Float Like A Butterfly
The Estevan Golden Eels Swim Club hosted the first swim meet of the summer, collecting 17 medals on their way to a first place showing in the standings. See story on B2.
⇢B6
SERVING THE ENERGY CITY FOR 111 YEARS
Wed., June 25, 2014
Issue 7
The Marvelous Wonderettes
www.estevanmercury.ca
Mailing No. 10769
School division ends impasse By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca
The Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure hosted an open house at the Estevan Leisure Centre last week to show the public a number of concepts for how interchanges in the future may be incorporated along the Estevan Truck Bypass.
First look at intersections By Jordan Baker editor@estevanmercury.ca
When it comes to Saskatchewan roadways, the province is in a state of constant planning. With construction ongoing this summer on the Estevan heavy-truck bypass, the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure released numerous proposals for how interchanges may be introduced onto the bypass to improve traffic flow when volumes on the
Open house shows bypass options
route increase. An open house June 18 welcomed the public to view numerous concepts and leave feedback on what may work best for traffic changing onto the bypass either from Highway 39 west and east of Estevan or from Highway 47. These interchanges, however, will not be built in concert with the bypass. While the bypass has been long in the works and now
has a completion date of fall 2014, the interchanges will come long after, when the Ministry has an opportunity to study traffic along the route and determine the necessity and structure for interchanges on and off the bypass. Mark Rathwell, senior communications consultant with the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure, said when it comes to engineering access on and
off the truck route, they’re in the brainstorming stages. “There’s not a preferred concept at this point. That’s what this meeting is about, to gauge people’s reaction to the concepts that are out there and take that feedback and put it into the mix of the overall planning process,” said Rathwell. “We’re at the very early stages of this. This is about gathering information, getting input → A2 Traffic
New regulations will ‘drastically’ affect business in Estevan By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca
Michel Cyrenne, Estevan Chamber of Commerce executive director, said the federal government’s reformed regulations for Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program will “drastically” affect the City and will put serious pressure on local businesses that use the program. In hopes of preventing the system from being abused by employers, the federal government unveiled exhaustive reforms to its Temporary Foreign Worker Program on June 20. The new regulations were quickly met with displeasure from across the country, as a number of government officials and employers said the new regulations place an unfair burden on businesses that legitimately utilize the foreign worker program to function. “It’s simply a reaction to political
pressure, particularly from Ontario where the unemployment level is what it is,” said Cyrenne. “(The federal government) is basically bowing down to that pressure out east.” Cyrenne said the 300 per cent fee increase for applications, alongside the reduced time and overall number of foreign workers that are allowed to work in Canada, will hurt a number of local businesses in the service sector, i.e. hotels and restaurants, that rely heavily on employees from outside the country. The federal government also said that regions with unemployment rates above six per cent will be blocked from hiring temporary foreign workers. “Our unemployment rate here is well below three per cent,” said Cyrenne. “But our region states that it’s 6.2 per cent, and the cap is six. We’re being unfairly treated at the expense of gaining support in the east.” When it comes to the abuse of
the program, which is what the federal government hopes to prevent with the stricter regulations, Cyrenne said that those who do abuse it are in the minority, but he doesn’t have a problem with harsher penalties handed out to those that fall into that category. “This program, especially in a province like Saskatchewan, is being used by businesses that need it. It’s not being used by businesses that want to try and pad their pockets with extra cash.” The Temporary Foreign Worker Program was created in 1973 to allow businesses to hire highly skilled foreign workers. In 2002, it was broadened to allow employers to temporarily hire foreign workers in low-skilled jobs. According to the Government of Canada’s website, 83,740 temporary foreign workers entered Canada in 2013, equalling 0.44 per cent of the total Canadian labour force.
The dispute between the Provincial Auditor and the South East Cornerstone Public School Division’s trustees has ended. The school board has agreed to submit some student files to the auditor’s office, but only after names and certain sensitive items have been redacted by the school division’s staff under administration’s guidance. The impasse that existed for a couple of weeks was finally settled on June 23, with a conference call with Acting Provincial Auditor Judy Ferguson, Cornerstone’s chairman Harold Laich and other administrative staff. “We also had a strategic planning meeting with Education Minister Don Morgan earlier,” said Laich, who had noted on June 19, before the board’s regular business session, he hoped they could find some common ground for a procedure that would allow the auditor’s office to gain access to the files and information they wanted. On June 23, after the conference call, Laich said that common ground was found when Ferguson suggested her office would only require about 60 student files from random locations that would let them verify whether Cornerstone was meeting requirements with regards to bullying, other student behaviour issues and attendance records. “This type of audit doesn’t focus on finances, it’s about compliance with anti-bullying programs, attendance and processes,” said Laich. “If we had been given the number of files she wanted right at the start, we might have been able to avoid this whole thing. Our staff will be able to redact (black out) the names and sensitive items in 60 files. If they had wanted several hundred, well, we wouldn’t have been able to do that and student confidentiality could have been compromised and
Harold Laich we wouldn’t let that happen.” Laich said Cornerstone was the only school division in Saskatchewan that was asked to submit this type of information for this specific style of audit. “We asked for a letter from the provincial Justice Ministry absolving us of any responsibility if something went wrong when we complied with this request. We left that issue in Morgan’s hands,” said Laich, referring to the education minister. In the meantime, when the original request to submit student files to the auditor was denied, Ferguson filed a report to the provincial legislative assembly, noting her concerns regarding the refusal to have her office gain access to the student information. In an earlier interview, Ferguson stated she was “puzzled” by the Cornerstone reaction to the request, and noted that it was the first time liability factors had been raised regarding the auditor’s office since protections were in place “to protect both parties.” “We can now give them what they require, and it won’t be full access,” said Laich. “They (Ferguson’s office) gave us enough information about what they need to have to do their compliance audit. I believe we will be giving them what they want this fall, once the new school year begins and all our staff members are back and can carry out the redactions and work with the auditor’s staff. I expect they’ll be able to do it within the first two months.”
A2 June 25, 2014
Estevan Mercury
Traffic will dictate interchange make up ← A1 and adding it to the mix. There were a number of concepts for the public to review during the open house, and many of those options had stages of development. For one example where the bypass crosses Highway 47, the Ministry presented a roundabout as the first stage. The second stage, if traffic continued to increase to a point where the roundabout was too burdened, would include an overpass whereby the traffic crossing
the highway would continue over the intersection. Vehicles transitioning from the bypass to the highway or vice versa would take an exit ramp into the roundabout. “I think what it is, is it’s about looking at what is the best option going forward. If you look at some of the plans, it looks at all the interchanges as one so to speak, but it looks in terms of phasing them in. It’s not about creating a standard; it’s about creating the best option at each intersection,”
said Rathwell. “Really, at this stage, anything is on the table in terms of how we go forward and where we go from here. It’s all going to be based on the traffic volumes as they grow. It will be dependent on the traffic volumes, how the community grows, that type of thing,” The intersections and access points being built during the primary construction of the bypass where it connects with the highways will be at-grade crossings.
“The bypass will be operational before the interchanges are. What is being built now, is what we feel through mock traffic modeling is the best option in terms of dealing with the volume of traffic that exists right now. The interchanges will come along as traffic volume counts increase, as there is more of a demand that’s warranted by the traffic volumes,” noted Rathwell. “This is looking into the future. Let’s get the bypass
up and running and then the interchanges will come as traffic dictates.” The interchange projects on the bypass must also be balanced with other infrastructure priorities the province has to deal with. Rathwell added that given the amount of planning required for a project like this, nobody should be holding their breath in anticipation just yet. “If you look at the truck bypass itself, planning began years ago. It began with
this type of a process, with an open house,” he said. “There isn’t a timeline. All things being equal, the truck route as it is (planned) right now, could accommodate increased traffic volumes up to 20 years, but we live in a growing province and we have a growing economy and those timelines can change. “Paramount in building these is to ensure driver safety and ensuring they are built in a way that accommodates heavy truck traffic.”
Line painting beginning on Sask. highways Saskatchewan has Canada’s largest per capita highway system and each year, five paint trucks undertake the mammoth task of repainting nearly 50,000 kilometres of white and yellow lines on paved roads – driving the equivalent of more than five round trips between Regina and Mexico City in the process. “Lines provide drivers with critical information about where their wheels should be and where they can safely pull over during an emergency situation,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Nancy Heppner said. “They also alert
motorists to passing opportunities and intersection locations. Wear and tear from traffic, snowplow blades and the elements mean these important safety tools need to be repainted each year.” In total, 47,753 km of centre and shoulder lines are set to be painted on highways this season, as well as 29,065 pavement signs such as arrows and stop bars. About 1.2 million litres of paint is applied to the roads in an average year and roughly 660,000 kilograms of spherical beads made from recycled glass
Orpheum Theatre Downtown Estevan • 24 Hr Movie Information Line • 306-634-2321
The Fault In Our Stars
are added to the paint to add reflection for nighttime driving. Pavement marking typically begins in late May or early June and continues into the winter. Motorists are required to slow to 60 km/hr when passing line painting trucks with lights flashing. “Our paint trucks travel further than the distance around the equator every year, so don’t be surprised if you encounter one on the highway,” Heppner said. “If you pass a paint truck, remember to slow to 60 km/hr.” The government has invested $4.3 billion in transportation infrastructure since 2008.
Nearly 4,000 people went though the gate on opening day of the fair.
Fair breaks attendance record on opening day By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca
Knowing a storm was on the way, people flooded the gates of the Estevan fair on June 16, breaking the previous attendance record of 3,600, with an attendance of 3,918. The overall number of people who attended the fair was 7,052. “People were certainly
Would you be supportive of a community garden in Estevan?
Poll Results Last week’s question: Which summer pest are you most afraid of?
Friday, June 27 Thursday, July 3 at 7:00 p.m. This poll was posted on www.estevanmercury.ca from June 17 - 24
PG Coarse Language
Transformers: Age Of Extinction in 3D Friday, June 27 Thursday, July 3 at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 2 in 2D
This week’s question: With the elevated summer gas prices will you be changing your driving habits in any way?
At about 9:30 a.m. on June 20, RCMP in Estevan, along with Lampman EMS, responded to the scene of a fatal quad rollover. Chris Byers, 30, of Lampman was found deceased, along with his rolled over quad, by a friend who was part of a group of
We also carry filters & accessories!
JOHNSON
PLUMBING & HEATING LTD.
record-breaking number of people very well. “It was a really good fundraiser for us, and I’m extremely happy with how things went,” he said. He noted Riley Horton’s solid performances as well. Horton played over the threeday period, but Spencer said he hopes to have multiple people come and play next year.
Lampman man, 30, dies in ATV accident
Enjoy pure, clean water right from your tap! Reverse Osmosis Systems.
Serving Estevan & Area since 1967 1037 - 5th Street • Estevan - Ph: 634-5172 E-mail: jph@sasktel.net
PG Violence, Coarse Language
watching the forecast,” said Dallas Spencer, president of the exhibition association. The numbers dwindled as the days passed, but in the end, they were above their normal averages for overall attendance numbers. Spencer said that people he talked to were very happy with the new food booths, which were stocked with supplies, and handled the
®™ Trademarks of AIR MILES International Tradings V.V. Used under licence by Loyalty Management Group Canada, Inc. and SaskEnergy.
friends and family who had been searching for him. He was found in a field just outside the east side of Lampman, near Highway 361 and the 605 grid road. Estevan RCMP, along with the Office of the Chief Coroner, are conducting an investigation into the death. Thus far, it has been learned that Byers had gone out by himself on the ATV shortly after 9 p.m. the night before and had not been heard from since. Byers was not wearing a helmet at the time of the rollover. The death is not considered suspicious at this time and an autopsy has been ordered. The investigation is ongoing.
L DA
MI
Meet Your Dream Team
918 Eva Street
$309,900 MLS®# 497298
905 Henry Street
132 McDonald Road
$459,000 MLS®# 502456
HOUSE
Lori Gonas
Mike DeBruyne
306-421-9884
306-421-3348
Jamie Dyer
306-421-3902
Every Saturday 10am - 2pm Thursday Night 6pm - 10pm
E UC
D RE SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD RES
SOLD
SOLD
Lots Starting at SOLD
SOLD
1881 Tedford Way $649,900 MLS®# 487424
+ GST
LOTS FOR SALE TROJAN NINE SOLD
Starting at $87,500
409 Brooks Road
$428,000 MLS®# 499938
SOLD
Bienfait Lots
Starting at
168,000
$
D 1134 Third Street
$309,500 MLS®# 481776
$525,000 MLS®# 501472
OPEN
AIT NF 326 Aldridge Avenue $189,000 MLS®# 502601
638 College Avenue
$319,900 MLS®# 500438
BIE
801 Phillips Place $399,900 MLS®# 480774
E
When it comes to finding the perfect home, make sure you have the right realtors on your side!
NOW Accessible by Vehicle
$
99,900
+ GST
Your Build Home m Drea
June 25, 2014
WEDNESDAY
If there were more rental units available that people could actually make their own space and have their own sense of home, they’d be more likely to invest in the A3 community in other ways.” — Brenna Nickel
Dr. Daniel Crooks, DMD Dentist
New Patients Welcome!
306-634-5018 • 306-634-5515 1322 3rd Street
Finding available, affordable rent still a huge challenge By Jordan Baker editor@estevanmercury.ca
The rental landscape in Estevan gives newcomers to the Energy City their first real challenge in establishing themselves within the community. For years now, finding a job in Estevan has been the easy part. Finding appropriate accommodation so you are able to capitalize on one of the many opportunities in the city’s strong business community is the biggest obstacle. For awhile, renters were happy just to find a roof to put over their heads with a vacancy rate in Estevan at zero per cent in the spring of 2013. Those lucky enough to find accommodation did so by paying the highest rental rates in the province. Now, vacancies have increased but so has the price of rent, with a jump of 10 per cent on the average monthly rate from April 2013 to April 2014, making Estevan a more expensive city to rent an apartment in than Vancouver. Renting in Estevan has become prohibitive to many low or even some middle-income earners. Those who can’t afford to buy are left scraping for increasingly unaffordable rental units and too few of them to meet the needs. Estevan has only two-thirds the number of total rental units that Yorkton has, a city with only a marginally larger population. “What we’re seeing is that rent is actually higher than home ownership,” said Jason Fleury, president of Trimount Developments. “If you’re asking, ‘Is an apartment building needed in Estevan?’ absolutely. I think it will help balance that market out.” Mayor Roy Ludwig said with more residential development of all kinds happening in Estevan over the last couple of years and heading into the future, more balance is expected to come to the market. He noted the variety in Estevan housing has increased, with single-family, duplexes, townhouses and condos. “(Developers) are building what we feel is a real good variety. Then you’ve also got West D at the south end that is
Jason Fleury
Mayor Roy Ludwig
more of your entry level,” said Ludwig. But all of those housing options require the user to buy, not rent the unit. There is some difficulty for newcomers in finding something of their own to call home. Many of the rental accommodations are shared in some way. It’s a common story heard by the volunteers at the Warm Welcome shelter, which houses those overnight without a place to stay throughout the winter.”
ment or rental unit, because they need first and last month’s rent and some sort of deposit. That takes a lot of money to be saved up.” When newcomers to Estevan can only find shared accommodation and either can’t find available private units or can’t find affordable private units in their price range, they don’t remain in the Energy City for very long. “What’s too bad about that for the
“If you’re asking, ‘Is an apartment building needed in Estevan?’ absolutely. I think it will help balance that market out.”
— Jason Fleury
“A lot of people aren’t able to get their own place right away. They’ll have to share sometimes even just a bedroom or a basement. As people are seeking to be independent and on their own, that doesn’t help,” said Brenna Nickel, one of the shelter organizers and spokespeople. “The issues we see are people taking a long time to be able to get into an apart-
community is it’s sort of a self-fulfilling cycle, because people come and can’t get a place to stay for a long time and move on, which is why there’s still that attitude that ‘no one wants to stay here, so why should we help them.’ If there were more rental units available that people could actually make their own space and have their own sense of home, they’d be more
likely to invest in the community in other ways.” Nickel Said The development of new apartment units requires a developer and investors who understand that housing model. “What most developers and investors are looking at is the cost of building against the rent revenues that you can get on a monthly basis. Does that business number make sense? There are companies that focus on that. That’s their core business, which is building or acquiring apartment buildings,” said Fleury, who noted that isn’t his company’s core business. “It’s a stable market from the rental point of view. We’ve received numerous inquiries and we’re vetting a couple right now, where people are actually asking us if they can buy a complete building off us,” Fleury said. “We’ve looked at those options, and we’re seriously considering them. We don’t have anything to report on the transactions, but we are pursuing that.” He said those inquiries have included interest in both condo buildings or buying some townhouses to turn into affordable rental units along with assistance from a Saskatchewan Housing Authority program. “They’re vetting that program, and we’ve said we’re prepared to work with another business. We can provide the product and they can be the owner and landlord,” said Fleury. Connecting developers with those SHA programs is something the City has been involved in as well. “All those programs that the province has made available to us, we’ve made sure that the developers are well aware of them,” said Ludwig, adding that the City has taken developers to Regina to meet with the SHA minister to discuss the funding available to developers for building certain types of housing in the community. “The vacancy rate, as the statistics will show, are increasing, therefore we feel that with supply and demand, given time, the rates will go down. That’s what we’re optimistically hoping for,” said Ludwig.
Trustees at Cornerstone meet with delegations The South East Cornerstone Public School Division’s board of trustees met with two separate community delegations when they convened for their regular monthly open business session in Weyburn on June 19. Delegates from Ogema and Wapella found their way to the boardr o o m , w i t h O g e m a ’s group bringing the trustees updated information
on progress being made within the school and the community itself. They presented the board with a School Community Council action plan that includes proposals up to 2017. That plan includes a specific mathematics program and events. The group also noted the town’s business community had grown with the addition of three new businesses within the past
year and a new residential subdivision had been opened along with a new Heritage Hall, and steam engine rail tours of the region were introduced last summer. The Wapella group, led by mayor Sandy Hintz, was seeking ways in which they could strengthen their local school now that it is a K to Grade 6 configuration, as opposed to the K to Grade 9 facility that it
had been before. This group wanted to see if they could still retain a half-time teaching position at their 44-student school in order to retain morale and stability. They were promised a quick response by the board. The trustees also approved a sale of an empty teacherage in Midale and denied transfer and transportation rights to
a family wishing to send their children to Moosomin’s McLeod School from outside the school’s geographic boundaries. This decision was based partially on the already crowded conditions at McLeod. The trustees did approve a pre-kindergarten program to begin operating in Carnduff this September, with 16 youngsters between the ages of
three and four identified for referral to the head start program. Space has been allocated for them in the school.
Adjustable bedframes starting at $ .00
1199
Keep
SUMMER Rolling
EVENT
Name:_______________________________ Phone:_______________________________
1305 6th Street, Estevan 306-636-2444 Designing One Room at a Time
The superior comfort INFUSED WITH the support and cooling touch of our of memory foam
MicroSupport™ gel
FREE DELIVERY • IntEREst FREE FInancIng aVaILabLE O.a.c. • www.roombyroomfurniture.net
A4 June 25, 2014
The
Estevan Mercury
deep impact of depression
By Josh Lewis sports@estevanmercury.ca
This is part one in a series dealing with depression and mental health. The series examines the everyday impact of mental illness, the resources available in Estevan to those who need them and the importance of ending stigma toward those suffering. It is among the most common diseases in Canada and perhaps the least understood. One in five Canadians experiences mental illness in their lifetime, and half of those suffering from depression or anxiety have never sought help for the problem. Depression is a debilitating illness that affects all aspects of life and leads many down the path toward suicide. Despite the pain many suffer through, there is a stigma attached to the disease, as 42 per cent of Canadians say they would not socialize with a friend who has a mental illness, according to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Although people suffering from depression often feel like they are alone, the impact of the disease is a familiar tale for many, including former Estevan resident Cindy Ricci. Ricci has been among the top curlers in Saskatchewan during her career, having represented the province at the 1999 Scott Tournament of Hearts. However, her caCindy Ricci reer had to be put on hold in 2012 as her depression, which she has fought for six years, took control of her life. Ricci said the illness took away her ability to function and perform routine daily tasks. It was a struggle every morning to get out of bed, and she found it easy to sleep away a whole day. She also battled weight gain and found her condition getting worse when she had to deal with stressful situations. “I basically avoid people. I don’t go to functions. I don’t call family. I lose touch with people,” she said of her behaviour when she is depressed. “At my work, I couldn’t function. I couldn’t get up, go to work and face people. I’d get there and I’d break down, and we’d have to get someone in to replace me. I couldn’t even get myself ready for work at times.” Those effects are also the case for many others with depression, so they try to avoid social situations. Finally, during the summer of 2012, Ricci hit rock
by psychiatrists and therapists in managing the mood of people with depression. Ricci once felt ashamed of her disease, but she has gone public with her story and is now happy she did. She acknowledges that talking about it probably saved her life. “I hid it for a lot of years, denied it, hid it from my family, was completely embarrassed. It took me some time. I told my curling team I couldn’t play that season,
people to understand,” Durr said. “I like to think I hide it pretty well. It mostly affects me at night, while trying to sleep. But sometimes when my anxiety is very high, it greatly affects my ability to communicate with people.” Like Ricci, Durr is mostly feeling on the up and up these days, but she knows anxiety could rear its head at any moment.
About 60 per cent of people who commit suicide suffer from depression. Source: Canadian Mental Health Association
told them what was going on, and they were very supportive. My family was very supportive. Once I started talking about it, I felt more at ease, being past that initial stage. It really helped to talk to people and let them in on my life. If I hadn’t talked about it, I probably wouldn’t be here today,” she reflected. “You have to admit you have a problem. It’s the same as a person having cancer. You’re not embarrassed or humiliated to have it.” By sharing her story, Ricci hopes others will be encouraged to talk about mental illness and get help for their own issues. She also hopes to see the stigma associated with depression disappear. “That’s why I eventually told my story and came out a couple of years ago. I just felt like there are other people that are feeling the exact same way in the initial stages and don’t know who to go to, they’re scared to ask for help, scared to let people in their lives and tell people what’s going on. I never thought there would be a day where I would contemplate life and have suicidal thoughts to that extreme. I don’t want anybody to lose their life because they feel helpless. “This is not something we’ve brought on ourselves. Mental illness is a disease. It’s something we can learn to live with. We don’t think of people with other illnesses as bad people or that they should be embarrassed or humiliated that they have a disease. I think we have to look at it that way. We do have to get rid of the stigma because it’s certainly not fair that anyone should live with a stigma, and they cannot share their information about themselves and get treatment.” Anxiety disorders often come hand-in-hand with depression, and that is a fight Estevan’s Jennifer Durr is very familiar with. As a result of her illness, Durr experiences panic attacks, racing thoughts, obsessive thoughts, heart palpitations, difficulty breathing, chest pains and insomnia. “The best way to describe (the panic attacks) is an impending sense of doom. An overwhelming fear that something bad is going to happen. And this can often happen for no reason at all, which makes it very hard for
“I am currently in a very good place, but having lived with chronic anxiety, I know another bout of severe anxiety could be right around the corner. I have been in talk therapy for several years, and this helps a lot. I can’t imagine where I’d be without it.” She agrees with Ricci in hoping to get rid of the stigma surrounding mental illness, and she encourages other people to lend a listening ear to friends or family who do suffer. “Even coming from someone who experiences mental illness and wants to erase that stigma, sometimes it can be very hard to talk about. You always feel like someone might judge you. And they might, but know that the more people talk openly about this, the easier it will be for everyone.” Durr said it’s important to get help before the pain becomes too great. “Don’t wait until you can’t take it anymore. Unfortunately, the system can be slow sometimes, so get help before you’re at the end of your rope. With the right therapist and sometimes medications, it will change your life. You can change your life.”
Canada’s
See next week’s issue for part two of the series, featuring interviews with Canadian mental health advocates Clara Hughes and Michael Landsberg. retailer of furniture, mattresses
BIGGEST &
BEST
and appliances has its
BIGGEST
CANADA SALE EVER!
Mental Illness is very common in its various forms, as one in five Canadians will experience it as some point in their lifetime. Source: Canadian Mental Health Association bottom. For several years, she had been fighting the disease without medication. At this point, however, she struggled every day and began to feel suicidal. Suicide is among the leading causes of death in Canada, and more than 90 per cent of those who commit suicide suffer from mental illness. “When it did get to its worst, at the time I was seeing a counsellor, and I needed to be hospitalized for suicidal thoughts. At my worst, I didn’t know if I could stop myself from carrying it through. I had a plan (to kill myself),” she said. At that point, Ricci decided to get more help for her illness. She said descending into suicidal thoughts was what led her to stop fighting on her own. “I think (it was) when I didn’t want to be around anymore, and I finally confessed that to my husband and my counsellor. I said everyone would be better off without me. I knew in my mind that I didn’t know if I could stop myself. It really scared me that I didn’t know if I could make the right decision at that point.” Ricci was then admitted to the Weyburn mental health inpatient unit for a month, where she was put on medication, saw a psychiatrist and got some advice on what to do moving forward. Although she didn’t want to go to Weyburn and felt she was too far from her husband, children and workplace, she now sees her stay there as a turning point in her fight against depression. “The care was unbelievable,” she recalled. “They said, ‘that’s the only place you can be, where we know you’re going to be safe and not going to harm yourself.’” While in the facility, Ricci participated in group therapy and got help maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise. She added it helped to be “with other people who have had the same struggles and knowing I’m not the only one suffering, knowing it’s normal, that I’m not a bad person for having these thoughts. Some people are in worse situations than I was.” Ricci is doing better these days, although she still battles the disease and is currently coming out of a spell that lasted about a month. Keeping a regular routine, healthy diet and exercise are all important factors for her in maintaining her mental health. These changes are commonly recommended
Major manufacturer and store discounts
in every department!
up to
a’s d a Can T and BES SIEST EA ance fin fers of AC *O
40 % 25 % 20 off
off
Plus
% All Sofas
15
% off
off
when you buy the matching chair or loveseat
ALL dining & bedroom packages
any sectional of any size of any fabric
every fridge we carry
Queen mattresses
starting at
399
$
Nobody but nobody beats your locally owned, Nationally priced
306-634-7211 THURSDAY - 10-9 • FRIDAY - 10-6 • SATURDAY - 10-6 • SUNDAY - 12-5 • CLOSED ON CANADA DAY
www.estevanmercury.ca
June 25, 2014 A5
Cornerstone going with $113M budget “It’s not an official budget … yet,” and with that, Shelley Toth, vice-president of finance for the South East Cornerstone Public School Division, presented the board of trustees with a proposed $113.1 million breakdown of revenues and expenditures that is expected to get a nod of approval from the Ministry of Education. The $113.1 million in anticipated revenue represents about $4 million more than last year’s allocation and includes $104 million for operations and capital expenditures of $22.3 million. The total number of employees in the local public school division now numbers 1,114.93 full-time-equivalent positions. The budget, Toth pointed out, includes funding and resources to host two lean events in the next fiscal year as the province’s 28 school divisions move toward implementing lean efficiencies within their particular systems. Other government initiatives that gained support in the budget include an action plan to address bullying through implementation of positive behaviour intervention supports. There will also be a
government-directed review of the software program and continued violence threat risk assessment training along with professional development sessions. The $113.1 million in total revenues will see an allocation of $98.6 million for operating and $14.5 million in capital funding. Most of the funding for provincial school divisions now comes from the education ministry through their property taxation and grants systems, she said, and this year Cornerstone will be picking up $54.5 million through property taxation transfers and $37.8 million in ministry grants. Another $1.5 million will be accessed through
tuition fees paid by other systems while school-generated funds will amount to $2.7 million and other grants and miscellaneous sources will account for another $1.88 million. Disposing of tangible assets will garner a further $203,000, Toth suggested. On the capital spending side, the financial officer said major facility projects are partially funded by the ministry. About $17.6 million has been set aside for the ongoing remodelling of the Weyburn Comprehensive School with a total project cost expected to come in close to the $40 million mark before it is completed. Another $260,000 is being allocated for a relocatable classroom at Assiniboia Park School in
Weyburn while another $1.2 million will be spent on maintenance and roof repairs. The budget also contains $45,000 as this year’s allocation toward a $240,000 commitment for a new athletic track at Estevan Comprehensive School. ECS will also gobble up another $565,000 with the need to once again replace part of the roof. The division will also be purchasing eight school buses at a cost of around $720,000, Toth said in her report, and three other vehicles will be purchased as replacements at a total cost of $140,000. Budgeted staffing includes 564.6 full FTE teaching positions, a decrease of one position from the prior year, and 550.33 non-teaching staff positions, a decrease of just over 14 positions compared with the previous year. Salaries and benefits will amount to just under $74 million this year while the purchase of goods and services will absorb $22.5 million and $7.3 million will be directed toward amortization of newer structures, including the two-year-old K to 12 school in Oxbow. Debt servicing will take up another $445,000.
Teachers reject second contract offer Saskatchewan teachers have rejected a proposed contract offer from the provincial government and the Saskatchewan School Board Association, for the second time, but as yet, there has been no talk about taking any job or strike action. A tentative collective bargaining agreement for 201317, that was hammered out among the SSBA, provincial Ministry of Education negotiators and the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation bargaining committee, was turned aside by 63 per cent of the STF’s membership. An earlier proposal had been rejected by about 73 per cent of the province’s 13,200 educators. The STF denied any disconnect between the membership and their bargaining unit, but the impasse will probably leave the teachers without a contract heading into the summer vacation period with a call going out for a conciliator to help solve the contract riddle. In the meantime, on the southeast Saskatchewan teaching front, “things are moving on as normal, there’s no talk or rumour of strike action or any kind of job action,” said South East Cornerstone Public School Division director Lynn Little. “We are concerned that the agreement, which in our
judgment was the best that could be reached at the bargaining table, was not acceptable to teachers,” said STF president, Colin Keess, a former teacher at Estevan Comprehensive School. “In conversations, e-mails and over 50 meetings held across the province teachers have told us the tentative agreement did not contain sufficient resources, nor provide enough evidence of the government’s commitment to reengaging with teachers and solving the issues of importance to the profession.” Teachers have been without a contract since August 2013. The latest contract offer came in with a basic 7.3 per cent wage increase over four years with a $700 pro-rated bonus in the first year. An earlier agreed-on proposal of 5.5 per cent over four years, coming from the bargaining groups, was easily rejected by the teachers who pointed out that neither the 5.5 or 7.3 per cent wage increases met the cost of living increase. A second issue, regarding the increase in school day hours, legislating 950 hours of face-to-face classroom instruction into the provincial system, also needed to be addressed, the educators said.
Colin Keess
4H BEEF AUCTION
ESTEVAN ROTARY
Find Us on
Keep
Rolling
SUMMER
EVENT
Name:_______________________________
Phone:_______________________________
Monday
Tuesday
Seniors Night
Nicholson Road • 306-634-4415
Lounge coming soon
Hours:
Mon
m-9pm -Fri - 5a
• Sat &
Coffee & Pie
S
-9pm un - 7am
5 2 $ Coffee 1
Breakfast $ Toast $
Monday - Friday 5am 11am
Taco Night
4
$
Thursday
Daily from 2pm - 4pm
Homemade Pies & Baking Enjoy here or take Home
Steak & Beer Night
Friday Rack of Ribs Night
Bread & Buns Warm apple pie or rhubarb crisp with ice cream
Like us
Tuesday JUlY 8th 6pm FAIR GROUNdS
baked fresh daily by us
Warm cheese cake brownie with ice cream
Carrot cake muffins, butter tarts, cinnamon buns & more!
June 25, 2014
Wednesday
A6
Staff SERVING CANADA’S SUNSHINE CAPITAL
Brant Kersey Publisher
Cindy Beaulieu Sales Manager
Jordan Baker Co-Editor
Norm Park Co-Editor
Melanie Tribiger Production Manager Advertising Sales Representatives: Deanna Tarnes Kristen O'Handley Teresa Hrywkiw Candace Wheeler Editorial Staff: Josh Lewis Alex Coop
Production Staff: Trinda Jocelyn Riley Dyck Peggy Volmer Katelyn Pilloud Accounting: Kim Schoff Reception: Gayle Worsnop
Volume 112 Issue 7 Contact us: Phone: 634-2654 Fax: 634-3934 e-mail: editor@estevanmercury.ca 68 Souris Ave. N., Estevan By mail: Box 730, Estevan, Sask. S4A 2A6 website: www.estevanmercury.ca
Subscription Rates:
In Saskatchewan - $58.26 In Canada - $63.56 In the U.S. $95.00 Over Seas - $110.00
Editorial
Making the case for apartments Somebody should be doing it, but unfortunately, nobody has to do it. A good portion of Estevan’s population will continue their struggle to find affordable apartments. As noted in this week’s article addressing the housing shortages in Estevan, specifically the lack of decently priced apartment units, the answers aren’t coming easily or swiftly. The residential developers aren’t that interested, the investment community isn’t interested, even with the highest rental rates in the country, and the politicians aren’t interested. In fact, the only time we have heard encouraging words regarding construction of apartments in Estevan, was when the Little Pine First Nation approached the community to find out how we felt about a casino being built here. Their proponents brought forth the idea of apartment buildings as they realized that with the current state of housing here, they were going to have to build affordable apartments for their 200 or so prospective employees. The idea of a casino didn’t fly in a follow-up, non-binding referendum vote, so the Energy City is pretty well back to
Prairie Perspective MURRAY MANDRYK Murray Mandryk is a political columnist with the Leader Post
Member Canadian Community Newspapers Association. Member Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association. Audited by Audit Bureau of Circulations. Published weekly by Prairie Newspaper Group Limited Partnership, 68 Souris Avenue N., Estevan, Saskatchewan. Postal address: Box 730 Estevan, Saskatchewan, S4A 2A6 The Estevan Mercury is owned and operated by Prairie Newspaper Group Limited Partnership, a subsidiary of Glacier Media Inc. Advertising rates are available upon request and are subject to change without notice. Conditions of editorial and advertising content: The Estevan Mercury attempts to be accurate in Editorial and Advertising content; however, no guarantee is given or implied. The Estevan Mercury reserves the right to revise or reject any or all editorial and advertising content as the newspaper’s principals see fit. The Estevan Mercury will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of an advertisement, and is not responsible for errors in advertisements except for the space occupied by such errors. The Estevan Mercury will not be responsible for manuscripts, photographs, negatives and other related material that may be submitted for possible publication. All of the Estevan Mercury’s content is protected by Canadian Copyright laws. Reviews and similar mention of material in this newspaper is granted on the provision that The Estevan Mercury receives credit. Otherwise, any reproduction without the permission of the publisher is prohibited. Advertisers purchase space and circulation only. Rights to any advertisement produced by The Estevan Mercury, including artwork, typography, photos, etc., remain the property of this newspaper. Advertisements or parts thereof may not be reproduced or assigned without the consent of the publisher.
We acknowledge financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canadian Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.
Some RMs in increasing conflict In this new Saskatchewan, we have both urban growth and a very different economy infringing on the old system of rural municipalities. And there does seem to be increasing conflict as a result. The thought crosses one’s mind as a result of the latest in the dustup between the City of Regina and the surrounding RM of Sherwood that has resulted in the provincial government ordering well-respected former judge Rob Barclay to review the handling of the rural municipality’s Wascana Village development. At issue is the proposed 736-acre, 14,000-resident community southeast of Regina where one big concern is an excessive burden an entire new city will have on Regina and provincial services like water and sewage and highway access. “I don’t know if those concerns are valid or not,” Jim Reiter, minster of gov-
the first square when it comes to apartments or casinos. This city offers at least 100 fewer apartments than does our neighbour Weyburn, which has about 2,000 fewer residents. Yorkton and Swift Current offer 300 or more apartments than what can be found here. Local developers have indicated a willingness to build, but only if they can find buyers willing to own and manage the complex. So far, no takers and nobody is forcing them to construct apartments either, nor should they. Politicians prefer to run away from the problem. They have the power to mandate or set a minimum standard, but are loath to tread on that territory. Saskatchewan Housing could provide relief, as they have in other communities, but nothing of significance has been earmarked for Estevan. So we are left with questions and concerns regarding this housing dilemma. Would Little Pine be interested in building a couple of apartments if land were made available to them? Perhaps it could fit into a hotel/service station concept that they talked about while pitching the casino idea. So far we’re saying no to a casino, but what about a couple of six-storey apartments?
Is the investment community in Estevan interested at all? Is anyone curious enough to find out? Is the Southeast Regional College still pursuing the apartment/dormitory idea? Nobody appears to be pushing any green light buttons on that topic as yet. What about the oilpatch service community? Their head offices might appreciate the opportunity to alleviate the revolving door labour situation by giving their employees some secure housing options in units they could own and manage themselves. It might be a viable option to invest some of the profits they are making from the local oilpatch. We certainly see enough cash floating around and through the community. Why not invest in it? That’s a question we pose to a number of businesses. After all, it’s having the right people in the right jobs that create the profits. Why not have these people feeling a little bit happy and a little more secure in the knowledge that when they come to Estevan they are actually wanted and appreciated and not dealt with as disposable objects who are destined to move on because they have no place to live and nobody interested in helping them find a solution.
ernment relations told reporters last week while ordering the review. “I think the best way for me to find out is to appoint somebody independent to do an inspection and to report back to me.” That said, it does seem more than passing strange that Reiter would evoke a little used section of the Municipal Act to appoint an ex-judge at $350 an hour to examine what he described as “a number of technical issues.” That sounds more like an inquiry rather than Reiter’s description of an “inspection.” Reiter acknowledged that Sherwood RM reeve Kevin Eberle’s ownership of some of this land to be developed is one of the reasons-albeit not the sole reason-for this inspection. Eberle did recuse himself from discussions and votes on Wascana Village, but such potential conflicts in the small municipal government will likely be a big part of what Barclay will need to clear up. According to Barclay’s mandate, he is to look into the “the full history, background, process, facts and circumstances which led to the approval” of the development and to explore “the appropriateness of the directions, actions or inactions of any employee or agent of the municipality or member of council.” This is not the first time the RM of Sherwood has run afoul with the province. You may recall back in 2007 that then NDP government took control of the rural municipality after half the council resigned. Former legislative law clerk Merilee Rasmussen was appointed to act as both reeve and council in for Sherwood until
by-elections were held. At issue was voter eligibility after the Court of Queen’s Bench declared the previous fall’s reeve election to be invalid because the winning margin was just two votes. Certain residents had been excluded from the vote. Meanwhile, the RM of Corman Park neighbouring Saskatoon has had its share of issues, including a 36 per cent tax and a major spending audit and major questions about how it was being run. So acrimonious was the infighting that there was even a push to see the RM split in two. But lest anyone think the problems are confined to the local politics of the larger RMs bordering the cities, consider the government’s need last year to set an interim mill rate to “support the equitable distribution of property taxes set by municipalities among property classes.” The new formula decreed that the maximum ratio of highest to lowest mill rate factors that a municipality could levy would be no more than 15 to one. So what spurred this need? Well, two years earlier the Rural Municipality of Eye Hill near the Alberta border had collected a paltry $1,600 from property taxes on agriculture land. However, its commercial mill rate to agricultural land ratio was 53.95, accounting for $1,844,584 of the $1,852,019 in property taxes it collected. The major industry? A pipeline that couldn’t exactly relocate elsewhere. One wonders if such conflicts in RMs will just keep increasing in this growing and booming province.
Jackie Fitzsimmons
REALTOR® / Branch Manager
306-421-6636
www.bhgress.ca Unit #1390A, 400 King St. Estevan, SK S4A 2B4
Healthy dining and a different kind of lottery
G For Gainer
Estevan’s Alexandra Andrist won a Canada-wide contest to name an RCMP puppy recruited in the canine unit. The Grade 4 student entered the name Gainer for the pup and was selected from about 4,500 entries as providing the winning name. Regina RCMP members attended Sacred Heart/ Sacré Coeur School to present Andrist with her prize and surprise both her and the school with the presence of Gainer himself.
Norm Park All Things Considered
The Editor, The Green Party of Saskatchewan (SaskGreens) thinks the way to settle the issues of ownership of public liquor stores is to turn them into “Crown Co-operatives.” Privatizing liquor stores is not exactly in the public interest but neither is the status quo. There is an opportunity here to be innovative and turn the liquor stores into state-owned co-operatives. Crown Co-operatives have four distinct advantages over privatization and status-quo liquor stores: • Crown Co-operatives would hold open annual meetings to allow members to question the minister re-
sponsible and the board of each Crown; • These Crown Co-ops would refund annual surpluses back to the membership as dividends, not to the government; • The board of each Crown Co-op would be elected by the membership, and; • Quarterly financial reports would be published to maintain the transparency of the agencies. Membership in a Crown Co-operative would be acquired by buying a $5 membership in that co-operative. Victor Lau, leader of the SaskGreens
Minister responds to liquor store letter The Editor, As Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, I would like to take a moment to clarify some misconceptions regarding the government’s business decision to convert four public liquor stores to rural liquor franchises as mentioned in Joyce Neufeld’s letter that appeared in the June 11 edition of the Estevan Mercury. Saskatchewan has long utilized a blended retail system. Currently, there are approximately 190 franchises, 440 off-sale outlets, and two full-line private stores in addition to the public stores, a business model long supported by the NDP. Store conversion is not a new concept. In fact, it was a practice the former government was
2014 RAM 1500 SPORT
quite comfortable with. In 1993-95, the NDP converted stores in Radville, Eston and Hafford to rural franchises. Today, all three franchises continue to enjoy success in their respective communities. Converting stores to franchises, rather than closing the stores, allows SLGA to reduce operating expenses while still ensuring these communities continue to have access to a full line of alcohol products at SLGA prices. All of the stores being converted have operating costs that exceed what the government would pay in commission to a franchise. Overall, SLGA anticipates an operational savings of approximately $1.2 million during the next five years as a result of the conversions. Addi-
tional revenue will also be generated from the sale of government-owned buildings. Regarding the suggestion that converting these stores will result in a loss of government revenue, it is important to note that regardless of who is selling liquor, our government will continue to generate revenue through liquor mark-ups. I am confident that SLGA will find a good business partner that will welcome the opportunity to serve the citizens of each community with respect to the sale of alcohol. Don McMorris Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority
2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CANADA VALUE PACKAGE
Bi-Weekly
$
309
*
Bi-Weekly
149
$
*
Bi-Weekly
* OAC. Payments are Subject to approved credit.
306-634-3644 409 Kensington Ave. WWW.POWERDODGE.CA
EVENT
*
14516
Rolling
223
$
14485
Keep
14470
SUMMER
14297
2014 RAM 1500 ST
Greens say Crown Co-ops the answer to liquor stores
Phone:_______________________________
I don’t like being a food sleuth, but sometimes ya just gotta do the right thing, especially when the foodie folks try to switch us on to more healthful dining habits. I’m sorry, but I intend to die unhealthy and happy in my choices as opposed to dying healthy, wondering what cream cheese really tastes like on lemon meringue. The bride is attempting to move me toward a healthy dining regime. I’m not buying in just yet. She’s tried little kitchen tricks before, but my taste buds have saved my bacon, if you will, in the past, and I expect they will in the present and future. The other day there was an idea to prepare marinated chicken on rice with spinach. That sounded great until it was proposed we try the recipe sans the actual chicken. The response was negative. Years ago, she attempted to foil my taste buds with a tofu burger that pretended to look and be like a real burger. I ate one to be polite and preserve the marriage. Recipe was never repeated. It’s not always about healthy choices either, sometimes it’s just fun stuff she tries. Like the day we hosted a party and she presented a couple of platters of chicken pieces for our guests. One of our guests was an experienced hunter and wild meat consumer who proclaimed after his second bite that “this isn’t chicken, it tastes more like rabbit.” She was foiled again. One guest refused to dine on any meat offerings for the rest of the evening. But it was a good joke, except the punch line was revealed too quickly. Don’t get me wrong dear diary, the bride is a fabulous cook and baker. But when her preparation trends toward the traditional, I cast a wary eye toward the oven when she states emphatically that it’s a beef pot roast. I know better, she’s not interested in cooking pot roasts … I am. I can’t prepare tandoori chicken with dal. She can. So I know when she’s bluffing for the sake of healthy choices. I hate healthy choices. I also hate being stupid, but what can you do about it without hiring a tutor? As GaGa said, I was just born this way. Or at least I’d like to think my sketchy eating habits were a natural evolution. Hey, I was reading the other day about a neat lottery they have in Portugal. They have draws every Thursday with the winners getting new cars. The draws are based on receipts customers get for purchases they have made during the week. I don’t have the details, I suppose the name is attached to the receipt copies and they’re put in a barrel and away they go. What this does is pretty well eliminate the underground businesses. You know those things you get done and no receipts are provided and the price is lower than what the guy in the store can offer you because he pays employees, EI, WCB and taxes? According to the article, this weekly raffle has added $800 million Euros annually to the Portuguese economy, so everyone benefits, even the former underground economy participants. And everyone who buys something gets a chance to win a car.
Name:_______________________________
June 25, 2014
Wednesday
A7
Letters to the Editor
A8 June 25, 2014
Estevan Mercury
Estevan family dealing with baby’s rare illness By Jordan Baker editor@estevanmercury.ca
When she was born, there were no signs of ill health, but just a few months later and Mackenzie Delainey is fighting with a diagnosis of a littleknown type of leukemia. The newborn daughter of Estevan’s Brian Delainey and Tara Johns, Mackenzie remains at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Saskatoon. She is four months old now and was sent to St. Joseph’s Hospital June 8. She was transferred to Regina for further investigation on June 14 and within a day, she deteriorated rapidly and was transported to Saskatoon via air ambulance on June 15. Mackenzie has been diagnosed with myeloid
neoplasm associated with eosinophilia PDGFRB rearrangement, an extremely rare leukemia-like condition, which means she has a chromosome that overproduces her white blood cells. There is no specific treatment protocol for the condition at this time, said Kim Maber, Johns’ sister, who shared some information with the Mercury about Mackenzie’s condition. “The oncologist has been in contact with doctors from Winnipeg and the U.S. to design a treatment. The treatment is experimental at this time,” she added. “She has had several blood transfusions. They put her on a chemotherapy drug. To date she is tolerating it.” Johns is a teacher at Estevan Comprehensive
School and Delainey works at Johnson Plumbing and Heating but is off work to be in Saskatoon with Johns and their three-year-old daughter Alexa. To help cover some of their costs, friends and family have set up a foundation for people to contribute. As of Monday morning, more than $8,000 had been raised through http://www. youcaring.com/medicalfundraiser/mackenzie-delainey/192724 Johns and Delainey are able to stay with family while in Saskatoon, but Maber noted they have other costs to cover, like travel and food. “Tara and Brian are extremely hopeful, but this event has been emotionally draining on them,” said Maber. “It is extremely difficult to be uprooted from your home to deal with a crisis like this. Every day has its up and downs, and the situation is very stressful.” They have had a lot of support from fam ily, friends and strangers. Maber said the family is very grateful to everyone who has expressed support with a special thanks to the ECS community for their fundraising efforts and support. “The generous support from the community is overwhelming,” said
Mackenzie Delainey, the newborn daughter of Estevan’s Tara Johns and Brian Delainey, was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia shortly after birth. She is now undergoing treatment in Saskatoon. (Photo submitted) Maber. She noted the timelines for treatment and how well they may work aren’t known, considering the experimental nature of the treatment. “Because her condi-
tion is so rare and the treatment is experimental, we do not know at this time how long she will be in intensive care or how long her treatment will last.” For those who would like to make a contribu-
Congratulations to
Adrienne Dechief on receiving her
Bachelor of Music Education
from the University of Regina, June 6, 2014. Proud family is Pam and Greg Dechief, Derek, Amber and Avery. Grandparents are Nick and Verna Morsky and Anne Dechief
tion to the family, Maber said they don’t require any goods at the moment. If people wish, they are asked to contribute to the foundation set up for Mackenzie or to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Please Recycle This Paper!
MONDAY JUNE 30
1:30 - 3:30 ESTEVAN LEISURE CENTRE - SENIOR CENTRE
Gerald & Agnes Seipp June 19, 1954
Congratulations
CONGRATULATIONS
Stephanie Weisgerber, BSP, on your degree with a
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Convocation from the University of Saskatchewan was held June 6, 2014. Best of luck in your employment. We are all very proud of you!
Love Mom, Stephen and Grandma
Amanda Dengler on completing your
Bachelor of Commerce from the U of C We are proud of your accomplishments. Love Dad, Mom & Randy Brad & Whitney Grandma Dengler Grandma Clark
Gerald & Agnes Seipp Invite family and friends to a celebration of their 60th wedding anniversary Saturday, June 28, 2014 2:00 - 4:00 pm Program at 2:15 pm Estevan Legion Hall Let your presence be your gift.
Learn all the ins and outs, BEFORE you leave our store
www.estevanmercury.ca
June 25, 2014 A9
High speed chase and collision by EPS leads to multiple charges A couple of noisy events attracted the attention of the Estevan Police Service on the night of June 18 and early morning hours of June 19. EPS members attended to an apartment on the city’s north side to warn a tenant about the City’s noise bylaw when it was discovered that the person was playing music much too loudly for the comfort of others. The second trip was to a loud party at 3 a.m. This time a ticket was issued to the homeowner since this was the third time police had been required to visit the home in response to noise complaints. A woman who reported being struck by a vehicle while she was walking in the WalMart parking lot, did not suffer any major injuries and only reported some stiffness in her wrist as a result of the incident. EPS members state they have the identity of the offending driver and have asked the driver to stop in at the police station to help them complete their investigative file. A portable radio located in the back of a truck was the cause of a complaint registered with EPS on June 18. The radio, it seemed, had accidentally turned on when it was shifted in the truck’s box by the heavy rain that struck the region. On the night of June 19, EPS members patrolling Estevan streets at 11 p.m. were alerted to the possibility that an unregistered vehicle, or a suspended driver was on the same street. The police cruiser was equipped with an automated license plate reader that sent them a signal as they met a vehicle along Souris Avenue. The officer in the cruiser attempted to stop the driver at the Wellock Road and Souris Avenue intersection, but the driver of the truck accelerated on Wellock and then turned and sped down Nicholson Road. Witnesses to the event informed police that the truck sped past the apartment complex on Nicholson at a high speed, and when
Sign stealers sought by cops Usually, when discussions focus on the subject of stealing signs, it’s about baseball or football games. Members of the Estevan detachment of the RCMP however, are currently on the trail of a person or persons who quite literally, stole some signs. The 11 large advertising and promotional panels were taken from the football field at Woodlawn Regional Park. The signs had been stored outdoors last summer with the intention of having them installed around the field in time for this season’s football schedule. The signage bore the logos of such businesses and organizations as Dart Services, Boston Pizza and House of Stationery, as well as the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The loss of these signs has cost the football league and association about $1,000, which is considered a major expense for this volunteer group. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the local RCMP detachment at 306-6374400, or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
it fled down the street, the truck swiped a north bound vehicle in the 1400 block of Nicholson. The truck driver eventually stopped on Hillcrest Drive. The police officer in the cruiser, who was some distance behind the truck, had not observed the collision, but found the truck and driver who was now waiting for him to initiate the arrest. The 18-year-old male driver is now facing multiple charges including impaired driving, driving while his blood-alcohol level was over .08 per cent, operating a motor vehicle in a manner that is dangerous to the public and breaching conditions of his probation. He is also facing a charge of disobeying a signal to stop. The man was held in custody pending his appear-
ance in front of a justice-of-the-peace on June 20. As a result of this incident, police noted that one of the witnesses to the collision was also seen to be consuming alcohol, so he too was arrested for impaired driving and driving while over .08. He was later released into the care of a sober person after being issued a court date. Police reported that substantial damage was inflicted on both vehicles but there were no serious physical injuries. The driver of the northbound vehicle, however, was quite unnerved by the event but suffered only minor scratches due to shattered glass. EPS members continue their investigation into this incident and are undergoing interviews with several witnesses, who they said they appreciated due to the fact they were stepping forward and were patient while waiting for police officers to talk with them immediately after the event concluded. Any witness to the chase and collision, ,who hasn’t already been spoken to by police, is asked to contact them at 306-634-4767. During the early morning hours of June 21, EPS members observed a truck being driving erratically at a high speed on the city streets. After stopping the vehicle police determined the driver was intoxicated, so the 30-year-old was eventually charged with driving while impaired and driving while over .08. He now has a July court date. Police also attended to several noisy party complaints on the night of June 20 and the morning of June 21. Several home owners were charged under the city’s noise bylaw and were fined $250. An altercation at the city’s leisure centre on June 21, led to a police investigation that focused on a 42-year-old Estevan woman, who they determined was responsible for the dispute. She was charged with assault and uttering threats and now has a July date in court.
GARDEN PLACE, AFFORDABLE CONDO LIVING IN ESTEVAN Each main level condo has: approx 860 sq. ft., appliances included & wood burning fireplace
#102 - 306 Perkins St. • $195,000
MLS®# 500610
MLS®# 486521
• entire condo professionally painted in May 2014 • Includes some furniture
• Updated laminate flooring
LINDA MACK Sales Associate Keep
SUMMER
#104 - 306 Perkins St. • $199,900
Sponsored By
Cell: 306-421-3883 Office: 306-634-2628 lindamack@sasktel.net
Name:___________________________________ Phone:___________________________________
WATCH FOR THIS CAR!!!
We are going to be giving prizes away every week. See the Estevan Mercury Facebook page for details!
306 634-4755
140-1175 Nicholson Road Estevan, SK
Rolling
SUMMER
New patients and prescriptions welcome. Last Day June 30th
Keep
Complete Eyewear
s on Sp
20% - 50% off
EVENT Name:_______________________________ Phone:_______________________________
ed or
By
GO TO ESTEVANMERCURY.CA TO BROWSE THESE FLYERS!
A10 June 25, 2014
Estevan Mercury
Judge determining jail time for man guilty of sexually assaulting 13-year-old
Congrats
Marley Whitman
Minecraft. The two kept in contact via Skype and instant messaging applications for six months, and shortly after labelled themselves as an online couple, the Crown noted. Tetlow was under the assumption the girl on the other end was 16, until someone else, who was playing the game on the same server as him, told him the victim, was in fact, 12 at the time. Tetlow and the victim ceased their online
relationship until November 2013, when they once again reconnected through the game. It was during this time that Tetlow decided to move to Banff, Alta. to pursue his passion for skiing and to become a ski instructor, but the Crown said he struggled with gang-related incidents regularly, so he decided to move to Estevan in April, where he knew the victim lived, and at this point, was 13 years old. The Crown said Tetlow made a number of “very poor decisions,” and his decision to move to Estevan to pursue further contact with the vic-
We’ll Put Collision Damage in Reverse
tim was a significant one. Upon his arrival to the city, the victim’s mother suggested he stay with them, and to compensate for lodgings, he would do chores around the house. He accepted the offer, and Tetlow’s relationship with the victim escalated over the six-week period he remained at her residence, and resulted in multiple sexual encounters. The Crown acknowledged the fact that all sexual encounters were consensual, and the mother of the victim was aware of what was going on, and even bought condoms for them. The Crown continued and said Tetlow had many opportunities to walk away from the situation but chose not to. The defense explained that Tetlow’s intentions behind his move to Canada were never driven by his desire to meet the victim, and due to his limited resources upon his arrival in Estevan, the promise of a roof over his head was difficult to turn down. The fact that Tetlow
never forced the victim to do anything, was in a position of trust within her home, and the age difference between the two wasn’t very big, were mitigating factors, said the defense, but still did not excuse the fact he had sex with a girl under the age of consent. The defense also noted that jail time was inevitable, but that certain aspects of the story should be taken into context, and that Tetlow didn’t fit the description of a typical sex offender. Tetlow was arrested approximately three Saturdays ago, a few days before he was planning on returning to New Zealand before his work permit expired in November. Tetlow and the victim decided to break up not long before that, after determining that their relationship wasn’t going to work. In other proceedings, Nathan Mullen, who was charged with the murder of Leslie Erin Dwyre last month, appeared via closed-circuit television from Regina on June 19. His case was adjourned to July 10, at 9:30 a.m.
Let our certified technicians quickly restore your vehicle to pre-accident condition
www.estevanmercury.ca
since June 5. The Crown is suggesting a four-year jail sentence, while the defense is calling for an 18-month custodial term. At Tetlow’s hearing on Monday afternoon, the Crown explained how in 2012, Tetlow, who was 17 at the time, came in contact with the victim while playing the online computer game
• Insurance Claim Specialists • Dents, Dings & Scratches Removed • Custom Color Matching Resumes for Technicians & Painters welcome. Keep
Sponsored By
306-634-4950 326 - 5th Street, Estevan
from Western Fiberglass & the entire Whitman family
SUMMER Rolling
EVENT
CHECK US OUT ON THE WEB
After listening to sentencing submissions on June 25, provincial court judge Karl Bazin said he will provide a decision on Aug. 11 in the case against 19-year-old Michael Joseph Tetlow, who was convicted of sexual assault against a 13-year-old girl earlier this year. He has been remanded in custody
445 - 4th Street Estevan, SK 306-634-2815 Name:_________________________ Phone:_________________________
Show Some Love... Adopt a Pet! Bear is a fixed male who loves to go for walks. He is about 10 years old, but you would never know! He is very friendly and super cute. His name is Bear for a reason!
Spayed and neutered pets are much happier pets. The Estevan Humane Society reserves the right to refuse any adoption.
Thank you for your continued support!
306-634-3444
This space is sponsored by this community minded business
Roxy is a 5 year old female shih-tzu who loves attention and she is quite cute. She is ready for her new home, so don’t make her wait any longer!
www.estevanmercury.ca
June 25, 2014 A11
Bylaw officer puts renewed focus on city parking violators The Estevan Police Board took particular note last week of the job done by the city’s bylaw enforcement officer in the area of parking enforcement. During a regular meeting in City council chambers on June 18, board members praised the job being done by Michelle Pickering, who became the bylaw officer last fall. When reviewing her report, eyes were drawn to the staggering number of parking tickets issued throughout the year. There been 425 parking tickets issued in the first five months of the year and another 68 were issued in May. Estevan Police Chief Paul Ladouceur noted the majority of those tickets were issued for individuals parking in areas reserved for handicapped people. He noted many were also issued to people who have the authorization to park in a handicapped spot but were not displaying their permit. He reminded people who have permits that they must be displayed when parking. Ladouceur said other people will see a car parked in the space without the permit displayed and make a call to police, and the bylaw officer then has to investigate the matter, which takes time. While there are instances where a fine will be reduced for someone who has the permit but wasn’t displaying it, the chief said that grace won’t continue in the future.
Mayor Roy Ludwig, who presided over the meeting as chairman, noted people take handicapped parking very seriously. “Nothing gets people angrier than seeing able-bodied people parking in a handicapped spot,” he said in favour of the crackdown on the illegal parking in the city. In other business, Ladouceur said with warmer weather, the local constabulary is receiving more nuisance calls related to alcohol and said they are taking a zero tolerance approach to public intoxication. He said the police may liaise with local establishments who serve alcohol to remind them to be mindful of overserving customers but added that isn’t necessarily the issue. He said there are a number of ways those looking to drink heavily may get around the appearance of being over-served, like smuggling in their own liquor or having others buy drinks for them. He added that some behavior they encounter while dealing with public intoxication may also be brought on by other narcotics in someone’s system that may interact with the alcohol. The chief did not put onus for that activity on local businesses. “We don’t want to be charging establishments. We want co-operation,” he said, calling public intoxication “a thorn
Kevin Mortenson, right, accepted the Estevan Police Service community recognition coin from EPS Chief Paul Ladouceur, at last week’s police board meeting in Estevan City council chambers. in everybody’s side.” As part of the Estevan Police Service’s new community recognition program, Ladouceur presented Kevin Mortenson with the decorative EPS coin for his work with the Estevan Lion’s
Club. Mortenson has been heavily involved with the youth safety patrollers and annual Safety Patroller Jamboree, and was on hand to accept the coin during the meeting.
Look great on your
Big Day!
Buy 2 teeth whitening sessions for
11900
$
Buy 1 microdermabrasion treatment for
9900
$
Reg
20000
$
Reg
12500
$
* offer ends July 31, 2014
Or buy both packages for
19900
$
We now offer
eyelash & eyebrow tinting & waxing
306-634-2220
Ph: 306.634.6789 Fax: 306.634.6793 3-419 Kensington, Estevan, SK S4A 2H8 (Strip Mall by Wal-Mart)
Downtown Estevan www.towercafe.ca
SUMMER Rolling
EVENT
Sponsored By
Keep
Name:_________________________ Phone:_________________________
Keep
Sponsored By
WE DELIVER
www.bellmedicalaesthetics.com
SUMMER Rolling
EVENT
Name:_________________________ Phone:_________________________
KEND
THIS WEE
G
Presenting a
OPEN
allery rads
HOUSE SUNDAY JUNE 29 12 - 2 pm
of
Congratulations to the ECS graduating class of 2014! If you missed seeing them in the June 18 issue of the Estevan Mercury go to www.estevanmercury.ca and click on ‘photos’. Thank you to all the local businesses who sponsored this feature.
Estevan
Mercury www.estevanmercury.ca
921 Albert Street
JoshLeBlanc
•
REALTOR ® Part-time
Keep
SUMMER Rolling
Frozen Yogurt Smoothies Italian Soda
$260,000 •
EVENT
Sponsored By
Affordable living in the heart of Hillside!
www.joshleblanc.ca • 306-421-6778 Name:___________________________________ Phone:___________________________________
BUBBLE TEA TAPIOCA PEARLS NOW AVAILABLE! • Bubble Tea • Frozen Hot Chocolate • 100% Fruit Smoothies with or without boost supplements • Coffee • Tea • London Fog Latte • Italian Soda • Waffle Cones • Green Tea Latte • Green Tea Frappuccino • Take Home Frozen Yogurt
421-A Unit #2 Kensington Ave. Estevan (across parking lot from Humpty’s) 306-634-5520 Keep
SUMMER Rolling
EVENT
Sponsored By
MLS ®# 493518
We now do parking lot
Pot Hole RePaiR
Ken Mehler 306-421-9576
Name:___________________________________ Phone:___________________________________
Sales & Rentals Estevan, SK • 306-634-9955
Randy Franke 306-421-2244
www.estevanmercury.ca
A12 June 25, 2014
Estevan Mercury
Emergency Backup
This 14 kilowatt diesel powered electrical generator has been installed at Estevan’s Golden West radio headquarters to serve a dual purpose in providing backup emergency power in the event of a community or regional disaster and the loss of traditional power sources. The $6,000 generator, whose purchase price was shared equally between Golden West and Estevan Emergency Measures Operations, will provide power so that emergency directives will be delivered by the local FM station to the community when emergency and residential responses are required. From the left: Mark Henderson, manager Golden West, Estevan; Helen Fornwald, EMO director; and Roy Ludwig, mayor.
OFFICE AND RETAIL SPACE ATE AVAILABLE IN ESTEVAN, SK N I M LA rting at th
1106-6 Street
sta
q. ft. s 9 3 . $1
1629 Sq. Ft.
3 offices • 2 bathrooms ready to move in
EUM LINOtiLng at star
KenSington Avenue
. ft. q s 3 2 $1.
4 retAil SpAceS AvAilAble
minimum 1290 sq. Ft. - build to suit
ARPET
C
g startin
at
. ft. q s 9 $0.9
Holdings Inc.
Your Community
For lease or rental inFormation contact treena 306-634-6030 306-421-0252 or e-mail: thirsch@sasktel.net
Summer • Travel • Camping • Boating • Fun Relax this summer by having the right insurance coverage for wherever your plans may take you.
104 - Hwy. 47 South EStEvan, SK 306-634-5588 Bay #1 - Hwy. 13 CaRLYLE, SK 306-453-2519
Keep
Cathedral Insurance Brokers
SUMMER Rolling
EVENT
Sponsored By
Monday-Friday 8:30-5:30 • Saturday 9:00-4:00
Newspaper
Book Your Career ad today!
306-634-2671
www.estevaninsurance.ca
#10, 910 13th Avenue N., Estevan, SK S4A 2J4
Name:___________________________________ Phone:___________________________________
Call
306-634-2654
Buying a house? Let us make it easy for you. We’ll find everything on your wish list.
Ken Rowan part time
306-461-9282
Lisa Monteyne 306-421-7445
Phone:_______________________________
We would love to have you help us to support our residents, clients and patients.
Last year the UW distributed funds to 18 eligible member agencies, and this year, there will be 17 who will be counting on the United Way for a good portion of their annual budget. The South East Advocates for Employment have dropped their membership as a UW agency. That group had received about $5,000 from the UW fundraising efforts in the past. Bjarn a s o n noted that on a very positive note, the number of directors on the board swelled by six with the addition of five voting members and one nonvoting student associate member. Charlotte Halabuza, Marian Huber, Chris Lafonte, Tamara Vollmin and Melanie Graham were welcomed to the board, as was Cassidy DeRosier, who was appointed as the student member.
EVENT
g
rin k floo c o t s n i
around. This represents a modest $10,000 decrease from last year’s target. The decision to set a lower goal for this year’s campaign was probably due to the fact that for the first time in a couple of decades, the UW goal was not met within the parameters of the UW’s annual 33hour television marathon. Although the $350,000 objective was reached, and then surpassed by December, it was the first time in years the target wasn’t met by means of the October marathon. When the clock ran out on the 2013 marathon, about $337,000 was showing on the tote board. “I wasn’t part of the team last year,” said Laura Bjarnason, the new UW administrator and marketing manager, “but I know they met and surpassed the goal by the end of the year.”
Rolling
OFF
If you would like to become a part of this amazing group of people please call Marian Huber at 306-637-2451
(United Way Estevan) has established their financial target for this fall’s campaign. President Doug McDavid met with his board of directors on June 18, and it was decided that $340,000 would be the targetted amount this time
SUMMER
60
%
United Way sets 2014 fundraising target
Keep
UP TO
Volunteers play a vital role in life at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Long Term Care and Adult Day Program. Volunteers include everyday people giving their most precious gift ... their time.
Name:_______________________________
Please Volunteer
www.estevanmercury.ca
June 25, 2014 A13
Hospital foundation taking steps forward People attending the annual general meeting of the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation June 12 learned the foundation has taken at least two very positive financial steps forward over the past few months. The foundation’s executive director Becky Conly, was pleased to provide the information that the foundation’s major investment vehicle, the Estevan Medical Clinic, will be pretty well filled with physicians by the end of this month. The five physicians involved in the Estevan Medical Group will be moving into the clinic and will join the two physicians who are already leasing space. She noted that the clinic’s deficit will be reduced significantly with this new income source, and it was hoped the facility would soon be breaking even on the financial front as the mortgage gets reduced in
a timely manner. On a less positive note, Conly said the clinic does not enjoy a tax free status, and in fact, property taxes had risen by $20,000 in the past year, now sitting at $57,451. Overall operating costs amounted to nearly $73,000, she said, not including the mortgage payments. Back on the positive front, Conly reported that the foundation’s supporters allowed them to purchase $313,000 worth of equipment in the previous year, about $100,000 more than the previous year. She said approval is pending for the investment of about $94,000 in badly needed equipment for the hospital in the near future as the foundation transitions from the previous fiscal year into the new one. She also noted that a foundation application form directed toward the
Becky Conly hospital’s executive director’s office, makes the approval and validation process more efficient. Conly said the foundation’s continued association with the Estevan Bruins and Estevan Motor Speedway has helped it maintain a high public profile while raising funds. The Angels Among Us/Star is Born program has seen an increase in participation due to new marketing and advertising
products, and a strong relationship with the hospital’s staff members. There is also a growing interest in the foundation’s Facebook and Twitter account, which are used daily to promote the foundation and the hospital. A new website has been designed and launched featuring the hospital and the foundation. Conly also drew the directors’ attention to the new donor stewardship program that recognizes all donors who are in the $5,000 club on an annual basis. In the past year the hospital received a total of $320,000 in donations. The foundation raised a further
Day!
Get everything you need for your Canada Day celebration!
Fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, central air, washer/dryer, references required, no dogs allowed
Hillside Condominiums 306-634-6030 • thirsch@sasktel.net
306-637-2550
Keep
SUMMER Rolling
EVENT
Sponsored By
Check us out on facebook
$79,000 while expenses attached to the fundraisers were nearly $38,000 for a net of about $41,000. In 2013-14, the fundraising income amounted to $189,000 while their expenses came to slightly more than $55,000, leaving a net income of nearly $134,000. The report also provided a few details regarding the duties of an intern during the month of April this year. The intern provided the foundation with additional online marketing expertise and enhancements to the public awareness programs, as well as completing the changes to the hospital’s website.
Happy
Apartments For Rent 1 & 2 bedroom Apartments Available
$189,000 through fundraisers that included their premier events, the Festival of Trees and the Eve of Destruction evening at the Estevan Motor Speedway. Those partnerships will continue as will the annual radio marathon while the aim is to conduct a hospital lottery this coming year as an added event. “We will continue to have third-party fundraisers as well as pop-up fundraisers where necessary,” Conly said. The growth in fundraising was illustrated by figures that indicated that in 2012-13 the income gained from those efforts grossed just over
440 King Street, Estevan
Name:_________________________ Phone:_________________________
A inGREEN LAWN no time
Get an effortlessly lush lawn with Rainbird sprinkler systems.
Let Johnson Plumbing & Heating use their irrigation expertise to help design your yard. From small yards to football fields, we can help you get it done.
14064DS00
JOHNSON
PLUMBING & HEATING LTD. 1037 - 5th Street Estevan Ph: 306-634-5172 e-mail: jph@sasktel.net
Keep
SUMMER Rolling
EVENT
ed or
By
s on
Sp
Name:_______________________________ Phone:_______________________________
Remember to recycle this newspaper
U-
‘EM WE MEND ‘EM Owners - Lance Mack & Yancey Hagel
Call
634-6060
A14 June 25, 2014
Estevan Mercury
Parking Lot Work
Construction work progressed on Monday toward the much-anticipated completion of the Estevan Leisure Centre parking lot, which is expected to be finished during this construction season. It remains one of the City’s top infrastructure priorities to complete in 2014.
14064UC00
June 25, 2014
Wednesday
“We went through a boom last year. If there was a five-year lull, then I would be concerned,” – Amber Smale
A15
Building permits in flux in Estevan By Jordan Baker editor@estevanmercury.ca
Commercial building permits are up across Saskatchewan, and while that trend isn’t being mimicked in Estevan at this time, there’s no reason to think businesses are wary of setting up in the Energy City. Non-residential building permits jumped by a record 105 per cent to $125 million (seasonally adjusted) in April 2014 in Saskatchewan, compared to the same period last year. In Estevan this past April, however, the City issued no commercial or industrial building permits. As of April this year, the City had sold two commercial building permits totaling $340,000, one fewer than the same time period in 2013, but last year’s permits amounted to $1.26 million. On a yearly basis, building permits increased 1.9 per cent (seasonally adjusted), landing Saskatchewan in third spot in terms of percentage change among the provinces.
Industrial building permits were also low up to April, with the City selling one for $200,000, again only one permit shy of 2013 figures and a fraction of the $900,000 the permits brought the City last year. The City distributed 18 commercial building permits totaling $17.8 million in 2013 and 13 permits in 2012 for a value of almost $4.5 million. Industrial building permits in 2013 came to $10.2 million in 2013 and $1.2 million one year prior to that. In 2011, the commercial building permits sold were $10.3 million for 24 permits and $7.2 million of industrial building permits, which involved 14 total permits. Amber Smale, City manager, said while the City took note of the absence of commercial building permits, it doesn’t mean there is no commercial construction. “There’s a lot of commercial on the market still that isn’t filled,” she said, noting the commercial de-
This development on Kensington Avenue will feature commercial space on the ground floor and residential above. velopment on Kensington. “We do have a number of projects on the go, commercial wise, that the permit wasn’t taken out this year, but the work is being done.” Hotels and hotel expansions are prominent among the current commercial development in Estevan, and the TS&M office complex is also on the go.
Let us keep a watchful eye on your pet.
“We went through a boom last year. If there was a five-year lull, then I would be concerned,” said Smale. She added that considering Estevan’s housing issues, much of the focus on development is in residential, which is reflected in the number of building permits geared toward housing. Residential build-
ing permits are up from 2013 values, both in dollar amounts and number of individual permits. Single-family permits have brought more than $3.7 million to the City through 34 permits, a jump from last year’s numbers through April, where only nine permits were sold for $2.3 million. The multi-family residential numbers are
Barry or Jake 701.965.3400
11790 ND 5 NW Crosby, ND
also up, with five permits sold for $2.1 million, well ahead of last year’s totals of $351,000 for two permits. Smale said considering there have been a healthy number of residential building permits issued, the City isn’t too concerned about the slower commercial pace, noting the two sectors will fluctuate and when one is down, the other is often up. “The thing right now is housing, and I think that’s what you’re seeing in the building permits, is that housing is the priority in the community right now,” said Smale. “The market is dictating what’s going on here right now, and it’s balancing out the commercial and residential.” The City is looking at further developing the Glen Peterson Park off Nesbitt Drive, which is geared toward large commercial or industrial business. “That’s the commercial space that’s available right now,” said Smale.
For all you agricultural needs
All Creatures Training & Boarding
“THE” Place to Stay!
WATER/FERTILIZER TANKS - HORIZONTAL 1,000-10,000 GAL • VERTICAL 150 - 4,500 GAL
421-6155
PJ
Close & Convenient Debit now available
TRAILERS Canada, Inc.
UTILITY • GOOSENECK • DUMPS • BUMPER 409 Kensington Ave.
306-634-3644
www.PowerDodge.ca Trevor Knibbs Owner
John Prette Sales Manager
Travis Olver Sales Team Leader
Chris Oleshko Finance Specialist
Mike Keating Sales Consultant
Brandon Stone Finance Specialist
Jared Amyot Sales Consultant
Brad Belitski Parts Manager
Jay Trivedi Sales Consultant
If you haven’t shopped Power Dodge you may have paid too much!
Family Owned & Operated Since 1937
Doug Sands Sales Manager
Dustin Sands Sales Consultant
Taryn Cheney Sales Consultant
Estevan Motors Ltd. Family Owned and & Operated Since 1937
One Stop Headquarters Corner of 4th & Souris
306-634-3629
Check us out online! www.estevanmercury.ca
A16 June 25, 2014
Estevan Mercury
14064MF00
www.estevanmercury.ca
June 25, 2014 A17
Born to Jeff and Tracey Ward (née Donais) on May 9, 2014, a son Jaxson Shawn Ward. Proud grandparents are Larry and Ada Ward and Remi and Gwen Donais. Born to Nikki Prokopetz and Justin Gress on June 1, 2014, a son Blaize Phoenix Darren Gress. Proud grandparents are Marlon and Noelle Gress and Darren Prokopetz and Stacey Kazakoff.
Play park leaders are preparing for the start of the play park season, which will see parks around the City don a specific theme for children to enjoy. (Left to right) Alicia Gooding, Sharayah Moroz, Bailey Holzer, Allyson Haukeness, Larissa Smeltzer, Karlee Ross.
Estevan Play Parks open up for the summer season By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmerucy.ca
Opportunities for children to enjoy themselves during the summer will be aplenty when the Play Parks kick off on June 27. “Kids love it,” said Alicia Gooding, summer program co-ordinator in Estevan. When asked why the Play Parks program has been successful for over 60 years, Gooding said it has a lot to do with how accessible it has been for children and parents. “It’s free and very interactive, because they work on a lot of crafts with their leaders,” she said, adding the program is designed for children between the ages of zero to eleven, who all get along and play together. The time
slot they have for using the pool every week is a huge benefit for the kids as well, she added. “They can enjoy their time there without the big crowds,” she said. Alongside this summer’s special events like the Canada Day Celebration at Hillside Park, which will take place on July 1 starting at noon, and the PJ Pancake Breakfast at Churchill Park, which starts at 10 a.m., each park over the course of the summer will have its own theme. Play Park leaders, who are generally post-secondary students coming back for the summer to work, are assigned to a specific park. They also play large leadership roles during the everyday routine “The kids become
quite attached to their leaders,” said Gooding. Larissa Smeltzer, a social worker student from Renison University College in Waterloo, who has been a Play Park leader for three years, agrees with Gooding’s statement wholeheartedly. “It’s not just at the park, but even when you go to Walmart, the fair, or the movie theatre, kids see you, hug you and say ‘hi’,” she said, and noted that building the children’s skills over the summer plays a huge factor in what makes her job so enjoyable. “It’s awesome seeing these kids grow up, and at the end of the summer it’s hard leaving them.” Smeltzer mentioned her accomplished leadership and responsibility skills, which she has de-
Find the bike that’s just right for you. We’re here to help you find the ideal fit and features, at a price that suits your budget.
veloped over the years as a result of having to supervise many children, who were in different age groups and at different levels of maturity. Despite the responsibility she has had to embrace as a Play Park leader, Smeltzer wasn’t shy about admitting the amount of fun she has at work. “It’s like being a big kid all summer. It’s the best summer job.” Karlee Ross, the only Play Park leader still in high school, is entering her first summer with the summer program. She wants to become a children’s dentist, but sees an excellent opportunity to connect with the community and work with kids at her new job. “I’m really excited for my first summer with Play Parks,” she said.
Meet Your Trusted Professionals
Randy Senchuk
Rick Senchuk
Landon Senchuk
BMX/Freestyle Bike Sale on now. All models on sale.
Lacrosse Equipment Sale on now.
306-634-8006 #2 - 938 Eva Street, Estevan www.jlsbikeskate.com Keep
SUMMER
ed or
By
s on
p
S EVENT Name:_______________________________ Phone:_______________________________
Rolling
“Your Home of After Sales Service”
Senchuk Ford Sales Ltd.
118 Souris Ave. N., Estevan • 306-634-3696 Murray Arnold
Toll Free: 1-877-880-9094 (sales) 1-877-883-2576 (service) E-mail: sales@senchuk.com • www.senchuk.com
Bridal Guide
From large weddings to smaller intimate affairs. E.B.’s Dining Emporium Let us look after the catering
can make your Special Event a Day to Remember!
PennySteffins Gudmundson & Philip Donison .................................................................................................................June 14, 28, 2014 Lacy & Matthew Wilson ...........................................................................................................................June MariaAndruschak Sinclair & Mathew .............................................................................................................................June 28, 2014 Erin & JesseWalte Chesney ......................................................................................................................June 21, JenniferNeuberger Anderson&&Chris KevinEnglish Lalonde .....................................................................................................................June 21, 28, 2014 Trisha ........................................................................................................................June Kandyce Hirsch & Conrad Meili ............................................................................................................................June Penny Gudmundson & Philip Donison .................................................................................................................June 28, 2014 Jennifer Lynn Anderson Tyler.............................................................................................................................June R. Fuessel ............................................................................................................ July28, 5, 2014 Maria Sinclair & Mathew &Walte 2014 Amie Sehn & Kyle Whitehead ............................................................................................................................... July 28, 12, 2014 2014 Jennifer Anderson & Kevin Lalonde .....................................................................................................................June Alison Kuntz & Michael Doherty ............................................................................................................................ July 12, Kandyce Hirsch & Conrad Meili ............................................................................................................................June 28, 2014 2014 Leah Evans & Joel Moriarty ................................................................................................................................ August 2, 2014 2014 Jennifer Lynn Anderson & Tyler R. Fuessel ............................................................................................................ July 5, Amy & Bradley Belitski ............................................................................................................. August 2, 2014 2014 AmieHammermeister Sehn & Kyle Whitehead ............................................................................................................................... July 12, Sarah Puryk & Kyler Emde ................................................................................................................................. August 2, 2014 Alison Kuntz & Michael Doherty ............................................................................................................................ July 12, 2014 Jolene Pettapiece & Chris Byers ....................................................................................................................... .August 2, 2014 Leah Evans & Joel Moriarty................................................................................................................................ August 2, 2014 Alysha Mittelholtz & Garrett Lasko ..................................................................................................................... Amy Hammermeister & Bradley Belitski ............................................................................................................. August August 2, 2, 2014 2014 Coralee Kunz & Jeff Blondeau ......................................................................................................................... August 16, Sarah Puryk & Kyler Emde ................................................................................................................................. August 2, 2014 2014 Angela Braun & Kevin McNichol....................................................................................................................... August 16, 2014 Jolene Pettapiece & Chris Byers ....................................................................................................................... .August 2, 2014 Megan Glass & Stephen Lisitza.................................................. .......................................................... ...........August 16, 2014 Alysha Mittelholtz & Garrett Lasko ..................................................................................................................... August 2, 2014 Tory Schlingmann & Ali Alamhoda ................................................................................................................... August 23, 2014 Coralee Kunz & Jeff Blondeau ......................................................................................................................... August 16, 2014 Cassie Dutton & Curtis Bonokoski.................................................................................................................... August 23, 2014 Angela Braun & Kevin McNichol....................................................................................................................... August 16, 2014 Chenise Fiest & Ryan Kilback .......................................................................................................................... August 23, 2014 Megan & Stephen Lisitza.................................................. .......................................................... ...........August BreonnaGlass Alexander & Robert Graham.............................................................................................................. August 16, 30, 2014 2014 Tory Schlingmann & Ali Alamhoda ................................................................................................................... August 23, Lauren Krassilowsky & Andrew Dyer ............................................................................................................... August 30, 2014 2014 Cassie & Curtis .................................................................................................................... August MelissaDutton Marcotte & LyleBonokoski Granrud ..................................................................................................................... August 23, 31, 2014 2014 Breonna Alexander & Robert Graham .............................................................................................................. August 30, Jessica Mills & Jordon Blanchette .............................................................................................................. September 13, 2014 2014 Lauren Krassilowsky & Andrew Dyer ............................................................................................................... August 30, Chantelle Johner & Cody Loewen .............................................................................................................. September 20, 2014 2014 Melissa Marcotte & LyleLainton Granrud ..................................................................................................................... August 31, Sara Matte & Stephen ................................................................................................................... September 27, 2014 2014 Jessica & Jordon Blanchette .............................................................................................................. September 13, Kathryn Mills Kitchen & Dylan Gilliss .......................................................................................................................October 11, 2014 2014 Chantelle Johner & Cody Loewen September Angela Evens & Raymond Tarnes.............................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................ November20, 8, 2014 2014 Sara Matte & Stephen September 2014 Aleisha Scott & ShadoeLainton Struble................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................... November27, 8, 2014 Kathryn Kitchen & Dylan Gilliss .......................................................................................................................October 11, 2014 Angela Evens & Raymond Tarnes ................................................................................................................ November 8, 2014 Aleisha Scott & Shadoe Struble .................................................................................................................... November 8, 2014
See
DIFFERENT SPOKES FOR DIFFERENT FOLKS
career ads online!
104 Souris Ave., Estevan
306-634-2356
From large weddings to smaller intimate affairs. Let us look after the catering
To Announce Your Upcoming Wedding For Free! Call 306-634-2654
www.estevanmercury.ca
Wednesday
June 25, 2014
National Aboriginal Day at the Library A18
YOUR QUICK LUBE SERVICE SPECIALISTS Lube Hours: Mon. - Sat. 7 am - 5 pm
238 4th Street, Estevan Phone 634-6276
May Contract
CRUDE OIL Closing price as of Monday, June 23, 2014
106
$ Sponsored by
26 US DOLLARS
Oilfield Electrical Construction & Service
*Instrumentation * Motor Sales, Rewinds & Repairs 310 Kensington Ave., Estevan, SK
306-634-5617
24 HOUR SERVICE
WATCH FOR THIS CAR!!!
We are going to be giving prizes away every week. See the Estevan Mercury Facebook page for details!
Celebrate With Bannock
Ava Gustafson takes a bite out of the bannock bread after it’s prepared during the Estevan Public Library National Aboriginal Day celebration over the weekend.
Perry Holmgren
• Renting 2-400 BBL tank containment systems or 2-600 BBL tank containment systems • Regular or sour sealed • Servicing South Saskatchewan, Manitoba and North Dakota • Environmentally friendly, self contained, safe, low profile, easy to unload, cost effective and convenient containment units for the oil industry
306-634-4242
latus@sasktel.net Box 1536 Estevan, Sk S4A 2L7
like us on
www.latusoilfieldsolutions.ca
Serving the OILPATCH of WESTERN CANADA
Long Haul Canada/US
www.bbaxtertransport.ca • 634-3616
DRILLING LICENSES DRILLING LICENSES Twenty-six licenses issued to Friday, June 20, 2014
THE THE ESTEVANMERCURY MERCURY ESTEVAN DRILLING DRILLINGREPORT REPORT
14B279 Canelson #26 ...........................................CPEC Viewfield .........................................................3D15-26-11-6 10E269 Mosaic Esterhazy 2 EH .................................................................................................................12-22-19-33 14C222 Precision #418 ....................................... CPEC Viewfield Hz .............................................4C4-7-4B4-12-11-6 10G299 CPEC Wawota ................................................................................................................................8-13-12-33 14A286 Canelson #21 ......................................... CPEC Viewfield z ..........................................8A8-30-1A8-29-8-78-7 Mosaic K1 Esterhazy 1 WSW ....................................................................................................... 15-13-20-33 Eighteen new licenses issued to Thursday, May 2, 2013 14E243 Horizon #34 ...........................................CPEC VIewfield Hz .......................................1D16-35-2D16-36-10-7 14F176 Halo Workman Hz ........................................................................................................ 2C13-33-2C15-32-1-32 12D331 13B037 KRC Cantal South DD ..................................................................................................4D16-18-2D16-18-5-33 13D207 2A3-3-3B10-34-3-1 14E141 Canelson #28 ......................................... FCL COrning 2Hz ............................................5B3-27-2C6-27-11-8 14F177 CPEC Glen Ewen N Hz..................................................................................................... Halo Carnduff Hz......................................................................................................... 3A14-32-2D8-4-3-33W1 12J237 Phase et al Manor .............................................................................................................................10-11-8-1 13D208 14E164 Stmapede #1 .................................... Fire Sky Bryant South Hz.....................................3D16-11-2D16-14-5-9 14F178 CPEC Viewfield Hz .........................................................................................................3C5-28-2D8-28-7-10 Midale Hastings Hz ...........................................................................................................3A1-13-3A1-12-3-33 11J193 Triwest Alameda East SWD ................................................................................................................16-9-4-2 13D243 Red Beds Gainsborough Hz ....................................................................................... 4A16-14-3A14-13-2-30 14C046 Alliance #5 ............................................. CPEC Viewfield Hz ...........................................1B4-11-1C13-11-7-9 14F175 Legacy Manor Hz ..............................................................................................................4A5-14-3A10-14-7-1 11H433 Kinwest 08 Alameda .........................................................................................................................11-28-3-3 13E002 14E392 Lasso #1 ................................................Alson Weyburn 2Hz .........................................3C13-2-4C13-11-7-12 14F174 Kingland Auburnton Hz .....................................................................................................4D16-1-2C15-1-6-2 CPEC VIewfield Hz .............................................................................................................. 4D8-2-4C8-1-8-10 13C125 CPEC Viewfield Hz ..................................................................................................... 7D15-29-3D15-32-10-6 13E001 ........................................................................................3D8-27-2B11-27-6-2 14B359 Alliance #3 ............................................... CPEC Hoffer Hz ..........................................4C12-22-3C13-34-1-14 14F196 Petrex et al Queensdale W Hz Kinwest 08 North Portal Hz .................................................................................................4A1-15-3A1-14-1-4 12G154 Silver Spur Viewfield Hz ...................................................................................................... 4C13-3-4B4-3-7-7 14E043 Precision #275 .............................CVE et al Weyburn Unit INJ 2Hz ................................. 4B8-31-2A3-31-5-12 14F191 Husky Fremington ....................................................................................................................... 1C13-21-4-28 13B299 CPEC Viewfield Hz ....................................................................................................... 3D16-23-2D16-26-9-8 14A053 Panther #3 .......................................... Husky Oungre East Hz ......................................... 1A4-11-4B4-2-1-12 14F192 Husky Fremington Hz....................................................................................................1A13-21-2D16-29-4-28 13B127 CPEC Veiwfield Hz ............................................................................................................1D1-24-2D1-19-8-8 12K076 ............................................. CPEC Viewfield Hz ...........................................6C12-2-4C12-3-8-9 14E323 Panther #1 ...........................................Caprice Weyburn 2Hz ...................................... 2B13-334C10-32-6-14 14F227 Advance #4 Red Beds Gainsborough Hz ...........................................................................................2A3-28-3A11-21-2-30 12E307 CPEC Viewfield .................................................................................................................3C4-12-3D1-12-9-9 12E169 ......................................................V40C Tableland Hz .........................................1A1-14-4D16-2-1-11 13E165 Precision #598 ...................................Gibson Oungre SWD RE ...................................................... 10-16-2-14 14F223 DZ #1 Tundra Ryerson Hz ...........................................................................................................4A1-12-1B5-12-8-30 13C062 CPEC Viewfield ..............................................................................................................2C12-19-1C16-24-8-9 14F222 Tundra Ryerson Hz .......................................................................................................4A16-12-1B13-12-8-30 12C096 CPEC Viewfield WSW .........................................................................................................................9-10-8-9 14F220 Vermillion Northgate Hz ....................................................................................................3A11-12-4B11-1-1-3 12J173 CVE Weyburn .................................................................................................................................15-26-6-12 14F233 RROI Ryerson Hz ............................................................................................................ CPEC Viewfield Hz .........................................................................................................1A16-30-1B13-30-8-7 13B039 4B1-24-2D1-13-7-30 12K341 PBEN Moosomin ............................................................................................................................ 13-31-13-31 13A034 CPEC Hoffer Hz .................................................................................................................3A4-14-4B4-2-1-13 14F224 Shooting Star Fairlight Surge Macoun Hz .............................................................................................................. 8B430-4A12-19-4-8 13A116 12L261 ......................................................................................................................1-20-11-30 10E269 Mosaic Esterhazy 2 EH .................................................................................................................. 12-22-19-33 CVE Weyburn ..................................................................................................................................8-18-6-13 14F231 Questerre et al Ryerson Hz Tor Lost Horse Hill Hz .........................................................................................................1B9-29-2C2-29-9-8 13B239 .............................................................................................. 3B4-32-3A4-31-8-30 10G299 CPEC Wawota ................................................................................................................................. 8-13-12-33 12J008 CVE Weyburn ...............................................................................................................................12-30T-6-13 14F236 VOC Redvers .......................................................................................................................................6-8-7-31 FCL Corning 2Hz ..............................................................................................................2A3-27-1D6-27-11-8 10B263 12B395 12J237 Phase et al Manor .............................................................................................................................. 10-11-8-1 Arc Tribune ......................................................................................................................................15-32-3-14 14F219 PBEN Moosomin Husky Montague .......................................................................................................................... 4D13-7-5-29 12A364 12K341 ............................................................................................................................13-31-13-31 Rio Tinto Sedley ..............................................................................................................................4-20-14-16 11J193 Triwest Alameda East SWD ................................................................................................................. 16-9-4-2 14F221 Epping et al Bellegarde SWD Husky Montague Hz ....................................................................................................... 4D13-7-2D16-13-5-30 12B199 11K442 ............................................................................................................3-15-6-31 Sparton Ceylon ...............................................................................................................................16-29-6-18 13C162 FCL Carlyle DD .................................................................................................................. 2C9-19-1C9-19-8-2 14F253 Highrock Lightning ..............................................................................................................................3-8-8-32 Red Beds Gainsborough VU Hz .......................................................................................2B4-20-2D6-20-2-30 13C033 12K234 ......................................................................................................... 4C6-31-1C14-36-6-19 12i200 Epsilon Ceylon Hz Sundance Ochapowace ................................................................................................................... 16-32-17-3 14F268 Mosaic K2 Esterhazy 6 WSW .......................................................................................................12-26-19-32 Halo Workman Hz ........................................................................................................ 1D16-31-1D14-32-1-32 11K043 11B210 PBEN Pangman DD .................................................................................................... 4B16-15-2D15-15-7-20 11H433 Kinwest 08 Alameda .......................................................................................................................... 11-28-3-3 14F250 CPEC VIewifeld Hz ...................................................................................................... 4C16-14-1C16-23-10-7 14B025 Coec Kisbey Hz.................................................................................................................2B3-16-1C14-16-8-5 14F256 CPEC Oungre Hz ............................................................................................................. 3D15-4-4C15-9-1-13 14B152 Legacy Pinto Hz ................................................................................................................. 3C15-6-2D14-7-1-5 14F255 Alson Ceylon Hz................................................................................................................5C5-15-2A2-21-6-19 14B160 CNRL Steelman 4 Unit .....................................................................................................................15A-26-4-5 14F295 Halo Hastings Hz ..........................................................................................................3A16-17-1D14-16-3-33 14E303 Spectrum et al Viewfield .................................................................................................................... 12-17-6-6 14F294 CPEC Viewfield Hz ...........................................................................................................1A2-16-1D15-16-9-8 14B285 CPEC Viewfield Hz ........................................................................................................ 4C13-28-1C13-33-6-8 14F275 Husky Lisiuex .....................................................................................................................4B1-18-4B4--8-4-29 14A377 CPEC Viewfield Hz ...........................................................................................................1A13-7-1C13-18-9-8 14F274 Husky Lisieux .................................................................................................................................4B1-18-4-29 14A146 CPEC Viewfield HZ .............................................................................................................2B4-3-1C13-3-10-8 14C100 CPEC Viewfield Hz ....................................................................................................................1A1-7-1A1-8-8-9 14A453 CPEC Viewfield Hz .........................................................................................................2A1-19-2D16-19-10-9 14C265 Panther #4 .......................................... Renegade Oakley 2Hz ......................................1D16-26-1C15-26-4-33 14A054 Husky Oungre East Hz........................................................................................................5A4-11-4B3-2-1-12 14E275 D2 Drig #1 ..............................................V40C Florence Hz .................................................4D9-1-3D9-5-2-34 12J173 CVE Weyburn .................................................................................................................................. 15-26-6-12 14B151 Vortex #2 ..............................................Legacy Steelman Hz ............................................. 1B5-13-4C4-14-4-4 12J008 CVE Weyburn ................................................................................................................................12-30T-6-13 14E249 Stampede #2 ........................................... Legacy Pinto Hz ................................................. 1C4-17-4B4-18-1-5 10B263 Arc Tribune....................................................................................................................................... 15-32-3-14 14B177 Ensign #650 ............................................. Legacy Pinto Hz .............................................1D16-21-2D16-28-1-5 14B272 NAL Hoffer Hz ................................................................................................................ 1D16-25-4D16-1-2-15 14E011 Stampede #3 .................................... Legacy Roche Percee Hz .........................................2D7-21-1C7-28-1-6 12A364 Rio Tinto Sedley ............................................................................................................................... 4-20-14-16 14E217 Alliance #1 ...................................... Spectrum et al Viewfield Hz ........................................ 2A3-4-3A11-33-5-6 12B199 Sparton Ceylon ................................................................................................................................ 16-29-6-18 14C077 Canelson #16 ...........................................CPEC Viewfield .............................................................. 4A2-15-6-6 13C033 Epsilon Ceylon Hz .......................................................................................................... 4C6-31-1C14-36-6-19 14C077 Canelson #16 ........................................CPEC VIewfield Hz .............................................. 4A2-15-4B4-15-6-6 11K043 PBEN Pangman DD ......................................................................................................4B16-15-2D15-15-7-20
RIG REPORT
WAITING ON PROGRAM
RIG REPORT
WAITING ON PROGRAM
www.estevanmercury.ca
June 25, 2014 A19
Vehicle seizure changes coming to province People who are caught driving impaired or engaging in other high risk driving behaviours including cellphone use will face tougher vehicle seizure consequences when new traffic safety laws come into effect June 27. “We believe harsher penalties, including the inconvenience of being without a vehicle for several days, will deter people from choosing to drive while impaired or using a cellphone,” said Andrew Cartmell, president and CEO of SGI. “Short-term vehicle seizures have been
credited with reducing fatalities related to impaired driving in B.C. and Alberta, and we hope to see a similar impact in Saskatchewan.” New consequences for impaired/distracted driving include: • Drivers impaired by either alcohol or drugs will face immediate roadside vehicle seizures that increase in severity from three to 14 days, depending on driver experience and the number of previous offences. • D r i v e r s b e i n g c h a rg e d w i t h e x c e e d ing .08 blood alcohol
content(BAC) or refusing a breath test will have their vehicle seized for up to 60 days. • Drivers caught using their cellphone while driving for the second time within one year will have their vehicle seized for up to seven days. • Drivers caught for other distracted driving offences (such as personal grooming, eating, etc.) for the third time within one year will have their vehicle seized for up to seven days. Vehicle seizures will range from three to 60 days, depending on the number
of previous offences on the driver’s record. The vehicle being driven at the time of the offence is the one that will be seized, regardless of whether the offender is the registered owner or not. Vehicle seizures will also apply for the following high-risk offences: • Driving as a learner while unaccompanied (for three days on a second or subsequent offence within one year) • Driving an unregistered vehicle (for seven days on a second or subsequent offence within one year)
• Stunting (for three days on a second or subsequent offence within one year) • E x c e e d i n g t h e speed limit by more than double the speed (for seven days on a second or subsequent offence within one year) • E x c e e d i n g t h e speed limit by more than 50 km/h (for seven days on each offence) • Contest of speed or race with other vehicles (for 30 days on each offence) • Failing to stop for a peace officer (for seven
days on each offence) • All Criminal Code charges that constitute an offence under the Traffic Safety Act (for 30 days on each offence) “Distracted driving and excessive speed are highrisk driving behaviours that lead to collisions,” said Cartmell. “In fact, along with impaired driving, they make up the top contributing factors in fatal crashes in our province.” For more information regarding all upcoming traffic law changes, visit SGI’s website at www.sgi. sk.ca
Quality Controlled Safety Co-ordinated Oxbow & Carlyle • 306 483 2848 Waskada • 204 673 2284 Pipestone • 204 854 2231
Providing Oilfield Services Since 1956
(A Division of Total Energy Services Ltd.)
TRUCKING
Hwy. 361, Lampman, SK
Recycle!
Please,
Phone (306) 487-2525 Cell (306) 421-0528
• Pickers • Bed Trucks • Winch Tractors • Texas Beds
RENTALS
• 400 BBL Tanks, Lined, Sloped, Steam Coiled, Sumped & Sour Serviced, ACID Enviro-Vac Units, Flare Tanks • Rig Mats • Invert Systems
MIDALE 306•458• 2811
• Surface Sump Tanks • Caterpillar Loaders • Vapor Tight Equipment • Portable Flaring Equipment • Flow Back Separators • Pre-Mix Systems
midale@totaloileld.ca
We offer
FULL CONSTRUCTION services
• CSA Approved Concrete • Engineered Quality Control • Sand & Gravel • Demolition • Excavation • Site Preparation • Water & Sewer
306-634-7276
Your Community Mercury_HalfPage_MockUp_Layout 1 5/28/14 9:14 AM Page 1
Newspaper
Branches in Estevan, Carnduff and Brandon
ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE & SERVICE PLC’S, VFD’S BATTERY CONSTRUCTION GENSET RENTALS TRENCHING MOTOR SALES & REPAIRS
Enform COR Certified 24 HOUR SERVICE 62 DEVONIAN ST. ESTEVAN, SK. PH: 637-2180 FAX: 637-2181 LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED
www.powertech-Industries.com
. . . tired of searching for a contractor?
Fully finished show homes on display!
10 SPEC HOMES READY TO MOVE!
Visit us online OLYMPICHOMES.CA or 1783 DUGALD ROAD WINNIPEG
1 (800) 665.8666
www.estevanmercury.ca
A20 June 25, 2014
Estevan Mercury
The Business Education Department at Estevan Comprehensive School would like to thank the following businesses for all of their assistance with the Career and Work Experience 20/30 classes over the past year.
NOW HIRING:
Blown Away Hair Studio St. Joseph’s Hospital
Bobbi’s Hair Salon
Primacy Medical Centre
Thank you to the following for your help this year with the Personal Finance 30 Class: George Seregella
Dawn Johnson
Matt Dominguez
Cathedral Insurance Brokers Thank you to the following for your assistance and mentorship of the students in the Entrepreneurship 30 Class: Michel Cyrenne
Jeff Pierson
The time and effort you have put in has been greatly appreciated.
June 25, 2014
WEDNESDAY
SOUNDING OFF “He’s quite intelligent, he reads the play really well, he’s strong and for somebody his size, he’s got really good speed as well.” — Elecs football head coach Mark Schott on Tyler Hodgson, who
BMX and Freestyle Bikes on Sale!
Clothing Sale Rack
has committed to play for the Vancouver Island Raiders.
B1
(306) 634-2654 • sports@estevanmercury.ca • twitter.com/joshlewis306
60% 40 - ff o
“There’s definitely movement in the positive direction where we’re having tight games against them, whereas earlier in the year they were hammering us.” — Southeast
#2 - 938 Eva Street, Estevan 306-634-8006
Twins head coach Derek Wallace on his team’s play against top teams recently.
www.jlsbikeskate.com
Twins challenge Wolfpack in tight losses
Southeast Legacy Twins batter Garret Fitzpatrick takes a ball in the dirt during a recent game. (File photo) at shortstop. “We just kinda struggled to score runs, especially early in the game. We got a strong starting pitching performance (from Austin Kuchinka) and couldn’t find a way to score runs,” said Wallace. In the fifth inning, the Wolfpack scored three runs on a single by Cole Warken and a two-run double by Kade Erickson, taking a 4-1 lead.
Regina tacked on two more runs in the sixth inning on a single and a sacrifice fly. The Twins got those back in the bottom of the seventh, as Garret Fitzpatrick and Sean Jonassen hit back-to-back RBI singles, but the fifth inning proved to be the difference for the Wolfpack. Carver Krafchuk was the Twins’ top batter, hitting 3-for-4.
Wolves pile up runs in doubleheader win It continues to be a regular season to remember for the Estevan Tower Wolves. One year after finishing in last place in the Saskota Baseball League, the Wolves are chugging along atop the league standings in 2014. The Wolves continued their red-hot first half of the season on June 17, winning both games of a doubleheader against the Oxbow Chiefs at Lynn Prime Park. Estevan was not hurting for runs in either game, as they outlasted the Chiefs 21-14 in a first game chock full of offence, followed by an easier 16-5 victory in the second one. The Wolves scored 37 runs in one night, which is more than some teams had in the entire season entering last night’s action. Dylan Lafrentz and Clark Munroe hit home runs during the doubleheader.
The Tower Wolves (8-1) now sit one and a half games ahead of the Carlyle Cardinals in the Saskota standings. The team was scheduled to host the Lampman Pirates on Thursday, but the game was postponed due to rain. They were set to visit the Redvers A’s last night. The Carnduff Astros and Kenosee Cubs are tied for third place in the standings at 5-3, followed by Lampman (4-3-1), Oxbow (2-5-1), the Wawota Pats (2-5-1), Arcola Threshers (1-5-2) and Redvers (1-7). There was a rare weekend game in the Saskota league on Sunday, as Kenosee doubled up Redvers 8-4. The only game that went ahead on Thursday saw Carlyle defeat Carnduff 5-3. There were two other games on June 17, as Lampman edged Arcola 4-3 and Wawota beat Carnduff 7-5.
Kuchinka threw four and two-thirds, allowing four runs on five hits, two strikeouts and a walk. Carson Perkins came on to throw two-thirds in relief, allowing two runs, while Dylan Hockley threw a scoreless inning and twothirds after that. Wolfpack starter Alex Galloway pitched four innings, allowing one unearned run on four hits and a strikeout. Reliever Dylan Tremblay allowed two runs on four hits and struck out two in three innings of work. In the second game, meanwhile, Jonassen singled in Krafchuk in the bottom of the seventh to tie the game for the Twins and force extra innings. The team would lose on an error, however, as a mistake by second baseman Chris Cooper resulted in Warken scoring the winning run in the ninth inning. Wallace said it was tough to lose a close game that way. “We definitely had chances to win that game. A couple of balls go our way or we get that extra hit, all of a sudden we win that game, so it is disappointing.” The Wolfpack opened the scoring with single runs in the first and second in-
nings. A sacrifice grounder brought one run to the plate in the first, while a sacrifice fly brought in another in the second. The Twins fought back with two runs in the bottom of the second, with Cooper hitting a single and Gingras and Jonathon Macfarlane scoring on a play that was marked as a fielder’s choice. In the third, Jimmy Giroux scored on a passed ball to give the Twins a 3-2 lead. “Offensively, we did a much better job of playing our game, finding a way to scratch across a few runs. We don’t have those power hitters, so we have to scratch and claw for runs,” said Wallace. The Wolfpack grabbed the lead again with two runs in the fifth inning, as Komonosky scored on an error and Carter Folk came in on a wild pitch. Wallace said the lastplace Twins have struggled to bring the same form to the ballpark every game. “It’s just a real lack of consistency. We’ll come out one game and be very strong and then have a couple of games where we don’t show up and play our game. The main focus the last month has been getting us to play to that high level
EMPLOYEE
TENT SALE on now through July 12 at
• Road test a vehicle - receive a Canadian Tire gift card • Do a credit app - receive a Canadian Tire gift card • Purchase a new or used vehicle - receive a Canadian Tire gift card
on a consistent basis. “We need to take what we’ve been doing positively the last couple of weeks, continue to improve on those things and cut out those little mental mistakes. That’s what has been costing us.” The Twins have six games left in the regular season, beginning next Tuesday when they visit the Wolfpack in Regina. The team’s next home action is a doubleheader on July 12 against the Regina Mets. Wallace said although it has been a tough season, he has seen a lot of improvement in the club since May. “ We ’ r e l e a p s a n d bounds from where we were at the start of the year. Teams like the Wolfpack and Athletics, half the time they were mercying us, and now we’re playing them into extra innings and sneaking out a couple of wins against them.” He added that the bright spot to this season is “the constant improvement that everybody’s really shown. Nobody’s given up on the season, even though we really struggled there. We have to keep working and get to a point where we can compete against the top teams.”
YOU PAY WHAT WE PAY!
PRICING! 2014 Chevrolet Silverado % 0 2WT 1500 Crew Cab Lease & Finance Rates*
SAvE UP to
13,970
$
*
good oR Bad CRedit? We have finance specialists to help!
MSRP $40,610 48 Months
LEASE
The result was two more games added to the loss column, but in facing the league’s second-best team, the Southeast Legacy Twins played a tight doubleheader on Saturday. The Twins and Regina Wolfpack played in Weyburn at Tom Laing Park, with the Wolfpack (13-4) winning by scores of 6-3 and 5-4 in extra innings. The Twins are in last place in the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League with a 4-20 record. Earlier this month, the team defeated the firstplace Regina Athletics and head coach Derek Wallace said their recent play against top teams has been encouraging. “There’s definitely movement in the positive direction where we’re having tight games against them, whereas earlier in the year they were hammering us. We’re taking them right to the brink now,” he said. “It shows everyone on the team that when we all commit to it and play our game, we can beat the top teams. We’ve gotta play like that more consistently.” In the first game on Saturday, the Wolfpack scored three runs in the fifth inning to break open a tie game. Regina had opened the scoring with one run in the second inning, as Jordan Hart singled in Ben Komonosky. The Twins got one of their own in the bottom of the fourth when Colton Gingras scored on an error
32,898
$
231
$
bi-weekly
T0300
Show & Shine - June 28 1:00 - 3:00 ChaRity BBQ FoR new nuRSing home
B2 June 25, 2014
Estevan Mercury
Hodgson to play junior football with Raiders An Estevan football player is moving away to continue his career. Former Estevan Comprehensive School Elecs star Tyler Hodgson has made the Vancouver Island Raiders junior football team. The Raiders play in the British Columbia Football Conference and lost to the Regina Thunder in last year’s national championship game. Hodgson graduated from the Elecs program in 2012 after a two-year football career that saw him play all over the field. He was named the team’s co-MVP with Kolby Fleury that year. Hodgson is expected to play as a linebacker with the Raiders, but he also played at running back, offensive line and defensive end, depending on where he was needed most. Hodgson was not able to speak to the Mercury in time for this week’s issue, but his head coach with the Elecs, Mark Schott, spoke highly of him.
ECS Elecs linebacker Tyler Hodgson looks to tackle an opposing ball carrier during a game in 2012, his last year with the Elecs. (File photo) “He was a guy who we felt confident putting him out on the field in pretty much any situation, and he could get the job done,” said Schott. “He can play in all sorts of different situations. He reads the play really well, he’s extremely coachable and
I think the coaches (with the Raiders) will notice that, and he’ll quickly become a player they can depend upon.” In his first year, Hodgson played at running back and Schott said he also had the tools to play that position. “His size, speed and
strength blend well to playing running back. He ran the ball extremely well for us in his Grade 11 year. He’s a big, powerful guy and he keeps his legs pumping to get those extra yards. He’s a tough guy to bring down because he’s so big and physical.
“I think in his Grade 12 year, that was an element we really missed. We had to move him to offensive line because we didn’t have the big bodies to play there. We definitely missed him as a running back that year, but quarterback protection is also
important.” In his second year, Hodgson played at defensive end and linebacker. “He’s quite intelligent, he reads the play really well, he’s strong and for somebody his size, he’s got really good speed as well. He can get past the blockers quickly, pursue the ball and make a good tackle. He’s got a lot of good things going on the defensive side of the ball,” Schott said. Hodgson joins a group of several players the Elecs have advanced on to the junior or university levels, and Schott said that’s a feather in the cap. “It’s great for our program and for football in Estevan. It speaks a lot about the strides that Elecs football has made since its inception five years ago. The players are developing, coming through minor football and getting some great experience at the high school level, and they’re being set up nicely to move on to junior and potentially the CIS level.”
Golden Eels host and dominate in Estevan pool It was an impressive day in the pool for the Estevan Golden Eels on June 21. The local swim club hosted its annual meet at the R.M. of Estevan Aquatic Centre and blew away their competitors. The Eels had 63 swimmers competing in the meet and won 17 overall age group medals. They easily finished atop the team standings for the event, with their swimmers amassing a total of 1,028.50 points. That was more than double the second-place Weyburn Silver Seals’ total of 447.50. The Regina Piranhas finished third with 277 points. Other clubs competing in the meet were the Gravelbourg Swim Club, Assiniboia Aquarian Swim Club, Swift Current Stingrays, Oxbow Seawolves and South East
Estevan Golden Eels swimmer Karlee Ross waits for the signal to push off from the wall prior to a race. Regional Gators. The Eels’ 17 overall medals included six gold, six silver and five bronze. Estevan pulled off a sweep in the eight-and-under boys category, squeez-
ing four swimmers onto the podium. Justin Linthicum and
Logan Dalziel tied for gold, while Lucas Dzeryk took silver and Denver
Sehn won bronze. Other gold medal winners included Adah
DeLeeuw in 10-and-under girls, Hannah Mantei in 12-and-under girls, Josh Wilson in 12-and-under boys, and Racquelle Gibbons in 14-and-under girls. The other silver medal winners were Bryse Wheeler in 8-and-under girls, Carson Wheeler in 10-and-under boys, Thomas Wakely in 14-and-under boys, Karlee Ross in 1517 girls and Samuel Beahm in 15-17 boys. Other bronze medal winners were Kaitlyn Waldegger in 8-and-under girls, Logan Marshall in 12-and-under boys, Garret Ross in 14-and-under boys and Hayley Greening in 15-17 girls. The Golden Eels’ next meets are July 5-6 in Swift Current and Watrous.
Estevan Lions/CNIB 20th Annual
Golf Tournament TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course Shotgun Start - 11:00 a.m. • Texas Scramble Format
4 Hole-In-One Opportunities BBQ at the Exhibition Hall on fairgrounds Team Prizes Randomly Drawn
REGISTRATION • Registration fee $75 includes BBQ • Extra BBQ Tickets $25 • Registration Deadline is Friday, July 4
• Registration forms available from Estevan Lions’ members, TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course, or by calling Bob Abernethy at 306-634-9145
All proceeds to CNIB (Canadian National Institute For The Blind)
GOLFING 101
Monday July 14th 7 PM • 9 holes of golf • 2 buckets of range balls • sleeve of Titlest golf balls • beverage of your choice at clubhouse
FREE
Thursday, July 10th 2014
Come out for a FREE fun and relaxing, yet informative, introduction to golf! Learn the ins and outs and feel at ease. For more information or to pre-register call 306-634-2017
www.estevanmercury.ca
June 25, 2014 B3
Impact wins first period of the season in third against Brewers by a heated argument with the officials. Frustration settled in early during the first period as a result of poor defence from the home team, and the Brewers took advantage of the situation right out of the gate, taking a quick 3-0 lead less than three minutes into the game. Multiple fast break opportunities for the Brewers resulted in some easy goals, and by the end of the first period, it was 14-0. Cody Schwan (14) had four goals for the Brewers after two periods, and despite a late goal by the Impact’s Kolby Fleury (67), the Brewers continued to hold a substantial lead heading into the third period. Harris said the message during the final break was simple: Score a goal. The team responded with a flurry of them, in large part by the Impact’s crisp passing and heightened determination on the defensive end. Affiliated player Rhett Handley (55) scored four goals in the third. “Our players just need to play with confidence and the leaders on this team need to understand what skill levels we
By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca
Despite losing backto-back games against the Saskatoon Brewers on the weekend, the Estevan Harris Oilfield Impact are heading into the playoffs with renewed confidence, after winning the final period of Sunday’s game. On June 21, the Impact lost 23-11, and nearly had the same final score the next day, with a 24-10 loss. There was a noticeably different tone emanating from the Impact bench, however, as the clock struck zero in the third period on Sunday. “The locker room atmosphere is high right now, but you wouldn’t tell by the 24-10 score,” said head coach Jody Harris after their second game, where they won the final period 8-3. “We overcame some negativity from certain players, and now we’re celebrating a third period victory.” The negativity Harris mentioned took place in the second period of Sundays game, when the Impact’s Deshan Krassen (13) was ejected from the game after a scuffle with Brewers’ Chase Tuberfield (25), which was followed
Visit us on the web!! www.estevanmercury.ca
have,” said Harris. “Even if you’re a AA player, so to speak, you have to work with everyone else and bring them up to your level.” The Impact will take on the Brewers once again when the playoffs begin in two weeks in Saskatoon. “ We h a v e a g r e a t group of guys, who get better every 20 minutes,” said Harris. “We’re going to be ready to do it all over again the next game, and we’re going to get better and better.” Estevan Impact affiliated player Rhett Handley loses the handle on the ball during an attempted shot in the second period of Sunday’s loss to the Saskatoon Brewers.
Fagerheim family donates to KidSport The family of the late Rod Fagerheim has donated more than $30,000 to the Estevan chapter of KidSport. Following Rod’s death in March 2012, money was raised and the family has decided to redirect it to a worthy cause. “We are extremely grateful to Rod Fagerheim and his family for this generous donation to KidSport,” said Dorothy Josephson, chair of KidSport Saskatchewan. “KidSport believes that no kid should be left on the sidelines and that all children should be given the opportunity to experience the
positive benefits of organized sports. KidSport provides support to children and youth to remove the financial barriers that prevent them from playing organized sport. All fundraising proceeds and donations are directly allocated to support eligible children and youth, as well as sport programs. KidSport identifies the needs in communities, raises funds, and support programs that create opportunities for young people to participate in sport.” The donation will be used by the Estevan committee to help kids participate in community sport programs. It is expected that it will have
a significant impact on participation in the Estevan area. Fagerheim was a natural athlete who excelled in many sports. His true passions were hockey and golf, and the lifelong friendships he made through sports were extremely important to him. He was inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame. He played with the Estevan Bruins, the New Westminster Bruins, coached the Estevan Bruins and was instrumental in the creation of the Bruins Alumni association. For his efforts, he was inducted into the Bruin Builder Hall of Fame.
Estevan Shoppers Mall www.bhgressestevan.ca
306•634•5900
Meigan Wilhelm REALTOR® 306-421-3982
Lisa Monteyne REALTOR® 306-421-7445
Charlotte Roettger REALTOR® 306-722-7411
Joan Selk REALTOR® 306-421-6425
TROJAN NINE ESTEVAN’S NEWEST SUBDIVISION
Vijay Chandora REALTOR® 306-216-0098
Melanie Peters REALTOR® 306-421-6279
Christine Brown REALTOR® 306-575- 8267
SHANGRI-LA PLACE
Starting at
194,575
$
99,900
Ken Rowan REALTOR® 306-461-9282 (part time)
Jade Roettger
REALTOR® 306-722-7418
BIENFAIT LOTS
Brand New & Affordable 416 Main Street, Bienfait
LOTS FOR SALE Starting at $
Josh LeBlanc REALTOR® 306-421-6778 (part time)
Starting at $
Lori Gonas REALTOR® 306-421-9884
Mike DeBruyne REALTOR® 306-421-3348
Jackie Fitzsimmons REALTOR® 306-421-6636
Jamie Dyer REALTOR® 306-421-3902
MEADOWLARK PROPERTIES HITCHCOCK, SASK.
Lots Starting at
87,500
$62,900
922 3rd Street
#101 - 306 Petterson Drive
1234 8th Street
521 King Street
311 Archibald Street, Midale
#406 - 304 Petterson Drive
109 3rd Avenue East, Lampman
$254,900 MLS®#502225
$279,000 MLS®#502092
$284,900 MLS®#501797
$429,900 MLS®#494978
$289,900 MLS®#493275
$255,000 MLS®#493011
$249,900 MLS®#492983
569 Milne Crescent
438 Willow Park Greens
146 Marion Avenue, Oxbow
#308 - 304 Petterson Drive
1131 Taisey Crescent
1562 Dieppe Crescent
#12 - 1621 1st Street
$398,000 MLS®#492910
$144,900 MLS®#492160
$179,900 MLS®#491905
$249,900 MLS®#491439
$775,000 MLS®#491398
$446,000 MLS®#491323
$304,000 MLS®#490944
1821 Dieppe Crescent
725 4th Street
371 O’Connor Avenue, Macoun
1847 Gibbs Road
408 Sillers Street
$329,900 MLS®#488013
605 Cherry Avenue, Roche Percee $235,000 MLS®#494995
206 2nd Street
$344,900 MLS®#488125
$175,000 MLS®#469144
$224,900 MLS®#469068
$299,000 MLS®#499551
$409,900 MLS®#499492
23 West Valley Mobile Home Park $179,000 MLS®#498963
1303 Valleyview Street, Roche Percee $386,400 MLS®#498926
720 Prospect Avenue, Oxbow
406 Sillers Street
501 Milne Crescent
518 Princess Street
848 Beryl Avenue, Oxbow
$409,900 MLS®#499487
$439,900 MLS®#499376
$439,900 MLS®#499178
$335,000 MLS®#499097
$394,900 MLS®#498374
1718 3rd Street
#204 - 1637 1st Street
609 King Street
334 Brooks Road
#109 - 306 Petterson Drive
1727 McCormick Crescent
15 Royal Heights Home Park
$244,900 MLS®#490800
$294,900 MLS®#489956
$269,900 MLS®#497902
$579,900 MLS®#495541
$259,900 MLS®#495483
$279,000 MLS®#495099
$154,900 MLS®#495059
* Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. Subject to omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice. Not intended to solicit properties already listed for sale.*
B4 June 25, 2014
Estevan Mercury
New EMF president battling low registrations Penta Completions Estevan Minor Football is already preparing to say goodbye to one of its three divisions this year, and it is also facing low numbers in the other two. It is all but certain that there will be no bantam Steelers team this fall, as there were only eight players registered in the division as of Monday. Minor football also needs a few more players in order to field teams in the atom and peewee divisions. There were 23 kids signed up in atom and 24 in peewee as of Monday. “We do like to have 30 kids on each team, just so we have spares. That’s kind of a minimum that Regina Minor Football likes us to have,” said incoming president Kevin Mortenson, who is taking over from Steve McLellan. McLellan is being transferred to Alberta by his employer. EMF must report their numbers to Regina Minor Football by the end of this month, which is next Monday, so that RMF can begin putting its schedules together. “We were supposed to let them know in May, but we told them it’s going to
Levi Pick runs the ball downfield for the bantam Steelers, a team that in all likelihood will not exist this year due to lack of registrations. (File photo) be a last-minute pitch,” said Mortenson. “A lot of them do wait till the last minute to get registered. It’s a situation that can’t be ignored, with RMF wanting to make the schedules.” As for the bantam team, Mortenson said, “All the kids got talked into going to play high school. We’ve had problems with this age group that’s supposed to be playing bantam right now. We’ve had low numbers. Two years ago when they were 11 and 12, we had to take some of the players from the atom minor team and move them up so they’d
Estevan Minor Football Registrations are now due for the 2014 season Season starts August 5th
Tackle Football Ages 9 - 15 Join Today!
All equipment supplied
For more information go to www.estevanminorfootball.com or email info@estevanminorfootball.com
Early
DEADLINES As Tuesday, July 1 is CANADA DAY
Business Office will be Closed to mark the statutory holiday and this will result in
advertising deadline changes for the
Wednesday, July 2 Estevan Mercury and Friday, July 4 Southeast Trader Express
Classified Advertising
have enough to field a team. We’re probably going to have to mothball the Steelers team this year. We’re just going to have to keep building.” Mortenson said he is excited about the other two teams, particularly with the peewee Chargers coming back after not fielding a team last year. “Some of the kids, we hear through the grapevine, they tell their friends at school, ‘You gotta come play football, it’s awesome, you get to hit people.’” The coaches for the two teams have been decided on.
Wanda Harron will return to coach the atom Miners for a second year, while Paul Duncan will be the head coach of the Century 21 Chargers. Mortenson said EMF’s coaches have taken courses and are able to recognize concussions, and added he believes football is no more dangerous than some other sports in terms of head injuries. “I thought with the Riders winning the Grey Cup last year that there’d be a lot of football interest in town again, and there still is, but a lot of people get the
misconception that football is dangerous. Then there’s the concussion awareness and football’s kinda been the poster boy. Yes, you are prone to concussions, but it’s no different from hockey. You can take a fly ball off the head playing baseball and get a concussion. “We know what the symptoms are if somebody does have a concussion. We’re aware of it, and it’s a very serious problem.” Meanwhile, the departure of McLellan is a significant loss for minor football, as they lose a hard worker, Mortenson said.
“We wish him the best. It kinda sucks he’s leaving because we built such a good friendship with him, and he has done an awful lot for us. He has never complained about it. He just loves being here.” Anyone interested in registering for minor football can find registration forms at estevanminorfootball.com or contact Mortenson at 306-421-3377. He said that “23 and 24 (players) just isn’t manageable. I know there’s going to be some more coming in. If these kids want to join, here’s their opportunity. They’re going to be getting a lot of playing time.” There are three to four practices a week, along with one game on the weekend. Meanwhile, beginning on July 7, EMF will offer players a chance to go to Chow Field on Monday nights and practice parts of their game. Mortenson said it will be an unstructured environment where the kids can play or work on specific things. The sessions will go from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and no equipment is necessary. “If someone wants to work on punting or passing, someone will be there to give them a hand.”
Giftware Sale
30 % 25 % 20
% Stepping Stones
OFF
All Butterflies
OFF
All Sunflowers
OFF
For THE ESTEVAN MERCURY The Deadline Will Be …
Thursday, June 26 at Noon ***
Display Advertising For the Estevan Mercury The Deadline Will Be …
Thursday, June 26 at 5 p.m.
Display Advertising
For the Southeast Trader Express The Deadline Will Be …
Monday, June 30 at 5 p.m.
All DUCK DYNASTY merchandise is $5 or less!
• hats • signs • cups • flashlights • bobbleheads •
Henders drugs
1220 4th Street, Estevan 306-634-3666
9 am - 9 pm Monday to Friday 9 am - 6 pm Saturday • 12 noon - 4 pm Sundays & Holidays
www.estevanmercury.ca
June 25, 2014 B5
Minor football also hurt by low numbers There seems to be an epidemic these days in minor sports. Not just in Estevan or Saskatchewan, but across Canada. There just aren’t enough kids signed up. It has been a familiar story in the Energy City in recent years. In 2014, barring a miracle, there will be no bantam football team and the atom and peewee teams are also struggling to find enough players. Minor baseball is also hurting, as there is no bantam team, despite that Haulers club excelling the past two years, and at the peewee AA level, there will only be a provincial tournament team. We’re seeing declining enrollment numbers almost everywhere now. If minor sports are to remain a viable option for kids across Canada to have fun, make friends and develop their skills, we have to reverse the trend somehow. In order to do that, we have to find out why this is happening. Is it costs? That certainly shouldn’t be the case with Estevan Minor Football, as equipment is provided. Is it that some kids these days would rather stay inside
Josh Lewis Hear Me Out and play video games than play sports? Is it a fear of the kids getting hurt? Is it that parents are too busy and don’t have time to run their kids around to their sports? Is it summer vacations? What is it? Of course, it doesn’t boil down to one of those things. Everyone has their own reasons for not wanting to play or not being able to. I wonder if it has any connection to the similar epidemic of not being able to find people to volunteer on minor sports boards.
It’s becoming extremely rare that every board position is filled at the annual general meeting for minor hockey or football or baseball. In many cases, there are multiple positions left to be filled. We are all so busy these days that we want to take advantage of our down time and relax. We have too many things crammed into our schedules and don’t have time for extras. There’s no right or wrong and those decisions are up to each of us to make, but minor sports organizations sure are hurting as a result. It might be worth considering for these associations to reach out to their communities and try to find out why there aren’t more kids coming out. Perhaps a forum could be held or people could fill out a form anonymously. Widespread societal problems never have easy solutions, but we have to start looking. Contact Josh Lewis at 306-634-2654 or sports@ estevanmercury.ca. Do the members of the Philadelphia Flyers’ front office drink too much every year on June 23? Their trades on that date point to something being amiss.
SaskParks, others join cultural access program
Full Weekend of Softball
Estevan Girls Softball held its annual year-end tournament at the Pleasantdale diamonds on Friday and Saturday. There were six teams in the Learn to Play division, where there are no playoffs and all players receive a medal. There were six teams in the bantam/midget division, with Estevan Crown Advertising defeating Stoughton 9-2 in the final. Estevan Murray GM won bronze. There were seven teams in the squirt division, with Estevan Kudu Krush beating Radville by one run. (Submitted photo)
The Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport is0 announced last week that SaskParks, Government House, the Royal Saskatchewan Museum and the T.rex Discovery Centre have joined the Institute for Canadian Citizenship’s Cultural Access Pass (CAP) program. CAP offers new Canadian citizens and their children free access to more than 1,200 Canadian cultural places and spaces in their first year of citizenship. “We are delighted to be part of this program,” said Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Mark Docherty. “Our ministry destinations truly enhance the quality of life here in Saskatchewan and we want all Canadians to enjoy those opportunities. Through this program, new citizens will be able to explore our breathtaking natural environment and our fascinating history.” Saskatchewan’s Min-
istry of Parks, Culture and Sport will add 38 new attractions for CAP members to explore. New citizens can use their CAP pass to access the day-use areas of Saskatchewan’s 35 provincial parks at no cost — encouraging them to experience the beaches, hiking trails, restored historic villages and fur trade posts and fishing that is available. CAP members can also learn about Saskatchewan’s natural history and Aboriginal cultures at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum in Regina and the province’s fossil history at the T.rex Discovery Centre in Eastend. Visitors to these two attractions will learn about the province’s diverse ecological regions, discover what Saskatchewan was like during the days when dinosaurs roamed the earth, and experience First Nations’ culture both past and present. At Government
House, visitors can learn about the evolution of Saskatchewan’s legislature and find out what life was like for Saskatchewan’s first Lieutenant Governor at the turn of the 20th century. “Saskatchewan is one of the fastest growing places in Canada,” said Institute for Canadian Citizenship Executive Director and CEO Gillian Smith. “We are delighted to partner with the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport to connect Canada’s newest citizens with opportunities to learn about their new home.” The Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport’s participation in this program will add three new locations in the province where CAP members can pick up their pass: SaskParks head office, 3211 Albert Street, Regina; Government House, 4607 Dewdney Avenue, Regina; and the RSM, 2445 Albert Street, Regina.
1,500/month
$
Free rent to the First 30 new tenants
718 3rd St. Estevan
Call 306-421-3749 For Details
Visit us on the Web: www.estevanmercury.ca
June 25, 2014
WEDNESDAY
“It’s going to be fun, because it’s a show with four cute girls singing a lot.” B6
• Carpet • Linoleum • Laminate • Hardwood • Ceramic Tiles • Paint • Window Coverings • Granite Professional Installations - Free Estimates 104 - Hwy. 47 South EStEvan, SK 306-634-5588 Bay #1 - Hwy. 13 CaRLYLE, SK 306-453-2519
—Aubree Erickson
No shortage of talent in theatre’s Marvelous Wonderettes
Kitty Coffee
Charlies
Weight Control for Wellness THE SOLUTION ThePROTEIN Protein Solution 1125 - 5th Street, Estevan Ph: 306-637-2570 New location as of June 1st to give you more privacy and more parking to serve you better!
Visit us at our new location and Enter to Win a 2013 Dodge Dart
Phone:_______________________________
Ryan Monkman and his wife Nicole stand next to their organic fair-trade coffee booth. The packaging for their product also had an emphasis on cats. Name:_______________________________
1125 5th St.
ment in one sentence: “It’s going to be fun, because it’s a show with four cute girls singing a lot.” The Marvelous Wonderettes opens on July 3, and will be playing at the Souris Valley Theatre until July 19.
EVENT
We’re Moving
large turnout, and everyone at rehearsals emphasized the amount of talent behind the production, which also includes a live band comprised of musicians from Regina and Moose Jaw. Erickson tried to sum up the excite-
Rolling
The Souris Valley Theatre is hoping to draw big crowds for its first show of the summer called The Marvelous Wonderettes, an upbeat musical filled with Saskatchewan talent that gets underway in early July. The story, written by American writer and director Roger Bean, involves four young women reuniting to sing on stage 10 years after their prom in 1968, when they were last minute replacements for another band that failed to perform. Featuring popular songs like Lollipop, Stupid Cupid and Heatwave, the show was something artistic director Kenn McLeod was very excited about organizing. “When I was taking over this year for last year’s artistic director, he expressed interest in doing The Wonderettes, and I was like, ‘that’s great,” he said. “I’ve worked near that show before, and I knew we had the talent capacity in the province to pull off a show like this.” Kaitlyn Semple, a graduate from the University of Regina, is making her third appearance at The Souris Valley Theatre, after performing here in 2005 and 2006. Rebecca Lascue and Aubree Erickson, who also attended U of R, will join Semple. Rounding out the four-person performance crew is Caitlin Vancoughnett, from the University of Saskatoon. Coincidentally, the four of them are having their own 10-year reunion this summer, mirroring the 10-year reunion their characters share in The Marvelous Wonderettes. “It kind of feels like summer camp,” said Vancoughnett, when asked what the past few days have been like during show rehearsals in Estevan. Semple said the summer has been very relaxing, and the assistance they’ve received from the theatre’s board of directors has helped them significantly. “They’ve provided us with lodg-
ings, and the rest of the community is always very supportive,” she said, while harkening back to her first professional show, which was at the Souris Valley Theatre. “It’s been a beautiful, relaxing summer.” The four actresses have embraced the small market environment, and according to Semple, it allows them to contribute beyond their onstage performance and provide more input. “It feels like we’re part of a collective, and not just a cog in the wheel,” Semple explained. “We’re a part of a small market, but it’s still filled with pros,” added Lascue. McLeod acknowledged this further by saying everyone he contacted about The Marvelous Wonderettes was very interested about joining the group, and that all of those people were “within arm’s reach,” and still working on their craft. “Everyone on my A-pre-star list was available and eager to come, and it’s very nice to have the Dream Team here,” he said. Despite the 2011 floods, which devastated Estevan and the Souris Valley Theatre, McLeod was shocked to see the good condition the building was in when he took over this year. “The condition this theatre was in when I arrived was fantastic. I mean, I opened the doors and it was ready to go,” he said. “It was a huge benefit for us.” The production crew has had to endure a slight bump in the road, and it’s in the shape of a brace on Lascue’s foot. While rushing to get the last bit of luggage from her house to her vehicle, she fell, and sprained her foot. Even with this setback, the team managed to integrate her handicap into the actual performance. “If there was one character that had to be lamed up, it’s probably for the best that it’s Rebecca’s,” McLeod chuckled. “She’s not the graceful one,” noted Rebecca, “so we’ll make it work.” The Souris Valley Theatre hopes for a
Keep
acoop@estevanmercury.ca
SUMMER
By Alex Coop
www.estevanmercury.ca
June 25, 2014 B7
(Left) The Hearthstone fundraising committee, dedicated to the effort of raising $8 million toward the cost of constructing a new nursing home in Estevan, welcomed a $200 donation from Dylan Beahm of Hillcrest School. From the left: Don Kindopp, chairman of Hearthstone; Dennis Bode, Hearthstone committee; Roy Ludwig, mayor; Pat Beahm, Dylan’s grandmother; Dylan; Vern Buck; Hearthstone honourary chairman Tania Andrist, Hearthstone communication and promotion; Vivianne Lindblad, Hearthstone committee and Cat Billesberger, Hillcrest teacher and co-ordinator of Me to We project.
(Right) A $75,000 donation from the Sereggela family of Estevan has managed to put the Estevan and District Hearthstone Committee fundraising drive for a new nursing home over the $7.5 million mark, as they close in on the $8 million target. From the left: Tania Andrist, Hearthstone communication and promotion director; Don Kindopp, committee chairman; Vern Buck, Hearthstone honourary chairman; Peter and George Sereggela and Roy Ludwig, Estevan mayor.
Generous donations move local fundraising effort closer to target By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca
The Hearthstone Committee is zeroing in on their target with relentless intent. The fundraising group that has been charged with the mandate of collecting $8 million to meet the local cost requirements of building a new regional nursing home in Estevan, surpassed the $7.5 million post a short while back and now have their sights set on the finish line, said the committee’s administrative chairman, Don Kindopp. The biggest recent boost came from the Sereggela family, a well known name in the local dining and hospitality industry. The family made a commitment of $75,000 to be allocated over a five-year period, with the first cheque being handed over to Hearthstone’s honourary chairman Vern Buck on June 18 in the Sereggelas’ downtown restaurant, where renovations are currently underway in the area formerly known as Allie’s. Another donation, in the amount of $200, was handed over to the committee
by 11-year-old Dylan Beahm of Hillcrest School, who raised funds through the Me to We program by shoveling snow, mowing lawns and doing chores in his neighbourhood with the intent of turning his financial gains into a donation. “He said he had his reasons for choosing this agency,” said Cat Billesberger, Dylan’s teacher and the Me to We Action Plan co-ordinator at Hillcrest. “We’re really appreciative of Dylan’s contribution,” said Kindopp. “This shows us there is a total commitment to this project right across the community. “The Sereggela family’s donation is, once again, an example of the business community’s participation in the program,” Kindopp added. “There was no question of our participation, it was just a matter of when,” said George Sereggela, referring to the extended family’s commitment. “It’s sometimes difficult to get all of us together at one time,” he said with a laugh. “The renovations in the restaurant did that, so it was also a good time to
JoshLeBlanc REALTOR ® Part-time
discuss the donation to the new nursing home. We live here, we benefit from this city, our family and friends are here so any worthwhile cause in this city, we’ll be behind it, and this is definitely one of them.” Dylan, for his part, said he too was happy to make the commitment and donation by turning his odd-job payments over to Hearthstone. Later, during an interview with the Mercury, Kindopp said that as the committee moves in on the $8 million objective, they have delivered a clear message to Sun Country Health Region’s local directors, Lori Carr and Gary St. Onge and Estevan MLA Doreen Eagles, that they will be applying pressure to have a new nursing home project on the provincial capital projects list sooner rather than later. “If we are being told that we’re second in line, behind a new hospital in Weyburn, well, I don’t think this community would be willing to wait that long. It could take years for that to happen,” said Kindopp. “Weyburn can be first on the list for a new hospital. We can be first on the
list for a long-term care facility,” he said, suggesting there was no need to form a one-project-at-a-time queue. “The demographics demonstrate we need more long-term care spaces to relieve pressure on the acute care beds, which are more expensive to maintain, and we simply can’t wait for a Weyburn hospital and fall into line behind them. We will have to seek ways to facilitate the construction and once we get to $8 million, that begins,” said Kindopp, adding that the committee had met several times with Sun Country CEO Marga Cugnet and the board of directors and had been in contact with Health Minister Dustin Duncan, so all were aware of their intentions and desire to move ahead with the project in a timely manner. Kindopp said the prospect of building a new nursing home using a P3 model (private, public partnership) was off the board now since the minimum value of a P3 project has to be $100 million. The $42 million local project would be well under that requirement.
www.joshleblanc.ca 306-421-6778
>> Serving Your Estevan Real Estate Needs
• residential • commercial • farms • acreages • condominium • land scan for a video tour
334 Brooks Road 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1733 sq. ft.
$579,900
MLS®#495541
Conditional Sale
MLS®#500197
Conditional Sale
$390,000
$499,900
MLS®#500885
2119 Larter Road 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1387 sq. ft.
$454,900
$249,900
MLS®#491439
MLS®#493482
109 18th Avenue 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1104 sq. ft.
$344,900
MLS®#496482
$485,000
$284,900
scan for more info
MLS®#501797
MLS®#477130
scan for a video tour
2121 Larter Road 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1480 sq. ft.
$474,900
scan for a video tour
1241 Nicholson Road 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1287 sq. ft.
$439,900
MLS®#483231
921 Albert Street 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 832 sq. ft.
$260,000
MLS®#493518
521 King Street 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1200 sq. ft.
$429,900
$279,900
scan for more info
MLS®#491604 scan for more info
MLS®#494978 scan for a video tour
#109 - 306 Petterson Drive 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 907 sq. ft.
$259,900
scan for more info
342 Tavistock Ave. - Torquay 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1316 sq. ft.
MLS®#493480 scan for a video tour
scan for a video tour
scan for more info
1234 8th Street 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 952 sq. ft.
scan for a video tour
1308 Barabash Bay 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1765 sq. ft.
scan for a video tour
scan for more info
#308-304 Petterson Drive 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 907 sq. ft.
MLS®#498779
Conditional Sale
scan for a video tour
scan for a video tour
535 Milne Crescent 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1278 sq. ft.
scan for a video tour
503 Holmgren Bay 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2252 sq. ft.
scan for a video tour
1273 Veterans Crescent 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1320 sq. ft.
$469,900
Conditional Sale
MLS®#495483 scan for more info
526 Railway Avenue - Lampman 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1008 sq. ft.
$269,900
MLS®#494178 Keep
SUMMER Rolling
922 3rd Street 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1140 sq. ft.
$254,900
MLS®#502225
135 Torbay Street - Torquay 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1216 sq. ft.
$179,900
MLS®#494401
507 1st Avenue - Lampman 3 bedrooms, 2+1 bathrooms, 1004 sq. ft.
$169,900
MLS®#496461
Call today or visit tenuva.Com
EVENT
ed or
By
s on
Sp
Name:_______________________________ Phone:_______________________________
June 25, 2014
WEDNESDAY
Summer is coming! What are you wearing? 1225 4th St. • Estevan • 306-634-1033
B8 In MeMorIaM
Out Of tOwn
Real estate seRvices
In Memory of Hazel Schoff who passed away June 21, 2002 We miss you in so many ways, We miss the things you used to say, And when old times we do recall, It’s then we miss you most of all. When a loved one becomes a memory That memory becomes a treasure. -Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts Love Tony and family.
FOR SALE: In Stoughton: New modular home on own lot. 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths. Vacant. $8,000 down; Payments $800/month. Must have good credit and be able to bank qualify. Phone 1-587-4348525.
CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE NO RISK program. STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consultation. Call us NOW. We can Help! 1-888-356-5248
In MeMorIaM
Card of Thanks In loving memory of Darren Sovdi Passed away June 23, 2012 We only have pictures now to remind us of how it was. We miss you in so many ways, We miss the things you use to say and do. And when those times we do recall, It’s then we miss you most of all. -Lovingly cherished and forever remembered. Dad and families.
The family of the late Nina Martinson would like to express their heartfelt thanks to family and friends for their love and support during the time of her sudden passing. Thank you all for the cards, flowers, visits, food and donations. A special thank you to Pastor Cicely for the beautiful service and to Sheila and Vernelle for playing the piano and organ. Thank you Tricia, Jodie, Kara, Jillian, Hannah and Abby for your part in the service and to the Southeast Chorus for singing. Thanks also to Jordan, Colby, Logan, Martin, Craig, and Kyler for acting as pallbearers and to the catering club for the wonderful lunch. A special thanks to RD Funeral Chapel for the excellent service. A sincere thank you to the neighbours and friends who graciously helped to put the crop in. All these acts of kindness are very much appreciated and help to make our grief easier to bear. -Dayle, Lyle, Neil, Glenn and Joyce and families
HealtH ServiceS In Loving Memory of Nancy Dorwart - Van Loo December 23, 1953 June 28, 2006 Unseen Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near. -Still loved, still missed and very dear Marcel Van Loo
www.jennyjoans.com
ApArtments/Condos for rent Bachelor and One Bedroom suites for rent : 509 12th Ave. $850$1400. Landlord pays heat/water. Tenant pays electricity/cable. 306 -421-8026 Brand new one and two bedroom apartments for rent. Available in July. Please call 306-421-3749. Harvest Heights Apartments Freshly renovated 1 bedroom apartments available now $1200/month all utilities included. Email-harvestheighsteam@gmail.com or call 306 -421 -0581 for details PARK PLACE 402 PERKINS STREET FOR RENT: 1, 2 BR Apartments. Air conditioning, 5 Appliances. Fireplace in suites; Security doors. No Pets!! For more information, Phone 306-634-4010 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. only, or see our Web site @ www.apartmentsestevan.ca
Houses For rent 3 bedroom house for rent in Torquay. References a must. Available immediately . Please call 306-421-6171
SuiteS For rent
DISABILITY BENEFIT GROUP Suffering from a Disability? The Canadian Government wants to give you up to $40,000. For details check out our website: www.disabilitygroupcanada.com or Call us today toll-free 1.888.875.4787.
RETIREMENT APARTMENTS, ALL INCLUSIVE Meals, transportation, activities daily. Short leases. Monthly Specials! Call 1-866-338-2607
Coming EvEnts
Rooms
Alameda Community Rink’s Annual Fishing Derby, Saturday June 28, 2014 Adult & Youth Divisions Call Darin 306-485-7493 to enter or for more information
For Rent: Room for rent in my home. Clean, mature individuals only. Working home environment. Sheets, towels supplied. Kitchen use and shared bathroom. Call after 5pm. 306-634-9734 after 5 pm or 306-421-1160 daytime. Leave message.
Rita Kramer
Shared accommodation Shared Accommodations: Newly renovated furnished bedroom, large closet, $850/month, utilities included, access to entire house. Preferably night shift worker. Available June 14 or earlier is negotiable. Phone 306-421-3967 In Loving Memory of Daren Cochrane May 10, 1966 - June 29, 2009 While he lies in peaceful sleep. His memory we shall always keep. -Love you always and forever. Mum, Trudy, Trina, Tifanie, Lucas In Loving Memory of Blaine Tweed January 17, 1945 June 24, 2007 Nothing can ever take away The love a heart holds dear. Fond memories linger every day Remembrance keeps him near. -Always in our hearts, Rob, Jodi, Maddi, and Kolton. Darryl, Charlotte and Brandon In loving memory of Blaine Tweed June 24, 2007 Memory drifts to scenes long past Time rolls on but memories last, Sunshine passes, shadows fall Love’s remembrance outlasts all. -Sadly missed by Ron, Sharon, and Family.
Lots & AcreAges for sALe
Rita invites family and friends to a Come and Go Tea in celebration of her 80th Birthday Saturday, July 12, 2014 2:00 - 4:00pm Taylorton Room Day’s Inn - Estevan Let your presence be your gift
Psychics TRUE PSYCHICS For Answers CALL NOW 24/7 Toll FREE! 1-877-342-3032 Mobile: #4486 www.truepsychics.ca
Buy and Sell in The Mercury Classifieds
NOTICE
10 acre parcels of residential land for sale 1/2 mile west of Estevan. 306-634-7920 or 306-421-1753 7 Acreage Parcels For Sale: 12-55 acres, with services nearby and good water available. Located on a good all weather road 15 minutes Southeast of Estevan. 1/2 mile N of Hwy 39 on SW 1/4 2401-06 and NW 1/4 13-01-06 W2. $50,000.00 - $75,000.00. Call 306-927-2385 or email storylandx6@sasktel.net
RecReational PRoPeRty Campsites for Rent: $600 a month. 30 amp power, full service, free shower and laundry room. Also available campers to rent $1100/month. Call 1-306-4619279 or 1-306-461-6884
Find it all in the Classifieds!
At the Estevan Mercury Pay Full Price for a CLASSIFIED in
Estevan
Mercury
Business OppOrtunities
www.estevanmercury.ca
Repeat the Same Ad in the
GET FREE VENDING MACHINES Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Retire in Just 3 Years. Protected Territories. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629 Website WWW.TCVEND.COM
EXPRESS SOUTHEAST TRADER
Business services
For
CRIMINAL RECORD? Canadian Record Suspension (Criminal pardon) Seals record. American waiver allows legal entry. Why risk employment, business, travel, licensing, deportation, peace of mind? Free consultation: 1-800-347-2540 CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let your past limit your career plans! Since 1989 Confidential, Fast Affordable-A+ BBB Rating EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM Call for FREE INFO BOOKLET 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) www.RemoveYourRecord.com
Financial ServiceS 1ST & 2ND MORTGAGES AVAILABLE! Money for Farmland or Residential Property Available Now! Call Toll Free 1-866-4051228 or Email info@firstandsecondmortgages.ca Website www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca
Feed & Seed HEATED CANOLA WANTED!! - GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!! - BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!! HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252
1/2 Price!
Our Classied Sale Never Ends!
Estevan Mercury & Southeast Trader Express CLASSIFIED INDEX
Engagements Wedding Annivers. Anniversaries Birthdays Announcements Prayer Corner In Memoriam Cards of Thanks Coming Events Garage Sales Memorial Services Personals Health/Beauty Lost Found Introduction Services Readings Psychics Travel Health Spas Tickets Childcare Available Childcare Wanted
SERVICES Accounting/
Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM
Western Commodities 877-695-6461 Visit our website @
www.westerncommodities.ca
LAND WANTED FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer.1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com.
Pulse croPs/ grain/feed wanted Buying Canola, Malt Barley, and Oats. Call Mark @ North American Foods. 306-457-8302 or 306-4571500.
Bookkeeping Appliance Repairs Auctioneers Bricklaying Building/Contracting Building Supplies Drywalling Building/Contracting Electrical Handyperson Hauling Cleaning Janitorial Landscaping Lawn & Garden Moving Painting/Wallpaper Renos/Home Improvement Roofing Snow removal Services for Hire Vacuum Services
LEGAL Notices to Creditors Assessment Rolls Tax Enforcement Tenders Notices/Nominations Legal/Public Notices Judicial Sales Houses for Sale Apts./Condos for Sale Out of Town Cabins/Cottages/ Country Homes Apts./Condos for Rent Duplexes for Rent Houses for Rent Mobiles/Pads Housesitting Wanted to Rent Rooms for Rent Room & Board Shared Accomm. Mobile/Mft. Homes for Sale Recreational Property Revenue Property Garages Real Estate Services Investment Opport. Business Opportunities Hotels/Motels Business Services Financial Services Industrial/Commercial Storage Space for Lease Office/Retail for Rent Warehouses Farms for Sale Farms/Acreages for Rent Land/Pastures for Rent Mineral Rights Farm Implements Livestock Horses & Tack
Farm Services Feed & Seed Hay/Bales for Sale Certified Seed for Sale Pulse Crops/Grain Wanted Steel Buildings/ Granaries Farms/Real Estate Antiques For Sale/Miscellaneous Furniture Musical Instruments Computers/Electronics Firewood Sports Equipment Farm Produce Hunting/Firearms Plants/Shrubs/Trees Pets Wanted to Buy Auctions Adult Personals Domestic Cars Trucks & Vans Parts & Accessories Automotive Wanted RVs/Campers/Trailers Boats Snowmobiles Motorcycles ATVs/Dirt Bikes Utility Trailers Oilfield/Wellsite Equip. Heavy Equipment Career Opportunities Professional Help Office/Clerical Skilled Help Trades Help Sales/Agents General Employment Work Wanted Domestic Help Wanted Career Training Tutors Memorial Donations Obituaries
CLASSIFIED DEADLINE: FRIDAY AT 4:00 P.M.
PAYMENT FOR CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE Prepaid Classied Advertising Rates – $9.99 per Week for up to 20 Words Over 20 Words Please Add 25¢ per word REMEMBER TO ADD 5% GST!
Estevan
Mercury www.estevanmercury.ca
Box 730, Estevan, SK S4A 2A6
or e-mail: classieds@estevanmercury.ca Business Ofce Located at 68 Souris Avenue North in Estevan (Across from the Water Tower) Phone 634-2654 for further information Ofce Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Note: No Refunds are issued for Cancelled Classied Ads – If you cancel your ad before expiry, Credit will be given which may be applied to future advertising ***** CHECK YOUR ADS We will only accept responsibility for Errors the First Time an Ad appears.
PLEASE NOTE
Rewording or changing an ad after it has appeared in the paper requires Payment for a NEW AD No Credits are issued for ads that are Changed Cancellations Must be received by 4:00 p.m. Friday for the Mercury and 3:00 p.m. Wednesday for the Trader
Name ____________________________________________ Address __________________________________________
MAIL YOUR ADS TO: The Estevan Mercury Box 730, Estevan, SK S4A 2A6 or e-mail: classieds@estevanmercury.ca with payment or card number included Please Select Your Category from the Classied Index Remember: Each Abbreviation Counts as One Word (You don’t save money by abbreviating … You just make your ad more difcult to read PLEASE PRINT
_____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________
Telephone No. _____________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Number of Weeks ___________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Amount Enclosed ___________________________________ VISA/MC No. _______________________________________ Card Expiry Date ____________________________________
_____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________
www.estevanmercury.ca Domestic cars
June 25, 2014 B9 Domestic cars
Senchuk’s Super Deals! Used Cars
2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT 54,000 kms..................................$13,500 2009 FORD FOCUS SES 66,000 kms ..............................................$9,995
Used Trucks, SUVs & Vans 2014 F150 SUPERCREW 4X4 XTR 1,500 kms ..............................$39,995 2013 EDGE LIMITED AWD 31,000 kms .........................................$38,995 2012 E450 CUBE VAN 29,000 kms ................................................$29,995 2012 F150 SUPERCAB 4X4 32,000 kms .......................................$25,995 2011 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB 4X4 6.7L DIESEL 160,000 kms .$35,995 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CREW CAB 4X4 27,000 kms....$29,995 2011 NISSAN TITAN PRO-4X 63,000 kms ....................................$23,995 2011 F150 XTR SUPERCREW 4X4 71,000 kms ............................$28,900 2011 LINCOLN MkX 79,000 kms ...................................................$30,995 2010 FLEX LIMITED AWD 70,000 kms ..........................................$23,995 2010 GMC SIERRA SLE CREW CAB 4X4 106,000 kms ...............$21,995 2009 RANGER SUPERCAB 4X4 XLT 24,000 kms ...........................SOLD 2009 F350 HARLEY DAVIDSON CREW CAB 4X4 6.4L DIESEL 95,000 kms .........................................................................................SOLD 2008 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB 4X4 6.4L DIESEL 140,000 kms .$25,995 2003 RANGER REGULAR CAB FLARESIDE 126,000 kms ...........$5,995
Career OppOrtunities Western Commodities Inc. Full-Time Position Available Duties to include the buying and selling of feed grains. Knowledge of grading grain an asset. Applicants should be outgoing and possess strong interpersonal skills. Some computer skills are necessary. Wage dependent on experience. Please apply in person with resume to 806-100th Street, Tisdale, SK S0E 1T0 or email: rob.wct@sasktel.net
DRIVERS WANTED
AZ, DZ, 5, 3 OR 1 W/Airbrake
Senchuk
• Guaranteed 40 hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Week Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package
Your home of after sales service 118 Souris Avenue North – Estevan, Sask.
Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have a valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 OR 1 with airbrake licence and have previous commercial driving experience.
Ford Sales Ltd.
306-634-3696
Utility trailers
Utility trailers
441 - 4th Street - Estevan 306-634-7977 highenergy@sasktel.net www.highenergytrailers.ca
Apply at: www.sperryrail.com, careers and then choose the FastTRACK Application. Badger Daylighting Calgary Inc. is hiring drivers (C3+Q) and swampers in Calgary, AB. Full-time, year-round work with OT & benefits. Must be willing to work weekends. Email resumes@badgercalgary.com to apply. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for a Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician (Mechanic) with truck experience and also a trailer mechanic. Fax or email resume and references to: Calnash Trucking, Lac La Biche, 1-780-623-4051; calnash@telusplanet.net.
2014 HAuLmARk 85 x 24 v-nose / DoDGe $11,900
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-athome career today!
TRAILERS
Newspaper Reporter Position
New Trailers Arriving Daily
2014 alcom 5 x 10 Flat deck, all aluminum, 13” wheels .............. $3,100 2014 alcom 6 1/2 x 14 Flat deck, all aluminum, 15” tires ............ $3,750 2014 alcom 6 x 12 standard enclosed ........................................... sold 2014 Haulmark 7 x 12 v-nose, low hauler ..................................... $8,500 2014 Big tex 8 1/2 x 30 gooseneck tandem dual ....................... $12,500 2014 Haulmark 7 x 14 kodiak ......................................................... $7,200 2014 Haulmark 7 x 16 v-nose ......................................................... $7,100 2014 Haulmark 6 x 10 passport ...................................................... $4,000 2014 Haulmark 6 x 12 v-nose ......................................................... $5,200 2014 Haulmark 20ft, 85x20 10,400 guW ......................................... sold 2014 rainbow 7 x 14 express dump 2-7k springs....................... $8,600 2014 Haulmark 85 x 16 v-nose ....................................................... $7,700 2014 rainbow partial tilt 7000 axle ................................................ sold 2014 rainbow deck over 2-7k springs .......................................... sold 2014 rainbow 20’ 2-7000 lb flip up ramp....................................... $5,315 2013 rainbow 6x10 3500 axle flip up ramp ................................... $2,100 2008 gMc yukon 4 Wd, loaded, leather 142,000 kms ............. $17,500
WE HAVE RENTALS
Flatdecks, enclosed trailers, cars, trucks & 15 passenger vans.
rentals for Business, leisure, Weddings or school sports teams.
We are just a call aWay! Steel BuildingS / granarieS
Bond Industrial SEA Containers
Selling New Used and Modified Sea Containers for storage. Guaranteed wind water and rodent proof. Delivery available. Ask about modifications eg. doors, windows, insulation, new paint, power, etc. Modify your container for your specific needs. Call Bond Industrial at 306-373-2236 email joe@bondind.com or visit our website at www.bondind.com. STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
For Sale - MiSc HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All shapes & Colors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306-649.1400 for details. RURAL WATER TREATMENT. Patented iron filters, softeners, distillers, “Kontinuous Shock” Chlorinator, IronEater. Patented whole house reverse osmosis. Payment plan. 1-800-BIG-IRON (244-4766); www.BigIronDrilling.com. View our 29 patented & patent pending inventions. Since 1957.
Adult PersonAl MessAges ************* Find Your Favourite CALL NOW 1-866-732-0070 1-888-544-0199 18+ HOT LOCAL CHAT 1-877-290-0553 Mobile: #5015 *************
STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS UP TO 60% OFF! 30x40, 40x60, 50x80, 60x100, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call: 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
LOCAL HOOKUPS BROWSE4FREE 1-888-628-6790 or #7878 Mobile
For Sale - MiSc
Career OppOrtunities
Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’ s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com.
WINCH TRACTOR OPERATORS. Must have experience operating a winch. To apply fax, email or drop off resume at the office. Phone 780-842-6444. Fax 780-842-6581. Email: rigmove@telus.net. Mail: H&E Oilfield Services Ltd., 2202 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7. For more employment information see our webpage: www.heoil.com.
Weekly newspaper is seeking a reporter in the progressive town of Shellbrook Saskatchewan. Town has all amenities for excellent living and is close to many recreational activities. Individual must possess good writing, reporting and communication skills, and be able to work well with others. Some other related duties are required. Interested applicants may send a resume and references to: Clark Pepper, Publisher by email to reporterposition@ sbchron.com Heavy Equipment Operators for late model CAT equip: motor scrapers (cushion ride), dozers, excavators, rock trucks, graders (trim operators). Camp job. Competitive wages plus R & B. Valid drivers license req’d. Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc. Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca
General employment HELP WANTED!! Make up to $1000 A Week Mailing Brochures From Home! Helping Home Workers Since 2001! Genuine Opportunity! NO Experience Required! Start Immediately! www.TheMailingHub.Com
NOW HIRING!!! $28.00/ HOUR. Undercover Shoppers Needed. // $300/DAY Easy Online COMPUTER WORK. // $575/Week ASSEMBLING Products. // $1000/WEEKLY PAID IN ADVANCE!!! MAILING BROCHURES.-PT/FT. Genuine. experience Unnecessary. www.AvailableHelpWanted.com
Career Training THERE IS STILL A HUGE DEMAND FOR CANSCRIBE Medical Transcription graduates. Medical Transcription is a great work-fromhome career! Contact us today at w w w. c a n s c r i b e . c o m 1.800.466.1535 info@canscribe.com.
Classes & Courses INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. Sign up online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853.
Obituaries
Obituaries
Esther Dyck Esther Dyck late of Altona, Manitoba (formerly of Estevan) Passed away on June7, 2014 with family by her side. Esther is predeceased by her parents, husband Bill and son Aubrey She leaves to mourn her sons Bill (Heather) of Assiniboia, Sk. Tim (Annette) of Estevan, Sk. Irvin (Jonie) of Hanna, AB. daughter inlaw Tessa of Westlock, AB. Six grandchildren Tanner, Riley, Nathan, Tyniel, Alyssa, Adyn. Four great grandchildren, and six sisters, three brothers. Joseph Arthur (Art) Matte 1921-2014 Art Matte, late of Estevan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at the age of 93 years. Dad is now with his beloved wife, Madeliene, who passed away in 2004 and is survived by his children Gerard (Lise) Matte, Nanaimo BC; Michelle (Peter) Nicholson, Victoria BC; Kathryn Cochran, Regina; Denis (Shirley) Matte, Estevan and Richard (Lynn) Matte, Estevan; nine grandchildren, and one great grandchild. He will be lovingly missed by his brother, Albert Matte, and sister, Ida Bruce, as well as the many people he helped throughout his life. Dad was predeceased by his parents, Weldon and Jeanette, sisters Evelyn Cuthbert and Jeanne (Albert) Meagher, and daughter-in-law, Lynn. The Matte family came to Estevan from Minnesota in 1902. Art was born on the family homestead 2 miles east of Estevan on April 1st, 1921. He attended Estevan schools, Estevan Collegiate and Campion College in Regina. In 1940 he joined the RCAF as a meteorological observer, serving in various training stations in Canada and then with Atlantic Command, escorting convoys and hunting enemy U-boats. After the war he tried his hand at farming but had to give it up when he learned he had an allergy to grain dust. In 1948 he married Madeliene Girard from Torquay, who was an O.R. nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Art took on the B.A. Oil (later Gulf Oil) bulk agency in 1950 and continued that business until 1972, when he was appointed Director of St. Joseph’s Alcoholic Treatment Centre. Art was a longtime member of AA and worked tirelessly at contributing to the recovery fellowship. He later left the Treatment Centre to become Manager of the Estevan Chamber of Commerce in 1977 and eventually retired from that in 1990 as an honorary Lifetime Member. Art was very involved in community affairs. He was a Charter member of the Estevan Lions Club, later also a member of the Kinsmen Club and also the Rotary Club. He was also a Charter member of the Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree and became Faithful Navigator of the 4th Degree. He was a long term member of the Canadian Legion serving many terms on the Executive as well as Branch President. He served on the Separate School Board beginning in 1960 and continued until 1986, having served as Chairman many times in that period. He was also elected Chairman of the Estevan Collegiate Board and served 10 years until the formation of the Comprehensive Board of which he was a founding Chairman. His devotion to his family, his country and his community was a driving force that helped Dad face and overcome many challenges, with the help of his loving wife and family, his devotion to God and the many friends he made in his journey through life. There are many lives he touched, many he helped, and many he served. Dad will never be forgotten. May he now Rest in Peace. Prayers were held on Friday, June 20, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Doug Third officiating. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday June 21, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Estevan, by Rev. Brian Meredith. Interment followed in the Veterans’ Section of the Estevan City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Art’s memory may be made to the Estevan Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, the CNIB, or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
Thank You
Our family would like to thank the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital Long Term Care for their dedication to Dad. We would also like to express our gratitude to Fr. Brian, Doug Third, the St. John the Baptist Choir for the music and the CWL ladies for the lovely lunch. Mae Johnson 1924 - 2014 Mae K Johnson, 90, of Kingsburg, California passed away of age-related causes in Eugene, Oregon on June 9, 2014. Mae was born near Roche Percee, Sask. on May 8, 1924 to Ernest and Riola Morine. She was confirmed in the Lutheran Church on May 7, 1939. She attended the Forest Glen one-room school through grade 8 and then studied at home by correspondence course the 1st two years of high school before completing her high school studies at Estevan Collegiate Institute. Mae was employed by the Canadian Bank of Commerce in Estevan from 1943-1945. In 1946 Mae went to Kingsburg, California to help care for her aunt, Mary Morine. She later was employed in Kingsburg by the Bank of America until 1950. She met the love of her life, Fancher Johnson, in 1947 and they were married in 1948. They enjoyed 54 years of marriage together before Fancher passed away in 2002. Mae worked for more than 40 years as an Avon sales representative, first in Kingsburg and later in Yuba City, California. She enjoyed entertaining, gardening, sharing flowers and traveling with family and friends. She was an active member of the United Methodist Church for many years and was a member of the Kingsburg Community Church at the time of her death. She was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include her daughter, Susie Hoberg (Carl) of Kingsburg, California, a son, Norman Johnson (Julie) of Eugene, Oregon, 2 sisters, Helen Nichley of Stockton and Arlene Abbott of Estevan, and 5 grandchildren, Ryan Pickrell, Andrew Pickrell, Kerry Pickrell, Alex Johnson and Kirsten Johnson. A graveside service will be held at 9:00 A.M. on July 3, 2014 at the Kingsburg Cemetery with a reception to follow at Kingsburg Community Church.
The Mercury Classifieds Are Bursting With Great Buys!
60 and over club report Submitted by Shirley Graham Words of wisdom: The early bird gets the worm, so if you are a worm, sleep late! June 30 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the seniors club, Alia & TanJay clothing will be available by Jerry Harris from Carievale. Winners of bridge were: First – Helen Marriott Second – Angie Friesen Third – Bernie Collins Cribbage winners were: First – Elizabeth Olson Second – Bert Parent Third– Kim Delaval Elizabeth also had a 29 hand, 3 fives and jack of spades and five of spades turned up. Congratulations, Elizabeth! Not much news this week so here’s a little poem I’d like to share with you: Old Age Old age is golden, I’ve heard it said But sometimes I wonder, as I go to bed My ears in the drawer, my teeth in a cup, My eyes on the shelf until I get up, When sleep dims my eyes I say to myself, Is there anything else I can put on the shelf? When I was young my slippers were red I could kick my heels right over my head. When I grew older my slippers were blue, But I could dance the whole night through. Now I am older, my slippers are black, I walk to the corner and puff my way back. The reason I know my youth has been spent, My get up and go just got up and went. But I really don’t mind as I think with a grin Of all the places my “get-up” has been I get up each morning and dust off my wits Pick up the paper and read the obits. If my name is missing, I know I’m not dead, So, I eat a good breakfast and go back to bed.
ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION (ESTEVAN) St. Joseph’s Hospital relies on donations to fund equipment purchases. Your Memorial Gift honours your loved one and makes it possible for our hospital to continue providing quality care for Estevan and area residents. A letter will be sent to the family acknowledging your gift; please include their name and address as well as your own. You will receive an income tax receipt.
Please send your donation to:
St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation Box 5000-203, Estevan, SK S4A 2V6 Phone: 306-637-2474
B10 June 25, 2014
Estevan Mercury
Hospital Auxilary’s June meeting Submitted by Betty Banuilis Acting president Nola Joseph welcomed everyone on June 16 in the auditorium with members and invited guests. It began with a delicious pot-luck supper. Secretary Eva Hagel read the minutes of the May meetings, and they were approved. In her treasurer’s report Darla Wilhelm reported on the May bake sale, raffle and tea. Ginger Anderson made a motion to accept
the bills, seconded by Mary Martin Drader. Correspondence included two cards. Marvel Gall presented Alyssa Doerr, who will be attending school for nursing and Whitney Gervais, who will be attending school for medicine with scholarships. Ginger Anderson presented $1,500 from the gift store. A volunteer luncheon was held at the hospital on June 23. Service Awards Presentation Five years – Betty Banuilis
1 0 y ea r s – El a in e Meckler, Midge MacMillen 15 years – Delores Duff, Mary Lou Audet, Marlene Hayward 20 years – Simone Brown, Irene Krieger 25 years – Mary Schiestel 30 years – Nola Joseph Five years associate members – Karen Johnstone and Amelia Durr Happy Birthday was sung to a number of members. Thanks to all who helped with the pot-luck supper at 6 p.m.
CHARGED CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES Businesses/Private Parties placing Classified Advertising (Want Ads) in either The Estevan Mercury or the Southeast Trader Express and requesting these ads to be BILLED TO AN ACCOUNT WILL BE CHARGED THE FOLLOWING RATE: $11.95 for the First 20 Words + 25¢ for Each Additional Word ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO 5% GST Please remember … Each Abbreviation Counts as One Word (You don’t save money by abbreviating, you just make your ad more difficult to read) Web Sites (i.e. www.world.ca) count as three words
Your Guide to Area Estevan Gospel Chapel
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
“Equipping God’s people to think biblically, to live godly, and to serve effectively – influencing our world for Christ”
Isabelle & Souris Reverend Randy Kleemola Phone: 306-634-2024 email: st.peters@accesscomm.ca
1202 - 2nd Street Phone: 306-634-3761
Pastor: Josh Permann Sunday:Worship 11:00 a.m. Weekly: Prayer Meeting
www.estevangospelchapel.ca An Associated Gospel Church
St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church Corner 12th Avenue & 2nd Street
Phone: 306-634-2190
Fax: 306-634-6845
Pastor: Father Brian Meredith MASSES: Saturday: 7:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
St. Giles
Anglican Church Parish of Estevan 317-12th Avenue
Sunday Worship: 8:00 & 10:00 am September - May Children’s Sunday School: 10:00 am The Rev. Mark Osborne ALL ARE WELCOME! Church Office: 306-634-4113 www.estevananglican.com
Faith Lutheran Church Nicholson Centre, Estevan
LC-C
Sunday Worship
9:30 a.m. - Bible Study 10:30 a.m. - Divine Service with Holy Communion Sunday School A Congregation of LUTHERAN CHURCH - CANADA
REAL LIFE LIFE REAL REALPEOPLE PEOPLE REAL REALGOD GOD
100 Kin g St ree t Est evan , Sa sk (306) 63 4 -81 33 www.livinghope-ca.org
Summer serviceservices time intoeffect NOW 2 Sunday chooseJune from 1 10:00 OneWith service 9:00 am and am 11:00– am coffeeonly in between LIVE RUSSIAN RUSSIAN TRANSLATION LIVE TRANSLATION during the 11:00 am service during the 11:00 am service
ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH
Where We Get Grace, Get God, Get Going!
Corner of 14th Avenue & 3rd Street Phone: 306-634-2885 – Fax: 306-636-2611
SUMMER SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 AM Coffee Fellowship Before Church
WELCOME!
MINISTER: REV. BRENNA NICKEL Email: stpaulsuc@sasktel.net Website: stpaulsestevan.ca
738 - 2nd Street, Estevan
Pastors: Danny Krauss & Joshua Lowe Phone: 306-634-3773 Cell: 306-471-8130 Brad McKenzie- Youth Leader
SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 a.m. Coffee and fellowship after worship Pastor Stewart Miller
St. Joseph’s Prayer Centre Everyone welcome to join our daily prayers, inspirational Bible DVD viewings and lively discussions 2 - 4 pm Monday - Friday Series topics change monthly Call for more information 1033 3rd Street Estevan
306-634-9191
1302 - 8th Street, Estevan
Tim Pippus
Office: 306-634-3116 Sunday Services:
Bible Class - 10:00 a.m. – Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship - 7 p.m. Wednesday Meeting - 7 p.m.
Free Clothing Outlet
First & Third Thursday of Each Month - 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
THE SALVATION ARMY
ESTEVAN COMMUNITY CHURCH 1107 - 4th Street Phone: 306-634-2074 www.facebook.com/salvationarmyestevan Youth Program Wed. 6:30- 8:00 pm
Pastors: Lieuts. Brian & June Bobolo SUNDAY: 11:00 a.m. Worship Service with Children’s Program
Church of God
Pursuing God Building Relationships Impacting Lives
1920 Wellock Road, Estevan • (306) 634-7955 www.estevancog.com Estevan Church of God 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship with Children’s Ministries & Nursery.
7:30 p.m. Fridays theGROVE Youth Ministries
Please call us or visit our website for more information about other ministries and events.
Trinity Lutheran Church E.L.C.I.C.
Sunday Worship & Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
Come and Worship With Us
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Church Office: 306-634-5684
ALL ARE WELCOME email: trinity.luth@sasktel.net • www.etlc.ca
His Glory Bible Church
(Light of Life Ministries International) Join us in Glorious Praise and Worship With: Pastors Dr. and Mrs. Jimi Akinsete Where: St. Joseph Bookstore 1033 4th Street, Estevan S4A 0W4 (opposite court house) When: 10am on Sundays Experience Healing, Deliverance and Breakthroughs
Sunday Worship 10:30am
Nursery and Children’s Ministries available Sunday School at 9:30am Friday Night Youth 7:30pm (Gr. 7-12) Children’s Clubs - Wednesdays: 7:00-8:00pm
140 King Street (accross from Staples) www.estevanalliancechurch.com /estevanalliance 306 634 2601
www.estevanmercury.ca
June 25, 2014 B11
Legal ORLOWSKI LAW OFFICE
RS C
Kohaly, Elash & Ludwig Law Firm LLP
Barrister & Solicitor
Stephen J. Orlowski, B.Ed., LL.B. 1215 - 5th Street, Estevan
Phone: 306-634-3353
Real Estate
Fax: 306-634-7714
orlowski.law@sasktel.net
Branch offices at: Arcola Redvers Carnduff Arcola Agencies Carlsen Bldg. Carnduff Agencies Bldg. Wednesday A.M. Wednesday P.M. Thursday P.M. Phone: 306-455-2277 Phone: 306-452-3377 Phone: 306-482-4077
Barristers & Solicitors Paul D. Elash, B.A., LL.B. Aaron Ludwig, B.Sc., LL.B.
Border Real Estate Service
REALTOR
B 306-634-1020 F 306-634-0088 C 306-421-3441
Roni Sue Coulter Sales Representative
www.century21.ca/ronisue.coulter
ronisue.coulter@century21.ca
1312 - 4th Street, Estevan
TroberT Law Firm
Telephone: 306-634-3631 Fax: (306) 634-6901
James F. Trobert B.A., LL.B. Barrister & Solicitor
Selling Estevan & Area for 10 years...
Gainsborough: Carnduff: Thursday a.m. Thursday p.m. Phone: 306-685-2250 Phone: 306-482-3731
Let my experience work for you
Equipment Rental
Estevan Wicklow Centre
FOR RENT
305 1133 4th St. Estevan SK S4A 0W6
Ph: 306-634-2616 Fax: 306-634-9881
Email: trobertlaw@sasktel.net
Counselling
• WHEELED & TRACK SKID STEERS • MINI TRACK HOES • PORTA POTTIES • MINI SKID STEER • FLAT DECK TRAILERS FRESH WATER AVAILABLE FOR FRAC WATER, DRILLING RIG, ETC. • 5500LB TELEHANDLER Water hole location 35-1-8 W2 • DOOSAN LOADER • CAR HAuLER TRAILER Ken Mehler Sales & Rentals 306-421-9576 Estevan, SK – 306-634-9955
Randy Franke 306-421-2244
Roofing/Eavestrough
Winnona Johner • Owner/Sales 306.421.5725 | 306.634.9898 www.estevanrealestate.com
DT
Dwight Thompson RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL • Standing Seam Metal Roofing • Designer Series Metal Roofing • Seamless Metal Siding • Flush Wall Metal Panels
Financial Planning Insurance & Investments Services
306-634-3492 1237 6th St.
Serving Estevan and Area for over 35 years
Ove All W We hav r 10 ORK e you yea GuA r roofi rs e RAN n xpe TEEd g needs Now Booking rien | FR “cove ce • EE ES red!” for Spring & Res TimA ide TES Summer 2014 Roofs ntia l
306.421.2512
Ron Areshenkoff Mutual Fund Advisor Life Insurance Representative
403B 9th Avenue, Estevan, SK S4A 2V4 PH: (306)634-7979 Toll Free: (877)779-0948 info@spectrafinancial.ca Insurance Offered Through Spectra Financial
Sales Representative
Plumbing
10% Discount For Seniors
Y B Wet Roofing Ltd. & Home Improvement Contractor
Shawn Wells
Manulife Securities Investments Services Inc. is a Member MFDA IPC.
Roxanne Stevenson
Insured and WCB Covered
• INSURED • 10% SENIOR DISCOUNT • FREE ESTIMATES Specializing in flat roof repairs & full installations “The name that keeps you dry” Quality craftmanship at prices that won’t soak you!
FINANCIAL
B 306-634-1020 F 306-634-0088 C 306-421-8803
EstevanEaves@sasktel.net
TNT ROOFING
“In the business of creating , enhancing and insuring client’s net worth” Reynold Bert Certified Financial Planner
• Vinyl Siding • Soffit & Fascia • 5” & 6” Continuous Eaves • Custom Bent Cladding
Sales Representative Cell: 306-421-7516 dwight.thompson@century21.ca
Cell: (306) 461-8849 • Fax: (306) 388-2594 Box 35, Bienfait, SK. S0C 0M0
Now Servicing Estevan & Surrounding Communities! Specializing in furnace replacement & repair, gas fitting and all plumbing services for renovations and new construction.
Call 306-452-5199
www.mcneilplumbing.ca
Building Construction 41512N Hwy 12N Steinbach • 204.326.1126 1-877-486-3371 415 Hwy Hwy 12N Steinbach 204.326.1126 415 Steinbach • •204.326.1126 info@vogtbuilding.com • www.vogtbuilding.com info@vogtbuilding.com www.vogtbuilding.com info@vogtbuilding.com • •www.vogtbuilding.com
Call 306-634 2654 to Book This Space!
VOGT VOGT VOGT Quality Quality Custom BuiltlBui tHomes Homes Custom Bui Quality Custom lt Homes
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION INC. INC. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION INC. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
2 col x 2” $2499/week 2 col x 4” $3999/ week
From Design to Final Finishing, Your Complete “Turn-Key” Project Management Solution – Ready-To-Move & Onsite Projects From Design to Final Finishing, Your Complete “Turn-Key” Project Management Solution – Ready-To-Move & Onsite Projects
From Design to Final Finishing, Your Complete “Turn-Key” Project Management Solution Ready-To-Move & Onsite Projects
From Design to Final Finishing, Your Complete “Turn-Key” Project Management Solution – Ready-To-Move & Onsite Project
If you dream IT … If you’re planning IT … If you’re selling IT … If you want to buy IT … You’ll find it all in …
The Estevan Mercury!
Call us today!
306-634-2654
Published weekly by the Prairie Newspaper Group L.P., a subsidiary of Glacier Media Inc. The Glacier group of companies collects personal information from our customers in the normal course of business transactions. We use that information to provide you with our products and services you request. On occasion we may contact you for purposes of research, surveys and other such matters. To provide you with better service we may share your personal information with our sister companies and also outside, selected third parties who perform work for us as suppliers, agents, service providers and information gatherers. Our subscription list may be provided to other organizations who have products and services that may be of interest to you. If you do not wish to participate in such matters, please contact us at the following address: The Estevan Mercury, Box 730, Estevan, Saskatchewan, S4A 2A6; or phone (306) 634-2654. For a complete statement of our privacy policy, please go to our Web site at: www. estevanmercury.ca The Estevan Mercury is owned and operated by Prairie Newspaper Group L.P., a subsidiary of Glacier Media Inc.
B12 June 25, 2014
Estevan Mercury
WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! Keep
SUMMER
EVENT ! E Z I R P D N GRA Rolling
WIN ME! S PAID E X A T T R A D E G D 2013 DO
Cut out the ballots in this newspaper and enter at the following businesses, each week a finalist will be chosen from every business and printed here. Finalists are invited to the curling rink on August 21 for the final draw. YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! Enter often - good luck!
S ’ K E E W S I TH ! S T S I L A N I F
tional • Sec mps • La ables T • Endea Rug wn • Ar s sho a actly Not ex
$3000
Gift Cer tificate towards cabinetry
PLUS 50 8 x $2 icates
ertifwards GifttoCuse to s! ltation consu
$5tifi0c0 ate for
TRY N U O C D O WO
Gift Cer
Concrete Weber
ONG LTD. JOH&NHS EATIN G
BBQ
PLUMBIN
r Mini Laze o age 360 Pack
Valued at
$1279
qualify to You can only once be a finalist
Jennifer Froese, David Hamm, Pam Lebel, Kourtney Keays, Darcy Yergens, Marco Villareal, Cheryle Troendle, Macey Littlejohn, Jesse Juneau, Calder Clark, Jan Hase, Pat Jacques, Chris Carlson, Cheryl Parker, Terence Voth, Wendy Johner, David Stacyszyn, Terry Pearson, Ray Mellom, Christine Tanghe, Nicole Karigan, Grace Kuntz, Dennis Maley, Joe Highmoor, Phil Thompson, Dale Almond, Kyla Kolb
Must be 18 years or older to enter to win JOHNSON PLUMBING & HEATING LTD.
WOOD COUNTRY
(Enter at the Estevan Mercury Office)
www.estevanmercury.ca
June 25, 2014 B13
Career Opportunities Big Country Energy Services LP
Requires
Journeymen Pressmen
Glacier Media Group has expanded its web printing operations in Estevan, Saskatchewan. We require journeymen pressmen to work in a progressive, updated shop. The right individual must have experience on a Goss Community press, and the ability to work as part of a team in a time sensitive environment. Experience with the use of the Perretta colour registration and preset ink system is desirable. An emphasis on maintenance or a background in press maintenance. Glacier is a dynamic, growing media company that offers an attractive compensation and benefit packages to the qualified individual. Relocation assistance is negotiable or will be provided. For a future in our progressive printing plant, we welcome your application. Please send a resume with references to Box 1594, Estevan, SK S4A 2L7 or by Email: jobs@estevanwebprinting.com
requires a full time
DRIVER Minimum Qualifications: • Oilfield tickets including H2S Alive & 1st Aid/CPR • Live in or within 10 minutes of Estevan
We are seeking candidates with an oilfield background and/or customer service experience. We will train the right individual. We offer benefits along with excellent compensation and flexible days off. Call Clinton at 306-461-8491, mail resume to Box 208, Estevan S4A 2A3 or e-mail: missionhotshot@sasktel.net
Class 1A Driver
Time for a change?
Responsibility is to load and move heavy equipment to various locations.
Excellent Opportunity
Experienced Autobody Technician or Painter
We offer competitive wages and an excellent benefit package.
Please drop off resume at: 101 Jahn Street, Estevan or call:
Full Benefits Salary based on experience.
Call Bill: 306-634-2815 email: wfonstad@sasktel.net
Office Clerk The RM of Estevan No. 5 is seeking an office clerk to join our team. Primary responsibilities will be accounts payable and general office clerical. Preferred Start date: August 5th. The Municipality offers excellent benefits and wages including Health, Dental, Disability and Pension plan. Applicants are invited to submit a resume indicating work experience, education, references, and salary expectations. Applications must be received in the Municipal Office by noon, July 2, 2014.
Please submit applications by: e-mail: rm5@sasktel.net fax: (306) 634-2223
WORLDWIDE LEADER
D&D Oilfield Rentals, Weyburn, SK Are you a student looking for rewarding work over the summer?
If so, consider joining D&D Oilfield rentals in Weyburn, SK. We are looking for some safety conscious, hardworking students who are able to come on board for the summer as Laborers. This role requires an ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly, to follow instructions in a safe and efficient manner, and to work well independently. We offer a chance to work with a world class organization and a rewarding hourly wage. Local applicants only, please. Resumes may be sent to :
leon@ddoil.net or call (306) 842-0659
Mike Brasseur at 306-634-4554 or 306-461-8111 or Brad Alberts at 306-634-4554 or 306-461-8153
TALENTED TEAM
FluidControl
National Oilwell Varco Now Hiring: Field Service Technicians (Estevan/Weyburn Area)
Responsibilities include • Involved with monitoring centrifuges, premix tank, light plants and associated products & services and dewatering drilling muds. • This position requires travel to well site locations for rigging up, servicing and tear down of solids control equipment. Qualifications: • Mechanically inclined • Drilling rig experience is an asset • Physical requirements include the ability to bend, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. • Successful completion of drug, alcohol and physical testing is required for this safety sensitive position. To Apply: Email your resume to canadarecruiting@nov.com or apply online at www.nov.com/careers *NOV provides competitive wages along with an excellent benefit package, which includes a company matching RRSP contribution.
SRI HOMES’ Estevan Facility SHELTER HOME SYSTEMS
is currently accepting applications for
PREFABRICATED HOUSING ASSEMBLERS • Required Immediately • Permanent Full Time • 30 Available Positions • Starting at $14.70 per hour plus benefits Duties include: • Assembling and installing modular components Send, fax, e-mail or drop off resume to: Box 845 #200 Hwy. 18 West, Estevan, SK S4A 2A7 Fax: 306-634-7597 E-mail: jobs.shelter@gmail.com
Permanent Full time Positions available • 3 Picker Helpers • 1a truck Driver requirements Class 5 License Drivers Abstract Oilfield Tickets an Asset
• Parts/inventory manager Submit resume and drivers abstract to:
Email: grimessales@sasktel.net Fax: 306-487-2560
Looking forfor full time INDUSTRIAL Looking full timeWELDERS’ WELDERS’HELPERS HELPERS and and INDUSTRIAL PAINTERS. Located in Gravelbourg Saskatchewan. PAINTERS. Located in Gravelbourg Saskatchewan. Production line Welders’ Helpers (NOC 9612) Production line Welders’ Helpers (NOC 9612) process. Ability to assemble trailers using MIG welding Ability assemble trailers using MIG welding process. Ability to to weld mild steel in all welding positions. Ability to weld steelMig in all welding positions. preferred. Mig training and mild 5 years welding experience Salary from to Mig 25.25welding depending on skill level and Mig range training and17.00 5 years experience preferred. with productivity bonus reach 19.55 to 29.04 Salary range from 17.00may to 25.25 depending on skill level and
with productivity bonus may reach 19.55 to 29.04
We are willing to sponsor Journeyperson Apprentices.
We are willing to sponsor Journeyperson Apprentices.
Industrial Painter Ability to apply 2 part epoxy liquid paint process Industrial Painter Auto body paint training preferred with 5 years experience Ability to apply part epoxy liquid paint process Salary range from217.00 to 25.19 depending on skill level and Auto body paintbonus training preferred with 5toyears with productivity may reach 18.40 28.97experience
Salary range from 17.00 to 25.19 depending on skill level and
Final Finisher andreach Sandblaster withAssembly, productivity bonus may 18.40 to 28.97
Ability do: Primary wiring, saw cutting, installing Finalto Assembly, Finisher andwood Sandblaster decks, installing tires, sandblasting, final wiring, detailing. Salary range from 12.08 to 19.58 depending on skill level and Ability to do: Primary wiring, wood sawtocutting, with productivity bonus may reach 13.85 22.52 installing
decks, installing tires, sandblasting, final wiring, detailing.
Salary range fromHealth, 12.08 toLife 19.58 on skill level and Full Comprehensive anddepending Disability Insurance Program with productivity bonus may reach 13.85 to 22.52
www.trailtech.com Email to hr@trailtech.com FullResumes Comprehensive Health, Life and Disability Insurance Program
www.trailtech.com Email Resumes to hr@trailtech.com
WELLHEAD ISOLATION SERVICE TECHNICIANS AND TRAINEES ISOLATION Equipment Services Inc., an expanding Oil Service & Supply Company is seeking quality Service Technicians and Trainees. Previous experience with service rigs, fracturing, or similar industry experience with oilfield tickets is an asset. Class 1 or 3 driver’s License applicants will get primacy. (Drivers with Class 5 & 5Q will be considered if Applicant has relevant oilfield experience) A current driver’s abstract required. Off-road driving experience is an asset. MUST HAVE valid H2S and AB/BC First Aid Tickets BENEFITS * Excellent monthly guarantee * Excellent job bonus * Northern Allowance Program * Excellent Benefit Plan and Travel Expenses * Retirement Plan * Lucrative Quarterly Safety Bonus Program * Christmas Bonus
www.isolationequipment.com
Please Recycle This Newspaper!
Email: l.enzie@isolationequipment.com FAX: 403-347-3406 or drop off at 307 Clare Street, Arcola Sk ATTN: Lori Enzie or Ron Hayward
Earn Extra Summer Money! The Estevan Mercury & Southeast Trader Express are looking for sub carriers for July and August. Two routes in Pleasantdale area. One 75 paper route and one 150 paper route. We deliver the papers to your door for delivery to your customers. If interested please call Gayle at the Mercury (306) 634-2654
EXPRESS SOUTHEAST TRADER
B14 June 25, 2014
Estevan Mercury
is currently accepting applications for a
Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic Turnbull Excavating Ltd. is an established construction company located in Estevan, Sk. in the vibrant Southeast region of Saskatchewan. Our operations involve aggregate and redi-mix concrete materials supply, excavating and earthwork services, waterworks installations, and truck delivery of aggregate and concrete materials. We are involved in municipal, commercial and residential construction projects of various size and scale. Qualifications: You will have 3-5 years of experience after receiving your Journeyman Status. You will have experience with large, heavy equipment (construction or agricultural) or heavy trucks. You will also have superior troubleshooting, understanding and skill in repair of: diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions, hydraulic systems, driveline systems and electrical systems. You will have the ability to use diagnostic equipment and be responsible to perform preventative maintenance on all equipment to minimize equipment downtime. Primarily this position is working out of our main shop, day shift, Monday- Friday. You must be flexible to work overtime and some Saturdays when required. You might also be required to working outdoors. We Provide: Competitive wages ($40- $50/Hour) dependant on qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits program. Relocation allowance after one year of service.
IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
JOB DESCRIPTION:
JOB DESCRIPTION: SIGNAL DIRECT COMMUNICATIONS, LOCATED IN ESTEVAN, SASKATCHEWAN, IS A COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY DEALING WITH MOTOROLA 2-‐ SIGNAL DIRECT COMMUNICATIONS, LOCATED ESTEVAN, ASKATCHEWAN, A COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY DEALING ITH MOTOROLA 2-‐ WAY RADIOS (VOICE, DATA, SYSTEMS); RURAL IHN IGH-‐ SPEED SINTERNET, BOTH CIS ONSUMER AND COMMERCIAL; SCADA AND RW EMOTE WAY RADIOS (VOICE, DATA, SYSTEMS); HIGH-‐SPEED INTERNET, CONSUMER AND ACND OMMERCIAL; CADA AND EMOTE MONITORING SYSTEMS, AND WE ARE ARN URAL AUTHORIZED TELUS DEALER, BDOTH EALING IN CELLULAR RELATED PSRODUCTS. AR LSO, WE HAVE A MONITORING SYSTEMS, AND WE ARE AN AUTHORIZED TELUS DEALER, DEALING IN CELLULAR AND RELATED PRODUCTS. ALSO, WE HAVE A SERIES OF 30+ TOWERS THAT THE SYSTEMS RUN OFF OF ALL LOCATED IN SOUTHEAST SASKATCHEWAN. SERIES OF 30+ TOWERS THAT THE SYSTEMS RUN OFF OF ALL LOCATED IN SOUTHEAST SASKATCHEWAN. APPLICANTS REQUIRE A STRONG KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING: APPLICANTS REQUIRE A STRONG KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING: IP N NETWORKING/SUBNETTING ETWORKING/SUBNETTING AAND ND M MODERN ODERN W WIFI IFI TTECHNOLOGIES ECHNOLOGIES -‐-‐ IP WINDOWS-‐BASED D DOMAINS OMAINS ((SERVER SERVER 22008, 008, EEXCHANGE, XCHANGE, W WINDOWS INDOWS 77, , EETC.) TC.) -‐-‐ WINDOWS-‐BASED EMAIL TTECHNOLOGIES ECHNOLOGIES ((POP3, POP3, IIMAP) MAP) AAND ND CCOMMON OMMON M MAIL AIL CCLIENTS LIENTS ((OUTLOOK, OUTLOOK, TTHUNDERBIRD, HUNDERBIRD, AAPPLE) PPLE) -‐-‐ EMAIL GOOD CCOMMUNICATION OMMUNICATION SSKILLS KILLS -‐-‐ GOOD APPLICANTS DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: -‐ INTERNET SUPPORT TROUBLE SHOOTING CALLS -‐ CONFIGURING EQUIPMENT FOR INTERNET INSTALLS (ROUTERS, WIRELESS PANELS, ETC.) -‐-‐ INSTALLATION INSTALLATION O OF F W WIRELESS IRELESS IINTERNET NTERNET EEQUIPMENT QUIPMENT IINTO NTO H HOMES OMES AAND ND BBUSINESSES USINESSES -‐-‐ SUPPORTING SUPPORTING EEXISTING XISTING D DOMAINS OMAINS AAND ND N NETWORKS ETWORKS FFOR OR CCLIENTS LIENTS -‐-‐ SOME D ESKTOP S UPPORT SOME DESKTOP SUPPORT -‐-‐ DESIGNING, DESIGNING, BBUILDING UILDING AAND ND SSUPPORTING UPPORTING CCAMERA AMERA SSYSTEMS YSTEMS ((IP IP & & AANALOG) NALOG) -‐ AIDING IN THE INSTALLATION/ COMMISSIONING ON CAMERA SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS -‐ AIDING IN THE INSTALLATION/ COMMISSIONING ON CAMERA SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS ** POSITION IS BASED ON PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT ** POSITION IS BASED ON PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT **ON-‐GOING TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED **ON-‐GOING TRAINING W ILL BE OPN ROVIDED **WAGE IS NEGOTIABLE BASED EXPERIENCE ** $26.50 Iper hour **WAGE S NEGOTIABLE BASED ON EXPERIENCE
SIGNAL DIRECT COMMUNICATIONS TH SIGNAL COMMUNICATIONS TREET, ESTEVAN, SK S4A 2T3 #1-‐1254 7 THD SIRECT TREET, ESTEVAN, SK S64A 2T3 #1-‐1254 7 6S34-‐9994 PHONE: (306) • FAX: (306) 34-‐6633 PHONE: EMAIL: (306) 6c34-‐ 9994 • FAX: (306) 634-‐6633 ontact@signaldirect.ca
EMAIL: contact@signaldirect.ca
Should this position be of interest to you, please reply and provide your cover letter and resume by email to dave.turnbullexcavating@sasktel.net or fax to 306-634-6639. All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only potential candidates will be contacted.
Dispatcher Regens Disposal Ltd. • Co-ordinate the daily activities of approximately 25 trucks in South East Saskatchewan • Prepare and sequence routes for driver optimization • Dispatches personnel according to schedule and routes • Communicates with drivers via telephone and radio system • Monitor daily progress and ensure routes are completed • Reports to operations any driver and/or truck issues • Communicate directly with customers regarding service Essential Skills - Computer skills, communications, planning, organization, multitasking and attention to detail Qualifications - Grade 12 or equivalent, computer skills required The successful application will work in a team environment and take charge to direct personnel and plan daily/weekly work Dispatch experience and knowledge of rural land locations and SE Saskatchewan geography is preferred. Benefit Plan and Competitive Wage offered. Please contact:
Anatoli Davidian Operations Manager - Regens Disposal 500 Bourquin Road, Estevan, SK Email: hr@regensdisposal.ca www.regensdisposal.ca
HSE SUPERINTENDENT ESTEVAN
RESPONSIBILITIES
Applied Industrial Technologies LP. a group of industrial distribution companies located throughout Canada, and we are currently seeking qualified individuals to fill the position of:
Customer Service Representative for Estevan, Saskatchewan Responsibilities include but may not be limited to: • Providing service to branch customers and managing assigned product lines or customers. • Active involvement in company’s Quality Management process as evidenced by continuous improvement in processes directed toward reducing costs, increasing sales/gross profit and customer satisfaction. • Carries out policies and procedures as defined in the company policy manual. • Continuous development through reading, seminars and on the job training. • Provide a high level of customer service to branch customers including timely, accurate responses to inquiries. • Cross train to assist or fill in when fellow team-mates are absent or their workload volume is high • Work with distribution centre to expedite special requests as necessary • Engage in direct sales actives • Provide telephone support for outside sales force • Meet or exceed sales performance targets • Ensure accurate, timely order processing through the computerized order processing system • Maintain cooperative and productive inter-departmental relationships • Attend branch meetings as required • Take personal responsibility for and actively engage in product systems and skills training and development • Maintain highest regard for safety and housekeeping • Perform other similar or related duties as assigned by the branch manager or supervisor. Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications and attributes: • High School or equivalent • Related industry experience or 3-5 years industrial inside sales experience preferred • Bearing and power transmission experience is a definite asset • Proficient computer skills, experience with SAP is an asset • Sales and customer service experienced • Mechanically inclined • Ability to work independently • Analytical and problem solving capability • Enthusiastic and exhibits a positive attitude and desire to succeed Applied Industrial Technologies offers competitive salary, comprehensive group benefit plan, company sponsored RRSP/DPSP, ongoing opportunity for training and development and promotion within the company. Please send your resume along with a cover letter to aithire@aitcanada.com or fax 403-214-1423
• Coordinating and participating in the continuous auditing of HSE management systems • Ensuring 75% of time is spent in the field • Leading on-site training programs designed to motivate field personnel • Coordinating and actively participating in HSE department field activities, maintaining focus to overall company objectives and consistency through HSE management • Coordinating and participating in continuous follow-up of HSE management systems in the field • Assisting the claims management team in providing support to the claims management process • Working with operations and employees to promote our modified work program • Participating in on-call duties, offering incident management and support • Responding to incidents, coordinating and conducting investigations then presenting formal reports with management recommendations • Acting as HSE resource to our field and operational employees • Promoting the “Observation and Communication” program • Providing support to safety recognition department as required
QUALIFICATIONS • Operational experience is an asset • Grade 12 diploma • Certification of H2S Alive, First Aid, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, WHMIS, Rig Rescue, Fall Protection, and Confined Space Entry • Field experience with a proven excellent safety record • Possess a working knowledge of well servicing equipment • Hold a valid driver’s license and ability to produce a clean driver’s abstract • Motivation to develop skills associated to HSE professional practices, procedures, and regulations • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written • Familiarity with Word, Excel, Email, and Powerpoint • Ability to demonstrate a commitment to safety at all times • Strong desire to support all levels of personnel
APPLY If you believe you are qualified, and would like to join the Precision family, please submit your resume online at:
www.precisiondrilling.com/careers
Career Opportunities
www.estevanmercury.ca
June 25, 2014 B15
SEARS NOW HIRING
FIELD SERVICE TECHNICAIN Canadian Advanced ESP Inc. has a position available for an ESP (Electric Submersible Pump) Field Service Technician who is interested in adapting their skill set to HSP (Horizontal Pumping Systems) products. The position is based in Estevan, Saskatchewan and responsibilities include installation and commissioning of ESPs, troubleshooting and optimizing ESP well operations, assisting in the assembly of HSP skids and components and field installation and commissioning of HSP packages. You must have a working knowledge of various types of VFD (variable frequency drives) controllers and strong electrical and mechanical abilities.
QuALIFICATIoNS INCLuDE buT NoT LImITED To: • Perform troubleshooting, repairs and maintenance of ESP and HPS systems in North America and in international markets • Complete job-related paperwork, reports and other records as required • Excellent communication skills both verbally and written format • Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills • Be able to travel to customer sites on short notice • Have a valid passport to enter the US and other foreign countries if required • A valid and clean Driver’s License is mandatory • Maintain company vehicle including vehicle based inventory • 2-5 years of oilfield experience in a 24 hour work environment
AppLy Those interested are invited to submit their resume to Human Resources via email with subject as “Field Service Operator” to careers@cai-esp.com
If you dream it … If you’re planning it … If you’re selling it … If you want to buy it … You’ll find it all in …
Manager
Estevan Shoppers Mall is looking for a dynamic, people oriented individual to manage the day-to-day operations of the mall. You will have 3-5 years experience in property or retail management. Good analytical skills and ability to work flexible hours a must. We offer a competitive salary based on experience and a great benefits program.
Submit resume: jobs@icrcommercial.com WATCH FOR THIS CAR!!!
We are going to be giving prizes away every week. See the Estevan Mercury Facebook page for details!
New Estevan Sears Owners are looking for full time and part time Catalogue / Sales Person (Some weekend work necessary) Apply in person with resume at 1310 7th Street, Estevan. No phone calls please!
D&D Oilfield Rentals, Weyburn, SK
Field Sales Representative D&D Oilfield Rentals, a division of Savanna Energy Services Corp., provides the safe, convenient and reliable accommodations, equipment and tool rentals in the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin. We are now hiring for the position of Field Sales Representative for our Weyburn, SK location. The Field Sales Representative maintains and grows current relationships and sells to major customers on an independent basis, as well as, developing sales forecasts and cooperatively developing new sales account strategies. Requirements: • 5+ years of oilfield industry experience; • 2+ years of sales experience in any sector, preference will be given to those with Oil and Gas experience; • Prior experience in oilfield rentals preferred; • Basic knowledge of service and drilling rig equipment preferred; • Prior experience in selling to end-users, Engineering Firms and contractors in the Oil and Gas, Pipeline, Petroleum or Process Industries. Qualified candidates may are invited to submit their resume to:
ibeadle@savannaenergy.com We thank all who apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
14064BS02
Estevan Mercury
H A P P Y G R A D UAT I O N - C O N G R AT S 2 0 1 4 G R A D UAT E S !
CITY PAGE
ESTEVAN THE ENERGY CITY
Please call 306-634-1800 for any concerns. CITY OF ESTEVAN PUBLIC NOTICE ‘SINGLE FAMILY’ RESIDENTIAL LOTS FOR SALE ‘ROYAL HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION-PHASE 3’
After School 2014 Art Club Summer Art Camps EAGM
For children aged 7 – 13. Free to attend, transportation Theincluded. Estevan Art Gallery A ispril excited announce our upcoming Running 29, to 30, May 1 from 3:30 – Summer Art 5:00pm. Camps for aged – 12. Camps Monday Cchildren all Karly at 6734-‐7644 for mrun ore info or -tThursday o each week. Children are encouraged to bring a snack. Cost is $50/ register. child/week. Pre‐registration is required, call Karly at 634‐7644 for more info. The Pinterest Challenge July 7 – 10: Art Explosions Use science experiments to create unique Craft club for adults based on projects found on and exciting artwork! 9am – Noon OR 1pm – 4pm Pinterest on April 24 from 7-‐9pm. $20/person. Call July 14 – 17: Art Outdoors Use mother nature as your artistic inspiraKarly at 634-‐7644 for more information or to register. tion…and your canvas! 9am – Noon OR 1pm – 4pm July 21 – 24: Art Around the World Create your own artistic passport Beginner Drawing and use it to explore art and culture around the globe! 9am – Noon beginner ORA 1pm – 4pm basic drawing class for kids aged 11 – 17. Instructed by Judy Swallow on April 30th at 7pm. July 28 – 31: Art and Advertising Working with the Estevan Mercury, Cfor all real Karly at 634-‐7644 for more nfo be or featured to you$20/person. will create ads businesses in Estevan that iwill register. in the paper! We will also create our own original ads and branding. – Noon OR 1pm – 4pm 9am Family Art Closing Art Camp Reception Students, families and July 31 @ 6:30: Art aare nd invited craft cto lass for parents and toddlers. Parents friends a closing camp reception. Students will select 1 –must 2 pieces of artwork F toor display gallery. Refreshments participate. ages 1in8 the months and up. May 1, will 8, be served. 15 @10am. $5/family. Call Karly at 634-‐7644 for more Theinfo Pinterest or to rChallenge egister. Adult art class - featuring crafts found on
Commencing July 8, 2014, the City of Estevan will make available for purchase a total of 21 Residential Single-Detached (R1 Zoned) lots located in the new phase of the Royal Heights Subdivision (Wellock Road/Hawkes Bay). All prospective purchasers will be required to execute an option to purchase agreement prepared by the City, accompanied by a deposit amount (50% or 25% down payment depending on length of option term). A complete information package outlining Parcel prices, sizes, and the terms of purchase including Architectural Control/Guidelines may be obtained by contacting the Land Development Services Division, 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan, (306) 634-1821 or rdenys@estevan.ca All sales will be on a first come/first serve basis commencing at 8:30am, Tuesday, July 8, 2014, located downstairs City Hall, 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan. Lot sales shall be restricted to one per customer.
CITY OF ESTEVAN GLEN PETERSON INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS PARK LOTS FOR SALE CALL 306-634-1821 FOR FURTHER DETAILS
Pinterest! June 26th @ 7pm. $20/person. Call Karly at 634‐7644 to register. City of Estevan Public Notice
The Council of the City of Estevan, pursuant to Section 207 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007, gives notice of its intention to amend Zoning Bylaw #20101834 & the corresponding Zoning Map as hereinafter provided:
Consideration is being given to amend the Zoning Bylaw Map by rezoning Lot 1 & 23, Block 68, Registered Plan M4929 [1138 First Street], Estevan, Saskatchewan, from the existing ‘Residential Low Density Single-Detached Zone (R1)’ to the ‘Residential Medium Density Zone (R3)’; Reason: Rezoning is being undertaken to support a proposed row house (4 units)
2014 Property Tax Notices 2014 Tax Notices were mailed out on Thursday, June 12, 2014. If you have not received your property tax notice please contact Trina at 634-1811.
Taxes are due on July 31, 2014. Penalties are accumulative, applied the 1st of each month as follows:
Residential dwelling development. The amending Bylaw (#2014-1942) may be inspected by any person at the Legislative Services Business Division, City Hall, 1102 4th Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan, between the hours of 8:00am-4:30pm Monday to Friday.
City Council, at it’s meeting to be held on Monday, June 30, 2014, at 7:30pm in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan will hear any person(s) wishing to be heard with respect to the proposed rezoning bylaw and will further consider any written submissions respecting the proposed zoning amendment, provided such intentions and/or submissions are received by the City Clerk’s Office, Legislative Services, City Hall, 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan, S4A 0W7 no later than 12:00 pm on Thursday, June 26, 2014. Dated at the City of Estevan this 28th Day of May, 2014
August .5%, September 1%, October 1.5%, November 2.5%, December 3.5%, Arrears Penalty of 10% will be added to all outstanding amounts on January 1, 2015
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE ESTEVAN ARTS COUNCIL?
“promoting the arts in OUR community”
VISUAL ARTS
The third annual free, self-guided Visual Arts Summer Tour has been scheduled for July 25 & 26. This tour features local artists from Estevan and surrounding communities all showcasing their art work. Please watch for more information.
STARS FOR SASKATCHEWAN
Summer Day Camps
Pioneer Day Camps – Ages: 5-10, Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm, Snack Provided Historic themed day camps featuring crafts, games and activities. th July 7th-11 , July 21st-25th, August 11th-15th Discover Day Camps – Ages: 8-12, Time: 10:00am-5:00pm Field trip based history themed day camps with trips to Boundary Damn and Roche Percee, and a Mining Tour. July 15th-16th, August 6th-7th All day camps cost $50.00 per participant. Our remaining day camps are mostly full, so register soon! Call 306-634-5543 or email info@sourisvalleymuseum.ca for more information.
Stars for Saskatchewan has just announced their concert lineup for the 20142015 season. This 6 concert series offers a diverse selection of performers – ALL high quality and professional. Highlighting this year’s series will be the world renowned Vienna Boys Choir. With around 100 boys between the ages of ten and fourteen, divided into four touring choirs, they give around 300 concerts a year. The choir has performed in front of almost a half a million people, world-wide. Their repertoire includes everything from medieval to contemporary and experimental music. Also scheduled to perform this year are Jimmy Rankin, Fung-Chui Piano Duo, The Gala Trio, Ensemble Caprice and Memory Lane. Contact the office, for more information on our Season Subscription rates.
Contact us for more information on our programs
www.estevanartscouncil.com 306-634-3942
H A P P Y G R A D UAT I O N - C O N G R AT S 2 0 1 4 G R A D UAT E S !
CONGRADULATIONS 2014 GRADUATES • CONGRADULATIONS 2014 GRADUATES • CONGRADULATIONS 2014 GRADUATES • CONGRADULATIONS 2014 GRADUATES • CONGRADULATIONS 2014 GRADUATES • CONGRADULATIONS 2014 GRADUATES • CONGRADULATIONS 2014 GRADUATES CONGRADULATIONS 2014 GRADUATES • CONGRADULATIONS
CONGRADULATIONS 2014 GRADUATES • CONGRADULATIONS 2014 GRADUATES • CONGRADULATIONS 2014 GRADUATES • CONGRADULATIONS 2014 GRADUATES • CONGRADULATIONS 2014 GRADUATES • CONGRADULATIONS 2014 GRADUATES • CONGRADULATIONS 2014 GRADUATES CONGRADULATIONS 2014 GRADUATES • CONGRADULATIONS
B16 June 25, 2014