Estevan Mercury - February 20, 2013

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St. Mary’s Penny Wars

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Representatives from each grade pose with their jugs of coins, collected through the school’s Penny Wars fundraiser. Full story can be found on A7. (Submitted photo)

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Spring runoff potential above normal Situation for 2013 runoff very different from 2011 Put the tools away and stop hoarding supplies for ark construction, the spring runoff forecast does not spell doom and gloom. After a dry second half to 2012, the winter precipitation is pushing the expected spring runoff rates in much of Saskatchewan to be above normal. That probably isn’t welcome news to many residents in the southeast who remember the spring flooding in 2011; however, the runoff forecast assembled by the Water Security Agency (WSA) with information as recent as Feb. 1 isn’t

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suggesting anybody should panic yet. In the last half of 2012, there was below normal rainfall for most of the agricultural areas in the province. That could play a significant role come spring. “That left us with relatively dry conditions going into the winter season,� said Patrick Boyle of the WSA. While the spring runoff potential in the southeast is above normal, the area from Moose Jaw to Wynyard and Yorkton could see runoff that is well above normal. If the region experiences average precipitation

over the next couple of months, the current excess will pose less of a problem. Boyle noted that since 2010, a good chunk of provincial funding — $25 million — has gone to flood mitigation efforts. That investment has allowed for the installation of new berms and ditches. “We’re in a different spot from 2010 to 2011 because there is work that has already been done,� said Boyle. “People say, ‘what about 2011?’ Compared to 2011 it is a different situation. In 2011, the snowmelt was handled without any

issues. The flooding from that year was mostly due to well above normal spring and summer rains. Because this year we went into that winter season with a lot those sloughs relatively dry, it’s a different situation. The next few months will give us a better picture of that runoff.� The biggest thing the WSA is monitoring is the snow-water equivalent. “We’re 150 to 200 per cent above normal for snowwater equivalent,� noted Boyle. “That represents how much water would be created if all the snow on

the ground melted.â€? The snow-water equivalent is measured by satellite, though the WSA also took 38 manual snow samples from across the province. The February forecast also includes data of accumulated snowfall from weather stations in Saskatchewan. “It starts to give us the picture of what spring runoff could look like,â€? said Boyle. “Forecasting is a difficult job because we don’t know how much additional snow is going to fall or how quickly it’s going to melt.â€? Dry ⇢ A2

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any impediments that might be slowing down development in Estevan. Asked what those impediments are, Ludwig said one example is the need for developers to have a building permit already in place before the province would consider them for grants. “It’s a chicken and egg thing,� Ludwig said. “The developers would rather have the assurance that the grant money is in place beforehand, and I am sure with the good developers we have in place, their word is their bond and I am sure

they would be willing to sign that the building permit is coming in a reasonable timeframe and move forward that way.� Ludwig said having the developers in attendance at last week’s meeting was a positive step as it allowed the province to hear directly from them about some of the barriers they face. “I think it helped the ministry understand some of the situations we have down here. I think it was a winwin meeting, and hopefully coming out of that meeting, we will have a better rap-

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As they continue to deal with the lack of affordable housing locally, representatives from the City of Estevan met with the provincial government last week to discuss the situation. Mayor Roy Ludwig, city manager Jim Puffalt and officials from both Trimount Developments and Essex Developments were in Regina Feb. 12 for a meeting with Housing Minister June Draude and her staff. Trimount is the group behind the latest phase of the Dominion Heights subdivi-

port and the ministry will be more willing to work with our developers to make this happen.� Ludwig said the City will continue to work with the province as well as the developers. He added affordable housing is one of the City’s focal points in 2013 and feels they are close to some tangible progress. “Minister Draude said they still have some money available and I would like to think we would be at the forefront in getting those monies for our developers to move forward,� he said.

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Dry fall should alleviate flood worries ⇠A1 There are a number of factors that will impact how water runoff will progress once the weather turns warmer. If there are days of high heat and quick melting, that will affect the runoff rate, as will how much rainfall occurs once the snow begins to melt. “Those factors can have a major effect on the runoff,� added Boyle. Those are factors they can account for now by looking at previous averages, but there is still no way to predict how it will unfold in the spring. The report said with average precipitation in the

future, the amount of present excess snow becomes relatively less significant. “It all depends on what the next few months hold for us, really,� said Boyle. “We’ll have another forecast in March that should give us a better idea and in more detail, about what the runoff will look like.� The dry fall means the southeast will be more capable of handling the elevated snowfall this winter. One figure in the report showed that much of southern Saskatchewan experienced only 40 per cent or less of the average fall precipitation, while around Estevan it was

between 40 and 85 per cent of typical rainfall. From here, there is no way of knowing what’s in store in terms of the rate of snowmelt or spring rainfall. The other factor that has some play in the Prairie’s circumstance is the mountain snowpack. The WSA also monitors the headwaters in the North and South Saskatchewan Rivers, and the snow accumulation in the Rocky Mountains, which typically reach their peak in late April to early May. The next spring runoff forecast will be released in early March.

The above map shows the potential run off for southern Saskatchewan for 2013.

Province announces MMRP program With a framework in place from the provincial government, the hard work will now begin for communities throughout the province. It was announced last week that the long anticipated multi-material recycling program has been introduced. According to a

government press release, the government hopes the program will remove 40 per cent of household waste from landfills. “As Saskatchewan communities continue to grow, reducing the amount of waste going to local landfills will help us maintain the

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quality of life we enjoy in the province,� Environment Minister Ken Cheveldayoff said. “It is estimated that more than 40 per cent of the household waste going to landfills today can be diverted into recycled products, improving our environment while creating new business and employment opportunities. That amount is equivalent to about 112,000 tonnes or 52,700 pick-up trucks.� The City of Estevan is one of the many centres that has been waiting for the government to unveil its plan so they could get to work on creating a program of its own. City manager Jim Puffalt said a number of the details have not been made available to them, but he is excited to see a framework in place from the government. “It’s obviously great news that they have come forward and made something happen here,� said Puffalt. “It’s going to be a benefit to us one way or the other.� Puffalt added the City is very interested in creating a curbside recycling program that would be used to collect items such as paper and cans. However, curbside recycling programs are not cheap and provincial government support was needed to make it happen locally. “What we are working

on now is how much will it cost. When we tender the garbage collection contract, can we include that in at the same cost, is there some benefits to doing that?� Puffalt said. “If we can get 75 per cent of it covered through the (MMRP) program it makes it a lot more viable for our area.� Before the City institutes any sort of program, Puffalt said they plan to consult with the public. He expects they will have a plan in place in either March or April and will unveil it at a public meeting. “We want to have a discussion with the public and hear what they want us to do,� he said. “We hear lots of people saying yes and we hear lots of people saying no, so I think we have to get more information out to people on what we are working on.� According to the provincial government release, the MMRP will provide the framework to fund the collection and recycling of household materials including printed paper, newsprint, cardboard, plastic, metal and glass packaging in the province. With the regulations now in place, Multi-Material Stewardship Western Inc., representing industry, will work with municipalities

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and other stakeholders to develop the recycling program. MMSW is similar to those organizations that have been developed for waste paint, used oil, scrap tires and e-waste. Industry has the legal responsibility under the regulations to manage and fund the MMRP. Within 180 days (on or before Aug. 6, 2013) MMSW will present to the minister of environment for his approval a product management plan on how the recycling program will be structured, funded and managed. Once the product management plan has been approved, implementation of MMRP can proceed. The responsibility of managing and financing recycling programs for these materials is being transferred from the taxpayer to industry and consumers. Municipalities that currently collect recycling are covering 100 per cent of the cost. Once the MMRP is established, industry will contribute up

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struction front. The building permits report for the first month of the year was released at the Feb. 11 regular meeting of council and it reported that the City issued five permits that had a combined value of $1.66 million. By comparison, the City issued one permit with a value of $15,000 in January 2012. Two of the permits were for single family homes and had a combined value of $430,000. There was one multi-family permit issued ($334,000) and two industrial permits which accounted for $900,000 of the overall total. The City is coming off a solid, but unspectacular by their recent standards, 2012. They issued 111 permits with a combined value of $26.67 million last year, which was down from 2011 when 139 permits valued at $40.63 million were issued. It’s expected that 2013 should be another good year simply because there will be land available to build on. Trimount Developments has been working on Phase 3 of the Dominion Heights subdivision and it’s expected that construction on homes will begin in the spring. The City has also stated they are close to a land development deal with Essex Developments which would clear the way for a number of lots north of Wellock Road.

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“We’re looking for people in the Estevan area who might have stories that they’re willing to share with us, about whether or not their grandfather A3 knew Capone.� – Kelly-Anne Riess

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Filmmaker looking to confirm Capone connection One filmmaker is asking for the public’s help on her journey to find Al Capone in Saskatchewan. The notorious gangster of the 1920s enjoys a storied history of his contribution to the Chicago liquor scene in Prohibition-era America. What is less known are his ties to rural and southern Saskatchewan. Filmmaker and journalist Kelly-Anne Riess is looking to shed greater light on the connections Capone had to this part of Canada. His ties to Moose Jaw have generated an entire tourism industry in the small Saskatchewan city once known as Little Chicago. Last August, she and her team of researchers began work on a documentary, entitled Finding Al, and are now looking for people in the southeast who may have had relatives with ties to Capone and his bootlegging ring. Riess and her team seek to confirm Capone’s ties to Moose Jaw, and link him to other stories from Weyburn and Bienfait. “We’re looking for people in the Estevan area who might have stories that they’re willing to share with us, about whether or not their grandfather knew Capone. We’re looking to trace their family connections back down to Chicago,� said

Producer Kelly-Anne Riess talks to former Moose Jaw city councillor Jim Dixon about a 1970s investigation that had city officials searching for the existence of tunnels in the city. Riess. “It’s a way for people to also look into their own ancestry and see if these stories are true and what sort of merits they have.� The Saskatchewan native said she was fascinated to figure out if Capone was in fact ever in her home province. As she pointed out, there is some skepticism toward his visits. “A lot of people always ask when you go down to Chicago, ‘Oh, is Moose Jaw

still trying to pull off that Capone connection?’ But the more I started to look into it as a filmmaker, I kind of started to get convinced that maybe Al Capone was in Saskatchewan,� she said. She said there is plenty of evidence that might support Capone’s Prairie presence at the end of the 1920s. Prohibition in Saskatchewan ended in 1925, and that’s when it’s likely Capone turned to the Ca-

nadian Prairies for a steady supply of booze to smuggle into Illinois. “The Soo Line went directly from Chicago to Moose Jaw, and people like Al Capone were business people, so they would be looking for ways to bring in alcohol from Canada. He obviously had more than one connection, because if police arrested one of his distributors, he might want another link to Canada,�

said Riess. “Saskatchewan would have been his other connection to Canadian alcohol, so if something happened to his Ontario connection he could get it from Saskatchewan.� Speaking with people in the southeast thus far has led to Riess meeting some people in Weyburn who say their grandfather knew Capone. “(They said) their grandfather knew Al Capone and was using cars and such to transfer alcohol across the border. One guy said his grandfather went down to Chicago every February to meet with Al Capone and that there might have been a picture of him.� In addition to hiding alcohol under rail cars, Riess said it’s possible they were also transporting the goods by car. If alcohol were being moved via car, it’s possible Capone drove through Estevan and down Highway 39. A book called Rum Runners of Canada alludes to the Bronfman family, who owned the Seagram Company, and made many millions during Prohibition with their alcohol production. The book details a meeting between the Bronfmans and Capone in Bienfait. “All these independent stories have come up all over Saskatchewan, so I think

it’s possible that there are some connections because all these independent people that aren’t related lends some credibility to maybe the fact that Capone was in Saskatchewan.� Right now, Riess and her team are following paper trails and examining documents that support his presence. She said she has already interviewed one of Capone’s surviving family members, who said Capone did have a connection to the province and used to call the Prairies God’s country. She has spoken to a number of people from Moose Jaw about the project, including Jim Dixon, a city councillor during the 1970s, who spoke about the tunnels under the city that at that time were simple rumours. Dixon was involved in investigating the tunnels. He found a hidden room under a manhole cover and the investigation uncovered further rooms under hotels. The tunnels have been linked to rum-running and are now one of the biggest tourist draws in Moose Jaw. For those who think they may have some information that could link Capone to the province, they are asked to visit the Finding Al Documentary Facebook group or going to www. findingaldocumentary.com

Warm Welcome shelter program to run into 2014 Estevan’s less fortunate who may need a place to stay during the winter months will be able to have an extended warm welcome next winter. The Warm Welcome shelter program is being held for the first time this winter with the help of church groups and the Salvation Army. Beginning in December, the program will continue to the end of March. Lieutenant Brian Bobolo of the Estevan Salvation Army said it has been decided they will run the program again in December, but this time with longer hours. This winter the shelter is open from Thursday to Sunday at St. Paul’s United Church, but, come next winter, it will be open seven days a week. “It may be housed in more than one location. We’re also looking at the Salvation Army Church,� said Bobolo. “People who are in need of housing will

Brian Bobolo have options for seven nights a week in the winter.� He said they are working on the logistics of turning the program into an everyday thing next winter. Firstly, it will be more expensive. “We ran the shelter with a combination of paid em-

ployees and volunteers. We felt that was the best mix in order to have consistency of service. We’ll do that again next year, so it’s going to be more expensive. We believe we can meet the extra financial demand,� said Bobolo. They will also require more volunteers, but he said

plenty have come forward and he doesn’t expect that to change. “It’s really a program that has really come on board and is supported. A lot of the churches have come on board and provided the volunteer labour.� He noted they have also had many donors, whether has been an individual making a donation or a corporation providing coffee or muffins for those staying overnight. In its first year, the program has generally been a successful one. “It’s gone quite well. We’ve had a number of people come to the shelter to stay with us,� said Bobolo. “These are people who struggle to find housing for different reasons. The face of homelessness in Estevan is quite buried.� He said many had jobs but couldn’t find housing or were new in town and had trouble getting settled.

Others were between houses when their previous payments became too difficult. “It’s very difficult to move from one home to another in Estevan, so we manage to fill the gap for them,� said Bobolo. “The program is really investing in people. It’s about the dignity of the individual, and doing what we can to ensure that dignity grows for each person.� He noted the Salvation Army also provides some clothing and food from the food bank. As a referring agency, he added they refer people to social services, as well as housing and jobs they are aware of. “We believe in this town, and we are investing in this town and its people. We believe in the end the city wins out because of it. As the lead organization in this, it’s a no-brainer for us. We’re just going to do it. If people are in need we’re going to do it,� said Bobolo.

“It gives us peace of mind when people come and use the shelter because we know they’re out there. We track them throughout the year.� He said he is aware of some people who have stayed in trailers and trucks this winter, noting there are a number of reasons people are hesitant to accept their help. “There is that independent Prairie spirit about them. They just want to do things on their own. As well, there is still that lingering feeling that people struggling with homelessness in small towns feel. They don’t feel totally accepted. People don’t fully understand what homelessness looks like in a small town. Estevan has a long history of supporting those in need, but they don’t fully understand the needs of the homeless.� The program will continue from Thursday to Sunday until March 31 this year.

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SECSD adjusting to gov’t mandated changes Thanks to a couple of recent announcements from the provincial government, the South East Cornerstone Public School Division has been forced to call an audible of sorts. In January the government announced that schools from throughout the province would be moving to 950 instructional hours a year from the current 930. With the mandate that the plan be completed by May 1, Cornerstone and other school divisions throughout the province have been forced to alter their calendars for the 2013-2014 school year. Cornerstone’s new five-day school year was presented at the regular board of education meeting on Thursday in Weyburn. Director of education Marc Casavant said Cornerstone has a committee in place that works on creating a calendar in concert with the Holy Family Roman Catholic School Division. Once the com-

Marc Casavant mittee decides on a handful They accomplished that of options they are taken to by decreasing the number their staff for a vote. of professional develop“Our process that way ment days for teachers hasn’t changed at all,” said and removing the February Casavant. “The changes we break. made were to add in the 20 “Through our discushours of instruction that we sions with our in-school were missing to hit the 950 administrators and our hours of instruction. We are teachers, the feedback we complying with legislation were receiving was don’t and we will move forward give a minute or two on here.” each period, that’s not goTo get to their target, ing to justify improving Cornerstone bumped up student achievement. But the number of instructional if you could add three or days from 186 to 190. four periods to our year,

we might actually be able to finish teaching the content that we are asked to be teaching. That is certainly our hope and I guess we will monitor it over the year and see how it works out.” During the presentation it was noted that the new calendar takes into account what is best for students. Casavant said one positive is that by adding instructional days instead of extra minutes to each period, the school day won’t need to be longer. “We often hear in rural Saskatchewan that the kids are on the bus enough so to continue to add earlier pick-up times and later drop-off times, I don’t think many parents would be happy to hear that. There was careful thought put into the preparation of the calendar and we decided to go with more days rather than adding minutes to the day.” School divisions also learned last week that the province is planning to

move to standardized testing in the future. Currently students take standardized tests in mathematics, reading and writing but only in certain grades. The new plan calls for most students in the province to take standard tests in the majority of subjects each year. Casavant said it appears the Ministry of Education clearly wishes to have more information on how students are performing and feels the testing at the ministry level should help “all of us to become more literate in the whole area of assessments and providing feedback to teachers much sooner than what we have in the past with the old assessment for learning program. “We see this as a positive if the data is used for continuous improvement. We see the benefit of the assessment program that the ministry is introducing.” Casavant said he expects the assessments to begin sooner rather than

later, and noted that a number of teachers have been seconded to create the tests. He added the announcement doesn’t represent a major change for Cornerstone as the division has always used data to support ongoing improvement efforts. “We’ve got areas to grow more than likely, but I also believe that we are well on our way and leaders in this area in the province,” said Casavant who added that with more data available, educators will have more tools to help students improve. “Whether it is a hockey player or a piano player, the ability for a coach to give a student feedback is what is key. I think the more feedback we can give students so that they understand where they are at on any given day, they can be their own assessors and when they start to assess themselves, that is where we are really going to see progress.”

Cornerstone delivers annual report to electors Although it was a year of change and challenges, the South East Cornerstone Public School Division managed to post a surplus in the 2011-2012 school year. Cornerstone presented its report Thursday in Weyburn during the annual meeting of electors at their offices. No members of the public were in attendance for the occasion. The comprehensive report touched on a number of items such as student enrolment and also included the 2011-12 financial report. It was noted that Cor-

nerstone finished the fiscal year with a surplus of $16.2 million based on revenues of $111.5 million and expenses of $95.3 million. Cornerstone had budgeted for a surplus of

$10.4 million. The bulk of revenue ($96.24 million) was from provincial grants and property taxes as it was noted that 44 per cent of revenues came from taxes while 49 per cent arrived through provincial grants. School generated funds accounted for $2.045 million in revenue. Those monies represent the fundraising that is carried out by schools as well as student activities. On the whole, revenues were $8.8 million higher than expected. The report said a number of factors played into that increase. Most notably,

property tax revenue was $4.7 million higher than budgeted as more funds were collected than what the Ministry of Education had projected. As well, operating grant revenue was $5.8 million higher than budgeted. One area that came in under budget was capital grant revenue which was because the renovations to the Weyburn Comprehensive School were not as far along as anticipated as of budget time. On the expense side, salaries and benefits made the biggest dent, accounting for 72 per cent of all

expenses. Salaries and benefi ts also came in $2 million over budget due to the increases in the teachers’ collective agreement. School generated funds were $419,000 over budget while other expenses were $647,000 higher than expected. That total included an unexpected loss of tangible capital assets relating to the disposal of the Prairie Heights School in Oxbow and also small parcels of land throughout the rural areas within the division. Cornerstone ended the fiscal year with an accumulated surplus of

$121.4. Of that total $102 million is represented by capital assets. The division also added another $19.7 million in capital assets from new buildings and work that is in progress, along with five new school buses, over $2 million for computer hardware and A/V equipment and $313,000 for furniture and equipment. For the 2011-2012 year, Cornerstone had 8,155 students enrolled at its various schools. The Estevan Comprehensive School remained the largest in the division with 814 students.

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Meili outlines social determinants of health As the leadership convention nears for the provincial NDP, another of the four candidates will be in the Energy City this week. Ryan Meili is a family physician in Saskatoon who ran for the leadership in 2009, losing out to Dwain Lingenfelter after receiving 45 per cent of the vote. Once again he is seeking the leadership of the party. Much of what drives Meili’s policy ideas is his background in health, and his philosophy that a healthy community will mean healthy people. “The things that make the difference between whether people are healthy or ill are social. The solutions to social causes are political.� That’s what drove him to entering the political scene in 2008. He said at that time he saw an opportunity with the open leadership position, as well as a gap in Lingenfelter’s campaign, where he didn’t see him taking the party in a new direction. He said the party is once again in great need of renewal after a difficult election in 2011, which reduced the NDP to just nine MLAs elected to the 58-seat legislature. “It has to be about putting forth ideas that are bold and creative, not just criticizing what the Saskatchewan Party is doing. We have to be presenting a more exciting alternative.

All of my ideas are on that base of the social determinants of health.� Income, education, employment, housing and nutrition are those social determinants he said. “If we use those with the lens of what politics is for, that we should be using our decision making power to make people healthier, and to understanding what makes the biggest difference.� As a family doctor who has worked in rural areas as well as in Saskatoon where he now practises, he said he has seen what life is like in a very personal way by connecting with patients. Meili works for the College of Medicine, and previously acted as chair of the Social Accountability Committee. “Those have been chances to take some of those experiences on the front line and actually translate them into a program or policy changes. While I haven’t been in the legislature, I’ve been doing that leadership work since the beginning of my career.� Meili will be in Estevan and area today, visiting with local NDP members in the Energy City and Fillmore. He wishes to connect with members who are still considering who they will support at the NDP’s leadership convention on March 9. “The themes of our

Ryan Meili campaign haven’t really changed much,� said Meili. “There’s a thirst to run because of my experience as a family physician — work that I enjoy very much — but also that comes with a pretty significant frustration because

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an important distinction between health care and health, because everything involved in politics is health related. Of those social determinants that make for healthy people, Meili said income and its distribution is the strongest one. “When we look at ideas around that, one is looking at how actually to do economics. Do we make our decisions to solely increase economic activity, or do we direct our economic activity to actually improve our lives?� said Meili. “It’s a shift so that you’re thinking about how you create sustainable and stable economies rather this boom and bust thing. That causes you to make different decisions on economic diversification and moving beyond a narrow set of industries to develop sustainable growth.� Meili has some ideas for SaskPharm and how the province should be handling prescription drug services. “The fastest growing portion of our health spending is in medications. Generic drugs have a huge mark up. What if we made them ourselves and sold them to the province at cost and to the public for a little more to keep the company growing, then to other jurisdictions

at a solid profit?� He said it could be controversial but could also be the sort of thing to get the province on the road to having greater control over health. “One thing that’s been popping up lots is discussion of the housing crisis in Estevan. That’s, again, going to health and not health care. When you don’t have access to good housing, the rest of your health suffers. The idea that we have a homeless shelter in the heart of the economic boom, that says to me we’re doing something wrong. A provincial housing plan increases social housing supply and uses housing co-op models to expand that access. It is essential to improving the health in society.� As far as doctors are concerned, Meili said in the short term, the province should ensure the international medical graduates already here are able to get residency spots and get trained and practicing immediately. Looking down the road, he said more needs to be done to recruit people from smaller communities to study medicine. More training in rural areas is also a good way to keep medical professionals in those starved areas like Estevan.

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Input needed on recycling The City of Estevan has some big decisions to make in the relatively near future and are asking for your help to make them. As you may have heard once or twice, recycling has become something of a big issue in our world. Estevan, like a number of communities, is quite a ways behind the curve on the recycling front. Yes, we do have a fantastic Sarcan operation in the city, but when it comes to other items like paper and tin cans, we are not doing a great job. The recycling depot on Sixth Street is well used but it’s not a viable long term option. Which brings us to the decision you are being asked to help make. The City has expressed interest in the creation of a curbside recycling program in Estevan. Although the details haven’t been spelled out just yet, if we were to go by other centres there likely would be a couple of bins, one for paper and the other for cans and such. Although they are important, the details aren’t the critical factor quite yet. The bigger question that must be answered is do Estevan residents want curb side recycling in the first place? Thus far the opinion has been somewhat mixed. Those who are in favour of it are adamant this needs to happen in the city. There are also those who are against the idea. In the middle is a large portion of residents who have yet to express an opinion either way. Those are the people that need to make their voice heard. We know the opinion of those on both sides of the question, but the City needs to hear from the public at large if they are to make an informed decision. It’s expected that a public meeting will be held before too long. Past City consultation meetings were so well attended they could have been held in a passenger van. That cannot happen this time around. This is an important decision and the public needs to get out and voice their opinion. Before the meeting, details on the program will be released in these pages and elsewhere. Get yourself informed and make your opinion known to the City or your members of council. They know this is a big deal and they want to hear from you. There is another matter that is also likely to generate some strong opinions - garbage pick up. Due to public outcry, the council of the day caved in and agreed to back alley pick up. It has turned out to be a massive inconvenience for everyone from the contractor to the City to a number of residents. There has been interest expressed in going to full time front yard pick up. Again the city is asking for public input, which is wise after the last garbage fight. The City has been somewhat fairly criticized in the past for a lack of consultation on important matters. They are taking the opposite approach this time and giving the community every chance to have their say. Don’t waste this chance.

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

Farming has become big business How prosperous Saskatchewan agriculture has become is evident in a couple of recent developments. The first comes in the less-than-pleasing news from Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart that Saskatchewan crop insurance premiums will increase by a whopping 12 per cent this crop year. The double-digit hike will mean coverage levels in 2013 will increase to a record $194 per acre - a $20-anacre increase from last year and double the level of coverage from 2007. In order to deal with the potential additional payout, the Saskatchewan Party government is setting aside a record crop insurance budget of $198 million. Premium rates will have to increase to an average of $9.98 per acre from $8.91 per acre in 2012. Crop Insurance cited the need for additional private reinsurance coverage - a move that Stewart said was SERVING CANADA’S SUNSHINE CAPITAL

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Russian roulette on Highway 39 With Norm Park somewhere on the plains of Africa trying to avoid being eaten by a lion, you are stuck with me filling this space for a few weeks. In honour of our friend Norm, I would like to touch on one of his favourite subjects — Highway 39. I personally try to avoid that road at all costs, but sometimes there’s no choice. Thursday I had to drive to Weyburn for the South East Cornerstone Public School Division monthly board meeting. Honestly it might have been safer to get a revolver and play Russian roulette. First off, the road was garbage because of a storm the night before that left a nice layer of ice and snow caked on the highway. It’s never fun to drive on that, but hey, we’re from Saskatchewan. If we didn’t drive on bad roads we would never drive at all in the winter. You take a little extra time, exercise some common sense and slow down. At least that’s how it used to be. My trip to Weyburn, which took 90 minutes, was a front row seat to stupidity at its finest. The drive to Macoun was fine, but that is where traffic got bunched

Chad Saxon These Things I Think up in a convoy behind a plow. It’s never fun being forced to drive 80 km on the highway but it’s far from the end of the world. Just outside of Midale the plow, which really acted like more of a Zamboni than a plow, pulled off the road to let traffic by. The result was similar to when the green flag comes out at the Estevan Motor Speedway. About six of the 12 or so vehicles in the convoy pulled out to see if the road was clear for a pass. Even with a steady stream of semis bearing down on them, three went for a pass. Once I got through Midale, the road got even worse. In some places it was glare ice. By this point, the convoy was about eight vehicles long and I was the sixth vehicle. I was in no rush so I just resigned myself to staying where I was as did the majority of other drivers. Except one. There’s always gotta be one, right? This donkey planted behind

needed since liabilities have become higher because of commodity price increases. In fact, total program liabilities have also more than doubled in just five years to $5 billion this year from $2 billion in 2008. “Reinsurance is a way of sharing some of the risk with private industry in the event of a large claim year,” said Shawn Jaques, president and CEO of the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC). “It will help stabilize producers’ premiums, should they have that (large claim).” Also of interest in the crop insurance announcement was the news that in recognition of the recent improvement in yields over historical trends, hard red spring wheat and oats will be eligible for yield trending. On average, for hard red spring wheat the increase will be nine per cent while the oats yield will increase 13 per cent. Stewart also stressed that this will be the second year without the ad hoc AgriRecovery coverage, so producers cannot rely on bailouts and they need to seriously consider enrolling in crop insurance. So what is all this really telling us? Well, mostly that farming is more prosperous, but that it is also becoming big business. Disaster relief protecting the livelihood of the relatively small family farm has gone the way of getting a single-desk seller to market your grain. Instead, the expectation today is for producers to run their farms like a business. This also seems to be the message that emerged from Canadian agricultural leaders who attended the recent inaugural Agricultural Awareness summit in Regina.

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the steering wheel of a semi ripped by all eight vehicles at easily 120 km/h and just barely slipped back into the his lane to avoid an oncoming vehicle. The rest of the drive was uneventful but that semi stuck in my head. This driver could easily have caused an accident with his brilliant manoeuvres. And whoever he hit would have been dead on impact while he most likely would have walked away. Why? All to save what? Twenty minutes? I know there has been a lot of talk about twinning Highway 39 and I am all for it. But until that happens, if it ever does, people need to stop driving like idiots on that road. It will be a minimum of 10 years before we see twinning occur. It makes my stomach turn to think about how many people will die in that time because of idiots like the one I encountered Thursday. Believe it or not, Norm Park really is somewhere in Africa right now and given his hatred of technology, I’m not entirely sure he’ll ever come back. In the meantime, if you have any comments send them to editor@ estevanmercury.ca

The tone of the event was significantly optimistic - especially when contrasted with the historic gloomy mood of such agricultural gatherings where discussion was dominated by low commodity prices, tariffs and the need for subsidies in order to compete against aggressive American and European Union farm subsidies. But as a recent editorial in the Regina Leader-Post aptly put it: “This isn’t your grandfather’s version of Saskatchewan agriculture.” Just how big Saskatchewan farming has become can be measured in agri-food exports - $11-billion worth in 2012 - an amount that surpassed energy exports in this province. In a province where all the economic talk seems to focus on oil and potash, it’s important we remind ourselves that the backbone of our economy has been, and still is, agriculture. And it’s great to know that agriculture is more prosperous than ever, albeit a very different kind of prosperity. Long gone are the days when small farms were run by new immigrants who supported the small communities that grew up around the local elevator every nine miles along the rail lines. The elevators and rail lines are now long gone, and the one-section farm has been long replaced by operations the size of entire townships. While many bemoan this passing, it shouldn’t be lost that farming is contributing more to the Saskatchewan economy than ever before. It is, however, different than the farming we once knew. It is big business.

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Penny Wars bring out charitable spirit Students at St. Mary’s School held a competitive fundraiser recently as they prepared to make their donation to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation. The week-long fundraiser was held at the end of January, and all the money raised has finally been counted. The fundraiser included a competitive format, called Penny Wars, where each class was a team and each team had a jug to fill with coins that equalled points. Pennies and loonies counted for positive points, 1 and 100, respectively, while nickels, dimes and quarters were negative points, -5, -10 and -25. Students wanted

It took a couple of weeks to complete the counting process, but in the end students teachers found they raised more than $1,500 during their week of Penny Wars. Proceeds will go to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation. – Submitted photo

positive points in their jugs and could put coins that equalled negative points in other teams’ jugs. The winner of the competition was the class that accumulated the most points. Following a pep rally to get the student body completely behind the competition, the students went off to scavenge their attics, drawers, and family members’ pockets to do whatever they could to help their team and hinder their competition. Each teams’ water jug was stored outside the classrooms so students and teachers from all over the school had access to it. The kindergarten and

junior kindergarten class boasted the most points at the end of the week, winning the game, but the Grade 5 class raised the most money, helped by being the target of other people’s negativecounting coins. All the money raised is going to the same cause. This fundraiser ended up bringing in $1,538.81, which will be donated to St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation when they host their annual Radiothon for Life on March 20 at the Estevan Shoppers Mall. Grade 8 teacher Agnes Plourde-Doran said it was a fun way to get the students to contribute to an important part of the community

through the SJHF. “Every year we do as a school, and I’m new here so it was my idea to do the Penny Wars fundraiser,� she said. “I’ve done it at university. I ran it at my university so brought it to the school. It’s kind of neat. “The Grade 5s had a negative 1,000 points, but really they had the most money in there. What was fun about it was everyone putting pennies and loonies in their own, but then kids at recess and on their breaks would put dimes and nickels and quarters to (take points away from other teams), but they were really putting in more money.�

First draft of economic development plan complete The Estevan Chamber of Commerce has taken a big step towards the completion of an economic development plan. The first draft of the plan, which is a combined effort between the chamber, City of Estevan and RM of Estevan, has been completed. Michel Cyrenne, the executive director of the chamber, said the plan looks at economic investment and economic planning for the long term, how the groups can encourage further investment in the Estevan

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area and how to sustain long-term development. “A lot of it revolves around investment promotion, how are we going to promote the community,� he said. “It gets into some of the specific means in terms of a YouTube channel, LinkedIn profile and some of the events that we might want to attend. “We get into more of the specifics like what industries we are wanting to target, what areas of the economy that we currently have that we can

grow and expand and how we can focus on environmental sustainability and economic sustainability.� Cyrenne said he is pleased with how the first draft turned out, adding that it wound up covering more areas than they had initially expected it to. “We are looking at things like downtown revitalization, beautification ... that sort of thing too. It’s fairly broad and for a first draft, it is quite an extensive report.� Cyrenne said the report has been presented

to the City and RM and they will go over it and provide feedback to the chamber. That feedback will be taken into account and a second draft will follow. He said they are hoping to have a final document in place by April. “It will depend on the input we get from the City and RM. If it’s fairly substantial, it might take a little longer. If they are on the same page as we are, we can hope for something in mid-to-late April.�

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Donation to SJHF The St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation received a welcome surprise last week when Estevan resident Bryant Conquergood made a $30,000 donation.

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A former local businessman who left a lasting impact on the Estevan area has passed away. Lawrence Lafrentz passed away Feb. 6 at the age of 80. His funeral was held Feb. 16 at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church. The Bienfait born Lafrentz is remembered by friends, family and former colleagues as a caring and hard-working man who enjoyed a number of successes in the local business community and someone who was quick to give back to that same community. At his funeral, he was eulogized by his nephew Jason LeBlanc who noted that after travelling to Al-

berta to find work at the age of 16, Lafrentz returned to the area to begin his first of many businesses, hauling gravel and coal. Wi t h t h e b o o m i n the oilpatch beginning, Lafrentz changed directions and began hauling products for the oil industry. He eventually partnered with another local businessman, Walter Christenson, and formed L&C Trucking and Trenching, a business that is still in operation today. After the partnership dissolved in 1971, Lafrentz worked a number of jobs before getting into farming and eventually forming Lafrentz Custom Farm Service. With the southeast Saskatchewan oilpatch about to enjoy another boom in the 1980s, Lafrentz got back into the oil industry with the formation of Lafrentz Oilfield Construction in 1984. The company developed a well-earned reputation as one of the top earthmoving operations in the area and worked on a number of significant local projects including the construction of the low level water outlet at Rafferty Dam. Lafrentz also gave back to the community as he was instrumental in the construction of the Estevan Motor Speedway, donating his earth moving equipment and manpower to the project. He also donated his equipment to develop the site for Tourism Estevan on the city’s west edge. After retiring in 2004, Lafrentz remained active, spending time with his family and travelling to watch racing throughout North Dakota. He is survived by his wife, Laura, and children Larry, Dan, Joan, Krysta, Kelly and Darren as well as 16 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

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Icy roads lead to headaches for drivers, police Sunday’s storm and some erratic driving required the attention of Estevan Police Service members over the past week. The EPS reported that during the night shift for officers on Feb. 13, a complaint was lodged that a vehicle had left a local lounge and became stuck in a ditch near the business. The operator of the vehicle was seen by witnesses spinning his tires in an erratic manner as he tried to get away and

when police arrived, they found the accused to be extremely intoxicated. He had also caused a significant amount of damage to his vehicle while trying to flee the scene. The driver has been charged with impaired driving and driving while over .08. He will make an appearance in court March 25. On Saturday night, police attended to a single vehicle accident on the 800 block of King Street. The

driver of the vehicle apparently lost control while driving at a high rate of speed, drove up onto the sidewalk, through a hedge and came to rest against a light standard. Both the vehicle and light standard suffered minor damage while the driver faces a charge of driving without due care and attention. Officers were also called to attend to a fight at a local bar. They were able to locate one of the pugilists and found that he

had several marks on him. However, he did not wish to press charges. While at the same locale, a patron of the bar was spotted stepping out of the establishment with an open container of alcohol. He was charged with having open alcohol in a public place. A call about a person sleeping in the entry to a building was also received. The EPS tended to the matter and found the person had just stopped to warm up while he was walking

home. On Sunday night, officers were called to the downtown core for a domestic dispute. A female was arrested and lodged in cells until sober. The icy streets that followed Sunday’s storm led to several accidents. Also, a semi was forced to stop on the Highway 39 overpass when it could not make the climb due to the ice. Traffic was stopped until the driver put chains on his tires and moved on.

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Council Briefs News and notes from the February 11 regular meeting of Estevan city council Nathan Puffalt, the general manager of Woodlawn Regional Park, was before council to reiterate a funding request for two projects. One request was for $30,000 that would go towards improving the road to Woodlawn’s Boundary Dam location. Thanks in large part to recent improvements, the Boundary Dam campsite and beach area have enjoyed a rebirth over the past couple of years and the hope is that a better road to the site will further increase interest. Mayor Roy Ludwig noted that council has already approved that request and the money is included in the 2013 budget. The second request

safety.” The request for the $25,000 was directed towards the 2013 budget deliberations. •••••• Eric Pullam, who serves as the accountant for the Estevan Arts Council, also spoke to council and requested a grant for $37,200 for administrative costs. They also requested another $14,900 which would go towards the rent they are charged for an office at Spectra Place. Both requests were referred to budget deliberations. •••••• Council reviewed a letter from Tim Anderson, the national representative for the Canadian Union of

was for $25,000 for the revitalization work that is ongoing at the Woodlawn Athletic Park. Puffalt said $5,000 would go for fencing, $5,000 for a family picnic area and $15,000 for lighting. He added the work is expected to begin in the spring and conclude in the fall. “The fence is going to add player and spectator safety, prevent vandalism and provide a better esthetic appeal,” he said. “The picnic area is going to provide better opportunities for younger children and families and create a more enjoyable atmosphere. The lighting will increase the usability of the field and give us the ability to hold events and also improve

Public Employees. Anderson said Local 726, which represents City employees, requests a list of available dates so that negotiations for a new collective agreement can begin. The past CBA expired on Dec. 31. Ludwig noted that he is a member of the City’s bargaining unit along with city manager Jim Puffalt, and councillors Greg Hoffort and Dennis Moore. •••••• The minutes of the first meeting of the council remuneration committee were presented at the meeting. The committee, which is comprised of former councillor Shirley Thera, former mayor Tim Perry and Dale Wetsch, will eventually present a rec-

ommendation on what the six councillors and Mayor Ludwig should be paid over their four-year term. Thera was elected chair of the committee which will meet again later this month. •••••• In his report, Puffalt said the City is working with Saskatchewan Housing to have a public consultation for a provincial housing plan in February. The plan is part of the City’s involvement in the ECHO program which is one of the many initiatives to deal with the lack of affordable housing in the area. •••••• Puffalt also noted that the Priority 3 snow removal was complete and costs are now being accumulated. •••••• City treasurer Tim

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The City will be busy on the labour front as the contracts with the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 726 and the Estevan Police Association have both expired.

Ludwig speaks at chamber luncheon Mayor Roy Ludwig was the featured speaker at the Estevan Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting last Wednesday and touched on a number of the City’s top priorities for the upcoming year. Ludwig said a major focus for 2013 is finding some sort of a solution to the lack of affordable housing in the community. As was reported in The Mercury, Estevan has a vacancy rate under one per cent and the highest average rent of any Saskatchewan city. They are currently in the process of completing a housing study and have also been meeting with the provincial government to see how they might be able to help. He added the City is also close to a deal with Essex Developments which would clear the way for a new subdivision north of Wellock Road. To help facilitate all

the new homes that are expected in the northwest corner, the City began construction on a new water reservoir two years ago and Ludwig expects that $8.5 million project will be completed in 2013. He added the City will also be spending another $2 million over the next two years for improvements at the wastewater treatment plant. Other highlights from the speech include: • The City will be busy on the labour front as the contracts with the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 726 and the Estevan Police Association have both expired. • Kensington Avenue from King Street to north of the Estevan Comprehensive School will be rebuilt this year. “That has been an eyesore for a long time so we are looking forward to getting that done,â€? he said. • The City will be

holding an open house on recycling in the near future. Ludwig said they want to get a feel for the community about their thoughts on recycling and whether or not there is interest in a curbside recycling program. • He added the City will also be looking at moving to front yard garbage pickup. Ludwig said their contractor, Regens Disposal, is asking for front yard pickup and a number of residents have informed the City they would prefer it as well. • The City is also intent on finishing a number of projects that were either delayed or partially completed. Among them is the Estevan Leisure Centre parking lot, Torgeson Park, Kensington Greens and pathways throughout the city. •••••• It was also announced at the meeting that there was significant interest in

the open director positions on the chamber’s board. Six people have expressed interest in filling the open positions. They are: Catherine Welta-Eagles, Lynn Chipley, Karen Anderson, Lori Naka, Josh LeBlanc and Rodney Beatty. Cyrenne said a vote will take place over e-mail and chamber members will receive their information this week. The elected members will be introduced at the chamber’s annual general meeting in March. •••••• Nominations are open for the 2013 Estevan Business Excellence Awards. After a lengthy absence the EBEX awards enjoyed a successful return in 2011. This year’s event will be held June 14 at Spectra Place. The award categories for this year are: business leader, business of the year, environment award,

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community involvement. There will also be further inductions into the Estevan Business Hall of Fame.

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Sky is the limit at Sharp-Tail Air Speed and convenience is what Sharp-Tail Air Ltd. is looking to offer as the charter air service company opens out of a hangar at the Estevan Municipal Airport. Aaron Elmy and his crew have spent the last 14 months completing the commercial operating certificate, finally becoming operational as a commercial charter business on Jan. 1. “We finally got all that stuff straightened out and now you’re able to hire us for whatever you need,� said Elmy, the director of maintenance and a pilot for Sharp-Tail. He has been flying for almost 20 years and has been an aircraft engineer for eight. Because of the heavy federal regulation of air travel, it was a long process for Elmy, who also had to go back through training for the aircraft, though he had been flying that type of aircraft for most of his life. He even had to write a manual for transporting dangerous goods, something they don’t transport. “It’s surreal,� said

Elmy about getting through the process and beginning operation of their charter service. “It has been such a long process that it never seemed like it would materialize. I’m happy to be done with the bureaucracy part of it. Ed Komarnicki (MP Souris-Moose Mountain) was actually a lot of help. “We went through all the painstaking measures to make sure we can go into the United States,� said Elmy, noting that they will be able to provide service south of the border come Feb. 28. The jet-powered Beechcraft King Air is pretty well brand new and was picked up from the factory in Wichita, Kan. in 2011. It’s a corporate charter airplane with comfortable seating for seven passengers, complete with tables, outlets for laptops or cellphone charging, and a small bar. It has two 850-horsepower jet engines that power the propellers on each wing. The plane will fly at 35,000 feet and do close to 350 miles per hour. Elmy, who grew up near Arcola,

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Sharp-Tail Air Ltd. is the newest addition to local aeronautics at the Estevan Municipal Airport. Captain Rick Hodgson and Aaron Elmy, director of maintenance and co-pilot, stand with their aircraft, a jet-powered Beechcraft King Air. said that’s nice in the summer in order to find a smooth ride. He noted their practical range is about 1,000 miles, adding that they can go to Vancouver nonstop. Elmy’s quickest trip from Calgary to Estevan is about an hour and 15 minutes. “Fort McMurray is an easy one. We do a lot of Edmonton, Calgary. It’s a fast machine. A lot of the trips we do, it’s jet territory. It makes sense to use the jet,

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Elmy said a lot of their business thus far has been with the corporate side of the oilpatch. They have a contract with a local company that recently had a line strike. “Within hours we can have them in Calgary, talking with the clients and square away everything. We can go into the location, in this case it was Shaunavon, go back to Calgary and there was no time lost. That’s the demographic we’re aiming

He’d like to see interest reach beyond the oilfield clientele, but that business has been keeping Sharp-Tail busy since the start of the year. Elmy uses the Estevan airport for its hangar, and he noted it’s also one of the best around for snow removal and access to jet fuel. It also has GPS approach in Estevan, while many other municipal airports don’t. Sharp-Tail doesn’t run scheduled service, Elmy pointed out. As a charter service, they fly specifically to destinations their customers need to get to, when they need to get there. “You’re not showing up two hours before, waiting for security. There’s no security. We take care of that ourselves,� said Elmy. “If you’re going to a hockey game in Edmonton, we have a limo waiting at the airport. When we pull up, the marshal is standing out front. He’ll put the chocks in the tires, drive the limo to the airport, you hop on, go to your Oilers game and come back.�

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Seizures lead to arrests at local borders The discovery of child pornography and illegal knives were just two of the many issues Canada Border Service Agency officers dealt with in January according to the monthly report from the CBSA. In the report they noted that traffic was down slightly in January at the North Portal crossing with 20,967 travellers, compared to 21,460 the same month last year. The drop is due to a reduction in commercial trucks entering as only 9,227 commercial trucks were processed, compared to 9,826 during the same month last year. However, the number of passenger vehicles increased to 5,252 from 5,069 in January 2012. Traffic was up at the Estevan Highway crossing with officers processing 4,046 travellers compared to 3,746 the previous year. These passengers entered in 2,325 light vehicles and 607 commercial trucks. Officers refused entry to 41 foreign nationals in January, 23 of them for having criminal backgrounds. At Estevan Highway, five people were refused entry, four of them past criminal activity. Among the other highlights in January were: A Saskatchewan resident was importing a trailer from Ohio on Jan. 5, and declared it had a value of $7,000. CBSA officers investigated the value of the vehicle and found the actual purchase price was $17,000. Officers seized the vehicle and released it back to the traveller after he paid a penalty of $5,573.12. Had the owner properly declared the vehicle, he would have paid $850 in GST. On Jan. 6, a U.S. resident was seeking entry to Canada to travel to Alaska. During an examination

by CBSA officers, it was determined the individual had been convicted of DUI and two probation violations. He had also been previously informed by CBSA officers in B.C. that he was not welcome in Canada. He was refused entry to Canada. The next day, the traveller returned to the port requesting entry again. He was found to be inadmissible again due to his convictions. He was denied access to Canada and returned to the U.S. On Jan. 9, an Alberta resident was importing two motorcycles which he claimed were valued at $2,000 for one and $3,000 for the other. During a secondary examination, officers determined that both motorcycles had been purchased for several thousand dollars more. Officers seized the motorcycles pending appraisal. On Jan. 14, CBSA officers seized suspected child pornography from a returning Manitoba resident at the North Portal border crossing. CBSA officers arrested the male and turned him over to RCMP Estevan for further investigation. This matter is currently before the courts. On Jan. 16, a North Dakota resident claimed he was coming to Canada to visit friends in Saskatchewan. During the examination, CBSA officers determined the individual was actually coming to Canada to work. He was refused entry to Canada. The next day, the same individual tried entering Canada at the Coronach port of entry and was again found to be inadmissible for seeking entry to work without documents. He was issued an exclusion order which prevents him from returning to Canada for one year. Jonathan Grohs pled

guilty to Customs Act charge of making a false statement to a CBSA officer on Jan. 17 in Estevan provincial court. He was fined a total of $4,000. The conviction stemmed from an incident at North Portal in April 2012, where Grohs was importing a vehicle and attempting to smuggle three prohibited switchblade knives. A U.S. resident was travelling to Estevan on January 21 when CBSA officers at the Estevan Highway port of entry

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individual and seized the weapons and also seized the vehicle which was released after a $2,000 penalty was paid. The subject was also turned over to Estevan RCMP for further processing. The man was later refused entry into Canada and returned to the U.S. A U.S. resident, previously convicted of possession of a stolen vehicle, larceny and burglary, was travelling through Canada en route to Alaska Jan. 26. During a secondary examination of his vehicle, officers located various handgun parts, that when assembled, made a .45 calibre pistol. Officers arrested the individual and seized the handgun and his vehicle. A $1,500 penalty was assessed for the return of the vehicle. The man was turned over to Estevan RCMP and was subsequently refused entry into Canada. The CBSA also noted that it has introduced an e-mail border alert service to notify the public when unexpected events cause a significant disruption to normal border services at any one of our busiest land

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Public Notice The Council of the City of Estevan, pursuant to Section 209 of the Saskatchewan 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 the Zoning Bylaw Map by rezoning the following property as described below; Legal Description: Lot 14, Block 36, Plan #A1059 Civic Address #613 Third Street Current Zoning; Proposed Zoning;

R-2 Residential Low-Density Mix Zone R-3 Residential Medium Density Zone

ESTEVAN THE ENERGY CITY City of Estevan - 2012 Notice to consumers for Water Quality Estevan Waterworks Call 634-1822 for further explanation Parameter Required Testing by Number of Tests Number of Tests Permit each year Completed in Not Meeting the 2012 Permit in 2012 154 Regular Samples 159 0 1. Bacteriological A harmless form of bacteria called Total Coliform is routinely monitored in the distributed water. If found, coliform show a break down in the disinfection process or possible outside contamination. Positive results require additional testing to test for pathogens

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2. At the same frequency and locations as for bacteriological sampling, for free and total residuals.

1. Every 2 hours operators perform an analysis and also monitored continuous with on-line instruments 2. Completed for the bacteriological samples 215 samples and 251 spot checks

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2. Turbidity (on-site) - Turbidity is a measure of the clarity of the water.

Reason: Reasoning is being proposed as part of a tentative proposal to develop a Multifamily(4-unit) Residential (Condominium )Building. (The parcel proposed for rezoning is shown shaded on the plan below).

- For our water supply, turbidity shall not exceed 0.3 NTU from any filter.

3. Fluoride (on-site)

1. After each filter on a continuous basis. 2. Daily from the storage reservoir before entering the distribution system 3. At the same frequency and locations as for bacteriological samples.

- Fluoride is added as a dental aid - Levels not to exceed 1.5 mg/l

4. Fluoride (off-site testing) Levels not to exceed 1.5 mg/l

5. Chlorine Residual (on-site) - Chlorine is added to disinfect the water and the levels must be maintained at: - a chloramine residual of not less then 0.5 mg/l throughout the distribution system. - free ammonia of >0.1 mg/l < 0.5 mg/l

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alkalinity; bicarbonate; calcium; carbonate; chloride; conductivity; hardness; magnesium; nitrate; pH; sodium; sulphate; and total dissolved solids; aluminium; arsenic; barium; boron; cadmium; chromium; copper; iron; lead; manganese; selenium; uranium; and zinc

THM’s are a disinfection by-product and are not an immediate risk but over time THM ingestion is a suspected carcinogen. Each individual

Further information on the proposal is available by contacting Land Development Services at 634-1862, email: ebjorge@estevan.ca, or in person: Lower Level of City Hall, 1102-4th Street, Estevan, SK.

3 exceeding 100 ppb The levels of TTHM’s have been reduced by switching to Chloramination but the annual average is still above 100 ppb. We must have a plan in place to reduce these levels by September 2013

sample is not to exceed 350 ppb and annual average not to exceed 100ppb

9. Cyanide and Mercury

City Council, at it’s meeting to be held on February 25, 2013 at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers, City Hall, will consider any written submission respecting the proposed rezoning bylaw, provided such submissions are received by the City Clerk, Legislative Services Business Division, City Hall 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan, no later than 4:00 pm on February 20, 2013. Dated at the City of Estevan this 30th Day of January, 2013.

The City of Estevan Leisure Services Division wishes to advise that effective immediately, facility rates are as follows:

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The City of Estevan Water Treatment Plant is a surface water plant that focuses on the removal of suspended solids and the inactivation of pathogenic organisms through a multiple barrier approach, i.e. chemical aided settling, filtration, disinfection. All limits that each parameter must be within, comes from the Environmental Protection Act 2002 and associated Regulations to that Act. Go to www.saskh2o.ca for details and a complete listing of all levels throughout the province. A full detailed listing of all the levels of these parameters as well as the Waterworks Annual Report is located at www.estevan.ca or is available at the Estevan Library and City Hall.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE ESTEVAN ARTS COUNCIL? “promoting the arts in OUR community”

VISUAL ARTS: WINTER 2013 February: Quilting – Drawing – Discover Clay Weekend March: Cartooning (ages 10 & up) – Pottery for Kids (8-12 yrs) – Easter Egg Decorating (ages 12 & up) PRE-REGISTRATION required Coming Up: Opposites Attract: Ink & Pen versus Scratch Board, Beginning Water Colour and Plein Air Painting. Stars for Saskatchewan: Wolak & Donnelly – Piano & Clarinet (Feb 24th) Jesse Peters Trio (March 17th) Koncerts for Kids: Coffieman – African Rhythm & Movement (Mar 21st) Energy City Film Circuit: Feb 9th: Foreverland Mar 16th : Still Mine “For COMPLETE details”, visit: www.estevanartscouncil.com For details, please call our office at 634-3942

Estevan Toastmasters - Meets every Tuesday @ 7:30pm. Hello Computer! Mondays @ 3:00, 3:30 & 4:00 *No classes Monday, February 18 – Come and get answers to your computer questions in thirty-minute ‘one-onone sessions’. Bring your laptop or use a public computer. When registering please indicate what you would like to learn. Sprechen Sie Deutsch? - Tuesdays @ 5:30 – This is an ongoing program that takes place at the library every Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:00. The classes began in November. Newcomers are welcome, but the classes are no longer designed for beginners; newcomers would need to learn earlier course materials on their own time. Held in partnership with the Estevan & District German “Feundschaft” Society. Crafter’s Circle - Tuesday, February 26 @ 5:30 – Do you knit or crochet? Enjoy the company of others with the same interest. Beginners, advanced and master knitters are all welcome. A great opportunity for ongoing support; share your knowledge or beneÀt from the advice of other crafters. Just bring your own materials and come join the circle. No pre-registration required. Adults only. Cooking With Kids: Chicken Nuggets & Dipping Sauce - Tuesday, February 19 @ 2:30-4:00 (for ages 8-10) OR Wednesday, February 20 @ 2:30-4:00 (for ages 11-14) – Want a healthier alternative to deep-fried chicken nuggets? Make & taste this delicious recipe with mayo/chili sauce dip. Please indicate any allergies when registering. Savvy Scrappers - Wednesday, February 20 @ 5:30 – Do you scrapbook? Enjoy the company of others with the same interest. Beginners, advanced and master scrapbookers are welcome. A great opportunity for ongoing support; share your knowledge or beneÀt from the advice of other crafters. Just bring your own materials and come join the circle. No pre-registration required. Adults only. Baby Time - Thursday, February 21 @ 10:30 OR Monday, 25 February, 2013

ABORIGINAL STORYTELLING • ALL AGES WELCOME! Aboriginal Storytelling with Norma Jean Byrd. Saturday, 23 February @ 2:00. Celebrate Aboriginal Storytelling month at the library! Join Norma Jean Byrd who will be sharing Cree legends and other stories. Come learn more about aboriginal culture. The stories will appeal to both children and adults.

Call 636-1621 for pre-register or info. on any program.

Children’s Programs FREE! BEGINNER PHOTOGRAPHY

Receive $10 off any 2013 classes with the purchase of an EAGM membership!

Portrait Photography Participants in this class will have the opportunity to learn basic portrait techniques including the demonstration of using existing light, modifiers (reflectors) and some simple hardware store lights. Equipment will be supplied. WHEN: Tuesdays, April 16 and 23 (2 weeks) TIME: 6:00 - 8:00 pm COST: $20/person (participants may provide their own camera) INSTRUCTOR: Brian Wright Call Karly @ 634-7644 to register!

MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP Photo Canvases Participants in this class will use a variety of media and materials to create a personalized canvas. Participants are encouraged to bring in their own photos, letters, postcards or other materials for use in the class. WHEN: Tuesday, March 12 TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 pm COST: $15/person (materials included) INSTRUCTOR: Starr Mercer Call Karly @ 634-7644 to register!

GRID DRAWING Learn to Draw from Photographs Participants in this class will have the opportunity to learn the very basics of drawing from photographs, using grids, proportion and accuracy. Participants are encouraged to bring in their own photographs for subject matter and use in the class. WHEN: Wednesdays March 13, 20, 27 (3 weeks) TIME: 6:30—8:30pm COST: $60/person (materials included) INSTRUCTOR: Kayla Hanson Call Karly @ 634-7644 to register!

Adult Art Classes Winter/Spring 2013

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At The Library...

@ 7:00 – Ages up to 18 months old & their caregivers. Give your baby a head start on literacy and join us for 30 minutes of interactive songs, rhymes, a short story and baby-inspired craft. ***New***Evening program being offered! Angry Bird Attack! - Thursday, February 21 @ 2:00 – Angry Birds fan? Ever considered throwing them in real life? Come to the library to make your own Angry Bird and set of Green Pigs. Progress to developing new Angry Bird scenarios in real life! Ages 12 and older. Cover to Cover Book Club - Thursday, February 21 @ 6:30 – This month we will be discussing We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver, a gripping international bestseller about motherhood gone awry. Eva never really wanted to be a mother and certainly not the mother of an unlovable boy who orchestrated a school shooting. Now, two years later, it is time for her to come to terms with marriage, career, family, parenthood, and Kevin’s horriÀc rampage. Call 636-1621 to pick up your copy today! New members always welcome! Hardware Jewelry - Wednesday, February 27 @ 5:30 & Thursday, February 28 @ 5:30 – Looking for unique new accessories? Join Jill to make some unconventional, unique jewelry out of hardware. We will be focusing on washers. Dare to be different. This is a two part program. Adults only.

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A16 February 20, 2013

Estevan Mercury

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Building OfďŹ cial The City of Estevan is searching for a talented Building OfďŹ cial who wants to grow with the organization and community while supporting a customer ďŹ rst approach. Duties include; 1. Administers and enforces respective Provincial and/or Federal building codes and regulations, Municipal Bylaws [Building/ Zoning] and regulations pertaining to building and property. 2. Reviews Applications and processes Building, Moving, Demolition and Sign Permits. 3. Schedules and performs various on-site inspections. 4. Researches & Assists in preparation of bylaws, policies, plans and processes relating to building regulation, property maintenance & inspections. 5. Responds to requests for information, investigates complaints and/or bylaw infractions. Issues orders for corrective action. 6. Logs, records, maintains, and reports pertinent information and data. 7. Assists the public, contractors and associate staff members with Business Division records, bylaws, policies and procedures. EDUCATION as required The City of Estevan offers a competitive salary, and excellent beneďŹ t package. Applicants must submit a resume, proof of qualiďŹ cations and/or completed application forms and may be tested for appropriate skills. An interview may be conducted with applicants who qualify in skill, ability and qualiďŹ cations. Send Applications to:

Kelvin Pillipow, Human Resources Co-ordinator 1102-4th Street Estevan, SK S4A 0W7 Ph: (306) 461-5905 F: (306) 634-9790 hr@estevan.ca

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Canadian winters are famous for being cold. The mercury keeps dropping, and suddenly, the bears aren’t the only ones hibernating! While it’s true that many of us spend more time indoors in the winter, there are also those who embrace the outdoors, the snow and cooler temperatures. For many parts of Canada, winter can mean bitter cold and winter storms that bring high winds, icy rain, or heavy snowfall. This winter, get prepared for whatever the season will bring, whether you are indoors or out. Follow these FIVE tips for staying safe in a Canadian winter: 1. Get informed and go outdoors. a. Are you eagerly awaiting your chance to hit the slopes? Dreaming of making tracks with snowshoes? Check out AdventureSmart.ca to help you plan for a safe and enjoyable outing, whatever your passion. AdventureSmart.ca encourages everyone to follow the three T’s: Trip planning, training and taking the essentials for any outdoor adventure. Here are some key tips for winter adventures: b. Before heading out, complete a trip plan and leave it with friends or family. You can find a template online at AdventureSmart.ca http://www.adventuresmart.ca/trip_safety/ planning.htm c. Get trained for your adventure and stay within your limits. d. Take survival essentials with you and equipment like a communications alerting device in case of an emergency. In avalanche terrain, for example, essential equipment includes a probe, beacon and shovel.

e. Wear a helmet when skiing, skating, snowboarding and snowmobiling. Dress in layers to avoid hyperthermia and keep your head, ears and hands covered to prevent frostbite. 2. Stay safe indoors Winter is a busy season for fires in Canada. That’s why it’s important to be mindful of fire prevention and safety. Make sure you have working smoke alarms, don’t leave burning candles unattended and if a pot catches fire while cooking, put a lid on it. Read more tips. 3. Check your family emergency kit a. You likely have some basic emergency kit items already in your home, such as a flashlight, battery-operated radio, food, water and blankets. The key is to make sure they are organized, easy to find and easy to carry (in a suitcase with wheels or in a backpack) in case you need to evacuate your home. b. Use this checklist to help put your kit together. 4. Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle Prepare an emergency kit and keep it in your vehicle. Refresh the supplies for winter. For example, add an extra blanket or new food items. Use the following list for ideas. 5. Check weather reports When severe winter weather threatens, Environment Canada issues special alerts to notify Canadians in affected areas so that they can take steps to protect themselves and their property. Check out Environment Canada’s page on winter weather to learn more about the various weather alerts. Winter may be cold, but it doesn’t have to be dangerous -- stay warm and safe and enjoy your winter, inside and out!

The City of Estevan, Leisure Services Division is accepting applications from organization’s within the City of Estevan who are involved in sport, culture and recreation and are seeking ďŹ nancial assistance. Non proďŹ t organization’s whose sole purpose is to provide sport, culture and recreational programming may be eligible for funding. The grant must be used for program development.

For further information or to receive a grant application, please contact the Leisure Services OfďŹ ce at: City of Estevan Leisure Services Division 701 Souris Avenue Estevan, Saskatchewan S4A 2T1 306-634-1880 leisure.ofďŹ ce@estevan.ca

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The City of Estevan, Leisure Services Business Division invites your company to submit a tendered bid to “SUPPLY AND DELIVER FLOWERSâ€? by Tuesday March 5th, 2013 @ 2:30pm. The total number of plants required for the 2013 spring planting season is 6607 and detailed speciďŹ cations for the types of plants required are available upon request by calling the Leisure OfďŹ ce @ 634-1880 These owers will be planted in ower containers and beds throughout the City of Estevan. Other Criteria: Delivery Date of Monday May 27th, 2013 at 9:00 am at the Estevan Civic Auditorium. Unloading of product is the responsibility of the Company. Flowers to be in full bloom by June 14th, 2013. Warranty must include: at the time of arrival the plants must be sturdy, healthy and have owering buds or have started to bloom. Any weak plants that die in the ďŹ rst two weeks must be replaced. In the Tender Please Include: Price of the owers. If shipping/handling is not available please indicate this in your tender price. If the exact species or type of ower is not available, indicate the type or species suggested replacement. Warranty. Please submit your sealed tender marked “Annual Flowers for Flower Bedsâ€? in writing by 2:30 pm on Tuesday March 5th, 2013. Attention: Gloria Johnson Leisure Services Division 701 Souris Ave. Estevan, SK S4A 2T1 Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Public opening of tenders shall take place at 2:30 pm on Tuesday March 5th, 2013 in the Conference Room Leisure Centre 701 Souris Ave. Estevan, SK S4A 2T1

The Estevan Police Service would like to remind the public of the following: Â 1.- It is not unlawful to drive a truck with the tailgate down as long as there is no cargo in the box. All cargo has to be properly secured otherwise you may be ticketed under Section 40(2) of the Highways and transportation Act for having unsecured cargo. Fine for this offence is a minimum of $175.00. 2.- If you are transporting cargo that extends 1m past the rear lights of the vehicle, according to Section 20(3) of the Vehicle Weights and Dimensions Regulations you are required to place a flag at the end of the cargo. (flag must measure 300 mmx300 mm). Fine for this offence is a minimum of $90.00. Once again the Estevan Police would remind the residents of Estevan to remove all of their valuables and personal items from their vehicles and to ensure that your vehicle is properly secured at all times. Â

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Please help keep our sidewalks safe so all citizens can enjoy a safe walk passage Bylaw 89-1294 The occupier of property in the City of Estevan shall remove any snow, ice or other obstruction from the public sidewalk adjacent to such property within twenty-four (24) hours of the time such snow, ice or other obstruction appears on such public sidewalk.

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Water/WasteWater Rate Increase Effective February 1, 2013, Water/Waste Water rates will increase by 10%. The result will be an increase of about $ 15.00 per 2 month period for the average household. For further information, contact 634-1813.

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SOUNDING OFF “They handed us a pretty solid beating over there, so we wanted to return the favour. The boys were ready for this one.� — Bruins centre Alex Cote on the motivation for Sunday’s win over the Kindersley Klippers.

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Bruins dump Klippers, lose to Humboldt Sunday win over Kindersley secures playoff spot The CanElson Drilling Estevan Bruins are in the dance, but they still have work to do. A 6-3 victory over the Kindersley Klippers on Sunday clinched a playoff spot for the Bruins, two days after a 3-2 loss to the Humboldt Broncos. The win over Kindersley also kept hopes of fourth place alive for the Bruins (19-28-4), who now trail the Klippers by three points with a game in hand. Regardless of which team gets home ice advantage, the Bruins and Klippers will square off in the Sherwood Conference survivor series. Bruins captain Connor Milligan said that clinching a playoff spot doesn’t mean the team can rest easy for its final three games. “We want home ice. It’s a big thing, especially with the travel distance, whereas last year, we only had the two hours (to Wilcox),� he said. The Bruins roared out of the gate on Sunday, taking a 4-0 lead after the first period. There was plenty of motivation for the club after taking two losses on the chin against the Klippers last weekend. “They handed us a pretty solid beating over there, so we wanted to return the favour. The boys

were ready for this one,� said centre Alex Cote, who scored twice on Sunday. “The challenge was, hey, let’s take advantage of this and make the playoffs, right here and now,� added head coach Keith Cassidy. “They ran six up on us in Kindersley (on Feb. 9) and that was sort of a goal as well.� The Bruins needed only 82 seconds to take the lead on a point shot by Tyler Kauk. Dylan Smith was credited with the power play goal on a deflection. Less than two minutes later, Taylor Reich found Matt Brykaliuk all alone in the slot and he beat goalie Tyrell King five-hole. Milligan made it 3-0 midway through the period on his first goal of the season, firing a point shot home on the power play. That was enough to chase King in favour of Warren Shymko. “It’s exciting, especially for a guy like me who doesn’t put too many in,� Milligan said. “Actually, the first thing I said to Brykaliuk was, ‘Did you touch that?’ just to make sure that it was mine.� Wyatt Garagan rounded out the first-period shooting gallery at 15:24, popping a rebound over Shymko. The Bruins outshot the Klippers 17-5 in the period. “We’ve had a tougher

time against Kindersley (this season), but I think we proved that we can play with them, especially in our home rink. We dominated a lot more than a 6-3 game (shows),� Cote said. Cote extended the Bruins’ lead 2:17 into the second, burying the loose puck after Hudson Morrison’s pass attempt hit a defenceman. The Klippers finally scored with three minutes left in the period on a penalty shot. Nick Egan coughed up the puck at the blue line, leading to a breakaway for Kyle Davies. Egan pushed him into the net and Davies was awarded a penalty shot, which saw him put a backhander past Bruins goalie Curtis Martinu. Cote scored again only 90 seconds into the third, stealing the puck from defender Justin Schoffer and ringing it off the iron and in. Three minutes later, Kindersley’s Beau Stewart scored on a rebound, and Bradley Buckingham closed out the scoring with three minutes left on a scramble in the slot on a Klippers 5-on-3. The final tally on the shot clock was 46-22 in favour of the Bruins. On Friday, meanwhile, the Bruins and Broncos were knotted up after two periods when a turnover

Bruins defenceman Nick Egan battles Kindersley Klippers forward Bradley Buckingham for the puck during the Bruins’ 6-3 win on Sunday. led to the winning goal for Humboldt early in the third. Ty l e r P a s l a w s k i ’s breakout pass hit Brandon Tidy allowing Tidy to beat Martinu on a partial breakaway for his second of the night. “You win as a team, you lose as a team. Things like that, they’re tough to swallow, especially when you’ve battled as hard as we did and the opportunity we had,� said Cassidy. The Broncos dominated the first 10 minutes of the game, getting the opening goal from Alex Forsberg in the process. Forsberg, the disgruntled former Prince George Cougar who joined the

Broncos at the Jan. 10 trade deadline, scored on the power play at 4:22 on a harmless-looking shot from the left faceoff circle. The Bruins rebounded in the second half of the period, beginning with a highlight-reel goal by Smith midway through the period. Smith blocked a shot, tracked down the loose puck, got past Broncos rearguard David Stumborg, and ripped a high shot past goalie Matt Hrynkiw to tie the game. Smith scored again on a power play at the 15-minute mark, tapping in a rebound at the side of the net. The 2-1 lead held until the 12-minute mark of the

second period, when Tidy put in the rebound of a Justin Lund shot. Humboldt outshot Estevan 28-22. The Bruins will play a home-and-home set against Weyburn this weekend, hosting the Red Wings on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and hitting the road the next night. Their final regular season game is on Tuesday, when they host the Notre Dame Hounds at 7:30 p.m. The Bruins have signed former backup goalie Tyler Ross to back up Martinu for the rest of the year. Ross will arrive in Estevan on Friday and is expected to start at least one of the three remaining games.

Peewee AA Bruins earn split with Weyburn The Estevan Sherritt Coal Bruins picked up a win and a loss in a homeand-home set against the Weyburn Youngfellows on the weekend. The Bruins earned a 2-0 victory in Weyburn on Saturday, but lost 5-3 to the Youngfellows at Spectra Place on Sunday in peewee AA action. On Sunday, the Bruins buried themselves in a deep hole in the first period. Although Estevan scored the first goal, courtesy of Cole Fonstad at the 3:39 mark, they would go on to surrender four before the end of the period. Noah Altwasser tied the game midway through the period, and Adam Herold put Weyburn on top at the 10:50 mark. Matthew Anderson extended the lead with

a power play goal at the 13-minute mark. Ty Stadnick, finally, put the Bruins down by three with five seconds left in the frame. Fonstad scored again on a power play 3:45 into the second, tapping in a cross-slot pass from Tristan Seeman at the side of the net. But Rhett Frey got that one back with another power play marker with 32 seconds to play, knocking in a rebound blocker side. The Bruins got the only goal of the third period with 2:56 to play, when Terran Holzer lobbed a wrist shot from the half-boards on a power play and it was tipped in by Mason Strutt. Morgan Wanner got the start for the Bruins, but was relieved by Cody Levesque after the first

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Sherritt Coal Bruins players Mason Benning, left, and Colton Schell try to take the puck away from Weyburn’s Kade Eger during a 5-3 loss to Weyburn on Sunday.

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Apex Bruins get past Hounds, Argos The Estevan Apex Bruins ground their way to one victory and cruised to another last week. The midget AA squad got a late goal from Kaelan Holt on Jan. 13 to edge the second-place Notre Dame Hounds 5-4, and routed the Notre Dame Argos 6-2 on Sunday. The Bruins also lost 5-2 to the Regina Wild in the capital city on Monday. In Wilcox against the Argos, the Bruins got two goals apiece from Marc Shaw and Dylan Lay, and singles from Jolan Lingelbach and Mason Benning. Jacob Gammelgard and Josh Woodrow replied for the Argos. It took only 41 seconds for Shaw to score the lidlifter, on a feed by Lay. Exactly seven minutes later, Lay netted an unassisted marker to put the Bruins up by two. Gammelgard countered for Notre Dame at 17:25 on a power play, putting Estevan ahead 2-1 at the break. Shaw scored again three minutes into the second period, and Lingelbach potted the team’s fourth goal at the 4:55 mark to extend the lead to three goals. Benning’s power play tally at 11:08 put the game virtually out of reach for the Argos. They did respond with a second goal though, with

Woodrow scoring on the power play at 16:43. The only goal of the third period came at 10:37, as Lay scored the Bruins’ third power play goal and his fourth point of the game. The Argos outshot the Bruins 24-22. Tanner Tytlandsvik was in goal for Estevan. On Wednesday, with the Estevan Minor Hockey Association handing out its volunteer of the year award to Ambie and Sheryl Hengen prior to the game, the Bruins played a game worthy of the occasion, fending off a late Hounds comeback. “They just rise up. We had lots of adversity in this game, we had injuries where our bench got short, and they just seemed to come through,� said Bruins head coach Dalton Giblett. “Kaelan Holt had an unbelievable effort in the third. He blows a skate and still continues and scores two huge goals. Other guys had an impact too, but he kinda took the bull by the horns late in that game.� Jason Hengen scored the only goal of the first period, coming at the 6:13 mark. In the second, it was Talys Halabuza adding to the lead at the 2:12 mark. Rhett Kingston struck back for the Hounds at 6:22, but only 56 seconds later, Blaine Herzberg made it 3-1

Notre Dame Hounds goalie Brenden Newton makes a pad save on Apex Bruins forward Tanner Jeannot during Estevan’s 5-4 win on Jan. 13. on a power play. The Hounds responded less than five minutes later on a power play marker by Jarod Hilderman, cutting the lead to 3-2 at the intermission. The first 10 minutes of the third period were scoreless, but that would change in a hurry. Holt scored his first of two goals at the 11:25 mark to put the Bruins up by two. But Notre Dame responded in kind, with Guillaume Baur scoring just nine seconds later. Riley Rozdeba netted another goal two minutes later to tie the game 4-4.

“Whenever we score a goal, especially like (this game), it was said right on the bench, let’s not give it back to them, right?� said Giblett. “Ten seconds later, it’s in our net. Even though you don’t want it to happen, sometimes it just does and you have a little breakdown. But I thought for the most part, we did an excellent job of getting the pucks out of our end when we were having trouble. The guys battled along the boards and won those battles late in the third.� Holt scored again with 2:52 remaining and that

stood up as the winner. It was a chippy affair, particularly in the second period, and Giblett said it’s important for his team to stay focused in those situations. “That’s our problem all year. When we do get into this stuff, we gotta learn from this. We gotta learn from the adversity that you can’t be taking selfish penalties, because what are you gaining? You take the number and get the guy later. The selfish penalties, they’ve gotta stop, otherwise we’re not going to go very far,� Giblett said. The Bruins went 1-for10 on the power play against

the Hounds and the coach said that area needs to get better. “We controlled the play really well and we got some good shots at times, (but we’re) still not to the point we want to be with our power play. We have trouble understanding taking what they’re giving us, but hopefully we can get that ironed out down the stretch here.� The Bruins (16-10-6) are in seventh place entering this weekend’s games, Friday at the Prairie Storm and Sunday at the Regina Capitals. They still have a chance to finish as high as fourth place.

Hengens receive EMHA volunteer award Ambie and Sheryl Hengen were honoured for their long-time dedication and commitment to minor hockey in Estevan last week. The Estevan Minor Hockey Association presented the Hengens with

their volunteer of the year award on Jan. 13, in an on-ice ceremony prior to a midget AA Bruins’ game. The Hengens have four sons who are in or went through the Estevan minor hockey system. Riley is

a goaltender with the Minot State Beavers, Michael spent three seasons as a left winger in the SJHL with the Estevan Bruins, and Jason and Tyler, both defencemen, are currently with the midget AA squad.

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TS&M Bruins drop regular season finale The Estevan TS&M Bruins are headed to the playoffs in the Saskatchewan Bantam AA Hockey League after hanging on to the eighth and final berth. The Bruins (9-15-3) lost their last regular season game on Saturday, 9-2 to the Regina Pat Blues in the Queen City. The first-place Pat Blues (22-4-1), who will also be the Bruins’ firstround opponent, scored five times in the second period on Saturday en route to the win. The only goal of the first period came at 18:58 courtesy of Regina’s Bryce Platt. Riley Woods made it 2-0 with his first of four goals on the night, at the 5:25 mark of the second. Turner Ripplinger scored his first of three at

8:15 to cushion the Pat Blues’ lead to three. Colton Winton got the Bruins on the board at 10:45 on a power play. But the Pat Blues would add three more goals in a span of 2:34 to make it 6-1 after two periods. Ripplinger scored at 12:50, and Woods bulged the twine only eight seconds later. Ripplinger completed his hat trick at 15:24. In the third, it was Woods adding a hat trick of his own at the 2:10 mark to put Regina ahead 7-1. Chaseton Sare added to the lead at 11:56, and Woods’ fourth goal came only 18 seconds later. Winton scored his second of the game for the Bruins, again on a power play, with 44 seconds left in regulation. Mitchell Morrison,

Kolten Ganson, Joshua Skjonsby and Kale Martens all had assists for Estevan. The best-of-three series between the Bruins and Pat Blues will begin Friday in Regina. Game 2 is Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Civic Auditorium. Game 3, if necessary, will be on Feb. 27 in Regina. Other first-round series in the South Division will see Swift Current play Melville, the Prairie Storm take on the Regina Monarchs, and Yorkton face the Regina Silver Foxes. Notre Dame, Weyburn and Moose Jaw missed the playoffs. In the North Division, West Central and North East receive byes as the top two seeds. Sask Valley will play Humboldt and Battlefords will face Prince Albert.

Matthew Bill of the TS&M Bruins tries to keep the puck away from a Yorkton player during a recent game. (File Photo)

For a Worthy Cause Knights of Columbus representatives Albert Petrash, left, and Adrian Poirier, right, present Estevan Minor Baseball president Kent Phillips with a cheque for $3,000 to support minor ball upgrades. Petrash is the chair of the group’s charity appeal, which is where the money came from, while Poirier is the Grand Knight of the Estevan council.

Curling club hosts SHSAA boys and girls regionals The Estevan Curling Club played host to the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association’s regional playdowns on the weekend. The club hosted the boys’, girls’ and mixed championships for Region B. The boys’ playdowns saw the only Estevan entry to make it to provincials. Estevan defeated Wadena 9-3 in the A final. The team includes Riley Wallewein (skip), Dustin Doerr (third),

Riley Lafrentz (second) and Rylan Hauck (lead). On the B side, Montmartre dumped Lumsden 10-2 in the semifinal, sending them to the B final against Wadena, which Montmartre won 5-4. In the girls’ playdowns, Oxbow and Esterhazy were the teams advancing to provincials. Oxbow hammered Esterhazy 8-2 in the A final. On the B side, Kelvington edged Yorkton Sacred

Heart 8-6 in the semi and then lost 8-1 to Esterhazy in the final. In the mixed playdowns, Ituna earned a spot at provincials with a 10-8 victory over Strasbourg in the A final. Yorkton Regional 1 defeated Yorkton Regional 2 by a score of 8-2 in the B semi. Strasbourg then edged Yorkton Regional 1 in the final, 7-6. The provincial curling championship will take place March 1-2.

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Local skaters at regionals Members of the Estevan Skating Club competed at regionals in Melville on Saturday. Jersey Long had a stellar performance, finishing first in introduction elements, first in introduction free skate (in the first flight) and first in introduction jumps. Sydney Davidson was second in introduction jumps and first in the second flight of introduction free skate. Nicole Kistanov was second in junior bronze elements, second in junior bronze free skate, second in junior bronze jumps and third in junior bronze spins. *** Former Estevan Bruins forward Kyle Stroh wrapped up his college hockey career in style.

The jerseys, which feature a hockey rink on the front, along with the sky, trees, snow, sticks and a shovel, were worn on Friday against the Humboldt Broncos as a sneak preview. They will be worn again against Weyburn. Most of the jerseys are already being auctioned off online, but the rest, including those of captains and local players, will be done by live auction during the intermissions on Friday. Funds raised will go toward the effort by the Bruins, the Estevan Kinsmen and Kinettes, and the City of Estevan to build a full-sized outdoor arena. Last year, the Bruins’ jersey auction brought in nearly $34,000 for two local daycares.

The senior forward at St. Norbert College was named to the all-Northern Collegiate Hockey Association team for the 2012-13 season. S t r o h , a Vi b a n k product, led the entire NCHA in scoring with 19 goals and 40 points in 26 games. The secondhighest scorer, teammate Cody Keefer, was seven points behind. Stroh had 13, 20 and 29 points, respectively, in his three previous seasons with St. Norbert. Stroh, 24, spent three seasons with the Bruins, highlighted by a 30-goal, 56-point year in 2007-08. *** The Estevan Bruins will auction off their special fundraising jerseys on Friday against the Weyburn Red Wings.

The Estevan Extreme volleyball club sent its 14U and 16U teams to Sask Cup tournaments on the weekend of Feb. 9. Back row, from left: Carmon Lindquist (head coach U16), Myles Fichter (head coach U14), Renee Lavoie, Mataya Michel, Jaiden Peeace, Camryn Brown, Jaelyn Carlisle, Peyton Holt, Kourtney Kobitz, Justiss Daoust, Racquelle Gibbons, Cheyenne Odgers, Morgan Fichter, Hallie Hanson, Dave Odgers (assistant coach U14) Stacy Odgers (manager U14). Front row: Jenna Holmgren, Cassie Blanchette, Eden Palmer, Taylor Boan, Macy Earl, Kristen Skjonsby, Tess Lindquist, Mackenzie Ganje, Abbie Reich, Allyssa Cunningham, Jade George. (Submitted Photo)

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Royal 27-25, 21-25, 15-9 in the final. Meanwhile, the Extreme 16-and-under squad played in Saskatoon. The club went 3-2 on Saturday and followed that up with a 3-1 showing on Sunday, for a total record of 6-3. The two tournaments were the first of two Sask Cup tournaments per age class, which earn teams points to determine seeding for provincials. The 14U provincials take place April 26-28 and the 16U championship is May 3-5.

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Bruins make playoffs with decisive win The Estevan Bruins’ record against the Kindersley Klippers this season has been less than ideal, so it probably wouldn’t have surprised many people if they lost to the Klippers on Sunday. But with a playoff spot on the line and coming off two losses in Kindersley a week earlier, the Bruins had plenty of motivation, and they fed off it. The Bruins played maybe their best period of

Josh Lewis Hear Me Out the season in the first, taking a 4-0 lead and outshooting the Klippers 17-5. They did take their foot off the gas in the final 40 minutes, but they sent the message that they can, in fact, beat Kindersley, and that’s going to be critical because the Klippers are

Wawota, Arcola win playoff openers The Wawota Flyers and Arcola-Kisbey Combines both got off to a good start in their Big Six Hockey League playoff series on the weekend. Wawota, the third seed, edged the sixth-place Redvers Rockets 5-4 in their series opener on Friday in Wawota. Game 2 of that best-offive series was to be played Monday in Redvers, followed by games Friday in Wawota, Saturday in Redvers and Tuesday in Wawota. Meanwhile, Arcola snuck past the Carnduff Red Devils 5-4 in their opener on Saturday in Carnduff. Game 2 is tonight in Arcola, followed by games Friday in Carnduff, Tuesday in Arcola and Feb. 28 in Carnduff. Three games were scheduled for Sunday, but all three were postponed due to poor weather conditions. One was the second game of the Wawota-Redvers series. The Midale Mustangs and Oxbow Huskies moved

the opener of their series to Monday night in Oxbow. To maintain home ice advantage, the second-place Mustangs were set to host Game 2 last night. The remaining dates have yet to be determined. The Bienfait Coalers and Carlyle Cougars also postponed their opener on Sunday and were set to play Game 1 last night in Bienfait. The remaining dates have yet to be determined. Meanwhile, two Big Six teams remain alive in provincials. Midale hammered Lumsden 6-1 Saturday in the first game of their bestof-three south semifinal on the A side. Game 2 is Friday in Lumsden, and the third game, if necessary, will be in Midale on a date to be announced. Carnduff lost 5-4 to Rocanville in the first game of their two-game, total-goal series in the B south semifinals in Rocanville on Friday. Game 2 is this Saturday in Carnduff.

their opponent in the survivor series. The Bruins’ coaching staff changed up the lines Jan. 11 in North Battleford, and the new combos are bringing results. Instead of having one top line and two secondary lines, the Bruins have now spread their production across four lines. One line has Dylan Smith and Cole Olson, with grinder Wyatt Garagan on the left side to open some room and chip in some offence. Another has Calder Neufeld, who is now playing regular shifts, alongside Alex Cote and Hudson Morrison, two of the team’s top performers. With Morrison removed from his regular

line, his old linemates — Darcy DeRoose and Tyler Paslawski — are now playing with either Dayton Picard or Brett Dumaine. Finally, the only line left intact is the 19-yearold unit of Matt Brykaliuk, Taylor Reich and Tanner Froese. Now each line has at least two guys who can produce on a regular basis. How long these lines will stick together, who knows, but I like the way they look. With Neufeld and Smith both back in the lineup, the Bruins have lots of options up front now. The Bruins still have a shot at fourth place, sitting three points behind Kindersley with a game in hand. And Estevan has a much easier schedule, fac-

ing last-place Weyburn twice — the same Red Wings who will miss the playoffs for the first time since 1999 — and the slumping Notre Dame Hounds. Kindersley hosts Nipawin on Saturday and visits Humboldt on Tuesday. Still, to get home ice in the series, the Bruins need to win two games and have the Klippers lose both of theirs, or run the table and have the Klippers lose once. And home ice is absolutely crucial in this case, as both teams own horrid road records. The Bruins are 6-19-1 away from the confines of Spectra Place; the Klippers are 5-18-2-1 away from the West Central Events Centre.

I believe, on paper, that the Bruins are the better team, particularly after getting Smith and Neufeld back. They certainly have more experience, as the Klippers have only three 20-year-olds and a bounty of players 18 and younger. Whether the Bruins can get their heads on straight and play the way they’re capable of is another thing. I’ll put my money on whatever team ends up with home-ice advantage. Contact Josh Lewis at 634-2654 or sports@estevanmercury.ca. Someone mind explaining how the Leafs beat Florida on Monday, no less shut them out? The Panthers have been their kryptonite for years. It’s practically a tradition.

Second leg of McLeod Series postponed The second and final phase of the McLeod Series, scheduled to take place Feb. 12, has been postponed due to an equipment issue. Both games of the

annual high school basketball series were shelved due to one of the nets at the Estevan Comprehensive School gym being damaged. The second leg of the

series, which is in its 78th year, will be played March 5 at ECS. The Elecs trail the series 171-84, a deficit of 87 points, following a pair of losses in the first leg Feb.

5 in Weyburn. The girls lost 68-33 and the boys were defeated 103-51. Weyburn leads the alltime series 40-37 and has won it 29 years in a row.

Riders hockey coming to Estevan The Saskatchewan Roughriders are coming to Estevan next month. The CFL team’s Rider Pride Hockey Challenge tour will touch down March 17 in the Energy City. A team comprised of

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1:30 p.m., followed by the game at 2 p.m. There will also be a 50-50 draw. Tickets will be $10, with children five and under getting in free. Tickets will go on sale shortly and will be available at Henders Drugs.

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City gets thumb down on census appeal The City of Estevan’s request to have the federal government take another look at its 2011 census numbers has been given the cold shoulder. A letter from Statistics Canada to the City was presented at the Feb. 11 regular meeting of council. In the correspondence from Lise Rivais, the director of the western region and northern territories, Statistics Canada has concluded that “a detailed investigation of the data for Estevan did not detect any issue with the population and dwelling counts. For those reasons, there will not be any adjustment to those counts for the 2011 census

of population.� Since the numbers were released in 2012, Estevan, and a number of communities throughout Saskatchewan, have claimed they were shortchanged in the census. Although it is widely believed Estevan’s population is in the 12,000 to 13,000 range, the census said the Energy City was home to just 11,054 residents. “I thought we’d be closer to 12,000,� former mayor Gary St. Onge said when the figures were released in February of last year. “I really think that we have more than what they listed, and of course if

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we had more lots, we may have had more people. But I don’t think it is accurate.� The City announced later in the year that it planned to ask for a review, noting the figure is critical as grants from both the provincial and federal governments are often calculated on a per capita basis. In the letter, Rivais said a review of the data and maps was conducted and boundaries were verified to ensure the census enumerators did not include or exclude areas outside their boundaries. They also reviewed the documents and procedures used by the enumerators

during the 2006 and 2011 census. The investigation confirmed that the 2011 population count for Estevanwas in fact, 11,054, which was up by 8.8 per cent from 2006. It also noted that the number of private dwellings increased from 4,355 in 2001 to 4,455 in 2006 to 4,789 in 2011. “When corrections are done to population and dwelling counts as a result of a request for formal review, the correction is often due to dwellings that are missed and unoccupied dwellings that are not properly coded,� Rivais wrote. “The investigation did not find any issue with

those components for all areas of Estevan. In addition, the response rate for Estevan was excellent and slightly better than the response rate for Saskatchewan Canada.� ,As part of their case, the City also included covered population figures from the provincial government which have been significantly higher than the census totals. However, Rivais said the population counts from the health records use different definitions and concepts. “Health records may include temporary residents, though a minimum residency period may be required to be covered by

SGI seeks 1.03 pre cent rate hike SGI has submitted a proposal to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel (SRRP) for a net increase of 1.03 per cent to Saskatchewan Auto Fund rates. The proposal includes rebalancing, which would result in rate changes for almost all Saskatchewan vehicles. SGI is also proposing a 1.23 per cent surcharge on rates, which would be applied for three years.

In a press release, SGI noted that rebalancing helps to ensure fairness in rating. It takes into account the number of collisions and their severity, including damage, injury and liability costs, for each vehicle make and model, and ensures that each vehicle class is covering its own costs. If approved, about 57 per cent of vehicles would receive rate increases and about 43 per cent would receive decreases or have no change to their rates. “Again this year, we see increased wages affecting injury claim costs, higher costs for auto parts and declining bond and investment yields, which all contribute to the need for increased revenue,� said SGI president and CEO Andrew Cartmell. “The Auto Fund operates on a break-even basis and

these changes are required to cover claim costs in the next rating year.� Included in SGI’s rate proposal is a surcharge on every vehicle to help replenish the rate stabilization reserve. The proposed surcharge would be applied to the rebalanced rates for each vehicle. The net result of the rate changes, combined with the surcharge, is a 2.27 per cent increase in revenue for SGI. “We want to remind our customers, that while we are proposing a 2.27 per cent increase in overall revenue, very few, if any, customers will see that exact increase to their own rate,� Cartmell said. “Some will see increases, some will see decreases and some will not change.� Under the proposal,

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a province’s health insurance. In addition, they do not refer to a specific reference date or to reflect changes like deaths or migration in a timely manner. “Those differences and potentially others can result in significant differences between census population counts and population counts from health records, making comparisons unreliable.� Estevan was one of many communities across the country to dispute their census numbers. A handful of communities have gone as far hiring a company to conduct an independent study to challenge the figures.

Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for The Town of Midale for the year of 2013 has been prepared and is open for inspection in the ofďŹ ce of the Assessor during regular ofďŹ ce hours 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Monday to Friday from: February 22nd, 2013 - April 23rd 2013. and from 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. April 24th, 2013. A Bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person wishing to appeal against his/her assessment is required to ďŹ le his or her notice of appeal in writing along with a $25.00 fee to the Assessor of the Town of Midale Box 128, Midale, Sask S0C 1S0 Dated this 22nd day of February, 2013. Linda M. Dugan Assessor

increases to motorcycle rates will not be capped. As a group, motorcycle rates are substantially lower than what is required to cover their claim costs. It is proposed that motorcycle rates be fully corrected to end subsidization of their claim costs by other vehicle owners. “In Saskatchewan, motorcycles are a recreational vehicle, not a primary vehicle for year-round use, and their injury claim costs are excessive,� Cartmell said. “We debated this issue, but in the end we simply felt it wasn’t fair for other vehicle owners to continue to pay more than they should in order to subsidize the rates for this vehicle group.� Proposed rates for all vehicles can be found on SGI’s website at www.sgi. sk.ca. If approved, the rate changes would be effective Aug. 31, 2013. The opposition NDP was not happy with the announcement, claiming that the government is placing another hand in the pockets of Saskatchewan’s middle class. “It’s shocking that the Sask. Party is resorting to such an unprecedented move,� said Danielle Chartier, the critic for SGI. “The taxes and fees being piled on are adding up, and that’s driving up the cost of living for everyday families.� If approved by the rate review panel, the 1.23 per cent tax - called a stabilization surcharge - will be in place for three years in an effort to cover cash shortages in SGI. Also announced is a proposed insurance rate increase that will see more than half of drivers pay more every month for auto insurance. “The Sask. Party is asking you and your neighbours to pay bigger bills and more fees,� said Chartier. “What I’m hearing is that ratepayers are getting tired of seeing increases for things like basic utilities and car insurance. Compared to the NDP’s commitment to maintain the lowest-cost utility bundle in the nation, this is putting the squeeze on families.�

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Three women come together to present Trifecta A trio of Manitoba artists have come together, bringing a history of their artistic creations to the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum as Trifecta opened in the main gallery room. Shirley Brown and Barb Flemington attended the opening reception at the gallery on Feb. 15. The third artist, Fay Jelly, was unable to attend due to a health issue, and her oil paintings are being presented through her website. Though they have known one another for a long time, this is the first time their work is showing together as part of one exhibit. The works appearing at the gallery cover several years of the artists’ work and demonstrates growth and development within the artists. Some of Brown’s painting is from the late 1980s and the exhibit is laid out in a chronological order that shows the many stages of each artist’s career. “It’s interesting to see the progression,� said Brown, as she looked at some her early paintings at one side of the gallery. “We’ve shown our work together before, when we were in a group called the Coterie of Malcontents, which was a collective in Manitoba that we rounded up,� said Flemington. “We put our work up in shows together then, but that group has since disbanded and gone in different directions, so this is actually the first time we’ve shown together (as just three of us).� Flemington said it’s interesting for her to see her pieces organized in a way that shows her different stages. “You just go along and go along and work,

and keep recircling around some certain things that are of fascination or interest to you, whether they be imagery-based or ideabased. When they actually put this up, I started to realize how so many things are still threading through my work, and I’m doing them differently. That’s saying we do the same idea our whole lives, we just do them differently.� Brown said for artists, there is something down in their gut that makes them do something. “We do it differently every time, but we’re searching for the same, whatever is down there, churning around,� she added. Brown said it isn’t until she has completed a series of work that she really finds what she was looking for within herself. “Some people, often men, they seem to know what they’re working on. They have a conceptual idea of what they’re working on ahead of time.� That isn’t the case for Brown or Flemington who said they need to look back retrospectively to understand what they were working through. “It doesn’t mean it’s directionless,� added Flemington. “It’s just that you don’t have this overall meaning to impart when you’re working on it.� Brown applied to Mentoring Artists for Womens’ Art (MAWA) in Winnipeg in 1986. That’s when she said she started taking her art seriously. Flemington and Jelly both attended MAWA after Brown, and it is through that mentorship program that they know one another. MAWA is a program

that links emerging artists with professional artists. The mentorship lasts for a year and all three women have been through the program as mentees as well as mentors. “I mentored for MAWA twice,� said Brown, noting the three artists have also mentored together, when they watched over a group of artists in southwest Manitoba. “Fay and I used to go and paint landscapes together at each other’s houses.� Both women said they have struggled to work on commissions. Brown said if she is asked to work on a theme for a show, she has a lot of trouble creating. “I’m better if I can just go,� she said. “I notice standing here how much our works are very related,� said Flemington. “There are lots of things that have similarity or a relationship going on. I knew that, but when I see them together in the same space, you’d think we would have worked out how we got there.� Some of the work that’s part of Trifecta Flemington has never shown. The artists typically complete a series of pieces, and Brown said she learned that from her time in the MAWA program. Since then, that’s how she works. “It’s fun to experiment on different ways to deal with the same subject,� she said. The exhibit runs until March 28 in the main gallery room. In the secondary room, an exhibit entitled Possible Worlds, by Sylvia Zielman looks at a kind of post-apocalyptic world where items must be recycled and re-used in innovative ways.

Do you remember? TEN YEARS AGO: It was official ... the name of the amalgamated Roman Catholic separate school divisions in southeastern Saskatchewan was to be Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division. The three boards of trustees involved in the merger made the decision when they held a tri-division meeting on Feb. 12 in Radville. Vince Marcotte, chairman of the Estevan Roman Catholic Separate School Division, said the merger with Weyburn Roman Catholic

Separate School Division and the St. Oliver Roman Catholic Separate School Division of Radville would take place within the next year. TWENTY YEARS AGO: Video lottery terminals (VLTs), the province’s newest gaming mechanisms, were scheduled to arrive in the Energy City on Feb. 24 and if all went well, they were to be in operation by the next afternoon. Vern Symons, president of the Saskatchewan Hotels Association, said the Beefeater Inn, the outlet with which he

was involved, was to receive machines Feb. 24. Following staff training sessions the next morning, he expected the VLTs to be operational by noon. Other Estevan outlets receiving the VLTs were the beverage rooms at Cheers and the Derrick Motor Hotel, and the lounge at Eddie Websters, with each one to have between three and five machines. It was announced that the Estevan Comprehensive School’s graduation exercises would be held at the Civic Auditorium this year.

Barb Flemington and Shirley Brown are two of the three artists showing the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum’s main gallery along with Fay Jelly. Flemington and Brown were on hand to discuss their creative process at the exhibit opening Feb. 15.

Barb Flemington is showing a series of images at the EAGM similar to this one that uses blueprints and the use of circles, which she said she loves to use.

The graduation program and student numbers indicated that the ceremonies had simply outgrown the school, and as a result, the event would be conducted in the only other facility in the city that was large enough to accommodate the grad activities, the Civic Auditorium. The Bienfait Coalers advanced to the south final of the provincial Intermediate A hockey playoffs when they eliminated the Southey Marlins in a best-of-three series. The Coalers would be facing off against Cupar in the best-of-three final. The South East Regional Tourism Association, at a Feb. 15 mee4ting in Stough-

ton, chose Ruth Semple of Estevan as tourism coordinator for the region in a part-time basis, with the regional office to be set up in the Energy City. Also during the meeting, Marguerite Gallaway of Estevan was elected president of the association. THIRTY YEARS AGO: A rink skipped by Cheryl Johnson of Estevan came out on top of a 16team women’s division at the Southern Saskatchewan Teachers’ Bonspiel held in Weyburn the weekend of Feb. 11-13. Other members of the team were Marlene McConnell, skip; Lori Dzuba, second; and Carolyn Sheane, third. With the win,

the Johnson rink qualified to advance to the provincials slated for March 18-20 in Indian Head. Also advancing to Indian Head would be the Estevan rinks skipped by Gary St. Onge and Don Kindopp. The Kindopp rink, with third Wayne Wallace, second Ivan Klatt and lead Rick Rohatyn, finished second in the men’s competition that saw 32 rinks entered. St. Onge, with his rink of third Wilf Marcotte, second Al Fleischhacker and lead Al Fellner also moved on after placing third in the men’s competition as the top four rinks in the southern playdowns all qualified for the provincial bonspiel.

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Estevan Mercury

A stress free RRSP season By Kim Inglis A recent BMO Financial Group study says three-quarters of Canadians with an RRSP have already made or plan to make a contribution before the March 1st deadline. Unfortunately, 60 percent find the deadline stressful. Contributing to an RRSP doesn’t need to be traumatic. For many, simply changing their savings schedule can eliminate anxiety. However, although it might be easier to make smaller regular contributions throughout the year, 49 per cent wait until the end of each year to make a lump sum payment. Twelve smaller sums should not only be easier than finding one large sum right after holiday season expenses, but paying by automatic withdrawal also makes it difficult to skip a month for an impetuous purchase. The investor no longer frets about funding and the retirement savings discipline is reinforced. Funding stress can be lowered further if the expected tax refund is received during the year. An employed investor can file a T1213 form, advising the CRA and the employer about their RRSP savings plan, and have tax deductions reduced at source to improve cash flow and make the payments easier. Regular RRSP contributions are also beneficial from an investment perspective because investors can take advantage

of dollar-cost averaging, buying more of their investments when prices are low and less when they are high. Investing equal dollar amounts over a set period of time generally achieves a lower average cost and the worry about buying shares amid market excursions is decreased. It’s wise to think about the RRSP’s place among other priorities such as eliminating high-interest debt. If an RRSP’s benefits don’t support those goals, it may need to wait. Acting on knowledge and planning is less stressful than making quick decisions and then wondering if they were right. Thought should be given to the way RRSPs work. For investors in higher income tax brackets, RRSPs make sense because their tax deduction is likely at a higher marginal rate than it will be when withdrawals are taxed in retirement. For those in the early stages of a career with a low income, it may be better to accumulate RRSP headroom until their higher marginal tax rate is higher. For the investor who has determined that an RRSP is the retirement vehicle they need, there is comfort in having the right strategy. It begins with examining the way in which the RRSP is invested. Generally speaking, bonds and other interest-bearing investments are best kept within an RRSP to remain tax sheltered while the most favorably taxed in-

vestments, such as those that produce capital gains and dividends, should be outside the RRSP. Asset allocation relative to age is an important consideration. According to the BMO study, 60 per cent of Canadian investors have specific time frames or target dates to reach their financial goals and 89 per cent agree that it is important to hold investments that evolve over time, becoming less risky as key life events approach. While that may be what the majority believes, only 49 per cent invest accordingly. At any stage of life retirement planning requires careful thinking. Don’t allow an investing process to impede your thought processes by introducing stress. Kim Inglis, CIM, PFP, FCSI, AIFP is an investment advisor and portfolio manager with Canaccord Wealth Management, a division of Canaccord Genuity Corp., member - Canadian Investor Protection Fund. www.reynoldsinglis. ca. The views in this column are solely those of the author.

Gov’t says budget still balanced Although they have many challenges ahead of them, the provincial government is claiming that they are still on track to a balanced budget. The government’s third quarter financial report projects the province will finish 2012-13 with a pre-transfer surplus of $8.8 million in its general revenue fund. “Given the current world economy, preserving a balanced budget is challenging,â€? Finance Minister Ken Krawetz said in a government press release. “While Saskatchewan’s economy is strong, resource revenue is down because of falling prices. This decline is offset somewhat by record investment and revenue from a growing tax base, which has expanded thanks to higher employment and population growth.â€? The release also noted that GRF expense is now projected to finish the year at $11.39 billion - up $190.4 million or 1.7 per cent from budget, largely due to higher than expected usage of certain government services and unforeseen weather events, like flooding. The increases include: • $40 million for the Provincial Disaster As-

sistance Program (up $110 million in total over budget); • $51 million for teachers’ pensions and benefits; • $47 million for AgriStability, AgriInvest and crop insurance; • $10 million for snow removal and ice control on provincial highways; • $10 million for increased use of the research and development tax credit in the 2011 tax year; • $7 million for increased usage of court services, corrections and prosecutions; and • $4 million for increased usage of the Graduate Retention Program. “These expenses have been offset by expense management savings identified at mid-year and by an increased dividend from Crown Investments Corporation of Saskatchewan (CIC),â€? Krawetz said. “At budget, we expected the Crowns to generate 2012 net income of $346.5 million and that CIC would provide a dividend to the GRF equal to about 90 per cent of this net income, excluding the net income of SaskPower, allowing the corporation to address its long-term infrastructure requirements.â€?

In 2012, CIC Crowns, excluding SaskPower, generated net income of about $135 million more than expected at budget time. About 90 per cent of this increase - $120 million will be provided to the GRF. GRF revenue is now projected to finish the year at $11.40 billion - up $104.2 million or 0.9 per cent from budget, largely due to higher than expected tax revenue and the increased CIC dividend. Government general public debt is forecast to be $3.8 billion at the end of 2012-13, unchanged from budget and from the end of the previous fiscal year. The province’s growth and financial security fund is now forecast to finish 2012-13 with a balance of $662.7 million. The opposition NDP was quick to comment on the announcement and charged that the Sask. Party has raided the Crowns, drained the rainy day fund and made cuts to programs in order to manipulate its books. They added the report only covers a small portion of Saskatchewan’s finances, a tactic the independent provincial auditor has called misleading and wrong.

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COMING EVENTS

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HOST FAMILIES NEEDED. Northern Youth Abroad is looking for families to host 2 youth from Nunavut/NWT. Volunteering in your c o m m u n i t y. J u l y / A u g u s t . www.nya.ca. 1-866-212-2307.

In Loving Memory of Gerald B. Mitchell who passed away suddenly on February 23, 2012 Have you ever had someone Who meant the world to you One you loved so very much and miss him like we do? Have you ever had a heartache Or felt some awful pain Or shed those many tears That drop like falling rain? If you’ve never had those feelings We hope you never do For when you lose a son and brother You lose a part of you. - Forever loved and deeply missed by Mom, Louise; and Brother, Brian and Family.

Estevan Arts Council Stars for Saskatchewan Presents WOLAK and DONNELLY Pianist and Clarinettist, the duo captivates audiences with their incredible energy and musicality Sunday, February 24, 2013 2:30 p.m. St. Paul’s United Church - Estevan Advance Tickets: Seniors/Adults $20 Teen $15 Child $7 Door: Seniors/Adults $25 Teen $18 Child $8 Tickets at Henders Drugs Present program or ticket for 10% off

FINAL PHASE FOR SALE. 55 PLUS ADULT ONLY Ground Leve l Tow n h o m e I N F O w w w. d i a mondplace.ca. CALL 306 241 0123 WARMAN, SK

PRAYER CORNER God never changed any of the Commandments. Remember the Sabbath day, keep it holy. (That’s Saturday.)

IN MEMORIAM

DALE ENNS July 5th, 1959 February 26th, 2011 Remembrance is a golden chain Death tries to break, but all in vain; To have, to love and then to part To the greatest sorrow of one’s heart. Time may wipe out many things, But this it wipes out never ... The memory of those happy days When we were all together. - Loved and missed always, Dorothy, Clayton, Alicia, Sean and Kade.

There will be a Come and Go Tea for Alice Gervais helping us celebrate her 90th Birthday on March 5, 2013 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. It will be held in the Petterson Room at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home Please - No Gifts Your Presence Will Be Greatly Appreciated - Joseph Gervais

In Loving Memory of Our Granddaughter Carly Ehrmantraut October 18, 1988 February 24, 2006 God has you in His keeping We have you in our heart. - Love Grandma & Granddad Worsnop.

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Carly hanging out with her big bro & sis! I am watching over you from the stars, Don’t be scared, I know exactly where you are, Cause there’s a piece of me and it’s burning in your heart Even death could never tear us apart. Loving and missing you Always! Forever In Our Hearts - Love Dad, Mom, Curtis, Cara, Brian, Cohan and Mylo. In Loving Memory of Gladys Morine June 15, 1916 February 25, 2012 I thought of you with love today But that is nothing new, I thought about you yesterday And days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name, All I have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is my keepsake, With which I’ll never part, God has you in His keeping, I have you in my heart. - Love Colleen & Merv Young and Family.

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Nomination Deadline June 15, 2013 Banquet Oct 6, 2013, Delta Regina For info & nomination package www.skseniorsmechanism.ca or 306-359-9956

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APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT HARVEST HEIGHTS 542 Bannatyne Avenue 1 & 2 Bedroom Units. Utilities included. A/C, fridge, stove and laundromat. Parking with plug-ins. Security entrance. No pets. For More Info Go to: www.apartmentsestevan.ca For Apar tment Availability and Pricing e-mail us: harvestheightsteam@gmail.com PARK PLACE 402 PERKINS STREET FOR RENT: 1, 2 BR Apartments. Air conditioning, 5 Appliances. Fireplace in suites; Security doors. No Pets!! For more information, Phone 634-4010 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. only, or see our Web site @ www.apartmentsestevan.ca

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In Loving Memory Carly Ehrmantraut October 18, 1988 February 24, 2006

Joyce Leonard In Loving Memory of our wife, mom, and grandma who passed away on February 23, 2003 This day is remembered and quietly kept, No words are needed, we will never forget. For those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen and unheard but always near, So loved, so missed, and so very dear. “Always in our hearts.� - Love, Gordon, Cheryl and Paul, Nicole, Greg, Emma and Matthew, Jennifer, Mike, Carter and Finley.

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Notice to Creditors IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GLENDA KNOX, LATE OF STOUGHTON, IN THE PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN, DECEASED. All claims against the above estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 6th day of March, 2013. MCDOUGALL GAULEY LLP Rob Nicolay Barristers and Solicitors 300, 1133 - 4th Street Estevan, Saskatchewan S4A 0W6 Solicitors for the Executor

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B10 February 20, 2013 MOBILE/ MANUFACTURED

Estevan Mercury FEED & SEED HEATED CANOLA WANTED!! - GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!! - BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!! HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252

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LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE NO GST until Feb. 28, 2013 on titled lots for RV or cottage use at Prairie Lake Lodge, Lake of the Prairies, Russell, Man., Inquire early. Also for sale: 3 acre yearround lake front property with 2 cottages built in 02, sleeps 20, kitchen dining area, hall and bunk house total of 5,700 sq. ft. at Rossman Lake, Rossburn, Man., a bargain at $65 per sq. ft. including camping spots. Contact Gerald 204-773-0380 or e-mail: keating@escape.ca

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AUCTIONS 1 HOME QTR & 18 Parcels of Farmland Davidson, Saskatchewan. Sorgaard Ranches Ltd 2290+/- title acres. 3 bedroom bungalow, 30 X 50 ft. garage, selling at the Saskatoon Auction March 19/13. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers: 1-800-491-4494; rbauction.com.

WANTED: Farmland to cash rent North of Estevan or near Bienfait. Phone 421-0679.

LAND WANTED Wanted All Wild Fur. Shed antlers and old traps. Call Phil (306) 2782299 or Bryon (306) 278-7756.

STEEL BUILDINGS / GRANARIES BIG BUILDING SALE... “THIS IS A C L E A R A N C E S A L E YO U DON’T WANT TO MISS!� 20x20 $3,985. 25X24 $4,595. 30X36 $6,859. 35X48 $11,200. 40X52 $13,100. 47X76 $18,265. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca. S T E E L B U I L D I N G S / M E TA L BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance o w e d ! C a l l 1- 8 0 0 - 4 5 7- 2 2 0 6 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDINGS: Prices Reduced. Wholesale/Factory offers on discounted deals - Big & Small. Source# 18X. 800-964-8335.

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2012 CHRYSLER CHARGER SXT loaded, red, 16,500 kms...........................$27,900 2012 HONDA CIVIC LX black, only 10,000 kms...........................................$20,900 2012 DODGE AVENGER SXT power roof, heated seats, black, 15,000 kms.....$19,900 2011 CHEV IMPALA LT black......................................................................$15,700 2011 CHEV AVEO 4 door, 5 speed, pr roof, 33,000 kms ..................................SOLD 2010 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING white, 35,500 kms...................................$18,900 2009 GS PURSUIT SE SEDAN auto, pr.roof, 56,850 kms .............................$12,700 2008 CHEV IMPALA LT grey, local trade,96,000 kms ....................................$10,900 2007 GRAND PRIX 3.8L V6, cloth, 130,000 kms ...........................................$8,990 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM white, 4 door, local trade, 98,000 kms ................$5,990

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2012 YUKON XL leather, DVD with dual screens, power roof, 30,900 kms .........$54,700 2012 CADILLAC SRX loaded, silver, AWD, 38,000 kms...................................$45,900 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE silver, 4x4, 35,000 kms ..............................$34,900 2012 FORD EXPLORER AWD, 25,000 kms ..................................................$30,700 2012 JEEP LIBERTY NORTH EDITION 4x4, excellent cond., 32,900 kms ....$24,900 2012 JEEP COMPASS 4x4 silver, 24,000 kms.............................................$24,900 2011 CHEV TAHOE leather, DVD, nav, power roof, 10,700 kms .......................$47,900 2011 AVALANCHE LT rear air suspension, leather, 20� wheels, 25,000 kms .....$38,700 2011 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL AWD, loaded, 44,700 kms .................................$35,500 2011 GMC 3/4 CREW LONG BOX 4x4 6.0L, white, 77,500 kms .............$27,900 2011 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 4WD, white, 60,000 kms ...................................$24,700 2011 GMC REG CAB SHORT BOX 4x4, lifted, 23,500 kms .........................$22,900 2011 CHEV 1/2 CREW CAB 4x4 5.3L V8, 121,000 kms ...........................$21,700 2011 CHEV 1/2 CREW 4x4 5.3L V8, 116,000 ..........................................$21,700 2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN blue, only 10,500 kms.............................$18,900 2010 AVALANCHE LT leather, power roof, 20� wheels, rear DVD, 90,000 kms ..$31,700 2010 FORD 1/2 CREW leather, sunroof, 4x4, nav, 86,000 kms .....................$29,900 2010 GMC 1/2 CREW CAB 4x4 white, 74,000 kms.................................$19,900 2009 CHEV EQUINOX SPORT AWD, leather, sunroof, 102,000 kms ..............$17,800 2009 GMC REG CAB black, 58,500 kms ......................................................$14,700 2009 CHEV TRAILBLAZER grey, 4x4, 148,000 kms .....................................$14,500 2008 DODGE 1 TON DRW 4x4 Cummings Crew, leather, 153,300 kms ........$27,700 2008 DODGE CREW CAB leather, sunroof, 4x4, 117,500 kms .......................$19,900 2008 CHAV AVALANCHE 4x4 black, 146,500 kms .....................................$19,700 2008 JEEP COMPASS AWD leather, 83,600 kms .........................................$18,900 2007 CHEV EQUINOX AWD leather, sunroof, 56,000 kms............................$16,900 2007 CHEV COLORADO EXT cab, 72,000 kms.............................................$11,400 2006 HONDA RIDGELINE leather, pr.roof, very clean, 141,300 kms ..............SOLD 2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS AWD local trade, 168,000 kms ..........................$6,900 1998 FORD EXT CAB 4x4 green ..................................................................$4,770

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OBITUARIES Minnie Pehl

March 4, 1919 February 6, 2013 Minnie Pehl, late of Estevan, Sask., passed away in Estevan, Sask. on February 6, 2013 at the age of 93 years. Minnie is survived by her children: Thelma (Alfred) Fraske, Mel (Wendy) Pehl, and Darwin Pehl; siblings, Erna Wilhelm, Robert (Erma) Hammermeister, Lily Rode, Harry (Marilyn) Hammermeister, Harold (Gisela)Hammermeister, and Dolly (Kuno) Freitag; 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur; son, Edwin; and siblings, Irma Neumann and Fred Hammermeister. A Funeral service was held on Monday, February 11, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. from Trinity Lutheran Church, Estevan, Sask., with Pastor Stewart Miller officiating. Interment followed in Souris Valley Memorial Gardens. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or the New Estevan Regional Nursing home in memory of Minnie. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

1925 - 2013 Christina Cossette passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Estevan, Sask. on Monday, February 11, 2013 at the age of 87 years. Christina was born on August 15, 1925 on the home farm with her Grandmother Leptich as mid-wife. She was the seventh of twelve children born to Nicholas and Katherine Leptich. Christina attended a rural school (Roseview) until Grade 3, then attended Valley View School in Estevan for Grades 4, 5 and 6, went to Glaston School for Grades 7 and 8, and finally to Lampman High School. Upon completion of Grade 11, Christina attended Normal School in Regina in 1943-1944, received a temporary teaching certificate - due to a shortage of teachers because of the war. Many years later, Christina completed Grade 12 and also achieved her Bachelor of Edu-

OBITUARIES Gary Gheyssen February 12, 1949 February 2, 2013 Gary Emile Gheyssen passed away at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, Sask. on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at the age of 63 years. Gary’s memory will be forever cherished by his mother, Mary Gheyssen; wife, Lorraine Gheyssen; daughters, Stacey (Peter Petrovic) and Sabrina (Deon Marquis); stepsons, Christopher (Angela) Molyneux and Cary (Sandra) Molyneux; stepdaughter, Jennifer (Dominique) Beaulieu; grandchildren, Aiden and Elijah Wilson, Robert, Sarah and Nicholas Molyneux, Oliver and Charlotte Beaulieu; brothers, Gordon (Margie) Gheyssen and Gregg Gheyssen; sisters, Mary Ann Gheyssen and Diane (Garry) Gress; aunts and uncles, Agnes and Gilbert Fraser, Marie Gheyssen, Madeleine Andries, Cecile and Lloyd Smith, as well as numerous extended family. He was predeceased by his father, Henry Gheyssen; aunts and uncles, Chuck Gheyssen, Joseph and Marguerite Gheyssens, Mary Gheyssen and Albert Andries. Prayers were held on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Estevan, by Rev. Juanito Vargas. Interment followed at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan. Those so wishing to make donations in Gary’s memory may do so directly to the Hospitals of Regina Foundation (designate to Heart Function Clinic at Pasqua Hospital), PO Box 1697, #225 - 1874 Scarth Street, Regina, Sask., S4P 3C6 or the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Archbishop Mathieu Assembly, c/o 1601 Grundeen Crescent., Estevan, Sask., S4A 1V9. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

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cation Degree in 1983. Her first teaching position was at Madigan School near Estevan. Madigan School was a rural school with twenty pupils in eight grades. She taught there for two years and during that time, Christina met her husband, Alphonse Cossette. Christina and Alphonse were married in November of 1946. They moved to Estevan and have resided there ever since - 66 years. While raising their family of five children, Christina worked part time as a substitute teacher in the Catholic school system. In September of 1963, Christina returned to teaching full time, working in various schools. She retired in June of 1985. Upon her retirement, Christina was involved in volunteer work, particularly with the St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary. She joined the genealogy club and did extensive research on her ancestors. Christina also enjoyed travelling with her husband and was a very active and caring grandmother. Christina was predeceased by her husband, Alphonse (December 2012) and one daughter, Angela (July 1960), as well as numerous other family members. Christina is lovingly remembered by her children, Bernard (Diana) of Calgary, Alta., Ronan of Estevan, Celeste (Clayton) of Calgary, Armand (Nancy) of Ottawa, Ont. and Maureen (Dennis) of Nipawin, Sask.; as well as 19 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; brother, Joe Leptich of Forestburg, Alta.; sisters, Kay Wikjord of Burnaby, B.C., Mary Schiestel of Estevan and Lillian (Ted) Fai of Bienfait, Sask., as well as numerous other family members. Prayers were held on Friday, February 15, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Doug Third officiating. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Estevan, by Rev. Juanito Vargas. Interment followed in Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan. Those so wishing may make donations to the New Estevan Regional Nursing Home or ProLife Estevan & Area Inc. in Christina’s memory. “All the pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last.” The family wishes to thank everyone for their care and comfort at this time of sadness. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Gary’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the Knights of Columbus for the honour guard and the CWL for the luncheon. Our family feels deeply blessed and thankful to Dustin Hall and Hall Funeral Services for the guidance and exceptional, heartfelt care they provided during this time. Thank you to the Benson, Estevan and area communities for your presence and condolences.

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August 18, 1932 January 17, 2013 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Audrey Lillian Gertrude (Davis) Shinske born in Griffin, Sask. Audrey passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, N.S. During this time Audrey was surrounded by the love of her family near and afar, both in presence and prayers. Audrey was predeceased by her husband, Bill Shinske, Estevan, Sask.; son, Richard Shinske , Victoria, B.C.; her parents, Lyalle and Anna Davis, Weyburn, Sask. She is survived by her daughter, Robbie (Shinske) Brien (Don), Sydney; son, John Shinske (Belen), Spain; daughter-inlaw, Janice Shinske, Victoria, B.C. Audrey “Nano” was loved by her five beautiful grandchildren who brought her great joy, Grady, Bailey, Will, Jake and John Joseph. Audrey was an Honoured Royal Lady with the Royal Purple of Canada, Estevan in the late ’60s. A beautiful service was held in Sydney, N.S. on Jan. 22 so her Maritime family and friends could celebrate Audrey’s life. Our Mom’s wishes were for her final resting place to be alongside her beloved husband, Bill, in Estevan. The family of Audrey would love for you to join them in a “Celebration of Audrey’s life” on March 2, at 1:00 p.m. at the Days Inn (The Beefeater) in Estevan, with a luncheon to follow.

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November 27, 1932 February 6, 2013 Lawrence Lafrentz, late of Estevan, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at the Regina General Hospital on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at the age of 80 years. Lawrence’s memory will be forever cherished by his wife of 59 years, Laura Lafrentz; children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, Larry (Sherri) Lafrentz and their children, Lacy (Matt) Gibson and daughter Emery, and Byron Lafrentz, Dan (Shirley) Lafrentz and their children, Keegan Lafrentz (Brett Ludtke) and son Weston, and Jory Lafrentz, Joan (Gary) Anderson and their children, Jana (Eugene) Nicolas and daughter Maryn, Krysta (Simon) Lambert and daughters, Noelle and Emilie, Brianna Anderson and Eryka Anderson, Kelly (Arlene) Lafrentz and their children, Evanne (Nathan) Wilhelm, Spencer Lafrentz and Avery Lafrentz, Darren (Linda) Lafrentz and their children, Dustin Lafrentz, Cameron Lafrentz and Alyson Lafrentz, and Janine (Jeff) Carlisle and their children, Jaelyn Carlisle and Jace Carlisle; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Arlene (Ken) Anderson, Muriel Neumeier, Ross (Mary) LeBlanc, Donald LeBlanc, Colleen (Maurice) Giebeau, Clayton (Mary) LeBlanc, Derrol (Claire) LeBlanc, Marilyn (Dennis) Gregoire, Tim (Verna) LeBlanc and Debra (Jay) MacDonald, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Ferdinand and Antonia Lafrentz; brother, Harlan Lafrentz; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Regis and Evelyn LeBlanc; sister-in-law, Shirley LeBlanc and brother-in-law, Wilfred Neumeier. Prayers were held on Friday, February 8, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Estevan, by Rev. Juanito Vargas. Interment followed in the Estevan City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Lawrence may be made directly to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation, Box 5000 - 203, 1176 Nicholson Road, Estevan, Sask., S4A 2V6. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

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Midale community happenings Eighteen teams have registered for the Midale Oilmen’s Association’s 25th annual bonspiel to be held from the evening of Feb. 21 to 23. Friday ends with a supper, dutch auction and dance to a DJ from Soundstage Music. The dance is open to all aged 19 and older. To enter a team (cost is $240), please call Catrina or Darren Moldenhauer. The Midale Pool Fundraising Committee is looking for more people to join their group and they are open to any fundraising ideas. Current members include Chris Dewtie, Colin Rosengren, Eric Kesslering, Curtis Pederson, Tyler Scrupps and Catrina Moldenhauer. The Cenovus Energy Reading Program had four players from the Weyburn Red Wings visit the school here on Feb. 7. They read to and talk to all the elementary students and all of the children received a complimentary ticket to a Red Wing game. The Capital One Rocks and Rings Program came into the school on Tuesday, Feb. 12, courtesy of the Midale Oilmen’s

Association. This fun and interactive program is designed to introduce the Olympic sport of curling to all the elementary children. On the morning of March 6, the Grades 9 and 10 science classes will be having a Science Fair at the school. A public event, it will provide an opportunity for the public to come and view the students’ projects. This Science Fair will be used to determine which projects will be chosen to attend the Regional Science Fair in Carnduff on March 21. Elementary badminton will start on Feb. 25. Practices will take place on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:15 to 4 p.m. A wind-up will be held on March 28 when the parents will play the students. Athletes must wear goggles, which the school can supply or they can also be purchased for $10. Students are also asked bring their own racquet if they have one; however, there are some at the school that can be used if needed. Junior badminton will be starting on Feb. 26 and they will practice on Tuesdays from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. and Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m., while senior badminton will start

on Feb. 25 with practices on Mondays from 4:15 to 6:15 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. All junior and senior athletes must supply their own racquet and goggles. Again, goggles can be purchased from the school for $10. Goggles are mandatory for this sport. Congratulations to the senior girls, boys and mixed curling teams who represented our school at district playdowns. All three teams played hard and showed great sportsmanship. The girls played i n O x b o w, t h e m i x e d played in Rocanville and the boys were in Weyburn. The Midale Petroleum Storm played their best game of the year in Milestone last Saturday.

They hosted the Weyburn Dodge Caravan Wings on Friday, Feb. 15 and then travelled to play in Crosby on Saturday, Feb. 16. There will be free public skating from 2 to 4 p.m. every weekday during the school break. As well, there will be skating on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 3 to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. The Midale Mustangs are playing against Oxbow in the first round of their Big Six Hockey League playoffs. They are also playing Lumsden in the second round of provincial playoffs. The schedule is changing all the time and some of these games have been scheduled on short notice. To keep track of what is

happening, go to the Big Six Hockey League page or check the Midale Rink/ Harry O’ Memorial Arena page on Facebook. The Midale Skating Club wrapped up their fundraiser and it was a huge success! The kids and their parents did a great job selling lots of tickets. The skating club will also have their annual year-end carnival on Sunday, March 17 begin-

ning at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend! Members of the Midale Baptist Church Club DJ held their annual car races on Tuesday, Feb. 12 and it was reported that the children all had a great time. The kids build and design their cars with the help of their parents and then it is up to the children to race the cars that night. Have a great week Midale and area!

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Trinity Tower community happenings By Peggy Bolton Trinity Tower Correspondent Hi from the Trinity Tower Hi-Risers. Last week I wrote about some of the activities here. This week I will share some of the services we have. You may think, “So what?� but for this small town girl, I was pleased to find so much available in our new home. We have our mail delivered here to our own boxes and our outgoing mail is also picked up. The library brings us books once a month. We have a hairdresser here every week; Avon and Regal catalogues are available and products ordered are delivered. We have foot care, Meals on Wheels and home care, if needed. The SMILE van is

available to shopping, trips to concerts and to take residents to day hospital. We look forward to the Estevan Mercury, Lifestyles and Trader deliveries, as well as the Leader-Post and flyers. Occasionally, clothing, jewelry and other home party demonstrators come here to assist us in our shopping. We are also happy to have a grocery store and banking facilities within walking distance. We extend our condolences to Rose and Doug Hood on the death of Rose’s brother at Kamloops, B.C. Our sympathy also is extended to Leona Selk on the passing of her sister-inlaw at Moose Jaw. Willene Kerr shared her birthday cake with us on Feb. 11. Yummy! Shirley Clark has returned from her holidays.

Krista Nancarrow from Moose Jaw visited for a couple of days with her parents, the Boltons. On Feb. 11, Jean Wanner “almost� had a perfect hand in cribbage, but she

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ager, served us a scrumptious lunch on Feb. 15 as we held a valentine’s party. We shared our baby pictures at the party ... we were cute! Residents at Trinity Tower fundraise for both

Telemiracle and the United Way, and on Feb. 20, we will be having a soup and sandwich luncheon with all proceeds going to Telemiracle. Until next week, God bless and keep smiling ...

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held on March 10. See you all there! The following are the winners of the bridge played on Wednesday, Feb. 13: First place was taken by Angie Friesen, second went to Irma Lesiuk, and in third place was Helen Parish. The change of format for cribbage seems to be going over quite well. There were enough people out for eight tables of play. Winners

were: Angie Friesen and Edmond Schell tied for first and second, with third place going to Al Leptick. No other news right now, so I’ll tell you yet another “blonde� joke. A young lady was driving home one day when a hailstorm came up. The car was badly damaged, so she took it to the auto-body shop. The repairman decided to have some fun with her, so

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Farm family of year to be announced Feb. 28 by Norm Park Estevan Mercury The nominations are in and the judges are now into their contemplative mode as they work toward selecting southeast Saskatchewan’s Farm Family of the Year. The award will be presented on Feb. 28 during the annual salute to agricultural producers by the City of Estevan, the Estevan Chamber of Commerce and the Estevan Exhibition Association, all major sponsors of Farmer Appreciation Day. Alf Tide, chairman of the appreciation dinner which usually attracts over 300 people to the Days Inn Plaza every year, said a last minute change was made to the entertainment lineup with the sudden and tragic passing of well-known Saskatchewan entertainer Les Pavelick, alias, Metro who was slated to perform for an Energy City audience that evening. Pavelick, 71, passed away at his winter

base in Yuma, Arizona and Tide said it was doubly unfortunate since the local organizing committee had been trying to get him booked for the past three years, but had never been successful. They have now booked stand-up comedian Tom Liske of Saskatoon, a veteran jokester who has performed on Just for Laughs shows and offers his audience a full slate of family friendly humorous observations on life as well as a full complement of songs and hilarious stories. Liske has performed at such well-known venues as the Calgary Comedy Festival as a headliner as well as Edmonton’s Comedy Factory and has appeared alongside the Smothers Brothers and Brent Butt. It is noted that he even spent a good part of his professional career in Los Angeles, refining his “fish out of water� lifestyle. “We had known about Pavelick for years. He said he had spent a good deal of

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Tom Liske time in and around Estevan and was eager to get here again. It had never worked out, never been possible, until this year. We were all excited. In fact Les had offered to come to Estevan a couple of days early so he could help some local groups do some fundraising for their causes. He’d been doing a lot of that lately. In fact he had just told some friends he was so proud to claim he had helped various organizations raise over $1 million. Then he’s gone ... heart attack, I believe. It’s so sad,� said Tide.

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Farming leads way in technological advances (NC)—After 36 years of farming, Jim Gowland says he's seen the industry go through an incredible evolution. Today, he's unequivocal in his feelings about the current state of agriculture in Canada: “It's probably one of the most vibrant industries on the face of the earth right now,� he says and points to a similar enthusiasm among his fellow crop farmers. Gowland, who grows more than 2,000 acres of corn, soybeans and wheat, is a strong advocate for technology. He's been using GPS and auto-steer technology for at least five years. He also grows biotech corn and employs pesticides when necessary. “These are tools that we use to maintain plant health and eliminate stresses so our crops can be more successful,� he says. For the last five years, 100 per cent of the corn

Crop farmer Jim Gowland believes agricultural innovation is the way of the future. Gowland has planted has been genetically modified. He says biotechnology has proved to be an invaluable tool in the battle against weeds and diseases. “We

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In his fields he rotates between biotech corn and non biotech soybeans. The biotech corn crop actually helps reduce the weeds in the field so the

soybean crop can be more successful. Gowland says technologies like pesticides and plant biotechnology help farmers control the

risks that are inherently part of farming, “Biotechnology, for example, can help crops make better use of nutrients and water.� He is excited about the potential of drought-tolerant crops. People often underestimate just how technologically advanced agriculture is as an industry. “My son is a nuclear operator and he says there's more computer power in my tractor today than there is in a nuclear reactor. That's pretty incredible.� While these tools help add to a farmer's bottom line, they also help produce a quality product. “I'm a consumer, my friends and family are consumers, I want to produce a product that is good for all of us,� says Gowland summarizing. “Not only have the technological advances in farming been good for farmers, they've been good for society as a whole.�

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Tomatoes love stress Insecticides cause bees to Why do fruits and vegetables that experience stress, such as heat, UV rays, or air pressure, keep for longer? The answer seems to be that while the plant is busy activating its different defense mechanisms against the source of the stress, it spends less energy on ripening. The ageing process of tomatoes can be delayed when they are laboratory treated over a period of one minute with UV-C rays that are normally filtered by the ozone layer. This is quite an advantage for producers who ship their products to distant markets and who don’t

want the ripening process to be activated too quickly. It has also been demonstrated that there is an increase in the phenolic compound content (an antioxidant quality) of tomatoes treated with UV rays. Some molecules used for the defense of plants are also beneficial to health. In another experiment, tomatoes were placed under pressure for several days, which also slowed their ripening process. Significant differences in weight, colour, lycopene concentration, and firmness were documented, showing a distinct

advantage for tomatoes submitted to a hyperbaric treatment. The higher the pressure, the more marked the slowdown in the maturing process. This is an interesting discovery for fruit and vegetable transporters who could invest in hyperbaric trucks. Elsewhere, strawberries were submitted to 45° C heat for an hour or two before being stored at 40° C. Twelve days later these thermally treated strawberries were clearly less moldy than the control strawberries. Their ripening is inhibited even if pathogenic agents are present.

The ripening or ageing of fruits was delayed when they were treated with UV rays, placed under pressure, and submitted to high heat.

lose their bearings An article published in the March 2012 edition of Science magazine discussed the effects that certain substances can have on a bee’s sense of direction. These insecticides include thiamethoxam, which is produced by Syngenta, a company established in a dozen countries around the globe. Field studies showed that 10 to 31 percent of the intoxicated bees observed lost their way, a phenomenon that tripled the risk of dying before being able to return to the hive. The study, led by the French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA), prompted the French government to examine the possibility of banning this insecticide in that country, even though the conclusions of the study were contested by the chemical’s manufacturer. A second article in the same magazine dis-

cussed a study on the wild bumblebee, which has also suffered a certain decline in numbers. Researchers from Scotland’s University of Stirling studied the effects of imidacloprid, which is present in a seed dressing insecticide called Gaucho, manufactured by Bayer CropScience. Bees from contaminated hives had 85 percent fewer queens and populations 8 to 12 percent lower than average, a sure sign of poor nutrition. Bayer, too, is contesting the documented results, claiming that the insects tested for the study were exposed to an unrealistic dose of imidacloprid.

New studies will have to be carried out before a scientific consensus and definitive conclusions can be reached. However, as several years could elapse before then, caution must be practiced in order to protect bee colonies in the interim. Farmers can lower risks to bee colonies with a modification to seed spreaders that involves adding a blower that redirects contaminated dust during the treatment of the seeds and minimizes its spread during spring work. Another approach is to use more effective polymers enabling the mix to better adhere to the seeds.

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Modern seeds are protected New livestock handling manual released by new technology (NC)—Innovation is a necessity for farmers who have to produce more food to feed the growing world population. In fact, farming is one of the most technologically advanced industries out there today. Take, for example, a corn seed. How much technology can go into a tiny seed? A lot, actually. Today many farmers choose to plant seed that is coated with an insecticide to protect it from insects. Before modern day seed treatments came along, an

entire field would have to be sprayed to protect a crop from hungry insects. With a seed treatment, much less product is used because it is applied directly – and only – to the seed. “There are both economic and environmental benefits to treated seeds. They provide better protection for crops, and the seeds are planted directly in the ground, which means beneficial insects and vegetation in the surrounding area are protected,� says

Pierre Petelle, vice-president of chemistry at CropLife Canada. Petelle adds that not only is virtually all corn and canola seed in Canada protected from insect damage through seed treatment, but farmers also benefit from disease protection thanks to the presence of fungicide on an even broader assortment of seeds. Combined, these treatments allow farmers to plant their crops earlier in the year and get better yields. “This technology is really about ensuring the pesticide is used in a targeted manner, so it's applied where it is most needed,� says Petelle. “Seed treatment technology delivers a product that is safer, more effective and more environmentally sustainable.�

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