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Barbara Cape, president of SEIU-West said morale remains high among the strikers who have taken to the picket lines to publicly state their case. In the meantime, the school division continues to operate as normally as possible under the circum-

stances without the input of the 261 employees who are education assistants, bus drivers, cafeteria/kitchen workers, library technicians or administrative assistants, among other jobs. Both sides of the dispute are declaring they are open to an invitation to re-

turn to the bargaining table, but as of April 27, neither one had blinked. “The ball is in their court,” said Cape. She added that “right before the walk-out last Wednesday we contacted the board, and they said there was nothing new to offer and no reason

to meet.” Both Cape and Cornerstone director of education Lynn Little believe there can be some common ground to be found. If that doesn’t happen soon, the union leader said she will continue to visit and monitor the picketers

and measure the morale levels, which are pretty high right now. “We held a barbecue fundraiser for the food bank last Friday in Estevan and raised nearly $1,000. It was a great way to remain visible to the public along with ⇢ A2 Both

Support staff employees of the South East Cornerstone Public School Division took to the picket lines April 22 as part of the action plan deployed by SEIU-West.

Council meetings Commissioning phase will no longer start with prayers begins at Estevan Aquistore Estevan city council meetings will no longer begin with a prayer. During a closed committee meeting on Monday evening, council discussed the matter of reciting prayers to begin public meetings. The practice had been brought into question after the Supreme Court of Canada ruled against the City of Saguenay, where municipal council meetings would begin with prayers. A resident took issue with the practice, and the matter made its way to the Supreme Court, where Canada’s top justices ruled the city must cease reciting pre-meeting prayers. Mayor Roy Ludwig

said Tuesday morning the majority of council decided not to continue with prayers. “The majority of council decided we would not have prayers anymore because of the Supreme Court ruling and the fact that the city in question had to pay damages,” Ludwig said. “We didn’t want to put ourselves in that situation.” He said the decision was not unanimous around the council table, but the majority opinion was to stop reciting prayers. Ludwig said council will probably not begin meetings with a moment of silence as some others across the country have decided to do.

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The Petroleum Technology Research Centre began commissioning the injection well at the Aquistore site west of Boundary Dam Power Station on April 16. The $45 million project, which seeks to demonstrate the viability of storing carbon dioxide kilometres below ground, has had equipment over the past two years monitoring base-level samples of the natural state of the rock layers below. Since the opening of the carbon capture facility at Boundary Dam Power Sta-

tion in October 2014, the site and those who oversee the project have been waiting for this initial injection. Ken From, PTRC CEO, noted the initial injection marks the beginning of the site’s commissioning. The project involves two wells, an injection well and a monitoring well, and teams will be injecting up to 1,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per day into a porous rock layer 3.4 km below the surface, though that degree of work hasn’t begun yet. “We are commissioning the well. When you commission the well, you put in a little bit. You wrap up things and make sure

everything is working,” said From, who noted that includes making sure all equipment and safety protocols are active. There is a lot of activity around the site at the moment, with researchers from universities that include University of Bristol and University of Strathclyde in the United Kingdom as well as University of Saskatchewan, University of Alberta, University of Ottawa and St. Francis Xavier University. Researchers are conducting a number of projects looking at micro and nano-seismic monitoring, groundwater monitoring and seismic modeling.

There are another dozen research partners and subcontractors overseeing various other sides of the project. The majority of the CO2 from the new carbon capture facility at Boundary Dam is transported via pipeline to the Cenovus oilfield in Weyburn under a commercial agreement to supply CO2 to improve oil recovery. What Cenovus doesn’t buy will go to Aquistore, which has the potential to store close to a million tonnes of CO2 per year. The commissioning process is expected to last into May before the project ⇢ A2 Project

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Both sides seeking common ground ⇠ A1 the picket lines and a strong showing of public support. Nobody really wants to be there, but they’re staying strong,” she said. The last offer made to the union was a four per cent increase in wages over a twoyear period, an offer that was similar to one signed by other support workers in the division who are represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). That fact is one of the major stumbling blocks that is causing Cornerstone to hesitate on offering anything extra, since it would set the stage for a series of leapfrogging negotiations the next

time CUPE arrived at the bargaining table. Both sides had agreed on the deployment of a provincially assigned conciliator, Jim Jeffries, but he was unable to move the two sides closer to an agreement after a series of meetings. “He’s no longer involved. He didn’t find common ground and didn’t produce a report to the ministry. I believe he sent the Education Minister a letter saying he was unable to find this middle ground,” said Cape. Little said she wasn’t sure how long the schools affected by the strike would be able to carry on without caretakers, maintenance staff,

Fire quickly doused At approximately 9 p.m. on April 26, Estevan Fire Rescue Service and Estevan Police Service along with emergency medical personnel responded to a fire call coming from the Hillcrest area of the city. When they arrived, firefighters encountered a fullyengaged fire in a double detached residential garage. They managed to contain

the fire quickly, keeping damages to a minimum, said deputy fire chief Dale Feser. Two propane cylinders were removed quickly from the site, he said. The homeowners did have insurance coverage and nobody suffered any injuries from the incident. The cause of the blaze is under investigation, said Feser.

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educational assistants and bus drivers. “Those people who staff these positions are valuable. We’re trying to mitigate and fill in, but eventually safety or health issues might come up,” said Little. “We’re hearing from families who are not pleased with the board of education and how they’re handling this,” said Cape. “Students and teaching staffs are being affected. Libraries are closed and we hear kids are cleaning classrooms. I don’t think that’s their role in the education system. They’re supposed to be learning,” said Cape. Both leaders used the word flexibility in their appeal to, hopefully, return to the negotiating table. “The door is open for conversation if the opportunity arrives,” said Little. “There is a process in place.” In the meantime, Cornerstone has developed a plan to reimburse families who have to transport students significant distances to school during the strike. “We’re seeking equity across the board, in-scope and out-of-scope,” said Little.

“We have had a positive relationship, and we certainly respect them and the work they do, so I just hope this relationship pulls us together, eventually. Because I know they want what’s best for the kids, just as we do. This commonality will hopefully bring us together, but when and how this will look, I really don’t know at this stage.” Little said there was no

doubt the strike was being watched by a lot of people around the province, all anxious for an outcome. “So far, we haven’t served any notice to any other school division,” said Cape. “We don’t want to strike, our members didn’t want to leave the people they have bonded with. There is a great strength of character among these employees.”

Project will slowly ramp up injection pace ⇠ A1 reaches a point of steadystate injection. “They’re doing a variety of step tests,” said From. “What they’re doing is they’re putting (the CO2) in and seeing if all the equipment is measuring the pressure responses, and they’re just changing (the level of injection) to see that everything seems to be working. So far, so good.” He added Aquistore is the world’s first storage project that is connected to a commercial power station. Because that power station is supplying power to the Saskatchewan populace, the Aquistore project must operate separately, so as not to cause any interruption to regular power supply. He said there has been a good response from the equipment thus far. The pressure and temperature sensors have been acting as expected. The Aquistore project uses a variety of technologies

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to see which ones will provide the best measurements and monitoring capabilities. “The first six months (are the busiest), because that’s when we’ll be able to image the plumb of CO2 moving from the injection well out into the formation, and that is absolutely critical,” said From. With a project designed to gather information, even at the commissioning stage, there is data to be gleaned. At the moment the information is providing more guidance for the operations of the facility than developing hard scientific data, but that, said From, is no less important. “Once we start ramping up the values here, that will increase the magnitude of things,” he added. “As it continues we’ll just get into more and more of the monitoring that’s expected over time.” The first six months are busiest, said From, and in that time the plume of CO2 will move throughout

Though most of what makes Aquistore so interesting is below ground, some of it is available to be seen by passersby like this section of the CO2 pipeline that connects Boundary Dam Power Station with the injection well. Photo submitted the basin. There are people on the ground now who are taking samples of the fluids following the first injections to see the concentrations of CO2 present. “These samples have

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She added she felt good about the fact that both sides were attempting to reach out, even though it hasn’t yet led to a return to negotiations. “It’s too early in the process to talk about generating anything more with regards to picket lines. We have set them up for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. shifts, and I’m in continual contact with the captains. Some of the strikers are out doing community work when they’re not picketing,” Cape said. Little agreed that politicians as well as the general public are monitoring this strike action carefully, since it’s the government that now sets the funding formula and pace for all school divisions in the province and, therefore, have a stake in the outcome. “There is respect being shown on both sides. I hope that remains and this, too, shall pass,” said Little. In the meantime, SEIU strikers said they would remain firm in their belief that a four per cent wage hike over two years is well below the cost of living standards, especially in the high inflation sector of southeast Saskatchewan.

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WINNERS FETED AT AWARDS LUNCHEON By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca

You could label the event as a celebration of women, or a salute to women of distinction, or perhaps, Women of Today. That’s the moniker used by the Estevan chapter of Quota International and the Estevan Oil Wives Club, the co-ordinators of the annual tribute to the local and regional women who are making a difference in southeast Saskatchewan. The 17th annual Women of Today Awards luncheon saw well over 300 people pack into the Wylie-Mitchell Air Cadet Hall on April 22, to acknowledge all 19 nominees whose names were put forward in four separate categories with the four of those nominees being given a royal community salute along with the traditional bouquet of flowers and plaque of recognition. Nicole Davis, Becky Conly, Tania Hlohovsky-Andrist and Halynne Lamontagne were the individual winners in the four categories, selected by an independent panel of judges. Davis captured the Ida Petterson Memorial Award for Outstanding Entrepreneur, a category that attracted four nominees that included Jennifer Durr, Linda Gudmundson and Brady Johnson. Conly captured the Legacy Oil and Gas Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Workplace with the other two nominees being Judy Sovdi and Britni Walilko. The SaskTel Outstanding Contribution to the Community Award saw no fewer than six nominees with Hlohovsky-Andrist gaining the nod over Terrie Banks, Shelly Boyes, Eva Hagel, Melanie Tribiger and Lynn Trobert. The Shirley Orsted Memorial Award for the Young Woman of Today category was claimed by Lamontagne with the other five nominees being Lauren King, Anna Lawrence, Cassidy DeRosier, Macy Earl and Michelle Fergusson. The gathering also heard words of advice from guest speaker Joanne Alexander, executive vice-president and general counsel for Encana, and a former Bienfait woman who was just recently acclaimed as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women in a recent survey. (See related article on A12.) The afternoon’s program was directed by emcee Lorelei Lachambre who reminded the audience of the purpose of the event and the fundraising opportunity it gives for Quota and the Oil Wives with the proceeds being dispersed within the community. Lachambre also noted the behind-thescenes work that is put into the event each year by chairwoman Valerie Hall. Mayor Roy Ludwig brought greetings from City Hall. He pointed out the continued success of the event is due to the strong annual list of nominees and potential nominees. Roni Sue Coulter, Estevan’s Quota president, outlined their work and annual contributions. Susie Ross, Ida Petterson’s daughter, was assisted by her granddaughter Janelle in presenting the Petterson Memorial Award, noting that her mother was a woman who,

The winners in the four categories designated in the Women of Today celebration are, from the left: Tania HlohovskyAndrist, Halynne Lamontagne, Nicole Davis and Becky Conly. “looked for possibilities, whether it was in business or politics and turned them into success.” Besides being an independent business operator, Petterson was also the first woman to be elected mayor of a Saskatchewan city when she was voted into that Estevan office in the early 1970s. She was also a charter member of the Estevan Quota Club. Davis, the recipient of the award, owns and operates Daybreak Mill with four employees and a growing mandate to provide products from organic farm producers. She said after the awards ceremony, the win came as a complete surprise, due to the quality of the other nominees. She said she expected to grow her business with an increased emphasis on website recognition with an online store. Conly, the winner of the Legacy Oil and Gas Award for community contributions, was presented with that award by Dianne Dee-Herlick, who provided information about the company. Conly said she, too, was surprised when her name was called. She paid tribute to her mentors at St. Joseph’s Hospital Greg Hoffort and Mary-Ann Veroba. for providing incentives for her to raise the bar in the fundraising world where she serves as execu-

Lorelei Lachambre, kept the Women of Today program moving along as emcee for the afternoon’s agenda. tive director for the hospital’s foundation that is instrumental in raising hundreds of thousands of dollars yearly for badly needed equipment and materials for the hospital. “I’m just excited about the fact that these people are believing in me and believing in the strength of southeast Saskatchewan. I feel very fortunate to have a career I love,” said Conly. Hlohovsky-Andrist, who accepted the SaskTel Award from Armanda Piechotta, said she was “blown away,” when she heard her name being announced. “I imagine my work with the new nursing home project

‘You know, every time I end up joining a group around here, I’m shocked at how these people in this city are willing to take on big jobs.’ — Tania Hlohovsky-Andrist

raised the profile a bit,” she said. Her main work outside the home, where she is a mother to four youngsters, is working with Envision Counselling and Support Centre, as well as putting in time with her husband Robert and their organic farming operations. She also contributes many additional hours as a volunteer with St. Paul’s United Church and Sacred Heart/ Sacre Coeur School and the Estevan Sharks Water Polo Club and Golden Eels swim club. “You know, every time I end up joining a group around here, I’m shocked at how these people in this city are willing to take on big jobs. I originally come from a large city, and I have come to realize you don’t lose anything when you come to a smaller community. The quality of people we have here is superb,” she said. Lamontagne, a senior at Oxbow’s Prairie Horizon School, accepted the Orsted Memorial Award for young women, from Shirley Orsted’s granddaughter, Michelle Orsted. Shirley was a founder of Quota International of Estevan and was a respected educator, as well as co-operator of the Orsted Funeral Home. She served Quota as district governor and was a Canadian area director. Lamontagne said she was honoured to have been selected and described herself as being a person who “loves being busy. “I cannot, not be busy,” she said with a chuckle. Her ambitions, right now, include the pursuit of a biomedical engineering degree at the University of Ottawa. She carries a 97 per cent grade average into graduation. When she isn’t studying, she has been honing her skills as a ballet student before opening her own dance studio for youngsters. She is also an accomplished pianist, figure skater and actress, and she is president of the Oxbow school’s Students Against Drinking and Driving (SADD) chapter.

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Career fair offers students a link to industry By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca

The Southeast College Job Fair is all about making connections and planning futures. On April 22, senior students from Estevan Comprehensive School as well as from a number of schools in the immediate district, had the opportunity to meet with representatives from a variety of businesses and service providers at the college’s fourth annual Job Fair. Similar events were also staged in Moosomin and Weyburn a day before and day after the Estevan fair. “These fairs are great vehicles for linking students to the labour market,” said Courtney Soloway, career market attachment specialist with the college, who works from her office at the Saskatchewan Energy Training Institute (SETI), which is also the college’s Estevan campus headquarters and the centre for the annual job fair. The turnout of exhibitors and demonstrators was up over last year and this year the event took on a more “hands on” approach with several exhibitors offering the young visitors an opportunity to experience a

little bit of what they might find themselves doing while on the job. “We call it Try a Trade,” said Soloway. “It gets them out of the those little semicircle of people who kind of just look at things from a distance, but never really engage with the industry representatives. This gives them a chance to do something … interact, see, feel — fix something while they visit.” She said this was more attractive than simply going online and trying to make a decision based on an Internet search. Soloway said there were no registration numbers recorded, but she expected the Moosomin fair attracted over 300 student-visitors, while those in Estevan and Weyburn probably would welcome between 500 and 600 each. Strike action by support workers against the local public school division, that included some bus drivers, might have lowered those overall numbers. “There were some alternative plans made to make sure most of the students could get to the job fairs,” said Soloway. “The visits can definitely help senior high schoolers

Visiting student Eric Dryden checks out an analysis of a hydraulic pump oil leak with Sean Riley of E. Bourassa and Sons, who had set up a recruitment and demonstration booth at last week’s Career Fair in Estevan. make decisions regarding colleges, what our college campuses offers, what the job market is. It’s a good ice breaker for the businesses and the colleges,” she added. The career fairs are also an excellent opportunity for others who are not high school students, to take a good look at what jobs are out there while making a connection with their representatives. Some oilpatch related positions were still needing

recruits, in spite of the recent downturn. That meant for some oil companies, it was business as usual, but perhaps with a little less intensity. “We had people here for a variety of jobs. Original Joe’s was out looking. They need 80 people. That’s just one example. Other companies are looking just for a few recruits,” Soloway said. Ceres Global Ag, which has set up a transloading logistics centre and grain elevator in Northgate, is now

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looking for at least eight to 10 people, said their representative Chantel Pryce, while the City of Estevan was looking for just a “few good people to fill some specific job descriptions,” said their representative Aubrey Agarand. “It’s a good place to go to see what jobs are available and, what training courses are available,” said Soloway. The event also received the blessing and support of the Estevan Chamber of Commerce and the exhibitor fees are directed toward the regional college students and their transportation costs, said Soloway.

The Southeast Regional College had a booth of their own, providing information about the upcoming full-time programs including three new ones; carpentry, heavy equipment/truck and transport technician and industrial mechanic. The event featured four outdoor displays and demonstrations including large transport displays from Sask Polytechnic. The fair in Estevan continued through to 7 p.m., giving the public a suitable timeline in which to visit and obtain the necessary information they might need.

Police manage a busy week Estevan Police Service spent some time April 21, attempting to track down a reckless driver who had been responsible for almost causing an accident with an oncoming vehicle. The license plate was provided, so EPS are continuing their investigation. They were also engaged in an investigation into a vandalism case that same night. Police reported they have identified suspects in another vandalism case that involved exterior damages at Affinity Place. EPS members were also looking into a matter of criminal harassment regarding a landlord and tenant where the landlord had issued an eviction notice without the lawful authority to do so. This matter was resolved without any charges being laid. A hit-and-run incident that occurred on the north side of the city, was investigated by police on April 23. The victim had attempted to stop the suspect, but had been unsuccessful. The suspect later reported to the police and the incident has since been resolved. EPS members were next called to a local lounge where they found a man passed out in a garbage bin. The man was arrested and charged with being intoxicated in public and lodged in cells for the night. A man who had been released from custody pending a cocaine trafficking case, was re-arrested for being in breach of court orders. He was detained in custody pending another court appearance. A situation involving a dispute over property in a rental unit, which involved two groups of people, required police intervention. Both parties had issued threats. Police eventually brought some resolution to the conflict and sent one group on their way for the remainder of the evening. A 22-year-old man was taken into custody and questioned regarding his fleeing from police following a previous incident in the city. He confessed that he had fled from police and was released after being charged with obstruction and flight from a police officer and now has a July court date. On the night of April 24, police tended to matters that included unpaid cab fare, an impaired driver who was charged, accordingly, plus a possible vandalism incident involving damage to a number of parked vehicles. They also attended to a local hotel to remove an intoxicated man who resisted arrest and assaulted two police officers. He was charged with those offences and detained in cells overnight. On the night of April 26, EPS members were called regarding a matter of a young man who was looking for a friend’s residence. His actions had disturbed the neighbourhood so the young man was returned to his own home and his parents were woken and informed of his actions. A man, who had vomited and passed out at a local lounge, was found by police. Just when they were about to take him into custody, the man’s sober friend arrived in a taxi and stated he would take care of his ill friend, so police involvement was no longer required. Police also investigated two theft incidents, one being a snowmobile trailer and the other being a credit card that had been used to acquire $1,000. EPS members were also looking into an assault on school property involving two female young offenders.

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STF elects Maze, Keess withdraws from election race Following what they described as a tumultuous year, the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation have elected Patrick Maze of Regina, as their new president. The STF’s annual meeting of council led to the election where Maze was selected to lead the 13,000-member federation. Colin Keess, the outgoing president, had announced earlier this year he was going to seek re-election for an unprecedented fourth term, after he was fully reinstated by an order of a Queens Bench judge earlier this month. Instead, Keess chose to withdraw from the race at the last minute, leaving the field open for a new president. Keess had crossed swords with some members of the executive council and executive director Gwen Dueck in 2014 which led them to strip him of most of his authority and duties for about nine months. He sought legal recourse, which resulted in the QB order that stipulated the STF had overstepped their boundaries. The executive had said they no longer had confidence in Keess when they took their action, and accused him of breaching confidentiality by leaking information to a Saskatoon teacher during negotiations that ultimately led to a second failure to reach a contract agreement between the province and the STF

members. Keess denied the charge. The stalled contract matter was eventually resolved with a mediation decision imposed on the membership without a third vote being taken. Maze had bemoaned the lack of progress in key areas that included increased workloads for teachers, as one reason for his seeking the role. STF vice-president Randy Cline, who assumed most of the duties generally performed by the president during Keess’s temporary banishment, was unsuccessful in his run for the top position in the federation. “We have a very diverse membership, but we have to understand that many of the challenges are the same in every classroom. As an organization the STF has to reconnect with teachers and make sure their voice is heard and represented,” Maze said. Maze has, most recently, served as president of the Regina Public School Teachers’ Association. “It’s time to start a new chapter for the STF and we need to work at bringing the focus back to representing teachers, and I think I have a lot to offer,” Maze said, alluding to the work he has done with governance while serving as a board member at the University of Regina. He said the STF needed to strengthen their governance model.

ESTEVAN FIRE RESCUE USES OLD HOUSE AS TRAINING GROUND By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca

In-class training is only part of the process for up-and-coming fire fighters, and over the weekend, the Estevan Fire Rescue had a rare opportunity to battle a fire in a controlled environment. The exercise took place just off Highway 39 outside of Estevan on April 25, and deputy fire Chief Dale Feser said some of the recruits found the training experience “exhilarating.” “It was great for them to experience the physical aspect of this job,” Feser said, noting the gradual skillbuilding the new fire fighters have been doing for the past several weeks in the form of theory and aptitude tests. Feser said the house was given to the fire rescue by the property owners who found themselves in a position to donate the house to a special cause. “We can’t thank them enough,” he said. Estevan fire Chief Shane Code said the recruits

learned various techniques, including how to manipulate airflow in the house using the ventilation system, a strategy that Code emphasized ever since he became fire chief. “It’s about trying to move the fire where you need it to be, like a boxer in a ring, you want to put your opponent against the ropes,” he said. “It’s not as simple as putting the wet stuff on the red stuff, there’s some strategy to it.” Code said throwing a ladder against a wall efficiently and in a manner that prevents further damage to the property is something that was taught on Saturday, as well. “In our line of work you really need the hands-on experience,” Code said, adding the house they were able to use on the weekend was also an excellent opportunity for experienced fire fighters to get a “refresher” on the various elements of firefighting. “Most people won’t let you use a house for something like this,” Code laughed. “Our training is constant … opportunities like this help us work on those basic skills that help us stay safe.”

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Strike lets us ask if there is enough Every labour dispute involves two groups trying to find common ground to ensure a fair deal is made. The business between the South East Cornerstone Public School Division and their employees, represented by SEIU-West, who walked off the job on April 22, is not any different. This dispute is about what’s fair, for employees and employers, for taxpayers and students. Cornerstone previously reached a deal with employees who are members of CUPE. It’s that same deal they have offered to the SEIU members, and Cornerstone has no plans to offer any more, in terms of compensation, than what the other group of employees has already agreed to. The school division does happen to be in a difficult position in this regard. It may hardly seem fair to CUPE members, though some may say that’s tough, that you can’t get what you don’t ask for. While we can sympathize with Cornerstone as an organization seeking to treat employees with parity, we can’t also expect or ask SEIU members to accept an offer somebody else gladly took. They clearly don’t feel the terms were acceptable. They wouldn’t have walked off the job if they did.

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

Expect little change in rural Sask. Make no mistake that many conservative politicians will be re-elected in rural Saskatchewan in the coming year. With a federal election slated for this fall and a provincial election to follow in April 2016, the odds are good that Stephen Harper’s Conservatives and Brad Wall’s Saskatchewan Party will, again, be well represented. There just doesn’t seem to be many viable alternatives – neither a practical alternative further to the left nor an alternative to the right. That’s the thought that crosses one’s mind as we now watch two right-of-centre parties in Alberta, where the overall political sentiments and issues often resemble rural Saskatchewan, duke it out for control of the province. Much to the surprise of many, who assumed current PC Premier Jim Prentice had demolished the Wildrose Party when he convinced its former leader Danielle Smith to cross the floor, the Wildrose still appears to

The strike, which involves education assistants, maintenance and custodial staff, cafeteria workers and bus drivers, wasn’t a tactic used early in the negotiating process, and nobody sees it as a sustainable situation in the long-term. Something must give, as it always does. This dispute could be used as a platform for discussion about how and to what degree we fund our education systems. Very plainly, Cornerstone has said the money isn’t there to offer more than the four per cent, two-year increase that has been sitting on the table since the beginning of negotiations. The school division doesn’t have a budget that’s very amenable to change. SEIU has refuted that, saying money is available in the budget, but the school division has funneled it into areas it considers to be of greater importance. Neither is wrong on these counts. Cornerstone’s funding comes from the Ministry of Education, and Cornerstone’s board of trustees and their negotiating team, along with the director of education, must determine how that money is spent. Certainly, there is money to offer more, but who’s to say these other priorities are unimportant? Who’s to say what the top priorities should be?

Ultimately, it’s the public. We have two groups trying to do the best for themselves while also recognizing the students they are meant to provide for. We have two groups pitted against one another, fighting for funds delivered from powers greater than themselves. Priorities will always have to be set, but has the school division been put into a situation where it needs to pick between an array of areas that are all desperate for funds? When it comes to infrastructure, labour and other needs, there’s no shortage of places to put funds. This isn’t really a question of whether or not there is enough funding for this group of employees represented by SEIU. It’s a question of whether or not there is enough funding to support our growing education network. This strike provides everyone with a chance to ask those questions and determine their own answers. Perhaps we should be questioning our elected provincial representatives, who removed funding avenues from the school divisions three years ago. There are a lot of people and groups who need a piece of the pie. Are we providing them with enough to share?

be in bloom. According to the latest polling numbers, Prentice’s PCs trailed both the Wildrose and even the NDP in, a startling political development no one predicted. Yes, even the Alberta NDP seem to have found a way to relate to the province’s rightof-centre voters and are in the game. Now one might think that is good news for the federal and provincial NDP here in Saskatchewan. One might also argue emergence of the left-for-dead Wildrose Party is something that bodes well for Rick Swenson trying to revitalize the old Progressive Conservatives. But for very different reasons, don’t expect a repeat here. In regard to Swenson, the rest of the province doesn’t dislike Brad Wall and the Sask. Party as much as Swenson does. There is simply no groundswell of discontent, especially in rural Saskatchewan, with either the Sask. Party leadership or his running of government. Credit Swenson making some headway on some very specific issues like the Craik residents’ fight to maintain a doctor, the postponement of the Surface Rights Act that that had affected farm and ranch owners and the changes coming to large institutions like pension funds owning Saskatchewan farmland. For a party with no seats and political machinery to speak of, this has been a rather amazing track record. And rural Saskatchewan does need someone capable of such critiques. But Swenson simply does not have any political machinery. That differs greatly from the Wildrose Party, which received considerable financial endorsement from Alberta’s oil

sector, social conservatives and even a lot of average Alberta voters fed up with the big spending ways of Alison Redford and now the cuts of Jim Prentice. Swenson has none of that going for him. However, one thing that Swenson does seem to have going for him is experience in rural Saskatchewan and an understanding of its issues. This differs greatly from the federal and provincial NDP politicians who, along with the Liberals, continue to struggle to prove they are relevant to modern-day rural Saskatchewan. Consider comments recently made by provincial NDP agriculture critic Cathy Sproule at the legislature, who lambasted Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart for not insisting on being consulted by federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, in advance of the deal, to sell the Canadian Wheat Board assets. In fairness, Sproule is a bright person trained in law and did grow up on a farm. And it’s not as if she didn’t have some valid points, questioning whether Saskatchewan farmers were getting a true return on assets. But her questions went with little or no recognition of her party’s political history in rural Saskatchewan or recognition of the reality that a New Democrat, now raising the Wheat Board issue, likely turns off more voters than it attracts. “The Wheat Board debate is over,” Stewart succinctly responded after Sproule’s questions. And so, frankly, is much chance of much changing in rural Saskatchewan in the coming federal and provincial elections.

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Early insolence It was the worst week in my barely seven years on Earth. All Things The first mishap took place on our aunt’s Considered horse ranch we loved to visit. Nifty, a pet Shetland pony had ventured into the rather large playhouse my cousins had built and was gawking out the window and shaking his mane. I came out of my aunt’s house, took one look, pointed and declared, “Holy Jesus, doesn’t he look funny.” My mom grabbed me by the collar, draped me over the front step and delivered an old fashioned spanking. Now I was already a Sunday School veteran, and as far as I could discern, uttering the words Jesus and holy should not have triggered corporal punishment like what I had just received. I knew nothing about context at the time. Jesus and holy were only okay to use in certain circumstance and sequences and I obviously had stepped into the holy do-dah and therefore suffered consequences. A partially learned lesson. Fast forward three days. I am seated at my desk in a Grade 1 class with Miss Humphries as teacher and commander. We had been assigned drawing books at the start of the school year, which were scribblers without lines. At various times in the week, we had drawing classes. When our drawing books were full, we were instructed to take them up front to Miss Humphries for a final check and then be issued a brand new sketch book. I advanced my book forward for adjudication. Alas, on the last page, in stark reality, was an open stretch of page, about eight inches across and six inches deep … untouched by any of my artistic renderings. Miss Humphries took a ruler, drew lines around the blank space and asked, “If this were a chocolate bar, would you eat it or leave it?” “What flavour?” was my response. Before I could blink, the ruler came down hard across my outstretched hand and wrist. It really stung. “I will not tolerate insolence,” she declared. For the second time in a week, I was trapped in a world of misunderstanding. I kind of knew what tolerate meant because I had heard adults talk about politicians. But insolence was a new word for me, one that I was obviously learning about the hard way. It was something I was going to have to look up in that big book they called a dictionary, as soon as I learned how to spell … which would probably be pretty soon. Insolence was going to be one of the first words to learn, once I developed some literary skills. I was hurt and humiliated and slunk back to my desk. My classmates who had jumped when they heard the whack, were now suddenly silenced. Two days later, I mustered up sketching courage to forge a picture of a house with a bunch of flowers on the front lawn, to satisfy my inner Van Gogh I presume. I then drew a pony, named Nifty, eating the flowers. All that was contained in my “chocolate bar” space. It passed inspection and I received a red check mark and the green light to pick up a new drawing book, which I did, tentatively but gratefully. So, what’s the message I got out of those two “early episodes?” If you’re ever handed a chocolate bar, well holy Jesus, just eat the damn thing and don’t inquire about flavour or else you’ll be “insolence.” Some lessons come harder than others.

Norm Park

Baking Lights Up A Smile Sonya Storlie, left, and Halle Adams buy some baking at the Buttercup Bakeshop during the Estevan Farmers’ Market at the Estevan Shoppers Mall on April 25. It was the first farmers’ market of the year in Estevan with many coming out to support it.

NDP candidate concerned about health care The Editor, Last week, I attended a breakfast for cancer survivors and guests at the Weyburn Comprehensive School. The Weyburn Comp students hosted the event, and I am thankful that they took the time to honour those of us who have fought and are still fighting the battle and for those who are our friends and relatives. Cancer is the dreaded disease that we all fear and that sends our heart into our throat when we hear the

news. For me, cancer came twice – as thyroid cancer and as colorectal cancer. I`ve had multiple surgeries along with radiation and chemo. What would my life be like without our beloved health-care system? I would owe hundreds of thousands of dollars and probably never be out of debt. Tommy Douglas had a dream, and, because of that dream, I’ve never known life without health care, neither have my children.

The Harper government has failed to renew the Health Accord with the provinces, and money, in the form of transfer payments from the federal government, is decreasing, putting pressure on provincial governments to look at alternative ways to provide health services. I can’t imagine what this will look like, and I see that health care, for me as I age and for my children and grandchildren, will not be funded as it is today if we continue on

this path. For the sake of our friends and family, for the sake of those who have suffered from cancer and have been taken from us too soon, think about health care when you vote and what it will look like if we don’t stop the downward slide. Vicky O’Dell Federal Candidate for the NDP for Souris-Moose Mountain

Garbage on grounds not appreciated Dear Editor; There is no smoking on school grounds. We cleaned up our playground for Earth Day and were very angry about all the cigarettes we found. Please don’t leave your cigarettes on our playground. We work hard to keep our

school clean. We don’t want to clean up your garbage on our playground. Thank you, Hillcrest Kindergarten Class

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Traffic is steadily increasing at the Ceres Global Ag Corp’s Northgate Logistics Centre. Company officials informed the Mercury this past week that weekly grain shipments continue to leave the centre en route to American markets. The first grain shipment from the new centre went south in early January after U.S. customs officials arranged to position an office right on site to check the outgoing loads in an efficient manner. “The trains are usually 60 to 80 cars on a weekly basis,” said Chantel Pryce, an administrative assistant for the company, who was attending a recent job fair in Estevan in a bid to hire more employees for the busy hub. Curt Larson, the com-

pany’s general manager for the Northgate operations, added that until the company’s 2.2 million bushel grain elevator is constructed, they will have to limit their loading pace. Once it is completed, they will be able to accommodate larger volumes at a quicker pace. The company has already added a steel storage bin that will add 430,000 bushels to their handling capacity. It will be dedicated to such things as soybeans and canola and, will lift the total capacity to 2.7 million bushels once the elevator is completed next spring. “It’s mostly grain so far. There are some oilseeds,” said Larson, commenting on the type of product moving directly from Canada to the company’s sister grain handling facility, Riverland Ag. in Minneapolis and

from there, to various mills and markets across the United States and abroad. The bin will be integrated into the design of the high speed grain elevator. “The expansion will translate into diversifying our grain handling and storage capabilities at Northgate,” said president and CEO Patrick Bracken. “We anticipate the build-out for additional grain and oilseed products could also introduce the potential for margin enhancement within our trading and merchandising operations.” The company is served by Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway with the rail company having a direct line into the Northgate facility with recently built tracks. The companies have also completed another parallel track that will

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eventually handle oil shipments from southeast Saskatchewan directly to American markets via BNSF. Right now, however, Ceres Global is shipping tanker cars of propane gas from nearby gas plants, to the United States. Eventually, there will be reciprocal shipments moving south to north, probably carrying fertilizers or oil industry input materials, said Larson. “We have the steel tank up now to facilitate the grain loading. They’ll begin pouring the elevator’s concrete by the end of May. We have about 50 people on the construction team out here now, and everything is on budget and on schedule,” said Larson, referring to the $90 million project. The manager said once the dual facility reaches full operational mode, the company should have about 20 people fully employed, about double the current employee base. “Housing is becoming less of an issue we’re discovering. We’re hiring mostly local people who already have homes in Estevan or Oxbow or nearby. I’m living right in Northgate, on site myself,” said Larson.

Chantel Pryce of Ceres Global Ag. Corp was looking for up to 10 potential employees for the company’s new logistic hub that began operations in Northgate, Sask., four months ago. Once the company starts loading and shipping oil products, Larson said he expected they’ll keep it simple and safe. “But the tracks are ready, so we can accommodate both products if we needed to,” he said. “The oil industry around here may have slowed down a bit, but it certainly didn’t stop and transloading is simple, de-

pending on how you want to ship it, but we’ll be doing it the safe and simple way for sure.” Larson said the propane shipment contracts are in their infancy, but so far, everything has gone well with the tanker cars going out of the Northgate hub according to plan and on schedule along with the weekly grain shipments.

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Treat Yourself vice president of information and online sales Robert Godfrey, left, Jordyn Lischka-Hirsch, vice president of production and president Hailey Dukart. cilitator,” and that he only steps in when major obstacles emerge. That hasn’t happened, he said. “We w ant them to work through the different tools we give them to know when to say, ‘hang on, this isn’t working, maybe we should look at something new,’” he said. Godfrey noted the various social media tools the team used to find an idea that worked for them, and that the marketing strategies of the 2014 class company, Bodacious Baskets, have been analyzed and similarly adopted. LeBlanc said the cookie dough is an interesting product to sell because it doesn’t have a target audience. Bodacious Baskets, he explained, was made popular by the specific holidays the baskets could be customized to. This year ’s product takes a different approach. “It appeals to all people … and they make great gifts,” LeBlanc said of Treat Yourself ’s cookie dough. Dukart said the business savvy obtained through the class is extremely valuable.

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“A business degree is something I’ve considered doing for a long time … and this class has given me some great experience already,” she said. LeBlanc said his goal is to give the class handson experience. “You’re not going to learn how to run a business unless you do it,” he said. “I don’t want to bog them down with bookwork and schoolwork. “I want them to take this business and go with it.” For the next three w e e k s , Tr e a t Yo u r s e l f cookie dough will be available at the farmers’ market, which is located in the Shoppers Mall. The group will be giving back to the community, as well. One dollar from every jar sold will go to the Estevan Humane Society. Treat Yourself is also hoping to do well at the Junior Achievement Banquet this year, which takes place at the start of June. LeBlanc said last year’s class was nominated in nearly every category. Treat Yourself can be found online at www.treatyourselfshop.weebly.com.

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Garry Hammett and Len Williams. “He was a mentor for us,” said Janet Foord, who joined the meeting via a teleconference arrangemen . “He always had the kids in mind with his deliberations.” “He was many things for all of us … kids, staff, board. I will miss his terrific sense of humour,” said vicechairwoman Carol Flynn. “Bryan was a huge asset for this division, a great inspiration for me. He was also a great cheer leader, and I loved him for that,” said Estevan representative Pam Currie. “We disagreed on so many things, but he was always a great friend. He knew how to do that,” said Trombley.

Shelley Toth, the division’s business and financial manager has called for a byelection on June 17 to select a replacement board member for Weyburn with the closing of nominations being set for May 13. The board received an updated presentation on student services from Cindy Tenold, co-ordinator of student services; Tracey Kiliwnik, co-ordinator of learning supports and Deena Offett, speech-language pathologist. Tenold spent some time reflecting on classroom intervention practices and diagnostic systems that were in place to accommodate the 581 students in the division who required some intervention assistance in

small groups. She said the division’s professional teams meet on a monthly basis to plot strategy and progress being made on various files with attention being paid to progress being made by individual students. Kiliwnik added there are 54 educators who have responsibility for delivering learning support instruction to students who require intervention and that includes those who are involved in “pull-out” sessions. She said there are 220 intensive needs students within the division’s student population of 8,200. “We see significant behaviour changes and can react to those,” said Kiliwnik. There are specific reading plans as well as assisted technology support strategies that help these students meet their required goals.” The trio said it was their priority to improve reading levels to 70 per cent of general expectations by 2017 and 80 per cent by 2020. The 16 to 24 week programs focus on the chronological intervention plans and that could include work on phonics, fluency, speed and comprehension of written materials. Tenold noted there are

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its own piece of land to practice in is an exciting possibility. Aaron-Lee Soparlo, Woodlawn Regional Park manager, said having been manager of the park for a year has helped her become extremely familiar with the park, and she is better prepared for its opening on May 15. “Coming in late in the season had its disadvantages … there wasn’t a lot of time to sit back, we just had to get the job done, like getting staff hired and prepare for the summer,” she said. She noted further discussions with the dog park committee and the local cricket team will be taking place this week. She said she hopes to have meaningful progress occur with both projects during the 2015 season. Other initiatives include the completion of the outdoor stage at the Boundary Dam site, which has been in the works since last summer. A new boat dock was installed last Tuesday as well. This year, however, much of the emphasis will be placed on the park’s aesthetics. “We’re going to be doing a lot of maintenance, like fencing, painting and tree trimming,” she said. Soparlo said she is thankful for the Woodlawn board for providing her with assistance and being interactive with the park’s various planning and development phases. “I have an awesome board that is very active and supportive,” she said. “Without them, my transition wouldn’t have been as easy as they made it to be.”

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Alexander talks acceptance in the professional world By Jordan Baker editor@estevanmercury.ca

Acceptance doesn’t always come easy, but by expecting it from others, you may be one step closer to success. Such was the message delivered by Joanne Alexander, who was the keynote speaker at the Women of Today awards luncheon last week. Alexander, a native of the Estevan area, was recognized last fall as one of the Women’s Executive Network’s 2014 most powerful women in Canada award winners. At the time, Alexander was Precision Drilling Corporation’s senior vice-president, general counsel and corporate secretary. She is now executive vice-president and general counsel with Encana Corporation. Alexander spoke about hearing Debra Benton

Joanne Alexander, executive vice-president and general counsel for Encana, brought encouraging words for seeking success to those attrending the 17th annual Women of Today ceremonies in Estevan. speak. Benton has authored a number of books about leadership and has best

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articulated Alexander’s experience in what being a leader means. “She was the first person who I’d ever heard speak about those intangible qualities of leadership that really resonated for me. I am a little bit curious about how is it that I will join an organization, and a couple of years later, they’re dragging me into the executive,” Alexander said, noting she doesn’t mean to brag about her success. “She articulated it this way: she said that it’s a common trait amongst peo-

ple in leadership roles that they expect acceptance. It’s a really interesting concept if you think about it. If you go into a group and expect not to be right or dictate, but to be heard or treated on par, it is a characteristic of leadership that gets you a long way.” Alexander said she may have developed that sense of expected acceptance by growing up in the Estevan area, in tight-knit communities where acceptance is necessary to maintain neighbourhood harmony.

Those expectations helped her in a number of ways, from Calgary boardrooms to the Middle East. When Precision was looking to expand business into Saudi Arabia, Alexander prepared for the culture she would be visiting in order to be respectful. Wearing a long coat over her tank top and shorts, she met with the Saudi reps. However, the Arabicspeaking Australian translator she was supposed to meet them with was sick and unable to attend. The meeting went well, and the next day she connected with the Australian. “He said, ‘That’s a meeting they’ll never forget.’ He said they had never had instructions from a female before, and they couldn’t stop smiling. They thought it was interesting.” Alexander went into the meetings expecting acceptance, and she was accepted. Precision now has hundreds of people working on rigs in Saudi Arabia. Alexander also spoke about what it means to make a difference, and acknowledged, it’s “a lesson people in this room certainly are sharing every day.” She talked about the Chilean mining rescue in 2010. Precision had a rig in Chile and was part of a rescue plan. The company was Plan C. “There were two differ-

ent applications of mining going on at the same time to try to affect a rescue. We were supposed to drill an elevator shaft. We had the biggest bore-hole drilling capacity,” said Alexander. Precision had a rig available in northern Chile. “We were contacted and asked to bring that rig down. It was quite an exercise,” she said. “I had no idea how long Chile was, until we had to try to figure out how to get the rig from northern Chile to inland, southern Chile.” While the situation was ongoing, she would get regular e-mails about what could and could not be said about the status of the drilling, so no information would get out to the families of those trapped that they hadn’t already been aware of. “I just thought they handled that with such dignity and grace,” she said. For the younger women in the crowd, Alexander said the pressure of choosing a permanent path through life doesn’t need to seem so daunting. “You don’t have to get it right. You don’t have to know what you’re going to do. You could look at my career and say I’ve been a lawyer the whole time, but I don’t feel like that’s what I’ve done,” Alexander said, noting she has not practiced law in, probably, a decade.

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Wildlife dinner and auction attracts many The Estevan Wildlife Federation’s Annual Dinner and Auction attracted 350 people on April 25 as they enjoyed the items that were offered. The night began with dinner and shortly after the live auction began. During the live auction, the raffle items were drawn for as well. People had a lot to choose from regarding the raffle items as each table consisted of 44 items. In the live auction, there were 53 items auctioned off. Also, during the live auction there was a ping pong auction and the winner had the opportunity to choose between four riffles. There were 13 ping pong balls auctioned off and after the winner chose the rifle they wanted, the remaining riffles were auctioned off. Most of the live auction items did go for high prices as people had a variety of items to bid on. Throughout the event there was a silent auction as well, and there were 62 items to choose from. This is one of the biggest fundraisers that the Estevan Wildlife Federation puts on as the proceeds will help with their program.

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ECS students bring home hardware ESTEVAN WELL REPRESENTED IN STRESSFUL PROVINCIAL SKILLS COMPETITION By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca

Students from the Estevan Comprehensive School were wearing a lot of bronze, silver and gold around their necks after they returned from the provincial Skills Canada Competition in Moose Jaw. Among the hardware ECS students brought home three were gold medals. Regan MacMurchy won gold in mechanical CAD for the second straight year. Tia Dayman took first place in photography, and Cierra Naka was tops in hairstyling. “This is a huge stepping stone for me,” said MacMurchy, who had to complete two three-hour projects, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Macmurphy said the morning project was fairly simple, but the model he had to replicate in the afternoon, was difficult to do. He added he’s excited about the possibilities that have opened up for him as a result of his success at the Skills competitions. He also said a few students at the competition have already been given job offers. “I think, generally, everyone who goes to compete in Skills comes out with a heightened skill set and a

Cierra Naka, left, Tia Dayman, centre, and Regan MacMurchy were the gold medal winners from the Skills Canada provincial competition in Moose Jaw.

Estevan Comprehensive School students travelled to Moose Jaw for Skills Canada provincials on April 17 and 18.

greater chance of getting jobs,” he said. Dayman said she noticed many recruiters from post-secondary institutions observing the contestants, and she noted the various corporate sponsors involved with Skills. A common conversation topic surrounding the Skills competitions, however, is the stress contestants face. Each category in Skills includes its specific rules and regulations, but most of them include a time limit, and many participants are unaware of the obstacles they will have to encounter throughout the day. Bystanders also watched closely, observing the action from a distance, at times placing additional anxiety into the Skills’ contestants. Naka said her previous experience with hairstyling helped alleviate some of the stress, but added the balancing of Skills training and school is sometimes challenging. MacMurphy and Dayman had no trouble acknowledging the stress factor that comes with the competition. “The source of stress, for me, usually comes from trying to wrap my head around the steps I’m going to have to take to build this project on a computer,”

he said, adding occasional “mishaps” with the program are major sources of stress, too. Dayman said not knowing what the subjects for her photography assignments will be until a few minutes before the competition is nerve-racking. “You can practice with a camera as many times as you want, but until you get to a competition space you don’t know what your lighting is going to be like or what sort of situations you’ll be put in,” she said. “It’s fun nonetheless.” The national competition will take place from May 27 to 30. MacMurchy said newcomers to the national stage have to be ready for the added pressure. “It’s five minutes to the competition, you start to get cold sweats, you might as well be doing a 12-hour workout, and then you still got another day tomorrow,” he said. “It’s not an easy task at all.” Tara Johns, a drafting teacher at ECS and one of the national committee members for Skills, said students are trained to try and predict what to expect. “Their teachers train closely with them to handle the stress of the day, and the students cope with that really well,” she said.

Banquet celebrates education, storytelling Complete with soot on his face, local author Scott Miller shared excerpts from his dramatized history of the coal miners’ strike and Estevan riot of 1931 at the Canadian Federation of University Women – Estevan’s annual author’s banquet on April 24. The annual fundraiser for the local organization’s scholarship, once again, aimed its focus at books and higher learning. Graduating Estevan Comprehensive School student Erica Dinsmore was presented as this year’s recipient of the Mary Rose Boyer Scholarship, handed out each year to a young woman who will be pursuing a post-secondary education in the fall. The CFUW club acknowledges not only transcript grades but also takes into account community involvement, extracurricular activities, work experience and other special achievements. Erica has kept busy beyond the classroom both as an

active member of her church and through long hours she has put in on the softball diamonds. As the guest speaker for the evening, Miller shared snippets from his novel Black Thursday, his second book to follow character Myles Sterling. While he read selections of the text, photographs of scenes from the local coal mine cycled at the front of the room. Some were archival photos inthe Mercury and Leader-Post from the 1931 riot. One was of Sam Scarlett, an orator at the time for the Workers Unity League, and a character who is featured in Miller’s novel. Throughout the evening, attendees bid on a selection of books at a silent auction. CFUW chairperson Cheryl Andrist extended an invitation to newcomers to the organization, noting women interested in becoming a part of the CFUW do not need to be graduates of any post-secondary program.

Estevan’s Erica Dinsmore is this year’s recipient of the Mary Rose Boyer Scholarship. Evelyn Johnson, member of the Canadian Federation of University Women – Estevan, presented Dinsmore with the award during the organization’s annual author’s banquet at the Taylorton Room on April 24.

Local author Scott Miller was this year’s guest speaker at the Canadian Federation of University Women – Estevan’s annual author’s banquet. Miller read excerpts from his latest book Black Thursday, which was released last year.

At right, Canadian Federation of University Women chairperson Cheryl Andrist honoured long-time organizer of the group’s author’s banquet Laurel Reimche at the author’s banquet on Friday evening. This was Reimche’s last year with the Estevan event.

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St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary Monday afternoon, April 20, 24, ladies gathered at St. Joseph’s Hospital Auditorium for our monthly meeting with president Sharon Heinz presiding. A discussion regarding our district meeting to be

held in Fillmore on April 22 was held. Six of our members will attend. Plans were finalized for our upcoming tea, bake sale and raffle on May 6 at 1 p.m. Mary Low Audet was honoured for 15 years of

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For the upcoming race season, Trobert expects there to be new drivers racing at the track. “We’re going to have a lot of new drivers … I don’t know who they are, but it sounds like we got a lot of the younger people coming with cars, so that’s all good,” she said. Trobert also expects there to be experienced drivers who have never raced at the Estevan speedway before as well as drivers who have, but haven’t been there for a while. “With the new people coming on board, that brings new people to the stands, because everybody wants to see their friend or whoever race,” she said. This will be the 16th season at the Estevan Motor Speedway and Trobert believes it will be a good one. “ H o p e f u l l y, t h e

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registered between the 12-and-under and 14-andunder divisions. McIssac mentioned the teams will just play in the house league and there will be no rep teams. Also, the association will be putting on a fundraising barbecue on June 13, and it will be hosted at M&M Meat Shops. The number of youth registered is similar to last year, and McIssac said the association’s still accepting registrations for young people who are interested in playing the sport. Along with accepting more youth, McIsaac also said they are still in need

of more volunteers. “If anybody wants to come down and volunteer, we’re welcome to that … as we are still looking for coaches to help coach the teams,” she said. Once the season starts, the teams will play Monday through Thursday. The eight-and-under and 10-and-under divisions play on Monday and Wednesday nights, and the six-and-under, 12-and-under and 14-andunder categories play on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The season will conclude on June 21.

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Estevan Mercury & Southeast Trader Express CLASSIFIED INDEX

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Obituaries

Arnold Paul Schlapkohl June 30, 1923 April 18, 2011 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Arnold Schlapkohl - husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Arnold will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Diane (Roland) Nordick and his son Wayne (Laur ie) Schlapkohl; three grandchildren, Jeffrey Nordick, Michelle Nordick and Ka t h e r i n e S c h l a p ko h l ; o n e brother Elmer Cole, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Betty; his parents, Henry and Bertha Schlapkohl and his brothers, Fred, Alfred and Louis Schlapkohl. Arnold was the youngest of five children and grew up on a farm southeast of Estevan. His mother passed away when he was 8 years of age leaving his father to raise the five boys on his own. He said they never had running water or electricity, transportation was by horse and buggy/sleigh, times were tough during the thirties, but as kids they had fun, they had each other and were a happy family. At the age of 17, in the middle of winter, Arnold “hopped the freight train” and headed to Ontario for work. Canada was at war but Arnold was able to find employment as a logger for the Kenora Paper Mill, labourer on a mixed farm, fencing with the railway and labourer at a carbon factory. In 1943, he joined the Royal Canadian Navy and served on the mine-sweeper, the H.M.C.S. Swift Current as a telegraphist. After being discharged from the Navy in 1945, Arnold returned to Estevan where he farmed alongside his father and later with his brother, Elmer before settling into a career with the Manalta Coal Company where he worked as a dragline operator until his retirement in 1986. Arnold met Elizabeth (Betty) Dillman in the spring of 1952. They were married on April 30, 1953. Arnold not only found the love of his life with Betty, but they tackled every task of daily living together for 59 years. His commitment to his marriage and to his children was second to none. He treasured every moment spent with Betty, with his children and later with his grandchildren. Arnold believed in “giving back” to his community and to others and would quietly go about delivering “meals on wheels”, visiting in the hospital, bringing raspberries or other goodies to shut-ins, shovelling a driveway in the winter...never looking for any recognition, but doing so because it was the right thing to do. He truly lived by the Golden Rule. Arnold was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church since 1957 and volunteered his time and talents at the church in many different ways during those 58 years. Arnold loved to dance and was a member of the Estevan Square and Round Dance Club for 40 years. He also enjoyed old-time dancing in Estevan and the surrounding communities. He described his dancing friends as “family”. In retirement, Arnold and Betty travelled to Hawaii, the Maritimes, Alaska, Florida, California, Arizona, Nashville, Reno and the Scandinavian countries. But Arnold’s greatest joys were the simple things in life ? spending time with family and friends, playing cards, visiting over a cup of coffee, tending to his garden or reading a good history book. Arnold Paul Schlapkohl was a blessing to so many lives - and he felt he was blessed by the many people who became a part of his life. His genuine concern for other people, his gentle spirit and his sense of humour will be greatly missed. A Funeral Service for Arnold was held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Estevan, on Friday, April 24, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Randy Kleemola officiating. Interment followed in the Veterans Section at the Estevan City Cemetery. Those so wishing may make a donation to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church or the Royal Canadian Legion in Estevan in Arnold’s memory.Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Thank You Thank you to all the family and friends for your cards, phone calls, gifts of food and words of encouragement.

Clifford Raider Rasmussen Clifford Raider Rasmussen, late of Estevan and formerly of Lake Alma, passed away with family by his side on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at the age of 82 years. Cliff was born in an old shack 10 miles south of Lake Alma. He bought his first quarter of land at age 15 & continued to farm for over 60 years. Cliff met his wife Arlene in 1957 & they were married on December 27, 19 5 8 . C l i ff & A r l e n e h a d 3 daughters Gail, Carol & Donette. Cliff loved to tell stories and always left you laughing with his great sense of humor. He & Arlene spent many joyous winters going south to Arizona. Cliff loved his family dearly & enjoyed teasing his daughters & grandchildren. Clifford is survived by his wife of 56 years, Arlene; three children, Gail (John) Winter of Balgonie, SK, Carol (Leo) Wilson of Regina, SK, and Donette (Neil) Richter of Weyburn, SK; grandchildren, Leah (Jeremy), Reid (Crystal), Sasha, Riley, Luke, Sarah, Jared, Jessica, Megan, Krista (Mike), Kimberly (Marshall) and Justin (Samantha); great grandchildren, Kaydin, Kieren, Lucian, Ciera, Ethan-Blaze, Monty, Jack, Leo, Austin and Evan; one brother, Ralph Rasmussen; 2 brothers-in-law, Allan (Mary) Freitag and Norm Freitag as well as numerous nieces and nephews and other family members. Clifford was predeceased by his parents, Nels and Ingrid; sister in infancy; 2 sisters-in-law, Louise Rasmussen and Gladys Frietag. The Interment took place prior to the Memorial Service at Lake Alma Cemetery on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 10:30 am with Pastor Les Dueck officiating. The Memorial Service was held at 2:30 pm at the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan with Pastor Dan Krauss officiating. The reception followed at the Nicholson Center. In memory of Clifford those wishing may make donations to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation, Box 5000-203 1176 Nicholson Road, Estevan, SK, S4A 2V6. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, SK.

VILLAGE of FROBISHER Town Hall Meeting

7:00 PM, TUESDAY MAY 5, 2015 COMMUNITY HALL Village Council is requesting residential input for the direction of the Village of Frobisher. We want to hear resident concerns, take suggestions, hear comments on these and other topics: • Water Improvement • Recreation and Leisure activities • Capital Works Projects Please come and share your concern and input.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the office at: (306)-388-2742.

Obituaries

Obituaries Jeanne Marie Wanner (nee Neumeier) 1926 - 2015 Jeanne M. Wanner passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2015 at the age of 88 years. Jeanne is survived by her children, Michael (Marlene), Ramona (Alvin), Colette (Marvin), Patrick (Lydia), Geralynne (Al), Jacqueline (Brian) and Greg, as well as 21 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; siblings, Leonard (Beatrice), Joseph (Eileen), Edward (Gloria), Bernard, Gabriel (Rose), Lucy and Mary; sister-in-law Joan; as well as

numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Matt Wanner; her son, Bernard; grandson, Joshua; parents, Michael and Mary Neumeier; brother, Aime; sister, Frances; sister-in-law, Adele; and brothers-in-law, Maurice, Michael, Clarence and Simon. Jeanne was born on July 14, 1926 on her parents’ farm near Langenburg, SK. She was the first student to complete her grade 12 in that district. She went on to complete 33 1/2 years of exceptional teaching with dedication, passion and boundless energy, serving on numerous educational boards. Jeanne married Matt Wanner of Torquay on July 12, 1948 and they settled in Torquay raising a family of 8. Outside of raising her family and teaching, Jeanne was very involved in church and community, being active on many committees. She was well known for her generosity, leadership and tenacity. In 2012 Jeanne moved into Creighton Lodge, where she spent her remaining years, joyfully and happily being known as the garden lady who loved peonies. Jeanne’s spirited personality touched many lives and she will be loved and missed always. A Prayer Service was held on Friday, April 17, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Mr. Doug Third officiating. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Estevan, by Rev. Brian Meredith. Interment took place at Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery, Torquay. Those wishing to make a donation in Jeanne’s memory may do so directly to Creighton Lodge, 1028 Hillcrest Drive, Estevan, SK, S4A 1Y7. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Thank You. Jeanne’s family would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank family and friends for their support and caring, all the cards, flowers and condolences. A special thanks to Judy, Shelly, staff and residents at Creighton Lodge for making Mom’s final years so enjoyable for her; Dr. Christie for her patience and care; Aunt Mary, Aunt Adeline and Marieanna for being on call while Mom was sick. Much gratitude to Doug Third, Dustin and staff from Hall Funeral Services. Thanks to Fathers Brian and Lucey, Martha and the choir, and lunch ladies in providing Mom a wonderful final tribute. Susanne Widenmaier Susanne was born on her grandparent’s farm by Alameda on June 12, 1914, and passed away at the Lampman Health Centre, on April 15, 2015 under the watchful & very caring eye of the staff there. She was predeceased by many family and dear friends, including her parents, Alex and Elizabeth McLagan; Husband, Fo r r e s t ; O n l y c h i l d , A l i c e ; Grandsons; Wayne and Robbie Wilbraham; and Grandson-inlaw: Werner Dietze. Surviving her are: Son-in-law: Thomas Wilbraham ; Grandchildren: Virginia Dietze, Willie (Michelle) Wilbraham and Wade (Sherry) Wilbraham. Her Great-grandchildren: Mark (Misty) Dietze, Amy (Matt) Cole, April and Dana Wilbraham and Wade Haberstock. Her Great great grandchildren: Danika and Davis Dietze, Aiden and Riley Cole. Her sister; Eva Farnden; as well as many dear nephews, nieces and more friends. Being independent to the end, Susanne of course had preplanned her funeral arrangements. We’d like to share some of the information she wrote, as it seems to sum her up. Her favorite things: family and grandchildren, music and more music, hanging out clothes on a spring morning when the birds are singing, good friends- and I’ve had many, baking, (Including her famous cinnamon buns), cooking, sewing and mending, going on drives, flowers, pussywillows and crocuses. Her favorite places: home with family, family gatherings, dancing at Mayflower and Sandringham country dances. Unfinished Work: Lots - quilts to finish, etc. I want to be remembered for; Being honest, humble not “braggy” or proud; trying to get along peaceably with everybody; and trying to always return good for evil. “I have lived a long and good life so I hope you won’t grieve for me. It’s only natural I would go when the Good Lord calls. I am ready.” The Graveside service was held on Monday, April 20, 2015 at the Alameda Cemetery with Sandy Dalziel officiating. A reception followed at the Alameda Legion Hall with so many of the people who enriched her life and ours. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the very caring staff at Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Thank You We, the family, would like to express our sincere gratitude for your many acts of kindness in thought, heart and deeds. It is truly appreciated. Thank you. Wayne Larson 1946 - 2015 Wayne Robert Larson, late of Torquay, SK passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Estevan, SK on Monday, April 13, 2015 at the age of 68 years. Wayne is survived by his best friend and companion, Sharon Harris of Torquay, SK; sons, Dwayne Larson (April Carriere) of Winnipeg, MB and Devin (Kristen) Larson of Ottawa, ON and sister Ileen (George) Shain of Carnduff, SK. A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Carmella Mack officiating. Interment took place at the Penzance Cemetery, Penzance District, SK. Those so wishing may make a donation to the Estevan Humane Society, PO Box 1095, Estevan, SK, S4A 2H7 in Wayne’s memory. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Thank You Thank you to all who attended Wayne’s Celebration of Life. The friends and neighbours who were there for us. Cards, flowers, food, calls, visits. To Dustin and his staff at Hall Funeral Home and Carmella for the service. You will not be forgotten. Sharon, Marshmallow and the Harris Families.

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Welcomed Donation St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation received a very worthwhile donation on Apr. 17 consisting of four new tires from Kal Tire of Estevan. The four winter grips will be used on the hospital’s new mini van that is used on a daily basis by the dietary department at the hospital, including the delivering of daily meals to the Estevan Regional Nursing Home. The value of the gift was listed at $2,100. Bob O’Conner, (left) of St. Joe’s maintenance department accepted the tires from Kal Tire manager Dallas Work.

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Your Guide to Area Faith Lutheran Church Office 1132 4th Street • 306-634-3773 Sunday Service 10:30 am Nicholson Centre Pastor Dan Krauss and Joshua Lowe Phone: 306-471-8130 All Are Welcome Faithlc.ca

Sunday Worship 10:30am Nursery & Children’s Ministries Available Sunday School at 9:30am

Friday Night Youth 7:30 pm (gr 7-12) Children’s Clubs -Wednesdays- 7-8 pm 140 King Street (across from Staples)

306.634.2601

www.estevanalliancechurch.com /estevanalliance

PaStorS: rEV. JIM KEDGE & WaYLoN KLIX

Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday Worship & Sunday School - 10am PASTOR STEWART MILLER

Coffee & Fellowship after Worship 738 - 2nd Street, Estevan Church Office: 306-634-5684 E: trinity.luth@sasktel.net Website: www.etlc.ca

rEaL PEoPLE

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Sunday Service at

1302 - 8th St., Estevan Office Phone: 306-634-3116 Email: estevan.cofc@sasktel.net Tim PiPPuS Sunday SErvicES: Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Bible studies on any subject can be arranged at your convenience. Please call us.

THE SALVATION ARMY

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Followed by coffee time

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100 King Street, Estevan, Sask • (306) 634-8133 • livinghope-ca.org

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

10:00 am

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GOSPEL CHAPEL ESTEVAN

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

“Holding fast the faithful word”

Pastor: Josh Permann Sunday:Worship 11:00 a.m. Tuesday: Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. Youth Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Wednesday: Club DJ for kids 6:30 p.m.

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An Associated Gospel Church

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

Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School • 11:00 am • Minister: Rev. Brenna Nickel stpaulsuc@sasktel.net Website: stpaulsestevan.ca

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CHURCH OF CHRIST

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ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Isabelle & Souris Reverend Randy Kleemola Phone: 306-634-2024 email: st.peters@sasktel.net

www.stpeterslutheranestevan.com

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

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 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Pursuing God Buiding Relationships Impacting Lives

1920 Wellock Road, Estevan • (306) 634-7955 Estevan Church of God • www.estevancog.com 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 ministres and events.

His Glory Bible Church

(Light of Life Ministries International) Join us in Glorious Praise and Worship With: Pastors Dr. and Mrs. Jimi Akinsete Where: Westview School When: 10am on Sundays Experience Healing, Deliverance and Breakthroughs

St. Giles

Anglican Church

Parish of Estevan

317-12th Avenue

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

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Black knot fungus spreading

CAREERS

SANITATION TOP PRIORITY TO PREVENT FURTHER SPREADING By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca

It’s a matter of control and aggressive pruning, because there is no cure to the city-sweeping Black knot disease that’s infested many trees in the Energy City. Black knot is a disease caused by the fungus Apiospornia morbosa, which feeds on the tree and disfiguring it. Black knot is most commonly found on species within the Prunus genus, like cherry and mayday trees. Black knot has been spotted on many trees in Rod March, parks manager the southeast, and people are advised to trim for the City of Estevan, said many the infected trees below the infected areas. municipalities are dealing with epidemic levels of the fungus that this disease,” March said. produces tree branches to swell up with Currently, there is a provincial ban on bacteria and spores that go on to infect pruning elm trees, because fresh-cut elm other trees. trees have an odor that attract bark beetles Though the infection takes time, the and thereby increase the chance of further results can be deadly for the tree if left infection. unchecked. When it comes to trimming trees in“Black knot infestations result in death fected with Black Knot, March suggests only if the tree has a very heavy infestation residents inspect for new, soft green swellas it eventually prevents the tree from pro- ing on the branches and cut at least 15 cm viding nutrients to itself,” March said in an below the infected area. The diseased wood emailed response to the Mercury. should be destroyed immediately. He noted the city is approximately 60 There are no health-related dangers on per cent finished pruning and removing human health when it comes to trimming infected trees, and said the city does not branches infected with Black knot. prune or remove trees on private property. March said anyone with questions or Unlike Dutch elm disease, symptoms concerns should contact him at 306-634of Black knot are much more prevalent, 1816 or visit the city’s website. he added. “This information, along with other “New, current-year infections are less park related topics, are being compiled now obvious to see and these are the symptoms and we expect updates to the website this most important to look for in controlling fall,” he said.

SAFETY/TRAINING COORDINATOR Westmoreland Coal Company, Canada currently has a position available for a permanent, full-time Safety/Training Coordinator at the Estevan Mine. Reporting to the Safety Superintendent, this position is responsible for assisting with the development, implementation and maintenance of health and safety management programs. Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities include a wide range of activities including, but not limited to: • Updating the Safety program / policies as required by changes in the economic and physical environment of the mine and plant and/ or changes in the Occupational Health and Safety Act or Mines and Environmental Regulations. • Maintain safety/training records on a day to day basis. • Assist with the scheduling and coordination of special projects such as the Safety Recognition Program, Audiometric and Lung Function Testing, and annual OH&S meeting. • Providing assistance to the Training Supervisor regarding safety and training requirements. • Schedule and coordinate staff training, crew meetings, employee and contractor safety orientations and ERT activities. • Assuming other responsibilities as required in response to changing circumstances and the economic and physical environment of the Mine or Company. Qualifications The ideal candidate will: • Hold a safety related certificate or diploma combined with at least two years of experience. Mining industry related experience is preferred. • Possess or be working towards the Canadian Registered Safety Professional Designation (CRSP). Other combinations of education and experience may be considered. • Effective interpersonal, communication and organization skills. How to Apply Interested candidates should send a resume and, cover letter quoting the appropriate competition number. Applications can be sent via email to: careers.Estevan@westmoreland.com or fax to: (306) 634-7058. We thank all candidates for their applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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We offer: • competitive rates; • a comprehensive benefits package; and • a Company matched pension plan

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CITY PAGE

1102 4TH STREET, ESTEVAN, SK 306 • 634 • 1800

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

GUARD/MATRON The Estevan Police Service is seeking applications for the position of Guard/Matron. Successful applicants must be able to work independently with little supervision. The Guard/Matron will provide constant observation of persons who are being held in custody. Successful applicants can be called on short notice and at various hours of day or night. Shifts will vary from three to eight hours. Training is provided. Interested persons can pick up an application form at: Estevan Police Service 301-11th Avenue, Estevan, Saskatchewan S4A 1C7 306-634-4767 By email: schartrand@estevanpolice.ca

Lifeguard The City of Estevan is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, and team focused individual join our lifeguarding crew. The ideal

candidate would possess a passion for aquatics coupled with strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Ensures the safety of Aquatic Centre customers by enforcing policies, rules, and regulations. • Teaches Aquatics lessons. Completes all paperwork such as work sheets and report cards at the conclusion of a set of lessons. • Administer First Aid in the event of major or minor incidents within the facility. • Maintenance and cleaning of the guard area, pool areas, and change rooms. • Logs, records, and reports information such as water tests, time sheets, and tasks performed. • Promotes pool programming and maintains positive public relations between staff and customers. The successful candidate would require: • A minimum of 16 years of age • Current National Lifeguarding Service Course or Red Cross Lifeguard • Current First Aid and CPR C Certificate • Current Red Cross Water Safety Instruction Certificate The City of Estevan offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and emphasis on work/life balance. If you’re looking for a career that contributes directly to a growing, thriving community, then apply to: Aubrey Agarand, Human Resources City of Estevan, 1102 4th Street, Estevan, Sk S4A 0W7 Phone: (306) 634-1841 • Fax: (306) 634-9790 Email: apply@estevan.ca

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WTP & WWTP Maintenance Person The City of Estevan is looking for an independent and selfmotivated individual to assist in the maintenance and operation of our water and wastewater treatment facilities. The ideal candidate would possess significant mechanical aptitude and attention to detail. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Organizes and operates a preventative maintenance program for the Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant. • Identifies malfunctions in equipment and systems operations and performs repairs. • Ensuring compliance with all regulations stipulated by the Environmental Management and Protection Act regarding the production and delivery of potable water and the treatment and disposal of wastewater. Works as a relief operator of the Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant when required. This position requires: • Grade 12 • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License • Two years of post-secondary education in one of the following: • Chemical Engineering or Chemical Technology • Environmental Engineering or Environmental Technology • Water Sciences • Instrumentation Technology or Instrumentation Journeyperson • Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator’s Certification and Fireman’s Certificate would be an asset

Memory Lane: Featuring Stephen Magurie Thursday, May 7, 2015 at the Estevan Comprehensive High School at 7:30pm Scholarship in the Arts Grades 5-12 for summer art programs deadline is May 8, 2015 Application for online

Tree Pruning Please be advised that effective April 01st, there is a ban on pruning elm trees in accordance with the Saskatchewan Dutch Elm Disease Regulation (2005). This ban remains in effect until August 31st. It is also unlawful to store elm wood and, all pieces of elm must be disposed of in accordance with the regulation. Additionally, now is an opportune time to prune cherry trees. There is currently very high levels of black knot disease, a fungus, on many cherry trees in the area. Pruning the diseased branches now, before the fungus is active in warmer temperatures, is recommended to slow the spread of this disease. For additional information, please contact Rod March, Parks Manager, City of Estevan r.march@estevan.ca or Leisure Services 306-634-1880.

Property Maintenance

The City of Estevan offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and emphasis on work/life balance. If you’re looking for a career that contributes directly to a growing, thriving community, then apply to:

As per Bylaw 2005 - 1711, residents must keep yards clean, including garbage / junk, junked vehicles. In summer months, please be sure to trim excessive weeds and cut grass.

Aubrey Agarand, Human Resources City of Estevan 1102 4th Street, Estevan, Sk S4A 0W7 Phone: (306) 634-1841 • Fax: (306) 634-9790 Email: apply@estevan.ca

Animal Control As per Bylaw 2005 - 1709 Animal Control. Sec. 11 No dog or cat shall be running at large in the city.

Public Notice The Council of the City of Estevan, pursuant to Section 209 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007, gives notice of its intention to amend Zoning Bylaw #2010-1834 as hereinafter provided: Consideration is being given to amend Section 4.7 Residential Mobile Home Zone R5, Subsection 4.7 b) Permitted Uses ii) Manufactured Homes, as follows: “Manufactured Homes-Single-detached dwelling, Duplex/Semi-detached dwelling” The purpose of the amendment is to include Manufactured Duplex/Semi-detached (2 unit) dwellings as permitted uses in the Residential Mobile Home Zone (R5). Currently the zone only allows for the development of Manufactured Single-detached dwellings. The proposed Bylaw No. 2015-1954 may be inspected by any person in the City Clerk’s Office, on the main level of City Hall, between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm, Monday to Friday, all holidays excepted, commencing at 9 am on April 15, 2015. City Council will hear any written or verbal submissions respecting the proposed bylaw on Monday, May 11, 2015 at 6 pm in the Council Chambers, Main Floor of City Hall. If any person wishes to address City Council on the proposed bylaw, they must contact the City Clerk’s Office prior to 1 pm on May 7, 2015. If you have any questions regarding the proposed zoning change please contact Rob Denys, Land Development Manager at 306-634-1821 or rdenys@estevan. ca. Dated at the City of Estevan, in the Province of Saskatchewan, this 14th day of April, 2015. Judy Pilloud, City Clerk

CITY OF ESTEVAN 2015 WATERMAIN FLUSHING SCHEDULE 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. If your water appears discoloured 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 634-1800 to let us know. Thank you for your understanding during this important maintenance! (1)Wednesday, Thursday - May 6 & 7, 2015 Area bounded by Perkins Street and Luscar Park on the North, Water Treatment Plant on the South, Woodlawn Ave on the West, and Hwy 47S Service Road on the East (Includes Luscar Park, City of Estevan Public Works yards, and businesses on Hwy 47S Service Road) (2) Friday, Monday, Tuesday - May 8, 11, & 12, 2015 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) (3) Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - May 13, 14, & 15, 2015 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) (4) Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday – May 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 2015 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) (5) Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - May 26, 27, 28, 29, 2015 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) (6) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – June 1, 2, 3, 4, 2015 Area bounded by King Street on the North, CPR 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) (7) Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday – June 5, 8, 9, 10, 2015 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)

Domestic Sewer Main Flushing Program Beginning Monday, June 01, 2015 and continuing to Friday, September 11, 2015, the Public Works Services Division will be carrying out a Domestic Sewer Main High Pressure Jetting Program between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Please ensure that all drains in bathrooms, kitchens, utility rooms, and other lower level areas have been recently used, so the p-traps are full of water – this offers the best barrier to offensive sewer main gases year-round. During this important maintenance program, residents and businesses are advised to securely cap basement floor drains. If a strong sewer odour is detected, please open doors and/or windows and allow the building to vent for a while. If opening the building doesn’t clear the odour, please advise us by calling City Hall at 306-6341800. The 2015 Program Area will encompass many Streets and Avenues South of King Street and West of Souris Avenue within City limits including: Souris Avenue Valley Street 1st Street 2nd Street 2nd Street A 3rd Street 4th Street 5th Street 6th Street

7th Street 8th Street 9th Street Young Street 10th Avenue 11th Avenue 12th Avenue 13th Avenue 14th Avenue

15th Avenue 16th Avenue 17th Avenue 18th Avenue 19th Avenue Westview Place Rattray Place

Does NOT include King Street, Chinook Bay, or Royal Heights

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B12 April 29, 2015

Estevan Mercury

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245 Main Street

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Rental Property Opportunities 1 WOODEND PLACE $663,000

1455 NICHOLSON ROAD $ 579,900

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802 FIRST STREET $581,000

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1038 1ST STREET $859,900

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1231 4TH STREET

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$540,000

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420 HERITAGE DRIVE $640,000

1038 VALLEY STREET $544,000

Commercial Properties

722 FIFTH STREET

1,280,000

1537 1ST STREET $803,900

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730 5TH STREET $480,000

634 5th STREET $340,000

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