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Despite the snow and rain that has hit the area over the past few weeks, grass fires remain a concern. The Estevan Fire Rescue Service recently dealt with fires in the Bienfait and Torquay (pictured above) areas. (Photo by Const. Peter Donaldson, Estevan RCMP)

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Salvation Army celebrates centennial

By Jordan Baker jbaker@estevanmercury.ca

You only turn 100 years old once, and the Salvation Army did it among friends.

The Estevan organization, founded in the Energy City in 1914 is celebrating its 100th year and held its ceremony along with other events last weekend.

Hosting a Family Fun Night on Friday evening, the Salvation Army followed up on Saturday afternoon with an anniversary service at the church, led by Captains Kirk and Linda Green, who served as the local administrators from 2000 to 2005.

The service featured the Salvation Army brass band out of Regina, and a dinner was held, welcoming the community and past leaders. Brian and June Bobolo led the evening program as congregation members read letters that were sent in from the Army’s national representatives of what the institution meant to the community.

Major Mike Hoeft, area commander and emergency

Salvation Army leaders past and present attended the 100th anniversary celebration over the weekend, which featured a number of events and reflection on what the organization has meant to Estevan in its 100 years of history. disaster services director for Prairie West, noted the importance of taking the time to recognize the centennial anniversary.

“It’s excellent to look back and say that for 100 years there have been all kinds of things going on in

the world around us, and yet, the Salvation Army is still here. We’re still providing the same service to people that we’ve been providing for many, many years. The church is still active. It’s getting stronger all the time. That’s great,”

said Hoeft. “We know that stability is important for communities and for people, and for us to be able to celebrate 100 years means we’ve been stable for that long.”

Displays featuring photos and newspaper ar-

ticles from the Mercury were set out so those attending could look back on the history.

Major Len Miller, was in Estevan from 2009 to 2011, and returned for the celebration taking time away from his current post

in Kindersley.

“It was really exciting, not only to meet old friends but to meet new friends as well. I’ve discovered there are a lot of new programs they have started in the community, which is really exciting,” said Miller.

Miller said he asked a man attending the 100-year celebration on Saturday when he started attending the Salvation Army and he had been here for 85 years.

“He has been around even longer than I have, but to see the excitement of some of the younger people who are coming in here and the respect they still have in the community is amazing.”

Of his three years in the city, Miller said he will perhaps remember best the flooding in 2011.

“That was the big issue that we had here,” said Miller.

“To see that it’s ongoing and growing is sort of exciting that we were a part of it. We’re here to help people. We want to give people a second chance.

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Homeowners face avg. tax increase of $164 The City of Estevan’s years of boasting about having some of the lowest taxes in Saskatchewan are quickly coming to an end.

As was reported in last week’s Mercury, City Council approved the 2014 general operating budget during an April 26 meeting. Among the highlights was a 1.8 mill rate increase, which boosts property taxes by 20 per cent.

Speaking after the meeting, Mayor Roy Ludwig said raising taxes is not something council takes lightly. However with a $38

million debt looming and some much-needed infrastructure work scheduled for 2014, he feels council had no other choice.

“Unfortunately we went for too many years without raising the mill rate and now we are paying the price,” Ludwig said following the April 26 meeting. “We are hoping after this second increase, which is a fairly large increase again this year, that we can go back to more reasonable increases in the future.”

Combined with a two-mill jump in 2013,

Estevan taxpayers have been hit with an increase of over 40 per cent in just two years.

“It’s never an easy decision to raise taxes by a hefty amount like we have done here a couple years in a row,” Ludwig said.

“But we have made the commitment that we are going to take care of business and that is exactly what we are going to do.”

In a report from city manager Amber Smale, it was noted that municipal taxes for the average home, based on an assessed value of $280,000, will increase by $164 from

2013. She added that Estevan still has some of the lowest property taxes in Saskatchewan despite the increase.

Overall, the City is expecting revenues of $31.11 million in 2014. That total includes the additional $2.2 million that the mill rate increase is expected to generate. Total expenses are forecasted to be $29.77 million, which would be a decrease of 18.27 per cent when compared to expenses in 2013. A big reason behind the decrease → A2 Fiscal

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Police will step up enforcement of crosswalk violations

Estevan Police Service members are stepping up enforcement at pedestrian crossings following a couple of close calls at local marked crossings involving walkers and motorists.

Two complaints were registered with police on May 1 involving motorists failing to yield to pedestrians.

The first event involved a father and son on April 30 who were almost struck by a vehicle as they attempted to cross the street at the Souris Avenue and Third Street intersection.

The second close call was registered May 1 when a woman was almost hit by a vehicle on Fourth Street and Ninth Avenue as she attempted to cross the street at a traffic-light controlled intersection.

Both complaints remain under investigation.

EPS members are reminding motorists to slow down, watch for traffic lights, signals and pedestrians.

“The weather is finally co-operating and that means more people are out riding bicycles and walking on our streets and sidewalks,” said Const. Tyler McMillen of EPS. Estevan’s police will be stepping up enforcement at the higher risk crossings, on the lookout for offenders who are putting the public at risk by failing to yield and disobeying traffic signals

and generally driving without due care and attention.

“Please remind your families, friends and coworkers to drive and walk safely,” said McMillen.

In other policing news, EPS members were called to a parking lot disturbance on the night of Aprl 28. The fracas involved a 17-year-old man and 17-year-old woman on the north side of the city.

Both were spoken to and eventually sent on separate ways.

Police then responded to a report of an alley fight in the central part of the city, but they were unable to locate the combatants.

The next call for police was a request to investigate a hit and run motor vehicle incident. EPS say they have a suspect and will follow up on their information.

A report of a missing person was cleared up quickly on the night of April 28.

The subject involved in the short search called officials shortly after police received a call of concern and stated that his cellphone battery had died and he had been unable to reach the people he had been in contact with earlier. That matter was concluded with no further action required.

A 21-year-old man was charged with driving while prohibited on April 28. He was also charged with driving while impaired and driving while his blood-alcohol content was over .08 per

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cent. The man had been driving in the central part of the city when the traffic stop was implemented. He now has a June 2 court date.

On the night of May 2, EPS members established a stationary radar system on Kensington Avenue and stopped a driver of a pickup truck that had registered 94 km/h in a 50 km/h zone.

Besides being charged for speeding the driver was also charged with driving while impaired and driving while over .08. He was later released to family members.

Another driver was clocked at 108 km/h in the same 50 km/h Kensington Avenue stretch. This driver’s ultimate fine will exceed $400.

A third vehicle, travelling at 98 km/h on Fourth Street was also charged for speeding as well as for impaired driving and driving while over .08 per cent. The Alberta-based resident will be appearing in court at a later date.

While conducting a routine stop on the east side of the city that same night, EPS members charged two occupants of a vehicle for possession of a controlled substance — marijuana.

One man was also charged for having and consuming alcohol in a motor vehicle.

The night of May 2 also involved a number of noisy parties that police had to attend to during the course of the night shift. They issued warnings about the city’s noise bylaw and no further action was required.

When police attended to an east side lounge on the night of May 2 they arrested a woman who was consuming alcohol in contravention of court-ordered conditions that had been placed on her due to multiple outstanding charges. Police noted that she had been disobeying court conditions on several occasions so she was lodged in cells pending another court appearance on May 5.

A break and enter incident on the east side industrial area of the city is being investigated by EPS members as of May 2. The illegal entry triggered security alarms and although the culprits made a quick exit, police were able to recover several pieces of evidence left behind and are also seeking the assistance of the public, with the hope that someone may have seen something that will help them positively identify the person(s) responsible.

Earlier that day, EPS members reported several activities that involved bylaw enforcement that included dogs being at large and illegally parked vehicles as well as other traffic enforcement issues.

On May 3, police received a call regarding a suspicious male subject that the callers felt could also be intoxicated. Police located the man and learned he was not impaired but he was asked to leave the area of concern.

Police later had to return to the same area to speak to the man a second and third time before he vacated the scene.

Two separate com-

plaints of domestic assault were recorded by police on May 3. The calls came within minutes of each other.

The first event remains under investigation as police seek out one of the people who were involved in the incident and the second incident saw police investigation halted after the victim decided not to proceed with charges. In both instances the female complainants were accusing a common law partner of assault.

Police were also asked to attend to a residence on the west side of the city on May 3. The call concerned the firing of paint ball guns in a residential backyard. The home owner was advised about the local firearm bylaw and no further action was required.

The next call police received involved a dispute between a former tenant and landlord in an apartment complex in the central part of the city. The argument

Fiscal pressures facing city ← A1 is a capital project funding decrease of $8.1 million.

Smale’s report also provided further insight into the City’s financial picture and the pressures it faces.

She said unless there is a fundamental change in the revenue framework for cities with a population below 100,000 Estevan will continue to face fiscal pressures.

Smale added that becoming more proactive in program delivery and finding process improvements will also be critical for the City.

“Without ongoing revenues that are more directly linked to growth and in recognition of the impacts of the oil and gas industry in Estevan, coupled with a broader range of revenue sources, the fiscal pressure will continue,” Smale said.

The report added that in the future the City should be able to suffice with more moderate tax increases in order to give them an oppor-

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“While the additional funding received from the federal and provincial governments is more predictable, it is still at a rate that is not reflective of the current situation in Estevan and the impact the oil and gas industry has on Estevan’s infrastructure and economy,” she said.

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Past SA officials return for celebration ←A1 It could be the second opportunity or it could be the 35th time, but we’re there to show dignity and respect and give people the opportunity to start over again. That’s what motivates us.”

Captain Kirk Green made the trip back to the Energy City to celebrate 100 years, coming from Cranbrook, B.C. with his wife Linda.

“It’s an honour really, to think we had enough of an impression on the congregation that they actually wanted us back,” said Green. “This was our first appointment. As newly-minted Salvation Army ministers they sent us here. It’s just a lovely, lovely privilege to come back and meet with some old friends and make some new ones.”

Green said he remembered the old stone church, though it was he and Linda who opened the new building during their time here.

“Some of the funny things when we showed up to our first Sunday, we were probably there at 11 o’clock, and our congregation never showed up until 11:20. That’s a little nervous when you’re brand new,” he said.

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Captain Kirk Green, who served the Salvation Army in Estevan from 2000 to 2005, chats with area commander Major Mike Hoeft.

Majors Len and Rosslyn Miller returned to Estevan to celebrate 100 years of the Salvation Army in the city. The pair were stationed in Estevan from 2009 to 2011, and have moved on to Kindersley. ful experience being here in Estevan because we come from the province.

When we went to college we came from Tisdale, and to be appointed back into your own province was just wonderful.

“It’s really a blessing because we can learn so much from our history. So much has happened, when you look back at all the officers and what they’ve accomplished, and to look at the possibilities as you

look into the future at the next 100 years.”

“In a different way than many other churches, the Salvation Army links into the community. We have our hands out to help people,” said Hoeft.

“We have our different ways of interacting with the community around us, whether that be civic government or in social services or with the homeless. In whatever way it is, we reach out into the

community and we’re part of the community.

“I think that’s why we’ve had longevity. And we have good people. I think that really is at the heart of it. You can’t have stability if you don’t have good people. The Bobolos have been here for just two years, but right now we have three former officers in this building and all of them contributed in some way to that stability.”

“Unfortunately, our

Major Mike Hoeft services are needed, but the good thing is that we’re here and people are partnering with us now,” said Miller. “We don’t do any-

thing in isolation. We work with a lot of people. We have one mission and one goal, and it’s really to help people and uplift them.”

Rafferty Marina Inc. takes another small step forward

By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca

One small step at a time the Rafferty Marina is slowly becoming a mature and vital service to those who are using the dam’s reservoir for pleasure boating and fishing.

Those who would now like to show a little appreciation for what has been installed may now do so.

Rafferty Marina Inc., a totally volunteer group is installing an honour payment box near the reservoir’s docks, trusting that those who use the boat launch will drop a loonie, toonie or two into the slot. The money will be used to help the marina board meet some yearly expenses.

Barry Dies, who is not a board member, but is a member of the Rafferty Marina volunteer team, said a small group spends some significant time in providing boat launch, parking and picnic sites at the marina located on the south side of the dam close to Estevan.

“It’s a non-profit organization and I would say

The new sign pointing boaters and fishers to the honour box in the event they wish to donate to the Marina committee to help cover annual expenses. The sign was installed by volunteer Barry Dies. that it costs a minimum of said, as an example of just taken up again at the end of $2,000 a year to keep the two three items that require cash. the boating and fishing year. docks workable,” said Dies, There were significant Rafferty is also popular with who devotes a lot of his time recovery costs endured im- winter ice fishers. making improvements to the mediately following the “We rely on local site and generally cleaning 2011 floods that destroyed businesses to help us out it up, along with a few other most of the infrastructure at and they’ve been generous dedicated volunteers. the site. with their time and equip“To keep it going we The two docks, a 48- ment. Otherwise this launch have to have power and that foot main launch, and a couldn’t keep going,” he bill must be paid, plus insur- 44-foot aluminum second- added. ance and the costs associated ary dock, have been reset Vandalism incidents at with an annual audit,” he for a new season and will be the site have been reduced

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“Our visitors from the United States have been very good at offering a fee for the right to launch and fish here.

They are used to it since most lakes and launches they use in the U.S. have $25 to $50 daily launching fees. So they’re happy to come up here and are quite willing to pay something. They like the parking lot. A few times last summer I came out and saw as many as 45 vehicles with boat-trailers in the lot. So the use of this site is going up,” said Dies.

The fact that the popular near-by Boundary Dam boat launch now includes a fee is not lost on local fishers and boaters. That site is now an official arm of Woodlawn Regional Park and access to the two-dock launch there now requires a regional park seasonal pass or daily use fee.

The Boundary Dam site also offers full service camping sites with electricity, potable water and refuse collection.

“We can’t go that route, we don’t have the full-time staff and security detail they do,” said Dies. The Rafferty Marina is not associated with Woodlawn at this stage of its development.

A Regens Disposal bin will find its way to the Rafferty site on an experimental basis, to augment existing garbage disposal containers.

If the service is abused then the bin will be removed.

Dies said there had been discussion around the construction of a filleting shack on-site with a local donor and sponsor lined up, but it was ultimately determined that the shack would probably be abused and since there could be no assurances of daily collection of fish entrails and other garbage items with a general cleanup, it was decided not to take that step at this time.

The extensive water reservoir system that features walleye, perch and pike is becoming more popular with each season, said the board members who are seeing more and more development along the banks every year.

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Carol Toth was a treasured and dedicated employee at the Estevan Mercury for 45 years. Carol passed away Thursday after a battle with cancer and will be greatly missed by her family, friends and all of those who worked with her at the Mercury.

Her presence made us better Her intended weekly goal was to ensure that the Estevan Mercury and Southeast Trader Express were scrutinized and detailed closely before going to the printing press, She was proud of her background contribution to the weekly editions and wanted all of us to be as proud of the production as she was.

Carol Toth began work at the Estevan Mercury in 1967, first as a typesetter and proofreader as well as assisting with various general office and administrative duties on a sevenperson staff.

It was the dawning of a new era of printing as the industry was switch-

ing from setting type in mechanical cold lead print to the more modern photo typesetting that combined the two systems. Her early typesetting equipment required her to re-type all the newspaper news copy on a punch tape, not unlike the old ticker tape one would see being used in investment firms on Bay and Wall Street.

The industry evolved, and Carol moved with it, embracing each forward step in typesetting until the current desktop style of typesetting arrived allowing reporters and columnists to inject their words directly into the system.

With typesetting du-

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ties then reduced, Carol absorbed the job of proofreading even more enthusiastically as she scrutinized the copy of each contributor, making the necessary corrections on the paper before sending it back to the author to make the final groomed product work to send out to the public domain. She accepted other duties such as refining the weekly classified advertisements and detailing the copy submitted by our rural correspondents.

Carol served four separate publishers, but her main boss was always the public and their perception of our product. She wanted us to be the best we could

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She would straighten out grammatical errors, provide punctuation when and where it was required, or eliminate it when it wasn’t.

She questioned sentence structures and corrected spelling, ensuring that the Canadian Press style superseded the automatic American centric computer spell-check systems.

Long time editor Jonas Weinrauch, now retired, said, “Carol was our walking dictionary and if she wasn’t sure, she would have a number of dictionaries around to refer to when needed. Carol also knew the Canadian Press Stylebook way better than any of the journalists. If you missed something or misspelled a word, you’d get the copy sent back to you with Carol’s red ink corrections.”

The veteran journalist added that it was easy to observe the fact that Carol also “knew Estevan’s history and the people in it because of her many years devoted to producing the

weekly Remember When column. The column featured archived articles from the Mercury, dating back 10 to 70 years.

Another Mercury stalwart, former owner and publisher Peter Ng said, “Carol was the epitome of a devoted, long-term employee. That she chose the Mercury for her life’s work benefited the community greatly. Behind the keyboard, as typesetter, she made it her mission to know local names and people in the news. Over the years she became an encyclopedia of resources for all our editors and reporters who passed through the Mercury doors. Her towering strength was consistency and longevity with a focused determination to help present Estevan in the best light through pages of the newspaper.”

As it was noted in her obituary, Carol also enjoyed working daily crossword and Sudoku puzzles.

Words were her friends.

The Mercury’s current general manager, Brant Kersey added, “When the words loyalty and dedica-

tion come up in the work place, we use Carol as the measuring stick. She was loyal to the Mercury office for over 45 years, so incredibly dedicated she even enjoyed proofreading newspapers when she was on holidays.”

She was also a devoted caregiver to her mother for years and spent many quality hours with her dog Muffin, and they enjoyed spending time at the family’s cabin at Kenosee Lake.

Carol and her life partner Ed Handsor also enjoyed many trips together.

She was predeceased

by Ed and her parents Steve and Bunnie and is survived by her brother Wayne of Calgary, sister Kathie and her husband Dan Betnar of Estevan as well as niece Meghan Betnar and her husband Daryl Donovan and nephew Daniel Betnar.

Carol just recently retired from the Mercury, leaving her extended family of dozens of co-workers and former co-workers to now mourn her passing.

We will miss Carol Toth, our unique, loyal and genuine friend.

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Author spins story of realism through South Sudan women

By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca

Those attending the annual Canadian Federation of University Women’s Author’s Banquet in Estevan on Friday night received an inspiring message of spirit and hope that prevailed in Southern Sudan while lending support to a popular local scholarship program.

The dinner, sponsored by the Estevan chapter of CFUW, attracted over 80 guests who listened to author Melanie Schnell, a former Lampman area resident and author of While the Sun is Above Us, a gripping tale of her interaction with Dinka tribeswomen and men in South Sudan just prior to that region gaining status as an independent country.

The event also saw the awarding of the 2014 Mary Rose Boyer Memorial Scholarship to Katelyn Pippus who is graduating from the Estevan Comprehensive School this year and pursuing a degree in education, majoring in English at the University of Regina this fall.

The $1,000 scholarship is funded by the annual dinner that also features a silent auction of books donated by Canadian publishing houses and authors.

The scholarship was presented to Katelyn by Vinita Singh, chairwoman of scholarship committee for the 11-person Estevan chapter of CFUW. The evening’s proceedings were directed by club president Cheryl Andrist.

The dinner’s lead sponsor this year was Century 21 Real Estate, and their representative Roni Sue Coulter spoke of the company’s continued support for the program and the scholarship that is awarded to a graduating female student at ECS who is going to pursue post-secondary education.

Ann Favreau introduced Schnell who explained how a magazine article attracted her to the subject of Sudan and the horrors of tribal conflicts and war. The story she crafted, using two protagonists, a Canadian and Sudanese woman, was developed in fictional format, because, she explained, “I’m a fiction writer, and I believe in the power of story telling and that lies in the art of fiction and fiction sometimes tells a deeper truth.”

Schnell said her compulsion to understand more about the Sudanese situation began with the article she read in 2000 and the “two characters walked into my head and they were clear, Sandra and Adut. My pen would be their bridge,” she told the gathering while photos of Sudanese village and slavery life flashed on a screen to lend further illustration to her story.

Learning that only journalists and aid workers were allowed into the sensitive zones, she joined Canadian Aid for South Sudan and entered that world with this NGO agency so she could better understand the world she was going to write about.

accord that led to the new nation of South Sudan in 2011 was short lived as war has since broken out again in South Sudan and has ended up claiming the life of the man who served as Schnell’s translator.

“At first I was verbal about their conditions but later learned to accept and learn what their truth was.

This was more than slavery, it was about human connections.”

Later Schnell said that when the conflict re-opened in South Sudan just recently, she viewed it with “disbelief and frustration,” but has learned to let it go since she feels confident the strongwilled people there will “let light shine on the darkness.”

She said she is currently working on a second novel that deals with mental illness and suicide with a whole new arsenal of characters.

“My characters and I are in a search for light. That aligns with my personality,” said the University English instructor.

The book she wrote that was published two years ago, captured the Saskatchewan First Book Award and the City of Regina Award.

Schnell was thanked by Andrist who also assisted with a series of raffles before adjourning the event so that participants could complete the final minutes of the book auction while Schnell visited with guests and signed copies of her book.

Author Melanie Schnell with Estevan University Women’s Club president Cheryl Andrist.

She learned in 2003 about the lack of electrical power, no economy, no water and how the tribes used their environmental gifts to exist and most of the activity was driven by women since many of the men had died in the conflicts.

She told of schools being bombed and then restarted under shade trees since the children were most eager to learn and were especially anxious to learn English.

She noted how the orphaned male children were tracked and assisted as they left the anguish behind and started new lives in North America, but nothing was being done about the orphaned girls.

She finally engrained herself with a Sudanese family, against the advice of the aid agency, who feared for her security. But her

introduction to a slave from the north, learning about the lifestyle and barriers he faced, came about as a result of this foray.

She said she was also very taken up with the fact that “the kids were starving, but always smiling.

They had the power of joy in them.”

Schnell also informed her audience of sideline nuances such as the Dinka tribes being one with a culture of cattle and explained tribal markings and rituals and how some of those practices are slowly being displaced.

“I built a strange love for these people,” she said, noting how she gained further access to their life by associating with a volunteer veterinarian service that gained easier access to the

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She encountered armed guards while interviewing the slave, who had been working in North Sudan for over 15 years. There were no retributions and no harm came to her.

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Additional donations require results At this juncture, the citizens of Estevan don’t have much choice other than to go along with this current council’s decision to implement another hefty property tax increase on the residential and business community.

But that doesn’t mean that residents should blindly and faithfully fall in line.

It will mean that this council will have to prove their mettle if we’re going to allow them to take another $2.2 million from us.

We expect there will be some insistence on showing tangible results from this year’s tax take, especially since it falls hard on the heels of last year’s huge hike.

There will have to be return on this investment in our city. We can’t continue to lose ground on debt repayment at the expense of continual wage increases or dubious purchases and window dressings.

Projects that were started must be completed this time around.

Debt must be reduced by at least $1 million. No taxpayer wants their money being spent on interest payments to banks. That’s not progress.

We understand this current council is, for the most part, paying for the sins of the past few decades when previous council bodies were too frightened to hike taxes to any significant level.

But this group has now had sufficient time to chart their own course and leave their own legacy. Like any political party, they can only use the faults of those who came before them as an excuse for a limited time. Eventually they have to take ownership of the agenda.

In this case, that time is now.

The call went out two years ago for sacrifices from taxpayers.

The time has now arrived for council and the current administration

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

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Krawetz will be missed Change does not come easy for politicians nor does it come easy for the people who elected them.

To retire from politics is never an easy decision. Dedicating one’s best years to the fishbowl world of public service requires a special resolve and commitment. It’s not easy to walk away from that.

But change does not necessarily come easy for voters, either, who have to trust that the person they elect will truly be an effective, honest, hard-working representative in sync with their needs and views.

Many rural voters are now losing those effective voices.

Consider the solid representation Melville-Saltcoats voters have received from former agriculture minister Bob Bjornerud who will retire after the next general election. Similarly, Wood River voters will lose Yogi Huyghebaert. And Melfort voters lost former finance minister Rod Gantefoer to retirement after the 2011 election.

Now, Canora-Pelly voters will face the same dilemma as current Finance and Deputy Premier Ken Krawetz, the only

to take ownership of the civic situation and plot a path out of our economic and infrastructure maze.

It won’t be easy, but we have faith that this current crop of councillors will find a way out of the mess. It may be slow slugging, but it has to be done.

Our streets continue to be an embarrassment and those that have been recently repaved, are already showing signs of wear and tear. The need for that semi-truck bypass is needed more than ever.

We can only hope that our provincial Highways and Infrastructure Ministry will dedicate some time and talent to the project this spring and summer.

There is also a crying need for our council to start taking a firmer stand with our senior governments. Being faithful friends to the two current governments is nice to see on the social front, but the sugar treatment has gotten us precious little in return for the tens of millions of dollars that have been sent their way by local businesses and residents. Perhaps a little vinegar should be applied in replacement of the sugar-coated requests we’ve been so famous for during the past 10 years. Sugar hasn’t worked … try vinegar.

We say that only because it’s been well established that this city and this region is in dire need of some senior government money to mitigate all the damages that have been inflicted on our infrastructures in the name of progress. Local property owners can’t be expected to carry the biggest load. We need some of our money back from the provincial and federal trust funds and perhaps it’s time we quit asking nicely for it and started demanding a return on our investments.

In the meantime, we’ve girded ourselves for another big tax jump. Let’s see what happens.

MLA this 19-year-old riding has ever had, has announced his retirement.

H o w e v e r, t h e s i g n i f i c a n c e o f Krawetz’s departure after the next election, likely to be held in April 2016, actually goes beyond the loss of one influential MLA in one particular seat. Krawetz’s political career has very much represented the transformation of Saskatchewan politics, especially in rural Saskatchewan.

First elected in 1995 as a Liberal MLA by a meagre 66 votes, Krawetz’s initial entry into the legislature represented a major transition.

Liberals, especially rural Liberals, had become all but extinct in this province.

In fact, the division for the two decades prior was very clear, with the Progressive Conservatives dominating most rural regions and the NDP dominating most of the urban seats.

But with the incompetence and debt that accompanied the Grant Devine government prior to the 1991 election and with former PC MLA fraud trials in the news going into the 1995 election, voters were clearly looking for something different.

Yet, while trust in the PCs bottomed out, rural voters were equally untrusting of the NDP government that closed 52 rural hospitals in 1993. Notwithstanding his candidacy in a seat in the middle of what was once known as “red square,” the last NDP bastion in rural Saskatchewan consisting of the seats around Yorkton, Krawetz’s win in Canora-Pelly represented a major change.

That Canora-Pelly voters were willing to take a chance on the former educator and

businessman as a Liberal said much. But that they would be more than willing to forgive him for leaving the Liberal ranks and joining Progressive Conservatives to form the Saskatchewan Party just two years later said even more.

After two years of upheaval under leaders Lynda Haverstock and Jim Melenchuk, it became obvious that divided opposition ranks would never unseat the still-powerful NDP. So along with Kelvington-Wadena’s June Draude, Gantefoer and Bjornerud, Krawetz joined PC MLAs Bill Boyd, Dan D’Autremont, Don Toth and Ben Heppner to form the Sask. Party in August 1997. In fact, Krawetz became the interim opposition leader, realizing a dream of leading a political party that had eluded him a year earlier when he lost to Melenchuk for the Liberal leadership.

To suggest it was a huge gamble for Krawetz to jump ship from the party in which voters elected him is a huge understatement. But Canora-Pelly voters understood his reasoning and shared his vision, rewarding him with a 2,000-plus vote win in 1999.

Voters also re-elected him in 2003 and in 2007 when the Sask. Party was rewarded with government. Krawetz became education minister and Deputy Leader. He was further rewarded with another re-election in 2011 and the finance portfolio.

Canora-Pelly voters are losing more than a solid, effective representative. They are losing someone who, in many ways, has changed the face of Saskatchewan’s politics.

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So how clever are kids today?

Norm Park All Things Considered So you think you’re pretty smart do ya?

So you think that kids today are getting coddled in the classrooms, and they aren’t learning all the tough stuff like we had to learn?

You believe that with all the online gadgets they have at their disposal, today’s young people just sail through school, relying on cyber stuff to do the tough sledding?

Well, I have a test for you then. Try them out and then pass judgment.

These little test questions from typical modern school rooms first appeared in the Globe and Mail and we’re passing them along here.

Take the test. I dare you.

Let’s start with this math question.

At a garage sale, there are bicycles and tricycles. Altogether there are 18 wheels.

How many bicycles and tricycles are there?

How long did it take you?

Congratulations, you just answered a Grade 3 question.

My answer, was six tricycles and one broken bicycle with no wheels, offered at a reduced price.

So that’s easy.

Try this on for size.

In each question below there are fewer hundreds than the member of groups. Write a “0” in the hundreds position to show that no hundreds can be placed in equal groups.

Then perform the division as if the hundreds had automatically been exchanged for ten: 5/472.

My answer: Huh? I don’t even get the question.

By the way, that’s a Grade 6 math problem.

Still want more?

A newspaper prints 8,762 papers. Each paper has 16 pages. A roll of newsprint can be used to print 6,150

pages. How many rolls of newsprint are required?

My answer: Please read the Mercury, it’s written on newsprint that comes off one of those rolls. Isn’t that interesting?

Grade 6 again.

Sandhya has to bank 331 pennies, 15 nickels, 183 dimes and 212 quarters from her piggy bank. She rolls as many coins as possible. A roll holds 50 pennies, 40 nickels, 50 dimes or 40 quarters.

How many rolls of each type of coin did she take to the bank?

What was Sandhya’s total bank deposit?

My answer: Sandhya, didn’t you know that we don’t use pennies any more?

And where is your calculator? And, by the way, could I borrow ten bucks from you?

That’s a Grade 6 question again.

Finally,write the function in vertex form by completing the square. Use your answer to identify the vertex of the function. Formula: y=a (x-p) 2 + q Question: y-x2 – 18x – 59 My answer: What’s a vertex? Isn’t that a new curtain material?

OK, that’s a Grade 11 question, so you’re excused if you couldn’t get it.

The clue to one of the above questions is to use Base 10 ordinals … I think.

Ya, that helps a lot. Like I mean vertex is to ordinals, like figure skating is to football in my world.

So are you smarter than a third grader?

Don’t worry, I’m on the cusp, too.

Don’t worry, dear diary.

The kids today are just as smart as you were at the same age and definitely smarter than moi. I’ll tell you one thing though, by the time I got to Grade 3, I could tie my own shoelaces without any help at all … so there!

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Spruce Ridge grounds are not a dog park The Editor: Spruce Ridge school is facing a large problem.

People have been using the school grounds as a dog park, walking and sometimes even driving their dogs to the school so they can take them off the leash and throw a ball around.

Why is this a problem?

For starters there are the feces

left behind by some of these dogs that our children are then exposed to while playing. The bigger issue is that this isn’t just happening after school hours.

I have witnessed people during school hours showing up with their pets in the middle of a school day.

There is a park next to the school and a public park with walking trails and lots of space for dogs to run. I spoke

to people from the school and they do not approve or appreciate people showing up on school property with their dogs. It is a school. Not a dog park.

Something needs to be done. We need to keep our school grounds for kids not pets.

Anastasia Mantei, Estevan

More reasons to support new nursing home drive The Editor: First — a story — occasionally we go out for dinner with a few friends, and this particular night there were 10 of us. Topics of discussion are varied and someone mentioned that a newspaper article suggested 10 per cent of the population will at some time in their life, or the life of someone in their family, experience dementia or Alzheimer’s. That’s one in 10.

There was total silence

around the table as we all looked at one another and someone said, “who’s it going to be?” Funny, but not so funny.

That person would be destined to become a resident of our nursing home … so now you know where I’m going. We are in dire need of a new nursing home in Estevan.

We recently went to four facilities in Weyburn, before we got the right one, to visit a friend who

was from Estevan, and we never even got to Tatagwa View, Weyburn’s largest care facility.

To anyone who hasn’t considered being a donor to the new nursing home in Estevan, I urge you to do so. Estevan has been a giving city any time they have been asked, and giving to a new nursing home should be at the top of your list.

A recent letter by resident Dick Henders told of the great care and attention

one received at the nursing home, but he also told of the inadequate and outdated facilities that the staff and residents have to contend with.

A donation to this cause should be high on your list of things to do.

Think of it as an investment in your future or the future of someone in your family.

Come on Estevan.

Sincerely, Frank John, Estevan

NDP concerned about education The Editor: It has now been revealed in the Legislature the Premier’s wrongheaded Lean pet project isn’t just confined to health care.

The education ministry is spending at least $1.2 million for Lean consultants, and that’s not even counting all the time and resources of teachers, staff and administration of school divisions.

The government says its education plan is a kaizen Lean-plan.

This is concerning for me as well as many teachers, students and parents throughout the province because of the negative impact that Lean has already had on our health system.

As a part of this plan, the government is imposing a Lean clawback that will immediately rip funding out of our schools. The government is also putting Saskatchewan’s education system in a fiscal straitjacket by capping education funding after the next budget, locking in inadequacies.

Today, classes are complex, overcrowded and under-resourced – and there are far too few supports like educational assistants in those classrooms to ensure students have the one-on-one attention they deserve.

Capping funding at an insufficient level will stick Saskatchewan kids with a status quo that is not good enough.

The Estevan Mercury welcomes letters from its readership.

To be eligible for publication, please include your full name and a phone number where you can be reached during the day. All material is subject to editing. We also ask that hand written letters be legible.

The government is diverting education dollars away from our kids and into the pockets of Lean consultants. Meanwhile, the basics aren’t being met in classrooms throughout the province and school divisions are being forced to make Lean cutbacks.

Lean was invented in a car factory, and while years of those cars are being recalled, we only have one chance to get it right with Saskatchewan students. It’s past time this government start improving what really matters to students.

Trent Wotherspoon NDP Deputy Leader and Education critic Send your letters to:

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Student First consultants leading ambitious project Patricia Prowse and Russ Mirasty are nearing the end of an important phase in the Student First project that encourages communication among advisers, administrators, students and families in the education process.

Prowse, a former superintendent within the

Saskatoon Public School system has provided strategic methods to deliver First Nations and Metis educational curriculums in the past and is working with Mirasty, a retired RCMP officer and administrator who brings another unique perspective to the process.

Prowse spoke with the Mercury on April 22, regarding the process and the ongoing analysis that is being conducted.

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Vivienne Hauck, CEO of Luther Care Community, headquartered in Saskatoon made a trip to Estevan last week to deliver this $2,500 cheque to the Hearthstone Foundation, which is raising funds for a new nursing home.

Accepting the cheque were Vern Buck and Don Kindopp (left). Residents of Trinity Tower, which is under Luther Care’s corporate structure, raised $3,271.50 through individual donations from their 60 residents and the HiRisers club soup and sandwich luncheons, said their president Carol Kennedy. That amount accompanied the Luther Care cheque into the Hearthstone coffers.

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elements,” Prowse said, adding that she expected the adventure to be a career highlight for her once it concludes.

These personal contacts will continue into May, and in the meantime, Mirasty and Prowse are meeting regularly with education officials, including Education Minister Don Morgan.

“So the input happens on a regular basis, as we go along and the new education sector plan gets firmed,” Prowse.

She said they ask the pertinent questions such as what the participants feel needs to be changed within the provincial system and where they feel they have found success as well as where the failures or glitches appear.

“What are exemplary practices? That’s what we are searching out, and we’re finding four themes emerging such as relationships, learning engagement, learning environments and shared responsibilities,” Prowse said.

The former superintendent said they would be able to pull a full report

together by the end of May following more than 1,000 personal encounters as well as online communications that were to end today (April 30).

“There are some barriers out there, especially with early learning so we’re looking at how the work can be done to get the student out there first, and we feel that once our work is done there will be ongoing commitment to keep the process going. It should continue to evolve as there will be different iterations of the plan. This is a new approach, but it’s a supportive approach to visit with a wide number of communities,” Prowse said.

She said they deliberately set out to speak with diverse groups in a widening circle as part of their mandate.

“We are seeing how students and teachers are getting to know one another, we see barriers and why students leave the system early and how they can be brought back in through sharing responsibilities as one example,” Prowse said.

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North Portal border crossing remains busy location Officers at the local border crossings were busy in March, dealing with an assortment of activities and individuals.

At North Portal, Canada Border Service Agency officers processed 21,750 travellers in 5,620 cars and 10,398 commercial trucks throughout March.

They also issued 47 work permits and three study permits and processed 252 new immigrants. They also made 23 seizures and issued total penalties of almost $5,000 for undeclared goods and smuggling contraband.

Officers also denied entry to 39 people who reported to the North Portal crossing including a 51-year-old Oklahoma truck driver who on March 4 was coming to Canada to deliver a load. Background checks revealed a litany of criminal activity including assault, driving under the influence (DUI), as well as possession of narcotics and conspiracy to traffic 138 pounds of marijuana.

He was refused entry to Canada and returned to the United States.

One day later, a Nova Scotia commercial driver was hauling goods to British Columbia. The man told CBSA officers he had been out of the country for two days and had five packs of cigarettes. During a secondary examination, officers uncovered four undeclared cartons of cigarettes. They seized the undeclared tobacco with no terms of release and issued the man a $160 penalty before admitting him into Canada.

On March 8, an Arkansas man was delivering a commercial trailer for a buyer in Alberta. Upon verifying the paperwork and examining the contents of the trailer, officers discovered $2,575 in tools that were not declared. The man told officers he was bringing tools for the buyer and admitted he did not

include them in his declaration. Officers issued him a penalty of about $1,030.

If the man had made an accurate declaration, he would have paid about $125 in GST. T h a t s a m e d a y, a 57-year-old truck driver was refused entry and returned to the U.S. after background checks revealed a criminal record that included convictions for assault with a weapon, burglary, domestic violence and assault with a deadly weapon.

On March 12, a 47-year-old Wisconsin man was refused entry due to previous convictions for possession of THC and possession of cocaine.

An Arkansas commercial driver was hauling goods to Alaska March 21when CBSA officers conducted a background check and determined the man was criminally inadmissible for producing counterfeit money.

While searching the cab of his truck, officers uncovered a loaded .410-calibre handgun in a black bag. They arrested the man and seized the weapon with no terms of release. Officers released the man after he had paid a $1,000 penalty and returned him to the United States.

Also on March 21, a Wisconsin commercial

driver was entering Canada for the first time and had not completed the required paperwork for the commercial goods. CBSA officers conducted a secondary examination of his vehicle and uncovered various suspected steroids in a storage compartment. They seized 136 pills with no terms of release, and issued the driver an $875 penalty before returning him to the United States.

Officers refused entry on March 23 to a 37-yearold truck driver with previous charges for sexual contact with a minor in California. As the man could not prove that the charges had been dropped, he was refused entry until he could substantiate his claim.

Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll R.M. of Benson No. 35

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Benson No. 35 for the year 2014 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on the following days: Monday - Friday, May 9, 2014, to June 9, 2014.

A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

On March 24, a Saskatchewan commercial driver declared about $225 in purchases and about 5.5 litres of alcohol. During a secondary examination, CBSA officers uncovered 15.75 litres of undeclared vodka and four litres of undeclared beer. Officers seized all the undeclared alcohol with no terms of release.

On March 30, a Canadian resident failed to declare a 1994 minivan he purchased for $670 in Minnesota. He told officers his vehicle broke down while in the U.S. and borrowed a vehicle instead of renting

one. He told officers he gave the owner $600 for the vehicle and the owner would give him the money back when he brought the car back to the U.S. in two weeks. Officers questioned the man’s credibility, and he eventually admitted that he did purchase the vehicle. He was issued a $294 penalty. If he had declared the vehicle, he would have paid about $40 in GST. The March report also included information about the province’s two international airports. From January through March 2014, there were 59,960 international travellers at Regina International Airport, and 62,140 international travellers at Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport. CBSA officers cleared 3,065 commercial releases in Regina and 3,460 commercial releasesin Saskatoon.

Officers processed a total of 11 landings, issued 185 work permits and 14 study permits. There were also 15 people refused entry, including eight for criminality.

Included among the highlights were three narcotics seizures in the first quarter of 2014; the largest of which included 9.5

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There were nine seizures involving undeclared and undervalued clothing.

Among the most significant were: On January 27, officers seized a designer purse valued at almost $3,500 when the traveller failed to declare it. She was issued a penalty of $1,200; On January 8, a woman returning from the United States did not properly declare two designer purses and some earrings.

The total value was $2,000.

She paid more than $600 in penalties; On January 28, a man returning to Saskatoon from Las Vegas failed to declare multiple clothing items including a designer wallet valued at $400, shoes valued at $800 and two shirts valued at over $200. In total, he was issued a $600 penalty for not declaring more than $1,800 in goods; On February 14, a woman returning to Saskatoon failed to declare a $4,000 designer purse that she had concealed with her dirty laundry. She was issued a $1,660 penalty.

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– Ed Komarnicki

Komarnicki says government working on TFWP solution As the Member of Parliament for a constituency hit with a massive labour shortage, the recent decision to suspend the Temporary Foreign Worker Program has become a significant concern for Ed Komarnicki.

In late April, the government announced that restaurants across the country are suspended from using the TFWP. The moratorium prevents restaurants from using the program to higher new staff members but does not impact those already hired.

Since Immigration Minister Jason Kenney an-

nounced the suspension, there has been widespread concern throughout the Souris-Moose Mountain constituency.

Komarnicki said the decision to suspend the program was a reaction to what he called “large-scale abuse.” There were a number of reports that businesses were using temporary foreign workers in place of Canadian employees despite the fact the government had taken measures to tighten up the program twice.

“The fact is Canadians must be given the first op-

portunity for a job if it’s available,” he said. “When they apply for a labour market opinion, they have to show that they tried to get (Canadians) to fill the position, and only after they have shown they can’t are they able to get temporary foreign workers. That is the way the program is meant to work.”

Komarnicki has spoken with Kenney and Prime Minister Stephen Harper to express his concerns about the suspension. He also suggested to both men that the government should focus on those who are abusing

Sun Country board completes latest round of public consultations The Sun Country Health Authority has finished their current series of public consultations. The governing body of the Sun Country Health Region completed the visitations and fact gathering sessions in April. One of the sessions included a meeting with about 30 municipal and civic officials in Estevan.

Marilyn Charlton, chairwoman of the SCRHA, said the consultations were informative for both the authority as well as for the public representatives who attended any of the public

meetings.

“We invited the public and representatives from every elected municipal board in the region to attend and bring local health care issues and questions to us,” said Charlton. “We were pleased with the keen discussions held each evening.”

The consultations were held under the banner of Community Leadership Networks and they are held in the spring and fall of each year in four locations within the region.

This year, president and CEO Marga Cugnet

provided information on the four new improvement projects chosen for the fiscal year while vice-president John Knoch provided a report card on last year’s improvement projects, and local nurse practitioners outlined a history of their profession and the scope of practice they offer to their communities.

“We look forward to these sessions each year,” said Charlton. “We believe they are productive for both the public and members of the regional health authority.”

that you could, you would still have job vacancies.”

Komarnicki admitted the program is a difficult one to administer, but as they move forward it will be important to come up with a solution that prevents any abuse. One idea he suggested was tailoring the program to the needs of a particular region.

“I think the program should be more flexible in an area like the southeast part of Saskatchewan than it might be somewhere else where the unemployment rate is higher,” he said.

“That needs to be factored in.”

Asked about why the restaurant sector was singled out, Komarnicki said that is the industry where the most abuses of the system were taking place and that business models were being created on the use of temporary foreign workers.

He said the moratorium is a warning sign that the government is serious about preventing abuses and sends a message that if businesses want the pro-

Ed Komarnicki the system.

“We shouldn’t scrap the program for where it should legitimately exist,” Komarnicki said. “When you look at Saskatchewan, it has, at times, had the lowest unemployment rate in Canada. In southeast Saskatchewan, we have had the lowest unemployment numbers in Saskatchewan with the highest labour participation rate.

“I have indicated to them that there are areas of the country where there is a labour shortage. Even if they were to hire everyone that is Canadian and wanted to work and even if you paid them a good wage and even if you tried to get all the underrepresented groups

gram to work they need to make the effort to ensure it works for the intended purposes.

“There may be some thought that perhaps we should look at a more direct immigration stream either through the provincial nominee program or through a federal program that brings in workers to be here on a permanent basis as opposed to a temporary basis. The whole picture is being reviewed.”

As for how long the moratorium will be in place, Komarnicki said he expects it will be weeks before anything is announced.

“I am hoping it happens in weeks, not months.

It is affecting current businesses as we speak. Some people are midway in the process, some are about to start a process and it has been halted,” he said.

“But on the same token, we can’t keep on going with fixes that don’t work.

We have to come up with something pretty solid, and hopefully it will not be abused.”

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Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious or competition-based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered, and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing.

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Estevan man Justin Garrow will continue to serve time in jail as he was sentenced to another 36 days in custody.

Garrow appeared via closed-circuit television during proceedings in Estevan provincial court on Monday. He has been on remand since his arrest in November 2013, and pleaded guilty to a charge of common assault and mischief. He had previously been charged with assault causing bodily harm, but due to the circumstances of the offence, the Crown prosecutor said the original charge was

heavy-handed. They proceeded by indictment on the less serious charge.

Garrow, who presiding Judge Lane Wiegers noted has a growing criminal record, had been arrested on Nov. 16, 2013 after he attended his girlfriend’s residence and after some arguments punched another woman in the face. He then found a paint can and smashed the windshield of the woman’s car. Alcohol was a factor in the incident according to the Crown, which they noted his criminal record, involving assaults and mischief charges, are a

particularly aggravating factor in this case.

The defence and Crown were asking for a three-month jail sentence, which would have started on March 10 and would mean Garrow had 36 more days to serve but Wiegers wanted to make sure they weren’t suggesting a 36day sentence.

The judge said the sentence needed to be clear about how much credit Garrow was receiving for his 115 days on remand, and determined 1.5 days for each day on remand would be appropriate if they were looking

for a June 10 release date.

Along with his continuing time in jail, Garrow will be subject to a 12-month probation period following release and must provide a DNA sample. He is also subject to a 10-year firearms prohibition and a lifetime ban of possessing prohibited weapons, which accompanies the indictable procedure by the Crown.

In other proceedings, Kory Sheets pleaded guilty to possessing marijuana and was granted an absolute discharge. He was represented by counsel but not present at the

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The Estevan RCMP pulled over the former Saskatchewan Roughrider on Highway 18 in Bienfait after they found him to be speeding. Upon approaching his vehicle the arresting constable noted an odour of marijuana.

Asking Sheets about it, he produced two joints and another small canister, all of which amounted to about 6.4 grams of marijuana.

The constable noted Sheets also showed signs of drug impairment and a field sobriety test led to a 24-hour suspension of his

licence, though Sheets’s lawyer noted there were no allegations or charges suggesting impairment.

Sheets was leaving Carnduff on his way to Regina, as he had finished a job in the small Prairie town and was heading back to the United States where he plans on working in the future.

He was released after his arrest on a $500 cashbail recognizance, as he is a U.S. citizen, and has made a $300 charitable donation to Students Against Drunk Driving as part of the discharge arrangement.

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Alberta company proposing gas plant near North Portal An Alberta company is proposing to build a gas plant in the North Portal area.

Steel Reef Infrastructure held a public meeting Thursday in Bienfait to provide ratepayers in the RM of Coalfields with information on the plant.

COO Austin Voss said the plant would capture the flare gas from battery sites in the area and then transport it to the plant via a pipeline gathering system.

“The (pipeline) system would take the gas from the batteries to the gas plant,” Voss said. “The gas plant would

compress the gas to allow it to go to the Transgas system. It will also process the gas, which means take out the H2S and the propane and butane so it would basically becomes gas that you would burn in your furnace in your home.”

Voss said Steel Reef is a smaller midstream company and has been working with producers in the area to contract the gas. The company would be responsible for building the plant and processing the gas.

“We will just be a feeder service. We

won’t be owning the gas, they will pay us to process the gas,” he said. “There is gas being filled (in the area) so there is a need for the plant. It is a positive for the producers; they are going to make more money on the gas and the associated liquids.”

Voss said the cost of creating the gathering system and the gas plant is estimated between $40 and $50 million.

He added Thursday’s meeting in Bienfait was well attended and the reaction from those in attendance was largely posi-

tive. Steel Reef has had an environmental study carried out, and they have already received a permit from the Ministry of the Economy to build the plant. One of the last steps is to have land in question rezoned by the RM of Coalfields.

Provided they receive the green light, Voss said they expect to start construction in June and be completed by November.

As for jobs, he estimated there could be up to 100 people involved in the construction process and six to 12 full and part-time jobs upon completion.

Slight drilling increase May Contract CRUDE OIL forecasted in 2014 The Petroleum Services Association of Canada is forecasting a modest one per cent increase in drilling activity for 2014.

PSAC delivered the second update to their drilling forecast last week in Calgary which called for 11,170 wells to be drilled this year. That is 370 more wells than originally forecast and marks a one per cent hike over 2013 numbers.

“With a longer winter than normal across Canada this year and a breakup with continued activity in Q2, drilling activity is keeping on par with our original forecast in October,” said

Mark Salkeld, president and CEO of PSAC. “Activity remains steady for our member companies and many companies have been facing challenges with meeting demand as the shortage of skilled labour continues.”

The report added that Saskatchewan’s projected 2014 well count has been increased by 11 per cent from 3,196 to 3,562 wells.

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Farmers’ Market opens for new season of sales The Estevan Farmers’ Market opened its outdoor season on May 3 under chilly early morning conditions that slowly improved from the 8 a.m. opening bell to the 1 p.m. closing.

Market manager Pat Thompson said the board of directors has increased with Mandi Perry-Zohner,

Marlene Salmers, Samantha Butler and Cheryl Lake joining the board while one board member Lynette Zieglgansberger stepped down.

“We have also gained a few new vendors for this season, and I have received a number of inquiries with people asking for details about member-

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Lynda Dunbar was returned to office as president of the market at their annual general meeting held in March.

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Twins struggle on opening weekend Much like the weather, the bats went cold for the Southeast Twins on the opening weekend of the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League season.

In less than ideal temperatures for baseball, the Twins hosted the Regina Wolfpack Saturday and lost by scores of 10-3 and 17-4. Sunday they were scheduled to have the Saskatoon Athletics in Estevan for a pair of games but were only able to play part of one contest as they fell 9-2 in a snow shortened match.

Anyone looking for a key to the Twins struggles didn’t have to look far as they managed a combined nine hits in the three games. They surrendered nine errors over the weekend.

Saturday’s double dip with the Wolfpack was not only the Twins first games of the regular season, they were also a rematch of last year’s provincial midget AAA final which the Wolfpack won with a late rally.

Despite what the score might show, the Twins were in the game until the late innings. Entering the third inning they trailed 2-1 but a pair of Regina errors allowed Colton Gin-

The Southeast Legacy Twins AAA midget baseball team played their first home games on the weekend, as 2014 action started at Lynne Prime Park on May 3 when they played a doubleheader against the Regina Wolfpack. gras and Garret Fitzpatrick to score.

The Twins held the lead until the fifth when Regina scored twice. However any thoughts of a late comeback were scuttled when two errors led to a six run rally for the Wolfpack, all with two outs already recorded.

James Giroux got the start for the Twins and was

solid as he allowed just two runs on two hits in four innings of work. Oxbow’s Bryce Burnett followed up with two strong innings in relief and allowed one run. It was not a day to remember for Estevan’s Austin Kuchinka though as he endured a tough seven innings and allowed six runs, all of them unearned, on four hits.

The Twins managed just four hits in the game and struck out 11 times in just seven innings.

Unfortunately for the home side, things didn’t get much better in game two. Again they were unable to generate much offence as they scored four runs on just two hits and three errors.

In contrast, Regina

jumped all over starting pitcher Garret Fitzpatrick, tagging him for seven runs, four of them earned, on six hits and two walks.

Gingras and Cory Cooper each threw one inning of relief and allowed five runs apiece.

Giroux was the lone bright spot offensively as he scored two runs on a hit and a walk.

Sunday’s game was not a lot of fun for either team, as they had to endure rain and snow.

Saskatoon jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first and added another run in the top of the third.

Both Twins runs came in the bottom of the inning as Krafchuk and Fiztpatrick scored, the latter thanks to a Sean Jonassen double.

Saskatoon got those runs back and more with three in the fourth inning and kept the Twins off the scoresheet until the game was called in the sixth. The second game of the doubleheader will be played at a later date.

Carson Perkins got the start for the home side and had a tough day as he allowed seven runs on four hits and six walks and five strikeouts. Cooper allowed two unearned runs in relief of Perkins while Brandon Hutt allowed one run in relief before the game was called.

The Twins are back in action on Saturday when they host the Saskatoon Diamondbacks in a doubleheader at Weyburn’s Tom Laing Field. Sunday they are in Regina for two games against the Mets.

Pachal selected by WHL’s Victoria Royals There’s a solid chance that Brayden Pachal won’t remember much of his Thursday morning health class.

The local hockey player’s attention was understandably divided as he was waiting to find out which Western Hockey League team would take him in the annual bantam draft.

Pachal wasn’t forced to wait long as he went late in the second round — 40th overall — to the Victoria Royals.

A defenceman on the TS&M Bantam AA Bruins this past season, Pachal was allowed to watch the results of the draft unfold during class and said he was thrilled to see his name pop up.

“Victoria is a great organization to be drafted by and I am excited for

Brayden Pachal

Estevan’s Brayden Pachal was a second round selection of the Victoria Royals in the 2014 WHL draft. (File Photo) my future with them,” said Pachal, 14. “It’s just an honour to be drafted by Victoria.”

Entering Thursday’s draft Pachal said he was hoping to see his name called in the third round and was excited to exceed

those expectations.

“Second round was a huge surprise. I was also pretty shocked that it was Victoria. I heard from a couple of other teams quite a bit more and Victoria only talked to me once.”

Pachal has been a

standout player on Estevan minor hockey teams for a number of years and enjoyed a strong 2013-2014 season with 27 points in 31 games before adding another eight points in seven playoff games. He was also chosen for the Zone 1 entry at the annual SaskFirst bantam tournament in Regina and according to many reports was among the best players at the competition.

Asked to assess his strengths as a player, the

5’11 Pachal said his skating has long been one of his best assets. However he feels his overall hockey sense improved over the course of the season to give him a more well rounded game.

“It just started to click here and it’s starting to work at a faster pace so I can make quicker decisions,” said Pachal, who noted he will need to get stronger over the summer as he makes the jump to the midget AAA ranks with the Moose Jaw Generals.

“Because I am going to be (a 15-year-old) playing against (16 and 17-yearolds) I am probably going to have to get a lot stronger than what I am now and get bigger and faster.”

Since Thurday’s draft Pachal said he had received a number of calls from the Royals’ scouts and coach-

ing staff. He said Victoria is his focus at the moment but he did not rule out other options.

“I am still keeping my options open because you never know what can happen in the future but the WHL right now would probably be my No. 1 choice but there is always that backup plan of going the SJHL route and maybe playing for the Estevan Bruins.”

Pachal is the first Estevan product to be drafted since 2009 when Austin Daae was picked by the Calgary Hitmen.

He was also the lone bantam AA Bruin drafted this year. The club had two players selected in the 2013 draft as Carlyle’s Kyle Sargent and Carnduff’s Carter Phair saw their names called in the ninth and 10th rounds respectively.

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An Estevan water polo product recently returned to Canada with a silver medal draped around her neck.

Auriel Bill was part of the Canadian contingent that represented the country at the Commonwealth Water Polo Championships in Scotland in April.

As part of the 19-andunder team she helped Canada to a perfect round robin record before losing a tight match to England in the final game.

The Grade 12 student at Campbell Collegiate in Regina has been playing water polo for 11 years.

She involved herself in the sport as part of a familial trend, with her older brother Brendon starting the sport and their father Brian coaching Estevan’s young squads for years.

Bill played in Estevan, developing her game locally before moving to Regina at 15 to attend school in an atmosphere that would allow her to further herself in the sport.

She was most recently chosen to play on the 19-and-under junior national team to compete in the Commonwealth Championships in Scotland.

She was first selected as an alternate and wasn’t originally slated to even attend the tournaments overseas. Two other players studying in Hawaii had to drop out of the tournament as they were writing finals, so Bill and another Saskatchewan player made their way to the U.K. “It was kind of nervewracking, because you’re wondering ‘should I even be here?’ Once we got there and we started playing, both of us did very well,” said Bill. “It was different going from Team Sask. where I’m a leader on the team to being the guppy and being less experienced than everyone else. But I could learn from the other players, so it was good.

“There’s definitely way more dedication. You need that if you want to play at that level,” said Bill, who noted her coach, Cyril Dorgigne in Regina is very encouraging of the players to go further in the sport by playing for national teams.

“He was the inspiration for the whole team.

He really motivated everybody to play and wanted us to go further in the sport,

Estevan’s Auriel Bill was part of the Canadian 19-and-under water polo team who placed second at the Commonweatlh Water Polo Championships in Scotland in April.

“It was different going from Team Sask. where I’m a leader on the team to being the guppy and being less experienced than everyone else.”

– Auriel Bill whether that’s playing for national teams or going to the States for university. He’s the brick wall behind everybody, that’s for sure.”

After the move to Campbell, Bill trained for a full year in Regina before she felt like she reached her potential.

Playing for Team Sask., she went to Montreal to play at the Youth Cup. After that tournament, she was selected to play with the 16-and-under Team Canada at the USA Youth Cup in California.

“That was the first time we had ever heard of the national team,” Bill said, noting that because it was a development year for the young Canadian team they didn’t attend a tournament but scrimmaged at the American event.

“We got to play USA’s first and second teams and a couple of community universities there. We got second in the mini tourna-

ment we had,” she said, as they lost to USA 1 in the final.

That wasn’t the last time they saw the top American team, as they met them in Argentina

at the Pan-Am Games the following year. Again they lost, but Bill said the games were tighter as they won the silver medal.

Now playing in Aberdeen, Bill started feeling

right at home, even among her older, more experienced teammates.

She said her teammates were very encouraging and supportive, and the coaches gave plenty of positive reinforcement along with some pointers and things to work on.

“I felt at ease when people were trying to help me when I was struggling.

It’s not that I was way less of a player, but these girls have more experience on national teams, so it was intimidating, but they’re such a good group of girls, it didn’t matter.”

The teams’ first practice as a group was in Scotland the day before their first game. Many of the national team’s stalwarts were familiar with the others, but Bill and other players who were new to the team had to quickly figure out where they fit in.

She said the coaches picked players that everyone would know and encouraged everyone to play the way they would on their club teams.

“I’m a shooter, so I knew I couldn’t be scared to shoot then. If that’s my strong point, I can’t just hide that,” said Bill. “I tried to get used to everybody. We really clicked. It took a couple of games to get into, but it was better than we all expected.”

The team went undefeated in the round robin, beating England, South Africa, Wales and the host Scots.

In the final, they lost to England 10-9, who they had previously defeated 9-8.

She said the tournam en t a tm o s p h e r e w as electric, even though wa-

ter polo isn’t the most popular sport in Scotland.

The Scottish program is still developing, but they played in a brand new facility.

“We only had five fans, a couple of parents who came, and our first game was against Scotland, and the whole stands were filled with people.

We beat Scotland by quite a lot, but if we scored and it was a really nice goal, the Scotland team and the fans would clap for us. Everyone was really respectful of us,” she said, noting there aren’t many rivalries that run deeper than that between the Scots and the Brits.

When it came time to face England in the final, the Scottish fans were firmly in Canada’s corner.

“When we went to the gold-medal game, we had so many fans. There were locals, just from around the community, not knowing anybody in the sport, they were there just to watch. That was really cool.”

For Bill, she will try out again for this national team during a selection camp on May 16 in Quebec City, in the hope of playing at the Pan-Am Junior Water Polo Championships in the U.S. this August.

Bill said as she graduates high school later this spring, she is looking forward to attending the University of Regina, and may look into heading to an NCAA program in the U.S. later. For now, as a teen who has lived away from home for the last few years, she isn’t quite ready to move further away from her family.

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Big Dogs split weekend games

Rhett Handley is expected to be among the leaders for the Estevan Big Dogs in the 2014 Prairie Gold Lacrosse League season.

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After taking some positive steps forward in 2013, the Estevan Big Dogs junior lacrosse team is hoping to continue that progress in 2014.

After years of being among the youngest teams in the Prairie Gold Lacrosse League, the Big Dogs have matured into a veteran squad with the potential to make a move up the standings.

Coach Evan Handley said the core of last year’s team that posted a 3-7 record is back. Included in that group is Rhett Handley, Tanner Froese, Ty Currie, Micheal Bittman, Mark Moriarty, Cole MacCuish, Brody Slykhuis, Caleb Memory and Isaac

ECS Elecs spring football camp begins Monday The football season is still months away but the ECS Elecs will be getting back to work next week.

The Elecs annual spring football camp is scheduled to run from Monday to Friday at the school’s practice field. ECS is coming off a strong season that saw them snap a lengthy losing streak and become a much more competitive team overall.

Head coach Mark Schott said spring camp is important for the coaching staff as it helps identify which positions best suit their players.

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Schott added the Elecs have 32 players eligible to return which is the most the school has had since the football program returned in 2009.

Another 25 players have expressed interest in joining the team leaving the coach hopeful of a strong turnout next week.

“How many of those kids are serious and committed to following through on that inquiry I guess we’ll find out but hopefully most of them do come through because having a lot

of numbers is pretty important during the course of the season,” Schott said.

Although they will lose some key players, Schott said he is excited about the returning, group, which includes most of their starting offence and defence.

“A good strong, athletic group of smart football players are returning so it’s a nice foundation to build off of and move on into the fall.”

Schott added that ECS has athletic partnerships with the high schools in Lampman, Oxbow, Carnduff and Carlyle and that any students in those centres are eligible to play for the Elecs and are encouraged to attend spring camp.

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Elder. Handley added that Marshall Holzer is back after a one-year absence and Dylan Smith will be returning to the team as one of their two overage players.

Smith and Rhett Handley were two of the leading scorers in the PGLL in 2013 “We should have a good nucleus of guys that have played before, and we have a couple of new kids that look like they might be pretty good,” Handley said in reference to Dayton Westerman, Jordan Memory and Spencer Strand.

“We’ll have to work really hard every game; we are not going to win any game by blowing anybody out by 30 goals, but if we can get some good offence and play some good defence, we’ll be in a lot of games. Whether we win or not, we’ll make teams work hard.

“We kind of got on a roll at the end of the season and things started coming together.”

Handley said he isn’t sure about what to expect from the other clubs in the PGLL. He said the Regina Rifles are expected to be tough but as for the remainder of the league, many of the teams have had a lot of transition on their rosters.

“The PGLL is a good league. It’s fast, competitive, with lots of skilled

players. I think it will be a really good year.”

The Big Dogs opened the season over the weekend with games in Prince Albert and Saskatoon.

In Saturday’s opener they turned in a strong performance but came up short in a 10-8 loss to the Predators.

Prince Albert built a 3-2 lead in the first period but four second period goals helped the Big Dogs pull even after 40 minutes.

The game remained close in the third period but the Predators outscored the Big Dogs 4-2 to secure the win.

Rhett Handley led the Estevan attack with three goals and two assists while Strand scored twice. Froese, Moriarty and Holzer also scored in the loss.

Sunday in Saskatoon, the Big Dogs rode a seven goal second period on their way to an 11-8 win over the host Steelers.

Handley had another strong effort for the visitors, scoring five goals to go along with three helpers. Froese also completed the hat trick while Strand, Moriarty and Austin Ludwig also scored.

The Big Dogs are back on the road Saturday to meet the Regina Rifles.

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Making his way from station to station through the archery course on Sunday as part of the Esetvan Wildlife Assocation’s 3D archery tournament was Weyburn’s Raiden Kiraly.

Solid season for Extreme volleyball club After almost four months of practice and competition, the Estevan Extreme Under 14 club volleyball team can now relax and reflect on a strong season.

The Extreme formed in January and competed in their first tournament late

in the month when they travelled to Saskatoon and earned a bronze medal in tier 3. They also took part in the in Sask. Cup 2 tournament March 29 and 30 in North Battleford and again captured the bronze medal in tier 3.

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paid off with a gold medal in tier 3. The Extreme also finished the event as the 17th ranked team in the field of 32.

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“What we’ve been focusing on since FebThe sport of roller derby in the Energy ruary is everybody’s skill training to get them City may see a new wave of athletes as the able to pass the benchmarks so we’re able to local organization has begun growing deeper field a full team,” said Lachambre. They need roots with the city’s young girls.

14 junior players cleared for safe play in order The Hillbilly Hurt senior team has been to field a team. competing for the last four years and in FebJunior teams have sprouted up among the ruary put a call out for young girls in Estevan Hurt’s senior competitors, and in order to keep to start training for the Junior Coaler Rollers pace, they wanted to see if there were any local squad, for girls under 18. Since that time, 35 girls interested in getting their elbows scuffed girls have shown their interest and have been in the fast-paced sport. training twice each week with the Hurt, and “A lot of the leagues in Saskatchewan had that enthusiasm could help keep the sport alive developed junior derby teams and kept asking across the South East Sask. Roller Derby As‘When are you going to start a junior team. sociation.

When can we play a junior and senior game Hillbilly Hurt coach Lorelei Lachambre against you guys.’ There were a number of girls is excited to see such interest in the younger who approached the senior team to see if they generation and said while it’s a team sport, could play on them,” said Lachambre, noting roller derby prizes individual expression and the rules are pretty strict about not letting girls empowerment that’s infectious among the The Estevan Junior Coaler Rollers roller derby squad held a training session at the under 18 play in a senior league.

Power Dodge Curling Rink on Sunday, with an instructor from Regina running the derby community.

However, a senior team can pull players “I think the big draw for girls is that it’s girls through drills to prepare them for their upcoming benchmark testing. from a junior team 16 years of age or older, if very empowering to see women of all ages. For they have parental permission. them to look at that and see that I could play roller derby for a long time,” said Lachambre.

The Hurt thought they’d put out a call to see if there was enough interest to organize a “The other thing is that it’s very empowering to look at this and go ‘If I want to wear crazy team, and they were pleasantly surprised with the turnout. tights, and crazy shirts and crazy shorts and be my own person and pick my own derby name “It’s going really well, and it has, by far, exceeded our expectations. We didn’t know if and express myself how I want,’ I think that’s very empowering for girls. It’s not a set jersey, we were going to have five kids show up. It has kind of taken off and the 35 girls we have put it on and here’s your position. now have been very dedicated.”

“It really stresses individuality. Pick a name. Pick an outfit. Go crazy. Be your own person.

In trying to attract young female athletes in Estevan, The Hurt went into schools around I think that draws a lot of girls in who maybe aren’t as talented at traditional sports. They look the city to give demonstrations and show them what the sport was like. at that and think it’s something they might try.”

“They’re very excited to learn. We have a group that is very serious and wanting to get The 35 girls who have enrolled in the junior program are aged nine to 18, and Lachambre in it, and we have a few kids who are coming out just to roller skate, but the majority are very noted that for the younger ages, there are non-contact games available until they build up interested in actually playing the sport. some confidence on the flat track. Usually, she said, it doesn’t take long for the girls to want “We’ve been trying to really have fun, throwing in a game here or there, like tag or flag to engage in the body contact. football, a lot of those kinds of things so that the girls who aren’t as competitive are still hav“We have girls who picked it because it’s a contact sport,” said Lachambre. “I know a ing fun.” couple of the girls, that was a selling point for them. It’s nice for those girls to see there’s someLachambre said roller derby is still very much a sport that requires competitive, and thing for them. It’s not really looked upon as good, but in roller derby it’s really encouraged.” sports-minded women but added being on roller skates is fun.

In order to get ready for some planned games, the team held a boot camp at the Power “The one thing I’ve noticed with the juniors is they are a lot quicker to get up when they Dodge Curling Rink on the weekend, with coaches from the Regina Junior Derby League on fall down, and it doesn’t take them quite as long to pick up new skills and be a little more site to run the girls through some drills and exercises. fearless to try things.,” said Lachambre. “For the senior team, it takes us a lot longer to get “Hopefully they’ll teach them some new stuff and help us get ready for some games,” up when we fall down. The kids don’t have that fear so they jump in and go, which is nice.” said Lachambre.

They are setting up scrimmages with Moose Jaw and Rocanville with one match in WeyRoller derby is governed by a set of benchmarks that each player must be able to meet burn and the other in Carlyle. Lachambre said they have benchmark testing on Thursday and in order to be allowed to play the sport. To play in any game players have to be able to stop will see at that point if they have enough eligible players to enter into tournaments this summer.

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Miller releases Black Thursday, the second Sterling mystery novel Black Thursday, an historical fiction mystery that uses the Estevan riot of 1931 as its backdrop for characters and plot, authored by Estevan’s Scott Miller, is now out on retail shelves.

The book will get an official launching at the Estevan Public Library on May 15, beginning at 6:30 p.m. with the author in attendance to read and discuss his latest efforts.

Miller, who penned his first mystery featuring Myles Sterling, Silence Invites the Dead, has now mined an important part of Estevan and area history to come up with a plot line that he trusts will grab the attention of local mystery readers.

“Some things could have happened this way,” he said with a quiet smile, when speaking with the Mercury last week, holding the paperback copy of the latest tome.

“Items are taken from the real story, but it’s fiction for sure. For instance, in this story, I have only two miners being killed,” he said, referring to the actual event that saw three miners being killed in a hail of RCMP bullets.

In this story, Myles Sterling’s grandfather was the one running the coal mine, and his trickery leads to the tragedies.

The cover art work, p r o d u c e d b y M i l l e r ’s brother Richard, shows the

word “murderer” written in Ukrainian. That gives a clear indication of what the reader is going to find within.

Parts of the storyline take on newspaper recollections, and Miller said he used some narratives from the Mercury’s initial description of the real riot while “my version is a onesided editorial.”

Miller said Black Thursday had been in his writing inventory as early as 1995, and it is part of a four-book mix he continually works with on a regular regime.

After the story was written, re-written and scrutinized, there was more polishing to be done before the search began for a publishing house willing to take it on. As is the case for most authors, the rejection slips became a regular occasion but are even more frustrating now that the industry has shrunk.

“We used to get rejection slips within four or six months, now it takes some up to two years to decide, and in the meantime, publishing houses don’t like you making multiple submissions to other publishers, so you sit and wait for the rejection,” he said with another smile.

This time around, an agreeable publisher, EDTI was found and the work began.

Miller said the first mystery novel he crafted

Scott Miller with a copy of his latest Myles Sterling mystery, Black Thursday. that went public in 1995, resulted in sales of about 2,000 copies, which translates into a pretty decent seller by Canadian bench-

marks.

This book, he said, took him about six months to research to get the historical tone and then about

three years to write and re-write. After he did that, he said, “I send it to people I trust will give me feedback, and then I re-write

again.”

The Estevan author uses a Ukrainian family as the focus of his Black Thursday story. There are references to Taylorton, the mining village, but it’s probably not the same Taylorton that miners experienced for real in the 1930s, though it serves a good purpose to bring the reader into the past and, of course, there is the budding romance that is accommodated within the book’s 284 pages.

As the story outline suggests, 60 years after the deadly riots, Dr. George Sterling is found killed with the word murderer written across his skull in the Cyrillic alphabet, in coal dust. The doctor’s grandson, Myles Sterling comes under suspicion for his remarks about the evil old man. So he steals the memoirs of a distant cousin from his father’s safe, which leads him to the coal fields that the Sterling family owned during the Depression years.

The doctor had hired his cousin to spy on the strikers, Myles learns, and the story evolves.

Copies of the book are now available at Henders Drugs in downtown Estevan in paperback and it is also available in e-book format.

More information may be obtained by contacting Miller at scottgregorymiller.com

Lampman drama team does it again For the fifth time in the past 10 years, the Lampman School’s Drama team is sending one of their theatrical productions to the provincial finals after scoring a Best Overall Production award at the regional level last weekend.

The drama club’s presentation of The Moustache, a dark political cautionary tale, earned the festival’s grand prize, as well as the Best Technical production prize.

The Lampman School’s actors, stage manager and support crew will present the play in the provincial finals May 8 to 10 at the University of Regina’s theatre department.

An encore presentation of The Moustache was offered at the Lampman School on May 5 at 7:30 p.m. in an effort to raise funds to help the group

Lampman School Drama students following their victories at the Region 1 Drama Festival. defray some of the fees and travel expenses that will be involved in making the trip to the Provincial Drama Festival.

Christine BranyikThornton, LHS drama instructor, said the school and administration was very pleased to see the

drama teams keep the winning streak alive with another victory at the Region 1 competition and then be selected for a run at the

provincial drama crown.

The Lampman School’s stage manager Elusha Baird captured the award for being the Best Stage Manager at the Region 1 festival and Samantha Paxman captured the Best Character Award for her acting in the role of Phil Stevenson in The Moustache.

Shelby Stephen received a runner-up plaque for technical excellence for her sound design work in the same production.

The Lampman School Drama club also took a second production to the Region 1 finals. Hairball, garnered Taylor Grimes a technical excellence medal for costume management in that production.

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Quentin Vanderschaaf who played Todd in Hairball and Cassidy Roy, who took on the role of Tommy in Hairball, also captured Certificates of Merit for their acting.

Technical Certificates of Merit went to Adrianna Raynard, Samantha Greenwood and Alexis Christensen for the birds in The Moustache. Technical Merit Awards also went to Darian Freeden, Skye Fichter and Aurora LayStreet for stage management and Ryder Scholpp and Brandon Tremblay for transportation.

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on the way and our flowers will soon begin to bloom.

We want to thank all of our volunteers who helped with the activities of the lodge for the month of April. To all of our musicians, Freddie and the Freebies, the Happy Wanderers, Bob Olson and the Church of Christ singers, a very big thank you! To our exercise ladies, Audrey Dupuis and Irene Tarnes, thank you for helping us with our fitness every week. To our birthday party and KFC volunteers, thank you for attending and helping serve. You ladies bring so many smiles to the faces of the residents! To our bingo caller Joan Wock and our dog therapy person, Christina Wock, thank you so much for your commitment.

Storm Dayman has been volunteering this month and he is welcomed every time he chooses us to volunteer. Thanks for the hard work you put in at the lodge Storm. Kaitlynn Friess has also been coming to do some friendly visits with the residents and we are happy when Tuesday rolls around and we get to see Kaitlynn.

Mary Louise Real has made Creighton Lodge her new home and we welcome her with open arms. Mary Louise celebrated her birthday in her new apartment and had many friends and relatives stopped in to say Happy Birthday. It is wonderful to see that Mary Louise is settling in so quickly.

We are so grateful to all the churches that provide us with worship services and communion. Without your commitment to the residents many would go without being able to attend church. Thank you so much for giving your time to allow us to fill our spiritual needs.

We are getting very excited to have our big draw on May 10 for the travel vouchers. We had hoped to sell 1000 tickets but to date have only sold 350. It was still a successful fundraiser and you will still have until May 10 to pick up your ticket at the Lodge. The draw will happen at the Taylorton room where we celebrate our first annual fundraising supper/ dance at Granby’s restaurant and the Beefeater. Next month we will update you about all the fun that we are hoping to have at the fundraiser and also as to who won the travel vouchers

Wow! The generosity of our community is astounding.

A huge thank you to Henders Drugs for donating $25,000 to our Lodge! It just amazes us every time we have people and businesses in the community support us. We are blessed that you all believe in the importance of the Lodge and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Al and Larry and the staff of Henders Drugs have always gone above and beyond for our residents and this donation was just another way that they show us how special we are to them.

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Their leadership was not to be characterized by “lording it over others” or We have all heard trying to get something for the expression, “It is more themselves, but by being serblessed to give than to re- vants (see 1 Peter 5:2-4). In ceive.” But do you know fact, that is exactly how Paul who said it or in what context saw himself. Almost every it was used? letter that he writes opens In Acts 20, Paul meets with words like, “Paul, a with the leaders of the church servant (or slave) of Christ in Ephesus. During the Jesus.” Paul was a leader, course of this talk, he tells but he was not “the boss.” He them to, “Keep watch over was not interested in what he yourselves and all the flock could get. Instead, wanted to of which the Holy Spirit has know what he could give. He made you overseers. Be was not there for himself, but shepherds of the church of for them.

God which he bought with Church leadership is his own blood” (Acts 20:28). not about “keeping people They had a responsibility in line” or being the guard to lead the church and they in the watchtower ready to were to take that role seri- shoot anyone who strays the ously. wrong way. Real influence He ends his speech with and leadership comes when these words from Jesus; “It is we serve one another. Lives more blessed to give than to are changed when we put receive” (verse 35).” Now, others ahead of ourselves on first glance, it looks like (Philippians 2:3).

Paul is changing the subject, It was said of Jesus that or throwing in something he, “…did not come to be else to think about. After served, but to serve, and to all, he has been talking about give his life as a ransom for being a leader and influenc- many” (Mark 10:45). ing others and suddenly he If we are going to make is talking about “giving.” a difference in this life, or What happened here? Did in eternity, we have to learn we miss something? this lesson: Nothing is acNo! Not at all! complished by force or guilt.

The reason Paul ends All leadership in the spiritual his speech that way is be- realm is servant leadership. cause that is how the leaders Why is it more blessed were going to get things to give than to receive? Bedone. cause God works that way.

and will be heading on a holiday.

Thanks to Vern and Sharon Adams for the lovely desserts they purchased for the residents to enjoy. You two are always so generous to the lodge and you hold a special place in our hearts too.

The bake sale was a huge success and raised over $1,400 for the resident’s council. Thank you so much to the residents who donated money so Lori could bake for them, to the volunteers and family that brought baking, to Faye Veroba for the special Easter bread and cakes she made special for the bake sale, to Marianna Bonokoski for the beautiful crafted coat hangers she created, Mary Grube for the kitchen sets and the knitted hats she designed and to Sarah Harder for all the baking and crafts she worked diligently on for the weeks before the sale. Without everyone chipping in and working hard our annual bake sale would not be as wonderful as it is!

The Lamplighters gave us a special show this month and we so appreciate whenever they are able to come and entertain. We are always welcoming new entertainers so if you are looking for an audience to entertain, please give us a call at 634-4154 and we will clap and cheer as you demonstrate your talents to us.

The Orpheum Theater celebrated their 100th anniversary this past month and they so generously extended an invitation to us all to come and enjoy a movie day. Unfortunately we could not arrange for transportation and had to decline the invitation. So instead we stayed home and all gathered together to watch the movie, A day in the Life! It was a movie about seniors that were living in a seniors home just like us. It was a wonderful movie that made us smile and almost made us cry. We made popcorn and had chocolate covered caramels with a pop to wash it all down. It was a wonderful afternoon but we hope to make it to the Orpheum Theater to enjoy a movie with them in their new comfy seats! Congratulations on your 100th anniversary and we are proud to have such a wonderful theater in our community. And remember please have your pets spayed or neutered!

60 and Over Club notes Shirley Graham Correspondent Overheard in the beauty salon: “When I was 18 I had a figure that wouldn’t quit.”

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Don’t forget your mom on Mother’s Day! Bridge winners were: First: Audrey Lausch, second: Dave Donachie and third: Irene Roy. Cribbage winner were: First: Jean Oshamk, second: Verna Morsky, and third: Betty Daniels.

This is my tribute to all moms: He didn’t like the casserole And he didn’t like my cake.

My biscuits were too hard, Not like his mother used to make.

I didn’t perk the coffee right He didn’t like the stew, I didn’t mend his socks the way his mother used to do.

I pondered for an answer, I was looking for a clue.

Then I turned around and smacked him … like his mother used to do.

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Tet is a very pretty white and grey female. She is friendly and clean. Tet is looking for a new family and hopes this month will be hers!

Ninja is one of our longest residents and she’s a sweetie! She gets along with other cats and is clean and super cute!

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PO Box 46 Site 145 RR1 Brandon, Manitoba R7A 5Y1 Class 1 Drivers Required **$0.47/mile to start** **Paid Can/US border crossings** **Paid loading** **Paid unloading** **Benefits incl. vision, health, dental, disability** **Company matched pension** Contact Tyler P: 204.571.0187 ext. 5 F: 204.571.9363 E: theuchert@ renaissancetrans.ca

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General employment Derrick Motor Hotel at Estevan, SK seeking Light Duty Cleaners $13.00 - $15.00/hr, F/T, No experiences needed, Training will be provided. Some High School education preferred and proficiency in English Required. Duties including Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors. Dust furniture and vacuum carpeting and area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture, Make beds, change sheets, and distribute clean towels and toiletries.

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Derrick Motor Hotel & Lounge at Estevan, SK seeking a Maintenance Carpenter $20.00 - $22.00 F/T. High School Diploma, Min 3 yr exp in building maintenance carpentry. Basic Proficiency in English required. Responsible for building renovation of cabinetry and finishing carpentry for motel accommodations. Must have experience in minor electrical repairs and related activities to building and hotel maintenance.

Send your resume to derrickmotorhotel@gmail .com or Fax to 306-634-4878 DRIVERS WANTED AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrakes: Guaranteed 40 hour work week + overtime, paid travel, lodging, meal allowance, 4 week’s vacation/excellent benefits package. Must be able to have extended stays away from home for three months at a time. Experience Needed: Valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrakes, commercial driving experience.

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Contact Steven at (306) 229-5605 (text preferred)

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.

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Domestic cars

Domestic cars

Southshore Motor Lodge, Wynyard SK, is looking for full-time Accountant/Bookkeeper.

Contact Larry Bozek 554-7111.

Senchuk’s Super Deals!

Used Cars

2009 Ford Focus SES 66,000 kms ................................................$10,900

Used Trucks, SUVs & Vans 2013 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED 4X4 18,000 kms ......................$42,995 2013 F150 FX4 SUPERCREW 4x4 20,000 kms ................................SOLD 2012 F350 KING RANCH C/C 6.7L DIESEL 124,000 kms ...............SOLD 2011 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 53,000 kms ....................SOLD 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CREW CAB 4X4 27,000 kms....$29,995 2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE 147,000 kms ...................................$33,995 2010 F150 FX4 SUPERCREW 4x4 149,000 kms ..............................SOLD 2009 EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER 64,000 kms ..............................$21,900 2009 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 4X4 LIMITED 147,000 kms .......$19,995 2008 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB 4X4 6.4L DIESEL 140,000 kms..$25,995 2008 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB 4X4 178,000 kms .......................$24,995 2008 F250 LARIAT CREW CAB 4X4 6.4L DIESEL 149,000 kms .$22,995 2007 F150 LARIAT SUPER CREW 4X4 170,000 kms....................$13,995 2007 CHEV EQUINOX LT AWD 47,000 kms .................................$15,995

Senchuk Ford Sales Ltd.

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306-634-3696

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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 .......................................... $6,100 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 ...................................... $10,500 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 ............................................... $6,800 2014 rainbow deck over 2-7k springs ......................................... $6,200 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

Obituaries

Obituaries

Edith Grace Panteluk November 2, 1927 – April 27, 2014 On Sunday, April 27, 2014, Edith Panteluk, late of Estevan, Sask.., passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital, at the age of 86 years. Edith will be forever remembered by her sons, Larry Panteluk, Mark Panteluk, and Tim Panteluk; granddaughter, Nevada Panteluk; sisters in law, Anne Kolenz, Edna Kolenz, and Leona Kolenz; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Steve; parents, John and Martha Kolenz; brothers, John, Frank, and Victor; sisters, Gertie, Ellie, Joyce and Mary. A Funeral Service took place on Thursday, May 1, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, Sask.., with Doug Third officiating. Interment followed in Souris Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan or the Canadian Diabetes Association in memory of Edith. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Thank You

We would like to thank Doug Third for the funeral service, the legion ladies for lunch, and the St. Joseph’s Hospital staff for mom’s care. Also, a big thank you to all the home care girls who helped mom throughout the years and to the staff of Hall Funeral Services. To our friends and relatives, thank you for your love and support.

-Larry, Mark & Tim Panteluk Joseph Fleck 1931 - 2014 The family of Joseph Fleck sadly announces his passing in Estevan, Sask. on Friday, April 18, 2014 at the age of 83 years.

Joseph is survived by his wife Louise Fleck; children, Linda (Michael) Schell and their children, Trina Schell (Devyn and Bohden), Rick (Dawn) Schell (Colton and Makenna) and Derek (Jennifer) Schell (Chloe, Sarah and Samuel); Wally (Karen) Fleck and their children, Cory (Tarrah) Fleck (Joseph and Jayden), Deane (Dayna) Wanner (Chase), Denny Fleck and Jackie (Darren) Olsen (Lucas); and Nancy (John) Carson and their children, Krista Carson and Amy Carson; siblings, Barbara Brittner, Raphael Fleck, Rose Weinrauch, Tillie Thiedig and Johnny (Anita) Fleck; in-laws, Ellen Fleck, Anny Zankl, Anton (Elfrieda) Muellner and Erna (John) Blagaic, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, Jacob and Veronica Fleck; brother Jacob Fleck; one brother and one sister in infancy; parents-in-law, Anton and Anna Muellner; in-laws, Andreas Brittner, Katrina Fleck, Nick Weinrauch, Fred Thiedig, Bill Fornwald, Franz (Mitzie) Rath and Karl Zankl, as well as numerous other family members.

A Prayer Service was held on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Seven Sorrows R.C. Church, Lampman, by Rev. Melchor Samonte. Interment followed in the parish cemetery.

Those wishing to make donations in Joseph's memory may do so directly to the St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation, Box 5000 203, 1176 Nicholson Road, Estevan, Sask., S4A 2V6.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Thank You

It is with heartfelt appreciation that the family of Joseph Fleck would like to extend their thank you to family, friends and acquaintances for the gifts of flowers, food, cards, visits, phone calls, mass requests, messages, donations and prayers we received after Joe's passing. Thank you to Dustin and the Staff at Hall Funeral Services for the truly caring and compassionate way you helped our family through this difficult time; and to Doug Third for officiating the prayer service and for the very accurate and moving tribute. Thank you also to Father Melchor Samonte for the lovely funeral mass; the Lampman Choir, led by Laurie Fornwald and joined by family members; the only voice missing was Joe's, the music was beautiful and he would have loved it as much as we all did.

Thank you Deane Wanner for the readings, and to Trina Schell for doing a wonderful job on the eulogy, voicing memories of all of Joe's grandchildren; to the Knights of Columbus and the CWL for the great luncheon.

We appreciate all those who travelled from near and far to help us celebrate Joe's life. Thank you to Dr. Pehlivan, the staff at St. Joseph's Hospital and ICU, and at St. Joseph's Long Term Care.

We so appreciate the wonderful way you cared for Joe in his last months with us.

With Many Thanks, Louise Fleck and Family John ‘Jack’ William Louttit August 14, 1940 – April 28, 2014 On Monday, April 28, 2014, Jack went to join his beautiful wife, Freddie, in Heaven. He leaves to mourn his daughter, Cathye (Scott) Yergens; grandsons, Cole Heath and Zack (Carly) Heath; granddaughter, Taylor Yergens; great grandsons, Aiden and Ethan; brothers in law, Barrie (LInda) Metz, Robert Metz, John (Marilyn) Scott; sister in law, Lorette Metz; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Freddie; mother in law, Catherine Metz; sister in law, Carol Scott; sister, Elenor Hanna; uncle, Bill Cross. Cremation has taken place and no service will be held.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation or the New Estevan Regional Nursing Home in memory of Jack. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Thank You

Our family would like to thank all the family members and friends who took the time to visit him and help us with Dad during his final days. We appreciate you all very much.

Cathye, Scott, Cole, Zack & Taylor

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Obituaries

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Obituaries

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Greg Breckenridge April 22, 1965 – April 25, 2014 On Friday, April 25, 2014, Gregory Anthony Breckenridge of Saskatoon, Sask. passed away at the age of 49 years at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon.

Greg is survived by his parents Gary and Margaret Breckenridge of Estevan, brother Jordan (Leanne) and their children Jack and Henry of Menlo Park, California and brother Jeff of Saskatoon.

Prayers will be held in Estevan at Hall Funeral Services on Thursday, May 1 at 7:30 pm. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 2 at St. John the Baptist Church in Estevan at 1:00 pm with Father Brian Meredith as celebrant.

Thank you

Greg’s family are grateful for the care he received through Royal University Hospital, St. Paul’s Hospital and Saskatoon Home Care. Thank you also to Hall Funeral Services for their professional assistance. Thank you to Father Brian Meredith, Doug Third, St. John the Baptist Choir, the ladies of the CWL, the alter servers, eulogist Steve Fedyk and soloist Dustin Hall. And thank you to all the family and friends for their prayers, phone calls and support during this sad time.

Those wishing to make donations in Greg's memory may do so directly to St. Paul's Hospital Foundation, Palliative Care Services, at www.stpaulshospital.org/foundation.

Condolences may be emailed to mail@saskatoonfuneralhome.com Arrangements are entrusted to the SASKATOON FUNERAL HOME, 306-244-5577.

Obituaries

Obituaries

Garry Richard Johnson August 26, 1945 – April 20, 2014 On Sunday, April 20, 2014, Garry Johnson, late of Estevan, Sask.., and formerly of Lake Alma, Sask.., passed away at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home at the age of 68 years. Garry will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Elaine; children, Marianne Johnson (Loran Heinz) of Hitchcock, Sask.., Jacqueline Johnson (Charles Peckover) of Lampman, Sask.., Lori-Lynn Johnson (Kent Feuring) of Lampman, Sask..; grandchildren, Mindy Heinz (Skylar Schoff), Chantel Heinz (Devin Dillabaugh), Richard Heinz, Stephanie Johnson (David Bida), Tasia Albright, Nolan Johnson, Jackson Peckover, Jessica Johnson (Travis Burman); great grandchildren, Kyanna, Adrianna, Daniel; siblings, Pearl Johnson (Alvern Hoimyr) of Lake Alma, Sask.., Dennis Johnson of Lake Alma, Sask..; brother in law, Lawrence Johnson of Surrey, B.C.; as well as numerous nieces nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Agnes Johnson; siblings, Peter Johnson, Alice Johnson, and twins at birth. A public visitation took place on Thursday, April 24, 2014, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, Sask.. A Funeral Service followed on Friday, April 25, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Estevan, Sask.., with Pastor Stewart Miller officiating. Interment took place in the Saron Lutheran Cemetery, Lake Alma, Sask.. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Joseph's Hospital Ladies Auxiliary in memory of Garry. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

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: 9:00 & 10:30 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

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

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

Come and Worship With Us

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

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

NOW 22 Sunday Sunday services services to NOW to choose choose from from * 9:00 am and 11:00 am * With coffee in 9:00 am and 11:00 am With coffee in between 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

SUNDAY WORSHIP & SUNDAY SCHOOL - 11 AM Coffee Fellowship Before Church

WELCOME!

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST 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. 738 - 2nd Street, Estevan Church Office: 306-634-5684 SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 a.m.

Coffee and fellowship after worship Pastor Stewart Miller 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

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Legal ORLOWSKI LAW OFFICE Barrister & Solicitor

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

Phone: 306-634-3353

Fax: 306-634-7714

orlowski.law@sasktel.net

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

Carnduff Agencies Bldg.

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

Real Estate

Kohaly, Elash & Ludwig Law Firm LLP

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

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

Estevan Wicklow Centre 305 1133 4th St. Estevan SK S4A 0W6

Roofing/Eavestrough

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Insurance & Investments Services

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“In the business of creating , enhancing and insuring client’s net worth” Reynold Bert Certified Financial Planner

Ron Areshenkoff Mutual Fund Advisor Life Insurance Representative

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Midale community happenings Catrina Moldenhauer Midale Correspondent Due to the power outage that occurred on April 30, Midale is under a precautionary Boil Water Advisory until samples can be tested to make sure the water is safe to drink.

The Midale 39er’s seniors are hosting a Mother’s Day Tea on May 8 from 2 – 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend wearing their favourite hat! Wear any hat you like, whether it is one you make, add to or just a normal hat. Come on out and have some fun and visit with friends or make some new friends.

The Midale Lions Club and Midale Central School are holding their Talent Night May 9 at 7o’clock

at Midale Central School.

They will be taking a freewill offering at the door for admission. The Lions members will be selling 50/50 tickets. There will be three categories for adults and three categories for the kids to enter. There will be people selling coffee, chips and chocolate bars during intermission. There will be a special performance by the MCS Heavy Metal Quartet. Come out and show your support for the Midale Lions Club and Midale Central School.

On June 14 the Lions are having the one-year celebration in Manley Park.

There will be free hamburgers, hotdogs and drinks (there will be a limit of two hamburgers or two hot dogs and a drink per

person). The Lions will also be holding a multi table garage sale in and around the park as well.

Please contact any Lions member if you would like to take part in the garage sale. Garage sale - anyone can rent a space for $10 a spot. You will have to supply your own tables.

The Rodeo Committee will be hosting a fundraising keg party/Cabaret on May 24 with the band Cattle Drive. They hope everyone can come and take a break from their busy lives and have great time. For more information call Adam Carlson @ 306458-7669 R.M. of Cymri Pet Rescue will be holding an exciting new fundraiser this year. “Walking Your

Dont’t be STUCK unprepared this spring!

Be prepared with tow ropes, straps and shackles from Southern Bolt Supply!

Belly Tow Cables for Case, New Holland & John Deere in Stock!

Tails Off” will be held on June 7, 2014 starting at 10 a.m. This is going to be a 16 km walk-a-thon/poker walk/dog walk/ or ridealong with wheelchairs, strollers or wagons. The walk will begin at the R.M. shop just off of Highway 39 and ends at Mainprize Park. Over 50 great prizes can be won. Pledge sheets are available at local businesses in Midale, as well as the Midale Town Office and Macoun and Halbrite businesses. They are asking that you please pre-register

by May 24 with Sandra Carlson or Laraine Bloor.

R.M. of Cymri Pet Rescue will be holding a Gigantic Garage Sale and Fun Day on June 21, 2014 from 10 a.m – 5 pm at Bruce and Laraine Bloor’s yard. There will be Chicken Bingo, raffles, games, bake table and a barbecu.

If you have items to donate to the garage sale, these ladies would be glad to hear from you.

Senior track and field for those in Grades 7 to 12 will be held after school on Tuesday and Thursday each week from 3:20 – 4:20 p.m.

Elementary track and field for Grades 4 through 6 will run on Tuesdays from 3:20 – 4:20 p.m.

If you are interested in T-ball for your child between the ages of four and eight, please contact Melissa Rasmuson at 306-458-7996. If there is enough interest, it will run on Thursdays in the early evenings from mid-May to the end of June.

Midale Public Library is running a ‘Come Read, Sing & Play’ program on Fridays from 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. No registration is required, so please just attend when you can. They read stories, sing songs and have fun. This program is for all children aged 18 months to five-years-old.

Lawrence and Dahlila Moldenhauer recently had

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supper and a great visit with visitors from Weyburn, Maple Creek and Vancouver, B.C. Dahlila’s sister Loralee (Rick) O’Brien came from Maple Creek. Loralee and Rick’s son Lane along with his girlfriend Heather, daughter Leah and Heather ’s mom Cynthia all travelled from Vancouver.

Rick’s mom Donna, and brother David from Midale and sister Patti Dixon from Weyburn came over as well. Kevin Moldenhauer from Weyburn also came out and Darren, Catrina, Skyler and Ty Moldenhauer visited as well. This was everyone here’s first time getting to meet Leah who just turned seven-months as well as getting to meet Heather and Cynthia. It was great for everyone to meet each other but the best part was seeing how happy Donna was about meeting her great-granddaughter for the first time.

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Outram community news Correspondent Betty L. Ribling Congratulations to all who participated in the Estevan and District Music Festival. Bouquets to all who worked very hard to organize it and the volunteers who gave their time and energy to make it a success. The Highlights of the Festival was held at the Estevan Comprehensive School on Tuesday April 17.

R e b e c c a , Wi l l i a m and Rachel Duncan were among those who participated with their trio of You Raise Me up. Rebecca Duncan and Katie Milbrandt also played the piano duet Turkey in the Straw. Rebecca, William and Rachel Duncan and Jacob Pyra were among those known to our area who received awards at the final evening.

Sympathy is extended to the family of the late William (Willy) Wanner who passed away March 24 at Estevan’s St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was 92 years of age. He was raised on a farm south of Torquay. He was raised with six brothers and five sisters. He farmed several years in the Torquay district. Prayers were held March 27 at the Chapel of Hall Funeral Service. Funeral Mass was held March 28 at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church Estevan with Rev. Brian Meredith officiating.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Easter Sunday celebrations were held at the home of Farah and Travis Klatt at Bienfait. Those in attendance were Donald and Faye Mantei, Laurel and Perry Holmgren and family, Casey and Brendon Sovdi and Gerald Mantei.

Gerald Mantei from Alberta, was in our area visiting family and friends from April 14–21.

Congratulations to Donald and Faye Mantei who celebrated their wedding anniversary on April 21. May God grant you many more years of happiness together.

Congratulations to Lynn Tedford on winning the Women of Today award. She received the Ida Petterson Memorial Award for outstanding Entrepreneur.

Congratulations to William Duncan who received third place for his Primary poster at the Legion Awards Hights held on April 22, 2014.

Also congratulations to Rebecca Duncan who placed first at the branch level for junior essay and poem and third in the color poster at the district level.

She placed first in the junior essay competition and first place at the provincial level for her junior essay.

Congratulations to Rebecca Duncan who received silver at the Provincial Synchronized Swimming competitions held in Regina on April 11 and 12.

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

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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

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HYDROVACOPERATORS OPERATORS HYDROVAC ANDSWAMPERS SWAMPERS AND • Offering excellent wages • Offering excellent wages

• Offering excellent wagesavailable •• Excellent benefit package Excellent benefit package available • Excellent benefit available •• Willing to to train if necessary Willing train ifpackage necessary • Willing to train ifasset necessary Safety tickets asset •• Safety tickets an an • Safety tickets an asset Operators must possess class 3A1Adriver’s •• Operators must possess class 3A or • Operators must possess class 3A driver’s license driver’s license license Living with accommodation available •• Working new equipment • Living accommodation available • On-Site living accommodations available For more information call: For moreat:information call:or Trevor 306-483-7777 Trevor at: 306-483-7777 Kim at: 306-483-7722 or Kim at: resume 306-483-7722 Email to: Email resume to: extremeexcavating@hotmail.com extremeexcavating@hotmail.com or fax to: 306-483-2082 or fax to: 306-483-2082

• Must have a clean driving abstract and all safety tickets • Experience in hauling water and oil an asset Call Shawn at KLAWS Trucking

306-461-6744

for more information

Office Assistant

DaPaJo Construction Brooks, Ab.

Required in Estevan to fill a one year term.

Accepting Applications For:

Duties include casework, submitting office expenses, and general office duties.

SHOP WELDERS

Candidate must be able to work independently, in a confidential environment.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits Phone: 403-362-7570 Send Resumes to: Fax: 403-362-2862 Email: dave.z@dapajo.com

Please forward resume with references to: Box 730 A Estevan, SK S4A 2A6

ATTENTION

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SERVICE RIG PERSONNEL Class 1A & 3A Preferred Above Industry Wages Benefits Packages Opportunity for Advancement Please email or fax resume to:

Email: sleibel@suncountrywellservicing.ca Fax 306 634 1200 • Cell 306 421 3418

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To submit,25your driver profiles for our annual issue of the Race 0 FORD 9Tracker coming out in the Mercury May 2014.

Submit your info in any of these ways: • Go to our website www.estevanmercury.ca, click on sports/racing/ then submit the racing profile • Email them to adsales@estevanmercury.ca • Online at your club’s website • Bring your info and pictures into our office at: 68 Souris Avenue

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

WOOD COUNTRY in Estevan is looking for individuals for the following positions: YARD AND WAREHOUSE PERSONNEL FULL TIME

Wood Country is currently accepting resumes. Successful applicant should be able to work outdoors and be able to do physical labour. Customer service focused, flexible, good team player, alert and safety conscious. Be able to work shared weekends.

Duties to include the following: • Build loads for delivery • Load and unload lumber and building materials • Keep management apprised of any delays or discrepancies • Keep yard clean, well organized and safe

TRUCK DRIVER FULL AND PART TIME

Wood Country is currently accepting resumes. Must possess a class 1A license with air endorsement and be capable of driving a tandem or single axle truck for deliveries. Weekends off.

Duties to include the following: • Drives company vehicle to deliver lumber, building materials, hardware and other building materials, hardware and other building and maintenance supplies to customer’s home, construction site or place of business.

• Collects payment from customers on COD orders and records customer information according to Standard Operating Procedures • Verifies order details and obtains customer signature on store copy of delivery ticket • Follows directions or uses a map to locate delivery addresses or loctions efficietly • Collects and organizes requried paper work for delivery and transfer activity • Treats all customers and their agents with courtesy and respect. Acts as a customer service liaison between the site customer and facility personnel.

• Loads vehicle safely and accurately • Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the inside and outside of delivery vehicles • Performs routine safety check on vehicles according to company guidelines • Assist customers in the yard with loading material and product questions when not driving a delivery truck.

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT TERRITORY MANAGER

Benefits Provided (Full-time Employees) - Company Health Benefits including the following: • Dental Plan • Eye Glass Plan Ph: (306) 634-5111 • Prescription Drug Plan • Chiropractic/Massage 407 Kensington Avenue, Estevan • Disabillity Insurance ESTEVAN MCLEAN TISDALE

Redhead Equipment has an immediate opening for a Construction Equipment - Territory Manager based out of our Estevan location. This new position will be responsible for the sales and marketing of new and used construction equipment in Estevan and surrounding area.

Qualified candidates will possess the following skills/qualities: - Sales experience with heavy equipment or a related field - Motivated self-starter with excellent inter-personal and communication skills - Able to work with a positive attitude and desire to grow with a dynamic company - Able to work independently and within a team environment Redhead Equipment offers an industry leading compensation package, RRSP plan, advancement opportunities, on-going training and a positive work environment. If this sounds like a perfect fit with your experience and knowledge, we want to talk to you!

Please forward your resume today indicating the position title and location to careers@redheadequipment.ca ESTEVAN 866-659-5866

The Best Work of Your Life.

URS Corporation is a leading provider of engineering, construction, and technical services for public agencies and private sector companies around the world.

URS is currently seeking a dynamic team member for a challenging opportunity as the

Assistant Operations Manager (REQ #21361) to join our busy team in Lampman, SK.

If you have 5 to 10 years’ experience in oilfield facility construction and maintenance either as a foreman or supervisor please call us immediately today at

1.866.463.5468 Or apply online: www.urs.com/careers

2014

OIL & GAS

If you’re looking to work with a growing and innovative company that shares its successes with its employees, while supporting them in reaching their full potential, then visit our website at jobs.enbridge.com and search for Job ID #24935. Apply today to join our Estevan, SK team in a rewarding one year term role as an:

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): •Provide ongoing clerical support for various departments within the Estevan Office.

•Respond and assist personnel in locating technical information and records.

•Work with team to enhance and maintain department filing systems and SharePoint sites.

•Coordinate and assist in regulatory document reviews.

•Ensures all documentation required for company and regulatory compliance is filed and readily accessible.

•Schedule, coordinate and record meetings as required.

•Support in the planning and coordination of special projects and events.

•Provide travel, hotel and meeting arrangements as well as coordinate related expense reports.

Ideal candidate will have post-secondary education in Business or Office Administration in addition to related experience in an office environment. Strong communication, organization and computer skills required.

Application deadline- May 15, 2014

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Our classifieds are online:

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Enbridge is an equal opportunity employer. Only candidates being considered for interviews will be contacted. Final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 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

Now hiring: Experienced Directional Drillers and MWD Field Operators.

Location: Saskatchewan & Manitoba

Training positions also available.

To submit a resume please forward to

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is hiring for the following positions:

• Chemical Delivery Driver In the Estevan/Stoughton area

• Pressure Batch Truck Driver In the Estevan/Stoughton area

Send resume - Attn Kris Carley: Fax: 306.482.5213 or Email: kriscarley@candnoilfield.com

EXPRESS SOUTHEAST TRADER

Canyon Technical Services is a leader in the oilfield service industry, providing customized fracturing and pressure pumping solutions to oil and gas producers across the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. At Canyon, our employees are ‘Champions’, dedicated to fulfilling our Vision of “improving the industry one job at a time” - our ‘Champions’ have made Canyon one of the most sought-after providers in our industry. If you are looking for a career within a leading organization that promotes Integrity, Relationships, Innovation and Success, then Canyon is looking for you! Canyon is preparing for an extremely busy 2014/2015 and are looking for qualified employees.

Outstanding People | Outstanding Opportunities CWC IS LOOKING FOR A COMPLETE CREW FOR STEADY WORK

WE’RE EXPANDING OVER BREAKUP!

Rig Manager ~ Driller ~ Derrickhand ~ Floorhands

We have the right customers We have the right jobs We have the right equipment Are YOU the right fit?

EXPERIENCE Rig Manager must have a minimum of 5 years experience 

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REQUIREMENTS  Experienced Class 1 Driver / Operators - Cement & Acid Vermilion is an oil-leveraged that adheres to a value creation strategythrough the execution of & fullAcid cycle exploration and H2Sproducer Alive Supervisors—Cement Standardon First Aidacquisition, exploration, development and optimization of producing properties in Western Canada, production programs focused the Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with Airbrakes Why Canyon?

Europe and Australia. Our business model targets annual organic production growth of approximately 5% along with providing reliable and High School Education increasing dividends to investors.  Paid technical and leadership training  Premium compensation package  Career advancement opportunities  New Equipment BENEFITS  RRSP matching program  15/6 Schedule RRSP Program We attract outstanding people with strong technical skills and creative vision. Our diverse operations provide unique challenges and Cash Bonuses apply for the above positions, in confidence, please email or fax your resume and a copy of a current drivers exciting opportunities.

Around the Coverage world, our employees are challengedTo and inspired to achieve their best Dental & Medical abstract. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an initial interview will be contacted. & Long -Termmanaging Disability Life Insurance – they areShort-Term exceptional people strong assets. A career with Vermilion Energy means competitive compensation, outstanding opportunities, and high personal satisfaction.

How to apply:

online: canyontech.ca/careers fax: 888 249 3895

Production Operator – Southeast Saskatchewan

Reporting to the Production Foreman, the Production Operator will operate, monitor and test oil/gas wells as per Vermilion and Regulatory guidelines and requirements; provide routine maintenance; and assist with operational and engineering strategies to optimize production. 5+ years of relevant industry experience with formal operational and safety training is preferred. Postings Close Date: May 13, 2014

Area Foreman - Southeast Saskatchewan

Outstanding People | Outstanding Opportunities

The Foreman will be responsible for developing, instilling and maintaining the safe and competent operation of all facilities and wells associated with these assets.

This individual will provide direction and support to all operational staff, participate in strategic planning sessions, monitor maintenance programs and develop a

community investment strategy. While maintaining a positive attitude, the Foreman will safely and effectively carry out duties while keeping the best interests of Vermilion in mind. 15+ years of related industry experience is preferred. Postings Close Date: May 13, 2014 For further information or to submit an application please visit vermilionenergy.com

Vermilion – Recognized as a Best Workplace employer by the Great Places to Work Institute

Vermilion is an oil-leveraged producer that adheres to a value creation strategy through the execution of full cycle exploration and production programs focused on the acquisition, exploration, development and optimization of producing properties in Western Canada, Europe and Australia. Our business model targets annual organic production growth of approximately 5% along with providing reliable and increasing dividends to investors.

We attract outstanding people with strong technical skills and creative vision. Our diverse operations provide unique challenges and exciting opportunities. Around the world, our employees are challenged and inspired to achieve their best – they are exceptional people managing strong assets. A career with Vermilion Energy means competitive compensation, outstanding opportunities, and high personal satisfaction.

Production Operator – Southeast Saskatchewan

Reporting to the Production Foreman, the Production Operator will operate, monitor and test oil/gas wells as per Vermilion and Regulatory guidelines and requirements; provide routine maintenance; and assist with operational and engineering strategies to optimize production. 5+ years of relevant industry experience with formal operational and safety training is preferred. Postings Close Date: May 13, 2014

Area Foreman - Southeast Saskatchewan

The Foreman will be responsible for developing, instilling and maintaining the safe and competent operation of all facilities and wells associated with these assets.

This individual will provide direction and support to all operational staff, participate in strategic planning sessions, monitor maintenance programs and develop a community investment strategy. While maintaining a positive attitude, the Foreman will safely and effectively carry out duties while keeping the best interests of Vermilion in mind. 15+ years of related industry experience is preferred. Postings Close Date: May 13, 2014 For further information or to submit an application please visit vermilionenergy.com

Vermilion – Recognized as a Best Workplace employer by the Great Places to Work Institute

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60 and Over club notes Shirley Graham Correspondent Overheard in the beauty salon: “When I was 18 I had a figure that wouldn’t quit.”

Friend: “What happened?”

“It didn’t!”

D o n ’t f o rg e t y o u r

mom on Mother’s Day! Bridge winners were: First: Audrey Lausch, second: Dave Donachie and third: Irene Roy. Cribbage winner were: First: Jean Oshamk, second: Verna Morsky, and third: Betty Daniels.

This is my tribute to all moms:

He didn’t like the casserole And he didn’t like my cake.

My biscuits were too hard, Not like his mother used to make.

I didn’t perk the coffee right He didn’t like the stew,

I d i d n ’t m e n d h i s socks the way his mother used to do.

I pondered for an answer, I was looking for a clue.

Then I turned around and smacked him … like his mother used to do.

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

CITY PAGE NOTICE PROPOSED HOUSE RELOCATION Public Notice is hereby given that the City of Estevan has received an application for relocation of a new pre-assembled (RTM) single-detached residential dwelling to the following property: 1) Legal Description: Lot 11, Block 224, Plan 102126563 Civic Address: 377 Matchett Bay The above noted property is zoned Residential Low Density Single-detached Zone in which ‘Singledetached dwelling units’ are permitted uses of the zone subject to compliance with the City’s Preassembled Dwelling Relocation Policy and any applicable Architectural Controls.

Any requests for information or concerns may be forwarded to Land Development Services at 634-1862, or email: a.nordquist@estevan.ca, on or before the 7th day of May 2014.

NOTICE PROPOSED HOUSE RELOCATION Public Notice is hereby given that the City of Estevan has received an application for relocation of a new pre-assembled (RTM) semi-detached residential dwelling to the following property: 1) Legal Description: Lot 2, Block 110, Plan AK9705 Civic Address: 1805 Third Street The above noted property is zoned Residential Low Density Mixed Zone in which ‘Semi-detached dwelling units’ are permitted uses of the zone subject to compliance with the City’s Pre-assembled Dwelling Relocation Policy and any applicable Architectural Controls.

Any requests for information or concerns may be forwarded to Land Development Services at 634-1862, or email: anordquist@estevan.ca, on or before the 16th day of May 2013.

Summer Student Positions

• Education Assistant • Museum Assistant • Curatorial Assistant

May 12th - August 24th, 37 1/2 hours per week, $14/hr Application Deadline April 26th Please send your resume and cover letter to: curator@sourisvalleymuseum.ca or Box 1768, Estevan SK, S4A 1C8 Call 306-634-5543 for more info

At The Library...

Toddler Time: April 29-June 4 Ages 18 months - 3 years. Tuesday or Wednesday @ 10:0010:30am Programs are FREE! Stimulate your child’s imagination and preliteracy skills by participating in action rhymes, songs, crafts and great stories!

Baby Time: Thursday, May 22 @ 10:30am or Monday, May 26 @ 7:00pm. For babies up to 18 months & their caregivers.

Songs and rhymes, bounces and books! This is a fun, interactive parent-child program that ends with a baby-inspired craft or activity.

Mother’s Day Earring Craft: Saturday, May 10 @ 4:00-5:00pm. Ages 8+ (younger children will need adult helper) Personalize a pair of earrings for Mom or someone special and discover just how creative you can be! We will also make gift containers to put them in.

Basic Drawing-Cartoon Insects: Monday, May 12 @ 6:30-7:30pm. Ages 6-9. Don’t let anything “bug” you as you learn to draw cartoon insects using step-by-step instructions.

TEEN & ADULT PROGRAMS – FREE! Essential Oils in the Medicine Cabinet. Wednesday, May 7th @ 5:30PM. Even your medicine cabinet needs some Spring Cleaning, and why not do it naturally and toxin-free? Come join special guest Jessica McKenzie for an informative presentation on how to makeover your medicine cabinet using certified pure therapeutic grade essential oils. For ages 15+, no pre-registration required.

Hello Computer! Thursday, May 8th and Wednesday, May 28th @ 5:00 or 6:00*. *alternate times can be arranged case-by-case. Computers are complicated, but don’t let them get you down. Come and get answers to your computer questions in 30 minute ‘one-on-one sessions.’ Bring your laptop or use a public computer. To register, please call Krista and indicate what you would like to learn.

Mobile Device Advice. Mondays, May 12th & 26th @ 3:00 or 4:00PM. Tablets, e-readers and smart phones – oh my! If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed by your mobile device, we are here to help! Join Krista for a 30 minute ‘one-on-one’ tutoring session on your device. To register, please call and let us know which device you require assistance with.

Call 306-636-1621 for pre-registration unless otherwise indicated.

A big thank you to all of the volunteers who dedicate their time to our sports fields, and to those who make a difference in our City by picking litter while out walking.

It is truly appreciated!

ESTEVAN THE ENERGY CITY The City of Estevan will be doing maintenance work to ensure good water quality for all users of City water. This work includes the turning of main water valves around the City, and flushing large quantities of water from various hydrants in each area. The water is still safe to use, and if your water appears discolored during the days your area is scheduled for this work (see schedule below), please run a faucet for a few minutes until the water is clear again. If the water remains dirty for a longer period, please contact City Hall at (306) 634 - 1800 to let us know.

Thank you for your understanding during this important maintenance!

CITY OF ESTEVAN – 2014 WATERMAIN FLUSHING SCHEDULE Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - May 5, 6, & 7, 2014 Area bounded by 6th Street on the North, Valley Street, 1st Street, and Westview Place on the South, Alice Road and Woodlawn Avenue on the West, and Souris Avenue on the East (includes Westview, Central, and downtown regions) Thursday, Friday, Monday - May 8, 9, & 12, 2014 Area bounded by 6th street on the North, McDonald Road and Perkins Street on the South, Souris Avenue on the West, and Kensington Ave on the East (includes the Eastend, Bay Meadows, and Valleyview regions, and Jubilee Place) Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – May 13, 14, 15, 16, 2014 Area bounded by Kensington on the West, Sawyer Road on the East, North and South City Limits (includes Glen Peterson Industrial Park, East Industrial, Southeast Industrial regions, and properties along Hwy 39E Service Road) Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - May 20, 21, 22, & 23, 2014 Area bounded by King Street on the North, Railroad on the South, 14th Ave on the West, and Kensington on the East (includes 7th Street, 8th Street, 9th Street, Centennial, Trojan, and Soo Industrial regions) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - May 26, 27, 28, & 29, 2014 Area bounded by Spruce Drive and Princess Street on the North, King Street on the South, Souris Avenue on the West, and Kensington on the East (includes Hillside and Scotsburn regions) Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - May 30, June 2, 3, 4 & 5, 2014 Area Bounded by City Cemetery on the North, King Street on the South, Sister Roddy Road on the West (formerly Woodlawn Avenue), and Souris Road (Hwy 47N) on the East (includes Dominion Heights, Pleasantdale, and Royal Heights regions, as well as Cundall Drive, Woodend Place, Chinook Bay and Hwy 47N Service Road)

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Clerk Steno I

(Casual Position)

SUMMARY: Performs reception, secretarial and clerical services Duties: 1. Receives and records radio, telephone or in-person inquiries responds and/or forwards to appropriate individual for action or response. Provides customer reception services on Lower level of City Hall.

2. Responds to requests for information.

3. Processes documentation, correspondence, reports, minutes, tenders, contracts, toolbox meetings.

4. Processes incoming and outgoing mail.

5. Receives and processes invoices and forwards to Accounts Payable for payment.

6. Processes and schedules plugged sewer work orders, camera inspections and charge outs.

7. Processes and distributes request for Stationary and supplies for all business divisions.

8. Develops and recommends Business Unit procedures.

9. Assists the public and associate staff members with Business Unit records, bylaws, policies and procedures.

10. Assists in the Co-ordination of City sponsored events, social functions and travel arrangements.

11. Processes all clean-up notices and enters data into Clean-up database 12. Enters data into MP2 Program.

EXPERIENCE AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 1 year.

Minimum typing speed of 50 wpm Send Applications to: Aubrey Agarand, Human Resources 1102-4th Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0W7 Ph: (306) 634-1841 F: (306) 634-9790 apply@estevan.ca

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE ESTEVAN ARTS COUNCIL?

“promoting the arts in OUR community”

STARS FOR SASKATCHEWAN Everything Fitz – May 4, 2014 2:30 pm at Estevan Comprehensive School (Sponsored by Enbridge, Level Best Technology & Power Tech Industries) Everything Fitz is a six piece family band featuring four of Canada’s finest young musicians. Their unique stage show combines a variety of musical styles – everything from traditional jigs and reels, bluegrass, swing, Celtic and gospel as well as novelty numbers and dance routines.

Contact us for more information on our programs

www.estevanartscouncil.com 306-634-3942

A huge THANK YOU to all the Election Workers that helped make the 2014 Municipal Election By-election a Success!

THANK YOU ESTEVAN RESIDENTS FOR COMING OUT TO VOTE! • THANK YOU ESTEVAN RESIDENTS FOR COMING OUT TO VOTE! • THANK YOU ESTEVAN RESIDENTS FOR COMING OUT

THANK YOU ESTEVAN RESIDENTS FOR COMING OUT TO VOTE! • THANK YOU ESTEVAN RESIDENTS FOR COMING OUT TO VOTE! • THANK YOU ESTEVAN RESIDENTS FOR COMING OUT

THANK YOU ESTEVAN RESIDENTS FOR COMING OUT TO VOTE! THANKS

THANK YOU ESTEVAN RESIDENTS FOR COMING OUT TO VOTE! THANKS

Visit us on the Web: www.estevanmercury.ca