent display in the Saskatchewan Gallery as part of the Legislative Building Art Collection which is managed by the Protocol Office.

Calvert was Saskatchewan’s 13th premier and served from 2001 until 2007.

Following the unveiling, Calvert was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal by Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield, for his commitment to the people of Saskatchewan.

A child performs an eager excavation in the sandbox at a local play park. education. She has two years before completing her studies.

“Two years left and

then I’ll be a teacher,” she said. “We only have one high school graduate this year. She graduates on

Wednesday and she’ll be starting right on Thursday, so she’s going to be busy.”

The play leaders are

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all going into education, added Kleemola, or already have been accepted into education.

“We do have a lot of people who are really interested in kids, and really do care about kids.

They’re wanting to spend their whole lifetime with them, so they really do care.”

She said these summer postings as play leaders are some of the best experience prospective teachers can receive.

Kleemola came up with the themes for this year based on what went well previously. Some connect more with the children than others, and some are also difficult to find supplies for so the kids can complete their crafts.

“We do try to accommodate to have enough craft supplies for 30 kids,” she said, but added that they don’t turn kids away.

She said for those who want to stay on top of everything at the play parks this summer, they can keep up to date by following the parks on the City of Estevan Facebook page. Kleemola also has a mailing list, so just send your e-mail to playparks@estevan.ca

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What to do with extra space at ECS?

By Norm Park of The Mercury What to do with an additional 16,000 square feet of space at the Estevan Comprehensive School is one question that will be facing the board of education for the South East Cornerstone Public School Division when they meet again in August.

The space was freed up for other uses with the departure of the Southeast Regional College, which has now taken up residency in the new Saskatchewan Energy Training Institute (SETI) building just down the road.

“We will engage the school and its staff and then the board will give it some serious consideration this fall,” said Cornerstone’s director of education Marc Casavant.

“The discussion will begin with this current board and will probably continue with the newlyelected board after the October general election,” Casavant said.

The director then added that the dilemma of having additional space in a few other schools in the public division is something that will be addressed overall once the trustees reconvene, because “it’s

an issue all over the division, not just in Estevan.

They’ll have to develop an understanding and provide an overview of what has to happen if we move students in there.”

Casavant said Cornerstone was not caught off guard by the college’s decision to move all programs over to the energy training site. “We fully expected they would be moving out,” he said.

The regional college moved into the 16,000 square feet of available renovated space at the Comp 14 years ago, making it a blended educational institution for both high

school and post-secondary programming.

The student population at ECS has not increased beyond the traditional 840 to 880 mark in the past 10 years, even with a major general population boom in the past three years, so the prospect of filling the gap with 100 or more additional students doesn’t appear to be an option.

Casavant said the regional college is currently bound under a one-year contract that expires at the end of December of this year, so would be responsible for meeting the conditions of that contract up to that point even though

the college’s interim CEO Jody Holzmiller noted that the transition to the new building will be completed by the end of August.

“There has been some talk about putting in a pretty large daycare centre, but again, that would be something that the board will decide,” said Casavant.

The idea of a daycare centre is something that also appears to appeal to ECS principal Mike Little.

He said that was one of the first things he began to think about once it was learned that the college was moving out.

Casavant said there are other options but the idea

of becoming a landlord for some project or business that didn’t have an educational component might be of lesser interest to the trustees.

“The board will have to look at it and decide what they want to do with the space. Will they want to put high school students in there, use the space for more programs, will they want some type of community programming or will they want to create an opportunity for a lease arrangement with some business? It will be an interesting discussion, I’m sure,” Casavant said in conclusion.

Community sentence for one accused of fraud Estevan provincial court was busy Monday with a number of sentencings and a trial held in limbo.

Randy Clark, who was in custody, pleaded guilty to one count of fraud and one count of forgery. Clark deposited a cheque at an ATM for $850 into an account he opened at a local bank. He then tried to deposit another two cheques totalling $400 that he stole from his employer. Those cheques had been cancelled before he was able to do so.

Crown prosecutor Mitch Crumley noted Clark

has more than 40 previous offences on his record, most of which are property offences. He said a clear message should be sent that this behaviour isn’t tolerated and suggested Clark be sentenced to between 12 and 18 months in jail.

“He’s been told before, again and again and again, yet he continues to thumb his nose at the system.”

Greg Wilson, Clark’s Legal Aid lawyer, noted that Clark has a history of drug addiction and was trying to get the money in order to buy drugs. He had been sober for

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some time but relapsed. Wilson suggested a conditional sentence order was more appropriate than jail in this case. Clark previously spent three months in jail.

Clark addressed the judge, noting were he to be given a community sentence he would be able to stay in North Battlefords where he has a young son.

Judge Karl Bazin decided against a jail term, sentencing Clark to a 12-month conditional sentence order.

Clark will be on conditions that he not drink or take drugs, and must attend programming or treatment for alcohol and drug addiction as required by his probation officer.

“You have an extensive criminal record, so none of this is new to you,” said Bazin. “You’ve made some progress, you have a son now. Hopefully it will carry

on so he’ll have respect for you and you’ll have respect for yourself.”

In other court proceedings, a trial for Devin Glasser was ready to go forward, but after he said he wanted a lawyer to represent him and just received a final piece of disclosure, he wished to adjourn the matter.

Glasser is charged with sexual interference, which dates back to 2009. It was the third time the matter has been set for trial, with the previous trial date being Dec. 5, 2011.

Because of the nature of the allegations, Glasser can’t cross-examine the complainant, who was 14 at the time of the alleged incident.

Bazin granted the adjournment, but Crumley applied to arrest Glasser and hold him until the proceedings have been completed.

The Crown said Glasser has had

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three years to receive disclosure and prepare for the trial.

“He refused to take (his disclosure) on a number of occasions. He had the chance to select court-appointed counsel for crossexamination. He still hasn’t done that. He’s doing nothing but playing games.”

Crumley said Glasser could be held for contempt of court.

Glasser said he hasn’t tried as hard as he should have to prepare for the trial or seek counsel, but assured the court he would now.

Bazin decided to adjourn the matter to Thursday to set a new trial date but would not hold Glasser until that time.

Edward Shepherd was sentenced to 18 months in jail after previously pleading guilty to three counts of break and enter. Bazin reserved his decision to Monday after recently hearing the circumstances of the charges.

In other court proceedings, Kolby Iezzi, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge

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of possession of cocaine after originally being charged with drug trafficking. The charge stems from an incident on Nov. 6, 2010, in which Iezzi was found to be in possession of 4.9 grams of cocaine in a residence. The now 22-year-old received a $1,000 fine and has forfeited any items seized at the time of his arrest.

Josh Jelinski, the Estevan Junior A Bruins’ team captain, was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty to impaired driving. The 19-year-old woke up on March 10, the morning following a night out with the team and decided to drive.

He was pulled over after taking a wide turn.

Jelinski had blood alcohol levels of .16 and .15, almost twice the legal limit.

Defence counsel told the court he thought enough time had passed and he would no longer be impaired. Jelinski received a $1,300 fine and a one-year driving suspension.

Ronald Lukye was back in custody on Monday. He faces charges of sexual interference, sexual assault and assault. He had previously been released by the Court of Queen’s Bench and was arrested last week for allegedly breaching a condition of his release.

Another show-cause hearing was held for him on Monday and he was released with some new conditions that he not attend a pair of stores in Estevan.

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Estevan Police Service make a series of arrests on a variety of charges The night of June 22 provided a couple of challenging scenarios for members of the Estevan Police Service.

One call came from the north side of the city when EPS members located a vehicle that had rolled off Highway 47. The highway was blocked off by EPS and RCMP members for about an hour while rescue crews removed the driver and vehicle debris from the roadway.

The accident is being investigated by members of the RCMP. EPS members then attended to a business in the central part of the city in response to a call regarding an assault. When they arrived, police found an Ontario

man who had been injured in the event. Emergency medical attendants arrived at the scene and transported the man to hospital for treatment of what were later determined to be minor injuries, but the incident remains under investigation.

Earlier in the week, EPS members arrested a 57-year-old man for breaching the conditions of his recognizance, arrested a 32-year-old man on outstanding warrants and arrested a 19-yearold for being in breach of a probation order. These all happened on the night of June 19 and early morning of June 20.

On that same shift, EPS members arrested a 20-year-old

man for escaping lawful custody and charged a 23-year-old man for impaired driving and driving while his blood-alcohol level was over .08 per cent plus driving while suspended. His vehicle was also impounded for 30 days.

On the night of June 23, city police attended to a residence on the city’s southeast side following up on a report of a domestic dispute in progress. The man involved in the incident was removed from the scene and in the course of the arrest, the man assaulted a police officer. He was lodged in cells until sober and now has a court date scheduled in late July.

A report of theft of mer-

chandise from a local business attracted police attention on June 23. Police were able to identify the suspect by reviewing surveillance recordings and a 20-yearold woman was later picked up and charged with theft and now has a July court date.

EPS members then received a report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle near a local lounge. When they attended the scene, they discovered the victim had suffered only minor injuries, but the driver of the offending vehicle had fled the scene so the matter remains under investigation.

On the night of June 24, police received a call regarding

a possible impaired driver on the city’s east side. They located the suspect vehicle on the grid road north of the Comprehensive School. The driver was extremely intoxicated, so the 59-year-old Regina resident was arrested and lodged in cells until sober and now faces charges of impaired driving and failing to provide a breath sample. He has a July court date.

A report of a number of people consuming alcohol outside of a local public lounge attracted police attention on June 24. Two 20-year-old Estevan men were found with open liquor so were charged for having open alcohol containers in public.

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Province, nurses renew deal

Barbecue Anyone?

Estevan Mayor Gary St. Onge was kept busy during the noon hour delivering trays of burgers and hot dogs to hungry visitors who were attending the Hearthstone fundraising barbecue at Spectra Credit Union. Money raised at the event will be used toward the construction of a new Estevan Regional Nursing Home.

The local target is $8 million and the fundraising efforts to date have netted the committee over $5 million.

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The provincial government and the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses are celebrating a new partnership.

As part of a shared commitment to health system transformation and patient first care, Health Minister Dustin Duncan, Saskatchewan Union of Nurses president Rosalee Longmoore and the regional health authorities signed a renewal of their partnership agreement last week.

“Registered nurses are important partners in bringing about the transformation we’re seeing in our health system,” Duncan said. “This new partnership provides a wonderful opportunity to continue working together on our shared commitment to a quality health-care system where we put the patient first in everything we do.”

This two-year renewal builds on the successes of a 2008 SUN/government partnership, which committed to work together to solve Saskatchewan’s shortage of registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses, and registered nurse by supporting and maintaining an appropriate, experienced, educated and engaged registered nurse workforce for the provision of high-

quality, safe patient care.

The renewed tripartite partnership agreement recognizes the importance of a collaborative approach and the use of Lean principles to transform the health care system in a manner that supports the principles of Better Health, Better Care, Better Value and Better Teams. The agreement now formally includes health regions - vital partners in the delivery of high-quality health care for Saskatchewan residents.

“This partnership recognizes the critical role registered nurses play in ensuring the future sustainability of the health-care system and we look forward to partnering with both employers and government on this ground-breaking initiative,” Longmoore said. “We are extremely optimistic about the potential for this collaborative approach to truly transform how we deliver patient- and family-centred care in the province.”

“This is a continuation of the strong relationship we’re building between SUN, the government and the health regions,” Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region President and CEO Dwight Nelson said. “It has led to success in recruitment and

retention of hundreds of nurses and the ability for the parties to work together to improve the work environment and - most important - to improve the care experience of our patients.

The signing of this agreement enables us to renew and continue the impressive collaboration I’ve seen at the SUN partnership table, and I’m pleased to make this commitment on behalf of all health regions.”

The partnership will also explore areas such as: • maximizing employment opportunities for graduate nurses; • addressing the challenges of retaining and recruiting registered nurses into rural and northern facilities; • working collaboratively toward a culture of safety; • targeting recruitment and retention initiatives; and • increasing employee engagement.

The first of its kind in Canada, the 2008 agreement set out a framework for SUN and the provincial government to work with health regions to hire 800 RNs, RPNs and and RN(NP)s with annual targets set out for achieving this goal over four years.

Now more than 900 additional registered nurses are working in the province, more than exceeding the goal. Most of these registered nurses were hired as part of the work under the partnership agreement. SUN’s membership includes almost 9,000 registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses and registered nurse (nurse practitioners).

New shipment records set Saskatchewan’s manufacturing shipments totalled $1.1 billion in April 2012, a record for the month of April according to a report released by Statistics Canada. Shipments increased by 15.7 per cent in April when compared to April 2011, the second highest percentage increase among the provinces and well ahead of the 5.8 per cent rise nationally.

“Saskatchewan has what the rest of the world wants and needs, and manufacturing businesses across the province are working hard to ensure those products keep rolling out,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said.

“Manufacturing is a cornerstone of our economy that contributes to our expanding export market and creates jobs and other opportunities in communities across the province.”

While seven provinces had a decrease in manufacturing shipments between March 2012 and April 2012, Saskatchewan actually increased by 2.1 per cent. It was the third best performance in the nation during that period.

“With a vibrant and thriving manufacturing sector that includes a wide variety of goods ranging from food to farm equipment, we are in a good position to see continued growth,” Boyd said. “Saskatchewan’s economy is moving forward, and we are building a foundation that will ensure our province has a prosperous future.”

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“I am pleased to see SRC’s work make such a quantifiable impact on the Saskatchewan economy.”

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– Bill Boyd, Economy Minister

Research adds economic boost The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) released its economic impact results for the year on June 25.

For every dollar invested in SRC in the past year, the council provided a 36-times return. That translated into more than $656 million in direct economic benefits to the province which turned out to be the largest impact SRC has made since initiating this tracking method nine years ago.

SRC’s work also contributed to the creation or maintenance of more than 1,894 jobs in Saskatchewan valued at more than $118 million.

“SRC has become a nationwide leader in the areas of research and technology,” Economy Minister and Minister responsible for SRC Bill Boyd said. “I am pleased to see SRC’s work make such a quantifiable impact on the Saskatchewan economy.”

SRC said they will be submitting their corporate social responsibility (CSR) report later this summer.

This will be the second consecutive year they will have prepared such a report.

SRC’s activities in the 2011-12 reporting year included more than $53 million

in projects aimed at creating positive environmental and/or social impacts and they contributed to at least 22,343 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions reduction or prevention and energy savings in excess of 43 million kilowatt hours per year.

“SRC’s mission is to deliver smart science solutions with unparalleled service to clients and colleagues that grow and strengthen our economy,” SRC president and CEO Laurier Schramm said. “These substantial numbers are a testament to the impactful organization SRC has become over its 65 year history.”

Since 2003, SRC has measured $4.4 billion in combined economic and employment impacts in Saskatchewan. In comparing the figures from 2003 with 2012, the economic impact numbers have tripled.

SRC employs 400 people and involves more than $79 million in annual revenue associated with its background of 65 years of research, development and demonstration experience.

The council now provides service and products to more than 1,900 clients around the world.

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Hillcrest School’s Grade 2 students displayed the inventions they’ve been working on for the past month.

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Retail up while EI collectors down There was good economic news from Statistics Canada this past week.

The record keepers at Stats Can reported retail sales are up and the number of people collecting employment insurance is down.

“There are connections to both of these economic indicators that make sense,” Saskatchewan Economy Minister Bill Boyd said upon the release of the information.

“When you have more people in the workforce, there is more money out there to be spent. Both of these indicators are bolstering a Saskatchewan economy that is creating

jobs, supporting new and expanding businesses and improving quality of life.”

Retail sales in the province were up 6.9 per cent in April of this year over April of 2011, twice the national average of 3.4 per cent. On a monthly basis, retail sales increased by 0.7 per cent between March 2012 and April 2012, the third highest increase among the provinces and well ahead of the 0.5 per cent decline on a national front. April retail sales totalled $1.4 billion, the highest ever on record for the month of April.

The number of employment insurance (EI)

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The canola crushing capacity at the Richardson Oilseed Limited processing plant in Yorkton is being increased by 25 per cent thanks to a growing demand for the products.

That was information released this past week by Pat Van Osch, vice-president and general manager of Richardson Oilseed.

“Strong demand from domestic and international food markets, which is being driven by growing consumer interest in healthier food products and biodiesel mandates, are fuelling increased demand for canola,” said Osch. “Canola is a Canadian success story and we are committed to continuing to increase our presence in the market to

meet growing demand.”

The $170 million processing facility opened in June,2010 and now the expansion plan is already moving forward. The current processing capacity of 2,400 tonnes per day will be hiked to 3,000 tonnes. Construction will begin in the fall and will be completed by late 2013.

The industry as a whole has increased capacity by more than 70 per cent in the past two years.

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The $60 million project, the first major refurbishment of the 300 megawatt (MW) plant since 2005, saw Shand go offline for a period of time to accommodate the major overhaul.

“For this type of upgrade, we need to take the plant out of service, which means we rely on our other baseload power stations for backup,” said SaskPower CEO Robert Watson. “It’s a good test of our system capacity and it also demonstrates why it’s important that we continue to invest in a diverse mix of reliable power generation options, like coal, natural gas and hydro.”

In addition to preparing for a new carbon capture test facility at Shand, which is planned to get underway later this year, the work included a complete re-build of critical portions of the turbine generator, allowing it to operate for almost another decade without another major upgrade.

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On June 22, federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced nearly $550,000 in new funding through the Agricultural Demonstration of Practices and Technologies Program (ADOPT).

Sixty-six producer-led projects will receive funding to promote the adoption of new technologies and production methods to benefit Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers.

“The government of Canada is committed to putting the technology farmers need directly into their hands,” said Ritz. “The ADOPT program helps demonstrate and evaluate innovative ideas on the Saskatchewan landscape so that they can be put into practical use as soon as possible.”

“Investing in research is a priority for our government and critical to the success of farmers and ranchers,” Stewart said. “These projects help producers incorporate new technologies into their operations resulting in longterm benefits for farmers,

ranchers, the industry and our province.”

Project proposals submitted to the program were designed to demonstrate a wide range of innovative ideas, from crop protection products and nutrient supplements, to new farm management techniques and new crops for the prairies. Projects receiving funding this year include: • Responsiveness of oats to nitrogen and fungicide; • Inoculant effect on peas; • Corn grazing demo; • Optimal nitrogen rate for camelina; • Maximizing fungicide benefits in wheat and barley; • Effects of fungicide and canola variety selection in the development of sclerotinia; • Greenhouse vegetable demonstration and tour; • Timing of fungicide application for disease control in Saskatoon berries; • Canola seeding speed demonstrations; • Managing herbicide resistance in wild oats; • The timing of weed control in herbicide tolerant canola; • Input study for canola and

flax; and • Reclaiming saline soil using perennial forages.

“We appreciate this support to help get the latest in agriculture technology and innovation out to the fields,” said David Marit, president of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities. “Research is critical to the future of our agriculture industry and I know many producers will be interested to see how these projects can help benefit them on their farms.”

The 2012 Saskatchewan Agriculture budget includes a record $20.4 million for agriculture research, an increase of 50 per cent since 2007.

Since 2008, the federal and provincial governments have made almost $2 million available to producers through the ADOPT program, which has led to the introduction of new farming methods and technologies to benefit Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers.

ADOPT funding is provided under the federalprovincial Growing Forward framework.

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Opposition takes government to task on predictions The Saskatchewan NDP is taking the governing Sask. Party to task for potentially overestimating resource revenues once again in the provincial budget documents.

The budgetary revenue assumptions are beginning to fail, said NDP finance critic Trent Wotherspoon.

But to top that off, the

government has launched an advertising campaign focused on promoting the budget, inappropriately sharing a tagline and logo between the government of Saskatchewan and the Sask. Party caucus, he said.

“At best, this is wasteful spending on political spin. At worst, the ads are untrue. Instead of spending time on self-promotion,

the Sask. Party government should come clean about the even-deeper cuts they’re contemplating as a result of their failed assumptions.”

Premier Brad Wall had noted earlier that the government is prepared to make emergency cuts of more than $100 million in the middle of the fiscal year — leaving no program

untouched if need be — to make up for faulty predictions.

Wotherspoon said that pointed to the government’s lack of contingency plans and the razor-thin budget.

The finance critic went on to say the Sask. Party made overly-rosy resource revenue assumptions. That is causing the alleged on-

paper budgetary balance — the accomplishment touted by the ad campaign — to become even more suspect.

“They should have spent more time developing a sound budget and less time designing ads about the budget,” said Wotherspoon. “Reasonable revenue assumptions, room to account for fluctuations and the full, honest truth

about our public finances is the very least that Saskatchewan people deserve — but obviously not what they’ve gotten from the Sask. Party” Wotherspoon went on to note that the last three budget years have ended in deficits despite the government insisting during each budget release that wouldn’t happen.

Cornerstone trustees debate money motion

By Norm Park of The Mercury There isn’t enough money in the South East Cornerstone Public School Division’s capital works piggy bank to get some necessary work done, especially badly needed roof repairs in Estevan and elsewhere. Then there is that rearrangement of instructional space in the Pangman School.

Those were a couple of topics covered during the June 21 meeting of the public school board of education when they met in Weyburn.

When a motion was brought forward to reallocate school operations money for the Pangman School retrofit, to put it into a capital project, Weyburn trustee Bryan Wilson raised an emotional red warning flag.

Wilson had noted earlier that a lot of the schools in the division required major roof repairs, yet only $500,000 had been allocated for those projects from the provincial government through its new funding formula.

The Estevan Comprehensive School is once again badly needing another major roof repair and that alone will come with an $800,000 bill, he said.

“Leaking roofs have automatically become our priorities,” said director Marc Casavant.

“So what do we do as a board. Where is our authority?” asked Wilson.

“I guess we lobby, lobby, lobby,” said trustee Audrey Trombley who represents the Midale/ Stoughton region at the board table.

“Maybe we need to meet with our MLAs sooner than December each year because we have these capital concerns and they’re becoming a big thing,” said Casavant.

“Can we step it up a level, where do we go if we do?” asked Wilson.

“I’m sure every school division in the province has similar stories,” said Trombley.

“But we are Cornerstone and we have to advocate for our students and I guess if that means just meeting with local MLAs, then that is what we do,” Wilson said, noting that ECS was built with a flat roof and “with flat roofs, you get to keep doing them all the time. It never ends.”

The Pangman School project really raised Wilson’s ire though, since it meant moving money out of the school operations budget into a capital project mode. That, he felt, was setting a dangerous precedent.

The job calls for the closure of an old portion of the school that can no longer be used for health and safety reasons (mould and other concerns) and relocating students in a

newer section of the building.

“So we take money from program reserves and from student outcomes and put it into a capital project,” Wilson said.

Trustee Daryl Harrison (Carnduff/Redvers) said that Wilson should see it as more of a maintenance item in the budget, like painting or other minor repairs and that would qualify as an operations expense. But Wilson

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Trustee Harold Laich joined the meeting via an audio conference setup as he was unable to attend in person and Estevan representative Janet Foord was absent.

In another bit of business, Shelley Toth, the chief financial officer for Cornerstone, was appointed returning officer for the division’s upcoming general election in October.

The Estevan Fair saw about 1,800 people pass through the gates on its third and final night, bringing the total to about 7,500. The midway was held in the Estevan Exhibition Fair Grounds for the first time in two years

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Trustee Kevin Keating (Alameda/Lampman/ Oxbow) said the trustees had to first and foremost “look at getting the kids out of an unsafe environment,” and the $104,000 that was going into the retrofit of the school would get that done.

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Arts Council trying new tour format North Portal News The Estevan Arts Council is embarking on a new venture.

In an attempt to introduce tourists as well as city residents to local talented artists, photographers, galleries, studios and art oriented businesses, a selfguided tour schedule has been developed.

The tours are scheduled for July 19, 20 and 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The daily tour will originate either from the Estevan Tourist Information Centre on Highway 39 west and from there the participants will travel to North Portal, or from the North Portal Tourism Centre to Estevan.

The tour has been developed through Culture on the Go touring projects supported with funding provided to the Saskatch-

ewan Arts Board and the government of Saskatchewan.

From the tourist booths and various centres around the city, the tour participants may obtain a brochure, which lists information about those who have consented to be hosts during those three assigned days. The brochure includes a map that will guide people to the

venue that has attracted their interest.

Everyone is invited to participate in this firsttime event.

The Estevan Arts Council suggests that residents and tourists watch for advertisements under the Coming Events and announcements pages in The Mercury and posters will be placed in strategic places around the city.

By Betty Baniulis North Portal Correspondent Bette MacDonald attended her granddaughter Audra MacDonald’s graduation from Vanier High School in Moose Jaw. Audra is the daughter of David and Mary Kaye MacDonald of Moose Jaw. A number of friends from North Portal attended

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ESTEVAN THE ENERGY CITY CITY OF ESTEVAN NOTICE

TENDER The City of Estevan invites tenders for the services of a qualified Mail/Package Courier.

• This is a service of delivering mail twice daily at 9:00 am and 3:00 pm to City Hall and Leisure Services.

• Also all processed mail dropped off at the Canada Post Office daily.

• Hand Delivery of Council and Board Packages around the City as required • Bus Depot pick up and delivery as required • This position requires the driver to own a cell phone and be reachable during business hours.

Interested parties are encouraged to respond by forwarding sealed envelopes marked “Courier Tender” To the following address by 2:30 pm, Tuesday July 3, 2012.

Legislative Services ~ Main Floor – 1102 4th Street Estevan, SK S4A 0W7 ~ Fax (306) 634-9790 Public opening of tenders shall take place at 2:30 PM on July 3, 2012, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Estevan, SK Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

SUPPORT WORKERS NEEDED

Southeast Regional Victim Services is looking for volunteers in the Estevan City Police / Estevan RCMP detachment area to work with victims of crime and traumatic events by providing information, advocacy, support and referral. Victim Services is a police-affiliated program.

The following qualifications are needed: * 18 years of age or older * pass a police security screening and take an oath of confidentiality * sincere interest in and the ability to work with people * successfully complete initial training program and participate in ongoing training and staff meetings Training is provided free of charge.

Funded by Saskatchewan Justice.

For further information, please call 634-8040.

People are reminded that boulevards cannot be used for parking of any private property such as but not limited to the following: Ø Boats Ø Campers Ø Trailers Ø Fishing Shacks

Ø Vehicles Ø Skidoos Ø Quads

As well, people are reminded that City property cannot be used for any purpose such as storing construction materials, dirt or materials while working on your own property without permission from the City and that permits are required from Engineering Division for any work being done on City Property .

For further information contact 306-634-1800 and your co-operation is appreciated.

Outdoor Fire Pit Safety With summer just around the corner, it’s time for families to enjoy an evening around their backyard fire pits. To ensure your summer fun is not dampened, keep in mind a few fire safety tips while using your outdoor fire pit.

-Many people are allergic to smoke, so be courteous to your neighbours and don’t allow smoke from your fire to interfere with their enjoyment of the outdoors.

-Keep your fire manageable. Large fires can give off excessive amounts of heat, which could easily ignite surrounding combustible materials (fences, decks, sheds).

-Never start a fire in your pit with flammable liquids. Remember your boy scout days, and start it with small kindling.

-Small children should always be kept a safe distance from the fire pit.

-Keep a garden hose nearby, just in case hot embers do escape.

-Never leave your fire unattended. Before you retire for the evening, soak your fire down with water to ensure all hot embers are completely extinguished.

-A permit is required for all outdoor fire pits. They’re free. Just drop by the Fire Hall for a permit application.

-If requested to extinguish your fire by a City Official (Police or Fire), please do so immediately. Failure to comply will result in a revoked permit, and a fee for service should the Fire Department be called to extinguish it on your behalf.

Be fire safe and enjoy your fire pit this summer.

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the Rick Taylor-Dalene Breault wedding at Forget on Saturday, June 23.

They also attended the reception that was held in Stoughton.

Leslie Davis and Warren Smith have moved to North Portal.

The service at Knox United Church on Sunday, July 8 will be held at 10 a.m. with a picnic to follow.

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Play Parks

Sports Camps

No need to be bored this summer… Sports Camps are here!

Registration is starting for the following camps: Squash Camp July 7, 8 Skateboarding Camp July 9-11 Golf Camp July 17-19 Diving Camp July 25-27 BMX Camp Aug 1, 2 LifeSavers Camp Aug 7-9 Lacrosse Camp Aug 22, 23 Drop-in Sports July 17, 24, 31 Aug 7, 14 Everyone ages 9-14 can have fun this summer improving their skills in a fun environment!

Register at the Leisure Centre Information Desk or ActiveNet online! Some camps have limited spots available so register quickly!

For more information contact Liisa Kleemola at 634-1884

Do you want to make extra money?

No plans for the weekend?

We are searching for Events staff to assist with the set-up/tear down, seating and parking for events held at Spectra Place.

Do you: • Have an attention to detail • Thrive in a fast paced environment • Work well under pressure • Enjoy tight deadlines

Be part of a great team, apply to: Kelvin Pillipow, Human Resources Manager 1102 4th Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0W7 E-mail: hr@estevan.ca Phone (306)461-5905

Enjoy • Great work environment • Continuous learning opportunities • Outstanding benefit package • Working with great people

• Instruct lessons for children and adults

alike.

• Administer First Aid in the event of an emergency • Keep environment clean, and free of hazards.

Apply to: Kelvin Pillipow - Human Resources 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan SK S4A 0W7 Phone: 306-634-1842 • Fax: 306-634-9790 Email: hr@estevan.ca

PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSED DISCRETIONARY USE Public Notice is hereby given that the City of Estevan has received an application for redevelopment of three existing lots into three individual “Multi-unit Residential Dwellings (four-plex)” on the following properties: 1) Legal Description: Lot 5,6,7 Block 32 , Plan AG 4740 Civic Address: #714-22 Fifth Street The above noted property is zoned Commercial Transitional Zone (C4) in which ‘Residential Dwellings’ are discretionary uses, and are only permitted subject to the approval of City Council.

Prior to the application/development being considered any person can make written submissions and/or make representation to Council on the proposal. Any such intentions or questions in regards to the development proposal should be directed to Land Development Services, 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan, S4A 0W7 [tel 634-1862] [email: ebjorge@estevan.ca] on or before the 28th Day of June, 2012.

Journeyman Electrician

The City of Estevan is searching for a reliable self-starter who is independent, has initiative and takes pride in their trade.

What we’re looking for; • Licenced Interprovincial Journeyman Electrician • Proficiency in Computer Software • Monday to Friday availability - occassional weekends for special events • Driver’s Licence - Class 5 Kelvin Pillipow, Human Resources Co-ordinator We offer; 1102-4th Street • Great schedule with varied Estevan, SK S4A 0W7 duties P: (306) 634-1842 • Strong work life balance F: (306) 634-9790 • Competitive wage hr@estevan.ca • Great people to work with

Construction Bulletin

“During asphalt and paving of roads could all citizens please be respectful of construction sites and observe barricades and signage for their own safety. Fines will be issued to all people not obeying the rules.”

Beginner Basic (July 9-13, 1pm-4pm) will help you create different kinds of art like drawing, photography, and sculpture. It’s an art extravaganza!

Exploring Art History (July 16-20, 9am-noon OR 1pm-4pm) is an adventure through time to important art styles, periods, and artists that you will get the chance to recreate in your very own masterpieces.

Incredible Installations (July 23-27, 9am-noon OR 1pm-4pm) will let you work with your peers to learn about installation art and create your very own exhibit envisioning the future of Estevan. We’ll have an opening just for your work on Heritage Day, July 31 at 6pm, and your work will hang in the gallery for all of August.

Register NOW! Only $50 per week per child. Call us at 306-634-7644, email Karly at galleryed@sasktel.net, or come to the EAGM at 118 4th St. Register early: space is limited!

Estevan Art Gallery and Museum Garage Sale Fundraiser Thursday July 5th 10am – 8 pm Friday July 6th 10 am – 5pm Saturday July 7th 1pm – 3pm Don’t miss this three day garage sale event at the EAGM located at 118 – 4th Street! Tons of furniture, books, folding chairs and tables, art supplies, clothes, home decor, kitchen items and much, much more! If you’re tired of your own clutter, feel free to make a donation to our sale! We will be accepting donations until June 23th. Don’t miss out on the best garage sale and the best deals of the summer!

Contact Karly at 634-7644 for more information.

TENDER The City of Estevan is accepting bids for daily office cleaning (1 to 1.5 hours per day) at the Estevan Medical Clinic.

Sealed bids should be sent to the following address and must be received no later than July 3rd, 2012 at 2:30pm: Legislative Services Business Division Main Floor – 1102 – 4th Street City of Estevan, Estevan, SK S4A 0W7 Public opening of tenders shall take place at 2:30 p.m., C.S.T., Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012 in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Estevan, Saskatchewan.

For more information, and/or a complete list of cleaning requirements, please contact Pat Joyce at estevanmedical@gmail.com or call 306-634-2661.

THE LOWEST OR ANY TENDER NOT NECESSARILY ACCEPTED.

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KING ST. FROM KOHALY RD TO SISTER RODDY RD. The City of Estevan is undertaking construction for Concrete and Surface Works The affected area includes all of King St. Property access and parking restrictions are to occur.

This work will commence June11, 2012 and will take approximately four (4) weeks to complete (subject to weather) Souris Valley Paving will perform this work within the current Bylaw regulations and specifications.

Water Main Replacement The City of Estevan is undertaking concrete work and road works at: Duncan Road – Perry Crescent to McDonald Road The purpose of this work is to provide timely and cost effective replacement of existing cast iron water main with PVC pipe, replacement of existing water and sanitary sewer services from water & sewer main up to the property line and surface restoration. This work would require closure of immediate areas of excavation and may necessitate parking restriction in adjacent areas. This work will commence during the week of June 18, 2012 and will take approximately Eight (8) to Ten (10) Weeks to complete (subject to weather). Glen Peterson Construction Ltd. will perform this work within the current Bylaw regulations.

George Street – Dufferin Avenue to Bannatyne Avenue The purpose of this work is to provide timely and cost effective replacement of existing cast iron water main with PVC pipe, replacement of existing water and sanitary sewer services from water & sewer main up to the property line and surface restoration. This work would require closure of immediate areas of excavation and may necessitate parking restriction in adjacent areas. This work will commence during the week of April 9, 2012 and will take approximately Three (3) to Four (4) Weeks to complete (subject to weather). Glen Peterson Construction Ltd. will perform this work within the current Bylaw regulations.

Woodlawn Reservoir The City of Estevan is undertaking construction of a Treated Drinking Water Reservoir.

The affected area includes The Woodlawn Avenue Right of Way North of the St. Joseph’s Hospital.

This Right of Way is not a though road and no traffic will be allowed in the area that is not involved with the reservoir construction.

This work will commence March 5, 2012 and will take approximately ten (10) months to complete.

Ledcor Construction Ltd. and JV&M Constructors Inc will perform this work within the current Bylaw regulations and specifications.

Safety Construction site could be dangerous. If you have children, please ask them to keep a safe distance from the site. We will take every precaution to ensure public safety, but we need your assistance to constrain the natural curiosity of younger children. Please DO NOT attempt to go close to areas affected.

Theft or Vandalism If you see any act of vandalism, theft or anyone suspiciously tampering with equipment, signage or barricades please contact call Police.

Questions and Concerns The City of Estevan, Engineering Services apologize for any inconveniences that this work may cause and thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience. If you have any question or concerns, please call at 634-1818 or approach the supervisor or foreman on site.

Summer Camp at the EAGM! Are you 7-12? Are you excited about making awesome art? Then the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum has exciting news for you! We’re running three amazing summer art camps and we want YOU to come join us!

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We offer: • Opportunity to meet great people • Flex scheduling • Chance to be part of the show experience

• Current Certification in • National Lifeguarding Services (Bronze Cross/Medallion) • Assistant Water Safety Instructor/WSI • First Aid/CPR • Ensure the safety of Aquatic Centre Guests

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It’s the Play Parks Kick Off to Summer sponsored by ARC Resources!

It’s time to meet your Play Leaders and do some crafts, swim and HAVE FUN! This year’s Play Leaders are: • Sarah Allen – Hillside • Yakira Smeltzer – Hillcrest • Kristen Grocholski – Rusty Duce • Allyson Haukeness – Churchill • Larissa Smeltzer – Trojan Park Remember to pick up a calendar and a PlayParks brochure to stay up-to-date with all the fun dates we have planned. Join us at Hillside Park on July 1 at noon for a CANADA DAY PARTY with the Kinsmen and Kinettes Clubs of Estevan!

Play parks are open 10:30am-12pm for crafts and 1-5pm for swimming. Remember to wear sunscreen, bring a water bottle, and if you’re under 6, you need to bring a parent/guardian over the age of 15 with you!

See you at the parks!

For more information contact Liisa Kleemola, Summer Program Coordinator, at 634-1884.

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If you are interested in volunteering or know of an organization that would like to help out at any event at Spectra Place please contact: leisure.office@estevan.ca http://spectraplace.ca ESTEVAN, SK POLICE CONSTABLE Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster online at http://ticketmaster.ca or Ticketmaster Charge by Phone at 1-800-970-7328

At The Library.....

Mondays & Wednesdays, @ 3:00, 3:30 & 4:00 pm – Hello Computer! – Come and get answers to your computer questions in one-on-one sessions. Bring your laptop or use a public computer. **When registering please indicate what you would like to learn.

Thursday, June 28th @ 10:30 am – Baby Time – Ages 0 to 18 months old & their caregivers. This is the perfect way to welcome baby to the Library! Join us for 30 minutes of interactive songs, rhymes and a short story. We’ll make a special craft then stay and chat with other new parents!

Thursday, June 28th @ 6:00 pm – Chic Earring Racks – Having trouble keeping track of your earrings? Looking for a practical and economical means of organizing them? Come to the library and craft a chic earring holder out of a cheese grater. Join us to get organized, save money and have a good time! *The projects will need to dry and be sprayed with protective sealer. Participants will pick them up Thursday, June 29 or later. Teens & adults welcome.

Friday, 29 June @ 5:00 pm – Author Reading: Wes Funk – Accomplished Saskatchewan author Wes Funk will be reading from his latest novel, Cherry Blossoms, a compelling story about a woman’s journey to self discovery. There will be refreshments and signing following the reading. Copies will be sold at the library that day. Don’t miss opportunity to meet one of Saskatchewan’s favorite authors! No pre-registration required.

Mondays & Wednesdays @ 3:00, 3:30 & 4:00 pm – Hello Computer! – Come and get answers to your computer questions in ‘one-on-one’ thirty minute sessions. Bring your own laptop or use a public computer. **When registering please indicate what you would like to learn.

Tuesday, 03 July @ 5:30 pm – Movie Night: Amelie (122 min.) – We will be showing Amelie (2001), a humorous and thoroughly engaging film centering on Amelie, an innocent girl with her own sense of justice who discovers love. There will also be an optional movie-related craft to work on. Refreshments will be served.

Thursday, 05 July @ 5:00 pm – Clothespin Art – Is your laundry room feeling drab? Dress it up with some new art!

Come to the library and learn to create a simple, artistic print using clothespins and acrylic paints.

Saturday, 07 July @ 2:00 pm – Ask the Trainer – Join Dawn Klassen, animal training specialist and proprietor of All Creatures Great and Small for a one hour question and answer session on common training problems and solutions. Dawn specializes in dogs, but can also give advice on training your cats or birds. Learn to understand your pet and improve your relationship!

Tuesday, 10 July @ 6:00 pm – Holiday Local! – Spending the summer in Estevan? Looking for something new and exciting to do? Join Kevin D’Souza from Tourism Estevan for an introduction to all the fun and interesting activities available in the Estevan area. Take the time to discover what’s available in our community and experience how much fun it can be; holiday local!

Wednesday, 11 July @ 2:00 pm – Movie Madness: Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax & Horton Hears a Who – Rated PG. Anyone is welcome & no registration is required. Refreshments provided.

Thursday, 12 July @ 6:00 pm – Lucky Charms – We will be redecorating horseshoes and crafting simple jewelry from meaningful stones and minerals. If you already have a good luck charm, bring it along. We will watch video clips on the origins of Friday the 13th and old superstitions. There will also be trivia and a chance to win other lucky items! Families welcome.

Tuesday, 17 July @ 5:30 pm – Silverware Wind Chimes – Need to liven up your porch? Come make a beaded silverware wind chime at the library. It could be just the unique touch you’re looking for! Call 636-1621 to register. Adults only.

Wednesday, 18 July @ 1:00 to 4:30 pm – Go! Science – For children Grades K-5. Take a quest through these three Summer programs with the Saskatchewan Science Centre in a fun, interactive learning environment & make-and-takehome craft! 1. Undiscovered Territories, 2. Kinetic concoctions, 3. Fantastical machines.

Thursday, 19 July @ 6:30 pm – Cover to Cover Book Club – This month we will be discussing Bossypants, an autobiographical comedy by American comedian Tina Fey. From her humble roots to her early sketches on Saturday Night Live, Fey gives us a fascinating glimpse behind the curtain of modern comedy with equal doses of wit, candor, and selfdeprecation.

There will be no Baby Time, Toddler Time or Story Time Programs for July & August. Regular sessions will start in September.

The Library will be closed July 2. Effective 17 June, we will be closed Sundays during the summer months.

Please pre-register for all programs unless otherwise indicated. Call 636-1621.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE ESTEVAN ARTS COUNCIL We are back on track!

UPCOMING CLASSES in the VISUAL ARTS • Screen Printing with Astrid Phillips – August 11 • Rosemaling (Scandinavian art style of painting on wood) with Cheryl Andrist – October 13 & 20 • Woodcarving with Doris Sheldon (www.cottage_countrycarving.com) – Nov 17 & 18 • Pottery with Darlene Martin - Children classes – Nov 10, 24 & Dec 8 - Adult Sessions – Nov 10, 24 & Dec 8 Culture on the Go! Self Guided Tour from Estevan to North Portal, SK You’ll visit artist’s studios, galleries, artistic photographers, pottery studio and three ‘art related’ businesses JULY 19 – 20 – 21 Like Annual Adjudicated Art Show November 3 & 4 2012 us For details, please call our office at 634-3942 on And/or visit our website www.estevanartscouncil.com

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (Dispatcher)

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

To apply or receive further information please see contact information below.

Application packages can be picked up at the Estevan Police Service or mailed out upon request.

Please return the completed package with an updated resume in a sealed envelope to:

Estevan Police Service

301-11th Ave., Estevan, Saskatchewan. S4A 1C7 or call 306 634 4767.

You can also email: schartrand@estevanpolice.ca or jpierson@estevanpolice.ca Del Block – Chief of Police, Estevan Police Service Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Tip of the Week The Estevan Police Service would like to remind the residents of following; According to the All Terrain Vehicles Act, No person shall operate an all terrain vehicle: (a) Without due care and attention; (b) Without reasonable consideration for other persons in the area or who might reasonably be expected to be in the area; (c) At a speed greater than is reasonable and safe in the circumstances and in any case at a speed greater than 80 km/hr; (d) Except for the purpose of crossing a highway or using a bridge or weir, at a distance of less than 2 meters from the travelled portion of the highway; (e) On the untraveled portion of a highway between one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise except in the same direction as the vehicles travelling on the travelled portion of that side of the highway; (f) With a passenger unless the all terrain vehicle was designed by the original manufacturer of the all terrain vehicle for the transportation of passengers; Also according to City by-law #89-1294 section 22(b) and the All terrain vehicle act Section 7(1)- it is unlawful to operate an all terrain vehicle on or near a highway, street or any public or private property within the city limits of Estevan. Fines for any of these offences range from $80- $150.00 and as a result the all terrain vehicle may be seized for 30 days.

Thank you, Cst D STEPHANY #44 Estevan Police Service

*PLEASE CALL IN* Water Meter Replacement in the Pleasantdale Area

The City of Estevan will be changing the water meters for all those

residents that do not currently have radio read meters. There is no fee for this service; however we request that you call City Hall to make an appointment to arrange a time that is convenient for you. Please call April at 634-1830 to set up an appointment today.

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Warning Signs of Tornadoes: • Severe thunderstorms with frequent thunder and lightning • An extremely dark sky sometimes highlighted by green or yellow clouds • A rumbling sound, such as a freight train or a whistling sound similar to a jet aircraft • A funnel cloud at the rear of a thunder cloud often behind a curtain of heavy rain or hail What to Do During a Tornado: If you are near a building: 1. Listen to your radio during severe thunderstorms 2. If a Tornado Warning has been issued take cover immediately.

3. Go to the basement or take shelter in a small interior ground floor room, closet or hallway.

4. Protect yourself by sitting under a heavy table or desk.

5. Stay away from windows and outside walls and doors.

6. Do not use elevators.

7. Avoid large halls, churches, arenas etc.: their roofs are more likely to collapse.

8. Stay close to the ground, protect your head and hide from flying debris.

If you are driving: 1. If you are driving try to get to a nearby shelter –drive away from the tornado at a right angle.

2. Do not get caught in a car or mobile home – take shelter elsewhere. If no shelter is available, lie face down in a ditch or culvert away from the vehicle or mobile home.

3. If a tornado seems to be standing still, it is either traveling away from you or heading right for you.

4. Stay close to the ground, protect your head and hide from flying debris.zv Hail: Hail forms when updrafts in thunderclouds carry raindrops upwards into extremely cold areas and freeze layer upon layer until they are too heavy and fall to the ground Hailstones vary in size from peas to grapefruits and fall at great speed. People have been seriously injured by hailstones.

What to Do When It Hails: 1. Take cover when hail begins to fall.

2. Do not go out to cover plants, cars or garden furniture or to rescue animals.

For more information regarding Emergency Preparedness, please contact Helen Fornwald, EMO Coordinator at 634–1860.

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SUMMER SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS Environment Canada monitors the weather 24 hours a day, every day of the year. If a severe storm is on the way, the weather service uses the local media and Environment Canada’s Weather Radio to alert the public. There are two basic types of alerts: A Weather watch is provided when conditions are favorable for a severe storm to develop. These are usually issued early in the day. It is a good idea to pay attention to the weather and listen to the radio or TV for up-dated information.

A Weather Warning means that severe weather is happening or that severe weather conditions are very likely.

A thunderstorm develops in an unstable atmosphere when warm moist air near the earth’s surface rises quickly and cools. The moisture condenses to form rain droplets and dark thunder clouds. These storms are often accompanied by hail, lightning, heavy rain, high winds and tornadoes.

Thunderstorms are usually over in an hour, although a series of thunderstorms can last for several hours.

Lightning –During a thunderstorm the air is charged with electricity. Bolts of lightning hit the ground at about 40,000 km per second – so fast that the series of strikes hitting the ground appear as a single bolt.

What To Do When There Is Lightning: 1. Estimate how far away the lightning is. Every second between the flash of lightning and the thunderclap equals 300 meters. If you count fewer than 30 seconds, take shelter immediately.

2. If indoors, stay away from windows, doors, fireplaces, radiators, sinks, bathtubs, appliances, metal pipes, telephones and other things which conduct electricity. (You can use a cell phone) 3. Unplug radios, computers and televisions.

4. Do not go to rescue the laundry on the clothesline as it conducts electricity. If outdoors, take shelter in a building, ditch or a culvert but never under a tree.

5. If caught in the open, do not lie flat but crouch in the leap frog position and lower your head.

6. Do not ride bicycles, motorcycles or golf carts or use metal tools as they conduct electricity.

7. If swimming or in a boat, get back to shore immediately.

8. If you are in a car, stay there but pull away from trees which might fall on you.

9. You may resume activity 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder.

Tornadoes Tornadoes are violent windstorms identified by their twisting funnel- shaped cloud. They are always produced by thunderstorms, but not every thunderstorm produces a tornado. They travel between 20 to 90 km/h, are erratic and can change course suddenly. Do not chase tornadoes. Tornado Watch means the weather could develop a tornado. Tornado Warning means a tornado has been seen or it is very likely that one will develop shortly.

The Estevan Police Service was established in 1906 and has been built on a tradition of excellence.

The City of Estevan has experienced a great deal of growth in the past three years, especially in the energy sector including oil, coal mining and power generation. This growth and economic boom has created several challenges within the City of Estevan including the Police Service.

The Estevan Police Service is increasing the size of the Police Service and currently has two vacancies for the position of Constable. The Estevan Police Service has a rigorous application process; however, this process is to ensure that the people we hire to wear the Estevan Police Service uniform are the right people for the job.

If you are hired as a new recruit you will enter a rigorous training period of 42 weeks. The first 18 weeks will be at the Saskatchewan Police College in Regina, Saskatchewan where you will receive instruction in criminal law, officer safety, self defence, firearms, report writing and cross cultural training. After graduating from the Police College you will receive a further 24 weeks of field training under the guidance of a Field Training Officer.

Experienced members are encouraged to apply. The Estevan Police Service offers an exciting career in law enforcement with excellent benefits and a competitive salary.

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“I put my heart and soul into the game and it’s one of my passions and I love to do it. When I’m playing, I do my all and try to be the best I can be and contribute what I can to the team.” — ECS senior girls’ basketball player Bridget Bjorndalen on taking her career to the next level.

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“It was a pretty unreal experience. I know lots of people probably dream of getting to shake Mario Lemieux’s hand, and I was lucky enough to do that.” — Estevan-born defenceman Derrick Pouliot on being drafted eighth overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday.

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Ryan Juhlke of the Estevan Big Dogs carries the ball into the offensive end during the Estevan Big Dogs’ 23-6 loss to the Regina Rifles on Friday at the Icon Centre.

Big Dogs earn tie with late comeback

After losing to the Regina Rifles on their home floor on Friday, the Estevan Tarpon Energy Big Dogs rebounded late to force a draw against the Saskatoon Steelers on Sunday.

The Big Dogs were smoked 23-6 by the Rifles on Friday at the Icon Centre. But they bounced back on Sunday, rallying in the third period to tie the Steelers 15-15 in Saskatoon.

On Sunday, the Big Dogs (2-5-2) had only 12 players available, including their goalie, but saved enough stamina to score five straight goals in the third and get back in the game.

Rhett Handley led the team with 10 points, including seven goals, and Dylan Smith added three goals and five assists.

Head coach Evan Handley added that Mark Moriarty and Katie King were excellent defensively

and that Michael Bittman “hammered three or four kids,” a couple of those hits leading directly to Estevan goals.

“Dustin Cowan made some huge saves for us, which was nice to see,” he added.

“Stuff like that doesn’t show up on the scoresheet, but we wouldn’t have been where we were without them.”

The Big Dogs roared out to a 4-1 lead six minutes into the first period, but ran into penalty trouble, which allowed the Steelers (3-6) to reclaim the lead.

Handley scored twice in the period, with Smith, Kelsy Omland and Ryan Frehlick adding singles.

Ryan Potie (3), Brad Schnitzler (2) and Jordan Laverty scored in the opening frame for Saskatoon, which led 6-5 going to the break.

The Steelers extended

their lead in the second period, outscoring the Big Dogs 5-4. All of the scoring came in the second half of the frame.

Handley (2), Smith and Bittman each scored for Estevan in the period.

Jaydon Nystuen (2), Laverty, Marshall Cameron and Konner Siemens replied for the Steelers.

“The kids battled super hard,” said Handley.

“It seemed like every time they got a goal, we would either get a goal or get a good chance to score.”

Already clutching an 11-9 lead after two periods, the Steelers got two quick goals from Potie and Steve Caswell early in the third to dig the Big Dogs into a big hole.

Handley said he gave the team a quick pep talk and the momentum appeared to change, as Estevan responded by scoring

five consecutive goals in a span of nine minutes.

Smith scored only 10 seconds after the Caswell marker, and goals by Omland, Currie and Handley (2) put the Big Dogs back on top with 7:27 to play.

The go-ahead goal came just six seconds after Currie’s marker to tie the game.

Saskatoon wasn’t finished, as Potie scored his fifth goal with five minutes remaining to knot the score at 14-14.

Handley netted his seventh of the game 71 seconds later to put his team on top again, but Saskatoon’s Brayden Farquhar found the back of the net with 1:45 left in regulation to tie it once and for all.

“With 27 or 28 seconds left, we had the ball going down (the floor) and called time out to set up for one last shot,” said Handley. “We got the shot, but it wasn’t the best shot

we wanted.”

On Friday, the Big Dogs played a strong first period but the Rifles (61-1) quickly took charge after that. Estevan trailed 6-4 after one.

Handley and Smith had two goals apiece, and Frehlick and Currie added one each.

“The kids did a lot of things really, really well (in the first period). They played well defensively and had some good chances offensively,” said Handley.

In the second, the Rifles got a couple of quick goals on long-range shots, the kind Handley called “emotionally draining” goals.

“They didn’t seem to be able to get back into it,” he said.

The Big Dogs have only one game left in their 10-game regular season schedule. That game will be played Saturday against

the Saskatoon Smash at Spectra Place, marking the Big Dogs’ first game in the new arena. Game time has been moved from 3 p.m. to 7.

Handley said it’s an important game to win, as it could impact seeding for the Prairie Gold Lacrosse League playoffs July 14-15 in Saskatoon.

“That’s a game, if we get everybody out, that we can win. I can see us anywhere from fourth to eighth place going into provincials,” he said. “(To win their last game) just gives you that boost of confidence going into provincials and lets you know you can compete.

“The main things we need to work on are to play a bit stronger and meaner defensively; when we get chances on the power play, bury them; and doing the little things.”

Drag racing association kicks off season After some nervous moments in the morning, the weather cleared up for the rest of the day on Sunday, allowing the Estevan Drag Racing Association to stage its season-opening races hitch-free.

Draggers from Estevan and beyond, driving vehicles of all shapes, sizes and models, flocked to the Estevan Municipal Airport to take part in the first of three race days for the EDRA this summer.

The day began with time trials at 10 a.m., followed by races in each individual class starting at 1:30 p.m.

Here are the winners and second-place finishers in each of the five classes from Sunday’s races:

Quick 16 winner: Bryon Ludlam (Reston, Man.); runner-up: Norman Dunsmore (Yellow Grass).

A Side winner: Tim Bowers (Weyburn); runnerup: Dwight Veysey (Carlyle).

Street Tire winner: Matthew Gervais (Weyburn); runner-up: Shaun Johnson (Lampman).

Bike winner: Glen Schiml (Pilot Butte); runnerup: Dave Krahn (Estevan).

Junior Dragster winner: Alyssa Doerr (Bienfait); runner-up: Damon Doerr (Bienfait).

The next race day for the Estevan Drag Racing Association is July 15, which is the second annual Dennis Neelin Memorial Race.

The Estevan Drag Racing Association held its race day of the season on Sunday, with vehicles of all types putting on an afternoon show for race fans.

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Smeltzer, Bjorndalen headed to Ontario college Two members of the Estevan Comprehensive School senior girls’ basketball team will continue their careers at the postsecondary level next year.

Graduating players Larissa Smeltzer and Bridget Bjorndalen have both been recruited to play for the Redeemer University College Royals in Ancaster, Ont., near Hamilton.

Smeltzer and Bjorndalen were among the Grade 12 leaders on last year’s Elecs squad.

“It means the world to me,” Bjorndalen said of being able to continue her basketball career.

For her, it will be a brand new experience, but Smeltzer is very familiar with the area.

“My sister (Yakira) is going to school half an hour up the road at Brock, so I looked for schools close to her and to (extended) family in London,” Smeltzer said.

The process began when she met with Redeemer assistant coach Greg Best and told him about her basketball experience.

In January, Best flew to a tournament in Weyburn that the Elecs were playing. He was there to watch Smeltzer, but Bjorndalen also caught his eye.

“They came down to a tournament in Weyburn and watched her play, and they watched me, then they came up to me afterward and asked me

if I wanted to go play for them,” said Bjorndalen.

Smeltzer will play as either a wing or a post player for the Royals and Bjorndalen will play a wing position.

A Redeemer news release spoke highly of both players and their skill sets. “(Smeltzer) has been the most solid performer on her high school team throughout her high school career,” the release said. “She has averaged over 10 points per game with her high school team. She is also a ferocious rebounder who often has double-digit rebounds.

“Bridget only took up basketball three years ago, however, she is one of the toughest defenders in the province,” it continued.

“She shoots the basketball very well and sees the court exceptionally well while distributing the basketball to her teammates.”

Smeltzer said she doesn’t let her emotions get the best of her on the court, adding that versatility and sportsmanship are strengths of her game.

“My coach (Jessie Elias) says I’m a very good shooter. She always says that I play a very good composed game and I don’t freak out,” Smeltzer said.

Bjorndalen hopes she’ll be able to take on a leadership role with the Royals, as she did with the Elecs.

“I put my heart and soul into the game and it’s

Larissa Smeltzer of the ECS Elecs looks for an open player to pass to while surrounded by several members of the Weyburn Eagles during this year’s McLeod Series. (File Photo) one of my passions and I love to do it. When I’m playing, I do my all and try to be the best I can be and contribute what I can to the team,” she said. “(Elias) had big expectations for me and always saw something in me that I never saw in the beginning. She really pushed me to become what I am now,” she added.

Both players said it’s long been their goal to play basketball at the university level.

S m e l t z e r s a i d i t ’s been her dream since switching from water polo to basketball in Grade 6.

One of her reasons for wanting to extend her career was “knowing that I couldn’t sit in the stands and watch someone else play a game that I love.”

Smeltzer said it will be hard to leave her parents, but she looks forward to reconnecting with part of her family that she has only seen during yearly visits in the summer.

“It’s more like a home away from home. I’m really excited to be closer to my sister and my grandparents, my extended family.”

Bjorndalen, meanwhile, has a different perspective on her upcoming adventure.

“It’s going to be hard saying goodbye to everybody, (but) I’m really excited. It’s going to be a brand new experience for me.”

Minor football announces coaches for next season Penta Completions Estevan Minor Football introduced its coaches for the upcoming season during a press conference at Chow Field on Tuesday.

Former Elecs linebackers coach Phil Zajac is taking over the bantam Lions Club Steelers this season.

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Minor football president Steve McLellan will stay on as head coach of the peewee Century 21 Chargers, although the team has made some additions to its coaching staff.

The atom Sherritt Coal Miners will continue to be coached by Garth Dietz and Evan Helfrick, with

the latter being promoted to an associate coach position this year.

“The continued development of players throughout Estevan Minor Football begins with the work that the Miners’ coaches put in.

This will be another exciting year for this group,” said the release.

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Training camps for the teams will begin in August.

Greig chooses Oil Capitals The Estevan Bruins have lost out on arguably their top 1994-born prospect.

Defenceman Jordan Greig chose to sign with the Virden Oil Capitals of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League earlier this month.

Virden had acquired Greig’s MJHL rights from the Swan Valley Stampeders in May, causing the 18-year-old to reconsider signing with the Bruins,

who had recruited him heavily.

The Souris, Man., native had nine goals and 34 points in 37 games with the midget AAA Southwest Cougars last year. He also appeared in three games with the Stampeders, logging two assists.

In 2010-11, Greig posted nine goals and 27 points in 38 games with the Cougars, and also played one game with the Stampeders.

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Twins’ long losing skid continues It was a forgettable weekend in Saskatoon for the Southeast Legacy Twins.

The Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League midget AAA squad lost all four of its games, two to the Saskatoon Giants on Saturday and two to the Saskatoon Diamondbacks on Sunday.

T h e Tw i n s ( 4 - 1 4 ) have now lost nine straight games and have fallen to the SPBL cellar.

On Sunday, the Diamondbacks (8-7) won 3-2 in the first game and 13-3 in the second.

In the opener, Saskatoon scored three runs in the first inning and the Twins couldn’t tie it up, despite outhitting the Diamondbacks 8-3. The Twins left eight runners stranded.

The Twins got one run back in the third inning when Justin Chuckry singled and later scored from second on a single by Austin Orsted.

It was more of the same in the fifth inning as Orsted again brought in Chuckry with a single.

Despite loading the bases after that run, that was all the offence the Twins could muster.

James Giroux pitched a complete game for the

Twins, allowing three earned runs on three hits, two walks and three strikeouts.

Orsted led the Twins at the plate, hitting 3-for-4 with two RBI. Chuckry and Sean Jonassen were each 2-for-3.

In the second game on Sunday, a pair of big innings by the Diamondbacks ended the game after five.

With the game tied 2-2, the Diamondbacks had five runs cross the plate in the bottom of the second inning to break the game open. They also scored five in the fourth inning.

The Twins managed a run in each of the first three innings but could not counter the Diamondbacks’ hitting attack.

Saskatoon outhit Southeast 13-5 and spread out the hits among nine different players in the process.

Jolan Lingelbach was the Twins’ top batter, hitting 2-for-3 and scoring a run.

Starting pitcher Mackenzie Lamontagne struggled, giving up seven runs (all earned) on eight hits, two walks and two strikeouts in two-and-a-third innings of work.

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Garret Fitzpatrick of the Southeast Legacy Twins makes contact with the ball during a recent game. (File Photo)

worked an inning and two thirds, allowing five more runs, three earned, on four hits and a walk. Garret Fitzpatrick came in to get the last out in the fifth.

It was much the same on Saturday against the first-place Giants (17-3), as the Twins lost one close game and one blowout.

In the first game, it was again a pair of bad innings that cost the Twins,

as the Giants scored five runs in the second inning and four more in the fifth.

The Twins managed one run in the first and third innings, and two in the fourth.

Nolan Axten led the Twins at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two RBI. Carver Krafchuk was 2-for-4 with an RBI, and Tanner Odgers hit 1-for-1 with two walks.

The Twins fared a little better in the second game against the Giants, but still lost a low-scoring affair.

All of the runs were scored in the third inning.

The Twins temporarily took the lead in the top of the inning, with Jonassen bringing Krafchuk in to score, but the Giants responded with three runs in the bottom of the inning.

Austin Orsted was the

Twins’ top hitter, batting 2-for-4.

Chuckry got the start and went five innings, allowing six hits and issuing six walks along with one strikeout.

Gaab came on for the sixth inning and sat down the side, including one strikeout.

The Twins are scheduled to visit the Regina Athletics tonight.

Haselhan sets personal bests at Regina meet Lampman’s Shalane Haselhan took part in the Regina Spring Classic track and field meet.

The former Estevan Legion Track and Field Club member competed in a heptathlon.

Haselhan’s results were 15.96 seconds in hurdles, 1.63 metres in the high jump, 10.03 metres in

the shot put, 26.50 seconds in 200 metres, 5.34 metres in the long jump, 33.88 metres in javelin and 2:57 in the 800 metres.

Haselhan set personal bests in hurdles, 200 metres, javelin and 800 metres, and her overall point total of 4,372 was also a personal best and second overall.

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Pouliot excited about next chapter with Penguins Derrick Pouliot could not have dreamed up a better way to live out the dream of every Canadian hockey player on Friday night.

The Estevan-born, Lampman-raised defenceman, who now lives in Weyburn, was selected eighth overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins at the 2012 NHL Entry Draft in Pittsburgh.

And it got better: Pouliot was selected by the home team, and heard the roars of his future fan base as he walked to the podium to meet some guy named Mario Lemieux, as well as the rest of the Penguins’ brain trust.

“Being picked in front of the home crowd made it that much more special,” Pouliot said Monday in an interview with the Mercury.

“It was a pretty unreal

Derrick Pouliot talks with Pittsburgh Penguins owner Mario Lemieux and head coach Dan Bylsma after being selected by the team eighth overall in the NHL Entry Draft on Friday. (Photo by Peter Diana, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) experience. I know lots of people probably dream of getting to shake Mario Lemieux’s hand and I was lucky enough to do that.”

And it gets still better: the Penguins traded star centre Jordan Staal to the Carolina Hurricanes for the right to move up in the draft

and select Pouliot. They also got centre Brandon Sutter and defenceman Brian Dumoulin in the swap, which was announced just prior to the eighth pick.

But Pouliot said he doesn’t feel any extra weight on his shoulders as a result of being indirectly

involved in the Staal trade — and, many would say, being the most valuable asset acquired in return.

“I don’t think it puts on too much more pressure.

That was a big trade and I guess it says Pittsburgh likes me. Hopefully I’ll be able to go into camp and show that I was a good pick,” said the 18-year-old, who has spent the last two seasons with the Portland Winterhawks.

Many in the hockey world were surprised that Pouliot was taken in the top 10. The NHL’s Central Scouting Service ranked him 12th among North American skaters, International Scouting Services had him 19th overall and TSN’s final rankings placed him at 17th overall.

Pouliot was the sixth defenceman chosen in a draft crammed full of

promising defencemen.

But Pouliot said he didn’t have any expectations as to when he would be taken.

“Maybe a little bit (surprised), we weren’t really sure what was going to happen. But those are just mock drafts and nobody really knows what the team wants or what they’re looking for,” he said.

Pouliot will attend the Penguins’ prospects development camp next month and from there, find out what the team wants him to do with his training and what they want him to work on.

Pouliot finished fourth among WHL defenceman with 11 goals and 59 points last season. He has been compared to current Pittsburgh offensive rearguard Kris Letang.

Pouliot said he hopes

he can fulfil that kind of role in the NHL. I think I’m a good offensive defenceman, good skater, good vision with the puck, good vision on the ice. Hopefully I’ll be able to bring that to Pittsburgh and do whatever it takes to help my team win,” he said.

“I still need to step up my defensive game and get a little bit stronger to handle the faster guys. It’s (working on) general strength and quickness right now.”

When he makes the jump to the NHL, Pouliot can look forward to playing with the likes of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, James Neal and Letang.

“It’s really exciting.

Those guys are some of the best players in the world.

It’s not too often you even get to see them play, (let alone) play with them,” he said.

Haulers stay unbeaten with wins over White Sox The Estevan Sherritt Coal Haulers continue to dominate the Baseball Regina bantam AAA baseball division, running their record to 11-0 with a pair of road wins on Sunday.

The latest victories came in a doubleheader against the Regina White Sox (6-8-4), in which the Haulers won the first game 11-7 and the second one 9-4.

In the first game, the Haulers did most of the damage in the first three innings, scoring three runs in the first, four in the second and two in the third.

In the first inning, the Haulers’ first three hitters got on base and came in

to score, as Preston Hutt and Colton Gingras got on board with singles and Brandon Hutt walked.

The White Sox responded with four runs of their own in the bottom of the first to take the lead, as the Haulers made five errors.

But Estevan took control of the game in the second inning, with Kyler Phillips, Damon Hutt, Mac Fichter and Jesse Mack all coming in to score. Mack was hit by a pitch and the other three reached on walks.

The Haulers stretched their lead to 9-4 in the third inning on a two-run homer

by Brandon Hutt, which

also scored Preston Hutt.

The White Sox got that back in the bottom of the inning, though, taking advantage of two errors, two stolen bases and a hit batter to score two runs.

Hutt powered his second home run over the wall in the sixth, a solo shot, to put the Haulers ahead 10-6. The White Sox responded again, with their leadoff batter tripling and then scoring on a passed ball.

Damon Hutt scored the Haulers’ last run in the top of the seventh.

The Haulers found another way to win in the second game of the doubleheader, scoring six

runs in the last three innings to pull off a comefrom-behind victory.

The White Sox got on the board first with a run on a passed ball in the second inning.

The Haulers later got their bats going in the top of the fourth inning with three runs, on the strength of singles by Cole Piche, Mack, Brandon Hutt and

Gingras.

The White Sox countered with three runs of their own in the bottom of the inning to take a 4-3 lead, benefiting from three walks, a double and two errors.

But that would be the last time a Regina player crossed the plate.

Estevan took the lead for good in the fifth inning

on runs by Bailey Lonsberry and Mitchel Clark.

Piche and Nate Smart added two more runs in the sixth, and the Haulers capped off the win in the seventh when Lonsberry and Clark came in to score again.

The Haulers were scheduled to visit Carlyle last night in regular season action.

Minor baseball to host two AA provincials Estevan Minor Baseball is preparing to host a pair of provincial championships at the same time next month.

The bantam AA and peewee AA provincials will both be held in Estevan on the July 20-22 weekend.

Work has already begun on organizing the events, which will bring

some of the best AA ball players in Saskatchewan to the city.

The TS&M Tornados will compete against seven other teams in the peewee tournament, while the Sherritt Coal Haulers will face five teams on the bantam side.

Estevan Minor Baseball hopes to use the provincials as a fundraiser

to help the organization continue to maintain local diamonds and develop coaches and players.

Interested volunteers and sponsors are asked to call minor baseball president Kent Phillips.

Stay tuned to estevanminorbaseball.com for updated provincials information, including tournament draws.

Oilwomen’s golf to run July 20

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The 14th annual Estevan Oilfield Technical Society oilwomen’s golf tournament will run July 20 at the Estevan Woodlawn Golf Club and Hidden Valley Golf Resort.

The tournament will use a Texas Scramble format with a shotgun start.

Long time committee member Cindy Romanyk said the format gives “a terrific opportunity for women who don’t golf to come out, give it a try and have lots of fun, meet new people and win some wonderful

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Kelly McConnell, one of the organizers for the event, added, “I think the industry should be very proud of the success the oilwomen’s golf tournament

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Trends easy to spot at NHL entry draft

Attending the NHL draft is one of the most thrilling and unique experiences a hockey fan can have.

Watching it on TV is a fine alternative, and while some may see four hours of watching men in suits call young players to the stage as a waste of a Friday night, the draft is a compelling event.

You’re watching young men who’ve dedicated most of their lives to this pursuit — and much of their family’s lives — finally reach that pinnacle of being drafted and find out where the next phase of their career will lead them.

You’re seeing how far the actual picks deviate from the consensus rankings, how high certain teams are on certain players, which players go shockingly early or surprisingly late, and of course, don’t forget the trades on the draft floor.

Friday’s draft was the first one in several years where the first overall pick was not a foregone conclusion.

Sure, most people expected the Edmonton Oilers to take top-ranked right winger Nail Yakupov, but there was a reasonable possibility that they’d opt to fill

a need and choose defenceman Ryan Murray instead.

In fact, one plausible scenario had Yakupov sliding to the third pick.

At any rate, Oilers general manager ended the drama with the words “from the Sarnia Sting” and took Yakupov, only the third Russian to be picked first overall, after Ilya Kovalchuk and Alexander Ovechkin.

The Columbus Blue Jackets turned down a larger-than-life offer that included the New York Islanders’ entire draft to take Murray, their preferred option all along.

That left the Montreal Canadiens to snag Yakupov’s Sarnia teammate Alex Galchenyuk, a big centre who some scouts believe will eventually be the best player in the draft.

The next seven picks were all defencemen, an unprecedented run on a position that this draft had in abundance. A record-high eight players in the top 10 were rearguards.

The biggest surprises in that group in terms of how early they went were Hampus Lindholm, who went sixth to Anaheim; Weyburn’s Derrick Pouliot;

Josh Lewis Hear Me Out who was picked eighth by Pittsburgh, and Slater Koekkoek, who went 10th to Tampa Bay. Of course, that streak of defencemen caused some highly ranked forwards to fall much lower than projected. Swedish left winger Filip Forsberg, a consensus top-five pick, slid to 11th where he was scooped up

by Washington.

Russian centre Mikhail Grigorenko, considered the biggest wild card in the draft due to his sublime skill combined with consistency and work ethic that have been questioned, fell to 12th, where he was picked

by Buffalo.

And the player who slid the furthest from his expected draft position in the first round was winger Teuvo Teravainen, a small, supremely talented Finn who was a consensus top-

10 pick, but didn’t hear his name called until Chicago selected him at 18th.

This year’s draft was not considered particularly strong, with many players deemed interchangeable, which opened the door to lots of players being picked in different ranges than the rankings would suggest.

However, it did cut down the number of draft pick trades on the floor, with teams either not seeing much to separate the players on their list, or figuring that the player they liked would still be there at their pick.

Despite the fluidity of the draft this year, those who had a look at my mock draft published on my blog last week will see that I predicted 25 of the 30 players who went in the first round, an accomplishment I clearly take a little too seriously.

One of the trends that

distinguished this year’s draft from the last few was the number of skilled European forwards taken in the first round.

The first Canadian forward to be picked was Tom Wilson, 16th by the Capitals.

Let that sink in for a minute.

More often than not, a Canadian forward is the first overall pick, and there are usually many more where he came from.

Having no Canadian forwards in the top 10 is unheard of, and something I’ve never seen in roughly 15 years following the draft.

It should be noted that it was a banner year for Canadian defencemen, though, with eight being taken in the opening round, including six in the top 10 alone.

There were plenty of deserving Europeans to fill the forward void, from Yakupov and Galchenyuk — who has both American and Russian heritage — to centres Radek Faksa (Czech Republic), Zemgus Girgensons (Latvia) and Tomas Hertl (Czech Republic).

It’s usually foolish to try to definitively declare winners and losers based on draft picks just days after

they were chosen. But based on the opinions of the scouting world, the Canadiens did appear to get a staggering amount of value for their picks.

Aside from picking up Galchenyuk, the Habs got two other potential top 30 picks in the second round in left winger Sebastian Collberg (33rd) and defenceman Dalton Thrower (51st).

Their third-round pick, left winger Tim Bozon, was a consensus second-round pick, as was their fourthrounder, centre Brady Vail.

If even a few of those prospects work out, the Habs did a nice job of restocking their system in one draft.

Meanwhile, we Leafs fans are left hoping that James van Riemsdyk can stay healthy long enough for us to forget Luke Schenn.

Josh Lewis can be reached by phone at 6342654, by e-mail at sports@ estevanmercury.ca, on Twitter at twitter.com/joshlewis306 or on his Bruins Banter blog at estevanmercury.ca/bruinsbanter. Was anyone surprised to see England lose to Italy on penalties? Really?

STATISTICAL STORY All statistics are accurate as of Tuesday afternoon.

BASEBALL Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League AAA standings GP W L T Pts Pct. Team Saskatoon Giants 20 17 3 0 34 .850 20 13 7 0 26 .650 Regina Athletics 18 11 7 0 22 .611 Regina Wolfpack 18 9 9 0 18 .500 SC Indians 8 7 0 16 .533 Saskatoon D-Backs 15 20 8 12 0 16 .400 Saskatoon Cubs Moose Jaw Devons 16 6 10 0 12 .375 19 6 13 0 12 .316 Regina Mets 18 4 14 0 8 .222 Southeast Twins Baseball Regina bantam AAA standings GP W L Team Estevan 11 11 0 12 7 3 Buffalos 14 9 5 Pacers White Sox 16 6 6 11 5 5 Swift Current

T 0 2 0 4 1

Pct. 1.000 .667 .643 .500 .500

Carlyle Yorkton Moose Jaw Melville

15 16 19 12

5 6 6 1

7 9 10 9

3 1 3 2

.433 .406 .395 .167

Baseball Regina peewee AAA standings GP W L Team Weyburn 12 10 2 14 11 3 Pacers 9 5 4 Swift Current White Sox 16 8 7 8 4 4 Estevan 12 5 7 Yorkton Melville 10 2 7 11 0 11 Moose Jaw

T 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0

Pct. .833 .786 .556 .531 .500 .417 .250 .000

Saskota Baseball League standings GP W L Team 7 6 0 Carlyle Lampman P. 9 7 2 8 6 2 Carnduff

T 1 0 0

Pct. .929 .778 .750

Kenosee Arcola Estevan Oxbow Wawota Lampman C. Redvers

8 8 7 9 9 9 6

4 3 3 3 3 0 0

1 3 3 5 5 8 6

3 2 1 1 1 1 0

.688 .500 .500 .389 .389 .056 .000

T 1 1 0 1 2 0 1 0

PTS 15 15 14 11 6 6 5 2

LACROSSE Prairie Gold Lacrosse League standings GP W L Team 9 7 1 Regina Rifles Prince Albert 10 7 2 9 7 2 Regina Riot 10 5 4 Moose Jaw 9 2 5 Estevan 10 3 7 Yorkton 9 2 6 S’toon Steelers S’toon Smash 8 1 7

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A group of locals called the Estevan Crazy Boys took part in CBC’s 4-on-4 street hockey tournament held on the weekend in Regina. From left, team members: Mike Fischer, Jeremy Godfrey, Michael Fleury, Kolby Fleury, Brody Stark (front).

Local team enters CBC tournament The Crown Advertising Estevan Crazy Boys took part in the CBC 4-on-4 Street Hockey Tournament in Regina on Saturday and Sunday.

The team was made up of Jeremy Godfrey (captain), Michael Fleury,

Kolby Fleury, Brody Stark and Mike Fischer.

In round-robin play on Saturday, the Crazy Boys won their first game 13-4 over the Southeast Toedragons from Oxbow.

They followed that up with an 8-3 loss to the Yorkton

Wildasloths in their second game.

In the third game, the Crazy boys came back from a six-goal deficit, tying the game 7-7, before the Regina Taepodongs scored three goals in the last two minutes to win the game 10-7.

The 1-2 record was good for fourth place out of 11 teams and gave the Crazy Boys a spot in the quarter-final game on Sunday morning. In that game, they faced the CheeseBurKrew and fought a tough battle, losing 8-6.

Year-end softball tournaments held Estevan Girls’ Softball held its annual year-end peewee and squirt tournaments on the weekend.

Six teams competed in the peewee tournament while five entered on the squirt side.

In the peewee division, the Weyburn Angels defeated the Estevan Sanjel Stealers 17-9 in the final.

Estevan McDonald’s won the B side and Estevan Bob’s Electric won the C side. The other teams were the Weyburn Eagles and Radville.

In the squirt division, the Weyburn 1 team defeated the Estevan EW First Aid Comets 24-14 in the final.

The other teams in the tournament were Weyburn 2, Radville and Estevan Kudu Krush.

The local softball season is not over. With the Saskatchewan Summer Games being held this year in Meadow Lake, Estevan is hosting the Zone 1 playdowns on

Saturday, with Estevan, Weyburn and Oxbow/Alameda competing to represent the zone at the Summer Games.

Meanwhile, three Es-

tevan softball teams will attend provincials. The Power Tech Badgers (squirt) will be in Outlook this weekend, the Rocket Sales Rockets

A gradual comeback bid helped the Estevan Tower Wolves defeat the Lampman Pirates 8-4 on Thursday in the Saskota Baseball League.

The road victory pushed the Wolves’ record to 2-3-1 this season, while the second-place Pirates (7-2) suffered only their second loss.

Pitcher Justin Fieber said it was one of the Wolves’ best outings of the season.

“We played one of our strongest games with everybody there, and that’s what it takes to beat a top team in the league. There’s no reason why we can’t beat the top teams. It’s definitely a confidence boost,” he said.

The Pirates took an early 3-0 lead, but the Wolves slowly chipped away at the deficit, at one point trailing 5-3.

Estevan grabbed the lead in the sixth inning and scored two more runs in the top of the seventh to secure the win.

“It was good. Everybody battled back and kept on hitting the ball,” Fieber said.

“We didn’t score on

every opportunity we had, but every inning we seemed to get something going.

We didn’t rely on one big inning.”

Calder Neufeld, Adam Ziegler and Riley Panteluk were among the batting standouts for the Wolves.

Neufeld threw fiveand-a-third innings on the mound, with Ziegler coming on in relief for the last inning and two thirds.

With the season nearing the halfway point, Fieber said the team needs to start putting some wins together and that having players show up more consistently is a key to doing it.

“We need to get a full roster of guys out more often and when we do that, we’ll have one of the teams that’ll contend.

“It’s getting on in the season and we’re going to start going for the wins now.”

The Wolves defeated the Lampman Cubs 10-7 on Monday night to move to 3-3-1 on the season, good for a tie for fifth place.

They were set to host Carnduff last night and are scheduled to visit Wawota tomorrow.

(peewee) will be in Regina July 6-7 and the Guardian Chargers (bantam) will be in Kindersley on the July 14 weekend.

House Champions

The Estevan Tower Wolves defeated Estevan Dayman Trucking in the final of the Estevan Minor Baseball peewee house league tournament held on the weekend.

The Estevan Sanjel Stealers were the top local team in the year-end peewee softball tournament on the weekend, earning silver. Back row, from left: Rene Blanchette (coach), Sara Saigeon, Hailee Persson, Marilyn Tenold (coach). Front row: Hannah Battersby, Kelsie Jackiw, Alyssa Cunningham, Alyssa Mehler, Jaiden Peeace, Cassie Blanchette, Brianna Schoff, Karlee Schoff.

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Closer to Renovations

Creighton Lodge got a little closer to reaching their fundraising goals as they prepare to do a renovation that will expand the seniors building’s common area and offices. Shelly Veroba, left, and Judy Pratt, accepted a $20,000 donation from Ron Wanner. The money came from Wanner’s several companies Viking Surplus, T. Bird Oil, Wanner Holdings, Venture Well Servicing and Weatherford BMW. Creighton Lodge has now raised about $300,000 for the renovation.

Holy Family trustees meet with Sacred Heart community council The board of trustees of the Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division met in Estevan for their regular monthly business session on June 13.

A delegation from the Sacred Heart School/Ecole Sacre Coeur met with them including Kristy Phillips, the school’s community council chairwoman; Michella Prokop, teacher representative and Mary Ellen Barreth, principal.

The delegation provided a summary of the environmental needs of the school, a review of the needs assessment and highlights of the First Nations/ Metis fair that was held in the school this past spring.

The third-quarter financial report was presented to the board and it indicated that just under 76 per cent

of the budget had been expended to that point which indicated that the financial stream was pretty well on target.

The trustees studied a monitoring report on policy regarding Catholic values.

The trustees had an opportunity to review activities that took place at each school in the academic year to look at what had transpired in terms of social justice and mission issues, sacraments, mass and stewardship. The report provided evidence in the development of Catholic values, attitudes and behaviours.

The board also had an opportunity to review a conceptual drawing of the new board office that will be located at St. Dominic Savio School in Weyburn.

The board will now be seek-

Time capsule on display at legislative building The new time capsule created as part of the celebration of the Saskatchewan Legislative Building’s 100th anniversary was put on display in the building’s entrance on Tuesday.

The time capsule was made by Pro Metal Industries Ltd. Its shape is similar to the original time capsule, placed in the building’s cornerstone in 1909, but it has been modified to be longer and narrower so it can be fit back into the cornerstone through the existing opening.

It also has a domeshaped top, mirroring the shape of the dome of the Saskatchewan Legislative Building, and has the names of all current MLAs inscribed on the sides. It’s been constructed out of stainless steel because of the material’s

longevity and ability to keep the capsule water tight.

“The design of the capsule, with a narrowed top, uses the cornerstone space available more efficiently and safely,” Minister responsible for the Provincial Capital Commission Kevin Doherty said. “It also limits the amount of further masonry work required. The dome at the top allows for more space than the previous capsule, giving the opportunity to incorporate as many items as possible.”

The supplier and design were chosen by an advisory committee that was formed in March.

The committee will also make decisions about what should go into the time capsule, based on suggestions made by Saskatchewan citizens.

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ing a more comprehensive architectural drawing and cost estimates.

The school division also noted that their faith day for 2012-13 will be staged on September 10 in Weyburn with Archbishop Daniel Bohan presiding over mass and facilitating the morning workshop.

Father Darin Gurr will then lead the staff workshop on stewardship in the afternoon.

The board also noted summer hours at the school division office from July 3 to August 16 will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Thursday.

The next board meeting will be held in Weyburn on Sept. 12.

Buying used vehicles can be a tricky business if the purchaser and seller are determined not to follow some simple guidelines that are available to them for protection.

Local police note that in several instances, a purchase of a vehicle online has led to a series of frustrations so with the assistance of Saskatchewan Government Insurance, some commonsense recommendations have been published for quick reference.

When buying a used vehicle, it’s important to be aware and prepared, said SGI. In Saskatchewan, all retail sales are final. Unless it has been clearly stated verbally or in writing by the seller, there is no cancellation period for returning a vehicle.

Vehicles purchased from licensed motor dealers are subject to statutory warranties, as well as any extended or third party warranties.

When buying a vehicle, be aware and be prepared, said the insurance company.

For instance, if the deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is, so take the vehicle for a test drive for sure.

Avoid buying online unless the vehicle purchase is conditional upon inspection and a satisfactory test drive.

Always get the seller’s home address and/or place of business and view the

vehicle at that location. Be cautious if the seller seems too eager to bring the vehicle to you or to make the deal in a different location, such as a mall parking lot.

Insist on seeing the current vehicle registration in the seller’s name.

Pick up the vehicle in person and do not accept delivery of a private sale.

Make payment by certified cheque made out only to the registered owner.

Doing some research on the vehicle can save a lot of aggravation. The first thing you want to ensure is that the vehicle has not been stolen by doing a search on the Canadian Police Information Centre website.

Check whether the vehicle is eligible for registration in Saskatchewan by requesting a cross-Canada VIN search (www.sgi. sk.ca/online_services/issuer/crosscanadavinsearch. html) of the vehicle identification number (VIN).

You can’t register a vehicle that has been designated as ineligible for registration in Saskatchewan or any other jurisdiction.

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Check for liens against the vehicle by contacting ISC at 1-866-275-4721.

Get a safety, structural and drive train inspection done by a trusted mechanic before you buy and collect and confirm the name, address and telephone number of the seller for future contact. You should also ask the seller for copies of repair receipts to see how long the seller has owned the vehicle and what repairs have been made. Follow up with the repair facility if you doubt what is listed on the receipts.

Collect the transfer of ownership or vehicle identification certificate attached to the seller’s registration certificate, along with a bill of sale.

Check with a dealer representative or the original equipment manufacturer to confirm all recall notices have been completed, and if it’s a later model, check with the dealer or manufacturer to determine if any of the warranty is still valid.

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Nineteen local youth were recognized last week, when The Estevan Arts Council handed out 17 scholarships of $100, a $200 scholarship as well as the Eli Mandel Scholarship for Creative Writing. Back left, Mark Fergusson, Tess Rensby, Michelle Fergusson, Avery Dechief, Morgan Jones and Maya Branyik-Thornton ($200 scholarship). In the front are Kayla Brodziak and Macey Littlejohn (Eli Mandel Scholarship). Missing from photo are Gavin Shepherd, Jesse Dunford, Wyatt Dunford, Joshua Pele, Shaylee Foord, Teagan Graham, Shana Dosch, McKenzie Warriner, Spencer Warriner, Jaime McKee and Kiana Stepp.

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OHS regulation changes to be highlighted during Estevan sessions The new amendments made to the Occupational Health and Safety Act will be explained to the provincial workforce in a series of 30 information sessions planned across the province this fall following the proclamation slated for Sept. 3.

Two of those informational meetings are to be held in Estevan in the Conference Room at the Super 8 Hotel in the 100 block of Second Avenue on Oct. 10 and Nov. 14. Both sessions begin at 8 a.m. and will conclude by noon.

Industry representatives who might miss the meetings in Estevan will be able to access the informational sessions slated in Weyburn at the Ramda Hotel on Sims Avenue, the very next days, meaning Oct. 11 and Nov. 15 . Those

meetings will have the same start time.

The government passed the OHS safety amendments in May of this year but they won’t be proclaimed until the fall sitting of the legislature.

Those attending the sessions will receive a guide that provides interpretations for each of the amended sections of the act that was first passed in 1993.

“These sessions are being offered to help explain the new rules before they take effect,” said Don Morgan, Labour Relations and Workplace Safety minister.

“We’re very pleased to have produced our first in a series of guides to help everyone in the workplace understand their OHS-related roles and responsibilities. Under-

standing the standards will improve compliance which will reduce the number of injuries and illnesses.”

Highlights that will be touched on during the information sessions will include such things as enhanced employer duties, new duties for supervisors and suppliers as well as the duties of owners and prime contractors in the co-ordination of site safety with multiple employers or self-employed persons.

Another issue to be explored will be the procedures to be followed in relation to the creation and effectiveness of occupational health committees and programs.

Registration for the sessions are to be made by calling 1-800-567-7233 or 1-800-667-5023.

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A colourful array of chili dishes adorned this particular visitor’s tray at the annual Estevan Art Gallery and Museum’s Chili Cookoff on Saturday afternoon.

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Big Country’s team at the EAGM’s chili cookoff contest on Saturday consisted of Melissa Schlosser and Christine McNabb along with Brad Alberts and they were serving up Al Brasseur’s secret chunky chili concoction to hungry visitors.

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St. Joseph’s Health Care Auxiliary Submitted by Betty Baniulis Publicity St. Joseph’s Health Care Auxiliary met on Monday, June 18 with 26 members present. The evening began with a delicious potluck supper after which president Audrey Loustel opened the business session and introduced St. Joseph’s Hospital CEO Greg Hoffort.

Hoffort spoke briefly after the ICU at the hospital requiring some much-

needed items including monitors, beds and bedside stands, the cost of which would be close to $85,000.

Jean Dukart introduced the girls who won the auxiliary’s scholarships that are valued at $500 each. Recipients were Bailey Holzer, who will be studying nursing in Medicine Hat, Alta., and Hein Le, who will be studying at the University of Saskatchewan to become a doctor.

The women who have been members of the aux-

iliary for more than five years were recognized.

They include: Pearl Marcotte, 28 years; Verna Cook, 30 years; Janet Turnis, five years; Rose Owens, five years; Anita Barnstable, 10 years; Marvel Gall, 10 years; Beatrice Johnstone, 20 years; Elsie Walliser, 20 years; Lil Gedak, 60 years, and Chris Cossette, 20 years.

Ginger Anderson presented an award to Linda Mosley in recognition of her engraving for the CAHA and SHAA. Ander-

son also reported that her newsletter placed first for the second year in a row.

Nola Joseph reviewed the new bylaws for the membership, which were approved.

The birthday girls were Sharon Heinz, Darla Wilhelm, Audrey Loustel and Ginger Anderson.

The next meeting of the auxiliary will be held on Sept. 27 in St. Joseph’s Hospital auditorium. Prospective members and guests are always welcome.

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Young authors abound at Hillcrest

Students at Hillcrest School are now also published authors.

The students, according to their grade level, set about the task of making either their own book or contributing to a classroom book that was subsequently turned into a formalized book through the Student Treasures program headquartered in Topeka, Kansas.

The students provided their own artwork, and they now have a finished product they can take home and share with others.

“It isn’t always easy to get students to write, and this book-publishing program was a great motivation. All the students got on board and wrote about things that are important to them,” said Sara Pippus, the school’s community co-ordinator.

“Students go home proud of their work, with a hard cover book with pictures and writing they created.”

Hillcrest expects to use the program again, probably in the fall, to help encourage young authors to share their work with the community, perhaps through a literacy evening event.

Some of the Hillcrest student authors all excited with the delivery of their books.

New math curriculum brought to the trustees’ desks The board of education for the South East Cornerstone Public School Division received a one-hour presentation last Thursday on the current state of the new mathematics curriculum in their 38-school system.

Curriculum co-ordinator Susan Nedelcov-Anderson, and Susan Wilson, who counsels those who are delivering the product, told the trustees that the new math program has been implemented from the kindergarten to Grade 9 level and Grades 10 and 11 are now being added to the mix with Grade 12 students to be engaged in the new program next year.

Gathering resources and developing leadership teams were among the first things that were carried out along with the development of in-school support personnel and curriculum consultants.

“We also had to ensure that administrators knew what the goals are and what they should be hearing and seeing when they go into meetings and seek information,” said NedelcovAnderson.

Wilson has been presenting webinar sessions (seminars delivered over the website) to math teachers on a regular basis and she noted that original pick-up from the teachers was promising, but interest had waned recently. Those seminars dealt with seven different mathematic topics.

“I can see lower uptake near the end of the school year. Teachers are more focused on getting lessons and programs wound up, not taking on new things,” said board chairwoman Carol Flynn.

Wilson said the math teachers are now getting away from traditional textbooks and leading more classes in hands-on math experiences.

The two women admitted that the first-round presentations of the new math program to the system have met with mixed results, but for the most part, Cornerstone was slightly ahead of the provincial average on the proficiency front.

“I ask you, just as the education minister asks us, ‘where are your improved results?’ when should we expect to see that?” asked Weyburn trustee Bryan Wil-

son.

The two women suggested that with the baselines just being established, it might be a year or possibly two before measured improvements could be counted on since some teachers are blending in the old style of teaching with the new formats.

“We also have to remind ourselves that many elementary and middleyears teachers are not math

specialists, but we are getting them to connect and understand the goals and process,” said NedelcovAnderson.

The challenge to date, said Wilson, has been that some teachers reverted back to procedure-based instruction when they didn’t meet with quick success under the new program. They also said the implementation of numeracy has been slow.

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The senior Estevan Idol finalists jump for joy after the winners were announced.

From left are idol winner Sabrina Demyen, third-place winner Molly Foggarty and second-place winner Karissa Hoffart.

Estevan Idol crowned its two most recent winners when the competition wrapped up last Wednesday.

Sabrina Demyen won the senior division after performing her own original song with a six-string guitar, while Samantha Pauchard sat behind a keyboard for her final performance, covering Leonard Cohen’s popular Hallelujah. They received $500 as well as a number of items and gift certificates courtesy of local businesses.

Idol ran at the Civic Auditorium June 18 to 20, with eight contestants in the senior category (16-and-up) and nine in the junior. Four seniors and five juniors

advanced to perform in the finals.

After the competition, and subsequent photo sessions, Demyen was still all smiles after stowing her over-sized cheque to the side in the Civic.

“It’s really exciting,” said Demyen. “I’ve never won before and to come out and do something I haven’t done in a long time and win, it’s really exciting.”

Demyen is originally from Prince Albert and started singing in a girls’ choir when she eight years old. She first played guitar at age 13, and she used the six string to play her final self-written song.

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it up a bit. My first selection (on Wednesday) was faster because it’s what they wanted. And I thought I’d bring an original song to show off my writing skills.

She wrote the song two years ago when she first started dating her boyfriend.

She said she believes she’s performed it once before.

“I used to do a lot of competition when I was younger, and I never actually won. I always came in top three or top five, so I’ve never won. So it’s kind of an accomplishment for me.”

The last time she competed was about two years ago, and she remembers competing against last year’s junior Idol winner,

Samantha Pauchard is this year’s Estevan Idol junior winner, who sat behind a piano for two of her three songs, including her rendition of Leonard Cohen’s Hallalejuh.

Sabrina Demyen is the senior winner of Estevan Idol after winning the judges singing an original song of hers.

Lexi Tytslandsvik.

“I’ve always loved to sing, and I haven’t sung in a long time. I thought doing something more local would be fun.”

Samantha decided to bring her voice to Estevan Idol because she loves to sing, and she had some fears to conquer. With the firstplace finish, she was very pleased with her decision to compete.

“It feels great to be a winner. Coming into the competition, I wasn’t really quite sure if I’d even make it past the first round. I’m really glad I did; it’s just a great experience. There’s so many good contestants that showed up. I’m happy to be just with them.”

Her song choices were being changed last minute, but that didn’t seem to affect her ability for any of the songs she performed.

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couple of times. I wasn’t supposed to play the piano at all but I made a last minute decision to switch it up a little bit.”

Samantha accompanied herself on piano for two of the three songs she performed throughout the competition.

“I find it much more comfortable having it with me. If I mess up or anything, I can always kind of get back into the song.”

She started singing around age four or five, but noted she has always had trouble performing before an audience.

“I really love singing, and I have a terrible stage fright fear. I just wanted to get over it. This has definitely helped a lot.”

For Samantha, a 13-year-old from Oxbow, this was her first Estevan Idol competition, and she shed some nerves after each

performance, looking quite at home when she played her third and final song.

“There’s still a little bit of nerves,” she said. “I’ve always kept very quiet. I’ve never liked going out and performing, but it’s a lot of fun now, and I love performing.”

The judges were Brad Bengert, Launa Coyne and Ryan MacKenzie, while Tytslandsvik stood in as a fourth judge for the junior competition.

Karissa Hoffart placed second, while Molly Foggarty rounded out the top three in the senior competition. Emily Thompson was the second-place junior, and Brooklyn Willerth placed third in the junior competition. Also competing on the final night were Blair Wrubleski in the senior division and Faith Kyle and Keysha Grulich for the juniors.

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3 Bedrooms, finished basement, some appliances included. 1,000 sq. ft., 2 car garage. Phone 3882683.

HOUSE FOR SALE: Mesa, Arizona. 1807 sq. ft., 2 BR, two baths On Golf Course, gated community, built 2005. Has listed $380,000 Now for $310,000 - Trades considered from Estevan Area. Call Ron 306-421-6223.

Cabins NEW LISTING: Cabin for sale White Bear Lake Resort. 848 12th Street. Good location with private backyard. Call Kevin at 306536-7388.

ApArtments/Condos for rent HARVEST HEIGHTS APARTMENTS 1 & 2 Bedroom Units. Utilities included. Air conditioning, fridge and stove, laundry facilities in building.

Ample parking and plug-ins. Security entrance. No pets. See our Web Site at: www.apartmentsestevan.ca Call 634-5800 110 - 542 Bannatyne Avenue PARK PLACE 405 PERKINS STREET FOR RENT: 1, 2 BR Apartments.

Air conditioning, 5 Appliances.

Fireplace in suites; Security doors.

No Pets!! For more information, Phone 634-4010 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. only, or see our Web site @ www.apartmentsestevan.ca

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Houses For rent

Business services

SASKATOON TRAILER: Ideal for students who want to acquire equity rather than pay thousands in rent. A fully upgraded 1,166 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1983 mobile home on bus route to U of S and SIAST. 5 appliances, large porch and deck. Move-in ready. $74,900. Phone 306-270-9160.

A PARDON/WAIVER FOR WORK AND/OR TRAVEL? Guaranteed Fast, Affordable, Criminal Record Removal. Call for FREE Consultation. Qualify Today & Save $250.00 (limited time offer). 1-800736-1209, www.pardonsandwaivers.ca. BBB Accredited.

Shared accommodation THREE ROOMS for rent to share a 1,180 square foot home in Pleasantdale area. Newly renovated and nice fenced-in yard. No smoking, and references, please.

Available July 1.

Asking $800/room. Please call 421-2069.

Mobile/ Manufactured

HAVE YOU BEEN DENIED Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Contact Allison Schmidt at : 1-877-793-3222 www.dcac.ca

IndustrIal/ CommerCIal

Steel BuildingS / granarieS

For Sale - MiSc

“BLOWOUT BUILDING SALE. DRASTICALLY REDUCED!” 25x30 $5,500. 30x40 $8,445.

40x60 $13,995. 45x80 $24,995.

50x100$21,750. 60x120 $34,495.

Ends included. Doors optional.

Others.

1-877-357-4427. www.rocketsteelcanada.com STEEL BUILDING HUGH CLEARANCE SALE! 20X24 $4,658.

25X28 $5,295. 30X40 $7,790.

32X54 $10,600. 40X58 $14,895.

47X78 $19,838. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

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HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

- GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!!

- BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!!

HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252

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No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call ChoiceTel Today!

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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality.

All Shapes & Colours Available. Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper

LAND WANTED

PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 350,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306-649.1405 for details.

Wanted WANTED Shed Antlers and Old Traps.

Phone Phil Patchin (306) 278-2299.

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Mercury Classified Ads will slide you in the right direction

READY TO MOVE HOMES! Some Floor plans are available online. Book now for delivery fall 2012. W. GIESBRECHT HOMES, Ste. Anne, Man., Phone 1-204346-3231 or www.wgiesbrechthomes.ca

Lots & AcreAges for sALe FOR SALE BY OWNER: Prairie Lake Lodge, Lake of the Prairies, Russell, Manitoba still has a good selection of lots available for building on or trailer usage year around. Enjoy golf, excellent fishing or nature at its best. Reasonably priced starting at $27,500 and immediate titled possession.

Contact Gerald: 204-773-0380 or keating@escape.ca

RecReational PRoPeRty NEW SUBDIVISION AT GOOD SPIRIT LAKE, SASK. M&M Tiechko Beach has 26 fully serviced and treed lake-front and lake-view lots for sale. Website: www.mandmtiechkobeach.com Phone 306-668-8459 or 604-793-0076

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Business OppOrtunities CARPET CLEANING Business for sale. Great for second income or ready to be taken to full time.

Great base clientele. Will train.

Phone 306-636-2188.

Domestic cars

Domestic cars

LAND FOR SALE PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT. SOLD EXAMPLES Aberdeen - 1 1/4’s Bengough - 22 1/4’s Bedson 2 1/4’s Bethune - 2 1/4’s Blaine Lake - 245 acres Bruno 14 1/4’s Cupar - 5 1/4s Davidson - 6 1/4’s Eastend - 2 1/4’s Elfros – 26 1/4’s Emerald – 22 1/4’s Eastend - 2 1/4’s Foam Lake - 7 1/4’s Grenfell - 3 1/4’s Kelliher - 10 1/4’s Harwarden - 1 1/4’s Lestock - 21 1/4’s Lake Alma – 14 1/4’s Marcelin - 7 1/4’s Moose Jaw - 8 1/4’s Nokomis - 8 1/4’s Ogema - 56 1/4’s Prince Albert - 1 1/4’s Punnichy - 5 1/4’s Saskatoon - 2 1/4's Semans - 12 1/4’s Simpson - 10 acres Viscount - 5 1/2 Wadena - 4 1/4’s Wakaw - 5 1/4’s Watrous/Young 31 1/2 Mobile Home Park Weyburn - 21 1/4’s Call DOUG 306-955-2266 EMAIL: saskfarms@shaw.ca www.cafarmland.com Letter of appreciation: I have sold some land to Doug Rue in 2011. I am looking forward to selling more with him in 2012. I have made a new trusted friend. Ed P.

Family Owned Dealership Since 1937 1021 - 4th STREET, ESTEVAN PHONE: (306) 634-3629

USED CARS

2009 MAZDA CX-7 40,000km.......................................................... $29,900 2009 Sebring Touring.Very.nice.car......................................... $15,995 2008 DoDge CHArger 68,000.kms............................................. $17,500 2008 VW neW beeTLe ConVerTibLe 64,000.kms.................... $17,995 2008 CHrySLer Sebring Only.20,000.kms............................... $14,995

USED TRUCKS/VANS

Feed & Seed

NEW 20’ wide Manufactured Mobile Home, 20x76, 1520 sq. ft., 4 Stainless steel appliances 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths. Delivered, levelled and blocked within 100 miles of Estevan starting at $99,900.

New 16’ wide Manufactured Mobile Home, 16x76, 1216 sq. ft., 4 Stainless steel appliances, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths. Delivered, levelled and blocked within 100 miles of Estevan starting at $75,900.

Phone 1-587-434-8525.

Domestic cars

ECI STEEL INC.

COMMERCIAL BUILDING: 5,440 sq. ft., built in 2008 - for sale in Carlyle. Prime location. Phone 577-7809 for details.

CUSTOM BUILT READY TO MOVE HOMES: R. Barkman Construction, Cromer, Manitoba.

Quality workmanship and materials. Please Phone Randy at 204662-4561 for Estimates and Design or Stop in to Visit Our Homes.

Domestic cars

801 13th Ave., ESTEVAN Ph: 634-3661 or 1-888-634-3661

SOUTHEAST SASK USED CAR SUPERSTORE CARS

2011 CHEV MALIBU PLATINUM EDITION 30,000 kms .......................... $18,900 2009 PONTIAC VIBE auto, p.w., p.l., air, only 53,700 kms............................ $14,990 2009 PONTIAC g5 2 door, leather, sunroof, auto, 59,165 kms....................... $11,990 2008 PONTIAV g6 gXP 25,000 kms, leather, roof ..................................... $19,700 2008 CHEV COBALT 4 door, sport red, 56,840 kms ...................................... $11,900 2008 CHEV COBALT COUPE auto, power roof, 40,800 kms ........ $11,900 2 - 2008 2 - 2008 CADILLAC CTS AWD, low kms ............................................... Coming Soon 2007 CHEV MAILBU LT Local trade, 77,000 kms ......................................... $10,981 2006 BUICK ALLURE local trade, 124,000 kms .............................................. $9,950 2004 CHEV CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE auto, leather, chrome wheels, 8,600 kms .....................................................................................................

Sale $32,300 $33,900

TRUCKS, SUVS, VANS 2011 DODgE RAM QUAD CAB loaded, leather, 58,000 kms, nav, roof ........ $34,900 2011 DODgE DAKOTA CREW 4X4 19,200 kms....................................... $25,700 2011 FORD ESCAPE LTD loaded, leather, power roof, only 15,500 kms .......... $27,800 2011 CHEV TRAVERSE AWD, LT, quad, buckets, 43,400 kms ........................ $29,900 2010 gMC 1 TON CREW CAB DURAMAX 163,000 kms ......................... $28,700 2010 CHEV CREW 4x4 very nice, black with 20’s, local trade, 45,000 kms .... $31,700 2010 CHEV 1500 CREW 4X4 6.2L, max pkg, 137,000 kms, local trade ...... $21,980 2010 gMC TERRAIN AWD, rearview camera, 15,000 kms ............................. $24,900 2009 FORD ESCAPE XLT tr.tow, remote start, 62,000 kms ........................... $21,900 2009 CADILLAC SRX 4.6 V8 SPORT power roof, 58,7000 kms ................. $32,700 2008 FORD F-150 CREW XLT 53,201 kms, local trade ..............................

SOLD $24,900 2008 DODgE NITRO SXT white, only 62,000 kms ...................................... $19,900 2008 HUMMER H3 fully loaded, cloth buckets, very clean, 69,000 kms........... $26,900 2008 SATURN VUE AWD A/C, cruise, tilt, pw, pl, 78,000 kms ..................... $18,990 2008 FORD EDgE LIMITED AWD, black, local trade, 101,300 kms ................ $19,900 2008 ACADIA SLT AWD, Red Jewel, tint coat, leather, local trade, 93,000 kms.. $26,900 2008 FORD F-150 4X4 CREW leather, sunroof, bucket, 65,288 km, local trade ................................................................................... $28,900 2006 PONTIAC TORRENT sunroof, AWD, 55,000 kms ................................. $14,995 2005 ACURA MDX leather, power roof, only 102,000 kms ............................ $17,900 2005 HUMMER H2 black, leather, 92,000 kms ............................................ $28,900 2002 YUKON DENALI XL fully loaded, local trade, only 126,000 kms ............ $13,700 SOLD

THE GM OPTiMUM ADvAnTAGE • Manufacturer’s Warranty • Exchange Privilege • 150+ Point Inspection • 24hr Roadside Assistance

2011 ForD F150 CreW CAb 24,500.kms..................................... $32,995 2011 ToWn & CounTry............................................................... $31,900 2011 grAnD CHeroKee.............................................................. $39,500 2011 DoDge 1500 CreW CAb big Horn 49,800.kms............... $33,900 2010 rAM 1500 SPorT CreW CAb............................................. $33,995 2010 grAnD CArAVAn SXT 45,000.kms..................................... $22,900 2010 DoDge Journey rT AWD Loaded..................................... $28,995 2010 ForD XLT SuPer CAb........................................................ $21,900 2010 gMC SierrA 1500 CreW CAb 59,000.kms........................ $27,995 2010 DoDge CALiber.................................................................. $13,995 2010 rAM 3500.Diesel.SLT............................................................. $36,995 2009 DoDge Journey rT Loaded.............................................. $27,995 2009 JeeP PATrioT LTD............................................................... $21,995 2008 ForD eSCAPe....................................................................... $13,900 2008 DoDge grAnD CArAVAn SXT.......................................... $15,995 2007 rAM 1500 4X4 Q/C ............................................................... $14,995 2007 DoDge DurAngo Limited,.hemi,.loaded............................. $22,990 2007 ToWn AnD CounTry.......................................................... $12,995 2005 DoDge rAM 2500 SLT Q/C 4X4 Diesel................................ $18,995 2005 gMC 1500 CreW CAb.......................................................... $13,900 2005 DoDge 1500 Q/C SLT 87,000.kms........................................ $14,995 2003 ForD F-150 XLT.................................................................... $13,995 2003 DoDge 1500 Q/C SLT 2WD.................................................... $9,900

TRAILERS/MOTORHOMES/RVs

neW 2009 Sonny brooK, 34 Ft. 5TH WHeeL 3.Slides,.fire.place,. central.vac,.loaded .......................................................................... $49,995 2008 rPM Toy HAuLer, 26 Ft...................................................... $24,900 2006 roCKWooD TrAiLer, 26 Ft. Bunks.&.slide.out................. $16,500 1980 TrAVeL Air MoTorHoMe, 24 Ft......................................... $6,500

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Senchuk’s Super Deals!

Used Cars

2010 LiNcoLN MKS, Loaded w/power roof, navigation, 25,000 km ........................................................................................$33,995 2011 FoRD MUSTANG V6 5 speed, loaded, 26,000 kms..............$21,995 2009 MUSTANG V6, loaded, only 7,500 kms .................................$17,995 2007 PoNTiAc WAVE 4 door, 5 speed, only 50,000 kms ................SoLD 2007 PoNTiAc G5 GT 2 doors, loaded with leather & power roof, auto, 106,000 kms ....................................................................................$10,995 2006 BMW Z4 3.0i coNVERTiBLE 38,000 miles ..........................$22,995

Used Trucks, SUVs & Vans

2012 RAPToR SUPERcREW 4x4 only 1,075 kms ........................$64,995 2011 EDGE LiMiTED ALL WHEEL DRiVE, fully loaded with Navigation & moon roofs, only 26,000 kms .....................................$38,995 2010 EScAPE XLT 4X4 loaded with 67,000 kms ...........................$20,995 2010 F150 PLATiNUM SUPERcREW 4x4, loaded with 30,000 kms...............................................................................$41,900 2010 F150 XLT cREW cAB 26,000 kms .......................................$29,995 2009 EScAPE XLT 4x4, 3.0L V6, loaded, with 100,000 kms .........$17,995 2008 EScAPE LiMiTED 4X4 loaded, 121,000 kms........................$14,995 2008 EDGE LiMiTED all wheel drive, loaded, 107,000 kms ...........$19,995 2008 EXPLoRER SPoRT TRAc 4x4, loaded, only 30,000 kms ...$23,995 2008 GMc AcADiA SLE all wheel drive, loaded, 84,000 kms .......$22,995 2008 NiSSAN FRoNTiER cREW cAB 4x4 LE loaded with leather & power moonroof, 55,000 kms...........................................$23,995 2008 EXPEDiTioN LiMiTED MAX 4x4, fully loaded with 126,000 kms.............................................................................$29,995 2007 EXPEDiTioN EDDiE BAUER 4X4 loaded, 70,000 kms ........$25,995 2007 F150 HARLEY DAViDSoN cREW cAB 4X4 loaded, with Navigation and power roof, ony 72,000 kms .....................................................$31,900 2003 DoDGE 1500 QUAD cAB 4X4 loaded, 126,000 kms ...........$11,995

Senchuk Ford Sales Ltd.

Your home of after sales service

118 Souris Avenue North – Estevan, Sask.

634-3696

LONG CREEK MOTORS Auto Sales & Service Since 1970 www.longcreekmotors.carpages.ca

CARS

11 Chev Impala LS 4Dr factory warranty, 45,000 km .............................. $16,995 08 Chev Cobalt LT 2dr sunroof, factory warranty .................................... $11,995 07 Pontiac G6 SE 4dr factory warranty, loaded ....................................... $11,995 04 Chev Monte Carlo SS 2dr Dale Earnhardt Jr. Series warranty ........ $11,900 04 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr, warranty ........................................................ $6,995

TRUCKS, VANS & SUV’s

11 Dodge Grand Caravan SE Stow-n-go 47,900 km, factory warranty .. $22,995 11 Mitsubishi RVR SE 4WD factory warranty, 33,900 km ....................... $24,995 09 Chev Silverado LT Crew Cab 4x4 factory warranty ........................... $24,995 10 Dodge Dakota c/cab SXT 4x4 factory warranty, 56,100 km ............... $23,995 10 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Sport crew/cab 4x4 factory warranty ......................... ......................................................................................................$172.00 Bi-wkly 09 Dodge Journey SXT AWD 7 pass, loaded, warranty.............$173.78 Bi-wkly 09 Ford Escape XLT 4WD factory warranty 72,000 km ........................... $20,995 08 Chev Trailblazer 4x4 71,000 kms, factory warranty............................ $19,995 08 Honda CRV LX AWD loaded, warranty ............................................... $16,995 08 Nissan Rogue SL AWD 94,100 km sunroof, warranty ........................ $19,995 07 GMC Sierra SLE Ext/cab Z-71 4x4 6.0, V8, factory wty ........ $174.70 bi-wkly 07 Ford F150 XLT Ext/Cab 4x4 loaded, warranty....................... $181.80 bi-wkly 05 Ford Ranger Super Cab Edge, warranty.............................................. $8,995 05 Buick Rendezvous AWD CXL 4dr, 7 pass., warranty .......................... $6,995 04 GMC Denali AWD 7 pass., leather, sunroof, warranty ........................ $16,995 03 Chev Venture Van EXT 8 pass 92,000 km, warranty......................... $7,995 03 Dodge Dakota SLT E/Cab 4x4 topper, warranty ................................ $13,995 02 Ford Expedition XLT 4x4 Z-71 warranty .............................................. $8,495 99 Ford Ranger Stepside SLT warranty.................................................... $4,995

Most of Our Vehicles are Covered by Lubrico Powertrain Warranty

Prices Reduced! ~ We Take Trades Reasonable Offers Considered PHONE COLLECT FOR KEN 634-7231 AFTER HOURS: Cell: 461-7805

421 - 4th Street – Estevan, Sask. e-mail: saleslongcreekmotors@sasktel.net

www.estevanmercury.ca Domestic cars

June 27, 2012 B17 Domestic cars

Auctions

Career OppOrtunities

Used Cars

2009 DoDge Challenger White, 83,005 kms.............................SolD 2008 CheV MalIBU lT Silver, 72,340 kms......................................SolD 2006 PonTIaC granD PrIX gT Super charged, bronze, 126,441 kms ....................................................................................$10,900 2006 honDa CIVIC eX Black, 140,201 kms....................................$9,900 2006 MITSUBIShI lanCer Black, 100,388 kms .............................SolD 2005 VolKSWagen JeTTa Grey, 104,041 kms.............................SolD 2005 aUDI a8l Black 106,725 kms................................................$24,900

ENTECH INDUSTRIES PROJECT IN

THE

7 ROTATION. CAMP OR LOA PROVIDED. TRAVEL ALLOWANCE PROVIDED.

409 Kensington avenue ~ estevan, Sask.

Phone: 634-3221

If you haven’t shopped PoWer DoDge you may have paid too much!

Look in Today’s Mercury for the Best Deals on Wheels!

Estevan Gospel Chapel 1202 - 2nd Street Phone: 634-3761

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

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: 634-2190 Fax: 634-6845 Pastor: Reverend Joel Rama Associate Pastors: Reverend Peter Nijssen Father Thomas Mutavanathu

MASSES: Saturday: 7:00 p.m.

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

ST. GILES ANGLICAN CHURCH Parish of Estevan-Bienfait

Sunday Worship Times:

St. Giles, Estevan: 317 - 12th Ave. 8 a.m.

10 a.m. with Sunday School ALL ARE WELCOME! Church Office: 634-4113

www.estevananglican.com

Faith Lutheran Church Nicholson Centre, Estevan

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

Evening Worship 7:00 p.m.

Pastors: Bob Schultz, Daniel Krauss & Caleb Rieger Phone 634-4757 Check Out Our Website www.estevanfaithlutheran.com

Come and Worship With Us

AND

SEEKING

THE FOLLOWING

POSITIONS:

LARGE ANTIQUE & Collectible Auction - July 7/12 - 9:00 a.m., at Morse, Sask. for Paulina and The Late Jim Weppler. 1929 Model A, 5-window Coupe; 1939 General Tractor; Other Tractors and Many Stationary Engines; Vendo 44 Coca-Cola Dispenser (excellent condition). Many items not listed.

Great Selection of Shop Tools & Supplies as well as some Very Interesting Collectibles! You don’t want to miss this sale! Call 306648-2606 or 7429 for Sale listing or see Web: richmondauctionservice.ca

Adult PersonAl MessAges HOME OF THE POWER TEAM!

ESTERHAZY SK.

PROJECT IS

EMPLOYMENT ALBERTA: Journeyman Sheet Metal Mechanic Field and Shop Fabrication/Refrigeration Mechanic/Plumbers/Pipefitters. Overtime and Benefit Package.

Email resumes to: toddw@peaceriverheating.com Fax: 780-624-2190. Contact Todd at 780-624-4140

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Used Trucks, SUVs & Vans

2011 JeeP granD CheroKee lareDo Black, 30,078 kms .......SolD 2011 CheV TraVerSe Loaded, white, 21,000 kms .....................$34,900 2011 CaDIllaC eSCalaDe White, 39,500 kms..........................$59,900 2011 JeeP PaTrIoT Silver, 17,444 kms .......................................$23,900 2010 DoDge JoUrneY rT Red, 41,021 kms ..............................$25,900 2010 raM 3500 CreW long BoX Tan, 67,000 kms ..................$39,900 2008 CheV SIlVeraDo CreW White, 110,462 kms ...................$21,900 2009 DoDge granD CaraVan Red, 47,000 kms ........................SolD 2009 JeeP CoMManDer SPorT Leather, 59,000 kms ..............$23,900 2009 ForD eSCaPe XlT Red, 65,761 kms..................................$18,900 2009 JeeP PaTrIoT Red, 46,905 kms .........................................$17,900 2009 ForD eSCaPe XlT 86,507 kms ..........................................$18,900 2009 CheV SIlVeraDo CreW CaB lS White,110,000 kms .....$19,900 2008 gMC SIerra CreW SlT White, 114,007 kms ....................$21,900 2008 CheV aValanChe lS Tan, 108,013 kms...........................$22,900 2008 ForD F350 larIaT DUallY Black, 170,000 kms ..............$29,900 2008 ForD eSCaPe XlT Red, 57,258 kms..................................$17,900 2007 ForD F350 larIaT Blue, 240,126 kms ...............................$19,900 2006 JeeP lIBerTY lTD Red, 101,000 kms ................................$12,900 2006 DoDge DaKoTa CreW CaB Grey, 76,000 kms ................$15,900 2006 DoDge raM 2500 QUaD CaB Diesel, blue, 180,000 kms .$26,900 2006 JeeP granD CheroKee lareDo Black, 98,937 kms ....$15,900 2006 DoDge raM 2500 Mega CaB Blue, 156,400 kms .............$28,900

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ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH

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

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Obituaries

STAGECOACH…PRESENTS 23RDthANNUAL SMOKEY 24 MOUNTAIN TOUR

Mary Ann Ruth Freundl

December 12, 1915 June 4, 2012 Mary Freundl passed away very peacefully at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, June 4, 2012 at the age of 96 years.

Mary’s memory will be forever cherished by her family. She is survived by her children, Maxine Melanson, Gerald (Yvonne) Freundl, Louis Freundl, Judy Marko, Lenore (Lyle) Neal, Marge (Melvin) Chamney, Bob (Lynn) Freundl and Betty-Lou (Jerry) Briltz; sisters, Gladys Carriere, Laura (Bill) Luffman; brothers, Raymond Bezugley, Richard (Dolly) Bezugley and Douglas (Inez) Bezugley; 30 grandchildren, 61 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Earl Freundl; parents, John and Katherine Honan; daughter, Norma (Al) Kuntz; son Barry; grandsons, Trevor Borden, Trent Borden and Kelly Kuntz; great grandson, Kevin Dillon; son-in-law, Sam Marko; daughterin-law, Marge Freundl; sister, Lillian Honan and brothers, Vincent Honan, Clifford (Mary) Honan and Bob Bezugley; and brother-inlaw, Albert Carriere.

Prayers were held on Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, June 8, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Estevan, by Rev. Joel Rama. Interment followed in Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan.

Those so wishing may make donations to The Arthritis Society, #110 - 2550 12th Avenue, Regina, SK, S4P 3X1 or to Osteoporosis Canada, 90C Cavendish Street, Regina, SK, S4N 5G7 in Mary’s memory.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Thank You

We, the family, would like to thank our family and friends for their kind words, prayers, flowers, food, cards and other expressions of sympathy after the passing of our Mom and Grandma. Special thanks to the staff at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home for taking such good care of Mom. Thanks to Doug Third for the beautiful prayer service and the late Fr. Joel Rama for celebrating the funeral mass. Thanks to the staff at Hall Funeral Services for their assistance and Dustin Hall for the beautiful song, as well as the CWL for preparing and serving the luncheon.

- The family of Mary Freundl

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Box 5000-203, Estevan, SK S4A 2V6 Phone: (306) 637-2474 • e-mail: rblackmore@schr.sk.ca

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Obituaries

Rev. Joel S. Rama

March 15, 1969 - June 14, 2012 Rev. Joel Rama passed away at the Regina General Hospital on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at the age of 43 years.

Fr. Rama was a Roman Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of Regina for the past five years, serving as Administrator of the parishes of St. John the Baptist, Estevan; St. Monica, Bienfait; St. Joseph, Midale and Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, Macoun and Parish moderator of the Lampman area which includes Lampman, Benson, Forget and Maryland.

He was born on March 15, 1969 in Pandan, Catanduanes, Philippines.

He was predeceased by his father Jose Rama and is survived by his mother, Emerlina Sabeniano Rama; his sister, Gina Pantino and brother-in-law Juan Pantino, Jr. with their children Junna Pantino and John Joseph Pantino; his brother, Jose Rama, Jr. and his sister-in-law Mayra Rama with their children Joline Rama and Jhyra Rama.

Fr. Rama attended Holy Rosary Minor Seminary, Naga City, Philippines and graduated with a degree in Philosophy and Theology. He was ordained on October 25, 1995 by Most Rev. Manolo A. Delos Santos, Bishop of Virac. After serving as an Associate Pastor and Diocesan Youth Director for ten years in the Diocese of Virac. He spent a sabbatical year in the Diocese of Victoria, B.C. and decided to move to Canada. Fr. Rama joined the Archdiocese of Regina on December 8, 2005 and assisted at Little Flower in Regina until July 2006. In August of that year he was appointed Administrator of the parishes of St. George, Assiniboia, St. Louis, Mossbank and St. Ignace, Willow Bunch. He moved to Estevan in August 2007.

Prayer Vigil was held on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. with Very Rev. Juanito Vargas V.F. officiating and Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. by The Most Reverend Daniel J. Bohan D.D. with priests of the Archdiocese concelebrating. Both were held in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 109 - 12th Avenue, Estevan.

Fr. Rama will be laid to rest in Virac, Catanduanes, Philippines.

Those so wishing may make donations to STARS Air Ambulance, Unit #108, Box 2, 1945 Hamilton Street, Regina, SK, S4P 2C7 in memory of Fr. Rama.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

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ORLOWSKI LAW OFFICE Barrister & Solicitor

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

BILLESBERGER LAW FIRM

BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS JOHN J. BILLESBERGER, B.A., LL.B.

1215 - 5th Street, Estevan Phone: 634-3353 Fax: 634-7714

1017 Third Street Estevan, Saskatchewan, S4A 0R4

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Optometrist

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Tim McGeough, B.A., LL.B. Lisa Zepick, B.A., LL.B. 1222 - 5th Street Estevan, SK S4A 0Z6 Ph: 306.634.8822 • Fax: 306.634.8837 Email: mzlaw@sasktel.net

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES NOW HIRING!

Oungre Memorial Regional Park

Part-time Bookkeeper • 2-3 days per week • knowledge of Quickbooks and payroll an asset • wages negotiable Send resumes to: Janice Ashworth, O.M.R.P. Box 69, Oungre, SK S0C 1Z0 or fax to: (306) 456-2776 or email: jashworth@sasktel.net Phone (306) 456-2749

For more information on the position below visit

www.cornerstonesd.ca SEIU 60 Permanent Full-­‐time Caretaker

Estevan Comprehensive , Estevan, SK

Closing Date: Monday, July 9, 2012

FOOD SERVICE WORKERS We are accepting resumes for part & full time positions.

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

Starting wage - $11.01/hr.

If you are interested in joining our team apply in person with resume or call: Margaret - Subway 517 - 4th Street, Estevan • 634-6616

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Brinko Development Inc o/a Smitty’s Restaurant Estevan, SK now hiring for the following positions.

Food and Beverage Server (3 Vacancies) $11.25/hr. Full time. Some High School Education or higher, No experience required. Proficiency in English required. Duties including Greet patrons, present menus, make recommendations regarding food & beverages, Take orders and relay to kitchen and bar staff, Serve food and beverages.

Cook (2 Vacancies) Starting wage $14.50/hr, Full time. Minimum High school graduated, Functional English, 1 - 2 years experience in commercial western cuisine cooking required. Prepare and cook western style dishes and foods, Plan menus including fusion style dishes. Estimate food requirements and costs, Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.

Kitchen Helper (2 Vacancies) $11.50/hr. F/T. Some High School Education or higher, No experience required. Basic English required. Duties include: Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit, Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, storage areas, Sweep and mop floors, Operate dishwashers to wash dishes and other items by hand.

Day, Evening and Weekend shift for all positions.

Send your resume to smittysestevan@gmail.com or Fax to 306-634-4878

Kitchen Helpers/ Short Order Cooks Tower Cafe is looking for 2 cooks for permanent full-time employment

Prepare & cook pizzas, salads, sandwiches as ordered. Set up & stock line to maintain proper levels of ingredients required. Train new staff.

Use proper weights & measurements to make/prepare consistent product. Clean equipment & clean line & work area as required. Must be available to work until midnight. $13.00 per hour permanent full time available.

Apply in person with resume to

Delivery Driver

1124 4th Street Estevan

for

Canada Post Mail Highway Service.

Casual basis • Holiday relief • Illness coverage.

Route originates in Estevan to Gainsborough and towns in between.

Ability to drive one (1) ton cube truck.

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Fax resume to 306-789-5599 or email to action@sasktel.net

Hutt’s

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Fax resume to 487-2296 or e-mail huttholdings@sasktel.net

Safety Co-Ordinator FULL TIME

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Contact Pete at 634-2220 or apply with resume in person.

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All aspects of maintaining an established safety program. Familiarity with ISNetworld and ComplyWorks requirements. All paperwork and documentation as required to maintain COR status.

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WELDER

Required for New Tank Repair Shop

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Penta Completions Supply & Services Ltd. 58 Devonian Street P.O. Box 667 Estevan, Sk. S4A 2A6 Fax: 1-306-634-6989 or Email: lhaukeness@pentarods.com

122 Perkins St, Estevan, Saskatchewan S4A 0T4 Phone: (306) 634‐7290 Fax: (306) 634‐7282 122 Perkins St, Estevan, Saskatchewan S4A 0T4

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Instrumentation Techs Duties Include but are not limited to;

 Design/construction/maintenance of various electronic, fluidic, Duties Include but are not limited to; mechanical, pneumatic and wireless devices and SCADA systems  Mentoring/supervising apprentices and promoting IEI safety program  Design/construction/maintenance of various electronic, fluidic,  Integrating with Electricians and Communication Techs mechanical, pneumatic and wireless devices and SCADA systems  Maintaining QA/QC to IEI and client standards

Strike Energy Services Inc. is an industry leader that invites top notch, high caliber people to join our team.

We have the following Full-time permanent opportunities available:

• Journeyman Electricians Base wage: $38/hour

• Apprentice Electricians

These positions are for the Weyburn and Estevan areas.  Mentoring/supervising apprentices and promoting IEI safety program Must have at least 1 - 2 years Industrial experience.  Integrating with Electricians and Communication Techs  Maintaining QA/QC to IEI and client standards Interested applicants may forward their resumes to: careers@strikeenergy.com Duties Include but are not limited to;

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 Assisting Technicians with all construction and maintenance tasks Preference will be given to those with current H2S and First Aid/CPR training.  Adherence to IEI safety program You will enjoy working for a family based company providing premium benefits and  Learning and developing skills necessary to complete Apprenticeship Please note:

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

Experience: Safety Certificates are needed.

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

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

Wage/Salary Info: Depending on experience & qualifications.

in Oxbow.

Grade 10 Appropriate Power Engineers certificate.

Refrigeration certificate where required.

Basic computer skills.

Ability to work independently.

Organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

• Intermediate knowledge of tools and equipment.

• Valid drivers’ license.

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Interested applicants should apply in writing or on line to:

Human resources Sun country Health region Box 2003, Weyburn, Sk S4H 2Z9 email: jobs@schd.sk.ca http://www.suncountry.sk.ca/ fax: (306) 842-8740

*We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please respond to employment@industrialelectric.ca

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

Assisting Journeymen with all construction and maintenance tasks Adherence to IEI safety program Learning and developing skills necessary to complete Apprenticeship Duties Include but are not limited to; Assist in mentoring junior apprentice electricians

You will enjoy working for a family based company providing premium benefits and

Submit resume including references to:

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Estevan Mercury

Warehouse/Yard Assistant

122 Perkins St, Estevan, Saskatchewan S4A 0T4 Phone: (306) 634‐7290 Fax: (306) 634‐7282 122 Perkins St, Estevan, Saskatchewan S4A 0T4

The Estevan Mercury requires a full time ad builder in their production department for two maternity leave positions.

Applicants must be able to multi-task in a fast paced, deadline driven environment, He/she must be a team player with an eye for detail. Knowledge of Mac Computers and Adobe Creative Suite is an asset, but we are willing to train the right applicant.

The position is Monday to Friday during business hours. Our company offers a health benefit package.

Please mail or e-mail resume to:

Melanie Tribiger, Production Manager prepress@estevanmercury.ca The Estevan Mercury Box 730 Estevan, SK., S4A 2A6

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Applicants should 100% possess oil well Manitoba Jobs operation knowledge, related industry service experience or technical certicates and practical experience. You should possess good communication skills, organizational, problem-solving skills and be able to work in a team environment. Computer experience would be an asset.

Duties to include dynamometer data collection, analysis, optimization, rod string design, sucker rod eld service tech, installation and servicing of oil well automation and variable frequency drives. We offer a competitive salary plus eld bonus & service vehicle.

Penta is an industry leader in all aspects of rod pumping sales, applications, analysis and automation. This is an opportunity for the right individual to acquire skills and knowledge to enhance their qualications in technical eld service.

Please forward resumes via e-mail, fax or in person. Qualied applicants will be contacted for interviews.

Penta Completions Supply & Services Ltd. 58 Devonian Street P.O. Box 667 Estevan, Sk. S4A 2A6 Attention: Lyle Haukeness Fax: 1-306-634-6989 Email: lhaukeness@pentarods.com

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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Prairie Petro-Chem, a Clariant Oil Services Business, is seeking

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Shop/ Field Mechanic Estevan, SK

to operate light to medium duty trucks for transportation and delivery of oilfield Chemicals. Drivers are dispatched out of Estevan and will be making day trip deliveries within SE Sask. and SW Manitoba. Driver will be required to load and unload as well as operate a forklift, pumping equipment, etc.. A Class 1 driver’s licence is not required but would be an asset. Position may encounter all kinds of road, weather and traffic conditions. The qualified applicant must possess the ability to work without direct-supervision, and deliver the load on-time and in a safe manner that complies with regulations. Weekend work and overtime may be required. Valid Class 5 driver’s license and abstract are required. Starting salary will be based on general oilfield experience & ability.

Other assets would include any mechanical experience, Forklift training, H2S, WHMIS, TDG and Defensive Driving certificates.

Contact: Michele.smigelski@clariantcareers.com or Apply at https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_talenttrack/ ext_client2/jobDetails.do?functionName=getJobDetail&jobPo stId=4800&localeCode=en-us

Apex is currently seeking a Journeyman or Apprenticing Mechanic for our Estevan Branch. This is a full-time position. The Shop/Field Mechanic is responsible for the service and maintenance of our winch trucks, pumps, tanks, centrifuges and all other equipment in the shop and field as required.

Key attributes of this position include: • • • •

PRAIRIE PETRO-CHEM

High standard of quality control Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues Strong organizational and time management skills Strong interpersonal skills

If you are interested in this opportunity, please e-mail your resume to hr@apexoil.ca or fax to 403-314-3285, by June 29, 2012.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Preference will be given to those candidates with a journeyman ticket.

For more information about Apex, visit our website at www.apexoil.ca

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Account Manager-Lending Stoughton Credit Union Limited The Postition: Reporting to the Manager of Lending, the position will: • Develop relationship with consumer, agricultural and small business members.

• Be responsible for meeting with our members to identify lending needs, completing loan documentation, making lending decisions and cross selling credit union products and services.

Qualifications: Ideal candidates will have: • A post-tsecondary education and 1-2 years experience in consumer lending with some exposure to agricultural lending or an equivalent combination of education and experience;

The Credit Union: Stoughton Credit Union Limited is a full service financial institution. The credit union has two branches, assets of $70 million, loans of $34 million, a membership of 1800 and a staff complement of 11. To learn more about the credit union please see our website: www.stoughtoncu.com The Community: Stoughton is an active community of 850 in SE Saskatchewan situated in an area rich in agriculture and oil production. The town offers a wide variety of services including K to 12 school and community preschool, health care offices and may retail/service businesses. Recreational facilities include swimming pool, curling and skating rink, 9 hole grass green golf course and ball diamonds. Moose Mountain Provincial Park is only 75 km away, Estevan and Weyburn are 60 km and Regina is 150 km. To learn more about the community, see: http://stoughtn.sasktelwebhosting.com/ Compensation: Stoughton Credit Union Limited offers an excellent employee benefit package including a variable pay program and 6% matched pension contributions. The salary will be dependant on experience and qualifications.

Closing: Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume in confidence by Thursday, June 27, 2012.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration for the position will be contacted.

Please submit your resume to: Clint Neuls, General Manager PO Box 420 Stoughton, SK S4G 4T0 Ph: (306) 457-2443 Fax: (306) 457-2511 Email: clint.neuls@stoughton.cu.sk.ca

is seeking a

health and safety coordinator

to be part of our industry leading organization.

The experienced individual will be responsible for implementing company, health, safety and environmental policies and procedures, identify health and safety hazards, evaluate risks, complete site inspections, incident investigations, maintain compliance with safety databases including ISNetworld and Complyworks and enforce compliance with government regulations, policies and standards.

The HSE coordinator will have the proven ability to provide strong leadership commitment while working within a diverse group of people to maintain a strong safety attitude. They will have a firm understanding in incident investigation procedures and related legislations and regulations at the federal, provincial and local levels. They will have excellent communication skills and computer skills with proficiency in MS Word and Excel. They will also have a strong knowledge and understanding of the oil and gas industry. The successful applicant will be constantly seeking ways to improve all aspects of the HSE programs of the company and motivating a positive change to achieve profound safety goals.

If you are dedicated to providing a safe and healthy working environment please send your resume and current H2S, Confined Space, First aid, and WHMIS certificates to:

477 Devonian Street, PO Box 1550, Estevan, Saskatchewan S4A 2H8 Email: k.aubert@me.com Phone: (306)634-8688 Fax: (306) 634-8689

CAREER OPPORTUNITY Estevan, Sask.

KUDU Industries Inc. (KUDU) is a world leader in the technological advancement and manufacture of progressing cavity pumping (PCP) systems for the oil and gas industry.

KUDU’s manufacturing excellence has been recognized by the National Research Council and KUDU has won a place in Canada’s top 50 Privately Managed Companies. KUDU continues to experience tremendous growth and opportunity across all market segments including heavy oil, medium oil, light oil and thermal recoveries.

KUDU is looking for hard working and enthusiastic Engineering or Petroleum Technology graduates to join the expanding KUDU team. Qualified candidates will undergo a 2-4 month training program in Estevan, Saskatchewan field location. After which, the trainee will be placed into a well optimization role in Estevan.

Key Responsibilities •Troubleshooting wells / analyzing data and submitting reports to the customer •PCP system designs to optimize well production •Installation and service of equipment at customer sites •Training customers on PCP equipment Desired Skills / Job Requirements •Professional communication and customer service skills •Strong analytical and report writing skills •Ability to work flexible hours •Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Internet •Work as a team member to accomplish company goals •Field experience in the oil and gas industry (eg Well servicing, Production operations) would be an asset Education •Engineering degree •Technical Diploma in Petroleum Technology from an accredited post secondary institution i.e. SAIT, NAIT or equivalent KUDU offers a competitive compensation package and career growth opportunities.

KUDU Industries is an equal opportunity employer.

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you want to be a part of a growing and dynamic company, interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter at

www.kudupump.com

www.estevanmercury.ca

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is looking for

Labourers

Temporary Full Time Position Smile Services Inc. is in the process of hiring a candidate to fill a temporary full time position for 37.5 hours/week.

The successful candidate will be required to administer the Acquired Brain Injury Independent Living Program, which include working with clients in the program.

Must have valid tickets

Please fax resume to: 1-306-453-2298 Attn: Mark Slykhuis Or call: 1-306-577-3311

Qualifications: Applicants must clearly demonstrate their relevant work experience and education in the area of Acquired Brain Injuries. Preferences may be given to a candidate possessing post secondary education in a related field, such as occupational therapy. Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive into the rural area.

Must be in possession of a Police Record Check.

Please forward resume to the manager: SMILE Services Inc. 1201 - 2nd Street Estevan, SK, S4A 0M1 Fax: 306 634 8535 Application Deadline is July 2, 2012 at 4:00 pm

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Solids Technician Shop/ Control Field Mechanic Estevan, SK Apex is currently seeking a Solids ControlorTechnician outMechanic of our Estevan Journeyman Apprenticing for our branch.

This position for the set – up, service and operation Estevan Branch.

This is is responsible a full-time position.

The Shop/Field Mechanic is of our solids control responsible for theequipment. service and maintenance of our winch trucks, pumps, tanks, centrifuges and all other equipment in the shop and field as required.

Key attributes of this position include: Key attributes of this position include:

Cementing Field Supervisors for Pressure Pumping Services

• • • • •

Schlumberger Canada is hiring experienced Cementing Field Supervisors for all Western Canada locations.

3 - 5 years derrick experience or experience with centrifuges, solids control systems, and stripping High standard of qualitymud control Strong interpersonal skills Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues Mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot Strong organizational and time management skills a wide range of equipment A valid interpersonal driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract Strong skills

e-mail your resume If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume toto to 403-314-3285,

by June 2012. hr@apexoil.ca or fax 403-314-3285

by June 29, 29, 2012.

Work with the latest technology, the best people and the highest HSE standards.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Preference will be given to those with safe a journeyman ticket.

Apex offers an candidates outstanding work environment and an

Responsibilities include organizing, overseeing, and performing all types of cementing jobs for a company that strives for flawless service quality and zero HSE incidents. Work schedule is 15 days on/6 days off, with opportunities for international assignments on a rotating basis. Industry leading compensation includes a lucrative bonus based on job revenue.

excellent compensation and benefits package.

For more information about Apex, visit our website at www.apexoil.ca

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and 3 years of cementing experience.

For more information about Apex, visit our website at www.apexoil.ca

“Experience “Experience the the Service” Service”

Read more at careers.slb.com/cementing To apply please email your resume to CementingFS-CAN@slb.com

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S e r v i n g We s t e r n C a n a d a Since 1977

OPENING SOON IN ESTEVAN NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS Fax resume to 306.782.0641 or e-mail humpty36@sasktel.net “ W h e re B re a k f a s t N e v e r E n d s . . . ”

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60 and Over Club Notes

Submitted by Shirley Graham Secretary From a passenger ship, everyone can see a bearded man on a small island who is shouting and waving his arms. “Who is that?” asked the passenger of the captain.

“I don’t know, but every year when we go by he goes nuts!”

We’ve added two more players to our canasta group.

Welcome ladies, please come again!

The winners of the bridge played on Wednesday, June 20 were as follows: Helen Parish took first place,

second went to Al Fellner, and coming third was Pat Parent.

The cribbage played on Thursday, June 21 saw Elizabeth Olson and Brian Callfas finishing first (these two are very good), Lorna Stubel and Joe Claude followed in second place, while third went to Verna and Nick Morsky.

Don’t forget the potluck on Thursday, June 28; it will be the last one until September.

And mark your calendar ... our second “jam” session will be held on Sunday, July 8 from 2 to 5 p.m. Please join

us; we had a great time at the last one!

With the help of a fertility specialist, a 65-year-old woman had a baby. All her relatives and family came to meet the newest member.

When they asked to see the baby, the mother said, “Not yet.” After awhile, they asked once again if they could see the baby. The mother replied, “When he cries.”

“Why do we have to wait until he cries?”

“Because I forgot where I put him!”

No column next week, I’ll be away. Happy Canada Day!

Born to Jeff and Megan Dupuis, 480 Maple Bay, Estevan, on June 10, 2012 at 6:40 p.m., a daughter, Elise Annabelle, weighing 7 lb., 17 3/4 inches long. Proud grandparents are Tom and Cindy Beck, and Al and Maggie Dupuis.

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