Estevan Mercury - January 2, 2013

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January 2, 2013

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Two accidents, one fatality A Dec. 23 collision between two semi-trailer trucks on a stretch of Highway 18 near Hirsch left one of the drivers dead and sent the other to hospital with undetermined minor injuries. And a Dec. 21 collision between a car and SUV on Highway 39, approximately 10 kilometres east of Estevan, sent seven people to hospital, some with serious injuries. The Dec. 23 incident remains under investigation by the Estevan detachment of the RCMP. Police

spokesman Sergeant Daryl Milo said alcohol was not believed to have been a factor. The accident reconstruction team spent several hours on the scene, but Milo said some information has been released that indicates that visibility was obscured on this section of the highway at the time due to swirling snow and the presence of snowplow equipment nearby. “It appears they may have met in a snow zone, creating a temporary loss of vision, meeting head on

when one ended up crossing the dividing line,� said Milo. The unidentified deceased is a 45-year-old male believed to be an Alberta resident who had been residing in Redvers. The driver of the other semi received minor injuries. It took several hours to remove the wreckage and for the RCMP to complete their investigation which meant traffic had to be diverted. The Dec. 21 collision was also a head-on event

that involved a family of five travelling in an SUV heading east out of Estevan while an oncoming car, carrying two people was westbound, coming into Estevan on Highway 39. Again, one of the vehicles crossed the highway dividing line into the path of the other. The occupants of the two vehicles ranged in age from two years to 56 and all were taken to hospitals in Estevan and Regina suffering from injuries described as being from minor to very serious.

Milo said a Dec. 26 check on one of the most seriously injured passengers, a 12-year-old girl who was transferred to Regina, indicated she was now off the serious injury list but still in intensive care. An update on the physical condition of the others was not readily available. Alcohol may have been a contributing factor, but the RCMP said their investigation is continuing and charges are pending against the 16-year-old operator of the car.

Taking a look at Estevan’s future It all started with a simple question. After hearing that the provincial government was projecting Saskatchewan’s population would be 1.2 million by the year 2020, we posted a poll question on our website asking readers to predict what they think Estevan’s population will be at that time. The options were: status quo, 15,000, 18,000, 20,000 or less than our current population of 12,500.

The majority of people (38 per cent) voted for 15,000 while 18,000 came in second with 25 per cent of the vote. Instead of answering a question, the results of that poll got us thinking about a number of other questions. If Estevan does actually get to 15,000 people, or even 20,000, by the end of the decade how is that going to change our community? How might that increase affect our infrastructure? Is

our city ready for that kind of growth? Where would all these

Estevan 2020 people live? How would

our schools and health-care system cope? What are the potential social impacts? How are our police and fire services going to keep up? Those questions and others led to a special feature that we are calling: Estevan 2020. Over the past month, The Mercury editorial team has been researching the topic and speaking with officials from various areas to get a sense of where they see our community going.

Mercury co-editor Chad Saxon focused on the city perspective, looking at population, future growth and infrastructure. Saxon also spoke with officials from the Estevan Police Service and Estevan Fire Rescue to learn about how they are planning for the future and the challenges they see in the coming years. Co-editor Norm Park has the health and education beats covered as he takes a look Gazing ⇢A2

Strong argument to be made for CT scanner The executive director of St. Joseph’s Hospital is travelling to Regina next week with local committee members for a scheduled meeting with provincial Health Minister Dustin Duncan. The main purpose of the session will be the ac-

quisition of a CT scanner for the local hospital in order to serve the southeast region by upgrading the imaging and diagnostic services. “We’re giving him (Duncan) the ‘can’t say no’ proposal and we feel the argument we can make

is a compelling one where he should be receptive,� said Greg Hoffort. A schedule for training staff on the equipment could follow in rapid order. The executive director said that Estevan’s health community has to

be continually conscious of the fact “we serve the entire area and we just came out of a physician crisis situation in this city, but the problems exist elsewhere in the region. We need to work with them to improve health care everywhere and the

municipal sectors could get involved too.� Hoffort then added that “we will not be without a CT scanner for another whole year. We’re following the steps necessary to ensure we get one. The answer can’t be no, that’s not on anymore.�

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Sun Country lands new VP Sun Country Health Region announced this past week they now have someone to permanently fill the role of vice-president of finance and corporate relations. Marga Cugnet, chief executive officer for the health region, said John Knoch has been appointed to the position effective Jan. 14. Knoch will assume his duties at Sun Country’s head office in Weyburn. He comes from Red Deer, Alta., where he was engaged in the David Thompson Health Region in a senior management position bearing responsibility for clinical support departments. He has worked at the senior level in health regions in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Alberta during his 19-year career in the health-care industry. Knoch has completed BA and MBA degrees and has completed a CHE (certified health executive) designation from the Canadian College of Health Service Executives. Knoch grew up on the Prairies and is married with one son. Knoch will take over the duties that have been carried out by interim vicepresident/CFO Pamela Haupstein for more than two years. She agreed to take on those duties following the sudden dismissal of Hal

Schmidt who had previously served in that position until it was revealed that his credentials and previous workrelated experiences had to be placed in question. Haupstein will remain in the employ of Sun Country, assuming a role that was familiar to her before she made the temporary transition to vice-president/CFO. This will allow her to bring more balance to her work and family life, said Cugnet. “Pamela Haupstein has served very ably as interim vice-president for over two years and is anxious to move on to other pursuits with the region,� Cugnet said. “We thank her for her excellent work in this position.� The CEO said that “Mr. Knoch’s experience in leading change and quality improvements at the organizational level will prove to be a great addition as the region moves into its second year using the Lean management system.� Cugnet has made the announcement just a few months after she too, was confirmed as the health region’s permanent CEO after serving on an interim basis for 22 months. She was appointed to the interim role by the Sun Country board following the dismissal of former CEO Cal Tant who was relieved of his position shortly after Schmidt’s dismissal.

POLL RESULTS Are you glad the world didn’t end last Friday?

Governor General’s Award Kayleen Wingert, a member of the 2012 ECS graduating class, returned to the school just before the Christmas break to accept the Governor General’s Award medal from principal Mike Little during a school assembly in the cafetorium. This annual award has been presented to the graduates with the highest academic marks in schools across Canada since 1873 and in this case Wingert had achieved an overall average of 97.78 per cent. The ECS graduate is now engaged in pre-medical studies at the University of Saskatchewan.

Agency warns of thin ice conditions Don’t let the recent extremely cold days fool you, the best advice still, is to stay off the river ice. The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency sent out a public reminder just before Christmas that winter flows can easily result in thin ice conditions, which will leave rivers in this area of the province with unsafe

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crossing conditions. The agency initiated a series of winter water releases from the Qu’Appelle Dam and the Rafferty and Alameda reservoirs. These releases, which began in November, will probably continue throughout the winter. The stream flow in winter is leading to some

mentation of the 25-year Saskatchewan Water Security Plan. It will improve water management capacity and service to individuals, businesses and communities across Saskatchewan. This new agency brings together, for the first time, all major responsibilities related to water quantity and quality.

Gazing into the crystal ball ⇠A1 at where those sectors are heading and how they will tackle future challenges. Reporter Jordan Baker has taken on the potential social issues and changing demographics of our community with an eye towards who will make up the populace in 2020.

This week’s poll question: Do you feel the Estevan Bruins will make the playoffs?

extremely serious thin ice hazards and any person on or near a lake or river should exercise extreme caution when venturing out onto the lake or river ice. It is up to the individual to ensure the ice is safe for any winter activities. The Water Security Agency was created this past spring to lead imple-

Sports editor Josh Lewis will also take a glance at what facilities the city might need moving forward and how might the sports scene evolve as the city continues to change. Estevan 2020 begins this week with a look at the City of Estevan and

how it is positioned for the next seven years as well as a look at health, education and the social issues that come with a growing community. Next week we will look at how the growth impacts fire and rescue services and how they are positioned for the future. We hope you enjoy it.

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January 2, 2013

WEDNESDAY

“In the last 50 years, there haven’t been a whole bunch of private developers stepping forward so the City has had to do it. Now that we have private developers, we are able to step back.” – Jim Puffalt, City Manager

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Housing key to Estevan’s future “If you build it, they will come.” As many already know, that was the signature line from the movie Field of Dreams. In it the lead character, Ray Kinsella, is compelled to build a baseball field in the middle of his Iowa cornfield. Initially he doesn’t know why, but he later discovers there was a rather good reason for building the field. Although Estevan will never be mistaken for an Iowa cornfield, the “If you build it, they will come” line is very fitting as, perhaps more than anything, housing holds the key to the future for Canada’s Energy City. As has been well documented, there is no shortage of jobs in the city. On Dec. 27 there were 1,014 job openings in the Estevan region on saskjobs.ca and many other openings that aren’t posted on the website. Further to that, there is no reason to believe that the economy will slow down over the next five to 10 years. Sure, the oilpatch may not be booming at 2008 levels but it is still relatively strong and looks to remain that way. The future of the two other major economic sectors in the community — coal and power generation — are also rock solid, especially with clean coal becoming a growing success story. All that success leads to the obvious question: With all of these well paying jobs available, why aren’t people rolling into the city by the truckload? It’s housing. In our look at what Estevan might look like by the year 2020, it became obvious that much of the city’s future growth is getting the housing issue sorted out. Whether it’s population or the future of our business sector, solving the city’s lack of housing, in particular affordable housing, appears to be at the centre. “I think it’s housing, without a doubt,” City manager Jim Puffalt said when he was asked about the biggest challenge fac-

ing Estevan. “In my mind it’s the most limiting factor. Ya, there’s 2,000 jobs around but where is everybody going to live? “It’s two-fold. One is just the sheer number of units that are needed. The second one is affordable housing. I think it’s tough to find anything that is affordable in our town. I am worried about that. (Affordable housing) is really a provincial responsibility, but what we are seeing is we have to keep getting involved.” Puffalt said the City has taken measures to entice development. Notably the City has the CANDO program which provides a tax break on new construction. He added there are also a number of new programs from the province, some of which Estevan has already been approved for. Another key is working with private developers. For years, it was next to impossible to get developers to come to Estevan, which forced the City to take the lead in developing subdivisions. The problem with that is it forces the City to take on a substantial amount of debt to develop the land. It also takes staff away from focusing on other important matters. “We only have so many resources to do housing and lot development,” Puffalt said. “In the last 50 years, there haven’t been a whole bunch of private developers stepping forward so the City has had to do it. Now that we have private developers, we are able to step back. We have to be aware we only have so much debt and when you put a whole bunch into lot development, it starts impacting other areas.” As 2012 came to a close, there was just one private development underway, Phase 3 and 4 of the Dominion Heights subdivision. In early 2012 the City sold land to Trimount Developments and the Alberta-based company quickly went to work and will have lots ready this year. According to information from the City, the first phase will feature

Private residential developments such as the one Trimount Developments began in 2012 are a critical part of Estevan’s future growth. 37 single-family lots as well as duplexes, townhouses and much-needed apartment buildings. Trimount also has an option on another 66 acres of land which could provide another 230 single family lots. Although that might not seem important to someone

signed in 2013. Essex owns 118 acres in the area behind St. Joseph’s Hospital and it’s believed the first phase of the development would take up 33 acres of that land with single-family housing, duplexes, townhouses and multi-family dwellings. If the 118 acres were fully devel-

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more interested in renting, the lots would be critical as some families currently living in apartments could potentially move into a house, opening up rental spaces. The other major project in the northwest area of the city is the much talked about Meadows of Estevan. Although the project has been slow to develop, Puffalt said they are continuing to work with Essex Developments and remain hopeful that a deal will be

oped, the report said there could be enough housing for 3,000 people. The City also sold a smaller section of land in the Trojan subdivision to a local developer. The sides have not signed a servicing agreement however. Although private developers appear to be the focus, the City isn’t completely out of the game just yet. They own a section of land near St. Joseph’s Hospital, and it’s expected that development on the 21 lots will begin this year.

So that sums up what is taking place now. Where will Estevan grow in the future? Puffalt said the City is actually well positioned for the long-term. They own two quarter sections of land in the area north of Queen Street and the Estevan Comprehensive School. The bulk of that land is for future residential while there is a designated area behind ECS for commercial. Beyond that, Puffalt said they also have an agreement with the RM of Estevan that land to the north abutting the city limits will be reserved for possible residential. “It’s part of the good relationship we have with the RM,” he said. “They recognize as well that the City needs room to expand and basically the land is going to be set aside for that future growth.” Aside from having land, there is also the critical aspect of making sure that land is able to be serviced. With Estevan continuing to move north and further away from the water treatment plant, the City was no longer able to service any future land in that area. That prompted the construction of a new water reservoir which has completely opened up all of that land. The $10 mil-

lion project began in 2010 and is expected to be completed this year. “That reservoir was needed to go any further north,” Puffalt said. “We couldn’t go anywhere without it.” Puffalt added some renovations are needed at the wastewater treatment plant and a new lagoon cell is in their plans, but outside of those items there are no other major projects they will have to undertake to facilitate further growth. Despite the challenges they continue to face, Mayor Roy Ludwig said he is happy the City is taking steps to tackle the housing issue. Ludwig said the move towards private developers such as Trimount has been a positive step for Estevan and their current focus is getting the Essex project off the ground. Ludwig said if The Meadows did not happen the City would likely have to use the land north of ECS quicker than expected and would also have to get back into development, something they are loathe to do. “I don’t think we really want to go back to developing lots ourselves but if we have to, we have to,” he said. “We have been working with this developer for four years and we are hoping to bring this to fruition.”

Modest population increases projected It’s one of the most common questions asked by long-term Estevan residents. How much will the city’s population grow by? Everybody has an opinion of course. After all, this is Estevan. A recent poll on estevanmercury.ca asked readers what they think Estevan’s population will be by the year 2020 and 38 per cent of voters said they think it will rise to 15,000 people. Interestingly enough, that prediction is in line with recent projections made by the City of Estevan. In a recently completed report, City staff did a popu-

lation projection to 2029. Using the 2012 Sask. Health figure of 12,335 as their starting point, the City projects Estevan to grow to 14,452 residents by 2020. Looking long term, they project Estevan to grow to 17,272 by 2029. The Mercury also used 12,335 as the starting point but went with a few more aggressive projections. Using a 2.5 per cent growth rate, Estevan would have 15,029 residents by 2020. At three per cent, the city would grow to 15,626 by the end of the decade. At a very optimistic four per cent, the population would climb to 16,881 by 2020.

As city manager Jim Puffalt noted in his report to council, the projections are based upon the best information available at this point and things could

easily change. Puffalt also mentioned the importance of ongoing land development in meeting these projections. The most critical project is the

Meadows of Estevan development which remains in the planning stages. Puffalt noted that if the population projections hold true, the city will have a need for

more developed land by 2018. However, if the development does not happen, there will be a need for more serviced land by 2015.

Estevan Population Projections Rate of growth

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

1.40% 12,335 12,508 12,683 12,860 13,040 13,223 13,408 13,596 13,786

2% 12,335 12,582 12,833 13,090 13,352 13,619 13,891 14,169 14,452

2.50% 12,335 12,643 12,959 13,283 13,616 13,956 14,305 14,662 15,029

3% 12,335 12,705 13,086 13,479 13,883 14,300 14,729 15,170 15,626

4% 12,335 12,828 13,342 13,875 14,430 15,007 15,608 16,232 16,881

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Changes expected in health care over the next seven years By Norm Park of The Mercury Where is health care headed within the next seven to eight years? Traditionally, this is not a profession where speculation rules the day. Calculation perhaps, but not speculation. However, in the spirit of co-operation Sun Country Health Region CEO Marga Cugnet agreed to a telephone interview that she understood was pretty well going to be all speculation since we were going to ask questions regarding the future, not the past and present. Of course the lead-in question was an all encompassing one ... what did she think health care in southeast Saskatchewan would look like in the year 2020? “There will be more concentration on community programs by then. I can see more support for seniors in our communities and on the ambulatory side, surgical procedures are changing rapidly. They are already so different from what we saw just a few years ago. I expect there will be more advances in imaging which will help prevent certain types of surgeries that were seen to be necessary in the past. There will be treatments for some of these things, not necessarily surgeries.� On the prevention side of the equation, Cugnet said she saw, or at least hoped, that citizens in southeast Saskatchewan would be even better educated on health-related items in their everyday lives. “I hope we’re all living healthier by then, you know,

being able to manage things like diabetes even better. Our lifespans should increase ... healthier lifespans. Twenty or 30 years ago the general population expected that as you aged, you ‘got old.’ Now people in their 80s are not really all that old. We have a lot of very active 80-year-olds participating in a variety of things and aging very well.� The Sun Country CEO added that in primary care, there could be a continuing swing toward decentralization of service. In other words, taking care ofthings at home, not in an institution. “But there are certain things that will probably still need to be done within a structured facility. Physiotherapy is one that comes to mind. Just due to human resources and equipment, something of that nature might still require a person to attend. But patient needs will be patient driven.� Cugnet added that home care will continue to grow in importance and technology will help drive that file forward. There will be growth in the telehome care. People or caregivers in the home will be able to administer blood pressure tests and self-reporting will be a big factor because “travel time can be a big waste.� The CEO said Telehealth is expanding and is a great tool for follow up after surgeries. “A patient gets to check in with the specialist via Telehealth and that saves time and expense for everyone. The idea is growing. The physician/surgeon still gets paid because they’re still examining and being

compensated for what they know and the patient benefits by not having to travel all the way to Regina or Saskatoon for a 10-minute appointment.� By the time 2020 rolls around, Cugnet said she expects a whole new world of preventative practices will be mobilized and a lot of them will be self-managed by the client/patient. “More family-focused care. There will be policies developed to address that, such as previewing a plan before we send o u t the

it is not wrong. Patients will ask more questions and they are the customer and healthcare staff will respond and diagnose and get the things done. So things are definitely changing in that regard ... for all staff.� In terms of serving the customer, Cugnet said the concept of team work ... of collaborative pairings is growing and she expects it will continue to grow right through 2020. “Traditionally speaking, physicians have been the gatekeepers o f

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prog r a m because selfmanaged care makes no sense if they don’t get the message to begin with.� Communication with staff members at all levels will improve as the healthcare field moves into the next decade. “We need a lot of talk with staff. Are we doing what is best for the patient? We did so much in the past without even asking them. That will change as we move forward. The patient really should take charge. The patient is the director and the new generation of physicians sees that, and sees that

health. Now it’s patient driven. For example, someone with back pain ... well, what are the options, what do we try? Physicians are becoming team players, part of the solution. The human resources shortages we’ve experienced in the past have led to changes and that means everyone in this field has learned they can expand their scope of practice. One example is emergency services and the growth of emergency medical technicians and their scope of service. There are opportunities for midwives, nurse practitioners, services

that just weren’t there years ago. That will only grow in the next seven years.� What about medicare? “It’s here to stay. It’s not equally dispensed in all provinces, but the reading I’ve done and others have done, we believe the people want to protect it in Canada. If it takes the form of private care with a public-payment source, that’s another question. One public-payment source, no matter what the care, is a key. We can use alternative services, but still retain the public, one pay, system.� In Sun Country alone, the CEO said she figures there will be an impressive expansion in the electronic health records sector, which will provide more effective sharing of records in a secure fashion. “On the staff side, we’ll see more people engaged in what’s happening with the patients/clients/residents. We will also see a big increase in scope of practice of all practitioners and stable primary health services throughout the region.� Cugnet said she also predicted a “definite increase in surgical services. Those might have to itinerant at first, but there will be growth in family physicians with surgical skills because the recruitment teams will be looking specifically for that. “I see our physician shortages eased, but where they will be, will be the question. Smaller rural communities are really struggling to retain physicians. We’ll probably have to look at a different model as to how to provide care in

smaller communities such as collaborative emergency centres like they have in Nova Scotia. Their model appears to work well.� On the facility side, Cugnet said she hoped Weyburn would be opening a new hospital by 2020 and there would be a program of distributive learning for medical and nursing students that would shift between Estevan and Weyburn seamlessly. “I’m an optimist. I see these two communities working as one,� she said, “because by yourself, you can’t accomplish much. Together is how we will achieve ... a lot more.� Cugnet said on the provincial side, she felt the health system will look a lot more efficient with all regions buying into Lean efficiencies across the board. And as far as patients are concerned, “there should be no real regional boundaries. I don’t see more amalgamation of health regions, but I do see more thinking and acting as one as a province ... in the province. The various boards and CEOs see what we can do together in terms of purchasing, sharing knowledge and ideas so there is probably no reason to amalgamate further. We get it already, and I see a lot of exciting things happening in that as early as 2013.� Asked to summarize her feelings in terms of future delivery of health care, Cugnet simply said, “We live in the best province in the best country. We all have challenges, but look at the rest of the world and what others face. We are definitely blessed.�

What does the future hold in local health care circle? While the Sun Country Health Region and CEO Marga Cugnet have particular mandates and visions for the future, there is a local element to consider as far as the seven-year-look forward is concerned. That is in the form of the region’s

only affiliated hospital, St. Joseph’s and the Estevan Regional Nursing Home. It is a well documented fact that a local committee is quickly zeroing in on their target of raising $8 million for a new nursing home, which represents 20

per cent of the total cost. The committee feels that the home will be constructed and in use prior to 2020, a plan that is confirmed by St. Joseph’s executive director Greg Hoffort. “We’ll take the next step to be a regional hos-

pital, and should be there prior to 2020,� he said. “We are on the cusp of a growing population issue so we’ll require regional hospital status and with the help of our partners in Weyburn and throughout the region, we should get there. There is a need to grow with the population,� Hoffort said. “We can push the distance learning concept for educating physicians within our respective communities, which should help in retaining them.� Hoffort said the 72 to 80 bed regional nursing home will probably be an extension to St. Joseph’s within the next few years, and will have a capability of

expanding when required. “Our 38 bed hospital was built for more so we could easily accommodate the expected growth in population with more acute care beds,� Hoffort said. Within the next seven years, Estevan’s health-care community will likely see improvements in primary care with patients being able to access a medical practitioner when they need to see one. Hoffort said he could also see additions and improvements to such things as addiction services and adult day care programs along with additions to palliative care programming. In terms of maintaining the necessary number of

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physicians in Estevan itself, Hoffort said the current roster of 10, soon to be 11, probably needs one more physician. If the population grows to 18,000 in the city alone, there would be the need for at least 14 physicians, some with specialized talents to support what should be done in terms of medical practices in the local hospital and immediate area. “We’ll be back to having 300 or more babies born in this hospital. We lost that for awhile when we had to send at-risk mothers and babies on to Regina. We will return to being able to provide those birthing services even for problem births and pregnancies.�

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Family and immigrant services feel pressure Things are busy in the Energy City, and that’s attracting a wealth of people from all over the province, country and globe. How Estevan handles these newcomers in the years to come could be critical. With a population base that’s expected to continue growing, reaching somewhere between 14,000 and 15,000 by 2020, the community services available to these new residents will have to keep up. With more immigrant workers coming to the city, part of keeping those employees is ensuring they can be integrated into the community with limited culture shock. The Southeast Newcomer Services (SNS) is one of the local agencies designed to be the first that a new Estevan and Canadian residents deal with when they arrive in the southeast’s primary urban hub. SNS is a relatively new service in the community and around the southeast area. Their doors opened for the first time in December of 2010. Katie Burham, a settlement adviser at SNS, said the focus for the organization has changed in just two years. “It’s gone from a focus on foreign workers to now working with a lot of permanent residents as well,� said Burham. “A lot of those people who we originally started working with have gotten permanent resident (status) and maybe now we’re focusing more on bringing family members over.� As more family members come to Canada and settle in where their relatives live, Burham hopes SNS will be able to contin-

ue connecting immigrants with their neighbourhoods. “One thing we’d really like to do in the future, is more community activities where we’re getting the newcomers involved more in their communities so they can be a productive citizen and meet new people,� added Burham. The recent immigrant population in Estevan has increased annually for a number of years, and as the trend continues, a more expansive service may be required to fill the needs of those newcomers. Burham noted they are already very busy, seeing more people come through their doors from what they first saw two years ago. Between 20 and 25 people come through SNS on a weekly basis. Not only are more people coming in, but those who do come are from many different walks of life.

A couple of children play with some toys in the Estevan Family Centre’s space. While kids have been using the space for 10 years, others have been able to get parenting advice and take part in a host of other programs that help families. seeing a greater number of immigrants from Latin America, so people from all corners of the Earth are making their way into Estevan.

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because a lot of our clients do walk,� said Burham. “Right now it’s nice because we’re close to Harvest Heights and a lot of people, when they first move to town, are living in apartments. It would be nice to be accessible to all of the areas (of the city).� She noted they would only be able to look into changing locations when they have a new contract come up with the Ministry of the Economy. That’s the only time she said they would be able to change their rental agreements. Estevan Family Cen-

“I’ve definitely seen a lot more African countries being represented in Estevan now. When we first started, we saw a lot of Ukrainians and Germans and Filipinos. Now we’re seeing a lot of South Koreans and different African countries.� She said they are also

As SNS continues to grow, they may outgrow their office space at the Estevan Comprehensive School. Burham said for the next year they will remain seated but could move some place more central in the future. “ We ’ d l i k e t o g e t somewhere more central

tre Colleen Macmillan and Sheri Sutter preside over the Estevan Family Centre, another institution in the city that deals with the evolving needs of the community. The family centre celebrated its 10th year in 2012. Macmillan noted they’ve seen a large number of people who come to

Estevan to work but leave their families living elsewhere, which can lead to stress in the family. “As the city grows all the growing pains that come with it are coming out, some of the more negative things, but there is also positive growth,� said Macmillan. When the Family Centre started 10 years ago, they were a partner with the Estevan Council for Prevention of Child Abuse and were in a much smaller location. Running only three or four programs in the beginning, they now have 15 to 16 on the go, which are all full and change regularly. They used to average 12 families who accessed the centre each day, but they now average 30 or more every day and more than 10,000 visits each year. Macmillan noted the Family Centre is funded entirely by donations, so how their services change and grow is related directly

to community support, which she added has been great for 10 years. With added programming, Macmillan said what they could see is a need for more staff. The centre started with just an activity worker, but now they have a family educator and a part-time activity worker in addition to the original post. “Our counselling end of things, we only have a part-time counsellor,� added Macmillan. “We’d like to have somebody full time and then some. I think there’s a great need for that in the community. We’re filling a very small void in services. There’s a great need for counselling. There are lots of waiting lists at almost every agency.� Sutter noted their counselling covers a wide range of issues, including marriage, suicide, traumatic events and sexual abuse, which usually gets referred to other agencies. Macmillan said the Family Centre facility is a question mark in the future. They don’t have plans to relocate, but there are many possibilities in the coming years. “We could be out of this building now. There are lots of days when we have grown out of this building,� she said. “ We ’ v e g r o w n s o much that we really could have two full-time staff here doing programming and everything else that needs to happen in the building,� added Sutter. Macmillan said the Family Centre will likely have longer opening hours in the next few years. They also have a plan to offer more team drop-ins, for girls’ circle groups or boys’ growth groups.

Future of Estevan’s population is diversity and youth Estevan is changing in a number of ways, but two things are clear: the Energy City is getting more diverse and the population is getting younger. The Estevan Mercury conducted one of its weekly polls earlier this year asking what locals thought the city’s population would be in 2020. Popular opinion said about 15,000 as 38.8 per cent of respondents considered that a reasonable estimate. Another 25 per cent

said 18,000, while 16.9 per cent thought it would reach as high as 20,000. One-fifth of respondents thought the population would remain the same or dip. The 2011 census found Estevan’s population to be 11,054, an increase of 9.6 per cent in five years from 10,084. Some have disagreed with those numbers, considering them a low representation of the actual population. SaskHealth figures show Estevan sitting at

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One factor helping Estevan grow is the increase in foreign workers, as immigrants to Canada continue to settle in the Energy City in higher numbers. The 2011 census agglomeration shows that 6.1 per cent, or 785 people, speak a language other than English or French natively. In 2006, the census showed non-official language native speakers were 4.4 per cent. The number of homes reporting non-official lan-

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City is getting younger. The median age of residents dropped from 37.1 to 35.9 in just five years. The median age for the province as a whole dropped only half of a per cent to 38.2 in that time. Canada’s age median as a whole rose one whole year to 40.6. Unsurprisingly, the two largest population age groups in Estevan are men between 20 and 24 years and men between 25 and 29.

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The Saskatchewan Transportation Company has announced that passenger fares will increase by an average of 4.56 per cent beginning January 3. The average fare increase per ticket is $1.45 based on an average one-way trip of 188 kilometres (or 117 miles). The increase is intended to generate additional revenue for the company while still keeping fares reasonable for customers. “The increase reflects the need for STC to recoup some of its increased costs and at the same time, deliver on the company’s mandate to serve Saskatchewan,� STC CEO Shawn Grice said. “STC fares are affordable and comparable to average rates in Western Canada and we believe that people who try our service once are very likely to become repeat riders due to the enjoyment of our travel experience.� STC will also be making a notable change to one of its discount programs. STC will merge its two senior discount programs. Under the new program, all seniors aged 60 and older will receive a 25 per cent discount off regular fares. The last STC passenger rate increase occurred April 1, 2012.

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Solution required Estevan’s housing dilemma requires some long-term solutions now that it has become abundantly clear that there were no short-term options out there that we might have pursued. The Energy City is in the midst of a deep crisis that is focused on a very poor housing and accommodation inventory that hasn’t improved over the past four years. The city is growing, but our housing hasn’t been able to keep pace. In fact it’s not even close. So what can we do as rental rates soar beyond reasonable rates and those considering entering the local market can’t even consider living here without an annual income expectation north of $80,000? Where can we point fingers and where can we look to find some answers? Raw property and serviced property values are currently sky high and going higher. Small residential lots that used to cost between $30,000 and $40,000 are now valued at three times those amounts. In other words, you’ll pay more for an empty lot than what you paid for a complete new home 15 years ago. Land use costs and public service costs are soaring. Some sanity must be restored if we’re going to get back to some realistic solutions to our problems. Rent controls obviously won’t work, but perhaps construction subsidies for those willing to build solid rental units that can be leased for $800 to $900 for one or two bedroom apartments might be doable, especially if those incentives can be extended beyond a completion date. If there were ongoing incentives for a builder/developer to provide lower rent housing over 10 or 12 years, which would aid in meeting required renovation and maintenance targets, and as viable longer term investments, there just might be some enthusiasm out there. As the subsidies and incentives stand now, there is only limited interest. There is a need for all levels of government to get involved and stay involved. What we don’t need is a hit-and-run project geared to gain favour or votes. The regions that require some assistance are well noted. Because southeast Saskatchewan provides governments with wagons filled with money, doesn’t mean they (senior governments) should be allowed to get away with an attitude that tells them “they’re rich over there, so they don’t need our help.” We, of course, know that this is absolutely wrong-headed thinking. We know that because it slaps us in the face every day. We have a whole community of working poor in our city who require some assistance and right now their voice can’t be heard because we’re making so much noise about our booming economy. Big new edifices that are being built to glorify our best and brightest only pay tribute to the richest among us. Hello, we are now the new Fort McMurray; welcome to our troubled world of excess. It is quite apparent that we have a large number of poor among us too, and they are the ones who are doing a lot to keep this local economy moving forward. They need a voice and they need some housing. We need to do something about this problem because, what we aren’t doing right now is becoming downright embarrassing.

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

2013 to be another year of adjustments Saskatchewan’s year-end population statistics capped off what has been another remarkable year for this province. Accompanying this good news, however, are some interesting new challenges for Premier Brad Wall’s Saskatchewan Party government. The last bit of good news for 2012 was that Saskatchewan’s population had hit a record 1,086,564 - well on the way to the Sask. Party’s goal of an extra 100,000 in its first 10 years of government and Wall’s updated goal of 1.2 million people by 2020. Saskatchewan grew by 6,066 from July 1 to Oct. 1 and grew by 23,024 people since October 2011 - the province’s fastest growth rate since 1921. SERVING CANADA’S SUNSHINE CAPITAL

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Climbing to the top Ya, okay, Happy New Year to you too! Now let’s get on with important trivial stuff. When are the world’s adventurers going to realize that climbing the summit of Mount Everest is no longer that big a deal? I came across a statistic two weeks ago, claiming that 550 people climbed to the top of Everest in 2011. Yes, 10 people died in the attempt, or in the case of the Canadian woman, died on the way down, so it’s still not an every day occurrence, but in the peak climbing season, it actually is. The story I read indicated that there is an honest to God traffic jam on the mountain side as climbers have to wait their turn to get to the top. I believe that sometime, about 10 years ago, the thrill must have gone out of the game, at least for the experienced climbers. The foolish daredevils and unprepared are probably still finding it to be a thrill, I suppose. This majestic mountain is now littered with climbers’ debris and bodies and it’s getting rather unmajestic. I’m three-quarters of the way through the book Into the Silence by Wade Davis. It recounts the courageous pursuit of Everest in the early 1920s following the

Norm Park All Things Considered miseries of the First World War which are also illustrated in great detail. Back then there were no light weight, space suit parkas and avant garde climbing equipment and pre-assembled nutritional meals or even oxygen tanks ... although early models were tried on second and third attempts in 1922 and 1924. The book makes for very tedious reading, but at the same time fascinating enough. Back then, trying to get to the top actually meant something, but we all know, those earlier stabs at it ended in tragedies and it wasn’t until Hillary and Tenzing came along in the early 1950s that the final task was completed. Now, of course, you might as well put up walk and don’t walk signs at the intersections and glaciers. So I say, round ‘em up ... everybody back to the Matterhorn and we’ll do lunch in Berne. On to another topic. I was expanding my reading horizons to include articles on some African nations becoming

And what was most interesting is that it hasn’t been a baby boom or people moving back from Alberta driving Saskatchewan’s population growth. The key factor appears to be new Canadians moving here. According to the Statistics Canada numbers for the third quarter of 2012, Saskatchewan had 3,905 births compared with 2,319 deaths - a modest 1,586 natural increase. This natural growth rate is about the same as a year ago. Also, the 7,178 Canadian residents who moved to this province in this three-month period are 1,286 more than the 5,892 people who moved out of province. This is a slight improvement from the net in-migration of 860 people in the same three-month period in 2011. Of course, for a province that has traditionally seen more people move away than move in, any increase is good news. We didn’t always win these battles. However, half of those moving away are still moving to Alberta. In fact, for all of Wall’s trumpeting of people coming home from Alberta, the in-migration from Alberta was only 34 more people than the out-migration of Saskatchewan people moving to Alberta in this three-month period. Again, this is a battle which Saskatchewan didn’t often win, so maybe there is some solace to be taken in even a slight win here. Most interesting was the 3,734 more people born outside of Canada who moved to Saskatchewan in the third quarter of 2012. This follows the 4,034 new Canadians moving to this province from April until the end of June. It is these new Canadians that best exemplify why

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economic power centres. It seems as if the Russians and Chinese are doing something different there. They are investing in some of these countries, rather than doing what we do ... which is sending charitable donations, volunteers and missionaries. By pushing an economic model rather than a charitable one, some progress is actually being made. Of course there are still the problems of corrupt governments to contend with along with poorly educated people. But with paycheques comes food and education. What a concept! So for those who, like me, have often wondered why these countries with such wonderful resources have done so poorly over the decades, stay tuned, there is hope yet. We may find it unfortunate that we won’t be the primary recipients of the ensuing benefits, but as long as there is progress, we should applaud, even if it comes at the hands of nations that, themselves, struggle with human rights issues. This simply spells out the fact that this globe is definitely getting smaller and smaller and problems and successes encountered in Haiti, Congo and Palestine are our problems and successes on both economic and social levels.

Saskatchewan is now near the top of the nation in housing starts, GDP annual growth, retail sales increases, etc. But such growth is not without its challenges - especially in specific parts of the provinces. For example, this past fall, the government had to fork over additional money for specific school divisions where the rate of growth had been more rapid than expected. Among them were the Regina Catholic school division, both divisions in Saskatoon, divisions in Lloydminster, Estevan, etc. But much to the surprise of my neighbourhood in South Regina, which has had an influx of the new arrivals, the city’s public school board wasn’t one that qualified for this additional funding. Teachers are now coping with an influx of English as an additional language (EAL) students, and this has made their classrooms a challenging place. This is but one issue that Wall’s government will clearly have to do a better job of addressing both in 2013 and in ensuing years. But it certainly isn’t the only example. Take Estevan, where the homeless shelter has become the only option in that city for some with good-paying jobs and no other available housing. This may seem to be a preferred problem for a government to have, but in communities like Estevan, where people are struggling with higher rents or are having trouble finding any place at all to live, it is a huge problem. There was a lot of good news in 2012, but it was also accompanied by challenges.

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“YouthBiz aims to assist young people in experiencing what it’s like to be a business owner. Students plan out all facets of their imagined business idea and describe their business set-up process.� – Verna O’Neill of CF Sunrise.

Estevan students show business savvy A trio of Estevan students were among those recognized in the 2012 YouthBiz awards. YouthBiz is a contest offered by Community Futures Sunrise and this year 249 students registered for the competition. A total of $2,400 in prize money was awarded to students in southeast Saskatchewan for their efforts in describing their business ideas and developing business plans. Dylan Aeichele of Estevan won an achievement award for his “StartUp Ready� entry, Dylan’s Window Washing. A mathematics smartphone app called the Pythagorean App was the idea

entered by Joshua Fenwick and Taeuk Nam of Estevan. They were awarded an Innovative Business Idea Award for their efforts in integrating their love of math and smartphone technology into a business idea. In the Grade 10 to 12 category, first place and $500 in prize money went to Cody Kretschmer of Weyburn for his venture Kprize Company, a resort and campground. Second place and $300 was awarded to Kylie Hutt of Weyburn for her business Hutt’s Vet Deals on Wheels, a mobile vet clinic. Third Place and

$150 went to Kelsie Druck of Weyburn for the business Forever After Funeral Chapel. In the Grade 6 to 9 category, first place and $500 in prize money was awarded to Payton Spencer and Olivia Bocian of Weyburn for their chocolate bar store, Scrumpditilylumpcious. Second place and $300 went to Brogan Regier of Weyburn her business Clip-It and Accessories. Third place and $150 was awarded to Madison Meston of Radville for her idea, Cupcake Corner. “2012 marks the sev-

Westview School students Joshua Fenwick and Taeuk Nam received achievement awards in the recent YouthBiz contest. From left to right: teacher Shane Davenport, Fenwick, Nam and teacher Breanne Kelly.

enth year this youth business competition has been offered by CF Sunrise,� said Verna O’Neill of CF Sunrise. “Each year the number of students participating (increases), which I think reflects the entrepreneurial mindset we have in the southeast. YouthBiz aims to assist young people in experiencing what it’s like to be a business owner. Students plan out all facets of their imagined business idea and describe their business set-up process. “Some students have commented that they plan to implement their ideas and make money in the summer

or after graduating.� Achievement awards were also given to students whose entries displayed outstanding qualities. Jenna Pattyson of Yellow Grass received an award for her “Future Ambition� of attending cooking school and opening a restaurant after graduating from Grade 12. The Grade 6 class at Queen Elizabeth School in Weyburn were recognized for their outstanding work on their business Income Sheets. Caroline Manning and Emma Wiens of Weyburn

were awarded a prize for their idea to engage customers with in-store promotions in their cafĂŠ and bookstore. Innovative marketing tools were used by Sara McClung of Carnduff when describing her business plan for her company, Gardens of Eden. Kaitlyn Alexander of Macoun School demonstrated the characteristics of a true entrepreneur when she said she planned to sell her profitable company to fund the start-up of another business venture. Visit www.sunrisecommunityfutures.com/ youth_biz for a closer look at all of these YouthBiz winner submissions.

Achievement award winner Dylan Aeichele of Spruce Ridge School poses with teacher Graeme Summers.

Province announces Wages and retail sales increase STARS support Saskatchewan’s Crown corporations will support STARS air ambulance operations with a five-year, $10 million contribution. The Crown Investments Corporation, SaskPower, SaskEnergy, SaskTel and SGI will each contribute $2 million toward this initiative within the five-year time frame. “STARS is a natural fit for the Crowns to support,� Crown Investments Corporation Minister Donna Harpauer said. “The government as a whole has committed to support STARS and the Crowns have crews working in rural and remote areas across the province, sometimes in hazardous conditions. We all have a stake in public safety and emergency response.� STARS, the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society,

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began service out of Regina on April 30, 2012, and the Saskatoon service followed on Oct. 15. So far, it has flown more than 140 missions in Saskatchewan. It is a charitable, nonprofit organization with funding from many sources, including donations from corporations, individuals, home lotteries, and agreements with governments. The Ministry of Health has provided $10.5 million in this fiscal year to support STARS. “ We ’ r e e x t r e m e l y grateful for this support,� STARS Foundation executive director Rod Gantefoer said. “We’re still a young organization in this province and this will allow us to be there when we’re needed as we continue to build our fundraising capacity.�

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There were two positive reports released by Statistics Canada last week indicating retail sales and average weekly earnings were up on a year-over-year basis in Saskatchewan. “More money in workers’ pockets means more money to spend in the marketplace,� Economy Min-

ister Bill Boyd said in a government press release. “In addition, there seems to be a much higher level of consumer confidence that contributes to the rise in retail sales.� Average weekly earnings (seasonally adjusted) were up 4.6 per cent over last October to $932.22, the

third highest increase among the provinces. Nationally, earnings increased by 2.8 per cent to $909.41. Retail sales (seasonally adjusted) were up 5.4 per cent in October 2012 when compared to last October, the third highest increase among provinces. Sales totalled $1.5 billion - the

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Educational practices should soar to new levels by 2020 By Norm Park of The Mercury When it comes to peering into the future, nobody seems to do it any better than those engaged in the business of educating young minds. It seems as though educators are always on the hunt for the newest best thing and in the South East Cornerstone Public School Division, that policy is no exception. To that end, Marc Casavant, director of education for the division, agreed to answer a few questions regarding the future. He was asked where he thought elementary and high school educational systems were headed in the next seven years and what problems he felt required addressing within that seven-year span. “The first problem we have to take up is one of aging infrastructure. It’s province-wide and I think there will be a need for school boards and government to identify the needs in the communities and divisions. Sustainability is the buzzword that is of increasing importance for boards and government.� While this goes on, he feels there is the trend toward more and more transition of employees as their skill sets change to encompass future employment opportunities. Educators have to keep abreast of those changes in workplace demands. Workplace skills are increasingly important. “Our current template is generally geared to academic achievements whereas more and more post-secondary attention is going to trades and technologies,� Casavant said. Another area where there is a sea change in attitude and attention is in early education programming which he says the educational community is learning is of vital importance. Technology will play a big role in designing courses and activities to help the youngest of the young students. When it comes to amalgamation of school divisions, Casavant said “the provincial system might need further restructuring. There are still

Marc Casavant some pretty small school divisions and that can be tough on ratepayers and the students if you don’t have all the services that are required.� One burning question we had for Casavant was what he envisioned for the aging Estevan Comprehensive School and it’s nearly 1,000 inhabitants by 2020. “There will be a submission for a major capital project for ECS within the next eight years, for sure. If trends continue, there will be a newly rebuilt school. The need for an upgrade is obvious and given that this government has already spent a lot on building the Saskatchewan Energy Training Institute (and as a default, a new campus for the Southeast Regional College in Estevan) the transition trend is already established to provide even better access for students to pursue academic as well as technical and vocational training streams. “It will be fairly significant, I expect, but it’s way too early to tell what form it will take because this government is already $1 billion behind in infrastructure for elementary and high school educational facilities. They’ll never catch up so there are tough decisions to make. There could be more effi cient models to pursue through technology and virtual schools for example. Sustainability is at the forefront of every conversation we’ll have.� The classrooms of the future will be wired up with significant differences to teaching and learning practices and “the next generation will be different again.�

Casavant went on to say, by way of explanation “the reality is, they’re learning in a different way so not adapting does them a disservice. We (teachers/ administrators) can spend less time talking and they can spend more time learning.� The educational director added that students are the clients or customers and “they are the consumers of knowledge and they are enveloping more and more of it, I can reassure you of that. They are

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food and fuel and that’s what we do. I see a good economic run-up of between 20 to 40 years.� With the growth in population will come a challenge to provide English language instruction for those who don’t have English as their first language. “These people are filling the void, but they also need to speak English, so the mandate is clear.� Another thing that will be vital to the world of education is parental engagement, the director said. “Assessments have to be conducted and communicated. Paper tests are still needed to validate what students know or don’t know and parents need to support their kids when they’re not learning. There are new ways of teaching math and with writing and communicating. I see it with my kids too. So there is a long way yet to stretch that elastic band of learning. It will be very interesting,� Casavant said in conclusion.

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Not so Merry Christmas for some A couple of shoplifters were thwarted just before Christmas thanks to surveillance videos and quick action by witnesses and Estevan Police Service (EPS) members. On the night of Dec. 18, police were alerted by some concerned citizens who had noticed some people stealing merchandise from a local business. When police arrived, they learned that the subjects had left the area, but in interviewing witnesses and viewing the surveillance video, police were able to obtain a good description of the suspects who they located a short time later. A 41-year-old man and 36-year-old woman from Ontario were arrested and all the items that had

been lifted were recovered. Both suspects face numerous charges of theft plus being in breach of court-ordered conditions and possession of stolen property. On that same night, police made note of several traffic accidents in the city due to the freezing rain. Several vehicles ended up having to be towed from accident scenes, but no injuries were reported. On the weekend prior to Christmas, EPS members were busy handling a number of incidents involving intoxicated people. Police report that a total of nine people spent the night in cells one evening. The people were placed into custody for their own protection in some instances such as wandering out into

traffic, arguments with taxi operators, and even one inebriated person who was demanding that a local convenience store needed to be open so he could get something to eat. This particular person crawled into a police cruiser and refused to leave until the convenience store operators were arrested for not having their store open. This led to an obvious solution in handling the impromptu hunger strike ... a food-less night in cells. Three other men were arrested for causing a disturbance at a local fast food shop. It was not recorded whether they ate before they acted up, so they too, may have spent a few hungry hours behind bars. One of the men being lodged in cells was also

found to be in possession of a controlled substance, that being less than 20 grams of marijuana, so he was charged accordingly. While performing several safety and routine traffic checks, EPS members ended up ticketing 13 drivers for various infractions of the law and impounded two unregistered vehicles. Another routine stop revealed a person who was in possession of less than 30 grams of marijuana. The 18-year-old accused will be in court on Feb. 4. An assault that occurred at a local lounge has led to an investigation by EPS members. A 45-yearold man was punched in the head and received a cut above the eye as a result of the attack. The wound was tended to at the hospital

and police are now viewing the surveillance video as part of their investigation. A 25-year-old woman attended to the police station on the Christmas Eve weekend, stating she was being harassed by a man via text messaging. Police contacted the man and warned him about his actions and a mutual friend of the two subjects also intervened to help end the drama and no further action was required by police. On Dec. 23, a routine traffic stop led to two arrests when the driver of a vehicle provided a false name to police. A check on the correct name indicated that this person was wanted on a number of warrants and the name he had given them was

that of the passenger. The driver had been prohibited from driving, so was using the passenger’s name instead while the passenger assumed the driver’s name in an attempt to help him avoid trouble. As a result, both were charged with obstruction and the driver ’s warrant issues were cleared up before he was released with a Jan. 28 court date to answer to the new charges. A 28-year-old man was arrested and charged with impaired driving and driving while his bloodalcohol content was over .08 per cent on Christmas Day after police received a call regarding a possible impaired driver heading toward Estevan. The man now has a Jan. 28 court date.

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Bruins fall to Red Wings in return Failing to finish off a number of scoring chances came back to haunt the CanElson Drilling Estevan Bruins in a 4-1 loss to the Weyburn Red Wings on Sunday. It was the first game after the Christmas break for both teams, but the Red Wings showed little rust, while the Bruins were thoroughly outplayed in the first period. Miguel Pereira, Robert Wilkinson, Josh Lees and Adam Pulliam scored the goals for Weyburn (10-190-2). Tyler Paslawski had the lone marker for the Bruins (12-18-2) in the first period. Bruins head coach and general manager Keith Cassidy said he felt his team didn’t attack the play enough.

“I’m not going to call it rust, we’ll call it a bit of tentativeness there. We know what kind of a game this is and we know how big it is. I think you saw some of our veteran guys went out there and did what they had to do to get things done. Other guys had a bit of the yips to start off.� Pereira opened the scoring on a power play at 3:47, taking a pass in the left faceoff circle and beating Bruins goalie Curtis Martinu. Paslawski tied the game halfway through the period on a play with Taylor Reich in the slot. Although the teams were tied after the first period, the shots were 16-7 for the Red Wings, who were playing their first game after the controversial dismissal of head coach Dwight McMil-

lan over the Christmas break. Assistant coach Darcy Pindus has taken over the reins of the team for the rest of the year. Wilkinson restored the Wings’ lead 11 minutes into the second period, finishing off a 3-on-1 break with a high shot past Martinu. Lees made it 3-1 with 40 seconds left in the period after a Bruins defenceman knocked the puck off Brian Farkas’ stick, only for it to bounce right to Lees for an easy goal. Pulliam closed out the scoring at 18:36 of the third on a power play marker, getting a point shot past a screened Martinu. Despite narrowly outshooting the Wings in the final 40 minutes and getting plenty of good chances, it

was Weyburn who did all the scoring in the last two periods. “It was a huge factor,� Cassidy said of the blown scoring chances. “We worked really hard to get some quality chances and we gotta hand it to their goaltender (J-P Boucher), I thought he played well. “You can’t get much better than 1-on-0 against the goaltender and I think our guys worked hard to get those opportunities,� Cassidy said. As usual, Martinu made some big saves for the Bruins and held them in the game, stopping 28 shots. Weyburn outshot Estevan 32-25. “I think Marty has done what Marty’s done all year, he’s given us an opportunity to win. We need to recognize that when we see that effort,�

said Cassidy. “The games where we can get out to a goal or two lead, we play like a different hockey club ‌ when we get behind the eight-ball, our mindset’s a little different. Coming from behind has not been our specialty, obviously, this year, but we had an opportunity here to do that with the play of our goaltender. That hard work was there and the reward for that hard work wasn’t there.â€? The Bruins and Red Wings were set to play in Weyburn yesterday in the annual New Year’s Day game. The annual alumni game between the two teams was also part of the festivities. The Bruins were playing without several regulars on Sunday. Two affiliated players, 16-year-old for-

ward Lynnden Pastachak of Bienfait and 17-year-old defenceman Edwin Hookenson of Lampman, were in the lineup. Rookie left winger Darcy DeRoose was summoned to the Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) on Christmas Day, but is not expected to stay long. Cassidy said he will likely be returned on Sunday. Meanwhile, defencemen Brett Blatz and Leighton McLauchlan were both injured Dec. 18 in a game against the Melville Millionaires. Cassidy said one or both of them could return during a home-and-home series against Melville this weekend. That two-game set sees the Bruins host the Mils on Friday and visit Melville on Saturday.

Oakes resigns as Bruins’ director of personnel One of the most respected people in the Saskatchewan hockey scouting world has left the Estevan Bruins. Rick Oakes had been the team’s director of player personnel for 12 years, and in that role he acted as head scout, looking after the team’s future. Oakes resigned his post on Dec. 21. “I think I’ve been with the organization for quite a while and it’s time for a change for me, a new challenge, try something new,� said Oakes, who is based in Moose Jaw. Oakes said he will look back on his time with the Bruins fondly. “I think overall, the organization’s treated me very well and I was very happy to work for the team for 12 years. There were definitely a lot of highs and lows throughout.� Oakes said one of the biggest highs was being

Rick Oakes ranked No. 1 in Canada at the Christmas break during the 2004-05 season under head coach Kelvin MacKay. He added that a personal low was the firing of head coach and general manager Karry Biette during the 2010-11 season. Oakes said he has already received “overwhelming� interest in terms of other scouting opportunities and is planning to get back into the scouting game at some point, but for now he’s enjoying the break.

Bruins head coach and general manager Keith Cassidy said Oakes’ job will be done internally for the rest of the season and the team’s scouting will be evaluated in the off-season. “The short-term plans, obviously, are to keep the continuity of what we have going on and keep in touch with our prospects. Rick was in control in terms of listing and stuff like that. Being director of player personnel, it’s a big job and he had his finger on the pulse of everything that was going on,� said Cassidy. “We’re going to have to rely on our sources to make sure we’re on top of what’s going on in terms of kids’ birthdays and when they’re available to be listed. Rick and I worked fairly close in that department in terms of talking about who we targeted. Obviously that’s something we’ll have to do internally at this point. “Over the long term,

we’re going to evaluate our scouting structure in terms of how we want to proceed. I think that was a mandate of the executive once this transpired. I think the longterm idea is to have a broader scouting structure for sure. How we’re going to implement that is something we’ll sit down as an organization and figure out,� the coach added. Oakes said he is confident that the Bruins’ future is in good shape, naming prospects such as defencemen Jeremy Leclerc and Edwin Hookenson, forwards Lynnden Pastachak and Keegan Allison, and goalie Brett Lewchuk among the staples of the team’s list. “I’m pretty happy with what we’ve put together. I think the team’s got a very solid list moving forward,� Oakes said. “The pieces are there with this year’s team to have success, it’s just a matter of getting everyone on the same page.�

Estevan Bruins Alumni Roster 30 Derek Tendler (goal) - 2009-12 2 Brant Kersey - 1996-99 3 Steve Moon - 1993-97 4 Wade Grimes - 2000-03 5 Lonny Forrester - 2000-03 6 Kyle Garagan - 2006-09 7 Riley Tetrault - 2007-09 8 Kris Schultz - 1998-99 9 Kevin Pastachak - 1983-86 10 Dan McKersie - 1986-90 11 Clint Walper - 1996-98 12 Chris Hammett - 2003-05 15 Steve Godfrey - 1984-86 16 Blaine Chrest - 1981-84 17 Dillon Johnstone - 2004-05 18 Bruce Firth - 1977-81 19 Dean Ehrmantraut - 1982-87 20 Jamie Wrigley - 1985-87 21 Karry Biette - 1989-90 22 Josh Dobbyn - 1998-99 23 JJ Fisher - 2001-03 24 Darnell Glass - 2005-07 25 Lorne Tytlandsvik - 2003-06 26 Dom Cote - 2003-06

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Sports facilities will be at forefront in coming years While Spectra Place has become the crown jewel of the Energy City and a boon in many ways, for the Estevan Minor Hockey Association it just helped them to keep up. With three permanent ice surfaces in the city now, the EMHA is still struggling to find enough ice time for games and practices for all of its teams. That’s with an aging facility in the Civic Auditorium that may be nearing the end of its lifespan, and another rink in the Icon Centre that is less than ideal due to its smaller ice surface and lack of seating capacity. “We definitely need three ice surfaces in this town now. We can’t lose the Civic and if we do, it needs to be replaced immediately,� said minor hockey president Kelly Kjersem. It’s believed that the Civic is insured for another eight years, and it’s not clear what will happen after that.

The lifespan of the Civic Auditorium could be one of the pressing long-term infrastructure items facing the city’s sports scene. Kjersem would like to see the City get creative when it does come time to install another ice surface, and follow the model of The Co-operators Centre in Regina, which was completed in 2010 and boasts six ice surfaces. “Instead of building one rink, I think the City

should seriously look at twin arenas, so then we can have some spare ice. We’re still renting some ice out of town,� said Kjersem. “One zamboni, two rinks, 500 seating for each. The Co-operators Centre in Regina, they did something really good there,� he said. In terms of other sports,

one facility that many hope will again become a focal point in the community is the Dana Quewezance Memorial Field at Woodlawn Regional Park. A committee dedicated to restoring and upgrading the field announced in October its three-phase plan to do that.

Brian Senchuk, who is the vice-chair of the committee, said he believes the park will play a significant role in the Estevan sports and recreation scene for the foreseeable future. “Hopefully it’s going to have a huge impact on the community. At least that’s my vision. It’s going

to be the catalyst for us to get the Summer Games (in 2016),� said Senchuk, who is involved with football in Estevan. “I think it’s going to impact all the schools. We’re going to have long jump, the whole nine yards, everything — all the field sports, along with soccer and baseball. Hopefully even for adults for walking, families spending time down there is kind of our goal,� Senchuk said. “It’s open to everybody and who knows who could use it in the future, maybe things we’re not even aware of.� Senchuk added that the committee looking to restore the field and make it a hub of activity is also committed to upkeep for years to come. “We have a go forth plan to maintain it too. It’s not like we’re just building it and then walking away from it. There’s a long-term plan to look after it and take care of it,� he said.

Changing demographics could impact sports offerings One element of growth the Energy City is continuing to experience is the wave of new workers coming to town, many of them from various parts of the world. With Estevan’s demographics changing, the sports scene in the city may have to adapt to provide new options for people coming from areas where soccer and cricket are the norm, rather than hockey. Soccer is one sport that could stand to benefit from the influx of international workers, since the beautiful game is the most popular sport in the world. It’s one of the cheapest sports to play, since only a ball and cleats are required, and that means that children in many countries grow up kicking a ball around the way Canadian kids learn to skate when they’re two or three years old. “Most of the time you learn to play soccer before you learn to read. It’s something that is every day,� laughed Sigfredo Gonzalez, a key soccer

builder in Estevan. But Gonzalez says the local program hasn’t been seeing increased interest so far. “I like to be optimistic and positive that we will increase the numbers, but it’s hard to say it will really happen,� said Gonzalez. He said there were a few newcomers to the city who came out and played last year, but nothing substantial. Gonzalez, originally an immigrant to Estevan himself, said there can be many factors making it hard for new residents to get involved with the sport, even if they want to. “The only problem is their job situation, they work with the oil patch or restaurants and it all depends on how their schedule is,� he said. “It’s hard for them sometimes to play the way we do it. For example, the Ukrainians were telling me that for most of them, they play Sundays, but the Canadian part of the population doesn’t like that,� he laughed.

Gonzalez said the situation actually looked more positive 10-15 years ago than it does now. “At one time we had over 1,000 kids playing soccer. We had eight travelling teams that went to play provincials and I was very excited, but now it has

soon as they get to be 16 or 17 they disappear from the soccer field, whether they go to school or a job (or something else).� The ongoing project to restore and upgrade the Dana Quewezance Memorial Field, which was used for soccer and football prior t o

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come down. I’ve been discussing sometimes with other sports and they say they’re down too. We can’t understand where the kids are going,� said Gonzalez. “Ten or 15 years ago I thought we would need more soccer fields. But as

the 2 0 11 floods, could help give the sport a boost. That facility, if all goes according to plan, will also include a running track and other field venues, addressing a need within current sports offerings in the city. “With more European

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That’s what kind of turns them away. It’s not that much, but they don’t feel like they need to pay to play. There are some little things like that, I don’t know how much or how many people are affected by that.� Gonzalez said he’s hoping the population boom will result in more people playing, but thatit’s tough to predict since the city’s growth hasn’t made a big impact so far. Meanwhile, it appears the local minor hockey machine won’t be slowing down any time soon. Estevan Minor Hockey Association president Kelly Kjersem said he expects enrollment numbers to continue to rise, to the point where more ice may be needed. “I’m thinking we’re going to be increasing like we have every other year. If it keeps growing like it should, we should hit 500 kids, (which means) more teams, more ice time needed. Right now we’re already scrambled,� said Kjersem.

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from Estevan and others from the area were selected to various southeast teams for the 2012 Saskatchewan Summer Games in Meadow Lake.

fi rst outdoor rink at Kin Park. The project, which will come with a price tag of roughly $250,000, is expected to break ground on July 1, 2013.

shooting 89. In the scramble event, the team of Beverly Senchuk, Ashley Senchuk, Cheryl Kendall and Angela Krieger won with a score of 73.

-Scott Blackstock continued a strong year with a fourth place finish in the Saskatchewan senior men’s golf championship in Melfort. He earned a quota spot for the national championship in Quebec.

- Wi l l i s t o n d r i v e r Mike Hagen won the mod feature at the Aug. 10 program at Estevan Motor Speedway, only hours after serving as a pallbearer for the funeral of a close friend. Other winners were Kelly Henderson (stock) and Eric Sinness (hobby).

-The annual Pure Energy Weekend took place in the city, with the Estevan Motor Speedway, Trackside MX and Estevan Drag Racing Association all holding events. There was also a car show on 4th Street.

JULY -The Estevan Rocket Sales Rockettes repeated as provincial peewee B softball champions, hammering Watrous 12-3 in the final in Regina. The Rockettes were undefeated in the 22-team field. (This item was omitted from last week’s portion of the year in review. The Mercury apologizes for any inconvenience.) AUGUST -Cody Balon had a big weekend at the Estevan Woodlawn Golf Club, winning both the Woodlawn Classic and the horse race. Balon outlasted Brett Blackstock in a chipping contest to win the horse race, and came back from a seven-shot deficit to win the Classic the next day.

-The Southeast Legacy Twins wrapped up a season to forget, going winless at midget AAA provincials in Saskatoon. They committed 15 errors in three games in the process. -Estevan pitcher and infielder Austin Orsted was named to the Saskatchewan team for the annual Baseball Canada Cup held in London, Ont. Orsted made one start, pitching four shut-out innings while allowing four

-Estevan wakeboarder Taylor Johnson added a huge accomplishment to her resume, winning the women’s open division at Wakestock in Collingwood, Ont., despite being underage for the division. Wakestock is one of the biggest wakeboarding events in the world. -The Estevan Bruins added some scoring and experience to their roster, acquiring 20-yearold winger Nick Weiss from the Grande Prairie Storm of the Alberta Junior Hockey League for future considerations. -Estevan’s three minor football teams struggled in their season debut. The bantam Steelers lost 30-6 to the Regina Mounties, the peewee Chargers were blanked 48-0 by the Regina Riders and the atom Miners succumbed 65-0 to the Regina Thunderbirds. -Monster trucks took centre stage at the Estevan Motor Speedway, as the Monster Shootout event brought the trucks, stunt bikes and a tough truck competition to the track.

Cody Balon eyes his upcoming putt during the horse race held at the annual Men’s Classic at Woodlawn in August. -Five feature races were held as part of an expanded race program at Estevan Motor Speedway. After the July 21 program was aborted due to weather, the stock and mod features were carried over to Aug. 3. The winners were Ed Turnbull (fi rst mod), Aaron Turnbull (second mod), Rocky Alexander (both stock) and Brad King (hobby). -A total of 15 athletes

hits in a 5-4 win over Newfoundland and Labrador. -The Estevan Golden Eels had a big week, sending members to the Summer Games and to provincials. They placed fourth at provincials and won several medals at the Games. -The City of Estevan, Kinsmen and Kinette clubs and the Estevan Bruins partnered up with plans to build the city’s

-The Estevan Haulers lost a tiebreaker to reach the final at the Western Canadian bantam AA championship in Morden, Man. The Haulers went 2-2 in the round-robin to tie for second place, but an opening day loss to Strathmore, who they ended up tied with, cost them a spot in the championship game. -Peewee pitchers Carter Kuchinka and Brett MacMurchy also saw some Westerns action, as they were picked up by Saskatoon teams. Kuchinka played with the Saskatoon Cardinals while MacMurchy suited up with the Saskatoon Blue Jays. -Diane Thul was the overall winner of the Ladies Classic at the Estevan Woodlawn Golf Club,

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-The drag racers held their season finale and it was highlighted by an appearance by Nitro Mike Kunz and his wheel-standing PT Cruiser. -An incident with Joey Galloway and Mason Big Eagle on championship night at Estevan Motor Speedway cost Aaron Turnbull the season modifi ed title. The three drivers were disqualified from the mod feature, which led to Tyson Turnbull winning the points standings. Meanwhile, Rocky Alexander won his third straight stock car championship and Gary Goudy Sr. claimed the hobby stock title. -The first race day at Trackside in 2012 was marred by extremely windy conditions, preventing riders from taking full advantage of the jumps on the track. More than 100 riders entered the event. -The Estevan Bruins took a hit when they found out leading scorer Dylan Smith and captain Josh Jelinski both were not returning for their last season of junior. Smith joined the Connecticut Oilers of the EJHL, while Jelinski decided to stay with his family’s electrical business in Avonlea.

-Local lacrosse player Rhett Handley competed at the Founders Cup for the second straight year, joining the Saskatchewan entry for the national Junior B lacrosse tournament in Hagersville, Ont. -Three wakeboarders from Estevan attended nationals in St. Zotique, Que., with two of them earning gold. Taylor Johnson won her third straight national junior title, while Sage Dayman earned gold in the junior boys’ division and bronze in the amateur wakeskate. Marv Blue was fourth in his division. -A pair of skates were held to gauge interest in a potential female midget AA program in Estevan, but turnout was lower than hoped for.

Chargers earned the first victory of the season for any Estevan Minor Football team, shutting out the Grenfell Argos in a 12-0 win at home. -The ECS Elecs football team opened the season against a new rival in the Weyburn Eagles, who had switched leagues in the off-season. Despite a strong start, the Elecs lost 36-8 on home turf. -For the second straight year, the Estevan Rodeo was held in September rather than its traditional date in the summer. Teagan Hodgson of Manor rode Push’n It to a score of 83 to win the bull riding event. There were 227 entries, including nine locals, and about 1,000 people attended over the course of two days.

SEPTEMBER -The Estevan Woodlawn Golf Club received a major shot in the arm, selling the naming rights to the course to TS&M Supply. The agreement, which saw the course renamed as the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club, included a sum of $500,000 to be paid to the club evenly over 10 years. -The Estevan Strippers finished in fourth place at the Canada 55plus Games held in Sydney, N.S. After winning bronze in the previous three Games, the Strippers lost 6-0 to Windsor in the third-place game. -The Estevan Bruins invited 44 forwards, 27 defencemen and five goalies to their training camp. Team Black won the Gerry Aspen Cup with a 6-3 victory in the Black and Gold Game. -The peewee Estevan

-The Hillbilly Hurt roller derby team held another game in Estevan. The Hurt defeated the NorSask DiefenBreak-Hers of Prince Albert 143-133. -For the second straight game, the Elecs football team had a strong half but unravelled in the third and fourth quarters, losing 31-14 to the A.E. Peacock Tornados. -The second annual Eve of Destruction event was held at Estevan Motor Speedway, with a capacity crowd on hand to watch a figure eight trailer race, stunt bikers, a rollover contest and a truck pull. -Felix Jimenez outlasted Wade Baldwin in an all-Estevan main event at Hard Knocks 28. Jimenez won the fight by unanimous decision. Local fighters Derek Daku and Matthew McCormick also won their bouts.

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quarter finals quarter-fi nals of the Moose Jaw High School Football League playoffs. -The bantam Steelers ended their football season on the right note, winning their bowl game. The setup saw the Steelers play one half each against Weyburn and the Regina Lakers. They beat Weyburn 40-0 and edged the Lakers 3022 to win the Regina Rams Coaches Mini Bowl. -The ECS senior boys’ volleyball team finished third at their home tournament. After finishing second in their pool, the boys lost to Winston Knoll in the semis and defeated Oxbow 25-16, 25-18 in the bronze medal game.

Colter Harden hangs on for dear life atop his bucking horse, Hair Trigger, on the first night of the Estevan Rodeo in September. -The Estevan Bruins traded sophomore centre Ben Johnstone to the Virden Oil Capitals of the MJHL for future considerations. Johnstone was later traded to the Nipawin Hawks. They also acquired goaltender Curtis Martinu from the OJHL’s Trenton Golden Hawks after finding out starter Steven Glass would not be ready to start the season. -Estevan pitcher Riley Spencer received a scholarship to play baseball at the Shreveport campus of Louisiana State University. -After two seasons at the helm, Tom Copeland resigned as the head coach of the Southeast Legacy Twins. The midget AAA baseball club compiled a regular season record of 1141-1 over that stretch. -The Estevan Bruins named 20-year-old defence-

man Connor Milligan as their new captain, filling the void left by Josh Jelinski. Fellow 20-year-olds Cole Olson, Calder Neufeld and Tyler Paslawski were named alternates. -The Bruins had a disastrous start to the 2012-13 season, getting clobbered 10-2 in their opener in Melville, then losing 4-2 to the Mils at Spectra Place the next night. -The Elecs had a dream start to their game against the undefeated Central Cyclones, taking a 13-0 lead, but they would lose 28-19. -The Estevan Steelers broke through for their first win of the season, as the bantam football team hammered the Weyburn Falcons 68-8 on the road. -The ECS girls’ golf team finished second at provincials in Prince Albert,

with a total score of 383. Maddie Blischak had the top individual performance, finishing in eighth place. The boys’ team finished 11th in the team category and Dylan Lay was their top golfer, in 36th place.

in the round-robin and defeated Oxbow in the semis. -The Southeast Corner Racing Circuit wrapped up its 2012 season with its second race day at Trackside

-A major announcement was made at Dana Quewezance Memorial Field by a committee formed to restore the former home of local football and soccer programs. The committee announced that they aimed to have the facility ready to be played on in 2013, add several upgrades, and build track and field

began the month with a wacky shootout win over the Nipawin Hawks. With the Bruins leading 3-0 after two periods, goalie Curtis Martinu was ejected (and later suspended three games) for an incident at the start of the third period. The Hawks scored four goals in the third period, only for the Bruins to tie it with three seconds left and win it in the shootout. - T h e E s t e v a n Ta e Kwon Do Club hosted their seventh annual tournament at ECS. Just under 100 competitors participated in the event, which included patterns, sparring and power breaking. -The midget AA Bruins were one win away from winning the Kelly Dmyterko Memorial Tournament in Prince Albert for the third straight year. The Bruins lost 9-2 to the Winnipeg Sharks in the final. -The Big Six Hockey league season kicked off with four games. Bienfait beat Midale 6-3, Redvers beat Arcola 3-2, Carnduff

-A spirited late comeback was not enough for the Elecs to salvage victory in their last home game of the year. The Elecs scored 24 points in the last four minutes of a 35-25 loss to the Vanier Vikings. -The Lampman Imperials dropped out of the Big Six Hockey League for the 2012-13 season, citing a lack of players. Coach Brian Freeden said it could take awhile before the team could ice a team again. -The ECS senior girls’ volleyball team won their home tournament, defeating Carlyle in the final. The Elecs posted a 10-2 record

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venues for a bid to host the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games. -Estevan Motor Speedway held their annual awards banquet, recognizing season champions and handing out awards for the 2012 season. The rookies of the year were Matt Kutz (modified), James Frayn (stock car) and Leevi Runge (hobby stock). The Clint Prette Memorial Award, for the most sportsmanlike driver, was given to Geoff Mann. -Estevan Bruins defenceman Tyler Kauk was one of seven SJHL players to attend the main Canada West tryout camp for the World Junior A Challenge. Kauk was not named to the team. -In an attempt to add some scoring, the Bruins acquired right winger Roger Tagoona from the Battlefords North Stars. The Bruins also received 1996born forward Carter Folk. In exchange, the Stars got 1995-born goalie Ryland Pashovitz and 1995-born forward Wyatt Johnson. -The 2012-13 season got started at the Estevan Curling Club, with the rink preparing to host the southern men’s playdowns in January. NOVEMBER -The Estevan Bruins

beat Oxbow 6-5 and Oxbow beat Arcola 5-3. -The ECS senior boys’ volleyball team advanced to provincials for the ninth straight year after finishing in second place at 5A regionals in Swift Current. -Tyson Turnbull had a successful weekend in Las Vegas, finishing in ninth place in an original field of 253 cars at the annual Duel in the Desert event. He was the only Canadian to make it to the feature. -Estevan Bruins defenceman Zach Douglas was the only SJHL player selected for the Canadian Junior A Hockey League prospects game in Nova Scotia. Douglas, 17, was part of the Team West squad that competed in two games in Digby and Yarmouth. -The Estevan Bruins made another attempt to add some scoring, bringing in 20-year-old centre Dustin Jesseau from the Abitibi Eskimos of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League. The team would release Jesseau three weeks later. -The Elecs made it to the quarter-finals at senior boys’ volleyball provincials in North Battleford, losing in straight sets to Meadow Lake to end their season. The Elecs had posted a 3-1 record in the round-robin after being ranked sixth in the tournament.

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in the final. -The committee working to build a permanent outdoor rink at Kin Park reached a couple of milestones, receiving a $10,000 community initiative grant and finding a costeffective way to get boards for the rink from the Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon.

-Estevan Bruins goalie Curtis Martinu was named the SJHL goalie of the week after posting backto-back shutouts. Martinu turned aside all 75 shots he faced from two of the league’s best teams, the Notre Dame Hounds and the Humboldt Broncos.

Jolan Lingelbach of the midget AA Bruins tries to jam in a rebound during a game against Weyburn in November. -The Estevan Mermaids synchronized swimming club sent 29 members to North Battleford for the annual Marnie Eistetter Development Camp and Figures Meet. -The peewee AA Bruins won the B side at a tournament in Prince Albert after being off for nearly a month. The Bruins were 2-1 in the round-robin and beat Prince Albert 8-3 in the B final. -The Elecs football team held their awards banquet. Quarterback Kolby Fleury and Tyler Hodgson shared the team’s MVP award. Other recipients were Kaleb Memory (top rookie), Ian Ferguson (top receiver), Dustin DeBruyne (top offensive lineman), Isaac Elder (top defensive lineman), Cole MacCuish (top defensive back and special teams player) and Nolan Tide (player’s choice award). -Kris Keating and his teammates decided to take one last shot at the provincial junior men’s curling championship while they were still eligible. The rink won the B final at southern playdowns to clinch a spot in provincials in January. -The Estevan Bruins traded Roger Tagoona

less than a month after acquiring him, sending him to the OCN Blizzard of the MJHL for futures. The Bruins also acquired 19-year-old defenceman Leighton McLachlan from the Drumheller Dragons (AJHL) for futures. -Lynn Trobert took over as the new president of Estevan Motor Speedway at the track’s annual general meeting, as James Gustafson stepped down from his post. The track’s unaudited statements showed a profit of about $30,000. -The Estevan Bruins lost left winger Austin Daae to the Western Hockey League’s Prince Albert Raiders. Daae, 19, had been playing on the team’s top line and was tied for the team scoring lead when he left to join the Raiders. DECEMBER -Estevan mixed martial arts fighters Derek Daku and Wade Baldwin each won their fights on a Paradise Fighting Championship card held in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Daku defeated Saul Solivan of Puerto Rico for the organization’s heavyweight belt, while Baldwin easily took care of American opponent

Ken Sweeney. The ECS senior girls’ basketball team held their annual Shoot For A Cure tournament to raise money to fight cancer. The Elecs lost 49-45 to the Melfort Comets in the semis and finished in fourth place. -The midget AA Bruins fell below .500 after losing 5-2 to the Prairie Storm on home ice. The loss knocked the Bruins to seventh place with a record of 5-6-4. -The Estevan Bruins sank even deeper into a hole in the standings after losing all three games on a northern road swing to Melfort, Flin Flon and La Ronge. The losses capped a five-game losing streak for the club.

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-Estevan Minor Baseball announced that the city will play host to a Western Major Baseball League game in 2013. The Weyburn Beavers are slated to face the Yorkton Cardinals in a game June 10 at Lynn Prime Park. -The Bruins surprised the SJHL world by trading defenceman Austin Yano to the Kindersley Klippers for defenceman Brett Blatz. Yano, 19, had been struggling in his sophomore season after taking the league by storm and leading all rookie defencemen in scoring the previous year. Blatz, 19, was acquired to add size and grit to the lineup. -The Estevan Sharks atom water polo team earned a silver medal at

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Frehlick donation pushes nursing home total over $6 million The fundraising effort for the new Estevan Regional Nursing Home was boosted well over the $6 million mark just before Christmas thanks to a healthy $100,000 donation made by local philanthropists Ray and Doris Frehlick. The personal contribution to the Hearthstone

Community Foundation, which is fronting the $8 million fundraising effort, places the local committee in a position where they are probably soon going to be approaching the Sun Country Health Region’s board of directors to put Estevan on the provincial list for a new nursing home.

Vern Buck, chairman of the Hearthstone community campaign, accepted the cheque from the Frehlicks at City Hall on Dec. 21. He said since the local amount gathered in terms of money and pledges now exceeds $6 million, there was confidence and momentum building within the committee and commu-

Do you remember? TEN YEARS AGO: The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign was an overwhelming success according to Capt. Kirk Green. He said that the target amount was $30,000 and as of the afternoon of Dec. 23, the kettle donations had reached $32,000. On Dec. 27, Green said he was pleased to note hat the final total was “slightly more than $34,000,� adding that the generosity of the community would allow the Army to fund their family services program for an entire year along with holding a children’s camp and other worthwhile programs. Canon David Holmes, chairman of the Estevan and area Christmas hamper project, told The Mercury that 135 hampers had been delivered during the festive season, down from 180 the previous year. He noted that

donors were very generous during the lead-up to Christmas, and left over food had been given to the local Salvation Army food service. Captain Kirk Green of the Salvation Army noted the food bank shelves had never been so full at this time of the year. The fourth annual New Year’s Eve all-night party for the young residents of Estevan and area was deemed another huge success by both those who attended and those who organized the event. Deacon Bob Schultz of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, who had served as co-ordinator of the party since its inception, said this year’s event attracted a total of 380 youth - 40 more than the previous year. Centred at the Souris Valley Aquatic and Leisure Centre, the party that began at 9 p.m. on New Year’s Eve

and concluded at 8 a.m. the next day was a non-stop flurry of activities and socializing. A special feature this year was offered by Chris Lewis of Regina who was a guest speaker and also led a hugely successful hip-hop clinic. The staff and 146 students of Hillcrest School were home again and their scholastic environment never looked so good. The Hillcrest School population had been using the former Immaculate Heart Junior High School for the past four months while their building underwent a $2.9 million addition and renovation. TWENTY YEARS AGO: The first attempt at conducting a family New Year’s celebration in Estevan more than met the

nity whereas they felt they could begin the application process fairly soon. The $8 million target is based on the assumption that it would require $34 million to build an 80-bed facility to replace the aging Estevan Regional Nursing Home and that 20 per cent of that cost must be borne by the community.

“All you have to do is go to the local nursing home and you’ll see the need. In some cases I kind of feel sorry for some of those people. We have some great amenities in our community and these people, our pioneers deserve something better. There is no doubt in our minds we need it,� said

Ray. Doris echoed those sentiments, adding, “We live here. This is our community. We shop here, we work here, these are our people.� The couple said they were making the donation as a personal family gift to the community, and not as a business contribution.

expectations of organizers. Co-ordinated by the City of Estevan, about 200 people attended the event at the Souris Valley Aquatic and Leisure Centre. A teenage rock band, swimming, skating and casino were among the activities on the evening’s agenda. Larry Steeves, director of education for the Estevan Public School Division, and Austin Gerein, director for the Estevan Roman Catholic Separate School Division, were among 30 directors from around the province who were selected for a 10-day international fact-finding and information-dispensing trip this coming spring. They would be part of the team travelling to England near the end of March to not only lend assistance to educational administration there, but to also gain information regarding the major changes that the educational world was undergoing in that country. A further aim was to pick up helpful ingredi-

ents from their experiments that might be adaptable to the Saskatchewan systems. George Molberg of Midale, who had served as the administrator for the RM of Cambria for the past 55 years, officially retired as of Dec. 31, 1992. Viola Eiteneier was named as interim administrator. The first baby born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in 1993 was a girl, Shasta Sheriden, who arrived at 8:22 am. on January 5. Proud parents were Dennis and Sheree McNaught of Carnduff. Cpl. Tammy Monteyne, daughter of Andrew and Roseann Monteyne of Estevan, was presented a Gulf War Medal during a ceremony held at CFB Comox, where she was stationed. A medical aide, Monteyne spent some time in Saudi Arabia during the 1991 Gulf War.

economy, it was indeed a merry Christmas for merchants in Estevan as sales were generally up compared to the previous year. A number of business owners and managers reported festive season sales were much better, and they hoped that business would continue to improve in the new year. Wes and Kelly Morrow of Oxbow were the proud parents of Estevan’s New Year’s baby. A daughter, Chelsie, was the first baby born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in 1983, arriving at 9:34 a.m. on Jan. 2. She tipped the scales at six pounds 11 ounces. Dr. K.R. “Vishyâ€? Visvanathan, who had practised medicine in the city for the past 16 years, was moving to Regina to a start a new career. Effective Jan. 10, Visvanathan would be working as a medical consultant with the Saskatchewan Medical Insurance Commission. ⇢ B7

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Focus on Faith - no lone rangers By Tim Pippus Estevan Church of Christ Sometimes we get the wrong idea and those ideas get passed on as “truth.� It is not that we mean to do this; it just happens because we are unaware that we are passing on misinformation. For example, all of

my life I have been taught about the New Testament hero, Paul, who singlehandedly converted the entire known Gentile world. The strange thing about that story: It is not true! Even a cursory reading of the New Testament shows that Paul was not a “Lone Ranger.� He always worked “in� and “with�

a team! For example, at the end of the letter to the Colossians, Paul greets and comments on no fewer than 10 friends and co-workers. Some of these names, such as “Luke� and “Mark�, are familiar to us while other names like are less well known, but no less important. For example, Tychi-

cus was Paul’s co-worker in many places and he is mentioned four times in the New Testament. Aristarchus was with Paul on many of his missionary journeys and he was with Paul in Rome during his imprisonment (Acts 27:2). Epaphras was the local preacher in the town of Colosse (Colossians 1:7).

Winter tires can save lives Canadian drivers lag in adopting winter tires in spite of evidence that their use saves lives and reduces road-accident injuries. A 2011 study by the Quebec government shows that winter road-accident injuries have dropped by five per cent since winter tire use was made mandatory by law in 2008. Widespread use of winter tires is credited with preventing about 575 injuries per winter in the province. These findings are supported by a new report from the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) that concludes that winter tires decrease costly collisions. The report cites extensive research that shows that winter tires deliver superior traction, cornering and braking on all coldweather road surfaces. “All the evidence points to winter tires being the safest choice for driving in cold weather,� said Glenn Maidment, president of the Rubber Association of Canada (RAC), which represents tire makers. “Drivers should carefully consider whether winter tires are right for them and make an educated choice.� Tire makers are urging motorists to get the facts about winter tires. A wealth of online information about the performance advantages of winter tires is available at the RAC’s website, www.rubberassociation.ca. The TIRF report, entitled Winter tires: A Review of Research on Effectiveness and Use, stresses that the benefits of winter tires are not well understood and clarifies commonly held myths about winter tires. Many motorists, for example, think that winter tires are only useful in regions with lots of snow. In fact, research shows that, once temperatures drop below 7 C winter tires perform better whether the road surface is dry, snow covered, slushy or icy. Winter tires feature specialized rubber compounds that retain elasticity in temperatures below -30 C and treads that grip at cold temperatures. In fact, winter tires deliver up to 50 per cent more cold-weather traction than all-seasons. Another misconception is that all-season or

summer tires provide sufficient traction in winter. One of the most important advantages of winter tires is reduced stopping distance when braking. According to research cited by the TIRF report, at temperatures just below freezing on dry pavement stopping distance for vehicles with all-season tires can be as much as 30 per cent longer than for vehicles with winter tires. Winter tires have also been shown to have better traction on a snowy surface at -40 C than an all-season tire has at plus four degrees Celsius. Some motorists avoid winter tires because their vehicles are equipped with Anti-lock Braking Systems, All-Wheel Drive or four-wheel drive. The TIRF report notes that these systems require sufficient traction to be effective and that winter tires provide that needed traction. Another commonly believed myth is that two winter tires, rather than a set of four, is sufficiently safe. Mixing different types of tires creates a traction imbalance between the front and rear wheel positions and can cause a vehicle to “over steer� (when the winter tires are mounted on the front axle) or “under steer� (when the winter tires are on the rear axle). These unsafe conditions can make a vehicle difficult to control, particularly when cornering. Proper tire inflation is also important during the winter driving months. Tires that are under or over inflated have a smaller footprint on the road surface, which lessens their grip. The result is reduced stopping and handling capabilities and wasted fuel. Tire inflation pressure can drop quickly during cold snaps. Every five degrees Celsius change results in about one psi change in pressure, so a temperature drop of 15 C would result in 10 per cent or three psi under-inflation. During winter, tire makers recommend measuring tire inflation frequently using a reliable tire gauge to ensure tires are properly inflated to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendation. “Winter tires and proper inflation should be con-

sidered driving essentials from December to April,� said Maidment. “Motorists should also practise defensive driving and keep their vehicles properly maintained and prepared for winter driving.� When buying winter tires, motorists should look for the mountain snowflake symbol on the sidewall. Tires with this symbol

meet or exceed tire industry snow traction requirements. Learn more by visiting www.rubberassociation.ca and click on winter driving. Whether you live in the city or country, or whether you drive a big or small vehicle, winter driving conditions will impact your vehicle’s performance.

Others, like Nympha and Archippus held church meetings in their homes. The North American “hero image� of the cowboy who always “rides alone�, is not an image that transfers to the church. The church is built on relationships (with God and with one another). The 10 names that Paul lists at the end of the book of Colossians are not just names of people he happens to know. They are some of his closest friends. Those are the people he loves. Those are his brothers and sisters! When we forget to work “in� and “as� a team, things can go wrong very quickly. Without a team mentality, it is easy to become discouraged. Without partners, we can be blind to certain situations that are obvious to others. Without a team, we sacrifice a

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major source of strength. Even Wayne Gretzky, in his prime, would have been useless on the ice by himself. So why do we convince ourselves that everything is up to us? Why do we work at our lives and faith alone? What makes us think that we can do what others could not? Even Jesus, the Son of God, had 12 co-workers (the apostles) and three really close friends (Peter, James and John). While I will be the first to make the point that your faith is your own responsibility, the church can be your support system. The church can be a place to share both struggles and successes. The church can be a place of belonging. The church can be your team. You are not designed to “go it alone.�

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Published weekly by the Boundary Publishers Ltd., a subsidiary of Glacier Ventures Interna1927 - 2012 tional Corp. The Glacier group of companies collects personal information from our customers Joseph Raymond Smith was born in St. Walburg, Saskatchewan in 1927, to Samuel Edward in the normal course of business transactions. We use that information to provide you with our Smith, a blacksmith from New York, and Ruth Elizabeth Willey from Newcastle-upon-Tyne in Engproducts and services you request. On occasion we may contact you for purposes of research, land. He had two older sisters, Anne and Hazel. His mother separated from their father while Ray surveys and other such matters. To provide you with better service we may share your personal was still a baby and moved with her three children to Winnipeg, Man. in 1928. His mother married information with our sister companies and also outside, selected third parties who perform work again and there were six more children; three brothers: Bob, Jim and Dickie; and three more sisters: for us as suppliers, agents, service providers and information gatherers. Our subscription list Eleanor, Connie and Joan. may be provided to other organizations who have products and services that may be of interRay was sick as a child, having had rheumatic fever and a heart condition (which he outgrew). est to you. If you do not wish to participate in such matters, please contact us at the following He spent some time in hospital. His mother was not able to give him the care he needed at home address: The Estevan Mercury, Box 730, Estevan, Saskatchewan, S4A 2A6; or phone (306) with the other children and so, at the age of nine years, the Children’s Aid Society placed him in a 634-2654. For a complete statement of our privacy policy, please go to our Web site at: www. foster home. estevanmercury.ca The Estevan Mercury is owned and operated by Boundary Publishers Ltd., Ray was baptized when he was 11 years old at the Church of Christ in Winnipeg and took a keen a subsidiary of Glacier Ventures International Corp. interest in learning and following the Bible. He never completed public school past Grade 6, but Ray was always a keen thinker and a hard worker. When he was 16, the Children’s Aid Society found him a job in a print shop. He began by sweeping floors there, an indication of things that would come later. After a few years, Ray decided to quit his job and attend Radville Christian College - in the Bible department. He attended RCC the same years (1949-1951) as Jean Williams from Beamsville, Ontario, and this is where they met. They exchanged addresses while travelling home on the train one year and those tracks led to their wedding day on August 11, 1953. Ray returned to his job at the print shop in Winnipeg when they married. Their daughter Geri was born in 1955. Ray was laid off just before John was born in 1958, but soon found a job in another print shop. Ray always dreamed of becoming a gospel preacher so at the age of 40, he decided to attend Sunset School of Preaching in Lubbock, Texas in 1968. Ray and Jean sold their home and contents and left for Texas with all our earthly possessions packed in the car. That move was one of faith - they trusted that God was with them. The two years in Texas were a great spiritual experi4 DAYS – 3 NIGHTS $ 00 ence for them. Monday Departures – p.p. d/o $56.00 U.S in meal coupons Ray graduated from Sunset in 1970 and the family moved to Dauphin, Man., where he worked $ 00 $40.00 in gaming coupons (Cash Back) with the Church of Christ there for the next three years. While living in Dauphin their son John Weekends – p.p. d/o $10.00 Value in Free Slot Tournament started attending Western Christian College in Weyburn, Sask., and their daughter Geri married Willie Lobert from Grandview, Manitoba. Departs: $6.00 Black Jack Play Departs: $ 00 Ray and Jean moved to Prince Albert, Sask. in 1974 where he preached for two years. It was Regina, Weyburn, Weyburn, Estevan Regina, Estevan 112 U.S. Value You Get Back here, at the age of 45, that Ray passed the Grade 12 equivalency exams with flying colours. After and all all along along route: and route: • Duty free with a $50 draw Gift the first year in P.A., the church couldn’t support them anymore so Ray found other jobs to support Oct. 5, 15 • Free hors d’oeuvres every night Certificates Feb. 1130 Nov. 5, 19, the family. While working in a real estate office, Ray saw a janitorial business for sale in Estevan • Draws for cash and prizes Available Feb. 4, 11, 8, 22 22 March and decided to buy it. They sold their home in Prince Albert and moved to Estevan at the end of • FREE Spearfish Canyon trip with Homesteak March 4, 8,19 22 April 5, 1975. Geri’s family joined them in Estevan to begin operating Estevan Cleaning Services, a busiGold Mine & Spearfish shopping April 5,17, 19 20 May 10, ness Ray and Jean successfully owned for 20 years. • Draw for $100 gift certificate May 10, 17, 20, 24 Ray and Jean have always felt blessed to be a part of the Estevan Church of Christ. Ray served as an Elder and together he and Jean took an active part in this congregation. In 1993 Ray was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. With failing health, his participation in the church soon decreased. In 1995 they retired as Ray could no longer do the heavy work of their janitorial In Belcourt, N.D. business. In August 2004, Ray entered the Estevan Regional Nursing Home, so he and Jean sold their 3 DAYS – 2 NIGHTS home and she moved to an apartment in Yardley Place. 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Can we pile snow from the sidewalks on the streets? No, the only place this is allowed is the downtown business district as these buildings do not have any other area to move the snow to. Can home and business owners pile snow on their own private properties adjacent to alleys and streets?

The City also asks that: Can snow be piled in city alleys and streets? No this eliminates access for garbage collection, ďŹ re protection and other emergency services and is prohibited by the TrafďŹ c Bylaw. However it is permitted in cul-de-sacs as long as the snow is piled in the centre of the cul-de-sac only as other piles of snow impact neighbors and makes snow removal more difďŹ cult. Can I park my spare vehicle or Motor Home on the Street? Yes, however vehicles are not permitted to be parked on any streets in excess of 24 hours and cause a lot of problems for snow removal and trafďŹ c. Can I park on the streets for less than 24 hours? Yes, however in the event of a major snowstorm we ask that all vehicles be parked in driveways or other areas where possible. In the event of a Major snowstorm the City plans to have all areas windrowed where required as soon as possible, providing equipment is operational. Please do not park your vehicles on the streets if possible as the vehicles limit

• Children are kept away from snow dump sites and piles. These are dangerous areas when equipment is working, as well as voids in the piles may collapse trapping children. • Please keep clear of snow clearing equipment and crews. If possible choose an alternate route to avoid delays. • Please keep back 20m of Sanding equipment, as they will be discharging sand at intersections of streets, lanes, and high trafďŹ c zones. • Please keep all emergency exits buildings clear of snow and ice. Your cooperation and patience is greatly appreciated

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Should we keep our sidewalks clear of snow? Yes, the TrafďŹ c Bylaw requires it as it makes it safer for pedestrians and those people that have to walk on the streets for work purposes such as letter carriers and meter readers. Also please make sure that extension cords crossing sidewalks to vehicles do not create trip hazards.

When are City snow dump areas used? The City Snow dump sites are operational from 6am – 10pm, city equipment does not operate at these locations outside of these hours.

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Can home owners blow snow from their sidewalks, driveways and parking lots into streets? No, property owners cannot as it makes it more difďŹ cult for the city to complete a proper cleanup; it causes the streets to be rougher than necessary, causes a hazard to motorists and is prohibited by the TrafďŹ c Bylaw. The only place this is permitted is the downtown business district as they have nowhere else to shovel the snow to.

Yes, however make sure that the piles are not so high as to create a blind corner limiting visibility for pedestrians and motorist Can home and business owners pile snow on existing windrows? No, this creates visibility and driving hazards, makes it more difďŹ cult and time consuming to remove the windrows and is prohibited by the TrafďŹ c Bylaw.

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Effective in 2013, discounts on the School portion of Property Taxes will not be offered as per Provincial Government directives. The City of Estevan will offer a discount of 2.5% on the City Property Tax Portion for payments made in full based on the 2012 levy until January 31, 2013. There will be no further discounts offered after January 31st. For further information, contact Tim at 634-1813 or Trina at 634-1811.

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Adult Art Classes Winter/Spring 2013

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

The Estevan Art Gallery and Museum will be closed for the Christmas Season. Our holiday hours are as follows: December 22nd - January 6th - CLOSED - Our regular hours will resume on Monday, January 7th 10am - 6pm

ART THERAPY

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PINTEREST CHALLENGE Pinterest Projects Are you addicted to Pinterest, but tired of pinning things and never trying them? Then take the Pinterest Challenge at the EAGM and join us as we stop pinning and start doing. For our first session we will be making a monthly agenda whiteboard out of paint chips. WHEN: Thursdays, January 31, February 28, March 28, April 25, May 30 TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 pm COST: $15/person (some materials included, depending on class) INSTRUCTOR: Karly Garnier Call Karly @ 634-7644 to register!

DRAWING IN COLOUR The Art of Pencil Crayons Participants in this class with have the opportunity to learn the very basics of drawing with pencil crayons, using vibrant colours and shades. Participants will work from photographs for inspiration. WHEN: Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28 (4 weeks) TIME: 6:30 - 8:30PM COST: $100/person (materials included) INSTRUCTOR: Kayla Hanson 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!

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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!

BEGINNER PHOTOGRAPHY 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!

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Beginner Basics Have you always wanted to learn to draw or to improve your skills? This class is for you! Explore composition, form, shading and texture using primarily pencil. With demonstrations and individual attention, this course is perfect for a beginner. WHEN: Tuesdays, February 5, 12, 19, 26 (4 weeks) TIME: 7:00 - 9:00pm COST: $80/person (materials included) INSTRUCTOR: Amber Andersen Call Karly @ 634-7644 to register!

BEGINNER PAINTING Basics of Painting Participants in this class will have the opportunity to learn the very basics of acrylic painting by creating a still life painting. Participants will create a color wheel, and learn how to mix and apply paint that will be used on their paintings. Terms, techniques and tips will be explored. WHEN: Wednesdays May 8, 15, 22, 29 (4 weeks) TIME: 7:00 - 9:00pm COST: $150/person (materials included) INSTRUCTOR: Judy Swallow Call Karly @ 634-7644 to register!

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Sleuth Your Truth A group of women who will support, encourage and champion each other in the recovery, discovery and speaking of their own unique truths through sharing, guided visualization, meditation, movement, and art projects. WHEN: Wednesdays, January 23 - March 6 (7 weeks) TIME: 6:30 - 9:30 pm COST: $210/person (materials included) INSTRUCTOR: Sheila Farstad Call Karly @ 634-7644 to register!

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Nicholson Road Clinic — 634-2661 Dr. Grobler Dr. Akensete Dr. Horri Clinic @ No Frills Grocery — 634-6444 Dr. Tsoi Dr. Christie Dr. Pehlivan Hospital Foundation Clinic Dr. Sheikh — 637-2750 Dr. Omosigho — 637-2760

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